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Memorial Day 2013 in Buffalo — What is Open and What is Closed?

Angela Stefano — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:21:32 +0000

Memorial Day, a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, will be on Monday, May 27, 2013. Here is a full list of what’s going on and what’s open and closed in Buffalo on Memorial Day. Banks (M&T Bank, Key Bank, First Niagara, Evans Bank): [...]

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

Jackie Mancini — Sun, 12 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 [...]

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 12 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 [...]

The 10 Worst Moms in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:27:09 +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.

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, [...]

10 Mothers Only a Son Could Love

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 10 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 [...]

Moms Eat for Free at Hooters on Mother's Day, It's the Guilt That Will Cost You

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:36:19 +0000

Worried about where to take your mom on Mother’s Day to show her just how much you appreciate her? Well, Hooters is here to help. The popular chain is letting moms eat for free this Mother’s Day at every one of its 355 locations throughout the US. Oh, sure, it’s only for an entrée up [...]

How We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Buffalo [TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:59:47 +0000

In Buffalo we love any holiday that gives us an excuse to party. Cinco de Mayo is no exception. Especially since we’re so close to the border. Well, that sucks. Keep telling yourself that. These photos never get old. Some can’t handle it. Others let their obnoxiousness shine. And everyone wants a Corona. Want to [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 05 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 [...]

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 [...]

Cinco De Drinko = Margaritas!!! [DRINKS WITH JACK]

Deandra Modica — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:36:13 +0000

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a refreshing twist on the margarita. Try out this Watermelon Margarita recipe. We hear they go great with guacamole. *** Ingredients 2 Teaspoons sugar 1 Lime wedge 3 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1/2 cup tequila 2 Tablespoons sugar 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur) [...]

Wow Mom With Impressive Macaroni Art This Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 02 May 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 [...]

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:22:05 +0000

The pressure is on — Mother’s Day is the one day a year when you’re required to do something special for Mom. It’s always hard to plan the perfect Mother’s Day and find the perfect gift, but we are here to help. Here are seven suggestions for Buffalo-area Mother’s Day activities. Treat Mom to Brunch [...]

Mother's Day Brunch Locations in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:03:35 +0000

Mother’s Day (May 12), is the one day a year to treat your mother like the queen she is/thinks she is. And as cute as it might be, we suggest skipping “breakfast in bed” this year. Turns out, moms don’t like cleaning up pancake batter and doing the dishes on this day. Instead, take her [...]

It's Better Than Easter! 10 Dyngus Day Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:38:39 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots.Sunday was Easter, but the real party was Monday: Dyngus Day. The holiday, a Polish-American tradition, is celebrated the day after Easter as the end of the often-restrictive Lenten season. And we’re lucky here in [...]

Watch 'Kid President' Take Over the White House for April Fool's Day

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:57:14 +0000

Even the White House managed to get into the spirit of things on this April Fool’s Day. In honor of the holiday, the White House released a video of the “Kid President,” featuring a pint-sized tot at the podium. You might recognize nine-year-old Robby Novak from his hit Web series ‘Kid President‘ where he’s, well, [...]

See All of Google's April Fool's Day Pranks

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:20:00 +0000

If you’re anything like us, you probably have no idea what day it is. Well, it’s Monday, April 1st. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, which means that Google is planning to pull the wool over our eyes all day long. Here are some of the pranks they’re pulling, in case you are super-gullible. Google Nose [...]

Hulu Offers Some April Fool's Day Shows We Wish Were Real

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:17:11 +0000

Get ready for some new shows only available on Hulu! Okay, not really, but at least we can relive some of our favorite (fake) shows from TV history. Launching as “April Premieres,” Hulu is playing into April Fool’s Day by giving its visitors some shows-within-shows that we’ve all seen in our favorite sitcoms. Grabbing bits [...]

Funny or Die KickStarts '90s Shows for April Fool's Day

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:41:16 +0000

Inspired by the success of the recent 'Veronica Mars' movie campaign, Funny or Die has started numerous Kickstarters to bring back all your favorite old shows because "people love stuff from the '90s. The only problem is...April Fool's! It's not real.

For Easter, Watch People Smash Eggs on Their Foreheads — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5045137"] Seems like a waste of perfectly good eggs, doesn’t it? This whole forehead-egg-smashing thing comes in numerous forms. Some people just do it to themselves, others use a partner, and some of them are trying to set the world record for eggs smashed with your forehead. Everyone’s gotta have a dream, we guess. [...]