Issue 37, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
These days, everything seems to have a special day, week, month or year. For example, I recently discovered there’s an International Dog Day. When I told my dog Dizzy, he just rolled over and asked for an extra-long tummy rub. Every day is Dog Day to
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We Love You!
Thanks so much that’s life! for my perfume prize, which arrived just after my birthday. I was so happy. Carole Grieve, Arrawarra, NSW Tyson, six, is a devoted fur-brother to two-month-old Macey. Kym Dempster, Kingsley, WA I can’t wait to
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NINE YEARS... But A Lifetime OF LOVE
Stephanie Edney, 36, Palm Cove, Qld In the middle of a snowy forest, I felt like I was in a fairytale. ‘It’s so beautiful,’ I breathed, turning towards my boyfriend, Dale. Suddenly, he was down on one knee with a red rose in one hand, and a diamon
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HOLIDAY HORROR How Caroline’s AUSSIE DREAM lives on
My little sister Caroline just radiated sunshine. Always cheerful and talkative – she was also born with itchy feet. ‘I’m going to see the world,’ she announced to my mum Marjorie and me one day, when she was a teen. We weren’t surprised. Mum worked
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Precious Echo TRAPPED In A Wall For 12 DAYS
Meghan Randell, 34, Hamlyn Terrace, NSW Echo!’ my two-year-old son Lincon cooed, eyes wide with delight. Our new pet, a mini fox terrier cross cavalier spaniel, wriggled in his arms. I’d just adopted Echo as a companion dog for Lincon, who has disab
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THE Buzz
Sydney-based pastry chef and artist Daniele Barresi shows off his incredible skills on Instagram by carving intricate designs and pictures into food items including melons, pumpkins and the humble avocado. The talented carving artist recently designe
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MEDICAL MYSTERY I FORGOT I was a MUM
Elly Knaggs, 35, Bribie Island, Qld Good morning. The restaurant is open. Place your orders for Mummy’s Kitchen,’ I said to the kids. Giggling, they got out of bed and came down to the dining room and chose from that day’s ‘menu’ – a bacon brekkie
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MY CROC Rides Waves!
Anita Price, 25, Darwin, NT Rushing home from work, I couldn’t wait to see my handsome boy. He wasn’t a baby or boyfriend – he was my pet croc! In the NT, it’s legal to keep crocodiles in urban areas until they reach 60cm long. So, after moving to
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Maddie on a long road trip. Teresa Thompson, Port Vincent, SA Where do sheep get their wool cut? At the baa-baa. Primrose is spending lockdown watching her favourite fish show. Soraya Outim, The Ponds, NSW Each week we bring you the cu
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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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TWISTED KILLER He Went To His VICTIM’S FUNERAL
While Janet Jessop chatted on the phone to her friend Heather Hoover, her nine-year-old daughter, Christine, was in the middle of throwing a tantrum. It was October 3, 1984, and Janet was planning to visit her husband, Bob, who was in prison for whit
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I’m Home Again
Linda Lee, 33, Sydney, NSW Cup of coffee in hand, I happily walked past the city skyscrapers on my way to work. At 26, I was loving my job in a top-tier marketing firm. I graduated from uni with a Bachelor of Commerce with honours in finance. But t
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I Worry About My Sister’s Boyfriend
Dear that’s life! My sister is dating a guy that I really don’t like. He seems very controlling to me and is always criticising her. We used to meet up at least once a week but now she makes excuses why she can’t come out. And when she’s with him, h
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BRAIN Waves With Eunice Oh
To remove an oily mark from clothes, tap flour onto the stain, leave for a while, then wash in hot water. Jane Newton, Canungra, Qld Remove seeds from vegetables such as pumpkin with an ice-cream scoop. The edge of the scoop is sharper and works
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Try A New Use For... Baking Paper
■ When cutting brownies or slices, place them on a piece of baking paper on a chopping board. This makes cleaning up the board much easier. ■ Adding ingredients to a running stand mixer can get messy. Make a funnel by rolling up some baking paper int
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HEALTHY & hearty
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 30 MINS 600g sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1½cm pieces1 tblsp olive oil600g chicken thigh fillets40g sachet Mexican seasoning½ cup orange juice450g pkt family-size microwave long-grain white rice80g baby rocket leaves4 roma
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That’s An Idea!
Pay homage to the absolutely timeless classic that is the Ford Mustang with the ‘Mustang: An American Classic’ men’s watch, fully loaded with precision quartz movement and a retro-style design. Order online now at bradford.com/ford for $249.95 (plus
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK: 2 HOURS 3 small red onions, quartered3 large carrots, cut into 3cm-thick batons1.25kg Sebago potatoes, cut into 5cm pieces2kg leg of lambSteamed peas and gravy, to serve ¼ cup vegetable oil4 cloves garlic, crushed3 tsps gr
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Get Creative With... Chocolate
SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK: 50 MINS 1¼ cups plain flour1 cup firmly packed brown sugar100g butter, softened1 tblsp cocoa powder¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 egg2 tsps vanilla extract150g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped½ cup chopped, unsalted macadamias (
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Timmy Came Back To Heal My GIRL’S HEART
As I pulled into the driveway, I turned to my husband, Perry. ‘So we’re agreed? The first kitty that approaches Katya is the one we’re bringing home,’ I said. ‘Sounds good,’ he replied, as he helped our two-year-old daughter out of the car. Recently,
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I EAT WEEDS For Brekkie!
Kate Spaulding, 55, Devonport, Tas Walking through the paddocks with my nana Lila, she grumbled, ‘Why did the Poms bring everything prickly with them?’ I was eight years old, and she was referring to the thorny weeds sprouting from the ground. It g
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Tricks Of The Retail Trade
This morning I needed bread, milk and a few vegetables to go with dinner, so I popped into the supermarket. Walking out again, I had four bags of groceries and was $200 poorer. Why? I’m a sucker for retail marketing tricks, that’s why! And I’m no
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Simple Swap
My partner Shannon had an altercation with a circular saw last weekend. Let’s just say he’s lucky to still have his right thumb! A typical tradie, he refused to go to the hospital and insisted on cleaning it up himself. Of course, the pain associat
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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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Know…? Did You
I had a quick chat with the Insurance Council of Australia the other day. The man I spoke to made me realise increases in construction costs, delays getting materials and rising property prices are something I should take notice of – even though I‘m
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3 WAYS Strawberries Are Good For You
Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, a colourful pigment that has been linked to a host of health benefits, including the potential prevention of inflammation and heart disease. Don’t be deceived by their sweet taste, an 80g serve of strawberries h
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Living Well
Looking at your phone might be better for your health than you think! Digital health company Cardihab has an app that helps patients with heart disease complete their cardiac rehabilitation program online under the supervision of qualified health pro
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Brush My Tongue!
If you’re worried your breath is less than sweet, your tongue may be to blame. That’s because our tongues can carry a lot of the bacteria that can cause halitosis. The good news? Regularly brushing your tongue can help to reduce the bacteria that cau
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ASK THE Doctor
Q My mum suffered from brittle bone disease and my GP was concerned that I could be at risk, so arranged for me to have a scan. The results show I have osteopaenia. My doctor didn’t give me any treatment. He just told me to stop smoking, watch my alc
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Afraid To Ask?
Q My teenage son smokes cannabis. It’s a cause of huge conflict in our house, but he insists it is safe and that doctors even prescribe it now. Is that true? A Medicinal cannabis can be prescribed. But street cannabis is not the same thing. One of
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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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Roo us GO- KART
Lisa Follows, 46, Kenthurst, NSW We’ll have a picnic after your race,’ I said to my son. ‘Sounds good, Mum,’ Nick, then 13, smiled. It was Mother’s Day – May 9, 2021 – and Nick, a keen go-kart racer, had a meet at Lithgow City Raceway, NSW. Racing
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First Aid For Accidents
• Always assume someone in an accident has a spinal injury so irreversible spinal damage is not caused by helpers. • Call Triple-0 for an ambulance and keep the person still if conscious and not in further danger. • Hold their head and neck steady
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Easy Money
Alistair scrolled through the profiles on the dating website. He didn’t even glance at the photos. What mattered was personality. Was she kind? Compassionate? Looking for a soulmate? That was the type he dreamed of. Those women were much easier to co
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Dance With The FAIRIES
✔ Wooden crate ✔ 2x foam bricks ✔ 1x large moss mat runner ✔ 2x bags of artificial moss ✔ 1x bag of water stones ✔ Fine glitter in black ✔ Hot glue gun & glue sticks ✔ Fairy Garden figurines 1 Cut one foam brick as required so the two bricks will fi
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The Haunted Mill
What a magical place,’ I said to my husband, Louis, 48, as we looked around the beautiful 16-hectare vineyard. ‘It’s stunning,’ he agreed. Nestled on a creek and with a winery, restaurant and rustic cabins, it captured our hearts. We decided to buy i
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YOUR Stars
Take a deep breath, Aries. Are you ready to venture into a new work zone, different living environment or long-distance connection? Just quietly, this could equal high-level happiness. Clarity about a younger person’s education, mental health or move
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THE Warm FUZZLES
Many communities have been turning to rocks for entertainment. That’s right, rocks! From pebbles to stones and river rocks, crafty adults and bored kids are painting their favourite cartoon characters, animals or flowers on rocks – and it’s happening
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Stitched Up
Rosie, 46, Toowoomba, Qld* I loved sewing and made most of my own clothes. I even made my wedding gown when I married my fiancé Jack. ‘What a lovely dress,’ gasped my new sister-in-law Jessica at the reception. ‘It must have cost you a mint!’ ‘Act

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