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From working mums to househusbands and mumpreneurs, follow our bloggers as they negotiate the world of work/life balance.

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Enduring relationships

What makes for a lasting relationship? Open University researchers are leading a new project looking for a change at positive aspects of life and what we can learn…

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E-bay drama 

I am currently recovering from a bout of e-bay frenzy. Daughter two is desperate for a trampoline after a friend promised to give us theirs just hours before it…

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Tax return

Tax return

With Christmas out of the way, tax return avoidance season begins. Goodness knows every year I vow I am going to be more organised with receipts, etc, than I…

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In control?

The baby has gone into remote control megadrive. This week he hasn't left the house without carrying at least one Wii remote control. He trots around the house zapping…

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A Rose by any other name...

I know I am an English teacher, but I am not about to wax on about Shakespeare to you. I promise!

I am actually talking about the recession. It seems…

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