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Daisies Foundation: Houston-based organization surprises deserving moms in honor of Mother’s Day
Read full article: Daisies Foundation: Houston-based organization surprises deserving moms in honor of Mother’s DayThe Daisies Foundation, in partnership with Raising Canes, surprised 300 deserving first responders' moms of Harris Health Systems and moms of Santa Maria Hostel!🌸💕 #MothersDay #DaisiesFoundation #CommunityLove
Still haven’t made Mother’s Day plans? Here’s a list of brunch options around the Houston area 💐🥂
Read full article: Still haven’t made Mother’s Day plans? Here’s a list of brunch options around the Houston area 💐🥂Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day brunch spot in Houston? Check out these options with special menus and treats for mom! #MothersDay #Brunch #Houston
Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shipping
Read full article: Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shippingIf you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.
Dinner date! This gift card lets you dine at Planet Hollywood, Bertucci’s, and more, now starting at $20.
Read full article: Dinner date! This gift card lets you dine at Planet Hollywood, Bertucci’s, and more, now starting at $20.Save 20% on restaurant gift cards to dining options like Planet Hollywood, Brio Italian Grille, and Bertucci's.
Trial begins seven years after Baytown mom found murdered, sexually assaulted on Mother’s Day
Read full article: Trial begins seven years after Baytown mom found murdered, sexually assaulted on Mother’s DayByron Collins is charged in the death of 50-year-old Nataliya Shal. Investigators connected Collins to the case through DNA and a cigarette butt at the scene.
A mother’s mission in honoring her daughter’s legacy by spreading love with beauty boxes to children in hospitals
Read full article: A mother’s mission in honoring her daughter’s legacy by spreading love with beauty boxes to children in hospitalsAfter losing her daughter to bone cancer, one mom has been on a mission to share her daughter's joy with other children going through a difficult time and healing.
Family of mother reportedly killed after mother’s day arguement wants justice in her death
Read full article: Family of mother reportedly killed after mother’s day arguement wants justice in her deathThe family of a Houston mother gunned down after a Mother’s Day argument with her boyfriend and child’s father wants justice and custody of the couple’s daughter.
Fort Bend County opens emergency cooling centers: Here’s where they are, when they’re open
Read full article: Fort Bend County opens emergency cooling centers: Here’s where they are, when they’re openTemperatures are expected to rise this Mother’s Day weekend and in response, authorities have opened several public facilities located throughout the county to serve as emergency cooling centers, Saturday through Sunday.
ABC Home and Commercial Services has tips to help you enjoy the outdoors for Mother’s Day this weekend
Read full article: ABC Home and Commercial Services has tips to help you enjoy the outdoors for Mother’s Day this weekendOwner Raleigh Jenkins has some quick tips on how to get rid of mosquitos, pollen, and grime.
Take the stress out Mother’s Day with this quick and tasty Pioneer southwest cornbread pie recipe
Read full article: Take the stress out Mother’s Day with this quick and tasty Pioneer southwest cornbread pie recipeJust in case you're still doing the cooking on Mother's Day, here's a quick and easy recipe the whole family will love.
Quiz: How well do you know these historic moms?
Read full article: Quiz: How well do you know these historic moms?When it comes to Mother’s Day, it makes sense that you might think about your own mom -- or the maternal figure in your life, whether that’s an aunt, grandma, or any special woman who has made a difference for you, personally.
Apply today! Houston’s ‘The Greasy Spoon’ giving away car to single mom for Mother’s Day
Read full article: Apply today! Houston’s ‘The Greasy Spoon’ giving away car to single mom for Mother’s DayThe owner of one of Houston’s well-known soul food restaurants, The Greasy Spoon, is doing something special for a local single mother for Mother’s Day.
Why did it take so long for Father’s Day to be created?
Read full article: Why did it take so long for Father’s Day to be created?On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be “a public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,” also known as, the creation of Mother’s Day.
Houston Methodist Willowbrook looking for breast milk donations for premature babies
Read full article: Houston Methodist Willowbrook looking for breast milk donations for premature babiesThis Mother’s Day, the Houston Methodist Willowbrook campus is asking for all moms who have delivered a baby in the past year to donate breastmilk, if they can. Willing mothers will have to be within a year of birth because that’s when they make milk most suitable for premature babies.
Want to adopt a pet this weekend? For $25, you can become a Dog or Cat Mom (or Dad) this Mother’s Day weekend
Read full article: Want to adopt a pet this weekend? For $25, you can become a Dog or Cat Mom (or Dad) this Mother’s Day weekendThe Houston Humane Society is offering $25 adoption fees during Mother’s Day weekend.
Take a break, mom: Treat her to these 10 places for Mother’s Day brunch, takeout
Read full article: Take a break, mom: Treat her to these 10 places for Mother’s Day brunch, takeoutWhether you’re taking Mom out for brunch or dinner, or you’ll be staying home and having a break from cooking, many Houston-area restaurants are doing the cooking for you this year.
Mother’s Day: These are the best Texas-inspired experiences, gifts to wow your mom this year
Read full article: Mother’s Day: These are the best Texas-inspired experiences, gifts to wow your mom this yearFrom low-budget to luxe, here are some of the best gifts with a Texas flair you can shower on your mom this Mother's Day.
Short on cash, not on love? Win mom over with these ideas -- all inexpensive or free
Read full article: Short on cash, not on love? Win mom over with these ideas -- all inexpensive or freeWhether you’re trying to save money or you simply don’t have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Mother’s Day.
Have you heard of these Mother’s Day rituals around the world?
Read full article: Have you heard of these Mother’s Day rituals around the world?Most of the world seems to have a traditional way of celebrating Mother’s Day and making sure moms everywhere feel loved and receive the praise they deserve.
5 reasons why you might want to consider skipping a restaurant on Father’s Day
Read full article: 5 reasons why you might want to consider skipping a restaurant on Father’s DayWhile restaurant reservation books are usually filled for Mother’s Day, there traditionally isn’t as much ink required for those same books on Father’s Day, according to one website. Father’s Day does see an uptick for restaurant activity, according to Womply, which said the holiday brings in 22% more revenue for restaurants. In fact, only 29% of fathers surveyed said they wanted to be taken out to eat on Father’s Day, according to Zagat. While they’re happy to spoil mothers on their special day and spend money at a restaurant, many fathers said they’d prefer to keep some money in the bank, Father’s Day or no Father’s Day. Cooking up some burgers or hot dogs is a joy for many fathers, and Father’s Day provides a great excuse to do exactly that.
Family transforms home into an aquarium for grandmother with dementia
Read full article: Family transforms home into an aquarium for grandmother with dementiaIn an effort to create a memorable moment amid the coronavirus pandemic, an Australian family turned their home into an aquarium on Mother’s Day for their grandmother who has Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, Fox 10 reports. Jason ven Genderen, the grandmother’s son, says the idea stemmed from cherished childhood memories of his and his parents’ regular day-trips to the Sydney Aquarium. Family members covered windows with white paper and used a projector to display images of underwater life. “Ooh, that’s unbelievable,” the grandmother said. “I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful.”According to Fox 10, he says he documented the event on video to help his mother relive the moment as many times as she wanted.
Submit your favorite photo from Mother’s Day 2020
Read full article: Submit your favorite photo from Mother’s Day 2020As we all know, this Mother’s Day was quite different than most years, but that didn’t have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re confident you all had creative and beautiful ways to honor your mother -- or another woman in your life, and we want to see what you did. Share with us a photo of how you pulled off Mother’s Day, despite some strange world circumstances.
Behind Friday’s storms, cooler weather for Mother’s Day weekend.
Read full article: Behind Friday’s storms, cooler weather for Mother’s Day weekend.The front sparked a line of showers and storms that brought needed water to drought-stricken areas south of Houston, especially. And, while the weather wasn’t severe in southeast Texas, storms in Louisiana associated with the same cold front packed a wicked punch, prompting severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. Behind the front, dry skies will take over in the Houston area. Temperatures will be the weather headline throughout the weekend, too, as they stay below normal from start to finish. On Mother’s Day, temperatures will be in the lower 80s under full sunshine.
Forget the roses! Your mom will absolutely love these treats from Houston’s River Oaks Donuts
Read full article: Forget the roses! Your mom will absolutely love these treats from Houston’s River Oaks DonutsThis Mother’s Day, we are scratching all of the gift guides and treating mom with some delicious homemade goodies. River Oaks Donuts, located at 3601 Westheimer Road, has captured the attention of many customers with its unique custom doughnuts for special occasions, holidays and events. RELATED: Mother’s Day Takeout: Here are 3 Houston restaurants your mother will absolutely love! Customers should place their orders before Saturday at 1 p.m. for any Mother’s Day customization. To all the cool, hip and loving moms, Happy Mother’s Day!
LIST: Order or pick up flowers at these 10 Houston locations this Mother’s Day weekend
Read full article: LIST: Order or pick up flowers at these 10 Houston locations this Mother’s Day weekendBlomma Flower ShopAddress: 1602 Patterson St., HoustonTo order: blommaflowershop.com, 713.862.7714Blomma Flower Shop is a local shop that specializes in custom arrangements from weddings and funerals to holidays such as Mother’s Day. Fancy FlowersAddress: 3770 Richmond, HoustonTo order: fancyflowershouston.comFancy Flowers has been in business for 10 years serving Houston’s inner-loop area. Sicola’s FloristAddress: 9516 Jones Rd., HoustonTo order: sicolasflorist.com, 713.742.6527Sicola’s has been serving the Houston area since 1983, offering free local delivery and two locations to serve Houston with convenience. Vilage Greenery & FlowersAddress: 2301 University, HoustonTo order: villagegreeneryflowers.com, 713.529.4161Village Greenery & Flowers continues to operate with curbside pickup and delivery only. Lush FlowersAddress: 1131 Clear Lake City Blvd., HoustonTo order: lushflowershouston.com, 281.486.5874Located near NASA, Lush Flowers has premade arrangements for last-minute buyers for sale.
5 virtual ideas to make Mother’s Day memorable
Read full article: 5 virtual ideas to make Mother’s Day memorableMaybe the biggest difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is the element of getting out of the house. For Mother’s Day, the reservation books at restaurants and country clubs are typically filled throughout the day as people rightfully try to pamper their wives and mothers by taking them out to eat. This Mother’s Day can give people the option of being more creative and exploring virtual options, making the day just as special. Here are five virtual ideas to consider this Mother’s Day that can be done with a mom in the house, or with a mother or grandmother living far away. Do you have any other good virtual ideas for Mother’s Day?
Thank your mom with this DIY Mother’s Day card
Read full article: Thank your mom with this DIY Mother’s Day cardHOUSTON – No matter if you’re spending Mother’s Day with your mom or not, the least you can do is get her a gift. And what better gift than something from the heart, like a personalized greeting card that tells her exactly how much you appreciate everything she does for you? Well then, you’re in luck. We’ve already done the hard part — just print or download our Mother’s Day card below and fill in the blanks. Then you’re good to go.
DIY Mother’s Day gifts that come from the heart
Read full article: DIY Mother’s Day gifts that come from the heartHOUSTON – Are you on the look out for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? If you’re trying to avoid the stores right now and are stumped on what to get mom this year for Mother’s Day, why not make her something homemade?! It’s time to get CRAFTY. Unfortunately, the little ones will not be bringing home darling DIY gifts from school for mom, so we’ve got you covered! But, whether it’s from a 5-year-old, a teen or from you, upcycling expert, Sarah Teresinski shares 3 memorable upcycling projects everyone can make.
Shop local this Mother’s Day: Here’s how to give back, wow your mama this year
Read full article: Shop local this Mother’s Day: Here’s how to give back, wow your mama this yearMother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 10. SALE Bath bombs 5$25 Bath bomb grab bags $8 Highlighted Soap Salted Cucumber & Pepino Melon $3 Baseball Caps $10 Don't forget Mother's day! Elaine’s Florist & Gift BasketsAddress: 4782 Beechnut, HoustonElaine’s Florist & Gift Baskets will have a Mother’s Day special with custom bouquets. DGZ ChocolatesDGZ is now taking orders for Mother’s Day on boxed toffee and chocolate turtles. Houston Wine MerchantAddress: 2646 S. Shepherd, HoustonThe scenes you’ve been sharing of you, your meals, and your Houston Wine Merchant hauls are inspiring!
Celebrate Mother’s Day at home with a brunch cooking kit
Read full article: Celebrate Mother’s Day at home with a brunch cooking kitHouston – Let Mom take a break from cooking this Mother’s Day with a home cooking kit from State Fare Kitchen & Bar. This kit comes with everything you would need to make your favorite restaurant-style breakfast at home, including instructions and ingredients. Chef Justin Yoakum from State Fare Kitchen & Bar cooks up a restaurant-style breakfast at home. You can pre-order those Mother’s Day cooking kits from State Fare by next Wednesday (May 6) for pick-up next weekend. They’re also partnering up with Massage Heights, so you can even add a gift certificate for a massage for Mom to your cooking kit.
10 delicious recipes you’ll want to make for Mother’s Day brunch
Read full article: 10 delicious recipes you’ll want to make for Mother’s Day brunchThere’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Mother’s Day. You’ll have this show-stopping brunch recipe done in just an hour. You'll use mini-bagels from the grocery store as the bread for this sandwich, along with bacon, cheese and eggs. Load the pizza up with eggs, cheese, bacon and any other kinds of veggies you like. Need something quick to throw together for brunch that's also a little bit healthy?
Best gifts for first-time moms celebrating Mother's Day
Read full article: Best gifts for first-time moms celebrating Mother's DayIt’s no mystery: the first year of motherhood is hard — like, really hard. There are the obvious go-to gifts for Mother’s Day, but let us help guide you toward the gifts that a new mother can really appreciate the most.
Supermom Surprise: Sara Ramirez
Read full article: Supermom Surprise: Sara RamirezHOUSTON – Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate family and be surrounded by loved ones, but this year will be tough for one local mom who lost her son two years ago. Sara Ramirez was nominated as a supermom by her daughter, Rosa Juarez, who said even through tragedy, her mom still lives everyday with a smile and stays strong for her grandchildren.