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Henderson-Begg said Kids Stuff tries to keep prices as accessible as possible, with baby clothes starting at 50p per item, rising to a few pounds for older children.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

An earlier version of this article incorrectly said one-quarter of workers are age 50 or older.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was a waste of space. Our kids were getting older and didn’t play on the lawn. There was just no reason to keep a big green lawn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Tante Jans, Mama’s older sister, had moved in with us when her husband died to spend, as she put it, “what few days remain to me,” though she was still only in her early forties.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom