Issue 13, 2024

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Letter From The Ed
We love a moneysaving tip or trick at tl!, and this week’s Ms MoneySaver on page 55, got the team talking. It’s about at-home beauty treatments and ways to pamper yourself without breaking the bank. It reminded me of when I was a bridesmaid for a fri
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It’s Your Life!
Koko the Maltipoo, five, had fun tangling up my wool and was exhausted from the effort. Kylie Whitmore, Carrum Downs, Vic Bruce says, ‘I can see clearly now Mum has cleaned my glasses!’ Marilyn Johnston, Boronia, Vic Here’s Orion with his that’s
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The Story Behind Hunter’s Smile
As I stared at the pregnancy test, my smile widened. There was no mistaking the two pink lines. ‘We’re having a baby!’ I said through happy tears, hugging my partner, Simon, 42, whose face beamed with joy. After undergoing my third surgery in June 20
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Slaughtered By Their Son
Tristan Borlase was surprised to see his dad Jeffrey, 43, waiting to pick him up from school. It was April 10, 2019, and while Tristan, then 17, struggled academically, the teen loved running and was in the track and field team. Jeffrey and his wife,
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‘My Ear Is Hanging Off!’
As the smell of garlic and cumin filled the air, my tummy rumbled. Working full time at a Mexican restaurant for six months, it was my job to take orders and help with cleaning. The menu was full of authentic meals, but our signature item was tamales
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What We’re...
Reading Grumpy widower Ove’s solitary rule-driven life is turned upside down by some new chatty neighbours and a needy cat. It turns out the old man is a good friend to have. Highly recommend this heartwarming easy read. Jude Durrant – Sr Copy Edit
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Globetrotter
With a dream of travelling around the world, Luisa Yu, 79, has now done just that. Born in the Philippines, Luisa travelled to St Louis, US, as an exchange student before relocating to Miami in her 20s. Ready to take on the rest of the world, she spe
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Board the Titanic
One of the most famous tragedies in modern history, the story of the Titanic continues to captivate people more than 110 years since the ship sank to the bottom of the ocean on her maiden voyage. So if you’ve ever wondered what it was like to walk d
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Our heroes’ Watery Grave
Running into my father’s arms, I was engulfed in a bear hug. ‘I missed you, Daddy!’ I cried. ‘I missed you too, darling,’ he said, holding me tight. Our family lived in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, but my two older sisters, twins Roslyn and Rhonda, and
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Rspiky Guest
Ready to head out for the day, Emily Buchanan noticed a curious visitor had wandered into her home. Having previously spotted echidnas around her semi-rural property in Victoria, Emily sweetly nicknamed this one Ralph. But she was faced with an unusu
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Easter Family Feast
Speckled Easter eggs are available from major supermarkets. Tint white chocolate with a few drops of food colouring for a change. White Choc Melts can be replaced with the dark or milk variety. Traditional fruit hot cross buns can be replaced with fr
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I have 78 Siblings!
Huddled in my bedroom with my gang of girlfriends, we giggled as we talked about the boys we liked. I was 14 years old and, like most girls that age, loved nothing more than to gossip with my friends. As an only child, I longed for a sister to confid
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This Week We’re Loving...
Make sure pan is reheated in between cooking pancakes in batches. Stacks can be assembled up to four hours ahead. Keep, covered, in the fridge.
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Easter choc Treats
We used Mr Kipling Chocolate Slices cakes available from supermarkets. Replace with chocolate sponge roll, if preferred. We used Hershey’s caramel flavoured syrup. Cake can be made and assembled up to one day ahead. Keep, covered, in the fridge. Remo
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I Got Married To My Best Mate
Cheeks flushed from the wine, I suggested to my mate Nath that we made a pledge. ‘If we still haven’t met anyone by 40, let’s get married!’ 19-year-old me proposed, clinking my glass with his. ‘Done!’ he said, wrapping one arm around me as he took a
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Brain Waves
Spare buttons that come with new clothes are great for keeping stud earrings together. Push the post of each earring through a hole and push on the back the secure. Catherine Yates, Kilburn, SA Before taking my bath towels to the wash, I use them to
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Super-cheap spa Treatments
This week’s tip was sent in by Jane Lawrence from Sheffield in Tasmania. Great advice, thanks Jane! When just popping in for a few groceries, resist the urge to grab a trolley. Go for a basket instead. As it fills up and gets heavier, you’ll get fed
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We Argue All The Time
Get out before it completely mentally destroys you. If he loved you he’d be supporting you and you wouldn’t feel like you’re having ‘to take care of him’. He’s an adult, he can take care of himself. Ange Elliott Love isn’t all you need to sustain a
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Sweet Revenge
Chores When Ivana Moral married in 1995, she signed an agreement meaning, if the marriage ended, she’d receive half the house and shared possessions while her husband kept everything else. hen Ivana Moral married in 1995, she signed an agreement mean
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Shimmering Surprise!
W hen ade Imogen, 23, saw messages appear on her boyfriend’s Apple watch, she thought they were pop-ups in a game she was playing. Further investigation revealed he’d been messaging and sending photos to other women. Jade confronted the man, who’d b
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Hefty Tip
Serina Wolfe and Michael Crane, both 24, were holidaying when they had a disagreement. Wanting to go home Serina demanded Michael buy her a plane ticket, but he refused. Annoyed, Serina pocketed Michael’s credit card and took herself out for breakfas
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Furever In Our Hearts
Snapping photos of smiling students and teachers at their Christmas parade, I was in my element. My mum, Pippa, is a teacher and in 2016, when I was 13, she’d asked me to take some photos of the end of year celebration at the school where she worked.
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Volunteer Of The Week
Welcome to Australia,’ I beamed to our exchange student Bauti, then 17, who’d come from Uruguay. It was August 2019, and together with my husband, Troy, then 46, and kids Naomi, 16, Riki, 14, and Emi, 12, we were excited to meet our first guest we’d
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3 Ways To … Get Perfect Portions
Don’t listen to the naysayers – pasta can be part of a healthy diet, as long as you stick to the right portions. If you’re not sure how much that is, a serve of pasta or rice is 75 grams, or about the size of a closed fist. There’s an old saying tha
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Living Well
1.71 You shouldn’t eat Lego! But if you accidentally swallowed a Lego head, on average it’d take this many days to pass through your body. 2 We produce around this many litres of saliva each day! Leeches can be a hazard of outdoor life. And if one at
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Shake It Up!
If you’re looking to step up your health journey in 2024, a little bit of support can help you on your way. The Lady Shake is a low-sugar, highprotein meal replacement shake that’s designed to help people work toward their goals – like Chrissy, who l
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Is It Okay To eat grapefruit?
There are a lot of reasons to love grapefruit and it’s high in vitamin C – but the fruit can also react with certain medications including some statins. Grapefruit juice can block the enzyme used by our bodies to break down drugs, leading to a potent
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Look For The Signs
As we get older, a few physical changes are going to be inevitable. Most of the time these are completely harmless. But sometimes they can mean your body is trying to tell you something. For that reason, it’s always a good idea to alert your doctor t
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Afraid To Ask?
Q As a teenager, my daughter struggled with anorexia. She is now 27 and I thought that was all behind her, but she is looking terribly thin, and she’s admitted that she hates what she sees in the mirror. How can I help? A It’s good that your daughter
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Online Games Take Up His Time
Q I’m worried about my 15-year-old son. He’s spending long hours in his room playing games and I’m sure it isn’t doing his physical or mental health any good. He has gained weight and seems increasingly anxious over the smallest thing. How can I enco
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His Heart Is Unhealthy
Q My dad just had an ultrasound scan to check the size of his aorta. He has now been told the artery is distended at 4.7cm. Our GP tells us an enlarged aorta carries an increased risk of rupture, but there has been no talk of surgery as yet. What hap
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Debilitated By A mosquito
Climbing into bed on a Thursday night in February this year, I noticed a red rash on my thighs. It wasn’t itchy and I felt fine, so I assumed it was a heat rash from walking my daughter, Eloise, nine, home from school. ‘It’s been such a hot and rainy
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Dynamic Duo
Add a pretty blouse to a pair of cool, cropped pants. Loose linen styles go perfectly with a slim-fitting tank top. Tuck a soft cotton tee into stretchy jeans. Embrace a loose drawstring waist by wearing a button up shirt over the top. Heading away
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Angel Quiz
Which archangel’s energy is most compatible with yours? Are you a warrior like Michael or a wise counsellor like Ariel? Each angel brings unique strengths, and your natural traits will align with theirs. Take our quiz to discover which archangel is y
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The Hand Of Love
In 1990, I was 17 and five months pregnant when I became very sick. Instead of putting on weight, I was losing it. My mum, Eileen, worried how grey I looked, and I kept breaking out in a red rash on my face. Scans showed my baby seemed fine and, as d
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Hop To It!
When her daughter started asking questions, Amber didn’t want to lie Amber tucked her little girl into bed. Not long until she’d be fast asleep, then Amber could begin hiding the Easter eggs. But before she could switch off the lamp, Lola said, ‘Mum,
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YOUR Stars
Mar 21 – Apr 20 For sheer serenity, Aries, why not set up residential ground rules, relationship boundaries or friendship fences? Talking of setting limits… your extreme budgeting manifests five-star accommodation or top-shelf tickets. LUCKY NUMBERS

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