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Everyday Life The school holidays are now over and things are getting back to normal in the Arthur household, as I hope they are for you too.

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Tips to Beat Stressed Economic Conditions In the light of recent increased monthly expenses for South Africans, Wikus Olivier, Debt Management Expert at DebtSafe, urges people to review their current budgets so that increased expenses on the one hand is balanced with decreased expenses on the other.

“The biggest mistake consumers can make is to carry on with out-dated budgets that do not take extra expenses into account.

The accumulated overflow will eventually result in additional credit card debt, which will be almost impossible to repay, unless their income is also suddenly increased,” says Olivier.

Now is the time to balance your budget by saying no to those luxury expenses that are tipping your budget over the edge, such as fast food, pay TV, garden services, pool cleaning services and other luxury activities or items.

Olivier adds that it might also be a good idea to reduce payments on investments or retirement annuities. “And, if at all possible, try to earn an extra income – at least this will help with meeting all your obligations,” he says.

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The dates 15 August to 15 October are marked on the South African Health Calendar as Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Months.

During this time, we are not only given vital information on chronic blood disorders, but also encouraged to join the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) to help those searching for their life-saving donor.

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If you become ill with a blood cancer that requires a stem cell transplant, here’s an uncomfortable fact: your race matters. For a successful transplant, donor and recipient must have nearly identical genes directly relating to their DNA and ethnic background.

“We need to break the myth that stem cell donation is painful, resulting in many more people joining the SABMR. If you are ever a match, the process is actually much like donating blood and does not involve drilling into bones for bone marrow,” says Alana James, Chief Executive Officer for The Sunflower Fund.

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Make a Bowl of Gloop!

A few years back we made the most awesome discovery – Gloop. This is a fantastic preschool (and big brother, teenage sister and mommy) activity. Gloop is an interesting substance in that it can be used as a science activity, to explain solid and liquid concepts or it can be just be for fun!

To make gloop you mix cornflour/corn starch/Maizena together then add some water to it. There is no exact recipe, but start with two cups of Maizena and slowly add one cup of water to it. It must be like a dense milkshake. It seems runny on top but as you scoop it, the mixture thickens. To add colour, add food colouring into the water before mixing.

little people sat and did not say a word for about three minutes! They tipped, scooped, dug, prodded, squeezed and explored.

Besides keeping everyone busy for a good while, gloop is great for fine muscle development, colour mixing, science concepts, and great for building vocabulary.

We then gave each child their own bowl of gloop and some utensils, such as plastic knives, spoons, teaset cups and bowls.

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Teach Children to Save Why is it that we never seem to teach our children enough about money and relationships? It’s the two things that most adults struggle with later on in life and is often the cause of stress and illness. It’s our responsibility as adults to show our youth how to be good with money.

Here are six easy strategies: 1. Go online: Try www.starsaver.co.za – a great initiative in South Africa that teaches younger children how to save. Or try some online games where kids can learn financial literacy.

2. Give pre-teens and teenagers a monthly budget: Instead of giving them money when they want/need it, give them an allowance.

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What to do when a Child goes Missing Having your child go missing is any parent’s worst nightmare, and there are a few things that can be done which bust myths about reporting a missing child.

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The statistics are shocking – a child goes missing every five hours and the SAPS received a total of 1 697 cases in 2013 alone.

Call TODaY fOr a free “One of the first things that a parent must assessmenT do is to report that your child has gone missing. You don’t need to wait 24 hours Contact: Julie Glass in order to report a missing child. The julie.glass@kippmbnorth.co.za sooner you report that the child is missing, 033 - 342 2042 | 084 941 1771 the better,” says Cartrack’s Marketing and 75 Hosking road, athlone, Pietermaritzburg Communication Manager, Jacqui Marsh.

“To report a missing child one needs to go to your nearest South African Police Station and complete a SAPS 55 form.”

Additional information that parents need to have with them when reporting a missing child is what the child was last wearing, a picture of the child and where the child went missing. “These may all seem like obvious things but when the situation arises, it may be the last thing on your mind.

Cartrack has joined the fight to reunite our country’s missing children with their loved ones by supporting Missing Children SA, to help recover these precious ones. “We are encouraging the public to get involved with the campaign to help reunite missing children with their families, by following Cartrack on Facebook and sharing the missing posts,” concludes Jacqui.

For more information about how to assist Missing SA visit www.missingchildren.org.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life ARTS AND CULTURE • 1 – 31 Aug (every Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

• 7 Aug (1st Sun), 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493.

CHARITY • 30 Jul, 8am – 1pm, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE WINTER FAIR, Msunduzi Hospice, 200 Zwartkop Road, 033 – 344 1560, www.hospicekzn.co.za, fundraiser@hospicekzn.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug (every Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing. parks@gmail.com.

• 27 Aug, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE JAZZ DINNER, Golden Horse Conference Centre, R270pp, Rashida, 033 – 344 1560, fundraiser@hospicekzn.co.za, www.hospicekzn.co.za.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 Aug (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 – 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai. co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228, 7943.

• 1 – 31 Aug (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441.

• 20 Aug, 8.30am – 1pm, JOURNEY THROUGH LOSS WORKSHOP, 9 Vlei Road, Hilton, R400pp, Cherri, lifevisionworkshops@gmail.com, 082 801 8961.

ENTERTAINMENT, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS • 1 – 31 Aug (Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110.

• 1 – 31 Aug (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www. springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

• 1 – 31 Aug, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R20 per person, www.facebook.com/ LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906.

• 1 – 31 Aug (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, PREGNANCY YOGA, R200pp per month or R60 per class, Hilton Village Centre, Hilton Avenue, Glynis, 076 823 9327, www. eapactive.co.za.

• 31 Jul & 28 Aug, 8.30am & 12.30am, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, 082 353 6003, 087 808 7715, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www. umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

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• 7 Aug (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za.

• 6 & 7 Aug, 10am – 4pm, WINGS, WHEELS & WHISTLES HOBBY EXHIBITION, PMB Model Engineering Society at Halley Park Miniature Railway, Martin, 083 388 3149, Andries, 062 206 1906.

• 13 Aug, 10.30am, LADIES’ MAKE-UP WORKSHOP, La Rose Farm, Hilton, R200pp, allurehandb@gmail.com.

• 14 Aug, 7.30am, WINTERSKLOOF TRAIN RUN/WALK, shelaghmc@iafrica.com, www.hiltonvillage.co.za. ● 14 Aug, 2pm & 6.30pm, ELVIS & LEGENDS, Rhumbelow Theatre PMB, R140pp, book at Computicket, roland@ stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 20 Aug, 9am – 1pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Hayfields, Pietermaritzburg, Michelle, 083 432 8754, michelle@ ghekkoevents.co.za.

• 27 Aug, MANDELA DAY MARATHON TRIATHLON, Mandela Capture Site and Midmar Dam, 031 – 764 1885, www.bactive.com.

MARKETS • 1 – 31 Aug (every Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ltpromo.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.

• 6 Aug (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, Belinda/Hayley, 033 – 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@ gmail.com, R120 per stall.

• 7 Aug (1st Sun), 9am – 11am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, Mike, 083 325 1082.

• 7 & 28 Aug (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244.

• 26 Aug (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 082 920 2787.

• 28 Aug (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

MEETINGS • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com.

• 3 & 17 Aug (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail. com, www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.

• 16 Aug (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087.

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