About House & Home: Express Your Love this Mother's Day

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Every Mother's Day I think about the clay necklace I made for my mom when I was seven and how she wore it to every special occasion even though it broke several times and the clay started to crack. I found that necklace after she died, wrapped in some tissue with a note to me that said it was the best Mother's Day gift she'd ever received. I keep that note with me, always. Mother's Day Flowers You don't need to spend a lot to show your love. Sometimes, simple is better and what better way to tell her how much you care than giving her something beautiful, just like her. See More About:  cut flowers  flower gifts  garden supplies Unique Mother's Day Gifts If you're trying to think of something different - a gift that speaks to her charms and quirks - then check out this great list of ideas that will reflect your love and her uniqueness. See More About:  shopping home stores  framing pictures  decorating with florals Mother's Day Scrapbooking Ideas A friend of mine made a scrapbook for her mother - with images and stories about their relationship - and I thought, what a great gift idea - so personal, handcrafted with care and love. See More About:  scrapbook page ideas  free scrapbook patterns  mom scrapbook pages Home Theater Gifts For Mom I once bought my mother a television for Mother's Day and she was so grateful, she cried. Need I say more? See More About:  home theater gifts  home theater systems  dvd players House & Home Ads Recipes for Dinner Quick Dinner Recipes Dinner Recipes Easy Dinner Recipes Recipes Healthy Featured Articles How to Sit in Front of a Computer Dog Grooming Basics How to Plant a Tree How to Clean Baseball Uniforms Apartment Money Basics How to Fix a Broken Sprinkler Head   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Travel & Getaways: Give Mom a Getaway

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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! As the mother of a 9-year-old who had a four-day stomach bug last week, I know first-hand that moms deserve much more than flowers and a phone call on Mother's Day. Why not give Mom a getaway? She'll beam... almost as much as the day you were well enough to go back to school. ~Kim Whisk Mom Away for Mother's Day Mother's Day is May 13, and there's no better way to show Mom your appreciation than by planning a family getaway. Here is a round-up of travel ideas for Mom's special weekend. See More About:  mother's day  mothers day weekend getaways  Show Mom Your Appreciation with a Southeast Escape Mother's Day is a great time to plan a special day trip or weekend getaway to give Mom a well-deserved break. From spa pampering to culinary adventures and more, here are 10 fun ways to say "Happy Mother's Day"... Southern style. See More About:  spring in the southeast  spring festivals and events in the southeast  spring celebrations Vegas, Mommy! Picture yourself in Las Vegas. Bet your mom's not there with you! But Vegas and your mommy can be a winning combination. "She won't forget that you smoked in the restroom when you were 14, and she will never really get over the way you stretched out her abdomen," says Las Vegas Travel Guide Zeke Quezada, but taking her to Vegas for spa treatments, shopping, breakfast or a show will definitely redeem you in her eyes for a while. See More About:  best of las vegas  las vegas restaurants  las vegas entertainment Exclusive Savings on Spa Week Gift Cards Spa Week's Spa & Wellness Gift Cards are valid year-round at more than 5,000 North American spas, and they never expire. They're the perfect gift for hard-to-please moms, and Spas Guide Anitra Brown has an exclusive coupon code for About.com readers that slashes the price of any card by 15 percent. You can use it to treat yourself, too! More Trips for Mom Below... Travel & Getaways Ads Travel Honeymoon Hawaii Travel Travel Packages Package Vacation Vacation Getaways Featured Articles Treat an Expectant Mom to a New York City Babymoon Getaways That Will Put a Texas-Sized Smile on Mom's Face Top 6 Places for a Girls-Only Caribbean Vacation Mother's Day Weekend Adventures in Florida See Art Deco Chic in Vancouver with Your Fashion-Savvy Mom Give Mom a Vacation... and an Education!   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   More Ideas for Mom Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Traveling Moms Make Your Own Women's Travel Gift Set Honor Mom's Compassion and Make the World a Better Place Advertisement

About Spectator Sports: Rough Start to the Playoffs

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Spectator Sports From Charlie Zegers, your About Spectator Sports Editor The NBA playoffs got off to a rough start last weekend, as key players on the Bulls and Knicks suffered major injuries in their post-season openers. And for New York, things got even stranger after Game Two. NBA Playoffs: Recaps and Results To this point, the Miami Heat look like world-beaters after two dominant wins. The Chicago Bulls will have to soldier on without reigning MVP Derrick Rose, who tore his ACL in Saturday's win over the Sixers. And the Knicks have lost two starters in as many games: Iman Shumpert to torn knee ligaments and Amar'e Stoudemire to a really embarrassing temper tantrum. See More About:  nba playoffs  chicago bulls  miami heat Stanley Cup: Round Two The NHL's Elite Eight faces off this week, and Jamie Fitzpatrick has complete series schedules and TV listings. Coming Soon: College Football Playoff With all this talk of playoffs, it only seems appropriate to point out that college football will (finally) get a playoff system - and soon. How will it work? College football guide Tim Hyland answers your playoff questions. Meet Hacksaw Wrestling guide Eric Cohen interviews WWE legend "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. See More About:  jim duggan  wwe hall of fame  wrestling interviews Spectator Sports Ads Recipes for Dinner Quick Dinner Recipes Dinner Recipes Easy Dinner Recipes Recipes Healthy Featured Articles Golf Instructional Videos MLB: Bryce Harper and Mike Trout Get the Call Fixing NASCAR's Troubles Select a Tennis Pro Mayweather vs. Cotto: Who Will Win? FIFA World Rankings   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Spectator Sports newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About The Shopping List: Quick Home Improvements

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The Shopping List When it comes to basic home improvements and repairs, I'm not one to pick up a screwdriver and do it myself. Am I lazy? No. Am I scared? You bet. What if I do it all wrong and it looks terrible? Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey -- wait, is that right? Let's get over our self-doubt together and do a few home improvements this weekend, OK? House Painting 101 If you're looking to spruce up your living space but don't have a ton of time or money, try giving it a fresh coat of paint. This list includes essential supplies that'll make the job easier, whether you're painting a bedroom or the exterior of your house. Top 10 Painting Tips & Tricks How To Paint a Room Exterior House Painting Prep See More About:  exterior painting tips  stripping exterior paint  house paint color ideas Install A Kitchen Faucet Has your faucet seen better days? Try installing a new one -- you won't believe how this small home improvement breathes life into an otherwise outdated kitchen. Installation instructions can vary based on the faucet model, so we're lucky our Guide to Plumbing covers the most common brands here. While You're At It, Install A New Kitchen Sink Top 10 Plumbing Tools See More About:  installing new fixtures  kitchen faucets  bathroom faucets Replace A Light Socket (Carefully) Of all home improvements, electrical work scares me the most. But I'm gonna be brave this weekend and replace a broken light socket in my ceiling fan. Who's with me? Best Electrical Tools How To Prevent Electrical Shock See More About:  electrical safety  light sockets  fixtures Give Your Cabinets A Facelift This is another great way to update your kitchen (or bathroom, or bedroom -- wherever you've got cabinets). Trust me. My friend recently put new handles on his 20-year-old kitchen cabinets, and now they look maybe only 5 years old. Seriously though, they look awesome. Step-By-Step Directions: Installing Cabinet Handles & Knobs" See More About:  kitchen renovation  kitchen cabinets  kitchen countertops The Shopping List Ads Quick Dinner Recipes Recipes for Dinner Quick Dinner Ideas Quick Easy Recipes Quick Recipes Featured Articles Home Renovation Trends That Should Die Top 5 Pitfalls Of Home Renovation How To Dispose Of Remodeling Waste Cleaning Tile Grout Carpet In The Bathroom? Make It Work (If You Must) 6 Types Of Kitchen Countertops   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About The Shopping List newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement