Friday, May 10, 2013
Didn't plan ahead? Don't worry. There's still time to get mom something great.
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2013. If that comes as a surprise or you just haven't done anything yet, don't worry--you still have options. No matter what kind of gift that special woman in your life prefers, you can find a way to show your love without leaving Evanston. Cottage Jewelry 530 Dempster St., 847-328-1420 Pieces here span all price points, so you can find something your mom will love that will still fit your budget. Along with rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings from top designers the store also sells antique jewelry. Saville Flowers 1712 Sherman Ave. 800-854-9690 Brighten up your mom's day with a fresh bouquet delivered to her from this shop, which has been around since 1943. If you're looking for a longer-lasting gift…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
This year grab the kids and make Mom or Grandma a truly unique handmade gift
Mother's Day is this Sunday and while diamonds are a girl's best friend, nothing makes a Mom's heart melt more than a homemade Mother's Day gift. Here are three easy and super cute ideas that the kids can make for you (hint, hint) or you can work on together to thrill Grandma. 1. Lime Mint Foot Soak Mom deserves some pampering so give her a spa-like experience. Cheryl over at TidyMom.net has the instructions and a free printable label to make Mom or Grandma a Lime Mint Foot Soak. An easy but much appreciated gift, to be sure. If you want to go all out, here's how to have a Family Spa Night at home for Mom. 2. Black and White or Sepia Photo Vases Better Homes and Gardens shows you how to make a photo vase for Mom. Just print a black and …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Hoping to sleep in, our columnist wakes to a well-meaning bowl of Cheerios from her son at 6:30 AM--and it turns out he used up all the milk.
If you’re a mother, I hope you had a chance to enjoy a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday. I had a beautiful day with my family, although it got off to an earlier-than-usual start: While my husband was in the shower at 6:30 a.m., I was greeted (a.k.a. woken up) by our 9-year-old son. “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom,” he announced, handing me a plastic tray carrying a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, a banana and a lovely card. I read the note with one eye open, hoping I’d be able to put the tray on the bedside table and enjoy the breakfast after another hour of sleep. However, his expression begged me to eat it in front of him. Oh, how could I not? He’d even remembered to bring a spoon and a napkin. I ate the entire bowl of cereal (and it wasn’t a …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Want to spotlight that very special lady? Add a photo of you and your mama here and share what makes her so amazing with Patch readers (hint: send her the url and you'll get brownie points).
- NEWS
-
Saturday, May 12, 2012
With Mother's Day quickly approaching – it's tomorrow, Sunday, May 13 – how are you planning to celebrate your mom? While flowers or brunch might be nice, what's better than telling the world what she means to you? Add a photo of you and your mom to this gallery and share why you’ve got the "World’s Greatest Mom" in the accompanying caption. Or, dads, ask your kids what mom means to them and share their answers, along with a photo of the family. Happy Mother's Day from Patch!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Mother's Day reminder of the joys of motherhood
Mother's Day is this Sunday, just in case you were too busy being a Mother to notice. It got me thinking about how sometimes I'm so busy, tired, and stressed that I don't stop to appreciate why being a Mom is worth it. Some days it's easier to focus on the negatives and I ask myself why did I go through all of the pain, nausea, sleepless nights, insecurity, and the extra 10 pounds that won’t go away? So, I wrote a post on Why Being a Mom is Worth It that I wanted to share. But more importantly, I'd love to hear from you. Why Do You Love Being a Mom? Please comment below and let's create a great list of why Motherhood is amazing. The reminder is a nice gift to ourselves. I want to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. I hope your day is …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Today is the last day to vote.
What do Moms really want for Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is coming up and I hope your family goes all out and makes your special day memorable. But, stop for a minute and think about what would make that day special. What could your family do to make you feel like the best Mom in the world? If we don't tell our family what we want, we run the risk of being disappointed, right? And, based on a lot of the comments I've seen on parenting sites and Mom blogs, there's a lot of disappointment out there. So, Moms, what do you really want for Mother's Day? Do you have traditions that you look forward to every year? Last year, Kathy O., a Patch.com reader shared "I usually work on Mother's Day, so we start off with early Mass followed by breakfast with my mom. We also try and visit the …
Monday, May 9, 2011
Evanston's bountiful supply.
After a wonderful Mother’s Day with my family, I sat on the couch, trolling the Interwebs, searching for inspiration for today’s About Town column. I went to YouTube and searched Evanston. The first video I clicked on was a little trippy…some aerial shots of Evanston with animated flying vehicles. “Whoa,” I said as I watched. From across the room, my husband asked, “What are you watching?” “A funky aerial video on Evanston,” I said. “Why?” “For a second there, it sounded like you were watching porn.” I didn’t offer a response. Instead, I just rolled my eyes and prayed our 8-year-old didn’t overhear the term; I wasn’t quite in the mood to provide a definition. A new YouTube search brought me to a video of a shipwreck in Evanston. The …
42.02673
-87.690277
Elmer's Watersports
1310 Oakton St, Evanston, IL
/articles/shipwreck-porn
261432
/locations/4264216
42.064115
-87.677101
Lighthouse Park District of Evanston
2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL
/articles/shipwreck-porn
261825
/locations/4264217
Jennifer Fisher
10:22 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Jan, thanks for your comment. We sincerely apologize for any insensitivity on our parts, and we hope we've rephrased the story to reflect that. more ›