Happy Mother’s Day, a holiday approved at the very highest level of government. In fact, this year is the 100th anniversary of the first Mother’s Day proclamation made by President Woodrow Wilson — a tradition avidly followed by his successors.
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If your mom taught you that a penny saved is a penny earned, she may appreciate these Mother’s Day 2014 freebies and deals. Through Sunday, May 11, Redbox users can reserve any select movie/game online and get $.50 off a select DVD. The list includes new …
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You can hike for days at Northern California’s Resort at Squaw Creek San Luis Obispo’s Granada Hotel & Bistro has a hip mod-boudoir feel If Mom can’t travel far, head to Santa Monica’s sophisticated Palihouse If you’re feeling the need for a getaway either …
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Because every woman has, or has had, a mother — and knows, if only through stories, her grandmaternal forebears as well — to become a mother is to step into a hall of mirrors. In its most essential state, however, motherhood involves a single, mutual …
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(CNN)– I was 17 when my mother died of breast cancer. She was 42. It seemed old to me then. As a middle-aged mother myself now, I see it differently. Forty-two was impossibly young. I’ve spent more than half my life without my mother. Does it sound odd to …
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As Mother’s Day turns 100 this year, it’s known mostly as a time for brunches, gifts, cards, and general outpourings of love and appreciation. But the holiday has more somber roots: It was founded for mourning women to remember fallen soldiers and work for …
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A restaurant mismatch can mean a miserable meal. Especially on Mother’s Day. If Mom’s the pearls-and-cardigan type, she might blanch at brunch at a hipster joint. Likewise, if she’s an inked-up biker chick, she may squirm at an air-kissy uptown eatery.
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I can still hear their voices. “Close your eyes, Mommy.” And through half-shut lids I would see my two girls walking into the bedroom, carefully balancing a tray bearing my Mother’s Day breakfast. I can smell hot (but not quite strong enough) coffee …
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(CNN)– Here’s a look at what you need to know about Mother’s Day, which is always celebrated on the second Sunday in May. In 2014, the holiday will be celebrated on May 11. Facts: There were an estimated 85.4 million mothers in the U.S. in 2009.
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Instead of getting flowers and a hug for your mom this Mother’s Day, we thought we could all get a bit more creative this year. To help, we’ve rounded up some of the HuffPost Women team’s favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas. Here are our top 14 picks: 1.
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