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Girls Night In
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ImageLooking for a girls' night with a difference? You don't have to hit the town to have fun with your girlfriends... Here are a few novel ideas you could try that you can do in your own home, with or without the heavy head on Sunday...

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Christmas Dining – Indoors and Outdoors
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xmas-table.jpgChristmas dining in New Zealand gives us loads of options... If it’s a hot day we can move outdoors. If it’s cooler we can stay indoors and light the fire. Whatever our choice, the effort you put into planning, preparing, cooking and serving the meal will help provide the atmosphere. Robyn McGahan explains how to make your Christmas dining smoother and more special for all involved…

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Crafty Christmas
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crafty-xmas.jpgDon't stress if finances are tight and Christmas is looming - sometimes the best gifts are home-made! These gifts are cheap, easy and delicious and will prove that it really is the thought that counts...

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Summer Dining Outdoors
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bbqandfriends.jpgIn the words of the old Gershwin song, “It’s summertime and the living is easy”. With the temperatures rising and the days getting longer we have a lot to look forward to, especially outdoor entertaining. Make the most of your outdoor dining with these ideas…

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Christmas Dramas
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christmas-decs.jpgThere's something about Christmas that seems to lead to family breakdowns - whether it's your mad uncle getting a little too merry on the sherry, your mother being overworked and under-thanked in the kitchen, driving for hundreds of miles to visit the extended family, or the kids having outrageous expectations of the presents. Whatever the drama in your family, Gloss has some ideas to prevent problems before they arise.

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Hosting The Perfect Cocktail Party
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cocktail-party.jpgIt's the party season, and the perfect way to get some good friends together, don a party dress and have some fun is with a cocktail party. Not sure where to start? No problem...

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