The best Mother's Day gift is one that complements her lifestyle and her personal style. What would make her life easier or more fun? If she's plugged in, check out the pocket-sized Flip camcorder that records, edits and downloads DVD-quality video to the computer or TV, and uploads to YouTube or e-mail ($150 to $180 at Best Buy, Costco and Toys R Us). If she's low-tech, set her up with Sony's digital photo frame, which can display 500 images ($140, find retailer at www.sonystyle.com).

— Gannett News Service

MAKE IT MINE

DO-IT-YOURSELF FASHION GETS ITS OWN MAGAZINE

The DIY movement now has its own magazine, Make It Mine, a treasure trove to guide a do-it-yourselfer through embellishments for garments, shoes, accessories and even items such as umbrellas and "personal shrines." Spring 2008 suggestions: Add buttons to a pair of espadrilles, make a belt of plaster washers, paint the back of an off-the-rack blazer, add grommets to a T-shirt.

— Paula Rath

FINAL WORD

"I'm not used to hearing feedback right away, so that's a little different. But I think they're always trying to be constructive and telling you what you need to hear."

Kristi Yamaguchi | "Dancing With the Stars" contestant, on the show's judges, in TV Guide. She's seen here with partner Mark Ballas.