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Easy winter dinner #2
Ann’s savoury chops followed by sticky (not stodgy) rice pudding makes for a very tasty dinner without too much hassle. Find the recipes here: Ann’s savoury chops and Rice pudding – microwaved
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Money Management for Newlyweds
Relationships aren’t like they used to be a generation or two ago. The path to a ceremony is a more gradual one, with couples typically living together beforehand and sharing expenses. Women, through...
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Make a simple advent calendar for your family
I made this for my grandchildren last year and they had so much fun. Its easy, inexpensive and a novelty. You will need: 24 envelopes, red. green, white or a mix of each 24 sweets...
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Give happiness, not stuff
The countdown to the holiday season is on and we are heading into a time when people who love shopping can lose control of their finances. Overspending on gifts for others and on ‘stuff’ for the house...
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Herbs at your fingertips
I like to be able to cut herbs quickly and easily, and on wet days I prefer not to get too wet!. So I have a hanging basket outside my kitchen window filled with basil. I put a lettuce plant in the...
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Benefits of Gardening with Kids
10 Benefits of Gardening with Kids We have all heard that being outside in the fresh air has amazing health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that...
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In the Rose Garden for December
This is an excerpt from a post by Hayden Foulds of the New Zealand Rose Society on the Grownups site Enjoy the blooms, either in the garden or bring a bunch inside. Remember take a bucket of water to...
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The Fiver Party
At your child’s birthday party, normally you would expect your child to receive a number of small presents – worth maybe $10 (£10, €10 or other currencies) or more. Your child may already have plenty...
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Feijoa and ginger cake
This moist and tangy cake is a firm favourite that friends are always asking me for. The ingredients are mixed in a saucepan so its super easy to make. Its time I shared the recipe here. Ingredients...
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Gluten Free Brownies
These brownies are so easy to make and have a crunchy base which give them a bite of difference. I served them to friends recently and they loved them, even those who are not intolerant to gluten. Now...
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