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YOUR LIFE SALUTES
KAREN MILESBEING A VOICE FOR WOMEN WHO CANT BE HEARD IS PRETTY MUCH A LIFE
MANTRA FOR KAREN MILES, 2010 MRS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL FINALIST AND TV
PRESENTER/PRODUCER, AUTHOR, PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER, AND MUM OF TWO.
Producing a deeply thought-provoking documentary on
domestic violence titled BehindClosed Doors is one of the manycontributions this promising TV
star has made to the WIN (Women in Need)Foundation, the charity of the Mrs AustraliaGroup.
Its not ok that sexual violence affectsone infive Australian women, and thatphysical violence affects one in three.
After researching and shooting the filmKaren also learned first-hand the damage
violence has on children. The fact thatone infive kids in Australia will witnessviolence against their mum or step-mum
is hard to get your head around. Homeis not meant to be where the hurt is.
Karens goal was to provide an educationaltool for the WIN Foundation to use in
their support programs so Australianwomen who have experienced domestic
violence could hear survivors storiesand find solace and support.
Working on the project was new Australianfilm company, FilmStretch, who met Karenat a networking event at which she wasspeaking. The film makers identified withthe cause through their own personallife circumstances and agreed to filmand edit the documentary at no cost.
Several media calls were placedfor women to interview in the filmhowever, many women pulled out asthe shoot day drew near, feeling unsafetalking about their experience.
Undaunted, Karen found replacements(one 24 hours before the camerasrolled) to profile the stories of threepowerful women, told through a childseyes growing up in a violent home andfrom the adult womans perspective.
As well as an educational tool for theWIN Foundation, Karen designed thedocumentary for web broadcast, creating a
viral campaign to ensure maximum airtime.
So what big idea is Karen working on next?
I love the quote A mind once stretchedby a new idea never regains its originaldimension by Oliver Wendell Holmes
Jr, says Karen. You can never be thesame person you were once you experiencethe satisfaction and magic of your ideasbecoming reality, especially when those ideashelp other people. The plan is to make alonger documentary on domestic violence fornational Australian TV fingers crossed!
You can view Behind Closed Doorson You Tube, as well as Karens shortfilms on motherhood and post-nataldepression at www.karenmiles.tv. YL
In each issue of Your Life, we celebrate
the efforts of someone who is making
the world a better place. If you wouldlike to nominate someone for Your Life
Salutes, please send your suggestions
Domestic violence
is something we
keep a secret, which
contributes to itspower over women,
its tolerance in
society, and to the
shame and guilt
women feel who
have been victims of
domestic violence,
says Karen.
Karen organiseda WIN Foundationfundraising event andprivate screening of thedocumentary. Hereswhat the audience said.
Thank you for thedocumentary. Maybemore women will realisethat it is ok to speak up. Melissa (interviewed for the film)
I was surprised at howmuch it affected me.Incredible what thewomen have managedto cope with. The filmwas really powerful.
- Dr Mataji Kennedy,Clinical Psychologist
Congratulations onyour screening last nightKaren. The womenwere so brave to sharetheir stories and youthreaded them togetherbeautifully to helpshine a light on such
an unspoken issue.- Julia Palmer,
Business Networking Academy
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INTERVIEW
or making mistakes as animportant part of successtoo, as they bring essentiallessons and experiencesthat help down the track.
After Id convinced Paul to sellhis house and put the moneyinto opening our first store inMelbourne, we were drivenmore by a desire to survive,not wanting to fail, than byany big desire for success.
As we grew rapidly I startedto get a sense that kikki.Kcould provide us with awonderful relaxed lifestyleone day... but for at leastthe first 10 years it was anall-consuming exhausting buttotally satisfying adventurethat we threw ourselves headfirst into. Working 12 to 14hours a day 7 days a week for
years on end. Overcomingbarrier after barrier. Theconcept of success becamegetting to a place where wecould stop working weekends,enjoy a break every now andthen, spend more time withfamily and friends. And slowdown what had become a veryfrantic and stressful pace.
I never had grandplans for overwhelmingentrepreneurial success.
What does real success mean to you? Doyou think you have it?
For me the concept of success varies as yougo through life but that its not somethingI spend much time dwelling on. Success forme has been driving to work on Mondaymornings and being excited about the dayahead, as well as knowing that I have thefreedom to choose what I want to do withmy time and my life. Its about knowingI can contribute in meaningful ways tohelp others and to be a good person.
Its not about money or things for me,although I am very satisfied that I ammore able to afford to surround myselfwith the beautiful design pieces Ivealways craved. Ive never actually stoppedto consider if Im successful. Im really
happy with what weve achieved to datebut I feel were just getting started.Probably the curse of the entrepreneurthat you never quite feel satisfied!
What has come easiest to you and whathave you had to work hardest for?
The easiest for me has been to set the
vision and to create beautiful products. Itssomething I love and am very passionateabout. The hardest has been the financialand detailed operational sides of thebusiness. Fortunately weve built a greatteam of people, and Pauls skills have been
very complimentary, in that he has beenable to run with the things I found hardest.
To achieve the success you have had todate, what sacrifices or compromises haveyou had to make along the way?
Oh, where do I start on this!
I had to have a very clear and big visionand keep my eye on that the whole time,
even in the tough times. I was determinedfrom the beginning to never give up andnot take no as an answer, to always finda way. I worked very long hours in thebeginning and worked very hard to makeit work, and as a result spent so muchtime working that I did sacrifice a lot ofsocial or fun time with friends and family.
At times the work rate and stress alsoimpacted my health and well-being.
You began your business with nobackground in retail or stationery, whathave been the biggest lessons you havelearned along the way?
When I started my business I had noformal training, and English was my secondlanguage, so there were always going to besome hurdles. I didnt even know what
In terms of real
success, I am
really happy
with the way
weve approached
the challengesweve faced, the
integrity and
principals weve
demonstrated
at all times, the
many lessons we
learn every day,
the wonderfulteam weve built
and the fun were
having doing
what we love.
It all started out as me
just genuinely wanting to
achieve what Id set down
in my 3am list.
KRISTINAS BIGGEST
LESSONS HAVE BEEN:Having a simple, clear &
compelling Vision is absolutelyvital.It keeps you on trackand pulls you and your team,through all challenges.
Doing something yourepassionate about is so important.Being able to have fun alongthe way doing something youlove makes everything easier.
Dont easily take no foran answer. Weve literally hadthousands of examples where wevebeen given a no answer, only to
find our way to a yes by being morecreative or persistent. If Id takenno for an answer easily I would havemissed so many opportunities.
You cant do it on your own build a great team. No matterhow attached you become toyour business, at some point yourealise that you cant do it all onyour own, even the things youbelieve no one could do as well asyou can! You need great peoplealong for the journey, who you candelegate responsibility to, so you
can focus on the important thingsand the things you love doing.Then you have to work togetherwith a clear goal or focus in mind.
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the word invoice meant. I thought it wassomething to do with talking, as in, in-voice!
Apart from not understanding muchbusiness terminology, I also had almost noskills in the areas of finance, accountingor bookkeeping, no idea about marketing,no idea how to run a retail store, no ideahow to recruit employees and no ideawhat performance management was. Idnever even heard of logistics or operationsand had no idea how to put together aproduct development schedule, run atrade show, negotiate a lease, make asales presentation, build a website orwrite a position description. Having saidall that, I had a clear vision, boundless
enthusiasm and I knew that I could alwaysfind a way to overcome challenges.
What do you think are the biggestchallenges or issues for people who juggleowning a business, or working in general,with the other things they want from theirlife; people who want to be successful atwork but also in their whole life. And howdo you address this?
Finding and maintaining a sense of balancein my life has always been the biggestchallenge for me, and I imagine that appliesto many ambitious people, male and femalealike. The special demands of motherhood
no doubt put more pressure on mums.A key tool for me to create a sense of balancehas been to define and try to stick to ageneric week plan, where I allocate days/times to all of the important things in mylife for a normal week. Its my startingpoint to ensure I priorities everything Iwant to, and to help me allocate time foranything that comes up during a week.
I also find that doing some kind ofexercise every morning is really usefulfor me; to help clear my mind and setmyself up for a productive day.
Working with a coach has also been very
helpful for me. To say things out loudto someone who is completely on yourteam and knows your goals and prioritiesis enormously helpful, particularlywhen grappling with challenges.
Nobody has it all, what goals are thehardest for you to achieve, what things slip
when other things take over
I just love what I do for work, so I findmyself working very long hours, whichis often very fun and very satisfying,but leaves me needing a little more timefor other important things. Balance hasprobably been the toughest for me, itssomething I still work on to achieve.
How have your relationships (romantic andplatonic) been impacted by your success?
Working with my partner Paul togetherin the business for the last 12 years hasmeant we talk work a lot, which isnt always
great and becomes a bit all-consuming attimes. Having a business with my partnerhas been challenging for us both at times,but has also been very positive and ourrelationship has become stronger as a result.
Weve learnt so much about each otherand have developed enormous mutualrespect. We work really well together,quite intuitively and have different,complimentary skills. Id say ourrelationship has been impacted in a highlypositive way and weve managed to createa life style together that we both love.
How do you unwind and de-stress?
I love exercise and keeping fit. Its a greatpassion and I find it really helps to clearmy head and help me remain focused.I love yoga, its great for both body andmind. I also love spending time with familyand friends. Did I mention good food andgood wine? Sitting browsing cookbooks forhours on end is a wonderful tonic for me.
What advice would you give someonewho was thinking about starting their ownbusiness?
Do something you love and that yourereally passionate about. Youre going to
need to invest considerable energy andtime into it, so make it something youreally enjoy. In other words, have fun!
Create a crystal clear vision of whatyou want to achieve and let that guide
your decision-making and your team.When times get tough, and they will,your vision has to be strong enough topull you and everyone else though.
Write a business plan that becomesyour road map for achieving your vision.Going through the process of putting iton paper is a must, and a great disciplinethat forces you to face reality. Review itregularly and dont be afraid to refine it.
What does the future hold for KristinaKarlsson and kikki.K?
At the moment were focusing on openingmore stores and bringing kikki.K tomore people. One day Ive love to havestores in all my favorite cities aroundthe world; Stockholm, New York,Copenhagen, London the sky is thelimit! As for me, heading home to Swedento catch-up with family and friends,and working on a new range, this iswhat is next and exciting for me! YL
INTERVIEW
FAST FACTSNAME:Kristina Karlsson
HOME TOWN:Melbourne,Australia & Falkenberg, Sweden
AGE:37
STAR SIGN: Aquarius
I LIKE TO WEARI m a jeans
girl
FOR EXERCISE I LOVEYoga
THE LAST TIME I CRIED
WASout of exhaustion, I workeduntil I had a bit of a melt downand then I started all over again!
LAST NIGHTS DINNER WASMums salmon, potatoes & coldsauce. I love my mums food and itsextra special when you dont haveit very often.
MY FAVOURITE GADGET IS
my BlackberryTHE BOOKS ON MY BEDSIDE
TABLE ARE Eat, Pray, Loveby Elizabeth Gilbert, and and mykikki.K 101 Dreams book. I findthat I daydream a lot before goingto sleep so it is handy to have my101 Dreams book close so I cangather all my dreams.
MY PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT
IS that I have a created abusiness that I love
MY BIGGEST LESSON WAS
that you cant do it all on your own
FOR ME, REAL SUCCESS
MEANSLiving my dream life
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HOW TO BEHappyHAPPINESSBEGINS WITH ACHOICE.
So many people are waiting to feelhappy. They think they will be
happy when theyve done this orachieved that. But the truth is,enduring happiness is not a result
of the things youve done, but the personyouve chosen to be.
Somewhere in my mid twenties, I madethe decision to be happy. Its not that I wasmiserable before this time. If you asked mostpeople who knew me, Im sure they wouldhave described me as a happy person. Butas Ive since learned, there is a big differencebetween being happy about things as theyare and being happy with who you are.
The realisation that I had to change the
way I created and sustained happinesscame as the result of a really challengingand difficult time in my life.
While I now look back on the whole periodand light-heartedly call it my quarter-lifecrisis, the truth was I was working fora psychopath in a job I hated, ending arelationship I never should have startedand deeply angry with myself for not beingin possession of the perfect life I had beenso sure would have been mine by now.
I cried a lot. My eyes were so puffy thatI worried my face would change shape,forever! I remember thinking Im sure
there is a great learning experiencehidden in all this pain and heartache, butplease can I just hurry up and learn it.
Finally, through my tears came some veryreal revelations about happiness; how I hadsourced it in my life up until this point andwhat would have to change if my happinesswas to be guaranteed in the future.
I learned I had to give up trying to achieveperfection; it was never going to happen. Istopped worrying about what other people
might be thinking or saying about me andaccepted that while some people liked me,others might not and I learned to be okwith that. I stopped feeling guilty, full stop.
I discovered that I didnt have to stress ifthings werent going my way or feel anxiousabout my future. Some things were withinmy control and others werent, but as longas I believed in myself and my potential,life would probably turn out just fine.
I let go of the expectations I held ofthe people around me; they no longerangered or frustrated me, nor did theyhave the power to hurt me. I learnedthat it was no more my place to judge
them, than it was theirs to judge me.
I found the courage to pursue my dreamsand the commitment to see them through,but I realised that even if I had goalsfor the future, I could still enjoy eachday for what it was, appreciating allthe good that was already in my life.
Most of all I remembered something mymother had been telling me since I was alittle girl that as long as I was giving mybest, my best would always be good enough.
10Principles ofHappiness
Have you ever wondered
why some people seem
really, genuinely happy
and yet others experience
a near constant state
of stress, frustration or
disappointment? Why does
happiness come so easily
to some people? And how
can you make sure it comes
easily to you?
1MAKE A CHOICEThe first and most importantstep in becoming the best you canbe is to simply decide to be thatperson. Of course thats much easiersaid than done. Most people findplenty of excuses to avoid beinghonest with themselves about
who they are and what they reallywant from life. Make the choiceto own up to your true potentialand step into your brilliance.
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2 GIVE UP CONTROLDont waste energy trying tochange or control things that are wellbeyond your control. Instead, focus on
the things that are within your controland create strategies that supportthe outcomes you can influence.
3 LIVE FOR NOWDont live in the past blamingyour current reality on experiences fromchildhood, early adulthood or even lastweek. At the same time dont be sobusy dreaming of your future that youoverlook or waste the opportunitiesthat are presented to you today. Itsimportant to accept the past, dreamof the future, but live in the moment!
4 EXPECT THE BESTIf you expect things to turn outwell, they usually do. Likewise, if youexpect to be disappointed, let downor to experience failure then its highlylikely that that will be your experience.Being optimistic is not about beingnave or ignorant about potentiallynegative outcomes. Optimism isabout expectation; expect the bestfrom life and you will usually get it .
5 BACK YOURSELFOne of the most importantingredients in creating any success inlife, is to believe in it. You need to learn
to believe in your dreams, your ideasand yourself. Other people will alwaystry to lead you away from your dreams,not because they dont want you to behappy, but because they are governedby their own fear, self-doubt andlimiting beliefs. When you truly believe,its amazing what becomes possible.
6GET OUT OF THEWAYSo many people dont take ownershipfor the possibilities that their life holds.
They constantly blame other people,other times and other situations forthe circumstances in their life. The onlyperson who can really hold you backin life is you. Overcome your limitingbeliefs, ideas and attitudes and giveyourself permission to truly shine.
7 BE GRATEFULVery few people are genuinelygoing without, and yet so many affluent,healthy people constantly talk about allthe things that they dont have. A povertymentality is a serious affliction. When youfocus on how much you already have yourtrue desires will be easily met and you willdiscover how little you genuinely need.
8 GIVE ALL YOU CAN:Be generous, not just with thegifts you give, but also with how you giveof yourself. To be truly generous you
need to give your time, energy and spirit.Avoid judgment and be generous in yourassessment of others. What you give inlife will determine what you receive.
9 KEEP IT UPIt wont always be easy to do, beor have everything you want in life, but ifyour desires are genuine, over time thesethings will begin to come to you withease. Dont give up or choose a morecomplacent path. If you are committedto being the best you can be, thenyoure already becoming that person.
10 BE BRAVEIf you want to be the best youcan be, you need to do the right thing,not the easy thing. I dont mean rightor wrong in a black or white, moralisticsense, the principle of courage is aboutdoing the right thing for you and havingthe courage to do it, even if at the time itfeels like the hardest thing in the world!
Abridged extract from The Happiness
Code,by Domonique Bertolucci
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Desperately Seeking
...a coach!
COACHING IS A
BOOM INDUSTRY,
BUT HOW DO YOU
SEPARATE THE
GOOD, THE BAD,
AND THE UNDER-
QUALIFIED?
Deciding that you want to workwith a coach is a big decision,but with a Google searchreturning over a 100 pages, thechallenge is not how to find a
coach, but how to find the RIGHT coach foryou.
Start by asking your coach these questions:
1WHAT IS YOUR COACHS
BACKGROUND?
Whilst a good coach doesnt need to bean expert in your field, they do need tobe able to relate to your world. A coachwho was previously a musician might bean excellent coach if you are looking toget back in touch with your creative side,but not at all suitable if you are looking forsupport in managing and growing business.
2WHAT COACH SPECIFICTRAINING HAVE THEY TAKEN?
Some people believe that because theyhave been good at what they do, that theydont need to train to before they begincoaching other people, however, coachingis a very specific skill set. Being a goodcoach is not about subject matter expertise,but rather an ability to ask incisive questionsto draw out the clients own wisdom, ineither their personal or professional life.
3 DOES YOUR COACH WALKTHEIR TALK?Its important that your coach is anintelligent, motivated person, withstrong levels of self-confidence anda robust self-belief - someone whoradiates confidence and success.
4IS YOUR COACH A MEMBER OF
THE INTERNATIONAL COACH
FEDERATION?
The International Coach Federation isthe professional body for coaches. TheICF has established a code of ethicsthat all members subscribe to.
Whilst membership to the ICFA is voluntary,membership can be seen as a commitmentto professionalism in coaching.
5WHAT DO PREVIOUS /
CURRENT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT
YOUR COACH?
Ask your coach to provide testimonials orreferences from their previous and currentclients. Although some people prefer to
keep their coaching relationship private,your coach should be able to providesome references that include a clientsfull name and occupation or address.
6 CAN YOU EXPERIENCE BEINGCOACHED BY YOUR COACHBEFORE YOU COMMIT TO A FULL
PROGRAM?
Deciding to undertake a coaching programis a significant commitment of your time,energy and financial resources. Fortunatelymost professional coaches are willing tooffer you an opportunity to try beforeyou buy. Some coaches offer a 30 60minute free trial session. Others offer ano obligation introductory meeting todiscus your requirements and provideyou with background information aboutboth coaching and your coach as wellas offer you the chance to experience20 30 minutes of being coached.
7IS THERE A GENUINE
RAPPORT BETWEEN YOU AND
YOUR COACH?
One of the most important things toconsider when selecting a coach is thelevel of comfort and rapport you feel
when speaking with him/her. You aregoing be spending quite a bit of timetogether, so make sure you choose acoach that you instinctively feel youare going to enjoy working with.
A coaching relationship is built on afoundation of trust, honesty and openness,so its critical that your coach is someoneyou feel you can be 100% honest with.A good coach wont judge or criticiseyour choices. Instead he/she will provideyou with the support you need to makedecisions that are right for you, be thatin your business or personal life. YL
COACHING
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TOOLKIT
WELCOME TO THE TOOLKIT,a selection of Domoniques favourite templates to help you get the most out of your life.
My three most important life goals are.
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3.
I will achieve these three things over the next threemonths.
1.
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3.
I will achieve these three things by the end of this month
1.
2.
3.
I will make these quick wins or small changes in my life this week
1.
2.
3.
My affirmation* for the next three months is.
*An affirmation is a short statement that is written in a positive, present tense and personalised way that inspires you to
achieve your goals.
KNOWWHERE
YOUWANTTOB
E:
SETGOALSYOUCANT
WAITTOACHIEVE
FindoutmoreaboutgoalsettinginChapter5of
YourBestLife
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INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Make a note of each of your core values. Fiveor six values are ideal, but if you find that you have listedmore than that, aim to break your list into core (musthave) values and supporting (nice to have) values.
STEP 2:Give your self a score out of ten for how closelyyou are living your life in alignment with that value, orhow much of that value is present in your life.
1/10 would mean that you never experience this valueand 10/10 would mean that you experience this value100% of the time.
STEP 3:Make a note of what action(s) you couldundertake to experience more of this value in your life to live a life that is more alignedto your values.
HONOURYOUR
VALUES:
MORE
OF
THE
THINGS
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how
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yours
inChapter
2of
YourBest
Life
CORE VALUE SCORE/10ACTION(S) REQUIRED IN ORDER TOEXPERIENCE MORE OF THIS VALUE INYOUR LIFE
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MANAGEYOUR
RESOURCES:
FIND
OUT
WHERE
YOURMONEYREALLY
GOES
Findoutmoreabout
managingyourresourcesin
Chapter
8
of
Your
Best
Life
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Write down all the income you receive over amonth in the income section and add these figures to getyour total income.
STEP 2:Write down all the money you spend in the
expenses section and add these figures to get your totalexpenses.
STEP 3:Subtract your total expenses from your total incometo find out your monthly balance (surplus income or deficit). Ifthis figure is a positive figure, this represents the spare moneyor savings you have each month. If this figure is a negativefigure, this represents the shortfall or debt you are incurringeach month.
STEP 4:Adjust your budget to achieve your financial goals. If you find that you dont have enough
money left over at the end of each month to save, invest or spend on the things you want, review yourbudget and look for areas where you can cut back. If your surplus at the end of each month is ample,you can increase your budget in the areas where you would prefer a few more luxuries.
INCOME AMOUNT
Salary/Wages
Investments
TOTAL
EXPENSE AMOUNT
Rent/Mortgage
Home Insurance
Electricity
Gas
Water
Telephone, Mobile & InternetCar/Public Transport
Petrol
Parking
Car Insurance
Other Insurance[health, life,etc.]
Loan or credit card payments
Groceries
Entertainment [eating out,movies, drinks etc]
Clothing
Gifts
Babysitting/Child Care
Cleaning/Laundry
Education
Holidays
Personal spending [snacks,magazines, etc]
Fixed investments [pension,investment plan, etc.]
TOTAL
TOTAL INCOME AMOUNT
TOTAL EXPENSESBALANCE TOTALINCOME, LESS TOTALEXPENSES
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INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Make a list of all the keytasks or activities you need tospend time on each week. Thiscould include things lie work,exercise, study, family time,housework, family time, social timeetc.
STEP 2:Schedule these activitiesinto the weekly planner template.
STEP 3:Use this planner as yourgeneric or ideal week. If you findthat you arent able to fit onetask in at the ideal time, look atyour planner and make consciousdecisions about what otheractivities you will need to shift oradjust to make sure your weekworks for you.
MAKETIMEWOR
K
FORYOU:
SPEND
MORE
TIME
DOINGWHATYOU
LOVE
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WEDNESDAY THURSAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
In Bed In Bed In Bed In Bed In Bed
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
DOMAINS
WORK COUPLE TIME FAMILY TIME
EXERCISE SOCIAL TIME HOUSEWORK
PERSONAL TIME MEALS/DRESSING TRAVEL
TOOLKIT
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