Issue 23, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
It was one of those days. The sky was grey, it was drizzling, and I’d missed my train by one minute. Ugh! I eventually arrived at work, late, and headed straight to a meeting, I was feeling less than cheerful. But that all changed when Bec, who works
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KILLER Tradie BURIED BODIES In Our BACKYARD
Wrapping my dressing gown around me, I pulled open the window. ‘Would you like some tea?’ I called out to the backyard. It was a cool morning, and our gardener Bruce was pottering about. ‘That’d be great, thanks!’ he smiled, so I left a steaming cup
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THE Buzz
Corgi in the Garden is a cafe in Thailand and it’s the pawfect place for dog lovers. The Bangkok cafe houses 12 adorable corgis, and, for $11, customers can spend up to an hour snuggling with Butter, Dean, Blossom, Bluebell, Quinn and more. The idea
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My Boy Was Born BACK TO FRONT
Christine Doulkeridis, 35, Ashwood, Vic The silence seemed to drag on forever, as the sonographer scanned my belly. ‘And there’s the heartbeat,’ she smiled, as the rhythmic sound finally filled the room. My husband, Nick, then 41, and I exhaled wit
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Your LETTERS
‘Salon shock: My hair fell out’ in Issue 18 was such an inspiring story. Some people might say ‘it’s just hair’, but for people who do suffer from alopecia, or any sort of hair condition, it’s so much more. Thank you, Jenna, for sharing your story an
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Aussie Community Spirit We Bought OUR LOCAL!
Mandy Walker, 44, Bolgart, WA Fancy popping down to the Bolgart for a beer, love?’ my husband, Richard, asked. ‘Let’s do it,’ I grinned. Sipping a cold beer amid the pub buzz, I breathed a happy sigh. For the past four years, we’d lived in Bolgart,
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CYCLONE NIGHTMARE Our roof BLEW OFF!
Hannah Cross, 25, Northampton, WA Glancing at the inky black sky and the wind whipping around our yard, I frowned. My husband, Greg, 28, a tyre technician, and our mate Kim, 30, who was staying with us, were finishing securing our belongings outsid
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Spike loves to watch Paw Patrol on the iPad. Jamie Bale, Burnside Heights, Vic Our beautiful kelpie, Missy. Kelly Smith, Lawitta, Tas Each week we bring you the cutest pets from Instagram! Sooty was trying to help me unload the shoppi
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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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Your LIFE!
Visiting Australia Zoo for the first time, I was in awe of the size of it, and the wonderful attractions, displays and shows. Can’t wait to go back! Christina Hatzis, Yokine, WA Mary and I met Josh Taylor from the TV show LEGO Masters at a scie
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Is My Mum Cheating?
Ask your mum. You could say, ‘I was in town the other day and saw you. Who was the man you were with. It didn’t look like Dad.’ Her reaction to being seen will show you enough. If there is trouble between your parents, it will come out eventually. N
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You’re FIRED!
Klaus O worked as a toolmaker in Germany for 38 years. Colleagues described him as a loner, but he never had any conflict with anyone. He was a model employee. Then, in 2015, some of Klaus’ workmates fell ill. Udo B and Simon Radtke became fatigued
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BRAIN Waves With Eunice Oh
Bananas will ripen faster if they’re left connected to each other by the stem – so if you want them to last longer, pull them apart! Melissa Stern, MacGregor, ACT Squeeze a few drops of fabric softener into the bottom of your bin. This helps kee
that's life1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Try A New Use For... Pegs
■ Fold over the tops of your gardening gloves and peg them together to help keep bugs out. ■ To ensure you don’t bruise your fingers when hammering in a nail, use a clothes peg to hold the nail in place for the first few hits. ■ Before pouring cake b
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Get Creative With... Canned Fruit
SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK: 35 MINS 825g can pear halves in juice, drained1 tsp ground cinnamon1 cup frozen blueberries1 tblsp white sugar 1 cup plain flour½ tsp baking powder⅓ cup white sugar75g cold butter, finely chopped1 egg, lightly beaten2 tbls
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 25 MINS 250g butter, softened1 cup caster sugar2 tsps vanilla bean paste4 eggs, at room temperature⅓ cup milk1½ cups plain flour¼ cup custard powder3 tsps baking powder 3 egg yolks⅓ cup caster sugar2 tblsps custard
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5 ingredients SLOW COOKER
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 4 HOURS, 10 MINS 1 medium onion (150g)500g flavoured, thick beef sausages800g bottled tomato passata5 sprigs lemon thyme300g spaghetti 1 tblsp olive oilSea salt flakesFreshly ground black pepper 1 Thinly slice onion. Rem
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Donna Kupsch, 63, says
Jessica was a victim way before Tunks killed her. They were together on and off for six years and she often received serious injuries. She was too scared to leave him though. She thought he’d kill her. When Kacey was born, she knew she had to try. On
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Keeping Mum’s MEMORY ALIVE
Grace Holten, 17, Launceston, Tas My mum, Jessica, and her boyfriend, Matthew Tunks were arguing. It was far from unusual, and my older brothers, Jack, then five, and Alex, four, were sent to their room. Scared, and only two years old, I ran to Mum
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30 Brothers And Sisters... AND COUNTING!
Poring over the papers on our kitchen table, I was looking at a profile of a man I’d never met – my biological father. Growing up with my mums, Kelly and Melinda, I’d always known Kelly had given birth to me with help from a sperm donor. When curious
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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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Time To Get COSY!
Last week, I talked about thermal clothing, but sometimes long johns aren’t enough to keep out the chill. My mum, Pat, grew up in London and knows a thing or two about staying warm. But she’s also very conscious of keeping down power bills. Her m
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Simple Swap
Plastic, single-use sandwich bags cost around $.03-$.05 each, which doesn’t sound like much. But when I think about packing my son’s lunch and snacks every day, five days a week throughout his school years, it adds up. Target has a 3-pack of reusable
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Did You Know…?
A few weeks ago, I talked about saving money on pet care, and how major retailers often offer loyalty programs to customers. I received an email from Patricia, who runs an independent pet shop in Sydney, and she said that small businesses shouldn’t
that's life1 min readDiet & Nutrition
3 Gut-friendly Breakfast Foods
Bananas act as a prebiotic, feeding and encouraging the good bugs in your gut. This is because of resistant starch, which is highest in the unripe fruit. Yoghurt is a probiotic, which means it contains good bacteria. It’s best to look for varieties
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Women’s Heart Health
Around 45 per cent of all deaths from heart attacks happen to women. But tragically, the warning signs in women are more likely to be missed. ‘From prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care, women often fare far worse than men when it come
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Did You Know?
Too much night-time noise may stop you from getting fully restful shut-eye – even while you’re fast asleep! One study found that noises as low as 40 decibels (around the sound of a bird calling) affected the brain activity of people during the lighte
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Afraid To Ask?
Q My mum was admitted to hospital last week with severe abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with constipation and was later discharged with two different laxatives to take. They have been working, but she is now going the other way. Is it safe for her
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ASK THE Doctor
QI had a blood pressure check at work and the nurse said it was high and I should see my GP. My doctor also said it was high, and has given me a home monitor to wear. I have to go back next week, when she will decide whether I need to take medication
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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 PRODU
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Blinded By Hand Sanitiser
Liz Partridge, 38, Wellington, NZ Helping our sons, Henry, five, and James, three, into their costumes, we were ready for Halloween. My hubby, Will, and I were taking the boys, and our daughter, Annabelle, eight weeks old, out for dinner. Walking i
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If You Get Hand Sanitiser In Your Eye:
• Wash your eye thoroughly with clean, room temperature water for at least 10 minutes. • If you continue to feel a burning or stinging sensation – or experience vision loss/changes – contact an eye doctor immediately. ■
that's life1 min readFashion
Pop of PLUM
Wear a plum-coloured blouse over a pair of true-blue denim jeans. The dark blue denim and plum colours are deep and strong, so they look quite striking when placed together. Silver jewellery works beautifully with the colour plum. Accessorise your
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Velvet And Joy
They told me Anna was beautiful, but I have no concept of beauty. They said she was shiny black, but to me she was simply velvet. From the day Anna placed her soft muzzle in my hand, I could imagine a life where I might not always be scared. Anna beh
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In Bloom
Apply this perfume oil to your pressure points for the long-lasting scent of sweet and sensuous peonies. MOR Perfume Oil Peony Blossom 9ml $19.95 morboutique.com Spray this mist all over your body for a fruity, floral mix of coconut, pineapple and
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Tea Time
✔ Wooden tray (we used hexagonal) ✔ 50cm of decorator fabric, in your choice of pattern ✔ Scissors ✔ PVA glue ✔ Paintbrush ✔ Pen or pencil 1 Lay your fabric face down on a flat surface and place the tray on the fabric. 2 Lightly trace around the tr
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The Haunted Highway
Kade Moir, 34, Cairns, Qld Scouring the shelves at my school library, I was desperate to read everything I could about the supernatural world. I was eight and my dad, Mick, who worked as a fisherman, had told me about his encounter with the Flying
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Warm FUZZIES
After being hit by a car, a scruffy black and white cat named Bart was thought to be dead. He was buried in a shallow roadside grave, but the moggy was actually still alive! Amazingly, Bart dug himself out, and was eventually found and taken to a vet
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YOUR Stars
Holding things in will only make someone more suspicious – you don’t have to blow the whole surprise but give them a small taste. Looking back on a lifetime of memories brings the family together on Sunday. LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 20, 45 Given recent obs
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The MAN CAVE
Val, Tweed Heads, NSW* That’s a penalty!’ Tony yelled at the TV. I stuck my fingers in my ears. I couldn’t stand it when he yelled at the players on the screen. ‘Maybe you should get a TV for the garage and watch the footy there,’ I suggested. Tony

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