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Wood fire heaters a winter pollution woe
The air pollution from wood fire heaters in winter now poses a bigger immediate health danger to Sydneysiders than cars or cigarettes, health experts say.
How to make eucalyptus playdough
Winter sniffles? No problem - make a batch of eucalyptus playdough that will help the kids while they play.
Mixed pain and joy on a motherless Mother's Day
Every Mother's Day, as friends express their appreciation and love for their own mothers, I'm acutely aware of the void that was left in my life when my own mum passed away.
Why I don't celebrate Mother's Day: a mum's letter to her son
As another Mother’s Day looms, I want to tell you why I don’t celebrate this day. I often get strange looks from people when I tell them this, but I just don't think it's enough.
Is this the worst Mother's Day ad ever?
Around Mother’s Day, we tend to see some particularly soppy ads. Then there's this bizarre ad for a Spanish fashion brand which makes little sense at all.
Video: Sweet Easter baby announcement
A baby announcement can sometimes seem like bad news for older siblings, but not for this adorable brother and sister.
Five options for unwanted Christmas gifts
What do you do with unwanted Christmas gifts? Here are five options - and some of the bizarre items Essential Baby members received this year.
How a Christmas baby grew into the Grinch
I've always hated Christmas, but I'm getting better at hiding it as the years go on. I'm a 'Christmas baby', born on December 25.
Oh come, all ye raw prawn
Chrissie Swan on why she looks forward to enjoying a very 'merry crustaceous' every December 25.
Low act: Christmas display stolen from yard
It has to be one of the lowest, most pointless acts a criminal could do: steal a simple set of Christmas decorations from a young family's front yard.
Dear Santa: What the EB/EK team would like for Christmas
What would the Essential Baby/Essential Kids team members like to find under the tree this December 25? Here's a sneak peek at their wish-lists (where no item was too big or too small!).
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