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Have manners truly become outdated in our modern world? Source: Getty Images.
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Are good manners now a relic of the past?

Are good manners now a relic of the past?

Our world has changed, as have age old traditions but have manners really gone the same way?
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The seemingly endless call for charity

The seemingly endless call for charity

As a society, I do believe we care for others, and sincerely want the best for them, but how do we negotiate the seemingly endless call on our financial support. Big question, and I’m not sure that there is an easy answer.
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Remembering the days of Hire Purchase

Remembering the days of Hire Purchase

How do you all feel about Hire Purchase, Time payment and Pay as you Go. Is it a convenience or is it a trap?
As a grandma, I love spending time with my grandkids when we can share creativity and do things together. Source: Getty Images.
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Creative cooking with the grandchildren

Creative cooking with the grandchildren

My nine year old granddaughter likes to cook, so we have started an adventure going through my mum’s old cook book, and seeing what we can create.
One family has discovered the joy of co-habiting arrangements. Source: Getty Images.
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Sharing space with my family – how we have made it work

Sharing space with my family – how we have made it work

Now in my seventieth year, my life has become a bit of an adventure. It has not turned out as I had once expected, with a little home of my own. It is a lot more random.
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Nifty nana navigates shopping centre carpark chaos

Nifty nana navigates shopping centre carpark chaos

Navigate the thrilling highs and perilous pitfalls of the shopping centre car park with this nifty nana's tale of parking prowess and grocery triumphs.
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Airbnbs – from nightmarish to wonderful

Airbnbs – from nightmarish to wonderful

Airbnbs became a ‘thing’ a few years ago, and I’d say most of us have had either a brief skirmish or a memorable holiday in one. Although most experiences probably lie in between this description.
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What being a tree changer is really like, the good, the bad and the very ugly

What being a tree changer is really like, the good, the bad and the very ugly

Trading suburbia for a leafy sanctuary, our blogger sharers her rental escapades in a wooden tree house filled with nature's wonders and quirky challenges, turning two years of blissful living into a wild ride with pythons, jumping ants, and the unexpected charm of a macerator toilet.
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Renting in your 70s, the good, the bad and the very ugly

Renting in your 70s, the good, the bad and the very ugly

Embark on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of renting, from suburban chaos to the pursuit of a peaceful haven, as one seasoned renter shares the unpredictable chapters of her housing adventure.
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