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the memories we give to our children

Winter time was always heralded in with a family ritual when I was a kid. Every year, when the first southerly blew, we would close the windows for the season. We had those windows that wind in and out, and after years of shifting, swelling and warping, the windows no longer closed with ease, so [...]

50 Free And Almost Free Holiday Activities For Kids

With Summer holidays coming up, I’ve found 50 ideas for entertaining the kids for little or no money plus some online resources with crafts, games and kids activities.

Choosing Safe Plastics

Choosing safe plastics with the help of the environmental working group.

Low Cost Maternity Wear

Some ideas on how to get low cost / no cost maternity wear.