09 Apr 2020

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
As I’ve written before, anything to do with community makes me emotional. I shed a tear at the Anzac Day march, along with many other Aussies, of course. But charity fun runs, with lots of volunteers helping, can also cause the tears to well. And whe
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Your LIFE!
Seeing the Eiffel Tower in real life was a dream come true for our family. Joseph De Rose, Mulgrave, Vic Thank you that’s life! for my bathroom set prize. It included a fabulous mirror! Deborah Noble, Rasmussen, Qld Rohan means‘healing medic
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Campaign
Research shows that umbilical cord blood treatment is safe and improves walking and movement in children with cerebral palsy. Yet this treatment is still illegal in Australia for most conditions. Families can only access umbilical cord blood treatm
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MEDICAL MIRACLE Born to save HER BIG BROTHER
Brenda Munz, 34, Perth, WA Our little boy Brodie looked so cute. At nine months, he’d started commando crawling. But now, as my hubby, Ben, and I watched him shuffle across the floor on his tummy, I noticed Brodie was using the right side of his b
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The AUSSIE SPIRIT SHINES
As fears surrounding a country-wide lockdown started to spread, thousands of panicked shoppers raided their local supermarkets leaving the shelves bare of staples such as flour, bread and, of course, toilet paper. While supermarket employees have bee
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RAPED By My Son’s BEST FRIEND
My teenage sons barged through the front door with two friends, chucked their wet coats on the floor and ran upstairs. ‘Take off your shoes!’ I called after the four of them. As I turned, I realised another boy was at the door. ‘Hi Miss Thompson,’ he
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The disappearing DIAMOND
Kneeling in the garden, I dug my trowel into the soil. Then I scooped out the dirt to create a well and sprinkled a handful of seeds into the earth. I loved weekends spent sprucing up the garden with new plants and trees. As I was meeting my husband
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THE Buzz
As the saying goes, ‘You can never watch too many sunsets.’A recent study came up with the 100 best places to watch the sun go down worldwide. Santorini, Greece, took the top spot, with Uluru, Australia, coming in sixth and Sunset Beach, New Zealand,
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Honeymoon Horror My Hubby Fell Into A Volcano!
26, saved her husband’s life Snapping a photo of me and my new husband, Clay, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It was day five of our honeymoon in the Caribbean and, after climbing to the peak of a mountain, we felt on top of the world. Meetin
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Clay, 24, Says
Though I don’t have any memory of the accident, I think I may have put too much weight on the rope which snapped and caused me to fall. I remember waking up and being confused about where I was. I was in so much pain and was struggling to breathe. I’
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SAVED BY My Chook!
Marie Morris, 79, Kelso, NSW Stepping out of my bedroom, I pushed open the back door and breathed in the fresh air. As I approached the chicken shed, the clucking grew louder. ‘Good morning girls!’ I called out. Peering into the henhouse, I checked
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Each week we bring you the cutest pets from Instagram! What did the dog say when he sat on sandpaper? Ruff! Lucy misses her lazy summer days. Suzanne Moss, Pacific Pines, Qld Snowy and Leo relaxing by their favourite spot. Gill Heber-P
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Pet In A Puzzle
HOW TO WIN... If you look at the two pictures, we’ve made a change to the second picture. When you have found the change, write the number of the quadrant in which the change occurs on the puzzle entry coupon on page 44 for your chance to win. Budd
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No Clue I Was Due!
Dressed in my amazing black dress and new heels, I smiled as my friends pointed their phones at me, snapping photos. ‘Here, get one on my phone,’ I said, passing it over. I wanted to capture this moment. It was New Year’s Eve 2017 and I’d dragged mys
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Home Invasion Horror Bashed By Masked Intruders
Keith Hefford, 77, Fingal, Tas Walking through the front door, I breathed a happy sigh as I pulled off my gardening boots. Time for a nice cuppa, I thought. My day had been spent tending to some of my neighbours’ gardens. I adored gardening and re
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Your LETTERS
I loved this sign outside a cafe in Greymouth, New Zealand. Nicole Ryan, Miranda, NSW Having a soft spot for animals, I find the Pets Are Pawsome! pages absolutely priceless. Having a pet in a puzzle to spot the difference sure warms the cockles
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That's Life!
Brand Solutions Director Clarissa Wilson Brand Solutions Manager Catherine Chomyong Vic/SA/WA Advertising Director Fran Vavallo Qld Advertising Director Angela Coley Advertising Operations Manager Allan Webster CORPORATE CEO Gereurd Roberts Operation
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BRAIN Waves
To organise family snaps, place them in old video cases. This helps protect photos while in storage. Sarah Lee, Lidcombe, NSW For loose needles or pins, use a magnet to quickly gather them up. Ashley Mackintosh, Berry, NSW Using a piece of
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Try A Natural Remedy To... RELIEVE SUNBURNED LIPS
✔ Rinse a cloth in cold water and use as a cold compress on your lips to help reduce the hot feeling. ✔ Apply aloe vera to your lips – the plant is known to soothe sunburn-related pain. ✔ Cut up some cucumber and place the slices over your lips for a
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CHOC HEAVEN Easter treats
MAKES 12 PREP AND COOK: 50 MINS 490g packet vanilla cupcake mix¾ cup shredded coconut12 Mars MaltEaster Mini Bunnies, to decorate 250g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature1¼ cups icing sugar mixtureGreen food colouring, to tint 1 Line
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 50 MINS 200g short cut bacon rashers, chopped375g packet filo pastry 100g butter, melted2 x 250g packets frozen spinach, thawed7 eggs500g fresh ricotta1 cup finely grated parmesan 4 green spring onions, finely choppe
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Karen’s Quick Tips: preparing And Grating Beetroot
1 Cut the stems from beetroot about 2cm from the bulb. 2 Scrub beetroot to remove any dirt. Rinse well and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. 3 Trim root end of beetroot with a sharp knife. 4 Hold beetroot firmly at stem end and grate using
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Step-by- Step
1 Melt chocolate in 30 second bursts in the microwave on Medium (50%), stirring until smooth. Spoon onto a baking paper-lined tray. Smooth over top. 2 Sprinkle over choc chips, along with pieces of broken pretzels and bits of honeycomb, then refrig
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In The Kitchen
SERVES 4-6 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, just thawed4 tblsps tomato chutney100g sour cream100g extra Tasty cheese, grated2 eggs10 cherry tomatoes, halved6 slices prosciutto, halved 1 Join pastry sheets together, side-by
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What’s The Best Way To Store Mushrooms?
Always store mushrooms in a paper bag (never plastic) on the bottom shelf of the fridge. They can be kept for up to one week. Remember: never soak mushrooms in water as they will absorb it. Simply wipe caps clean with damp absorbent kitchen paper. ■
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Stop Apples Browning!
We have all heard of using acidulated water to stop cut apples from going brown, but have you tried using soda water? It works a treat, and it won’t give your apples a lemony taste. Simply cut apples into wedges and place in a bowl, then cover with s
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Get Ready For GOOSEBUMPS !
When Emily and Mat Madonia’s daughter, Aurelia, was one, her great-grandmother gave her a talking Elsa doll from the Disney movie Frozen. The doll was a much-loved toy for a few years. But Elsa started talking when switched off. And after her lan
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Time Out in Tassie
I’d never considered taking a cruise with my girlfriends. To be honest, I thought cruises were designed for empty-nesters or busy parents looking for a fun club to entertain the kids. But when the opportunity came up to join Carnival Splendor’s five-
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Cruise Tips
• Buy travel insurance. Even though you’re in Australian waters you aren't covered by Medicare / private health. • Check-in with the ship's tour desk before purchasing alcohol at local wineries. You aren't allowed to take alcohol back to your rooms,
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CANCER As You Age
One in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by 85. As early detection is vital, it pays to be vigilant for symptoms and signs at any age. You should also ask your GP about your risk profile. Here, we look at a few of the most common cancers.
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My Senses Are Mingled
Nina Norden, 38, Bondi, NSW Doodling on some paper, I heard my dad, Nils, give instructions to the cleaner. ‘Why don’t you come on Tuesday and Friday?’ he asked. I was only four, and it was the first time I’d thought about the days of the week. ‘I
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Synaesthesia
• It can involve any of the senses, but the most common form is grapheme-colour, where letters and numbers have colours. • A neurological condition, research suggests it’s caused by extra connections between different areas of the brain and ‘hyperac
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3 WAYS TO… Push Through Those Creme Egg Cravings
An apple with peanut butter, or some grapes with a few cubes of cheese, can help curb cravings for the sweet, creamy texture of milk chocolate. Go for a quick walk, skip with a rope, dance or hit the gym. The theory is that high-intensity exercise
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What Should I Tell My Friend?
I’m with your husband on this – I don’t think you are certain whether what you saw was actually wrong, therefore it’s best not to meddle. For your friend’s sake, your sake, your relationship’s sake. That is a can of worms I wouldn’t open! Sandi Mich
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Dear That’s Life!
On a recent trip to the city I saw the husband of a family friend looking extremely friendly with another woman. He didn’t see me, and my husband says I should forget it. But I know I will have to see him and his wife at the next family get-together
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The Easter Bunny
Aha!’ Clara rubbed her hands in victory as she backed the rabbit into a corner. For the third time in as many days she’d foiled another of his disappearing acts. It wasn’t funny anymore. She’d laughed it off the first time the bunny vanished, but now
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Autumn Checks
Ashley takes a feminine aproach, pairing a checked coat with pops of red on a cold autumn day. Courteney styles her checked blazer with denim jeans and tan leather knee-high boots. ■
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WHINGE Of The Week
My son came home with a tattoo of my name on his arm thinking I’d be thrilled. I’m devastated! Distraught Mum, Wellington, New Zealand I blame celebrities for this tattoo craze. Angelina Jolie, for example, has etched on her skin the exact birthp
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On the BRIGHT SIDE
✔ Assorted glass jars ✔ Acrylic paint ✔ Paintbrushes (small, medium and large) ✔ Water ✔ Masking tape ✔ Black Sharpie ✔ Faux greenery 1 Decide on the colours you wish to paint your jars. We chose blue for the blueberry, yellow for the pineapple, pin
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What’s Easter Bringing You?
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and focus. Either run your finger over the Easter eggs or open your eyes and choose the one you are drawn to and read your Easter prediction! 1 This Easter your guardian angel will bring you messages and guidance
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I See Angels Of Death
That’s my husband,’ said my patient, lighting up. Turning, I saw a man in spirit and I knew the woman’s time had come. Being both a psychic medium and a nurse, I always knew when we were about to lose a patient as their loved ones from the other sid
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Your Stars
Consider your options, Aries, while taking a break from partnership, parental or professional pressure. These days you can much more easily gauge how far you can push yourself. Reconnecting with your home town brings nice networking opportunities. L

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