20 Aug 2020

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
There’s a sticky note on the wall in front of me that says ‘Started WFH March 16’. That was the day when half the tl! team were asked to Work From Home, with the plan that we’d swap the following week. The swap never happened. By that Friday, none of
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Your LIFE!
I took my copy of that’s life! along when visiting the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark. Margaret Vickers, Canning Vale, WA Felix on his first birthday trying out his new Tonka truck! Molly Harding, Geelong West, Vic Ruby with her hors
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Meet Australia’s REAL-LIFE DR DOLITTLE!
Judy Hopper, 62, Millfield, NSW Rolling over in bed one morning, I tried not to make a sound. If I stay really quiet, maybe I’ll get to sleep in, I thought. But my 14-month-old wombat, Emily, had other ideas. Scratching at my door, she made it cle
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Ways To Help
• According to WIRES, if you come across sick, injured or orphaned wildlife, remove any threat to the animal, including other people and pets, if it is safe to do so. Wear approproate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, when touchi
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‘She’s Wolfing It Down!’
My sister Sandy was five years older than me and for as long as I could remember, she’d been pinching food off my plate – and everybody else’s. ‘Hey!’ I’d cry, as her fingers swooped down and snatched something, but the tasty morsel would already be
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Greedy Hubby’s Elaborate Plan Murdered In Her Bath
They seemed like the perfect couple. Chad, 39, and Lisa Cutler, 47, lived in a well to-do area with their two young children. Lisa was a popular Spanish teacher and Chad had a high paying job at an agricultural company. But, of course, things are not
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Having A Baby Made My Skin Fall Off!
Nicole Preece, 34, Mornington Peninsula, Vic Holding my newborn baby, Scarlett, I could finally breathe a sigh of relief. ‘I’m so glad you’re both okay,’ my partner Russell cried. With a bad reaction to the anaesthetic and a three-hour caesarean, i
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THE Buzz
A Melbourne company called ‘I Do’ Drive Thru Weddings has launched a service that gets you married in a flash while adhering to the social-distancing rules. The brief ceremony involves the couple, witnesses and a celebrant, all arriving at a chosen l
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Wrong Baby, Wrong Parents How It Led To Love
On June 29, 1995, Paula Johnson and Carlton Conley welcomed their baby girl, Callie, into the world. The next day, Whitney Rogers and Kevin Chittum also added a baby girl, Rebecca, to their family. The two mums had met in the hallway and Paula, 27, w
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I Moved My Lover IN WITH MY MAN!
My eldest daughter shrieked with laughter as she jumped onto the swings. Then, her dad, Matt, 34, pushed her up into the air. ‘Higher, Daddy!’ London, three, squealed. Beside me, my boyfriend Kody, 27, held our daughter Thea, two months. I’d been in
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Tom and Toby are both eight years old. They spend most of their day starring in TikTok videos. Sarah Johnson, Kiama Downs, NSW What do you call a fish without an eye? A fsh! Baby is chilling out in the sun. Tashana Airey, Hobart, Tas Ea
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Spot the difference: PET IN A PUZZLE!
If you look at the two pictures, we’ve made a change to the second picture. When you have found the change, write the number of the quadrant in which the change occurs on the puzzle entry coupon on page 44 for your chance to win. Turn to entry coupo
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5 ways to BREAK BAD HABITS
We are all addicts – addicted to the habits and routines in our lives. Most of us wake up at the same time, have our normal morning routine (shower, breakfast, brushing teeth), then off to work, whether it’s at home, in the office, or taking care of
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Where Has The Spark Gone?
When you made your vows it was for better or worse. All marriages have their ups and downs. Try to remember the things you did together when you were first married. Initiate physical affection as much as possible. Flirt with him. The spark will come
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Dear That’s Life!
I’ve been with my husband for almost 10 years but over the last couple of years I’ve noticed the spark between us has disappeared. I’ve spoken to him about my feelings before and explained how I feel more like his housemate than his wife. Things impr
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BRAIN Waves
Put your phone into a drinking glass or a bowl to boost the volume of its speakers. Vanessa Lau, Riverstone, NSW To keep your buttons from getting loose and falling off, simply paint a bit of clear nail polish over the threads to keep them in p
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Loaded ALL-IN-ONE DISHES
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 20 MINS 500g chicken stir-fry strips¼ cup teriyaki sauce2 tsps cornflour¼ cup vegetable oil3 tsps ginger paste2 cloves garlic, crushed150g oyster mushrooms, torn200g sliced cup mushrooms1 bunch baby bok choy, trimmed and cho
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 8-10 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 30 MINS 175g unsalted butter, melted, cooled½ cup caster sugar1 egg1 egg, separated2½ cups self-raising flour1½ cups frozen raspberries (180g)820g can pear slices in juice, drained2 tblsps flaked almonds Vanilla i
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Karen’s Quick Tips:
If you are without kitchen scales, use this handy method to measure out butter. Unwrap butter. Using a knife, mark a straight line diagonally across the top of the butter, from one corner to the other, both ways. Where the two diagonal lines meet cut
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Make Ahead
Work quickly when rolling out pastry for the top, or it will become too soft and tear. Pie can be made up t o two days ahead. Keep, covered, in the fridge. Reheat in a moder ate oven (180°C) for about 15 minutes, or until hot. Or, for a change, serv
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Croissants
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 15 MINS 4 large fresh croissants150g shaved leg ham2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced4 slices edam cheese, halved diagonallyBaby rocket and sweet chilli relish, to serve 1 Cut croissants horizontally in half, without cutting
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Determined Dad My Girl’s Hugs HEALED ME
Buddy Miller, 50, Queenscliff, NSW At 48, I was a lot of things – a keen fisherman, an avid Manly Sea Eagles rugby league supporter and a seasoned ferry operator. Hell, I’d even been momentarily famous when I’d appeared in a TV ad! But what I was m
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Lockdown Love!
When photographer Jeremy Cohen spotted Tori Cignarella dancing on the rooftop of her New York City apartment building during lockdown, he was instantly intrigued. ‘I was attracted to her energy,’ Jeremy, 28, told Insider. Jeremy attached his phone nu
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Celebrate YOU
Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but research shows it disrupts the amount of sleep you get during the various sleep cycles throughout the night. Better sleep helps speed up your metabolism, strengthens the immune system and improves mental health.
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I Keep Getting Urinary Tract infections
Recurring urinary tract infections – more than two within a six-month period – can have several causes. Bacteria that enter the urethra during sexual intercourse is a common cause, as are bladder or kidney stones. UTIs can also be caused by fluctuati
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Improve Your Posture
When sitting, your feet should be flat on the floor. Your chair height should allow your knees to be aligned with your hips or slightly higher. Sit up straight so your spine is in contact with the back of the chair. Pop a cushion behind the natural c
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NEWS Finally, Some Good News For Office Workers!
We usually hear about the perils of sedentary office work but a new study has found that sitting behind a desk may have some benefits. The research says that office workers have a lower risk of impaired cognition later in life compared to people with
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ASK THE Doctor
QI had eczema as a child but now as an adult it feels like it may be coming back. Can that happen? The skin on my forearms is red and sore and extremely itchy. I take care to moisturise twice a day but it isn’t getting any better.A Yes, eczema can fl
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Afraid To Ask? Contraception Concern
Q Is it possible to develop an allergy to condoms? I used condoms in my 20s and never had a problem, but I’m in a new relationship following a divorce. We want to practise safe sex but the day after, I feel swollen and sore down below. A Yes it is!
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Have You Got A Question For Dr Dawn?
Send your questions to email: thatslife@bauer-media.com.au HEALTH TIPS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THAT’S LIFE! ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY NOR ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY ARISING FROM ANY USE OF ANY P
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Oskar The Incredible
Maria Raggio, 29, Carrara, Qld Putting on Bob Marley, my husband lovingly hummed to our six-month-old son Oskar. ‘Isn’t he perfect?’ Doug, 30, said. Oskar was such a happy child but unlike other kids his age, his body was stiff rather than floppy.
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The Secret Of HAPPINESS
Glenda Watson was a compact woman with hair dyed blonde and a personality so cheerful and optimistic that people sometimes wondered if she was for real. It wasn’t fair that a divorced woman of 52, on a fixed income, with two spoiled sons who hardly e
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Look Into The Sky
✔ 2 cardboard rolls ✔ Assorted coloured card or paper ✔ Washi tape ✔ Double-sided tape ✔ Stickers ✔ Trim or cord ✔ Sharp scissors 1 Cut out a piece of card or paper to cover your cardboard roll. Use double-sided tape to secure in place. Repeat on th
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The perfect MATCH!
If the two of you are truly compatible you never have to put on an act to impress your partner. You’re free to be yourself without fear of ridicule or judgement. Whether it’s your partner’s eyes, laugh or smell, there should be something about them
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The Shadow People
What are those mud crosses for?’ I asked my mum one day, curious. They’d been on top of the door jambs all my life. ‘They’re to protect the house,’ she said. ‘Don’t ever touch them or try and wipe them off.’ I was curious about our fireplaces too. ‘W
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Your Stars
Enjoy your family and friends in all their diversity, Aries. It signifies the start of more acceptance and tolerance within your inner circle. Connected to a small, home or family business? Assistance is on the way. LUCKY NUMBERS 19, 32, 34 Bring
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Your LETTERS
In response to Jacqueline Harper’s letter on tongue twisters in Issue 30, Betty Botter’s Butter was the tongue twister that my friends and I would always say. It’s also a favourite with my grandkids. I love teaching them new tongue twisters once a mo

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