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Around the world, eating together is celebrated. Here are 5 tips for promoting shared meals in celebration of World Food Day.

Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.

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We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.

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