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		<title>Heavenly Handmade</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2012/02/heavenly-handmade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[aprons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gift shop pretoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handmade bags]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pretoria gift shop]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cecilia from Heavenly Handmade makes the prettiest bags and aprons for us.
Her bags range in colour, style and size to suit everyone.

Her aprons also come in different styles and would make a stunning gift for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen  

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cecilia from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MyHeavenlyHandmade">Heavenly Handmade</a> makes the prettiest bags and aprons for us.</p>
<p>Her bags range in colour, style and size to suit everyone.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Bags.jpg"><img src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Bags-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="Bags" width="200" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-485" /></a></p>
<p>Her aprons also come in different styles and would make a stunning gift for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen <img src='http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Apron.jpg"><img src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Apron-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="Apron" width="200" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-486" /></a></p>
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		<title>Lime Green Bean</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2012/01/lime-green-bean/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[gift shop pretoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[girls hair accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lime Green Bean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pretoria gift shop]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have  a little girl or a niece or a god daughter?
If you do then she needs a Lime Green Bean product TODAY.
All the Lime Green Bean products are handmade with love by Inge and you can see it in the end product.
She has hair clips with a small felt item attached to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have  a little girl or a niece or a god daughter?</p>
<p>If you do then she needs a <a href="http://www.limegreenbean.co.za/">Lime Green Bean</a> product TODAY.</p>
<p>All the Lime Green Bean products are handmade with love by Inge and you can see it in the end product.</p>
<p>She has hair clips with a small felt item attached to it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ladybugs_hairclips_small.jpg"><img src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ladybugs_hairclips_small.jpg" alt="" title="ladybugs_hairclips_small" width="150" height="165" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-478" /></a></p>
<p>There are these STUNNING hair clip holders.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hearts2_small.jpg"><img src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hearts2_small.jpg" alt="" title="hearts2_small" width="200" height="250" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-479" /></a></p>
<p>And funky little DIY felt brooch kits.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/felt-bean-buddy4_big.jpg"><img src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/felt-bean-buddy4_big-249x300.jpg" alt="" title="felt-bean-buddy4_big" width="249" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-480" /></a></p>
<p>We have all these goodies available in our shop. The clips are moving very fast so best you get yours today!</p>
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		<title>Featured Product: Good Morning Mama</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/05/featured-product-morning-sickness-magic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/05/featured-product-morning-sickness-magic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 06:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Morning sickness has to be the worst side effect of being pregnant. I hate being nauseous and having to suffer it for weeks was really not so much fun.
There are a few products on the market that you can take for this but the one we are featuring is Good Morning Mama bu Baby Nature
This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Morning sickness has to be the worst side effect of being pregnant. I hate being nauseous and having to suffer it for weeks was really not so much fun.</p>
<p>There are a few products on the market that you can take for this but the one we are featuring is<a href="http://www.babynature.co.za/babynature/goodmorning-mama-natural-remedy-morning-sickness.php"> Good Morning Mama bu Baby Nature</a></p>
<p>This product helps</p>
<ul>
<li>To safely relieve nausea</li>
<li>To alleviate symptoms of &#8216;morning&#8217; sickness at any time of the day</li>
<li>Calm the digestive system and prevent digestive upsets</li>
<li>To prevent revulsion to certain foods and smells</li>
<li>100% homeopathic</li>
</ul>
<p>It contains</p>
<p>GoodMorning Mama contains the following homeopathic ingredients in equal parts and therapeutic dosage:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Zingiber (D3)</strong> -</li>
<li><strong>Mentha pip (D3)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ferrum phos (D6)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Nat mur (D6)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Nat phos (D6)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Nux vom (30C)</strong> -</li>
<li><strong>Sucrose</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The nice thing about it is that you can take it up to 10 times a day &#8211; so if you keep a bottle handy with you at all times you can take it all day.</p>
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		<title>Introducing Bump2Baby &#8211; Mini, Midi and Maxi</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/05/introducing-bump2baby-mini-midi-and-maxi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 09:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are introducing our new range of Bump2Baby Newborn packs  
Our newborn starter packs contains all the essentials you will need for baby and is made up of quality products, including Johnson and Johnson, Elizabeth Anne, AromaKids and Huggies.
We have a mini range that is like your starter pack that contains the bare essentials. This pack [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are introducing our new range of Bump2Baby Newborn packs <img src='http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Our newborn starter packs contains all the essentials you will need for baby and is made up of quality products, including Johnson and Johnson, Elizabeth Anne, AromaKids and Huggies.</p>
<p><strong>We have a mini range that is like your starter pack that contains the bare essentials. This pack costs R430</strong></p>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="188">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">50</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Nappy Sacks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">44</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Nappies</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">80</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Wet Wipes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Baby Nail Clipper</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">300ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Shampoo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">550ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Soap</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">30ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Telament Drops</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">50ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Baby Massage Oil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">75ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Bum Cream</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">200</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Cotton Buds</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">100ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Surgical Spirits</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Medicine Dropper</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Our midi range contains a few more items that the midi and costs R530</strong></p>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="188">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">50</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Nappy Sacks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">80</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Wet Wipes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">44</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Disposable Nappies</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Baby Nail Clipper</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">300ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Shampoo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">550ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Soap</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">30ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Telament Drops</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">125ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Bottle</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">2</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Teats</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Bottle Warmer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Bottle Brush</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">2</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Dummy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">50ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Baby Massage Oil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Onesie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">25ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Bum Cream</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">200</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Cotton Buds</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="64" valign="bottom">100ml</td>
<td width="124" valign="bottom">Surgical Spirits</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>The maxi pack provides everything you will need for your baby. It contains not only toiletries but also medical items like the thermometer and medicine dropper. It also contains a lovely baby bag to put it all in! This pack costs R950</strong></p>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="217">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">50</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Nappy Sacks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">80</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Wet Wipes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">44</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Disposable Nappies</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Baby Nail Clipper</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">300ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Shampoo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">550ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Soap</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">30ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Telament Drops</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">125ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Bottle</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Bottle Warmer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Bottle Brush</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">2</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Teats</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">2</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Dummy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Thermometer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">50ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Baby Massage Oil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">75ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Bum Cream</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">350ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Aqueous Cream</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">200</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Cotton Buds</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">100ml</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Surgical Spirits</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Medicine Dropper</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="51" valign="bottom">1</td>
<td width="166" valign="bottom">Baby Bag</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>We also have organic eco friendly packs in each the mini, midi and maxi ranges where we substitute the nappies for clothe nappies and the products with organic alternatives like echantrix and annique products.While we believe this pack contains everything you will need we are more than willing to add or remove items you do not want. If there is a brand you would prefer then we will gladly source it for you.</p>
<p>Please note that any deviations to the packs stated here may result in a change in the price.</p>
<p>For our order process <a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/how-to-order/">please check here</a>.</p>
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		<title>BabyTee Winner</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/04/babytee-winner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winner of the awesome BabyTee competition is Bananaramagirl
Congratulations  
The BabyTee team will be in contact with you shortly to arrange the prize!!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The winner of the awesome <a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/04/giveaway-baby-tees/">BabyTee competition</a> is <a href="http://twitter.com/bananaramagirl">Bananaramagirl</a></p>
<p>Congratulations <img src='http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>The BabyTee team will be in contact with you shortly to arrange the prize!!</p>
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		<title>Pregnancy Massage &#8211; Giveaway</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/04/pregnancy-massage-giveaway/</link>
		<comments>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/04/pregnancy-massage-giveaway/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pregnancy Massage   Pregnancy brings about many changes to a woman’s body, not only physically but mentally and psychologically.
Pregnancy massage stimulates different glands in the body, which helps to stabilize hormone levels, and relieve nervous tension throughout the body.
Massage oils may help with possible stretching of the skin. Doctors agree that a relaxed mother [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy Massage   Pregnancy brings about many changes to a woman’s body, not only physically but mentally and psychologically.</p>
<p>Pregnancy massage stimulates different glands in the body, which helps to stabilize hormone levels, and relieve nervous tension throughout the body.</p>
<p>Massage oils may help with possible stretching of the skin. Doctors agree that a relaxed mother will be more likely to have a happier and healthier pregnancy, and perhaps an easier delivery.</p>
<p>Massage assists with circulatory and with the lymphatic systems, thus keeping the blood flowing to both the mother and the baby, and reducing fatigue.</p>
<p>Massage can be beneficial in the following ways:</p>
<p>·        Tranquil relaxation reduces pain and stress</p>
<p>·        Relaxed mommy promotes foetal wellbeing</p>
<p>·        Helps reduce feeling of nausea</p>
<p>·        Minimises stretch marks by enhancing the pliability of the skin and underlying tissues.</p>
<p>·        Combats fluid retention (oedema)</p>
<p>·        Alleviates stress and strain on joints and muscles as a result of carrying the extra weight.</p>
<p>To win this awesome massage worth R220</p>
<ul>
<li>You have to be in your second or third trimester (or have a friend in mind)</li>
<li>Leave a comment here.</li>
<li>If you have not yet joined our group on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Journey2Joy/10150128530740425?ref=ts">Facebook </a>you will need to do that too!</li>
</ul>
<p>This competition closes on the 26 April 2010 and is only open to Gauteng residents unfortunately.</p>
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		<title>Featured Product &#8211; Hot Toddy Lollies</title>
		<link>http://www.journey2joy.co.za/2010/04/featured-product-hot-toddy-lollies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My son was sick recently and a friend suggested I try Hot Toddy &#8220;kids sore throat lollies&#8221; which I did.
These lollies contain all natural ingredients including echinacea, zinc and vitamin C but the winner is that they are in  sucker so it makes it easy to get kids to take them.

They also did help ease [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My son was sick recently and a friend suggested I try <a href="http://www.fastmoving.co.za/news-archive/non-client-activity/what2019s-new-hot-toddy-kids-range">Hot Toddy &#8220;kids sore throat lollies&#8221;</a> which I did.</p>
<p>These lollies contain all natural ingredients including echinacea, zinc and vitamin C but the winner is that they are in  sucker so it makes it easy to get kids to take them.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Hot-Toddy-Kids-Products2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-124" title="Hot Toddy Kids Products2" src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Hot-Toddy-Kids-Products2-300x182.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="182" /></a></p>
<p>They also did help ease Cameron&#8217;s sore throat and I took a few when I wasn&#8217;t feeling so hot and the did definitely help me too <img src='http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>So if you child has a sore throat then I definitely recommend this product.</p>
<p><strong><em>Please double check with your Dr or Pharmacist if your child is old enough to take them!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>The first 6 weeks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first 6 weeks after your baby is born is probably the hardest time. You will feel overwhelmed and often a little scared but the good news is it gets easier  
Remember these tips and you will be just fine!

Accept help. If your mother/friends offer to watch baby while you bath/have a nap – [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first 6 weeks after your baby is born is probably the hardest time. You will feel overwhelmed and often a little scared but the good news is it gets easier <img src='http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Remember these tips and you will be just fine!</p>
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<li>Accept help. If your mother/friends offer to watch baby while you bath/have a nap – accept it.</li>
<li>Sleep when baby sleeps. I never managed to get this right with my first child but with the second one as soon as she shut her eyes I would nap with her.</li>
<li>Don’t stress about the small things – like changing or cleaning or<a href="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/15032010054-300x225.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-113" title="15032010054-300x225" src="http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/15032010054-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>washing. When you can do it, do it.</li>
<li>Your newborn will not break nor will she come to any harm if she cries.</li>
<li>Get out of the house! Meet a friend for coffee. Go walk around PnP. Just make sure you get out of the house for a bit.</li>
<li>If you don’t want visitors simply say no. As nice as it is to have people come and visit sometimes it is too much.</li>
<li>Get help. Even if you get a domestic working in once a week you need help. Someone just to do the ironing/cleaning etc.</li>
<li>Switch off your phone/computer. Unnecessary phone calls just create additional stress.</li>
<li>Be flexible. Your baby may not have been listening the day you announced she will sleep 6 hours in her own room or will breastfeed exclusively for 6 months. So be open to change the plan a little.</li>
<li>Make sure you eat and drink enough. It’s easy to forget to do this in those early days and it is then that you need it the most.</li>
<li>Let your partner help. Even if you feel he is doing it wrong – leave him. He has to learn. Go sit and watch some TV and leave the two of them to figure it out.</li>
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<p>The most important thing to remember is to enjoy your baby <img src='http://www.journey2joy.co.za/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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