Mothers Day Gifts

Mother's Day: Where Did It All Begin?

Barbara Biziou | Posted 05.13.2012

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Like many other holidays that have been commercialized in modern times, Mother's Day has centuries-old antecedents. Cultures around the world celebrated (and still do) the mother goddess as a representative of nurturing and the giver of all life.

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Last Minute, Low Cost Gift Ideas For Mother's Day

Posted 05.12.2012

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Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 13th. Even if you love your Mom, everyone gets busy and forgetful sometimes. If you are still scrambling for ...

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I May Not Be Their Birth Mother, But I Take Care Of 51 Kids With Cancer As If They Were My Own

Sherri Bushong Maxey | Posted 05.12.2012

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If you are a mother, grandmother or aunt with a healthy child, give thanks on this Mother's Day and everyday for their health. Life can change in an instant, and it is my sincere hope that you never have to stay at a Ronald McDonald House.

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El Regalo de Mi Madre -- My Mother's Gift

Cesar Millan | Posted 05.12.2012

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I try to talk to my mother every day (and if I don't, she calls me!). She has taught me tolerance, patience, caregiving, and unconditional love. She was the original calm and assertive person in my life.

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5 Great Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for Your Tech-Savvy Mom

Andreas Bernström | Posted 05.11.2012

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So while Mom will always appreciate a card and a lovely spring bouquet on Mother's Day, it's a safe bet that she's just as eager to get her hands on the hottest new tech gadgets as you are.

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Top Chefs Share Their Mothers' Best Lessons

Allison Adato | Posted 05.11.2012

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When you talk to chefs about food, you're going to hear about family. Culinary school may be where they learned to cook for us, but at home is where they learned to eat.

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Mother's Day Shopping A Big Boost For Small Retailers

The Huffington Post | Alicia Ciccone | Posted 05.11.2012

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The "shop small" trend has officially carried over from the holiday season, as two-thirds of U.S. shoppers will look to boutiques and small retailers ...

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What Do You Thank Your Mom For? (SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO)

MacGregor Thomson | Posted 05.13.2012

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It's here -- the one day of the year to reward mom for every sleepless night she spent with you, any teenage shenanigans you may have subjected her to...

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PHOTOS: Gift Ideas For Each Category Of Mother

The Huffington Post | Lucy Blodgett | Posted 05.10.2012

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Let's face it: Moms rule. Every year, Mother's Day comes around and we try to find the right Mother's Day card, the right Mother's Day brunch or the r...

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14 Gifts Never To Give Mom

Posted 05.10.2012

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Almost one in three moms pretend to like their Mother's Day gifts, an online poll conducted by Harris Interactive has found. Don't want the mom in you...

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Your Last-Minute Guide To The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Posted 05.10.2012

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It's getting down to the wire, and you have less than a week left to find your mom a thoughtful and totally unique Mother's Day gift. But before you ...

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12 Inexpensive Gifts Mom Will Love

The Huffington Post | Sara Gates | Posted 05.10.2012

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Mother's Day is this weekend, and you don't want to be that son or daughter who forgot a Mother's Day gift. Don't worry, there's still time to pick ou...

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I Want My Mother's Day Gifts To Give Back

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 05.10.2012

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Combining online shopping with social good, Gifts that Give lets shoppers purchase upscale products at regular retail prices and donates $1 out of every $5 they spend to any cause of their choice.

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How To Order Mother's Day Flowers She'll Actually Like

HuffingtonPost.com | Katherine Bindley | Posted 05.09.2012

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When it comes to giving -- or receiving -- Mother's Day flowers, it's supposed to be the thought that counts. And of course it does. But at the same t...

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Mothers Day Activities Abound At Michigan Metroparks

Posted 05.09.2012

Looking for something a little more outdoorsy to do on Mother's Day? If your mom isn't the type to want spa pampering on Mother's Day, Michigan Metrop...

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PHOTOS: Stylish Moms Of The Huffington Post!

The Huffington Post | Jessica Misener & Michelle Manetti | Posted 05.12.2012

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Is YOUR mom fashion savvy? This Mother's Day, we were inspired by Piper Weiss' amazing My Mom The Style Icon blog and her corresponding book. (She'...

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A Mother's Day Gift Guide

The Huffington Post | Alicia Ciccone | Posted 05.09.2012

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If you think you haven't got enough time to snag your mom a unique gift for Mother's Day, think again. Cancel your mail-order flowers, skip the chain ...

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Best Mother's Day Gift Ever

Nancy Wurtzel | Posted 05.09.2012

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My former husband -- referred to henceforth as FH -- gave me many Mother's Day gifts over the years. I certainly wouldn't describe them as inspired.

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8 Mother's Day Edible Gifts

Food52 | Posted 05.09.2012

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With less than a week to go, we're closing in on Mother's Day. In the spirit of crunch time, we've searched our archives high and low for DIY gifts that will make for happy mothers everywhere.

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My Beloved Homemade Dollhouse: A Tribute to My Mom

Leah Singer | Posted 05.08.2012

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My mom is one of the most creative people I know. She can take an ordinary box, jar lid or toilet paper roll and turn it into something magical.

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Why We Don't Celebrate Mother's Day in our Home

Margaret Heffernan | Posted 05.08.2012

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If my kids aren't thankful throughout the year for all I do for them, one day won't make up for their failure -- or mine.

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Justin Bieber Dedicates Song To Mom, Donates Proceeds To Single Mothers

Posted 05.08.2012

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For Mother’s Day, Justin Bieber is planning on spoiling moms everywhere. The teen heartthrob tweeted Monday that he's releasing the song "Turn To...

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Making Mother's Day More Meaningful

Mia Farrow | Posted 05.08.2012

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Mother's Day is our chance to honor the women who bind families together and raise children from babies to adulthood.

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A Mother’s Day Promise: Honoring Moms Every Day

Joy Marini, MS, PA-C | Posted 05.08.2012

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While celebrated on various calendar dates, with distinctive names, a range of traditions and tied to diverse histories, most countries reserve a day to pay homage to moms. But in some countries, being a mom is much more difficult than in others.

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Relaxing Spots To Take Mom

Posted 05.07.2012

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Before heading off to the florist or jeweler for Mother's Day in Detroit this year, take heed of what moms really want: a little R&R. For some moms...

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