Issue 11, 2023

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome
Just like certain smells, colour has the ability to change our mood. So I was interested in our item in Living Well (Page 64) about the effect different colours can have on the way we feel. A quick survey of the that’s life! team found a range of fav
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WILDLIFE WARRIOR I Ran The Length OF OZ
Tears ran down my face. My legs were in agony. I was aware of my mum, Ginger, 58, her face anxious as she rode her bike slowly next to me. The sun was beating down and the red dirt track extended ahead as far as the eye could see. ‘You’ve got this. I
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Mum’s Deadly Plea I Need You To Shoot Him
I trembled with fear as I heard a truck pull up in the driveway and heavy footsteps approached the house. My stepdad Wayne Wyers, then 29, had arrived home. And that always meant trouble. Before I could run to my bedroom to hide, he’d stormed in and
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THE Buzz
Tiny Teddy Hobbs was accepted as a member of Mensa – the society for people with high IQs – at the tender age of three. Teddy, now four, from Portishead, UK, is officially Britain’s youngest member to join the society. Speaking to the BBC, his mum Be
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I FOUGHT A SNAKE To Save My Dog
Sunshine twinkled on the water as I strolled along the beach with my dogs, Ferrari, a two-year-old mini pomeranian, and Rusty, my 17-year-old pomeranian. A dog groomer and lifelong animal lover, I always took my neighbour’s ridgeback cross, Raja, out
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MUM’S SHOCK I had TWO vaginas
My first period! I panicked. Caught by surprise at school, I sat in the office while a school nurse called my mum Sharon, then 42, to pick me up. Aged 14, I felt embarrassed to talk to my dad Brett, 40, and older brother Scott, 17, but I confided in
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We Got Married AT KFC!
Staring at my reflection in the op shop mirror, I couldn’t help but smile. I can’t believe I found my dream wedding dress at Vinnies! I thought, admiring the ivory gown. Dreaming of my big day since I was a little girl, I’d always wondered when my ti
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Good Mourning
Cradling my baby, Layla, nine months, in my arms as removalists bustled to and fro with boxes, the phone rang. When my partner Ben, then 32, answered the phone it was my sister Madi. As the colour drained from his face, he passed the phone to my shoc
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MINCE Magic
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 20 MINS 1 onion, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, crushed500g beef mince3 tsps ground cumin2 tblsps lemon juice⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted 200g tub eggplant dip4 large Lebanese bread rounds360g bought tabouli (3 cups), to serveC
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No Bake Slices
SERVES 16 PREP: 20 MINS 400g packet digestive biscuits¾ cup almond meal¾ cup diced dried apricots3 tsps finely grated lemon rind125g butter, melted½ cup sweetened condensed milk⅓ cup chopped oven-roasted almonds LEMON ICING 1½ cups icing sugar
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PUZZLE Central
•16 inch wheels • Halogen headlamps • Keyless push-button engine start • Cruise control • Bluetooth® hands-free phone • Steering wheel audio controls • Rear parking sensors We would love to hear from you. Email us at thatslife@aremedia.com.au HOW TO
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 8–10 PREP: 25 MINS 2 tblsps instant coffee granules¼ cup hazelnut-flavoured liqueur1½ x 220g packets waffles (12)180g block hazelnut milk chocolate, cut crossways into thin slices CHOC-HAZELNUT CREAM 300ml tub thickened cream½ cup chocol
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BRAIN Waves
I’ve written a large S and C on my shampoo and conditioner bottles so I can more easily distinguish them when I’m in the shower. Gail Jessop, Manuka, NZ If you’ve injured your finger and have it bandaged, keep it dry by cutting off a finger from
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Finding Homes For FURRY FRIENDS
My neighbour can’t afford to get his dog spayed and she’s already had one litter of pups. Can you help?’ I asked hopefully. It was 1985, and word in Port Douglas was that a lady by the name of Jenny Cooper was doing amazing animal welfare work, so I
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Rogue Romance
Tekesia Johnson, then 46, was ready to find someone. In 2017, the hardworking, single mum of two joined dating site Plenty Of Fish, where she met a thoracic surgeon named Dr Brian Adams. He seemed like the total package – kind, educated and passion
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I’m a FITNESS FANATIC AT 83!
Gripping the thick ropes firmly in my hands, I shook them up and down with all my might. With every movement, the muscles in my arms, back, legs and core felt more alive. Though gym workouts aren’t for everyone, I was in my happy place. Despite alway
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Are You Too Serious ABOUT SAVING?
How much money is enough? For me, ‘enough’ means being debt-free and knowing I can cover any bills coming in, or get the car fixed if it breaks down. And a holiday or two would be nice. I’m working towards achieving that goal, but there’s always a ni
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Take The Plunge!
For many of us, stepping into an icy bath or under a cold shower is something we actively avoid. But could we be missing out? As extreme cold tolerance trainer Leah Scott explains, learning to embrace the cold can help us tap into inner powers most
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Beating THE ODDS
My husband Sonny, then 26, and I were on our honeymoon when I discovered a lump in my right breast. Being only 24 and with no family history of breast cancer, I wasn’t too worried. Back home, I visited the doctor where I had a biopsy. To my shock, I
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ASK THE Doctor
Q During colder weather I’ve always struggled with my hands. They go white and painful. But last year, they were also painful in spring. I know this means that I’ll soon need to start wearing gloves and carrying hand warmers each time I go out. Is th
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Birthday SHOCK!
I think I did pretty well when I held a surprise party for my husband, Sam. I remembered to invite his boss – and all the friends we’d had for years – and I’d told them they had to keep the whole thing a secret, so Sam didn’t have a clue until he wal
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YOUR Stars
Plans abandoned last year are reviewed and ready to go. Thank heavens for your recent self-work, Aries, as committing to the process won’t be difficult. On the flip side, a relationship reverses as old issues rear their heads. LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 44, 4
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THE Warm FUZZIES
When Arsh Pal was gifted a paint set for his eighth birthday, he created works of art for family and friends. Then Arsh decided to sell his colourful creations and donate the money to charity. ‘I thought, why not help people to be kind?’ the young pa

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