Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here are some nuggets of truths offered by Patch readers, including Nancy Czarny of Chesterfield Township - winner of Patch's Mother's Day Contest.
For as long as she can remember, Nancy Czarny's mother has been giving her simple advice to get through life. "Do what you know is right" are the six simple words that Czarny, the winner - chosen randomly - of Patch's 2012 Mother's Day Contest, remembers her mother saying most frequently. "That's what she would tell me when I was a young girl having problems with things at school or issues with friends or jobs, when I was older," recalls Czarny, of Chesterfield Township. "In essence, she was she telling me to follow my gut, do what I know is right." It's the same advice Czarny passes on to her 6-year-old daughter. "I tell her to be who she is. And to do what she knows is right and not to follow what others are doing." Last week, we asked …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau has compiled some interesting facts and figures about Mother's Day.
Impress mom with these facts about Mother's Day from the U.S. Census Bureau: The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. How Many Mothers 4.1 million Number of women between the ages of 15 and 50 who gave birth in the past 12 months. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey, Table B1302 <http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_1YR_B13002&prodType=table> 53% Percentage …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Style is a family affair for the owners of the Spoiled Girl boutique in Shelby Township, which offers unique pieces of jewelry, purses, clothing and more unique items.
The approaching Mother's Day has special meaning for Laura Curis, the co-owner of The Spoiled Girl boutique in Shelby Township. Not only does she help customers select the perfect gifts for Mother's Day, or help moms find something special for themselves, the business is a family affair. Curis owns the fashionable clothing, purse, jewelry and gift boutique with her daughter Meghan and daughter-in-law Lauryn. For more than four years the boutique has glammed up women in the area, but also has hosted special fundraisers for local charities.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
All entries must be received by 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, for the chance to win the hotel stay and brunch for mom.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tell us the best advice you got from your mother for a chance to win.
Editor's Note: This contest is now closed. Whether it its to "follow your heart" or "just be yourself," mothers often give the best advice. With Mother's Day around the corner, Patch is looking for the best nuggets of truths and pearls of wisdom from the woman who raised you or any other influential woman in your life. Tell us in the comments the words you remember most from mom and win an overnight stay on May 11 at Novi's The Baronette Renaissance. We'll pick one winner by random drawing. Besides the overnight stay for two on May 11, the The Baronette Renaissance package will include a Mother's Day brunch for four in the facility's grand ballroom at 11 a.m. May 12. The menu includes carving, omlette and salad stations as well as a …
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
After 31 years apart, Shelby Township mother will spend Mother's Day with her daughter for the first time.
Prize winner the Rev. Dona Gilsdorf of Birmingham is a mother figure for many people at her Rochester ministry. Share your photo and stories of mom today, too.
We asked you to tell us why your mom (or grandma or mother figure) is so special in anticipation of Mother's Day and you shared stories and photos that made us laugh and cry. Congratulations to our three winners (chosen at random): Maureen Krasner of Grosse Pointe Farms: Kranser was nominated by her husband, Charles, who said: "Whether we're hiking, biking, picking blueberries, playing in the sand or relaxing at home, Maureen (Mo, Mom) is happy wherever we are as a family. A phenomenal mother, wife and friend, she's always ready to dig in for fun and adventure." Krasner wins dinner at The Root Restaurant & Bar in White Lake. The Rev. Dona Gilsdorf of Birmingham: Gilsdorf, pastor at Unity Church of Rochester, was nominated by Danielle Boes…
Friday, May 11, 2012
After 31 years apart, Shelby Township mother will spend Mother's Day with her daughter for the first time.
Thirty-one years later and half a world away, Talei Berger’s dream has come true. She will spend Mother’s Day with her daughter. “It’s a wonderful dream come true,” said Berger, a Shelby Township resident. “Every Mother’s Day, I dreamed about it,” Berger said. “I can’t believe it’s happening. It’s quite overwhelming. The enormity of it—I just don’t think about it.” The daughter, Cara MacKenzie, scoured the Internet from her home in New Zealand to track down Berger. After conversations on Skype and meeting face-to-face in Hawaii last August, MacKenzie moved to Michigan last month to live with Berger. On Sunday, they will spend Mother’s Day together for the first time. “It’s hard to describe,” said the 31-year-old MacKenzie. “It makes me …
The first 100 guests to attend the United Lawnscape Plant Center's grand opening in Washington Township at 9 a.m. today will receive free, potted flowers.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
We want to see your photos and read your stories of mom, grandma, foster mother or other significant mother figure in your life. You might win her a nice prize!
Your mom was been there to kiss your tears away as a child, and to help you wrestle with life’s tough questions as you grew older. She’s special – and you want her to know it. We invite you to share her story on Patch. Just upload a photo of your mom or other mother figure in your life – grandma, foster mother, mother-in-law – and tell us in the caption of the photo why the mom in your life rocks. Be sure to tell us what community you and your mom live in, too. You just might win dinner at The Root Restaurant & Bar in White Lake – the Detroit Free Press' Restaurant of the Year – or a $50 gift card at Metals in Time in Royal Oak that we're giving away to moms who touch the lives of readers in our 29 Michigan Patch communities. You have …
margaret willis
5:41 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
A little late but here's a few gems from my Mom (no offense intended): 1) aalways be independent 2) always have your own money 3) never loan/give a man money 4) never let a man know how much money you have 5) put yourself first or you won't be able to be in a position to help anyone else 6) "get enough sleep, eat good, and dress warm" 7) religion is fine but live by "the golden rule" more ›