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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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We let our eight-year-old sleep in our bed, and it's the best decision we've ever made
Caring for our son meant parenting him differently, and taking his challenges into account.
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Drowning in to-do's: Help, I'd rather do anything than life admin
A new survey has found that most people would choose almost anything over doing life admin. And I'm not surprised.
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Who am I again? The truth about becoming an empty nester
I wish I could turn back time.
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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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