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A Wellington couple is determined to make a business go of the humble jandal.
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Party invite dilemma
Why expecting parents to invite their child's whole class to their birthday party is a bad idea for kids.
Maternity halloween costumes
Sure, your baby may not be born yet, but why let that stop you from incorporating them into your Halloween costume?
Korean sticky pork spare ribs
These delicious ribs are caramelised with a sweet, spicy and sticky sauce.
Broken promises
I didn't understand why my mother wasn't staying true to her word. Why did she continue to break her promise?
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Babies switched in hospital
Two babies have been reunited with their families after being accidentally switched soon after birth.
Dads' group disaster
When Miss A started screaming uncontrollably just five minutes after we arrived at coffee group I knew things weren't going to go well.
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Reader's story
As a young couple we didn't think there would be a problem having children. We were wrong. We chose to go down the adoption path.
Robot mum gives birth
Emily, the swearing robot, gives birth to a toy baby as a training aid in maternity wards.
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Weekly pregnancy guide
Find out what's happening to your body and how your baby is developing.
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Connect with other mums in Mums' Hub for a chat, advice, empathy or a laugh.
Recipes
Looking for inspiration in the kitchen? Check out our family-friendly recipes.
Watch: Tiny tap dancer
This outrageously cute four year-old tap dancer in her preschool tap recital couldn't contain her dancing feet.
Travelling light
We're going away for three nights, but from the amount we're taking with us, you'd be forgiven for thinking we're moving for good.
I want, I want, I want...
I've realised I've been way too nice for too long, so I've decided to start weekly jobs for the kids at home.
Comic's story helps troubled teen
A Mangere teen is turning it all around with the help of comedian Mike King.
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Money goals
Have some patience when it comes to setting - and attaining - financial goals.
Tech savvy
Need a few clues on navigating the latest gadgets or social media sites?
Style and beauty
Stuck in a rut? Check out the latest style and beauty advice.
I want, I want, I want...
I've realised I've been way too nice for too long, so I've decided to start weekly jobs for the kids at home.
Halloween mummy pizzas
This is such a great and simple idea to bring a little Halloween fun into your home, so easy in fact that it's literally child's play.
Daniel not happy with Potter
Despite scoring a career many would dream of from the Harry Potter franchise, Radcliffe prefers indie projects.
We want to pay your mortgage
One lucky Essential Mums reader will win their mortgage paid for a month* - because it's our first birthday and we want to give YOU the presents!
Teens' radiation risk
Cordless phones are more of a health risk to young people than mobiles, new research says.
Cards and dancing dolphins
A short break with the family in the Bay of Islands means travelling with a full deck of cards.
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Chubby wedded bliss
Marriage makes you happier and makes you live longer but it also makes you fatter.
Seven calories can ruin it all
Even if you stay on top of your fitness and food choices, those conniving, dirty genes may well win out.
Early celebrity audition tapes
From the impressive to the truly painful, see before-they-were famous actors desperate for a part.
Taking kids to work
Turning up to work with children in tow can be hard for all concerned, but sometimes parents don't have a choice.
Kim: Pregnancy was tough
Kim Kardashian has admitted her pregnancy was worse than what people got to see.
Maternity halloween costumes
Sure, your baby may not be born yet, but why let that stop you from incorporating them into your Halloween costume?
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