This is an archived issue of our Almanac.com Companion email newsletter.
Daily Newsletter for Friday, May 11, 2018
“My mom sang a lot around the house and I thought she made up all of the songs. When I got older, I started to hear those same songs on the radio and was like ‘Hey . . . ’” –Sarah P., Almanac editor
How do you celebrate Mom? This year, our Almanac staff added funny stories and happy memories about their own mothers. We welcome your stories on our Mother's Day article, too!
Natasha Richardson (actress) was born on this day in 1963. Doris Eaton Travis (last of the Ziegfeld Follies chorus girls) died on this day in 2010.
Best Mother's Day Memories
Mother's Day 2020 | 10 Ways to Celebrate Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve thought about 10 ways to celebrate moms and motherhood—from sharing a meal to giving flowers to making a card with special quotes and memories.
The History of Mother's Day
While the Mother’s Day that we celebrate on the second Sunday in May is a fairly recent development, the basic idea goes back to ancient mythology—to the long ago civilizations of the Greeks and Romans.
The Special Way to a Great Garden!SAVE 20% over buying separately (over $6 off!).
Also, get a FREE Gardening Calendar if you order today ($9.99 value).
NEW Garden Guide
NEW The Gift of GardeningGardening Notebook
How to Build a Raised Bed Step-by-Step
With just a few materials, we will show you how to build a simple 4 x 4-foot raised bed for your garden. No prior DIY skills required! We hope this demonstration is helpful. Full text provided.
A Well-Meaning Mother and More Humor
Sometimes, it’s mothers who say the darnedest things. Try not to roll your eyes too hard at this edition of Humor Me!
