Issue 52, 2023

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Team that's Life!
Deputy editor Sarah Firth Features editor Beth Young Deputy features editor Amber Wemyss Senior writer Lisa Brookman Writers Claudia Siron, Lizzy Dimopoulos Senior copy editor Jude Durrant Copy editor Mari Gibson Food editor Karen Buckley Art
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Letter From The Ed
The that’s life! team always have some fun at this time of year talking about our new year’s resolutions. Some of us have given up, with myself, Sarah and Mari all in that camp. ‘I’ve accepted that I’m a finished product,’ laughed Sarah. But most of
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It’s Your Life!
Your pets Your friends Your world Your family WE PAY FOR EACH PHOTO USED Bandi Boy is such a happy dog. You can tell by his beaming smile! Karen White, Kawungan, Qld Maya is getting into the spirit of celebrating New Year’s Eve! Marsha McGrath,
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My Mission To Save Brambles
Tamika Curran, 49, Kilmore, Vic Scrolling Facebook, a post about a missing dog caught my eye. Volunteering as a wildlife carer, I had a soft spot for all creatures great and small, as did my two kids Beau, 11, and Aurora, six. Brambles, a Staffordsh
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My Sweet Girl Was Killed By Her Ex
Shaylee Ybarra, 44 YOUR real-life stories My beautiful girl Dijah, bounded into the kitchen as she always did after school. Aged 15, she had a wise head on her shoulders and was kind, caring and funny. We weren’t just mother and daughter, we were b
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Fixing hangovers Made Us Millions!
Tim O’Sullivan, 29, Essendon, Vic Waking up from a drunken slumber, I rolled over to my girlfriend Sumin and gasped. ‘I feel bright as a button,’ I said, amazed. It was May 2018, and we were in Seoul, South Korea, visiting Sumin’s family and friends
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Making silly Resolutions
Jasmine, 28, Wyoming, NSW* New Year’s Eve was only a couple of week’s away and I had my usual jitters. Single and quite shy, I hated the pressure to go to a big party or spend the night with a romantic date. Then my phone rang. ‘Hey Jas,’ my brother
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Broken Heel Fest
The annual Broken Heel Festival in Broken Hill, NSW, is a Priscilla Queen of the Desert inspired event with entertainment by glamorous drag queens. The five-day program is filled with dancing, singing and dressing up! ‘There’s something for everyone
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Saved By My Party Nails!
AUSSIE REAL LIFE Jade Scarborough, 25, Gold Coast, Qld Curling up into a foetal position I cried out in pain, tears streaming down my cheeks. This can’t be period cramps, I thought. Try as I might to ignore the pain, it just got worse. From the age
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A Cat Caused My Boy’s Hearing Loss
Emma Goyne, 40, Hobart, Tas As the doctor said the words, I half laughed. ‘Have you thought you could be pregnant?’ she asked. Shaking my head, it was the last thing I’d imagined. Diagnosed with endometriosis and ovarian cysts in my 20s, I’d been to
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It's Party time
Cob loaves are available in supermarkets and hot bread stores. Use a larger cob to serve 6 to 8. Adjust filling quantities accordingly. If you like, add some chopped ham to the tomato and basil. Return reserved cherries and juice to the jar and keep
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Meringue Desserts
For a change, replace lemon curd with ¾cup chocolate hazelnut spread. Fudge can be made up to one week ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. We used Barker’s New Zealand Lemon Curd, available from major supermarkets. To make grated cho
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This Week We’re Loving...
In this recipe we used Werther’s Original Chewy Toffees, available from the confectionery aisle of major supermarkets.
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How To Nail A Makeover
Got a problem? Let that’s life! readers help! Here’s what they had to say about this week’s dilemma This year I’ve felt unmotivated to exercise and just feel generally unfit. I’ve put on weight too. So I’m thinking it might be time to make some chang
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New Year Finance Repairs
I want to make sure I launch into 2024 with all my ducks in a row, or rather, all my money leaks plugged. You may not notice money leaks at first but, like a slow dripping tap, little drops soon add up and cost you big bucks in the end. These are som
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Brain Waves
If cooking with honey, spritz your measuring cup with sunflower oil first. You’ll get an accurate measure and it’ll slide right out. Penny Walton, Geelong, Vic For an easy oatmeal face mask, soak half a cup of oats in warm water, add 1 tblsp of hon
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Blinded By A Firework
Jessica Carroll, 34 Excitement fizzed through me as I took a seat in one of my garden chairs, gearing up for the best part of any New Year’s Eve party – the fireworks. I’d always loved New Year’s Eve. Celebrating with family, friends and food always
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Our rebellious Heroes!
Jim Haynes, 75, Moore Park, NSW Wow! It’s so strange to think people were executed for stealing food,’ my sister Jillian, 76, said while sifting through a pile of documents. She was doing research for my latest book, about the transportation of conv
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11 Tips School Holiday Fun On A Budget
I’m constantly impressed by the amazing parks local councils are building for kids. They’re more like fairground rides than playgrounds, and they’re free and great for kids to burn off energy! Climbing, jumping, running and swinging help develop str
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Volunteer Of The Week
Mark Balla, Macedon Ranges, Vic On board a packed train in Mumbai, India, I had no idea how my life was about to change. It was 2011 and I was there for my job as a board member of an international company. I got chatting to two students in their 20s
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3 Ways To… Keep Your Cool
11 The signs of sunburn can appear in this many minutes on a summer day. Next time you feel peckish, grab a handful of almonds! Not only are they crunchily satisfying, they’re packed with nutrients includingng fibre, vitamin E, magnesiumm and healthy
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Bottle up ON H2O
Most of us know it’s crucial to drink plenty of water. But do you know exactly how much you need? Generally speaking, experts say women require around eight cups of fluid a day while men need 10 cups. You may need more or less fluids depending on fac
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Ask The Doctor
A You’re probably on an antibiotic called metronidazole. It’s often used by dentists, but it’s also chemically similar to a drug we give to alcoholics who want to stop drinking. Having any alcohol while on these antibiotics could make you quite unwel
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My Second chance
Veronique Theberge, 45, Northland, NZ Vacuuming one day, my head began to pound. It felt like I’d been hit with a baseball bat. Maybe I’m just overworked, I thought. With three young boys, Maxim, then eight, Jake, seven, and Sebastian, four, life wa
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Lazy Days
$79.90 Uniqlo dress uniqlo.com/au $49.99 H&M jumpsuit hm.com/au Make dressing on warm days easier with long, loose dresses and jumpsuits that you can lounge around the house in – just add a pair of slides! $75.95 Zara pants zara.com/au $27.99 H&M
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Midnight Magic
Chris brought two beers back from the bar, joining Sam at the table. ‘Thanks mate,’ said Sam. ‘So here’s to your last days as an unmarried man.’ Chris nearly choked. ‘What? Ellie and I aren’t even engaged.’ ‘Yet,’ Sam said. ‘Look, Ellie’s great, but
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I Drowned In My Shop
Wendi Lindsay, 62 Having always had secretarial jobs, at 55 I was keen to try something new. I loved vintage stuff so in February 2016, my husband Bob and I decided to open an antique store together. Just before we signed the lease, my beloved mothe
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Your Stars
Boom! As your turbulent 2023 mood morphs into sunshine, Aries, clearly the approaching new year has good vibes attached. Now did you manage to get that newbie’s contact details or friend’s pick-up address? LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 25, 30 Are you spinning o
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Let’s Celebrate!
Organised and methodical, you’ll have been planning for this! You love catching up with old friends. You prefer simple yet stylish fare such as a fantastic grazing platter and a calm, friendly atmosphere. You dislike being cooped up. A bonfire on the

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