Issue 10, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Your LIFE!
I have so much love for my furbaby, Piper. Rivkah Bendet, Caulfield North, Vic We celebrated our friend Josie’s 60th birthday in Docklands. Leanne Mercieca, Mornington, Vic Indie and Zaidee had a lot of fun at Lake Hume. Cassie Hyland, Wa
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ICE ADDICT AT 40 Now I’m helping others
Andre’a Simmons, 50, Gold Coast, Qld Taking my two daughters, aged 11 and nine, into our brand-new dream apartment, I felt on top of the world. ‘Look how far we’ve come,’ my husband had smiled when we bought it. I’d been 18 and still at school when
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Cliff Plunge Terror Rescued By My Five-year-old
Tamara Atley, 50, Invercargill, NZ Soaking up the last of the afternoon sun, I watched as my kids, George, five, and Emelia, three, splashed in the water. Taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather in January this year, we’d spent a few days
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How a T-SHIRT caught MY RAPIST
See you later,’ my boyfriend Tom* said, kissing me on the cheek. ‘Have a good one,’ I smiled. It was 1987, and aged 16, I’d recently got a place with Tom in Kalgoorlie, WA. Tom was working night shifts so it meant I’d be home alone. After doing some
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My Cat Needs SUNNIES!
Strolling through the rescue centre, my heart burst as we passed all the gorgeous cats. ‘There are so many,’ I said to my daughter, Sorrelle, 18. She’d been through a bad break-up, so I was getting her a cat to cheer her up. Passionate about animals,
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Our beautiful one-month-old calf, Brutus. Kelly Smith, Lawitta, Tas Each week we bring you the cutest pets from Instagram! Tuna, our cat, tries to flush the toilet. He loves the sound of running water and knows that the buttons make the fl
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THE Buzz
Malaysian home baker Keem Ooi makes more than just simple cakes and cookies. Known online as Keempossible, she creates all sorts of baked goods with intricate, fun and adorable designs, ranging from cartoon characters and cute creatures to pretty flo
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I Was Paid To BREAK INTO BUILDINGS!
Bridget Burt, 23, Gold Coast, Qld Plummeting towards the ground at around 200 kilometres per hour, I could hardly wipe the smile off my face. Despite skydiving more than 260 times, the feeling of hurtling through the air never got old! Though some
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Spot the difference: PET IN A PUZZLE!
Turn to entry coupon (p44) to enter! 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 f
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My Son Is Out Of›his League
Let it go and enjoy the wedding. You can’t change things and he will always be your son. Charlotte Halley As the groom’s mother, you’re only responsible for the rehearsal dinner. Please don’t make your son choose between you and his bride! Diane
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Dear That’s Life!
Our son is getting married and I am nervous as I don’t get on with his fiancée and I feel her family look down on us. My husband is a plumber and I work in aged care whereas her parents have good office jobs and are wealthier than us. I’m very happy
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$100,000 cash Jackpot
• Collect 20 original diamond tokens. • Carefully attach them to the card at right and keep it somewhere safe. • When you‘ve completed a full card, send it, and the coupon below it, to the address shown. • You can enter as often as you like, as long
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Molly’s Trolley Folly
Rhonda Ross, 58, Gold Coast, Qld* Every Saturday, my friend Molly and I drove to the shops in her car to do our grocery shopping. While we were friends, we were very different. She earned a good wage, while I was on a pension. She bought the best b
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BRAIN Waves
■ Using small pieces of paper and some tape, make tabs to stick onto the cards in your wallet. It’ll help when you take them out of the tight-fitting slots in your purse. ■ Stick reflective tape to your dog’s collar to make them more visible and help
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Welcome!
I was fascinated to read our item in The Buzz this week about the most popular pet names, as compiled by Melbourne’s Lost Dogs’ Home. It turns out, Luna was the most popular choice of name for both dogs and cats adopted from the shelter. What? Not Di
that's life6 min readRegional & Ethnic
20-minute MEALS
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 15 MINS 630g packet fresh ravioli with roasted pumpkin & feta250g punnet cherry tomatoes150g tub roasted feta, basil & cashew dip300ml tub cooking light thickened cream120g bag baby spinach leaves 1 Cook ravioli in a sto
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK: 40 MINS 250g packet Butternut Snap Cookie100g butter, melted3 x 50g Mars Bar chocolates 2 cups white marshmallows1 cup Milk Choc Melts (150g)1 tblsp malted milk powder2 tblsps milk 395g can sweetened condensed milk125g
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Get Creative With... TOASTIES
MAKES 4 PREP AND COOK: 30 MINS 8 thick slices white bread75g butter, softened80g sliced chorizo salami8 slices Tasty cheese1 avocado, sliced180g jar chargrilled capsicum, drained50g baby rocket leaves, washed 1 Spread four slices of bread with bu
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Can You Help?
Twenty-two-year-old Melissa Hunt was found near the weir wall of Burrenjim Dam in Stockrington, about 24km west of Newcastle, NSW, on Anzac Day, Monday, April 25, 1994. If you have any information, you can call›Crime Stoppers confidentially, on 180
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Born small, STANDING TALL
Angie Clucas, 51, Darwin, NT I was five years old and, clutching my bag, I felt nervous and excited, waiting outside the classroom on my first day of school. ‘Look at her,’ came the immediate call from some kid pointing at me, then a chorus of laug
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Who Killed My Little Sister?
Peter Hallett, 58, Sydney, NSW My sister Melissa cradled the newborn lamb in her arms. ‘I’m going to call her Nancy,’ she beamed. Our family had rescued the lamb from a nearby abattoir, and even though Melissa was only eight, she’d taken to motheri
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28- YEAR AGE GAP My Fiancé Is YOUNGER Than My KIDS!
Curled up on the sofa, I picked up a pile of homework and began to mark my students’ essays. As I scanned the pages, I noticed my phone screen light up. It was a notification from my online dating app. A sexy, young guy had matched with me. His hair
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3WAYS TO Get … Rid Of Dandruff Naturally
Changing the pH balance of your scalp makes it harder for yeast to grow. Mix a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with a quarter cup of water in a spray bottle and spritz on your scalp – leave for 15 minutes before rinsing. Aspirin contains the same
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Avoid Toxic Positivity
While it’s not a clinical term, toxic positivity refers to taking positive thinking to the extreme by denying or repressing negative feelings such as sadness, loneliness, disappointment or frustration. Positive thinking has many health benefits, but
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A Dummy’s Guide To RASHES
This rash is often found in the folds where sweaty skin rubs together (think armpits or under your breasts) and causes irritation. In severe cases, it can lead to yeast or other bacterial growth. Avoid it by keeping these hot spots clean, cool and dr
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ASK THE Doctor
Q When I was a child, I dislocated my shoulder. I’d forgotten all about it until I slipped by the pool on holiday a while ago and it happened again. I had scans at the time, but now I’m nervous about that arm in case it dislocates again. I’m 27. Is i
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Have You Got A Question For Dr Dawn?
Send your questions to email: thatslife@aremedia.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 PROD
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Kitchen Horror
Amber Wightman, 26, Brisbane, Qld Preparing dinner in the kitchen while my son Raffy, 10 months, was happily playing nearby, I heard a massive crash. Then Raffy began screaming his head off. ‘What’s wrong?’ I exclaimed, running over. To my shock, t
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First Aid
• If the finger is severed or severely injured, cover the injury lightly with sterile gauze or dressing and call Emergency. • Elevate the hand above the heart to reduce bleeding. • If there is a severed part, don’t put it directly on ice. Instead w
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Youthful In Yellow
It’s not hard to recreate this iconic look – once you’ve found a yellow dress, just pop on a denim jacket, a pair of boots, sunglasses and a brown bag. ■
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The GOOD oil
Shower oil is a great way to cleanse and moisturise your body at the same time. LUSH Coco Loco Shower Oil $9.95 au.lush.com If your hair is lacking moisture, try this lightweight oil to hydrate and smooth stressed-out strands. L’Oréal Paris Elvive
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WHO DARES wins
I’m going to do it. I could back out at the last minute, but that wouldn’t be fair on him, I decided. Then my inner voice kicked in. He might not come and then you’d feel a bit stupid. Of course he’ll show up. He sounded nice when we chatted on the
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YOUR Stars
It’s the best opportunity you’ve had in years, Aries – so why aren’t you emailing your interest, signing up asap, or booking a ticket? From where you are standing, that self-entitled individual, unauthorised organisation or discriminatory group have
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The Floating Eyes
Alison Oborn, 58, Adelaide, SA Creeping into my older brother’s empty bedroom, my gaze settled on his wind-up toys scattered across the floor. I was three and desperate to play with them. Before I could even pick one up, however, his Doctor Who Dal
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THE Warm FUZZIES
For the past three years, Shai Ager from Cairns has been rescuing orphaned wallabies. Looking after more than 1000 hopping friends, Shai says she has the best job in the world cuddling these fellas every day! Once they are big enough to fend for them

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