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Starting your first retail business as a single mum

Starting your first retail business as a single mum is an exciting opportunity to transform your passion into a career! However it’s crucial to conduct research on niche markets that align with your interests, skills and past work experience. Can...

Health

What you need to know about health insurance before October 1

If you’re one of the millions of Australians with health insurance, that’s great. Having private cover can help give you precious peace of mind that comes from knowing you and your little (or big!) ones could have access to private...

Christmas

50 Christmas gift ideas for men for under $50 (2023)

Christmas 2023 is looming and as usual the men in our lives leave us digging-deep for what to give them. There has to be something fun or functional which fits their personality and will make them smile this Christmas. I...

Travel

Is Sunshine Coast a good holiday destination?

When visiting Australia you sure wouldn’t want to miss out the scenery of the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast offers the best of both worlds, whether you’re looking for adrenaline-pumping, nature-filled excursions or a tranquil coastal retreat. Large communities all...

Christmas

22 Homemade Christmas gift ideas that are easy to make

There’s a lot to be said for a beautiful homemade gift. Especially this coming Christmas when the cost of living is exceptionally high and budgets are tighter than ever. Not only do homemade gifts make thoughtful presents, but they can...

Christmas

12 Hilarious Christmas gifts for your ex (2023)

If you’re on good terms with your ex this Christmas, where’s the harm in giving him a little gift? Christmas is a great time to try something new or hand out the olive branch with a thoughtful gesture of goodwill....

Christmas

Choosing the right phone for your child this Christmas (2023)

Australia is a nation addicted to mobile phones, and that includes Aussie children. The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Kids and mobiles interactive report shows that: “Almost half (48%) of children aged 6-13 now own or use a mobile phone,...

Children

Yes, you can get your kids to play board games, here is how

Are you on an eternal quest to entice your kids to play board games and take a break from the screen-induced trance? I’m that mum who convinced my kids that board games are cooler than video games (most of the...

Travel

15 Essential tips for planning a stress-free single parent holiday

If you’ve ever been on holiday with your little rascals, you know it’s less of a relaxing getaway and more of a high-stakes adventure. As a battle-hardened solo parent with my fair share of vacation victories and “this can’t possibly...