home and family Archives

having a baby–australian government assistance options

A summary of the current (May 2012) Australian Government assistance programmes available to families.

how to have naturally glowing skin without spending a fortune

Some tips on getting healthy, glowing skin without spending a fortune on face creams.

saving money when having a baby part four–clothing, toys and miscellaneous

Last post in the series on saving money when having a baby – a look at clothing, toys and miscellaneous items.

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how to save money when buying clothes

How to save money on clothing.

saving money when having a baby part three–asleep and on the go

The third article in the series – how to save money when having a baby. All about sleep options and transport options and how to save on each.

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some ideas for mother’s day

Some ideas for Mother’s Day

tip tuesday–how to reclaim old zippers

How to reclaim, recycle and mend old zippers. Why buy a zipper when it’s easy to recycle them?

saving money when having a baby part two–the other end

Part Two in the series on saving money when having a baby – a look at nappie options.

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The sustainable veggie lifecycle infographic

Here’s an infographic on how to reduce the waste that is inherent in our modern food production system.

i heard a fly buzz when it died

Natural pest control – cheap, efficient and entertaining.