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Everyday Life Editor’s Life Jam Clothing Hugh Mathie Beds Dermikelp AMB Life Coaching House for Sale Shrek DIY Clearance Warehouse Smart Mind Technologies Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Business Life Delicious Life Vegmoflora Accessories Home Life Healthy Life Beautiful Life Sixtythree Hairstudio Kids’ Life Educated Life A.C.E. Home Education Kumon Party Life Simple Life

Happy Mother’s Day Get a FREE blow wave with every cut booked.

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Editor’s Life If you are struggling to think of a gift for your mom this Mother’s Day, why not buy her an experience instead of a gift? Perhaps something you can enjoy together?

Take a squiz at our Mother’s Day Gift Ideas feature on page 22 for some fabulous gift offers.

Take mom out for a Mother’s Day lunch at iNsingizi Lodge & Spa (KZN Midlands) where your mom will be spoilt with a foot massage and special welcome cocktail. The set menu costs R155 per person for adults or R74 per person for children under 12 years. To book, contact 083 414 1932 or info@insingizi.co.za.

• Weekly classes & special workshops • Shop full of crafty products • Kids’ holiday craft workshops • DIY kits for kids’ parties/gifts Janine Esterhuizen 083 286 5656 jay9cc@gmail.com www.jay9scrapbooking.com

• Classes in Umhlanga • Private tuition offered North & South of Durban Contact Anishka 082 454 1732 dance@rangeelaa.co.za

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Take her to The Barnyard Theatre for dinner and a show. The show for May is Platinum Jukebox, a journey of music, song and dance starting with the gramophone in the 1920s and ending with the iPod in the 21st Century. To book, contact 031 – 566 3045 or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway.

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Explore the Valley of 1000 Hills with Vuk Africa Tours. You can do a full day tour or an overnight tour, where you will spend the night with a local family. Contact 031 – 777 1874 or visit www.1000hillstourism.com.

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Hop aboard the Ricksha Bus for a scenic tour of Durban’s major attractions. There are two Ricksha Bus city tours a day, seven days a week. The first tour is from 9am to 12pm and the second is from 1pm to 4pm.

Tickets cost R100 per adult, or R50 for pensioners. Children under five are free.

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• Painting Café • Suppliers of pottery and mosaic inserts • Lessons in hot glass slumping, pottery and mosaic

Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms, hope you get spoilt!

Alice xxx

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The Perfect Place to Shop for You and Your Little Ones Situated on William Campbell Drive, La Lucia Mall boasts a number of exquisite stores to meet both mom’s and baby’s shopping needs.

Poetry, Pandora, Crabtree & Evelyn, L’Occitane, Sorbet, Red Square and The Body Shop, to name a few. With Mother’s Day on Sunday 10 May, stores will run incredible special offers, promotions and giveaways over Mother’s Day weekend, and exquisite flower arrangements and hampers from Elizabeth’s Florist will be on sale in the centre court.

From anchor tenants Dischem, Food Lovers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths, you will find everything you need for your home, health and family, all under one roof. With stores like Naartjie, Ackermans, Mr Price Leisure, Woolworths, Edgars, Foschini and Pick n The mall is also giving you a chance to win Pay Clothing you can shop for all the latest one of three stunning Mother’s Day prizes fashions for your little ones. just by liking the La Lucia Mall Facebook page and sharing the promotional post.

With the mall’s exclusive mom and baby From 20 April, visit www.facebook.com/ and expecting moms’ convenient parking laluciamall for more information (terms and bays on all levels, as well as mom and baby conditions apply). You can stand a chance to facilities, shopping with your little ones has win an Escada fragrance hamper worth R1 never been more convenient than at La 700, or a R1 000 or R500 La Lucia Mall gift Lucia Mall. voucher, the perfect gift to spoil that special lady in your life!

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Meet the Cover Stars

Nick and Katia Papadopoulos have been married for 15 years and have twin daughters, Maria and Alexandra, who are named after Nick and Katia’s mothers.

“They are 13 years old and have decided that they’re old enough to do everything,” joked Nick.

Although they are of Cypriot descent, they were both born in Zimbabwe and come from big families. When the whole family gets together, there are more than 60 people! Nick says this might be why he ended up in the catering industry. “My folks loved entertaining and we always had people in the house, so now when we ask who’s going to be there, “just the family” means about 60 people!”

Thankfully both Nick and Katia have flexible businesses, so they can spend time with their girls. They both manage to attend all their daughters’ school functions and they are on the parent association at their school.

Katia is an independent distributor for Nu Skin Enterprises, an anti-ageing and wellness company. She is also vice-president of the Umhlanga Women Achievers, a networking organisation.

Nick has a catering company, Eat Greek Caterers, which he owns with his business Partner, Eric Edwards. After 10 years based at the Hellenic Hall, Eat Greek has been offered an opportunity to move over as official caterers to the Greyville Exhibition and Events Company, based at Greyville Racetrack. “After 24 years as Eat Greek we will have a name change and will soon be known as Greyville Caterers powered by Eat Greek. This is an exciting move and we look forward to the next chapter,” said Nick.

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The irony is that we all have an understanding of what we believe is fair. Sadly our fairness is often one-sided, having no concern for others. I, as a funeral director, walk alongside grieving families and endeavour to lighten the load as much as I can. I am called to go the extra mile every day and can say the reward is all mine. I can’t take away the hurt, but also don’t have to put stumbling blocks in the way either. Where a client has not been entirely satisfied, I will always attempt to remedy the situation.

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The store at Hyper-By-The-Sea in Durban North services the local coastal homemakers, plus holiday homes from Margate to Ballito. Hugh is normally at this store in the mornings before Carol takes over in the afternoons up until 6pm.

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The main thrust of the business is life coaching; this is a one-on-one appointment with clients who require guidance and clarification in dealing with: • Emotional crisis situations – relationship anger and pain management and resolution. This is very common place and can range from employer/employee problems, immediate family to extended family and spousal conflicts.

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Shrek the Musical Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the The duration of the play is two-and–a-half greatest fairy tale never told comes to life hours, including a 20 minute interval. in a whole new way in this breath-taking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit Bookings are through Computicket on 0861 915 8000. For block bookings and movie Shrek! early bird specials contact Ailsa Windsor on 083 250 2690 or KickstArt Theatre proudly presents the editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com.

South African premier of this great musical, Visit www.kickstarttheatre.co.za starring Lyle Buxton, Rory Booth, Jessica for more information.

Sole, Jacobus van Heerden and Graeme WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has six sets Wicks. It is directed by Steven Stead, of family tickets (four tickets per set) designed by Greg King, choreographed by for 27 May (7pm) to give away. Visit Janine Bennewith, with lighting by Tina le www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Shrek the Musical will run at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 23 May to 28 June.

Show times are 7pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 2.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets cost between R200 per person to R300 per person, with a special rate of R180 for children under 12 and Lyle Buxton in the pensioners. No children under six years are title role as Shrek.

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Treat your mum on Mother’s Day to The Tears of Dark Water from bestselling author Corban Addison.

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How to Help ● Tekkie Tax Day: wear a pair of tekkies to work on Friday 29 May and buy your sticker for R10 to make a donation to a worthy cause. You can also buy a pair of the funky designer shoelaces with a set of tekkie tags to show the world that you have paid your tax for the benefit of your favourite welfare organisation.

Tekkie Tags are R30 and include a sticker of your choice. There are five beneficiary sectors: animals, basic family care, children, disability and education. You can choose which organisation within these sectors to donate to. Visit www.tekkietax.co.za. ● HOLAH (House of Love and Hope) is a safe, loving haven for abandoned/ orphaned babies. In South Africa there are a large number of abandoned and orphaned babies, as well as babies that are taken out of homes for various reasons. In the light of this, HOLAH’s main purpose is to be a safe haven for these young children. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, contact Kim on kim@likhonithemba.co.za or 083 232 5501 or visit various reasons.

In the light of this, HOLAH’s main purpose is to be a safe-haven for these young children. www.likhonithemba.co.za. ● PinkDrive, a breast cancer non-profit organisation, is once again part of the Amabeadibeadi charities for Comrades runners. Runners can choose to run for PinkDrive and help create awareness and raise funds for the cause. Each runner is given a goody bag to make their run unforgettable. They are looking for companies or individuals to contribute to this goody bag by sponsoring 250 products to include in the bags. Contact Janice on 082 557 3079 or janice@pinkdrive.co.za.

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Free Love?!

Ah, I remember the sixties. I really ‘got’ the music and loved the idea of an all-inclusive society, but not the ‘free love’!

More than forty years later, I deal with the results of broken relationships, many of which start off with a frenzy of ‘free love’. The poor addicts of this illusion eventually discover that nothing in life is for free, not even love.

Young people (and older ones, too), lose their sense of reality when they are overcome by the ‘love bug’, also known as romance. You know the sensation – when you are in love, a kind of euphoria takes over. It cancels your fears and removes your sense of self-protection. You will do anything for the other person, who you see as being sent by the heavens, as ‘the one’ for you. It’s a fact - the hormonal surge actually disables your sense of judgment.

Many people, overcome by this love bug, do really crazy things. They leave their existing spouses, desert their children (I have even seen mothers leave very young children to go off with another guy), and one of the worst things – they borrow and spend money they can never recover.

People leave jobs and spend their pension money. They take out loans, draw against bonds, borrow from parents or sell their inheritance. And it mainly goes to waste.

Then, they borrow more to try to repay the loans previously taken. Next, they will need money for legal fees, because really deep financial trouble often leads to domestic problems and divorce.

Free love? No – it’s usually really expensive.

Written by Roger Knowles, Attorney, 031 – 563 1238, 082 892 9752, www.rogerknowlesattorney.co.za.

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Business Life SOUTH AFRICANS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING

Flapit – A Customisable Social Metrics Counter Flapit is the first physical counter to connect with all major social media platforms.

Inspired by the iconic 1960s split-flap design, Flapit is not only easy to use and fun to watch, but also a powerful, interactive marketing tool. Flapit was first released in London at the end of last year and became an instant success and is now available in South Africa for the first time. With nearly two thirds of customers saying they are more likely to trust a business with a social media following over a business without one, Flapit allows brands to show off social metrics (such as likes, followers and checkins) and encourage customer engagement, helping bridge the gap between online and offline environments. With six alphanumeric split-flaps, Flapit can display metrics up to 999 999 alongside pre-installed logos for one of eleven leading online platforms; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, Instagram, Google+, Foursquare, Swarm, Weibo, Dianping, VKontakte and Google Analytics. When not showing a logo, the counter can display metrics of up to 9 999 999. Flapit is designed for business and can be placed anywhere: in a store window, on display at your agency, or on the wall of your restaurant or hotel. It’s also incredibly easy to customise, allowing brands to experiment with Flapit as they see fit.

The counter can be ordered online using a credit card or via email, with payment through EFT, at a cost of R4 199 (excluding VAT). Email orders can be sent to sadistrib@flapit.com.

Visit www.flapit.com for more information or to order.

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We specialise in short-term insurance for both your Domestic anD commercial neeDs

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We specialise in the following: • Motor insurance • Business insurance • Household content insurance • Liability insurance • Building and Body Corporate insurance• Gap cover • Medical aid • Vitality/Multiply health assessments Contact Nicola Louch nicola@nmm.co.za 031 - 566 3611/072 890 5035 Authorised FSP Number 44129

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Have you not had enough of this crime?

If so, why not then use your cell phone to help fight it and keep your hands clean? Your eyes and cell are your only involvement.

See how many other residents in your area are already taking part. JOIN THEM! Let’s fight this crime together!

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Delicious Life

Enjoy a Sumptuous Italian Banquet The Guild of St Mary’s Old Girls are hosting an Italian Banquet, at Bellevue Café, in association with Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting. Taking place on Saturday 23 May, the focus of the evening will be the sumptuous Italian food co-ordinated

by Chef, Chris Black, paired with fabulous wines organised by wine consultant, JanNico Coetzee.

Combined with great music and festive company, this fundraising event promises to be a ‘not to be missed’ event on the upper highway social calendar. Tickets are R500 per person, which includes a four course meal, wine tasting and a gift for each guest sponsored by Pick n Pay. The funds raised will be used by the St Mary’s Foundation Trust for bursaries to the school, while a percentage will go to the KZN Blind and Deaf Society. A cash bar will be available and surprise envelopes will be for sale with the prizes and vouchers ranging in value from R100 to R10 000. One of event highlights is a getaway to Whispering Waters in the Midlands which will be given as a spot prize.

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Designed using seasonal produce and up-to-date culinary, foodie fashion and flavours. Students learn various cooking methods such as steaming, poaching, deep frying, boiling, shallow frying, baking and grilling. Prepare gourmet meals and twists in fusion foods to impress everyone. Menu planning, set tables and fold napkins are just a few of the interactive exercises that form part of our culinary intermediate programme.

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A big thank you to the main sponsor, Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting and associate sponsors, Whispering Waters, Bioharmony and Pick n Pay. The event would not be possible without their support.

Bookings are on a first come, first served basis and are only confirmed on receipt of payment. To book contact chairlady of the Guild of St Mary’s Old Girls, Derry Jurgensen, at derrybj@telkomsa.net or phone 083 786 1829.

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Delicious Life

Hirsch’s Announces National Junior Super Chef Competition Hirsch’s and Defy have joined together to launch the first of what they hope will be many Junior Super Chef competitions, with children from the ages of eight to 13 being invited to enter. The competition starts in May and runs through to July when the finals will be held.

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Commenting on the reason behind Hirsch’s pheka domestic workers involvement, CEO of the Hirsch’s Group, cooking classes Allan Hirsch said; “We have noticed a lot let your staff find their hidden talent of interest from children with regards to • hands on cooking courses for domestic • improve the skills of your the cooking appliances that we stock. employees domestic worker • easy, fun & tasty • situated in your area This has made us realise that there is an • private catering also available opportunity for Hirsch’s to assist with the domestic cooking courses in your area 5 week course • 1 lesson per week encouragement of young chefs.”

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“We have partnered with Defy – a leading brand of cookware in South Africa – to run this fun and exciting project in all our stores.

Young chefs will get an opportunity to cook with recently launched products, in front of an audience. We really believe it’s a great opportunity to encourage children to learn to use appliances correctly from a young age, as well as assisting in the kitchen and we’ve have been excited with the response that we have had so far,” said Allan. Prizes include appliances and products from Defy, products from the Jamie Oliver Range and Hirsch’s gift vouchers.

For more information email Bianca on bianca@hirschs.co.za or visit www.hirschs.co.za.

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Stockists of: • Premixes • Edible Iced Décor • Tin Hire • Chocolate • Cake Boards & Boxes • Icing Tools • Cake Tins 125 Old Main Road (Josiah Gumede Road), Pinetown 031 - 702 0155• sales@bakeaton.co.za • www.bakeaton.co.za

TAFTA MEALS ON WHEELS Has cooking become an effort?

We prepare meals and deliver to your door Monday to Friday for older people What you have to do?

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Home Life

Love Your Home?

Prepare to be swept off your feet into a world of dream homes and enviable gadgets!

The East Coast Radio House & Garden Show brings more than 350 exhibitors together for 10 days at the Durban Exhibition Centre, from 26 June to 5 July. It’s a one-of-a-kind home and garden experience for shoppers and idea hunters.

Peruse your way through the Kids Zone, Homegrown Design Fair, Gardener LIVE section, DIY Zone and Kitchen Zone - all the while picking up nibbles from all the delicious food vendors. We’re talking tiles and taps, linen, flowerpots and even some exotic treasures – grand piano, anyone?

And while you shop, style, and munch, they’ll keep you in good spirits with some of your favourite DJs from East Coast Radio.

The East Coast Radio House and Garden Show runs from 26 June to 5 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Entrance is R85 for adults or R60 for senior citizens and children under 16 accompanied by an adult are free. Or you can buy a multiple ticket for R100 per adult, which allows unlimited access for 10 days!

For more information visit www.housegardenshow.co.za, www. facebook.com/housegardenshow or Twitter: HouseGardenShow

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Home Life

A New Wheelchair for France

COLLECTOR’S WORLD

Richard Baker has lived in a complex in Riverside, Durban North for the past 13 years, where he met France Sabelo Mgenge. France’s father is the complex care taker and they live there, together with his mother.

France was born with a physical disability.

Although his speech and mobility is limited, France can interact like any of us and always has a smile on his face.

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Richard and France became friends and through the years have been involved in numerous charity events together. Last year they did a charity drive where they collected blankets and clothing for a crèche in Hammersdale. They have also done a social responsibility programme with Mamelodi Sundowns soccer club at Greenwood park primary school.

France is well known around the area and is often seen at Pick n Pay Hyper-By-The-Sea, zipping around in his wheelchair.

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Not only is the Wonderbag a revolution in the kitchen, but it is also a recipe for social change. The world has embraced the Wonderbag because of its environmental attributes and particularly its social contributions, because for every bag sold around the world a contribution is made to the Wonderbag Foundation to help put more bags into the hands of those around the world who live in poverty and would greatly benefit from owning a Wonderbag.

Stocks are limited so Wonderbag fans are encouraged to visit www.wonderbag.co.za to order their own limited edition Lou Harvey Wonderbag. Alternatively shoppers can also email sales@nb-wonderbag.com to secure their orders.

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Home Life

New Vehicle for CROW Wildlife rehab centre, CROW, was recently presented with a brand new utility bakkie thanks to the proceeds raised from Compass Waste Service’s Under an African Sky’s 2015 “Born Free” calendar campaign.

animal welfare. To date, over R1.1million has been raised from this initiative. Speaking at the vehicle’s official handover ceremony, CROW’s Director, Claire Hodgkinson said the organisation was committed to educating local children and young people about the For the fourth year in a row, CROW has been role that they can play in conserving and the beneficiary of this nationwide calendar protecting their local wildlife. campaign that raises much needed funds for wildlife conservation and animal Under an African Sky is currently looking welfare in South Africa. The new vehicle for corporate page sponsors for its will be used to deliver and expand CROW’s 2016 wildlife calendar. If you are Wildlife Warriors Environmental Education interested in getting involved, please programme to over 10 000 children living in contact Shantell Van Jaarsveld at rural areas surrounding Durban. shantell@compass.za.net.

Under An African Sky is a voluntary association established in 2009 by Compass Waste Services (Pty) Ltd to raise funds in support of wildlife conservation. The association, with the support of volunteers and sponsors, produces a highly acclaimed limited edition calendar that is distributed worldwide in an effort to raise funds for Judy du Randt, Claire Hodgkinson, Ian du Randt.

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Supper in Minutes for New Moms!

My Chef (a Durban based company) has an option of Meal Kits that are prepared in conjunction with registered dietician, Julie Thomas, who assists with the nutritional guidance and nutritional analysis of each meal. These meals are perfect for new moms who find it difficult to tend to their new addition to the family and still have to cook a healthy dinner for the family.

Choose from Grill Sizzle, Heat ‘n Eat, Easy Oven Bakes that cut down cooking time to a mere few minutes so that moms can use their valuable time and energy for the more important things.

your meals. Add the items to your trolley, then checkout and pay and your food will be delivered to your door on the available day you have selected.

Try My Chef’s Grill Sizzle options that offer favourites such as cheddamelt hamburgers which are delivered to your door, so that you don’t have to step foot in a store. They can be flipped onto the braai or griller for a few minutes, topped with the cheese slices provided and dinner is served!

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For more information, contact 086 169 2433 or visit www.mychef.co.za.

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Home Life

What about Meera Written by Durban author, ZP Dala, What About Meera is a colourful story set between Dublin and Durban. Dublin becomes a refuge for Meera when she flees her toxic marriage in South Africa. In this faraway city she starts a new life, working at a school for autistic children.

But her psyche is damaged and she spirals into a doomed relationship with the father of one of the children. Their obsessive affair uncovers frightening truths about Meera’s childhood in rural KwaZulu-Natal.

Fuelled by alcohol and dark memories, Meera commits a horrifying act and is ostracised from the world where she thought she’d find happiness. To take control of her life she must stand up for what she believes is right – even if it means turning her back on the people she loves.

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ZP Dala is a freelance writer who has degrees in physiotherapy and psychology.

Her writing has been published in a number of print publications and her short stories have received several awards. She was runner-up in the 2012 Witness True Stories of KwaZulu-Natal Competition. She has lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland, and currently lives in Durban, where she is a psychologist at a school for autistic children.

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Healthy Life

Trouble Falling Pregnant?

One in seven women has trouble falling pregnant. 30% of these cases are due to fertility problems in the male, 30% to fertility problems in the female and 40% are due to unexplained causes or multiple factors involving both partners. If you and your partner have been having unprotected sex for a year, then it is wise to consult with your GP to discover why you are not getting pregnant.

There can be many reasons why women struggle to fall pregnant: • Age: the older you get, the more difficult it is to fall pregnant. • Endometriosis: when tissue grows outside the woman’s uterus.

• Poor egg quality: where the quality and number of eggs produced by the woman’s ovaries declines significantly with age.

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome: where the follicles in the woman’s ovaries do not develop into the mature follicles needed to release eggs; • Tubal factors: where the woman’s fallopian tubes stop the man’s

sperm from getting to her egg and also prevent the fertilised egg from getting to her uterus. • Ovulation problems: where a mature egg does not develop in the woman’s ovaries.

Fertility problems may also be evident in a man, such as ejaculation problems, irregular sperm and blockages. Sperm production can be affected by smoking, drinking, taking drugs, sexually transmitted diseases and excessive heat, such as taking hot baths.

Childhood diseases such as mumps and having a history of injuries to the testicles can also play a role. Women who are generally healthy have a better chance of conceiving, so ensure that you and your partner eat nutritious foods, reduce your stress, stop smoking, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and decrease your alcohol intake.

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Healthy Life

Fun and Free Fitness Groups in Durban

Arno Geldenhuys

Do you want to get fit and healthy but don’t have the money to join a gym? With World Move for Health Day happening on 10 May, here are some great group activities in Durban that don’t cost you a cent. Get moving and get healthy!

• Suncoast SUNfit with Lisa Raleigh.

Monday to Friday at 5.30pm, Saturday at 7am and 8.15am, various fitness classes.

Venue: SUNdeck at Cuncoast. Visit www. suncoastcasino.co.za.

• Park Run North Beach: Every Saturday at 8am at Suncoast Casino Promenade. A 5km run at your own pace. Although it is free, you must register to get your time.

Other Park Runs nearby are Umhlanga, Amanzimtoti and Shongweni. Visit www. parkrun.co.za for more information.

• Lungile Health: Free trail run and walk every Thursday at 5.30pm, at different locations around Durban. This is for anyone and all you need to do to get more info is go to www.lungilehealth.com and sign up on the right hand side of the website to receive the trail mail every week. Contact admin@ lungilehealth.co.za, 031 – 564 1001.

• Regent Harriers road runs. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, early morning runs – various routes. Visit www.regents.co.za.

• Riverside Sports Trail – Early morning trail runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Email durbantrails@gmail.com.

• Park Fit @ People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium – every Saturday from 7am to 8am.

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Dr Karmini Naidoo Dental Surgeon

HYPNOTHERAPY

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For help with anything from depression, anxiety and self esteem to weight loss & stopping smoking.

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Mother’s Day special professional teeth Whitening oNly r1250 (30 min session) For a mind, body and soul experience, private and semi private pilates classes available.

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Kloof: 3 Bridle Road, Forest Hills, Kloof Pinetown: Shop 224, Tip Top Centre, 24 Old Main Road Strictly by appointment: 031 - 702 6228

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Don’t let speech or language difficulties affect your child’s development. Book an assessment today.

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• 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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What Exactly Is Sciatica?

Your legs and hips receive their nerve supply from the nerves that exit from the lower back. Many lower back conditions, such as slipped discs, spinal degeneration or a loss of the normal shape of the spine can put pressure on these nerves. When these nerves are pressured they can become irritated and damaged, and as a result you may feel pain, numbness, tingling, pins and needles and weakness in your buttock, leg or foot.

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031 573 1185

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33 Beachway, Durban north

We look for the cause of your problem and then help you correct it.

If you have suffered with sciatica you will know just how painful and frustrating it can be. One day you have a sharp pain shooting down your leg and the next day a numb foot, and then just when you feel like you are getting better it comes back worse than before. The common approach is to take painkillers and hope the pain goes away, however this will not fix the cause of the sciatica So how do you fix the problem?

The first step is to have a thorough examination to determine if you do have sciatica, and what the cause of it is. Your chiropractor may need to take some x-rays, or send you for an MRI scan. Once the problem has been located a treatment plan can be developed to correct it. Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve sciatica by taking the pressure off the nerves, so that these nerves can heal naturally.

Carr

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Family Practice at The Square Tel: 031 – 566 7000 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga

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Dr Leon Ehlers Male & Female Executive Medicals Dr Palmer at Back to Health Chiropractic Botox & Fillers Clinic has had great success helping many Sexual Health people with sciatica. His practice is located at Core Medical Centre in Durban North.

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Stérimar® Sea Water Nasal Sprays

JULIE A. CARDONA & ASSOCIATES

Babies have tiny, narrow nasal passages that can easily become blocked. This causes discomfort and difficulty during breathing and feeds. Stérimar® offers two products which are tailored to children’s needs: Baby Nasal Hygiene and Baby-child Blocked Nose (from three months of age). Nasal Hygiene is a preservative-free, isotonic* sea water solution with minerals and trace elements, ideal for gently cleansing the nasal passages without harming the nasal mucosa. One spray in each nostril two to six times per day, for infants from birth. Blocked Nose is a preservative-free hypertonic** seawater solution that has been specially developed for providing gentle relief from nasal congestion. One spray in each nostril two to six times per day for no longer than seven to 10 days, for infants from three months.

Advantages of Stérimar® paediatric products: • Protective collar tip which prevents the nozzle from being inserted too far into baby’s nose, reducing the risk of injury. • A non-return valve which ensures the solution remains aseptic. • A gentle, micro-fine spray which ensures the solution remains in contact with the nasal mucosa.

• May be sprayed at any angle or used in any position. *An isotonic solution contains the same concentration of salt as that of human body cells. **A hypertonic solution contains a higher concentration of salt than that of the body cells, which allows for decongestion of blocked noses.

For more information contact your nearest pharmacy or Actor Pharma on info@actorpharma.co.za.

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SERVICES OFFERED: • Diagnostic Hearing Assessments/Tests • Free Hearing Aid Trials • Hearing Aid Fittings • Speech Therapy • FM-Systems • Diagnostic ABR • Diagnostic OAE Unit 3, Burnside, 1 Builders Way, Hillcrest, Tel: 031 - 765 5567, Fax: 031 - 765 5086, E-mail: juliecardona@telkomsa.net Hearing Health Professionals: JA Cardona & CJ McKay

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General Practitioner Afrikaans/English

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Now practicing in Umhlanga @ Suite 12a Medigate Medical Centre, Gate 2, 1 Medigate Road, Umhlanga Rocks For all appointments contact Avashini on 083 2511511 Avashini@speech-therapy.co.za • www.speech-therapy.co.za

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Women’s Health Checks PAP smears and mammograms are words that can send even the most stalwart woman into a cold sweat. It’s not surprising then that most women dread their annual check-up. Here’s why going for your PAP smear and mammogram should be your first priority.

PAP Smears: A PAP smear is a scraping from the cervix that detects abnormal cells with cancerous potential. This means that these cells can be removed, either using laser or surgery, before cancer develops. Smears are uncomfortable and invasive but the whole procedure only lasts a few minutes and finding a good and empathetic healthcare professional to perform the smear can help to make an unpleasant experience bearable. PAP smears should be done annually from the first year of becoming sexually active.

Mammograms: Mammograms are breast scans that help to detect suspicious breast masses, often before you can feel them. If a breast lump is found, a mammogram can assess the likelihood of that lump being cancerous.

Routine screening mammograms are suggested annually from the age of 40 years.

Contrary to popular myth, mammograms do not increase the risk of one developing cancer by squashing the breasts, and recently certain centres have started using digital mammography, which is a far more comfortable procedure than the previous method. If there is a strong family history of breast cancer, breast ultrasounds are suggested below the age of 40.

Both PAP smears and mammograms can detect cancer early and potentially save your life. If you take a moment to think about that statement, suddenly a few minutes of discomfort doesn’t seem so bad.

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CurvesSmart™ available at selected clubs.

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YOGA

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.

Class times: Mon & Wed: 8:30am & 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs 9am (TLC for the not fit) & 6pm, Fri: 8:30am, Sat 8am Hatha/flow yoga classes.

Call Christine on 084 444 9377 or visit www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

Healthy Life Choice Care Training • CPR & First Aid Training for Workplaces, Parents, Schools & Child Minders • Level 1 First Aid for the Department of Labour

For more info log onto www.choicecare.co.za or contact Sr Robyn Armstrong on 082 707 5515 or choicecare@ionet.co.za

DR R. ROTHAM

Child friendly consults

325 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, First Floor, Suite 106 031 - 566 2493 • 072 122 7276 www.implants.co.za

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REGISTERED COUNSELLOR • Stress/Anxiety • Bereavement • Relationships • Play Therapy • Parenting Skills TEL: 031 - 561 3224

Woman & child psychological well-being. Stress, depression, grief, trauma, emotion, concentration difficulties.

Career assessment.

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490 Ridge Road, Berea Tel: 084 677 6786

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MB. ChB (Natal), FCDerm (SA) • Paediatric Dermatology • Cosmetic Dermatology • Mole Mapping • General Dermatology • Photodynamic Therapy • Skin Surgery • Botox & Fillers • Laser Hair Removal • Chemical Peels • Dermaroller • Phototherapy for Psoriasis, Vitiligo etc.

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We treat our patients with special care.

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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST • Play Therapy • Family Therapy • Marriage Counselling • Teen Therapy • Child IQ and ADHD Assessments Cell: 072 219 8959 Office: 031 822 3085 bassa.suleman@gmail.com www.hbs-psychologist.co.za MB House, 641 Ridge Road/ Peter Mokaba Ridge, Morningside, Durban

DESHNI PILLAY

Audiologist & Speech therapist p.r. no. 0327492

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Nothing to ‘Sweat’ About!

SPECIALIST DERMATOLOGIST

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor MbChB (Natal). FC Derm (SA) is a common disorder. This condition is • General dermatology named according to the sites that are • Paediatric dermatology affected. Therefore, axillary hyperhidrosis • Mole screening • Dermatology surgery is excess sweating of the underarms and palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is excess • Liquid facelifts - botox & fillers • Phototherapy sweating of the palms and soles of the feet.

• Skin cancer screening Although neurologic, metabolic, and other Suite G07 Musgrave Park, Clayton Bekker Musgrave Road, Durban systemic diseases can sometimes cause 18 Tel: 031 - 201 3322/97 082 332 5032 info@doctorskin.co.za excessive sweating, most cases occur in herbalifeclay@gmail.com www.doctorskin.co.za people who are otherwise healthy. Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis perspire nearly all the time, regardless of their mood or the weather.

What are the treatment options for hyperhidrosis? • Over-the-counter antiperspirants: Home remedies like these are usually tried first because they are readily available. Anti-perspirants containing aluminium chloride may be more effective when other anti-perspirants have failed.

So-called ‘natural’ anti-perspirants are often not very helpful. • Prescriptionstrength anti-perspirants: those containing aluminium chloride hexahydrate.

Leon de Vos • Iontophoresis: a device which passes OPTOMETRIST direct electricity through the skin using tap water. • Microwave destruction: a device destroys the sweat glands purportedly causing minimal damage to MAY SPECIAL other tissues. • Oral medications: from FREE Eye Test for kids under 12 on presentation of this advert the group of medications known as antiShop 5A Woolworths Centre cholinergics, which reduce sweating.

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• Aviation Medicals (Senior AME) • Insurance & Executive Medicals • Diving & Seafarers’ Medicals • Occupational Health Medicals

Contact: Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor, Specialist Dermatologist, 031 – 201 3322, 031 - 201 3397, info@doctorskin.co.za, www.doctorskin.co.za, Facebook: Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor, Twitter: @drmfsacoor. www.mumsmail.com

Tel: 031 566 2066 | Cell: 083 661 4332

Suite 102, Ingenuity House, 325 Umhlanga Rocks Drive

Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm; Sat: 8am - 3pm deena@drdg.co.za | www.sportsandtravelclinic.co.za

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KZN Farmer to Attempt World Record Ocean Paddle for 100 Smiles Adventure enthusiast and local KZN sugarcane farmer, Kyle Dohne (28), will attempt to break the world record for the longest distance paddled non-stop in the open ocean in 24 hours, to raise awareness for the Miles for Smiles Foundation – and at the same time hopefully give 100 children a smile of their own. The record of 196km was last set in 1986 by America’s Randy Fine off the coast of Florida.

Part of Kyle’s journey will involve paddling for five days during daylight hours between Maputo and Durban, with the recordbreaking attempt taking place on one of these five days.

In what promises to be an adventure of a life-time, Kyle’s journey will also be the first documented paddle between these two cities’ ports which he hopes will raise awareness and at the same time raise enough funds to enable 100 operations to correct cleft lips and palates of 100 children.

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SUREKHA SOMAROO SPECIALISING IN: • Sports Injuries • Paediatrics • Stroke Rehabilitation • Musculoskeletal Conditions North Beach Medical Centre 37 Sol Harris Crescent North Beach Tel: 031 332 6060

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Depression & Bipolar Disorders Anxiety Disorders Family Therapy Child Therapy/Play Therapy Psychological Assessments Adults/Children • Spinal Cord Injury Recuperation & Psychotherapy

Tel: 081 506 8791 • info@peaceofmindpsych.co.za Shop No.2, The Sentinel, Equinox Rd, Umhlanga www.peaceofmindpsych.co.za “A time to think; a time to reflect: Psychology is a discipline that focuses on improving quality of life and facilitating personal growth.”

Kyle has set his goal at raising R500 000 which would mean 100 operations for children born with cleft and lip abnormalities. Cleft lips and cleft palates are the fourth most common birth defects in the world and are typically corrected shortly after a baby’s birth. However, for many children in rural areas, medical treatment is not available.

Often these children cannot eat, speak, or even breathe properly. Due to low selfesteem, as well as feelings of isolation, these children often live as social outcasts.

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Hospice Week – Passion for Compassion The theme for this year’s Hospice Week, 3 to 10 May, is “Passion for Compassion”.

The aim for this week is to demonstrate compassion in communities and to reflect on the compassionate care that hospice workers provide for patients and their families.

the Edendale Mall on 8 May to promote awareness of Hospice and the caring work we do. They will also be selling tickets for the Win a Chevy Spark Raffle (your last chance to purchase these tickets). They are often asked how one can support Msunduzi Hospice. Support comes in many ways, financial as well as the offering of assistance as a volunteer. They need many volunteers who can work independently and consistently in the following areas: gardening, cleaning, cooking, driving, day care, shops and depot.

Hospices will use this week to raise awareness through various activities to highlight their essential services, which are Contact your local Hospice for more provided regardless of the patients’ age, details on their exciting activities that religion, race or ability to pay. Hospice is they have planned and join them not about death and dying but about life in building a better compassionate and living, living as actively as possible with community. good quality of life. 98% of hospice care is provided in patients’ homes. The 156 To find out more about Msunduzi Hospice member hospices will use the opportunity contact 033 – 344 1560 or visit www. to advocate their way of life which is hospicekzn.co.za or visit their Facebook palliative care. page: https://www.facebook.com/ MsunduziHospice.

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R20 000 WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE WON! REGISTRATION 9TH MAY • START 15TH MAY CONGRATULATIONS SUEZ & MICHELLE DESMET

Daughter and Mother team on their outstanding results of having lost a combined total of 88kgs!!

For more info visit www.fitnessmaniacs.co.za or e-mail wendy@fitnessmaniacs.co.za.

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My Renaissance As a working mom, I simply don’t have two hours a day to spend in the gym and that’s why I’m delighted to have discovered My Renaissance, bringing you the latest fitness and toning technology from Germany. One 20 minute workout is equivalent to five hours in the gym!

Using Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS), in a training session with a personal trainer, gives you a workout you cannot duplicate in terms of efficiency, contraction time and results. Your entire body is trained simultaneously and each muscle group is worked at an intensity you can handle, regardless of your current level of fitness.

EMS training is excellent for fat loss, strengthening, toning, rehabilitation, pain relief and endurance. Previously only available to celebs and top Olympic athletes, EMS is now available and affordable to you.

Also used to treat cellulite with phenomenal results, the EMS activates the muscular and connective tissue which leads to better circulation and the reduction of superfluous fat cells, resulting in a firmer, tighter body.

You can book 10 treatments (30 minutes each) for R1 200 and no contract is required.

What a great Mother’s Day gift idea!

Over the next three months I will be trying out this technology with a calorie controlled eating plan. Follow my progress on the Mum’s Mail Facebook page and website where I will be sharing my journey and introducing you to the team at My Renaissance.

Book your trial session for only R195 which includes a consult, body assessment with Intelametrix body scanner, veggie or fruit juice as well as an EMS experience on the equipment.

For more information contact My Renaissance on 031 – 561 1031 or www.myrenaissance.co.za.

Written by Beverley Delew for Mum’s Mail.

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No More Puffy Eyes! eyeSlices® are innovative eye treatment pads that combine the natural essence of nature with bio-innovation to bring about an all-in-one solution to all common eye concerns. These dermal delivery eye masks reduce the appearance of red eyes, dark circles under eyes, tired eyes, wrinkles and puffy eyes within five minutes of use. These professional spa and in-home anti-ageing eye skin treatments lock in moisture and are unique in that they provide an instant cooling sensation without a fridge and are re-usable.

Professional range: all-in-one solution for puffiness, dark circles, tiredness, redness and wrinkles. Exclusively sold through spas and professional healthcare specialists, the professional range targets puffiness, dark circles, tiredness, redness and wrinkles all in one product! Results are visible within one application due to the efficacy of the dermal delivery system and the 20% active ingredients contained within the product.

Biotanix range: four great variants targeting specific symptoms, sold at pharmacies, optometrists and department stores. The brand new eyeSlices Biotanix retail range is a wonderfully innovative creation – the natural essence of nature combined with bio innovation to bring about a quick fix solution to all common eye concerns. There are four unique variants targeting specific symptoms, using active ingredients sourced from natural and organic plant extracts.

Choose which best suits your symptoms: tiredness and redness, puffiness and dark circles, fine lines and firming or seasonal irritants.

Your hands, your feet, your face, your body, our passion • We have the products you need to take care of yourself in your home environment • We can help you to start your own business • We do corporate team building sessions and wellness days

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• Full colour with free wash, cut, set, treatment & head, neck & shoulder massage at back basin ONLY R400 • Back massage, Opthiphi deep cleanse facial and pedicure ONLY R385

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Why Do I Need To Make An Appointment?

At Liza Clifford Professional Bra Fitting Studio the staff often gets asked by prospective clients if they can pop in for a quick fitting.

While they would love to accommodate everyone, they value each individual lady and their unique needs. This is why at Liza Clifford, they want to dedicate a full hour appointment to you, and you alone, so that you can have the best possible experience.

They discuss and evaluate your individual needs. Every woman is different. This encompasses many things, from the size of your bust, the kind of fit and shape you are looking for, to what you want your bra to do for you.

They measure you. This gives them a starting point to find your perfect fit.

They fit you. They will fit you in a selection of bras, changing the size from the original measurement, if necessary, to ensure your bra fits your unique shape perfectly.

They educate you. They will discuss many aspects with you to ensure you leave feeling informed.

They will discuss which support garments are great options for you. This will help you make an informed purchase.

At Liza Clifford they are passionate about finding the perfect fit for every lady.

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Keep Your Body Toned and In Shape The Firm has helped thousands of people achieve and maintain their weight loss goals.

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The Firm is dedicated to help people lose weight and improve their quality of life.

Joining The Firm results in a healthy, slim and toned body and it is also affordable and easy to fit into a busy schedule.

This highly advanced system, combined with a healthy eating plan, gives clients positive and lasting results. It requires no supplements, no expensive pills, calorie or point counting. The treatment has been designed so that clients do not have to do any additional exercise in order to lose weight!

A 30 minute session gives you a full body workout, working the same muscles you would use doing 600 sit-ups, 600 leg lifts and 600 push-ups, while you relax! Custom made equipment, unique to The Firm, is used during electro-therapy treatments.

Silicone pads are placed on specific parts of the body which send deep penetrating pulses to muscles, causing the muscles to contract and relax, stimulating natural muscle movements. This speeds up the conversion of calories into heat, resulting in the breakdown of fat into energy, reducing fluid retention, detoxifying the body and ultimately resulting in measurable inch and weight loss.

Infra-red heat therapy is also used to improve blood circulation and lymph drainage, helping to eradicate cellulite and flush toxins from the body.

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Skin And Skincare Product pH – What’s The Big Deal?

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The human body is host to an active ecosystem and, in much the same way as you need bacteria in your gut to stay healthy, your skin needs good bacteria to maintain optimum health.

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There are approximately one trillion bacteria from more than 1 000 species living on your skin. Many species are beneficial.

Some of them are permanent while others are transient. These microbes are affected by weather, exposure to light, stress levels and cosmetic products. Your skin maintains some control over the microflora on the surface by regulating its pH. pH plays a key role in the activity of the skin’s flora as a natural defence against harmful microbes.

• Laser Hair Removal • Laser Skin Tightening • Carboxy Therapy • 3D Eyebrows We offer a full range of beauty treatments

Esse is a skincare line that considers the skin’s microbiome. Its goal is to boost the number of beneficial bacteria to make sure that the harmful version can’t colonise on your skin. This is in contrast to the “kill them all” approach of many products on the market.

Many brands pay attention to the pH of their cleansers but, because most emulsions become less stable at low pH, moisturisers are often not in the optimal range. Esse takes great care to keep the pH consistent at 4.5 across the whole range.

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Childline Highlights Child Protection Week

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Childline KZN provides a 24-hour helpline (08000 555 55), providing crisis counselling and supportive services to all children and adults in distress in the province.

Therapeutic services are offered to sexually abused children and the Siyakhanyisa Outreach Programme is a preventative programme that is school and community based. A training department designs programmes on children’s issues and domestic violence, which are marketed in communities, and life-skills programmes are conducted with the youth with a view to empower them to become employable.

Childline continues to advocate and develop capacity on children’s rights.

Child Protection Week is commemorated annually from 24 May to 31 May. The theme for Child Protection week is ‘Working Together to Protect Children’. Parents are encouraged to become more vigilant with care and supervision of their children at all times.

Child protection tips for moms • Every parent has the responsibility and right to know: where your child is, who they are with and when are they expected back.

Teach your child to inform you of changes in their schedule.

• Teach your child and prepare them (via role-plays) for peer pressure situations.

• Your child needs to know: what is and what is not appropriate touching, not to be embarrassed to talk about anything, what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.

They must tell if anyone is behaving in a way that worries them. They must refuse to do anything which they feel is wrong or frightens them. They should know the difference between good and bad secrets.

• Teach your children of online dangers and place your PC in a common area.

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Why Invest in a Sheepskin for Your Baby?

Jardineria’s sheepskins are made from African Merino sheep; the best sheepskin in the world and renowned for its powerful benefits that help calm and nurture babies.

Owner, Deanne Mackintosh, has researched and found what she considers to be the softest and silkiest sheepskins available.

Moms will love that sheepskin is made by nature and is far superior to baby’s wellbeing than any synthetic fibres. Sheepskins, unlike synthetics (e.g. polar fleece) breathe, never smell, are flame retardant and have excellent insulating properties.

Besides being the most luxurious play mat or bedding your baby will ever lie on, it has some incredible natural properties.

• It is dirt and bacteria resistant and has self-cleaning properties due to its lanolin content. It never holds onto odours and is considered hypoallergenic. It is also very easy to clean and can be machine washed.

• It is temperature regulating; it keeps baby warm in winter and cool in summer, helping your baby maintain a stable body temperature. It may seem strange to use a sheepskin in summer, but it actually has a cooling effect. • Jardineria’s sheepskins are soothing and healing and perfect for babies with sensitive skin or prone to eczema.

• Sheepskins are kind to the environment as they are 100% biodegradable. They are also a by-product of the meat industry, meaning no animal is killed specifically for its skin.

If cared for properly it can be reused for years to come and won’t lose its nurturing and healing benefits. If you want to buy a sheepskin, make sure it’s from Jardineria.

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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online As a parent you do your best to protect your children from the things they shouldn’t see or do online.

There are ways that you can keep your children safer online. These are a few insights into what you can do to improve their safety.

First and easiest is to enable “Safe Search” on Google on the family computer or tablet.

Or directly on the child’s device. This will reduce the chance of inappropriate content being delivered by an innocent or otherwise search. (In Google: bottom right – Settings – Search Settings – Filter Explicit Results).

Second and more comprehensive is the installations of applications or apps that can offer varied levels of protection on phones, tablets and computers: • Apps such as Qustodia (www.qustodia. com or from the app store) provide a broad range of features. These include preventing searching of inappropriate content, preventing use of inappropriate applications, monitoring the use of the device and monitoring of social networking.

Qustodia also sends you a daily e-mail listing the applications used, the time spent and the “friends” contacted on social media.

• AppLock is an example of a different type of application that allows you to restrict access on your device. It allows you to restrict access to certain photographs, videos, settings and applications. This is very useful on a family device or one your children borrow often.

There is no way that you can be everywhere and protect your child from everything but there are ways to improve their safety.

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SA’s First Dedicated Baby Shower Gift Registry You know the feeling of receiving duplicate or unwanted gifts? Create an online baby shower gift registry with My Baby Registry to ensure this doesn’t happen at your baby shower.

Getting ready to welcome the new addition to the family is exciting, but can also be very stressful and overwhelming. At My Baby Registry they understand this and have created a convenient and simple way for new parents to let their family and friends know what they really want for their little one. They are based in Cape Town, but they deliver nationwide.

Founder, Tonia Zorbas, said the idea came along when she entered the ‘friends having babies’ phase of her life. “At first I had no idea what to take to baby showers, not having had a baby of my own, so I wanted to solve that problem. I chatted to a few moms and they loved the idea, saying they often received the same gifts and ended up with enough blankets to start a blanket store. So My Baby Registry was born.”

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The Baby House is a project of The Peace Agency. The Peace Agency is a registered non profit and public benefit organisation.

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How it works – it’s super simple and quick: 1. Go to www.mybabyregistry.co.za and create a registry.

2. Browse the extensive product selection and add what you fancy to your registry.

3. Tell your friends, family and guests about the registry so they can get shopping.

4. When the big day comes, all your wonderful gifts will be delivered to your baby shower, all beautifully wrapped with personalised notes from your friends and family attached.

Contact Tonia Zorbas on tonia@mybabyregistry.co.za or visit www.mybabyregistry.co.za.

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Toys Suitable for Your Toddler: 13 Months to Two Years Having mastered walking, a child of this age will follow you around imitating what you do and will look for items that will challenge his manipulatory abilities. He will also now start saying more words and understands many more than he can say. Books are a great source of joy to this age as they can understand the story and know what’s coming next – he will often want to hear the same story over and over again.

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Stacking rings and nesting beakers will encourage dexterity and spatial visualisation, teaching him about sizes. Push and pull toys and carts with rigid handles to load and unload are recommended.

Sorting buckets with basic shapes will teach shape recognition and encourage hand eye co-ordination. Toys that encourage imagination are appropriate for this age.

Tea sets for boys and girls, dolls, brooms and mops. It’s important not to gender stereotype them at this age.

Tunnels are a wonderful birthday gift as they bring hours of fun to the mobile toddler. A must have for this age is a set of wooden blocks; it takes a lot of manipulation before they learn how to stack them. The skill involved in placing wooden blocks differs from that of using a plastic interlocking block.

Make a shape sorter using an old formula tin. Cut a circular hole in the lid and add some practice golf balls; the ones with the holes in. They love to post these. Once they have mastered the circle, do the square and then the triangle.

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Memorabilia Bags

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Memory and memorising is a skill that can be used when children are playing and learning. A little fabric bag with a drawstring makes a simple hold-all for a few items to be used for a memory game. Mum can make a bag from a scrap of fabric or even use a box as an alternative. Fill the bag with some selected items found round your home. Things like a large button, a small block, a cork, clips and a spoon and so on.

You can have fun choosing the items with your child. Put the items on a tray then after a minute cover them with the bag. Ask your child to draw (or write) the items he remembers.

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Memory bags can also be used to play ‘touch and tell’. In this game you feel the item inside the bag and describe it for others to guess. This is excellent for vocabulary development! Take your bags on holiday for fun games in the car.

Memory bags help children of all ages to develop memory skills – a vital aspect of learning for all kinds of academic tasks and for day to day living.

We remember: • phone numbers • counting and number skills • spelling and reading words • historical facts • birthdays and special events (don’t forget mum’s birthday!)

Naturally Baby is an online store dedicated to selling both mum and baby gear.

Our lives are surrounded with memory moments and it is a great idea to help children train their memories while having fun using a simple bag of random items found round the home.

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We import quality products from overseas as well as offering a wide range of carefully selected local products. We strive in finding the best products focusing on the health and well being of both mother and child.

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Importance of Infant Massage Touch is the first sense to develop in utero, the last to leave the body and the only sense without which we could not survive. It is the very nature of touch to be a powerful communicator. As the first language your baby understands, it is invaluable to communicate confidence, a positive self-image and respect. The practice of infant massage has been around for thousands of years and in many cultures it is a parenting tradition passed through generations. The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), founded by Vimala McClure, is the only association in the world solely dedicated to baby massage. The safe and effective massage routine combines Swedish and Indian massage therapies, reflexology and yoga and is taught by Certified Infant Massage Instructors, like Lisa Townend of Holistic Baby, in over 70 countries of the world.

Infant massage naturally includes all the elements of bonding and promotes secure attachment. Other benefits may include the early involvement for dad, improved sleep and the ability to calm oneself. Regular massage may stimulate learning ability and relieve gas, colic, constipation and teething discomfort.

During the five-week course you will be guided to read and respect your baby’s cues and to respond to their needs accordingly.

Classes are relaxed and hands-on, either one-on-one or in small groups, with the objective of learning infant massage, discovering relaxation techniques, exploring new knowledge and engaging in discussions.

Parents with babies from birth to a year are welcome.

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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.

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A Right to Be Left Left-handed children are often seen as clumsy because they are living in a world that is designed for right-handed people.

Pencil sharpeners, can openers, corkscrews, scissors, and computer keyboards are just a few of the challenges faced by left-handers.

a child’s brain dominance can help with career choices.

Left-handers have an advantage with creative, musical, and artistic abilities and sense of space and distance. Knowing

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Although there are many implements designed especially for left-handers (visit www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk), most left-handers adapt to using right-handed Approximately 15 percent of the population implements. However, right-handed scissors is left-handed. Children should be cannot be used properly in the left hand. allowed to use whichever hand feels most comfortable, as forcing them to use their Encouraging a left-handed child to be aware right hand can cause undue stress. Lefties of their hand or foot preference is the best should be taught to write by holding the way to help them avoid potential problems. pencil approximately 2cm away from the But left-handedness should not be viewed point and turning the body slightly to the as a disability or an excuse. right with the paper placed a little to their left and sloping to the right. When tying By Janet Hurst-Nicholson, author of The shoelaces and neckties, and for knitting and Race, an inspiring story for left-handers. sewing the teacher should sit opposite the For more information visit: child so the movements are mirrored. www.amazon.com/dp/B00D30CIJU.

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Panda Paints – Inspiration: Where Ideas Begin Established in 1977, Panda Paints have a long tradition of manufacturing children’s and artists’ art materials in South Africa, providing quality and non-toxic products at competitive prices, together with high standards of service delivery.

From the start the Panda Paints ethos has remained the same; to provide environmentally friendly non-toxic products to all users. And they remain true to this.

Their catalogue includes educational paints, craft paints, glues and dyes and many more products that promise to deliver a product that is not only safe for children to use, but is environmentally friendly. They have converted all their products to utilise natural thickeners, making them a proudly eco range manufacturer of paints and glues. Being mindful of art educators and users’ requirements for a one-stop art and craft suppliers, they have imported a range of art accessories and sourced reasonably priced paper and card.

Panda has partnered with LIV Village, which aims to nurture and educate Aids orphans in South Africa. With their motto being ‘bringing life to colour and colour to life’, they strive for high standards of quality both in product and in service.

Contact: 031 – 702 9765, info@pandapaints.com or visit www.pandapaints.com.

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A.C.E. Home Education – A Unique Educational Approach As parents, we all want our children to receive the best education that we can give them, one where they can: • Learn sound educational practices such as goal-setting, self-discipline and independent learning. • Receive an education that is principle based and values driven. • Develop character traits that foster academic excellence.

principle of mastery learning. Fully worked out modules suitable for the South African market, including online educational resources, are available from Grade R through to Grade 12.

Parents are empowered and trained to fully utilise the strengths of the A.C.E. programme and quarterly monitoring of the quality of home education ensures that students’ education remains on track. Over a period of two decades A.C.E. home school graduates have repeatedly excelled in numerous spheres of life. When thoroughly implemented the A.C.E. home education programme has no comparison.

This is the education that they will receive through the Accelerated Christian Education programme. Providing your child with an education that caters to these fundamental needs shouldn’t be a daunting task. With more and more families turning to home schooling and nearly 1 500 families using the A.C.E. programme in SA, many have already A.C.E. learning materials are distributed realised the astounding benefits that this by Accelerated Educational Enterprises system of learning offers their children. in Durban. Contact their home school The programme is uniquely suited to home advisor today on 031 – 573 6500 or education providing an individualised, self- e-mail info@aeegroup.co.za and give paced learning experience based on the your child a head start in life.

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The globally successful A.C.E. home-education programme, aligned with the South African school curriculum, focuses on a principle-centred, individualised approach that nurtures your child’s unique talents, by promoting character building, reasoning skills, accountability and goal setting.

In addition to home schooling, the A.C.E. programme and supplementary materials can also be used for: • Early Childhood Development • Self-instructional enrichment in Math and English • Private-school education where every learner is in a “class of their own” Accelerate your child to their full potential today, by introducing them to the A.C.E. experience.

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Kidz Online Day Care and Pre-Primary

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Kidz Online is an exclusive crèche/educare facility that offers state-of-the-art service, utilising modern technology. They have designed a website which will enable parents to watch their child at work and play.

Their objective is to allow pupils to discover their potential by giving them the best learning material, educational training and equipment. Their vision is to provide children with professional, reliable and effective education. They strive to become the benchmark in the pre-school sector by providing a service like no other.

They aim to be a crucial and valuable building block to the early development of a child and they manage the school on a very high standard so as to achieve these objectives.

The core of Kidz Online is to share their passion, diligence and expert knowledge with the pupils. Hygiene standards are of the utmost importance as the children need a clean environment to learn in; this makes the child aware of cleanliness and its importance in day to day life.

The school’s educational standard is reflected by a saying by Margaret Fuller; “If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” Kidz Online offers to light your child’s candle today. Kidz Online is run from same grounds as the Edith Benson Children’s Home, and the school sponsors education for some of the children from the home. If you are interested in helping with sponsorship of a child or in donating much needed school supplies, contact the school.

Kidz Online is in the process of franchising and anyone interested in this can contact Erthney at the Kidz Online.

Contact: Erthney Abrahams, 031 - 207 1628, erthney_kidzonline@yahoo.com, www.kidzonlinedaycare.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Psychological Life Coaching and Logotherapy: Techniques Psychological Life Coaching and Logotherapy (PLCL) are a combination/ adaptation of three types of disciplines; positive psychology, logotherapy and life coaching. A combination extracting the crucial elements from each will have a profound effect on the psyche.

Positive Psychology: Social and behavioural sciences play a significant role between Grades 7 and 12. Young adults can express a vision of the good life that is empirically sound and have a basic idea of what actions lead to well-being and happiness.

However, they may not be able to identify how to achieve this. The use of positive psychological techniques aims to increase well-being through the development of positive feelings, cognitions and behaviours.

Logotherapy: is a form of existential analysis in which the search for meaning in life is identified as the primary motivational force in human beings. It is based on three philosophical and psychological concepts: Freedom of Will, Will to Meaning, and Meaning in Life. Clients are assisted in achieving the openness and flexibility that will allow them to shape their day-to-day lives in a meaningful way.

Psychological Life Coaching and Logotherapy (PLCL) Psychological life coaching and logotherapy will offer adults and young adults a dynamic form of coaching therapy that has been developed to assist you achieve your goals and cope better with the day-to-day stresses of life. Young adults (Grade 7-12) will especially benefit from the 12 week course consisting of one session per week.

For further information please contact Lavashni Valjee vlr@mplanet.co.za • 084 573 3333 • www.grow-me.co.za

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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Life coaching: Life coaching takes the form of powerful conversations between the coach and the client. The client is questioned in a way that is deep and thought provoking. You will reveal how you view things, how you are inspired, and what issues might be blocking your progress.

Powerful questioning will help you and the therapist build up the right plan of action to help you achieve your goals.

For more information contact Lavashni Valjee on vlr@mplanet.co.za or 084 573 3333.

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Educated Life

Help Sizanani Centre Reach Its Goal

Sizanani Centre operates a feeding scheme brick project. They aim to sell 10 000 bricks for children and clinic patients at a Catholic at R100 each. Sizanani means help one Church in Inanda, and they would like to another - your support in purchasing one build their own premises or more of the bricks will at 84 Amatikwe, Area 10. not only help them to reach their goal in supplying these Due to lack of space at children and patients with a the current location, it hygienic kitchen and a clean has become necessary environment to eat in, but for them to build their will also assist in creating own venue. The proposed work opportunities for two building would have people. a kitchen and dining room where they can In return for your support feed school children any person/company who and patients making use of the feeding buys more than 10 bricks will receive an scheme. They would also like to add some invitation to the opening of the building and accommodation for the resident cook and an engraved plaque on the wall thanking cleaner. The surplus cash will be used to you for your support. furnish the building with the necessary tables and chairs, as well as furniture for the Should you be interested in taking part in this project please contact Juanita accommodation.

Davis on 031 – 206 1479 or email helpfind4u@gmail.com.

In order to raise funds they will run a sell a

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

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BROADACRES PREPRIMARY 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

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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

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

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Prevent Underage Drinking

Adults are advised to look out for behaviour that might indicate that their teenagers may be consuming alcohol. SAB, which recently launched the 18+ campaign as a call to action for adults to be role models in the fight against underage drinking, offers this checklist of warning signs to be on the lookout for to prevent underage drinking.

• Find the triggers: Find out if there is anything which might tempt your teenager to want to use alcohol. • Stress, anxiety and depression: Pay attention to your teenager for signs of stress, anxiety and depression.

• Your teen regularly complains about being bored: Teenagers who can’t tolerate being alone, have trouble keeping themselves occupied, and crave excitement, are prime candidates for using alcohol.

• Your teen starts exhibiting signs of rebellion and anger: Many teens choose to express their anger at their parents by doing something they have been told not to do.

• They start mimicking their friends: Listen to them and watch them to see if they have fallen into the “everyone is doing it” trap.

• Your teen lacks confidence: Some teenagers would do things under the influence of alcohol that they otherwise would never risk doing.

Other warning signs: • Mood swings • School problems • Switching friends • A “don’t care attitude” • Finding alcohol in your child’s room or backpack, or smelling alcohol on his or her breath • Physical or mental problems Sources: South African Depression and Anxiety Group and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

Follow SAB on www.sabstories.co.za/ beer-culture/, Twitter: @SABreweries or Facebook: www.facebook.com/ SouthAfricanBreweries.

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Halo Bottles – As Good As Glass At last, a safe and clean alternative to the water – the healthy kind. Saphrene is also plastic bottles that end up in landfills. impact resistant – this means the bottles will last.

Halo Still Prepared Water Bottles are BPA (Bisphenol A) free plastic bottles – the Halo Bottles are fun too. They come in funky, safe kind. The Halo Bottle is made from fun colours that your kids will love and they Saphrene and filled with reverse osmosis won’t shatter when dropped. They are safe for you and safe for your children and their playground mates. They are also dishwasher friendly – a must for busy moms!

Buy, drink, wash, refill and reuse.

Clean for you – clean for the environment!

Look for them in your tuck shop or e-mail orders@savourfoods.co.za or phone 031 – 220 2044 or 073 533 0366.

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HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence

NURSERY, PRE SCHOOL & AFTERCARE

We teach, model, and encourage a love of learning and compassion for others.

WE TEACH, MODEL, AND ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF LEARNING AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS

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!”

Baby Nursery • State of the art • Environmentally friendly (Green/Natural cleaning agents ONLY) • CCTV Life at Junglecubs • Warm, happy environment • Registered with the Dept of Education • Excellent, structured educational programme • Perfect balance of learning, play & stimulation • Nutritious, preservative free meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks all day) • Help with potty training • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board

We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils (CAPS) • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES (19 or less) • EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS • Air conditioned classrooms • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school • Registered with the Department of Education Limited space available. We are offering grades 1,2,3 & 4. Coming in 2016 grade 5.

Feeder School: Hamptons Primary School Afternoon clubs include sport, home economics and friends through play OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 145 UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH

031 - 563 7597 • 072 334 7227 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za Limited space available. Hours: 06:45 - 17:15

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Contact: 031 - 563 2816 • 031 - 563 7597 www.hamptonsprimaryschool.co.za

Educated Life KZN CHESS ACADEMY Newborn Baby Outreach Lindy 083 607 4498 Lisa 083 293 0932 To provide newborn babies with essentials that many of us take for granted e.g. clothes, baby blankets, baby soap, powder and vaseline.

Mums, please donate newborn baby clothes, baby products and blankets you no longer require to give these little angels and their Mums a true “Positive Beginning” to life.

Positive Beginnings - CRC non-profit organisation reg no 028-472-NPO

Developing young minds and fostering life skills!

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED HELP?

English, Afrikaans & Maths workbooks or personal tuition.

Teacher workshops, group or individual coaching, tournaments

Visit our shop in Moore Road, Glenwood (opp. the Spar centre).

031 202 8830 sue@antbooks.co.za www.antbooks.co.za

National Master

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Pre-school

“Life’s Journey begins here”

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

THE HEALTHY SNACK BOX A delicious mix of mainly healthy snacks for your child’s lunchbox! Can be customised.

• Small (20 packs) R100 • Med (40 packs) R190 • Large (60 packs) R280

Samantha 072 789 6485 hornsbys1802@gmail.com BBM: 2BF611E8 www.facebook.com/healthysnackbox

Tel: 031 – 467 4221 61 Acute Road, Bluff, Durban pandorasecretary@gmail.com pandorapre@telkomsa.net

Pandora

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Est. 1945 • Enrolment 3 months – Grade R • Registered with Department of Education & Culture • Superior Pre-Primary Education • Graduate qualified Educators (BA.B.ED & HDE) • Specialist Grade R Educators • Fees x 10 months • Morning care from 6:45am & aftercare until 5pm

• Ages 0 - 5 years • Half Day 7am - 2pm R1700 • Full Day 7am - 5pm R2100

Pre-Primary

• Established Montessori Pre School • Individualised learning because we respect the uniqueness of your child’s needs • Toddler to School Readiness Programme • Extra Murals, Aftercare & Holiday Club 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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Price includes breakfast, snacks, cooked lunch and dinner Call Nats 083 351 9181

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Kumon

Pursuing Potential with Kumon At Kumon, the approach to learning is different. They develop children through the acquisition of independent learning skills, rather than teaching in the conventional sense. They equip your child to learn for themselves so that they do not become dependent on, or limited by, the skills and knowledge of others.

according to their needs and ability. When they attend the study centre, they are supported and guided towards not only the right answers, but also the right study techniques. The way in which students approach their work has a profound effect on their performance and their results.

Kumon’s outlook goes far beyond school life - they are thinking of the young adult your child will become. Through the Maths and English programmes, they will nurture your child’s independent study skills, so that they can apply this confident approach to everything they do – be it in school, work or life. To reap these rewards, a long-term commitment from their family is essential.

“It is our job as educators not to stuff knowledge into children as if they were merely empty boxes, but to encourage each child to want to learn, to enjoy learning and be capable of studying whatever he or she may need to or wish to in the future,” said Toru Kumon, founder of the Kumon Method.

Kumon will guide your child to study at a level where they can concentrate and be motivated, allowing them to develop their ability and desire to learn independently.

At Kumon, your child’s work is individualised

For more information visit www.kumon.co.za or call 0800 002 775.

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Happy Valley Educentre Happy Valley Educentre is owned and run

by Amber Chipps and Michelle White, who have created an environment that they, as moms would want their children to attend.

They take babies from three months up to children aged six years (Grade R).

Michelle and Amber both have foundation intermediate degrees in teaching and have both studied early childhood development and remedial education, so are able to spot potential learning or physical problems, and help children find ways to overcome them.

The children are treated like members of family and encouraged to share in every aspect of the day.

There are constant eyes on every child at all times, as the school has over 24 staff, CCTV cameras and access is strictly maintained by a full-time security manager. The school has an aftercare and offers extra murals like Soccer Stars, Kiddinastics, Action Ball, drama and music, swimming, ballet and hip-hop dancing. The school does not close during the school holidays.

The beautiful grounds are the perfect space for lots of physical activity and learning about nature. Happy Valley has an open door policy to enrolled parents to pop in and visit at any time during the day.

Happy Valley is a private pre-primary school that has limited placement and is recognised by all leading schools in the area. The school will host an open day on 17 July at 9am to 11am and all interested parents are invited.

Contact: 031 – 764 6661, info@happyvalleyeducentre.co.za, 15 Hamilton Crescent, Gillits.

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Carebears

on Essenwood Essen Est. 2001

• Ages 3 months to 4 yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals & beverages provided • Babysitting Services Ring Time includes: • Craft Lessons • Baker Baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes Optional extra – Pottery

Enrolments for 2015 still open 031 – 201 0062 • 082 895 1197

A lEARning disAbility is A REAding disAbility.

We boast of an 8% to as much as a 40% increase in your child’s average performance, because we sharpen the tOOl OF liFE... REAding 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 and enrol them at our Reading Centre in WEstVillE.

Our results are our guarantee!

Contact Wendy Redman on 084 408 3035 or wjredman66@gmail.com for an assessment in English and Afrikaans. www.tinacowley.co.za

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Rainbow in a Glass Experiment

LITTLE LYONS PRESCHOOL

You will need: Sugar, water, food colouring, a tablespoon and five glasses or clear plastic cups.

What to do: • Line up five glasses. Add one tablespoon of sugar to the first glass, two tablespoons of sugar to the second glass, three tablespoons of sugar to the third glass, and four tablespoons of sugar to the fourth glass. The fifth glass remains empty.

• Add three tablespoons of water to each of the four glasses and stir each solution. If the sugar does not dissolve in any of the four glasses, then add one more tablespoon of water to each glass.

• Add two to three drops of red food colouring in the first glass, yellow food colouring in the second glass, green food colouring in the third glass and blue food colouring in the fourth glass. Stir each solution.

• Fill the last glass with about one fourth of the blue sugar solution.

• Carefully layer some green sugar solution above the blue liquid. Do this by putting a spoon in the glass, just above the blue layer, and pouring the green solution slowly over the back of the spoon.

• Add green solution until the glass is about half full.

• Now layer the yellow solution above the green liquid, using the back of the spoon.

Fill the glass to three quarters full.

• Finally, layer the red solution above the yellow liquid.

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• 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

Exclusive Baby Care Centre & Pre-school 3 months - 5 years (depending on branch) • Half & Full Day/Aftercare • Small Classes & Qualified Staff • Baby Massage & Gym • Development & Stimulation Programmes • Full CAPS Curriculum • Cooked Meals, Snacks •Parent Camera Surveillance System

Franchise Opportunities & School Conversions Available Judy 083 616 0633 www.prestigebaby.co.za • judy@prestigebaby.co.za PrEStiGE BrAnCHES: Ballito (KZn), Palm Lakes Estate (KZn), Umhlanga opening soon!! Waverley (JHB), Mulbarton (JHB), Alberton (JHB)

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Contact our Head Office on 031 206 1412 admin@cavershaminstitute.co.za www.cavershaminstitute.co.za Like our Facebook Page

So what?

The different liquids have different densities. This experiment uses coloured sugar solutions made at different solutions.

The solutions will form layers, from least dense, on top, to the densest at the bottom of the glass.

Source: KZN Science Centre, 031 – 830 5379, www.kznsc.org, www.facebook.com/KZNScienCentre. www.mumsmail.com

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Kiddies’ Rides

Uitsig Rd, Dbn North (Near Hyper)

Open EVERY Sunday from 10am - 3:30pm

GABY’S

Make up Artistry

KNS PARTYZ

Belinda & Elvis will be here on Mother’s Day 10 May!

Specialising in kids’ theme parties & adult décor hire:

Lyn 083 262 3693

www.facebook.com/KNSPARTYZ

Face painting Games Pamper parties Arts & crafts Corporate fun days School fun days

tables, chairs (plus covers), cutlery, crockery, clowns, jumping castles, water slides, popcorn machine, trampoline, bubble machine etc.

JUMPING CASTLE REPAIRS Call Pam 083 779 3951 or 031 - 400 3951/2 knspartyz@live.co.za

Great Cakes For All Occasions!

Shop 5 Ridgeton Towers (in Pizzaboyz) 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge

031 - 566 1194 • sales@houseoftreats.co.za Image cakes from

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Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

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

Buzy Beez Partyz

We offer you affordable tailor made packages that will make your little one’s birthday a fun-filled & memorable day.

We offer: • Themed décor • Kiddies and adults’ tables & chairs with covers • Themed cupcakes • Birthday cakes • Themed party buckets • Jumping castles • Pony cycles • Themed cups & plates • Kiddies’ snacks & juice • Photoboards • Bubble machines • Candy floss machine • Popcorn machine • Chocolate fountain We take the hassle out of party planning, enabling you to enjoy the day with your loved ones.

www.buzybeezpartyz.co.za

per dozen!

Give us a buzz on 073 933 6615 or 078 410 8555 or 071 813 1273

THIS IS WHERE THE COOL KIDS SPLASH OUT! Exciting Birthday Packages designed to suit you!

EXTREME FUN BIRTHDAY PACKAGE Includes Flowrider, Tubes and more.

Contact us for more info on this!

FLOWRIDERS Learn to Surf! Instructors on hand to assist and teach you.

Covered tented area available with party tables and benches.

SUPERTUBES 7 Exciting Rides, 180m long Spaghetti Junction Supertube ride, 15m high Speedracers. FREE ENTRY to Birthday Child!

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The Magic Dragon The names Arthur and Avril Reed bring back many fond musical and magical memories for many families that lived in the Highway and Durban area.

FOR AGES 5 & UP

After the death of his beloved wife Avril, Arthur decided to pen an autobiography of his magical life of dance, hypnosis, magic and art, entitled ‘Arthur Reed, The Magic Dragon’. After a long battle with cancer, Avril died on 20 October 2012. He wrote in the dedication of his book: “My loving wife, Avril, who always encouraged me and became part of my outrageous adventures and my wonderful guardian angel, who made it all possible.”

HOLIDAY BOOT CAMP ON 13 & 14 July

His book covers his life as a young boy growing up during the Second World War and becoming a mechanical engineer in the locomotive and car components industry.

At 18 he joined a dance studio, where he became the ballroom and jive champion and met Avril. At 19 he was introduced to hypnosis and became one of the founder members of the South African Association of Therapeutic Hypnotists. He also created his own mobile Disco Telstar that they ran for more than 15 years.

Arthur and Avril travelled extensively, performing at cabaret, stage shows, conferences and product launches.

Arthur is a founder member of South African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and a main founder member of the 1000 Hills Experience (Art Meander). He is a past member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Tibetan Buddhist Society.

• Birthday Parties • Fun Science Extra-mural activities • School Shows • Corporate Events Creating volcanoes and geysers, tornadoes and snowstorms, making jellyfish and revealing secret messages will make science memorable and fun!

For more information visit www.arthurreed.co.za.

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Katya – 076 201 6958 | Lidia – 079 340 8212 Tel – 031 765 3941 secretlabinafrica@gmail.com

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Balloons for All Occasions!

Make your party one to remember with Tony Miller Promotions’ printed helium balloons! Tony Miller Promotions can supply helium filled balloons with ribbons, or you can hire a Partygas cylinder and fill your own balloons. Helium Partygas cylinders come in three sizes. They will deliver, or you can collect. There are 40 different colours to choose from, and you can also have them printed.

equipment for children’s parties, including: • Jumping castles: There is an array of 46 different jumping castles to choose from, such as a boxing ring, fun house, pirate ship, princess castle, ball pond, fun slide, gladiator pool, surf and slide and adventure zone, and many more.

• Foam Pit • Putts Perfect • Bubble Buddy • Fun rides Printed balloons: they have stock • Airborne Adventure messages to choose from, such as Happy Birthday, Happy Valentine’s, Thank You, They also manufacture and sell button Congratulations, Get Well, and more. badges, medals and clothing, as well as Custom orders can be printed according branded gifts. to the client’s colour scheme. They also Contact: 031 – 205 2074, Facebook: supply balloon accessories, such as balloon Tony Miller Promotions, cups and stick, balloon ribbons, balloon www.tonymiller.co.za. table bases. Balloon decorating: make your event magical and special – decorate your WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has the venue with balloons! free hire of jumping castle to give away for your next party. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

Tony Miller Promotions also hires out Credit Cards Accepted • Sales & Repairs Tel/Fax: 031 - 205 2074 • 082 906 5450

a/h 083 225 3174 • rentals@tonymiller.co.za

www.tonymiller.co.za

Established 1980

56 Evans Road, Glenwood

• Foam Pit Parties • Jumping Castles • Water Slides • Quad Bikes • Mobile Putt Putt • Airborne Adventures • Candy Floss Machines • Popcorn Machines • Bubble Machines • Kids’ Chairs & Tables • Balloons

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Panina – Functions With Flair Simone Sneedon has always been passionate about decorating and creating ‘wow’ functions. A year ago she decided to turn her passion into a business.

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

“I am a small one man show. I prefer the personal touch and doing everything myself, which ensures that I can keep control of every single aspect of the functions I arrange,” said Simone. She specialises in small, intimate functions, both private and corporate, which require a personal touch.

“I enjoy doing functions in people’s homes where their own décor and linen can be used, as well as hiring and sourcing items.

This showcases their personality in the function.”

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

• Party in a box packages • Candy buffets• Party décor • Custom party goodies Call Angelique 083 792 0906

Simone has decorated many functions, including corporate picnic sites for the Durban July, which she is busy working on again for this year, corporate/business dinners and lunches, year-end prize giving dinners at schools as well as many Christmas lunch tables and birthdays in private homes. She also makes Christmas wreaths and other hand-made decorations.

angelique.schwartz96@gmail.com amsdesigns

Speciality Themed Cakes

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

Contact Simone Sneedon on 083 357 8309 for a function with flair!

Great Specials

Prices from R400 - R650

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Burnedale – So Much More Burnedale Café is the quintessential venue to relax and truly savour culinary delicacies and social connection. They launched their new menu in April with a whole new mix, comprising of Tempura fried hake served with wasabi mayo, Grilled Cajun chicken stack and much more. Their ever popular burgers will still be on the menu with a few new toppings added in. They will also be running daily breakfast and lunch specials.

express manicures and pedicures) • Bon Bon Maison has a new space showcasing Annie Sloane Chalk Paint and more décor workshops • The Pottery Gallery has a new space and now offers painting parties • One of a Kind is sporting a new look and welcomes a new baby range and a selection of lovely locally produced “must haves” • MUZE has its new Autumn range in store • Last but not least, Burnedale Animal Farm welcomes new additions to the family Burnedale is a secret haven for adults and – miniature Ngunis, donkeys, miniature kids alike in the country village of Umhlali, potbelly pigs, goats, bunnies, guinea fowl 30 minutes north of Durban. Burnedale and budgies. offers an eclectic mix of delights for the most discerning customer.

Visit the Burnedale website and Facebook pages for updates on the Fresh Market Burnedale welcomes a host of new hosted every second Saturday. tenants: • Oasis Beauty • Hey Gorgeous Hair Salon Contact: 032 – 947 0133 or • Sweetie Shop • Sarah’s Framing Studio michelle@oneofakind.co.za or • Fine Young Cooks (offering cooking lessons visit www.burnedale.co.za, and domestic training, children’s parties www.facebook.com/burnedale. and workshops) • Redlip Studio (offering

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Let My Photobooth Put the Fun into Your Function The photobooth of choice, My Photobooth, is part of Bruce Jackson Photography and is bound to add plenty of laughs and put the fun into your function, as well as generating memorable images that can be appreciated by all your guests for a long time to come.

instantaneously. This feature is also useful for business functions, allowing for realtime social media exposure. Prints can be further personalised with a message from the bridal couple, business or function coordinator.

My Photobooth allows you to personalise the photobooth to your function, using supplied graphics for the user interface and voice prompts guiding your guests through the use of My Photobooth.

All packages, apart from specials, include the use of a prop box of wigs, hats and feather boas etc., as well as a CD of captured images at the end of the function. Printing is also optional and can be excluded in My Photobooth came about when one of favour of cost.

Bruce’s clients asked whether he provided prints for a function he had been contracted For bookings or to shoot. This led Bruce to do some enquiries contact research and he added My Photobooth to Bruce Jackson on photobooth@ his business. brucejackson. co.za or My Photobooth has the exciting ability visit www. to upload captured images directly to brucejackson.

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1. 25 years’ amazing results 2. Specialising in children’s entertainment 3. Exclusive money back guarantee 4. Customised packages 5. Your child - the star of the show 6. Comedy magic 7. Funny puppetry 8. Snowy the live rabbit 9. Available Monday - Sunday

For enquiries/bookings call 071 837 1731 or visit www.themagician.co.za or e-mail magic@themagician.co.za

Hunny Beez Themed Parties with Prizes & Entertainment, We Tailor Packages for You!

• Pirates • Pooh & Friends • Strawberry Shortcake • Fairy Party • Princess Party • Tea Party • Mermaidia • Superheroes • Formula 1 • Tailored Themes

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Adult & Kids’ FAncy dress Hire • Costumes for school events & parties available • Concert hire available from R50 4 on Broadway, Durban North 083 258 0635 • 081 470 4661 www.costumecarnival.co.za

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Mother’s Day Delight!

Foam & Inflatable Fun

We celebrate Mother’s Day on 10 May, which is an opportunity to show your mother (and grandmothers) how much you appreciate and love them. Posh Party has some great ideas for you on how to spoil your mom this month!

• Breakfast in bed: Nothing beats being woken up with a hot cup of tea and pancakes for breakfast! Add some freshly picked flowers from the garden and spend some quality time with your mom.

• Pamper day: Book a spa half day or full day package at your favourite spa getaway.

If you are limited with budget, why not pamper her yourself at home?

• Shopping spree: Get her a gift voucher to her favourite shop or shopping centre and spoil her with a delicious lunch during the shopping spree break time.

• Gifts: These always go down well, but why not try a home-made gift? Bake some cookies at home, or frame some beautiful photos full of memories. Get creative and make it unique and special.

• Tea for Two: High tea is always a popular one! Either book at an exclusive hotel or do your very own high tea at home!

• Luncheon: Can’t go wrong with a fresh and delicious home cooked meal with the rest of your friends and/or family members at home.

Whatever you do, Posh Party wishes you a Happy Mother’s Day and hopes you feel the love!

For more information on a Posh Party or Wedding, contact Tarryn Livsey at tarryn@poshparty.co.za or 078 200 8578 or visit www.poshparty.co.za.

Office: 031 301 0661 Dudley: 072 739 7978 sales@foampartyfun.co.za www.foampartyfun.co.za www.mumsmail.com

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

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

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neW 1St in S.A. • Velcro wall • Wipe out balls • Base jump • Trikes/sliders • Balloon blasters • Balloon • Paddle boats wars • Air mountain • Inflatable disco FAmouS • Bungie run • Super/giant slides• Rocket • Zorbs/barrels • Mechanical bull CHECK out OUR neW • Team building equipment WeBSITe AnD • Fooseball & more FACeBOOK PAGe! Gail 082 877 8662 • nick 083 262 5131 www.kzninflatables.co.za • gail@kzninflatables.co.za 83

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Fun Party Snacks

Birthday Pamper Parties!

Picnic in the shade You will need: • Party cupcakes, • Gold foil cookie cups • Green icing • Yellow sugar paste • Sugared jelly tots • Sugared jelly teddies • Pink balls • Paper umbrellas

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

Michelle 083 785 6044

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Method: 1. Bake cupcakes in the gold foil cookie cups.

Coat the cupcakes with the green icing.

2. Roll out the sugar paste to 2mm to 4mm thick. Cut into squares and use a sharp knife to create a ‘fringe’ around the edges. Place the ‘blanket’ over the cupcake, leaving some of the ‘grass’ exposed.

3. Use icing to attach two teddies to the blanket and a pink ball to the top of the jelly tot. Place on the blanket. Place the parasol behind the teddies.

Beary Sweet Friend You will need: • Wafer biscuits • White icing • Mini marshmallows • Marshmallows • Hundreds and thousands • Silver balls • Chocolate chips • Liquorice Allsorts Mini

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Method: 1. Coat the wafer biscuit with a layer of icing.

2. Place two marshmallows for the head and body and eight mini marshmallows for the legs, arms and ears. Sprinkle hundreds and thousands around the teddy. Attach silver balls for eyes. Cut a chocolate chip in half and use one for the mouth.

3. Cut a bowtie from a coloured layer of liquorice Allsorts Mini and attach to the neck.

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Would you like to add the creative flair to your little one’s party?

Gluten free, dairy free, egg free & sugar free cupcakes for all occasions!

Cotton Candy Hiring can provide you with the tools to be your own party planner for your little one’s special day!

We hire the tables, chairs, tablecloths, runners, chair covers, happy birthday banner and we even have some decor to add that special touch!

Contact Clair on clair@cottoncandyhiring.co.za or call 082 403 9144

We do traditional frosting, butter cream icing & fondant.

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Everyday Life

Load Shedding Tips and Tricks During times of load shedding, it’s important to ensure that your critical systems are protected against power cuts, as well as power surges when the power comes on again. PCs can be very sensitive to power cuts, dips and surges. In the event of an unplanned power outage, it is possible that open files could become corrupted or files damaged so badly that it is impossible to open them again.

If you are looking for a loyal and loving companion AACL has the perfect puppy waiting for you to adopt!

What can you do to prevent damage to your PC hardware and the critical software and data housed on these PCs? Do regular back-ups. It is important that any sensitive data is backed up regularly, if possible on a daily basis. This will prevent huge amounts of time being spent catching up on processing what was lost. If possible invest in an offsite back-up system.

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Invest in Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) for your PCs as well as any network hubs or switches. In the event of load shedding, a UPS will allow your users time to exit the applications they are working on and save any work they are busy with. PCs can then be safely switched off, preventing data loss.

Switch off all PCs not performing critical functions when not in use. Any data that is open on a PC is at risk of being damaged in the event of a power failure. It is important to exit all open applications by closing them properly if access to the data is not required for a period of time. Should a power failure occur, damage to the open data files will be minimised.

Source: IT Corporation, www.itcorp.co.za, 031 – 266 0000.

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Readers’ Life Thank you to Mum’s Mail readers for your recent donation to Kiddie Kan. The goods were given to the poor of KwaMashu via KwaMashu Methodist Church and also to Gozololo Children’s Home. Brenda Daniels.

Just reading through the Mum’s Mail, which is always a great distraction from work! I always wonder who the kids are on the front page – I know who both the kids are this time round, but a little section “meet the cover kids” would be nice. I see they are mentioned on page two, but definitely more of a write up about them please! Leanne Lorrance.

The response is always great from Mum’s Mail – thank you very much! Judi Gibson (Animal Anti-Cruelty League).

I’m at our monthly play date at Funky Monkey (a play centre ad I saw in Mum’s Mail). It’s the only time I get a copy of the mag and am able to read it cover to cover, sipping on a nice cup of Five Roses. Love the content, from articles to ads, so helpful in planning my daughter’s birthday party. Thank you for the great read. Avisha Chaithram.

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All published letters will receive double movie tickets from NuMetro Suncoast and the winning letter, from Avisha Chaithram, will receive a Chateau Gateaux treat!

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Feed the Babies Fund Ladies’ Pamper Day

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Join Feed the Babies Fund for a morning of pampering on 16 May from 8am to 12pm at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, 315 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban.

Come prepared for a morning of fun; massages, entertainment, lucky draws and special guest, Angelique SilvaLeaf.

All funds raised will be used to support the beneficiaries of Feed the Babies Fund.

The fund’s vision is to create change in the lives of babies and children of all races, that are living in poverty and their mission is to facilitate the growth and development of babies during their formative years; from birth to six years old, through focussing on their nutritional and educational needs.

Their objectives include: • To ensure that babies of all races receive at least one nutritious meal a day during the formative years, from birth to six years old.

• The promotion and maintenance of good health, hygiene and safety amongst babies of all races.

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• To provide food security to all children during the formative years of birth to 6 years old.

• To ensure that all pre-school children stand a fair chance of a good education by being in a setting that lays the framework for future learning.

The dress code is smart casual and tickets cost R250 per person and include a goodie bag for each guest.

To book contact Fazana on 031 – 201 4682 or e-mail fundraising@feedthebabiesfund.org.za.

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Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Evening The Robin Hood Foundation, Galeforce Marketing and BDO will host a craft beer and wine tasting fundraising event on Thursday 7 May at the Kloof Country Club.

WIN 5 x family tickets to a Sharks’ Board Show Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter

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The not-to-be-missed black and white themed function starts at 6pm and finishes at 9pm. Tickets are R150 each and all funds raised will be used by the Robin Hood Foundation to continue their work of helping those who cannot help themselves.

Light snacks will be served and everyone will go home with a wine glass courtesy of BDO. A live auction will also take place with amazing auction items up for grabs.

Tickets are limited so to book for this fun evening out contact Kim Griffith Jones at robinhoodfund@telkomsa.net or give her a call on 076 612 9060.

Over the past ten years, the Robin Hood Foundation has run the following projects on a regular basis – Love the Babies, Gogo Bags, Hope Breakfasts for vulnerable and orphaned children, Bless a Granny campaign and Christmas 4 Kids. Over and above this, every year they organise two or three substantial, once-off projects.

Last year they built the Uminathi Creche in rural Mariannhill for 60 learners under the age of five.

To celebrate their tenth anniversary, the Robin Hood Foundation team are producing a coffee table book entitled ‘A Decade of Miracles’ and then on 28 and 29 July they will host a conference in Hillcrest for 1 000 previously disadvantaged ladies between the ages of 16 and 35. Entitled ‘Future Women of Africa,’ it will be an intense two day conference of inspiring, empowering and igniting.

To find out more about these social responsibility initiatives visit www.robinhoodfoundation.co.za.

Last Friday of every month

NEXT MARKET Friday 29 May 4pm - 8pm

Morningside Sports Club,132 Hollander Crescent Bring the kids to our reading corner! Support our secondhand book table and any donations received will go to The Shine Centre.

Offering a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, cocktails, decadent sweet treats and kids’ activities.

Contact Anthea or Pippa morningsidenightmarket@gmail.com

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Awareness Days

Nature/Outdoors

Meetings/Bus. Networking

Markets

Leisure/Action/Entertainment

Education/Courses/Workshops

Eating Out/Cooking

Arts/Culture

Special Events

Charity

Everyday Life • International Multiple Sclerosis Month • Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month • 1: Worker’s Day • 3: World Press Freedom Day • 3 – 10: Hospice Week • 5 – 11: UN Global Road Safety Week • 6 – 12: Burns Awareness Week • 8: World Red Cross Day • 10: World Move for Health Day • 10: Mother’s Day • 12: World Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Day • 12: International Nurses’ Day • 15: International Day of Families • 17: World Hypertension Day • 18: International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day • 18: International Museum Day • 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development • 22: International Day for Biological Diversity • 25: Africa Day • 28: International Day of Action for Women’s Health • 27 May – 2 June: Child Protection Week • 31: World No Tobacco Day. • 1 – 31 May (Tues & Wed), 9am – 12pm (Tues), 6pm – 9pm (Wed), MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www.kznmosaics. co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics.co.za, cost: R75 p/ session + materials.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (for ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

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

• 9 May (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO AND MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, refreshments included, for more information visit www. facebook.com/groups/north.coast.art.group.

• 7 May (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 non-members, contact 031 – 266 2892, info@ kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

• 6 May, 7pm, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS BREAKFAST, Breakers Hotel Conference Centre, Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, the UWA is networking organisation that meets on a monthly basis, R140pp (members), R170pp (visitors), to book visit www. umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

• 29 May, 7.30am – 10am , DYNAMIC WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Square Ridge Boutique Hotel and Spa, Umhlanga, R125 (non-members), R100 (members), contact Roxanne, durban@dwib.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May (every Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, charity shop, tea garden and nursery open to public, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 16 May, 8am – 12pm, FEED THE BABIES FUN LADIES’ PAMPER DAY, Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, 315 Peter Mokaba Ridge, prizes, raffles, breakfast, entertainment,

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pampering, R250pp, to book contact Fazana on 031 – 201 4682 or fundraising@feedthebabiesfund.org.za.

• 4 June, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, PINK PHOENIX CANCER FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL FASHION SHOW, fundraising event for Kids4Life, Beverley Hills Hotel, prizes, fashion, gourmet food, to book visit www.pinkphoenix.co.za.

• 25 June, 6.30pm for 7pm, CROW’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER, The Great Ilanga Room, Southern Sun Elangeni, Durban, dress black tie, R500pp or R4 500 per table of 10, to book contact Claire on 031 – 462 1127 or fundraiser@crowkzn.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Rd, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May , VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, from Umhlanga to Upper Highway, to book email danielle@pheka.co.za or www.pheka.co.za or phone 072 261 5192.

• 1 – 31 May (Tue, Thurs, Wed, Sat), VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, to book email info@cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, various dates & times, INFANT MASSAGE bond, interact and communicate with your baby, Holistic Baby, various venues in Durban, 5 week course, R600pp, contact Lisa on 072 623 3266,hello@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, contact Michaela de Gier, 074 101 2616, Michaela.degier@ mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, visit www.kznbusinesstraining.co.za for more info, to book contact 031 – 267 1229 or email nikki@ kznbiz.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May (weekdays), various times, DAILY SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, booking essential, contact Janine, jay9cc@gmail.com, 083 286 5656.

• 1 – 31 May, GOODPET TRAINING, dog training, pet behaviour consultations, puppy socialising, adult & senior dog education, various days and times, various classes, Glenwood and Durban, contact Mari Borain or Tiaan Kotze, 084 467 6050, www.goodpet.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May (Wed, Fri, Sun), GROUP DRUMMMING WORKSHOPS, beginners, Stables Lifestyle Market, R50 (adults), R25 (children), contact Jonathan, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org.

• 2 – 31 May, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE WORKSHOPS, Morningside, practical & certificate training by a chiropractor, beginners & advanced, R490pp, 3-hour

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Everyday Life Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za. R500pp per month.

• 4 – 6 May, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Hillcrest Primary School, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you. co.za.

• 5 & 6 May, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Eden College, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 May (Tues), 9am – 12pm, E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSE, become computer literate in 8 weeks, 124 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@ computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids.co.za. R3 270pp.

• 7 & 8 May, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Sarnia Primary, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 9, 16, 23, 30 May, 6 June, 9am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS COURSE, learn to study smarter, Kip McGrath Education Centre, 125 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, contact Tracy on 031 – 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@ kipumhlanga.co.za. R3 400pp.

• 11 & 12 May, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Maris Stella, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 12 & 13 May, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Crawford North Coast, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

workshop, contact 072 603 8051 or massagedmc@ gmail.com.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 May (Tues), various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, fun dynamic workshop for moms and their babies, to book contact alison@infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www.infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 May (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, contact 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila.nichol@gmail. com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.

• 6 & 7 May, THINK HIV TRENDS WORKSHOP, a workshop to train those involved in all aspects of HIV & AIDS training & awareness management, Sica’s Guest House, Durban, R5 300pp, contact 021 – 839 4529, cindy@cindypivacic.co.za.

• 9 May, 9am – 12pm, MOSAIC WORKSHOP – BUTTERFLIES FOR KIDS WITH CANCER, Just Mosaics, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, booking essential, contact 083 782 7810 or Sheila.nichol@gmail.com.

• 9, 16, 23 May (Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998 per child, contact Liz on 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com.

• 12 May, HOW TO BUILD YOU BRAND SUCCESSFULLY, with Bonnie Richardson, Three Cities Hollandaise Guest House, Durban North, R2 975pp, email bonny@ autumnglitter.co.za.

• 15 – 17 May, WORKSHOP WITH ROBIN VANDERPLANK, suitable for teachers, parents & health care practitioners, Yoga Centre Eagle View, Galloway Lane, Winston Park, Gillits, bring & share lunch, contact 082 499 1344, vanderplank@gail.com.

• 15 May, 8.30am – 4pm, THE CHOCOLATE FONDUE OR EQ, an introduction to Emotional Intelligence, Robyndale Conference Centre, 10 Msenga Rd, Kloof, contact Erika on 083 783 0530, erika@erikacoetzee. com, R1 500pp.

• 23 May – 27 June (every Sat), 9am-10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, six simple stretching exercises, release past & present tension in the body, tap into your body’s own healing resources by boosting the immune system, safe & easy, all ages, to book contact Hazel on hohumhlanga@telkomsa.net or 083 400 5924.

• 1 – 31 May, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, ETDP SETA (Educational SETA) = 55 credits and SACE (CDP points), contact Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@ telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 31 May, FREE READING ASSESSMENTS by Reading Optics, La Lucia Library, from Gr3 upwards, booking is essential, contact Eleanor, 084 821 6668, eleanors@ servatech.co.za.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Sat), 11am – 12pm, COMPUTER LESSONS, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4 – Gr7 levels, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgetown

• 23 May – 28 June, 7pm (Tues – Sat), 2.30pm (Sat & Sun), SHREK THE MUSICAL, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, tickets range from R180pp to R300pp, book through Computicket.

• 1 – 31 May, Mon & Wed: 8.30am & 5.30pm, Tues & Thurs: 9am (TLC for the not so fit) & 6pm, Fri: 8.30am, Sat: 8am, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North. Contact Christine, 084 444 9377, www.jivandacentre.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May (Mon – Fri), various times, PILATES & BOOTY BARRE CLASSES, group classes, Pilates in Motion, Ferguson Rd, Glenwood, Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion.co.za, www.pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE,

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Everyday Life KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, contact Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www. h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Sun), 9am, ‘ARISE’, St Martin’s Church, 12 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, a fun and Godfilled programme during the family service, all children from Grade R-7 welcome, contact Sarah on 031 – 563 1222, sarah@stmartinschurch for more information.

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

• 15 – 17 May, PILATES IN MOTION WEEKEND RETREAT, Granny Mouse, Natal Midlands, R5 900pp sharing, payment must be made before 27 Feb, to book contact Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 22 & 29 May Apr, 5pm – 6.30pm, ‘SHINE’, St Martin’s Church, 12 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, an opportunity for all children (Grades R-7) to come and learn about Jesus Christ in a fun & safe environment, contact Sarah on 031 – 563 1222, sarah@stmartinschurch for more information.

• 30 May, 9am – 12pm, JOHN WESLEY PRE-PRIMARY FUN DAY, 4 Daventry Place, La Lucia, family fun, games, prizes, activities, rides and food.

• 31 May, 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R180, pensioners & children: R130, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway. co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 31 May, PILATES IN MOTION FULL DAY PILATES RETREAT, Waterfall Retreat Centre, bookings essential, to book contact Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@ pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 1 May, 5pm – 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www.musgravecentre.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Apr (Wed & Fri) 6pm – 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Sat), 7am – 11am, MORNINGSIDE FRESH FOOD MARKET, Gordon Road Girls’ School, fresh organic foods and other delights, entertainment for the whole family, contact 083 309 2146.

• 2 & 16 May (Sat), 9.30am – 1.30pm, KLOOF COUNTRY MARKET, Piggly Wiggly, 10 Msenga Rd, Kloof, contact 082 454 3181.

• 2 May (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, handmade local crafts, art, fashion, jewellery, home-ware, kids goods, food, thejoyteam@gmail.com.

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

• 2 May (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2.30pm, WESTVILLE VILLAGE MARKET ANTIQUE FAIR, Westville Village Market, 123 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, contact Sandy, 082 705 4882.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Hillcrest, a day of wonderful food, live and unique handcrafted items and gifts, contact Christine, 083 777 1674, info@shongwenimarket.co.za, www. shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 3 May (Sun), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, over 70 stalls, locally made products, fresh produce, food, children’s area, free entrance, contact Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 3 May (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.

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

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, live music, food, shopping, playground for children, entertainment, music, contact 083 262 3693, goldenhour@telkomsa.net.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban, 031 – 301 3200.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Sun), 9am – 2pm, UPMARKET UMHLANGA, Umhlanga Centre, 185 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, 031 – 561 9111, www.upmarketumhlanga. co.za.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, 15 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.

• 9 May (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL

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

• 10 May (2nd Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, THE PLAY MARKET, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, 110 Stockville Rd, Westmead, a market for the whole family, Craft beer & wine, live music, designer stalls, entertainment, Derryn, 071 307 0823, gotoplaymarket@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/gotoplaymarket, R10 entrance into Giba Gorge.

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

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

• 31 May (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, contact woder@ wondermarket.co.za. www.wondermarket.co.za.

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

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS AND LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, contact Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 4, 11, 28, 25 May (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.

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

• 6 May (1st Wed monthly), 7.15pm, HIGHLAND HILLS/ PALMIET WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Pinetown Girls’ High School, contact Jackie, 031 – 702 7679, 083 438 7448.

• 6 May (1st Wed monthly) 9.15am, DARNALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Darnall Country Club, contact Isobel Millner on 032 – 485 3650, isobelmc@mweb.co.za.

• 7 May (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, KLOOF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Kloof Town Hall, contact Sue, 031 – 764 3974, 076 431 1022.

• 7 May (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, PINELANDS/ PINETOWN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St John’s Church Hall, contact Paula, 031 – 267 0516, 082 696 9968.

• 7 May (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, WANDSBECK WOMEN’S INSTITIUTE, Westville Library Activities Room, contact Lyn 031 – 701 1881, 083 783 1941.

• 14 May (2nd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, COWIES HILL/ WESTVILLE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Cowies Hill Hall, contact Denise, 031 – 783 4854, 082 773 1062.

• 12 May, (2nd Tues monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, guest speaker Dr Lucille Heslop, Oncologist, will talk on Nutritional Support, Dos & Don’ts, contact Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 18 May (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.

• 19 May (3rd Tues monthly) 9.30am, ROSEGLEN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Musgrave Methodist Church Hall, Musgrave Road, Durban contact Faith Lombard on 031 – 208 6038 or faith.lombard@gmail.com.

• 20 May (3rd Wed monthly) 9.30am, NORTHLANDS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St Luke’s Congregational Church, Roger Place, Glenashley, contact Wendy Wright on 031 – 564 8994.

• 21 May (3rd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, BRIDGEVALE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Broadway Methodist Church, Durban North, contact Trish Larsen on 031 – 563 3394, davetish@telkomsa.net.

• 27 May (last Wed monthly), 6pm – 7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, St Michael’s Anglican Church, cnr Marine Drive & Durban View Rd, Umhlanga, contact Paul Ferreira, 031 – 572 4698, 083 659 1524, paulrf@ absamail.co.za.

• 1 May, 9am – 4pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES ANNUAL OPEN DAY, annual open day to raise awareness, fun and informative day for the whole family, displays, stalls, children’s activities, food, walks, raffles, demos, free entrance, contact 084 610 0012.

• 16 May (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai. Beachwood Mangroves honorary Officers are in need of volunteers, contact Bill on 082 559 2839.

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

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For children • I Love My Mum by Sophie Piper. Along with Melanie Mitchell’s captivating illustrations of adorable baby animals, this picture book is filled with a range of baby animals explaining why they love their moms so much. This is a heart-warming read, great for mom and child to cuddle up with and share together. This will definitely help young readers appreciate the love and care their own moms give.

Also available in Afrikaans.

• Awful Auntie by David Walliams. This book is filled with tons of fun and silliness. Walliams’ eccentric characters not only come alive, but manage to jump out of the pages straight into your heart! Auntie Alberta was terrifyingly awful and Wagner, her giant pet owl, was a hoot. The wonderful marriage of text and pen ink illustrations by Tony Ross makes for an absolutely entertaining read for children nine years or older!

For adults • The Cupcake by Love Food. In the true spirit of Mother’s Day, why not spoil your mom with this book containing 80 delicious recipes, from classic frosting-topped cupcakes to novelty creations, as well as absolutely everything you will ever need to know about baking and decorating these fluffy treats of sugary goodness. If mom is not into baking, why not try out these recipes yourself and surprise her with these sensational treats. Just add a handful of ingredients, a sprinkling of inspiration, and a touch of baking magic and in no time you will be whipping up the cutest cupcakes imaginable. Remember this; life is always better with a cupcake!

• Pretty Pocket Puzzles: Sassy Sudoku. With over 100 puzzles, this sassy Sudoku collection will slip prettily into mom’s handbag or purse. Solving Sudoku puzzles has never been so fashionable! Get mom a copy now, what are you waiting for?

• Pretty Pocket Puzzles: Elegant Wordsearch. Sharpening your brain by solving these word-finding puzzles has never been so trend-setting! This elegant word search collection contains over 100 puzzles, slips easily into your purse and is brought to life by the stylish illustrations of the Bonnie Marcus Collection.

• Love to Sew: Zakka-Style Gifts by Cecilia Hanselmann. Looking for that perfect gift for mom? Why not try your hand at one of the 22 easy Zakka-style sewing projects. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, beautiful photographs and the required templates, this will definitely brighten up your mom’s day. All the basic stitches are clearly explained, as well as the patchwork and quilting techniques used, making this book ideal for those new to sewing as well as the more experienced sewer.

Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books, 073 812 1460, biancaleeadendorff@gmail.com, www.bargainbooks.co.za.

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