Spoil your mum this Mothers Day. Find the PERFECT Gift for her online!
Browse through the best online shops for you to find flowers, chocolate, perfume, lingerie and gift hampers.
You will find some great gift ideas to spoil your mum!
Some mums get breakfast in bed, others gifts of roses and flowers – all a sign of appreciation and love. Mothers Day in Australia is a special day for mothers where families often get together.
A group of women during World War 1 decided to make biscuits to send to the soldiers that would provide nutrition and keep for a long time. They were originally called “Soldiers biscuits” but after Gallipoli the name was changed to Anzac biscuits. Anzacs are an Aussie favorite – They are are great tasting and easy to make.
Recipe for Anzac Biscuits.
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
1 cup sugar
¾ cup coconut
125g (4oz) butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon boiling water
1) Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut.
2) Combine butter and golden syrup, stir over gentle heat in a small saucepan until melted.
3) Mix bicarbonate of soda with boiling water in a teacup. Add to melted butter mixture. Pour into dry ingredients and stir.
4) Place tablespoonfuls of mixture on oven trays (for easy cleanup place a piece of baking paper on the tray)
5) Cook in a slow oven for 15-20 minutes. Makes about 35.
6) Try and stop your family eating them while they are still warm and soft.
Once they are cool they will go harder and you can store them in a container.
Anzac Day Books:
25 April 1915
On the 25th of April 1915 Australian troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in what is now called Anzac Cove. They rushed from the beach up to Plugge’s Plateau into Australian military history suffering many casualties on the way. Just after midday troops from New Zealand landed at Gallipoli and together the Australians and New Zealanders created the Anzac legend.
It was the events of this first day that set the course of the whole battle leading to the evacuation of the Anzac troops in December 1915. This is the story of that day telling the Australian, New Zealand and Turkish side of what was to become a tragedy for all three countries and an ultimate triumph for Turkey.
The Easter Holiday break is just around the corner. If you are not going away for the break then it is a great time to start planning on what you can do over the long weekend.
Here are some ideas across a broad range of topics ( from simple to a bit more involved ) to get you going!
Ideas of what to do with your loved on on Valentines Day – find listed our top 10 things to do with your Valentine.
Hot Air Balloon ride Surprise your partner with tickets to go on a Hot Air Balloon ride. Fly up high above your local city and look out over our magnificent landscape. Many providers offer breakfast with the flight, either before or after and it is a great way to meet other couples, particularly around Valentines Day.
Naughty but nice gifts www.AdultsResources.com offers a very tasteful online experience and provides access to a wide variety of adult shops and lingerie shops as well as exciting prints, books, DVDs and magazines.
Weekend away for two Find a hotel and organise dinner and breakfast as part of the deal. Often around Valentines Day, hotels offer specials that include a free bottle of champagne and love heart chocolates on arrival. There are so many choices you can make when booking a romantic weekend away.
Explore another city Explore one of the cities around Australia. There are many wonderful activities available in all capital cities. Visit over 60 of Melbourne’s top tourist attractions such as Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Old Melbourne Gaol, Telstra Dome, Cook’s Cottage, Melbourne River Cruises, and so much more – including Luna Park, Jenolan Caves, Sydney Aquarium and Majestic Harbour Cruises.
Surprise your valentine with plane tickets to explore another city or check out all the wonderful activities in your own home city.
Local wineries Organise a day trip for you and your Valentine to some local wineries. Pre-plan a picnic lunch and buy a couple of bottles of the local wine to enjoy with lunch. Pack a blanket and find somewhere secluded to enjoy lunch together. Wineries often have large grounds so there is always somewhere private to enjoy lunch with your Valentine.
Dinner for Two If you live separately to your Valentine, invite them to your place for dinner. ( select your favorite take-away if you cant cook ! )Set the table with candles and rose petals and dim the lights. Offer your Valentine a drink on the way in and enjoy a relaxed dinner.
Time for each other If you are in a committed relationship, set aside some time for each other. Turn off the TV and talk!.
Shop For the guys, take her shopping. If your Valentine loves to shop she will appreciate a day shopping together at her favourite shopping centre. Shower her with compliments when she tries on clothes that look great. Take time to have a break and share something to eat and drink.
Reminisce Recreate your first date together. Where did you go? What were you wearing? What did you talk about? Who made the first move? Spend the evening reminiscing and reflecting on how far you have come as a couple. .
