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Rounding Out Your Mother’s Day Feast—Tropical Shrimp Salad

This week I have been guest blogging in FOOD in an effort to share some of my family’s favorite Mother’s Day recipes with you. I covered the main dish and everyone’s favorite part of a meal—-dessert, so this blog is dedicated to rounding out your Mother’s Day feast. The other dish my father (the self-appointed Mother’s Day chef) made sure was prominently featured on my mom’s big day was her favorite Tropical Shrimp Salad. It’s a simple side dish that packs quite a Hawaiian punch… and not just because we lived in the 50th State. You don’t have to be … Continue reading →

Grilling Up a Mother’s Day Feast

While the rest of the world was dining out on Mother’s Day my dad consistently chose to use the occasion to unveil a new dish in honor of my mom. Since we lived in Hawaii the recipe typically involved my dad’s trusty grill and a few of his special spices. If your hubby is the family cook and grabs for the tongs instead of the telephone (to call in dinner reservations) on Mother’s Day then you might consider passing on these recipes to him. The first is a traditional baby back rib recipe (my mom loves ribs) that can easily … Continue reading →

Make Mom’s Day Memorable with These Great Escapes

I love my daughter with all of my heart and can’t imagine celebrating Mother’s Day without her (after all, I wouldn’t be celebrating the day at all if she hadn’t been born). Which is why when anyone asks me what I want for Mother’s Day I simply answer: A relaxing day with my daughter and the rest of my family. However, I personally know several moms (many who have 4, 5, and six kids) who would rather spend May 11th sipping fruity libations ALONE on a tropical island far, far away from children, chores, and the general chaos that rules … Continue reading →

Affordable Mother’s Day Travel Deals

What’s the one place your mom has always dreamed of visiting? New York, Chicago, Hawaii, California? If you are looking for a way to make this Mother’s Day one your dear ol’ mom won’t soon forget, but the rising cost of everything has you more budget conscious than ever, you’re in luck. Just in time for the big May 11th celebration several lodgings are offering discounts for the special ladies in your life. If your mom has fantasized of relaxing in sunny Arizona or touring awe-inspiring art collections displayed in culturally rich Mexico City then you might consider the following … Continue reading →

Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Big Easy and the Big Apple

Mother’s day is May 11th… do you know what you are getting for the special lady in your life? If a new vacuum just won’t do this year consider sending mom to relax and rejuvenate with some of her best gal pals. Tour operators along with several lodgings across the country are offering incredible Mother’s Day travel deals that will surely get you in mom’s good graces. The following bargains are tailored to moms who enjoy big city life. Whether you take advantage of the Mother’s Day packages being offered in the Big Easy or in the Big Apple you … Continue reading →

Photo Gifts for Mother’s Day

As you might know by now my beloved grandma suffered a massive stroke a few months ago and has subsequently been forced to live in an assisted living facility. As such I have been desperately trying to decorate her new “home” with as many family photos as possible. Only I’m working with a limited space and frankly, there’s only so much you can do with standard snapshots. Or so I thought. A quick peak online revealed a virtual cornucopia of photo inspired gifts from boxer shorts to cutting boards, pet urns, porcelain plates, playing cards, Rubik’s cubes, stuffed animals, steins, … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Travel Packages

I just received an email from my sister-in-law asking me what I wanted for Mother’s Day. She traditionally makes her Mother’s Day wish list right after Easter so her note didn’t really catch me off guard. In fact, it gave me the perfect excuse to research girls-only travel deals for moms who are itching for time away from the chaos of everyday life. If you are a mom who is expected to come up with her own gift ideas or you are shopping for a mom who enjoys traveling you might consider the following options: CALIFORNIA The Hyatt Regency Huntington … Continue reading →

The Fifteenth Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

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The Fifteenth Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival For 75 days, from March 19 to June 1, 2008, Epcot will celebrate “Fun in the Sun” with the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. You can see millions of blooms and the largest collection of Disney Topiary anywhere. (You know, the ones that look like Disney characters.) Garden Town will be a new addition this year. There you’ll be able to get gardening tips and participate in demonstrations. Some special events include the Flower Power Concert Series at the American Gardens Theater as well as a special Easter Brunch on … Continue reading →

Holiday Scrapbooking Gift Ideas

If you are trying to come up with the perfect gift for someone on your list, why not take a look in your scrapbook area or room and see what you can create that would make the perfect gift. There are dozens of items you can make that would bring a smile to anyones face. Here are a few ideas to get you started on the creative thinking process. Scrapbook Page Using your papers and supplies create a beautiful page just like you would ordinarily for your albums. Instead of slipping it into a page protector, instead purchase a frame … Continue reading →