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Things That You Should Thank Mom For This Mother's Day

Chris Allen — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:02 +0000

Mother’s Day is Sunday May12th…..(I’ll pause while some of you scream because you forgot and you are thinking which gas station has the best flowers), that being said. There are many things we must say thank you to our Mom for, some are obvious, some are not. These are just a few things I have [...]

Mother's Day Gift Idea From Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Steve Tanko — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:50:25 +0000

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, officials with the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank are suggesting a unique idea for a gift this year; They’re asking for your donation in your mom’s name! Your $25.00 tax-deductible donation will rescue and distribute enough food for 125 meals to a Northland family in need. A [...]

5 Things NOT To Get Mom For Mother's Day

Chris Allen — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:10:21 +0000

It's the last minute, and you are shopping for Mom. What do you get the woman that gave birth to you, the woman that listened to you say how other Mom's were better, who did your laundry, cooked your food, and cleaned your room for years?

Well, I don't know your Mom! I do know 5 things not to get her.

Mother's Day Drives Women To Cheat

Chris Allen — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:12:52 +0000

Mom is so upset by the way she’s been treated or disappointed by her gift, she is driven into the arms of another man. Wait, if a man made her mad, why would she want another one? According to a website that specializes in cheating partners, ashleymadison.com, more women start their search for someone new [...]

10 Celebrity Moms We Wish We Had

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:26:47 +0000

We would never trade our mothers for any other person in the world. That’s because we love them to death, owe them big time for all the love and attention they gave us as children, and would not have become the people we are today without their care and dedication. That’s also because the laws of time, space and physics don’t allow such a thing to be done.

Of course, if such a thing could be done, we would have a hard time choosing a mother to replace the one we’ve got. The bar would have to be set pretty high just to weed out the potential candidates. These awesome celeb moms would certainly pass that bar, but not by much.

10 Tips To Make Your Beautiful Mother's Day Flowers Last Longer

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:31:40 +0000

It’s just about the sweetest thing when your husband and kids give you a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. A thoughtful husband will get them from a store. A thoughtful kid will get them from your yard. Either way, the sentiment is adorable and always well received. When your loving family has been [...]

What's the Real Story Behind the History of Mother's Day?

Carl Pettit — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:30:40 +0000

There seems to be a holiday for every member of the family these days, but none is probably more important than Mother’s Day.

What daughter or son would dare forget the woman who gave birth to them? With that in mind, here are a few historical tidbits about the origins of Mother’s Day.

13 Reasons Why You Won't Be Getting a Mother's Day Gift

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:30:49 +0000

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. That means if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to start figuring out how you’re gonna win your mom’s affection, or if you’re the mother, how you’re gonna guilt your children into showing them how much they care about you.

Some mommies, however, won’t be getting a gift or brunch in bed and not because their kids forgot that it’s Mother’s Day.

The 6 Best Online Card Sites for Mother's Day to Help You Show Mom How Great She Really Is

Wendy Gould — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:34:35 +0000

Whether you’ve already splurged on mom or are panicking at the last minute to find an easy way to show your appreciation for all she does, have no fear. The Internet is here to save the day with online Mother’s Day cards. Some showcase your sense of humor, some get all mushy gushy and heartfelt, [...]

5 Awesome Do-It-Yourself Gifts for Mother's Day That Will Leave Mom at a Loss for Words [VIDEOS]

Townsquare Staff — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:02:53 +0000

Whether you’re tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the do-it-yourself route is a great alternative to store bought treats. And even though she’ll love anything you get her, she’ll definitely notice — and appreciate — the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother’s Day this year.

10 Tech Savvy Gifts That Will Blow Mom Away This Mother's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:31:08 +0000

As much as your non-smoking mom claims to love the handmade ashtrays and hand-picked bouquet (from her garden, no less) that you’ve given her every Mother’s Day for the last two decades, this is the year to shake things up. You may see your mom as the woman who still isn’t completely sure how to [...]

10 Creative and Fun Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Etsy

Nick Romano — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:06:43 +0000

Mother's Day is coming up in about two weeks, and we know a lot of you are still twiddling your thumbs before conceding to give your mom a bar of soap. Stop right there! Don't you think you're mom, the best mom in the world, deserves something a little more thoughtful and creative for Mother's Day?

How Much Will You Spend On Your Mother's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:02:41 +0000

While a mother’s love is priceless, there is most likely going to be a price tag on whatever you buy your mom for Mother’s Day. PriceGrabber surveyed 4,296 online shoppers on how much they plan on spending on Mother’s Day gifts this year. Sixty-two percent plan on spending less than $100, 20 percent between $100 [...]

Five Useful Mother's Day Gifts

Kool Staff — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:27:00 +0000

If you really think about it, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to make up for all those times you gave mom a hard time during your youth. After all, a bouquet of daffodils now definitely excuses that time you snuck out of the house at 2 am. And a box of gourmet truffles? The perfect antidote to the antique china you broke while running around like a wild banshee.

But while flowers and chocolate are dandy, they don't last long. Treat Mom to one of these five Mother's Day gifts she'll both use and love for years to come: