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Long Live the Yummy Mummy!

How many ‘hats' does the average mother wear, how many jobs does she juggle at any one time?  Well, along with the title of Mother, there's Doctor, Taxi Driver, Chef, Hostess, Seamstress, Gardener, Decorator, Travel Agent, Bank Manager, Psychiatrist, Personal Shopper.....the list is endless and we're sure you can think of many more.

So, here at AboutMyArea/DE74 we are celebrating everything that is yummy about mummies and as Mothering Sunday approaches, we ask the question "Do Mums really get a break on Mother's Day?"

Taxi!

Football practice, swimming lessons, school run or just can't be bothered to catch the bus to your friend's house - Mums are always there to drop you off and pick you up, even if they are already tucked up in bed in their PJs.

Mother Care

Whether it's a pet, a plant, a child or all three, your Mum will be there for you to look after your precious belongings when you can't. She doesn't charge and she doesn't moan and will probably wash up for you and change your bed linen without you even asking!

All Washed Up!

Is it the fairies that pick up your dirty clothes from your bedroom floor, check the pockets for tissues so they don't destroy the whole wash, iron them and replace them back in your wardrobe for the whole cycle to begin again? We think not!!!

Personal Shopper meets Bank Manager

Yes, every Mum has tried to fob you off with some dodgy hand-me-down at some point in your life, but she has also bought you those really pricey, trendy trainers and searched high and low for the absolute must-have toy when there are none left anywhere in the whole of the UK. And even after she's paid your pocket money in advance and lent you an extra fiver, she always manages to find lunch money, bus fare, and a couple of quid ‘just in case'!

Mum's the Word

There's nothing more healing than a moan to Mum, whether you're just having one of those days or you need a proper shoulder to cry on. Get it off your chest with a rant to your Mother but don't forget to tell her you love her afterwards. She has just taken the weight of your world on her shoulders after all.

Pressure Cooker

Mums have this unique ability to think up a different meal every night, fill your lunch box with healthy but yummy delights, provide you with endless cups of tea and snacks and still shop of a budget. Even when it seems like there's nothing in the fridge, you can rely on your Mum to make it into a three-course meal!

If you're looking at ways to treat your Mum this Mothering Sunday, AboutMyArea/DE74 has listings of local florists, restaurants, leisure centres, boutiques and much, much more. Check out our ‘what's on' pages for information on cinema listings, guides to special Mother's Day events or even the number for your local Chinese takeaway.

Whatever you do on Sunday 18^th March, remember a kiss and a thank you go a long way and stand you in good stead next time you need picking up from a nightclub at 2am or want to borrow your Mum's favourite shoes!

Our Favourite Celebrity Mums

• Davina McCall

• Angelina Jolie

• Gwen Stefani

• Gwyneth Paltrow

• Victoria Beckham

• Rachel Weisz

• Kate Moss

• Madonna

• Marge Simpson

• Melinda Messenger

• Sharon Osborne

• Lorraine Kelly

• Kate Winslet

Our Favourite Celebrity Mums to Be

• Julia Roberts expecting baby number 3 after the birth of her twins

• Katie Price expecting baby number 3 and second with Peter Andre

• Ex Spice Girl Melanie B rumoured to be expecting Eddie Murphy's child

• Desperate Housewife Marcia Cross expecting a baby.

• Emma Bunton passes on the Baby Spice mantle to her baby due this year

Not so Yummy Mummies

• Britney Spears -after some of her parenting faux pas like driving with baby Preston on her lap, we don't want to hear those dreaded words "Oops I did it again!"

• Let's hope that Celebrity Big Brother housemate from hell Jade Goody learns the error of her ways and teaches her children that bullying really isn't big or clever.

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