L.A. Mama This Week

5-MINUTE WORKOUTS: I interviewed someone about effective 30-minute workouts for time-crunched parents. But this is even better. Celebrity personal trainer Kathy Kaehler offers three, five-minute workouts: www.mommytrackd.com/survival/get-movin.

I SCREAM, U SCREAM: Ben & Jerry's is hosting Free Cone Day, noon-8 p.m. Tuesday. See www.benjerry.com to find a participating scoop shop. Not to be outdone, Baskin-Robbins is offering 31 Cent Scoop Night in honor of America's Firefighters, 5-10 p.m. Wednesday. www.baskinrobbins.com.

MOTHER'S HELPER: From CityMommy.com this week: "I have a friend who is a mother. She is looking to be a part-time assistant. If you could use her help, PM me." Is this the newest trend in stay-at-home-mom gigs? I'd love to feel like a Hollywood mogul with my own personal assistant. What busy Mom wouldn't?

A GIFT FOR MOM: Mother's Day is coming up, just two weeks from Sunday. I'm not expecting breakfast delivered to my bed, but flowers or a small trinket would certainly be nice. What would make your day? Take our poll at: www.insidesocal.com/lamama/2008/04/mothers-day-expect-anything.html.

ARE YOU MY MOTHER? Oh, it's just so 2008. A Florida plastic surgeon has written a children's book titled: "My Beautiful Mommy," to help little kids understand why Mom's nose or cleavage suddenly look different. The Web site describes the book as a "must-have" for any mom considering plastic surgery and says, "... Learn how the entire family pitches in to help Mommy achieve her beautiful results." No, this is not a joke. www.mybeautifulmommy.com.