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It turns out our perfect "Nude" lipstick shade has been under our shirts all this time.
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What Mother's Day means to me as a single mum
What does Mother's Day look like now that I'm divorced? And what does it look like for all the single mothers out there?
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Stay-at-home parents need work life balance too
Stay-at-home parents deserve a break too, but how can you achieve this elusive work-life balance?
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5 ways children make you happy
Children are marvellous little creatures that can evoke the best and worst emotions in their parents. They have a way of pushing us until we nearly break and then bringing us back our sanity. Being a parent is incredibly taxing and it's often that our children remind us that although they have opened up a world of challenges we would have never known, they also opened up a world of all engrossing love. Here are some ways my children make me happy.
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Welcome to parenthood, you are no longer 'cool'
I don't know anyone who thinks about the real issue when they decide to become a parent - that is, they will no longer be cool.
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Your dream Mother's Day wish list
With Mother's Day just around the corner, here's a selection of gifts you can add to your dream wish list.
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Why mothers shouldn't feel guilty about wanting to work
Wanting to work is not a reflection on how much we love our children, writes Kasey Edwards in a new book.
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Mum leaves hilarious 'guidelines' for babysitter
This mum took an amusing approach when she left a 10-point list of guidelines for her children's babysitter to follow.
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It's so kawaii: Pokemon makeup and skincare range
Now we know it exists, there will be no living without it. Take my whole wallet why don't you?
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Clear coffee is here - and our teeth are grateful
If you love coffee but don't love what it does to your teeth, then oh boy, do we have some good news for you.
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On my 60th birthday, this is what I wish I knew 30 years ago
I spent my 30s and 40s thinking time was running out and if I didn't do it all, instantly, I'd be a failure. And then I'd die.
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