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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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I thought being a 1950s housewife would be easy... I was wrong
When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I was confident that I was going to be a traditional housewife, inspired by those of the 1950s.
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7 practical tips for renovating with an infant in tow
The Block's Kyal and Kara share their top tips.
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Bargain hunters angry over Aldi vacuum frenzy vent on social media
A pair of discounted vacuum cleaners have become the subject of great contention, when shoppers flooded Aldi supermarkets on Saturday morning only to find the promised bargain goods sold out almost immediately.
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Mums share awesome life hacks
Anything that makes life easier is a good thing.
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Mum’s genius Kmart sandpit hack
It only costs $15.
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Grieving mum pushes for change in rental laws
The mum of a toddler who died after a tipping a chest of drawers onto himself is fighting to have rental laws changed so tenants have the right to secure their furniture. She wants to help other families avoid the tragedy hers had endured.
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Parents issue list of acceptable gifts for their toddler's birthday
Extended family members were gobsmacked.
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'Don't trust a screen': Mum's plea after daughter fell from window
Thankfully Madeline survived the two storey fall.
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Why this mum stopped worrying about having a clean home
In the past, she wouldn't let people come over to visit if her house was less than perfect.
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Struggling to part with your old baby gear? Take a photo first
When the times comes to start packing up your old baby gear it can be a really difficult time, but researchers have come up with a way to help make it easier.
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'We moved into a small city flat with two kids'
Downsizing, especially with a young family, isn't always easy. But Sarah Gory has found plenty of upside.
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