In honor of Mother's Day (IT'S THIS SUNDAY, IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE CARD/FLOWERS/GIFT - STOP READING THIS AND GO TO THE STORE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD), we've created our Holiday Golightly list of Top 10 TV moms we'd want on a girlfriend getaway:

1)  Lucy McGillicutty "I Love Lucy" 

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Lucy would make certain that we visited a chocolate factory on our girlfriend getaway.  Hilarity would ensue.   

2)  Samantha Stevens "Bewitched" 

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Samantha would be awesome to have on the girlfriend trip, because she could wiggle her nose whenever we needed anything - like road-trip snacks.  Or a cabana boy. 

3)  Carol Brady "The Brady Bunch"  

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We love Mrs. Brady, and would just really enjoy spending some quality time with her.  We might also want her to drive that sweet Plymouth convertible.  

4)  Miss Ellie Ewing "Dallas"
 

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Miss Ellie was the venerable matriarch of Southfork, and she was tough as rawhide.  We would want to have her along for no-nonsense opinions, and her ability to mediate heated arguments about which drinks to order.

5)  Claire Huxtable "The Cosby Show"
 

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 Mrs. Huxtable always had such a calming presence, and we would want her along on the trip to tuck us into bed, and read us bedtime stories in her soothing alto voice.

6)  Kitty Foreman  "That 70s Show"

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 One word:  brownies.

7)  Marge Simpson "The Simpsons"

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Marge is the consummate caretaker, and has a quirky sense of humor.  She would remind us all to bring our IDs and lipsticks when we went out, and would offer up that wheezing laugh after all of our bad jokes. 

8)  Lois "Malcolm in the Middle"  

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There is no squabbling with Lois in the house.  She might be even more no-nonsense than Miss Ellie, and would absolutely be the muscle of the group. Disagreements would be settled by arm-wrestling.

9) Christine Campbell "The New Adventures of Old Christine" 

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Christine is hysterical; usually unintentionally so.  She is always up for a good time, and would probably take the fall for us if the authorities became involved for some reason...

10) Jill Zarin "Real Housewives of NYC"

Jill is fantastic and would either take us all to fat camp in a private jet, or let us have the getaway at her house in the Hamptons.  She would probably let us also drive her Ferrari.  She's that kind of mom.

HAPPY EARLY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL! 

Mommies can be girlfriends too, and Mother's Day is coming up.  The Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington, Kentucky offers a great spa package for two that doubles as a mini girlfriend getaway with mom.

"Indulge in a spa retreat this weekend and bask in the rejuvenating powers of treatments designed to revitalize the mind, body, and spirit with this special spa package in Kentucky.

Treat Yourself Escape! Spa Package

Stay active with first-class recreational facilities and a brand new fitness center or lounge poolside, but don't miss the main attraction!  The Spa at Griffin Gate extends this special spa package in Kentucky that will leave you completely stress-free with your choice of:

 • One Griffin Gate Signature Massage or Wildflower Body
    Renewal
 • Breakfast for two
 • Deluxe accommodations for two

All packages also include complimentary access to the indoor and outdoor pools and the new fitness center.

Reservations

Be sure that the promotional code SPA appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-834-7260 in the US and ask for promotional code SPA.  For toll-free numbers outside the US please click here.

Rates from $259

Terms and Conditions

Valid Thursday-Saturday through 5/2/08.  A spa associate will call you within 24 hours to assist you with reserving your spa treatment.  Treatments are based on availability.  If you wish to cancel your treatment, you must do so before the spa closes on the day prior to your appointment.  Spa hours are daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.  Spa package does include a 20% spa service charge.  Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion.  Tax is additional.  Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms.  Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.  Blackout dates may apply.  Advance reservations required.  Other restrictions may apply.  Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations."

    * Griffin Gate Marriott® Resort & Spa
    * 1800 Newtown Pike
    * Lexington, Kentucky 40511 USA
    * Phone:  1-859-231-5100
    * Fax:  1-859-255-9944
    * Sales:  1-859-231-5100 ext. 7032

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