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About me - Ruth Woodhouse

Hi there! My name is Ruth and I live in Canberra, which is the capital city of Australia and the seat of parliament - but don't hold that against me - most of us who live here are just average families battling along from day to day.

I am in my forties and

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Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Communication issues: Never send a family member to the store (for something you want): 6 of 6
Here in Australia it's the beginning of a new school year. Our little boy is in grade 1. Thankfully his school uniform clothing from kindy still fits him and is still in good condition. However, he did need a new pair of school shoes and I thought it would be good for him to at least have a few new pairs of school socks. You ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays How to throw a great 50th birthday: 5 of 5
Seven years ago, when I was turning 40, I said I'd like a party for the occasion. I ended up doing a lot of the organization myself and, whilst it was a good party, I was very stressed by the time I got there. When it was over I felt relieved more than anything. I commented at the time that I thought I was getting too old for... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Australia & South Pacific Culture An Australian perspective on living in the US vs. Australia: 4 of 4
Here in Australia we are generally much more aware of American culture, society and language differences than Americans are of how we are different to them. We have grown up with American cultural images on our TV and have assimilated them into our own society. This background and my regular correspondence with my e-pal in Oh... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Cuddles versus hugs: 3 of 3
Personally I'm all for cuddles - but only with the people nearest and dearest to me - and my pets. I'm all for hugs too - and they can be given or received from a much wider group. Hugs are big, wide, open embraces that should be enthusiastic, warm and heart-felt but don't usually last very long - not as long as cuddles can. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Guide to the Claw Machine: How to stop wasting quarters and finally grab a prize: 2 of 2
I would certainly like to know if there are Helium members out there who are expert at beating "the claw" in those machines at the shopping malls. They always contain soft toys from the latest movies and of course our kids are drawn to them like Pooh bear to a honey pot! We don't mind giving them a dollar or two to try for on... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Product reviews: Chocolate Chex cereals: 2 of 2
Here in Australia Coco Pops Chex - made by leading breakfast cereal manufacturer, Kellogg's - has just recently replaced what had previously been known as Cocoa Crispix. Apart from the name and the packaging, it seems to be exactly the same product. For a while we'd been having trouble finding our favourite chocolate-flavoure... More..