Issue 3, 2023

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome
Some like it hot, and I’m one of them! I’m not referring to the famous old film starring Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis, but the weather. In our Living Well section this week (Page 64), there’s an item about 22 degrees being the ideal temperature for
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We Love You!
Maxx wanted hair to match our eight-month-old labradoodle Millie. Belinda Graziano, Andrews Farm, SA We were quite impressed by the realism of The Big Prawn we spotted driving through Exmouth, WA. Ayla Anderson, Stanley, Tas What a celebrati
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BABY SURPRISE My twins are HALF-SISTERS!
Sitting in the doctor’s office, I struggled to comprehend the heartbreaking news. Since tying the knot in August 2018, my husband, Jack, then 33, and I had been desperately trying to start a family. After more than a year of struggling to conceive na
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A GUST OF WIND Could Have Killed Me
Jumping out of the plane at 12,000 feet and seeing the ground rush towards me, I’d never felt such exhilaration. This is awesome, I thought. At 21, I was doing my first skydive. I’d always loved extreme sports. I started skateboarding and rollerbladi
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Scarred For Life By A Pie
Crossing my fingers, I cheered as the horse crossed the finishing line. As the sun shone down, I was having the best day at the races. I’d never been a gambler, but was thrilled to have a belated birthday celebration with my mum, Julie, then 55, my s
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Her Bones Were Like HONEYCOMB
Flying through the air, my daughter Willow, then eight, did a cartwheel followed by the splits. She was performing in an aerobic gymnastics competition. Her favourite sport, it combined dance with gymnastics skills. ‘Well done, Willow,’ I said, as sh
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Pets Are Pawsome!
We aren’t the only ones to totally relax while camping. Our dog Jack, 16, was totally chilled. Tracey Drescher, Eagleby, Qld My five-month-old toy poodle Niki recently graduated puppy preschool. I was so proud of her! Anne Reynolds, Docklands,
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Marvellous Meals
Forget furry police dogs, there’s a new pooch in town. WA Police have introduced a robot police dog. Named Spot, this recruit has been brought in to detect bombs and suspicious items. Weighing 31 kilos and costing $350,000, Spot will be on paw-trol t
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TYLER’S LEGACY Surfing For The Soul
Growing up, it was just my mum, Kaye, me and my two younger brothers, Mick and Tyler. We didn’t have a lot, but our little clan – the Kennedys – was full of love and my brothers were my best friends. Living on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, we headed to th
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THE RIGHT dress
My fiancé Marc and I were going to Thailand for the first time ever, and I was very excited. ‘We can buy suits for me and the groomsmen for the wedding, and get your dress made,’ said Marc, always mindful of costs. ‘It’ll save us a fortune.’ ‘Great i
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It’s Mango Time!
SERVES 10PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 20 MINS 470g packet vanilla cake mix85g packet passionfruit-flavoured jelly crystals1 mango (550g), thinly sliced, plus extra thinly sliced, to decorate½ cup fresh passionfruit pulp (4 passionfruit)75g white cooking
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Aussie FAVES
SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 10 MINS 2 x 1.1kg butterflied lamb leg with rosemary & garlic¼ cup olive oil1 large red onion, peeled12 x 25cm long metal skewers1 tblsp Cajun seasoningFresh mint leaves, to garnish FRESH TOMATO RELISH 250g punne
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 8PREP: 35 MINS 250g packet Malt ‘O’ Milk biscuits1 cup Maltesers125g butter, meltedWhipped cream and choppedMaltesers, to decorate FILLING 1 tblsp powdered gelatine2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, softened395g can sweetened condensed m ilk2
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PUZZLE Central
WIN! MAZDA CX-3 SUV WORTH $26,990 1 TO BE WON We would love to hear from you. Email us at thatslife@aremedia.com.au HOW TO WIN... Each 2 x 2 box, as well as each row and each column, must contain each of the four shapes (circle, square, star an
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He Dumped Me By Text Message!
It’s sad that he was too cowardly to tell you to your face. But someone who can do this isn’t ready to commit to a relationship, and is possibly hiding something. You deserve better. Janet Rogers Sounds like he was cheating on you. You had a luck
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We’re a PIRATE FAMILY!
Walking into a bar, the atmosphere was vibrant with colourful guests and the smell of beer. It was October 2004 and, dressed in a witch costume, I was keen to celebrate Halloween with my mum, Pat, and friends Hanni and Gab. On stage was a best dresse
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BRAIN Waves
If your old towels and linen aren’t good enough to go to ‘people’ charities, most local animal hospitals will happily take them for lining beds, bathing and wrapping puppies or kittens. Suzanne Brown, Launceston, Tas I’ve started rolling up my j
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Mum’s Victory 28 Years To FREE HER BOY
Ann Kolus walked warily towards the gates of the high security prison. The frail 73-year-old had visited the correctional centre many times before – 966 times to be exact. Her son, Christopher Abernathy, 48, had spent just shy of the last 30 years be
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Honeymoon HEROES
Doran Smith and David Squillante’s honeymoon was delayed for two years due to the pandemic. But in September 2022, they were finally able to make their trip to Spain. The newlyweds, both 38, were walking down a street in Barcelona on their way to joi
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Preparing For Adulthood
It seems like just yesterday I was holding my son Xander’s hand as I walked him to his first day of kindergarten. Now, he’s about to start Year 11 and is planning on becoming a lawyer. I’m excited for him, but there’s also a knot in my stomach when h
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Say no TO FOOD POISONING
January is a time for barbecues and long lunches. But the combination of warm weather and food also makes it a prime season for food poisoning. Here’s how to stay safe. • HYGIENE Wash your hands before preparing food and after handling eggs, seafood
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ASK THE Doctor
Q Over the past couple of years I’ve been feeling very lonely. It started with the lockdowns but when they were over I thought I’d cheer up. But I can’t motivate myself to do anything, and am anxious about going out. I had a great social life before,
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MY BOY’S NOSEBLEED Was Deadly
Rushing around the house, I felt a flutter of excitement. For the first time in five years, my husband Alex and I were having a date night. My sister would be looking after our kids Sophie, five, and Max, three. Just then, Max came running in sobbing
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Sporty FINDS
Keep your lips silky smooth throughout the summer months with the help of a luxurious lip balm. From fruity flavours to nourishing shea butter, these are our must-haves... Made from stainless steel, with a double-wall construction, this bottle will
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The yoga TEACHER
Amber positioned her mat at the back of the room. She wanted to keep a low profile as she checked out the teacher. Her friend Chrissy joined her, murmuring, ‘Don’t you want to be nearer the front?’ ‘She might have seen photos,’ Amber said. ‘I don’t w
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I Died And Came Back To Life
Lying in a hospital bed, something felt wrong. It was November 1973 and, at 31, I was recovering from a partial hysterectomy. Without warning, I was sucked out of my body with tremendous force and a pop. Looking down, I saw myself lying there in bed.
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YOUR Stars
Shake off that stifling stress, Aries. It’s time to charge into a vibrant new chapter, complete with luscious living conditions, a healthier body and charming company. That person you’ve been doubting does care. LUCKY NUMBERS 7, 11, 32 If you know
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THE Warm FUZZIES
It seems Synndy Ferreira and Rodrigo Lima were destined to be together. Both diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma during their senior year, the high-school sweethearts battled the brutal disease together. Scheduling their chemotherapy sessions for the s

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