Hey Mom, Can We Talk?
Growing up my Dad always made a point of telling us that none of us are adopted. When it comes to me and my Mom, he really could have saved his breath. I look just like her. We are very similar in other ways too.
I know that I get my love of words and my passion for word-play from... >Read More
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For The Love of Mothers
"Nobody told me there would be days like this." John Lennon sang those words and my mother's heart agrees.
Sometimes I wonder what the reality is. I was told, in bits and pieces, things about being a mother. Didn't I hear about the great love mothers have for their children? From my own mother hadn't I heard some tidbits of... >Read More
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Can the role of mother be the most fulfilling?
We celebrate those who are moms on Mothers' Day with a flower in church and maybe a sermon on honoring our mothers, but most days the job can be thankless, unnoticed and under-appreciated.
Many women feel pressure to justify why they haven't gone back to work, conceding that they are "just a mother" and are left wondering if they... >Read More
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
This Mother's Day, why not try one or more of these ideas as gifts for the special women in your life – whether they be your mother, wife, daughter or friend.
Flowers
Either potted plants or cut flowers, there are so many lovely arrangements you can buy at this time of year. There are hanging baskets, potted mums, hydrangeas or bedding plants....... >Read More
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Easy Breakfast in Bed
Preparing a classic breakfast in bed is no easy task, especially on a day when the stakes are high, like on Mother's Day. According to Karen Neuburger, designer of all things comfy and cozy and a mother herself, if it's done well, the rewards are huge! Here are Karen's five simple tips to help you pull off a flawless... >Read More
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A Mother's Day Gift That Will Last A Lifetime
Pier 1 teams up with UNICEF to help women around the world
(ARA) - In a time when current events have many people feeling helpless and uncertain, there are some positive ways they can connect with others and make a difference in the world.
On Mother's Day, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF and Pier 1 Imports have created a program that will... >Read More
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High-Tech Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Know what the busiest day of the year is for sending flowers? More flowers are sent on Mother's day then on any other day of the year. While floral arrangements are always appreciated by moms, wouldn't it be nice to give something a bit more personal, more fun and beneficial?
Moms of all ages tend to put everyone else first... >Read More
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A Peculiar Mom
“I’m peculiar.”
If she said it once, she said it a million times.... >more
What Do You Fear?
