Issue 27, 2023

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Letter From The Ed
Holiday romances can be wonderful, but for my money, it’s holiday friendships that are underrated. Plus, they’ve got a better chance of lasting! There’s something about being away from home and our usual life that can make us open up to strangers in
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That's Life!
Deputy editor Sarah FirthFeatures editor Beth YoungDeputy features editor Amber WemyssSenior writer Lisa BrookmanWriters Claudia Siron, Lizzy DimopoulosSenior copy editor Jude DurrantCopy editor Mari GibsonFood editor Karen Buckley Art director Darre
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We Love You!
I never forget my favourite magazine, that’s life!, even on holidays. This time I’m in Sweden. Grace Waszewski, Hillarys, WA Jayden, five, his sister Hailee, six, and their friend Londyn, five, had a fabulous time at Dreamworld. Julie Zammit, R
that's life4 min readDiet & Nutrition
We Turn Donuts Into BOOZE!
While having a coffee with a friend, she began ranting about how much of our bread and bakery products end up in landfill. ‘It’s such a waste,’ she cried, and I couldn’t have agreed more. Food waste has a huge environmental impact, accounting for up
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She Said Her Girl Was DYING... BUT SHE WAS LYING
Rylee Abbuhl had a bright smile and loved softball, hoping to be a professional player one day. But in November 2019, Rylee’s mum, Lindsey Abbuhl, shared a tragic update on Facebook. Announcing a fundraiser for Rylee’s medical costs, she wrote that h
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My groom’s HEART STOPPED
Staring into Chris’ eyes, I couldn’t keep the smile from my face. I was surrounded by friends, family and flowers and was about to marry the love of my life. I’d first met Chris 10 years before, when we were both 21 years old. Within the week, we wer
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World’s BEST beach
Australia is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on earth, and now it’s official. According to an annual survey by the sun-safe folks over at Banana Boat, Lucky Bay Beach in Western Australia has taken the top spot in a list of Best Beaches in
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AUSSIE HERO ‘I’m A MOTHER TO THOUSANDS’
Watching the images of fighting on the news, I gasped in horror. It was August 15, 2021, and as Kabul, Afghanistan, fell to the Taliban, it shocked the world. It meant hundreds of children I was responsible for were in danger. ‘We have to get the chi
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Beat the SCAMMERS
A friend of mine in her 70s met someone on an online dating site. Things became serious quickly and, although the man said he lived overseas and they’d only communicated online, he proposed. After six months of romantic messaging, he asked her for
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Our baby Luna loves playing ball. Mel Verna, Kingsley, WA What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato. Kitty likes to sit in the sun in winter. Alison Buys, Butler, WA Bart and Smudge are chilling in the garden. Janice Bull, Wa
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DOLLAR-WISE Mains
Top tips Any small shaped pasta can be used in this recipe. Try replacing beef mince with pork or veal mince, and adding ⅓ cup chopped kalamata olives. SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 20 MINS 375g small pasta curls500g beef mince1 red capsicum, finely c
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THE TRIPLE betrayal
*ALL NAMES AND IDENTIFYING DETAILS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. Come here!’ I laughed, holding out my arms to my sister Annabel. ‘I’m so happy you’re here,’ she replied, grinning. It was her 40th birthday and my husband Jack and I had gone to her farm to celeb
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Apples ’n’ Caramel
MAKES 4 PREP AND COOK: 40 MINS 6 small Pink Lady apples (800g)2 x 4-pack large traditionalBelgium wafflesVanilla ice-cream, to serve CARAMEL SAUCE 50g butter, chopped½ cup firmly packed brown sugar⅓ cup golden syrup¾ cup thickened cream¼ tsp gr
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 10-12 PREP AND COOK: 3 HOURS ½ x 250g packet Butternut Snap cookies½ cup oven-roasted almonds50g butter, melted2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, softened1 cup caster sugar2 tsps finely grated lemon rind3 eggs250g tub sour cream2 tblsps plain flo
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PUZZLE Central
WIN! MAZDA CX-3 SUV WORTH $26,990 1 TO BE WON We wold love to hear from you. Email us atthatslife@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 and tr
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My Teen’s With An Older Woman
Got a problem? Let that’s life! readers help! Here’s what they had to say about this week’s dilemma As hard as it might be, you need to let this play out. If you try to make him break it off, he’ll likely resent you. Let him know you love him. He mig
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BRAIN Waves
To keep my garden hose tidy, I coil it up in a plastic bucket when not in use. Jo Peters, Newcastle, NSW For a nice scent in your home, add a cinnamon stick to your vacuum cleaner bag. Denise Roberts, Watson, ACT I keep my cling film in the f
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Stay warm THIS WINTER
The rising cost of energy, whether it be electricity or gas, is something that impacts all of us. Installing solar panels gave me a sense of security for a while, but with most solar users finding they can no longer get double-digit feed-in-tariffs,
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I Had A Bub ON A FERRY!
How’s my beautiful boy?’ I smiled, kissing my son Kalais, then five. A single mum, we lived with my lovely mum Rhonda, now 67. When Mum lost her job as a disability carer in 2021, we decided to move from our Flagstone, Qld, home to Russell Island, mo
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TWISTED HUSBAND HE CHEATED Then KILLED His Wife
Six weeks pregnant, Jennifer Rothwell was researching like crazy. But instead of questions like, ‘What helps with morning sickness’ or ‘How big is my baby’, the 28-year-old was typing something far more worrying into the online search engine. What to
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‘The most DETERMINED LITTLE SPITFIRE’
When 300 armed soldiers marched on Government House 215 years ago, intent on overthrowing the New South Wales Governor, they encountered one hurdle – a 26-year-old woman called Mary Bligh. The daughter of notorious Governor William Bligh was standing
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Living Well
Q My husband and I walk about eight kilometres every day since we retired. It’s helped me maintain my weight and is good for my mental health. For the last six months, I’ve found walking downhill increasingly painful. At times, I’ve had to go slower,
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6 tips for A HEALTHY SLUMBER
If you struggle with sleep, holistic health expert Karina Stewart says there are plenty of ways to break the cycle. ‘By regulating our sleep cycles so that we are following the natural cycle of the day – waking up early with sunrise and going to bed
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I’M LIVING With Cancer
Rushing around packing lunch boxes for my kids, Xander, 15, Logan, 13, and Hamish, 10, I felt exhausted. A full-time nurse, lately I’d been catching flus and colds and always feeling tired. ‘You’ve been sleeping while you watch TV,’ my husband, Craig
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The OVERSIZED shirt
For a smart-casual look you can wear to work, tuck an oversized shirt into pants or jeans. Switch pants for a skirt this winter, and wear your shirt loose and belted for a chic yet easy style. For off-duty days, don’t tuck in your shirt – wear it
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Crunch Time
It was the moment that every girl dreams of – and boy was I prepared. I’d spent the day paying far too much at the salon making sure my blonde waves sat just right. I’d bought a beautiful dress, and even slipped into those killer six-inch heels that
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The DANGEROUS DOLL
Finishing dinner at a local restaurant, my boyfriend Jack got down on one knee. ‘Will you marry me?’ he asked, his eyes sparkling. ‘Yes!’ I shrieked, elated. That night in bed, I thought about how I hadn’t even met his mum yet. Sadly, his dad had pas
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YOUR Stars
Try not to overreact, Aries. And don’t throw the towel in just yet if a task you’ve been working on diligently goes belly up. With zero additional charge for hotel, train or plane extras, it’s definitely a deal with appeal. LUCKY NUMBERS 13, 25, 38
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VOLUNTEER Of The WEEK
My family has always been my world – and, after escaping a difficult relationship, I focused on my six kids. My house was always full of children, I made the hot dogs at every sporting match, and everyone thought I was a ‘super mum’. When I met Jarro

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