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Meet the Cover Stars Our cover stars this month are the Mum’s Mail kids – meet the kids behind the Mum’s Mail team! These are the adorable faces that we go home to every night!

Oliver Mackintosh (3) is in his first year of pre-school. He loves interacting with people and has a very vivid imagination – he enjoys playing fantasy games and acting out his favourite movies! He loves Jacob Arthur is nearly 15 and doing well playing outside and getting dirty! He’s in Grade 9, earning himself full academic a real character and keeps his family colours recently. He loves basketball and entertained with his antics. rugby and of course playing games on his consoles when he’s not studying or Erin McCann has just turned 13 and she reading! is a very sporty child who has a passion for swimming, netball, hockey and cross Evie Arthur is nearly 12 and is also doing country. She has a gentle nature and has very well in Grade 6. She is a very keen many cherished friends. She is also a dancer who goes around the house and beach enthusiast and tries to do as many school, dancing at every opportunity. Dolphin Miles as possible. She loves putting together her own choreography with her friends and she is Callum McCann is a typical 11 year old also in the school swimming squad. that loves his soccer… Man United being his favourite team. He, like his sister, is Both Jacob and Evie are especially smitten also a very keen hockey player. He loves with their new rescue doggy “Nunu” and to read and play his PlayStation. He has a love playing with her and taking her for very outgoing comical personality and will walks. keep you entertained for ages. Budding YouTuber and wannabe games developer, Cole Delew-Zwart is an active 10 year old who loves drawing (mostly zombies) and playing the piano. Cole is in Grade 5 at Chelsea Prep and has an orange belt in Judo. Cole has a wonderful sense of humour and loves animals to distraction, especially pigs! James Offer (8) loves watching TV and playing PlayStation 3. He loves animals and has decided he wants to work with them when he grows up. He enjoys playing chess at school and playing against his dad at home. He also loves building all sorts of amazing Lego creations. Connor Offer (4) loves building puzzles, watching TV and playing with his hot wheel cars – and basically doing whatever his big brother is doing! Favourite food is boloroni or any pasta dish. He is an “outdoorsy” type and loves riding his bike, playing in the sand and getting dirty. 5

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Editor’s Life

Easter Holidays And just like that it’s the Easter holidays already! Are you doing anything special this Easter?

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If you haven’t already decided on what to do or where to go then we have LOADS of ideas for you in this issue – from trips away to activity days out with the family plus lots of ideas of things to do in between.

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We have some fab competitions and gorgeous recipes so make sure you read through EVERY page so you don’t miss out! The Arthur family will be going away for a couple of long weekends camping (!) which I’m sure will be lots of fun. My daughter also has her birthday coming up so we usually do something special for her. She has asked for a huge sleepover with a load of girlfriends, which I’m still deciding on…! And we always do an Easter themed birthday cake for her – it is always VERY chocolatey complete with a Lindt chocolate bunny on top! Guess who gets to keep the chocolate bunny… yes, Evie!

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We have had a very busy March as we moved house, which went smoothly but I had forgotten how exhausting it was! We last moved only a year ago but I don’t remember being this tired. It must be my age creeping up on me… But we are all settled now and loving our new house – even little Nunu the doggy seems happy there.

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All Aboard the Holiday Express These holidays take your whole family on a memorable train ride experience with the Holiday Express. Building on the success of previous seasons, the Holiday Express offers a fun train trip for everyone to enjoy, with trips from Durban Station to Scottburgh station. Alternatively, hop on to the newly-added fun shopping train, which takes passengers to the Shongweni Farmers’ Market – including bus transport for the 3km trip from Shongweni Station to the market.

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Readers’ Life • Thank you Mum’s Mail for a support group in my handbag! This magazine is amazing! I love it. The articles never grow tired. Jam packed with interesting, current topics and much needed information. Keep at it. You’re a lifesaver. Bronwyn Harrichandparsad. • I love Mum’s Mail! I find all the articles great and I can’t wait to receive my copy. I hate people who suffer from SOHF (sense of humour failure) – always negative and passing nasty comments. No matter how difficult times are, always look on the bright side of life. There is always a rainbow at the end of the tunnel. Keep up the amazing work. Heather Neave. • Being a busy mum, I hardly get time to read the mag, yet I save a copy for me every month. Today when I received the mag I was helping my son with his homework, so I paged through it and WOW, different feel, different stories, and different ads. Love the recipe – a brilliant idea. Thanks for taking my ’lil “helper” to new heights. Cheers to new beginnings! Twinkle Naiker.

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• It was such a thrill to get my hands on a copy of Mum’s Mail after three months. I do see the online articles but the excitement of turning every page and reading the articles containing helpful tips and serious advice is priceless. Thank you Victoria, not only have you maintained the high standards set by Alice; you have taken the magazine to a whole new level. Shanaz Khan. Send your letters to editor@mumsmail.com.

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Travelling Overseas with Young Kids: Part 2 Gone are the days of leaving the kids at home with Granny and going off on your holiday for a quick break to rejuvenate. Now, families are not only catered for but welcomed in most parts of the world. Here are some more tips for travelling overseas with your young’uns. Timing Choose a time zone and stick to it. Longer stays allow you to start integrating the kids into the new time zone a week or two before you depart, however with shorter stays, stick to your time zone. It will save you a lot of difficulty in the long term. Many countries tend to stay out quite late with their entire families. This allows for you to get out when you land in your chosen destination, doing something exciting to get into the spirit of the vacation and maintain your normal sleeping patterns. There will still be jetlag but it will help immensely.

Practicality Always take out travel insurance for your family. It may seem slightly excessive but activate it all – medical-aid travel insurance, credit card insurance and then get extra from your travel agent. It is extremely important and potentially life-saving. Vaccinations are also very important. Pack a first aid kit – just the basics will save you time and money. A baby carrier – as you will be walking. Strollers can be cumbersome but a good baby carrier can bring you an incredible amount of joy and keeps the kids happier for longer. Finally, keep yourselves happy. We travel to experience and to enjoy the experience for whatever it may be. Happy travels from the Webtours Team. Contact Webtours on info@webtours.co.za. Where travel, adventure & dreams come to life

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Business Life

Ways to Build a Healthy Emergency Fund

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Life is always throwing curve balls and from time to time individuals will have to deal with unexpected additional bills. That is why it is important for consumers to save extra money for an emergency fund as they are then enabled to confidently take on the financial challenges life throws their way. According to Wikus Olivier, debt management expert at DebtSafe, the lack of an emergency fund can create a financial disaster, whereas having one can give you a financial advantage. It is therefore important to draw a line between savings for emergencies and savings for everything else. Olivier says there are quite a few ways to start saving for those unforeseen emergency expenses:

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• Have a proper budget in place and keep record of your expenses. • Set an emergency savings target or goal for yourself each month, starting small and building it up from there. • Trim on your monthly spending by eating at home and avoiding small daily purchases like the cup of coffee you buy at the garage each morning. • If you are in a good financial position, put your tax refund (SARS) away for emergencies or if you can’t save, use your refund to immediately close a gap somewhere. • Do some spring cleaning around the house and sell unused items to add more money to your fund. • Review memberships (like your gym costs) and contracts annually. There are various and possible cheaper ‘products’ and supplier options available. • Make sure to review as well as reshuffle your credit facilities, with the help of your financial planner. You’ll be amazed how much you can save.

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Delicous Life

Rave Restaurant Reviews

Each month we will be reviewing a few local restaurants. Here are this month’s top picks.

Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel

The Oyster Box Curry Feast

Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel in Durban North is often described as one of Durban’s best kept secrets. This hidden gem boasts 12 beautifully decorated bedrooms and a large wooden deck and infinity swimming pool offering a fresh and natural al fresco dining area. The conference room and restaurant are well-known for the delectable food and beverages. The hotel only makes use of the freshest, local ingredients and produce to ensure a meal of superb quality and taste. The menu caters for every taste and desire and will be acknowledged by even the most discerning of palates.

The curry buffet in the Ocean Terrace Restaurant continues to attract fans from far and wide. Set in the casual, Mediterraneaninspired Ocean Terrace, with gorgeous views across the Indian Ocean, the impressive curry selection, of at least 11 curries daily, includes meat, fish and vegetarian options. Using delicate blends of spices and fresh herbs, each curry is a masterpiece in itself.

I recently had lunch at Endless Horizons with my editor, Victoria, and another colleague, Melinda. After the chef told us they had fresh Kingklip that had JUST come in, I chose the fresh Linefish Goujons with fries. It was battered in sesame seeds which added an amazing flavour, and served with tartar sauce and sweet chilli mayo. It was tasty and fresh and left me wanting more! Victoria had the Thai Style Chicken Stir Fry, tossed with sesame seeds and served with basmati rice – which I of course tasted – and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy and the veg was fresh and crunchy with a yummy sweet chilli sauce. Melinda wanted something lighter and went for a gourmet sandwich with black forest ham, brie and cranberry – a delicious light lunch. For dessert we had their sinful chocolate brownies, which didn’t disappoint! The light lunch menu includes gourmet sandwiches, tortilla wraps, salads and more. They also have an a la carte dinner menu which I can’t wait to try, along with some cocktails! Contact: 031 – 564 0360, info@endlesshorizons.co.za, www.endlesshorizons.co.za.

Accompanied by fresh, home-made condiments including lime and vegetable pickle, home-made chutneys, raitas, sambals and freshly baked naan breads, poppadums and roti, the Curry Buffet compels diners to return time and again. Two Tandoori ovens guarantee authentic, freshly prepared Tandoori chicken, also available on the buffet. Curry nights have been a firm Arthur family favourite for years, so we were very excited to sample The Oyster Box Curry Buffet and we weren’t disappointed. For your set fee you have an amazing choice of wonderfully prepared dishes, spiced for flavour rather than heat. A special mention must go to the Tandoori chicken which was cooked to perfection and made the perfect starter. After this we tried as many of the curries as possible, positively encouraged by our very friendly waiter. On his suggestion I enjoyed a mix of lamb curry and sugar bean curry rolled up in a freshly made roti which was delicious. This is a great venue for a special occasion with high quality food in a relaxed atmosphere. If you want to sit out on the popular terrace you must book early and make sure you are super hungry to take full advantage of the buffet! To book visit www.oysterboxhotel.com or call 031 - 514 5000.

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Delicious Life

Lightly Spiced Lamb Tagine If you’re entertaining over the Easter weekend, you can’t go wrong with this tender juicy lamb in a tomato and onion base, with the delicate flavour of cumin and coriander and a hint of curry.

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Directions: Heat the oil in a medium sized pot and brown the onions and garlic. Add the curry powder, cumin and coriander and fry for a minute. Add the lamb and fry for five minutes, stirring. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes Place the lid on and simmer for a further five minutes. Place the sealed pot in your Wonderbag on a mat or cloth, seal and leave to cook for four hours. If you don’t have a Wonderbag just leave to simmer for a further hour. Remove and serve with rice, butternut or sweet potato mash. Prep time: 15 mins Stove top time: 40 mins Wonderbag time: 4 hours or extra hour stovetop time. Visit www.wonderbag.co.za for more information. 17

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Chocolate Rum Fridge Cake

This recipe is sinful, but oh so tasty and Danielle du Toit established Pheka Cooking oh so easy! Keep it in the freezer for those School in April 2007. Prior to this Danielle emergency gatherings! had worked in hospitality and private bush lodges in very beautiful locations in SA for Ingredients: a number of years , but it was time to start 250g butter (unsalted is better) a family and move back to a little urban 250g dark chocolate 2 eggs living! 2 tablespoons castor sugar Pheka is a small business, upskilling its 1-2 tablespoons rum (taste) students with an interest in cooking. It 1 packet Marie biscuits teaches them the importance of healthy eating, nutrition and sharing knowledge of Method: Melt butter in microwave. Place chocolate food, cooking skills and diet. in a double boiler (place a metal bowl over “With Pheka I now bring exciting flavours a pot of hot water and steam in order to into your home in a fresh simple way - allow melt chocolate slowly). You can use the me to improve the skills of your domestic microwave, but be careful! Beat eggs and employee and share with them the joy of sugar with electric beater or whisk and add in the slightly cooled melted butter. cooking,” says Danielle. Add the melted chocolate to the egg All courses consist of five lessons over five mixture (not too hot – must be slightly weeks – classes are once a week for three cooled, or you could make scrambled egg!) hours and skills are shared, recipes taught Stir in the rum and mix well. and then enjoyed amongst the students. Place biscuits in a packet with no holes and They are encouraged to go back to their crush a bit. Stir in broken biscuits. place of work or own homes to practise Pour into loaf tin lined with foil or glad wrap their new skills. Each week confidence is Put in freezer and let get solid (overnight is built; the students blossom and friendships best). Turn out of tin and serve thin slices. Goes really well with thinly sliced oranges are made. due to the richness of the chocolate. “My business is mobile, and I use private Keep in the freezer – just keep it wrapped. kitchens – teaching in areas from Hillcrest Source: Danielle, 072 261 5192, and Upper Highway to Berea, Durban North e-mail danielle@pheka.co.za, and Umhlanga areas. I am passionate about www.pheka.co.za. cooking and love to share my knowledge with those who share the same interests,” pheka says Danielle. fresh simple cooking

Students all receive a recipe file (recipes are provided in English and Zulu), a Pheka apron and a certificate on course completion and a new-found kitchen confidence! Contact: Danielle on 072 261 5192, e-mail danielle@pheka.co.za or visit www.pheka.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Safety Tips Every Child Should Know Home should be a haven and sanctuary where children can grow up enjoying their formative years. However, there are dangers and elements that children should be aware of to ensure their safety. Teaching children about home safety is imperative and could potentially be life-saving, says Grant Gavin, Broker/Owner of North Durban Real Estate Company, RE/MAX Panache. He adds that educating children about home safety principles at an early age will ensure they stay safe and carry those lessons with them for the rest of their lives. Bathtub safety: Children under the age of six years old should constantly be supervised while in the bath. To avoid burns children should be taught to test the temperature of the bath water using their hand before they fully submerge their bodies.

on it, which could result in a severe injury. Furniture such as bookcases and TV units can be secured to the wall to lower the risk of it tipping over. However, it is still important to teach children that climbing on furniture can be potentially harmful. No playing with window coverings: Cords from blinds or other window coverings can be a strangulation hazard for young children. Always purchase cordless window coverings if possible and never place cribs or playpens near to windows with corded coverings.

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Springlights is a lighting specialist company situated in Kloof and Hillcrest. They are proud to say that they are a hands-on company, dedicated to providing customers with the best possible service that they can offer. With an interactive staff, they ensure that they are with you every step of the way so that you are getting exactly what you want and need. They are different to other lighting specialists in that they offer a very large range of bespoke chandeliers and pendants. They have a team of fabricators who can custom-make outdoor or indoor metal pendants in a variety of finishes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chrome, brass or antique brass.

INTERIOR | EXTERIOR | LED LIGHT FITTINGS | FANS

Springlights works with a number of new home builders together with interior decorators, architects or new home owners and they advise both on the decorative (chandeliers/pendants) as well as the functional LED lighting. They partner with a number of the key players in order to offer lighting solutions. Springlights also offers the opportunity to select and purchase a wide range of lamp fittings when browsing their electronic catalogues.

Shop 7, Kloof Village Mall, Kloof 081 056 7158 |031 767 5295 Shop 8 Baily Centre, Hillcrest (next to Waltons) Tel: 031765 3898 hayden@springlights.net | www.springlights.net

Contact me for expert, personalised service for all your home loan needs. CARLIN KRISTENSEN

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Browse their website on www.springlights.net â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can browse through their gallery and view some of the home, offices, restaurant and factory work they have completed. You may find inspiration on their Pinterest page: www.pinterest.com/ springlights, or you can send your favorite lighting pin to hillcrest@ springlights.net and they will do their best to source it for you.

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Home Life

Keep Your Home Spotless with CHUX® Superwipes New to South Africa, a leading global brand called CHUX® is finally on our shelves! With an extensive range of cleaning utensils, CHUX® will help tackle any cleaning challenge around your home. One of their most popular products is CHUX® Original Superwipes. These versatile cloths really live up to their name! Apart from being super absorbent, CHUX® Original Superwipes are great for washing dishes, cleaning kitchen appliances, windows, and can be used around the bathroom, laundry and even on your car. They are made from a specially designed open weave cloth. The double action holes easily pick up dirt and food particles and allow for the cloth to be hygienically rinsed for use over and over again. The best part is they can be washed in the washing machine!

slipping and sliding around. Place fresh or dried herbs in a CHUX® Superwipes® cloth, tie and then place in the cupboard as a pomander or hang under the bath tap for a fragrant bath bag. Wrap a CHUX® Superwipes® cloth around a butter knife to clean in all the hard to reach places – under the fridge, between the cupboards.

Here are some CHUX® Original Superwipes tips: Place a damp CHUX® Superwipes® cloth under your chopping board to stop it from

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CHUX® Original Superwipes are available in a range of colours so that you can have a different colour for each area around your home. For more information on CHUX® visit www.chux.com.au/ and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ chuxproducts.

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Our carefully screened & fully trained caregivers & nurses assist with: • Personal hygiene • General mobility • Wound care • Medication • Toileting & diaper care • Treatment & prevention of bed sores • Feeding & fluid intake. We also provide: • Post operative/hospital care • Care/counselling for patients with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & Dementia • Physiotherapy • Companionship

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Pet Life

Nutritional Assessment in Small Animals World Veterinary Day falls on 30 April, and Dr Martin de Scally from Hilton Veterinary Hospital has some advice for pet owners on correct nutrition for pets. Optimal health in dogs and cats is highly dependent on optimal nutrition. It is impossible to know what is correct for each patient due to variation in age, breed, illness and current nutritional status, without a nutritional assessment. A nutritional assessment should include a dietary history, a full clinical exam, a body condition score and a muscle condition score plus blood tests if needed. After a nutritional assessment is completed, the animal’s nutrition is altered accordingly to address any medical problems identified. At this point goals are set for the nutritional intervention and a reassessment is scheduled. A body condition score assesses the animal’s body fat composition. Put simply, it assesses whether an animal’s energy nutritional needs are being met, are deficient or are in excess. Muscle condition scoring may be a new concept to some veterinarians and owners. It is assessed by visualisation and palpation of the spine, shoulder, head, and pelvis. Veterinarians and pet owners accept poor muscle condition as a normal consequence of aging and often do nothing to counteract this condition. Arthritis, which has a high prevalence in older animals, should be addressed before an increase in exercise is advised. After the nutritional assessment and diagnostic work all nutritional related risks are identified.

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LOLLY female, 21 months

GEORGE male, 7 months

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MAXIE female, 8.5 months

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For more information on nutrition, you are able to Google WSAVA nutrition toolkit and browse away.

For adoptions: Contact Jenny adoptions@aacldurban.co.za

By Dr Martin de Scally, Member of the World Veterinary Association Nutrition Committee, Specialist Physician at the Hilton Veterinary Hospital.

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Healthy Life

Eczema: A Mom’s Perspective

After our article last month on eczema, reader Charmaine Steyn sent through some comments on her personal experience with eczema, which we hope readers will find useful! “I read your article ‘Understanding Eczema in Children’ and although quite informative, I have a couple of comments I would like to share with you. I have a daughter who is now 12 years old who battles with eczema to such an extent that it becomes natal sores if not treated quickly. I give her Rooibos tea, cooled to drink, and then use the teabags in her cool bath in the evenings. Besides laundry detergent and soaps, no hot water - it just makes it worse. Coarse salt also helps soften the water and eases the burning. For after bath time, I made my own Rooibos aqueous cream using unscented plain aqueous cream with Rooibos teabags

extract. Put a little bit of boiling water on the teabags to draw out the good stuff and add that and the bag to cream. This made a significant difference to my daughter’s skin. There are great Rooibos tea body washes that are gentle enough for sensitive skin, as well as glycerine soap which is also good. These can be found at Clicks and Dis-Chem. Triggers of my daughter’s eczema include: • Hot bath, shower or Jacuzzi • Sea water and sea sand staying too long on the skin • Most laundry powders and soaps (Sunlight seems to be the most gentle) • Dairy products, except for yoghurt • Tight clothing • Nylon clothing Pat skin dry after bath time, don’t rub the skin These are just a few suggestions that other mums with kids with eczema might find very useful.”

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Healthy Life

Dr Des@Home: Abdominal Pain in Children

Umhlanga Family Practice

Dr. Nazeer Mahomed

Constipation Family Practice | Travel Clinic The two most common reasons for Sports Medicine | Occupational Medicals abdominal pain in children are constipation and gastritis. A constipated child can be in Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm Sat – 8am to 12pm Tel: 031 – 582 5302 severe pain with a bloated abdomen due www.UmhlangaMed.co.za to hard, compacted stool that prevents the Ground Floor, Netcare Umhlanga Medical Centre normal passing of wind. Common causes 321 Umhlanga Rocks Drive are changes in diet, dehydration during (Discovery Preferred Provider) summer months and fear of passing stool. Depending on the circumstances, your doctor may recommend: Over-the-counter fibre supplements or stool softeners; (Pegicol, Laxette, Duphalac Dry, Glycerin supp), an OTC enema (an amazingly quick way to give instant relieve) or a hospital • Liver Pathology enema which clears the bowl completely. • Nutritional Pathology Up the water, add prune juice, limit refined • Gastrointestinal Pathology foods (fish fingers, veinnas, and chicken nuggets) and cheese, do regular exercise Suite 28, Chelmsford Medical Centre 2 St Augustine’s Hospital, 107 JB Marks Rd, Berea and ease up on toilet training. Gastritis The most common reason for abdominal pain in my practice in adults and children is gastritis – the inflammation of the stomach lining due to excess acid production. The main area of discomfort is right under the ribcage, just to the left. Excess acid production is often a result of stressful situations, leaving the stomach lining red and swollen. Pain, nausea, burping and bloating will lead to heartburn and a stomach ulcer if not treated. Do not underestimate stress in small children – usually paired with either going to school after a weekend or participating in competitive sports. Reassure your child continuously. Do a trial of Gaviscon and consult your doctor if the symptoms persist. The same medication that is prescribed to babies with reflux usually does the trick. If all else fails, a blood test for Helicobacter Pylori (stomach bacteria) can be done and treated successfully if positive.

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Healthy Life

A Solution for Hair Loss in Women Did you know that some women over 40 may experience hair loss? Hair loss is not an exclusively male problem. From the age of forty the female bodily constitution changes – which can also affect hair. Hair grows thinner, the scalp becomes more visible and the hairline recedes. Plantur 39 products are specially designed to meet the needs of hair in women over 40. The caffeine complex travels into the hair and may help prevent hair loss*. Nature’s phyto-active ingredients help to protect the scalp from the consequences of female aging. In collaboration with the dermatological institute of the University Clinic of Jena, Dr Wolff has discovered properties of caffeine, which could support to prevent this type of hair loss. To supply the hair with sufficient energy, use one caffeine-containing product every day and leave the shampoo on the scalp for two minutes. The Phyto-Caffeine Tonic and PhytoCaffeine Shampoo help to prevent hair loss*, while the conditioner contains a caffeine buffer. Plantur 39 is available at stores and online at Clicks, Dis-Chem and Takealot.com, as well as all major pharmacies and selected retailers. * Not resulting from a medical condition. For more information, visit www.plantur39.co.za, Twitter: @Plantur39ZA and Facebook: @Plantur39.za.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Neil Viranna and Eddie Bodha would like to inform their colleagues, patie

and Umhlanga Hospital Medical Centre. The new practices CONDITIONS TREATED: SPINAL CONDITIONS - boast the la conditions. Our approach is evidence based in which each patient undergo backache, disease, post as opposeddisc to thedegenerative site of pain. The overall aim is to assist in relieving pain of thesurgery, cornerstones of physiotherapy and in addition to “hands-on” care, spinal whiplash injuries, scoliosis, of their conditions and to assist in the recurrence of injuries. etc.ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS - Fractures, joint sprains, muscles & tendon strain injuries, T Conditions Treated: osteoarthritis, post- backache, joint replacement M Spinal conditions: disc degenerative surgery disease, post D spinal surgery, whiplash injuries,SPORTS scoliosis, etc. & post-operative care. INJURIES El Orthopaedic conditions – Fractures, joint sprains, muscle and acute & chronic injuries such as meniscal Tr tendon strain injuries, osteoarthritis, post joint replacement Re injuries, ankle sprains, rotator cuff injuries etc. surgery and postoperative care. Th Sports Injuries -CONDITIONS acute and chronic -injuries suchhead as meniscal NEUROLOGICAL stroke, & Sp injuries, ankle sprains, rotator cuff injuries etc. pr spinalNeurological cord injuries, nerve palsies. conditions – stroke, head andRESPIRATORY spinal cord injuries, Ex nerve palsies CONDITIONS - bronchitis, asthma etc. C Respiratory conditions – bronchitis, asthma etc

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Healthy Life

The High Cost of Coughs Coughs are very common. Surveys suggest that at any one time, one in three children or adults are suffering from a cough, and coughs are among the most common complaints for which people seek medical advice. However, most people with a cough don’t seek medical help or advice for their symptoms at all.

Dr JorDan Sagathavan Pr. No. 0131164

B.Ch.D, PPD(Ortho)(UWC)

Patients with chronic cough may cough hundreds or even thousands of times a day and a chronic cough can persist for months or years. Even if they don’t seek help from their doctor, people with coughs do seek relief elsewhere. Last year, South Africans spent around half a billion rand on cough syrup medicines alone.

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It is clear that the costs of coughs for South Africans in financial terms are huge. In addition to the money spent on medicines which don’t necessarily work, one should also consider consultations with healthcare practitioners, loss of productivity at work and days of work and school missed. Can these costs be curtailed? Consumers need to be educated in order to make informed decisions when seeking relief from coughs. When mucus is a problem, adhering to proven and effective treatments such as mucolytics, which address the underlying cause and thin the mucus effectively, may ensure money is better spent. Taking half a teaspoon of honey before sleep can provide soothing relief from coughs related to upper airway infection and lead to better quality sleep. Honey is also less expensive and a natural option. Sucking lozenges or sipping water may temporarily supress a cough, and the soothing anti-inflammatory effects of lozenges, syrups or even honey may at least temporarily relieve the sensations of throat irritation. Source: www.bespokecomms.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Healthy Life

Quick Glazed Salmon

You can have this quick glazed salmon on the table in 20 minutes, and your kids will love this. Its simple Asian flavours are healthy and fresh and we could all do with more fish in our diet.

line a baking tray with baking paper. • Place the salmon pieces on this (reserving the marinade) and pop the tray under the grill for about six minutes, or until the salmon looks just caramelised on top but nice and pink inside. Ingredients: • While the salmon cooks, tip the reserved • ¼ cup (80ml) soy sauce marinade into a small saucepan and bring • 4 tablespoons brown sugar to a gentle simmer, reduce for a minute or • 3 salmon fillets so and set aside. • 2 cups basmati rice • To serve, spoon rice into bowls, top with • Coriander leaves and lime wedges, to the salmon pieces and drizzle with the serve reduced marinade. Top with coriander leaves and serve with a wedge of lime. Method: • Mix the soy sauce and brown sugar together and cut the salmon into chunks. • Gently toss the salmon in the sauce and set aside for a couple of minutes. • Pour the rice into a saucepan and cover with three cups of cold water, bring this to the boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 12 to 14 minutes. This recipe was created by Sophie Hansen • Set your oven’s grill to medium high and for Kidspot, www.kidspot.com.au. www.sanbs.org.za 0800 11 9031

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Curves Durban North

Curves Durban North Celebrates a Decade of Fitness! Local women’s fitness club’s 10th anniversary When Dez Heathcote, owner of Curves in Durban North, opened the business 10 years ago, the mission was to give the women in the community a complete aerobic and strength training workout in a fun and supportive environment.

weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, increase bone density and raise metabolism.

To celebrate the anniversary, Curves Durban North is offering new members the opportunity to join for free on 3 April 2017. “It’s exciting to have been a part of the “We look forward to continuing the Curves Durban North community for so long, programme in the Durban North area and providing women with weight loss helping women achieve their goals,” said Dez. guidance and a fun, doable program,” said Dez. “We feel our success in Durban North stems from not only the strength of the Curves brand, but our dedication to helping women get fit.” Since opening Curves in Durban North in April 2007, women in the community have been able to exercise in an environment designed strictly for them. Extensive research on both the longContact Curves Durban North on term and short-term effects of the Curves 031 – 563 7579 or visit www.curves.com. programme has demonstrated that the Suite 1, Kensington Square, Adelaide program is effective at helping women lose Tambo Drive.

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Healthy Life

Healthy Holiday Skin Tips Want skin looking fresh and fabulous these is exposed. Top tip: Try a BB cream that is holidays? Here are some healthy skin tips to hydrating and protecting, has a tint and an get your skin glowing: SPF - this will help as an all-in-one product during the holidays as you won’t have to Hydrate. Drinking enough water every day apply each product individually! is important to keep your skin soft and moisturised. Fruit is also high in water and Cleanse with a gentle face wash twice a day. keeps our digestive tract healthy. Exfoliate two to three times per week. This Use a toner. This keeps the pores tight and will encourage a glow and remove dead the skin cool. If you don’t like applying a skin. These holidays find an exfoliant that is toner with cotton pads, decant it in to a quick and easy and doesn’t take up space in travel-related spray bottle and keep it close your travel bag. for a quick refreshing spritz during the day. Avoid fizzy drinks! Aerated drinks contain a Sleep well. Get seven to eight hours a night. lot of sugar which destroys collagen in our skin. Instead drink water, fresh lime, freshly Stay out of the sun during the hottest hours squeezed fruit juices (with pulp) or coconut (10am to 3pm). This will prevent exposure water. to radiation which leads to dehydration, premature ageing and dryness. Source: Leilah Saville, Miss Lily Skin Clinic, Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen 30 leilah@misslily.co.za. minutes before stepping out, on all skin that Melaskin has been in health shops and selected pharmacies nationally for 9 years. It is very rewarding having people contacting us regularly to tell us how remarkable our product is in treating so many skin conditions. Try it on virtually anything! Don’t believe us? Ask your friends, they’ll tell you.

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Dr Ravena Naidoo

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Energise the body and calm the mind at The Centre for Wellbeing, private yoga studio in a tranquil setting. Plenty of safe parking. Beginners and experienced are welcome. Hatha/flow yoga. Class times: Mon, Wed & Fri: 8:30am Mon & Wed: 5:30pm Tues & Thurs 9am (TLC for the not fit) & 6pm, Sat 8am Call Christine on 084 444 9377 or visit www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

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Cirrus Healthcare

Stop Lice

Over the years lice have become less and less affected by current treatments. How do we now treat lice to overcome lice resistance or this new ‘super bug’ as they are calling it?

2. Lice Prevention Spray: This product contains IR3535 – a bio-pesticide derived from natural origins. This ingredient has been thoroughly tested over 30 years and creates a shield over the child’s hair preventing re-infestation. It can be sprayed HFY Lice products have come up with a on before school and left on to protect hair three step approach: and repel lice. 1. Lice Shampoo containing alcohol, dimethicone and oils. The adult lice need to breathe, so they are very susceptible to ingredients that suffocate such as dimethicone or natural oils like tea tree and olive oil. However the nits, which are the lice larvae, do not need to feed or breathe. They have a gluey exoskeleton, which causes them to adhere to the base of the hair shaft. For these the best way to treat them is using an ingredient that dries them out and causes them to die. None of the ingredients are harmful or toxic and the shampoo is pleasant smelling and contains conditioners to aid the combing through process.

3 Anti-Lice Toy and Clothing Spray: This also contains IR3535 and can be liberally sprayed over the bedding, toys and hair accessories. This product is also very effective in repelling mosquitoes and flies without harming the environment. The HFY Lice Pack includes a free lice comb and is reasonably priced. Stockists: Selected Checkers stores and independent pharmacies. For more information e-mail info@chpsa.com or call 0861 307 327.

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Dr Paul Darby-Wade Dentist

111 Adelaide tambo Drive

(cnr Beachway & Kensington), Durban north

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Skin Cancer: Be Sun Smart

Dr Kathryn Carr While many people now recognise that MBChB (UCT) DCH (SA)

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overexposure to the sun is unhealthy, the fact remains that most still do not protect their skin from its harmful rays. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in South Africa.

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What causes skin cancer? Chronic sun exposure and sunburn are major contributing factors – they damage the DNA in normal skin cells leading to abnormal growth.

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Who is at risk? Anyone can develop skin cancer but your risk is higher if you have any of the following: • History of excessive sun exposure or using tanning beds • You have had sunburns • Fair skin, blonde or red hair and blue, green, or grey eyes • Tendency to burn or freckle rather than tan • Family or personal history of melanoma or other skin cancers • Large number of moles (>50) When should I worry? Use the ABCDE of melanoma to help you to identify any suspicious moles which need immediate attention. Asymmetry – if you cut the mole in half the sides do not match Border – jagged or blurry Colour – uneven or different shades Diameter – size larger than a pencil eraser Evolving mole – if you notice ANY change seek advice Prevention Skin cancer risk can be reduced by being sun smart from an early age. Kids are often neglected and sadly about 80% of sun damage occurs before age 18. • Avoid unprotected UV exposure, tanning beds and seek shade between 10am and 4pm. • Wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses. • Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen daily. • Routinely check your skin and report changes in moles. • Educate yourself and others.

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The Importance of Physical Activity World Health Day is on 7 April, and Morningside Fitness Club has some advice for you on physical health and fitness. The human body was designed to move. Regular physical activity has the ability to reduce the risk of several major chronic diseases, as well as promote quality of life and a sense of wellbeing. Some of the many benefits of physical activity include:

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• Improved weight control (in conjunction with a balanced diet) • Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease • Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes • Improved self-esteem and confidence • Lowering of high blood pressure • Reduced risk of some cancers • Strengthened bones and muscles • Improved mental health, mood and resilience • Improve ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult • Improved longevity How do you get started? To maintain health and reduce risk of health problems, there are four main guidelines on the minimum amount of physical activity needed to enhance your health. Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience. Any form of movement is an opportunity to improve your health. Be active every day in as many ways as you can. Make a habit of walking or cycling when safe. Put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days. If you can, also enjoy some regular, vigorous exercise for extra health and fitness. Vigorous exercise makes you ‘huff and puff’ such as jogging, aerobics and high intensity interval training. Morningside Fitness Club offers a range of physical activities for individuals to help them get started on improving their physical health, including group fitness classes and regular fitness and weight loss programs. Find out more here: www.morningsidefitnessclub.co.za.

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Homeopathy Awareness Week World Homeopathy Awareness Week is from 10 to 16 April. Homeopathy is an integrated system of medicine based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances. Many would probably be surprised to know that it was devised by a medical doctor. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy, was born in Meissen, Saxony, and after qualifying with honours, took a village doctor’s position in the coppermining area of Mansfeld, Saxony in 1781. He later began to test substances for the effect they produced on healthy individuals and tried to deduce from this the ills they would heal. Initially, he found that ingesting substances to produce noticeable changes in the body resulted in toxic effects, and set about solving this problem by exploring dilutions of the compounds he was testing, and homeopathy was born.

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Life Hacks to Eat Better

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Though making time for food and preparing meals may sound like a chore, it can be one of the most important keys to the success of your health goals. For everyone racing through life at warp speed, these tips can help you to make the most of your time in the kitchen. Keep it simple. Instead of following some fad diet with lots of rules, keep your healthy eating routine simple. Eat real food that’s mostly plants with lots of colour and variety.

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Don’t bring junk into the house. If you’re easily swayed to nosh on chips, cookies and ice cream, keep the processed snacks out of the house. This simple trick makes healthy eating easy. Out of sight, out of mind. Eat more fat. Yes, you read that right. People who snack on healthy fats like a handful of almonds eat fewer calories over the course of the day because they feel more satisfied. So don’t skimp on fat; it keeps you fuller for longer so you will, in turn, eat less. Make lunch the night before. Stop telling yourself you’ll have time to pack a lunch on your way out the door in the morning. While you’re cleaning up from dinner, put together your lunch for the next day. Whether it is leftovers from dinner or a mason jar salad, planning ahead makes it easy to walk out the door with a healthy lunch. Carry a water bottle. Because hydration is a vital part of being healthy, make it a priority to carry a water bottle around with you and refill it throughout the day. For more healthy eating hacks visit www.blog.myfitnesspal.com. 39

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Sleep Renewal: Sleep Studies Sleep Apnea is a common disorder affecting a number of people and occurs when a person experiences pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while asleep. Sleep Apnea disrupts sleep patterns and this can result in daytime exhaustion and sleepiness and interrupt the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restoration, healing and resting cycles. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common form of Sleep Apnea. This is when the airway becomes blocked or collapses, causing shallow breathing or breathing pauses. If OSA is left untreated, it can cause increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, strokes, irregular heartbeat, heart attacks or even heart failure. Sleep Renewal has introduced a new, more flexible and affordable solution for those wanting to test for the condition. The FDA approved sleep study allows patients to test for the disorder at home. The patient sleeps with a special device which records essential information, such as heart rate, airflow, respiratory effort, the amount of oxygen in the blood and the different sleep phases. This information is stored and the data is extracted and assessed by the Health Renewal sleep therapist. A neurophysiologist writes a report to provide an accurate diagnosis in the event of OSA. Both Obstructive Sleep Apnea as well as Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) can be detected using the home device. Should results for either OSA or UARS come back positive, patients are referred to a Health Renewal doctor to discuss a treatment plan. Treatment options can include supplements, a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device or a mouthpiece. If you feel exhausted during the day, or if your partner has noticed unusual breathing patterns while you sleep, contact Sleep Renewal on 0861 SKIN SA or visit www.sleeprenewal.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Expressions Hair Design Expressions Hair Design is an upmarket salon situated in Kloof. Established in 2006, it offers a range of treatments at competitive prices. It is situated at the Maytime Centre, with ample parking and easy access straight off the M13. Owner Bernice Findlay started the salon in 2006 and it has since grown from strength to strength. When you walk in you enter a relaxed atmosphere where you can chill out for a few hours and be pampered! Or if you prefer to pop in for a quick trim with no fuss, they can help you too! From the amazing hair wash with relaxing massage, to the complimentary tea and coffee with a delicious biscuit, everything about this salon will make you feel like a new person when you leave. The expert stylists give you the best advice on colour and style. Bernice and Helen were recently joined by three new stylists – Peter, PJ and Judy (formerly of Panache Hair Salon), making an already dynamic team even better! They use Joico and Goldwell products. Step into a world of relaxation and let the Expressions team bring your hair to life!

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Alpha Hydroxy Acid Skin Peels Decoded We all have heard about the amazing benefits of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) facial Large range of fashion accessories and peels. AHAs are naturally occurring acids, clothing ranges at affordable prices • Tan Lab Spray Tan • Waxing / commonly usedMassages as chemical skin peeling 9 ENNISDALE DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH Threading & Tinting Manicures & Pedicures • agents and in cosmetics. These areExtensions hailed GelPolish • Luscious Lashes Eyelash Open Mon. to Fri. 8.30am - 4.30pm Make-up Make-up for their ability to• Professional increase skin• Permanent cell turnover, & Sat. 9.00am - 1.00pm exfoliate the skin and enable moisture We also supply our range of jewellery, retention in the skin. So, let’s decode AHAs at the same great prices, to numerous stockists. info@laurenginn.co.za and look at the six most commonly used peeling agents that are naturally extracted from three main sources; sugar cane, milk and fruit. One of the most versatile is glycolic acid. Derived from sugar cane, this acid has overall skin rejuvenating and brightening properties. It is a firm favourite amongst therapists and clients alike as it can be used on almost all skin types. Lactic acid peels or milk peels, a product of fermented milk, are ideal for sensitive and extremely dry skins due to its moisturising effect.

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Hey Gorgeous Skincare Hey Gorgeous Skincare is not only earth conscious, organic and oh-so-good for your skin, but their products are formulated by real women, who just happen to be awesome cosmetic scientists. The team is thrilled to invite yet another real, utterly gorgeous franchisee to the fold, Noeline Rajbally, a fabulously successful entrepreneur, a passionate fashion and beauty expert and to top it off, a super hands-on mom and wife.

Seriously, pop down and say ‘Hey Gorgeous’ to her and let her tell you why she’s obsessed with the Hey Gorgeous Beauty Without Cruelty Accreditation, their teeny, tiny carbon footprint, and the fact that their products not only smell and look good enough to eat, but they’re effective too. Noeline shares the company’s love for labels in plain English, ingredients that come straight from nature’s kitchen and of course, their extensive range of goodies - from shampoos to divine body scrubs and serums that work like magic without breaking the bank! She’ll likely smother you in mousses, have you dip your noses into moisturisers, and you walk out with a bag full of treats that’ll make you feel utterly gorgeous too.

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Kids’ Life

Handcrafted Toys Can you remember the days when you were given a special hand-made toy that you kept with you through all stages of your life? Let’s think about giving gifts like this that evoke these memories, and that are created locally, that teach skills and support people in our community directly. “Thandazela Imvula” means “pray for rain” in Zulu. Thandazela Imvula is a farm project that started in 2016 in Cato Ridge to assist those whose income had been affected by the devastating drought gripping our land. “It started with a prayer for rain and us asking what we could do while we waited for the rain to fall. We began by being creative and learning to sew and crochet and make hand crochet animals. Crocheting was a skill I personally had never done and have learnt along with all involved,” says Robyn Armstrong of Thandazela Imvula. The proceeds of each purchase will benefit the person who made it directly. At the moment they are concentrating on bunnies for Easter, but they do make many other African animals.

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The Power Rangers are Back March saw the launch of the highly anticipated movie and with it, the launch of the new Power Ranger figurines. The movie’s storyline follows five ordinary teens that must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being destroyed by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, the heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. Power Rangers Action Hero 13cm Figurines For all Power Ranger fans, this year’s Power Rangers Action Heroes are tougher and stronger than ever, and ready for action. The 13cm action figurines have a muscular, heroic design that is highly detailed. They also have 13 points of articulation for lots of action play and each figurine includes two battle gear items. They are available in an assortment of products including: Dino Charge Rangers, Villains, Megazords and legendary Rangers. Each figurine is crafted with great detail and quality. They are ideal for ages four years and over. The recommended retail price is R249.99 and they are available at leading toy stores and retailers countrywide.

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Learning Through Play at JUMPTOTS Jump4Joy Indoor Trampoline Park is excited to introduce you to its new up and coming JUMPTOTS: Kids Academy and Trampoline Activities! Kandi Sillwood will be your personal JUMPTOTS: Kids Academy and Trampoline Activities host. All parents are invited – you can relax with a great cup of coffee while your kids have a whole lot of fun! The JUMPTOTS programme is created for kids aged four and five in preparation for their move to Grade R. It is a fantastic opportunity for your children to learn and have loads of fun all at the same time! The goal is to create a safe, fun and interactive environment where children can have the advantage of learning through play, whereby they develop their fitness, balance, cognitive, social and motor skills (fine motor skills and gross motor skills) on and off the trampolines. JUMPTOTS: Kids Academy and Trampoline Activities is a structured two-hour session, two days a week in each location. • Mondays and Wednesdays at Jump4Joy Durban North: 10am to 12pm or 13:30pm to 3pm. • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Jump4Joy Waterfall: 10am to 12pm or 13:30pm to 3pm. Prices for the Month of April are as follows: R 2 500 (two days a week per school term) R 1 250 (one day a week per school term) Includes: • One free bottled water per session • free jump time and all art materials • JUMPTOTS T-shirt • One Pair of J4J Non-Slip Socks Pre-Booking ONLY!!! For more information, e-mail j4jka@j4j.co.za or speak to Kandi in person on 078 171 2536. 51

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Easter Baskets This very cute Easter craft comes from www.redtedart.com, a blog that I just love! We tried it at home and it was great fun and turned out really well! Materials: • Papier mâché paste • Tissue paper • Balloon • Brush • Felt pieces/craft foam/ coloured paper • Feathers • Wide ribbon Method: To make papier mâché paste: mix one part flour to two parts water and microwave at full heat. Keep stirring every minute until you have a thick paste. Let it cool. Blow up balloon. Draw a line where you want the papier mâché to end – make a slight bump at the front for the chicken’s face (you can also make bunnies). Tear up your tissue paper into pieces. Using fingers or paint brush add a layer of glue onto the balloon and stick on a layer of tissue paper. Repeat in layers until you have about five layers. Making a thicker layer around the edge will give your basket structure. Let it dry

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and then carefully pop your balloon and peel it off. Trim your baskets to neaten the edge and shape it. Embellish it to look like a chicken/bunny – you can use felt, feathers and pompoms. We used coloured paper as that is all we had! Add feathers for wings and beak, or cut them from felt/paper. Finally make some small holes and thread through some bright ribbon for a handle, and you’re all set to go on an Easter egg hunt!

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Toys R Us Toys R Us understands that choosing a gift for the MANY birthday parties that your child is invited to can be tricky. They not only want to help you find a gift, but want to make choosing the best gift a seamless process. They will be using their expert advice to inform you of what’s new, what’s hot and what’s happening in the awesome world of Toy! Melissa & Doug Toys R Us brings you a collection of Melissa & Doug products - a name that is synonymous with quality and innovative toys. Beautifully crafted using durable materials such as wood, plastic, stainless steel, and more, each item is made to last. Kids will be drawn to the vivid colours and the realistic designs. You will find puzzles, cooking and baking sets, blocks, musical instruments, and lots, lots more. There is something for every age group and personality. Let your little one’s imagination go wild - whether they are pretending to play cops and robbers, making their own jewellery, or hanging out in their tent. Thanks to Melissa & Doug, parents will not be hearing their kids say that they are “bored” or “have nothing to do” too often.

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Four Things to Consider When Saving For Your Children’s Education

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If you only start saving when your child starts Grade 1, it’s already too late! The earlier you start saving for their education the smaller the impact is on your budget. Depending on the institutions’ fees and future education inflation, a new parent needs to save at least R800 per month, preferably more, to confidently cover the total cost of a high school education at a good school. If you only start saving when your child starts Grade 1, you’ll need to put aside almost two and a half times as much every month from then on. Education inflation is real… Education costs have historically risen by between 9% and 10% each year. Therefore it is possible that the increase in school fees will be more than your salary increase each year. Your first goal should therefore be to save so that you can make up this difference without education taking a bigger bite out of your household finances.

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Funding the grade gap Your second goal is to fill the gap between high school and primary school fees, as you will be paying around 20% more once your child starts high school. In fact, even primary school fees often increase with each grade, over and above the normal annual inflationary increases. As soon as your child starts Grade 1, immediately increase your savings by the difference between primary and high school fees. Protecting the future When planning for your child’s education; you should also consider an insurance policy to fund any shortfall should the worst happen to you before you’ve put enough aside. Source: Nirvashni Rajkumar, nirvashni.rajkumar@liblink.co.za www.liberty.co.za.

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Learn the Signs of Autism Children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder are not being diagnosed as early as they should be. Learn the signs of autism and get help if you’re concerned. A person with autism may: • Not respond to their name by 12 months of age. • Not point or respond to pointing by 14 months. • Prefer to play alone and does not play ‘pretend’ games by 18 months. May line up toys. • Avoid eye contact and want to be alone. • Have delayed speech and language skills. • Have obsessive interests and behaviours. • Get upset by minor changes and prefer routine. • Have trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talking about their own feelings. • Find difficulty in understanding jokes, sarcasm, or teasing. • Repeat words or phrases over and over (echolalia). • Give unrelated answers to questions. • Flap their hands, rock their body or spin in circles. • Have unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look or feel. (Source: Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015)

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A child with autism should be treated by a multidisciplinary team of professionals made up of a medical professional, psychologist, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, behavioural therapist and educator. World Autism Day is on 2 April and Connect Special Needs and Autism Joint Forum celebrates autism awareness at several KZN landmarks such as King Shaka International Airport, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Alberlito Netcare Hospital and Ballito Lifestyle Shopping Centre, to name a few. For more information or assistance on autism or other special needs, contact Connect Special Needs and Autism Joint Forum of Imbalito Hope College and Therapy Centre on 032 – 586 0200, admin@connectspecialneeds.co.za or visit www.connectspecialneeds.co.za. Written by Nirasha Dhaniram (Psychologist and Psychometrist and parent of a child with autism). www.mumsmail.com

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Master Quest Moments: Tuition Intuition We often find parents send their children for extra tuition at the wrong time and for the wrong reasons! Please don’t send your child for tuition a day or two before their exam or test – tutors are not magicians! There are no quick spells for learning, it takes time and continued effort! Please keep in mind that the progress and pace of lessons are totally dependent on the students. If your child is an A+ student, don’t force them to go for tuition, just to gain one or two points! If you are homeschooling your child and are concerned about a subject, by all means seek the aid of a tutor. Using a tutor once or twice a week is like sending your child for dance or music lesson, it’s an add-on, and does not take away from the home-schooling process!

gives them focus, increases their thinking and abilities, and boosts their selfconfidence. Tuition is necessary for struggling students and can greatly benefit those who are “left behind” academically! Whilst one-on-one tuition is the ideal way to go, small group sessions have their benefits too. We all need a little help now and then. Please parents, keep in mind not every student can be an A+ student or excel in every subject or sport! The marvel of humans is that we are all unique! Please feel free to send me your thoughts, questions and requests for specific articles on info@masterquest.co.za. Let the journey begin!

Tuition allows the student to gain a better understanding of their learning material,

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Trinityhouse Palm Lakes: An Education Beyond Expectation Trinityhouse Palm Lakes, nestled in the rolling cane fields of the quiet area of Tinley Manor, is part of the Palm Lakes Family Estate, which is not far from the towns of Umhlali, Salt Rock, as well as the rapidly expanding town of Ballito.

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Benefits of Extramural Dance Activities

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Extramural dance offers your child a balanced and active afternoon at the end of a school day. The exercise involved builds fitness, co-ordination and muscle development. It is also an important release of stress from the school day and a creative outlet for all children. Children often return home after their activity and are much more focused on their homework and their time management is better. Having activities in the afternoon also keeps the children out of mischief and curbs boredom.

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Having an afternoon activity gives them a focus and discipline that can even lead them into a career path in that activity/ field. It allows children of all ages to acquire a set of goals and, through hard work, aim to achieve those goals. Dance can be an amazing choice as an extramural activity! It is so varied and there are so many styles to choose from – ballet, contemporary, cheerleading, ballroom, hip hop, modern, Indian dance, tap, and acrobatics. These disciplines of dance can lead children into training for shows, festivals and exams. Dancers manage amazingly well with their extramural commitments and often manage to keep up with their academics, dance classes and sporting activities. These dancers live a well-balanced life and make many lasting friendships from their extramural activities.

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Science Experiment: Lung Capacity

How much air can your lungs hold? Air is the water inside the bottle. vital for life. Our lungs fill with air as we inhale. In this experiment we see how much While a friend holds the bottle in position, take the biggest breath you can and blow air our lungs can hold. out into the tube. Empty every last air molecule out of your lungs! Supplies needed: • Large, clean empty plastic bottle The Outcome • Water As you blew the air out of your lungs, down • Large container with flat bottom the tube and inside the bottle, the water • Plastic tube or hose level in the bottle went down. The water in • Masking tape the bottle was replaced with air. That is how • Measuring cup much air your lungs hold. • Permanent marker Try this! The Experiment Fill your bottle with water and fill the large Have a breathing contest! Who do you think has the biggest lung capacity? Compare container half full with water. lung volume between friends. Do bigger With your hand on top of your bottle, turn kids have bigger lungs? the bottle upside down and set it in the container of water. Try to keep the water Source: The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments by Rachel Miller, Holly inside the bottle! Homer and Jamie Harrington. Carefully put one end of the tubing under

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A Personalised System of Education Accelerated Education Enterprises is an organisation that is absolutely committed to the upliftment of Africa through effective education. Their long-term vision is to see an educated Africa where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. They believe that education unlocks individual potential, community potential and ultimately the potential of countries and nations. Accelerated Education Enterprises develops and distributes curriculum for a highly successful personalised system of education (PSI). The PSI system allows a learner to work in an individualised, self-paced manner that embraces discovery learning and mastery. Individuals are allowed the time they need to achieve mastery and may not progress until it is achieved. In addition, there is emphasis on developing key life skills as well as honourable character and values. This results in motivated learners who take responsibility for their own

progress. Unfortunately the current model of public education limits the time allocated to a learner, and mastery is not intrinsic to the model. As a result, learners “pass” exams and move onto new, more challenging content when they may in fact have large gaps in real understanding and certainly in mastery! As the PSI system deviates from the current modus operandi in public education, it is often not well understood. Not only is it based on rigorous academic research (Keller, 1968), but the system has a proven track record world-wide and has been available in South Africa for over thirty years. In fact, Accelerated Education Enterprises believes that the PSI system of education presents a compelling solution to the serious education challenges currently faced in South Africa and many developing countries. Source: Accelerated Education Enterprises, Graham Yoko (CEO), 0861 188 813, www.aeegroup.co.za. P ERSON ALI SED SYSTEM OF ED UCATIO N

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The Benefits of Extramural Sports Children who are active in school sports are fitter, have healthier body weights and are more confident. The risk of blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis and other chronic diseases is lower among physically active people, which makes it all the more important for children to appreciate the importance of physical activity at a young age.

participate in school sports, you develop a variety of techniques and skills. You engage in friendly competition with your schoolmates, have an easier time maintaining a healthy body weight and have a lower risk of developing obesity. When you play well and win games, you gain a sense of accomplishment, which helps shape self-esteem. Watch for the Downside Although there are many benefits of sports participation, stay vigilant for possible negatives that could occur. The focus of sports participation should centre on learning skills, developing teamwork and having fun. If a focus turns toward unhealthy competition, the experience could become negative. Your ongoing involvement can ensure that your child keeps sports participation in perspective to keep it positive.

Sports and physical activity generally play a significant part in the school experience for many children. While there are benefits to involving a child in organised sports programmes, there could also be negative drawbacks. Supervise and monitor your child’s sporting experience to ensure that the positives outweigh the negatives. Psychological Well-Being A child participating in school sports stands to gain important psychological benefits. Children playing sports may have reduced anxiety Source: Sian Scheepers (Physiotherapist), and depression. scheeperssian@gmail.com, Self-Esteem and Confidence When you 079 510 2177. BROADACRES PREPRIMARY

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Easter Games If you’re lucky enough to have a gang of kids Steal the Egg around over Easter, try these fun Easter egg This game requires two teams and a referee. games. Team members are numbered, so that each team has a number one, number two, etc. The Wolf and the Eggs One player is the wolf and the others are Teams line up opposite each other, and a Easter eggs. Before the game begins, the plastic Easter egg is placed in the middle. eggs decide what colour they are going to be. Usually, the older kids choose colours The referee calls out a number, and the two with longer names and leave the easier players with that number approach the colours for the younger kids. middle of the field. The eggs then face the wolf, who begins to guess colours. If the wolf guesses a player’s colour, that player must step forward one step, spell the colour, and then run a predetermined route before running back to the other players, called the “basket.”

The object is to pick up the egg and get back to your line without being tagged by the other player. If a player succeeds in doing so, his or her team gets a point. If the player is tagged, the other team gets a point. Ten points wins the game.

If the egg makes it back to the basket, he A player can be tagged only after picking up chooses a new colour, and play continues. the egg, so strategy is important. If the wolf tags the egg before he gets back to the basket, that player becomes the wolf. Source: www.thespruce.com.

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This Easter we are shifting the focus back to basics and setting up for an oh-so-trendy family celebration to remember. Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year, Greenery, is the perfect posh colour for an Easter table setup, so we start with a stunning and simple white table cloth, followed by some green Angel Hair or green moss as your “table runner”.

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A beautiful floral centrepiece, placed in a white glass vase or white basket, will provide a festive pop of colour. For a trendier look, replace the colourful arrangement with an arrangement of white flowers mixed with eucalyptus or ivy, for an added touch of green. White ceramic bunnies placed in the green angel hair add a fun Easter element to your table décor, along with little white sprigs of gyp. Place a glass under-plate with a clean white linen napkin on each place-setting. To add a personalised touch to the décor, tie each napkin with a green ribbon bow and place a chocolate Easter egg wrapped in gold foil, along with a personalised name tag, on each napkin. Finally, place two tall clear glass cylinders or sweetie jars filled with gold-wrapped chocolate eggs in the centre of the table on either side of the centrepiece – the gold elements add a posh finishing touch to the table. We wish you a blessed, ‘Posh’ Easter!

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Easter Egg Hunt Ideas ‘On your marks, get set, go’ Easter egg hunt Hide little eggs/treats all around your garden. Give each child an Easter basket and let them race around collecting as many chocolate eggs as possible. It’s a good idea to split them all equally at the end, but whoever collected the most gets an extra prize.

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Running and hopping Easter egg hunt Set up different activity posts around the garden. At each, your kids will need to complete various physical challenges before they start searching for more eggs. These could include star jumps, running up and down a path or doing a silly dance. For each challenge they complete, they win a little chocolate egg for their Easter basket.

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Easter egg hunt clues This is so much fun. Hide a set of rhyming clues that take your child from one hiding place to another until they find their eggs.

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Pirate treasure hunt Why not mix things up a bit with a pirate theme to grab their attention? Make a treasure map which your child has to follow to search out their chocolate eggs. And remember… X marks the spot! Colour coded Easter egg hunt Wrap little eggs and treats in different coloured tissue paper and then give each child a colour. Hide the treats all around the house, garden or park and the children must only collect the ones in their colour. Balloon popping Easter egg hunt Pop little treats inside balloons, blow then up and place them about the house or garden. Children must pop the balloons to find their treats (or to find a clue leading to the treat’s hiding place). For more Easter egg hunt ideas and tips, visit www.netmums.com. www.mumsmail.com

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DIY versus Party Planner In recent years, children’s birthday parties have gone from DIY backyard get-togethers with clowns and games to a diverse billiondollar industry with elaborate affairs that parents are willing to pay big bucks for. In fact, there has been such a growth in demand for children’s birthday party services that the internet has huge amounts of information on going all out for your little one’s special day. This is where the party planning ‘consultant’ for children’s birthday parties comes in. Parents are increasingly finding relief in outsourcing the stress of planning their kids’ parties to a professional, because planning an event with kids running around on a sugar high isn’t easy. Hiring a party planner for a four-year-old’s birthday party might seem a little over the top, but the increase in child-focused businesses is indicative of the way children today influence their parents’ spending.

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Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding

Candy Floss & Popcorn

If you like the classic bread and butter pudding, you will love this twist – it uses hot cross buns instead! Perfect for an Easter pudding if you are having a family gathering over the Easter weekend! You can leave the marzipan out if you don’t like the taste.

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Ingredients: • 300ml double cream • 600ml milk • 4 eggs • 100g golden caster sugar • 1½ tsp vanilla essence • 8 hot cross buns • 40g soft butter • 100g marzipan, cubed • 3 tbsp chunky marmalade • icing sugar, for dusting

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Diary Dates APRIL AWARENESS DAYS • 2: World Autism Day • 7: World Health Day • 10 – 16: World Homeopathy Awareness Week • 14: Good Friday • 15: Holy Saturday • 16: Easter Sunday • 17: Family Day • 17: World Haemophilia Day • 24: World Meningitis Day • 24 – 30: African Vaccination Week/World Immunisation Week • 25: World Malaria Day • 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work • 30: World Veterinary Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388. • 4 Apr (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Bharathi, 082 488 8927. • 8 Apr (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO & MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, www.north-coast-artists.com. BUSINESS NETWORKING • 6 Apr (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za. • 12 Apr, 7.30am, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (nonmembers) www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za. CHARITY • 1 – 30 Apr (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3. • 1 – 30 Apr (Tues - Fri), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 – 312 9313. • 26 Apr, 9am, KEY EVENTS ANNUAL LADIES BREAKFAST, Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel, tanya@ key-events.co.za. • 27 Apr (last Thurs monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, GOLDEN PAW SOCIETY, Kloof & Highway SPCA tea garden, 29 Village Road, Kloof, Barbara, 031 – 764 1212, fundraising@kloofspca.co.za. COOKING • 1 – 30 Apr, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Road, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@

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pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192. • 1 – 30 Apr, VARIETY OF COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, info@ cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, (Wed), 9.30am, CAKE DECO WORKSHOPS, Overport, 082 050 0091, 076 997 7617. COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 30 Apr, SWIMMING LESSONS IN DURBAN NORTH, Pam’s Swim School, 46 Kelvin Place, Durban North, daily lessons, R700p/m, 084 444 6815, travelpamvdb@gmail.com, www. swimminglessonsdurban.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & CORPORATE LADIES’ WORKSHOPS, Jacqui, 079 541 2551, info@professionalmakeupartist.co.za, www. professionalmakeupartist.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, FREE REAL PEARL & SEASHELL JEWELLERY TRAINING & BUSINESS TRAINING, Dawn, 074 324 8335. • 1 – 30 Apr, MAKE-UP COURSES, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & LADIES WORKSHOPS, Claudette, 076 955 0327, info.beautybeyond@ gmail.com. • 1 – 30 Apr, various dates & times, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, Morningside, Durban Massage Courses, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/DMCmassage. • 1 – 30 Apr, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS & BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@gmail.com, 082 434 6000. • 1 – 30 Apr, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, R600pp (5 weeks), Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@ mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, www.kznbusinesstraining. co.za, 031 – 267 1229, nikki@kznbiz.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, (various weekdays), various times, DAILY SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, Janine, jay9cc@gmail.com, 083 286 5656. • 1 – 30 Apr, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info.goodpet@gmail.com, www.goodpet.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.

Diary Dates co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, (various days), 9am – 12pm, GLASS BEAD MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS (Italian Murano Glass), Umlaas Road, Mandi Saunders, 072 266 9188, saunders.mandi71@gmail.com. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5-7, Glenwood, R998pp, Liz, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, Hazel, healthtre@outlook.com, 083 400 5924. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2 May, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, alison@infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www.infantmassagekzn.co.za. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Tues), 9am – 12pm, MOSAIC CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS, R150pp, Just Imagine Mosaics Studio, Kloof, 083 782 7810, Sheila@ kznmosaics.co.za, www.kznmosaics.co.za. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr (Wed), 6.30pm – 9pm, HYPNOBIRTHING ANTENATAL COURSE, Westville, Callen, 082 538 1173, callen.gerrits@gmail.com, www.gentlewelcome.co.za. • 6 & 7 May, GARDEN DESIGN – WEEKEND SHORT COURSE, Hillcrest, R925pp, 082 449 9237, info@ schoolofgardendesign.com. EDUCATION • 1 – 30 Apr (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@ books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 30 Apr, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@ telkomsa.net. • 1 – 30 Apr, ONLINE TECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMPS, Compukids, R995 per year, 081 835 8270, info@ compukids.me, www.compukids.me. • 1 – 30 Apr, STUDY SKILLS COURSES & MATHS BRIDGING COURSE, Kip McGrath Umhlanga or Bluff, Tracy, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, tracy@kipumhlanga.co.za. ENTERTAINMENT • 31 Mar – 2 Apr, LIZA WITH A “T”, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 1 – 2 Apr, COLD FACT - RODRIGUEZ, Tina’s Hotel Kloof, R150pp, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events. durbantheatre.com. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Apr (Mon), 4pm – 9pm, TENNIS & TUNES, Windsor Tennis Club, James Henderson Road, Glenwood, tennis followed by some tunes from various artists, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net. • 7 – 30 Apr, CHICAGO, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, book at Computicket, www.kickstarttheatre.co.za. • 7 – 9 Apr, COMEDY WITH TONY STEWART, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@ stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com. • 7 – 9 Apr, THE BEST OF COUNTRY, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com. • 16 Apr, LIVE MUSIC BY MURPHY, O’Bryan’s Restaurant & Pub, Davenport Rd, Glenwood, 073 584 0258. LEISURE • 31 Mar – 17 Apr, MOMMY FAYE’S BABYSITTING SERVICES & HOLIDAY CLUB, Faye, 083 941 8964, mommyfayes@gmail.com. • 1 Apr, 9am – 11am, SCHOOL HOLIDAY WHITE EASTER EGG WORKSHOP, 20 Leeds Cres, Pinetown, Liesl 082 922 4535, aromatherapy.liesl@gmail. com. • 1 & 2 Apr, 10am, ETHEKWINI MOTOR FESTIVAL, R100 – R300pp, book at Computicket. • 1 – 30 Apr (Mon – Wed), 6.30pm, SABROSA SALSA CLASSES, La Bella Café, Essenwood Rd, Mozambik Florida Rd & Downtown Bistro Umhlanga, Gillian, 072 245 4062, Keith, 071 483 3645. • 1 – 30 Apr, DURBAN SURF AND YOGA RETREATS, info@surfsupyoga.co.za, www.surfsupyoga.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, various days & times, GROUP PILATES CLASSES, Pilates in Motion studio, Glenwood, Laura-May, 084 375 6316, laura.may.louw@gmail. com. • 1 – 30 Apr, various days and times, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North, Christine, 084 444 9377, yoga@absamail. co.za, www.jivanandacentre.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr, various days & times, YOGA, KATHAK DANCE, BELLY DANCE & BOLLYWOOD DANCE, Rangeelaa Dance Institute, Umhlanga, Anishka, 082 454 1732, dance@rangeelaa.co.za. • 1 – 30 Apr (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni

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Diary Dates Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030. • 1 – 30 Apr, various days, 7pm – 8.30pm, SELF DEFENCE CLASSES, Combat Coaching Gym, 100 Commercial Road, 1st floor, Amanzimtoti, www. combatcoaching.com. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 9am – 11am, MODEL DYNAMICS MODELLING LESSONS, Scouts Hall, Virginia Circle (opposite Checkers), Sandra/Dee, 083 356 1317, modeldynamics@eject.co.za. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Sat), 10am – 11am, FUN FOR KIDS – CRAFTS & BAKING, R250pp, Christene Pillay, 078 535 7862, christenepillay9@gmail.com. • 1 Apr (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Cnr Simbithi Drive & Leonora Drive, Ballito, Brenda, 083 780 1953, brenda@ghekkoevents. co.za. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr (Sun), 1pm – 3pm, PAMPER PARTIES FOR CHILDREN, Chatsworth, Christene/ Sanjay/Denise, 074 932 0236, 083 324 4869, 084 524 4869. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www. gibagorge.co.za. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr (Sun), 9am – 10.30am, KEEP FIT – CROSSFIT CAMP, North Beach, R60 (adults), R40 (kids), Kathija, 072 387 5525. • 2 Apr, 9am – 5pm, BODY MIND SOUL FAIR, Kings Club, 2nd Floor, South Stand, Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Minnie, 081 028 8358, bodymindsoul. expo2017@gmail.com. • 2 Apr, 9.30am – 3pm, LA LUCIA MALL ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE FAIR, La Lucia Mall, Sandy, 060 817 1168. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Apr (Mon), 4.30pm – 5.30pm, BANTING SUPPORT GROUP, The Tree-house Coffee Shop, Northlands Primary School, Gleneagles Drive, Durban North, R350 per month, www. bantingbuddies.com. • 3 – 5 Apr, DURBAN ACTORS STUDIO THEATRE HOLIDAY CLUBS, cnr Albert Terrace & Southampton Street, Point Waterfront, www.durbanactorsstudio. co.za/youth-courses/holiday-club/. • 3 – 7 Apr, 7.30am – 1pm, DANTE HOLIDAY SCHOOL, 82 Fairway Dr, Durban North, 031 – 563 7633, 073 852 2482, ladante@dantedurban.com. • 3 – 13 Apr, 7am – 6pm, SHERPA KIDS HOLIDAY CARE, La Lucia & Glenwood, Andrea, 074 125 1777. • 3 – 13 Apr, 7.30am – 2.30pm, @TAP HOLIDAY CARE, Durban North Baptist Church, www.dnbc. co.za, Jeanine, 072 119 8657. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@

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kloofspca.co.za, www.kloofspca.co.za. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www. h2obodyexperience, R50pp. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr (Fri), 6pm – 7pm, DRUMSHACK FAMILY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE, African Drumshack Entertainment, R120pp (adults), R60pp (kids), Jonathan, 083 704 4879, drumshack@3i. co.za, www.drumshack.org. • 9 – 30 Apr, SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS, Zinkwazi, Roma on 032 – 485 3778 or visit www.sugarbay. co.za. • 9, 16, 23 Apr (2nd, 3rd & 4th Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721. • 9 Apr (2nd Sun monthly), from 10am, MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDE, Virginia Circle, 082 577 2067. • 15 Apr (Sat), 16 & 30 Apr (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.com, www. umgenisteamrailway.com. • 23 April, MINARA CHAMBER & CHILD WELFARE DURBAN & DISTRICT GOLF DAY, Maria, 031 – 208 1898, Irene, 031 – 312 9313. • 29 Apr (last Sat monthly), 9am – 4pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Sibaya Casino, Brenda, 083 780 1953, brenda@ ghekkoevents.co.za. • 15, 16 & 30 Apr (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.com, www. umgenisteamrailway.com. • 29 Apr, 6pm – 11pm, THE DRUMSHACK EXPERIENCE III MONTHLY COMMUNITY DRUMMING GATERING, R40pp, 083 704 4879, www.drumshack.org. • 29 Apr, 9am, HIGHLAND GATHERING AND LIFESTYLE EXPO, Hutchison Park Grounds, Amanzimtoti, R50pp, John West, 082 771 1108, Monique, 082 304 2803, events@bigevents365.co.za. MARKETS • 1 – 30 Apr (Wed & Fri) 6pm – 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, Warren, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, thestablesmarket@gmail.com. • 1 Apr (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre. • 1 Apr (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav

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Bargain Books Book Reviews For children • A Girl Called Owl by Amy Wilson. It’s bad enough having a mum dippy enough to name you Owl, but when you’ve got a dad you’ve never met, a best friend who needs you more than ever, and a new boy at school giving you weird looks, there’s not a lot of room for much else. So, when Owl starts seeing strange frost patterns on her skin, she’s tempted to just forget all about it. A glittering story of frost and friendship, A Girl Called Owl is a stunning debut about family, responsibility and the beauty of the natural world. • One Amazing Elephant by Linda Oatman High. Twelve-year-old Lily Pruitt loves her grandparents, but she doesn’t love the circus – and the circus is their life. She’s perfectly happy to stay with her father, away from her neglectful mother and her grandfather’s beloved elephant, Queenie Grace. Then Grandpa Bill dies, and both Lily and Queenie Grace are devastated. The two are mourning the same man and form a bond born of loss. And when Queenie Grace faces danger, Lily must come up with a plan to help save her friend. • The Perfect Guest by Paula Metcalf. Walter is really a very neat and tidy dog. His house is his pride and joy and he gets quite nervous when guests come round. When his best friend Pansy asks to stay, though, Walter is so excited! She’s just a teenyweeny squirrel after all, how much trouble can she possibly be?! But when Pansy tries her very best to be helpful, things just seem to keep going wrong! Nothing is safe from accident-prone Pansy! Is she turning out to be the worst guest there ever was? For adults • The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne. Cyril Avery is not a real Avery, or at least that’s what his adoptive parents tell him. But if he isn’t a real Avery, then who is he? Born out of wedlock to a teenage girl cast out from her rural Irish community and adopted by a well-to-do, if eccentric, Dublin couple, Cyril is adrift in the world, anchored only tenuously by his heartfelt friendship with the infinitely more glamourous and dangerous Julian Woodbead. At the mercy of fortune and coincidence, he will spend a lifetime coming to know himself and where he came from. • The Park by Gail Schimmel. Rebecca doesn’t expect to make new friends at this stage of her life. But when she becomes mother to little Amy, she finds herself spending her afternoons in the park. There she meets other mothers: first flamboyant, fun Rose, and then single-mom Lilith, whose inner strength is tangible, and whose eyes never leave her toddler. Very soon the women have formed a trio and their daughters begin to behave like sisters. But Rebecca is about to learn that friendship is not always what it seems, and that sometimes you trust the wrong people. Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books, 012 - 663 1828, bianca@bargainbooks.co.za, www.bargainbooks.co.za. Facebook: Bargain Books SA, Twitter: @BargainBooksSA WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a hamper with one of each reviewed book to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

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