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Issue 131 • Durban • February 2016

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Everyday Life Editor’s Life La Lucia Mall Cover Stars Durban Ice Arena Kolorex Hugh Mathie Beds Valentine’s Day Top Carpets Delicious Life Business Life Home Life Healthy Life Beautiful Life The Skin Centre Kids’ Life Drynaps Educated Life uShaka Marine World Party Life Busy Life Laidback Life Classifieds

Love isn’t something you find, It is something that finds you.

(Loretta Young) HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

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Editor: Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Tercia Schick • tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Prilene and Jasmika Kistnasami Photographer: Caleb Pillay, Captured Moments, 084 650 9603, capturedmomentsdc@gmail.com

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Editor’s Life Welcome back! It feels like absolute ages since I was on leave, and yet it was actually only a few short weeks ago. We managed to get away for a few days and visited the metropolis of Kokstad (that’s not a typo, yes we actually did go to ‘The Stad’). I hear you snickering and wondering why on earth anyone would want to do that...but it was actually a blast! It’s a really small farming community so everyone knows everyone, and we were even treated to live music in our hosts’ garden (just like at Bot Gardens)!

We visited their aunt and uncle on a dairy farm, and my kids had the best time – good, clean fun in fresh air. No TV time (and certainly no movie houses in Kokstad).

We then spent a few days at Ingeli Forest Lodge just outside of Kokstad. We walked in the forest, we played adventure golf on the most well designed course I’ve seen, visited Oribi Gorge (no we were not brave enough to jump) and spent a day at the water park at Wild Coast Sun.

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And just when we thought we were done gallivanting, after a few days at home we decided on impulse to trade in our caravan for a camping trailer – after seven years of relatively “luxurious camping” (how’s that for an oxymoron). But try to find a campsite with availability on New Year’s Eve? We did finally find a spot, at Hibberdene, which was fun (but you won’t need to add it to your bucket list).

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And then we headed home, and straight back to the reality of work and school and life. Fun times!

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Cover Stars

Inspirational Weight Loss Prilene Kistnasami is an inspiration to everyone trying to get fit and healthy in 2016 – she lost over 32kgs in 16 months, on her own, through hard work and dedication.

Prilene’s daughter, Jasmika (12), is a real water baby and loves reading, playing tennis and music. Prilene and Jasmika enjoy baking and cooking together every week. Prilene loves being a mom and says she can never get tired of the snuggles, hugs and kisses! “Since I only have one child, she has become my best friend, my confidant and my biggest admirer – I love being the beautiful queen in my daughter’s eyes,” said Prilene.

on weight after the birth of her daughter.

Year after year she kept putting on weight, living an unhealthy lifestyle. She hated shopping for clothes and avoided family functions. She was always feeling exhausted, lethargic and out of breath. “One day I woke up with the realisation that this is it, there’s only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live life to its fullest or I can stay the way I am and hide from all mirrors. I said to myself – enough is enough!

I need to make this change, a change for the better. I want to live longer and I’m doing this for me!” said Prilene.

She got rid of all the junk foods, signed up at a gym and juggled her daily time schedule around to make time for exercise. When she started seeing results, she worked even harder.

Prilene went from weighing over 90ks to 58kgs and now wears a size 32. She hopes to Prilene, once a slim size 34, started putting inspire others who are trying to lose weight.

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Everyday Life

Readers’ Life • I must admit the first thing I read in Mum’s Mail is your little letter. I find it great that you write as if you are chatting to one of your friends. You have brought tons of good causes to our attention through your platform – thank you. Melisha Schultz.

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• Although I do realise that you send this e-mail to hundreds, if not thousands of people, each addressed individually, I just thought I would take the time to say thank you for making me feel like I am the only one that gets it. I feel special and I take the time to read everything and follow the links.

Thank you for the valuable information and the fantastic tips! Dr Resha Maharaj.

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How to Help • Wentworth Angels is an NPO that houses abused women and children in the community. They appeal to you to sponsor R50 per month to assist them with expenses.

They also assist families with groceries and toiletries. They welcome anyone that would like to visit and get involved and help. Bank details: Standard bank, Account name: Wentworth Angels, Account number: 051579227, Branch Code: 051001. Contact Tracey Williams on 031 – 829 6434, 074 703 1393 or wentworthangels@yahoo.com.

• The Domino Foundation has two abandoned baby homes situated in Durban North. Their heart and vision is to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for these discarded children and to see them restored to fullness and adopted into a loving family unit. To volunteer or make a donation, visit www.domino.org.za or e-mail admin@domino.org.za.

in support of CROW. Produced by local voluntary association, Under an African Sky, these limited edition wildlife calendars are presented in a striking gift box. The A2 Wall Calendars are R170 excl. postage.

The CD-size Desk Calendars are R50 each, excl. postage. The calendars are available to order or can be purchased directly from CROW or selected retail outlets. To order call Dianne on 031 – 267 9700 or e-mail orders@ underanafricansky.co.za.

• HOLAH (House of Love and Hope) is a safe loving haven for abandoned/orphaned babies. HOLAH’s main purpose is to be a safehaven for these young children. To make a once-off or monthly donation: FNB, Likhon Ithemba, Account number: 62396663918, Branch code: 220426, Durban North, Ref: your name. Contact kim@likhonithemba. co.za or 083 232 5501.

Send your charity information to sarah@mumsmail.com.

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Valentine’s Day

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Purple Heaven Tucked away on the Midlands Meander is the haven of peace and tranquility known as Indigo Fields. With recent upgrades now complete, there is no better time than the present to book that romantic getaway.

A quick escape before the madness of the festive season descended was required, and so I found myself at Indigo Fields with a special friend. I had made the mistake once before of thinking we could enjoy a treatment or two and then come home, but that’s a serious error in judgement, as the pampering continues well into the evening, so a full day spa with an overnight stay is a MUST!

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What makes Indigo Fields so special is the warmth of the staff – they ooze hospitality.

Besides the relaxing spa treatments you receive, you also receive three delicious meals, as well as breakfast the next day. The spoiling is incredible!

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Each couple is made to feel like there is nobody else there – all spa areas are secluded and each one is unique (the thatch bomas are always my favourite as you are taken there via Land Rover and you can hear the birds and stream trickling past while you indulge in a full body massage, Indian head massage or facial).

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We offer a full range of beauty treatments

The suites are all tastefully decorated, and you want for absolutely nothing!

The cottage that sleeps eight is a perfect getaway for four couples or your book club girls.

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I have never been disappointed by Indigo Fields and highly recommend you take the time out to relax and enjoy time alone with a special someone in your life.

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Your Ideal Valentine’s Day

HEllO 2016 & WElcOME Mum’s Mail asked readers to give us their TO THE NEW YOU! dream Valentine’s Day ideas. So here are

some top ideas – maybe they will give you inspiration for your Valentine!

“A lovely breakfast on the Midlands Meander, then off to the spa to get pampered and enjoy the day with the man you love. Relax with some snacks and drinks.” Yashika Sukhaye.

“Coffee in bed and a coastal pillion ride on a Harley to Rain Farm Game Lodge for a morning game drive. Then a helicopter ride to a romantic spot in the Midlands, where a beautiful picnic awaits. A couple’s massage and then check in to the Oyster Box Hotel for sundowner cocktails and an evening of dinner and dancing the night away. In the morning – a leisurely walk along the beach and breakfast, and then back to reality. A girl can dream!” Claudette Louise SapetNel. “Early morning ride on the Harley along the coastline and find a quaint restaurant along the way for a special brunch, then a slow ride back home, followed by a relaxing afternoon nap and a sunset cruise on a yacht. Then dinner and music on La Vue yacht.” Joanne Stewart Coetzee.

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“A candlelit dinner for two in my own lit up beautiful garden with roses, beautiful soft music and a delicious meal prepared by my man.” Lee-Ann Marilyn Naidoo.

“An evening of fine dining at The Oyster Box and a relaxed time together. No kids, no family, just us – peace!” Belinda Liebenberg.

“A hot air balloon ride with my husband.”

Adrie Prinsloo Lamprecht.

“A trip to Mauritius – chocolates, beach and sun!” Daphne Pillay.

Pay it forward by giving your loved one a green gift this year... love your planet!

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Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs and Leisure Resort I was recently treated to a few days at Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs and Leisure Resort. What a fun and relaxing time away from the city – definitely a must for anyone wanting to get away and have some fun and some “R & R” time. Just nine kilometres from the historic town of Paulpietersburg, it’s a great spot for families with loads of activities for kids and adults!

If you prefer to relax, you can languish in the natural hot springs or visit the beauty spa.

On the adventure side, there is horse riding, quad biking, mountain biking, super tubes, tennis, birding trails, fishing and more.

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However, the main attraction is the warm pools which are fed by a natural hot spring. The thermal waters rise up along fault fissures and are heated at source to between 36 and 45 degrees Celsius. They contain healing chlorides, sulphates and carbonates that are believed to help treat a number of ailments.

The Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs and Leisure Resort is known for its cuisine – farm-style breakfasts, light meals and delicious a la carte and buffet dinners.

A 22km mountain bike and running trail as well as a BMX track were recently added.

For more information visit The new Battlefields Paintball Arena and www.goodersonleisure.co.za/goodersonObstacle Course provides an exciting natal-spa-hot-springs-resort or call challenge and great team building exercise. Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort There’s also a water park complete with a on 034 – 995 0300.

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Online ordering is simple and they always have great specials on offer too. Visit www.bonnaturaloils.co.za for more info.

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Valentine’s Day

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Everyday Life

Fill Up and Raise Funds for The Sunflower Fund

SUNCOAST

Litres for Education (LFE) is an innovative initiative that offers the everyday South African an opportunity to support their local school, charity or community project.

By supporting your local participating service station, you will be supporting your chosen beneficiary every time you fill up – 10 cents per litre will be donated to your chosen beneficiary.

The Sunflower Fund recently joined this great initiative as a beneficiary and is encouraging motorists to support the fund and help them raise much needed funds by signing up – it’s easy and it’s free!

All funds raised will go towards building The South African Bone Marrow Registry to assist patients diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood disorders that are awaiting a bone marrow stem cell transplant.

The LFE Trust is appealing to motorists to sign up on their website www. litresforeducation.co.za. Litres for Education and The Sunflower Fund are working together to make a difference.

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To find out more about how you can get involved and for a list of participating petrol stations, contact The Sunflower Fund on 031 – 266 1148 or email steph@sunflowerfund.org.za.

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The Durban Pop Up Shop: Vintage with A Modern Twist A vintage theme seems to bring out the most beautiful in each and every woman – lace, pearls beautiful dresses, soft colours and high heels – and designers throughout history have turned to previous eras for inspiration. Vintage clothing retains, and even increases in value, due to the fact that it is unique and of high quality.

OPEN DAY

The Durban Pop Up Shop searches all over Durban for products and items that are special. You are as unique as your DNA and you all have your own style – they want to give you the opportunity to discover what Durban has to offer!

Playgroup/Pre-School, Junior Primary Senior Primary & High School

4 March 2016

Join them on 27 February from 9am to 2pm for some shopping, coffee and good company at this amazing spot – Fig Tree Coffee Shop, 63 Anthony Road, Umgeni Park.

09h00 - 10h30 School tours start at 09h00

The day will be in support of La Lucia Baby House. Visit www.babyhouse.org.za/howto-support/ to see their wish list.

Umhlanga College.

A Place to Grow.

For more details about the event, visit www.facebook.com/ events/188344594833738 or www.thedurbanpopupshop.co.za.

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Everyday Life

Support SADD’s AlcoFreeFeb Campaign South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD) is launching its annual nationwide AlcoFreeFeb campaign which runs for the month February and asks the public to pledge to give up alcohol for the month, or at least for a few days, to raise awareness of road crashes, promote responsible drinking and show support for road crash victims.

For those who feel this is too big of an ask, don’t despair – they still want you! They offer ‘cheat day passes’ for those special occasions, as well as a ‘still drinking but donating’ option to make a donation in support of the campaign. AlcoFreeFeb™ started in 2010 and they want to go bigger this year! Join SADD in the fight to reduce the high road accident rate. Let all South Africans come together and make a difference on our roads and say, ‘enough is enough!’

It costs R100 to sign up for the AlcoFreeFeb campaign (with the option to buy ‘cheat day’ passes for special occasions for R20). Alternatively, a donation would be appreciated for those who wish to carry on drinking or do not drink alcohol.

All proceeds from the campaign will enable SADD to do alcohol and road safety education; no drinking then driving/walking and support the victims of drink driving crashes.

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This is a must-do activity, especially for nature lovers or adventure seekers looking to do something truly unique! Professional guides assure the safety of each group and point out interesting facts along the way. It’s ideal for teambuilding, kids’ parties, family get-togethers, corporate events or just a fun day out. Open every day, with tours every half an hour from 8am to 3pm.

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My Personal Chef I’ve always been told that I’m really spoilt, as I have a husband who cooks dinners most of the time. He even grocery shops and fetches and carries kids. But then, there are the times when he does not feel like cooking, or he runs out of ideas… and that’s why I’m so pleased to have found My Chef!

They deliver ready-to-cook meals to your door twice a week, ensuring that you don’t ever need to step foot in a grocery store.

By following the simple instructions on the meal “kits” they deliver, cleverly packaged with all you need for that meal, you end up looking like a professional chef without any stress or fuss (i.e. “Cooking for Dummies 101”).

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I love that most of the My Chef meals are freezable, and they are well marked, so you I’m off to have dinner now, cooked by my can easily see which meals to freeze and daughter! Voila! which ones are not suitable for freezing.

All meals are made fresh the day before delivery and the menu changes every week so you cannot get bored, and they deliver twice a week.

What sets My Chef apart from other readymade meal companies, is that a lot of their dishes are not ready to “heat and eat”, but are rather “ready to prepare” meals.

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The commercial energy bars are usually loaded with sugar and for those new to the goji berry, it is loaded with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and amino acids. It’s a high energy berry with all the goodness – what more could you ask for?

Ingredients: • 1 cup walnuts • 1 cup almonds • 1 cup pumpkin seeds (or preferred choice of seed – sunflower/sesame) • 6/8 dates • Pinch salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 tablespoons coconut flour • ½ cup agave (can use honey) • 1 cup goji berries Method: • Preheat oven to 170°C. • Grind all the nuts and seeds in a food processor and add the dates and pulse a few times – leaving some texture.

• Put this mixture into a mixing bowl and add all the other ingredients.

• Mix well and spread mixture over a rectangular Pyrex baking dish (remember to spray first).

• Bake for about 20 minutes and then cut into squares when a little cool and keep in an airtight Tupperware.

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Chilli Brittle Watercress Salad This Summer salad is fresh and kids can help mom with the chopping – but keep them away from the brittle making process, as there is nothing quite as painful as a sugar burn!

Ingredients: • Watercress and rocket salad leaves (Woolworths) • 10 med strawberries • Shavings of Pecorino Romano Chilli and walnut salted brittle • 1 cup sugar • ½ cup walnuts • Coarse salt • Chilli flakes

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Method: • Place sugar into a saucepan and caramelise it until all the sugar is melted and golden brown. • Place walnuts onto a greased baking tray and pour melted sugar over the nuts • While the sugar is still soft, sprinkle salt and chilli flakes over it. Allow to cool and break into pieces.

• Layer watercress, croutons, quartered strawberries and Pecorino shavings onto platter. • Sprinkle the brittle over the salad.

• Mix the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the salad just before serving.

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Tips To Help Keep Your Cash in Your Pocket Get organised: Gather all important financially-related documents in a central location that is equally accessible to both partners.

Track your spending and pay yourself first: Write down where you are spending your money. Re-route some of your spending to a savings account: pay yourself first for a secure financial future.

Plan to save: Start a savings account to cover expenses like clothes, Christmas/ holidays, and insurance. Plan for future expenses throughout the year. Complete a retirement planning worksheet.

Build an emergency fund: You never know when you will need additional cash, so try to have two to three months of living expenses in a readily accessible savings account or Money Market account.

Debit cards are handy tools to help work with your budget. At the end of the month, Don’t go into debt, and if you are, get you’ll have a record of all the spending out of debt! If you must use a credit card, you’ve done with your debit card. control your credit card spending and try to pay off any debts you have. Pay more than Credit cards can be very dangerous if you the minimum monthly payment. Once you don’t have a budget. If you don’t know how have paid off your debts/credit cards, take much you can afford, how will you know if the money and put it towards savings or you overspend? Or, if you’re making a large some other debt. purchase and paying it off over time, how will you know how long it will take to pay Source: Ron Ries, Free Me Management, off, and how much interest you will pay?

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Summer Time is Fun Time in a Heated Pool

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Solar is by far a more popular choice of The team at Hi Temp Solar Solutions has pool heating for the simple reason that it is found that a swimming pool is used more a third of the price of heat pump heating. often when it is heated. Even if it’s heated Also there are no running costs and virtually just a few degrees, that takes the edge no maintenance. off the cold water. The cold water “shock effect” is removed, making your swimming experience more pleasant.

Some advantages of a heated swimming pool are: • The kids will never leave the pool again!

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• You will be able to entertain in the pool instead of around the pool.

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Love Your Home with These Five Design Tips Have you been staring at the same room for months, wishing you could make a change that won’t cost the earth? Here are some tips to help you do just that. It’ll take some elbow grease and gumption, but will be totally worth it!

Colour! The use of colour in a space is one of the most effective and accessible tools for a quick and gorgeous revamp. The simplest way to do this is to paint the walls in your favourite colour! Or choose two colours and paint both colours in the room, two thirds from the bottom in one colour and the rest in the other colour.

will quickly see at what stage your space feels comfortable and welcoming – STOP there!

Add life! Bring some outdoor energy inside – buy some plants and gorgeous pots and place them everywhere you can (but don’t cause clutter!).

Even imagery of nature can have the same effect.

Light it up! The right lighting can make all the difference in a room. Standing lamps are all the rage at the moment and there’s a great selection.

Use your own art to create gallery walls in a room, rearrange it onto one wall, creating a feature out of all of it. And if you don’t have Declutter! The most overwhelming and art, make it – Pinterest is an amazing tool to disturbing aspect in any space is clutter. help anyone make something beautiful.

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Lazer Art Can Bring Your Unique Idea to Life Lazer Art, based in Umhlanga, was started out of a love for creating beautiful, unique gifts for people. They have 18 years of experience in the eventing industry and with this event experience they saw a gap in the market for unique gifts that they make up as per clients’ requests. They are able to assist with promotional items like caps, t-shirts and gifts etc.

• Corporate/private events • • Birthday celebrations • • Invitations – digital or laser cut • • Laser cut templates/stencils • • Scrap booking/cutouts/stamps • • Cutting of metal, paper, wood and perspex • • Wooden gift boxes and festive decor • • Jewellery, fridge magnets, medals and engraving •

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Once a personalised board is requested for engraving, the client will receive a computer generated sample design to approve before the board is lasered. They can produce large quantities for corporate clients or special wedding favours. To look after these wonderful boards, just add olive oil after cleaning the board, this will ensure the boards last and look great for years. They can make any items cut out of wood, metal and Perspex, such as unique trophies, school medals, corporate table centre pieces and colour printing onto wood, Perspex and metal.

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NS Printing Can Help You Preserve Your Memories NS Printing is a professional, archival quality printing service for your larger printing needs. Printing sizes range from 297mm x 420mm to 1m x 1,5m. They can also print smaller sizes to use as part of a collage.

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NS Printing can print your beautiful memories as a single photo or a collage, personalising each of them to your needs – this is ideal for gifts and precious family moments. They also have a wide range of artistic photos to choose from, bringing art to life in every room of your home or office.

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Women Snoring and sleep apnea are common in women, yet few are as open and candid about their problem as men.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), nearly everyone snores occasionally and about 24% of adult women are habitual snorers. AASM says sleep apnea affects about 4% of men and 2% of women. Loud and frequent snoring may be symptomatic of a common sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea.

It occurs when the muscles relax during sleep and soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses and blocks the upper airway and the snorer stops breathing several times each hour. This puts an enormous strain on one’s heart. Recent research shows links between sleep apnea and a host of other disorders and diseases like congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.

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Dr Des@home Breaking That Fever Through The Night There is nothing worse than being stuck at 2am with a boiling hot child. Use these three easy steps to break fever effectively at home: • Step 1: Paracetamol should be worked out according to weight: 20mg/kg every six hours. A 6kg child will need 5ml or an Empaped 125mg suppository. A 12 kg child will need 10ml or an Empaped 250mg suppository. If there is no response within 15 min go to step 2. • Step 2: Add Ibuprofen/Nurofen: 5mg/kg every six hours. A 10kg child will need 2.5ml or a Ponstan suppository. A 20kg child will need 5ml or a Voltaren 25mg Suppository.

Children between two and five years will need a Panamor 12.5mg suppository. If your child has a temperature over 39⁰C, do step 1 and 2 simultaneously – it is fine to use an Empaped and Voltaren suppository back to back! • Step 3: Splash lukewarm (not cold) bathwater onto your child’s body and blow onto his/her skin.

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Visual Difficulty in Children Optometrists are often asked what symptoms might indicate visual difficulties in children. While they do recommend annual assessments to have a more thorough look, symptoms of visual difficulty may include some of the following: • Rubbing of the eyes.

• Excessive blinking.

• Squinting of the eyelids (in order to see more clearly).

• Squinting of the eyes (i.e. one or both eyes turning inwards or outwards, which warrants an urgent referral).

• Whiteness or discolouration of one or both pupils (this would warrant a particularly urgent referral to an ophthalmologist).

• Close working distances (such as sitting close to the television or leaning in close to their school work).

• Closing of one eye.

• Turning or tilting their head when working.

• Avoiding near work and reading.

• Watering, discharge or itching of the eyes.

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Any child with learning difficulties should also have contributing visual difficulties ruled out. Family history of visual difficulties would also be an indication for a child to have an earlier thorough assessment.

Surprising to parents is that (not having a reference point) children do not always complain of blur or realise that their vision could be clearer. If their vision has always been blurred or of variable clarity, they often would think that this was normal.

If you have any queries on this or suspect any visual difficulty, do get in touch with an optometrist with a special interest in children’s vision so that well-timed management can be recommended.

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Tips for Avoiding Age-Related Weight Gain Getting older doesn’t mean you have to get heavier. Take control now to avoid agerelated weight gain.

Since muscle tissue burns calories at a much more rapid pace than fat does, maintaining muscle mass is clearly one of the most important things you can do. You are capable of building muscle throughout your lifetime, so engage in activities that challenge your muscles so that you build and maintain them.

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Try to be in charge of your diet as much as you can. If cooking is a chore, seek out quick, healthy recipes and always cook extra so you can put food away for another meal. Eating out is fun and convenient, but educate yourself as to the best choices so you don’t overdo it.

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Laughter: The Best Medicine in 2016 We can become too serious, but having fun is more infectious than a virus. In fact, it is viral. And it’s free!

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Why Take Dance Lessons?

Some of the benefits gained from taking dance classes include: • Learning co-ordination, balance and how to control your body in motion. • Develop grace, poise, self-discipline, confidence and skills. • It can improve agility, concentration and posture. • It can increase physical strength, flexibility and range of motion.

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Making Sense of the Writing Process When young children are allowed to use all their senses for learning new skills, exciting progress is evident. Many skills are needed for the simple act of writing letters to create a legible piece of handwriting. Hand-eye coordination, the ability to cross the midline and fine motor skills are just a few. Using the five senses is a creative way of assisting the formal writing process.

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SmartMind Technologies In 1997 NASA Scientists at NASA Langley Research Centre started research in development of technology to train astronauts to maintain physiological equilibrium under emergency circumstances. They developed EEG brain activity measures to evaluate sustained attention, engagement, awareness and pilot stress and the results were remarkable.

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In 2007 this technology was made available to the public through a NASA spin-off company, SmartBrain Technologies.

SmartMind Technologies is the franchised business of SmartBrain, with an exclusive licence from SmartBrain Technologies USA and brings the most advanced and effective patented EEG Neurofeedback Technology in the world to South Africa. SmartMind customises profiles to address specific needs including, but not isolated to, concentration and impulse control (ADD and ADHD), expressive and receptive language, fine and gross motor skills, fine motor co-ordination skills, planning and organisational skills, visual processing field, auditory processing, mental clarity, motivation, low energy and mood, quiet internal chatter, decrease worry and physical calming.

Contact: 031 – 561 2208, umhlanga@smartmind.co.za, www.smartmind.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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WE TEACH, mOdEL, ANd ENCOURAgE A LOvE OF LEARNiNg ANd COmPASSiON FOR OTHERS

• State of the art baby nursery • Warm, happy environment • Aftercare & holiday care • Feeder school to Hamptons Primary • Open all year round from 06:45 - 17:15 145 UmHLANgA ROCKS dRivE, dURBAN NORTH 031 - 563 7597 • 079 383 6705 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za

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ReadeRs aRe aCHIeveRs

We boast of an 8% to as much as a 40% increase in your child’s average performance in school. We do a scientific test of your child’s reading so we know exactly how to address the problem. Invest in your child’s future & enrol them at our Reading Centre in HILLCResT. Study Course 27 Feb. & 5 Mar. 2016 Grade 6 – 9. Book to avoid disappointment.

Our results are our guarantee!

Contact Ingrid on 082 338 3460 32 Old Main Road, Hillcrest www.tinacowleyhillcrest.co.za

EST. 1994

031 563 2221 083 286 2378

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Bridging the Linguistic and Cultural Divide

Est. 1994

The Siyakhuluma Project is a Durban based non-profit organisation that teaches isiZulu and English at community and corporate level. The project is guided by three core principles; affordability, accessibility and practicality. Their goal is to create a network of qualified isiZulu and English teachers who teach courses that are affordable to all economic brackets, that are located in accessible venues and that encourage practical and relevant language use.

The Siyakhuluma Project believes that South Africa is linguistically and culturally divided. The negative effects of promoting only English and Afrikaans during apartheid has left a severe mark of separation on our social landscape. Post-apartheid South Africa has struggled to integrate because people do not speak the same languages.

By learning to understand each other we will communicate better, integrate faster and create a more capable and competitive economy. The Siyakhuluma Project believes adult language education should be available to all who desire it. The Siyakhuluma Project is officially collaborating with the isiZulu discipline from the Edgewood Campus. Tholani Hlongwa, who is a lecturer and PH.D. candidate in Language Education (Pedagogy), is working with The Siyakhuluma Project as her required community engagement project.

Her PH.D is focused on the development of the isiZulu second language syllabus.

Tholani taught the pilot course and currently teaches their adult isiZulu course twice a week in Durban North.

The Siyakhuluma Project is offering preschools a flexible isiZulu programme that is structured as an extra-curricular activity.

For more information visit www.thesiyakhulumaproject.co.za or e-mail info@thesiyakhulumaproject.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

PRE SCHOOL

Celebrating 22 years of quality education

Computer Lessons, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Music, Tumbling Toddlers Programme, 3 Nutritious Meals, Holiday & Aftercare (7am - 5pm all year)

www.epcotpreschool.co.za 031 564 4051 • 083 299 5080 7 Newport Avenue, Durban North

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence A Hamptons child is a happy child.

We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!”

We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES • Air conditioned classrooms • Specialised sports • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school

Limited space available. We are offering grades 1,2,3, 4 & 5. Coming in 2017 grade 6.

031 - 563 2816 • 031 - 563 7597 • hamptons@iafrica.com www.hamptonsprimaryschool.co.za

PRE-SCHOOL AND BABY CARE • 3 Months to 6 Years • Home Away From Home • Snack and Cooked Lunch Provided • Play Area with Astroturf!

Where Baby Beez become Big Beez

031 - 564 6592

37 Romsey Grove, Durban North

MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL

“Creative Learning” • School Readiness Program • Ages 21/2 to 6 years • Accelerated Learning • Aftercare • Holiday care

95 LIVINGSTONE ROAD - MORNINGSIDE (031) 312 9240 OR (084) 786 1602

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Pre-school

“Life’s Journey begins here” Ages 8 months - Grade R • Affordable fees • Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms • Large outdoor play area • Healthy snacks & meals included • Open school holidays • Loving, qualified teachers • 5 extra mural activities

071 608 1191

wendy.edpsych@hotmail.com PS 013 0559

PR 0860030613940

031 - 303 7978 39 Steel Rd, Windermere www.toylandpreschool.co.za

ENROL NOW! 18 Months – Grade R · Qualified Teachers · After Care/Homework Club · Holiday Club – All Ages

Tel: 031 564 3656 Tammi 079 502 3793

3 Old Mill Way, Durban North

e-mail: tammis2404@gmail.com

Interested in Home Schooling and Distance Learning but don’t know where to start, then Alpha Education SA with their 8 years’ experience in the Home Schooling Community is the way to go. Alpha Education offers course material from Grade R to 12, in full alignment and meeting all the requirements of the Department of Education and UMALUSI. We are proudly affiliated with SACAI as our external moderation institute.

South African Curriculum Providers Aligned to the current and CAPS National Curriculum

For more information please contact: Kerry Deschamps Email: customercare@alphaedsa.co.za Tel: 087 9970257 | www.alphaedsa.co.za

Quote Mum’s Mail Special & receive 5% discount on full enrolment fees paid before end Feb 2016

• Extra Curricular Activities • Computer Lessons • Holiday Workshops • International Certification • Reinforces Current School Curriculum Topics • Fun & Educational • Corporate Training

Accredited ICT Training Solutions for All Ages Marlini Pillay 074 113 8364 umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za www.computers4kids.co.za

SKS CLASS OF MATHS Experienced Maths teacher (over 27 years’ experience) offering extra Maths group lessons for grades 1 - 10 • Mon to Thurs (Gr 4 - 10) 3pm to 5pm or 5pm to 7pm • Sat (Gr 8 - 10) from 7:30am to 1pm • GLEN ANIL AREA Shereen • 083 776 1866

A home-away-from-home pre-school catering for up to 20 children Ages: 2½ - 6 years Grade 000 – Grade R School readiness Hours : 7:30am – 12:30pm

Accepting ApplicAtions for 2017

Contact: Nadja 031 - 206 2892 34 Levenhall Road, Glenmore, Durban nadja.hunter@gmail.com “Little people – big potential”

LITTLE LYONS PRESCHOOL

LImItEd SpaCE For 2016 appLICantS

• 12 months - 5 years • 7:30am - 1pm • 1pm - 5pm • Holiday Care • Fun & Interactive • Safe & Hygienic Environment

Contact: debbie Lyon | 082 560 1396 | La Lucia debbie.lyon@live.com | www.littlelyonspreschool.co.za

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NICOLA BUHR Educational Psychologist M Soc Sc (Educational Psychology) P r. N o . 0 8 6 0 0 3 0 5 8 1 0 0 3

Psychoeducational assessments Career guidance & assessment School readiness Individual therapy Play therapy info@nicolabuhr.co.za 082 854 6902 www.nicolabuhr.co.za 461 Innes Road, Morningside

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

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Ethembeni School Receives Walkers Ethembeni School for the Disabled was overjoyed with the twelve muchneeded, brand new walkers which they received from Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting. Every year the business donates travel mugs as a memento to the Ethembeni graduates at their final prizegiving assembly. At last year’s handover, the Setzkorn family became distinctly aware of the need for walkers and this became part of their personal and corporate social responsibility initiative for 2015.

Every year Fallon Setzkorn, a Grade 12 pupil at St Mary’s DSG, chooses a different charity to get involved in, with the Jess Foord Foundation and the SPCA being amongst them.

Ethembeni School in Cato Ridge thrives on discipline, stimulation and pupil activity.

Established in 1984, the state-subsidised school caters for learners with physical disabilities or who are visually impaired. The well-run school has a total enrolment of 300 learners, all of whom board in hostels on the grounds. The school follows the mainstream curriculum from the foundation stage up to Grade 7 and then offers skills training for learners who have completed their academic education. These skills include agriculture, literacy, numeracy, technology, life skills, hairdressing, woodwork and needlework, amongst others. One hundred and four dedicated and passionate staff members form part of the establishment and consist of educators, therapists, nursing staff, a psychologist and caregivers.

“Handing over the walkers to Ethembeni has been a highlight for me. I was amazed For more information on Ethembeni by how the learners care for each other. It School or to provide support in the form was an experience I will never forget,” said of manpower, goods or funds, please Fallon. phone 074 127 8069.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence • Long established, community based childcare centre & pre-school • Excellent reputation • 3 months to Grade R • Excellent teachers passionate about children & learning • Creative educational programme • Help with potty training • Nutritious meals • Attractive, hygienic & homely environment & facilities • Hours: 07:00am – 17:15pm • Extramurals: Monkeynastix, ballet, modern dance, speech & drama and Busyballers.

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Limited space available 31 Dove Crescent, Yellowwood Park 031 - 462 4198 • 072 632 0112

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Baby Bunnies Daycare & Play School

• Ages 3 - 36 months • Small homely environment • Safe, secure full structured day • Indoor & outdoor play area • Loving, caring qualified teacher • Half & full day • Meals provided Bigger premises in 2016!

• Career Guidance • Subject Choice • Study Skills • School Readiness • Behavioural or Emotional Difficulties

OLD MILL PRE-PRIMARY EnrolmEnts forR 2016 opEn * Ages 18 months to Grade * Glorious shady garden * School readiness programme

• 18 months to Grade R • Qualified teachers * Qualified teachers *• Aftercare and holidays Glorious shady garden * Swimming lessons • Holiday club 31 Old Mill Way, Durban North • Aftercare 031 - 564 7178 & holidays 072 117 4478& homework • Aftercare • School readiness programme • Extra Murals - swimming lessons & soccer

Karen 083 564 2318 031 - 572 3926

031 - 209 4567

31 Old Mill Way, Dbn North 031 564 7178 • 072 117 4478 carolwatermeyer@gmail.com

babybunniesdaycare@gmail.com

grahamhalse@telkomsa.net

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST FELICITY TONkINSON T.T. Dip., BSocSc, BEd, MEd (Ed Psych) Practice No.: 086 000 0115940

Educational, Emotional & Career Assessments, School Readiness, Learning Barriers, Study Skills/ Exam Preparation, Subject Choices, Dyslexic Screening, IEB Concessions, ADHD, Autism, Giftedness 031 561 2789 082 487 2674 ftonkinson@mweb.co.za UMHLANGA & BALLito

BROADACRES PREPRIMARY

031 – 563 4404 info@cornerstoneschool.co.za www.cornerstoneschool.co.za 4 Mathias Place, Durban North Cornerstone is a remedial facilitated school, with the sole intention of educating children who need a little extra attention.

Areas of interest: • Autism • ADD/ADHD • Learning difficulties • Children needing specialised attention • Remedial focus • Problematic behaviour Benefits: • Suited to your child’s specific needs • Professional educator who uses a variety of teaching methods • Social interaction with other kids • Study skills • Increased self esteem • Very small class

Lays the best foundation upon which to build further education.

A hands on learning programme develops the whole child, providing stimulation through music, drama, art, ballet, ball skills, gymnastics, fantasy play, construction, puzzles & books and playground activities.

Broadacres caters for children from: 3 months - 6 years, full or half day Limited Space Available!

Jenny Gaul 031 - 564 7848 or 031 - 564 0371

www.broadacrespreprimary.co.za

MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE We are the official feeder school for Hamptons Primary School (Grades 1 - 4)

• Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Extra Activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz • In-house Speech Therapist & Occupational Therapist

Tel: 031 - 572 5122 • Cell: 084 400 5229 e-mail: admin@montessoriumhlanga.co.za www.montessoriumhlanga.co.za

Cottonfield Pre-Primary We bring out the best in your child

Est. 2003

• 7am to 5pm • Ages 2 to 6 years • Hot Meals Provided • School Readiness •Qualified Teachers • Close to Bus Routes

EnRolMEnTS foR 2016 now oPEn 031 - 312 1234 56 Silver Avenue, Windermere

Educational Psychologist

MEd. (ED PSYCH) | PR NO. 0406 945

• Learning Difficulties • School Readiness • Subject Choice • Career Guidance • Emotional & Behavioural Issues • Play Therapy • ADHD • Educational Assessments Durban North 082 969 2357 | 031 - 564 3540 beartpsych@gmail.com

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Golden Gateway School: For Learners with Special Needs Golden Gateway School caters for the transport fees for a child for the year. needs of 194 learners who are severely intellectually impaired. Eighty percent of the If you are interested please contact learners are from previously disadvantaged the school at 031 – 261 2174 or e-mail communities and informal settlements. goldengate@telkomsa.net.

As a welfare organisation they depend on the goodwill and generosity of the local community and businesses to obtain the necessary funds to run the school.

The school provides transport for its learners from various areas such as Chatsworth, Mobeni, Montclair, Woodhaven, Seaview, Manor Gardens, central Durban, Overport, Asherville, Sydenham, Sherwood, Bonella, Chesterville, Cato Manor Informal Settlement and Cato Crest. For 2016 they would like to embark on an “adopt a child” concept, where they will appeal to individuals or business organisations to adopt one learner at the cost of R3 000 Principal of Golden Gateway School, per annum or a bank stop order for R300 Mr Moodley, with Jangalene Hepplewhite, per month for 10 months (February to a volunteer at the school.

November). This will cover the school and

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littleeinsteinsdbn@gmail.com

Children 4 months to 5 years welcome • Small classes with qualified staff • Nutritional cooked meals and snacks provided • School situated in a gated estate • Camera surveillance system • Half, full day, aftercare, holiday club • Excellent educational standards

Contact: 031 762 1396 • liz@chns.co.za • www.chns.co.za

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Umhlanga

3 months - 5 years Small group 7:15am - 5:15pm Nutritious meals Half day & full day Safe homely environment Astroturf play ground Music lessons • Swimming Staff fully trained in childcare & first aid

“INSPIRING TEACHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN” •Calm, happy and caring environment • Passionate, energetic and friendly teachers • Excellent educational programme • Small intimate classes • Nutritious, home cooked meals (organic menu) • Help with potty training • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board • Full day school • Open during the school holidays • Full time security guard

Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

Contact Michelle 031 572 3597 or 083 564 0674 30 Sunshine Drive, Sunningdale www.sunningdalepreprimary.co.za

Welcome to all our 2016 students Contact our Head Office on 031 206 2000 admin@cavershaminstitute.co.za www.cavershaminstitute.co.za Like our Facebook Page

Pre-Primary

The founders of Google, Amazon & Wikipedia all had the advantage of starting out at a Montessori school.

Shouldn’t your child?

Visit us at Montessori Life and learn more about the exceptional benefits of the Montessori Way. Providing individualised learning to meet each child’s unique needs we work with our children to establish an educational foundation of key learnings & skills to benefit them for their whole life...

Montessori Life - equipping your child for Life

Principal: Nicky Rodseth • Cell: 072 444 7277 nicky@topschools.co.za No 7 Little Nook, Sunningdale, Umhlanga www.montessori-life.com

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Master Quest Moments Fellow questers, many of you find helping your child with school work a daunting task.

When did a simple addition sum become so long and complicated? Have you ever found yourself wanting to scream out at your child’s school and say; “You broke me!”?

Let’s join forces and make learning fun again. Let’s go on a journey together where I can share with you a few tips and tricks and make you the homework hero once again.

Where YOUR child is happy, secure, extended & loved.

Marinda & Taryn welcome you to visit soon!

• Ages 1 – 3,5yrs • 2 - 4 mornings a week Contact Marinda 084 245 0462 marinda.erwee@gmail.com

GLENMORE, BEREA

With technology and the help of Google, children are getting information a lot quicker and easier – but is it making parents’ input obsolete?

Don’t you miss the “what and why” questions? I wouldn’t mind hearing a few of those once in a while. Let’s become our kids “go-to” guides once again. Education matters, but so does the individual learning experience.

Let’s inspire our children to enquire again.

Future articles will include ‘Maths Madness – Taking You From Zero to Hero’, ‘On the Ball Taal – Afrikaans’, ‘Word Nerd – Spelling and Reading Know-How’.

An Early Childhood Development Centre with an extensive holistic programme of structured learning through play for a well-balanced lifestyle evolved over 60 years.

Includes on-site extra mural activities.

St Gerard’s ECD Centre

Established over 6 Decades • Catering from birth to Grade 0 • Half day: 6am to 3pm & Full day: 6am to 6pm • Excellent nutrition policy included • Structured learning programmes 43 Sormany Road, Brighton Beach, Bluff.

Phone/Fax: 031 - 467 0107 www.stgerardsecdc.co.za

Please feel free to send me your thoughts, questions and requests for specific articles on info@masterquest.co.za.

Written by Melisha Schultz for Mum’s Mail. www.mumsmail.com

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Posh Valentine’s Movie Date

PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING

As Durbanites, we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the World, with the most amazing Summer season to boot. So why not take advantage of a magnificent Durban Summer evening this Valentine’s Day, and have a romantic date in your own garden?

Posh Events has some top tips for your Posh DIY Valentine’s Garden Movie Night: • Hire or borrow a projector and projection screen, and choose a few of your favourite movies – go to extra effort choosing movies that have a special meaning to you as a couple. Remember to provide a basic sound system to complete the “outdoor theatre” experience.

• Spread a large, white picnic blanket out on the lawn, along with a variety of red decorative scatter cushions, and a few large comfy pillows.

• Lighting is a huge factor to keep in mind when planning any event setup – set the mood with a variety of hurricane lanterns and candles. A few citronella candles thrown in the mix will help keep any unwelcome mozzies and bugs away. String some fairy-lights in a few tree-branches for ambient lighting.

• Pack a picnic basket with a scrumptious dinner for two, and don’t forget your favourite wine. To really impress your date, set up a popcorn bar with a variety of popcorn, spices and some extra snacks.

Face Painting for Parties & Events

• Glitter Hairspray • Tattoos

BEST PRICES & BEST QUALITY • Lumo Parties • Fancy balloons Cell: 084 455 1101 destiny5tooze@yahoo.com www.durban-face-painting.co.za

Kids’ Beach Parties at Ocean Ventures Ushaka

Surfing Bodyboarding Kayaking Beach Games 086 100 1138 info@oceanventures.co.za www.oceanventures.co.za Also 60 min surf lesson for R180 per hour.

KID’S PARTY SET-UP & DECOR Nothando Dlamini 079 187 1774

thando@unamiconcepts.co.za

GREAT SPECIALS Prices from R400 - R650

Have a posh Valentine’s Day!

For more information on a posh event, contact Tarryn Livsey at tarryn@poshevents.co.za or 078 200 8578 or visit www.poshevents.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

FOAM PITS, JUMPING CASTLES, POPCORN www.jollyjumpers.co.za 082 306 6996 or jollyjumpers@vodamail.co.za

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Kids’ Parties at The Coffee Corner

- BIRTHDAY PARTIES - SCHOOL EDUCATIONALS - SNAKE ID & AWARENESS - EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

The Coffee Corner at @Tap Community Centre, situated at the Durban North Baptist Church in Mackeurtan Avenue, is a haven where moms and kids can go to relax and have fun in a safe environment.

The large play area and delicious food and coffee have made it a favourite among local moms.

The Coffee Corner recently hosted my son’s second birthday party. For a reasonable fee, they provide the venue, tables, table cloths and cutlery – including the setup of all of this. You are welcome to bring in your own décor and food for the kids. Their only requirement is that you order the adults’ food from them – they have a lovely range of platters and cakes to choose from that are reasonably priced and really scrumptious!

They cordon off a section of the outside area exclusively for your party and if it rains (as it did on my son’s birthday) they do have a lovely indoor venue. This really is the perfect venue for a party as the kids can entertain themselves and the parents can relax a bit, knowing their children are safe. Oliver’s party was a fun and stressfree event, thanks to The Coffee Corner. I didn’t have to worry about the setup or the cleaning up at the end of the day – what a pleasure! I would really recommend this venue to other parents.

Dean 074 885 7651 reptilepartytime@yahoo.com www.reptilepartytime.co.za Find us on Facebook!

Machine Rental Popcorn

Candy Floss

083 966 7417 machinerental@vodamail.co.za

JUMPING CASTLES

• Princess • Barbie • Bratz • Spiderman • Barney • Winnie the Pooh • Bob the Builder • Strawberry Shortcake • Slide Castle • Splash Slide • 3-in-1 Jumping Castle • New Hannah Montana HELIUM BALLOONS

PARTY FURNITURE

• Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chair Covers & Table Cloths • TRESTLES, ADULT CHAIRS & COVERS NOW OFFERING KIDS’ THEMED SET UP PARTIES. WE DELIVER! Whatsapp: 083 777 8879 partytime10@mtn.blackberry.com Bbm pin: 2CO7D9BO

Home kits & Gift packs also available Contact Leanne 063 362 7720 leavr@mweb.co.za

You can book your party date and order the platters online so it’s super convenient!

Contact Joy on 031 – 563 0882 or coffeecorner@dnbaptist.co.za or book your party online at www.dnbc.co.za/ tap-coffee-corner.html.

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Exquisitely talented guitarist and lead vocalist make up a 2 man band, music from the 60s to the latest (incl. spectacular Santana music rendition on request).

Tailor make your function by adding DJ and Karaoke for an extra special event!

Ricky 061 648 4896 Clive 084 478 5389 To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

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Awesome Children’s Recreation with onCloud9 onCloud9 was founded by Grant Rosenkowitz in Cape Town nine years ago.

It is a children’s recreation business which offers themed birthday parties, weekend outings to interesting places and holiday programmes for children aged four to 13.

There are also a number of services like house sitting, babysitting and au-pairing.

The Durban branch was started last year by Cathy Pollock. As a single parent of two she understands the need for these services.

“After all the challenges I faced raising two children on my own and speaking to many other single parents, I realised there was a real need for a community centred business like this in Durban. I started this business to be able to provide other parents with the opportunity to provide their children and themselves with a well-rounded life.”

All holiday programmes are geared at being fun and educational and are fully supervised

by Cathy and student teachers. Cathy also plans to start a single parents’ group where single parents can meet once a week and interact with other single parents. There will be a babysitter for the children.

They offer cakes and party packs which are delivered to you on the day. There are various themes and colours to choose from. They also arrange baby showers, bridal showers and adult birthdays – they organise everything from start to finish, taking the strain off you.

Cathy is qualified as an Arty Tots and Arty Kids’ host. This is a wonderful programme that uses art to build children’s creativity and fine motor skills.

Contact Cathy on durban@kidsoncloud9.co.za.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two R250 onCloud9 Party Vouchers to give away.

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Kiddies’ parties & Corporate events

*Kiddies & adult décor & Function Hire * soft play * Jumping Castles * Kiddies’ entertainment * Gazebos * Balloon art & Heliums * popcorn & Candy Floss * Mascots * Bubble Machines & More Jumping castle, décor and entertainment packages from R1145

Belinda 083 627 7033 mail@funsa.co.za • www.funsa.co.za Join our Facebook page www.facebook.com/funsa001

Parties | Party Planning | Party Packs Adventure Club with Saturday or Sunday Outings & School Holiday Programmes.

Single Parents’ Social Club.

Cathy Pollock 084 240 4053 durban@kidsoncloud9.co.za

PERSONALISED DIGITAL DESIGNS CREATED JUST FOR YOU

• Special Occasion Designs • All Types of Invitation Designs • Milestones & Chalkboard Designs and lots more!

For more information check out:

www.facebook.com/wendyofferdesigns www.wendyofferdesigns.co.za

Party Life

• Birthday Parties • Fun Science Club Extra-mural Activities • Science Shows & Workshops for Schools

Katya – 076 201 6958 | Tel – 031 765 3941 secretlabinafrica@gmail.com

Call or Whatsapp Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

Foam & Inflatable Fun

balloon supplies, printing & decorating

031 573 1126 • 079 390 3838 balloonsj4u@icon.co.za www.balloonsjust4u.co.za

sales@foampartyfun.co.za Tel: 031 462 7487 072 739 7978

67 Northway (Entrance off Romsey), Durban North

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AFFORDABLE JUMPING CASTLES

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Kiddies’ Rides

• Barney Castle • Ball Castle • Barbie Castle • Slide Castle • Shaded Castle • Bubble Machine • Generator • Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chocolate Fountain Tel. 031 - 262 5640 or 083 777 8878

Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

Have fun in the safety of your own home. Let them dance, play and sing. I still remember what being little is like! Ages 7 - 13.

• Undercover Playshed • Beautiful Playgarden • Party Shed For Hire • Coffee Shop • Best Dress Up Shop

Contact Carol Dillon 072 135 8784

www.luckybean.co (no za) or info@luckybean.co (no za)

dillytheclown@iburst.co.za

GABY’S

Make up Artistry

Assagay

• Face painting • Pamper parties • Games • Arts & crafts • Corporate fun days Gold & silver jewellery • School fun days

tattoos! Latest Hollywood craze!

Gaby 082 701 0300 gabymakeupartist85@gmail.com www.gabysmakeupartistry.wix. com/gabysmakeupartistry

Birthday Pamper Parties!

PARTIES, SCHOOLS & PAINTBALL

• Nail Art • Manis • Pedis • Make–Up • Mini Facials Only R100pp. Travel fee will apply

Michelle 083 785 6044

082 782 6432 | info@boot-camp.co.za www.boot-camp.co.za | GIBA VALLEY

beautyinmotion@eca.co.za

WHITE WATER RAFTING

www.liquidadventures.info

Great Cakes For All Occasions!

079 903 1992 • sales@houseoftreats.co.za Image cakes from Image cupcakes

Safe fun for the whole family Corporate & social rafting days Swift water courses & much more! more

per dozen!

UMKOMAAS RIVER, KZN - GRAEME 082 494 5660

R264!

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Clown magic show, balloon sculpting, juggling & face-painting!

Educational school shows, birthday’s, shopping centres, holiday shows & lots more!

Tel: 031 - 464 4718 or 082 459 1797 http://ricotheclown.co.za

“Escape the crowds, experience the tranquility” 1 Old Main Road Burnedale Farm, Umhlali (Opposite Karibu Farm) 032 - 947 0133 Open: 8.30am - 5pm

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DURBAN PAINTBALL • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • CORPORATE EVENTS • TEAM BUILDING • GROUP EVENTS Play at our venue or we can come to your venue.

076 444 5570

www.swatlasertag.co.za

• Fancy Dress Costumes & Prop Hire • Party Décor • Mannequins & Clothing Rails • Character Mascots & much more...

072 684 7313 (Studio) stylebudd@mweb.co.za www.stylebudd.co.za

• POTTERY • FOOD • FUNCTIONS • CLOTHES • GIFTS • ART • FURNITURE • BEAUTY • CREATIVE WORKSHOPS • COOKING CLASSES

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Open 7 days a week 9am - 4:30pm Entry R20p.p.

CHILDREN’S ANIMAL TOUCH FARM • Fun, family outing • Milking demos • Pony & tractor rides R7 each • Jungle gym • Kiddies’ birthday parties from R20pp • Christmas parties & Christenings • School outings from R15 • Picnic & braai sites • Foofy slide & zip line CHECK IN ON FACEBOOK & RECEIVE A FREE PONY RIDE 3 Lello Rd, Botha’s Hill (1km after Kearsney College), 031 - 765 2240 www.animalfarmyard.co.za

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Funtastic Fun For All • Shows • Stories • Magic • Balloons • Face Painting • Magician • Edu-Shows • Fairy Show

Durban North: 076 444 5570

www.durbanpaintball.co.za

Adi Paxton aka Cherry the Clown 031 - 201 2515 or 031 - 201 2613 or 083 725 0925 adi@cherryco.co.za www.cherryco.co.za

• Complete with décor & setup • Northdene/Pinetown/ Escombe Area • Birthdays, bridal & baby showers, girls’ pamper parties, conferences and bull & hens’ parties Call Pam 083 779 3951 knspartyz@live.co.za

Candy floss, Popcorn & Slush Machine Hire • Event Hire • Birthday Parties • Weddings • Fun Days 083 459 8157 • candypophire@gmail.com

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Host a Party to Remember at Go Wild at the WaveHouse

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• Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R12 per child & R12 per adult & jumping castle hire R300 • Normal entry fee: R20 per child (age 2 - 13) MINI TOWN • Hire for parties: &venue R25 adult R200 for & R10per per child & R12 per adult •• School groups: R10 per Normal entry fee: R15 per child (age 3 - 13) learner &adult R10 per teacher & R20 per

Go Wild at the WaveHouse is the hottest new venue in Durban where being active and outdoors is celebrated with a host of fun activities for all ages – all under one roof. Launched on 5 December 2015, Go Wild is the ultimate playground you have to visit, featuring uniquely crafted fun zones for different ages from toddlers and tweens to teenagers and adults.

Go Wild offers various party packages: • Wet & Wild Package: R154 per child.

Includes use of Supertube and Splash Pad as well as helium balloons, table with benches and umbrella, snacks, party boxes and hotdogs.

• Skater Package: for R154 per child.

Includes use of Pump Track and Splash Pad, as well as helium balloons, table with benches and umbrella, snacks, party boxes and hotdogs.

• Toddler Package: R135 per child. Includes use of Indoor Play Zone and Splash Pad, as well as helium balloons, table with benches and umbrella, snacks, party boxes and hotdogs.

• Teen Package: R154 per child. Includes use of Supertube and Pump Track, as well as chips, pizza and cool drinks.

• Themed Package: R200 per child (Super Hero or Princess). Includes use of Supertube and Splash Pad, as well as helium balloons, table with benches and umbrella, snacks, party boxes, hotdogs and gift for the birthday child. *Add on R30 to include one hour on the Flowrider (all packages except toddler package).

• School groups: R8 per learner & R10 per teacher

031 - 337 7892

031 - 337 7892 MOSAIC PARTIES & MURALS

To book your party call 031 – 584 9404 or visit www.go-wild.co.za for more information.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one Wet & Wild Party for 10 kids, upgraded to the Flowrider (valued at R1 840) to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

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• Face Painting • Party Games • Balloon Sculpting • Jumping Castles • Balloon Arches • Sandart • Wall Murals • Party Decor

Ranel 072 6022 308 ranel@cakeflair.co.za www.cakeflair.co.za

Deliche`-Mor Confectioners • Kiddie & Adult Birthday Cakes • Cupcakes • Cookies • Designer Biscuits • Wedding Cakes

083 660 7779

s.ohsoawesome@gmail.com

Candy Floss & Popcorn • Pre-packed for School Fundraising • Machine Rental • Birthday Parties • Marke t Days • Free Deli ver y

The Candy Man

083 966 7417 thecandyman@vodamail.co.za

Speciality Themed Cakes

NOVELTY CAKES • CUPCAKES • SUPPLIES • WORKSHOPS

FEBRUARY SPECIALS

32 FREE mini vanilla yoghurt cupcakes with any 2D or 3D novelty cakes 16 FREE mini vanilla yoghurt cupcakes with a 30cm image cake (on presentation of this advert)

031 - 569 1625 • www.thelittlecakecompany.co.za orders@thelittlecakecompany.co.za

Sugar Plum Parties specialises in creating one-of-a-kind fun-filled parties for girls and boys.

We stock the latest themes and can supply everything from décor to party packs, entertainment, party accessories and cakes. Themed décor for special occasions.

Fear Factor and Survivor Parties, Balloon Sculpts, Face Painting, Clowns, Barbie, Fairy, Princess, Mermaid, Combat Man, Pirate, Power Rangers, Spiderman, Karate Character...

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• Perfect for kids under 4.

• Explore, run, jump, crawl, roll, slide, climb & have fun.

• High quality, clean & safe.

• Set up indoors or outdoors.

• We will deliver, set up & remove after your event.

Contact Caroline 083 321 4669 cazzlong1@gmail.com

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Busy Life • Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month • Reproductive Health Month • Environmental Awareness Month • International Heart Month • 4: World Cancer Day • 9: International Epilepsy Day • 10 – 16: STI/Condom Week • 10 – 16: Pregnancy Awareness Week • 14 Feb Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day • 22: Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day. • 31 Jan – 13 Feb, ARTISAN ART GALLERY ANNUAL SALE, 344 Florida Road, Durban, on opening day there will be balloons with mystery discounts and decadent ice-cream with sparkling wine, Ingrid, 031 – 312 4364, info@artisan.co.za.

• 2 Feb (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Liz, 031 – 564 6903, 083 701 0580.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

• 6 Feb, 8am, INTERNATIONAL ARTS TALENT SHOWCASE DURBAN AUDITIONS, The Playhouse Company Durban, a platform allowing local artists international opportunities with a primary focus on arts education, to enter contact Elouise, 011 – 039 2481, itsartsafrica@gmail.com.

• 13 Feb (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO & MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, refreshments included, www.north-coast-artists.com.

• 4 Feb (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 nonmembers, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www. kznwib.co.za.

• 10 Feb, 7am, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS’ AGM, Gateway Hotel, the UWA is a networking organisation that meets on a monthly basis, to book visit www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

• 25 Feb, 8.30am, HIRSCH’S BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING, Hirsch’s Umhlanga, RSVP to warren@ hirschs.co.za.

• 28 Jan & 25 Feb (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.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, charity shop, tea garden & nursery open to public, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Mon – Thurs), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, donations of new or reusable item gladly accepted, charity shop – all sales directly benefit the children of Child Welfare Durban & District, 031 – 312 9313.

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• 1 – 29 Feb, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Road, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, from Umhlanga to Upper Highway, danielle@pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 2615192.

• 2 Feb – 15 Mar (every Wed), 1pm – 3.30pm, BEGINNER COOKERY PROGRAMME, once-off lessons also available on various days, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, to book e-mail info@ cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, various days, QUEST LANGUAGE CENTRES ISIZULU COURSES, learn conversational Zulu, 8-week course, Ballito, La Lucia, Berea, Bluff, Westville, Pinetown, Kloof, Hillcrest, weekly classes, R950pp, Candace, 084 375 6316, questlanguagecentres@ gmail.com.

• 1 – 29 Feb, various dates & times, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, Morningside, Durban Massage Course, professional certified training by a chiropractor, sports, Swedish, reflexology, cupping, beginners to advanced, various 3-hour courses, small classes & friendly approach, from R550pp, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@gmail.com, www.facebook. com/DMCmassage.

• 1 – 29 Feb, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS & BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@ gmail.com, 082 434 6000.

• 1 – 29 Feb, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, relieves wind & colic, 5-week course, R600pp, Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@ mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, 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 – 29 Feb (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 – 29 Feb, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, dog training, pet behaviour consultations, puppy socialising, adult & senior dog education, Glenwood & Durban, Mari or Tiaan, 084 467 6050, www.goodpet. co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru. co.za.

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Busy Life • 1 – 29 Feb, various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, fun dynamic workshop for moms & babies, alison@ infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www. infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (various days), 9am – 12pm, GLASS BEAD MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS (using Italian Murano Glass), Umlaas Road, Mandi Saunders, 072 266 9188, saunders.mandi71@gmail.com.

• 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998 per child, Liz, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, six simple stretching exercises, safe & easy, all ages, Hazel, hohumhlanga@telkomsa.net, 083 400 5924.

• 11 Feb, 6pm – 7.30pm, STRESS, AGEING AND HOW TO RESTORE WELLBEING, a free talk at Tranquillity, 15 Neville Road, Westville, RSVP: 031 – 837 1360, info@ tranquilityhealth.co.za.

• 13 Feb, 9am – 12pm, LITTLE LIFE PREGNANCY AND BABY WORKSHOPS, Lifecare hospitals in KZN will host these workshops to tie in with Pregnancy Awareness Week, booking essential: Lisa Thomas, 031 – 536 3800, lisa.thomas@lifehealthcare.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4-Gr7 levels, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, hundreds of books to discover, every book bought helps get free books for your school, Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 29 Feb, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, ETDP SETA (Educational SETA) = 55 credits & SACE (CDP points), Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 29 Feb, 9am – 12pm, VARIOUS STUDY SKILLS COURSES, learn to study smarter, Kip McGrath Education Centre, 125 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Tracy, 031 – 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@ kipumhlanga.co.za.

• 11 – 29 Feb, ONLINE TECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMPS, Compukids, fun interactive & educational online courses for kids, R995 per year, more than 40 lessons per course, 081 835 8270, info@compukids.me, www. compukids.me.

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• 4 Mar, 8.30am, HIGHBURY OPEN DAY, Highbury Preparatory School, Highbury Road, Hillcrest, RSVP to marketing@hps.co.za, Camilla, 031 – 765 9843.

• 2 Feb – 6 March, LIVING LA VIDA LOCA, The Barnyard Theatre Gateway, two hours of contagious Latino vibe with the sounds of Santana, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, The Gipsy Kings and Ritchie Valens, R150pp, 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard. durban, gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two pairs of tickets to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

• 7 Feb, 2pm & 6.30pm, MY LONDON STORY! STARRING CAT SIMONI, featuring the hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Road, Umbilo, Cat’s hugely entertaining story of her crazy showbiz rollercoaster ride, R140pp, R120pp (pensioners/block bookings), bring picnic baskets, cash bar, book at Computicket or roland@ stansell.za.net, 082 499 8636.

• 9 Feb, SHAWN PHILLIPS AT THE BARNYARD, internationally acclaimed American singer-songwriter Shawn Philips will perform live, R150pp, for bookings: 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard.durban.

• 8 Mar – 17 Apr, 90s MANIA AT THE BARNYARD, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway’s 100th major production, celebrating a cool decade filled with a variety of pop, rock, alternative, old school and a collection of one-hit wonders, R150pp, 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard.durban, gateway@ barnyardtheatres.co.za.

• 10 – 19 March, IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT, a family comedy, Seabrooke’s Theatre, 255 St Thomas Road, Musgrave, R100pp, 078 019 5950, james@blankcanvasproductions.co.za, www. blankcanvasproductions.co.za.

• 26 Feb, 8pm, BARRY HILTON: THE EVOLVER TOUR, iZulu Theatre, Sibaya, tickets from R130pp, book at www.quicket.co.za.

• 31 Jan, 8.30am & 12.30am, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, 082 353 6003 or 087 808 7715 bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 27 Jan & 3 Feb, 10am, BODY SCULPT @ DURBAN NORTH, 4 Broadway/Swapo, Durban North, free wellness assessments by appointment only, Emelia, 083 782 0777, bodysculptsa@gmail.com.

• 1 – 29 Feb, various days & times, GROUP PILATES CLASSES, Pilates in Motion studio, Glenwood, booking essential, Laura-May, 084 375 6316, laura.may. louw@gmail.com.

• 1 – 29 Feb, various days and times, YOGA CLASSES, Jivananda Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North,

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Busy Life Christine, 084 444 9377, www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, various days & times, YOGA, KATHAK DANCE, BELLY DANCE & BOLLYWOOD DANCE, Rangeelaa Dance Institute, Umhlanga, private and group sessions for yoga, Kathak dance (North Indian classical dance), belly dance and Bollywood dance, Anishka, 082 454 1732, dance@rangeelaa.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 10% discount & a free cup of tea/coffee when ordering food, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca. co.za, www.kloofspca.co.za.

• 4 Feb, 9am – 6pm, VIBEKE’S VINTAGE POP UP SHOP, 712 Currie Road, pre-owned international & local designer clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses, 082 468 7105.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www. h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 6 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 8.30am – 1pm, BOOKS2YOU BOOK CLUB, unit 6 Afriscan Park, 21 Shepstone Rd, Pinetown, for adults & children, tea, coffee, eats, discounts, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 6 – 7 Feb, 10am – 4pm, WOMEN’S EXPO, Greyville Convention Centre, 150 Avondale Road, Greyville, enjoy shopping, makeovers, fashion shows, haircuts, amazing spa treatments, massages, delicious food and more, R30pp, Mikaela, Mikaela@eventscompany. durban.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 9am, ‘ARISE’, St Martin’s Church, 12 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, a fun & Godfilled programme during the family service, children from Grade R – 7 welcome, Sarah, 031 – 563 1222, sarah@stmartinschurch.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 5.30pm – 7.30pm, DRUMSHACK GROUP DRUMMING, 9 Jacko Jackson Drive, Durban, R100 (adults), R50 (children), Jonathan, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org, 083 704 4879.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, family friendly, great music & food, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www.gibagorge.co.za.

• 13 – 14 Feb, INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY & LA LUCIA MALL BRIDAL FAIR, La Lucia Mall, over 70 exhibitors, wedding prizes to the value of R80 000, www.laluciamall.co.za.

• 13 & 14 Feb, 10am (depart Durban) – 3pm (depart Scottburgh), ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S TRAIN TRIP TO SCOTTBURGH, depart from Durban Station, Premier Business Lounge, R399 per couple, bookings@ theholidayexpress.co.za, 082 730 4917, www. theholidayexpress.co.za.

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• 14 Feb (2nd Sun monthly), from 10am, Virginia Circle, MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDE, 082 577 2067.

• 27 – 28 Feb, MOMS, TOTS & POPS FAIR, Greyville Exhibition Centre, an array of tots’ toys, accessories and speakers with tots advice, lots of entertainment for children, tickets at http://thedurbaneventsco. nutickets.co.za/2105.

• 20 Mar – 30 Apr, SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS, Sugar Bay Resort, 21 Nkwazi Drive, Zinkwazi Beach, a sleepover adventure camp for kids & teens (ages 7 – 17), R4799 per camper, includes accommodation, meals, snacks, activities, supervision, Roma, 032 – 485 3778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za, www.sugarbay.co.za.

• 31 Jan, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA STATION CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Wed & Fri) 6pm – 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, Warren, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, thestablesmarket@gmail.com.

• 5 Feb (1st Fri monthly), 5pm – 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www.musgravecentre.co.za.

• 6 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, handmade local crafts, art, fashion, jewellery, home-ware, kids goods, food, info@iheartmkt.com, www.iheartmarket. blogspot.com.

• 6 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

• 6 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea, ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET, 031–201 1828.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Hillcrest, a day of wonderful food, live music & unique handcrafted items & gifts, Christine, 083 777 1674, info@shongwenimarket.co.za, www. shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 7 Feb (Sun), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, over 70 stalls brimming with beautiful locally made goodies, enjoy a delicious brunch while the little ones play, free entrance, Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 7 Feb (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET, Bulwer Park, Glenwood, fun day out for the family, kids’ play area, Darryl, 072 820 3513, darryl@ wholefood.co.za, www.wholefood.co.za.

• 7 Feb, 9am – 3pm, LA LUCIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE FAIR, lower ground floor, La Lucia Mall,

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Busy Life an exciting vintage Valentine production featuring stunning memorabilia from crystal, silver & porcelain to decorative treasures from yesteryear, Sandy, 082 705 4882.

• 7 Feb (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET – FOR THE KIDS, Bulwer Park, cnr Bulwer Road & Joseph Road, Durban, children-friendly traders, play equipment, animal menagerie, toys, eats, 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, live music, food, shopping, playground for children, entertainment, music, Lyn, 083 262 3693, lyn.wilson. ad@gmail.com.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, 5 Station Drive, Durban, farm fresh ingredients, homemade specialities, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats, locally produced food, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade.

• 13 Feb (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL MUSEUM MARKET, Queens Ave, Westville, 084 332 4101, Eve, evezabora@webmail.co.za.

• 13 Feb (2nd Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

• 25 Feb (last Thurs monthly), 5pm – 10pm, various venues, WHOLE FOOD NIGHT MARKET, 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

• 26 Feb (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

• 26 Feb (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, cocktails, decadent sweet treats & kids’ activities, Anthea/Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@ gmail.com.

• 28 Feb (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, representing KZN’s best in craft, design & food, beautiful location for friends & family to come together, wonder@ wondermarket.co.za. www.wondermarket.co.za.

• 28 Feb (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, FOOD & CRAFT MARKET, Glenwood, Tracey, tracey@ wholefood.co.za.

• 28 Feb (Sun), 9am – 2pm, MAZARAT PAWS & PALS MARKET, Waterfall Library, all dogs on a lead are welcome, wide selection of pet food & treats available,

as well as accessories, food, for any pet lovers, Carla, 084 491 1452, carlaraaths@mweb.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb (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 Feb (1st Wed monthly), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975.

• 4 Feb (1st Thurs monthly), 6.30pm – 8.30pm, GRACE COUNSELLING PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Umhlanga Campus, 400 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, for parents struggling with ongoing parenting issues & in need of some practical intervention tools, Karen Badenhorst, 031 – 575 9300 or counselling@grace. za.org.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS & LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 9 Feb (2nd Tues monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 15 Feb (3rd Mon monthly), 11am, TAFTA ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP for family members or caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, Oldfield Service Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nivedita, 031 – 332 3721.

• 24 Feb (last Wed monthly), 5.30pm – 7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, The Umhlanga Oncology Centre, 30 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@ telkomsa.net.

• 20 Feb (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai, entrance is free but donations are welcome, bird walk at 8am sharp, Heidi 083 321 0620. Beachwood Mangroves honorary Officers are in need of volunteers, Basil Pather, 082 559 2839 or patherb@kznwildlife.com.

• 28 Feb (last Sun monthly), 11am, Yellowwood Park, CROW OPEN DAY TOUR, CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife) R25pp, 031 - 462 1127.

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This collection of nursery rhymes is perfect to read and enjoy with your child and is a great gift choice this festive season.

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• Colour Yourself Calm: Relaxation (original Mandalas and text by artist Paul Heussenstamm). Focus your mind, relax and unwind with these creative colouring-in Mandalas for grown-ups. This mindfulness-inspired colouring book is based around the ancient ideas of Mandala and explains this popular aid to relaxation. Each page offers you the opportunity to discover the key to calm with these intricate circle designs. So get your creative juices flowing… breathe, relax and enjoy these 30 colour Mandalas and black-andwhite templates to colour in.

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