Issue 44, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
Our compile of amazing lost and found stories (Page 14) was a reminder, if ever it were needed, that there are a lot of very kind people in the world. Not long after I wrote in this letter about losing my hat on a bus in Adelaide, and having it retur
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We Love You!
I enjoyed seeing the waratahs in Brisbane Water National Park. Joan Durrant, Blackwall, NSW My son Finn, seven, and daughter Chloe, four, enjoyed an early winter swim with their cousins Maya, 10, Kiana, eight, and Holly, seven, in Whangamata. By
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MY SISTER-IN-LAW Had My Baby!
Jennifer Robertson, 45, Gold Coast, Qld Sitting on my bed with another negative pregnancy test, my heart swelled with sadness. ‘Why isn’t it happening for us?’ I asked my husband, Craig, through tears. We’d been trying to fall pregnant since our we
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I Was STABBED Over A NOISY WASHING MACHINE
Annick Henenberg, 66, Melbourne, Vic Cleaning up the kitchen, I switched on the kettle to make tea. ‘What a productive day,’ I said to my puppy, Bijoux. A volunteer and counsellor for a grief helpline, I was having a quiet day doing housework. Next
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‘Mum, a CROCODILE BIT ME’
Liz Manning, 39, Kununurra, WA Grabbing a bag, I started packing it with towels and swimmers. ‘Nearly ready to go?’ my husband Jeremy, 40, asked. ‘Yep, get the boys in the car,’ I smiled. It was a Sunday lunchtime in May this year, and we were goin
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All Creatures Great And Funny!
Wildlife photography can be spectacular and awe-inspiring, but sometimes it’s just plain funny! That’s what the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards aim to show, celebrating the most hilarious snaps of animals from around the world. This year, finalist
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LOST... And Found!
Mal Osborn, 92, was proud of the athletic achievements of his youth. A star track runner, he was a state champion for running a mile. Mal earned his letter ‘M’ jacket in recognition of his hard work while at the University of Maine, US, from 1949 to
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Pets Are Pawsome!
When it’s a cold and wet day, sometimes you just need a cuddle with your family. Simone Mabbott, Amiens, Qld Did you hear about the racing snail who got rid of his shell? He thought it’d make him faster, but it just made him sluggish. Each we
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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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Pick your WINNER!
Melbourne Cup Day is always a great excuse to have a flutter. It’s also a bit of fun to test your intuition – and hopefully choose the winner! Psychic Michelle De Angelis shows you three ways to increase your chances using your zodiac sign and your p
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Our Cat Caught A killer !
I was fast asleep, when a furry face nuzzled into mine, nudging me awake. ‘Alright Lilly, I’m getting up,’ I said, opening my eyes. As a volunteer for a local animal shelter, I often fostered kitties before they found their furever home. My husband M
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Scout Promise FOR Row LIFE
Kathy Divine, 59, Albion Park, NSW Clutching the hammer, I bashed the last nail into the wood. Then I stood back to admire my handiwork. Aged eight, I’d joined a girls’ activity group and proudly built a billycart to achieve my crafting badge. It w
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‘So Proud’
Kathy was nominated by her sister Margaret. Margaret, 73, says, ‘Kathy does so much more than I can mention here. She handles all problems that arise, fills in for leaders who can’t attend pack meetings, and handles all the administration for the gr
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My Friends Are Ghosting Me
You may be feeling raw and that the world is against you. The others may actually be busy. Give them space and let them go if nothing changes. Meagan Crew The same thing happened to me. I figured it was their loss and moved on. It’s not worth worr
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Dear That’s Life!
My husband and I split up a year ago and he’s moved away. It’s taken me some time to get used to life as a single mum of three. But the worst thing is most of our friends have gone very quiet. I kind of understand those who were his friends first, bu
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Try A New Use For... Clothes Pegs
■ Peg up reminders for chores that need doing around the house. ■ Use a peg to hold a match so you can light candles safely. ■ Keep nails in place with a peg when hammering,. ■ Use to seal snack packs for the pantry or freezer. ■
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BRAIN Waves
To stop ingredients such as syrups sticking to measuring spoons or cups, spray with a little vegetable oil first. The mixture will slide off more easily. Alison Partridge, Belconnen, ACT Need an emergency fix for scuffed shoes? Use a permanent m
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BBQ Beauties
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 50 MINS ⅓ cup olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed1 tblsp finely chopped fresh rosemary8 lamb leg steaks2 medium eggplant (800g), cut into 4cm pieces250g punnet cherry tomatoes ½ cup Greek natural yoghurt⅓ cup tahini⅓ cup lem
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 25 MINS 250g packet Nice biscuits2 tblsps desiccated coconut125g unsalted butter, meltedCadbury Caramilk chocolate curls, to decorate 180g block Cadbury Caramilk chocolate, chopped250g block cream cheese, chopped2
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Get Creative With... A Tub Of CREAM
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 30 MINS 500g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces2 cloves garlic, crushed¼ tsp chilli flakes300ml tub thickened cream½ cup chicken stock375g penne pasta1 cup drained semi-dried tomatoes200g baby spinach leaves
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HOME INVASION HELL KILLED As She Slept
For Shana Grice, life was just beginning. The 18-year-old had a new job as a receptionist at a fire alarm company, and moved in with two female housemates around the same age. And when she started her job, things really got exciting. On her very firs
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WE’RE TWINS Who Fell In Love WITH TWINS And We Live Together!
Okay, just 10 more reps!’ I encouraged. My client Micheline had come in for a personal training session with me. ‘You can do it!’ I urged. That’s when I heard someone shout out from across the gym. ‘Kerissa!’ he called. Seeing a figure walking toward
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Save Money AND Avoid Dishpan Hands
Earlier this year, I thought I was coping just fine with COVID restrictions until I found myself thinking, If I have to wash one more cup or plate I’m going to throw it out the window! With between four to six people home all day every day, I felt
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Simple Swap
Shopping online can save you heaps, but you can get gouged by the cost of delivery. Recently, I thought I’d get the few groceries we needed delivered. So I shopped from the weekly specials, and was proud that I’d saved $13. But at the checkout I saw
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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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Living Well
It’s a chronic condition that primarily affects women, but many of us have never heard of lipoedema. Dr Peter Paraskevas, a phlebologist (vein doctor), says the condition is often undiagnosed and misunderstood. ‘Lipoedema is a lifelong disorder whic
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3 WAYS TO… Enjoy Hummus
Next time you’re whipping up a salad, try this delicious dressing! Mix a half a cup of hummus with a tblsp of Dijon mustard and a dash of lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and just enough water so it’s the right consistency. For a slightl
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ASK THE Doctor
QI have been really run down for the last few months, feeling tired all the time. My GP did some blood tests, which she says are all normal, and has suggested I join a local walking group. I just don’t think she is listening to me. I’m exhausted! Wha
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Afraid To Ask?
Q My husband is carrying a bit of extra weight around his tummy. Recently, I have noticed some staining on his shirts and, when I asked him about it, he told me he has had discharge from his belly button. Should I be concerned? A It may be an infec
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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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My Boy’s Headache Was Cancer
Marion›Corbett, 46, Dundas, NSW Mummy, my head hurts,’ said my son, Fred, three. ‘Does it darling?’ I said, concerned – he’d also been having bouts of vomiting and lost his appetite. My GP booked him in for an MRI but, as there was a six-month wait
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Medulloblastoma
• Although it can occur at any age, medulloblastoma mostly occurs in young children between the ages of three and eight. It makes up 20 per cent of all childhood brain tumours. • Symptoms can include headaches, nausea, vomiting, clumsiness, double v
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I Led A DOUBLE LIFE
Judith, 53, Toowoomba, Qld* A text message flashed up on my phone. Miss you. I want to hang out with you again, it read. It was from Adam. I knew how he felt because I felt the same. There’d always been a spark between us, but we’d never acted on
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The Divorce Chair
Don’t sit there!’ shouted Amber. Rachel jumped, and quickly moved away from the old chair. ‘Sorry. I didn’t know it belonged to anybody.’ ‘It doesn’t,’ replied Amber. ‘It’s on its way to the tip. Everyone who sits on it ends up getting divorced.’ Rac
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YOUR Stars
Gossip makes you rethink a relationship, reconsider that job offer or second guess a relocation decision. Give yourself a reality check and push on. If a relative truly believes they can do something, the rest is easy. LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 5, 7 It’s t
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I Floated Off THE BED
Nicole Cseszko, 48, Ingleburn, NSW I wonder why they filled in the swimming pool? I mused, looking at the backyard of the rental house I’d moved into with my husband, Scott, and daughter, Alisha, eight. Soon after we’d settled in, strange things s
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THE Warm FUZZLES
When it comes to family bonds, Ross Smith and his 95-year-old granny Pauline Kana, have a one-of-a-kind relationship. Redefining the term partners in crime, this duo love to wear a costume or two! From matching plaid shirts to pineapple suits and var

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