Issue 46, 2024

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Letter From The Ed
Well, it’s no secret that the that’s life! team are a bunch of animal lovers. It’s a treat to share your pet photos every week on It’s Your Life (page 4) and we loved going through all the incredible entries you sent in for our Pawsome Pet competitio
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It’s Your Life!
Tex and Peggy are enjoying a dip in the cattle trough. Aleta Groves, Jam Jerrup, Vic WE PAY FOR EACH PHOTO USED My daughter Kylie and dog Ayla have fun playing together – they also look at the camera together. Debbie Delaforce, Chirnside Park, Vi
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Our Pawfect Pup
Debora Rasmussen, 69, Ballarat, Vic Snuggled up on the couch with my hubby Steve, then age 71, and my labradoodle pup, Daisy, she rested her head on my feet. ‘I’m so lucky to have you,’ I smiled at her. I’d had pets all my life, but after the agony
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My ex-husband Killed My Sister
Amanda Canales was eating nachos with her friend Ari when a man sat down beside her. It was 2007 and the tall dark stranger introduced himself as Kevin Lewis. He said he’d like to get to know Amanda better and, as he flirted and smiled, Amanda became
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A Fitness Instructor At 96!
Bill Stevens, 96, Melbourne, Vic Adjusting my headset microphone, I turned up the volume of the music. Tina Turner’s ‘Simply the Best’ blasting through the speakers, I counted down the exercise repetitions for my water aerobics class. ‘Great work, g
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He Can’t Be My Dad
Growing up, it was always just my mum and me. The best of friends, my mum Deb and I were often mistaken for sisters. From boy trouble to outfit advice, Mum was my go-to person for almost everything in my life. I still remember the day I found out abo
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What We’re...
Watching Emily in Paris, season 4, Netflix Every episode of this series is a showcase of glitz and glamour in the beautiful city of Paris, France. In season 4, we follow Emily’s latest dos and don’ts regarding her love interests, fashion choices an
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Who You Gonna Call?
Ghostbusters superfan Darren McQuade has been recognised for having the largest collection of Ghostbusters memorabilia. He has an astounding 2012 bits and bobs of franchise items due to a lifetime passion for the popular movies and collecting. ‘It’s
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Halloween Mayhem
Make-up artist Holly Murray has an incredible talent, transforming herself into all sorts of wonderful creatures. Using her trusty tools, she trades her ginger locks and freckles for celeb faces, as well as nostalgic looks from childhood TV shows an
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Ted Lasso pub
Lovers of TV show Ted Lasso can live out their dreams of playing darts and enjoying classic pub fare at the famous venue featured in the popular series. Thanks to Airbnb, the Crown & Anchor pub has been opened to patrons to book a stay and relish the
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I Guide People Through Grief
Sipping on a cuppa, I listened intently as the young woman opposite me explained how she was coping with the loss of her loved one. ‘The pain never goes away, but it’s become easier to live with over time,’ she said. I knew the feeling well, having l
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‘He’ll Never Hurt Anyone Again’
Julieanne Boyle, 5f2 Dressing up my Barbie dolls, I loved playing make believe. I wish I could grow my hair long, I thought, brushing their beautiful blonde tresses. But there was no way my father, William, then 44, would allow it. Then just six,
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Chicken Tonight
MAKES 8 PREP & COOK: 35 MINS 8 small white corn tortillas 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2½ cups shredded roast chicken meat 35g sachet crispy chicken spice mix Lime wedges, to serve SWEET CORN SALSA 3 corn cobs 1 small red capsicum, chopped
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Quiche Made Easy
SERVES 2 PREP & COOK: 1 HOUR 10 MINS ⅔ cup long-grain rice ¾ cup grated tasty cheese 1 egg yolk Tomato relish, to serve 1 bunch rocket, trimmed ½ cup light thickened cooking cream 2 eggs ½ cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup grated tasty cheese 180g t
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Berry Best
SERVES 8 PREP: 20 MINS 250g block cream cheese, chopped ⅓ cup icing sugar mixture 2 tsps vanilla extract 2 cups thickened cream 250g packet Biscoff biscuits 125g punnet raspberries, plus extra to serve ⅓ cup Smooth Biscoff spread, plus extra t
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Pick Of The Week
SERVES 8 PREP: 30 MINS 2 x 114g packets chocolate finger biscuits ½ x 2 litre tub hokey pokey ice-cream ¼ cup caramel spread 1 litre tub chocolate ice-cream Extra warmed caramel spread, to serve 1 Grease a large, straight-sided, 15cm x 23.5cm
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Brain Waves
SEND US YOUR CLEVER IDEAS When I go on holidays, I put a dish of rock salt in my washing machine to help prevent bad smells. Annabel Ritchie, Townsville, Qld A rubber glove with a leak can still be useful – cut it into thick rubber bands. Ellie Br
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Pet Parenthood
Reading through our dog Buddy’s recent vet bill was shocking. ‘The tablets for his skin allergies are $5.44 each, and the pain tablets for his arthritis are $6.95 each – and he needs two of those a day. That’s over $135 a week on medication for a 5-k
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Caught Between My Son & Hubby
My son split up with his wife a few months ago and moved in with my husband and me. He’s 27, so not a kid, but I am still his mum and want to help. The problem is he and his father have always clashed, and now I find I’m having to break up arguments.
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Stranded In The Snow
Weaving his arms around his fiancée for one last embrace, 24-year-old José Luis ‘Coche’ Inciarte said his goodbyes before heading to passport control. Looking over the balcony in Carrasco Airport in Uruguay, he watched Soledad wave him off. Coche and
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I gave birth On The Loo!
Clara Furniss, 23 As the motorbikes zoomed across the finishing line, the buzzing crowd cheered from the stands. All summer, me and my boyfriend, *Sam, 41, had been working at festivals and sporting competitions. We’d been dating for two years and l
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Volunteer Of The Week
Thank you Leigh Mason, Brisbane, Qld Watching the students hang off every word my friend Trent ‘Maxi’ Maxwell said, I couldn’t help feeling proud. We were at the tiny Teelba State School in outback Queensland and the kids were participating in our w
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Living Well
If you struggle to remember things, it could be a sign you need more shuteye! Poor sleep can affect an area of the brain known as the hippocampus, which is responsible for forming new memories. Hoarding disorder affects around 2.5 per cent of adults.
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Do I Really Need An Op?
A As you have gone so long without any symptoms, it would make sense to adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach to this. The longer you go without suffering symptoms, the less likely you are to have a flare-up. However, if you develop recurrent bouts of abdo
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Meds Stopping My Salon Treatments
A Fluoxetine can cause you to be overly sensitive to light. In an ideal world, your therapist would probably like you to be off this medication for four weeks before treating you. Your GP may well be happy for you to wean off your medication, so call
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Masthead
EDITORIAL Editorial Director Kate Kirsten, Editor Sarah Firth, Deputy Editor Beth Young, Art Director Darren Monaghan, Picture Editor Holly Campbell ARE MEDIA Chief Executive Officer Jane Huxley, Director of Sales Andrew Cook, Director of Content S
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Birthmark Was A Ticking Timebomb
Cassandra Wright, 33, Sydney, NSW My husband Luke, then 30, ran through the sprinkler with our four-month-old daughter, Amity, in his arms. It was March 2019 and Amity loved the water, so any chance we got we took her swimming or let her play in the
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5 Of The Best Products For Dry Body Brushing
Exfoliate and energise your skin with dry brushing. Start at the feet, moving up to the neck and shoulders using sweeping motions. All you need is five minutes! Then follow with a soothing oil. Avoid brushing sensitive or irritated skin!
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I Divorced My Ghost Husband
Brocarde, 40 Lying in bed one stormy night, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Then I felt a burning in my chest which moved down through my body and out my toes. Next I felt warm breath on my neck as a male voice whispered, ‘I love you.’ Having
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A Girl’s Best Friend
It wasn’t often that I looked out of the window to see a half-naked guy in my garden. Well not since I’d split up with Brad six months earlier. A blond-haired guy in boardshorts was trying to catch a scruffy-looking dog, who was tearing circles in th
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Manifest Your Dream Holiday!
Michelle De Angelis Whether it’s lounging on a beach, exploring a busy city, or hiking through serene mountains, your ideal holiday is within reach – thanks to the power of manifestation. Manifesting isn’t magic, it’s a combination of focused energy,
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Your Stars
It’s not your style to spiral when things become intense, Aries. You’re more inclined to want to cut and run. Find a happy medium with your special person or a work colleague. A new activity is a health-booster. LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 9, 11 It’s a top-sh

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