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Have a ‘blooming’ marvellous Mother’s Day at Beaulieu
Come down to Beaulieu to celebrate Mothering Sunday on 3 April and enjoy a stroll through the picturesque gardens, where an abundance of beautiful blooms have sprung up to announce the arrival of Spring.

Mothers eat for free at Gilgamesh
Acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh is welcoming mothers on Mother’s Day with a very special treat.
Top money saving tips for mums
While men continue to be the primary income earners in the majority of families, new research from M&S Money has revealed that it is women who are most likely to take control of the family finances in UK households.
Spoil your mum at Ted Baker's ‘Mother’s Weekender’
This Mothers Day weekend (2nd & 3rd April) spoil your mum rotten with a trip to Glasgow’s Princes Square for Ted Baker's special ‘Mother’s Weekender’.

ParentPlanner - Communication made easy
New app from ParentMail +Pay means parents can keep up-to-date with all their child's activities via their mobile phone.
Don't follow in our footsteps - 'be sensible with your money'
Research conducted amongst parents by Triodos, the ethical bank, shows that parents are keen to ensure values such as sound money sense and ethical behaviour are passed down to their children.
Mums forced to reduce family savings to budget for essentials
Ahead of the Chancellor's budget this Wednesday, Family Investments reveals, in its first ever UK Mums' Budget, that almost half of mums across the country (47 per cent) will be reducing family savings by an average of £386.76 over the next year.

No sex please – we’ve got bad backs!
Back pain is now the most common reason for couples to stop having sex, says national charity BackCare.

Visit Boughton Hall for Mother’s Day pampering
Stuck for a Mother’s Day treat for your Mum? Boughton Hall, Chester’s exclusive retirement community, is opening the doors of its bespoke hair and beauty salon for a special Mother’s Day Pamper Day on 2nd April.

Holly Willoughby beats Victoria Beckham to Best Mum prize
Holly Willoughby has been named the best celebrity mum in a poll by HighStreetVouchers.com. The gift vouchers website decided to find out the best celebrity mum in the run up to Mother's Day 2011.
Brits too embarrassed to ask about parents’ finances
Almost a third of people (31%) admit they have ‘no idea’ about their parents’ financial plans, according to research by NS&I. A quarter (25%) of British people say they will rely on an inheritance to help in the future.
Get them the best car you can
The IAM calls for parents and young drivers to buy the latest model possible when choosing a first car for a new driver, as registration plates change.

Make mum’s day at Trentham
Treat mum to a day to remember this Mother’s Day – whether it’s a relaxing stroll in some of Britain’s finest gardens or adrenaline thrills on an awesome high rope adventure!

A Mother’s Day treat on the River Thames
Spoil your mum on the 3rd April 2011 by treating her to either a leisurely lunch or afternoon tea cruise on the River Thames.
Grown-up kids cost parents £43,190
Poll of 1,000 parents with children aged 18 to 30 and 1,000 parents with children aged 0 to 17 has been conducted by Coventry Building Society exploring expectations v's reality when it comes to financially supporting their children.