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My Mom's "Favorite Friday" Song Pick Of The Week!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:16 +0000

To celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, I decided to let my Mom pick the Favorite Friday Song of the Week! Do you know what she picked? It’s one of my own personal favorites from the “King of Country”, George Strait! First off though. I love you Mom! For my entire life you’ve been there for me. [...]

Lamest Mothers Day Gifts Ever

Andy West — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:45:55 +0000

When I was a kid I bought everything for my mom you should never buy. Here are the top three (or bottom three depending on your perspective)in descending order: #3. A measuring cup. I have no idea what I was thinking. I was at a department store so I don’t even have the “I bought [...]

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, [...]

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 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 [...]

Wow Mom With Impressive Macaroni Art This Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 26 Apr 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 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:39 +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 [...]

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 [...]

Mother's Day Ideas For Moms In Billings.

Tara Nicole — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:12:14 +0000

Mother’s Day is coming up soon. I should know, I’m a mom! I also happen to have one too. I’m pretty much an expert really. Well… when it comes to mom’s anyways. I invited my mother to come up for this auspicious day from the Black Hills and it got me thinking. What should we [...]

Taylor Swift Drops New Line of Mother's Day Cards

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Taylor Swift is known for her confessional songs regarding her romantic relationships, but she is also able to celebrate other interpersonal connections through a different artform. The singer has released a new line of Mother’s Day cards via American Greetings, which feature her imagery of her tunes, like ‘Stay Beautiful’ and ‘The Best Day,’ the latter of which she penned for her own mom, Andrea.

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

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:31:40 +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 [...]

What's the Real Story Behind the History of Mother's Day?

Carl Pettit — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:30:40 +0000

There seems to be a holiday for every member of the family these days, but none is probably more important than Mother’s Day.

What daughter or son would dare forget the woman who gave birth to them? With that in mind, here are a few historical tidbits about the origins of Mother’s Day.

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.

Happy Mothers Day

Cat Country — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:52:15 +0000

I remember the very first time I played this song on the radio. It was October, 1979 as I worked on a radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana. I froze as I listened to the lyrics. I turned up the music, sat back and listened to every single word of the Jimmy Dean song. College graduation [...]

Favorite TV Moms Of All Time

Cat Country — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:01:26 +0000

Moms have been portrayed on TV and in the movies in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Your own favorite TV moms may well depend on when you watched TV.

Here are a few of TV moms that broke into America's living rooms--way before Charlie Sheen and You Tube blew up the whole idea of motherhood

Best Places To Take Mom On Mother's Day In Billings – My Top Five

Karen Gallagher — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:44:14 +0000

Treat Mom like a queen this weekend. My five top favorite places to go and be spoiled by my husband and kids! The Rex 1: A thick piece of Prime Rib and all the fixings with a glass of wine at the REX. —————————————————————————————————————————————– The Carbon County Steakhouse and The Red Lodge Candy Store 2: [...]

The Mom Salary Calculator

Cat Country — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:00:51 +0000

There are a lot of husbands I’m guessing who could identify with this line, “If you had to pay for all I do…” I swear that line was busted out more during football season than any other time. It turns out she was right. It does cost a fortune Salary.com put together their “Mom Salary [...]

Things My Mother Always Said

Cat Country — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:47:51 +0000

In honor of Mothers Day, I was reflecting on the things my mom always told me. She’s been gone for a few years, but these are sayings she always used with me. How many of these can you recognize? 1. Mom taught me about ANTICIPATION: “Just wait until your father gets home.” 2. Mom taught [...]