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Cold Snap Brings Snow To NSW
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5 Habits That Drivers Pick Up Over Time
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How Breastfeeding Benefits You And Your Baby
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6 Business Ideas for Stay at Home Mums

Cold Snap Brings Snow To NSW

The cold snap that hit New South Wales saw the onset of freezing weather, icy roads and snow in areas including Barrington Tops, Bombala, Orange, Tenterfield and Walcha. Having never seen, felt or experienced the beauty of snow before Mr C made sure we were not going to miss out. Barrington Tops Snow The alarms went off at an unpleasant 4am and saw everyone rugged up and piled into the car. The journey from our part of the Hunter Valley to the Barrington Tops took approx. two and a half hours. Before we had even hit the mountain, we could see snow covering the grass, trees and rocks. While I begrudgingly got my arse out of bed at that ridiculous hour of the morning, once we saw the snow it was so worth it! If we had left it much later we would not have been able to enjoy the…

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5 Habits That Drivers Pick Up Over Time

Habits That Drivers Pick Up Over Time Driving, much like riding a bicycle, is easier when you’re not thinking about every movement you’re making. Overthinking in driving can lead to mistakes or accidents on the road. But there’s a fine line between not overthinking and being careless on the road. Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell one from the other, especially if driving has become second nature for you. It is vital to your safety that you can detect whether you’ve developed a bad habit (or five). Here are some of the most common bad habits drivers pick up over time. 1. Being careless when changing lanes You’ve done it a thousand times before, but changing lanes is one of the most dangerous activities in driving. Many people forget this and become lazy or careless when they change lanes. The most common faults are forgetting (or ignoring) to use signal lights…

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How Breastfeeding Benefits You And Your Baby

Before you start your baby on formula, read this, breastfeeding benefits both you and your baby. You are finally holding your precious little baby in your arms after a long 40 weeks of pregnancy. You just want to admire their precious little features but they are hungry. Often mothers have to overcome struggles; maybe you think you aren’t producing enough milk or perhaps your baby won’t attach to your breast properly. Breastfeeding doesn’t have to end there and here is why. How Breastfeeding Benefits You And Your Baby Breastfeeding benefits for mum The benefits of breastfeeding extend further than just ‘breast is best’. Yes it is amazing for your baby but it is also beneficial for you, the mother. These benefits include: Weight loss – Producing milk for breastfeeding burns extra calories which result in pregnancy weight being lost faster. Like that isn’t reason enough! Emotional health – Breastfeeding encourages…

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6 Business Ideas for Stay at Home Mums

Whether setting up your own business is something you’ve always dreamed of or you’re just looking for a way to supplement the family income, trying to juggle a fledgling operation while being the primary caregiver for your family can be difficult. But if done well, it can be quite profitable and fulfilling for you too. Below you’ll find a list of six business ideas that work best for stay-at-home parents. Business Ideas For Stay At Home Mums 1. Professional Consultancy Deciding to take a couple of years – or longer – out of the workforce doesn’t have to mean your career takes a back seat. Why not consider offering boutique consultancy services in your field? You will have to allocate some time for client meetings and communication during business hours, but you are otherwise free to work when it suits you. 2. Virtual Assistant Administration, call handling and calendar management…

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