Issue 12, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Your LIFE!
Having a swim with my grandson Lennyx McKenzie. Lesley Sebo, Canungra, Qld The Indigenous artworks beneath the Lachlan River Bridge, NSW, are stunning! My husband, Stanley, and kids, Abigail, Augustine and Allistair were posing in front of the m
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We found $40,000 IN OUR GARAGE!
Sharon Burns, 54, Sydney, NSW My hubby, Darren, was cramming items into a box. ‘Do we really need all of this?’ he asked. ‘I’ll sort it when we’ve moved into the new house,’ I promised him. Over the past 15 years, we’d used our attic to store thing
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The HUSTLER
Lola, 51, Hobart, Tas* My flatmate Ginny and I were in our early 20s and living in the city. I was an apprentice hairdresser and she worked in a music store. We liked to cut loose on weekends. Every Friday, we’d go to our local pub and play pool. G
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I Shaved My Head... On My WEDDING DAY!
Jony Lee, 20, Auckland, NZ As I twirled around in my white, strapless wedding dress, my mum, Luna, then 49, beamed with pride. ‘You look beautiful,’ she said, smiling. In less than two weeks, I was marrying my dream man. I’d had a crush on Alistair
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My brave boy KILLED FOR BEING KIND
Chrissy Smith, 55, Tully, Qld Sitting at the water’s edge with my kids, we waited patiently for a fish to nibble. A single mum to my girl, Stevie-Marie, then 10, and son, Robbie, eight, cash was often tight. So we made special memories on camping
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Two-year-old Finn is enjoying a sneaky Saturday the sleep for adventures in… there later ’ll be ! time Tania McGregor, Emerald, Vic Waddles is the latest addition to our family. Samantha Vella, Orangeville, NSW Each week we bring you the c
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WORLD FIRST How Triumph FOUND HIS FEET
Marley Christian, 56, East Lismore, NSW Making my way down to the runs, I was going to check up on Triumph, one of our koalas. As a handler at Friends of the Koala, it’s part of my job to make sure our animals are well and happy. ‘Hello baby,’ I ca
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Spot the difference: 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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Welcome!
As I read our story on page 56 about the pregnant woman who rescued her hubby from a shark attack, I felt a creeping sense of terror. What would I do if I saw my hubby Simon being attacked in the water by a Great White? I like to think I’d dive strai
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THE Buzz
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s a couple saying I do! A flight from Melbourne to Sydney hosted a mid-air wedding for Elaine Tiong, 35, and Luke Serdar, 36. The now newlyweds were looking for an unconventional wedding without the
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Books & bubbles
Hachette Australia invites you to their free series of virtual events, Books & Bubbles, with Australia’s favourite authors. Bring your own beverage and log on from the comfort of your home, when that’s life! editor, Linda Smith, sits down to chat w
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Review
This book should come with a warning: Do not read if you want an early night. The addictive, witty page turner makes you fight sleep until your eyes are burning just to spend a moment longer with the loveable characters. The story follows Ruthie Mi
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It’s Never Too Late TO WRITE!
that’s life! sat down with author Esther Campion, who lives with her husband, Mike, in Tasmania. Esther shared her tips for getting started as a writer and her inspiration ahead of the release of her new book, A›Week To Remember. Tell us about A Week
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My Hubby’s Her Handyman!
So why is your husband not only working with this woman, but he also goes to her house? He’s spending way too much time with her. And he’s not taking your feelings into consideration, which is a red flag to me. Sharon Revell Offer to go with him t
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Dear That’s Life!
I think my husband might be having an affair with a workmate. I’ve confronted him about it as they seem to spend a lot of time together outside of work but he says I’m being silly. He denies anything is going on and says he goes over to her place to
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Your LETTERS
I’d like to thank Eva Lewicki for her beautifully written version of my story ‘A hug from heaven’ in Issue 6. I’ve had so many people contact me to say it moved them. You really did honour my father. Susanne Gervay, Paddington, NSW Have you had a
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BRAIN Waves
If you open your dishwasher and find your glasses are still cloudy, simply soak them in vinegar and water for five minutes. Then use a lint-free cloth to polish them – voila, the smudges will vanish. Louise Howard, Arundel, Qld If you’re having
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EASTER Family Feast
SERVES 8-10 PREP: 30 MINS ¼ cup instant coffee granules6 traditional hot cross buns250g block cream cheese, at room temperature¾ cup icing sugar mixture300ml tub thickened cream50g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely gratedWhipped cream, to serve 1
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 12 PREP: 30 MINS 1½ x 250g packets Milk Coffee biscuits⅔ cup milk 2 x 100g sachets Vanilla FlavouredDessert Mix2½ cups milk600ml tub thickened cream 300g dark chocolate, finely chopped1 cup thickened cream1 tblsp honey 1 To make custar
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Get Creative With A SUGAR-FREE EASTER
SERVES 6-8 PREP AND COOK: 55 MINS 8 x 55g croissants¼ cup no-added sugar marmalade45g block no-added sugar dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups milk300ml tub thickened cream2 tblsps steviaCocoa powder, to decorate
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Wonder Women
As young married couple Andrew Eddy and Margot Dukes-Eddy enjoyed a day out on the water with family last September, they never expected it to turn into a life and death fight. Margot’s parents and sister were swimming by a reef when Andrew jumped i
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HOSPITAL HORROR My baby was SWAPPED AT BIRTH
Wow, I thought. He looks like his dad! I’d just had my first glimpse of my tiny baby boy, Jacob. Earlier that day, I’d gone to the hospital for my 35-week check-up. But the doctor had realised Jacob was in trouble. ‘Mrs Casanellas, this baby needs to
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Budgeting For Your Furry Friends
Hello readers! My name‘s Sam and I’m an average Aussie mum determined to uncover every money-saving, budget-friendly tip I can. Each week, I’ll share them with you, so that your family – and mine – can get into the best financial shape of our lives!
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Did You Know…?
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme is a star rating system that lets you know how much water certain products and appliances use. The more stars, the less water is used, saving you money on your water and electricity bills. Re
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Living Well
Got a nasty niggle down there? Help protect yourself against thrush with these five habits (but see your GP for recurrent infections) An imbalance of gut flora is one cause of candida species overgrowth (the yeast responsible for causing thrush), so
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3 WAYS TO… Fogging Stop Glasses In A Mask
Apply a thin layer of shaving cream to the inside of your glasses, and then gently wipe it off. The residue helps prevent glasses fogging. Using pharmacy medical tape, secure the mask along your nose and cheeks before putting on your glasses. Slightl
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ASK THE Doctor
Q I have been feeling really run-down lately and tired all the time. My GP ran some tests and has diagnosed me with glandular fever. He says I must have caught it from my daughter who came home from university with the condition a couple of weeks ago
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MEDI-FILE Our Beach Day Turned DEADLY
Kylie Stapleton, 40, Golden Beach, Qld Just here looks good,’ I said to my friend, Becky. ‘Yep, this is fine,’ she agreed. We’d arrived at the beach with my kids, Georgia, 14, and Jack, nine, and Becky’s daughter Holly, 15, expecting a fun afternoo
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Stonefish stings
• The world’s most venomous fish, its spines can inject a venom capable of killing an adult in under an hour. • If someone is stung, call for an ambulance, put the limb in hot water and, if victim stops breathing, start CPR. • Treatment includes an
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Autumn’s Top 10
Buying a few key pieces at the beginning of each season will help refresh your whole wardrobe. Heading into autumn, it’s best to lean towards blue and brown tones mixed with animal prints and leather accessories. ■
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Bask In A Mask!
With a gel-like texture, these patches help to hydrate, de-puff and reduce the appearances of fine lines. Patchology Moodpatch Down Time $24 for 5 pairs mecca.com.au Formulated with revitalising caffeine and rich in antioxidants, this sheet mask he
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THE SKY’S the LIMIT
Pam sat on the verandah, cup of coffee in one hand, book in the other. Hearing the drone of a small plane, she looked up and saw it cross the blue sky. Soon afterwards, she saw graceful skydivers spiralling to the ground. The nearby airfield had a fl
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A GHOST Followed Me Home
Lynne Heuermann, 53, Gold Coast, Qld Hello, beautiful,’ I cooed to my baby, Jade. As she was born four weeks premature, we ended up staying in hospital to build up her strength. It was during that time that I felt a presence around me, particularly
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YOUR Stars
Making the right choice concerning love and family isn’t always so easy – but if it stems from your heart, Aries, you can’t go wrong. Something said without too much thought might mean less up-close-and-personal action during Friday’s date. LUCKY NU
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THE Warm FUZZIES
Yoga lover Mary and her fluffy pup Secret are taking the internet by storm after a video of the pair went viral. Performing all sorts of tricks, you can even watch Secret do a paw-stand! Mary loves sharing what her incredibly talented pooch can do, f

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