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Everyday Life

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Delicious Life

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Read the Editor’s letter, meet the Cover Stars, win tickets to a comedy show, financial advice, ladies breakfast for charity and readers’ letters.

Local restaurant review, and a yummy braai recipe.

Home Life

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Find out how your child can win a Weber for you, what chores your kids should do at home, and home security advice.

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

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Health advice and tips on allergies, infertility and breastfeeding, epilepsy awareness and weight loss advice.

Who Needs The Mall

Find inspiring gift ideas on our new online marketplace.

Beautiful Life

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Beauty and fashion advice, summer hair care, win a hamper of natural beauty products and a facial.

Kids’ Life

Parenting advice and an amazing hamper to be won.

Educated Life

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Party Life

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Classifieds

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Diary Dates

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Education feature including advice on teaching your kids the value of money, developing a growth mindset, dealing with back to school jitters, parenting advice, learning a second language and a fun science experiment.

Party tips and ideas, party recipes and crafts galore.

Find out about events, festivals, workshops, meetings and markets happening in your area.

The Mum’s Mail Team

Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Operations Director: Andrew Arthur • andrew@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Geldenhuys • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 071 276 0926 Advertising Sales: Anisha Singh • anisha@mumsmail.com • 083 710 9485 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Shriyan & Aari Kanniappen • Photographer: Blacksheep Photography, smile@blacksheepphotography.co.za DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail.

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Editor’s Life

Happy New Year!

I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Our festive break was spent chasing all over the UK visiting friends and family, most of whom we hadn’t seen for over a year – we had such a wonderful time, although we were so exhausted that we needed another holiday when we got back, so decided to go camping for a few days on the South Coast.

The weather was lovely, for the most part, the kids met lots of friends, little Nunu got to run around on the beach and we simply relaxed and spent a few wonderful days together as a family, which was pure bliss!

We certainly needed it as we have been very busy over the last few months - you will read more about our latest project ‘Who Needs The Mall’ on the centre pages.

We encourage you to go over to have a look at www.whoneedsthemall.com and support our local crafters. This fantastic marketplace is being used to promote beautiful and unusual, locally produced, handmade African goods. We are adding new ranges and ‘Shops’ all the time and I’m sure that this year will be a very busy one.

We have also just launched our brand new Mum’s Mail website – it now features lots of wonderful articles, of course our ever popular competitions, and an interactive Online Directory and Events page. You can even submit your own Articles and Events, free of charge, so be sure to check it out and see what all the hype is about, at www. mumsmail.com.

Finally, we are now in full swing organising the 5th Annual PMB Ladies Breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund, which will be held on 23 March 2018 in PMB, and you can read more about this year’s event in this issue.

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Meet the Cover Stars

Our handsome cover stars this month are brothers Shriyan Raahi Kanniappen (7) and Aari Jordan Kanniappen (1 year and 7 months). Their mom, Sasha Singh, is a speech-language therapist and their dad, Sagaren Kanniappen, is the Chief Operating Officer at an IT company.

Shriyan is a shy boy, well - mannered and thoughtful but he can get very noisy when around other kids his age. He would rather play chess than attend a birthday party. His hobbies include chess, swimming, golf and cooking classes. He loves riding around the neighbourhood on his hover board which his grandfather bought him for his birthday.

He’s technologically savvy like his dad and is more fluent with the i-Pad, X-box and all their connections than his mom is!

laughing or has a smile on his face. He only ever cries when he gets hurt or is sick.” He loves imitating his older brother but always with much more vigour and enthusiasm than the original action. Aari loves food and his mom says he is the youngest kid she knows who is able to tolerate spicy food.

As a family they love travelling and school holidays are rarely spent at home. Quieter weekends are spent at home in their garden. Watching movies is another of their favourite pastimes.

“Providing a happy and stable environment for my children fills me with such joy. Giving them opportunities that we never had as kids and watching them flourish is the best part of being a parent. The overwhelming love and devotion I feel towards them is both incredible and terrifying, however with their Aari is the polar opposite of Shriyan and is love in return I know that I am achieving my full of energy and mischief. “My nickname purpose in this world,” concludes Sasha. for him is “masti” which is Hindi for “funWritten by Sarah Mackintosh loving”,” says his mom. “He is always

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Laugh-A-Minute: Kings & Queens of Comedy the country. You are getting a massive lineup of headliner comedians from start to finish. We’ve picked the cream of the crop and we’re excited to bring an even bigger and better Kings & Queens of Comedy to Durban in 2018,” comments Osman Osman, MD of Blu Blood. Ticket prices are from R200 and are available through Computicket online and the various retail outlets. The Shining their comical armour and show starts at 8pm and is rated PG16. sharpening their witty swords, the stellar line-up includes Darren Maule (MC), Kings & Queens of Comedy is another Annalakshmi, Arnotte Payne, Celeste Ntuli, hilarious production brought to you by Blu Donovan Goliath, Glen Biederman-Pam, Blood in association with East Coast Radio Jason Goliath, Joey Rasdien, Khanyisa and Comedy Central.

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Five Fundamental Financial New Year’s Resolutions What are your financial New Year’s resolutions? Are you ready to get your finances in order and wave a final goodbye to your debt woes? Zeeva shares five fundamental financial resolutions that you can incorporate in 2018: Take a thorough look at your bank statements You cannot determine where your monthly income is going if you don’t ‘inspect’ your leakages. Print out your bank statements of the last few months and see where those spending leaks are.

Start going DEBIT and boo CREDIT Rather use your debit card and avoid your credit card when paying for your purchases. Tuck your credit card away and get into the habit of not using or needing it.

Use financial phone apps to your advantage Phone apps are still a thing these days and the following apps are rated as the best free money-saving apps (that you can use daily): Spending Tracker, 22Seven, JamJar, Unsplurge, FillApp or Fuel Log3, Money Mammals Save for a goal (ideal for kids) Save for those emergencies Save for emergencies by having a proper monthly budget in place (R800 to R1000 per person in your household). Set an emergency savings goal amount for each month, starting with a small amount at first and then increase it throughout the year.

Before you get lost in debt - ask the pros…

Don’t be ashamed of getting the financial help you need. Ask your financial advisor or your banker for assistance and get your finances on the right track. Debt review is a scary word for some but in the end, if you are really stuck, allow yourself some breathing room and protection.

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Deep Blue Fish Co and we had a fantastic meal! We tried almost everything on the menu - the calamari and deep fried Mars Bars were firm favourites – although the sushi and hake and fish cakes were also to die for! Victoria said that it was the best battered fish that she had ever had!

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Delicious Life

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Method Using eight metal or bamboo skewers, thread the beef, tomatoes and capsicum alternately onto the skewers. Season the skewers with sea salt and pepper and brush with half the satay sauce, reserving the remaining sauce to serve.

Braai the skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, or until lightly charred and cooked through.

Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to the packet instructions.

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Home Life

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Chores your Kid Should be Doing by Age 10

• Persian and Rug Repairs • Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Two-and three-year-olds • Pick up the toys • Dust with a feather duster - make it a game, and you’ll have dust-free shelves and furniture in no time • Throw away trash • Pick up sticks in the yard.

• Put dirty clothes in the hamper - Show your tot where the clothes go before he chooses his own drop spot Four-and five-year-olds • Help carry in groceries • Feed the pets - no time like the present to teach him how to take care of something smaller than he is.

• Make their own bed • Collect the mail • Put away clean utensils Six-and seven-year-olds • Set and clear the table • Put away laundry • Take control of their own school gear stop gathering your kids’ stuff every night or morning. These early years are the right time to set up good work habits.

• Help prep a basic meal • Water the plants Eight-to ten-year-olds • Clean mirrors in the bathrooms • Move clothes from washer to dryer • Load and unload the dishwasher.

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Five Reasons to Install CCTV

Your family’s safety and security at home are of the utmost importance. By making use of certain security features such as CCTV cameras, you are not only improving the home itself, but also the comfort of your family. Below are five reasons why your home needs a CCTV system.

Increase employee safety and honesty: Installing CCTV is one simple way of keeping your employees safe.

Reduces home insurance costs. This is an easier way to save money on your home insurance. As a home owner with insurance, it’s important to invest in certain measures to avoid expensive insurance premiums. A dependable indoor or outdoor surveillance system assures your insurance provider that you’re taking the necessary steps to protect your home from theft.

Keeping the bad guys away. Knowing that you have a CCTV system in place gives you peace of mind that your home is being monitored and well protected from thieves, vandals and intruders even when you’re away from home at the office or on vacation.

Checking up on your pets. Ever wondered what mischief your furry friends are getting Keeping an eye on the kids or elderly into when you’re at work? Worried about family members. It’s always nice to have an older pet that might need special another set of eyes on your children as well attention? With home security cameras you as your ageing parents when they’re home can assure that your four-legged loved ones alone. Adding remote video will allow you are safe and sound – and not ripping your to log in and check up on them from your sofa cushions to shreds. office computer, smartphone or tablet.

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Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day

Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day is on 16 February and the New Year is a good time to reflect on your physical and mental health and get the help you may need. Not all people find it delightful to return to work in ‘Januworry’ after the festive period and for some it might even be nerve-wracking. New deadlines, economic stressors, overspending during the holidays, etc. all contribute towards feelings of anxiety and depression.

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Allergies The prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases are increasing worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Globally, 300 million people suffer from asthma and about 200 to 250 million people suffer from food allergies. One tenth of the population suffers from drug allergies, and 400 million from rhinitis.

So, what is an allergy?

An allergy occurs when your immune system is sensitive to, and therefore reacts on exposure to a foreign substance.

Why see an Allergist when I can see my GP? Because medicine is a science, things are constantly and rapidly changing. The diagnosis and management of allergies have changed completely in the last decade, and new forms of therapy are available. A person with food allergy, hayfever, urticaria, or even asthma no longer has to live with a poor quality of life, as was previously believed.

What are the most common food allergies?

A group of the eight major allergenic foods comprises milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, What is an allergen? wheat and soybean. If you develop a Absolutely anything can serve as a stimulus symptom or reaction to any of these or for an allergic reaction, but common culprits otherwise undefined food, it is important include foods, preservatives and chemicals, to be tested in a unit with good knowledge pollen, pet dander, bee venom, and drugs. of allergy diagnostics. A simple skin test or blood test can reveal whether or not you are What is an Allergist/Allergologist? sensitive or allergic to a food or substance.

Allergology is a relatively new sub-specialty in South Africa, but is highly established Will I outgrow my allergies? in first world countries, where scientific Yes, a larger percentage of children outgrow evidence has proven the need for more most of their food and chest allergies, and money, research, and time to be dedicated this is why it is important to follow up with to the field. An Allergist is a super-specialist, an allergy trained medical professional. who has first done a specialty in either Blood levels can confirm if your allergy is internal medicine, or paediatrics; and then increasing or decreasing. completes two years of training in the field of allergy and immunology.

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Dr Des@Home: Infertility combined. Doctors recommend specific treatments for infertility based on: • The factors contributing to the infertility • The duration of the infertility • The age of the female • The couple’s treatment preference after Female fertility is known to decline with counselling about success rates, risks, and age. Many women are waiting until their benefits of each treatment option 30s and 40s to have children, decreasing the ovaries’ ability to release eggs. The eggs IUI is often used to treat mild male factor are also less and not as healthy. Smoking, infertility and couples with unexplained excessive alcohol use, extreme weight gain infertility. ART includes all fertility treatments or loss and excessive physical or emotional in which both eggs and sperm are handled stress can result in amenorrhea (absent outside of the body, for example IVF. periods). To be able to fall pregnant, ovulation needs to take place, leading to a Although being on the contraceptive pill cycle of less than 34 days without being on might slow down ovulation, it does not influence fertility in the long run. Struggling a contraceptive. to fall pregnant is a painful issue for many Infertility can be treated with medicine, couples - speak to your GP for guidance and surgery, intra-uterine insemination (IUI) possibly a referral to an infertility specialist. or assisted reproductive technology

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Pregnancy Awareness Week

Pregnancy Awareness Week is observed from 12 to 16 February. The primary purpose of Pregnancy Awareness Week is to reduce the number of deaths or complications from pregnancy. This includes both the mother and the foetus/baby. The event does so by strengthening the education on pregnancy and highlighting important issues that promote a healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood. The government suggests that pregnant women should start attending antenatal care as soon as they confirm they are pregnant; within the first trimester.

The reason antenatal care is important is because it provides the following benefits: • The opportunity to treat existing medical conditions that can be aggravated by pregnancy like diabetes, hypertension, anaemia and infections. • Free testing and voluntary counselling for HIV. • Early recognition of danger signs in pregnancy and post-delivery. • Preparation for birth and readiness for complications. • Self-care which includes nutrition and high standard

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of hygiene. • Information on the father’s role and the family’s as well.

Pregnancy Awareness Week also gives importance to the rights of pregnant women which include the following: • The right of a woman to choose her companion for providing support during pregnancy and childbirth. The companion will also accompany her to the antenatal care clinic as well as during labour. • The right of the woman to be treated with respect, dignity and confidentiality. • The right of the woman to ask questions and to get the right explanation regarding her condition.

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World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day takes place each year on 4 February, providing the platform for the world to unite and raise the profile of cancer in a positive and inspiring way.

CANSA is encouraging everyone in all cities and towns around the country to take part and support the third year of the World Cancer Day campaign, and live the slogan of ‘We can. I can.’

In 2018, the aim is to inspire healthy cities and communities to fight cancer.

“We recognise the vital role that schools, libraries, health clinics, service groups, sports clubs and education professionals play in promoting and educating the next generation about their health and wellbeing. World Cancer Day is an opportunity for teachers, librarians, students, health practitioners and parents to learn more, raise awareness, take action and engage in this critically important health issue. We invite communities across the world on 4 February to support the forward progress in

the fight against cancer,” says Elize Joubert, CANSA’s CEO. Why World Cancer Day is important Currently, 8.8 million people die from cancer worldwide every year, out of which, 4 million people die prematurely (aged 30 to 69 years).

World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.

World Cancer Day’s primary objective is to get as many people as possible around the globe to talk about cancer on 4 February.

To find events in your area that you can support, visit www.cansa.org.za/ world-cancer-day-we-can-i-can-make-adifference/ or visit www.worldcancerday. org for more information.

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Sessions are customised and structured around each client’s specific needs and can vary depending on the client.

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Breastfeeding in Public Restrooms: Is it Safe?

Women have been breastfeeding their babies for millennia, yet nursing mothers are often subject to shaming and verbal abuse if they dare to breastfeed in public.

“It’s an indictment on our society that we tolerate topless models in our fashion magazines, but that breastfeeding mothers are chased out of public spaces on a daily basis,” says Stasha Jordan, breastfeeding activist and executive director of the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR).

“Many mothers are forced to use public bathrooms to feed their babies rather than face this kind of abuse,” says Jordan. “A public toilet is one of the most unhygienic and dangerous places to nurse your infant,” she continues.

When a toilet is flushed without first closing the lid, fine droplets of excrement are sprayed into the air. These can drift around the room for up to two hours after each flush

before finally settling, invisibly, on surfaces throughout the area. These droplets carry a wide variety of pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, many of which could prove deadly to an infant’s fragile immune system.

Breastfeeding at work is already protected under South African law. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) stipulates that employees with infants must be allowed two breaks of 30 minutes each, every working day, to allow for breastfeeding or expressing milk.

“Breastfeeding is vital to the wellbeing of our future generations,” says Jordan. “Our responsibility is to encourage and support mothers, not to harass or shun them.”

To get involved and alleviate the challenges faced by SABR, visit www.sabr.org.za or call 011 – 482 1920 or e-mail: info@sabr.org.za.

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International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 120 countries each year. Every year, on the second Monday of February, people join together to celebrate and highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families and carers.

This is a day for everyone, no matter where you are, no matter how small your group or large your area, no matter whether you focus on the medical or the social aspects of the disease. Help celebrate International Epilepsy Day and let’s speak with one global voice. Epilepsy affects 1 in 100 people in South Africa. There are 50 million people living with epilepsy globally. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that is characterised by unusual electrical activity in the brain, causing unprovoked seizures. It is not a psychological disorder or illness and it is not contagious. The brain is made up of billions of nerve cells or neurons that communicate through electrical and chemical signals.

When there is a sudden excessive electrical

discharge that disrupts the normal activity of the nerve cells, a seizure may result.

There are quite a few misconceptions about the condition that inhibits an improved quality of life for a person with epilepsy. Some of these misconceptions are that people living with epilepsy: • Can’t excel at things that require physical or intellectual work, such as sport • Should be treated differently • Have epilepsy because someone did something wrong • Are bewitched For most people with epilepsy, the biggest problem they have to face is other people’s attitudes to epilepsy. What people with epilepsy need most is understanding and acceptance from the public.

For more information contact 0860 EPILEPSY, info@epilepsy.org.za or visit www.epilepsy.org.za.

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It also provides crafts people and small local businesses with an online store to showcase their products and services.

When you buy on WhoNeedsTheMall. com you are supporting local talent and you can buy with confidence from a secure and trusted website.

The feedback is that Mum’s Mail readers love the new online marketplace where they can browse and find beautifully made, creative products that you don’t find in a mall.

We are passionate about the #localislekker movement. Our purpose is to give South Africa’s creative and craft businesses a platform to showcase their inspiring creations to the whole country.

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Summer Hair Care Tips

Our hair gets harmed in many different ways during summer – overexposure to the sun’s harmful rays, sweat and humidity and of course, spending too much time in a swimming pool AKA chlorinated water. A little pre-emptive care is all your hair needs to stay beautiful!

Avoid too many cosmetics: Summer already dries your hair out and causes damage. So make sure you go easy on any chemical hair treatments during this period.

Avoid too much colouring.

Swimming: If you’re going swimming, remember DO NOT shampoo before you go for a swim, as this will rob your hair of all protective oils and will make it extra vulnerable to the chemicals and salt in the water.

Sun protection: The best way to screen hair from the scorching sun is wearing a scarf.

If the scarf is not to your liking, then make sure you use a leave-in conditioner with sunscreens.

Lots of fluids: While you may be doing all of Love your conditioner: While the sun is the above to protect your hair from the sun, drying out your hair, make sure you help if you’re not drinking enough water, you’re restore some moisture and life in it by using not going to achieve anything. a rinse-out conditioner.

Dry wash: Oily Hair but you feel shampoo Shampoo with care: While you feel like is a must? Then shift to dry-shampoos. One shampooing your hair every day, doing so can even sprinkle some baby talc and comb will cause more harm than good. Too much it out. It’s a handy dry-shampoo. shampoo can dry up your scalp and hair Source: www.stylecraze.com. even more.

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Liquid Gold, trading as Things We Love, is made up of a mother and daughter team, Heather and Candice, who have both lived on farms all their lives and have a passion for all things natural - from growing their own organic vegetables and healthy wholesome food, to sewing their own clothes because they also have a passion for being creative.

oleifera, rosehip which is extremely sought after, macadamia oil, coconut oil, mango butter, beeswax as a natural preservative, activated charcoal, turmeric and diatomaceous earth. All their products are made by hand and with great care, infused with love and positivity. We are passionate about the healing and restorative powers of natural organic ingredients. We do not amplify our products with water, just pure natural ingredients. Our promise is that our products are free from mineral oil, palm oil, preservatives, parabens, artificial fragrances, sulfates, animal ingredients, phthalates, formaldehyde, petroleum, propylene, paraffin and animal testing.”

“We decided to combine our lifetime of friendship with the knowledge that we have accumulated through our personal lives, to create something that we both felt truly passionate about. After a few glasses of ice cold Kombucha, and the amazing African summer sun on our faces, “Liquid Gold” was born,” says Candice. They have a vast range You can shop for their products online of natural beauty products to nourish and at www.thingsweloveshop.co.za. make your skin glow with no preservatives, organic, completely natural and cold pressed. They believe in natural, cruelty WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a hamper free, ethically produced skincare that works. of natural beauty products from Liquid Gold to give away, valued at R1000.

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Summer Fashion Tips for Modern Moms

denims that we will not abandon. Why not ‘recycle’? Grab a pair of scissors, fray at the knees, add a flower motif on the thigh and you’re trending! Get the little ones and create matching pairs! Don’t leave the boys Kids are just as fashion conscious and if you out, wildlife motifs work just as well! are a proud ‘mummy in heels’ like myself and cannot seem to chase them in stilettos Statement stripes: Get your zebra on with then it’s a good thing that kitten heels have statement stripes that look good in kids’ made a comeback. Oversized handbags fashion and mum’s! allow us to be practical and stylish too! Here Mix and match: Play around with are some tasteful, classy and fun trends. silhouettes and colours, create a palette Brights: If Paris fashion week was anything that will give you and mini-me a refreshing, to go by, the power of pink and rainbow festive wardrobe! brights on cold shoulder dresses to Happy holidays to the mums raising ruffletops was a scene-stealer! businesses and babies!

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Skin SOS after the Holidays

Have you had a little bit too much of the good stuff (think food, wine, late nights, sun and surf)? Does your skin lack a little of its radiance and lustre? Don’t despair, repair!

After the holiday season, the skin needs special help with the repair processes to keep it healthy and glowing. You might find that a standard facial treatment won’t necessary yield the results that you want.

Speak to your skin care therapist about customising your facial treatment with an ampoule, electrotherapy or a mask. After the exfoliation process, ask for ampoules or serums that focus on skin repair. Look for products containing Vitamin C to combat sun damage and brighten the skin, Vitamin E to heal dry and eczema-prone skin, ceramides to restore the skin barrier, Massages • Tan Lab Spray Tan • Waxing / anti-oxidants such as Beta-Glucans derived Threading & Tinting Manicures & Pedicures • Luscious Lashes Eyelash Extensions from oat kernel GelPolish that •soothe the skin and • Professional Make-up • Permanent Make-up last but not least, Hyaluronic Acid to restore moisture levels in the skin. Ask your skin care therapist to add an electrotherapy treatment. There are different types of

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

I read a saying once that you should listen earnestly to anything your children tell you, no matter what, because if you don’t listen to the little stuff when they are little, they won’t tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them it’s always been big stuff. In this world where there are so many dangers lurking around every corner it resounded with me, because my children wanting to and being able to share every concern with me is definitely something I hope to achieve.

of daily living when a toddler starts to assert her independence and it’s over a juice mug, tempers can flare. But it’s human nature for us to want to be in control of some aspect of our lives. We tell our children what to eat, when to eat, when to bath, what to wear, and control so many aspects of their day to day life.

Let’s try to give them a little control of their colour juice mug and be understanding and see where it gets us. Aside from the smile which will brighten your day, your child will see you understanding how important the little things are to her, and one day she will hopefully share the big things with you too. And that’s something to strive for, something to make sure we swallow our impatience over, and remember that we too were small once and the colour juice mug was a big deal in our lives then too.

But this starts when they are young, and it’s hard to not sweat the small stuff. Perhaps understanding that to them it’s not so small will help us to understand next time. For example, while you may be worried about whether to take your toddler to the doctor because she’s had a snotty nose for two weeks, or if you should phone insurance to lodge a report about the tree that fell in the heavy rain this past weekend, issues that By Lisa Trollip, www.fortsandfairies.com, www.facebook.com/fortsandfairies. seem big in your life, your toddler is trying to decide if she wants the Doc McStuffins mug or the Minnie Mouse mug, issues that seem big in her life. In the same vein, her choosing what top to wear to school is a big deal to her, even if you’re running late and she’s chosen a sleeveless summer top on a cold wintery day. It’s not always easy to understand how a different juice mug can cause such an impact, especially when they are both pink after all, but just take a minute and see it from her perspective and perhaps you will understand. In our busy lives today with the pressures and stresses Suitable for all babies from 6 months upwards

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Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix

The Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix may look like just a cool watch and nothing more, but as all Ben 10 fans know, the Omnitrix has the power to transform Ben 10 into ten different aliens.

The Deluxe Omnitrix toy was inspired by the animated series and features one hundred alien phrases and sounds. The watch has motion activation to play the alien sounds - you can press the button and turn the hourglass to summon the alien required for the situation.

The toy provides lots of fun and also encourages children to use their imagination, which in a day and age of too much screen time, is ideal.

Ben 10 toys are ideal for boys aged four to nine years of age and are available at toy stores and retailers.

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Picking up German is Child’s Play

As adults, learning a new language is a daunting task, however most children accomplish this with ease if they are exposed to the language regularly from a young age. This is why the Deutsche Schule Durban (DSD) now provides a toddler group (from 18 months) in addition to its established Kindergarten.

(based in Cowies Hill), there is a school bus service.

Don’t miss the DSD Kindergarten open day (18 months to 4 years) on 28 February from 9am to 12pm.

The DSD is premised on the belief that multilingualism and intercultural skills are an important part of an education towards a global future. It is a small, independent primary school affiliated with ISASA. The school provides a warm, family-centred environment that makes learners and their parents feel welcome. It subscribes to a holistic view of education, using a combination of the South African and German curricula. Classes are small, allowing individual attention for learners from the very supportive teaching staff.

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Developing a Growth Mindset Like Kumon, children and adults with a growth mindset believe intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, persistence, trying different strategies and learning from mistakes. In contrast, people with a fixed mindset believe that intelligence and abilities are embedded traits; something you are born with and can’t influence. The idea that intelligence isn’t simply innate, but can be developed must be shared with children and parents.

Professor Carol Dweck (a world leading researcher on mindset) said, “If they struggle with maths, children can quickly decide it’s not for them. We tell them that we can all develop the brain connections we need. It is important that they know that they can do anything, as the belief you hold in your own head really changes how your brain works… we now know that when you make mistakes in maths, your brain grows, whereas when you get all the answers right,

it doesn’t have the same growth.” (www. bbc.co.uk/programmes/b062jsn7) Developing a growth mindset is a fundamental aspect of Kumon, especially for students who are starting to study unfamiliar work. Kumon doesn’t place value on ‘correct/incorrect’, but they focus on the process the student takes to reach the answer, giving opportunities to children to develop grit and resilience. They try and understand what is happening in the students’ heart and brain while they are solving problems, as these two areas have a profound impact on their result or output. By rebranding challenges and making mistakes, it is very possible to help children (and their parents) to see their own development in an entirely different light.

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Back to School: Dealing with First Term Jitters

Dissolve those first term jitters fast and ensure your child is emotionally ready for school and adapts well to his/her new routine with top tips by creative parenting expert, Nikki Bush. The first bell of 2018 academic year has rung and first term jitters are still a real thing for some kids, especially those who have entered the classroom for the very first time. Kids sometimes find it daunting and stressful to adapt. “And parents the world over agree, when kids are fretful and uneasy, mom and dad are too,” she says. Here’s what Bush advises to help kids cope better.

has a calming effect on kids and helps to minimise stress. It means bonding as a family, which also acts as a channel of support for children, they feel safe and secure and are reminded that mom and dad are there for them every step of the way,” Bush says.

Play: Since play is a universal language, Bush says “play your sillies away”, it has a calming effect on kids and helps to minimise stress.

“Mom and dad; haul out all sorts of games and toys and let them play to their heart’s content. It does wonders,” she says.

A movement matter: Activities that involve movement are highly Drop-off deal: beneficial; it raises endorphins and puts kids If children are more anxious with one parent than with the other, simply swap in a better mood. drop-off roles and don’t feel guilty about it. Bush advises parents to be flexible and Family time is fun time: Quality time with mom and dad also adaptable. eliminate stress and is extremely important Source: www.toykingdom.co.za. to help kids relax. “Parent-child interaction

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Teach your Kids the Value of Money Kirsten Reynolds-Wood, Brand and them choose things that are wiser to own.

Marketing Executive at GetBucks, offers Stress that their pocket money is for things some valuable tips to help parents teach that they want, and that you, Mom or Dad, their kids the value of money. will buy them what they need.

Teach the idea of ‘value’. Have fun doing it!

Helping young children understand that certain things require money to have and that they hold value, is a vital step in the financial rearing process. Use games to help them learn. Be creative and have some fun. Give them a money purse with a few coins and let them take it along to the shops. If they would like to buy something, count their coins with them and tell them whether they have enough to get what they want – they will learn that some things require more coins than others.

Teach the idea of ‘want’ versus ‘need’.

Help them choose.

Speak honestly about money. Have conversations about their choices and help

Teach the idea of ‘saving’. There is no better lesson to learn.

Teaching kids to save for a better or more expensive item is one of the most important financial lessons you can teach them. A child who willingly rejects the choice of instant gratification for a better item they can buy after saving for a while, is a child well on their way to becoming a fully-functional financial adult.

Always try to do your best to empower your kids to be financially smart – it is the best life-long gift you can give your child.

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Science Experiment: Magnetic Mud

Science question: How do magnets interact Because oil and water do not mix, the iron fluid will remain separated from the water. with a semi-liquid state of metal?

If possible, glue the lid shut to keep the ferrofluid inside. Use the large magnet on Supplies needed: the edge of the test tube or bottle to draw • Face mask the magnetic mud around the jar.

• ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil The Outcome: The magnet will attract and • Disposable bowl • 3 tablespoons (45g) iron oxide (rust) move the ferrofluid.

Why it worked: Iron responds to magnets, powder and we made ferrofluid from particles • Disposable spoon • Clear test tube or tall plastic bottle with lid of rust. Ferrofluid looks and acts like a liquid, but because it contains little bits of • Water magnetic-responsive metal, it responds to • Glue magnets.

• Large magnet The Experiment: First put on the face Variation: Try mixing sugar into your water mask. Pour the oil into the bowl and add first to make it denser before dropping your the iron oxide powder - one tablespoon ferrofuid into the tube. Are you able to get at a time. Stir the powder with the spoon your globs of ferrofluid suspended in the until it is smooth with no clumps. It should water without the help of a magnet? have a thick consistency – similar to mud.

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Parenting and Resilience

Resilience is central to one’s capacity to cope, adapt and thrive. Risk refers to variables that undermine or diminish a person’s capacity to cope, and are associated with adverse effects. Understanding what factors put children at risk for problems and, which factors protect children, strengthen their ability to cope and develop competence and resilience is key. Human relationships have the power to propel children on pathways to problematic or positive life outcomes.

The parent-child relationship is the most important in the life of a child. For optimum development (intellectually, socially, emotionally and morally), a child requires a strong emotional attachment to a significant adult who is irrationally committed to their well-being.Effective parenting supports and improves the well-being and optimum development of the child. The quality of the parent-child relationship correlates to the development of the child. The child’s development will be enhanced if the relationship with parents is characterised

by positive emotional attachment, warmth, closeness and involvement.

Parenting guidelines • Connect with your child. Spend quality time with them and create opportunities for fun; experience joy together.

• Consistency. Be consistent with boundaries and discipline – establish routines and family rituals. • Communicate. Check-in with your child in ways that are meaningful to them, give positive messages and listen to each other. Respond to your child and empathise with them; understand and respect their needs and wishes.

• Choices. Discipline with reasonable choices.

The aim is to reduce potential conflict and to empower your child; develop confidence and problem-solving skills. • Consequences should be natural and fitting for the situation.

See consequences as setting a healthy limit and not as a punishment.

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Science Experiment: Grow Gross!

The Outcome: The germs from the wiped surfaces stuck to the bread and became food for the mould on the bread.

Supplies Needed • Spray bottle • Water • 1 teaspoon sugar • Loaf of bread • Sandwich baggies • Permanent marker

Variation: Cleaning is important! Wipe a germy area with the bread and bag it. Then clean that surface and do a second bread wipe and bag it. A few days later, compare the two bags. How effective was your The Experiment: Fill the spray bottle with water, add the cleaning? sugar and shake the bottle until the sugar dissolves. Wash your hands and grab a Try this: To remove germs when you wash piece of bread from the loaf. Spray it one your hands, you should wash for 20 seconds. time with the water. Then wipe the wet side Think of a 20-second chorus and make that if the bread on a surface in your house. Try your “handwashing song”. the inside of your fridge, a doorknob, the inside of the kitchen sink, the toilet seat, Tip: Have an experimental control group: etc. After you wipe a piece of bread on a spray one piece of bread then immediately germ source, drop it into a sealable baggie, put it in a baggie without wiping it on seal it and use the marker to label the bag. anything.

Put the baggies in a dark place to be Source: The 101 Coolest Simple Science undisturbed for a couple of days.

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Fabulous Birthday Parties at uShaka Kids World

Lounge and Parrot Shows which introduce kids to uShaka’s gorgeous feathered friends.

Plus catch uShaka Marine World’s Ocean Warrior Mascots as they entertain the crowds at the Castaways Amphitheatre. The Crabby Beach Sandpit allows the kids to dig for dinosaur bones while the Splish Splash There are awesome birthday packages Sprinkler Island allows children to enjoy available at uShaka Marine World, and at water sprinklers and small splash pools. uShaka Kids World, the Slippy’s Super Star package is just that, including entrance into So what are you waiting for, book for a party Kids World, a birthday coordinator, brightly full of fun at uShaka Kids World. Costs are coloured balloons plus Africa’s largest jungle from R70 a child and R23 an adult and the gym! Additional add-ons are available and birthday child will also receive an annual comprise of sweet packs, kids meals and play pass for uShaka Kids World. Prices adult food platters. However you are given are subject to change. Other party options the option to bring along your birthday include that of Wet n Wild (Raggy’s Get cake, cupcakes, fruit and snacks for the Wet) and Sea World (Delia’s Super Splash). table which includes, sweets, crisps and cool For more information visit drinks. www.ushakamarineworld.co.za and uShaka Kids World boasts Africa’s largest to book call 031 – 328 8010/8001/8087 jungle gym, a Creative Creatures Corner, or e-mail bookings@ushakamarineworld. co.za.

Polly’s Paint Pen, the On da Block Lego Experience unlimited fun for your little one on their birthday where you receive your own party venue at uShaka Kids World for three hours, balloons and entertainment, inclusive of entry for a minimum of 10 kids and adults.

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Homemade Party Dip Ideas

Cream cheese, sour cream and salt are the not-sosecret ingredients behind some of our favourite creamy dips. Just whip them up into a standard dip base and then add any number of extra flavours.

This simple method lets you create an infinite number of dips to please any craving.

time. This simple base is the perfect springboard for a myriad of mix-ins.

Experiment with folding in your favourites - try one of the following clever combinations. Don’t sweat the ratio of the ingredients too much - play around a little, and if the dip tastes good to you, it’s right!

Start with this Creamy Dip Base Ingredients: • 225g cream cheese, at room temperature • 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more if necessary • Kosher salt • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, optional Directions: Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and stir until combined and smooth. If necessary, thin out the dip by whisking in more sour cream or adding milk, a tablespoon at a

• Caramelised onion and cayenne pepper • Crumbled goat cheese, harissa (it doesn’t take much to bring the heat), lemon juice and chopped cilantro • Cheddar, bacon and chives • Blue cheese and fig preserves • Beets, horseradish and dill • Smoked salmon, capers and red onion • Pesto and pine nuts

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Heart Shaped Crayons This is a fun craft for your kids from Creative Mommas blog, and they make great party favours or Valentine’s gifts for friends and classmates.

• Put the crayons in the bags, staple some cute Valentine-themed paper on the top and add a corny saying like, “You COLOR my world, Valentine!”

Materials: • Silicone Heart Moulds • Crayons • Eager children who are willing to peel paper off crayons • Little bags and paper to beautify the finished product Steps: • Peel the paper off the crayons • Break each crayon into about three to four pieces and place in moulds • Bake at 120 to 150°C for about 10 to 12 minutes • Remove from oven and let cool until they’ve set • When they have cooled enough, pop them out and let them cool a little more

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Marshmallow Love Lollies You will need: • 10 marshmallows • 10 lollipop sticks • 50g milk chocolate • variety of decorations – cake confetti, coloured sugar crystals, chocolate vermicelli, etc.

• ribbon for decoration Press a marshmallow onto each lollipop stick. Melt the chocolate in the microwave and dip each marshmallow into the chocolate until half covered.

Allow the excess chocolate to drip off, then dip the lolly into the decorations.

Leave to cool, then tie small pieces of ribbon around the lollies.

Love Bugs You will need: • 20 marshmallows • 10 wooden skewers • 20 cocktail sticks • 20 heart-shaped jelly sweets • 20 Jelly Tots • 20 small white sugar hearts • 10 larger red sugar hearts • Glace icing

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Thread two marshmallows onto each wooden skewer. Cut a cocktail stick in half and push the halves sideways into the bottom marshmallow to create ‘arms’.

Press a heart-shaped sweet onto each end of the sticks to form the wings. Cut another cocktail stick in two, press both halves into the top of the top marshmallow and push two Jelly Tots onto the tips for antennae.

Using a dab of icing, stick two white sugar hearts on the top marshmallow for eyes, and a red heart to the bottom marshmallow.

Use a pen with edible ink to draw the pupils and mouth.

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Valentine’s Day the Posh Way Golden beaches, lush tropical gardens, or a breath-taking backdrop of majestic mountains... In KZN we are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to outdoor venues. But a posh picnic setup will turn any venue into a Valentine’s Day to remember.

• Start with a personalised invitation: A romantic note, delivered to your Valentine, with a beautifully packaged miniature version of their favourite beverage. A mini G&T complete with personalised tumbler, or perhaps a bottle of bubbly.

• At your chosen venue, create a beautiful entrance to the picnic area. A pathway lined with photos and candles is a simple, understated gesture. Create a trail of favourite flowers for them to follow.

• At the end of the pathway setup a soft faux-fur throw and cushions. Surround the seating area with a variety of candles in glass cylinders. Incorporate your Valentine’s favourite colour as part of your chosen theme, or opt for a neutral palette with touches of colour for a chic finish.

• Prepare a tray with your choice of drinks, an ice bucket with some petals, and beautiful crystal glassware. Pack your favourite snacks in a large picnic basket.

(Canapes provide elegant eats that are easy to enjoy without a fuss.)

• A sprinkle of rose petals over the setup, and voila! All that’s left is to pop the bubbly and enjoy a perfect Valentine’s picnic.

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Doughnut Station

If you’re not much of a baker, or simply don’t have the time to bake a birthday cake for your kiddo, a fun and easy idea is to serve doughnuts with home-made toppings. You can buy plain doughnuts from the store, and set up a doughnut station where the kids can decorate their own doughnuts – what fun!

Here are some topping ideas to get you started.

Chocolate sauce and sprinkles Make a chocolate sauce and vanilla glazing and serve in bowls, with a variety of sprinkles to sprinkle on top.

Crunchy Nutella Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread on plain doughnuts; sprinkle with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

Lemon Poppy Seed Whisk a ½ cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth.

Spread on plain doughnuts; sprinkle with poppy seeds.

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Cookies & Cream Whisk a ½ cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Spread on plain doughnuts; sprinkle with crushed Oreo cookies.

Birthday Cake Whisk a ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon confetti cake mix and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Spread on plain doughnuts; sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Whisk a ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon raspberry jam and 1 teaspoon water until smooth. Spread on plain doughnuts; sprinkle with peanut butter baking chips.

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MESAF Party Venue Valentine balloons for sale Love month special for pre weddings & bridal showers

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

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Love Bug Greeting Card Special greetings are brought to you on the backs of these cute little critters. Flutter their wings to reveal the secret messages.

You will need: • Colourful paper for body and wings • Scissors • Eraser • Paper fastener • Glue stick • Folded greeting card • Googly eyes • Felt-tip pens Steps: Cut out an oval body shape then cut out two wings that will fit your bug.

Attach the wings to the body. Make sure the wings overlap and place the eraser under the paper. Push the point of the scissors through the paper layers as shown, using the eraser underneath to catch the point.

Insert the fastener.

Get gluing – spread the glue over the back of the body. Open out the fastener at the back.

Stick the body onto the greeting card. Stick on the eyes. Use the pens to add spots, a face, and legs.

It’s ready to add your message behind the wings and inside the card. Add details like eyelashes with a silver pen.

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Tip: Ladybirds are really cute, but you can make your bugs as unique as you like.

Experiment with stickers and glittery paper.

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Top Party Trends for 2018

Cure those ‘new year blues’ with some Silver Accents inspiring party ideas for 2018!

Silver and chrome accents are going to be big on the party scene this year; they are Mermaid parties perfect for any celebration!

Treat your little mermaid to a mythical underwater party that will be sure to make any room sparkle!

Unicorn Parties Style your party around this hugely popular mythical character, loved by kids and grownups alike!

Rainbow Parties This year is all about big, bold colours, and a rainbow party provides just that! The perfect party theme for any age.

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Diary Dates ARTS & CULTURE • 4 Feb, 9am, LA LUCIA ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE FAIR, La Lucia Mall, lower ground floor, Sandy, 060 817 1168.

• 6 Feb (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Bharathi, 082 488 8927.

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

• 24 Feb, 9am, POP UP VINTAGE FAIR, Village Market, Westville, Sandy, 060 817 1168.

BUSINESS NETWORKING • 1 Feb (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R220 members, R240 nonmembers, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www. kznwib.co.za.

• 14 Feb, 7.30am, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS AGM, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (non-members) www. umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

CHARITY • 1 – 28 Feb (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 28 Feb (Tues – Fri), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 – 312 9313.

• 22 Feb (last Thurs monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, GOLDEN PAW SOCIETY, Kloof & Highway SPCA tea garden, 29 Village Road, Kloof, Barbara, 031 – 764 1212, fundraising@ kloofspca.co.za.

COOKING • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Road, Durban, cooking@ geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, (5 weeks), danielle@pheka.co.za, www.pheka. co.za, 072 261 5192.

• 1 – 28 Feb, VARIETY OF COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, info@cookingcooks. co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks. co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb, (Wed), 9.30am, CAKE DECO WORKSHOPS, Overport, 082 050 0091, 076 997 7617.

COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 28 Feb, various dates & times, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, 378 Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Morningside, Durban Massage Courses, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/DMCmassage.

• 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS & BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@gmail.com, 082 434 6000.

• 1 – 28 Feb, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, R600pp (5 weeks), Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@ holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

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SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, Janine, jay9cc@gmail. com, 083 286 5656.

• 1 – 28 Feb, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING – PET TRAINING CLASSES, Glenwood and Durban North, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info.goodpet@ gmail.com, www.goodpet.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.co.za.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (Sat), 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, alison@infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www. infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Tues), 9am – 12pm, MOSAIC CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS, R150pp, Just Imagine Mosaics Studio, Kloof, 083 782 7810, Sheila@kznmosaics.co.za, www. kznmosaics.co.za.

EDUCATION • 1 – 28 Feb (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@ computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb, STUDY SKILLS COURSES & MATHS BRIDGING COURSE, Kip McGrath Umhlanga or Bluff, Tracy, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, tracy@kipumhlanga.co.za.

• 20 Feb, 5.30pm, ST HENRY’S MARIST COLLEGE – HIGHSCHOOL OPEN EVENING, 210 Mazisi Kunene Rd, Glenwood, 031 – 261 7369.

• 28 Feb, 9am – 12pm, DEUTSCHE SCHULE DURBAN – KINDERGARTEN OPEN DAY, 34 Stafford Road, Cowies Hill, 031 – 267 1307.

• 3 Mar, 9am, ST HENRY’S MARIST COLLEGE – PREP SCHOOL OPEN MORNING, 210 Mazisi Kunene Rd, Glenwood, 031 – 261 7369.

ENTERTAINMENT • 1 Feb – 1 Apr, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE – A TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY, FOLK & ACCOUSTIC ROCK, Rockwood Theatre, Sibaya Casino, 031 – 161 0000, sibaya@rockwoodtheatre. co.za.

• 2 – 4 Feb, BLARNEY PARTY WITH THE BLARNEY BROTHERS, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell. za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 2 – 4 Feb, I AM, I SAID – BARRY THOMPSON, Rhumbelow Tina’s, Tina’s Hotel, 14 Beryldene Rd, Kloof, R150pp, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www. events.durbantheatre.com, www.tinashotel.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (Sun), 12pm, SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS, live music, food & drinks, Crusaders, 10 Ranleigh Cresc, 031 – 563 0824, 031 – 564 4621.

• 9 – 18 Feb, THE MUSIC OF AMY WINEHOUSE & BEST FRIENDS, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell. za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 14 – 18 Feb, SYNERGY – VIVIENNE & IAN VON MEMERTY, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN Campus, www.

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• 14 – 25 Feb, THE CHAIN – THE FLEETWOOD MAC STORY, Rhumbelow Tina’s, Tina’s Hotel, 14 Beryldene Rd, Kloof, R150pp, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com, www.tinashotel.co.za.

• 21 Feb – 11 Mar, MARRIAGE FOR DUMMIES, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN Campus, www.computicket. co.za, 0861 915 8000.

• 23 – 25 Feb, THE GENTRY – THE RADIO SHOW, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www. events.durbantheatre.com.

LEISURE • 1 – 28 Feb (Mon – Thurs), 5.30pm, GROUP PILATES CLASSES IN GLENWOOD, Laura-May, laura.may.louw@ gmail.com.

• 3 Feb, IMBUBA FIESTA, Bulwer Park, Glenwood, Gabriella, gabriella@ilifindo.com.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (Sat), 5pm – 10pm, DRUMSHACK FAMILY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE, African Drumshack entertainment, Castle-on-Main, 24b Old Main Rd, Gillits, R40pp, Jonathan, 083 704 4879, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca.co.za, www. kloofspca.co.za.

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

• 24 Feb, 6.30am, SECRET SUNRISE – HEART LEADS THE WAY, Durban beachfront (secret venue will be revealed 24 hrs before), Durban@secretsunrise.com, www.facebook. com/secretsunrisedurban.

• 25 Feb (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY - INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R240, pensioners & children: R170, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway. com, www.umgenisteamrailway.com.

MARKETS • 2 Feb (1st Fri monthly), 5pm – 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www.musgravecentre.co.za.

• 3 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, info@iheartmkt.com, www. iheartmarket.blogspot.com.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (Sat), 6.30am – 11.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni, Christine, 083 777 1553, info@shongwenimarket.co.za, www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban.

• 4 Feb (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, Lynette, 079 616 9218, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com, www.

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• 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Wed), 9am – 12pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, 206 Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Alexa, 074 445 6186.

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

• 23 Feb (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, Anthea/Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@ gmail.com.

• 23 Feb (last Fri monthly), 5.30pm – 10pm, RIVERTOWN NIGHT MARKET, Rivertown Precinct, 130 Stalwart Simelane Street, opposite the ICC, Darryl: darryl. hofmann@icloud.com.

• 24 Feb (last Sat monthly), 9am – 3pm, I HEART MARKET NORTH, Blythedale Event Bowl, Blythedale Coastal Estate, info@iheartmkt.com, www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com.

• 25 Feb (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 074 468 2463, wondermarketdurban@gmail.com, www.wondermarket. co.za.

MEETINGS • 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb (Thurs), 6.30pm – 8.30pm, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Riverside Campus, 63 Anthony Road, Riverside, 031 – 003 1830, counselling@ grace.za.org.

• 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb (Thurs), 8.30am – 11am, MUMS’ SUPPORT GROUP, for moms who feel overwhelmed or depressed, La Lucia Library, Alex, 083 788 0689, alwallis14@gmail.com.

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

• 19 Feb (3rd Mon monthly), 10am, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, Oldfield Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nirusha, 031 – 332 3721.

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

NATURE/OUTDOORS • 17 Feb (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620.

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

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