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Christmases change when families are blended but there are ways to make them work for everyone.

Finding the joy at Christmas as a step-family

Blended families are the fastest growing family type in Australia but the rituals and celebrations that come with the festive season can be a logistical and emotional battle.

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8 best Christmas treats

Our expert tasting panel tried several hampers' worth of Christmas treats to discover the best.

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How to avoid Christmas weight gain

If you consider that an extra mince pie a day will leave you with an extra kilogram over a period of just four weeks, it is not difficult to see how the Christmas cheer can really pile on the kilos if we are not careful. So before you completely disregard your regular healthy eating and exercise habits and become victim to several weeks of holiday overindulging, here are some examples of the most common party season habits that can stack the kilos on, and the key ways you can avoid becoming a victim to them.

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You don't have to fill their stocking with toys this Christmas.

Top ten gifts that aren't toys

Tired of filling the kids' stockings with toys they will play with for a month and then move on? Here are the best gifts you can give that are completely plastic free.

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When children grow up as givers

Families around Australia are discovering that the best way for children to value compassion and generosity is to involve them in giving from a young age.

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