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10 Amazing porridge recipes from a porridge connoisseur

If you are a porridge lover, like me, you will love the comeback of this classic comfort food. Porridge recipes are getting increasingly more delicious as we work out wondrous new ways to enjoy this nourishing nosh. I can’t go...

Relationships

Dating in your 40s: What you need to know

You may not have planned to be dating in your 40s. Generally, it’s not on the cards when we envisage our lives. We thought we would be settled with a partner and all set to grow old together. This is...

Friendship

10 Ways to find new friends as a single mum

It is not unusual to lose friends when you first become a single mother. Separation and divorce comes with lots of sadness and loss, including that of friendships from your married life. It can leave you wondering how to find...

Positive thinking

10 Coloured flower tattoos to adorn your body

I have a thing for flower tattoos … especially if they have a touch of colour. Not only do flowers make pretty ink art but they are super symbolic. Different flowers have different meanings such as lilies for peace and...

Travel

Single parent holidays: 6 Easy ideas to getaway

If you are a single parent you can be forgiven for thinking that going on holiday is more trouble than it’s worth. But please don’t. Us single parents deserve a decent holiday more than most. Not only that, single parent...

Blended Families

7 Troubleshooting tips for blended families

Some might say it is a brave couple who chooses to blend their two single parent families into one hopefully, happy home. Yet, lots of couples have done it and are absolutely loving their new family life. It takes energy...

Health

Here are the best sports bras we could find

All manufacturers sew their underwear in view of the classic rounded shape of the chest. All styles and, especially, currently fashionable bralettes are really suitable for this. WTA player Iga Swiatek has cool stuff, pay attention. But how to choose...

Health

10 Healthy teas to help you look and feel great

I don’t have a certificate to say I am a tea expert but I consider myself a connoisseur since I drink about seven cups a day and have done so for the past 30 years. Although I still love my...

Back To School

Buying a student laptop: Your complete guide for 2023

Most schools in Australia require high school students to bring your own device (BYOD). In other words: They are going to need a laptop. When I had to buy a student laptop for my eldest daughter I felt overwhelmed by...