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Watch a Sweet 'Yo Mama' Battle for Mother's Day

Emerald Catron — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:26:03 +0000

If you’re having a hard time coming up with a nice thing to say to your mom, because you want to say something nice, but you don’t want to sound too sincere because GROSS people shouldn’t share their feelings like that, you should watch this video from Rhett and Link. It’s a “Yo Mama” rap [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Awesome Mom Plays Black Keys on the Spoons

Emerald Catron — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:52:13 +0000

Don’t be confused by the fact that this video starts with a lady feeding a bunch of kangaroos — this IS a video of a lady rocking out on the spoons. The kangaroo intro merely adds to its general amazingness. Deb “Spoons” Perry really likes ‘Lonely Boy’ by the Black Keys, and so she decided [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

jfriedman — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:39 +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 [...]

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 [...]

Why Aren't New Moms Using Their Maternity Leave?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:23:04 +0000

Many companies in the US don’t offer paid maternity leave to new moms. And now that nearly 40 percent of them are their family’s sole breadwinner, a new survey finds mothers aren’t taking much time off before going back to work.

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

Kathy Landin — Sat, 12 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 [...]

Mother's Day Jacktivities!

Jill Daniels — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:52:39 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!! Take the time this weekend and let your Mom know just how special she is. There is a ton of activities around town that Mom will love to check out so if you’re looking for ideas here’s a couple fantastic ones she will love! What Mother doesn’t love the zoo! I’m [...]

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

Kathy Landin — Fri, 11 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 [...]

The 7 Worst Mother's Day Gifts Of All Time

Alyssa Kramer — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:33:22 +0000

We’ve put together a list of what to stay away from when you’re out shopping for the perfect way to say: “Thanks, Mom, for carrying our tiny butts around in a fluid-filled sack for 9 months and popping us out of an opening the size of a nickel. You’re the best.”

13 Reasons Why You Won't Be Getting a Mother's Day Gift

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:49 +0000

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. That means if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to start figuring out how you’re gonna win your mom’s affection, or if you’re the mother, how you’re gonna guilt your children into showing them how much they care about you.

Some mommies, however, won’t be getting a gift or brunch in bed and not because their kids forgot that it’s Mother’s Day.

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 [...]