Happy Mother’s Day from Florida’s Fourth Estate
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15 simple ways new dads can help new moms
Whether your family just welcomed a baby, or your partner is about to give birth, it's safe to say that it's a really exciting time for everyone involved. Infants are snuggly and sweet, they have that classic new-baby scent and bringing home your first child is definitely a little surreal, in a good way!
Submit your favorite photo from Mother’s Day 2020
As we all know, this Mother’s Day was quite different than most years, but that didn’t have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re confident you all had creative and beautiful ways to honor your mother -- or another woman in your life, and we want to see what you did. Share with us a photo of how you pulled off Mother’s Day, despite some strange world circumstances.
5 virtual ideas to make Mother’s Day memorable
Maybe the biggest difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is the element of getting out of the house. For Mother’s Day, the reservation books at restaurants and country clubs are typically filled throughout the day as people rightfully try to pamper their wives and mothers by taking them out to eat. This Mother’s Day can give people the option of being more creative and exploring virtual options, making the day just as special. Here are five virtual ideas to consider this Mother’s Day that can be done with a mom in the house, or with a mother or grandmother living far away. Do you have any other good virtual ideas for Mother’s Day?
10 delicious recipes you’ll want to make for Mother’s Day brunch
There’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Mother’s Day. You’ll have this show-stopping brunch recipe done in just an hour. You'll use mini-bagels from the grocery store as the bread for this sandwich, along with bacon, cheese and eggs. Load the pizza up with eggs, cheese, bacon and any other kinds of veggies you like. Not only will it taste delicious, but this drink will give you protein from the cashews and nutrients from frozen cauliflower that’s in it, too.
The 5 best breakfast and brunch spots in Orlando
Here are the best spots in Orlando to check out the next time you're planning a leisurely breakfast or brunch with friends or family. Located at 617 N. Primrose Drive, the breakfast and brunch and New American spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the most popular breakfast and brunch restaurant in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,629 reviews on Yelp. Le Gourmet BreakPhoto: aurelie m./YelpCentral Business District's Le Gourmet Break, located at 150 S. Magnolia Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe, bakery and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 377 reviews. Zaza New Cuban DinerPhoto: heather j./YelpZaza New Cuban Diner, a Cuban, breakfast and brunch and caterer spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 353 Yelp reviews. You can find the cafe and traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot at 1414 N. Mills Ave., Suite #180.
8 wine tastings you could bring your mom to
With Mother's Day coming up, here are 8 different locations around the country that you could be attending in celebration! Grab the overnight package and experience a Fragrance Blending class on Saturday, followed by a Mother’s Day Feast at the restaurant on Sunday. Mother's day wine and cake tasting event. Newport - Newport Vines. Pittsburgh - Mother's Day Wine Walk.
Five things to do for Dad on Father's Day
On Father's Day, the scurrying of people in stores and restaurants is not the same. On Father's Day, you can go at 8 p.m. that evening and find the perfect card. But if you don't do anything else for your dad on Father's Day, cut him some slack with the remote on his day. 3: Do dinner for DadThrow a few steaks on the grill and fix dad dinner on his special day. If relaxing is the better way to spend the day, watch a great movie or present dad with a thoughtful letter to express your feelings.
Recipes kids can make for mom
Here are five easy recipes that kids can make for mom without using an oven or stove-top! Creamy Nutella PopsiclesLove Nutella? 1 cup COOL WHIP1/2 cup milk3 Tbsp. lemon zest1 cup cool whip1/2 cup graham cracker crumbsDirections: http://cakescottage.com/2014/07/25/easy-raspberry-cheesecake-bites/2/FondueFondue can be a simple solution for kids to make mom a treat and they can even choose the dipping snacks! Fruit Fondue2 cups Cool Whip1/2 cup strawberry yogurtDelicious with any kind of fruit on hand!
Make Mother's Day special with breakfast
The ritual of breakfast in bed on Mother's Day is a classic one. So, our first lesson this Mother's Day will be: Clean up after yourself! To help you out with your Mother's Day plans, try these recipes:Open-faced breakfast sandwich:2 whole-grain English muffins, split horizontally2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature1 tablespoon light brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons sliced almondsPreheat the broiler. Make this for a spur-of-the-moment dessert, snack -- or even breakfast -- that will please both kids and adults alike. Add the eggs and cilantro to the beef mixture in the skillet; stir gently to combine.
Gifts kids can make for mom
Sun catcher: Let mom enjoy the sun over the summer months with a homemade sun catcher. Let the kids use clear contact paper and place images, flower petals, leaves or other items on it. The kids can bend the wire into any shape they think mom will enjoy and string it on a necklace for her. Kids can make magnets featuring family photographs and symbols that mom loves. Handprint/Footprint art: Moms love to see how much their kids grow, and want to always remember them at each age.
Do you know the origins of Mother's Day?
Mothers have been revered throughout history, from ancient pagan celebrations to church holidays to present-day Mother's Day. It wasn't until 1907 that another crusade to implement Mother's Day began. She convinced her mother's church in Grafton, W. Va., to celebrate Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death -- the second Sunday of May. Jarvis and her supporters began a letter-writing campaign to ministers, businessmen and politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother's Day. A total of about 139 million greeting cards will be purchased for Mother's Day this year.
Mother's Day gifts kids can make for mom
This Mother's Day, consider having your little ones use these ideas to make mom a gift. Sun catcher: Let mom enjoy the sun over the summer months with a homemade sun catcher. Let the kids use clear contact paper and place images, flower petals, leaves or other items on it. The kids can bend the wire into any shape they think mom will enjoy and string it on a necklace for her. When the creation is complete, frame it and present it to mom on Mother’s Day.
Dessert recipes for mom that kids can make
Here are five easy recipes that kids can make for mom without using an oven or stove-top! Creamy Nutella PopsiclesLove Nutella? 1 cup COOL WHIP1/2 cup milk3 Tbsp. lemon zest1 cup cool whip1/2 cup graham cracker crumbsDirections: http://cakescottage.com/2014/07/25/easy-raspberry-cheesecake-bites/2/FondueFondue can be a simple solution for kids to make mom a treat and they can even choose the dipping snacks! Fruit Fondue2 cups Cool Whip1/2 cup strawberry yogurtDelicious with any kind of fruit on hand!