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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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IKEA launches products inspired by relationship problems
Just when we thought they were the ones creating them.
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Imaginative feature walls for kids bedrooms
Spark creativity in your kids’ room with a winning accent wall.
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The scientific reason your socks go missing in the wash
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Tiger snake tinsel on tree a Christmas surprise
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25 great Elf on the Shelf ideas from our readers
Are you running out of Elf on the Shelf ideas? We've asked our readers to share their best Elf on the Shelf photos from this year to help inspire others with some new and fun ideas.
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School holidays are here. Mothers, get to work
The first year it happened I was in shock. Now I'm just pissed off.
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