We all have a favourite Disney princess – admit it. They were the backdrop of our childhood and some films resonated with us more than others. I always loved ‘Sleeping Beauty’ but the Disney princess I found the most in common with was Belle. She was an avid book reader with a huge imagination […]
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This DIY Nappy Box Castle is a fun activity suitable for a rainy day that uses everyday household items to create a castle big enough for dolls to live in! You will need: Two nappy boxes Coloured paper and fabric scraps Toilet rolls Tissue, muesli bar or similar boxes Glue Scissors Stanley knife What
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In the first eighteen months of our marriage my husband and I consistently fought over the same thing over and over again: the dishes, whose turn it was to do them and who was actually going to do them. In most other areas of our life we were united, but in this area,
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Miss 4 was caught stealing the other day. Caught red-handed, and slightly guilty, though more upset that she was caught rather than upset at having done the wrong thing. Basically, it was a shopping trip like any other, except intentionally speedy. I had all four of my children with me, as it was the
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Congratulations you’re a mum, and if the physical symptoms we outlined in postpartum pests weren’t enough for you, here are some more postpartum red flags that you should never ignore: You can’t get out of bed in the morning – not in a fatigue kind of way, but in a ‘I just don’t feel
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It’s no secret that I have been blessed with four children. I’ve had four fairly sedate pregnancies, at times put on nearly half my body weight throughout a pregnancy and delivered large babies. I am also blessed, however, to have returned to my pre-pregnancy weight and fit into my old clothes. But I have
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Ninja Turtle Masks I made this up for my nephew who loves the Ninja Turtles but this is a versatile pattern and can be used for a whole cast of characters. What you’ll need: Template from below Fabric (20cm wide and 1m long) Scissors and pins Needle and thread What to do: Print
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Pregnancy is often a time of emotional upheaval, anxiety and nervous anticipation. It can also be a time of physical discomfort sickness. But what if you discovered that along with your pregnancy you had another health issue – a tumour on your uterus. That’s exactly the scenario that faced Gianna Molla when she was
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When I originally wrote this article my husband and I were expecting our third child, due in December. Like most expectant parents we were excited, and a little anxious, but waited in eager anticipation to meet the newest addition to our family. But to some people, we’d already had enough children, and we’re being selfish
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Easy DIY Girls Headbands These are quick and easy and better yet, they use up leftover fabric scraps! You will need: Fabric scraps including a stretch knit Needle and thread Ruler and pencil Scissors What to do: First start by measuring and cutting a piece of stretch knit 10cm by 30cm approx. This
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