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TIME OUT IS IMPORTANT! You've had four hours sleep, the house looks like you’ve been burgled, the kids are screaming, and the baby has colic. You feel overwhelmed and crave some time to recharge. Read why time-for-self is so important.

TAKE A STAYCATION Planning to ‘holiday at home’ has many benefits: no travel, no need to pack or book insurance or any of the last minute travel stresses. It also offers the opportunity to enjoy your home and surrounding area anew. Read these ideas for making your staycation special.

MAKE EASY DAIRYFREE LOLLIES Amongst all our summery recipes for tasty salads and cooling drinks, find a quick, easy and wonderfully healthy popsicle recipe that is easy on the purse strings, can be eaten every day and suits little people with a sweet tooth.

BABY ON A BUDGET The gadgets that are designed to make life more convenient as a parent are often not so helpful, or good for us or our babies as we might think. Here, we look at five modernparenting inventions that you really don’t need to waste your money on.

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