If you’re looking for a gift for May 8, you’ve come to the right place: the shopping capital of the world. Here are some excellent ideas from a variety of stores.

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Has Mom seen every episode of Sex and the City, True Blood -- or The Sopranos for that matter? Then drop by The HBO Shop located in midtown Manhattan, home to a variety of T-shirts featuring your favorite characters from those shows, as well as bottles of Tru Blood -- a blood orange carbonated drink inspired by Bill’s favorite synthetic blood-nourishment beverage -- and Merlotte’s coffee mugs and aprons, bottle openers, posters, and more. The HBO Shop also offers a wide range of Sex and the City merchandise, including “Shopping Is My Cardio” coffee mugs. There are also items from their hotly anticipated new series, Game of Thrones. You’ll also find full lines of The Sopranos memorabilia, and a full line of DVD sets, t-shirts, and more from all their other hit shows, including Big Love and Entourage.

For seemingly limitless gift ideas, one of the best places to start is the iconic department store, Macy’s. The 11-floor flagship store located in Herald Square -- just south of Times Square and a hop, skip, and a jump from the Empire State Building and Penn Station -- is home to an enormous selection of fashion items, the hottest new items, products for family and home, great sales, and much more.

If Mom likes to spend her summers on the links or on the courts, specialty sporting goods stores are in abundance in Manhattan. For golfers, look no further than New York Golf Center, located near Herald Square. If she’s been dropping hints about the latest driver from TaylorMade or Callaway, this is where you’ll find it. The professional staff helps make gift buying easy, and whether you’re looking for great clubs or the latest golf accessories, the 13,000-square-foot store offers a huge selection of top-quality equipment.

NYC Racquet Sports has established itself as one of the city’s top racquet shops. Located in the heart of Herald Square near the Empire State Building and Macy’s, they offer a perfect selection of equipment for tennis, squash, racquetball, badminton and platform tennis, as well as clothing, footwear, and accessories. And if you have any questions, their expert staff is always eager to assist.

If you and your mother are in New York together, how about taking her on a day-trip shopping spree to New Jersey outlet malls? Accessible from Port Authority via NJ Transit bus #111, Jersey Gardens is just 30 minutes away and features tax-free clothing and shoes from over 200 stores, including Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Juicy Couture, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, LOFT Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Lord & Taylor Outlet and more.

And last but not least: Could Mom use a little relaxation after a long day shopping? Or would she like a stylish new hairstyle for when she arrives home? Head to Salon Ziba, located on the west side of Manhattan. Named for the Farsi word for “beautiful,” the chic, bi-level salon is home to a talented, international team of stylists specializing in all hair types and offering style and beauty services at affordable prices. They’ve attracted a loyal and diverse clientele, including celebrities like model Adriana Lima, spiritual guru Deepak Chopra, and editor Pamela Fiori. Their master technicians provide up-to-date color and cuts while estheticians deliver healing facials, depilatory, nail services, and relaxing massages.