Accepting a lift sensibly without depending on it
An offered lift is kind, and it is fine to say yes now and then. Here is how to accept one without losing your own habits.
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What to do when you get a puncture in the middle of the shopping
A flat tyre halfway round the shops is annoying, but it does not have to ruin the day. Here is how to stay calm and get everything home.
Carrying curtain poles and other long things home without a car
Long items are awkward, but they do not need a car. Here are some sensible ways to get poles, battens and strips home on foot or by bike.
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A wheeled shopping trolley for errands on foot
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Taking the bus with a pushchair
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Taking the bus home with your shopping bags
A bus journey with full bags is easier when you pack for it. These small habits make the trip calmer for you and for everyone around you.