Mums works hard all year long, so this Mother’s Day why not give her a gift that celebrates her dedication to her family for generations to come?

IceMilk Aprons is a gourmet line of heirloom aprons from the US. They deliver to Australia and are an ideal gift for Mothers Day. It’s the Mothers of the world that keep the art of entertaining, made-from-scratch cooking, family dinners, and the passing down of recipes alive in the world.

In today’s whirlwind society, much of Mum’s time may not be spent in the kitchen anymore making the time that is even more cherished. An IceMilk Apron gift helps to celebrate this time, and gives Mom a way to look beautiful through the hustle & bustle.

The Heritage Collection is an assortment of neutral, linen aprons that are ideal for cooking while also being polished and fashionable for entertaining. The signature of the brand is the Heirloom Kit which is included with each IceMilk apron, capturing generations of traditions & family recipes that can be passed down - instantly taking you from apron to heirloom.
IceMilk Aprons make a meaningful gift for Mother’s Day. Many Mums enjoy sharing their passion for cooking with their children, and can now turn that passion into an heirloom to be cherished for generations to come.

If you want to give your mum something really personal and original this Mothers Day, how about DNA Art by MyGeneImage. DNA Art offers mothers everywhere an innovative and beautiful keepsake - combining art and science through the use of personalized DNA and genetic
sequencing.

Creating your original piece of Mother's Day art is simple and painless,
and the end result is a stunning work of art that perfectly accents any
room in her home. The DNA Art design process is available to people of all
ages - MyGeneImage can also sequence the DNA of your child, which makes a
great gift to loving mothers who enjoy having keepsakes of their children! A perfect Mothers Day gift.

How does it work? You start by collecting DNA samples with your cheek swab
- from the Sample Collection Kit mailed to you. After collecting the DNA
sample, you return it in the provided pre-paid envelope to the
MyGeneImage laboratory, where the DNA is extracted and generated into a
brilliant piece of genetic art. You can even take this extraordinary
artwork and customize it by selecting the specific gene sequence that is
used in the final piece, as well as the design, background color and size
of the artwork.

DNA Art is a very special and unique Mothers Day gift, one that will last for generations.

About MyGeneImage

MyGeneImage uses DNA and genetic sequencing to develop unique pieces of
personalised Art. The MyGeneImage laboratory is located in the Sorrento
Mesa area of San Diego, a hotbed for the biotech industry, and its
professionally trained staff includes an experienced scientific and
technical team. MyGeneImage partners with Eton Bioscience Inc., a
privately held company that provides biological research communities of
academia and industry with services, which assist in ongoing experiments
and investigations in a diverse array of biomedical research topics aimed
at discovering cures for diseases such as hypertension, cancer,
Parkinson's disease, cystic fibrosis, along with many other important
human diseases. For more information, visit www.mygeneimage.com.

I recently found a number of American retail websites that deliver to Australia, so I thought I'd compile a list of Top 10 Mothers Day Gift websites from the US.

All of the following websites are small operations - run by people who have a passion for design and quality. I picked out the websites I thought offered the most original and value-for-money gifts for Mothers Day.

I hope you enjoy our Top 10 Mothers Day gift websites and that you find that special present you're looking for. All these websites deliver to Australia and since these gifts are coming from the US, you can be sure that your present will be very unique.

1. TAGYA designer aprons. You might be thinking that buying your mum an apron for Mothers Day is a bit like buying a bus driver a bus ticket to Timbuktu. But the truth is that some women LOVE cooking and a gorgeous apron would be a welcome gift for many mums. Each apron is reversible, fully lined, machine washable and made from 100% premium cotton fabric.

2. For new Mums, baby-friendly jewellery might be the perfect Mothers Day gift you've been searching for. The Teething Bling collection from Smart Mum Jewellery is practical and pretty. They are made from the same material as many teething toys and are safe for curious babies to handle and chew. Celebrity mums such as Tori Spelling and Angela Bassett are fans.... since they can be real Yummy Mummies!

3. If your mum likes original artwork, but you can't afford the huge price tags, check out Daily Painters. The website has a selection of original paintings from artists who complete a painting a day... and prices start at US$100. You can also give your mum a gift voucher so she can choose her own painting.

4. Honeybunch is an online store based in Toronto. Their range of gifts and personalised stationary is so cute, and practical. These gorgeous notebooks are perfect for leaving notes for the teacher or other parents -  and they can be totally customised. A great Mothers Day gift.

5. For mums with new babies, check out the nappy bags from Pinnington Bags. They are best known for being hip, stylish and, most importantly, not screaming NAPPY BAG! Pinnington Bags have struck the right chemistry of style, ease and comfort.... a must-have for new mums. Pinnington bags are handmade and take roughly 5 hours to make. They come in two sizes and celebrity mums such as Rebecca Romjin and Tori Spelling have been seen out and about with these bohemian-inspired bags.

6. Bailey Doesn't Bark is a fabulous ceramics, paper goods and textiles website. Their designs are highly unusual and have very clean and classic lines, like this four seasons cup set.

You can also find a selection of their gifts in Sydney - at Lola Et Moi, 495 Darling Street
Balmain.

7. If your mum really likes fashion and enjoys supporting up-and-coming designers, then you might find the perfect Mothers Day present at Shopflick.com. They sell jewellery, clothes, accessories and bags from indie and emerging designers.

The "Rose Je T'Aime" Necklace by Miss Misa (US $48) is a great Mothers Day gift. This charming, vintage-inspired necklace has a brass coin hanging from  an antiqued brass figaro chain which says "Je T'aime," or, "I love you" in French. The coin is has a blue rhinestone daisy and a pink pansy.

8. If your mum likes talking on her mobile phone when she's driving, but is always having trouble finding  her hands-free set, then a gift from A Cord On Blue will be greatly appreciated. They sell short chain clips or long necklaces that attach to your mum's mobile phone, so she can have her hands-free set in an easy to reach place when her phone rings.  There are over 40 of colours and designs to choose.

If your mum loves yoga... pilates or simply prefers eco-friendly sportswear, US yoga clothing company Buddhi Wear Organics has lots of Mothers Day gift ideas to choose from.

Not only that... if you use the coupon code "Prezzi", you'll get 20% off your order!

Buddhi Wear's t-shirts and hoodies are particularly popular... and would make great Mothers Day Gifts. I really like this Green/grey hoody.

They also do a range of children's and men's wear, gift sets and coordinating family outfits.

Their garment line includes:

• T-shirts
• Thermal Long Sleeve shirts
• Long Sleeve T-Shirts
• Tank tops
• Yoga Pants
• Bibs
• Hats
• Onesies for babies.

All their clothing is eco-friendly, super soft, organic and they're not made in sweat shops. In fact most of their clothes are made in the US. Plus each organic shirt saves 1/3lb of chemicals from being used. But their eco-friendly credentials don't end there. They plant a tree for every garment sold!

Buddhi Wear was started by a mum entrepreneur and yoga instructor who was tired of the ho hum organic options out there and wanted to create something that was fashionable, affordable, as well as environmentally conscious.

The most popular women's designs are Be the change you wish to see, Karma, Yoga Diva, Meditation Tree, Yoga Mom's Rock, I'm Just Here For Savasana (this is the rest and relaxation pose at the end of a yoga class) ,Breathe (meditate), and Be A Tease (pilates teaser pose).

They have sizes from 2 to 20... but don't forget that these are American sizes... so a size 10 from BuddhiWear is actually a size 12 in Australia.

If your mum likes organic, eco clothing, these super soft garments could be a great gift idea for Mothers Day.

This Mothers Day, give mom something that touches the lives of babies and children around the world with Tiny Revolutionary's "Where There is Love, There is Life" Giving T-shirt.

In orphanages around the world, babies not only live without parents, they live without love; enduring long periods of time without being touched or held. This deprivation leads to significant emotional and physical disorders and in some cases, death. Thanks to Hands to Hearts International - HHI - things are improving for thousands of babies across the world.

$20 from the sale of each "Where There is Love" tees goes directly to HHI. The inside of the tee is hand numbered and contains information about HHI and a very cool fingerprint design.

More Info:
- Owned by a Two-Mama family.
- Tee's are available in baby thru adult sizes.
- Tee's are hand-numbered prior to shipping.
- Each tee is packaged in a printed canvas Giving Tee gift bag.
- Price: US $40 child, US $44 adult.

HHI ships it's gorgeous t-shirts to Australia for $8 (US dollars).

It's an ideal gift in many ways. Not only will mums will be getting a gorgeous and unique Mothers Day present... they'll be helping orphaned children. Perfect!

Mothers Day is a special day where mothers everywhere are recognised and celebrated. A day where our mums get the opportunity to relax & put their feet up !

This year, perhaps its time to forget the flowers & chocolate and give mum a gift that's tailored to her personality... her hobbies... her specific likes and dislikes.

If your mum likes to travel... either for fun or for work... check out travel gift website, Minimize. It has a great range of gorgeous and unusual gifts for mums on the move.

We really love their Chopard range. Chopard is a global icon, renown for luxury timepieces, jewellery & frangrance. This elegant line of travel products has been developed to pamper, refresh, soothe & calm - a perfect remedy... and great gift...  for all mothers!

Chopard's beautifully packaged & fragranced shampoos, conditioners, body wash & lotions are all made in Germany & available in a 50ml convenient travel sizes. For that little extra, also try the Chopard Relaxing Bath Milk 25g Sachet. RRP - 50ml Bottles $5 each, 25g Sachet $4.00 

Minimize also sell fantastic ready-to-go travel packs. We love the Deluxe Pack for $25 & Luxury Pack for $30. These fantastic packs are jammed pack full of all the travel essentials mum needs on the go. These packs even meet airline travel regulations and can be taken on-board as hand luggage !

Womens Luxury Pack VALUE : $35 PRICE : $30 The pack includes a 'Minimize' clear travel pouch. - Womens Rexona Deodorant Spray 30g - Colgate Total Toothpaste 45g - Colgate Toothbrush with Tongue Cleaner - Lipz SPF30+ Strawberry Lip Balm 4.5g - Hamilton Skin Therapy Moisturiser Tube 10ml - Hamilton Sunscreen SPF30+ 15ml Tube - Family. - Lanvin Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash , Body Lotion - 40ml.

Womens Deluxe Pack VALUE : $29 PRICE : $25 Contents of pack - minimize clear travel pouch. - Womens Cotton Fresh Rexona Deodorant Spray 30g - Colgate Total Toothpaste 45g - Colgate Toothbrush with Tongue Cleaner - Lipz SPF30+ Strawberry Lip Balm 4.5g - Hamilton Skin Therapy Moisturiser Tube 10g - Hamilton Sunscreen SPF30+ 15ml Tube - Family. - Romy Eucalyptus & Lemongrass Aromatherapy Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash , Body Lotion - 30ml.

You can order online at Minimize.com.au . If you type in the promotional code PREZZI09 at the checkout, you'll also get a free surprise gift for your mum with every order until Mothers Day 2009. BONUS!

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But with the internet, we can now shop online for a whole range of luxury gifts from around the world.

However the number of luxury gift websites can be overwhelming. Knowing what sort of gift you want is paramount... as is typing in the right keywords. "Luxury gifts" may not lead you to the sort of products you're looking for. After all, a signed poster of a football team may be one person's idea of a 'luxury gift', but it may not be what YOU have in mind for the lady in your life.   Online retailers may also position their websites as offering 'luxury gifts', but the gifts may not be your idea of luxury.  So be specific when you search.

If you use the search phrase 'gift', Google will offer you thousands of pages that it thinks are relevant.  Filter it to 'luxury gifts'... and the pages decrease.  Type in 'luxury gifts for women'... and the search results get more specific.  Then narrow it down even further. How about 'luxury gifts for women fair trade'. That's pretty specific and allows you to really concentrate on what sort of gift you're looking for.

So know what you're looking for... and go past the first page of the search results. You never know what you'll find.

And remember, there are always new gift sites under new keyword variations, so experiment!

Good luck!

It seems that a growing number of women are choosing to read and interact with online magazines for information on health, fashion, lifestyle and current affairs. 

Here's the article.

Online magazines, like Prezzi Magazine, are a great resource. They're up-to-date, you can access weeks, months and years worth of information from one site and you can talk to other users about what you like and don't like. Plus it's free!

We love sharing our latest gift finds from around the world. As soon as we find them... we post them here. That immediacy is something that traditional magazines can't compete with. They also can't give you a direct link to these new gift sites or allow immediate feedback from users in the public forum.

It's no wonder there's such huge growth in this area.

Not only can you use them to find unusual and original gifts for friends and family, they also have up-to-date lifestyle, fashion and health advise. Plus it's free!

And it seems as though this is a real growth area.  Here's the article

Article on 50% growth in women's online magazine traffic