Issue 46, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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We Love You!
Kaye and Stephen, my parents-in-law, enjoying a cheese platter in the sun. Denis Moles, Rokeby, Tas I got this perfect shot on our recent quad bike trip on New Zealand’s West Coast. Trisha Launer, Fox Glacier, NZ Thank you for sharing our
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Joyful June’s ‘LUCKY FIN’
Cathryn Taylor, 40, Rotorua, NZ As the thump of my baby’s heartbeat echoed through the room, I was elated. My husband, Geoff, 43, and I had five kids already, Sarah, then 16, Seth, 14, Jett, 12, Zack, seven, and Brae, four, but we’d never tired of
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My bridesmaid RUINED MY WEDDING
Rubbing my hands together on a freezing morning at the stables, I heard a woman’s voice behind me. ‘I’ve brought you a coffee,’ she said. ‘Wow, thank you,’ I replied. ‘That’s so kind.’ Introducing ourselves, I learned this angel was Helen, who was he
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Baby food BATTLE
Isabel, 31, Central Coast, NSW* Doesn’t she love her food?’ my mother-in-law Margaret smiled. ‘She sure does,’ I laughed. My baby, Millie, was eight months old and had just started eating solids. She was my first child, and her dad, Josh, and I ado
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THE Buzz
As Olympic athletes battled for gold in Tokyo this year, our furry friends had their very own games in Townsville, Qld, at the Pug Olympics. Hug-A-Pug Club founder Julie Wituschek organised the day, which saw 30 adorable pugs compete in events such a
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MY FIANCÉ CAME BACK As My Daughter
Meeting Dan was like coming home. We met through a friend in 2009, when I was 25 and he was 29. With tattoos and edgy clothes, he had a terrific sense of style. He was also caring, passionate, loved animals – especially cats – and was very sociable.
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ALPACA ATTACK I could see MY BONE
Tyrone Dubberley, 15, Napoleons, Vic Hanging out with my girlfriend Issy, 14, on my family farm, I noticed we had an escape artist. ‘Jack’s not meant to be down here,’ I said, pointing at our male alpaca, who was in the back paddock. He’d lived her
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Zorro and Halo are best buds! Heidi Miners, Batemans Bay, NSW My cat Jazz is overseeing our game of Trivial Pursuit. Alexandra White, 12, Murray Bridge, SA Madi, Johnny and Romeo make a handsome threesome. Janelle Jenkins, Chuwar, Qld
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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 coupon
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COVID Found My CANCER
Jacqui Matthew, 49, Central Coast, NSW My phone pinged with a message from my son, Dan, then 23. My husband Neil and I had just dropped him in Sydney, where he was studying at university, after he’d spent the weekend with us. There’s a rumour some
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My Kids Don’t Care About Me
Your oldest probably has trauma from your husband passing, which would explain the acting out. I think making a final decision about your will should be done after you’ve made an attempt to improve the relationship. Crystal Stracke This is so sad,
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Dear That’s Life!
Now in my early 70s, I became a widow at 32, three weeks after the birth of my second baby. My two daughters both distance themselves from me. The oldest never got on with me and went off the rails at 16 and had a baby at 18. I tried to help and ga
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One Very Proud Sis
Alyssa Sterry, 28, Sydney, NSW Hearing footsteps skip up the path, followed by the front door swinging open, I went to greet my younger sister Hannah, 24. ‘Happy Magazine Thursday!’ Hannah beamed, handing me a copy of that’s life!. Since moving in
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Hannah Says
I love both of my volunteering jobs in the community. My favourite part is learning about the kids and getting them ready for primary school. Easter and Christmas time are always the most fun though. We get to do so much craft! When I’m not volunteer
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BRAIN Waves
To store your car keys or cards while at the beach or in the park, hide them in a clean nappy. People won’t dare touch it, and you’ll keep your valuables free of sand and dirt. Caroline Hall, Brookdale, WA Keep your socks securely together with
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Try A New Use For... Dryer Sheets
■ Use a dryer sheet to clean up pet hair from your sofa and cushions. ■ To help reduce static on your TV or computer, dust the screen with one. ■ Dampen a sheet and use it to clean bugs and dirt off your car’s windshield. ■ Keep synthetic clothes fro
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Mangoes
SERVES 8 PREP: 25 MINS 2 x 125g punnets raspberries½ cup apple and mango juice2 tblsps icing sugar mixture3 medium mangoes17 sponge finger biscuits 300ml tub thickened cream¼ cup icing sugar mixture1 tsp vanilla bean paste250g tub mascarpone 1
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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
Buy now pay later options such as Afterpay or Zip Pay are wildly popular. Basically, you get your purchase immediately and pay it off over instalments. But many don’t realise they’re essentially a line of credit. If you default or miss a payment, t
that's life1 min readDiet & Nutrition
Eat Your Way To Healthy Hair!
This important mineral helps your red blood cells carry oxygen around your body. When we don’t get enough iron, it can affect us in a number of ways, including thinning hair. Iron-rich foods to consider include eggs, red meat, seafood, spinach and al
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Specs Appeal!
More than just a fashion item, sunglasses are essential for keeping our eyes safe from the harsh rays of the sun. Optometrist Peter Murphy says it’s important to pick the right pair. ‘The right sunglasses will help you experience clear and comfor
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The Care Factor
Carers play an essential role in looking after loved ones, but there are moments when they also need support. In an Aussie first, PanKind, Australia’s only foundation dedicated to pancreatic cancer, is partnering with QIMR Berghofer Medical Research
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A Suitable Tenant
Rebecca flung open the curtains and banged on the window. The couple outside looked up. The man waved. The woman blew a kiss before turning back to the man. ‘Disgusting!’ hissed Rebecca. ‘What is?’ mumbled Brad from beneath the quilt. ‘She is,’ said
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Lotus Flower
✔ Semco Single Stretch Canvas 10x12 inches ✔ Jo Sonja Paints in Aqua, Titanium White, Pale Gold, Pine Green, Rose Pink and Brilliant Magenta ✔ Paintbrushes, pencil ✔ Black Fineliner pen 1 Start by sketching a base lotus image using pencil. You can u
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The Hat Man
Slipping off my shoes, I climbed into bed, exhausted. It was already 3.30am, and I’d just got home from my job as an investigator for the Quantum Foundation, a paranormal investigation and research team in New Zealand. I’d been able to see and commun
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YOUR Stars
Don’t wear it, Aries. Needing to jump hurdles to receive a respectful reply from a political party, real estate agent or hardware company is unacceptable. Whether you’re kicking off a new relationship or rebooting an old one, Sunday shows desirable,
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THE Warm FUZZIES
In 1944, Royce King and his sweetheart Frankie quickly wed before he went off to serve in WWII. As there was no photographer that day, the couple have only their memories of the wedding. But two kids, four grandkids and a few greatgrandies later, the
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Welcome!
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my friend Carol and her quest for a name her new grandson could use for her, other than Granny or Nanna. Many of you wrote in, and I loved hearing your stories of alternatives that had stuck in your families. Susan wrot
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He Befriended Tourists... Then He KILLED Them
Teresa Knowlton, 21, was looking for enlightenment. The young woman was travelling in South East Asia, on her way to study Buddhism in Nepal, when she stopped off in Thailand. Then, one night in October 1975, she didn’t arrive back at her hotel. Five
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Did You Know?
Your brain can do many amazing things, but it cannot feel pain. The reason why we get headaches is due to sensory neurons known as nociceptors. These can be found in other structures around our head and brain, including blood vessels, muscles and ner
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 8 PREP: 30 MINS 210g packet Iced VoVo biscuits2 tblsps raspberry jam250g punnet strawberries, hulled1 litre tub vanilla ice-cream½ cup mini white marshmallows½ cup shredded coconut 1 Grease a large, straight-sided loaf pan (15cm x 23.5cm x
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MY TWINS ARE taking On The World
Holding my newborn twin girls, I felt joy. ‘I can’t believe we made these tiny humans,’ I gushed to my partner Matt, then 23. Born early at 36 weeks, the twins were assessed. Doctors noticed deformities with Ruby’s heart and both girls had facial asy
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We’ve Picked Up 61,000kg Of Litter
My heart sank as I took in the doctor’s words. ‘You’ve snapped one of your spinal discs,’ he told me. I sighed, feeling frustrated. Aged 20, I had been loading up equipment at my carpentry job when it had fallen on top of me. The injury meant I could
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ASK THE Doctor
Q My mum suffered with osteoporosis and my GP tells me it can run in families, so asked me to have a bone density scan. The results show I’m on the border between normal and osteoporosis. I’ve been told to increase my calcium, but have been dairy-fre
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Are You Paying Money For Nothing?
We really do live in the age of appliances, don’t we? No generation has ever had as many gadgets and doodahs as we have today. Just how many devices my household has came to my attention during an early morning bathroom trip. I was walking past t
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Digeorge Syndrome
• Also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, this genetic condition is caused when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. • Medical problems include heart defects, poor immune system function, a cleft palate and delayed development, with behavioura
that's life5 min readRegional & Ethnic
MEAT-FREE Mondays
SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK: 40 MINS 400g can black beans, rinsed, drained425g can diced beetroot, well drained4 green spring onions, finely chopped2 carrots, coarsely grated200g block Greek feta, crumbled¾ cup self-raising flour1½ tblsps harissa season

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