I never thought I would be a person that made a big deal out of Mother’s Day. You see, those types of holidays didn’t really excite me. Don’t get me wrong, I always took time to honor my mom on Mother’s Day. But I did not know the day was going to mean so much to me, until I became a mother myself. There’s one Mother’s Day that I will never forget. My first-born son was … [Read more...]
Don’t Stop Now. How to Honor the Mother of Your Children EVERY DAY!
Yes, Mother's Day has passed. But that doesn't mean everyone should go back to the regularly scheduled program. Honoring your wife or the mother of your children should be a lifestyle. Mother’s Day, Birthdays and Holidays are days to give special recognition, but every day is a day to give honor and respect. It doesn’t take a lot of money or even a lot of time when giving … [Read more...]
10 Things Your Mom Needs to Hear You Say This Mother’s Day
It never fails. Every Mother's Day, my local radio station plays Tupac's "Dear Mama" and Boyz II Men "Mama," and I ball my eyes out. My mother is my soft spot, my comfort place and God's gift to me. However, sometimes I drop the ball in letting my mom know how amazing she is. But these days I'm all about "flowers for the living." Here are 10 things my mom needs to hear me say … [Read more...]
A Writer’s Emotional and Loving Open Letter to Her Deceased Mother
Dear Mama, As I sit here on our brown comfy sofa sipping my mocha coffee, so peaceful this early in the morning or at least until Makayla’s feet hit the floor, I reflect about you. I wish you could have met her, though I’m grateful you’re her heavenly angel watching over her. Truthfully, sometimes I worry about my baby—even though we moved from Chicago and now live in … [Read more...]
Take the Motherhood Pledge TODAY: Stop Judging, Start Supporting
A few years ago, I posted about how I felt completely unable to be “me” and a mother. I was unraveling, trying to reach my personal goals while being everything to everyone, and I was struggling. I wrote that post in fear of the backlash that I would receive, but at the time, what I needed more than anything was to be honest. I was surprised in that moment how many women spoke … [Read more...]
Lessons from Mama: 4 Things We’d Rather Have More Than Anything Else on Mother’s Day
I never knew how much Mother’s Day meant until I actually became a mother. A lot of people don’t like the holiday because they say it’s too commercial…and you should be showing your appreciation every day, anyways. But the truth of the matter is that life gets in the way. And sometimes you get too busy to tell your mom just how much she is appreciated. So any day that allows … [Read more...]
No One Told Me I Had to Get My Wife a Mother’s Day Present…
Why I'm NOT Getting My Wife a Mother's Day Gift... Me: Do I have to get you something for Mother's Day? Her: Well I would probably expect a small token...at least a card or something. Me: Ummm....oh ok. Okay so before you wonder why that conversation was so awkward, it's because my wife and I don't currently have any children but we are expecting our first in about … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for the Techy, Crafty, Bossy, Entrepreneur, WannaBe, Music Loving Mother
Every year, we all think about what we should get to express our love and appreciation to the mothers in our lives. Maybe you are in search of a gift for your own mom, or maybe you are looking for something your wife will love. Whatever the case, I know that getting the perfect gift, without dealing with any stress, is what we all want. We want to make the mothers in our lives … [Read more...]
My Other Mothers: 8 Women that Helped to Raise Me
When I sit and think about all of the women who have nurtured me and raised me to be the awesome chick that I am today it does not stop with just my mother. I am a product of MANY mothers. You see, throughout my life there have been many women who have voluntarily stepped in to mentor me, to guide me, to protect me and even to just listen to me. I call this group of women my … [Read more...]
Celebrating Mother’s Day as an Autism Mom
As a mother of an only child who is on the autism spectrum, I have always had a pity party for myself on Mother’s Day. Instead of appreciating what was right in front of me, I focused on the day that my son Angel would make a big fuss over me on this special occasion. I also focused on the day I would get Mother’s Day drawings and art work from him. I was a first-time mom, … [Read more...]
A Teenage Mother’s Love; Thank You to My Mother
When I think about teenagers having kids these days I don’t think its as big of a deal as it was when my mother did it back in the 60’s. My mother had me at the tender age of 17 and somehow she still managed to raise and nurture me and my sister using the wisdom of a grown woman. She wasn’t allowed to sit back and relax while my grandmother raised us, no she was forced to … [Read more...]
FULL VIDEO: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Mom Adrienne and Daughter Willow In “Red Table Talks”
When Jada said that she wanted to have a no-hold barred conversation with her daughter and mother in this first edition of "Red Table Talks," she wasn't kidding. In the first 20-minute video released (the rest will trickle out this weekend on Huffington Post), the trio of women talk about everything from mistakes they've made as mothers to the downsides of fame. … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day From The Neely’s
Wondering what to make for Mom for Mother's Day breakfast (or lunch or dinner)? Gina and Pat Neely have you covered. Check out some of their signature recipes below and pick one to give Mom an unforgettable meal for her special day. Breakfast/Brunch Start Mom's day off right with this simple yet fancy-looking breakfast trifle. Lunch/Dinner Everyone … [Read more...]
What I REALLY Want For Mother’s Day
My husband keeps hounding me about what I want for Mother's Day (a good problem to have, I think). And I honestly don't know. Yeah, I'd like breakfast in bed or a new pair of shoes or maybe, just maybe a new purse. But I guess I've gotten to the point where Mother's Day doesn't mean as much to me as it used to. Perhaps I feel like I'm more aware of my own power as … [Read more...]
Why Mother’s Day Shouldn’t Be A Big Deal To Moms
By Tara Pringle Jefferson I was doing my usual morning browse through my friend's Facebook statuses and I found a Mother's Day post written by a stay-at-home mom friend. She wrote that while she celebrates the day, it isn't that big of a deal to her because she feels loved and appreciated every single day. She detailed how her kids give her foot rubs for no reason, they … [Read more...]