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With Mother’s Day nearly here, many people are hoping to get flowers for their moms, wives, grandmothers and more — but inflation, supply issues and other factors have caused the price of a bouquet or arrangement to skyrocket. What to do? Fear not, as there are some relatively simple ways to turn even an inexpensive supermarket bouquet into something that …

If you have a craving for pasta tonight or this weekend, a creamy and rich tortellini dish is a tasty option worth pursuing — and it can be made in less than an hour. Mary Woita, a rancher’s wife and homeschooling mother of four who is the founder of Boots and Hooves Homestead (bootsandhooveshomestead.com), said she loves to make this …

It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a 101.11-pound blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species. “I started crying,” teen Jaylynn Parker told Fox News Digital. “My mom started crying, too. We’re just super excited.” “I’m very proud of myself that I did that,” she added. TEEN MAY HAVE SET OHIO FISHING RECORD FOR …

A baby gorilla’s adorable face can light up the world. At the Prague Zoo recently in the Czech Republic, a baby gorilla was seen having some fun while visitors noticed she was making funny faces at them. Through the glass at the gorilla exhibit, visitor Lucie Stephnickova said she saw a baby animal making faces, as SWNS reported. TEXAS ZOO …

Mother’s Day is usually just weeks or days away from Memorial Day. The former honors moms and those we view as moms — while the latter honors our fallen soldiers and heroes. Sometimes, that special mom or mom-like figure has a personal connection to a veteran or a service member, or she’s simply proud to be an American. 5 ECO-FRIENDLY …

A group of nearly 1,400 Catholic middle school students from Northern Virginia spent a recent Saturday strengthening their faith, making new friends and enjoying fellowship — with the event’s organizers believing the students are building a critical foundation for lifelong involvement in the church. The 20th-annual “BASH” is the Diocese of Arlington’s largest gathering for middle school-aged children. It was …

For many people, finding a suitable romantic match can be quite a challenge. Merely from looking at social media and dating apps alone, many often feel overwhelmed by the variety of places to find “the perfect match.” Natalie Abatemarco, a 25-year-old content creator from New York, decided to change things up for a single friend of hers. TORONTO WOMAN TAKES …

With “pageant stage” and “national television” already under her belt, Hannah Brown is now adding novelist to her list of accomplishments. Brown won the hearts of millions during her season on “The Bachelorette,” which aired in the summer of 2019. She’s now taken her skills to the publishing world with the release of her first novel, “Mistakes We Never Made,” …

A parent writing on Reddit is letting others know that he or she will pay for the children’s weddings only if certain conditions are met — and now the parent’s youngest has balked at the conditions, so payment is out. The piece by the parent (gender not specified) has gotten some 5,800 reactions to date — with over 1,500 people …

With Mother’s Day on the horizon, you may be wondering what to give your mom to show your appreciation and love. But Mother’s Day is not just about celebrating mothers, of course; it’s also an opportunity to honor the women who play special roles in our lives. Aunts, sisters, and friends often fill these roles and enhance our lives with …