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IKEA hacks for the nursery and kids' rooms
Are you one of those that know the whole IKEA catalogue by heart? Love their stuff but want to personalise it? Here's some inspiration to help you realise the potential of IKEA furniture and fittings.
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Tin can craft and DIY ideas
Wondering what you can do with empty formula cans or other tins you've got ready for the recycling? View our gallery of a range of ideas.
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A life of hopelessness - until sponsorship changed it all
Lillian Nakabiri was three months old when her mother died, and just five months old when her father was kidnapped and murdered.
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How having a young baby or toddler changes your home decor
What to expect when living with an older baby or toddler - and how to manage the chaos.
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Perth mum warns parents after baby monitor explosion
A Perth mum has taken to social media to warn of a potential fault in a popular baby monitor.
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Dad shares horror tale after Roomba's run-in with dog poop
It's the poop story that's been shared hundreds of thousands of times around the world.
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Making of an early meal of it
Australians are eating out earlier to make time for family and fitness.
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What to consider when building a family-friendly home
If you’re planning a new home and have a family, take note of these essentials before building starts
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Why outsourcing doesn't make chores fairer for women
Whether it is takeaway pizza, nannies or a once-a-fortnight cleaner, working couples have turned to the market in droves to get the chores done and keep their households functioning.
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The cat food brands that don't meet nutrition standards
Unclear standards mean we aren't quite sure what we're feeding our favourite little purr balls.
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Why I don't buy into the anti-clutter movement
Clutter doesn't have to be a dirty word.
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Gadgets and accessories for wine lovers
Looking for a gift for the wine lover in your life - or just something for yourself?
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The app that's helping prevent childhood burns
In the blink of an eye a curious toddler can reach that hot cup of coffee or tea sitting on the kitchen bench, resulting in a painful burn.
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