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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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Property

How to pass your rental property inspection with flying colours

Have you ever spent hours cleaning your home before a rental property inspection, only to be disappointed by negative feedback? If so, let that be the last time. Mums have enough to stress about in life. Your time is precious....

Household

Your guide to buying a robot vacuum

This article about robot vacuums was last updated in 2022. Robot vacuums are becoming hugely popular, and with good reason. Who doesn’t want to designate one of lives most tedious household chores to a trusty electronic gadget that does a...

Household

Quick guide to feeling safe in your home as a single mum

Do you sometimes feel on edge when alone in your home, or with just your children? You are not the only one. When you hear an unusual noise halfway through the night and there’s no one next to you to...

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Why downsizing your home isn’t all bad

When you separate and sell the family home, it’s almost a given that you will move into a smaller home. This is called downsizing. First reaction: Where the hell will I put all my stuff? Second reaction: What will people...

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Food

20 Easy meals to bulk cook and freeze

This article about bulk freezer meals was last updated in 2022. Frequently asked question: How can I save money and time in the kitchen? Frequently given answer: Bulk cook and freeze. This is all very well, but you might be...

Travel

Buying a tent: Everything you need to know …

Camping is a great holiday option. Kids love it. It’s reasonably cheap. It gets everyone outdoors. But then there’s the tent … Having the right tent on your camping trip is crucial. It can make the difference between a holiday...

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Sell used clothes online in Australia: How and where

There are a number if benefits to selling your used clothes online. The most obvious being that you can make money. However, there are important environmental reasons too. Le Prix explains it perfectly here: “Secondhand clothes don’t consume further resources....