Mother's Day

Mother's Day is this Sunday. Are you ready? Here are some great ideas for gifts for mom that won't break your pocketbook.

According to CafeMom.com, the average amount mom's expect their husbands and kids will spend on them for Mother's Day this year - $24.69. That seems really low but maybe that is just because my Mom's birthday always fell right around Mother's Day so we got combined gifts that were bigger than $25!

Happy Mother's Day, not Happy Jail Day! Here is the question that a listener sent in and needs some advice. Pam writes, "My husband, Dale, really wants to take our three-year-old son to visit his mother for Mother’s day. Normally I wouldn’t mind us going to visit his mother, except for one thing … she’s in prison."

We all love our moms. Sometimes it is hard to keep in touch with mom if you do not live near her anymore. Here are some ways to stay connected to your mom from many miles away.

Are you a working mother? Check out these stars who have been named in the '50 Most Powerful Moms of 2013.' They juggle a busy work schedule and a family, probably with some extra help though.

Whether you're tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the DIY route is a great alternative to store-bought treats. And even though she'll love anything you get her, she'll definitely notice -- and appreciate -- the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother's Day this year. Below, a few instructional videos on how to make creative Mother's Day gifts fro

This will be the only story you hear or read from me regarding Mother's Day this year. No nifty suggestions for gifts or ideas of where to take mom to lunch. I lost my mom to an unforgiving disease last May. This is a particularly difficult holiday for me but I when I saw this story, I wanted to pay tribute to the fabulous mom that I had.

If there's one talent moms have, it's their killer poker face. That's why you may not have noticed any disappointment from gifts you've given her on a holiday, birthday or Mother's Day in the past, from macaroni necklaces to wilted bouquets. And though we're sure you've given her lots of things she adores, you don't want to make the mistake of giving her something she doesn't. Here's a list of fiv

Nothing shows the mom in your life more love and thoughtfulness than the quintessential breakfast in bed. You can go basic with eggs, bacon and pancakes, but don't be afraid to spice things up a bit, either. Take a peak at some of these high-concept -- but still easy -- recipes. If possible, practice your recipe ahead of time to perfect it and serve mom on tray for less mess and the ultimate break

If you really think about it, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to make up for all those times you gave mom a hard time during your youth. After all, a bouquet of daffodils now definitely excuses that time you snuck out of the house at 2 am. And a box of gourmet truffles? The perfect antidote to the antique china you broke while running around like a wild banshee. But while flowers and choco

With Mother’s Day coming up, the offspring of these rock star moms have to be wondering: what do you get the mother who has fame, fortune and the coolest job on the planet? Check out our gallery and see the women who can carry a tune and a Baby Björn, too...