Issue 43, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
One of our Warm Fuzzies this week, on page 74, gave me extra warm fuzzies and a flood of wonderful memories. For all of her 93 years, Phyllis Brinkerhoff has loved the Hokey Pokey dance. Although I am of a very different generation, I'm happy to admi
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We Love You!
Tracy-lee made some friends at Gnomesville, near Bunbury in WA. Alison Buys, Butler, WA Mandy, Chicky and Barbeque are happy to be held by my two sons Joe, four, and Andy, eight, and their friend Tahnee, seven (left). Kelli Bout, Aloomba, Qld
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Our Surprise Baby Saved My Life
Amanda Mancini, 34, Cobram, Vic You’re not going to believe this, babe,’ I told my husband Marcus, calling him at work. ‘I’ve just done a test and I’m pregnant!’ ‘Seriously?’ he gulped. We already had our wonderful kids Sebastian, then three, and
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I Helped Jail An Evil Rapist
Ashlea Page, 28, Sydney, NSW Stuffing clothes into my bag, I carefully tiptoed out the front door. Mum and Dad are going to be so mad when they find out, I thought. Aged 16, I had a good relationship with my parents, but I just didn’t like followi
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What Is Cervical Cancer?
A type of cancer that starts in the cervix, the hollow cylinder that connects the lower part of a woman’s uterus to her vagina. Symptoms are unusual bleeding, vaginal discharge, pain in the pelvis, needing to urinate more often, pain during urinati
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WALLY THE WARRIOR! Tiny but mighty
Ben Pohlner, 47, Tower Hill, Vic Walking into the house, I breathed a contented sigh. My wife Sarah, 46, and I had spent a busy morning at a farmers’ market selling our freshly grown vegies and it was nice to be home. But before I could relax, I wa
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Halloween Magic
Jen, 34, Hobart, Tas* My friend Mara had been talking about the new teacher at the high school where she was the librarian. Matt was single, friendly, and popular with the students and staff. ‘He’s so gorgeous,’ she’d sigh. ‘If only he’d notice me.
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She’s so SPOOKY
A spoof Instagram account featuring a skeleton named Skellie has gained over 200,000 followers, with fans loving the tongue-in-cheek posts and funny snaps from different locales. Skellie’s account, @omgliterallydead, is run by Canadian woman Dana, an
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I Woke Up On Fire
Glen Bennett, 43, Bellmere, Qld Signing on the dotted line, my wife Roni, then 37, and I were over the moon. After welcoming our son, Hugo, two years earlier, we’d just bought a block of land to build our first home. A truck driver, I was determine
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BIRTHDAY CHEER MY 50th Changed The World!
Sue Langley, 50, Byron Bay, NSW What do you want for your 50th?’ asked my husband, David, who’d already turned 50, at home one day. ‘Everyone is asking me!’ ‘I don’t want presents,’ I told him. In fact, I’d come up with an idea. Instead of receivin
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Max is waiting patiently for someone to play ball with him. Melinda Donato, Craigieburn, Vic Drumstick, Houdini and Sunflower, along with Ruby the rabbit, provide good back door security during COVID times. Marianthi Gouliotis, Gladesville, NS
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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. Turn to entry coupo
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100… And Still Puzzling!
Alice O’Hare, 100, Sydney, NSW Kara, I think that word is cheeky,’ I said, as we huddled over the that’s life! crossword. ‘You’re right, Nan,’ she said, adding it in. Whenever Kara, 35, or another grandchild comes to visit, we do the puzzles togeth
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The Power Of PETS
Alicia Crockett, 32, Perth, WA Every Wednesday afternoon for the past two years, I’ve walked to a house near mine to visit a very special friend. Sushi, a five-year-old Maltese x Shih-tzu, knows our routine and pops his little face through the fenc
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My Kids Ignore Me
Write a letter to each of them saying how proud you are of them. Talk about a happy memory. Tell them a little of what you’ve been doing. Talk about how you’ve felt since they shifted out and how you’d like to get together when you can. Say you love
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Dear That’s Life!
My three kids and I were very close when they were at home, but now they‘re all in their 20s and have left, I hardly ever see or even hear from them. Single, I live alone and have no other family nearby. I am worried that they are holding resentmen
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BRAIN Waves With Eunice Oh
Use old curtain rods as stakes for new plants or climbing vegetables in the garden. M David, Port Adelaide, SA Spray the inside of your toilet rolls with room freshener or perfume. As the roll is turned, a gentle fragrance will be released. Ja
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Try A New Use For... Leftover Wool
■ Use wool of different colours to tie up gifts. ■ Plait three strands of yarn, tie the ends and attach to your keyring or use as a bookmark. ■ Use leftover wool balls as filler for a soft toy or saggy cushion. ■
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Halloween HITS
MAKES 12 PREP AND COOK: 35 MINS ½ cup thickened cream225g dark cooking chocolate, chopped¼ cup black sprinklesSilver cachous, for eyes24 x 4cm licorice straps12 cake pop sticksDried beans, lentils or rice, to serve 1 In a small saucepan, heat cre
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 50 MINS 250g butter, softened2¼ cups caster sugar2 tsps vanilla bean paste3 eggs2½ tblsps red food colouring2¼ cups buttermilk3½ cups self-raising flour½ cup cocoa powder 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened½ c
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In Season Tomatoes
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 20 MINS 450g punnet heirloom cherry tomatoes250g punnet cherry tomatoes1 tblsp extra virgin olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed6 slices sourdough bread150g bulb fresh mozzarella in brine, drained, torn½ cup fresh basil leaves
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DEADLY Daughters
When Susan Edwards picked up a pen to write a card to a relative, she was thinking about what news she could share about her elderly parents, Patricia and William Wycherley. It is good to see them with such zest, she wrote in 2011, as she explained
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My BRAVE BOY’S Legacy Lives On
Bec Horan, 44, Kambalda, WA Sitting on the couch with my son, Harry, three, I rubbed his stomach. ‘Any better, mate?’ I asked. ‘It still hurts,’ he said. My chatty little boy had been complaining of having a sore tummy. I thought it was just a bug,
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How To Spot A Romance Scam
When I was in my early 20s, I worked as a bank teller. It was still the days of face to face banking, so I got to know my customers pretty well. One elderly lady named Margaret popped in each week to check her account balance. A wealthy widow, one
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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
Appliances, tools and garden equipment are expensive, but can sit unused for long periods. Why not have a chat to your neighbours about starting a share system? One neighbour might borrow your edge trimmer this weekend while you make use of their
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Help At Hand
It’s often considered a childhood issue, but bed wetting can also be a problem for some teenagers and young adults. The good news is that help is at hand through the National Continence Helpline, a confidential service that provides advice and suppor
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Strike The Right Balance!
Falls are the leading cause of people being hospitalised with injuries in Australia. They can happen to anyone, anywhere, but our risk increases as we get older, which is why maintaining good balance is essential. There are a number of exercises
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Did You Know?
It looks like women may have a better sense of smell than men do! A study found that women have almost 50 per cent more neurons in their olfactory bulb, the area of the brain that is dedicated to detecting scents. ■
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3 WAYS TO… Fight Water Retention
We know it’s easier said than done, but avoiding stress can help to reduce the hormone cortisol, which has a direct influence on fluid retention. Meditation, exercise or taking a few slow deep breaths are all ways to manage stress. Research shows th
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Lockdown Brain
Lockdown brain might be real! An Italian study found that 30 per cent of subjects experienced changes in their everyday cognition after two months of isolation. To avoid memory fog, Professor Brett Hayes from UNSW’s School of Psychology recommends ge
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ASK THE Doctor
Q I have a close relationship with my grandchildren. My youngest grandson has bad asthma, so my daughter and I have been very cautious about visitors. I was due to visit them a couple of weeks ago, but developed shingles and the rash isn’t healing. W
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Afraid To Ask?
Q I think I may have smelly breath. I live on my own so don’t have anyone to ask, but I am becoming self-conscious about going out and am avoiding social occasions. Please help. A One simple test is to use a teaspoon to scrape the back of your tong
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DOCTORS THOUGHT I WAS faking
Rhianna Clarke, 39, Perth, WA Rhianna, why didn’t you do your homework?’ asked my teacher. ‘I didn’t know you set any,’ I replied, embarrassed. ‘Well, everyone else did!’ she huffed. The truth was, aged 14, I hadn’t even heard her set homework, as
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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 PRODUCT
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Cochlear Implant
• It is a small, complex electronic device that can provide a sense of sound to a person who is deaf or hard of hearing. • It does not restore normal hearing, but gives a deaf person a representation of sounds and helps them understand speech. • He
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SUPER Serums
Although it’s more advanced than ever, skincare today can be an intimidating and puzzling field for many of us to navigate. Serums in particular are confusing, so check out our guide to help you decide which of these recent releases are right for you
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One night A YEAR
There were kids in the cemetery across the road. Charlie could hear giggles and see shadows running through the rows of headstones, illuminated by the moon and stars. Wanting to make sure they weren’t up to mischief, he grabbed a torch and headed ove
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HAUNTED Hands
✔ Felt sheets - orange, white, dark green, black ✔ Hobby Fill ✔ Arbee oval and round joggle eyes ✔ Pompoms ✔ Chenille sticks ✔ Silver bell ✔ Scraps of yarn and ribbon ✔ Paper, pencil, scissors, thread, craft glue Using the picture as a guide, make a
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A GHOST tried to KILL MY BABY
Lisa Palmer, Whangarei, NZ Shuffling boxes around our new five-bedroom home, I glanced about the place. ‘Why is the rent so low?’ I asked my partner Mike, then 23. ‘I don’t know,’ he replied, fetching the last load while I stayed with our daughter
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THE Warm FUZZLES
Melissa Cristofaro is a loving wife to Dean, mother to two gorgeous kids Ella and Chase – and fur-mum to 14 pets! The two dogs, two guinea pigs, two chinchillas, a pig, five hens, and two ducks all reside in the family home. Starting an Instagram pag
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YOUR Stars
It’s a bit like groundhog day Repetition with a study curriculum, exercise program or relationship activity is boring! Mixing it up yourself might be an option. An achievement is complete with a financial gush. LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 9, 22 Well done, Ta

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