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    Wearing Shoes In The House Is Just Plain Gross. The Verdict From Scientists Who Study Indoor Contaminants

    I remove my outdoor footwear at the front door. I have toe - below knee orthotics for both feet to prevent my ankles from moving, so these are transferred to my indoor shoes inside. I don't expect visitors to remove their shoes, especially if they have bare feet. Don't want bare feet with...
  2. J

    22 events that defined 2022 in Australia and around the world

    I would have liked to see the passing of Judith Durham on 5 August 2022 included. I feel she was an icon of Australia. I know not everything could be included, and people do have different tastes.
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    Is it time for new sheets? A few signs that they need to go, and how to make them last longer

    It's the sheet manufacturers stating we need to replace them every 2 - 3 years. I didn't know sheets come with a USE BY date! Remember when the sheets were starting to thin a bit, we used to renew them by cutting the sheets down the middle length-wise, joining the side seams, then making seams...
  4. J

    Keep your blueberries delicious and juicy with these simple storage hacks

    Oohh, time to make blueberry syrup to pour over pancakes or waffles with ice-cream, or as a topping for cheesecake. Recipe: * 2 cups blueberries, preferably fresh but frozen work * 1/2 cup sugar (or honey) * 1 cup water + 2 Tablespoons (divided) * 1 TS cornflour * Lemon juice, Squeeze...
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    Is it time for new sheets? A few signs that they need to go, and how to make them last longer

    I learnt by example. As a tiny child, I knew that my Mum changed the sheets weekly. She'd light the fire under the copper and boil up the water and in went the sheets. She stir them round and round with that long copper stick. Then in went the Bluo....to "whiten" them. Mum used to purchase...
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    Why ‘Best Before’ Food Labelling Is Not Best For The Planet Or Your Budget

    The senses of sight, smell and touch came before "Use By" or "Best Before" labels. Humanity survived. If it works, don't change it.
  7. J

    Here’s The Real Reason To Turn On Aeroplane Mode When You Fly

    I haven't flown in a plane for decades. I've only owned a mobile phone for 5 years. I'm not sure what aeroplane mode is....what does it do ? Why don't you just turn your phone off? If it stated that in the article, I missed it.
  8. J

    What this man found in his burger will make you question your next fast-food order

    Free serve of extra protein....no thanks!
  9. J

    Shopper ‘shocked’ after putting frozen veggies in the microwave

    When something sparks in a microwave, it makes a noise as well as emitting sparks. I think the noise would attract your attention to the fireworks display.
  10. J

    Joke Giving the Lord His Share

    Absolutely!
  11. J

    Joke No Mobile!

    Mustn't be a Senior, then!
  12. J

    Joke Giving the Lord His Share

    God won't always be so generous, so look out, Jack!!!!
  13. J

    Family unwraps a terrifying surprise gift under the Christmas tree

    I think the pussycat cat is a very lucky cat. A friend of mine recently lost her 4 year old doggie to a brown snake flushed out of it's home due to exceptionally heavy rainfall in outer Melbourne. The snake was sunning itself on her path way, and the poor doggie tried to protect the owner. The...
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    Gift shopping made easy: The best and worst Christmas cards of 2022

    Sometimes, a gift card is the right option, as your lived one might be interstate, or saving up for something big, and this can help them on their way, if you select the right store
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    Cleaner’s frightening experiment will make you never want to use fabric softener again

    I heard this YEARS ago. My Minister's wife left her clothes dryer going when she went to a church meeting, expecting it to turn off at the end of the cycle. Unfortunately, she arrived home to the fire brigade cleaning up after a fire started in her clothes dryer. It was discovered that she had...
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    Chocolate lovers, rejoice: Mars Wrigley unveils an amazing new product set to hit supermarket shelves soon!

    I guess they'd be worth a try....I reckon Maltesers are pretty good.
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