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Something tells us that you guys did some last-minute shopping for on Mother's Day. Well, here's hoping you don't drop the ball this Father's Day! By June 16 you should have a little something nice wrapped up for your Dad. Maybe he would appreciate a nice diamond watch, an awesome Star Wars book, or a gardening kit?

We're sure all of our readers love and appreciate their moms, but we'd also bet that a good number of you still haven't bought her anything yet for Mother's Day — which is now just four days away. Instead of hastily buying the first overpriced trinket you see, take a look at these hand-picked, last-minute Mother's Day deals.

For those with green thumbs, there's nothing quite like getting one's hands dirty, planting flowers, fruits, and vegetables to mark the beginning of spring. But their successes don't come without the proper gardening tools. For the newbies, we've compiled a list of 10 essential gardening tools, along with some deals that will leave plenty of room in your budget for seeds and plants.

The smells and sights of spring have arrived, and now's the perfect time to go exploring — but not without the proper gear and provisions. Read our checklist for finding the best hiking equipment for day-long trips, including boots, navigation tools, emergency kits, and more.