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Remembering lost children at Christmas
This December 25th will be Rachel Nobel's third Christmas without her young son Hamish, who died in a tragic accident aged just 20 months.
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Babies, relatives and coping with Christmas day
Everyone will love your baby but your baby may not be so happy to be passed around a lot of new people - nor may you want to feed with an audience.
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10 easy DIY Christmas decoration ideas
It's officially time to get into the Christmas spirit. Why not branch out when you put up your tree this year and add a personal touch with a few DIY decorations? We've found the perfect easy-to-make ways to put more festive fever into your home.
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Getting through Christmas pregnant
Follow our tips to be a healthy and happy mum-to-be this festive season.
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7 tips to kid-proof the Christmas tree
If this is your first Christmas with a toddler in the house, you may be wondering how you'll keep your Christmas treasures out of curious little hands.
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14 recipes that make tasteful holiday gifts
Edible gifts are a personal and inexpensive way to treat your friends and family, and many recipes can be made in large batches. Here are 14 great
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When it begins to look a lot like Christmas
A child's excitement at Christmas time is a beautiful thing, but one dad ponders whether his toddler daughter is getting into the festive mood a bit too soon.
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Christmas gift guide for mums and mums-to-be
Mums are generally the ones who spend most of the chaotic festive season looking out for everyone else. Here are some great gift ideas for the matriarch of the family this Christmas.
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This baby minion costume just won Halloween
Forget whatever costume you've got planned for your baby this Halloween. Your kid should be a minion this year.
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16 ways to tie a scarf
Scarfs are the perfect winter accessory. Whether you're freezing at soccer training or wanting to add a splash of colour to a monochrome top, the right scarf will sort you out in no time. Just ask Nina Proudman.
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Baby footwear for the colder months
Choose from a wide selection of winter footwear from UGG Australia's collection.
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