Sunny then showers tonight, flowers, sunny skies and hugs for Mom
Mostly sunny and breezy with cloudy skies developing late followed by scattered showers, storms overnight through Saturday afternoon. Breezy and warm Saturday with clearing skies through the day. Sunny, cool and breezy for Motherโs Day.
Restaurant-worthy brunch for mom with Blue Bamboo
Motherโs Day is coming up this weekend, and award-winning Chef Dennis Chan from Blue Bamboo is here to show us how to elevate your โMake Mom Breakfastโ game with tips for making breakfast favorites. Itโs a Motherโs Day tradition to incorporate the kids to help cook for Mom, and heโs going to show how to make restaurant worthy pancakes and french toast for her special day.
Why did it take so long for Fatherโs Day to be created?
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be โa public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,โ also known as, the creation of Motherโs Day.
Umbrella days return to Jacksonville
Motherโs Day weekend will likely be the best weekend weather day we will see all year. Blue skies and sunshine! Granted, it may have been a touch chilly Saturday morning and evening. Saturday morning started at 46ยฐ and we had a high of 78ยฐ by Saturday evening there was a chilly breeze.
Evening thundershowers will be โaroundโ Jacksonville
Cold front will be moving through, bringing us better, cooler and beautiful weather for Motherโs Day weekend. But we arenโt there yet. That means hot, breezy conditions this evening. A few โpop-upโ thundershowers have been happening either side of the Florida Georgia line. These will spread further north into Georgia and south into Florida. These will be scattered and many folks wonโt get a big downpour, but may hear a rumble of thunder or two.
Final hot day ends with showers, storms this evening
It is hot even with the breezy SW flow gusting over 25 mph at times. The high hit 92 and we will dip below 90 by 7 pm.ย It is pretty dry now but some showers or isolated storms may spark toward the evening across Duval and Nassau counties and up into southern Georgia through 8 pm.
5 reasons why you might want to consider skipping a restaurant on Fatherโs Day
While restaurant reservation books are usually filled for Motherโs Day, there traditionally isnโt as much ink required for those same books on Fatherโs Day, according to one website. Fatherโs Day does see an uptick for restaurant activity, according to Womply, which said the holiday brings in 22% more revenue for restaurants. In fact, only 29% of fathers surveyed said they wanted to be taken out to eat on Fatherโs Day, according to Zagat. While theyโre happy to spoil mothers on their special day and spend money at a restaurant, many fathers said theyโd prefer to keep some money in the bank, Fatherโs Day or no Fatherโs Day. Cooking up some burgers or hot dogs is a joy for many fathers, and Fatherโs Day provides a great excuse to do exactly that.
Submit your favorite photo from Motherโs Day 2020
As we all know, this Motherโs Day was quite different than most years, but that didnโt have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, weโre confident you all had creative and beautiful ways to honor your mother -- or another woman in your life, and we want to see what you did. Share with us a photo of how you pulled off Motherโs Day, despite some strange world circumstances.
5 virtual ideas to make Motherโs Day memorable
Maybe the biggest difference between Motherโs Day and Fatherโs Day is the element of getting out of the house. For Motherโs Day, the reservation books at restaurants and country clubs are typically filled throughout the day as people rightfully try to pamper their wives and mothers by taking them out to eat. This Motherโs Day can give people the option of being more creative and exploring virtual options, making the day just as special. Here are five virtual ideas to consider this Motherโs Day that can be done with a mom in the house, or with a mother or grandmother living far away. Do you have any other good virtual ideas for Motherโs Day?
10 delicious recipes youโll want to make for Motherโs Day brunch
Thereโs no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Motherโs Day. Youโll have this show-stopping brunch recipe done in just an hour. You'll use mini-bagels from the grocery store as the bread for this sandwich, along with bacon, cheese and eggs. Load the pizza up with eggs, cheese, bacon and any other kinds of veggies you like. Not only will it taste delicious, but this drink will give you protein from the cashews and nutrients from frozen cauliflower thatโs in it, too.
Foster children united with new adoptive moms before Mother's Day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A special Motherโs Day adoption event was held Thursday morning at the Duval County Courthouse for 16 families to unite foster children with their new adoptive mothers. โEvery child deserves a loving and caring โforever home,โ and this ceremony means the adoptive moms will have their new child or children permanently in their home for Motherโs Day,โ Gooding said. During the ceremony, which is held every year, 28 area foster children were adopted. โI felt like Iโve always been their mother, but just (to) have that confirmation before a day like Motherโs Day is just very sweet and special,โ Bethany Moore said. David Gooding hosted this event to unite local foster children with their new adoptive moms!!