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Reasons why I'll probably never have a 'clean' house
While our house is usually clean (as in, hygienic), it's also usually a mess. I don't think it'll ever be magazine-worthy neat. But is that such a bad thing?
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Five quick cleaning tips
Five cleaning tips to keep your house appearing tidy - even when you're time poor.
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How giving away most of her kids' toys helped one mum gain control of her life
One fed-up Arkansas mum decided to take matters into her own hands - giving away most of her children's toys and reclaiming her life in the process.
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Two new rugs from Kip & Co to add quirk and colour to their rooms
Trust Kip & Co to come up with something new and groovy just as we head into peak gift-giving season. Two new rugs have just been released from this innovative home decor company which has thrilled us with its quirky designs in bed linen, furniture and its many art product collaborations.
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Mum bans her kids from the living room for a whole month
And seriously – it's #parentinggoals.
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Parents receive anonymous note shaming them for the size of their house
There's nothing quite like receiving unsolicited judgement about your parenting– particularly when it's done anonymously.
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'Get the baby and run!' screamed my mother. And I did. And I've never forgotten
Have you ever run with a baby? You're up, you scoop, you leap. Bone against bone, you and the baby in your arms knock against one another.
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'I almost killed my own son' - former Wallaby Brendan Cannon joins road safety campaign
"With my own hands I almost killed my own son and it was an accident and extremely preventable."
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Dad captures Tooth Fairy on camera and brings magic alive for five-year-old son
When I was kid, getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy was up there with holidays, birthdays and Christmas. I would lie awake as long as I could, waiting for the flutter of little wings that singled the arrival of a shiny silver coin.
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How to choose a tube of toothpaste
Choosing a toothbrush is relatively simple: dentists recommend brushing with a small-headed soft-bristled brush, for two minutes, twice a day. But how on earth do you decide between the 50-odd toothpastes on the supermarket shelves?
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Youngster's hilarious middle of the night living room antics caught on security footage
What do you do when you're banned from jumping on mum's brand new – and incredibly bouncy – couches? As one mischievous youngster demonstrates, you sneak out and do it in the middle of the night.
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5 ways to entertain early risers before it's time for school
It's 7am and my house is buzzing with activity. Breakfast has been and gone, school lunches have been packed and I'm already on my third cup of tea. My children, aged 5 and 7 are ready for school; they even have their shoes and socks on.
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Children playing netball on their Perth driveway draw neighbour's anger
Bouncing a "heavy ball" outside after school disturbs the peace, neighbours say.
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