Mothering Sunday
Mar 7th 2009, 7:13 am
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Mothering Sunday
Hi just a reminder its Mothering Sunday March 22nd Get those cards posted 
Mar 7th 2009, 7:28 am
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Mar 7th 2009, 8:12 am
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Re: Mothering Sunday
I'm gonna give Moonpig a go! Cards have been a bit hard to find this year! X
Mar 7th 2009, 8:44 am
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Re: Mothering Sunday
Anyone North Gold Coast Helensvale Plaza News has Mothers Day cards, And Saint Patricks day too decent selection
Mar 7th 2009, 1:35 pm
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Re: Mothering Sunday
Im afraid my MIL needs to wait till the aussie one
Mar 7th 2009, 6:20 pm
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Re: Mothering Sunday
Hi everyone, why not try a small Australian owned business for your cards. We've been living in France for the last 5 years and always bought our cards from small online companies and had great service. We're moving over to WA in a few weeks time and want to support local businesses and have found this site
http://hipcards.com.au/
which has a great selection of cards for all occaisions. We will certainly be using it, as we've found cards available in Australia to be pretty limited (& expensive!!).
http://hipcards.com.au/
which has a great selection of cards for all occaisions. We will certainly be using it, as we've found cards available in Australia to be pretty limited (& expensive!!).
Mar 9th 2009, 9:32 pm
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Re: Mothering Sunday
[QUOTE=FR2PERTH;7355086]has a great selection of cards for all occaisions. We will certainly be using it, as we've found cards available in Australia to be pretty limited (& expensive!!).QUOTE]
You are having a laugh are you not!! Said sites ' choice ' extends to 3 cards with a cost of $8.45 for 1 card to be delivered. My store has a much larger choice of UK Mothers day / St. Patricks day.
Not sure about WA but greetings cards in our retail sector (newsagency) offers a much wider choice than in simular stores in UK.
You are having a laugh are you not!! Said sites ' choice ' extends to 3 cards with a cost of $8.45 for 1 card to be delivered. My store has a much larger choice of UK Mothers day / St. Patricks day.
Not sure about WA but greetings cards in our retail sector (newsagency) offers a much wider choice than in simular stores in UK.
Mar 9th 2009, 11:21 pm
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Re: Mothering Sunday
[QUOTE=Carbery;7361358]
Well said fellow newsagent 
... Shame though you don't support a good footie team I would of gone for Spurs myself
has a great selection of cards for all occaisions. We will certainly be using it, as we've found cards available in Australia to be pretty limited (& expensive!!).QUOTE]
You are having a laugh are you not!! Said sites ' choice ' extends to 3 cards with a cost of $8.45 for 1 card to be delivered. My store has a much larger choice of UK Mothers day / St. Patricks day.
Not sure about WA but greetings cards in our retail sector (newsagency) offers a much wider choice than in simular stores in UK.
You are having a laugh are you not!! Said sites ' choice ' extends to 3 cards with a cost of $8.45 for 1 card to be delivered. My store has a much larger choice of UK Mothers day / St. Patricks day.
Not sure about WA but greetings cards in our retail sector (newsagency) offers a much wider choice than in simular stores in UK.
... Shame though you don't support a good footie team I would of gone for Spurs myself
Mar 9th 2009, 11:38 pm
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Re: Mothering Sunday
"Mothering Sunday" another commercial load of twaddle. Don't you think it's better to give something when it's not expected?
Not nice either for all those without mothers having this shoved down their throats annually.
Not nice either for all those without mothers having this shoved down their throats annually.
Mar 10th 2009, 3:45 am
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Re: Mothering Sunday
[QUOTE=Kernow;7361679]
Small world is it not!! Just the other day I was thinking of starting a thread on the meet - ups in Australia forum asking 'Are there any newsagency owning expats on the Gold Coast?' Seems there are!!
Small world is it not!! Just the other day I was thinking of starting a thread on the meet - ups in Australia forum asking 'Are there any newsagency owning expats on the Gold Coast?' Seems there are!!
Mar 10th 2009, 4:30 am
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Re: Mothering Sunday
Don't be daft. My mother passed on 14 years ago but I don't begrudge others sending their beloved mothers a card. How silly.
Mar 10th 2009, 8:03 am
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Re: Mothering Sunday
You are having a laugh are you not!! Said sites ' choice ' extends to 3 cards with a cost of $8.45 for 1 card to be delivered. My store has a much larger choice of UK Mothers day / St. Patricks day.
Not sure about WA but greetings cards in our retail sector (newsagency) offers a much wider choice than in simular stores in UK.
How many mothers do you have
? As you say you're not sure about WA, I wouldn't dream of commenting on somewhere I haven't any knowledge of.
If, however, one plans and buys more than 6 cards (ie birthday etc) as most internet shoppers do, postage is FREE.
Not sure about WA but greetings cards in our retail sector (newsagency) offers a much wider choice than in simular stores in UK.
How many mothers do you have
? As you say you're not sure about WA, I wouldn't dream of commenting on somewhere I haven't any knowledge of. If, however, one plans and buys more than 6 cards (ie birthday etc) as most internet shoppers do, postage is FREE.
Mar 10th 2009, 8:13 am
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Re: Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday in the UK originated as a Christian festival, celebrated on the 4th Sunday in Lent. I think the original connection with mothers was that it was a time to honour Mary and it evolved into a celebration of all mothers. It is only in recent times that it has become Mother's Day in the more commercial sense. It is also known as Refreshment Sunday as the restrictions of Lent are relaxed for one day, so it offers a chance to indulge in whatever you have given up for Lent (if anything).