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Everyday Life

2 - 14, 32 - 33

Delicious Life

Meet the Cover Stars, read about Disability Rights Awareness Month, a big announcement from Chateau Gateaux, affordable summer fashion, and advice on where to get your Christmas décor plus find out about our new online shop!

Try our tasty chicken recipe.

Pet Life

Read all about the Durban Dog Hotel and some gorgeous puppies that need a home.

Home Life 32-33

Read a humorous review about an innovative ‘spray before you sit’ toilet spray.

Healthy Life

17 - 19

20 - 30

Health hacks and advice, diabetes awareness and advice, a support group for new moms, new developments at Life Entabeni Hospital, summer fitness hacks, find out how to unlock your unconcious mind, National CPR week, plus read about the Durban Wellness Festival.

Beautiful Life

30 - 31, 34 - 40

Beauty hacks, plus win a designer SBR product hamper, win one of two facial peels, read about princess pamper parties and a local clothing brand teaming up with The Robin Hood Foundation.

Kids’ Life

41 - 44

Read about The Chocolate Garden and win a night at de Charmoy Estate, learn about An Elf for Christmas, plus parenting advice.

Educated Life 42

45 - 53

54 - 60

Advice on choosing a pre-school, a fun science experiment to try at home, health benefits of rooibos tea for students and school labels made easy.

Party Life

Party tips and ideas for kids and adult parties, recipes, plus a fun craft activity for your kids.

Diary Dates 55

62 - 63

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 Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) • Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 0) Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Gia, Phiwe, Cayla-Jaimes, Paige, Isabel & Evangelina • Photographer: Penny Katz Photography • 072 760 9639 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. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine. No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

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Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Stars This month’s Cover Stars are best friends (from left to right), Gia, Phiwe, Cayla-Jaimes, Paige, Isabel and Evangelina (my very own little poppet!). They all go to the same local school in La Lucia and were treated to a special Pamper Party at Hey Gorgeous in The Crescent, Umhlanga. The day was captured beautifully by Penny Katz Photography. Isabel (12) loves running and often competes in the Umhlanga Park Run, her favourite animals are horses and wants to be a vet when she is older. Her super power is to read minds! Gia (12) enjoys dancing and drawing and tells me that her super power is to be able to fly… Evangelina (12) has a passion for dance and art. She would love to dance or sing for a career (dancing is her life) and her super power is to be a unicorn.

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Paige (12) likes to play sport and loves dancing. She says it is too far in the future to know what she wants to do… but her super power is invisibility. Phiwe (12) also likes to dance and play sports but doesn’t know yet what she wants to do when she leaves school. Phiwe’s super power is to be able to shrink! Cayla-Jaimes (11) loves running and her super power is also to read minds. Ever since arriving from the UK, we have been greeted kindly and accepted with open arms - I especially love the fact that these young ladies naturally represent our ‘Rainbow Nation’ - it doesn’t matter what colour they are or where they are from, they treat each other equally and see past all of the issues that many adults seem unable to do. They are lucky to have each other and I hope that they remain friends for a very long time to come… Written by Victoria Arthur www.mumsmail.com

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Chateau Gateaux

Chateau Gateaux Goes Green This year has been a big one for Chateau Gateaux – not only are they celebrating their 20th year, but they have also launched exciting new products such as their Chocolate Nostalgia, Baked Chocolate Cheesecake and Boston Brownie, plus they have an exciting new announcement! Chateau Gateaux has spent years working on a more eco-friendly box for their 24cm cakes, and finally they are proud to announce the launch of their new cardboard packaging! Up until now, they have used polystyrene packaging for their 24cm cakes and cases of individuals – mainly because it was the only product that could insulate the products sufficiently for long periods while being transported, and because of its strength. After years of brainstorming and countless tests, they finally managed to produce a cardboard equivalent that is even stronger and has good insulating properties!

– this took time and many tests. The polystyrene had so many benefits and they had to surpass that. So it took two and a half years to develop, but it was worth it! Malcolm explained that it was hard to know where to start when they decided to go green, so they decided to start with their most “ecologically offensive” product, the polystyrene. They are also working on finding eco-friendly straws, so watch this space!

The new box features double insulation and a coating that makes it waterproof, it is food friendly and recyclable. The double bottom provides added insulation and it is specially designed to stop air getting in. All these features are essential as these cakes are transported great distances and the cakes need to remain fresh. The box went through eight months of testing to ensure According to Malcolm Lyle, a director and that all these claims are true! co-owner of Chateau Gateaux, they first launched the 18cm box in cardboard when “Most organisations see the packaging they launched the cakes into stores as they problem as too big to fix, so they do nothing. needed a cheaper and greener option. We encourage companies to address just When they saw how well it was received one problem – the biggest problem – first. (it won the SA Gold Packaging Award for Just changing one thing can make a huge design, structure and functionality), they difference,” said Malcolm. “We’ve put began working on the 24cm box. Because ourselves out there and said we’ve done the 24cm cakes go to the food service wrong, but we’re making it right now.” industry, the box needed to have good By Sarah Mackintosh. insulation, be extra strong and waterproof

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LOOKING AFTER OUR ENVIRONMENT

In the interests of caring for the environment, ChĂ˘teau GĂ˘teaux has commenced a programme to eliminate as many environmentally damaging packaging material elements as is possible and practical. Eliminating polystyrene was the obvious first task given the large quantities used in packaging our products.

All polystyrene has now been replaced with 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials. Our new packaging has been designed and tested to deliver the equivalent insulation and protective properties of polystyrene.

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Everyday Life

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Saint Giles

Inclusion is Within Everyone’s Ability

November is Disability Rights Awareness Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on 3 December and aims to promote empowerment and help create real opportunities for people with disabilities. Empowerment involves investing in people – in jobs, health, nutrition, education, and social protection. When people are empowered they are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities, they become agents of change and can more readily embrace their civic responsibilities. Saint Giles Organisation for the Disabled in Durban is a non-profit dedicated to helping the disabled become empowered by providing multiple avenues of service and support to them. One such avenue, their work centre, currently has 79 disabled employees who pack, sort and assemble various products. Some of these workers were once shunned by their families and hidden away because of their disabilities. But, now that they have a job, they have pride and some are even sole bread winners in their homes.

say, “We have been working at Saint Giles 12 years, 2 years and 4 years, respectively. The best thing about working at Saint Giles is getting money to pay for food and for the kids. The grant does not last the whole month. So when the grant is finished the money from Saint Giles pays for what they need. It’s good to have a reason to get up in the mornings and some place to go. To be doing something with our lives. The people treat you differently if you have a job. When you are disabled they sometimes hide you away… but when you are disabled and have a job the people look up to you.” There are an estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide who face many barriers to inclusion in society. Saint Giles strives to help people with disabilities participate in public life, create stable democracies, active citizenship and reduce inequalities in society. Visit www.saintgiles.org.za.

Patrick (50) has been working at Saint Giles for 31 years. He says, “It makes me happy! The job I do and the people. I used to do other jobs but now I do stickers and I love it. Also the money. I like to buy clothes and spoil my Mom on special occasions, and I like to go visit my brother and sister in England.” Gloria (51) has been working at Saint Giles for 17 years. She says, “Getting a job at Saint Giles changed my life. Doing it for myself and not waiting for others. I paid for my sons to go to school. It has helped me so much… when my house burnt down… when my husband passed away. I am getting educated. The people are so good. I can trust them. I am so proud of Saint Giles. It is number one. There is no place better than this with what we do.” Elizabeth, Maureen and Alice had this to www.mumsmail.com

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Delicious Life

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Pet Life

Durban Dog Hotel The Durban Dog Hotel (DDH) is not your usual dog boarding service. They are a large, eight-bedroom luxury hotel that prides themselves on a five-star level of care for your pooch. SPCA has rated the DDH as “absolutely brilliant” and they have never received a client review of anything less than five-star on Facebook (www.facebook. com/durbandoghotel).

ball times, treasure hunts, trampoline times and more throughout the day. For the older pooches they have a retirement section where the order of the day is lap time, watching animal planet and going for light strolls with their person. Dogs are size and energy separated for their safety and only neutered/spayed and fully vaccinated pooches are afforded accommodation.

The hotel is based on five acres of fenced land in Waterfall that includes a swimming pool and Jacuzzi and no cages or kennels whatsoever. In fact, they say their key ingredient to having a pooch paradise is that every fur baby gets individual care and each pooch sleeps with a staff member on their bed or on a sofa with their person at night.

The Durban Dog Hotel will send you a WhatsApp update five out of seven days a week (Sundays excluded) including photos, videos and more so you can see how your baby is enjoying his/her vacation!

They offer 24/7 five-star care at an allinclusive rate. Your dog will have free run of the five-acre fenced land and enjoy regular

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Home away from home - sleep in Sonseirai's bed or on a comfy sofa and have your fur baby enjoy customized care. No cages or Wendy houses. We offer treasure hunts, cuddle time, a behaviourist on site & are rated 5 stars. Situated on 5 acres of fenced land in Waterfall, which includes a 8 bed hotel, swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

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Home Life

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Home Life

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Healthy Life

Dr Des@Home: Diabetes Awareness

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Diabetes develops when your body is unable to properly use and store glucose. In type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables the body to use glucose, and daily insulin injections are needed to survive. This form of diabetes usually develops in children or young adults, but can occur at any age. Type 2 diabetes results when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin and/ or is unable to use insulin properly (insulin resistance). This form of diabetes usually occurs in people who are over 40, overweight, and have a family history of diabetes, although today it is increasingly occurring in younger people too. Oral medication is prescribed to help your body to recognise its own insulin. Uncontrolled sugar levels will have a long term effect on your health and might lead to a heart attack, stroke, blindness, nerve damage or amputation due to affected blood vessels. Diabetic patients need to have routine check-ups and their family members should also be aware of these symptoms: being very thirsty, frequent urination, increased hunger, blurry vision, irritability, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, frequent skin, bladder or gum infections, wounds that don’t heal and extreme unexplained fatigue. In some cases, there are no symptoms this happens at times with type 2 diabetes; people can live for years without knowing they have the disease. This form of diabetes comes on so gradually that symptoms may not even be recognised. It is important to speak to your GP about any of the above symptoms that you or your child may experience. It can be screened for with a simple finger prick procedure in your doctor’s rooms. By Dr Deseré Ferreira, 031 – 582 5301. www.mumsmail.com

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Healthy Life

Support for New Mums

A new baby is considered to be a joyous time for a mother, often referred to as “the most wonderful experience in any woman’s life...”

Except that this does not ring true for every mum. Raging hormones, sleep deprivation and a feeling of being held hostage by a tiny crying human can cause some “baby blues” in women after their baby’s birth, but Perinatal Distress (PND) is a more serious condition. Previously known as Post Natal Depression, it is now understood that PND can manifest before as well as after the baby’s birth, and is not limited to depression. Mothers may suffer from anxiety, phobias and sometimes even psychosis.

have failed as a mother and do not seek help. PND is not something which can be overcome by trying harder – it is an illness caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, and as with any illness, it requires medical treatment to get better. It can be hard to reach out, but mothers who are battling should not be afraid to ask someone they trust for help! Women suffering from PND can feel very isolated, so a new support group in the Durban North area aims to bring affected mothers together for a friendly chat in a safe and caring environment. It is free of charge and open to any mum or expecting mum who feels they need support.

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Life Entabeni Hospital

Life Entabeni Hospital, situated on the Berea, Durban, has a total of 312 beds and an additional 50 beds in the rehabilitation unit, for which this hospital is well known.

The hospital opened its doors in 1930 and has since grown to become a well-respected institution and landmark in Durban. The management of the hospital is dedicated to continually upgrading the facility to ensure that it remains the hospital of choice for patients and doctors alike. In keeping with this, Life Entabeni Hospital is proud to announce the construction of two brand new wards which will be open later this year. Included in this is a state-of-the-art 20 bed paediatric ward which will allow them to continue to provide excellent healthcare in a world-class facility.

The Life Rehabilitation unit caters to the rehabilitation of patients disabled by traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and other disabling conditions. A state-of-the-art renal unit, based at Life St Joseph’s adjacent to the hospital, provides haemodialysis treatment for patients with chronic renal failure, in a hospital setting. Treatment in many other medical and surgical disciplines is also offered at the hospital, where a first-class team of healthcare professionals provide exceptional care to patients. Through their ongoing quality training, hospital employees are able to deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment.

In addition to the new wards opening, Contact: 031 - 204 1377 (Emergency unit), continuing upgrades to the existing facility 031 204 1300 (Hospital switchboard), 148 are planned for the 2018 financial year and Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge) Road, Berea, into the years to come. Durban, www.lifehealthcare.co.za.

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Life Entabeni Hospital is proud to announce the addition of a brand new, state-of-the-art 20 bed paediatric unit and 20 bed general ward, due to open in December 2017. Key services offered at Life Entabeni Hospital include: ■ Multidisciplinary medical and surgical disciplines ■ Life St Joseph’s - a dedicated mental healthcare facility ■ Life Rehabilitation Unit ■ Life Renal Dialysis ■ Eye Care Centre ■ Day Theatre ■ 10 main theatres ■ Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory ■ 24-hour Emergency Unit LIFE ENTABENI HOSPITAL 148 Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge) Road, Berea, Durban 031 - 204 1377 (Emergency unit) | 031 - 204 1300 (Hospital switchboard), www.lifehealthcare.co.za.

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National CPR Week If a member of your family stopped breathing, would you know how to perform CPR on them? National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Week is from 4 to 10 November and aims to raise awareness about the importance of learning CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is an emergency procedure. It is performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. The Resuscitation Council of South Africa offers courses in CPR for members of the public, family members, relatives and friends of adults and children at risk for sudden death. It is ideal for laypersons with no prior medical knowledge who want to learn life-saving rescue skills for their loved ones.

primary aim is to foster and co-ordinate the practice and teaching of resuscitation, and to promote uniformity and standardisation of resuscitation techniques. Objectives of the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa are: • To gather and collate as much scientific information regarding resuscitation techniques from as wide a variety of sources as possible, and to disseminate this information to all interested parties. • To provide an advisory and resource service regarding techniques, equipment, teaching methods and teaching aids. • To foster research into methods of practice and teaching of resuscitation. • To pursue the development of standards for resuscitation equipment and to provide simplicity and uniformity in techniques and terminology regarding resuscitation.

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Summer Fitness Hacks

Summer is on its way, and if you are not workout. Do this, and you won’t be glancing already in a good exercise routine, here at the time the whole way through. You stop are some everyday hacks to help you reach when the music stops. your fitness goals! Bring the dog! If you’re looking for extra Portion out your not-so-healthy treats. If workout motivation, bring your dog with you always find yourself furiously craving you for an outdoor walk or run. They need snacks like chips, pretzels, gummi bears, or exercise too. M&Ms, portion servings out into baggies so you don’t devour the whole package when Deskcersize Sitting all day can be a real those inevitable sweet cravings arise. detriment to your health, so it pays to sneak in some exercise at work. Here’s how to Add weight while blow drying. A life hack strengthen your abs and relieve tired leg every girl can try: Add wrist weights to your muscles without getting up from your desk: arms before you start blow drying your hair, Start with feet flat on floor, sit tall at your or using other hot tools. Depending on your desk, and hold ab muscles tight. From there, hair length and thickness, it could take over extend one leg until it is level with your hip. 20 minutes to completely dry. By adding Hold for 10 seconds lower leg slowly, and weight on your arms, you’ll be challenging repeat 15 times before changing legs. your muscles as you style with your (probably heavy) dryer and a hairbrush. Source: www.stylecaster.com. Make your playlists as long as each

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Durban Wellness Festival

With the World Diabetes Day coming up support by participating, being tested and on 14 November, many people are still sharing your success stories. There will be uninformed about this “silent killer”. a 5km run/walk, which includes a wellness festival and other activities and live music According to the International Diabetes with Holly Wasserfall, a Durban singer/ Federation and the World Health songwriter. Experts in the field will be Organisation, a person dies from diabetes present should you need to ask diabetescomplications every six seconds. There are related questions. All ages are welcome currently 415 million people worldwide and you can even bring your pet dog (on a with diabetes and every eight seconds, two leash). people develop diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that there Registration starts at 8am with the Durban will be 592 million people with diabetes Wellness Festival starting at 1pm, and the by 2035. Worldwide, 200 children are run/walk starting at 4pm. The event finishes becoming diabetic every day. However, the off at 6pm with lucky draw/spot prizes. fastest growing group of type 2s is the 35 to The event will take place at the Durban 50 age group. Up to 80% of type 2 diabetes Amphitheatre at the Bay of Plenty and the is preventable by adopting a healthy diet cost is just R60 per person for the run/ and increasing physical activity. walk. Visitors are encouraged to attend the Wellness Expo which is free to the public. The Durban Wellness Festival on 11 November aims to raise awareness about For more information or for an diabetes and all funds raised will go to entry form, contact 031 – 201 2169 Diabetes SA Durban. You can lend your or e-mail mw.nerve@mweb.co.za.

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How can you Harness the Power of your Unconscious Mind? Imagine that the top part of the iceberg, the part above the water represents your conscious mind and the rest is your unconscious mind. It also represents nicely how we are limited to see the bigger picture. Did you ever see an iceberg and even bother thinking about its size under the water? We are so conditioned to settle for what we can see…

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Your Unconscious Mind is to you and your body what an operating system is to your computer. It runs everything, it stores your memories, beliefs and habits, regenerates cells in your body, runs your heart, sending blood through your veins, controls the immune system. It really runs everything in your life. It controls over 97% of your behaviour! By using it consciously and deliberately, to guide and influence you to make the best

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Tips to Minimise Sun Damage!

Here are some helpful tips on looking after (on the face or the body) is prone to your skin and body while on your holiday: premature ageing, which includes wrinkle formation and uneven pigmentation. Skin Sun Protection Renewal recommends applying a high It’s imperative to wear a good-quality broad quality, hydrating and repairing body (and spectrum SPF on your face, neck, chest facial) moisturiser every evening before you and hands every day. If you’re planning go to bed. an outdoor holiday, do the same for all exposed areas. Heliocare now offers a large Remember, it’s important to rehydrate the body spray SPF that is easily applied to the skin, maximise skin healing and slow down body and does not leave your skin feeling free radical damage after any sun exposure. tacky like some SPF’s do. Treat your body while on holiday How long can you stay in the sun? Use the Lastly, ensure your skin and body are wellformula as follows: When your skin starts conditioned and cared for by going for bitingling from sun exposure – aka your monthly body exfoliations and hydrating burning time in minutes x the SPF rating body wraps - an excellent way to keep (20, 30 or 50), gives you the approximate your skin healthy, glowing and hydrated. number of minutes you’ll be protected for PS. While you’re at it, why not throw in a before you need to re-apply SPF. massage? It is your holiday after all! After Sun Exposure To find out more visit Skin Renewal at Rehydrating the skin after a day in the sun www.skinrenewal.co.za or contact one of is critical. Skin that is constantly dehydrated the branches in Durban on 0861 SKIN SA.

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For over 14 years and 150 issues Mum’s Mail has been informing readers of products and services that make life that little bit easier, more fun and interesting for moms, dads and children. The small business owners we meet are creating original and inspiring products and providing exceptional services and we wanted to help them find buyers like you who want something a little bit different. So we created WhoNeedsTheMall.com - an online marketplace where you can buy unusual, interesting and wonderful products that you just wouldn’t find in the mall. We provide crafts people with an online store on WhoNeedsTheMall.com 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. This month we are featuring some creative and inspiring gift ideas, all of which you can buy online now at WhoNeedsTheMall.com. Chalkboards With Christmas fast approaching, this fun chalkboard is going to be a hit. Bring it out each December to record your child’s wish list and sleeps until Christmas. It also makes a great prop for Christmas photos. Size: approximately 30cm x 42cm. By Cotton Candyfloss from R320

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RegimA Facial Peels by Bev’s Beauty & Wellness At Bev’s Beauty & Wellness salon, set in the beautiful, tranquil gardens of Gumtree Lodge, which is located in Mount Edgecombe, their philosophy is to always give 100% to their customers, to do only what will benefit them. They are a family of three generations in the beauty industry and owner, Beverley Murray, has been a qualified beauty therapist for 37 years. I have been treated to a wonderful pedicure recently and several RegimA face peels over the last couple of months and I can honestly say that my skin is looking so much better – I have always struggled with blemishes so it’s great to now have lovely soft, smooth skin for a change. Dependent on the condition of the skin, one can experience a tightening, lightening and firmer skin even after the very first RegimA Power Peel treatment. It also gradually removes solar kerastoses (sun spots), age spots as well as liver spots.

A course of RegimA Power Peels will help improve the smoothness and colour of old burn scars and red or purple stretch marks. It is a natural product consisting of fruit acids and is safe to use on all types of skin. It is not tested on animals. What you can expect from RegimA Power Peels: • Rapid exfoliating action • Renewed skin elasticity • Instant smoothing of lines and wrinkles • Helps to eliminate pigmentation • Helps treat active acne and acne scaring • Safe to use year-round • Safe during pregnancy

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Princess Pamper Parties: Exclusive to Hey Gorgeous at The Crescent This is a party that every girl or lady should have, whether young or old! Hey Gorgeous’ Pamper Parties are such fun and the best thing is that each guest gets to take home a bag full of products worth R320, so they can maintain their new found beauty regime! It’s a perfect idea for a birthday party or hen’s party or perhaps a little pre-Christmas treat for your hard working staff..? At Hey Gorgeous, The Crescent, they offer a variety of customised packages, starting from R280 per child, for a minimum of five guests. They offer perfectly indulgent and decadent manicures and facials formulated especially for young skin. The Basic Package costs R280 per child, and includes: • Set-up • Email invitations • Cupcakes • Balloons • Birthday poster • Selfie board and props for photos • Apple/orange juice “champagne” upon on arrival • Gorgeous manicure with a bubble

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Maintaining that Beautiful Glow

You have read all about the different acid skin peels in the past few editions of this magazine and it all sounds so interesting, but where does one start? You may ask; “Do I really need all those treatments?” and “Which is the best treatment for my skin concerns?” The answer is simple. There are various treatments to address a variety of skin concerns; start now and keep it up! It takes commitment to change the skin and the longer you leave it, the more effort is needed to turn things around.

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Lazy Girl Beauty Hacks Who doesn’t love an awesome beauty trick? Try these tried and tested hacks. Mix a little peppermint oil into your lip gloss to give your lips a plumping boost. Scrape out every last drop of foundation/ bronzer/shimmer before you have to schlep out to the store again.

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The essence of Willow, a family run boutique in Windermere Centre, is their passion for local design. Proudly South African, Willow stocks clothing, accessories and cosmetics from unique designers across South Africa.

Foundation, Kim Griffith-Jones has been the co-ordinator for the foundation for the past six years. “What an honour to be asked to be brand ambassador for a home-grown brand that really does care about our community,” says Kim. She continues, “With their beautiful yet affordable ranges, one cannot help but feel glamorous, sophisticated and stylish. What I love most though is that at Willow you feel at home. From the inviting fragrance as you walk in, to the friendly staff, Willow is not your ordinary boutique.”

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The Chocolate Garden

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An Elf for Christmas

Santa is sending his scout-elves to South Africa this year! With a direct communication link to the North Pole, they’ll be watching over your kids and reporting back on good or bad behaviour, helping to make sure everyone stays on Santa’s nice-list! After the lights have gone out and all is very quiet, your little elf comes to life and gets up to all kinds of fun.

Each night, mum can also read a delightful tale of what’s happening at the North Pole with Santa’s set of 24 Christmas Advent Letters, or look out for “Elf’s First Adventure”, a beautifully illustrated storybook. There is also a North Pole Sticker Set, which you can make Christmas cards from using the 12 background sheets and over 750 stickers!

With your Christmas Elf, Santa will also include a unique Magical Reward Kit – an enchanting stationery package which promotes good behaviour and helps to bring the magic of the Christmas Elf to life. Designed for families with up to two siblings, all of the items in the kit can be shared. It includes letters and postcards from Santa, a reward chart with stickers, behaviour-message cards from your elf, two personalised letters to write to Santa, two Nice List Certificates and much more!

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Kids Older than Two Don’t Need Naps

What?! Does this mean I’ve been fighting poorer sleep quality in young children.” my child to go to sleep during the day for NOTHING? Apparently so, according to an “Parents should not assume that day sleep article on www.kispot.com.au. and night sleep are the same and therefore by giving them a nap they’re getting more According to the article, napping after the sleep, because that doesn’t happen,” says age of two could be impacting the quality Professor Thorpe from the Queensland of sleep our kids are getting at night – which University of Technology. in turn can affect things like behaviour, cognition and physical health. “It’s up to parents to know if each individual child really needs a sleep on any given day. The article goes on to say this: “For many It should not be forced or regulated. By the parents a nap can mean later night time bed age of three, the majority of children no times. New guidelines from the National longer need naps at all!” Sleep Foundation suggest that toddlers (aged three to five) need between 10 and Well that’s a relief… I’m still not convinced 13 hours of sleep a day. But does it make a though. My three-year-old fights his difference what time they are catching that daytime sleep but when he doesn’t have it sleep? Maybe. he’s grumpy as anything and falls asleep in the car on the way home! I guess you can’t Generally, children start getting most of win either way! the sleep they need at night by the age of two. Now US research claims that a daytime By Sarah Mackintosh. nap after the age of two may actually cause MINI TOWN

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Steps for Choosing a Pre-School

Trudie Gilmore, Assistant General Manager at ADvTECH Junior Colleges, says there are few things that instill more anxiety and apprehension in parents than the task of finding the right school for their child’s first foray into education.

She advises parents to structure their search as follows: Start your search at least one school year prior to attending, and note that many schools take applications as early as just after a child’s birth. Attend an open day or expo to hear about the philosophy, admission process and more, and then submit the application and registration fee. You can view the school while classes are in session, and they recommend that you bring your child to spend time in the classroom. Know how often and how long you’d like your child to attend. Most schools should offer half-day and full-day programmes. Gilmore says parents should check for the following to ensure that a pre-school programme is well-run: • Assess the quality

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Diet Coke and Mentos Eruption

One of the most popular experiments of modern times is the Diet Coke and Mentos Geyser. This experiment is loads of fun and sure to amaze your friends and family. What you’ll need: • Large bottle of Diet Coke • About half a pack of Mentos • Geyser tube (optional but makes things much easier)

at the same time (about half the pack is a good amount). • Time for the fun part - drop the Mentos into the Diet Coke and run like mad! If you’ve done it properly a huge geyser of Diet Coke should come flying out of the bottle, it’s a very impressive sight. The record is about 9 metres high! What’s happening? Although there are a few different theories about how this experiment works, the most favoured reason is because of the combination of carbon dioxide in the Diet Coke and the little dimples found on Mentos candy pieces, which dramatically increases the surface area and allows a huge amount of bubbles to form.

Instructions: • Make sure you are doing this experiment in a place where you won’t get in trouble for getting Diet Coke everywhere. Outside on some grass is perfect; please don’t try this one in your family lounge!! • Stand the Diet Coke upright and unscrew the lid. Put some sort of funnel or tube on top of it so you can drop the Mentos in

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Strawberry Ice-Cream Recipe All kids love strawberries and now that the healthy eating and helping others to enjoy sun is coming out, making a lolly or ice-cream and make nutritious food. with this delicious fruit is a real winner. You can use any fruit for this recipe; my other favourites are mango and avocado. Ingredients • 150g strawberries • 250g greek yogurt • 1 ripe banana • juice of 1 lemon • 5ml vanilla essence • 2tbs honey Method Place all the ingredients in a blender or Nutribullet. Blend until smooth. Pour into lolly moulds and freeze. Alternatively, use an ice cream machine. By Ankie Niesing – avid runner and mom to two fussy eaters. As a home economist and owner of the Wooden Spoon Kitchen Cooking school, she is passionate about

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A Posh Dinner Affair When planning your next lavish dinner affair at home, here are our top posh tips on how to put together a stunning dinner evening for friends and family: Catering: Always check with your guests before you plan and set your menu with dietary requirements in mind. Professional caterers have very creative ways to present beautiful dishes to cater for all your guests.

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To make this creepy-cute craft you will need: • Wooden craft sticks • White computer or construction paper • Black construction paper or craft foam • Googly eyes • Glue • Scissors After gathering supplies, invite children to glue a base for their spider’s web with craft sticks. Kids can make any shape they want including a right angle, a square, a triangle, or a criss-cross. While their shapes are drying, children can use scissors to cut long strips of paper. The thinner they cut the strips, the more intricate a spider web pattern they will be able to make. Next, children can begin to glue the strips of paper to their craft sticks. Last, kids can use their scissors to cut out a circle and eight small strips of black paper for their spider’s body. Invite children to glue down the black papers to create the shape of a spider. Silly googly eyes make this spider craft come alive. Have fun! Source: www.kidsactivitiesblog.com www.mumsmail.com

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Diary Dates NOVEMBER AWARENESS DAYS • Disability Rights Awareness Month • 4: National Children’s Day • 4 – 10: National CPR Week • 14: World Diabetes Day • 20: Universal Children’s Day • 20: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. ARTS & CULTURE • 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388. • 7 Nov (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Bharathi, 082 488 8927. • 11 Nov (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO & MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, www.northcoast-artists.com. BUSINESS NETWORKING • 2 Nov (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R200 members, R220 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib. co.za, www.kznwib.co.za. • 8 Nov, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, R160pp (members), R200pp (non-members) www. umhlangawomenachievers.co.za. CHARITY • 1 – 30 Nov (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3. • 1 – 30 Nov (Tues - Fri), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 – 312 9313. • 18 Nov, 10.30am – 2pm, MALVERN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE OPEN DAY, 11 Coniston Lane, Malvern, Lee, lee@mchome.co.za, 031 – 464 0236. • 30 Nov (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 – 30 Nov, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Road, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za. • 1 – 30 Nov, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192. • 1 – 30 Nov, 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 – 30 Nov, (Wed), 9.30am, CAKE DECO WORKSHOPS, Overport, 082 050 0091, 076 997 7617.

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COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 30 Nov (weekday afternoons & Sat mornings) VARIOUS READING, LEARNING & MATHS CLASSES, Delcairn Centre in Kloof, Edublox Upper Highway, Marj, 084 799 5807, marj@edublox.com, www.edubloxsa. co.za. • 1 – 30 Nov, 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 –30 Nov, 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. EDUCATION • 1 – 30 Nov, IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S MATHS, Gr 6/7/8/9, 031 5648571, 082 4346000, Sharlanaidoo@gmail.com • 1 – 30 Nov (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 – 30 Nov, ONLINE TECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMPS, Compukids, R995 per year, 081 835 8270, info@ compukids.me, www.compukids.me. • 1 – 30 Nov, STUDY SKILLS COURSES & MATHS BRIDGING COURSE, Kip McGrath Umhlanga or Bluff, Tracy, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, tracy@ kipumhlanga.co.za. ENTERTAINMENT • 31 Oct – 19 Nov, EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT & KAKTUS OF SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN Campus, www.computicket.co.za, 0861 915 8000. • 3 – 5 Nov, LEONARD COHEN – A TRIBUTE, 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. • 3 – 5 Nov, DIVAS AROUND THE WORLD, 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. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov (Sun), 12pm, SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS, live music, food & drinks, Crusaders, 10 Ranleigh Cresc, 031 – 563 0824, 031 – 564 4621. • 10 – 12 Nov, A TRIBUTE TO CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events. durbantheatre.com. • 17 – 19 Nov, THE GREAT BRITISH PUB NITE WITH DAVE MONKS, 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.

Diary Dates LEISURE • 1 – 30 Nov (Mon – Thurs), 5.30pm, GROUP PILATES CLASSES IN GLENWOOD, Laura-May, laura.may.louw@ gmail.com. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (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. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov (Sat), 9am – 11am, MODEL DYNAMICS MODELLING LESSONS, Scouts Hall, Virginia Circle (opposite Checkers), Sandra/Dee, 083 356 1317, modeldynamics@eject.co.za. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov (Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721. • 11 Nov, DURBAN WELLNESS FESTIVAL, Durban Amphitheatre, Bay of Plenty, Pat Bonini, 082 499 5222, mw.nerve@mweb.co.za. • 12 Nov (2nd Sun monthly), from 10am, MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDE, Virginia Circle, 082 577 2067. • 26 Nov (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm 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 • 1 – 30 Nov, Wed & Fri 6pm – 10pm, Sun 10am, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, Warren, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket. co.za, thestablesmarket@gmail.com. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Wed), 9am – 12pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, 206 Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Alexa, 074 445 6186. • 3 Nov (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 Nov, 5pm – 9pm, DSD WEIHNACHTMARKT – CHRISTMAS MARKET, Deutsche Schule Durban, 34 Stafford Rd, Cowies Hill, 031 – 267 1307, marketing@ dsdurban.co.za, www.dsdurban.co.za. • 4 Nov (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, info@iheartmkt.com, www. iheartmarket.blogspot.com. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov, (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. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov (Sun), 10am – 3pm, BOTHAS HILL MARKET, cnr Rob Roy Cres & Old Main Rd, Bothas Hill, www.bothashillmarket.co.za, Natalie, 083 564 3335. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban. • 5 Nov (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET,

Hillcrest Primary School hall, Lynette, 079 616 9218, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com, www. hillcrestcountrymarket.co.za. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade. • 24 Nov (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za. • 24 Nov (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, Anthea/Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@ gmail.com. • 24 Nov (last Fri monthly), 5.30pm – 10pm, RIVERTOWN NIGHT MARKET, Rivertown Precinct, 130 Stalwart Simelane Street, opposite the ICC, Darryl: darryl. hofmann@icloud.com. • 26 Nov (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 074 468 2463, wondermarketdurban@gmail.com, www. wondermarket.co.za. MEETINGS • 1 Nov (1st Wed monthly), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov (Thurs), 8.30am – 11am, MUMS’ SUPPORT GROUP, for moms who feel overwhelmed or depressed, La Lucia Library, Alex, 083 788 0689, alwallis14@gmail.com. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov (Mon), 4.30pm – 5.30pm, BANTING SUPPORT GROUP, The Tree-house Coffee Shop, Northlands Primary School, Gleneagles Drive, Durban North, R350 per month, www.bantingbuddies.com. • 20 Nov (3rd Mon monthly), 10am, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, Oldfield Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nirusha, 031 – 332 3721. • 29 Nov (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 • 18 Nov (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620. • 26 Nov (last Sun monthly), 11am, Yellowwood Park, CROW OPEN DAY TOUR, CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife) R25pp, 031 – 462 1127. Send your December 2017/January 2018 Diary Dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “DURBAN Diary” in the subject line before 13 November. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.

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