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Classic Country Saturday Morning – Songs About Mom

Clay Miller — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:45:17 +0000

Mothers day is tomorrow. But I wanted to get a jump start on the celebration of mom’s by playing some songs that are centered around mom. This morning you will hear songs directly about mom, geared towards her or with a message from mom to her kids. The tears, heartaches and happiness all in the next three hours. Here [...]

The 10 Worst Moms in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:09 +0000

If movies and TV have taught us anything, it's that all mothers are NOT created equal. While some fictional moms might be willing to play the doting matriarch, others engage in twisted mind games, dole out severe corporal punishment and even commit murder most foul. Think about that the next time you forget to call your mom on Mother's Day.

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:

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Lawton

Clay Miller — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:59 +0000

Mother’s day is this upcoming Sunday. Flowers are a great way to show your appreciation to the special mom in your life. I am going a step further. I am going to list some other ways to treat mom to a special day right here in Lawton. Get mom out of the kitchen. Let her have a day when everyone else will do [...]

10 Things No One Should EVER Give Mom on Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:34:24 +0000

Shopping for Mom can be stressful. She’s the woman who brought you into the world, who cleaned your face with her own spit when you were little, who asked you on a daily basis if you were raised in a barn (and did so lovingly). There’s no gift that can thank her for all that [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 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 [...]

5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother's Day

Wendy Gould — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:50:13 +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 [...]

How To Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Townsquare Media — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:06:20 +0000

Shopping for Mother’s Day? You’ll want to match the perfect gift to her unique interests and personality. A recent study commissioned by the daily deal website Groupon, and conducted by Research Now, found that the majority of shoppers say finding the right gift for Mom is the most stressful part of Mother’s Day. But according [...]

Mother's Day: A Day for Reflection

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:48:43 +0000

Most people spend Mother’s Day bestowing flowers, gifts and heartfelt sentiments upon their moms. But for some, knowing how to honor their mother is not so easy. After all, mothers are only human, and not all of them are perfect. Take it from Keith L.T. Alexander, author of the new coming-of-age memoir “Forgery-of-the-Month Club,” which [...]

Jeri Anderson's Best Mother's Day Ever! [PICTURES]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:29 +0000

I have two children. Whitney is the oldest and married, with the two most precious children. Tyler, my youngest, is in basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia. This Mother’s Day was the first one that I had to choose which child to spend the day with. I hope that Whitney will forgive me for choosing [...]

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

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:05 +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”?

Taylor Swift Drops New Line of Mother's Day Cards

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Taylor Swift is known for her confessional songs regarding her romantic relationships, but she is also able to celebrate other interpersonal connections through a different artform. The singer has released a new line of Mother’s Day cards via American Greetings, which feature her imagery of her tunes, like ‘Stay Beautiful’ and ‘The Best Day,’ the latter of which she penned for her own mom, Andrea.

What's the Best Mother's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:46:39 +0000

According to a new survey, what mothers want for Mother’s Day and what the men in their lives think they want for Mother’s Day aren’t necessarily the same thing. The online shopping service Ebates polled 2,215 adults on what moms want on May 13. The number one answer for men was flowers, whereas the number one [...]

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Country Music Fans

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:54 +0000

Don’t look now, but Mother’s Day 2012 is on Sunday. Sure, there are the typical gifts — flowers, a nice dinner, a sweet card — but aren’t those a little boring and overdone? This year, try personalizing a gift to hit Mom’s country music tastes. This list of gift ideas for Mother’s Day includes 10 things she’ll absolutely love to own, which means you’ll be on her good side for at least another month or two.

10 Awesome Reactions By Moms to Their Mother's Day Gifts

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:34:36 +0000

Moms do a lot for us. Even after we are no longer their responsibility, they are still doing things for us that we take for granted. We should be celebrating these great ladies every single day of the year, not just on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is the time for pretending that preparing breakfast for [...]

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

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 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 [...]

10 Celebrity Moms We Wish We Had

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 08 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.

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.

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 [...]