This Year for Mother’s Day Say It With Live Theater

With May comes celebration of the hardest job on the planet—motherhood. What better way to say thank you to the woman who facilitated one’s worldly existence than the gift of live theatre? These Chicagoland offerings deserve to be included among this May’s flowers. MARRIOTT LINCOLNSHIRE THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” […]

Moms and Margaritas Rule

Sure—for many, Mother’s Day is best spent hanging out with the family. So why not squeeze in a little girlfriend get-together earlier in the week?   If you need to give the husband and kids an excuse, here’s one: Cinco De Mayo. That’s right, it’s time to celebrate the Battle of Puebla—really! If you and […]

A Cultural Bouquet for Mom on her Day

Want to give Mom a great gift for Mother’s Day? What about a mother-daughter theater afternoon or evening? We’ve combed May offerings on stages in Chicago and the suburbs, and found several options to suit various tastes. Broadway Mom “Spring Awakening” May 8-13 Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre 24 W. Randolph St., […]

Massage Therapies: Great Gift Options for Mom (or Yourself!)

Massage—the very word includes “ahhh.” Americans love the bliss and benefits of massage. Each year, we dole out nearly $12 billion on massage and related therapies, according to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. With Mother’s Day just around the corner—as well as yard work and spring cleaning—we thought it was a good […]

Mother’s Day Movies: 8 Flicks for Mothers and Daughters

We looked beyond the old standards (“Terms of Endearment,” anyone?) to bring you movies that will intrigue both mothers and daughters. Minimal tissues required!   Freaky Friday Rating: PG The best way to understand your mom is to spend a day in her shoes, as we learn from this wild, family-friendly film. The original, circa […]

Cooking On Mother's Day

I love to eat out. Any meal, it’s a pleasure to sit and read a menu and have someone else turn raw ingredients into beautiful plates of food. Except for Mother’s Day.