May 22, 2017
Observing Service on Memorial Day
On May 29, Memorial Day will celebrate the men and women who have given their lives in service to their country, and the Odyssey blog suggests 11 easy ways to celebrate that service. Write a letter to a living service member, visit a cemetery or memorial to lay flowers in honor of a deceased soldier, and […]
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May 11, 2017
Make an Unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch
Sometimes, the best Mother’s Day gift is to let Mom sleep late and do all of the cooking for an unforgettable brunch. The Food Network offers 28 breakfast and brunch ideas that are sure to warm her heart, such as a breakfast tart with pancetta and green onions and lemon-blueberry pancakes. Pick out easy, fun-to-make […]
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May 10, 2017
A Trash-to-Treasure Mother’s Day
Feeling crafty? A handmade Mother’s Day gift is a great way to show you care, and Country Living magazine has more than 50 ideas for turning trash into treasure with a little bit of paint, a dab of glue and a thoughtful inscription. Many of the source materials can be found at local thrift stores […]
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May 9, 2017
Give Mom the Gift of Less Clutter
Many moms — especially older moms — already have lots of stuff, and some are entering their “downsizing decades” later in life. This Mother’s Day, give them the gift of decluttering! Stop by, cook brunch and clean the hall closet; throw everything she no longer needs into boxes and schedule a pickup with ClothingDonations.org. Then, give […]
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May 8, 2017
Mother’s Day Gifts on the Cheap
You don’t have to break the bank to find great Mother’s Day gifts for moms who like to entertain at home, says kitchn. The site offers 36 gift ideas including candles and coasters that retail for less than $25 to a stoneware and a smoothie blender in the more spendy $75 category. Whatever you wrap […]
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