7 tips for getting rid of stuff
Kids attract stuff like Velcro attracts lint and the job of stemming the tide of toys, clothing and paraphernalia seems …
Healthy homes
Clean, but not too clean. Here's why...
If the housework's getting you down take comfort from research showing a bit of grubbiness is good for you. Scientists are now telling us to beware of a sterile environment as it could be making us sick. According to the popular hygiene …
A warm & dry home is a healthy home
A warm, dry home is a healthy home, with fewer days off, trips to the doctor or winter-time misery. We breed 'em tough in Godzone. When the temperature gauge drops below 8ºC we think it might be time to put on a cardie. And as for the kids, …
Are our homes and kids too clean?
Is our obsession with hygiene putting our kids at risk of developing allergies and asthma? Rochelle Gillespie finds out ‘germs’ is not such a dirty word after all. We live in a super clean world. Anti-bacterial soaps and hand sanitisers are …
Spring cleaning - tips to get your house spik & span with kids in tow
'Tis the season for that special home spruce-up. Ellie Gwilliam offers tips on how to do it with kids in tow. Be realistic Without sounding defeatist, before you start your spring-cleaning it would be wise to lower your expectations. When your …
Revamp your pantry, we show you how
Transform a chaotic pantry into one that’s clean and clutter-free with this step-by-step guide from organisational coach Rachel King. When people think pantry storage and organisation, often the first thing they want to do is rush out and buy the …