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Is a Present or Card From Your Husband Required for Mothers Day? [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:57:10 +0000

Mothers Day is an important day. I feel like Birthdays, Anniversary's and Christmas's can be over looked when it comes to adults but Mothers Day and Fathers Day are a big deal. Your mother does so much for you and Mothers Day is a day thank her for all the little things she does that go unnoticed on the average day

Only 7% of Kids Today Will Pick the Same Career as Their Parents

Jackie — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:59:38 +0000

We all want our kids to grow up and do something that they love. We also want then to make good money, which is why I hope my kids fall into the majority of this study. According to a new study from Daily Mail , only 7% of kids today will end up in the [...]

Would You Rather Get DivorcedThan Be a Housewife? [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:46:20 +0000

Some studies are just plain shocking and this is one of them. According to Jezebel Society Pages a new book called "The Unfinished Revolution", THREE-QUARTERS of women say they'd rather get a DIVORCE than be a housewife.

Anna Faris to Star in CBS Sitcom 'Mom' For Chuck Lorre

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:00:45 +0000

A few weeks ago we heard that sitcom magnate, and 'Two and a Half Men, 'Mike & Molly' and 'The Big Bang Theory' creator Chuck Lorre was looking to get even deeper into the CBS pool, developing new female-centric sitcom 'Mom.' At the time it was thought that 'Mom's' development could mean the end of one of his other series, but now it seems all four might be on track. We've just learned acclaimed comedienne and Hollywood star Anna Faris has signed on to play the titular mother, but what's 'Mom' all about?

10 Things New Moms Hate Hearing From People

Jackie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:08:02 +0000

A survey reported in Daily Mail by the Pull Ups diaper company found that one in four new moms has stopped talking to someone over something they said about their new baby. Here are the 10 things you shouldn't say to a new mom

Mom Makes the Day-to-Day Financial Decisions

Jackie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:32:31 +0000

A Canadian survey from Digital Journal by President's Choice Financial found that when it comes to finances, Mom calls the shots.

41% of people said that Mom was responsible for managing the day-to-day household expenses and bills.

What's the Biggest Surprise About Being a Mom? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:55:26 +0000

A survey by PR Newswire and a skincare company called Baby Magic found that 79% of new moms thought motherhood was more chaotic than they expected, and 51% said it was harder than they thought it would be. Here are the most chaotic moments:

1.) When the baby soaks everything by going to the bathroom WHILE they're being changed: 57% of new moms said that was an unexpected curveball.

38% of People Are Spending More Than $100 on a Mother's Day Present

Jackie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:18:31 +0000

A survey by PriceGrabber and PR Newswire found that you're a terrible, ungrateful child. That's because 38% of people plan to spend more than $100 on a Mother's Day gift this year . . . and 8% will spend more than $250. Here are the most popular gifts:

1.) Flowers: 43% of people plan to get mom flowers this year.

Here Are the Five Most-Common Pieces of Advice Moms Give

Jackie — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:04:26 +0000

According to a survey by Daily Mail the greeting card company Clinton's Cards, the average mother passes on 41 major pieces of advice to her kids. Here are the five most-popular:

Will Snooki from Jersey Shore Be a Good Mom? [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:54:52 +0000

Everyone seems to be familiar with Snooki from Jeresy Shore. Even if you don’t watch the MTV show I am sure you have heard some of the outrages stories of Snooki parting while MTV camera’s are rolling. I don’t watch Jersy Shore because I think Snooki, and the rest of the cast, are very inappropriate. Lately [...]

Four Apps That a Mom Can't Live Without

Jackie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:58:36 +0000

I believe that moms are busier than they have ever been. To make life a little easier we are using technology to our advantage and I have to admit my apps help me get through my busiest mom days.

Here are the most common used Apps:

Living Social - Perfect for finding sweet deals for date night or family night.
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Children's First Christmas Program

Jackie — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:12:09 +0000

I am so excited tonight is my son’s first Christmas program. I was sharing my excitement with Brad Weiser this morning and he gave me some advice. He asked if I was bringing my video camera. I thought to myself, what kind of question is that…of course I am bringing my camera. Brad then informed [...]

The Biggest Distraction Behind the Wheel is Children

Jackie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:26:32 +0000

We have all been driving down the road opening a chocolate milk, loading a DVD player and unwrapping a hamburger for our children in the back seat. Even though I have done this million times in my car I still think that texting while driving is more distracting.

Are Working Mothers More Stressed Out Than Stay at Home Moms?

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:22:32 +0000

We know that being a working mother is stressful. That's a scientific fact. Juggling a career and a family is one of the hardest things anyone will EVER do.

But if you find yourself dreaming of leaving your job to give yourself the relief of just focusing on the family . . . bad news. Stay-at-home moms are all just as stressed as you are.

Three PTA Moms Made 14 Million Dollars

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:08:35 +0000

I think we have all bought an entire pan of brownies in hopes of helping the PTA. It seems like every week there's another candy sale, or bake sale . . . or illegal Ponzi scheme?

According to Philly.com three PTA moms have been arrested for running a Ponzi scheme that earned more than 14 million dollars at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in suburban Los Angeles.

A Mother Is Suing Chuck E. Cheese's

Jackie — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:16:15 +0000

My son loves to go to Chuck E. Cheese's and I have never thought it was like a little kid's VEGAS, but Denise Keller does. She just filed a lawsuit against Chuck E. Cheese's because she says all they're doing is running an ILLEGAL GAMBLING operation targeted at kids.

Capitol Weekly reports that Denise wouldn't have a problem if kids could win tickets . . . which they can turn in for prizes . . . at skilled games like Skee Ball and Whack-A-Mole. These games are becoming rare at Chuck E. Cheese's.

Three Things Your Mom Wants For Mother's Day

Jackie — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:01:26 +0000

Mother's Day is less than two weeks away. And for the lifetime of sacrifices she's made for you . . . you could at least drop a few bucks on something she actually wants.

According to a new survey of moms by Buy.com and PR Newswire, here are the top three gifts that mothers want . . .

#1.) A day at the spa

#2.) A gift card

#3.) Something homemade

The Reason People Hold Grudges

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:11:49 +0000

The phrase “mommy didn’t love me enough” has been keeping the therapy business alive since day one. And guess what? We just found out about a NEW way your mom screwed you up! According to a study at the University of Minnesota, people who didn’t feel a secure relationship with their mother when they were [...]

Mom Forces Son To Wear Sign Detailing His Bad Grades [VIDEO]

Brad Weiser — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:16:01 +0000

15-year-old James Mond is being forced by his mother to stand on various Tampa, Florida street corners with a sign that details his poor GPA and bad score on an achievement test.

The sign encourages motorists to "Honk if I need an education."

Rhoda Holder says James will have to perform this task for a week, and believes her tough love will prevent her child from becoming a drop out.

Psychologist Stacey Scheckner, who My Fox Tampa spoke to, thinks this humiliating technique will backfire and result in James acting out more.

Would You Take Your Mother on Your Honeymoon? [POLL]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:15:28 +0000

Boy meets girl. Boy marries girl. . . and then, as they went to the airport to fly to their honeymoon in France . . . the groom’s mom showed up. And the groom told his new wife he’d invited mom along on the honeymoon. She pulled him aside and asked him to reconsider, but [...]