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Happy Father’s Day! Issue 168 | Durban | June 2019

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CONTENTS

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Meet the Cover Stars ECR House and Garden Show DIY Father’s Day Card WIN Tickets to Disney On Ice Father’s Day Gift Idea: My Dad Rocks 8

12 - 17 Factory Shop Feature

Home Life 18

Make a Bee Hotel

Delicious Life 20

Scrummy Father’s Day Recipes

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life 22 24 26 28 30

Welcome to the KZN Spasticity Clinic Dr Des@Home: Men’s Health Month Float Away… The Ultimate Relaxing Experience Mooimaak Makeovers: Annie Delport Indulge Yourself with these DIY Bath Products

Educated Life

32 - 33 Mum’s Mail My Story’ Creative Writing Competition 34 The Gift of Dyslexia 34 Why Climbing a Tree is Better than Watching a Screen

Kids’ Life 38 40 40 42

A Dinosaur Delight in the Garden Book Review: Let’s Pretend Chef’s Kitchen Fun and Excitement with L.O.L. Surprise WIN a Collection of Poems by Aamina Chohan 33

Party Life 44

Easy DIY Birthday Décor Ideas

Laidback Life 47

Readers’ Feedback Competition

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Meet the Cover Stars It’s all about dads this month – meet Dominic Stein with his gorgeous kids, Paige and Levi. Dominic is general manager of a small engineering company in Glen Anil, while his wife, Steph, is a photographer at Steph Stein Photography. Paige is five years old and is very loving; with a huge heart. She’s gentle and kind and has a witty sense of humour that she gets from her dad. She loves the beach, her friends and camping, and she doesn’t like eating squishy carrots or the thought of crabs touching her toes on the beach! She loves ballet, school and swimming.

Levi (22 months) is a strong willed, gentle-natured boy with a big dose of mischievous attitude. He also loves camping, riding his push bike and is mad about bananas. He doesn’t like mashed potatoes or when dad steals his dummy from him! He loves going to playschool and playing with his friends. As a family they take short holidays as many times in the year as possible. On being a father, Dominic had this to say: “It’s too much

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to sum up, but a daily highlight is that moment I walk into the house and hear those little voices calling my name and running over to me with the biggest smiles on their faces.” Advice for new dads: “Your real job starts when you get home from work because your kids will not remember the things you buy for them, but will remember the quality time spent with them, so pitch up and be engaged,” concludes Dominic. Written by Sarah Mackintosh.

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Bring the Whole Family and Make Yourselves at Home

If it’s fun for the whole family you’re looking for this June and July then save these dates because the East Coast Radio House & Garden Show is inviting the whole family to ‘Make Yourself at Home’ from

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28 June to 7 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre. While your kids are kept busy in the Melissa and Doug play space, you get to explore the latest home décor and garden trends and browse the best of what local designers, creators and makers have to offer, at your leisure. This year, your kids will be hosted by the Magic Bean Foundation – an organisation that specialises in entertaining children with fun educational activities, arts and crafts and interactive exercises. While you’re soaking up the inspiration, or shopping up a

storm, you can know that your kids are learning new skills and making friends. For the bigger kids, there’s Tourism KZN’s virtual-reality experience where they can feel like they’re surfing on Durban’s golden mile or zip-lining across a deep gorge. Children under 12 enter the show free of charge. For more information visit www.housegardenshow. co.za or find them on Facebook and Instagram.

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DIY Father’s Day Card

Try this fun homemade Father’s Day gift idea that we have sourced from one of our favourite activity blogs! Footprint Lion

This one is perfect for the dads who love a good braai and enjoying being the braai master! To start, you can print a handy template at www. funhandprintartblog.com or if you are a whiz on the computer, you can make your own, or just hand write the message on your paper or card. • Whether handwritten or printed out, your card should read “My Dad is King of the Grill (or Braai) – and I’m not Lion” at the top. • Make a yellow footprint in the centre of the card with the toes pointed down. • Paint just the fingers (not including the thumb) with orange or brown paint. • Press them down around the heel of the foot to create the lion’s mane. Repaint the fingers as needed. • Paint a yellow tail. • Make an orange/brown thumbprint at the end of the tail. • Draw on the lion’s face when dry and add googly eyes. Source: www.funhandprintartblog.com

WIN Tickets to

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Get ready to enter a winter wonderland as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the most magical moments from across the Disney kingdom to Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and, for the very first time, Pretoria as Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival skates into South Africa in June and July. You’ll be whisked away into the wintery world of the Academy Award®-winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to join royal sisters Anna

and Elsa, the hilarious snowman Olaf, rugged mountain-man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven as they help the sisters along the way in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters. Experience Disney’s The Little Mermaid with a show-stopping performance by Sebastian as he breaks out of his shell to make waves with Ariel “Under The Sea!” Get tangled up with a chorus of harmless hooligans when they get a visit from the

sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn from Disney’s Tangled. And get swept away by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take centre stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a magical mix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this new adventure in a winsome wonderland to South Africa. Tickets are only available from Computicket, the official Disney On Ice ticketing agent.

WIN! WIN! WIN! Mum’s Mail has one set of 4 family tickets to give away, valued at R1080 (2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children) to Disney On Ice at the Durban ICC on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 commencing 18h00. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

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Father’s Day Gift Idea:

My Dad Rocks

Try this sweet personalised DIY gift for Dad this Father’s Day.

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If you’ve grown up in Durban, you will surely have been factory shopping! Stamford Hill Road, now known as Mathews Meyiwa Road, is quite possibly the hub of factory shopping in Durban, and I have many fond memories of shopping as a youngster (many moons ago) at all the surf factory shops, as well as in the Mayville area too, at places like the The Dungeon Factory Shop and others.

Basically, if you live in Durban, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to factory shopping. Here are some of our favourite factory shopping destinations in and around Durban.

Today there are also many factory shops along Point Road, and that’s just in Durban itself – there are plenty of factory shops to be found inland as well, in places like Pinetown, and north and south of Durban too! Another hub of factory shopping can be found in Durban North.

Another VERY exciting find is that Château Gâteaux KOS is a food factory outlet that has a Factory Shop. I repeat; sells top quality food products Château Gâteaux has a Factory at massive discounts. They buy Shop! and sell excess, residual, shortdated, past-dated, discontinued It’s located at their state-oflines, overruns, cancelled the-art, world-class factory orders and damaged products, located at 1 Imvubupark Close,

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I recently discovered the KOS factory shop in Durban North. I WISH I had known about this place sooner! It’s not big or fancy, but wow do they have some great deals!

which is why it’s so discounted. I went in there to have a look recently, and was super excited by all the wonderful products at low prices. They have branches in Durban North, Hillcrest and Pinetown. Go and check it out, you won’t be disappointed! Visit www. koskos.co.za.

Factory Shop Feature | just off Nandi Drive, where they produce all their decadent gâteaux! Here you can find reject stock at discounted prices, as well as the standard range we all know and love at the normal Pâtisserie prices. It’s important to note everything is available on a strictly first-come-first served basis for all products and there is a strict returns policy. So what classifies a product as a reject? Either the cake does not meet the stringent specifications of the Quality Assurance Department, but is still safe to consume, or the cake meets the specifications of the Quality Assurance Department, but has decoration defects (height/shape/topping). The Factory Shop operates weekdays only from 10am to 4pm. So head over there if you have a sweet tooth! Email shop@chateaugateaux.co.za to be added to their mailing list for weekly updates of any items released. Another favourite of ours is Excess Factory Shop in Morningside. Excess has something for every occasion, and I could

seriously get lost in there… there are so many cool and useful products - it’s the perfect place to buy affordable gifts and products for your home. I did most of my Christmas shopping there last year, and found some really good bargains; from beach towels to handbags to bath products! What’s even more exciting is that from the 25th to the end of EVERY month, they have their Hot Dot Sale – where they have drastic markdowns on prices, some items are as low as R5! You can find amazing bargains, so pop in for a look! Visit www.excessfactoryshop.co.za. One not to miss is the Saradox Factory Shop, south of Durban. Saradox (Pty) Ltd develops and manufactures home and personal care products for brand owners in South Africa. The factory shop sells overruns, discontinued products and products with slight defects at discounted prices. Their ranges include body and skincare products, homecare, haircare, plus a gift range and a men’s shaving and grooming range

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and more. I was excited to see that one of the products they sell is Good Stuff, which I personally love, as it is cruelty-free and safe for the environment too! Best of all, they have an online shop, so if you live far away you can still shop there! Visit www.saradox.co.za.

everyone can afford! What’s not to love? They also have an online store at www.brunational. co.za.

Last but not least, did you know that Galito’s has a factory in Glen Anil? It’s called Galito’s Central Kitchen and they sell their If you live north of Durban you definitely famous Galito’s flattie chickens (marinated and have to pay Brunational Factory Shop in uncooked) wholesale to the public. They are Ballito a visit! The factory shop supplies salon based at 11 Shirldor Park, 7 Cypress Drive, Glen and spa products at affordable prices direct from Anil. I’ve not been there yet but will certainly pay the factory to the public. them a visit soon to check it out. Galito’s unique flame-grilled flavour and unwavering focus on They stock a wide range of cosmetics, beauty product quality and affordability has fuelled its and body products - including massage creams, success throughout South Africa and the world. pre and post wax products, pedicure and Along with their flame-grilled chicken, they manicure treatments, salt scrubs and wraps as welcome guests with true hospitality, warmth well as glycerine soaps, bath salts, toiletries, and a promise of great memories made over household cleaning products, skincare ranges great meals. Call Karen on 031 569 4455 for and gifts, as well as supply products to guest more info. houses and B&B lodges. The factory shop By Sarah Mackintosh. products are top quality products at prices that

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Mum’s Mail Readers’ Choice Awards

‘Best Factory Shop’ Nominations The Mum’s Mail Readers’ Choice Awards are prestigious awards recognising outstanding businesses who serve busy women and moms. This month our readers have been busy giving us their opinions on Durban’s Best Factory Shops. Factory shops by their very nature are often hidden away in industrial areas and so word of mouth recommendations are the best way to learn of great businesses who offer quality products at bargain prices. We are delighted to share some of this year’s reader nominations for ‘Best Factory Shop’ and we know they will help moms find value for money. Alley Cat, 183 Sarnia Rd, Sea View, Durban - 031 465 8731 • Cornelia Viljoen Alley Cat in Seaview is a hidden gem. From MRP, Miladys, Makro, Edgars woman’s clothes. R50-R120 a blouse. Under R300 you can buy 4-5 tops! • Chante Raquel King Alley Cat in Seaview • Natasha Telaine Steven Alley Cat in Sarnia, cheapest factory shop for ladies’ and kids’ clothes all Miladys, Truworths, Edgars and Mr Price stuff, etc • Jessica May Westergreen Alley Cat factory shop, Rossburgh. Racks and racks of very affordable clothes. A branch in Umbilo and one on the Bluff. And just below it the most insane underwear factory shop. So cheap. • Rita Moodley Alley Cat at Seaview, Durban sells Mr Price, Miladys and some other lovely outfits Excess Factory Shop in Stamford Hill, Durban - 031 303 1271 • Tamryn Oelofse Oberholzer Excess Factory Shop. Such a quaint little shop for all you ladies that love to get creative when gift shopping. Wide variety of items to make up gift baskets. They also sell already made up ones for those who are not so creative :) I thought it was lovely and different. • Reesha Ramdass Excess Factory Shop.... My favourite gift shop • Zuleika Shaik Excess Factory shop in Morningside...the best bath products and goodies The Continental Factory Shop, 36 Intersite Avenue, Durban - 031 207 5166 • Chanelle Dwarika The Continental Factory Shop at 36 Intersite Avenue in Springfield.

Bought all my crockery from there. Saved loads of money and the crockery is quality. The Froggie Factory Shop, 113 Spring Field Park, Umgeni Business Park, Durban - 031 263 0043 • Natasha Henry Definitely the Froggie Factory Shop for the best shoes Ninian and Lester Factory Shops, 915 Umgeni Rd, Morningside, Durban 031 303 1422 • Ren Alda My parents are pensioners and love the Ninian and Lester Factory Shops on Umgeni Road….. • Yaaksha Govender Ninian and Lester Factory Shops on Umgeni Road and Richmond Road, Pinetown……stocks high quality brand underwear as well as end of range clothing… We encourage readers to try the nominated Factory Shops and give us feedback about your experience - please contact us with any new nominations, but most of all enjoy your bargains! Contact editor@mumsmail.com with your feedback.

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KOS… Where Food Costs Less

For top quality food products, pre-packed snacks, baking ingredients, juices and sweets at greatly reduced prices, visit KOS. You can save up to 50% on normal retail store prices!

KOS buys and sells excess, residual, short-dated, pastdated, discontinued lines, overruns, cancelled orders and damaged product, as well as standard lines. Since 2010, KOS has assisted several large food suppliers nationally by collecting products from their distribution centres to de-brand and re-pack at their regional warehouses, where required. Their re-packing processes conform to strict quality control procedures and are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and all other relevant legislation. As well as standard lines, these products are sold at a substantial discount through KOS stores in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Why KOS? • Their stringent de-branding processes ensures complete www.mumsmail.com

brand protection • Companies enjoy a substantial saving by not having to destroy product • Companies earn additional income by selling the product • The moral dilemma of having to destroy product that could make a massive difference to disadvantaged communities is alleviated • They provide controlled disposal, exclusively through their own stores • With their credit rating, you can look forward to fast, prompt and reliable payment • They will give you a quick purchasing decision on the products you want to sell and handle large and medium-sized disposals • KOS strictly adheres to instructions from companies as to which products should be destroyed and disposal certificates are obtained from the local authorities 16

• Packaging material resulting from de-branding is donated to a charitable cause and collected on a daily basis for recycling • KOS donates de-branded food to several organisations serving the needy • Any product that is not fit for human consumption is donated to farmers, who collect the sealed containers on a regular basis • Public liability transfers to KOS upon collection of product and any specific indemnities are provided as required KOS stores are open to the general public, and you can find their KZN branches in Durban North, Hillcrest and Pinetown. For more information, visit www.koskos.co.za or find them on Facebook: Big Five Quality Foods trading as KOS.

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Make a Bee Hotel

Making a bee hotel is a wonderful way to keep children busy in the garden, and this is a fun way to help them do it. What you will need: • 7 pieces of marine plywood (to make a box 15cm in depth, 20x30cm width and height), drilled together, or pinned together with panel pins • Small logs • Offcuts of wood • Bamboo canes (try get bamboo cane fencing from garden centre, and pull it apart) • Some clay and paint to make a bee (optional) • Duct tape for the roof • Hinges and screws • Sign for bee hotel/rates How to build a bee hotel for your friendly garden pollinators

Building the box Using the panel pins, secure the panels together to form a box shape. Remember to leave two panels for the roof. Making the roof Angle the pieces of wood for the roof, in an A-frame shape and use the duct tape to keep the two pieces together. Secure the A-frame shaped roof to the box with some more duct tape for a temporary fix, or screw in some hinges. Creating hotel “rooms” for the bees Cut pieces of wood and bamboo to the same depth as the box. Drill holes of different depths and thicknesses into the logs and wood pieces (anything

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between 2mm and 10mm drill bit will work). Ensure the holes are smooth and clean - remove any sharp pieces left behind and sand it down lightly. Fill the box with the wood and bamboo pieces that have been drilled and cut to size - make sure they’re evenly distributed, well compacted and secure. Location, location, location! Place the hotel in a sunny spot in the garden, on a southern-facing wall, 1m above the ground. Solitary bees love having a variety of flowers to choose from, so plant lots near the area. Source: www.lifeisagarden.co.za

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Scrummy Father’s Day Recipes Spoil your dad this Father’s Day with a man-sized breakfast!

Breakfast Burgers for Dad

This recipe makes 4. Ingredients: Dressing: • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 Tbsp drained prepared horseradish Burger: • 340g ground beef (80% lean) • 225g bulk Italian sausage • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese • 4 English muffins, split and toasted • 1 ripe tomato, thickly sliced into 4 pieces • 1 cup peppery greens, such as rocket, mustard greens or watercress • 4 large eggs

a 4-inch patty. Melt the butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the patties. Cook until well browned, about 3 minutes, and then flip. Top with some of the cheese and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the burger is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread the toasted muffins with some of the mustard dressing and top with a slice of tomato and a burger patty. Crack the eggs into the skillet with the sausage drippings and cook to your preference. Place an egg on each burger and finish with some watercress and top with the English muffin.

Directions: For the dressing: Stir the mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish together in a small bowl and set aside. For the burgers: Gently mix together the ground beef, sausage and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide the meat Source: into 4 pieces and form each into www.foodnetwork.com.

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Ingredients: • 450g pizza dough • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 cups cheese shredded • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 6 slices bacon fried and roughly chopped • 6 eggs • 2 Tbsp chives fresh, chopped 20

• 1 Tbsp parsley fresh, chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 200°C. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on the pizza baking dish. Drizzle a bit of olive oil on the dough. Arrange the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with bacon and tomato. Crack 6 eggs on the pizza. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edge is golden brown. Garnish with chives and parsley. Source: www.jocooks.com.

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Treating the hypertonicity in these children can result These children suffer from in the following benefits: spasticity, which is involuntary • Improve use and mobility increased muscle tone. The of hands and feet most common cause of • Prevent contractures spasticity in children is cerebral • Improve and relieve palsy (CP). Cerebral palsy is a muscle and joint pain non-progressive insult on the • Improve the ability to care motor part of the developing for the personal hygiene of brain. There are other causes of these children spasticity such as strokes and • Improve posture and allow trauma to the brain or spine. ease for transfer • Prevent shortening and Spasticity causes stiffness stiffness of soft tissues of the muscles and joints, around a joint preventing movement. • Many children with CP Spasticity of the lower limbs have excessive salivation. can be so severe that it impairs By injecting the salivary walking, standing, sitting and glands, it can markedly is sometimes so significant that reduce drooling, improving parents are unable to change a personal hygiene nappy or dress a child without causing unbearable pain. Spasticity of the upper limbs can cause a painfully flexed elbow, wrist or clenched fist so the child is unable to use their upper limbs. Medical treatment of spasticity using oral medication to relax muscles is often unsatisfactory. The KZN Spasticity Clinic offers alternative treatments for spasticity. Spasticity can be treated with botulinum

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A multidisciplinary approach is imperative to best manage spasticity. After the injections, all patients undergo intense physiotherapy and occupational therapy to stretch the relaxed muscles and to exercise and strengthen the other muscle groups. Some patients may need casts or splints fitted to improve joint mobility. “Unfortunately there is no cure for CP, but by managing their symptoms, we are able to improve the quality of life for these children and make it easier for caregivers to care for them,” concludes Dr Keshave. Contact 031 261 1561 or enquiries@paedsneuro.org Life Entabeni Hospital, Medical Centre West, Suite 103, 1st Floor

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WIN Amazing Prizes for Your School with the ‘My Story’ Creative Writing Competition The Mum’s Mail ‘My Story’ Creative Writing Competition is off to a great start! We’ve already received lots of enquiries and the first entries have started coming through - we thank those who have already entered!

Through this competition, we hope to nurture creativity in children, so please encourage your children to enter! If you are a teacher, please encourage your class and the whole school to get involved, as it will be a great project for the kids to work on together - and you could win some fantastic prizes for your school! The wonderful prizes on offer are to recognise the winner but also benefit their wider community. Each winner’s school will receive 100 books from Priddy Books, 50 for their own school library and 50 to donate to their chosen disadvantaged school, and all four winning schools

will win a reading corner ‘make over’ arranged by @doing_ life_with_us. All four winning schools will also receive a visit from ECR Breakfast Show Host Darren Maule, who will read the winning story to the school children.

Each winner’s story and profile will be published in Mum’s Mail magazine and their story will be turned into an illustrated book by Kidsbookclub.co.za (illustrated by Cristy Zinn of Looma Illustrations) and 10 copies gifted to the winner, plus a copy sent out to all their subscribers.

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There will be two winners, one from each category: Category 1 (Grades 1-3) and Category 2 (Grades 4-7). Entries only close on Wednesday 31st July 2019, so there is still plenty of time to enter. Children could even work on their stories over the June/ July school holidays. Parents and schools can contact us for an info pack and full terms and conditions on mystory@ mumsmail.com or call 031 573 1731. Judging will take place through August and the winners announced by Friday 23rd August 2019.

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Each winner’s school and their nominated disadvantaged school will receive a fantastic and fun reading corner ‘makeover’ for their library. The makeover has been arranged by Kirsten Coates from Doing Life With Us blog who has pulled together beautiful items from our generous sponsors, worth over R5000 for each reading corner, consisting of the following items: • Large reading cushions sponsored by Kidlet Collection • 3 x Book shelves per reading corner sponsored by Ella and Scarlett Creations • Decorative rug or play mat sponsored by Kids Original from Rugs Original • Stylish hanging canopy sponsored by Kids Emporium Umhlanga • Vinyl wallpaper prints/backdrops and interactive poster sponsored by FOMO • Felt board with 1 set each of themed felt story pieces in a drawstring fabric bag sponsored by Zoe Bird • Wooden letter boards sponsored by Three Little Monkeys THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! 33

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The Gift of Dyslexia Dyslexia and similar learning differences stem from innate patterns of thinking and learning that are associated with high levels of creativity and strong problem-solving and threedimensional thinking abilities.

People who develop dyslexia think in pictures, rather than words; they are imaginative and creative; and they try to solve problems by looking at the whole picture, rather than working step-by-step.

Davis Dyslexia Correction is a strength-based approach that harnesses the mental talents that dyslexic people share to overcome their learning problems. To do this, students must use different strategies than are commonly taught with remedial programmes. When dyslexic students recognise their mental talents, they develop a renewed sense

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A Dinosaur Delight in the Garden This is a great way to encourage your kids to play outdoors in the garden! The idea behind this garden is to encourage children to build a dinosaur world as they imagine it.

What you will need: • An old tyre • Some acrylic paint (let your children choose their favourite colours) • A paintbrush • Some potting mix • A double layer of weed barrier cloth • A staple gun (optional) • Small plastic dinosaurs • Some small rocks and/or stones • Plants (like ferns, moss, coleus etc) Let’s get started: Step 1 Give the old tyre a good wash the day before you begin the activity. Consider this the phase where you prep your tools. The tyre needs to be completely dry before you can use it.

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Step 2 At this point, we’re going to take measures against weeds popping up and invading the children’s creation. You can either use a staple gun to secure a double layer of weed barrier cloth to the tyre, or you can lie a double layer of weed barrier cloth down on the space you’re going to use for your dinosaur delight garden. If you decide on the second option, ensure you’ve cleared the ground and made it fairly level.

Step 3 The children can now get busy with the paints! Let them make some dinosaur footprints along the top of the tyre, arrows, leaves, or anything else that works with the theme. Remember to leave room for creative play, if it’s not exactly on theme, that’s fine too. Let the children lead with their own ideas. Step 4 Once the paint is dry, you can place the tyre on the weed barrier cloth (if you

chose not to staple it to the tyre).

Step 5 Fill the inside of the tyre with soil, leaving enough room for the plants you’re going to be adding. Dinosaurs, rocks, and other small items will also need to fit in. At this stage, it’s great to talk to children about soil and its importance in sustaining life. Step 6 Now is the most fun part of all. Plant the plants, leaving space for the dinosaurs. Remember to choose plants based on the location of the tyre. Some plants will not thrive in full sun, while others require it. Once your plants are in, it’s time for the dinosaurs to make their entry! Place them in position and add rocks, shells, and other items that tie into the theme. Source: www.lifeisagarden.co.za.

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Book Review:

Let’s Pretend Chef’s Kitchen have fun rustling up a pretend meal, while the illustrated board book shows chefs in the kitchen using utensils and making meals, with fun things to find. There’s information, too, about what each utensil or food stuff can be used for.

read them often. He LOVES cooking and wants to be a chef one day, so this is just up his alley. The book asks the reader to spot certain items in the images, which he enjoys doing. He’s had the Firefighter one since he was two and I think it’s the most worn book in his Let’s Pretend Chef’s Kitchen Let’s Pretend Chef’s Kitchen collection! There is something by Priddy Books is a fantastic joins other hugely successful about these books that kids creative play pack for budding Let’s Pretend sets: Builder’s Tool love! I expect he will still get chefs, with a story board book Kit, Firefighter, Race Driver Set, many hours of fun from this and 15 sturdy play pieces Princess Party Set, and Animal book! in a plastic clamshell. The Rescue. pieces can be used to fit into Visit www.priddybooks. the spaces in the book or for My son Oliver may be nearing com/tag/south-africa/ imaginative play. the age where he’s a bit old for more info. for this book (he’s going on 6) With a saucepan, spatula, pizza but he’s ALWAYS loved these Review by base and toppings, children will puzzle books and he asks to Sarah Mackintosh.

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Easy DIY Birthday Décor Ideas

Easy Mason Jar Centrepieces Here are some quick and easy ways to make beautiful Mason jar centrepieces for your tables. They are so easy to make and will add a touch of elegance to your next party!

and place a floating candle on top of the water. Tie some raffia around the top of the jar. This idea is so simple but it looks so elegant and professional on your table!

Glitter Glasses: Paint some wood glue or mod podge on the inside of the Mason jar. Put some glitter inside the jar, put on the lid and shake it up. Once it’s dry, you can put a tea candle inside the jar for a sparkling effect.

Fairy Light Jars: Fill a Mason jar with some battery operated fairy lights for a magical effect! Source: www.lisawola. blogspot.com.

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