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IKEA hacks for the nursery and kids' rooms
Are you one of those that know the whole IKEA catalogue by heart? Love their stuff but want to personalise it? Here's some inspiration to help you realise the potential of IKEA furniture and fittings.
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Tin can craft and DIY ideas
Wondering what you can do with empty formula cans or other tins you've got ready for the recycling? View our gallery of a range of ideas.
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Mother’s Day gift ideas under $20
Looking for a present for a special mum in your life? Or just having a look at what to pop on your wish list?
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'Let them learn': why this mum doesn't believe in baby gates
A mum of two has shared that she doesn't believe in baby-proofing homes to keep children safe, and that they will learn by trial and error.
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Mum's warning about dangers of laundry pods
Jemima Strain was doing a load of washing when her toddler got hold of a squishy laundry detergent pod – and what came next was terrifying.
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'Big mother of a snake' photobombs mum's snap of daughter
A mum got the shock of her life when taking a photo of her daughter this week - there was a two-metre-long, highly venomous snake in the background.
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The six types of parents you see at IKEA
As we left IKEA - after meatballs, obviously - it occurred to me that there are several distinct kinds of parents you see there.
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How a professional organiser changed my life
Staring with refolding all the clothing in my dresser to create more space.
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DIY framed wall art
Create sweet art to gift at a baby shower, or to hang in your nursery.
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NSW Energy Minister pleads for help to avoid heatwave power blackout
Authorities are pleading for public help to avoid blackouts and limit fire risks as a record-breaking heatwave sets in across eastern Australia.
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Ideas for a sophisticated nursery
Create a stylish baby’s room that looks as good as the rest of the house.
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Remember: bath time is a time to pay attention - here's why
"You have to understand that in a blink anything can happen."
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The baby who helped a dog overcome her fear of everything
It's true that animals are our very best friends and they often don't let us down where humans might.
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