Issue 2, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
Let’s face it, most of us have one of those friends who have a bit of the daredevil in them. I am not one of those fearless people. From a very young age, I have been quite happily risk-averse. It’s a trait which my mum, Sally, was thankful for when
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Your LIFE!
Thank you that’s life! for my $100 cash prize. Marlene Whitby, Echuca, Vic Ralph was stoked to be chosen as the Pet of the Week! Thank you, that’s life!. The cash will be spent on getting more treats! Yahoo! Alvina Barcovich, Nerang, Qld
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Miracle Triplets Our Boys Are 1 In 200 Million
Allana Allard, 29, Davistown, NSW We’d been together for seven years, and married for two, when my husband Tim had a question for me. ‘Do you want to start trying?’ he asked one day. My heart bloomed. He was the love of my life and I couldn’t be ha
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My BROTHER ABUSED ME from age SIX
Clutching my toy car’s steering wheel, I began to pedal. Just then, my 12-year-old brother, Alex, appeared behind me. ‘I’ll help you,’ he said, giving me a push. Before I knew it, I was flying down our driveway, with Alex running behind me. ‘Faster!’
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MUM’S WARNING There was a KILLER IN OUR HOME
Kylie van Alphen, 34, Bray Park, Qld Owww,’ my two-year-old daughter, Alyssa, complained, touching her tummy. Around 5pm, we’d just got home from swimming lessons. ‘Maybe you need to go to the toilet,’ I said. But, leading Alyssa to the loo, nothin
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Warning!
Not only can swallowing the shiny magnetic balls lead to choking, if more than one is swallowed, the powerful ball bearings can attach to each other across intestinal walls, causing obstructions, perforations (holes) and internal, life-threatening in
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We Missed You, Mum
The night was cold, dark and pouring with rain as I sat in the car waiting for my five children to come out of their father’s place. My husband, Jono, and I had been separated for a year and I was picking up the kids from their weekend visit at the h
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Puppy On Board
Nick Sheridan, a self-proclaimed nut butter lover, has turned his obsession into big business. The former journalist became a fanatic of nutty spreads while training for a marathon in London. On returning to Melbourne, Nick rolled out his own product
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terrifying We were SWALLOWED BY A WHALE!
As my friend Julie pitched the idea to me, I wasn’t taken with it. Whale watching in a kayak? I thought. No way! It was Monday morning, and the day before, Julie, 55, and her husband, Tyrone, had done just that. ‘It was amazing,’ she gushed. ‘Come o
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Animal Attacks!
Out for a walk, Victorian woman Dina’s labrador cross chased after a kangaroo. As Dina raced after her pup, the marsupial got spooked and knocked her to the ground! ‘He started pounding on me and jumping on me. And I played dead,’ Dina told 7NEWS. I
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6 ways TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IN 24 HOURS
Changing your habits in just 24 hours may sound like an impossible task. But with a few simple tweaks in the way you look at your life, you can make positive changes that will last long after the day is up. Before making any lifestyle change, ask yo
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Pets Are Pawsome!
As you can see, Sydney does not follow instructions. Carolyn Spanjers, Bedfordale, WA Four-month-old Ruby is asking if you think pink suits her. Melinda Sinclair, Mystic Park, Vic Why do hens lay eggs? Because if they dropped them, they’d
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Pet In A Puzzle
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. ■
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Love From ABOVE
Susan Crossland’s father, Barrie Coleman, found a way to continue helping his family even after his death. When Barrie died of cancer, aged 66, Susan decided to start playing his Lotto numbers. ‘They were all based on family birthdays,’ Susan explain
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My Man’s Kids Don’t Like Me
Dear that’s life! My partner of three years is 20 years older than me. We live together and are happy, but he has grownup children who won’t have anything to do with me. He says he’ll talk to them and fix it but nothing changes. I’m sure he loves me
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Your LETTERS
I see this gorgeous view during my morning walk. Anthi Gouliotis,Gladesville, NSW My seven-year-old daughter, Tara, has recently become suspicious of the tooth fairy after she overheard that the magical sprite isn’t real. My quick-thinking husba
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BRAIN Waves With Eunice Oh
Margaret Johnson, Goodwood, Tas If you have a cockroach problem, try adding some bay leaves to the hot water before you wash the floors. Dianne Kell, Mildura, Vic If you need a wide funnel, cut around the top of a clean plastic milk bottle fo
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Try A New Use For... Peanut Butter
■ To help fussy kids who don’t like vegies, serve carrots and celery sticks spread with peanut butter. Goes down a treat! ■ Add a little boiled water to a nearly finished jar of peanut butter. Close the lid and shake vigorously, then add to satay sau
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Summer Mince Ideas
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 30 MINS 500g beef mince 1 tblsp smokey barbecue seasoning2 x 25cm white pita breads2 x 50g sachets pizza sauce1 cup grated tasty cheese2 tomatoes½ small red onion¼ cup fresh parsley 1 Cook mince and seasoning in a large, n
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 10-12 PREP: 30 MINS 250g packet un-iced plain chocolate biscuits75g unsalted butter, melted⅓ cup almond meal 400g block Toblerone chocolate2 x 250g packets cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature¼ cup caster sugar300ml tub thickened cre
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Karen’s Quick Tip
Drain a 400g can of butter beans through a sieve. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Place in a food processor. Drain a 425g can of whole baby beetroot. Add to food processor with 1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander, and 1 clove of crushed
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Get Creative With... Back To School TREATS
SERVES 6-8 PREP AND COOK: 45 MINS 125g thin dried egg noodles5 eggs310g can corn kernels, drained1 small zucchini, grated½ red capsicum, finely chopped2 cups grated tasty cheese Cucumber and carrot sticks, to serve 1 Lightly oil or spray a shall
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We Saved $ 4000 In A Year HOW YOU CAN TOO
Rhonda Hetzel, 72, Sunshine Coast, Qld Rolling over in bed to turn off my morning alarm, I let out a groan. I just want to stay at home, I thought. Trained as a journalist and writer, the contract I’d been working on had left me completely burnt o
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Rhonda’s Top Tips To Save
• Write a budget and stick to it.• Shop wisely – you don’t need everything that you want.• Cook from scratch and pack lunches for work instead of eating out.• Learn how to sew, knit and mend.• If you have the space, use it to grow fresh produce.• Pre
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Road Trip For Good
The worst bushfires in a century devastated many small regional towns over the 2019-20 summer, affecting lives and livelihoods. In his new series, Adam Liaw’s Roadtrip for Good, the popular cook, author and TV presenter visits the bushfire-affected
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Living Well
You’re more likely to get the adequate nutrition you need when you eat with friends. Those over the age of 65 are at a higher risk of inadequate nutrition due to naturally declining hunger levels. But a study found that seniors who eat with friends a
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ASK THE Doctor
Q I took up running recently. I am really enjoying it and am now running three or four times a week. I have lost a few kilos and feel so much better, but the toenails on my big toes look disgusting! I’m assuming it’s a fungal infection. Can I treat t
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Afraid To Ask?
Q It’s only really my armpits but I sweat so badly that I have to change my clothing two or three times a day. I’m dreading the rest of summer – please help. A That sounds like hyperhidrosis and it affects about one in 100 adults. Speak to your pha
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Have You Got A Question For Dr Dawn?
Send your questions to email: thatslife@aremedia.com.au www.thatslife.com.au HEALTH TIPS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THAT’S LIFE! ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY NOR ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY ARISING
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Her sister’s SAVIOUR
Holding her feet, my two-year-old daughter, Alyssar, cried out. She’d had stomach pain for two days, so my husband, Wassim, took her to the doctor while I stayed home with our son, Jamal, three. ‘Maybe it’s her intestines,’ the GP said and referred h
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Sickle Cell disease
• This is a genetic condition. • Pain crises are usually managed with painkillers, warm presses and distraction techniques. • In severe cases, a stem cell transplant can be considered, but it is an invasive procedure that includes the risk of the t
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Bright Buys!
Invest in a white suit and pair it with a fun tropical summer top for an amazing smart casual outfit ready for any occasion. Contrasting is in! Mix and match primary colours, such as yellow and blue, for a surprisingly harmonious look. Christmas
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Scentsational
This refreshing, light body or room mist has been infused with a blend of mint, pine and eucalyptus. With a fruity top layer of berries, a floral heart of jasmine, and a base of sandalwood, this fragrance is perfect for summer. A collection of e
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Woman’s BEST FRIEND
Bruno sat looking at me with his big puppy-dog eyes. I placed the bowl of food in front of him and, before I had time to blink, he was wolfing it down. I rubbed his neck and patted his back as I sat down to eat my dinner. But before I was halfway thr
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Leopard Loafers
✔ ‘Tulip’ paint in yellow, brown and black ✔ Paintbrushes in various sizes ✔ Water to clean brushes ✔ Plain canvas shoes 1 Start by painting spots randomly over the canvas shoes in the yellow colour. Wipe off any excess paint on the shoe rubber. All
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The Message From Beyond
Sarah Yip, 39, Brisbane, Qld Hello, darling,’ cried my aunty Janie, pulling me into a warm hug. ‘Aunty, it’s so good to see you!’ I said. I loved my mum’s older sister, who was married to my uncle Colin. When I was a kid, she took me to get my ears
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YOUR Stars
You’ll be grateful when everything falls into place with a legal issue or residential shift. And the truth is that no-one meddled. Buying a phone or computer with all the bells and whistles? You won’t use half of them. LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 18, 20 This
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THE Warm FUZZIES
The three-month-old giant panda at Washington’s National Zoo has been named Xiao Qi Ji, following a global ballot that saw over 100,000 people cast votes for their favourite. Pronounced shiau-chi-ji, the new addition’s name means ‘little miracle’. Th

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