Tag: family
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How Big Vince got his groove back & started a whole new over
At the height of his first-class cricketing career, Vintcent “Big Vince“ Van der Bijl was one of the most feared and accurate fast-medium bowlers on the field. Then came retirement, a double-bout of illness, and a pervading sense that he was no longer of any value to the world.
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The science of a successful marriage
Roses are red, violets are blue… is living happily ever after something anyone can do?
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Home is where the heart heals, & love begins again
When a house and a family are torn in two, what does it take to pick up the pieces and start all over again?
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I gave birth to my soulmate, & now we’re drifting apart
There are few bonds stronger than the love between mother and son. But what happens when the adoring little toddler edges closer and closer to those teenage years?
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Happy birthday, baby Batman, and well done to us for surviving that first year!
It’s well worth celebrating your baby’s milestones and smilestones, even if you have to give up the luxury of regular sleep in that eventful first year.
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The road to happiness is paved with good intentions
What’s the big difference, at this time of year, between a resolution and an intention? The big difference, with a little motivation and planning, is that you might actually turn your intentions into action That whole ’new year, new me!’ adage is really tired. The annals of time, and my ever-sprouting grey hairs, have made…
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The H-Factor
For decades, the popular Big Five personality theory has defined human nature according to five factors. But there’s a new factor on the block, and it can make a big difference.
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Why I’m Planning to Celebrate this Christmas as a Big, Crazy, Mexican-style Dia de los Muertos
Why I’m Planning to Celebrate this Christmas as a Big, Crazy, Mexican-style Dia de los Muertos
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Welcome to the Crazy Traditions of Christmas in Our Not-so-Normal Household
We are, proudly and strangely, a non-traditional family. But we still have our traditions, especially when it comes to the end-of-year festivities.
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How I Found the Recipe for the Perfect Family Christmas
It’s not just about the food. It’s about who gets to cook it, and who gets to share it, at this special time of year when a hearty meal is the symbol of families brought together in love and celebration