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The Down Syndrome Debate

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Nine years ago, at age 32, Josie and John Strickler welcomed their third daughter, Halie, into the world. Halie was born with Down syndrome, despite Josieâ??s relatively young age and healthy pregnanc
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A Quick Guide to Eating Healthy at the Airport

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From the heavenly scent of crisp, golden French fries to the delectable whipped cream-topped caramel macchiato, our favorite guilty-pleasure foods are everywher
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Creative Ways to Add Order to Your Home

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/media/k2/items/cache/675d28c04794e3c683f4419536c4c15f_L.jpgCreative Ways to Add Order to Your HomeAlthough there are hundreds of options for organizing your home, the pieces you make yourself are the
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5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday Season

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5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday SeasonEach year, the true spirit of the holidays can seem to get buried further beneath mountains of wrapping paper and drowned out by commercialism. Howe
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Creative Ways to Add Order to Your Home

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/media/k2/items/cache/675d28c04794e3c683f4419536c4c15f_L.jpgCreative Ways to Add Order to Your HomeAlthough there are hundreds of options for organizing your home, the pieces you make yourself are the
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5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday Season

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5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday SeasonEach year, the true spirit of the holidays can seem to get buried further beneath mountains of wrapping paper and drowned out by commercialism. Howe
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Building a Successful Budget

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Building a Successful BudgetWhether you’re trying to pay off bills, save for a dream vacation or create a nest egg for retirement, having a sound budget is often the first step toward bringing your fi
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6 Steps to Safer Winter Driving

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6 Steps to Safer Winter DrivingThe winter season is typically one of the busiest times of the year for travelers. While millions prepare to hit the road to visit family and see sights they may never h
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Caring for Caregivers: How to prevent caregiver burnout

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Caring for Caregivers: How to prevent caregiver burnoutHow to prevent caregiver burnoutWhile caring for an older family member – whether it be a spouse, parent or grandparent – can be a rewarding expe
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Cars to Consider for 2019

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Cars to Consider for 2019Purchasing a new vehicle, while exciting, can be a burden for many shoppers. A variety of options and considerations for each make and model can turn the decision-making proce
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Chasing Childhood Passions

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Chasing Childhood PassionsAs education continues to be more accessible to American workers, lifelong learning is increasingly important. Pearson, a digital education company, surveyed working adults a
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6 Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

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6 Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for WinterAs days get shorter and temperatures drop, many homeowners overlook their lawns’ needs. Unfortunately, winter can be brutal and make it hard for lawns, trees and
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7 Ways to Promote Cool-Weather Skin Care

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7 Ways to Promote Cool-Weather Skin CareWhen temperatures plummet, a seasonal wardrobe change helps protect most of your body from the elements. However, your face and hands are likely still exposed a
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Engage at Every Age

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Engage at Every AgeYou are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being. No matter your age, there is no better time than now to start
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Find Your Influence Style this Year

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Find Your Influence Style this YearThe ability to influence those around you is a key leadership skill. To influence effectively, you must be adept at getting your opinions and ideas heard, recognized
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Find Out the Truth About Tap Water

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Find Out the Truth About Tap WaterWhile the tap water you drink may look clean, it may contain harmful contaminants like lead, pesticides and industrial pollutants. These and others may be picked up o
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Get Involved in the Game of Chess

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Get Involved in the Game of ChessChess, once a game considered to be reserved for the affluent and older men, is creating a cooler image with a younger demographic. The ancient game has seen a rising
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A Fresh Approach to the Winter Freeze

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A Fresh Approach to the Winter FreezeWinter means snowfall, cold days and time spent near a fireplace seeking warmth and comfort. While planning for chilly days and frozen nights, it\'s important to pr
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Go Exploring for These Hidden Travel Gems

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Go Exploring for These Hidden Travel GemsDiscovering a region’s secret treasures is one of the greatest rewards of travel. When you embrace an adventurer’s spirit, there’s no telling just where you’ll
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Hatching a Plan

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Hatching a PlanProviding a comfortable environment for chickens can allow them to express normal behaviors and lead healthier lives. As part of its “Commitment to Animal Care,” Perdue is working to be
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Smart Summer Skin Care

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Smart Summer Skin CareGet back to basics with warm weather skin care tipsIf you’ve ever noticed how thirsty you get when it’s hot outside, that’s because your body’s natural water content evaporates m
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A Contemporary Chic Bedroom Makeover

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We’re excited to launch something new today – this is One Room Wonders! In this fun new video series, we’ll be sharing a bunch of...
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Tasmania’s Derwent Valley with Rodney Dunn – The Design Files | Australia's most popular design blog.

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For our travel column this month we’ve jetted off to Tasmania!

Our tour guide for this brief-but-utterly-beautiful getaway is Rodney Dunn of The Agrarian Kitchen, a sustainable farm-based cooking school. The Sydneysider-turned-Tasmanian worked in the food magazine industry, as a food researcher for Better Homes and Gardens, and was a food editor of Gourmet Traveller up until his treechange in 2007.

Rodney treated our photographer Caitlin Mills to his acclaimed Cooking with Truffles Masterclass, and a trip to some favourite spots around the Derwent Valley, in the south-east region of Tasmania.

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Give the Gift of Travel

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Give the Gift of TravelFinding the perfect gift for someone who already has it all may be easier when you stop thinking in terms of “things.” A gift that creates an unforgettable experience, like a tr
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A Designer’s Richly Layered Rental Property!

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The power of decoration is on full display in the gorgeous rented Melbourne home of Sarah Shinners, design manager at Simone Haag (you might recognise her from our Dream Job column!), and prosthetist Patrick Shinners. 

When the couple moved into the Clifton Hill property in 2013, the interiors were covered in the one shade of beige. Fortunately, thanks to their flexible landlord, Sarah and Patrick were able to cosmetically transform the property, introducing new paint colours and curtains along the way.

Their home today is a warm, welcoming and layered space, dotted with art and objects created and collected over many years. Just goes to show – you don’t need to own your home, to make it your own!

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