Issue 11, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Your LIFE!
My granddaughter Milla tried out her new umbrella in the sunshine. Ruth Reynolds, Kirwan, Qld While holidaying in Cairns, my husband, Tim, turned into a kid again. Monique Bone, Petrie, Qld Zaria, nine, spotted this wonderful ladybug and h
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Welcome!
Our brainwaves page has always been one of our most popular. I know it’s my mum, Sally’s favourite. And it’s one of mine too. I love hearing about clever tips that help make everyday life easier – and I love sharing them, too. But these days, like ma
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BORN WITH NO HANDS But Nothing Will Stop My Boy
Shirin Jelil, 31, Melbourne, Vic Lying down on the hospital bed, I felt a rush of nerves and excitement as I clutched my husband Layth’s hand. We were at my 20-week scan. There had already been joy as we’d found out I was carrying a boy, which mean
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Sweet Tiahleigh Her KILLER carried her COFFIN
Leah Chandler, 54, Brisbane, Qld Walking into the kitchen, I couldn’t believe the mess. My daughter, Shaynice, and her best friend, Tiahleigh Palmer, who we called Tia, had baked cupcakes, and there was flour all over the floor, walls, and the tabl
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Shaynice Says:
Tia was my best friend – we got up to so much mischief! I couldn’t believe it when she was gone. It was a beautiful funeral. Rick Thorburn carried the coffin. I couldn’t believe that after I found out what he’d done. He looked straight at me, cry
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GRANVILLE RAIL DISASTER 44 Years On I Was CRUSHED On The WAY TO WORK
Bruce White, 77, Castle Hill, NSW I’ll see you tonight, love,’ I said, kissing my wife, Lynn. Our three sons – Craig, then five, Matthew, two, and Damian, one, were all tucking into brekkie in the kitchen. ‘Be good, boys,’ I told them, on my way ou
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Track Failure
On January, 18, 1977, at about 8.10am, a packed train from Mount Victoria, in the Blue Mountains, to Sydney, derailed at Granville. At least 469 people were on board. The train then crashed into the Bold Street bridge, which spanned the tracks. T
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DINNER With The Mistress
Sandra, 54, Mount Gambier, SA* You’ve set such a wonderful example for them,’ my new son-in-law’s mother said to me at the wedding. ‘You and your husband are proof a long, happy marriage is possible.’ I smiled politely. You have no idea, I thought
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THE Buzz
Is it a beer bottle? No, it’s a cake. Best friends Katie and Tegan channel their passion for baking and design into creating hyper-realistic cakes. The talented duo, based in Melbourne, Vic, tackle almost anything – from bottles to sneakers to bowls
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I Got My Dream Job THANKS TO That’s Life!
Allie Reynolds, 42, Gold Coast, Qld Gliding down the steep, white slopes of the French Alps, adrenaline coursed through my body. As a competitor in snowboarding in the British Winter Championships, I lived for the rush of landing a perfect jump. Bo
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Other Dream Jobs
Nisha Blackwell had just lost her third job when she was invited to a first birthday party. With no money to buy a gift, she spotted her never-used sewing machine. Then, she spent nine hours watching sewing tutorials on YouTube before turning som
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Cindy is taking an interest in my sewing basket. Beryl Woodcock, Bentley, WA Pippa thanks that’s life! for her $25 cash prize! Maggie Creese, Eaton, WA Why did the cow cross the road? To get to the udder side ‘I am going to sit here unt
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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. ■
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A Brush With DEATH
As far as hobbies go, knitting is considered pretty safe. But not for Ellin Klor. On her way to teach a class with wooden knitting needles in hand, Ellin tripped up the stairs. ‘I was carrying the bag with the two needles in my right hand,’ Ellin to
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That’s An Idea!
Are you 65 or over? KinCare is here to support you at home. We assist with household tasks, transport to appointments, nursing and more. Visit kincare.com.au or call 1300 883 592. Get rid of warts fast with the new Wart-Off Pen which contains a spec
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Borrower Blues
Subtly try to bring up that you need the money and can she start paying it back slowly, even if only $20 a week. But you may need to decide if it’s worth losing the friendship over, as it sounds like she has no intention of paying you back. Melanie
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Dear That’s Life!
A good friend asked me to lend her some money a while ago after a messy break-up and I was pleased to help out as she moved into a new place. She was very grateful at the time but it’s been a few months and there’s no sign of her even starting to r
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Your LETTERS
The sight of pelicans going by on my morning walk is always a treat. J Lynne, Forster, NSW I think my grandson, Leo, 11 months, makes the perfect gift. Denis Moles, Rokeby, Tas My husband recently told me that, up until now, he thought Colone
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FEEDBACK Bright
The story ‘It’s cool to be kind’ in Issue 6 was such a lovely read. It reminded me of what my mum used to say to me all the time, ‘Being kind doesn’t cost a thing!’ Amber, I love what you’ve done with your T-shirt company. It’s sending such a positiv
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BRAIN Waves
Place lettuce in a bag lined with paper towel to keep it fresher for longer. This helps soak up any excess moisture while it’s stored in the fridge. Melissa Cohen, Taita, NZ Accidentally dropped your watch in the bath or toilet? Place some unco
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Try A New Use For... Orange Peel
Stop sugar from hardening by storing it with a piece of peel. Give tea a burst of citrus flavour by adding orange peel to your next cuppa. The natural oils in orange peel make it a great degreaser. Use some fresh peel to scrub and clean around a gunk
that's life5 min readRegional & Ethnic
Winning Ways With PASTA
SERVES 46 PREP AND COOK: 55 MINS 375g rigatoni pasta200g sliced hot salami, roughly chopped75g baby spinach leaves200g fresh ricotta, crumbled1 cup grated mozzarella cheeseFresh basil leaves, to garnish 1 tblsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2
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This Week We’re Loving...
MAKES 8 PREP AND COOK: 30 MINS 270g pitted dates, plus extra to serve1 tsp bicarbonate of soda2 eggs100g butter, softened1 tsp vanilla extract⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar1⅔ cups plain flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to
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Get Creative With... PUMPKIN
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 15 MINS 1.5kg Kent pumpkin12 sheets filo pastry125g butter, melted200g feta1 cup frozen peas200g jar caramelised onion relish 1 Peel and cut pumpkin into 3cm cubes. Boil or microwave until tender. Drain well. 2 B
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When LOVE CONQUERS ALL
Jaz Preston, 34, Warwick, Qld When will this end? I groaned, as my stomach lurched as I lay in bed one morning. Five weeks pregnant with my first child, I’d been diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, a disorder that causes severe nausea and vomiti
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Michael, 39, says
Jaz was my first and only love. But, sadly, I didn’t realise what I had until it was gone. I’d been drinking too much and it cost me my relationship. Once I came to my senses, I was determined to do what it took to get my family back together. When I
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I only ate CHICKEN NUGGETS FOR 15 YEARS!
Please just give it a try, love!’ my loving mum, Cheryl, begged. I was 15, and she’d just whipped up dinner. Being in the kitchen, cooking up a storm, was her happy place. ‘It’s fish and chips night!’ she beamed. Looking down at the golden fries and
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The Power Of HALF
Forget those toothpaste ads that tell you to slather your brush with a huge glob of paste. Save money by listening to the experts who advise that you only need a pea-sized amount to get your teeth sparkling clean. For kids under three, a smear the si
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Hello Readers!
My name‘s Sam and I’m an average Aussie mum determined to uncover every money-saving, budget-friendly tip I can. Each week, I’ll share them with you, so that your family – and mine – can get into the best financial shape of our lives! And if you ha
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Did You Know…?
There’s $1.1 billion in unclaimed bank accounts, superannuation, life insurance and shares just waiting for the rightful owners to come forward. To find out if you have forgotten funds waiting to be claimed, just visit moneysmart.gov.au/find-unclaime
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Living Well
Q Recently, I have noticed my fingernails becoming very brittle and they have changed shape. I’ve always had quite pretty nails but now they have a dip in the middle and they curl up at the edges, which is making me feel quite self-conscious. Why is
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Living Well
Around half the people with glaucoma don’t realise they have it until too late. Here’s the lowdown, so you don’t find yourself blindsided by this eye disease. unnoticed until a significant amount of damage to the optic nerve has already occurred. Any
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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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My baby’s BLOOD WAS TOXIC
Rhiannon Lunney, 26, Svensson Heights, Qld Listening to the doctors, I felt like I was having an out of body experience. ‘Your son’s blood has become toxic,’ a doctor said. My boy, Cooper, then two days old, had very high ammonia levels, almost a t
that's life1 min readBiology
Urea Cycle Disorders (ucds)
• Protein from food is usually broken down into amino acids by enzymes in the body and any waste is passed in urine. • With urea cycle disorder, the liver can’t make one of the enzymes needed and toxic ammonia builds up in the blood. • Treatment in
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Keep your COOL
It’s in every home and on 24 hours a day, so the fridge is usually the single biggest power consumer you have. Did you know the freezer works most efficiently when packed full? The fridge section works best when it’s packed about two-thirds full, so
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Something’s In The HAIR
With natural ingredients including yerba maté leaf from the Amazon jungle (fancy, right?), this combo encourages growth and aims to reduce hair thinning. Growth Bomb Shampoo and Conditioner $24.99 each chemistwarehouse.com.au Define waves and ringle
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Tick Tock
✔Craftsmart Plywood Round Clock Base ✔ Craftsmart Small Clock Making Kit ✔ Amscan Pastel Confetti Multicoloured ✔ Acrylic paint, paintbrushes ✔ Confetti Pack, PVA glue ✔ Liquid Gloss Clear ✔ Plastic cup or jar, plastic sheet 1 Lay a protective sheet
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What Do You Do, Mum?
You’ll never guess what Stephanie’s mum does,’ said seven-year-old Bella as they sat down to dinner. ‘She’s a police lady. She catches baddies and puts them in prison.’ ‘Wow,’ said five-year-old Tom, impressed. ‘And Sarah’s mum makes yummy cakes,’ St
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Caught On Camera
James Lawlis, 33, Werrington, NSW Did you hear footsteps?’ I asked my partner, Kiri, 27. ‘Yeah, I did,’ she murmured sleepily. It was the middle of the night and it sounded like we had an intruder. Jumping out of bed, I checked the whole house, but
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THE Warm FUZZIES
Artist Mike Bennett, 31, has been turning his town into a land of cartoon giants, placing fantastic cut-outs in public spaces. Using reclaimed wood and leftover house paint, Mike cuts out and paints the cartoon characters. Placing them in parks and a
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YOUR Stars
Hush now, Aries! If a proposal isn’t exactly what you have mapped out or an invitation doesn’t have quite the expected ring to it, keep your criticisms quiet and on the down-low. A calculation, installation or renovation is right on point. LUCKY NUM

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