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Last Minute Travel Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Forget about the sirloin steak dinner and singing greeting card. Ditch your desire to shower her with coffee mugs and candy. According to a recent online poll, what most moms want this Mother’s Day is a relaxing trip to a far off destination (supposedly far, far away from that sink full of dirty dishes and the piles of soiled laundry overflowing from the bathroom hamper). Personally, I would settle for a day off from kitchen duties. So the verdict is in: moms the world over are looking for adventure on the high seas, excitement in the air, and fun in … Continue reading →

Pistachio and Chocolate Oreo Cookie Cheesecake

Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away, but for some moms the holiday doesn’t guarantee a day off from cooking. When I was growing up my dad did most of the cooking (he loves creating new recipes) so having him whip up a Mother’s Day feast was nothing special. However, there was one thing he wouldn’t attempt in the kitchen regardless of how special the occasion—-BAKE. That’s where I came in. Being the only daughter in a family of six I learned how to bake at an early age. I might not be the world’s best baker; however I … 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 →