10 Sep 2020

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
It’s been one of those weeks when it was clear the universe was conspiring to tell me something for my own good. Like many others during this pandemic, I’ve had some sleepless nights. Thursday night was a shocker. I tossed and turned, got up, made a
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Your LIFE!
Zephyr literally means ‘a gentle breeze’ and I loved how it sounded so peaceful and pleasant. I chose my daughter’s name years before she was born because it looks good in writing and Z is my favourite letter. Christina Holyoake, Kewdale, WA My mu
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Born Without Legs But... EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE
Staring at the TV screen, I gasped in admiration. The incredible Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu was leaping right through the air. ‘She’s amazing. I want to be like her,’ I breathed. ‘Well you know you can. Don’t let anything hold you back,’ my mu
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A rapist was HIDING IN THE WALLS
Paul Verhoeven, 37, Melbourne, Vic Wandering around my parents’ walk-in-wardrobe, I noticed the pile of cardboard boxes stacked in the corner. I was only seven, but knowing they contained items relating to my dad John’s work as a police officer, I
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A Game Show Gave Us A Baby!
Playing ‘name that tune’ against my husband Aaron, I knew that I didn’t stand a chance. ‘It’s ‘Drunk in Love’ – Beyoncé,’ he grinned straight away. It was the same when we watched our favourite trivia game show, Hollywood Game Night. Sitting on the c
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Coming Clean
Sitting down to watch TV with my mum, Kerrie, I was completely happy. I loved spending time with Mum. My dad had left when I was three so it had always been just us two. Over the years she made lots of sacrifices to be the best parent she could, giv
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THE Buzz
Stefani Chaglar from Antalya, Turkey, wears adorable recreations of looks worn by models and celebrities such as Rihanna and Taylor Swift. The dresses are made by the six-year-old’s mum, Alya, from household items including paper, foil and cardboard.
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Getting Shot Saved My Life!
Tending to flowers in my garden, I relished the sun shining brightly. After spending the day in the classroom teaching 20 small children, my garden had become my favourite place to relax and unwind. As it neared dinner time, I decided to fire up the
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If Only She Knew How Loved She Was
Sam Walklate, 35, Logan, Qld Watching as my 13-year-old daughter, Chloe, galloped around the paddock on her horse, Ace, she seemed so carefree. While my boys, Bailey, 15, and Blake, eight, loved playing footy, Chloe was obsessed with horseriding, l
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, studies by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have found increasing rates of psychological distress. According to Professor Ian Hickie, co-director of the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney, it is predi
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10 Ways To Reduce STRESS AND ANXIETY
Every thought has a corresponding physiological response. Positive thoughts = less stress. Physical activity helps bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Plus, exercise helps you sleep better and let o
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My Workmate Doesn’t Like Me
In a recent workplace reshuffle I was given a small promotion and moved to work with a different team. One of the other women in my new team doesn’t seem to like me. She avoids talking to me and barely answers when I speak to her. I don’t know what I
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Your LETTERS
I loved reading ‘I’ve had eight boys!’ in Issue 31. Danica, you are an amazing mum to eight gorgeous boys. I don’t know how you managed to get a picture of all your boys smiling and looking at the camera, because I can never get my four little ones t
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BRAINwaves
Before trying to clean your dog’s teeth, try dipping your finger in beef stock and rubbing their gums so they get used to the idea. Alex Green, Geelong, Vic ■ Empty bottles are great to store pantry staples such as flour and pasta. And you can s
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Dive Right In!
SERVES 4-6 PREP AND COOK: 25 MINS 450g packet microwave basmati rice500g beef mince2 tblsps Moroccan seasoning1 large onion, thinly sliced200g green beans, trimmed, halved1 medium zucchini, trimmed, thinly sliced1 cup beef stock1 tsp ground turmeri
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK: 2 HOURS, 25 MINS 300g unsalted butter, chopped300g white cooking chocolate, chopped1½ cups caster sugar2 cups plain flour⅔ cup self-raising flour3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract½ cup frozen raspberries½ cup froze
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Karen’s Quick Tip
Is your frying pan losing its non-stick coating? Or is it one of those pans where all food seems to stick? If so, when making pancakes, cut a round of baking paper to fit the base. Once the frying pan has heated, add the baking paper. Spoon in pancak
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Get Creative With... MARVELLOUS Marshmallows
SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK: 50 MINS 540g packet chocolate fudge cake mix300ml tub thickened cream, whipped1 cup white mini baking marshmallows (50g) Sifted cocoa powder, to decorate 280g packet pink and white marshmallows2½ cups milk2 x 65g sachets
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TWINS’ HORROR SEPARATED At Birth For A CRUEL EXPERIMENT
When Ellen Carbone was growing up, she used to fantasise about having a sister. Not just a sister – a twin sister, who knew her better than anyone else and with whom she could share all her secrets. She’d even talk to her imaginary twin as though she
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Confusing Crimes!
When a homeowner was woken at 3am by his house alarm, he raced outside to find a would-be thief trying to break in to his garden shed. The shed’s owner, an ex-marine and corrections officer, was well equipped to restrain the suspected crim until po
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Making Sense Of Your Body’s Morning Ritual
40 New research shows being vaccinated against pneumonia between age 65 and 75 can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to this percentage if you don’t have a strong genetic predisposition to the disease Proteins in saliva react with microbes to cr
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What Is Pcd?
• Tiny hairs in the respiratory system keep the lungs, sinuses and ears free from debris and organisms that can cause infection and disease. With PCD these don’t function properly, meaning the sufferer experiences more infections. • In some cases, t
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OUR BOY’S ORGANS ARE On The Wrong Side
Candice Campbell, 34, Sunbury, Vic Holding my newborn son, Tyson, in my arms, I was elated at how easy the birth had been. My daughters Leyla, then eight, and Molly, four, were excited to be big sisters. Tyson looked identical to my husband, Brad,
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Best In Button-ups Under $50
Wear a jewel-coloured cardigan over the top of an understated look as a bold and beautiful statement. Tuck half of an oversized cardigan into your jeans for a casual yet stylish look. ■
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Pieces of A LIFE
Adam was intrigued by the messages on his phone. This morning he was woken up by a melody and a note appeared on the screen – 6:30am Monday, study pathology. It was interesting seeing these pieces of the phone’s previous owner’s life. Adam’s mother h
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What’s Cooking?
✔ Crafters Choice Calico Craft Apron ✔ Tulip Super Big Tie-Dye Kit ✔ Plastic buckets ✔ Black fabric marker ✔ Plastic gloves ✔ Flat work surface and a sheet or protective cover 1 Mix dye colours and pour into separate plastic buckets. For our waterme
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My Hubby Came Back For Snags
June Clark, 77, Kilaben Bay, NSW You have to prick the snags all over,’ said my hubby, Knobby, systematically pricking the sausages he was cooking on the barbie one day. ‘Yes, Knobby,’ I laughed. Although he was never argumentative, Knobby was a fa
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Your Stars
A massive task takes precedence over prior priorities. Edge your way through endless emails or papers, and a mound of money could feature ahead. How about investigating regional areas for work or housing? LUCKY NUMBERS 32, 41, 45 A generalisation
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THE Warm FUZZLES
Aussie swimmer Chloe McCardel has crossed the English Channel for the 35th time – beating the men’s record for the most crossings between England and northern France. The 35-year-old completed the iconic 35km swim in 10 hours and 40 minutes. Her su

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