Mother, may I?

Yes, you may.

SEE
L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
What: Get a load of the wild flowers and take a tour of the Queen Anne Cottage.
Why: She’s a petal pusher.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Admission closes at 4:30 p.m.)
Where: 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626-821-3222).

EAT
Brunch Frittata
What: Beat eight eggs till fluffy and pour into a skillet brushed with a teaspoon of olive oil. Add mom’s fave omelet fillings, cook for about five minutes, transfer to 350-degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
Why: Just like mom used to make.
When: Sunday, ’round 11 a.m.
Where: Your place or mom’s.

HEAR
Brazilian Girls
What: Inventive, eclectic NYC-based quartet pops into town with their electro/punk/dub mix.
Why: Sneak a break from Mom-fest ’06.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: The Avalon, 1735 Vine St., b/t Hollywood & Sunset Blvds., Hollywood (323-462-8900).

BUY
Amenity Home
What: Bed linens, pillows, and stretched wall hangings marked down 50-70 percent off retail.
Why: Combat empty nest syndrome.
When: Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 453 S. Spring St., near W. Fifth St., studio 839, Downtown (213-624-7309).

Cheap Chic Mother’s Day Sale
What: Lots of new handbags (Celine, Hogan, Prada, Kooba) on sale.
Why: One for her, one for you.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 6399 Wilshire Blvd., b/t La Jolla Ave. & Crescent Heights Blvd., ste. 408, Miracle Mile (323-951-1000).

DO
Sweep Mom off Her Feet Package
What: Check in for two nights at Shutters or Casa del Mar and get lessons from Dance Doctor John Cassese, a spa treatment, and a big gift basket.
Why: Put the ma in mambo.
When: Fri.- Sun.
Where: Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., past Ocean Ave., Santa Monica (310-458-0030); Hotel Casa del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, off Ocean Ave., Santa Monica (310-581-5533).