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MOTHER'S DAY

Weird News: Woman Murders Fiance Over Cheap Mother's Day Gift
Woman stabs fiance after expecting more than a card and flowers for Mother's Day.

Weird News: Woman Murders Fiance Over Cheap Mother's Day Gift

Woman repeatedly stabs fiance after expecting a more lavish Mother's Day gift.

A Texas woman repeatedly stabbed her fiancé after receiving only a card and flowers from Walmart for Mother's Day.

The OTHER-Mother

The OTHER-Mother

The OTHER-Mother When Mother's Day approaches each year, I usually go down memory lane a bit. I remember my own mother who passed away in 1970 at the age of 44. I take some time to commune with her spirit and thank her for all she imparted to me before she departed this earth. I also think of my own children and the wonderful experience I have had being their mother. There are so may cheesy yet true cliches that run through my head when I wander down that path.

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Gwen Stefani celebrated with her sons and hubby Gavin Rossdale!

What Did All The Stars Do To Celebrate Mother's Day?

Celeb moms like Gwen Stefani, Kris Jenner, Jennifer Garner & more were spotted with their families.

The stars spent some time with their mamas yesterday as celebs celebrated Mother's Day all over Los Angeles and New York City.

 So, who did what?



Mother's Day Got You Down? Celebrate Auntie's Day!
Auntie's Day: For those of us who don't have kids but still love them.

Mother's Day Got You Down? Celebrate Auntie's Day!

If you're not a mom, whether by choice or circumstance, you can still celebrate being a caretaker.

Even if you're like me and oblivious to Hallmark holidays, you should know that today is Mother's Day. I mean, duh. Look around at all the people carrying flowers and taking their moms out for meals.

A Better Mother's Day After Divorce

A Better Mother's Day After Divorce

Mother's Day post divorce is an opportunity for the best Mother's Day ever.

Mother’s Day is one of the many holidays that can be re-created after divorce. You are not bound by old rituals or routine like going to Mother’s Day brunch every year. You can create novel ways to spend the day based on your own passions and desires. If Mother’s Day has never been your thing, you have the option to not celebrate it at all. It’s all about you when you don’t have the obligations of a husband and in-laws. You can even ignore it all together. Here are 5 reasons why Mother’s Day could be better after divorce:

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Happy Mother's Day! Match.com decided to investigate the dating lives of single moms.

4 Surprising Facts About Single Mothers

Did you know that 45% of Match.com members have kids? The site conducted a study on single mothers.

Where is all of the love for the single moms of the world? (We're looking right at you, Rick Santorum.) Luckily, Match.com has a ton of respect for the single ladies of the world, including those who have birthed a child or two. To celebrate Mother's Day, Match took a look at the profiles of its single-mom users.

Mom—Saint Or Sinner [EXPERT]

Mom—Saint Or Sinner [EXPERT]

How do You See Yours?

In honor of Mother’s Day, one of the best gifts you can give your mother is the gift of your accurate perception of her. So often when it comes to our mothers, we tend to do one of two things . . . either put her up on a throne or pedestal or blame her for everything that’s wrong with our lives. She is either canonized or villainized, neither of which help us to have authentic relationships with our mothers.

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Divorce rings? Gotta be one of the weirdest Mother's Day gifts ever.

Weird News: 16 Super-Bizarre Mother's Day Gifts

Lip plumpers, cleavage pillows, divorce rings and more strange Mother's Day gifts.

Mother's Day is one of the biggest gift-giving days of the year — and definitely the least imaginative.

Mother's Day
Should you get your guy's mom a Mother's Day gift?

Sound Off: Should You Buy Your Guy's Mom A Mother's Day Gift?

You already bought a present for your own mother. Now, as for his...

You're all set when it comes to presents for your own mom (and it's only Wednesday! Go you!) but then the thought dawns on you: "Uh oh. Am I supposed to get my boyfriend/fiance/husband's mom something?"

Growing Older, Growing Stronger. How does your relationship grow?

Growing Older, Growing Stronger. How does your relationship grow?

We are examining relationships between mature daughters and their mothers growing old.

In our book, Mother/Daughter Duets, we examine a range of concerns in the relationships between mature daughters and their mothers growing old. We ourselves are such a mother/daughter team. We use our own relationship, along with many others who have contributed their own experiences to our book to shine a spotlight on the dynamics of the adult mother/daughter interactions, highlighting the changes that occur during maturation.