Issue 25, 2021

that's life

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Your LIFE!
My husband, Chris, said I looked like a stunned mullet when I turned the page and saw myself as Puzzler of the Week! Margaret Flood, Tea Gardens, NSW Tess, 17 months, is very cute and she brings so much joy to the family. Sandra Speechley, Tw
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Welcome!
One of the perks of this job is being able to work with amazingly talented and lovely people. I’ve made some great friends, and I know many more friendships have been made within the team. We often joke that once you’re part of the tl! family, you ne
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THE Buzz
Designer Rommy Kuperus creates delicious-looking wearable art that resembles the real deal. Based in The Netherlands, the 29-year-old will have you second-guessing as each item looks good enough to eat. The mouth-watering accessories resemble pastrie
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The office COVER-UP
Elise, 35, Maryborough, Qld* My colleague Carla was a nightmare. Studying in her spare time as well as working full-time, she was constantly stressed. ‘Can’t you keep the noise down?’ she’d yell, working on her assignments during her lunch break. T
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SEEING DOUBLE! We’re sisters who MARRIED BROTHERS
Leanne Chetcuti, 32, Melbourne, Vic Pulling yet another outfit out of my wardrobe, I groaned and tossed it aside. What should I wear? I fretted. I need to look good. I was 29, and my sister Lisa, then 31, and I were headed to the beach with her bo
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Doctors KILLED ME to SAVE MY LIFE
Will you help me look after the baby?’ I asked my one-year-old, Leo, as he beamed at me. I loved being a mum and I couldn’t wait to do it all over again. At 36 weeks, I’d had a few bumps in the road with this pregnancy, as scans had shown my bub was
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Crash Horror Pregnant And Trapped
Heather Welch, 38, Maroubra, NSW Strapping my son Vinnie, three, safely into his car seat, I grinned. ‘Ready to go and see Nanna?’ I asked. Sliding behind the wheel, I took off in my husband Marcio’s Nissan X-Trail. We were going to meet my mum, Sa
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Mid-year Stars 2021
With the clashing of Saturn and Uranus in July and December, it’s important to stick with what works, while simultaneously eliminating outworn structures that hindered personal and global growth since 2020. Expect some push-and-pull as Saturn demands
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A Family Affair
Peering out of the window of a helicopter, as we delivered food and supplies to flooded homes, I remembered when I’d first joined the Hawkesbury unit of the NSW State Emergency Service. Back then, in 2012, I was as quiet as a mouse, terrified of heig
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BRAIN waves with Eunice Oh COMPILED BY EUNICE OH
Hide a $10 note in the back of your mobile phone case – it just might help in an emergency. Suzie Longmore, Curtin, ACT Add rice to a salt shaker to help prevent clumps. Maria Hill, Ormeau, Qld A quick way to soften butter is to grate it. T
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Try A New Use For... Glass Vials
■ Whether you’re organising a baby shower or a birthday, glass vials make a fun container to fill with lollies like jelly beans as party favours. ■ A wall-mounted rack of vials or test tubes is a great way to store your spices and dried herbs. ■ Home
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MONSTER TORCHED my home AS I SLEPT
Nina*, 53, Brisbane, Qld Twirling around the hall, I was having the time of my life. I loved dancing and had recently joined a swing dancing club. That’s where I met Dan*. Gentle and softly spoken, he’d moved to Australia from overseas. After class
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ONE POT Winter Wonders
SERVES 4-6 PREP AND COOK: 40 MINS 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets1 large onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed1½ cups basmati rice2 tsps curry powder2 tsps ground cumin3½ cups chicken stock⅓ cup sultanas1 cup dry roasted cashews 1 Trim and di
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 18 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 10 MINS 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped200g butter, chopped1 cup caster sugar3 eggs¾ cup plain flour2 tblsps self-raising flour2 tblsps cocoa powder¼ cup bottled salted caramel dessert topping2 x 50g Crunchie c
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My girl was SAVED BY A PHOTO
Jamie-Lee Schmitzer, 31, Taree, NSW Snapping a photo of my four-month-old baby girl, my heart was bursting. With brown hair and piercing blue eyes, Ivy-Mae looked just like her daddy, Matt, then 29. We were already parents to two wonderful boys, Na
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Get Creative With... ZESTY TREATS
MAKES 6 PREP AND COOK: 50 MINS 75g butter, softened½ cup caster sugar2 tsps finely grated lemon rind4 eggs, separated½ cup self-raising flour½ cup lemon juice1¼ cups milkThickened cream, to serve 1 Grease six ovenproof dishes (1-cup capacity). Pl
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MAKING A STAND for Stef
Tim Ellett, 35, Perth, WA Reading the text message, I had to smile. I have a tremendous crush on you, it read. I was 17, and it was from Stef, 18, a girl a year above me in high school. She was beautiful and smart, and I was stoked. Do you want t
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Fanatic About Fast Food
Since he was five, Percival Lugue has been collecting the toys that come with meals in fast-food restaurants. The now 50-year-old, from The Philippines, has amassed more than 20,000 of the toys, earning him a place in the record books. Percival’s col
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Crazy Collections
Victoria Maclean’s obsession with the wizarding world of the Harry Potter books began in 2001. Victoria was 21, and pregnant with her first child, when she decided to read Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Now a mum of three, Victoria offici
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Shelby’s Got The Bug For Cockroaches!
For most people, the sight of cockroaches running through the house would have them reaching for a can of insect spray. But for Shelby Counterman, it means play-time with her pets! Shelby, who has loved the bugs since she was just 18 months old, sta
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Bananas over STICKERS
Most people don’t think twice about the little sticky labels on bananas, but that disregard is exactly what motivates Becky Martz, 71. ‘For some reason, that makes them even more precious to me,’ Becky, from Florida, told CNN. ‘I have rescued many la
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Happy Birthday!
We don’t eat out very often, but my son Xander has always enjoyed going out for a treat for his birthday. When he was little, three chicken nuggets and a handful of chips were enough. Now, at 14 and almost six feet tall, he’s well and truly moved o
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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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Simple Swap
I bumped into my friend Raquel in the toiletries aisle of Woolies the other day and she mentioned she’d stopped buying disposable razors just over a year ago. Instead, she’d bought a reusable safety razor ($23.95 from safetyrazors.com.au). Replac
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Did You Know…?
I was cleaning our ceiling fans the other day, and found a tiny switch labelled Summer and Winter. Clearly I don’t clean enough, because I’d never seen it before. I found out that Winter turns your fan clockwise instead of anti-clockwise, helping pus
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Did You Know?
Here’s another reason to make sure you get enough sleep – studies show people who don’t get an adequate amount of shut-eye are at higher risk of developing dementia. ‘We know from previous studies that sleep is the washing machine of the brain,’ says
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Your Vaccination Checklist
With vaccinations for COVID-19 now underway, it’s a timely reminder to stay on top of our shots. Dr Stephen Massey, from Bondi Doctors, says it’s a good idea to visit your GP if you’re worried that you may not be fully vaccinated. ‘This is essentia
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Tell Me Why
If you’ve got a case of the grumps, it could be a sign you’re not getting enough vitamin D. Clinical nutritionist Dr Vincent Candrawinata says a growing number of people missed out on the sunshine vitamin after spending more time indoors thanks to CO
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3 WAYS TO… Benefit From Knitting
The rhythmic, repetitive motions of knitting are thought to play a big role in why it’s so good for stress relief. In one study, 84 per cent of respondents said they felt happier after knitting. A lot of people find that taking up knitting helps when
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ASK THE Doctor
Q My father had very shaky hands, and I’m worried I may be going the same way. It isn’t too bad most of the time, but when I’m under pressure, it gets much worse. I have a big presentation to do at work, and I’m worried that if my hands get too shaky
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Afraid To Ask?
Q For the past year, my hair has been really thinning out. I thought I was imagining it at first, but I mentioned it to my hairdresser, and she suggested I call my GP. Is that appropriate? I don’t want to waste her time. A Most cases of thinning ha
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MEDI-FILE MY ‘FATIGUE’ WAS heart failure
Shelby Johnson, 29, Melbourne, Vic Ican’t make it upstairs,’ I sighed to my husband Richard, 35, flopping on the sofa. Pregnant, and in my third trimester, I was exhausted. Apart from flu at four weeks, I’d been fine – until now. ‘Fatigue’s normal,
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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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Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
• This is a rare cause of heart failure between the last month of pregnancy and five months post delivery with no determinable cause. • It causes the heart to become larger than normal and weak, which decreases the amount of blood it can pump. • Sy
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Lovely in LEOPARD
Use a thin belt and a cross-body bag to inject animal print into your winter wardrobe. Accessories don’t have to be boring! Swap out a plain gold or silver necklace for a bold pattern piece. If you are buying two leopard pieces (such as a top and
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Silky Smooth
With bioactive ingredients, including shea butter and jojoba oil, to nourish and soothe, this cream is good for the driest areas, such as the elbows and knees. Use for some much needed hydration relief. Grown Alchemist Body Cream Mandarin Rosemary L
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One Little Life
I have a confession to make. I never wanted kids. I like them and get on well with them, I just never imagined any of my own. So why am I walking through the park thinking about this yet again? A few days ago, I found out there is a child on the way.
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OUR PHANTOM felines
Elizabeth Davies, 62, Brisbane, Qld Mummy, a cat was on my bed last night,’ I told my mother one morning. Aged three, I explained to her that I couldn’t see it, but I’d felt it walk all over me. We didn’t even own a cat, but my mum, Jennifer, didn’
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YOUR Stars
Engaged with increasing your employability or upping your home skills via a trade? User-friendly courses are available locally or online. If it still feels impossible to get through to a loved one, Wednesday has a solution. LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 9, 11
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THE Warm FUZZIES
When Danny Jordan and his wife found out they were expecting their first baby, the pair were overjoyed. But at the 22-week ultrasound, they discovered their little girl would be born with an upper limb difference. Danny decided to write a children’s

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