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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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'Banana sundaes for dinner' and other ways to slay as a single parent
Kate Berry has two daughters and inspires many women with the creative ways she has embraced the challenges of single-parenting.
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Mum calls critics 'prudes' after she gifts jar of condoms and booze for son's 18th birthday
Some aren't impressed, but this mum says 'Stop making sex taboo.'
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Should you take your shoes off at home?
It isn’t even a question in many homes, but here’s what the science has to say.
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Is a messy car just part of parenting?
It's a relief to know that I'm not the only person driving around in a veritable trash-can.
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Too cool: CHOICE names top three fridges for large families
Fridge shopping? This new report has got you covered.
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Release the grease: CHOICE reveals best and worst dishwasher detergents
CHOICE has put dishwasher detergents to the test to determine where the best bang for your buck lies.
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Trash and treasure: do you have a 'mum' drawer?
My bedside drawer is both a museum of mum life and a reminder of all the things I never get around to doing for myself.
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Property addiction is a real (estate) thing
We found the house, moved into it, and yet, tragically, it soon became clear that her property watch was not over.
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Robotic love in the home: "I honestly never thought I'd love our robot vacuum as much as I do"
So much for coming for our jobs - the robots have arrived and we're friends.
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These four 'good enough' elements could make your home just perfect
Factor in these four 'good enough' elements and you'll save yourself a lot of anxiety about which home to purchase.
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Getting my kids to do chores was a constant battle, until I changed my approach
At times they still complain about chores, but since they know what to expect, most of the time, they just get it done.
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