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5 Awesome Notes To Kids By Moms

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:40:20 +0000

Mothers have been communicating with their children via handwritten notes for years. Some mothers put more of a humorous spin on their notes than others, however. With Mother's Day right around the corner, we're hoping the children of the moms behind these hilarious notes have something awesome planned for them:

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:44:56 +0000

Being a mother is hard work, but there are just some places where it’s easier than others. Save the Children has come out with its annual State of the World’s Mothers report, which ranks the best countries to be a mother. Checking in at number one is Finland, leading a charge of European nations in [...]

Jimmy Dean's 'IOU' – A Mother's Day Song That Should Top Your Mom's Playlist [AUDIO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:24:13 +0000

It was a beautiful sunny day in May of 1996, Mother's Day 1996 to be exact, when the whole family gathered to salute my mom. We were standing outside, getting ready to hop into a couple of cars for trip to her favorite restaurant for Mother's Day dinner when I handed her a card and a cassette tape.

Shopping for Mother's Day Gifts Consumes Us More Than Shopping for Father's Day Gifts

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:23:39 +0000

Is it easier to find a gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? A survey of nearly 1,100 people has found that two-thirds of people worry more about what to get their mom for Mother’s Day than what gift they’ll give their dad for Father’s Day. (SOMETIMES) SPENDING THE BIG BUCKS According to the survey, [...]

5 Things You Can Do For Your Tech-Challenged Mom on Mother's Day

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:58:42 +0000

Oh, moms. A generation of “digital immigrants,” our moms have a real love/hate relationship with technology. While most moms we know love their iPads/Kindles/iPhones/weird off-brand tablets, they also seem to have a very hard time figuring them out, and have a tendency to get overwhelmed by tech problems. Thatâ€™s where you come in: If you [...]

Watch a Newborn Asian Elephant Spend Time With Mom [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:44:19 +0000

Madrid Zoo just welcomed a cute new arrival, a shy new Asian elephant calf. He is one of just 260 Asian elephants in Europe. For some reason he wanted nothing to do with the crowd who came out to see him. All he wanted to do was spend time with mom. Enjoy.

Top 7 Mother's Day Memes

Keith James — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:10:56 +0000

None of us would be here were it not for our moms and that's in TWO ways! One, birthing us and two, not killing us yet for all of the crap we've put them through! Moms, happy Mother's Day and thank you for allowing us to LIVE

10 Mothers Only a Son Could Love

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought it might be a good time for some reflection. Our moms can be pretty annoying sometimes, what with all the calling and emailing, but it’s only because they care. Unfortunately, not all moms have a warm, motherly heart; here’s our list of 10 Mothers Only a [...]

What Moms Don't Want For Mother's Day

Trudy — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:05:00 +0000

Mother’s Day is May 12th. Need some gift ideas? Here’s what moms don’t want for Mother’s Day this year. The Albany Times Union did a story on what moms do and don’t hope to get on their big day. Gifts.com surveyed a thousand American moms to get the scoop on what definitely not to give! [...]

What Does Mom Really Want for Mother's Day? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:41:58 +0000

So, you think you know what to get for Mother’s Day? Think again. Bust out the construction paper, pipe cleaners and glitter because a new survey of more than 2,100 mothers with kids under the age of 18 found that most moms want a homemade present from their child. A total of 14.6% said they [...]

The Matrix Retold by Mom with Hilarious Results [VIDEO]

Phil Nye — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:55:18 +0000

Before you take your mom out to the movies this Mother’s Day you may want to re-think those summer blockbusters. Ever wonder what an action sci-fi movie like ‘The Matrix’ looks like to your mom? Well, Filmmaker Joe Nicolosi asked his mother to watch The Matrix, and then explain the plot back to him. Her summary is [...]

Best Son Ever Pays Off Mom's Mortgage

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:28:05 +0000

If they ever have a contest to find the world’s best son, we’ve got a clear frontrunner. This man paid off his mother’s mortgage as a way of thanking her for all she’s done for him. The kind son posted a video of him getting the check ready to YouTube and then handing it to [...]

Should My Son Buy His Stepmom a Mother's Day Present? [POLL]

Mark Richards — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:12:18 +0000

I have a 19 year old son who sometimes clashes with his step-mom. They used to get along, but my wife has made it pretty clear to him what she wants and doesn't want around the house. Often my role as dad has me caught in the middle. I'm pretty sure he doesn’t want to get his step-mom anything for Mother’s Day. I don't think she expects anything from him, but I do...am I right or wrong?

Wow Mom With Impressive Macaroni Art This Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:34:48 +0000

Macaroni art is as much a part of Mother’s Day as brunch and sentimental cards featuring sunrises. If you have a mom, chances are that, at some point, you showed your love for her via dry pasta. If you are a mom, you’ve probably re-glued that one piece of macaroni that keeps falling off the frame [...]

A Mother's Day Supercut of Memorable Movie Moms [VIDEO]

jfriedman — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:00:39 +0000

Mother’s Day is just a few short weeks away, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this “Movie Moms Supercut” featuring some of the fiercest mothers in movie history, from Anjelica Huston’s solid ‘Royal Tenenbaums’ matriarch to Faye Dunaway’s unstable Joan ‘Mommie Dearest’ Crawford. It’s an easy last-minute gift for [...]

10 Celebrity Moms We Wish We Had

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:26:47 +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.

The 50 Biggest Mama's Boys Ever

Patrick Bateman — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:00:31 +0000

Mother’s Day is on its way. Did you pony up for a gift yet? No? It’s cool, she only gave you the gift of LIFE. No, not the magazine. No matter what kind of relationship you have with your mom, as men we have to give it up for the fairer gender. Pushing a bowling [...]

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

Kathy Landin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:31:40 +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 [...]

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

Townsquare Staff — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:02:53 +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.

Saluting Mother's with Anita Renfroe's 'Mom's Overture' [VIDEO]

Lite 98.7 — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:08:55 +0000

Sunday is Mother's Day. A day to honor the woman who's there to wipe our tears, teach us the hard lessons, cook meals, keep the house clean and look after dad. A woman's work is never done. Mom deserves at least one day a year to be honored. Comedienne Anita Renfroe salutes moms everywhere with her 'Mom Overture,' a song about everything mother's say in a day.