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Country Stars and Their Moms

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:25:42 +0000

There are dozens (if not hundreds) of country songs about moms, and many country singers are even mothers themselves. For this reason, the Mother's Day holiday is sure to be one that is surely not going to be overlooked on any humble artist's calendar. Take a look at the women who helped shape the ladies and gents of country music -- the ones that give us so much wonderful music year after year -- in this list of Country Stars and Their Moms.

What's the Best Mother's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:30:39 +0000

According to a new survey, what mothers want for Mother’s Day and what the men in their lives think they want for Mother’s Day aren’t necessarily the same thing. The online shopping service Ebates polled 2,215 adults on what moms want on May 13. The number one answer for men was flowers, whereas the number one [...]

The Cost Of Motherhood

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:15:53 +0000

Last Sunday we celebrated Moms all across Acadiana. Moms do a lot, and they do a lot more that we might not even see because she is too busy taking care of us. But what is the cost of motherhood? If you break it down in dollars and cents it just might knock you off your feet.

Homemade Handmade Mother's Day

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:07:43 +0000

Some of my most cherished posessions are things that my kids have made for me. I have key chain that Anna made when she was 4 that I carry around with me everyday. In my office is a picture of Jack in a frame he decorated when he was 6. These items won’t bring much [...]

I Dub Thee..The Most Popular Baby Names

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 07 May 2011 20:15:39 +0000

Sometimes I wonder why we even bother to give children names at all. I have a daughter, her given name is Anna, we call her Moo. My name is Bruce, my family calls me Duck. I think it's a law in Breaux Bridge that everyone has a nickname! Still we've got to call these babies something so here are some of the more popular names that new Moms and Dads are choosing.

Mom Loves You, But She Won't Love These Gifts

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:22:40 +0000

I would like to think that every gift ever given was presented with the best of intentions. Usually it is the male of the species that gets his intentions misinterpreted by the female of the species and what is meant to be a genuine token of love and appreciation winds up with tears and a night on the couch, but enough about me. It's Mother's Day Weekend! Tracy presented us with some great ideas on what NOT to get Mom.

Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:05:12 +0000

You still have time to get that special gift for Mom…and give back at the same time! Do something nice for Mom, and your community, Mother Nature, or people in need…Happy Mother’s Day, ya’ll! Mother’s Day is just around the corner this Sunday, May 8, providing you with the perfect opportunity to honor that special [...]

Mom, Mum, Mommy…Whichever You Say, Happy Mother's Day [Video]

Jude Walker — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:35:57 +0000

Don’t forget the lady who took care of your scrapes when you fell off your bike, brought you that missing piece of your science project when you forgot it at home, and taught you how to do the Freeze at a wedding reception…You get the idea. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Moms!

Mother's Day Ideas For Moms In Lafayette

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:24:38 +0000

With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, you may be doing last minute planning on what to do for that special person in your life. Well, Lafayette has a variety of places to take Mom on her special day, from restaurants to attractions that showcase our local heritage. Here’s a list of five great places to take [...]