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Best Mother's Day Cartoon Of All Time – Promise!

Robert and Erin — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:28:51 +0000

This one’s for the Moms everywhere: The most incredibly difficult, 24 hour a day, seven days a week job ever created! But also the most fulfilling, and one we know that no Mother would ever give up! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY…from Robert & Erin and 96.5 KVKI !

Mom Gets Greatest Mother's Day Gift Ever, Drives 900hp 3Dx Evo Race Car

Danny Fox — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:20:52 +0000

Even if your mom isn't a race car mom, we think she would love driving this high-powered car. Park this ridiculously fast 900hp 3Dx Evo in her driveway on Mother's Day and let her take you for a spin.

Watch the video and see if your think you mom could handle driving it like this mom does.

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 [...]

If You Had to Choose Would You Let Mom Move in With You?

Danny Fox — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:01:05 +0000

A new survey says that 70% of adult children don’t want their parents moving in with them. But if they had to choose between Mom or Dad moving in, 67% (2 out of 3) would overwhelmingly choose to move in their mom over their dad. Why choose Mom over Dad? Most say Mom would: Help [...]

10 Funny Mother's Day Cards That Tell Mom How Much You Love Her

Danny Fox — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:09:19 +0000

We all want Mother’s Day to be a happy and fun day. So, to get you in high spirits and to make life less stressful, here are 10 funny Mother’s Day cards that’ll tell Mom how much you love her and make her laugh. 1 A Simple Card Etsy.com 2 I love [...]

The Top 10 Best Mother's Day Songs

Danny Fox — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:01:36 +0000

As we prepare for Mother’s Day on May 12, we thought you might enjoy a few songs performed with Mom in mind. No matter if you call them Mama’s songs or Mother’s Day songs, we hope you enjoy our list of 10 favorite Mother’s Day songs. 1 Tears In Heaven Eric Clapton [...]

Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Shreveport and Bossier City

Stifler — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:43:54 +0000

This year's Mother's Day is coming up on May 12. What can you do for the woman who did everything she could to make sure your childhood was as awesome as possible? Well, we picked our brains to come up with some activities to do and places to take mom to eat on the day we celebrate our moms.

'Thank You, Mom' Mother's Day Video Reminds Us How Smart Moms Are

Danny Fox — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:50:31 +0000

When I became of age to go out with friends my mother said, "Don't do anything tonight that you might regret later." Thank you Mom for saying those words to me, you helped me to not do some things that wouldn't have been very wise. I wish I could tell her Happy Mother's Day one more time.

Check out this video of different people thanking their Moms for different things. You'll get a kick out of it.

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 [...]

When Is Mother's Day in 2013?

Robert J Wright — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:30:16 +0000

Erin says she always told her two sons (now 19 and 18) when they were growing up, "The two dates you always have to remember are Mommy's birthday and Mother's Day!"

Well, boys, it's time to start the gift shopping, because Mother's Day 2013 will be here before you know it on Sunday, May 12.

How Much Will You Spend on Mom for Mother's Day?

Danny Fox — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:03:25 +0000

Mother’s love is priceless but we have to draw a line somewhere. It’s not how much you’ll spend, but how much you can afford to spend on mom for Mother’s Day. The most popular gift to buy has always been flowers. Gift certificates are gaining popularity now. How much are you planning to spend on [...]

The 10 Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Danny Fox — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:05:01 +0000

Sometimes it can be difficult finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift for Mom. We searched around and found some great gifts that your Mom is bound to love. Etsy 1 Personalized Mother's Day Photo Bracelet These bracelets are a wonderful keepsake. What a cute and fun way to showcase your family. Etsy [...]

How Did the Celebration of Mother's Day Begin?

Danny Fox — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:15:53 +0000

I have always thought that Mother’s Day was created in a meeting room at Hallmark untill I did some research. It goes all the way back to offerings Romans made to Cybele, their Great Mother of Gods. Christians celebrated a festival on the fourth Sunday in Lent in honor of Mary, mother of Christ. It [...]

18 Pictures of Baby Animals With Their Moms for Mother's Day

Danny Fox — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:52:14 +0000

This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and to help get you in the spirit for this very special holiday, we've posted some pictures of the most adorable newborn animals with their mommies.

The Mother's Day Showcase Winner is Janice Bates of Shreveport

Danny Fox — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:26:19 +0000

Janice Bates of Shreveport won our Mother’s Day Showcase! She chose the front loading washer and dryer valued at $1500 from Greg Tilly’s Manufactured Housing!

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 [...]