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16 Reasons Why Moms Are Awesome

Emerald Catron — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:58:32 +0000

Why are moms awesome? Here are (just a few) reasons why moms are awesome. 1. Moms will teach you not to be afraid to fall down. Even if you don’t want to learn. 2. Moms don’t mind getting wet in the rain for you. 3. One word — cookies. 4. Dad jokes are embarrassing. Mom [...]

5 Awesome Notes To Kids By Moms

Stephanie McMaster — Wed, 08 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:

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

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 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 — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:58:42 +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. That’s where you come in: If you [...]

Where To Get Your Mother's Day Flowers in the Tyler Area

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:45 +0000

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, have you bought your gift for that special lady yet? It is time to make those flower arrangement orders. Not sure where to go to get those beautiful flowers? Here is a list of five great Tyler area flower shops that can help you out. My friend was babysitting a [...]

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

jfriedman — Mon, 22 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 [...]

5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother's Day

Wendy Gould — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:13 +0000

Mother’s Day is around the corner, so now’s a good time to start doing some present planning. A good place to start is what not to get her, so we thought we’d help you out. Moms have killer poker faces, which is why you may not have noticed any disappointment over presents you’ve given her in [...]

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:07:23 +0000

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. For most of us, our mothers played the most important role in our lives and have helped us mold into who we are. Mother’s Day is the one day a year that we set aside to celebrate and thank them for all they have done. Facbook [...]

Soldiers Give Mother's Day Gifts That Will Never Be Forgotten [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:15:11 +0000

When you have a loved one who is away at war, any holiday without them is tough. For mothers it can be especially tough on Mothers Day. But sometimes with a lot of luck and love, these mothers get the gift of a lifetime. We were searching the web trying to narrow down the best [...]

The Best Restaurants in Tyler to Take Mom for Mother's Day

Baby J — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:48:35 +0000

Mother’s Day 2013 is Sunday, May 12 this year, and if you are looking for the best places to take mom on her special day in east Texas — look no further. We have the most budget-friendly places in east Texas to treat your mother, and make her feel like the queen she is! Zaza’s [...]

What Gifts NOT to Give on Mother's Day

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:38:46 +0000

Spring means it is time to start thinking about the mothers in you life. Showing love and gratitude to the women that have devoted so much to raising and caring for their children deserve worthy gifts. Here is a quick list of the gifts that are NOT worthy of these women. 1. Appliances or Cleaning [...]

'X Factor' Alum Astro Is Interviewed by His Mom [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:30:42 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day. In honor of this special day, confident, swagger-soaked ‘X Factor‘ alum Astro is interviewed by his lovely mother. Astro has such love for the woman who birthed him that he even wrote his rap ‘Stop Looking at Moms’ about dudes trying to hit on his hot mama.

Best Mother's Day Gift Ever – New Yorkers Give Thanks to Their Moms

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:32:05 +0000

Mother’s Day is a time to say thanks for everything your mom has done for you. Whether she bailed you out of jail, had your back when you started that forest fire or made you dance in front of all of her friends, she did it out of love.

Now it’s time to return the favor, and what better way to show your gratitude than with a simple, “Thank you”?

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

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:40 +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 [...]

10 Celebrity Moms We Wish We Had

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:00:47 +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.

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

Carl Pettit — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:00:40 +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.

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

Wendy Gould — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:00:35 +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 — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:53 +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.

15 Baby Animals Celebrating Mother's Day With Their Mommies

TheFW Staff — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:00:08 +0000

Mother’s Day is the time of year to give your mommy the love and affection she deserves. Even baby animals know that. We’ve found a bunch of adorable newborn animals with their mommies to help you get in the spirit of the holiday. Even through all the hard times, these kittens, puppies and cubs love [...]

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

Maura Chwastyk — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:00:08 +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 [...]