Flowers are nice, so is a fancy brunch, a heartfelt card and a box of chocolates. But ask busy moms what they really want for Mother’s Day, and they will tell you they’d prefer a little time for themselves—sleeping late, time for a leisurely bath or at the gym. “Last Mother’s Day I had a…

Australians are set to spend nearly a billion on Mother’s Day gifts this year, with alcohol, food and flowers continuing to be the most popular choices. A survey of 1,682 adults conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan predicts Australians will spend A$925 million (US$611 million)—up A$166 million (US$106 million), or 22…

My mom adores breakfast in bed. Who doesn’t? In fact, she’s got a pretty sweet situation with my father prepping her coffee and bringing in the paper nearly every morning. After 30 years at a job where she had to burst into action at a very early hour, she relishes her mornings of moving a…

Brunch is my favorite meal on Mother’s Day. It’s the day we can leisurely sit around the table, relax and just enjoy the moment. This year I’m making these delectable pancakes for my daughter, husband and our new grandson. I can’t wait to see his face when he tries them. Whether you call these flapjacks,…

Once a year, we get the opportunity to show extra appreciation for the most important woman in our life: Mom. With items in every price range, this collection just might have the perfect gift. (Courtesy of Café Appliances) Mom’s Special Brew Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker $299, CafeAppliances.com Coffee connoisseur moms will love this coffee…

Employees of School District 91 in northern B.C. have been advised to avoid referencing Mother’s Day or Father’s Day and instead use terms that are more “inclusive” of different family situations. An April 19 email sent out by Libby Hart, the principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School in Vanderhoof, B.C., announced that the school would no longer…

Commentary Irony doesn’t begin to explain why pro-choice activists chose Mother’s Day weekend to picket the homes of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts, who appear ready to overturn Roe v. Wade. In an age when there appear to be fewer consequences for violating moral or statutory laws, demonstrators and protesters outside the Supreme Court…

By Lori Borgman It was C day in kindergarten recently. C being for career, kids came dressed as the career they wanted to have when they grew up. A 6-year-old granddaughter who sports a mop of curly auburn hair, eats like food is a full-body contact sport, yet is built like a string bean, went wearing…

What do traveling moms really want? They’ll tell you time together with their families. Grandmas, especially, are eager to make memories. But after a glass of wine or two, Moms will likely confide that beyond the shared experiences, what they really want and need, after two years of this never-ending pandemic. is a little time…

Mother’s Day Brunch With an Ocean View If you’ve not made a reservation yet at one of the many fabulous restaurants for Mother’s Day on May 8, it’s too late! But don’t worry! You can still treat mom to brunch along the beautiful Orange County coastline. Get the family together and prepare a delicious picnic…