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Lawrenceville Celebrates Mother’s Day

We went to Alexander Park to find moms and grandmas celebrating Mom's Day early.

Jump into the Way-Back Machine and set the dial for 1914. We stop at the United States Congress and find they have approved and designated the second Sunday in May to honor our mothers. Not only did Congress approve it, they required the President to issue a proclamation of the event. This proclamation, it turns out is both joyous and sorrowful. While most of the country honors and bestows gifts on our moms, some mothers use it to protest against wars in which they have lost a child. Our hearts and prayers go out to them. This Mother’s Day, most families will honor Mom through various methods. She’ll be showered with flowers, candies, cards, a dinner at a fine restaurant and will be given a day off from all the wonderful things she does so…

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Karla M. Socci Somers

8:35 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011

Beautiful portraits of so many wonderful Moms!!   more ›

Grab and Go: March 2

We've put together a list of things to do with the kids this weekend.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Look no further! We here at Patch have done all the work for you and put together a list of five fun things to check out. So now all you have to do is grab the kids... and go! 1. McKendree Elementary Fun Run/Walk On Friday, help McKendree Elementary raise $12,500 to buy new technology for their classrooms. The event is also to help promote health and physical fitness in children. 2. Home Depot Kids Workshop Kids will work on projects with the help from an adult. Each child will get a project kit, kids-sized apron and an achievement pin upon completion. This Saturday event is for children ages 5-12. 3. Mom and Me Craft Event Magnolia's is holding a craft making event Saturday. …

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Great Escape

Escape in a Book

This week we suggest moms escape through the pages of a good book.

To many the ideal great escape may not be reading a book. When asked what a great escape would be, most would probably instantly think of something more sophisticated like going to the spa. Yet, exploring the realms of a great book makes for an inexpensive “Great Escape”. Many women prefer and boast about relaxing and relieving themselves of daily activity by cuddling up to their favorite book genre on the sofa at home, on the floor at a book store like Books-A-Million, or while sipping their favorite coffee, mocha or latte at Starbucks. Walking or browsing the books at the local library or book store, also makes for a fulfilling, yet surprising get away. You never know what book may pop out at you, creating a new adventure every time. And…

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Tonya Grace

7:54 pm on Friday, February 11, 2011

Thanks a lot, Amberr!   more ›