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The Cookie Jar: May 2006

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Put a smile on your face with a humorous look at kids' antics. Friday, May 19, 2006. Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? My husband and I have always co-shared our bed with our kids. Our 5 year old was already in bed, I climbed in and snuggled up close to her Daddy, our 2 year old on the other side of me. Her small head appeared over the top of my husband, her face showing a mask of bewilderment. What are you doing here, Mummy? Posted by Bec Laklem @ 9:09 PM. View my complete profile. Out of the Oven.

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The Fruitbowl: May 2006

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Pass the bowl around. Let's hear what you have to say. If you would like to include an article or major comment, please write to laklem@hotmail.com. Saturday, May 27, 2006. Hello bec. this is an interesting blog topic - i love all the tips. do you have any advice on how to travel alone? Sometimes that can be just as stressful (or more so! Thank you for your comments. It is best to avoid travelling alone wherever possible, but if it is unavoidable, then I hope the following tips are of help to you. 4 Do y...

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The Egg Basket: December 2005

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Useful Handy Hints that really work! Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Posted by Bec Laklem @ 11:39 AM. Birthday and Anniversary Box. Posted by Bec Laklem @ 11:33 AM. Instead of running from room to room whilst in the middle of cleaning, have a container in each room to 'collect' any stray items. Remember to take the items with you to return them to their proper place when you've finished cleaning that room. Posted by Bec Laklem @ 12:58 AM. To eliminate clutter: Contain everything, I mean everything, in bask...

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The Egg Basket: January 2006

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Useful Handy Hints that really work! Tuesday, January 31, 2006. Posted by Bec Laklem @ 9:25 AM. Sunday, January 01, 2006. In Your Sight - In Your Mind. Hang Times Tables up on the back of the toilet door. Posted by Bec Laklem @ 10:54 AM. To avoid the ‘odd sock’ syndrome, buy socks in the same brand and same colour. That way you will always have a matching pair. Posted by Bec Laklem @ 10:51 AM. Have a Handy Hint to Share? Do you have a Handy Hint that works for you? Don't hesitate to share it!

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The Fireplace: March 2006

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A fireside chat, providing step by step, easy to follow practical helps. Tuesday, March 21, 2006. How To: Save Money - 10 Tips. 1 Plan your budget. 2 Put aside a regular percentage in savings account ie: 5% and don’t touch this account in fact forget about it. 3 Always pay your bills according to priority and in advance or on time. 4 Separate designated funds ie: Bills; Petrol/Gas; Groceries; School fees; Gifts. Separate sealed envelopes work well for cash payments. 6 Limit eating out and takeaways.

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Over A Cuppa: December 2005

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Bec's Personal Column - A Humorous look at the latest topics of conversation concerning families today. Saturday, December 24, 2005. Over 40s Exercise Regime. It has been rumoured that mums over 40 don't exercise enough, it also has been publicly encouraged that mums over 40 should have a good exercise regime to keep healthy and to assist in losing those excess kilos/pounds that many of us have found silently creeping on after each child comes into the world. The bathroom is next on my agenda.horrors...

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The Fireplace: May 2006

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A fireside chat, providing step by step, easy to follow practical helps. Friday, May 19, 2006. How To: Live With Your Opposite. The old adage says: Opposites Attract. So how do you live with your opposite? Every couple experiences the little things about the other that rub you up the wrong way. I’ve found that it’s better to find a way to live with your spouse’s funny little quirks instead of fight them. 2 He likes to sleep in pitch darkness/ she likes a light on buy a small nitelite. 9 If he squeezes th...

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Over A Cuppa: June 2006

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Bec's Personal Column - A Humorous look at the latest topics of conversation concerning families today. Tuesday, June 06, 2006. Blowing off the dust, putting a broom to the cobwebs and discovering the occasional snakeskin (can’t begin to describe the reaction that brought! My bubble popsthe kids had filtered in one by one and had gathered around, peering over my shoulders and discovering their various baby and toddler photos, the noise of teasing and sniggering rising to a crescendo. This started a wave ...

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Out of the Oven: January 2006

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Out of the Oven. Articles by various authors on Family and Home Issues. Sunday, January 01, 2006. Keeping Up With The Joneses. Yes, you have it, homework in the holidays too. Children are in school from the age of 5 until the age of 18. Then move on to university too. With the majority of both parents working full-time, preschools and day-care centres are now a regular thing. When do parents get time with their kids? We’ve come through all the ages - the Stone Age; Ice Age; Industrial Age; Technology Age...

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The Cookie Jar: June 2006

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Put a smile on your face with a humorous look at kids' antics. Wednesday, June 14, 2006. We were sitting down at the dinner table together with a guest, the general conversation underway, when Miss 5 pipes up with "Is it rude to pick your nose in front of people, Mummy? I replied in the affirmative. Miss 5 then went on to say "Even in front of you, Mum? Posted by Bec Laklem @ 6:43 AM. View my complete profile. Out of the Oven. The Laklem Family Album. The "Ask Bec" Series. Out of the Oven.