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		<title>New Mother&#8217;s Day Balloons</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Mother's Day is approaching rapidly, you might want to check out our new <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother's Day balloons</a> and gift pack - perfect to show Mum how much your appreciate her hard work!

<a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=839"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-188" title="bmd0014" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bmd0014.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Butterflies Garden Bubble Balloon" width="85" height="85" /></a>This 55 cm (22") <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=839">Mother's Day Butterflies Garden</a> balloon is a large stretchable plastic helium balloon with smooth seams like a beach ball. It shows a multitude of colourful flowers and butterflies and the greeting "Happy Mother's Day" in swirly purple letters in the centre. This long lasting balloons will be up for two to three weeks - making a memorable Mother's Day gift. <strong>£15.99.</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As Mother&#8217;s Day is approaching rapidly, you might want to check out our new <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother&#8217;s Day balloons</a> and gift pack &#8211; perfect to show Mum how much your appreciate her hard work!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=839"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-188" title="bmd0014" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bmd0014.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Butterflies Garden Bubble Balloon" width="85" height="85" /></a>This 55 cm (22&#8243;) <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=839">Mother&#8217;s Day Butterflies Garden</a> balloon is a large stretchable plastic helium balloon with smooth seams like a beach ball. It shows a multitude of colourful flowers and butterflies and the greeting &#8220;Happy Mother&#8217;s Day&#8221; in swirly purple letters in the centre. This long lasting balloons will be up for two to three weeks &#8211; making a memorable Mother&#8217;s Day gift. <strong>£15.99.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=260"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-189" title="Mother's Day Gift Pack" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gpm0002.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Gift Pack" width="85" height="85" /></a>Our <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=260">Unique Mother&#8217;s Day gift pack</a> is ideal to make Mum feel special. Imagine her surprise and delight as she opens this large stripy box and discovers a bright, cheerful Mother&#8217;s Day Daisy balloon, a cuddly Mother&#8217;s Day teddy bear and delicious mini chocolates inside! <strong>Now only £25.99</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=830"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-191" title="Mum Flower Vase Balloon" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bm00071.jpg" alt="Mum Flower Vase Balloon" width="85" height="85" /></a>This <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=830">Mum Flower Vase balloon</a> measures 45cm (18&#8243;) and features a striking bouquet of pink and white tulips on a light green background and the greeting &#8220;I Love You Mum&#8221;. A light hearted way to show your Mum how much you care.<strong> £11.99.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=835"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-192" title="Me to You Mum Balloon" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bm0009.jpg" alt="Me to You Mum Balloon" width="85" height="85" /></a>This 45cm (18&#8243;), <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=835">Me to You Love You Mum balloon</a> shows the famous Me to You Tatty Teddy sat down holding the word &#8220;Mum&#8221;. The balloon has a wide lilac border with the greeting &#8220;I Love You Mum&#8221;. Sure to become a favourite . <strong>£11.99</strong>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">For more gift ideas that will have your Mum smiling from ear to ear, check out our  <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/mothers-day-gifts.php">Mother&#8217;s Day gifts</a> section &#8211; including our <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=92">Mother&#8217;s Day teddy bears</a> and <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=51">chocolates</a>.</p>
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		<title>Personalise Your Mother&#8217;s Day Gifts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gift Gossip, Ideas & Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=831"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-184" title="bmd0009_big2" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bmd0009_big2.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Balloon" width="190" height="333" /></a>It's easy to turn a lovely gift into an amazing gift on Mother's Day - just make it personal.

Flowers are a favourite on Mother's Day.  But instead of just ordering a standard bouquet, ask the florist to use your mum's favourite flowers or to include her favourite colours in the bouquet.

You could even choose your mum's birth month flower - just like gemstones, each month has it's own birth flower - and include those in the arrangement. (see at the end of the post for details)

Or, if you're feeling really adventurous, why not try to find a rose that has your mum's name - or have a rose bush named after her?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=831"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-184" title="bmd0009_big2" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bmd0009_big2.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Balloon" width="190" height="333" /></a>It&#8217;s easy to turn a lovely gift into an amazing gift on Mother&#8217;s Day &#8211; just make it personal.</p>
<p>Flowers are a favourite on Mother&#8217;s Day.  But instead of just ordering a standard bouquet, ask the florist to use your mum&#8217;s favourite flowers or to include her favourite colours in the bouquet.</p>
<p>You could even choose your mum&#8217;s birth month flower &#8211; just like gemstones, each month has it&#8217;s own birth flower &#8211; and include those in the arrangement. (see at the end of the post for details)</p>
<p>Or, if you&#8217;re feeling really adventurous, why not try to find a rose that has your mum&#8217;s name &#8211; or have a rose bush named after her?</p>
<p>Keepsakes are also great gifts on Mother&#8217;s Day, especially for mums with young children.  <a title="Mother's Day Teddy bears" href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=92">Mother&#8217;s Day teddies</a>; photos of the kids applied to anything from a coffee mug to a mouse mat; <a title="Mother's Day Balloons" href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother&#8217;s Day helium balloons</a>; personalised chocolates &#8211; you could probably go on for ever.</p>
<p>I have to admit, I use the ‘I love you Mum&#8217; mug, which the children bought me last year for Mother&#8217;s Day, every day.</p>
<p><strong>Birth month flowers</strong></p>
<p>January &#8211; Carnation or Snowdrop<br />
February  &#8211; Violet, Iris or Primrose<br />
March  &#8211; Daffodil<br />
April  &#8211; Sweet Pea or Daisy<br />
May  &#8211; Lily of the Valley<br />
June  -  Rose<br />
July  -  Larkspur or Water Lily<br />
August  -  Gladiolus or Poppy<br />
September  -  Aster or Morning Glory<br />
October  &#8211; Marigold<br />
November  &#8211; Chrysanthemum<br />
December  -  Narcissus</p>
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<p>For more <a title="Mother's Days Gifts" href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/mothers-day-gifts.php">Mother&#8217;s Day gifts</a>, why not visit our web site?</p>
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		<title>Men in charge on Mother&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=833"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-199" title="Mother's Day Flowers Balloon" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bmd0010_big.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Flowers Balloon" width="190" height="333" /></a>Mother's Day is the one day of the year when, as a man, you really do have to stand up and be counted.

Not only are you responsible for making sure that your own mum is feeling loved and appreciated on Mother's Day, but if you have kids then it's up to you to make sure that your wife or partner is also being treated like a princess.

Unfortunately this responsibility probably lasts until your kids are old enough to not only have a credit card of their own, but also to pay the bill!

With younger children, you'll be the one in charge of taking them to the shops to buy the card and present.  Alternatively, you'll have the messy job of supervising them while they make their own gifts!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=833"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-199" title="Mother's Day Flowers Balloon" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bmd0010_big.jpg" alt="Mother's Day Flowers Balloon" width="190" height="333" /></a>Mother&#8217;s Day is the one day of the year when, as a man, you really do have to stand up and be counted.</p>
<p>Not only are you responsible for making sure that your own mum is feeling loved and appreciated on Mother&#8217;s Day, but if you have kids then it&#8217;s up to you to make sure that your wife or partner is also being treated like a princess.</p>
<p>Unfortunately this responsibility probably lasts until your kids are old enough to not only have a credit card of their own, but also to pay the bill!</p>
<p>With younger children, you&#8217;ll be the one in charge of taking them to the shops to buy the card and present.  Alternatively, you&#8217;ll have the messy job of supervising them while they make their own gifts!</p>
<p>As a father of older children, although you may be surplus to requirements when it comes to the actual shopping trip, no doubt your wallet will be their first port of call.</p>
<p>Another word of warning to dads of younger children &#8211; you&#8217;ll probably be in for an early start on Mothering Sunday.  Supervising young kids as they serve up breakfast in bed for mum is a wise move.  Believe me, a trip to A&amp;E is definitely not where a mum wants to be taken on Mother&#8217;s Day!</p>
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<p>For <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/mothers-day-gifts.php">Mother&#8217;s Day gifts</a>, why not check out our <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother&#8217;s Day Balloons</a> and <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=92">Mother&#8217;s Day teddy bears</a>?</p>
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		<title>What makes Mother&#8217;s Day special?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=839"><img class="alignleft" style="float: left;" src="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/images/products/big/bmd0014_big.jpg" alt="Mothers Day Balloon Gift" /></a>What's the best Mother's Day gift you've ever received?  You know, the one that almost made you cry - or actually had you in floods of tears?

I'm betting that it was something incredibly personal and touching.  Perhaps a homemade card or drawing made by your children when they were young, with the words ‘I love you Mummy' scrawled in crayon.

I have to say that does it for me every time.  Flowers and gifts are lovely - and very gratefully received - but it's the simple messages that mean the most.

That's why I don't think that Mother's Day gestures can be measured in financial terms.  I think what's important is the time and effort you spend to make your Mum feel special - no matter how old you are.

I'm betting that it was something incredibly personal and touching.  Perhaps a homemade card or drawing made by your children when they were young, with the words ‘I love you Mummy' scrawled in crayon.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=839"><img class="alignleft" style="float: left;" src="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/images/products/big/bmd0014_big.jpg" alt="Mothers Day Balloon Gift" /></a>What&#8217;s the best Mother&#8217;s Day gift you&#8217;ve ever received?  You know, the one that almost made you cry &#8211; or actually had you in floods of tears?</p>
<p>I&#8217;m betting that it was something incredibly personal and touching.  Perhaps a homemade card or drawing made by your children when they were young, with the words ‘I love you Mummy&#8217; scrawled in crayon.</p>
<p>I have to say that does it for me every time.  Flowers and gifts are lovely &#8211; and very gratefully received &#8211; but it&#8217;s the simple messages that mean the most.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s why I don&#8217;t think that Mother&#8217;s Day gestures can be measured in financial terms.  I think what&#8217;s important is the time and effort you spend to make your Mum feel special &#8211; no matter how old you are.</p>
<p>If you have your own ideas for fantastic Mother&#8217;s Day gifts, why not share them with us?</p>
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<p>For <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/mothers-day-gifts.php">Mother&#8217;s Day gifts</a>, why not check out our <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother&#8217;s Day Balloons</a> and <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=92">Mother&#8217;s Day teddy bears</a>?</p>
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		<title>Check Out Our Mother’s Day Teddy Bears, Balloons and Chocolates!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>[photopress:mothers_day_1_2.jpg,full,ss_image_float_left]This year Mother’s Day is on <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>18th of March</strong>, so it will soon be time to celebrate mothers and make them feel special.</p>
<p>Check out our web site for our special <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother’s Day gifts</a>, helium balloons, chocolates and <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=257">Mother’s Day teddy bears</a>. This year’s range includes...</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Check Out Our Mother’s Day Teddy Bears, Balloons and Chocolates!" src="http://www.bigfatblog.co.uk/wp-content/photos/mothers_day_1_2.jpg" alt="Check Out Our Mother’s Day Teddy Bears, Balloons and Chocolates!" width="136" height="240" />This year Mother’s Day is on <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>18th of March</strong>, so it will soon be time to celebrate mothers and make them feel special.</p>
<p>Check out our web site for our special <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/cat.php?cPath=59">Mother’s Day gifts</a>, helium balloons, chocolates and <a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=257">Mother’s Day teddy bears</a>. This year’s range includes:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=262">Wonderful Mum Balloons Bouquet</a> – a pretty four balloons bouquet</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=260">Unique Mother’s Day gift pack</a> – which includes a pretty Happy Mother’s Day balloon, a cute teddy bear and a small box of chocolates (pictured here)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=259">Mother’s day gift</a> &#8211; with balloon, small bear and large basket of chocolates</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk/product.php?products_id=261">Special gift for Mum</a> – helium balloon and bunny gift pack</li>
</ul>
<p>Although one might argue that she should be pampered every day, Mother&#8217;s Day is just the perfect occasion to show your Mum how much you care. Savings up to £2 are available on selected Mother&#8217;s Day gift packs until Tuesday 13th of March. Order yours early while stocks last!<br />
Wishing all mums out there a very happy Mother’s Day!</p>
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