I'm hearing some pretty good, early reviews for Rock of Ages starring Tom Cruise. I'm a bit skeptical, but I'm interested.

People magazine has just a clip of Tom singing "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard.

I have to say it isn't horrible, but it isn't great either. If you REALLY listen to it, you'll hear the producers buried Tom under lots of music and other singers BUT, I think we all knew he wasn't a great singer--remember "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin' " from Top Gun?

If you want to judge for yourself, check it out here.

Joey keeps asking me what I want for Mother's Day. Its such a hard decision...I just don't know. I would love to go on a day trip, go strawberry picking, have a massage...lots of things...none of which cost that much..I just DON'T KNOW.

If you are trying to plan the day for your mom, I do have some ideas for you that are budget minded and some are just outside the box.

Take a Walking Tour. In many cities, companies offer free walking tours (you just have to tip). Sign up for one you know your mom will like. They range from foodie tours to architecture excursions.

Play House. Head to Ikea or a local design store and pretend you're in the market for a complete renovation. You might get ideas for a new update at your home, but even simply browsing can inspire you. When you're finished, bring your mom back to your place for a little rearranging of furniture. It's like bringing HGTV to life.

Talk For Hours at a Cafe. Skip your Starbucks morning routine, and opt for an outdoor cafe. Slowly sipping lattes will be the perfect excuse to catch up and have a quality one-on-one conversation.

Get High Tea. Wear your fanciest floral dress and visit a nice hotel or tea salon for high tea. Indulging in the traditional treats will feel more special than brunch, and extra points if the two of you did this when you were a little girl.

Dive Into Old Family Photos. Invite your mom over to your place on Mother's Day, and ask her to bring a box of old family photos. Then, go through them together, getting her to tell the story behind the most intriguing snapshots and to point out the names of relatives you never met.

Go For Ice Cream Sundaes. If you inherited a sweet tooth from your mom, go grab ice cream sundaes with her. You'll feel like a kid again.

Get Lost in a Library. Go to your local library, or take a drive to a more interesting one, and wander through the stacks. Check some books and spend the afternoon lazily reading with your mom back home.

Head to the Flea Market. Get up early to see what the flea market has to offer. You might even stumble upon objects you recognize from your childhood.

Go on a Road Trip. Jump in the car and get out of Dodge. For the ride, make a mix of your mom's favorite songs.

Take a Cooking Class. Sign up for a cooking class to take with your mom on Mother's Day. She might even let you lick the beaters.

Volunteer. Rise and shine on Mother's Day and volunteer. It will give you a chance to share a meaningful experience together.

See an Old Time Movie. Check your local independent theaters to find a classic film you know your mom will like. It'll make for a thoughtful date night.

Get a Glitter Manicure. Mani/pedis are an honored mother-daughter activity. But mix things up by finding a salon that will introduce your mom to some nail art!

As I was saying on-air, my mother is not/was not a great cook. Dinners were fine...nothing spectacular. That said, she was/is a fantastic baker! her most delicious and delectable concoctions have left me with a few extra lbs, but that is ok...everytime I jump on the scale, I thank mom (hee).

Here is one of her recipes and a couple celebrity mom's recipes I thought you might enjoy:

FAITH HILL’S COCA-COLA CAKE

 “I Love this Coca-Cola Cake.  It is so rich and decadent…you need to drink a lot of milk with it.” – Faith Hill

 2 Cups unsifted flour

2 Cups sugar

2 Sticks butter

2 TBSP. cocoa

1 Cup Coca-Cola

½ Cup buttermilk

1 teas. Baking soda

2 Eggs, beaten

1 TBSP vanilla

1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Sift flour & sugar in bowl

1. Heat butter, cocoa and coke to boiling point.  Pour over flour/sugar mixture.
2. Add buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, vanilla and marshmallows. (Batter will be thin and marshmallows will float to top)
3. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 pan.  Bake @ 350º for 30-35 minutes.  Ice cake while hot

Icing for Coca-Cola Cake

½ Cup butter

3 TBSP cocoa

6 TBSP Coca-Cola

16 oz. confectioners sugar

1. Combine all ingredients & heat to boiling.
2. Pour over cake while hot.

Recipe reprinted by permission from Loukoumi’s Celebrity Cookbook Featuring Favorite Childhood Recipes by Over 50 Celebrities by Nick Katsoris. Copyright (c) 2011 by NK Publications, Inc.

Lizz's mom's HoneyBun Cake

box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix

2/3 cup vegetable oil

          4 eggs

1 container (8 oz) sour cream (1 cup)

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup chopped pecans

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread half of the batter in pan.
• 3 In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Carefully spread remaining batter evenly over pecan mixture.
• 4 Bake 44 to 48 minutes or until deep golden brown. In another small bowl, stir powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until thin enough to spread. Prick surface of warm cake several times with fork. Spread powdered sugar mixture over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store covered.