Mother's Day News Archives

Hillary Rodham Clinton toured the birthplace of Mother's Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading candidacy remains strong among women and blue-collar, white ... via Weirton Daily Times

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Today is Sunday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2008. There are 234 days left in the year. via Texarkana Gazette

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“To imagine is everything, to know is nothing at all.”

Today is Sunday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2008 with 234 to follow. This is Mother's Day. via Political Gateway

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Spring training as we know it is threatened. Use this link to learn how to support the national pastime in our own backyard. via KVOA-TV Tucson

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“Consumers will be very cautious with their wallets this Mother's Day, heeding mom's advice that she really doesn't want much”

A century after it was first observed, Mother's Day will be celebrated in Southern California Sunday with events honoring mothers who are at least 100 years old and another for those affected by violence. via KABC

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“Give us eyes to see the miracles around us”

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., leans to say something to her daughter, Chelsea, right, as they attend service at First United Methodist Church in Huntington, W. Va., ... via HendersonvilleNews.com

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Hope you all have a very happy Mother's Day! -bm Posted by at May 11, 2008 9:05 a.m. Comments There are currently no comments for this blog entry. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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“Mothering Sunday". Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent, "Mothering Sunday”

DHAKA: International Mother's Day will be observed across the country today elsewhere in the world, honouring mothers with giving gifts and greetings. via South Asian Media Net

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“Everybody wants to come to dinner”

Brenda Martin spent her first weekend as a free woman rummaging through her mom's freezer for just the right ingredients to whip up a special Mother's Day feast. via CANOE

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On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.

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Most people understand, at least implicitly in their hearts, how crucial their mothers are to their upbringing and to what defines their basic personality and who they are fundamentally as a person today. To a baby and small child, mother is their whole world, their entire universe. To a baby or small child, even into their teenage years, their life would seemingly come to a halt without their mother.

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Five generations of mothers and daughters will celebrate Mother's Day this year under one roof in Wilmington.

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President Bush, on the day of his daughter's wedding, is paying thanks to mothers. via ClipSyndicate

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“It's a wonderful thing to celebrate.”

Anna Jarvis would want us to give mothers a white carnation - she felt it signified the purity of a mother's love. via San Francisco Chronicle

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“We are the ones who put all the pressure on ourselves to be the perfect mums but then feel guilty when we freak out. For me I just want to feel good about juggling working from home and looking after my kids”

Melbourne, May 10: They drop their kids to kinder on pupil-free days, throw a few tantrums of their own and celebrate when they get to go to the loo without an audience, they are called the 'real mums'. And at ... via Daily India

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“You know, this topic of conversation is making me uncomfortable. Can we please change it?”

DEAR ABBY: I was taught that when you don't know a person's political affiliation, it is impolite to discuss politics, especially if it involves disparaging others . via Massillon Independent

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Today is Saturday, May 10, the 131st day of 2008. There are 235 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

One hundred years ago, on May 10, 1908, the first Mother's Day observance in the United States, inspired by Anna Jarvis, took place during church services in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia.

On this date:

In 1774, Louis XVI acceded to the throne of France.

In 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys captured the British-held fortress at Ticonderoga, N.Y. Read more

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Moms shouldn't expect to get both flowers and chocolates on Mother's Day this year. via WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati

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“We've had three in January, three in December. Those two months are a busy time for us”

It's a happy Mother's Day for an Arkansas woman - she's pregnant with her 18th child. via KLEW-TV Lewiston

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“If someone feels overwhelmed, unable to cope and the stress is affecting how they function every day, it could be something more”

Main Category: Mental Health Also Included In: Caregivers / Homecare Article Date: 09 May 2008 - 4:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Today's mother often juggles full-time employment, ... via Medical News Today

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“Ironically, she was not interested in a commercial celebration at all”

The City of Brotherly Love will become the City of Motherly Love for a day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of American Mother's Day on May 11. via Reuters

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This year American consumers are expected to spend an average of $138.63 each on flowers, cards and gifts for Mother's Day, for a grand total of $15.8 billion. via Town Hall

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“I couldn't ask for anything more than that, for him to be healthy”

BY MONIFA THOMAS Health Reporter / mjthomas@suntimes.com Andrea Jaffray already had a lot to celebrate on Mother's Day. via Chicago Sun-Times

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“We're trying every little niche we can without giving away the restaurant to get people here”

Published: May 8th, 2008 10:07 AM Last Modified: May 8th, 2008 10:10 AM It's a few days before Mother's Day and Robert Jenkins jumps every time the phone rings. via Anchorage Daily News

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Contributed by Jessica Palm Community members are invited to celebrate Mother's Day at the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh this Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mothers and their families are ... via Oshkosh Northwestern

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The calendar gave Barbara Jo Kirshbaum an extra birthday gift this year. Her birthday is May 11th - the same day as Mother's Day this year - and had the days fallen differently, instead of celebrating with her ... via Today's 6

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“No, Jerami you don't have to get me anything! I haven't even technically become a mother yet!”

How do you intend to spend your federal tax rebate money? Are you kidding? I'm saving it Have you seen my statement? This is going to Visa I'm blowing it all at the mall Paying off my property taxes Taking a ... via Loudoun Times

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“It's become a little bit of a destination for people”

Stop and smell the roses - ' or the tulips, rhododendrons, daffodils, azaleas, hydrangeas and bonsai trees - ' this Mother's Day weekend at the city's first Buds and Blooms garden festival. via Federal Way Mirror

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To have your event listed in the community bulletin, submit your information online or send an email to Editor Kollin Kosmicki . via Hollister Free Lance

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A Diamond Is Forever & Antony Todd Dazzle the Stars at Spring Floral Luncheon Comtex NEW YORK, May 6, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ ----A bevy of Hollywood elite and New York glitterati flocked to ... via Fox News

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“Almost everyone knows someone, whether it be a mother, wife, sister, daughter or friend who has been affected by breast cancer”

Some of the most famous women in the world are lending a hand to celebrate moms this Mother's Day and also raise awareness about an important women's health issue effecting thousands of women each year. via WKBW

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“Initial testing has revealed elements found in the manufacturing of these bags may cause these irritations.”

Your Mother's Day gift this year might give your mom an itch. About 10,000 blue floral tote bags, sold at Chapters and Indigo book stores across Canada, have been voluntarily recalled by the company. via CTV.ca

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“Of course, it wasn't about cards or special brunches at first.”

Why do people concern themselves with choosing just the right gift for their mother on her day? Mothers come in two styles: Those who love everything and those who love nothing. via Journal-News

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It appears that cost-conscious consumers have added the holiday honoring mom to the budget chopping block, planning to spend about 50 cents less on Mother's Day gifts this year. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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“The need is very great, with many, many food pantries reporting record numbers of men, women and children seeking assistance”

On the Saturday before Mother's Day, postal carriers will be on a special mission. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

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The Apalachin Youth Athletic Association will be having a Mother's Day flower sale. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

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“On behalf of the families of the 40,000 babies born each year with a congenital heart defect, we want to thank ProFlowers(R) for their support”

The Children's Heart Foundation today announced a new partnership with ProFlowers -- the online fresh flower marketplace -- just in time for Mother's Day! Beginning in May 2008, shoppers can visit ... via Imaging Magazine

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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th and so we thought we'd do a segment on homemade gifts for mom. via WTNH

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Korea Daily , Posted: May 04, 2008 LOS ANGELES-With tax rebates designed to stimulate an ailing economy on their way to hundreds of thousands of Korean American households, Koreans retailers who have been ... via New America Media

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Every mother has a story or two. And it seems every child has a story or two about Mom. via Star-Press

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Roses, lilies, tulips. Mother's Day is next Sunday May 11th. But what would the occasion be without flowers to express your love and appreciation for all Mom does. via WTNH

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PACKAGES Fore! Golf aficionados have their pick of golf packages, starting with Mohegan Sun's "Tee and Coffee" offer, which features a one-night stay at Mohegan's hotel in Uncasville, Conn., coffee and muffins, ... via AMNY

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If you're a mother, that is. Digital Foci is sure doing its best to sway your kid's purchasing decision by shipping its Image Moments 8 just in time. via Engadget

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Abolitionist poet Julia Ward Howe started the holiday as a feminist movement in June 1870 with her 'Mother's Day Proclamation,' but the movement couldn't gain momentum and died after a decade. via Berkshire Eagle

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TAC in concert today at church G-TAC will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at Greater Grace Temple Apostolic Church, 914 S. Madison Ave., Anderson, in conjunction with "God is not through with me yet" Grace N ... via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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“Dear Mom: Hope you lose weight "? You might as well go all out and get her a scale to go with it. If you really must go there, at least consider including a ”

The Wii Fit, when it made its debut last year: There was no mention of moms in the demo. via CNET News.com

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'I can't even draw a stick figure!' 'I'm lucky if I can even write my name!' If you have said those things to yourself and others all of your life in reference to doing anything on the creative side of life, or ... via WisInfo

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The Oakfield FFA livestock team finished third at the State FFA Careers contest held at UW-Arlington. High individuals and team members are Steven Gross, 10th; Andrew Gross, 24th; Jason Smith, 30th; and Katie ... via Fond du Lac Reporter

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'DAUFUSKIE ISLAND' PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEANNE MOUTOUSSAMY-ASHE Mother's Day is celebrated in many different ways and on different days around the world. via Belleville.com

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“Initial response is extremely strong, and we're feeling really good about Nintendo Wii Fit dominating the home page”

NEW YORK - Forget the flowers and candy -- Nintendo Co Ltd's highly anticipated "Wii Fit" video game will debut in the U.S. later this month, and Wal-Mart Stores Inc's online division is ... via Reuters

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Britney Spears has reason to celebrate: The 7-Eleven in her neighborhood has a 2-for-1 pack deal on Marlboro Lights. via The Hollywood Gossip

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