Tag: Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day: Moms Remembering Moms

For me, Mother’s Day often brings to mind an old poem by Rudyard Kipling: If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine,…


A Masterpiece of Love

I always wanted to be an artist. With the loving help of my parents, I worked to become one. After studying diligently in the United States, I moved to Europe for years in pursuit of realism at the highest levels. My mom supported me. We talked on the phone long distance almost every day. When…


Wine for Mother’s Day

Public relations people around the world are always thinking up “clever” ideas for magazine and newspaper writers that will help the promoters sell the products they’re hired to hawk. This spring, the PR folks who are hardest at work know that Mother’s Day is May 8, so the pitches most writers see are for flowers,…


Transform Basic Pancake Mix Into a Festive Breakfast for Mother’s Day

We happily tote family-size bags of pancake mix to the fishing cabin and on weekend getaways. These “just add water” mixes prove easy when cooking for a crowd. Always looking for ways to make meals interesting, I’ve taken to swapping out other liquids for the water in these mixes. Unsweetened oat or almond milk adds…


Ham and Gruyere Crepes

One of the best ways to show your mom you care is by cooking her something extra special for Mother’s Day, like a savory ham and Gruyere crepe. The best part is, you can whip up this iconic breakfast dish in only 30 minutes. If you’re looking to cook up a whole feast, pair the savory combination of…


OUICOOK: A French Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I am so excited! In my family, any holiday means a big huge brunch. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother’s day, everything! Brunch foods are so easy to make in large portions, are family favorites, and are great for celebrations. My mom always makes this divine apple fritter and…


Mother’s Day Gift Guide: An Inspired Collection of Gifts She Deserves

If it weren’t for our moms, we wouldn’t be here, so splurge on her to show how much you love and appreciate her. Wrap Her in Luxury Four Seasons Spa Robe $249 at Shop.FourSeasons.com Pamper mom in luxurious softness with a genuine Four Seasons Spa Robe. The tailored fit will make her feel glamorous even…


When Is Mother’s Day 2022?

People around the world honor mom on Mother’s Day by bringing her breakfast in bed or by checking some items off her bucket list. And while the holiday falls on a Sunday every year, the date changes annually. In 2022, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Food for Mother’s Day There’s no better way to show mom how much…


Man Survives Fatal Accident on Mother’s Day, Becomes EMT to Pay It Forward: ‘I Was Actively Dying’

Four years ago on Mothers Day, Laurie Trahan received a devastating call at around 4:30 a.m. that no parent should ever have to receive. Her 25-year-old son was fighting for life after a fatal accident. High-spirited and always ready to help others, Caleb Trahan, now 29, of Conroe, Texas, was running on merely two hours of sleep after back-to-back…


The Secret to Mom’s Egg Salad? It’s in the Celery

Once, when Mom was out for a visit, she made egg salad sandwiches. The kids wolfed them down before I had a chance to nab a sample. Their mouths were still full when they asked for another round. I paid close attention as she prepared another batch, and watched her pull a move I didn’t…