Mum's Mail February 2017 Pietermaritzburg and Midlands

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Everyday Life

Meet the Cover Star Our gorgeous cover star this month is Hannah Briscoe, aged seven.

Both Hannah’s parents live in Pietermaritzburg, although they are no longer married.

Hannah’s dad, James, is a business owner, as is her mom, Bronwyn Mckeown.

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Hannah has one brother, Connor – his passion is fishing and playing guitar – and four soon-to-be-step-siblings! Bronwyn is engaged to Warren and between them they have six children – Hannah, Connor (9) Alexa (4), Brooke (6), Kayleigh (18) and Chad (20).

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“Hannah is a bubbly little girl, who loves to laugh and have fun with her friends. She is in Grade 1 this year. She loves dancing, singing and doing plays for us at home, with her siblings. I would say her passion is food, she loves eating and looks forward to every meal!” says Bronwyn.

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As a family they enjoy spending days at the pool or beach together and have a tradition of movies and pizza on a Sunday night. “We are a real Brady Bunch, so not much else I can really say,” laughed Bronwyn.

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Everyday Life

Robberies and How to Deal with Them Over the Christmas period, there were many armed robberies. The big question is how to protect oneself from being robbed.

All the safeguards put in place are mainly a deterrent and can be overcome by the perpetrators.

Effectiveness of some methods of protection 1. Guard dogs prowling outside give a false sense of security. They can be poisoned, drugged or won over.

to be one of the first things the robbers will take from you. It might work to have an alarm system between you and neighbours so that they can contact the security or police.

5. Firearms: these are one of the items high on the burglar’s list of desirables. They will make you give them any firearms that you have and they are likely to have a very good idea if you do have one.

So really there is no fool proof method of keeping yourself and your family safe from a home invasion. Be aware that it might happen. Make contingency plans so that everyone knows what to. Do what they tell you to do and try not to look at them. For 3. Sensors on windows and doors are the most part, they do not want to harm perhaps at the moment the best way of you. protecting oneself, but remember to alarm them at night or when you are out.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Live a Healthy Lifestyle Imagine being able to do more with the time you have, waking up with energy, feeling productive, engaged and cognitively creative most of the time. Imagine getting home to your loved ones after a long day of work still with enough energy and zest to enjoy your time with them.

think positive. The next is the need to motivate yourself to take part in a fitness activity. Nutrition and fitness is essential for healthy living.

Good health isn’t just about healthy eating and exercise; health can mean any of the following: mental health, physical health, the food you eat, the way you spend your time, how much sleep you get, social interaction, and the most important, your attitude.

Not only will it improve your lifestyle and make for a healthy living, but you will also find that this added amount of exercise will also increase your energy levels, meaning you will feel less lethargic during your day.

Just a small amount of exercise every day, whether it be taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking to the next bus Stop imagining it! A healthy lifestyle can be stop, will make all the difference. You don’t a reality for you. have to be a fitness freak to be healthy; you just have to partake in a small amount Our body is our temple, and we need to of physical exercise every day to maintain a take care of it to have a healthy life. good level of fitness.

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Healthy School Lunches It’s a new year, which is a good time to make some new, exciting, and healthy changes to your child’s lunch. Here are some tips that will help you to pack a lunch that is nutritious, tasty, interesting and safe.

Coping with Bullying As parents, we strive to protect our children from harm and dread the thought of them being bullied. Bullying is defined as repetitive aggressive behaviour towards others who are perceived as inferior.

Bullying may take the form of physical, verbal, nonverbal and/or cyberbullying.

The warning signs of bullying often involve avoidance of school, depression, anxiety, lack of appetite, isolation, low self-esteem, and poor academic performance. Sadly, many victims of bullying resort to suicide or violent crimes against their perpetrators.

Include a starchy food Starchy foods are a good source of energy, and some of them provide good amounts of dietary fibre.

Some examples are rice cakes, Provitas, oat cakes, bread/toast, pasta, couscous, whole wheat wraps and pita slices with In an article by Izzy Kalman (Director of dip.

Bullies to Buddies) he reports that antiInclude a protein These keep you fuller for bullying programs only yield 20% positive longer. They also provide the building blocks results. He recommends that we should for growth and for repairing cells in your develop resiliency in children so they body. Dairy is a good protein and plays an can withstand bullying. As parents and essential role in building teeth and bones educators we can teach our children to and maintaining bone mass. Examples are be resilient by: teaching them appropriate chicken, ham and other meats, tuna, egg, conflict resolution skills, assertiveness and hummus, cottage cheese, cream cheese, social skills (to avoid isolation which could cheese, nuts, biltong, yoghurt, beans, make them vulnerable to bullies). Lastly, be warm and nurturing and encourage lentils and chickpeas. self-confidence and open communication.

Include fruit and vegetables Fruit and The prevention of bullying also requires vegetables are a good source of fibre and interventions directed at the potential bully. provide many essential vitamins, minerals The following interventions could assist in and antioxidants, which are important preventing aggressive behaviours: address for good health. Cut up fruit into some aggressive behaviours immediately and yoghurt, grate some apple into pasta consistently with relevant consequences, salad, or even try out a smoothie. Include reward positive social behaviours and vegetables by serving them with dips of empathy skills, be a role model of such cream cheese or hummus, in a salad with behaviours, allow opportunities for your child to develop social skills and cooperation couscous or pasta, or in a wrap. with others, and seek professional help when needed.

If your school has a school counsellor, ensure that learners are aware of the service so they may gain support if they are being bullied.

By Jessica Ferguson, dietician.

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Financial Planning for New Parents

A new baby is a blessing but the financial responsibilities of raising a baby can be overwhelming for many parents. Mellony Ramalho of African Bank says that to take away some of the financial stress a baby brings, it is important to have planned a financial path before their little one arrives.

increased owing to your growing family size, make a new monthly budget that reflects those added expenses.

• Plot a Future Financial Plan: Primary school, high school, university and everything in between comes at quite a hefty price. When your little one is born, Here are some practical tips. ensure that you open an investment • Arm Yourself with a Medical Aid Plan. account or unit trust that is sure to grow Not only will this ensure that your financial over the next couple of years. burdens are taken care of, it will also ensure that you and your little bundle of joy are in • Prioritise financial goals: Many new the best possible hands. parents feel torn between competing goals, such as saving for college, retirement and a • Buy in Bulk. Buying in bulk is far cheaper down payment on a house. Make a realistic than buying them in small amounts. budget that reflects your new lifestyle and track your spending.

• Save, Save, Save. Saving money will ensure that you have the extra pennies to • Automate your savings and/or debt treat your new family. payments: Once you’ve identified your financial goals, you are more likely to make • Make a budget and track spending. steady progress toward your goals if you set If your housing and other costs have up automatic payments and/or deposits.

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Kit Kat Cake

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If you’re contemplating your child’s next birthday cake and want something that’s easy, quick and has plenty of “wow factor”, the Kit Kat cake is the answer.

Ingredients • 10 packs Kit Kat chocolate • 1 chocolate cake • 2 packs M&Ms Buttercream icing • 300g butter (softened) • 5 cups soft icing mixture (sifted) • 3/4 cup cocoa (sifted) • 5 tablespoons milk • Break up your Kit Kats into two-finger pieces. Use your favourite chocolate cake recipe and divide the mixture into two 9-inch (22cm) cake pans. Once cooked (when a skewer comes out clean), allow to cool completely.

• Once the two chocolate cakes are cooked and cooled, remove from baking pan and trim off the “dome” that forms on most cakes so that the cakes are perfectly flat on the top and bottom.

• To make the buttercream, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it is pale and fluffy. Add the icing mixture and cocoa a little at a time until fully incorporated.

When this is fully combined add the milk, and the chocolate buttercream will become light and fluffy.

• To assemble, put a dollop of buttercream on the serving plate or cake board and glue down the first layer of cake. Then, cover the first layer with buttercream and lay down your second flat layer of cake. Cover the whole cake completely with icing and be generous!

• Place the Kit Kat pairs around the sides of the cake, pushing them into the buttercream icing, and continue around the circumference of the cake. Fill the top with the M&Ms, and use a colourful ribbon to tie around the cake.

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Diary Dates FEBRUARY AWARENESS DAYS • Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month • Reproductive Health Month • Environmental Awareness Month • International Heart Month • 4: World Cancer Day • 9: International Epilepsy Day • 10-16: Pregnancy Awareness Week • 22: Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (every Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

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

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (every Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com.

CHARITY • 1 – 28 Feb (every Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing.parks@gmail. com.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 28 Feb (various days & times), YOGA CLASSES, PMB and Hilton, Glynis, 076 823 9327, Facebook: @YogaIdentity.

• 1 – 28 Feb (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 – 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228, 7943.

• 1 – 28 Feb, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (every Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.

LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 1 – 28 Feb (every Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110.

• 1 – 28 Feb (every Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www. springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Feb, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

• 1 – 28 Feb, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R20 per person, www.facebook.com/ LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906.

• 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb (every Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.

• 1 – 28 Feb (every Tues & Wed), various times, YOGA CLASSES IN PMB & HILTON, Glynis, 076 823 9327.

• 2 Feb, 11.30am – 2,30pm, FOOD TALES @ THE BRANDCAFÉ, La Rose Des Vents, Hilton, BYO wine & soft drinks, R350pp, raewyn@thebrand-cafe.co.za.

• 4 Feb, 2pm – 4pm, SINGAKWENZA LADIES’ GARDEN TEA PARTY WITH TANYA VISSER, Gym Hall gardens St John’s DSG, Harwin Rd, Scottsville, PMB, R125pp, fundraiser for Singakwenza, Linda, 082 321 1283.

• 5 Feb (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries

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• 11 – 12 Feb, MIDMAR MILE, Midmar Dam, 0861 643 627.

• 19 Feb, 10am – 4pm, MIDLANDS BRIDAL FAIR WITH CHOCOLATE SENSATIONS, Lythwood Farm, 32 Lydgetton West, KZN Midlands, www.midlandsbridalfair.com.

• 25 Feb, ARENA SHOW CROSS, Buffelsbosch Equestria, Buffelsbosch Farm, Ldgetton Valley, KZN Midlands, ryan@ buffelsboschesquestrian.co.za, 083 434 2421.

• 29 Jan & 26 Feb (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.com, www. umgenisteamrailway.com.

ENTERTAINMENT ● 12 Feb, 2pm & 6pm, WOULDN’T IT BE LUVVERLY! With Cat Simoni & Paul Spence, Rhumbelow Theatre, Allan Wilson Shellhole, PMB, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events. durbantheatre.com.

MARKET • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.

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

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

• 5 & 26 Feb (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244.

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

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

MEETINGS • 1 & 15 Feb (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB YEAR END DINNER, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub. co.za.

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

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