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Our life category covers everything practical for the modern-day single mum. We talk money, household, travel, shopping, and all things seasonal (Christmas, Halloween etc). As well as expert articles to help you prosper through your career and property.

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Household

Cheap Winter Meals for Family: Comfort Food Dinner Ideas

Quick Takeaways: Cheap Winter Meals for Families There is nothing quite like walking into a cold house and being greeted by the rich, comforting scent of a slow cooker working its magic. When you are running a household on a...

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Birthdays

18 Ways To Celebrate Your Birthday As A Single Mother

Nobody warns you that the hardest part of learning to celebrate your birthday as a single mother is the admin. There’s no one quietly sorting a cake behind your back. No one prompting the kids. That absence usually lands about...

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Money

Can I Afford To Be A Stay-At-Home Mum?

Most mums I know don’t lie awake over the budget. They lie awake over the deciding. Whether staying home is the right call. Whether they’ll regret it in ten years. Whether they’re even allowed to want it. If that’s you...

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Household

Are Roller Shutters Worth It in Perth’s Climate?

Roller Shutters Perth are a common sight across Perth homes, and there’s a good reason for that. Few cities put a home through the extremes that Perth does, from blistering summer heat to wild winter storms. The question for most...

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The Independent Mum’s Guide to Slashing Winter Power Bills

Let’s be honest: there are few things more anxiety-inducing than the gentle thud of the winter electricity bill landing in the letterbox, or the silent ping of a utility email hitting your inbox in mid-August. For single mums running a...

Life

5 Ways to Stay Safe With AI Companions Without Taking All the Fun Out of It

It is 10.47 pm. The kids are finally asleep, the kitchen is mostly clean, and you have exactly enough energy to lie on the sofa and ignore the washing. You open an AI companion app. The character is funny. It...

Household

The Hidden Electrical Hazards Found in Older Bondi Homes

Older homes have a lot of character. In Bondi, that might mean original cottages, older apartment blocks, renovated terraces, Art Deco buildings or beachside homes that have been updated bit by bit over the years. These properties can be beautiful,...

Household

Is Solar Still Worth It for Australian Families on a Tight Budget?

The power bill has become that envelope, or email, that nobody opens with joy. You sort of squint at it first, like it might behave better if you don’t make direct eye contact. For families already juggling groceries, rent or...

Household

Cheap Winter Meals for Family: Comfort Food Dinner Ideas

Food

Easy Kid Friendly Freezer Meals Your Family Will Love

Quick Takeaways from easy kid friendly freezer meals If you aren’t already utilising your freezer to its full potential, it’s time to start. This wonderful kitchen appliance lets you prep delicious, nutritious meals when it suits your schedule, so they...