Marks and Sparks are selling these FABULOUS cotton shorts knickers for £5 for four pairs; hurrah!

• Click HERE to take a look at all the cotton shorts knickers on offer

I can, hand on heart, honestly say these cotton shorts knickers from M&S are fabulous because I own lots of pairs of them!

If you're a regular PlayPennies reader then you'll know I have a bit of a 'thing' for new bedding sets and brand new, fluffy towels - well I also have a bit of a 'thing' when it comes to new knickers, I find them almost impossible to resists and must have (easily) over 50 pairs.

So you'd think I wouldn't be tempted to pop into my local Marks and Sparks today, after watching my youngest son play football, and pick up another four pairs (at least) of cotton shorts knickers for a fiver - well you'd be wrong!

You see, there comes a time in all knickers' lives when their time is up, when it's time for them to go and be replaced by new ones (apart from the old ones that need to be kept for those few days each month when you don't want to be wearing lovely new knickers) and this is the perfect opportunity to do that.

The designs are great and the fit is even better too, at least that's my experience of these lovely M&S knickers - I'm sure the knickers and bra department is the only reason why Marks and Sparks are still in business, and thank goodness for that!

Thanks to xxxraichxxx at HUKD

If you want to get the mum-to-be in your life a really special something for Mother’s Day, or the new mother something that can help her feel feminine and beautiful in the sometimes difficult months post birth, we have a fantastic offer for you.

Boobie Milk is a supplier of maternity and nursing lingerie, and they stock some of the nicest brands of maternity bras and underwear you’ll find. As a mama-to-be with a two week overdue bump myself, I have absolutely loved not only the service I’ve received from Boobie Milk, but also the products, and cannot recommend them highly enough.

So what’s the offer?

Boobie Milk is offering PlayPennies readers 15% off on their range of maternity and nursing wear

• Discount: 15% off
• Expires: 23 March 2012
• Exceptions: None - also valid on Special Offers
• Discount Code: playpennies15

Of course this doesn’t just have to be for Mother’s Day, as every mum to be will know pregnancy changes your breasts, in shape and size, and the birth of a child does the same whether you breastfeed or not, so having the option of having an at home fitting if you live in Kent or surrounding areas or an online advice service if you don’t is pretty awesome.

When your body is no longer your own, and your once comfy underwear is cutting into your skin, it’s a real pleasure to be treated to professional and helpful service, and walk away feeling feminine and sensual, bump and all.

There’s a sale on maternity and nursing bras, maternity and nursing nightwear and swimwear at Bras4Mums at the moment. While the blurb says there’s up to 50% off, there’s a lot more than that on some items.

• Click here for the summer sale at Bras4Mums

Bras 4 Mums is one of those companies that takes maternity and nursery underwear out of the realm of the dull and into the sensual, catering for mums who still recognise their womanhood despite their childbearing capabilities.

You’re not confined to plain white bras with nursing fronts here. Have a look:

The HOTmilk Her Desire Was Dangerous Nursing Bra was £34.40 but is now £13.75 is a black sheer mesh overlays an opulent red microfiber and black lace bra.

If you’re going for pretty over sexy, the HOTmilk She Blushes in Delight Nursing Bra is the same price, but is a pink rose embroidered mesh combining beautifully with soft honey cream lace, and a scattering of rosettes.

For nightwear there are such items as HOTmilk Successful in her Ruse Breastfeeding Nightdress down to £41.95 instead of £59.95 or the  HOTmilk Lost in the Moment Pyjama Pant with ribbed cotton waistbands and drawstrings for adjustable comfort and are trimmed too in the soft cotton modal frill for £19.95 instead of £28.50.

There are 65 items to choose from, so there should be a little something for everyone.