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House Hunting Last Weekend

We have been house hunting the last weekend and I didn’t know it was such a tiring event. When it comes to choosing a house, there are various preferences and ideas so you need to take time to find what you want. In the past, I tend to go for steel buildings as I like [...]

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The Heat is On

Lately I am making a few more new friends in my son’s school and it’s a good thing. Many of the moms are homemakers and they are full time to their kids and home. I don’t know if I will be a work at home forever but for now, I’m enjoying this flexibility. I know [...]

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Weekend Tales

WE are settling in our new home and being so near the parks, we have been taking walks in the evening during the weekends. I find that relaxing and it’s also quality family time for our family. There are some things we need to shop for and I’m eager to start my herb garden. I [...]

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Buying Things Online

With times changing, people are also altering their ways in doing business. These days, people move around with netbooks and laptops and it has become a business necessity for most corporate personnel. If you are shopping for custom laptops, doing so online is the most convenient and cost effective way. You can compare prices and [...]

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Our Rental Home

It’s been seven weeks since we moved in to our rental home. It’s a nice townhouse in a quiet and pleasant suburb and we love the fact that it’s so close to our son’s school. What I don’t like about rental homes is that we need to be extra careful not to create any dents [...]

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Unpacking Continues

It’s been a week of unpacking as our shipment arrived last wednesday. There are still lots of unpacked boxes in the garage and we are unpacking them slowly this week. There are a few things to buy and do in the house including shopping for some bedroom lights and a chest of drawers for my [...]

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Finally Settled Down

We have finally arrived in Brisbane and it seems like a dream that I’m here. It’s been weeks of busy packing and clearing up and finally, I can now move forward to settle down. We are looking at some possible cars to buy and then it’s time to search around for cheap auto insurance for [...]

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Decreasing the Humidity

One of the things I need in my new house is a dehumidifier. I don’t like high humidity as it can be uncomfortable and it tends to spoil food faster. Ever walked into a garage and be greeted with a mouldy smell? If this is your garage, you may want to consider a basement dehumidifier. [...]

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Home Exhibition

There’s a home exhibition happening in town and hubby is keen to visit some of the booths. Whenever I attend one of these home exhibitions, I end up with a hole in the pocket as there are always so many things to buy and see! I’m scouting for some office furniture and this time, I”m [...]

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Searching for Ergonormic Furniture

I’ve been shopping for egonormic furniture in the last few months and came across some adjustable tables and chairs. In the past, I’ve never bothered about these things but now, I’m beginning to see how choosing the right chair and table can affect my health and wellbeing. My hubby on the other had was looking [...]

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