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!
Radford nursing home residents experience an incredible Motherโs Day surprise
RADFORD, Va. โ Mothers at a New River Valley nursing home received a special surprise on Sunday. Unbeknownst to residents, Radford Health and Rehab Center organized a drive-by parade for family members to briefly see their loved ones. The idea was inspired by employees who said they wanted to give moms a special day. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, no visitors are allowed in the nursing home at this time. Those rules will remain in place until coronavirus restrictions are loosened in Virginia.
Submit your favorite photo from Motherโs Day 2020
As we all know, this Motherโs Day was quite different than most years, but that didnโt have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, weโre 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 Motherโs Day, despite some strange world circumstances.
Local flower deliveries soar over Motherโs Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. โ As we enter Motherโs Day weekend, business is blooming for area florists. If you call Georgeโs Flowers, this is the automated answer you will get:โThank you for calling Georgeโs Flowers in Roanoke, you have reached us on one of the busiest Motherโs Days in our 39 year historyโฆโIt goes onto say that they are unable to take any additional orders until Monday. On Friday, 10 News caught up with the owner, George Clements. He believes the boom in business is because less people are visiting with each other in person and therefore opting for delivery options. โFor the fact that they canโt go visit their mom, their grandmama, so they want to make sure they have flowers and itโs nice that they can give us a call, or order online, and have that accomplishedโฆโThey have somewhere around 500 deliveries over the course of this Motherโs Day weekend.
Lynchburg hospital showing NICU moms support for Motherโs Day
LYNCHBURG, Va. โ Motherโs Day is this weekend and it will be one to remember as many families will have to figure out creative ways to celebrate moms. But for first time mothers who have babies in the NICU--- this holiday is especially hard. But they've opened extra rooms to let NICU moms stay and develop that needed connection. To keep her safe and practice social distancing, 10 News had to do our interview in separate rooms. โWe have movie night two nights a week where the moms can get together and watch movies on the big screen utilizing social distancing,โ Lilley said.
Thank mom this year with this DIY Motherโs Day card
ROANOKE, Va. โ It doesnโt matter if youโre spending Motherโs Day with your mom or not, the least you can do is get her a gift. What better gift than a personalized greeting card that tells her exactly how much you appreciate everything she does for you? [Celebrate your mom with one of these DIY gifts]Weโve already done the hard part โ just print or download our Motherโs Day card below and fill in the blanks. Then youโre good to go.
5 virtual ideas to make Motherโs Day memorable
Maybe the biggest difference between Motherโs Day and Fatherโs Day is the element of getting out of the house. For Motherโs 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 Motherโs 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 Motherโs 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 Motherโs Day?
Life-changing lessons taught to us by Disney mothers
If youโre lucky, youโre familiar with a motherโs love: there isnโt anyone in your life who loves and cares about you quite like your mom. Our mothers have taught us a lot, and while we donโt always appreciate the guidance at the time, as we grow up, we realize just how important those life lessons really are. This year, on top of celebrating the mothers in our lives, weโre also honoring the mothers we grew up watching on the silver screen. Weโre talking about Disney mothers and the life lessons they bestowed on us. But nothing shows a mother's love more than the love Dumbo receives from his mother.
Treat mom to Hotel Roanoke-style meal from home
Hotel Roanoke is bringing the meal to you with a special pick up service. By Thursday afternoon, you can order the โMotherโs Day Celebration at Homeโ meal. If you want to roll up your sleeves and whip up something special for mom yourself, Hotel Roanoke is sharing the recipes. Since this pandemic started, Hotel Roanoke posts a recipe once a week on its Facebook page. Hotel Roanoke is one of many offering a Motherโs Day meal pick-up.
BUNDLE UP, MOM! Record cold possibly by Motherโs Day morning
ROANOKE, Va. โ This past weekend brought a summer tease, whereas Motherโs Day weekend will bring a taste of winter. FutureTracker - Friday nightThe wind settles down by Motherโs Day morning, and thatโs when we expect near-record cold. Near-record cold Mother's Day morningMake sure you bring in any plants, or cover them up before the weekend! Weโll see sunshine on Motherโs Day, with high temperatures in the 60s. Mother's Day forecast - 2020Weโre dry for the holiday weekend and much of next week too, as temperatures slowly climb back up to near-average levels later next week.
28 best Motherโs Day gifts 2020
NBC News โ Of the many unique moments in 2020, one of them will be how we all celebrate the mothers in our life during Motherโs Day. But despite stay-at-home orders spreading across the country, you've still got many opportunities to give your mom a thoughtful gift โ the best Mother's Day gift ideas persist despite the impact of coronavirus. Flowers might be a wonderful gift if you know your mother enjoys them, but if you know she thinks they're wasteful, then go with what you know,โ Yip advises. Below, we offer Mother's Day gift ideas we found after searching for some of the best options, as well as products from our existing shopping guides whose high quality translates into functional and usable gift options. Happy Mother's Day!
Motherโs Day gift guide for on-the-go moms
On-the-go moms -- that's all moms, right? Trust me when I say these seven items will make the perfect Mother's Day gifts to do just that. Just an FYI, Graham Media Group may collect a small share of sales from the links provided on this page. Plus, after a long day, I love to brew myself some hot tea to relax. Robotic vacuum๐ทSpeaking of moms working 80-plus hours a week, after all the running around and cooking dinner, then there's cleaning to do?
10 delicious recipes youโll want to make for Motherโs Day brunch
Thereโs no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Motherโs Day. Youโll 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 thatโs in it, too.
Celebrating Motherโs Day at a distance
In-person Motherโs Day celebrations may be off the table this year for many Americans due to COVID-19 restrictions, but there are numerous options to get a culinary experience delivered. Goldbelly ships regional favorites nationwide, including deep dish pizza from Chicago and bagels from New York. You also can't go wrong with flowers for Mother's Day. You can skip the shipping stress with a digital gift, like a subscription to MasterClass to learn skills from celebrities. Right now if you buy an annual subscription for $180, you get a second pass for free.
National Wife Appreciation Day
iStock/lisegagneSunday it's all about wifey, for National Wife Appreciation day! Even though this special day honors all married women, the focus is on honoring those ladies who don't have kids and wouldn't get the same special treatment moms to get on Mother's Day. Whether it's a sweet gift, a spa day, a nice dinner, or just a heartfelt thank you; today's the day to spoil your spouse! Copyright CNN
Why did it take so long for Fathers Day to be created?
So, what on earth took so long for Fathers Day to be a recognized event in the United States? The federal government certainly was opposed to the official creation of Fathers Day for the longest time, despite numerous initial attempts to have a Fathers Day established. For decades, Congress rejected attempts to make Fathers Day an official holiday, but slowly, over that time, that sentiment changed as the role of fathers evolved. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly $15 billion was spent on Fathers Day in 2018. No doubt, Fathers Day has come a long way from its surprising decades of resistance.
Why did it take so long for Fathers Day to be created?
So, what on earth took so long for Fathers Day to be a recognized event in the United States? The federal government certainly was opposed to the official creation of Fathers Day for the longest time, despite numerous initial attempts to have a Fathers Day established. For decades, Congress rejected attempts to make Fathers Day an official holiday, but slowly, over that time, that sentiment changed as the role of fathers evolved. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly $15 billion was spent on Fathers Day in 2018. No doubt, Fathers Day has come a long way from its surprising decades of resistance.
16 simple ways new dads can help new moms
Your wife has to handle the nursing, if you opt to go that route, and thats a huge job for her. So you can start doing everything ELSE -- diaper changes, spit-up duty, baths, bottles if those are in your rotation, etc. Not only could her milk supply take a hit, but shes going to be seriously hangry, if thats the case. Moms often feel a great responsibility to do EVERYTHING, even months or years after the baby is born. When you chip in and carry your load, dont call it babysitting, or act like youre doing your partner a favor.
When do countries around the world celebrate Fathers Day?
Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.
When do countries around the world celebrate Fathers Day?
Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.
Get a babysitter this Mother's Day: Kraft will foot the bill, up to $100
โThis Motherโs Day, do a little less mothering,โ reads a Kraft website detailing the promotion. No trying to go to the bathroom with kids pounding on the door.โThe "Mothers Day Away" promotion is about as easy as it sounds. If you read the Terms and Conditions, it looks like Kraft has $50,000 available in reimbursement money, so if everyone getting in on the deal claims the full $100, Kraft has enough to pay back 500 moms. The offer ends at 11:59 p.m. EST or while funds remain available, the company said online. If you get your request submitted in time, you should have your reimbursement check in about six to eight weeks.
Get ready to celebrate: National Dog Mom's Day is coming
Last year saw the creation of a day that many probably didnโt know about -- one that adds to the Motherโs Day festivities. To supplement Motherโs Day, which is held the second Sunday in May each year, we now have a National Dog Momโs Day, which is intended to be "celebrated" on the second Saturday of May, the day before Motherโs Day. In that case, National Dog Mom's Day would be on the first Saturday in May. 50% of dog moms gush about their dog when meeting other people. According to Dig's website, here are some upcoming events for National Dog Mom's Day.
16 of the most iconic TV moms who ever graced our television sets
We all love our own moms, but there is something special about being greeted every week by our favorite TV moms. That's why we rounded up a list of some of the most iconic TV moms to show up on our television sets. Let's just say these women aren't your average 1950s TV moms. Marge is easily one of the most recognizable TV moms of all time and we hope she doesn't go anywhere anytime soon. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)Did we miss any of your favorite TV moms?
Hollywood's celebrity moms
Kirsten Dunst is celebrating her first Mother's Day as a mother this year after giving birth to her first child, a son, with fiance and "Fargo" costar Jesse Plemons in early May 2018. Check out some of Hollywood's most famous moms in our celebrity Mother's Day tribute. Hide Caption
Mother's Day events across Southwest, Central Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. โ Mother's Day is Sunday, and perhaps you're looking for something to do to celebrate all things mom? Whether it's a brunch or a trip to a local attraction, there's sure to be something special in store to do across Southwest and Central Virginia. Take part in Mother's Day Yoga at Altus, a Mother's Day Brunch at Peaks of Otter Lodge or visit the Taubman Museum of Art for its "Mother's Day Paper Flowers: Family Tea Party" event. View the Community Calendar below for more event ideas coming up:
Send us your favorite pictures of mom for Mother's Day
This photo was sent in by Nuoya Zhou of her mom, Chunxiang Fang. Nuoya says she hasn't seen her mom for almost a year because she's studying abroad in the US.Nuoya says she's coming to visit this summer without knowing a word in English. "I just want to say happy mothers' day. I miss you!"