Mother's Day Feature Package

NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Mother's Day and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. 

For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.

This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service.  Coming up in 2012 are features on: 

1. Make Mom Feel Loved on Mother's Day, Even From Hundreds of Miles Away

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Only 16 percent of college-educated couples live within 30 miles of both spouses' mothers, according to the National Survey of Families and Households. So, chances are pretty good that many people won't get to visit mom on Mother's Day this year.

2. 85 Percent Of Americans Say Mom Prefers A Personalized Gift Made By A Loved One Over An Expensive One, Reports New Survey

NEW YORK, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming 85 percent of Americans report that Mom would prefer a personalized gift made by a loved one over an expensive gift for Mother's Day, according to a new survey conducted by Wakefield Research for Animoto. In fact, more than half (53%) of those aged 18-34 have felt guilty that their Mother's Day gift wasn't more personal, according to the survey.

3. HoneyBaked Makes Mother's Day Easy and Delicious

ATLANTA, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For families that want to put mom first this Mother's Day, HoneyBaked offers premium meals that everyone will enjoy. Convenient serving solutions help ensure mom spends the day with her family instead of in the kitchen.

4. Treat Your Mother like a "star" this Mother's Day, or perhaps you prefer to treat her like a Goddess.

CHICAGO, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- What better way to show your mother how much you care than to do what the stars do, have a star named after her! Anderson Cooper presented a star to John Cusack live on air last week; Prince William & Kate each have a star, Madonna has one, as well as Zack Efron, Taylor Swift, and Brad & Angelina to name a few.

5. Make Mom Feel Like A Celebrity This Mother's Day With Glamorous Scents From The Stars

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- THINK: Chic scents to celebrate her star quality.   WHAT THEY ARE: The spirit of some of the world's most famous mothers, captured in fragrances. Beyonce. Halle Berry. Faith Hill. Heidi Klum. Celine Dion. These women aren't just famous faces -- they're multi-tasking moms, just like yours. Honor the fierce, fabulous, does-it-all woman in your life this Mother's Day with a scent inspired by one of these incredible moms. Whether she has Faith's romantic spirit or Heidi's irresistible energy, there's a scent to complement the qualities that make your mom special.

6. Can't Buy Me Love: Moms Really Looking for Quality Time This Mother's Day

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Making Mom happy may cost much less than you think.  This Mother's Day, Godiva Coffee offers some inexpensive ideas for the gift Mom really wants: a little of your time and a lot of your love. According to the Wakefield Research study (conducted for Godiva Coffee), 87% of Americans (moms included) believe it's the quality of time spent with Mom, not the quantity of time, that's most important. To treat Mom this year, Godiva Coffee is offering two special limited edition flavors: Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Roasted Almond.

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