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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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10 time-saving tricks from organised parents
Need a few extra minutes, or hours, in your day?
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Want your child to pay attention? Move near a park
Study finds children who live near parks are more attentive.
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To iron or not to iron? That’s the question
Do you iron your kids clothes?
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What leaving one square of toilet paper says to me
Just look at the photo above. Need I say any more? You know what I'm thinking, right?
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Why you should not pay your kids to do chores
It sends the wrong message.
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Mum's extraordinarily bad morning will have you feeling better about yours
Some days are rougher than others, but it helps if you can see the funny side.
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Dad's post about his busy weekend hits a nerve with parents
This London dad of four has summed up the craziness of weekends in a hilarious Instagram post.
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How I realised nobody is immune to homelessness, not even me
For the first time in my life I was able to see how fine the line is between security and destitution.
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'This face isn't joking': mum's hilarious mouse encounter
This blogger had us in hysterics with her post about farting during a yoga class, and now she's done it again with a hilarious account of finding a dead mouse in her son's room.
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Life with five children under six is a 'mission'
The family include newborn triplets!
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'Why doesn't your wife keep a clean house?'
Husband gives perfect response.
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