Once I logged back onto the website and redeemed the code, my report was sent out promptly…and I just printed it out on the letter head provided in the pack.  Once I put it all together, the real fun began!

As this report was done when my son was 13, I was able to relate to it in the present tense.  It was an amazingly accurate report on his personality, right down to his little idiosyncrasies!  I was both delighted and amazed at how profound the astrology was!

This is a quality product, from the thick letterhead paper, to the folder you put it in. Allot of time and thought has gone into the making of this product. It is obvious that the people who put this together love what they do and value their customers!

If you are looking for a wonderful gift for yourself, a child or the parents of a child, this is the kit for you!  You cannot go past the quality, service and the price for absolute value… and most of all the accuracy of the Astrology is world class!’

Cat Edwards
International Radio Host
www.catedwardsclairvoyant.com

Once I logged back onto the website and redeemed the code, my report was sent out promptly…and I just printed it out on the letter head provided in the pack.  Once I put it all together, the real fun began!

As this report was done when my son was 13, I was able to relate to it in the present tense.  It was an amazingly accurate report on his personality, right down to his little idiosyncrasies!  I was both delighted and amazed at how profound the astrology was!

This is a quality product, from the thick letterhead paper, to the folder you put it in. Allot of time and thought has gone into the making of this product. It is obvious that the people who put this together love what they do and value their customers!

If you are looking for a wonderful gift for yourself, a child or the parents of a child, this is the kit for you!  You cannot go past the quality, service and the price for absolute value… and most of all the accuracy of the Astrology is world class!

Their package includes a personalised, beautifully designed, hardcover 35-page LoveStars astrology report for couples worth $99, or a LoveStars gift-boxed gift certificate, upon arrival at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa has teamed up with Australia’s leading luxury astrology company, It’s In The Stars which has thrilled thousands of couples and parents with its high quality, luxury hardcover reports since 2005, to provide this unique, personalised gift experience for its guests.

You don’t need to know anything about astrology at all to see how accurate it is! A LoveStars report makes an original and fascinating romantic keepsake gift for you to treasure and refer back to frequently.

Imagine checking in and you have your wonderful LoveStars report waiting for you, ready for you to curl up together and start sharing your discoveries.

The Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is in beautiful Daintree, an ideal tropical Far North Queensland haven to explore the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation – and to escape the winter’s cold!

Couples booking this package stay in one of the 15 treehouse Bayan villas, high in the lush rainforest canopy. Each air-conditioned Bayan is fully micro-screened and has an ensuite bathroom.

These unique tree houses make you feel at one with nature, whilst enjoying all the comforts you would expect of a boutique retreat.

The LoveStars of Daintree package costs $465 per treehouse villa per night, and includes complimentary breakfast, and pre-dinner drink daily with $250 worth of pampering in Australia’s best spa, as rated by Spa Finder USA as well as the luxury LoveStars astrology report waiting on arrival as  a holiday and relationship keepsake.

Simply provide Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa with your and your partner’s names, genders, dates, times and locations of birth at time of booking to ensure your LoveStars report is waiting for you on arrival.

Book The LoveStars of Daintree package by 30 June 2012,  for travel by 31 August 2012.

For more information or to book the package, visit http://www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au/love-is-in-the-stars/ telephone 1800 808010  or email info@daintree-ecolodge.com.au for more details.

According to a recent Shoppers Trend Report by RetailMeNot, 73% of mothers still want a gift for Mother’s Day, even though only 67% planned to give her a prezzie.

Quite a few less were willing to accept a phone call (God forbid it’s reverse-charged) at 43%, while they were less thrilled about you coming over to see them (39%) and less excited about the prospect of a card (38%).

More than one in two mums (52%) agreed they wanted a gift that cost the gift-giver money, not burnt toast and watery coffee in bed.

Amazingly,42% of men do not buy a gift for their wife or partner on Mother’s Day, while 20% forgot about it.

After 4,000 online respondents were asked about their plans on Mother’s Day, more than half said that they would buy a Mother’s Day gift online. In the process the majority will take advantage of coupons and discount deals offered by online merchants.

Most of the shoppers will use their PC to buy gifts for their mothers. In fact, only 5% will buy their Mother’s Day gift using their mobile device.

When asked if they would buy a computing device for their mother, only 13% said that they are planning to give a smartphone, ereader, tablet, or a computer to her. 62% said they would spend a little under a $100. Those who are planning to give a gadget will more likely buy the new iPad. 22% will buy a smartphone, and 15% will buy either PCs or ereaders. [A PC! Goodness me, what sort of pocket money are these people on?!]

And the all-time Mother’s Day gift favorite? All these years, flowers are still at the top with 43%. Gift cards are a far second at 22%. Clothing and accessories (17%) and jewelry (15%) are next on the list.

Unfortunately,  a lot of other kids still don’t—even after years and years—and end up giving what she doesn’t necessarily like, and in fact, may really resent receiving.

The Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) conducted a national survey and released the worst Mother’s Day gifts received.

The worst type of gifts when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts might sound like a surprise: these are household appliance, cookbooks, frying pans, oven mitts, and vegetable shredders. Mothers want to be around the kitchen and be in charge of the household alright, but that doesn’t mean they’d love a cleaning item or household utensil for a gift!

Other gifts that made it to the list are quite understandable, such as oversized clothing (was their children trying to send the message that she was fat?!), divorce papers, a chainsaw [oh, dear Lord], a white noise machine, and shoehorns [what, she's got fat feet, too?!].

Funnily enough, a whopping 89% of the surveyed mothers reported that they’d love a gift coming from a charitable gift catalogue. And luckily, the CCFC just happens to offer the exact kind of catalogue they would love to get, such as fruit trees, garden tools, vegetable garden seeds, health education, blankets, and medicine.

Seriously though, the worst types of Mother’s Day gifts either make her work even harder around the home or will make her feel worse!

1.Misoh, based in a tiny town in northern NSW, makes organic cotton and bamboo blend pyjamas that your mother will love, sold throughout Australia and New Zealand in lingerie boutiques and also online. Let her choose her own beautiful PJs with a gift certificate  in denominations of $20 or $50. Visit  https://misoh.com.au/index.php?page=gift-certificates.

2. Recognised for her elegant signature feminine style, Cristina Re aims to inspire and delight with her beautiful, decorative patterns featured on tea sets, stationery, soaps and candles. Spoil your mum on Sunday with a gift certificate for $25, $50 and $100 from http://cristinare.com/128/gift_vouchers.

3. The Online Nest features a range of great gift idea including iPad covers, small change purses, organic tea, organic skin care products, and vintage candles. Gift certificates are avialable for $75, $100, $120, $150 and $250 from http://www.theonlinenest.com.au/Gift-Certificate_p_53.html.

4. Keep your mother looking beautiful with her choice of beauty products and cosmetics from Me Me Me. E-gift cards are available for their divinge cosmetics in $10 increments – perfect for young mums, old mums, all mums! The gift card option allows mum to choose for herself! Visit http://www.mememecosmetics.com.au/gift-cards/mememe-gift-card.

5.  Melbourne-based sorella & me creates organic sleep & loungewear. Although specifically designed with women who are pregnant or nursing in mind, any woman seeking some organic cosy comfort loves their range – specifically the lounge wrap, pant, short, sleepshirt, and singlet. You can nominate your amount at http://www.sorellaandme.com.au/maternity-sleepwear/sorella-me-gift-card.html.

6. Help your mother navigate the internet safely and confidently with The Web On Wheels. Choose from a one-on-one session at home if they live in Melbourne, or remotely if they live elsewhere. The gift certificates can be purchased for varying amounts, either a number of one-on-one sessions, or 6 or 12 month memberships Visit http://www.thewebonwheels.com.au/contact/gift-vouchers/

7.  one for you / one for me specialises in stylish products sourced from around the globe. Just select the amount you’d like to give, enter Mum’s email address and give her the gift of choice! The gift giver can choose to nominate certificates in $50, $100, $150 or $200. https://oneforyouoneforme.com.au/gift-certificates.html

8. Is she about to go interstate on a holiday? Why not give her a gift certificate for her to choose from over 1,100 last-minute, lowest-priced deals tours and experiences Australia wide from shopping to snorkelling tours. Nominate ANY amount for gift vouchers or book an experience to receive an experience voucher for a specif ic date! Visit http://www.doittour.com/about/doittourgiftvouchers

9. Not quite sure what to get her? What about a beautiful gift basket from Pamper Hamper Gifts? Simply email your mum an electronic gift certificate to pick her own gift. Visit http://www.pamperhampergifts.com.au/gift-vouchers.html

10. Has she been stressed with too much to do? Spoil her with a gift certificate for a two-night wellness retreat just 45 minutes from Sydney including all gourmet food, accomodation and yoga & meditation classes. Visit www.billabongretreat.com.au/giftvouchers

11. Girly Gadgets is an online shop for women which has everything from pink and lime laptop bags to accessories for stilleto shoe lovers. At the gift certificate page you can purchase certificates for $10, $20 or $50. Visit http://girlygadgets.com.au/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=18cdde5a3e9ad85707204b8a36e2930e

12. A thoughtful Mother’s Day gift for pregnant mums and those who are breastfeeding are pretty maternity garments by Oska in Sydney. Their gift certificates have a minimum $50, but you can nominate any amount above this. Visit http://www.oksa.com.au/gift-cards.html

13. Capture your little one’s first drawing or handprint and Flamecat will turn your memories into stylish, contemporary enamelled art. Enamel is glass fired onto metal and its vibrant colours will never fade. With a stylish range of bespoke frames these stunning enamels are a unique, modern and striking keepsake. $10, $20, $50, $100, $200 gift certificates available. Visit http://www.flamecat.com/#/flamecat-unique-gift-ideas/4542210703

14.  If your mum doesn’t want anything but would prefer you donate something to charity, My Cause lets you choose your card, your cause, donate an amount and send. There are over 1,000 charities to choose from. Visit http://www.mycause.com.au/ecards.php?pid=catcard&id=9&isCharity=

15. Bring romance back with Little Black Table which packages gorgeous table setting decor and relationship strengthening tools in a beautiful black box to help her set up a beautiful table for two. A 32-page handbook will guide her every step of the way through setting up the table and preparing for the night with relationship guidance written by leading couples counsellor, Guy Vicars. There are set amounts available of $50, $100, $150 and $200. Visit http://www.littleblacktable.com.au/shop/gift-voucher.

16. Denim Baby has the perfect gifts for new mums and mums to be. We have a maternity range that will keep mums looking fabulous throughout their pregnancy journey as well as fantastic designer nappy bags. Nominate any amounts on gift certificate between $1 to $1,000.Visit http://www.denimbaby.com.au/giftcertificates.php

17.  Kindred Gifts sells eco-friendly, handmade, fairtrade and charitable gifts that are often limited edition, one-offs, and exclusive to them in Australia. Customers can create a gift card in any amount they desire, and have the gift card emailed to them or to the recipient. Visit http://www.kindredgifts.com.au/Gift_Card.htm 

18. My Favourite provides hundreds of design-led and thoughtful gift ideas for women of all ages with many unusual items I’ve never seen anything like before. Shop by genre or occasion, age, brand or price range! E-gift certificates are available in increments of $25. Visit http://www.myfavourite.com.au/index.php?dispatch=gift_certificates.add

More than anything, support from their family, community, and their peers. That’s precisely what Pregnancy Solutions, a nonprofit program, is trying to provide to  new mothers who aren’t exactly 100% prepared for motherhood.

For four years already, this program of the Englewood Christian Women’s Connection has been holding baby showers for women of unplanned pregnancies.

The program centers around giving ‘Mommy Dollars’ to new mums, which are earned by participating in the various programs and lessons of the organization. They can then redeem the points they’ve earned for various items.

The various items are donations from various people in the community. Christian Women’s Connection puts up a list of necessary items, which members of the organization then shop for. Some of them even make handmade gifts for the new mums.

Or maybe you planned a bit early and shopped a few months ahead of December?

Either way, you may be surprised to know that several shops are already planning their Christmas offerings this early in the year.

His Gifts, a popular retail shop, is merely one of the many shops that begin their Christmas planning as early as April. During the early stages of their planning, the team behind His Gifts starts to scout for products that customers find exciting and enjoyable.

Why do stores like His Gifts plan this early? One reason is to remove the stress of shopping for Christmas gifts. By rolling out their Christmas plans early on, their customer service representatives and staff can help find customers find the perfect gifts. His Gifts staff even go as far as help customers think of the gifts that match the recipient’s interests!

One of the their primary goals is to provide a satisfying Christmas shopping experience. Customers who initially walk in clueless as to what to buy their friend end up leaving with the perfect gift, be it a novelty gift item or sporting goods.

To reach this goal requires rigorous planning. By finding out what Christmas shoppers are after early on, retail shops are more equipped to tailor to the needs of shoppers.

In honor of the World Autism Awareness Month, it released a list of top 10 gifts for kids with autism:

1. Quality time
There’s nothing like a simple activity shared with them, ranging from baking goods or making arts and crafts.

2. Interactive and educational toys
According to the survey respondents, children learn best through toys like Leapster and Leap Pad—compared to the traditional method of teaching.

3. Books
Children’s books filled with repetition and rhyming help children with autism sharpen their memory. These are found in Dr. Seuss books among other children’s classics.

4. Puzzles
Children with autism enjoy the concept of piecing together parts in order to create a big picture—this is an activity that tickles their tactile sensation

5. Play dates
Opportunities for social interactions are among the best gifts for children with autism. This will ease their struggle and anxiety in social interaction.

6. Video games
Many of the surveyed parents said that they bring handheld video games when taking their children on trips, because it helps the latter focus and be more confident about themselves.

7. Gift cards
Parents of children with autism are more than open to the idea of receiving gift cards. Saves both the giver and recipient all the trouble of having to explain the propriety of a present!

8. Sensory toys
Plushies and flashlights are gifts that appeal to these children’s senses. Because children with autism have difficulty processing sensory information, these toys will help them a great deal.

9. Lego
Lego has been on the best toys list for practically every child, including children with autism! These brightly colored blocks help boost their creativity and experience.

10. iPad
About one-quarter of the respondents said that the iPad helps children with autism communicate, interact, and learn. Its touch screen capability helps hold the attention of children for hours!

Ginjex, the global availability engine, is a free UK online directory service that shows the precise location and availability of a service or product you’re looking for.

As a “hyper local, real time directory”, Ginjex aims to let people know when they’re free.

For instance, hair stylists,  wardrobe stylist freelancers and even astrologers who suddenly have booking times become available can let people know they’re free at the last minute by posting their spare time slot on Ginjex.

Although Ginjex is most passionate in helping people connect and businesses thrive, it’s definitely a smart way to buy a last-minute gift.

Imagine being very late for a party or forgetting to drop by the mall to buy a gift, a search in Ginjex will allow you to find the nearest, real-time business that can give you the best gift you need at the moment! All you need to do is enter the postcode, and the service you need.

But when does free shipping give you the most savings? Should you choose them instead of say, a percentage offer? Or a dollars-off discount? What’s hot and what’s not?

Free shipping offers
Hot: These make sense when you’re buying it from within the retailer’s own country and want to get something sent from Melbourne to say, Brisbane, or from Edinburgh to London, or maybe San Francisco to New Orleans. It shaves a little extra off your total. It’s a good option when you’ve ordered the item in plenty of time, say for someone’s birthday. And it’s also excellent for something that’s pretty heavy as retailers get discounts on shipping that you don’t.

Not: Free shipping almost never applies for overseas delivery. so it’s not worth being seduced by that inbox offer. And do you want the item to go direct to your recipient? Some retailers include the receipt so your birthday girl or boy will know exactly how much you paid, Yuck. If they don’t have a gift option (ie, wrapping, no receipts in the package), you can’t use this.

Percentage discounts
Hot: This is great when you want to buy quite a few things (on sale or not) from the same retailer. At $100, a 20% discount is worth $20. $150 worth of purchases saves you $30. At $200, you’ve saved $40. And so on.

Not: If you’re not great at maths, you have to get a calculator to estimate what you’re saving. And don’t forget that shipping is usually NOT included in the percentage saving.  And the more your purchases weigh, usually the higher your shipping bill will be.

Dollar discounts
Hot: This works best if you’re buying something under $100. A $20 saving becomes quite substantial when you’re only buying a $40 item – that’s half off!

Not: The saving becomes much more miniscule the more you spend over $100. Again, the shipping cost can erode your discount. See if the online retailer offers a buy online-pick-up in-store option to save you on shipping costs.

Coming up with the perfect gift idea can be tough, especially if you want to let her know how truly grateful you are for all her sacrifices.

Here are a few suggestions for finding the perfect Mother’s Day gifts to get you started:

1. Help her with her car. If she lives alone, you might want to get her car in tip-top shape. Change the car’s windshield wipers, have its oil changed, and get it washed and waxed!

2. If she’s an outgoing person who loves outdoor trips, you might want to take her on a trip to a nearby vacation spot. Even helping her tend to her garden is a great Mother’s Day idea!

3. Or if your mother is the type of gal who likes staying indoors, you might want to rent a DVD of her favorite movie and have an instant movie night, just like the old days! Finally getting the family portrait done or starting other household projects she’s been talking about since forever is a great way to make her smile.

4. For mums who constantly travel, give her a reminder that you’re with her whenever she travels through a personalized luggage tag, a leather passport holder, or even travel guides to the destinations she always talks about going to.

5. Mothers who love cooking and baking would appreciate pot holders, cookbooks, spices, and recipe cards.

6. If she’s been talking about having a family outing for a while now, perhaps it’s time to finally make it happen. Plan a trip to zoo or a day by the lake. Any outing would do as long as you spend time with her.

7. Does she have a favourite lipstick or blush or eyeshadow that’s been discontinued that she still sometimes mentions? When a woman has a favourite cosmetic, it can be surprisingly upsetting when manufacturers no longer produce it. Why not do a Google search? I once found a discontinued Estee Laudeer lipstick my mother used to love on a close-out type website and she was thrilled!

The easiest way is to send them a gift, but without an address, how is that even possible? Gift Accept claims to know.

Gift Accept is a relatively new service that allows users to send gifts to their friends even if they’re not sure of the address. Perhaps the intended recipient has moved out, or you want to surprise the recipient. Maybe you only know the recipient online (which is now quite common)!

In any case, what Gift Accept does is to synchronize the email address or Facebook account of the intended recipient and send the gifts to the recipient. After the giver chooses a particular gift, Gift Accept will let the recipient know that a gift awaits them. The delivery address will then be given to Gift Accept—all in confidentiality.

Another highlight of Gift Accept is that it remembers special occasions of the recipient, including favorite brands, colours, and even appropriate sizes!

To add friends in Gift  Accept, you can easily sync your contacts from your Facebook or email accounts.

Here’s 16 items which she’ll love!

1. Instead of chocolates, give your hostess a hilarious book, Men Are Like a Box of Chocolates, one of the funniest takes on men and relationships since Sex and the City. It covers 34 chocolate-related male characters or romantic relationship a woman can have, from the drunken larrikin Rum Ball man to the holiday fling Easter Egg man. $19.95.

2. This is so cute! If your host family loves a boiled egg for breakfast, they’ll love this cute set of an Egg Soldier Egg Cup with Matching Toast Cutter. Can’t you see the kids making armies of toast?!  Sells for $24.99.

3. An ingenious idea for those situations and locations where you can’t take wine glasses, Lupé’s Wine For One is a single serve glass of wine designed for wine lovers. $16.96 per 4 pack.

4.  Keep books, dvds, CD’s etc standing upright with this fun pair of vinyl records moulded into bookends. Retro-style, they would look great sitting out on a desk or open shelf. Each bookend is approximately 13cm high $14.95 pair.

5. Hosts with little ones will appreciate this little thank you gift of animal-shaped door stoppers to prevent little fingers being hurt in closing doors… $10 for 5.

6. It takes skill putting a dinner party together, so why not give your host a cute and quirky ceramic Jigsaw Plate, which can be pieced together for a larger serving plate. $30.

7. Give your host a hand-painted mug to make it really special. The kits include non-toxic paint and are dishwasher safe. Personalise their mug with a name or message to suit any occasion and make it look just like them with hair colour/style and clothing style/colours to match the intended recipient . $15.00 + postage.

8. A lovely idea if you’re lucky enough to go on a skiing weekend are the SnowAngel Tea Towels. Made and designed in Australia. 75% linen and 25% cotton. Size: 50cm x 70cm at only $19.95 they are the perfect gift for the perfect Ski Bunny hostess.

9. Candles are the usual go-to gift but your hostess will love these beautiful beaded coral votives for $48.  Stunning on the table, these votives by New York designer Kim Seybert come in a gorgeous black box and include the beaded coral base, the glass votive and small votive candle inside. Much more interesting than a boring pillar candle.

10. Metta Scents stocks quality Japanese incense which are said to enhance the quality of life. Shoyeido’s master blenders have worked with the finest natural ingredients for several years to create these particular “magnifiscents”. Beautifully gift-boxed with five packets of high quality incense, each with a small holder included. $30.

11. Make your hostess feel inspired by one of Words To Live By‘s range of framed quotes designed to suit the home or office. Available in either a black or white 8″ x 6″ frame, you can select a quote which has particular relevance for your host. My personal favourite by Groucho Marx is, “Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him”. Frames start at $49.95 plus postage.

12. If your hostess is about to celebrate her wedding anniversary, give her a DIY LoveStars Astrology Report Kit for her to make her own professional-quality compatibility astrology report about her and her partner. Each kit contains 40 sheets of premium LoveStars paper, the LoveStars covers, cover fasteners, the DIY Kit voucher to redeem online at www.itsinthestarsonline.com and step-by-step instructions.

13. If she’s a fashionista who lurrves fabulous shoes, she might enjoy using these special stickers by Designer Soles which give any standard shoe the famous iconic red soles a la Christian Louboutin. The “soles” are simply affixed to the soles of your shoes instantly transforming them into designer looking shoes. The soles start from $14.99.

14. If flowers speak the language of love, you can literally have it written on a rose with a personalised message by Personal Blooms for $45 or if you’re going to splurge, send a dozen for $165 the day after her dinner party.

15. Perfect for the guy who loves his pizza is this witty perspex sign designed to go above his mail box advising, “No Junk Mail Except Pizza Vouchers“. Great for just $6.00 plus postage.

16. Well-travelled hosts will appreciate a set of six coasters made from recycled maps, making a cute conversation piece in themselves. Bonus points if your coasters feature cities or countries they’ve visited. $US24 for a set of 6.

That’s a lot of money to spend on an event that can easily be a disaster! That’s precisely why wedding insurance is a necessity.

According to Travelers, an insurance company that covers claims ranging from cancellations to damaged photographs, there are certain trends regarding the top wedding insurance claims last 2011.

Four per cent of the insurance claims are composed of unavoidable cancellations. And yes, this includes that runaway bride or the groom’s cold feet—which ultimately requires the cancellation of the wedding venue, flowers, catering, and many others. Additionally, 5% of wedding claims are caused by military deployment, which either delays or cancels the wedding altogether.

Eight per cent of claims is for the attire. This includes bridal dress shops that close right before the wedding dress is picked up! Closely following is the weather, where 10% of  insurance claims are based on. Whether it’s an unexpected rain on an open ceremony or a snowstorm that makes the venue inaccessible or worse, totally damaged, insurers have these covered.

One of the top claims are for vandalism and theft, with 13% of insurance claims. Because everyone’s so busy during the event, some irreplaceable items go missing. Nineteen per cent of the claims are for last minute sickness, delays, and unexpected deaths not only of the couple but also of the key family members.

At the top of the list and easily the most common cause of wedding insurance claims are those related to the vendor or the venue which comprise 31% of all claims. Examples include the DJs not showing up or flowers not being delivered on time or even the vendor suddenly being out of business. The coverage will help the couple rebook the venue, the location, and the extra expenses caused by the cancellation.

Take part in the 2nd Bi-Annual Real Estate Agents Gifts Survey and tell us your experience – whether you received anything at all (and if so, what it was), whether you deal with a franchise or boutique agency or the homeowner themselves.

If your real estate agent DID give you a gift for buying your house, would you tell others? Recommend them or refer them business?

Take part in the survey (it’ll take 2 minutes) and you could win a gorgeous baby or romantic gift basket worth up to $209 to be delivered to your home. Each respondent will also receive a $15 voucher to spend at It’s In The Stars.

Please take part now. The survey closes 15 June 2012.

According to a very dinky and ever-so-possibly biased(!) survey of 100 Singaporean teenagers, an incredible 33% are planning to take their mothers on a holiday vacation to show how loved and appreciated they are!

The survey by CheapTickets.sg also showed that 20% have previously taken their mothers to holiday vacations to nearby locations such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

This coming Mother’s Day, 45% are going to dine out, while 39% are buying their mums a gift. Eleven per cent on the other hand, are sure to take their mother on a holiday.

The budget of teens has significantly increased, too. The top three Asian destinations include Japan, Korea, and Bali. As for European destinations, London and Paris are the top two choices. (What on earth sort of pocket money are they getting these days?)

Young adults will also make it a point to spend time with their mum with various activities. Fifty-one per cent will take their mother sightseeing, and 37% will be dining in a local cuisine. Of course, who can forget shopping? This is an activity 31% of teens will be doing with their mothers.

Sure beats soap on a rope.