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How To Give Your Mum A Great Mother’s Day On A Budget

Mothering Sunday is just around the corner and what better way to treat mum than with a lovely gift that won't damage your bank balance but will earn you brownie points. Top tips for budget gifts: •    How about a bouquet of flowers from your own garden. Use a vase you have saved from a time when ...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Quotes About Mothers

We all love our mothers, every single one of us. Here are some inspirational words about mothers from past and present. 1.    A mother is a mother still, the holiest thing alive.  Samuel Taylor Coleridge. 2.    A mother understands what a child does not say.  Jewish Proverb. 3...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Things Mothers Say

We have all heard our Mothers saying, or possibly shouting, these phrases to us over the years. How it rings true... •    Money does not grow on trees. •    Don't make that face or it'll stay that way. •    If I talked to my mother like you talk to me.......15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

A Real Mum Is One Who …

A real mum cares about her children so much she will go without to ensure they are fed. Who but your mother would do everything for you Some things real mothers do for their children: •    Counts the number of sprinkles on each child’s cake to make sure they are equal. •  &n...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Good Advice From Mothers

We all know that our mothers are very wise and always know the right thing to say or do. Well it is the same for famous mothers too. •    Before you do anything life-changing, call me! Halle Berry, actress. Mother: Judy Berry. •    The source of my mother's love and strength is...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Mothers Day Trivia

Who would have thought there could be so much useless information about Mother’s Day in the world Here is a small sample. Believe It or Not 1.    Youngest Mother - The youngest mother whose history is authenticated is Lina Medina, who delivered a 6½-pound boy by caesarean section in Lima,...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Mother-In-Law Jokes

You love your mother-in-law really but you can’t resist a few little digs now and again. Here are some good ones. Goodbye Mum A couple was going out for the evening. The last thing they did was to put the cat out. The taxi arrived, and as the couple walked out of the house, the cat shoots back in. So the husban...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Mother’s Day Humour

If you are looking for a chuckle on Mother’s Day then look no further. Mother's Dictionary of Meanings: •    Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. •    Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn't appreciate the strained carrots. &bu...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Things Kids Say About Mothers

They say that out of the mouths of babes the truth comes. Well these little snippets certainly show that something comes out of children’s mouths... •    When Johnny had a new sister, he became envious of the attention she was getting. One day while his mother was nursing the baby, Johnny was...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Best Mothers Day Gifts

It is always a tricky question about what to buy your mum on Mother’s Day. Here are some great ideas.Top tips for gifts on Mother’s Day:•    Breakfast in Bed: Arrive early on Sunday morning, rustle up a fantastic meal with all the trimmings but try to avoid cooking it like you really...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Mother’s Day

This weekend is Mother’s Day. Traditionally a day for mum to be a bit pampered perhaps breakfast in bed and a lie in. Sometimes a more extravagant day is planned; a trip away or quality alone time at a day spa can be a real treat for hard working mums. In the UK the day is more usually called Mothering Sunday but...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Staying In Touch With The Boss While Away Is Key To A Successful Career

While many of us love our job and enjoy time at the workplace it's likely that, only the keenest jobsworths would check their work emails or voice messages while sunning themselves on a beach on their summer holidays, and many women may be tempted to cut off all communication with their place of work for the total dura...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

People In Debt 'Must Understand Their True Situation'

Consumers overspending on credit cards and living beyond their means in other ways have been told they must face up to the reality of their situation before things can improve. According to the Debt Advice Foundation, consumers need to be more open to debt resolution plans during the recession. Analysts at a well...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Utilities Urged To Give Poor Families A Helping Hand

Just a year after claiming that they were struggling to cope with dwindling supplies and soaring wholesale prices, the UK's biggest utilities firms seem to be doing alright for themselves again. Despite increasing profits, consumers have been warned to expect rising costs for the next two years at least. Global wholes...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Britons Aim To Continue Cutting Back On Gas And Electricity Costs

Being able to log online to compare prices and switch utilities suppliers with just a few clicks of a computer mouse means that millions of UK consumers have the potential to reduce their energy outgoings. Despite this, growing numbers of Britons are also opting to cut back on their gas and electricity usage in a bid ...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Pre-Payment Tariff May Give Cost Savings As Well As Energy Savings

Recently, much has been made of the potential long-term benefits of smart energy meters. Not only will they help save consumers money, their supporters argue, but they will also help the UK to dramatically reduce its overall carbon emission levels and reach ambitious European Union-wide environmental targets. However,...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Credit Cards Still A Popular Form Of Finance

During the recent financial crisis some of us have been using savings to help make ends meet. However, it seems there are still many people out there who are still using their credit cards for everyday living. While the recession has pulled on consumers' purse-strings they have not learned their lesson when it comes t...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Credit Card Landscape 'Set To Be Reshaped'

Government proposals are set to "reshape” the credit card landscape for consumers, one expert has predicted. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) made the comment after legislative plans were revealed to tackle unfair practices by credit card companies. Under the new measures, lenders would be ba...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Not All Dads Can Quit Work

Thanks to a combination of increased government intervention, growing levels of sympathy among employers and the rise of technology enabling employees to work remotely, a significant proportion of women are now able to successfully juggle a career and a young family. However, when it comes to benefiting from flexible ...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

One-In-Three Households Too Lazy To Switch Utilities Suppliers

Since the birth of the internet, shopping around for the best energy deals and switching utilities suppliers has been made easier than ever, with consumers able to make use of price comparison sites to easily assess their options.   Sadly, as charities and consumer groups continue to point out, some of the most ...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010