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Issue 127 • Durban • September 2015

mum’s m@il Real People • Real Life • Real Fun

Where Will I Find...?

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Everyday Life Editor’s Life La Lucia Mall Jam Clothing Hugh Mathie Beds Covarex Glamcam B.O.N Château Gâteaux Montagu The Juice Kitchen Delicious Life Business Life Home Life Shower Haus Healthy Life Reconnect Collette Yeh Beautiful Life Toys R Us Kids’ Life Educated Life Oakridge College SmartMind Technologies Party Life Hyper Fun Run Busy Life Classifieds

• Website Design • Social Media Management • Customer Satisfaction Surveys • Process Improvement Contact: 084 516 2270 www.squarelime.durban The past is your lesson.

The present is your gift.

The future is your motivation. where unique & beautiful things live

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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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We strive to bring unique and beautiful things to our space, we love locally created, produced and handmade. www.facebook.com/OneofaKindSA

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Special occasions with a touch of elegance

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Hire us for your next special function: from bridal showers to corporate functions.

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Editor: Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) 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 4) Tercia Schick • tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Stephanie and Ryan Berry Photographer: Steph Stein, Steph Stein Photography, 082 644 1777, info@stephstein.co.za, www.stephstein.co.za

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Editor’s Life As I type this, our 10th annual Mum’s Mail High Tea in association with The Sunflower Fund is racing towards us, mere days away.

The scale of organisation is second to none – a wedding pales by comparison – and quite frankly it is a logistical nightmare. I have yet to attend another event that offers all of the following to their guests: • Free sparkling wine, cappuccinos, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices on arrival • Roving entertainment – jugglers, stilt walkers, fortune tellers, face painters, temporary tattoo artists, aerial acts, drummers, dancers and singers • Incredible décor • Pop up shops for retail therapy • Pamper stations for hand and foot massages • A goodie bag bursting with samples and full size items • A printed programme in excess of 70 pages containing special offers and divine discounts • Four amazing raffle packages to be won • Surprise envelopes and lucky draw prizes • A famous fashion designer as the MC • A famous actress as the keynote speaker • A full size skincare gift for every lady as well as a talk by the founder of the business • Amazing eats throughout the morning • Deliciously decadent cakes from the premier patisserie in Durban

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• Painting Café • Suppliers of pottery and mosaic inserts • Lessons in hot glass slumping, pottery and mosaic

A massive thank you to the ever efficient Daniella and Natalie of Mum’s Mail and Steph of the Sunflower Fund, without whom this event would not be possible. At the end of it all, when I collapse into a heap and swear I will never do another high tea ever again, we start planning the next year, the next theme, the next madness – after all, it’s to save lives.

Alice xxx www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life

Meet the Cover Stars

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Ryan and Stephanie Berry are what you’d call a power couple. Both excel in their own respective fields and do their fair share to enrich the communities around them. But how do they balance their busy careers with family commitments? When you’re a power couple, it’s a piece of cake.

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As a local figurehead in the property industry, Ryan quickly rose through the ranks in the property market and established Deal Core, one of the leading property auctioneers in KZN. But while Ryan is working hard at auctioning a variety of properties under the hammer, Stephanie is blazing trails of her own.

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For the last nine years, Stephanie – the PR and Events Specialist at The Sunflower Fund, has had a demanding job which requires strict time management and the multi-tasking abilities of a super mom!

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When she was asked how she manages to juggle work with the responsibility of raising a newborn baby, Stephanie said; “I pride myself on being super organised and planning ahead. I do manage stress quite well and I am by nature a very calm person, and that helps a lot in my line of work.”

Durbanites through and through, this power couple know how to unwind. They spend their free time on the beach with their son and by participating in a variety of water sports.

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• 3m x 3m 16mm boards – R6500 • 3m x 3m 22mm boards – R7950 • 1 bedroom cottage – R49 500 • 1 bedroom executive – R57 000 • 2 bedroom cottage – R79 000 Included in cottage prices is the following: Stilts, internal walls, doors & aluminium windows, 0.5 Zincal roofing, roof trusses, polystyrene roof insulation, aluminium sliding door, veranda with balustrade and steps.

Treated timber coating. No bounce floor system.

SUBSTRUCTURE COTTAGE MATERIAL IS PRESSURE TREATED MATERIAL WITH A 10 YEAR GURANTEE

Contact Andrew Everitt Cell: 082 654 6969 Tel: 031 - 459 0965 (Factory)

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Everyday Life

How to Help • The Jes Foord Foundation’s vision and mission is to create centres that will assist in reducing the debilitating effect that rape has on the lives of rape survivors and their families. Emotional support is provided through counselling with the intention of empowering all those affected by rape, as well as educate and raise awareness in the community on issues of rape. The foundation is appealing for good second hand ladies’ handbags. Contact 0861 333 449 or visit www.jff.org.za.

• CHOC-olate is South Africa’s first ever NGO Loyalty Programme from CHOC. By signing up and contributing a minimum of R59.95 per month, donors will be helping children with cancer and their families, as well as unlocking a series of monthly rewards with a maximum value of R3 225 in a month, 12 times a year! The programme is based on buy one get one free. So you pay for your first booking and your second one, to the same value or less, is free. For more information or to sign up visit www.

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• Children in Distress is a community based NPO, empowering orphans and vulnerable children through a holistic approach that addresses their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Their intent is to empower individuals to become socioeconomic contributors to the community.

For more information contact info@ childrenindistress.co.za or visit www. childrenindistress.co.za.

• Wentworth Angels is a non-profit organisation which assists abused women and children from various areas. The home is based in Wentworth and currently doesn’t have funding available to maintain the project. If you would like to assist with the upkeep of Wentworth Angels contact Tracey Williams on 074 703 1393 or e-mail wentworthangels@yahoo.com.

Send your charity information to sarah@mumsmail.com.

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Everyday Life

Family Matters: Emotional Intelligence Last year I was privileged to attend a seminar on emotional intelligence, also known as EQ. Growing up all we ever heard about was IQ. Today many organisations who previously only looked for IQ in candidates now want a balance between IQ and EQ. So in brief what is EQ? EQ can be described as that part of our make-up that either reacts or responds to situations or stimuli.

The good news is that we do not have to continue to be victims of our emotions or emotionally abuse others. A simple formula that one can consider when we feel we are going to lose control is to pause then take time to ponder. This will give you the ability to prepare before proceeding.

By Dallas Gilbert.

By reaction we mean emotions that are out For more information about living wills of control and lead to further disharmony or and planning for funerals, contact Dallas destruction. Just the other day I read of two Gilbert at Oakleigh Funeral Home, brothers who were tragically gunned down dallas@oakleigh.co.za, 086 1111 380 after an altercation over a parking space.

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Hugh Mathie Beds

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Everyday Life

Discover the Covarex Factor Athlete’s foot, ringworm and nappy rash are all infections caused by yeasts, also known as fungi. Skin and nail infections can generally be treated by the application of topical antifungal medicines.

antifungal cream twice a day for at least 14 days.

Ringworm of the body: Ringworm is a superficial fungal infection of skin that is not covered by hair and affects all ages.

Ringworm is transmitted by direct contact with infected humans and animals.

Treatment: Covarex antifungal cream twice daily for 14 days.

Athlete’s foot: Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection. It usually presents with a scaly, red itchy and occasionally oozing infection between the toes and on the sole of the foot. Treatment: Keep your feet clean and dry. Apply Covarex Athlete’s Foot Ringworm of the scalp: Ringworm of the (antifungal cream) twice daily for one month. scalp is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp hair follicles and surrounding skin. It Candida (thrush) nappy rash: Most babies occurs mainly in children and frequently get nappy rash at some time. Typically, spreads among family members and there is redness of the areas covered by the classmates. Treatment: Generally, treatment nappy. Blisters may appear on the skin and with an oral antifungal is needed. Topical break down, causing moist areas of broken antifungal creams, such as Covarex, can skin which can become infected. The most be applied twice daily to affected areas to frequent infection is thrush, caused by a reduce the risk of spreading the ringworm. yeast called Candida Albicans. Treatment: Avoid using a barrier cream until after the Visit www.glenmarkpharma.co.za/ infection has settled. Apply Covarex Junior covarex for more information.

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GlamCam

Glamcam Captures the Ultimate Branded Experiences Everyone loves a photo booth or phototaking opportunity! At any given event, the photo booth always attracts a lot of attention, and now it can also deliver a strong branding message too. Finding new ways to brand your events and experiences can sometimes be difficult, but Glamcam has found a way to incorporate branding, experience and longevity into one unique package.

Born from the necessity for all manner of businesses to launch innovative brand awareness experiences, Glamcam offers an on-site brand presence that also injects fun and lasting memories into your event.

This is done via photo stations, high quality branded prints for clients and employees to take home, Instagram printing stations, as well as innovative social booth sharing stations. The appeal of Glamcam lies not only in the brand and activation industry, as it is adaptable to multiple scenarios for both private and corporate customers where

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the opportunity for fun is endless! Think weddings, end-of-year bashes, corporate events, product launches, mall activations, birthday celebrations or concerts… any event can benefit from Glamcam’s array of limitless options and the level of versatility is entirely up to you.

Glamcam’s foundation was fostered by sister company EImage, which has been at the forefront of professional photography and videography for 20 years. The company offers nationwide professional imaging solutions for agencies, corporates and private clients. EImage’s portfolio of services includes: • Portraiture • Studio photography • Architecture and interior photography • Event and activation photography • High quality video

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To find out more about both businesses email jacqui@glamcam.co.za.

B.O.N

B.O.N Natural Oils Kim Pech tells how she and her husband Jarrett began B.O.N “My husband Jarrett and I started our married life by resigning from our jobs, leaving Johannesburg and buying a farm outside Richmond in KwaZulu-Natal. We went from slick Jo’burg lives to rustic farm living. Jarrett took over a third generation family business producing eucalyptus oil in bulk quantities for the pharmaceutical industry. Our new friends and neighbours, who were very interested in our business, kept asking for small bottles of oil to try at home. So began the idea of a retail product range.

A few years later, when I was pregnant with our first child, Stephen, I asked Jarrett to create a tissue oil for me with natural oils that would be safe, nourishing, and would really work.

used the blends throughout my pregnancy and by the time Stephen was born we had a product we loved and trusted. Our Liquid Gold Pure Tissue Oil was born.

It’s amazing to think that from our factory in Hilton, we now produce more than a ton of Pure Tissue Oil every month for customers all over the world.

We have grown our natural range to a full range of skincare products. Most recently we launched B.O.N Natural Baby range which consists of a 100% Natural Baby Wash and Baby cream.

Since launching seven years ago, what makes us happiest is the thousands of testimonials we receive from satisfied customers. Being able to offer affordable, natural products that really work, is what Jarrett ordered various oils which he drives us more than anything else.” blended in our kitchen. Months of trial and error, using me as the guinea pig, began. I Visit www.bonnaturaloils.co.za.

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Château Gâteaux

Happy 18th to one of Durban’s Finest Château Gâteaux, the much loved Durbanbased premier dessert company, celebrated 18 years of decadent indulgence this August.

The company opened in a modest basement warehouse in Sydney Road in 1997 and now employs 215 members of staff, boasts a state-of-the-art production facility off Nandi Drive and patisseries at the Colony Centre Hillcrest, Durban North, Morningside and Pavilion in KZN. Centurion Mall and Glenfair Boulevard branches opened in Pretoria earlier this year and, in Johannesburg, the Riverside Shopping Centre in Bryanston opened in mid-August joining the well-established Illovo store in Sandton.

Take a deliciously decadent gâteau home with you for your next special occasion.

Château Gâteaux Pâtisserie customers can select from a wide range of more than fifty items, sit down and indulge themselves in a beautifully decorated environment, or take one of the stunning gâteaux home, to the office or an outing. Indulgence is key and the treats on offer reinforce that. The menu includes a variety of 12 and eight slice gâteaux, indulgent individual cold and hot desserts, premium pastries and a delicious range of gourmet sandwiches.

Château Gâteaux also prides itself on its superb coffee offering, supported by a range of exotic teas, hot chocolate and superior quality natural fruit juices. Highly trained baristas are on hand to serve customers, while charming French-themed music plays in the background. Free Wi-Fi is also available. It is easy to see why the pâtisseries have become so popular!

For more information visit the Chateau Gateaux Facebook page, follow them on Twitter: @ChateauGateauxP, Instagram: @chateau_gateaux or visit www.chateaugateaux.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Montagu

The Alpha and Omega-3 of a Healthy Diet for Your Child You often hear people talk about the importance of omega-3 in a healthy diet, but just what is omega-3? In short, it refers to polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for optimal health. Omega3s (and its family member omega-6) are found in neural tissues and form an integral part of the membranes of the body’s cells.

Omegas are important for cognitive and visual function.

Our bodies cannot manufacture it, so we have to make sure we boost it through diet because omega-3 is often lacking in our diets. One easy way to up your child’s omega-3 intake is to make sure they get enough nuts and seeds.

Walnuts really are winners – they contain an incredibly high content of omega-3 fatty acids, as does chia seeds, flaxseed, canola and walnut oils. Montagu Dried Fruit and Nuts stores offer a wide variety of nuts and dried fruits. An added bonus for moms is

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the fact that nuts (and dried fruit) are easy to pack in a lunch box and you know it stays fresh throughout the day.

Omega-3 fatty acids are also found in oily fish such as mackerel, herring, salmon, tuna, sardines, anchovies and trout. There are also omega-3 enriched foods such as eggs, bread and milk available.

Some of the healthiest foods rich in omega-3 fats to include in your child’s diet are: pumpkin seeds, walnuts, flaxseeds, sardines, salmon, beef, soybeans, tofu, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

Visit Montagu Dried Fruit and Nuts for the biggest variety of dried fruit, nuts and seeds.

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Find a store near you on www.montagudriedfruitnuts.co.za or visit their Facebook page for more healthy food ideas: Montagu Dried Fruit and Nuts.

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The Juice Kitchen

The Juice Kitchen

The Juice Kitchen is an organic, cold pressed juice business born out of a genuine passion for providing the body with the highest quality nutrition available in the modern world – raw fruit and vegetables. From farm to bottle, they grow, juice and bottle all their ‘liquid sunshine’ under organic principles and are based in Hillcrest – on a farm in Summerveld. They deliver locally, free of charge, but on longer deliveries they do add a delivery charge.

The Juice Kitchen’s juices are raw, organic and cold pressed and provide your body with the best possible nutrition you can consume. They are a plant-based business aimed at flooding the body with pure hydration and powerful antidotes. The juices are 100% fruit and vegetables with absolutely no preservatives!

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Their juice packages consist of bespoke combinations of fresh vegetables and fruits. They have a three, five or seven day cleansing programme that consists of six juices a day. This programme is an ultimate body cleanse to rid your body of toxins, leaving you cleaner and more energised.

The advantage of juicing raw fruit and vegetables is that when the juice is separated from the fibre, most of the nutrients stay in the juice. Because the fibre has been removed, the fresh, living nutrients in the juice are absorbed into the bloodstream and cells within minutes. Juice bypasses the time-consuming and energydepleting process of digestion – bringing you an instant energy and nutrient boost.

Fresh vegetable juice is a fabulous source of nutrients to build, nourish, detoxify and regenerate the body.

Contact 082 344 8796, 081 828 6387, info@thejuicekitchen.co.za, or visit www.thejuicekitchen.co.za.

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Tsogo Sun Minishova

Saturday 17 October 2015

Suncoast Main Car Park, Durban Beach Front

1km

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6 – 8 year olds

3 – 5 year olds Fax: 086 618 6388 melissa@amashova.co.za www.shova.co.za

Registration Times THURSDAY: 15th October, 13h00 – 18h00 Suncoast FRIDAY: 16th October, 09h00 – 18h00 Suncoast SATURDAY: 17th October, 07h00 Suncoast, Main Car Park

Family time at Cathedral Peak Hotel T: 036 488 1888 E: info@cathedralpeak.co.za W: www.cathedralpeak .co.za

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Delicious Life

It’s Not Cheating, It’s Healthy Eating!

Peter Cocorozis developed Bella & Boo Frozen Yoghurt as a healthy alternative to sweets, as he saw the effect high sugar treats had on his own little girl, Bella. Bella & Boo frozen yoghurt has no preservatives or artificial ingredients and it contains probiotics that are beneficial to your health. Although it is a healthy treat, they have not taken away the creamy texture and awesome flavours Bella & Boo froyo is known for.

The 28 flavours on offer ensure that you will never get bored with Bella & Boo froyo.

Peter has created a soft-serve style yoghurt that is light in terms of flavour, with all natural colourants and is not overly sweet.

Flavours like chocolate, nougat, coffee, mixed berry and condensed milk have given many froyo lovers good reason to go back to Bella & Boo. Peter has not forgotten those that are Banting and has come up with a sugar-free, dairy-free sorbet in awesome fruit flavours like passion fruit, litchi, peach and mango. This sorbet is a good option for children that are dairy intolerant and is suitable for diabetics.

Bella & Boo expanded their menu to include hot offerings like pancakes and hot chocolate, donuts and hot caramelised nuts. Some Bella & Boo stores host birthday parties and the Bella & Boo mobile tuk-tuks add a refreshing twist to an event. To book the tuk-tuk mobile unit, contact Amanda on 082 922 5186.

Peter is constantly fine-tuning Bella & Boo and there are more exciting offerings to come!

For more information visit www.bellaandboo.co.za.

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Delicious Life

Food Facts from GLAD

TAFTA MEALS ON WHEELS

GLAD is well-known for its multi-purpose products which are convenient to use in your home, designed to make your life easier. GLAD shares some interesting food facts and tips to make your life even easier.

Planning Meals Planning meals in advance is the best way to save money and give your family a balanced diet. Write a meal plan for the week, take it with you to the supermarket and stick it on your fridge so you can keep track as the week goes on.

Wrapping Vegetables Wrapping cut fruit and vegetables with GLAD Cling Wrap will seal in up to 99% of their moisture and keep them fresh for up to three times longer.

Storing Items Place pieces of GLAD Wrap over the tops of opened jars, and then tightly screw the lid back on. This will create an extra seal and help your condiments and sauces last longer.

Has cooking become an effort?

We prepare meals and deliver to your door Monday to Friday for older people What you have to do?

Call TAFTA on 031 - 332 3721 This is a needs based service!

Visit our website on: www.tafta.org.za

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fresh simple cooking imagine a world where meals just happen!

• hands on cooking courses for domestic employees • improve the skills of your domestic worker • easy, fun and tasty • situated in your area • private catering also available for more information contact danielle du toit mobile: 072 261 5192 danielle@pheka.co.za find us on www.pheka.co.za

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In the Fridge Some items should be stored at room temperature and only put in the fridge once they are ripe or cut. Keep tomatoes on your counter out of direct sunlight and basil in a cup of water covered loosely with a GLAD food bag at room temperature. Potatoes, onions and garlic go in breathable bags in your pantry.

Visit www.glad.co.za for more information and follow ‘GLAD SOUTH AFRICA’ on Facebook.

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Business Life

Business Experience Course

“Doing business without marketing is like winking at a guy in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does.�

The Business Experience Course is business training for micro business owners. Business skills covered include advertising, recordkeeping and budgeting, among others.

Hundreds of entrepreneurs have already completed this business training and, on average, have seen their business income grow by 82% in just a few months!

There will be a one day course on 29 August and 5 September at Grace Family Church, 400 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Entrance is free. Grace Family Church and Everfelt are offering this course because they care about your community and want to empower you with the tools to be successful in your business.

President Jeanne Vogel vd Sandt 082 415 8160

umhlangawomenachievers www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za president@umhlangawomenachievers.co.za

Join us for our monthly networking meetings (alternating breakfast & dinner meetings).

If you have a small business and want to grow it, register today for this course. To register, SMS: ABC, your name and the date of the course you wish to attend to 31647 (standard rate per SMS) or e-mail jill@grace.za.org.

The Paradigm Shift Programme is a tool that connects business men and women within the church to micro entrepreneurs in poor communities. Through business training, discipleship, microcredit and oneon-one mentoring, volunteers engage with developing entrepreneurs, who, in turn, bring economic possibility to their impoverished communities.

Paradigm Shift’s church-based economic development outreach serves outreachorientated churches in South Africa who desire to stop giving handouts and instead start impacting their greater community by empowering micro entrepreneurs.

Paradigm Shift gives churches a structure and a ministry model to transform the entrepreneurial poor by mobilising businessmen and women to offer business training, intentional discipleship, one-onone mentoring and microloans.

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3 Top Spring Cleaning Tips Here are three methods to make chores easier, more effective and much less time-consuming, so you can have a tidy, sparkling home.

• Clean as You Go: Linda Cobb suggests filling your sink with hot soapy water as you start dinner.

“Place used dishes and pans in the filled sink so they’ll be soaking while you eat,” she says. Also, wipe up any spills immediately—don’t give sauces, oils or spices a chance to sit around.

• Start with the Bed: If your bed is made, your bedroom looks neat, says Marla Cilley. When you wake up, pull the covers up to your chin, then scissorkick your way out of bed so it’ll be half made. Finish the job before you walk away.

• Do Quick Rescues: Do a 5-minute sweep through each room, taking a laundry basket with you.

Place in it anything that doesn’t belong in that room, then put away the stuff that does belong there.

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Take the Mystery and Heartache Out of Dating Many single, widowed or divorced people could benefit from reading ‘Alone? Why???’

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Floordom: Barefoot Luxury Floordom began in April 2003 with Imraan Thomas at the helm. They are specialists in the supply and installation of European laminates, luxury vinyl planks and engineered hardwood flooring. They also specialise in solid wood skirting and stair casing.

Husband and wife team Fatima and Imraan pride themselves in timeous service and professional advice, with Fatima’s expert assistance in selection of colours and designs. Integrity and quality of installation is Imraan’s speciality and the two admit that their best day is when they receive a positive compliment from a customer. Floordom remains the only company in the country to have won the Homemakers’ Exhibition Best Exhibit for three years in succession. The company has also won several gold medal awards for other exhibitions over the years.

Imraan. “It is the integrity and standard of the installation that is most vital. Seven out of 10 companies don’t bother to level the sub floor. In more than 6 000 installations, we have only ever had ten homes where we have not levelled – we are that fussy!

There are so many laminated floors at widely varying prices today that you may need some help or advice – allow Floordom to advise you. All installations are owner supervised.

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They have a large showroom situated Their ornate framed mirrors come in various around the corner from Moses Mabida sizes, as well as plain or bevelled mirrors – Stadium which makes it accessible for which can be custom made to any height customers from any area to view their quality products. and width. Shower Haus is running some fantastic Special for Mum’s Mail readers: specials on their mirrors Present this article for a further during September. discount on their beautiful range of mirrors!

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Once you have contacted them with your measurements, they will then be able to give you an accurate quote which is then confirmed in writing. Deliveries are arranged according to the requirements

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They always do their best to ensure customers are satisfied with the work carried out. All work is fully supervised by Instant Turf staff, most of whom have been with the company since inception. They do No order is too big or too small. All the turf site visits at no charge or obligation. is grown on their farm in Camperdown, so customers get their turf at the best price Instant Turf serves the general public, and best quality. Instant Turf goes the extra domestic homes, small customers who mile to ensure the end result is the best. require a few square metres or landscapers They also offer hydroseeding services, and government departments that require compost and chicken litter, tree and shrub a large amount of turf. There is a minimum planting and bulk and bagged compost. of 50m2 for delivery.

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Care Givers’ professional nurses are able to provide a wide range of basic care for those with a change in medical condition or a recent discharge from hospital or other facility. They offer a helping hand and are dedicated to providing the best individual healthcare available. Their goal is to maximise health, independence and comfort of the patients and their families.

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What Is An Orthodontist?

Dr Deseré Ferreira

September is National Oral Health Month and the South African Society of Orthodontists highlights the important role orthodontists play in oral health.

An orthodontist is a fully qualified dentist who has spent at least a further three to four years in full time study at an accredited university specialising in the field of orthodontics gaining a post graduate master’s degree.

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Orthodontics is both a science and an art and is not merely just straightening teeth.

Teeth have to be aligned to optimise their functional biting relationship and to be in harmony with the jaw joint movements, while being in an aesthetic balance with the face and the lips. With children, an in-depth understanding of growth and development of the face and jaws is required in order to correctly position the teeth in such a way that at the end of the growth period this harmony is achieved.

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There is no real quick fix to straighten teeth, so be wary of dentists who may have attended weekend seminars offering treatment which claims to do so.

The best time for your child to have their initial orthodontic evaluation is from the age seven years to check whether their dental development is normal. It is very important that children are treated at the right time (about 11 to 14 years) in order to harness the facial growth to assist in correcting the problem.

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Talk To Your Children About Their Hearing We don’t think it is important to talk about • There’s pain or ringing in your ears after hearing health because we think it is an “old exposure to noise. person’s” disease. Nothing could be less accurate!

Tips to protect children’s hearing health: • Follow the 60/60 rule: listen to Noise induced hearing loss happens as music through good quality earbuds or a result of exposure to harmful noise, headphones at no more than 60% of the regardless of age. Look for teachable volume for no more than 60 minutes. moments about hearing health and safety • Wear earplugs or earmuffs during noisy with your children. In loud situations, sporting activities such as hunting, shooting such as passing road workers using a and dirt-biking. • Lower the sound setting jackhammer, talk about how loud the sound on your cell phone. • Magnesium rich foods is and how the workers should be wearing such as yoghurt, bananas or almonds may ear protection. Model good hearing health prevent hearing loss. • Before purchasing by wearing ear protection when operating new toys, listen to them. If the toy sounds noisy machinery, avoid going into very noisy loud, don’t buy it. • Examine your child’s places such as gaming arcades and turn toys – remove batteries or discard toys if down your music in the car or mp3 player. they are too noisy, or place heavy duct tape over speakers on noisy toys.

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The Lesser-Known Aspects of Speech Therapy A Speech-Language Therapist (SLT) is the professional responsible for the assessment and treatment of communication disorders across the lifespan. SLTs also assess and treat swallowing difficulties, such as poor or delayed sucking reflex in newborns, feeding difficulties with children such as poor chewing, food avoidances that may be sensory related, difficulties with drinking liquids from a cup or with a straw, and swallowing/feeding difficulties that may develop following a stroke or head injury.

Speech therapists form a vital part of the remedial education team and provide intervention for reading, spelling and written language difficulties. Language forms the basis of learning at school and if you are concerned or if your child’s teacher has raised concern about your child’s learning, reading ability, reading comprehension or spelling, a speech-language assessment may be useful in identifying an underlying language disorder or auditory processing disorder. Phonological awareness and auditory processing are vital for reading and spelling development as well as listening comprehension, written language development and verbal language development.

The initial visit is usually the assessment, and involves obtaining a case history from the parents, or a medical history from the patient. The therapist will then engage with the patient in order to gather information and to administer various tests.

The assessment will also include a written report and feedback on the findings.

Therapy thereafter is usually on a weekly basis and feedback is provided, as well as activities for home practice.

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What is Reach for Recovery?

Reach for Recovery is a voluntary organisation that renders an emotional and practical support service to persons and their families that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Although they do promote breast cancer awareness and early detection, their primary focus is on providing a service that is post diagnosis.

When a person first finds out they have breast cancer, they may feel overwhelmed, vulnerable, and alone. While under this stress, they must also learn about complex medical treatments and choose the one that’s right for them. Talking with a specially trained Reach for Recovery volunteer during this time can provide a measure of comfort, as well as an opportunity for emotional grounding and informed decision-making.

relevant to breast cancer patients. Reach for Recovery volunteers provide all referred breast cancer patients with a temporary soft prosthesis, a bag for their port au vac drain, a cushion for under arm comfort and a firm sponge for hand and arm exercise.

These items are provided free of charge.

Reach for Recovery believes that all women who have had breast cancer surgery should have timely access to appropriate breast prostheses, regardless of whether they can pay for it or not. Permanent prostheses (silicone) are offered free to non-medical aid patients where funds permit.They believe that such a support service will allow indigent breast cancer survivors to regain dignity and carry themselves with pride as women in their communities, Trained volunteers visit patients in hospital, therefore making a positive contribution to either before or after the operation. de-stigmatise cancer.

Emotional and practical support is provided.

Patients are supplied with a booklet and For more information visit pamphlets dealing with various topics www.reachforrecovery.org.za.

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An Update on Vitiligo

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Reflexology Past and Present Reflexology is thought to have been passed down through an oral tradition, and possibly first recorded as a pictograph on the Egyptian tomb of Ankhamor in 2330 BC along with other medical procedures.

Reflexology symbols are also thought to be recorded on the feet of statues of Buddha in India and later China. The Chinese classic, the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, which was written around 1000 BC, has a chapter on “Examining Foot Method” and is the beginning of discussions in print about the connection of life force and points and areas on the feet.

It is believed that Marco Polo translated a Chinese massage book into Italian in the 1300s, thus introducing reflexology and massage to Europe. In 1582, a book on an integral element of reflexology called zone therapy was first published in Europe by Dr Adamus and Dr A’tatis. Today reflexology is growing increasingly popular across Europe and Asia as both a complement to other treatments and as a preventive measure. One example is Denmark, where various municipalities and companies have employed reflexologists since the early ’90s.

According to several studies, this practice in Denmark has resulted in reduced sick leave and absenteeism (and significant economic savings for the employers). Employees have consistently reported complete or partial improvement in conditions where they sought reflexologists’ help and even relief for additional problems related to stress. In one municipal district, almost one-third of the employees reported greater satisfaction with their jobs after completing six sessions with a reflexologist.

Source: Collette Yeh, Reflexology and Meridian Therapy, Homeopathic and Chiropractic Clinic, 031 – 563 1313, 072 893 9192, www.facebook.com/ collete/allan.yeh, 110 Kensington Drive (Adelaide Tambo Drive), Durban North.

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Sh’Zen Reflexology for Hands to Relieve Tension and Stress Reflexology is applying pressure on areas of the body to stimulate your body’s own healing power.

When your body is experiencing stress, your energy reserves get depleted and you are less able to fight infections or combat pain. But when your body is in a deeply relaxed state induced by reflexology, your body’s natural healing power is activated.

Sh’Zen believes in a combination of aromas, awareness, intent and touch – we are so conditioned to rely on pills and medication for our ailments, yet with the above skills, we can reach through the closed doors of memory, allowing nature, empathy and therapeutic touch to gently, yet deeply, reach into the recipient’s energetic level, the circulatory level and the skin, knowing that there are no barriers to prevent the healing benefits of essential oils.

By using Sh’Zen’s Hand Exfoliating Cream to remove all the dead skin cells and make the hands softer to touch, then using one of Sh’Zen’s many oils to clear sinuses, help improve breathing, relieve stomach stress, and tight muscles by applying pressure to the various areas on the hand, with love and a bit of time, you can find the way to a stress free life.

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Kids’ Life

The Importance of Crawling Why Crawl?

• To strengthen the arms.

• To improve bilateral co-ordination (the use of both hands and feet together).

• To encourage dissociation (using hands and feet alternately) • Position in space.

• Crossing the midline.

• Tactile development.

• It’s fun.

Ideas to Encourage Tummy-Lying and Crawling: • Have someone lie in front of the baby holding a toy, getting the child to lift his head and look around.

• Place the baby on his tummy, and roll a ball across in front of him to encourage neck strength and tracking.

• If the child is very unhappy, try singing to him or playing quiet music while showing him a toy.

• Place a rolled-up towel under the baby’s tummy and encourage him to play with an object in hand-knee position.

• Once crawling, have a chase around the house, with mom or dad chasing baby.

• Have a crawling obstacle course – cushions or your legs to crawl over, a table or chairs to crawl under, an object to crawl around, or a ramp to crawl up.

• For the older baby, have a trail of chips/ finger foods along a clean floor and get the baby to crawl and pick them up.

• Roll a ball a bit away from the child and get them to go and fetch it.

• Play hide-and-seek with an older baby – hide around the corner and call them to come and look for you.

• Try not to encourage pull-to-stand against things, standing and cruising along furniture until the child is crawling, otherwise it’s hard to get them to go back to crawling.

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Why Performing Arts?

combat, they’re practicing hand/eye coordination.

Drama is a creative outlet – and a challenging • When they realise that they have a project one at that. Children and young adults need due in class the day before off-book day, a way to be able to express themselves, their they’re learning about time management. thoughts and views on the world. What better way than through theatre? Very few Who would not want to ensure their child children who participate in youth theatre develops and adopts the above skills as life go on to become professional actors, but skills? there are so many other important skills To find out more about RSPA they’re learning that can be used in their Theatre School visit www.rspa.co.za everyday lives, such as: or e-mail info@rspa.co.za.

• Reading and reciting from scripts increases verbal and literacy skills.

• Working with a director/choreographer increases listening skills.

• When they’re practicing for an audition, they’re learning research and preparation skills, and learning how to take steps towards achieving a goal.

• When they perform in front of their peers or an audience, they’re learning selfconfidence and bravery.

• When they get cast in a plum role, they’re learning how to accept their achievements with grace.

• When they don’t get the part they want (or get cast in the show at all), they’re learning to deal with disappointment.

• When they’re rehearsing at home, they’re learning about the importance of giving your best effort and not letting down your teammates.

• When they’re cast in a show with kids they don’t know or don’t like, they’re learning how to deal with others.

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The SANBS Anti-D Programme Saves Babies

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The South African National Blood Service is looking to expand its Anti-D Programme, an initiative aimed at preventing cases of Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) and is looking for suitable volunteers who will give South African newborn babies a healthier head start in life.

The aim of the programme is to provide enough South African derived Anti-D to be available to all Rh negative pregnant women during all pregnancies.

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What is Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn? Haemolytic Disease of the New born is a serious condition which may occur in babies born to some women who do not have the Rhesus blood group (Rhesus negative mothers). Haemolytic disease is caused when a mother develops immunity against her own baby due to the fact that the mother does not have a Rhesus blood group and the baby does have a Rhesus blood group. These antibodies stay in the mother’s blood and will destroy the red blood cells of subsequent babies causing severe anaemia, jaundice and even death.

Treatment: Babies affected by this potentially fatal disease can be given an exchange transfusion soon after birth. This involves replacing the baby’s blood with donated blood.

Prevention: This disease can be prevented if the mother is given an injection of anti-D immediately after giving birth to a Rhesus positive baby so that subsequent babies are not at risk.

Where does the Anti-D come from? Anti-D is a blood product and is currently only available from women whose babies have been affected by haemolytic disease or from Rhesus negative donors who have been specially immunised. They need donors to volunteer to be immunised.

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400 Umhlanga Rocks Drive EVERY SUNDAY The brainchild of Brigitte Philogene, a new gracekids@grace.za.org 031 575 9300 www.grace.za.org mum and entrepreneur, Babe Bee brings FAMILY you all the goodies you wished you had, CHURCH never even knew you needed or simply can’t live without. This unique range is a welcome addition to the nursery (and beyond) and is Moms Mail Ad_59.5x45mm.indd 1 2015/06/02 10:28 AM perfect for baby shower gifts.

Babe Bee brings you some of the following gems: • Milk Me Tags, attached to a bra, are a discreet little reminder to every breastfeeding mum of which side to start the next feed. • The No Drop Bottle Strap attaches to baby’s car seat or pram ensuring that baby and bottle are always connected. • The No Wee On Me teepee is a great way for moms of boys to stay dry during nappy change time. • The Toilet Targets help teach little boys to “aim” while toilet training.

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Tennis School • Private & Group Coaching • Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced • Pre-school Programme 4 - 5 Year Olds

The Babe Bee Breastfeeding Scarf allows mum to breastfeed anywhere, anytime.

Soft and gorgeous, this infinity scarf is trendy and comfortable. It is the easiest solution to breastfeeding in public. Babe Bee’s very popular The No Escape Belt, designed by Brigitte to keep her own toddler safely in his car seat, takes the stress out of travelling with toddlers. Babe Bee’s range includes newborn sleep nests, travel changing mats, new born mittens, taglet dummy clips, head stabilising pillows, carry chair covers, sandpit covers, vest extenders and much more!

Durban North 083 253 7714 031 - 563 3208

Contact: 071 120 3330, babebeeproducts@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/babebeeproducts.

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BabyDox: Kiddies’ Health Organiser

For boys & girls 5 - 16 years

BabyDox is the “anytime, anywhere” kiddies’ health organiser that simplifies your life! What this means is that as a mother you can access all your child’s health records that have been saved digitally for your convenience.

www.babydox.co.za BabyDox, the anytime, anywhere, kiddies’ health organiser that simplifies your life!

Notes and guidelines from your clinic sister (if she is a BabyDox member) are available to you and you can record all your child’s doctor visits and medication usage yourself after each appointment. Memos for your own reminders and automated reminders from your clinic sister are also a feature.

To get started, all you need to do is visit www.babydox.co.za and click on ‘Become a registered user’ or ‘Sign up now’. You will then receive a welcome letter with your username and password.

If you have a clinic sister who is a BabyDox member, she will load all your information for you and continue to do so with each visit to the clinic. This will then be available for you to access.

No problem if you have not seen your clinic sister in ages, as you can simply send a copy of your vaccination card and growth records and BabyDox will upload the information for you.

For this convenience, insurance policy and time saver you will need to pay a mere onceoff R399 – that’s it! Your child’s vaccinations, growth records and doctor visits are now available to you from any smart device.

For MoMs: Vaccination and growth information safely stored online.

For sisters: Bringing you into the digital age by providing an online database to store and access all your clients records.

A Perfect, unique gift option for those who already have everything.

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Don’t hesitate – join the BabyDox family now.

Contact Minette on 083 637 7799 or visit www.babydox.co.za.

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Mighty Minds Montessori Pre-School Established in 1997, Mighty Minds Montessori Pre-school has a rich and longserving heritage in the Durban community.

Situated in Livingstone Road, Morningside, their team of qualified teachers are passionate about education, with many years of experience between them. You can rest assured that your children are in capable hands.

The Montessori teaching system has been developed by Dr Maria Montessori and is based on the philosophy that a student’s interest to intellectual activity is a natural part of development and can be stimulated through a creative teaching environment.

A student will learn naturally when placed in an environment containing stimulating materials that serve as ‘learning games’ suited to develop the child’s abilities and interests. The teachers act as facilitators to the student’s learning, providing nurturing support, guidance and direction. They follow a standard daily curriculum as routine assists children in their learning. All subjects that are taught are done according to the strict Montessori standards regulated by the South African Montessori Association (SAMA). All subjects are tailored to benefit the child and equip them with the necessary education, life skills, moral integrity, and zest for life that enables them to unlock their true potential and become successful in life.

The classrooms have readily available games and equipment, household utensils, plants and animals that are used to develop the child’s motor abilities together with sensory and intellectual capacities. In addition, the classrooms have been designed to encourage the child’s freedom, dignity and independence. The general atmosphere is of children doing things for themselves carefully and competently.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence • Long established, community based childcare centre & pre-school • Excellent reputation • 3 months to Grade R • Excellent teachers passionate about children & learning • Creative educational programme • Help with potty training • Nutritious meals • Attractive, hygienic & homely environment & facilities • Hours: 07:00am – 17:15pm • Extramurals: Monkeynastix, ballet, modern dance, speech & drama and Busyballers.

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Limited space available 31 Dove Crescent, Yellowwood Park 031 - 462 4198 • 083 271 5974

031 - 561 2371 074 135 9511

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NEW UMHLANGA RIDGE BRANCH JUST OPENED

Enrolments now 3 months - 5 years open for 2016 Small group 7:15am - 5:15pm Nutritious meals Half day & full day Safe homely environment Astroturf play ground Music lessons • Swimming Staff fully trained in childcare & first aid

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From Small Beginnings Hamptons Primary School was founded

by Sarah Tryon and the Meyer family and forms part of a group of sister schools.

Hamptons opened its doors on 19 January 2012 with two Grade 1 classes and 29 learners. The school continues to grow each year and now boasts a total of 10 classrooms, three properties, 16 staff members, 172 learners and an undying love for educating young minds in a holistic manner. They believe their success is due to the excellent education that is provided, as well as the family orientated environment of the school.

public speaking skills. Each class in the school gets a turn to host an open assembly – learners do everything from the welcome, story, poem, play, announcements and thanks. Parents are invited to watch their children in this great venture.

Hamptons Primary School is going from strength to strength and is so proud of the confident and happy learners who always work to the best of their ability.

Hamptons Primary School teaches compassion for others and their recent food drive, as well as the Winter Warmer drive, are just a few of the ways they help the community and those less fortunate.

At Hamptons Primary School there is a big emphasis on public speaking. Opportunities are created for learners to practice their

Contact: 031 – 563 7597/26 or e-mail hamptonsprimary@iafrica.com or visit www.hamptonsprimaryschool.co.za.

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence A Hamptons child is a happy child.

We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!”

We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils (CAPS) • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES (19 or less) • EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS• Air conditioned classrooms • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school • Registered with the Dept. of Education

Limited space available.

We are offering grades 1,2,3,4 & 5. Coming in 2017 grade 6.

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Oakridge College

Rethinking Education Choosing a high school for your child is a to develop all of their intellectual, physical, difficult decision. Oakridge College may just moral, social and artistic powers so that they be the school that suits your child’s needs. can cope with, succeed in and contribute to changing society for the better.

Oakridge College, established in 1999, was designed to address the challenges facing In order to assist students in their teaching and learning by creating a small development and to be able to assess co-educational high school set in a dynamic that development effectively, the school learning environment where small class environment recognises and responds to sizes of approximately 12 pupils ensures the different teaching philosophies and that teachers are able to give individual learning styles. Education requires a process attention to pupils. A comprehensive range which constantly reviews and modifies of subjects is offered in the senior secondary existing structures and teaching strategies phase (grade 10 to 12), allowing pupils the to guarantee that they are consistent with choice that best suits their interests and the school’s visions and beliefs. places them in the best position for their futures. At Oakridge the focus is on the Oakridge College is rethinking education growth of the individual and they provide an and giving its students the edge. Grade 8 environment which helps students acquire applications for 2016 are now open. basic skills, knowledge, attitudes and values which help them function in adult society.

Visit www.oakridge.co.za or They also strive to provide a safe, inviting, make an appointment to see how well-equipped and stimulating learning Oakridge College can benefit your environment which encourages students child on 031 – 563 2221.

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Entrepreneurship Workshop

Brian Adams, author of ‘Of Course You Can! A practical guide to starting and managing your own successful business in South Africa’, will present a dynamic and interactive two-day workshop during the week of 5 to 8 October.

business in South Africa’ is a must-read book for people of all ages who are thinking of starting their own business, or who have already taken the big step and may be wavering. It also speaks to those who have tried before, ‘failed’ and who wish to try again.

Brian was born and educated in Cape Town.

After a career as a professional soldier in the South African Defence Force, he left in 1992 with the rank of Colonel. He has been managing his own business ever since and is passionate about sharing the business The workshop will be based on his recently lessons he has learnt – often the hard way published book and is targeted at Grade 11 – with fellow South Africans. boys and girls who would like to know more Contact Brian Adams at about entrepreneurship. The fee is R950 brian@brianadams.co.za for per person (including VAT) and includes more information. meals, refreshments and a copy of Brian’s book.

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Fantasy and Fairies Expand Young Minds For the third year in succession READ has launched a marvellously imaginative Readathon Red Reading Box – a reading and activity package designed to stimulate and grow young minds. Since inception, this Readathon initiative has reached over 9 000 South African children, nationally. The campaign will kick-off in September during International Literacy Week.

new fantasy and fairy tales as recommended reading. Children will also find the hands-on activities and games in the Red Reading Box nothing short of magical as they play out the fantasy themes involved. Like the two previous Readathon Red Reading Boxes, the contents of this year’s gift box are all designed for fun and enjoyment, not to be used for homework or exams. The Teachers’ Guide gives detailed instructions on how The theme this year is fantasy, a subject each element is to be used. once underrated in its power to stimulate, excite and grow young minds.

The Readathon Red Reading boxes will go on sale from September and will be available at What magic does the 2015 Readathon Red www.takealot.com for approximately R120.

Reading Box hold in store?

It has a rich and magical mix of beautifully For more information visit illustrated stories, hands-on activities, a cutwww.read.org.za or contact READ out book, scrapbook, games and posters – Educational Trust on 011 – 496 3322. all food for the mind to develop children’s creativity and take them on an exciting WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has three journey into the world of fantasy.

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NURSERY, PRE SCHOOL & AFTERCARE WE TEACH, MODEL, AND ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF LEARNING AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS

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Baby Nursery • State of the art • Environmentally friendly (Green/Natural cleaning agents ONLY) • CCTV Life at Junglecubs • Warm, happy environment • Registered with the Dept of Education • Excellent, structured educational programme • Perfect balance of learning, play & stimulation • Nutritious, preservative free meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks all day) • Help with potty training • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board Feeder School: Hamptons Primary School Afternoon clubs include sport, home economics and friends through play OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 145 UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH

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DO YOU WANT TO BE FAMOUS FOR FREE?

Calling all schools! Do you have an event you want to share with us?

Information on your school? Or perhaps a star pupil you want us to know about? Send your stories and photos to editor@mumsmail.com and it may get published on our website blog for free!

Pre-Primary The founders of Google, Amazon & Wikipedia all had the advantage of starting out at a Montessori school Shouldn’t your child?

Visit us at Montessori Life and learn more about the exceptional benefits of the Montessori Way. Providing individualised learning to meet each child’s unique needs we work with our children to establish an educational foundation of key learnings & skills to benefit them for their whole life...

Montessori Life - equipping your child for Life

Principal: Nicky Rodseth • Cell: 072 444 7277 nicky@topschools.co.za • No 7 Little Nook, Sunningdale, Umhlanga www.montessori-life.com 61

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Girls and Boys’ Town Girls and Boys’ Town (GBT) is an organisation that takes the initiative to therapeutically help young people who would otherwise be uncared for or left in unsafe environments.

GBT is their guardian and protector. There are several GBT campuses in South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Western Cape. GBT has served youth in communities for close to 57 years, working with dedication to develop and help girls and boys to shine – as well as supporting their families – by providing care, mentorship and guidance. GBT offers residential services in its Family Homes and Youth Development Centres. At these venues research is done and specialised therapeutic child and youth care programmes are implemented to achieve the best possible outcome for the youth – and to deal with the different challenges experienced by the children such as behavioural, educational and relationship difficulties. In Tongaat the Youth Development Centre caters for 55 boys aged 11 to 17 years. In Glenwood and

Verulam GBT has Family Homes which look after about 10 boys and girls aged eight to 16 years. GBT supports its communities in various ways, including educating youth and adults about its services and how to access them.Through its national hotline callers can be given telephonic counselling. Once the callers’ needs are determined, the next step is to discuss how GBT can assist. Where GBT is not able to help, callers are referred to a social work agency.

For more information on GBT, visit www.girlsandboystown.org.za or www.facebook.com/ girlsandboystownsouthafrica.

To contact GBT in the KZN area, contact Denise-Ann Wearne, Regional Fundraising Manager, on dwearne@gbtown.org.za or 032 – 943 3189.

The national hotline is 0861 58 58 58.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST • Career Guidance • Subject Choice • Study Skills • School Readiness • Behavioural or Emotional Difficulties

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BROADACRES PREPRIMARY Lays the best foundation upon which to build further education.

A hands on learning programme develops the whole child, providing stimulation through music, drama, art, ballet, ball skills, gymnastics, fantasy play, construction, puzzles & books and playground activities.

Broadacres caters for children from: 3 months - 6 years, full or half day Limited Space Available!

Jenny Gaul 031 - 564 7848 or 031 - 564 0371

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MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE We are the official feeder school for Hamptons Primary School (Grades 1 - 4)

• Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Extra Activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz • In-house Speech Therapist & Occupational Therapist

Tel: 031 - 572 5122 • Cell: 084 400 5229 e-mail: admin@montessoriumhlanga.co.za www.montessoriumhlanga.co.za

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A KID’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME! 133 INNES ROAD, Enrolments for 2016 now open MORNINGSIDE • 3 months to Grade R • Extra mural activities • Qualified, professional teachers & assistants • Pro-active, goal orientated, caring environment • Healthy & delicious menu – breakfast, lunch & snacks provided • CCTV Camera • Aftercare now available

Hours: 7am – 5:30pm Mon - Fri Contact Cheryl on 078 854 7433 031 - 312 8855 | www.kiddiesjunction.co.za The Baby House is a safe haven for abandoned and orphaned babies and babies given up for adoption.

Soaring to Excellence!

•Calm, happy and caring environment • Passionate, energetic and friendly teachers • Excellent educational programme • Small intimate classes • Nutritious, home cooked meals (organic menu) • Help with potty training • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board • Full day school • Open during the school holidays • Full time security guard

Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

Contact Michelle 031 572 3597 or 083 564 0674 30 Sunshine Dr, Sunningdale www.sunningdalepreprimary.co.za

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The Baby House is a project of The Peace Agency. The Peace Agency is a registered non profit and public benefit organisation.

NPO 088/756 PBO 930036293 For more information visit www.peaceagency.org.za

Not all babies are found in cribs...

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Santa Shoebox Needs your Help!

Santa Shoebox is a national organisation, operated under The Kidz2Kidz Trust, which supports over 100 000 poor children every year. The children who benefit are from rural areas right on our doorstep. For these children, this one gift that they receive from the donors is often the only gift they will ever receive. The sheer joy that you see on their faces when they open a box, with their own name on it, that contains a toothbrush, soap, a facecloth and stationery – that are all brand new, and they don’t have to share or borrow – is indescribable.

These are orphans and vulnerable children, from places of safety, from the depths of the valley, often abandoned and left to be brought up by grandparents or by the system. Santa Shoebox operates solely on the support of donors – through sponsorship, pledging kids to support, collections of items, donations of items required for boxes, and time. The Kidz2Kidz Trust is a registered public benefit (PBO-

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930031301) and non-profit organisation (NPO 102-098) with section 18A status.

This year Santa Shoebox is appealing for the following items: • Stationery • Clothing • Sweets • Toiletries • Toys • Empty shoeboxes • Wrapping paper Companies who want to get involved can display a branded box in their office for the collection of small items – Santa Shoebox will drop one off and collect it as required.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of this project – if you are able to volunteer a few hours of either your or your staff’s time, please contact Lesley at Santa Shoebox.

Contact: Lesley Forbes, 083 234 3646, lesley@forbesconsulting.co.za, www.santashoebox.co.za.

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Pre-school

“Life’s Journey begins here” Ages 8 months - Grade R • Affordable fees • Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms • Large outdoor play area • Healthy snacks & meals included • Open school holidays • Loving, qualified teachers • 5 extra mural activities

031 - 303 7978 39 Steel Rd, Windermere www.toylandpreschool.co.za

ENROL NOW!

With over 20 years’ experience Marinda Erwee & Taryn Roberts offer you a happy, small, group environment in which your little one can explore, develop, be extended, have loads of FUN & MESS! • Ages 1 – 3,5yrs • 2 or 3 mornings a week Contact Marinda 084 245 0464 GLENMORE, BEREA

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18 Months – Grade R · Qualified Teachers · After Care/Homework Club · Holiday Club – All Ages

Tel: 031 564 3656 Tammi 079 502 3793

3 Old Mill Way, Durban North

e-mail: tammis2404@gmail.com

Psychoeducational assessments Career guidance & assessment School readiness Individual therapy Play therapy info@nicolabuhr.co.za 082 854 6902 www.nicolabuhr.co.za 461 Innes Road, Morningside

Experienced Maths teacher (more than 27 years’ experience) offering extra Maths group lessons for grades 1 to 10 • Mondays to Thursdays and/or Saturdays from 3 to 5pm or 5 to 7pm • GLEN ANIL AREA Shereen • 083 776 1866

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• Ages 3 months to 4 yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals & beverages provided • Babysitting Services Ring Time includes: • Craft Lessons • Baker Baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes Optional extra – Pottery

Enrolments for 2015 still open 031 – 201 0062 • 082 895 1197

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Training • National Diploma • Higher Certificate • Childminder’s Course

REGISTER NOW FOR 2016 Nationally accredited training programmes.

Part time and distance learning study options.

Email: durban@montessorisa.co.za for futher details www.montessorisa.co.za • www.facebook.com/montessori.centre.sa

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Is Baby Talk Okay?

It’s hard to believe that any baby will end up talking sensibly after hearing goofy high-pitched chitchat. But, baby talk is the best way for babies to learn their parents’ language. It gives guidance that helps infants move toward childish, then adult, language abilities. Remember, we are referring to babies, not toddlers, pre-schoolers or older children who learn language skills quite differently from the way infants do.

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WE TEACH, mOdEL, ANd ENCOURAgE A LOvE OF LEARNiNg ANd COmPASSiON FOR OTHERS

AN AFTERCARE THAT FEELS LikE HOmE • We collect from schools in Durban North • A cooked lunch & snack is provided • Individualised help with homework • Care during play • Holiday care

145 UmHLANgA ROCkS dRivE, dURBAN NORTH 031 - 563 7597 • 079 884 5189 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za

Baby talk also aids infant social skills and interests. It presents infants with some great stimuli: they are especially responsive to high pitched noises, predictable and pronounced rhythm catches babies’ attention, and, eye contact and gaze movement with exaggerated facial expressions are of great interest to infants. It’s easy to see that babies are more attentive to baby talk than “normal” adult-directed speech. And because they are paying attention, they are more likely to be stimulated and learn, thereby improving brain development.

What do babies learn from baby talk?

Infants learning from baby talk are not ready to learn words yet; they are learning the basic speech sounds of their parents’.

Because languages are all made up differently, and because humans can make a variety of sounds, babies have to learn which noises are parts of speech, which are sneezes, hiccups, or a parent pretending to be a duck.

Infant-directed speech uses short sentences and simple concepts, but it is much more predictable than adult-directed speech. You needn’t worry that you will talk baby talk longer than you child needs it. As children show us their growing attentiveness to speech and understanding of language, we automatically shift our style to suit their abilities.

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Let us nurture your child in a safe, loving environment.

Registration Open for 2016

• Mon - Fri: 7:30am to 12pm • Small Classes • Great Facilities • Individual Attention • Loving Teachers • Aftercare

031 572 2256 • seedlings@harvestchurch.co.za 1 Wincanton Way, Somerset Park

Excellent Education in a Christian Environment

• 18 months - Grade R • Full Day/Half Day & Holiday Care • Small Classes & Qualified Teachers • Structured Learning Programme • Safe, Secure, Caring Environment LimitEd pLaCEs avaiLabLE for 2016 4 daventry place, La Lucia tel: 031 562 0239 jws@trinitymethodist.co.za www.johnwesleypreprimary.co.za

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence A Hamptons child is a happy child.

We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!”

Hamptons Primary School is evaluating the need for a small multigraded class. This class would be ideal for learners who struggle to keep up with the pace of the “main” stream class.

Contact us at hamptons@iafrica.com

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Educated Life Tel: 031 262 2342 marketing@kainon.co.za 36 Perth Road, Westville North www.kainonschool.co.za

• Independent Christian School • Small Classes • Dedicated Teachers • Christian Morals & Values • Strong Academic Programme, Sport and Extra-curricular Activities

MINI TOWN • Hire for parties: R200 for venue, R12 per child & R12 per adult & jumping castle hire R300 • Normal entry fee: R20 per

Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School Grade 1 - 2016 (Limited Space Available) Grade 1 to 12—2017 (Applications Open) Tel 031 5635390 | fatimacs@fatima.co.za | www.fatima.co.za Educating young women through the Pursuit of Truth since 1954

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A PRIVATE, CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL ESTABLISHED IN 1971 14 months - Grade R On site Occupational & Speech Therapy Computers & IQ Board Small Classes & Airconditioned Classrooms Dedicated & Experienced Staff Special Early Morning Care from 6:45am 19 Alida Place, Cowies Hill • 031 702 3753 www.cowieshillpreprimary.co.za • chpps@webstorm.co.za

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child (age 2 - 13) & R25 per adult • School groups: R10 per learner & R10 per teacher

031 - 337 7892

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Enforcing Pool Safety for Children Swimming pool safety legislation has been debated and commented on widely in South Africa over the years but, since city decision makers moved earlier this year to approach it as a national standard and not via municipal by law, the issue has again received much needed traction, with the draft standard now open for public comment.

“The statistics are hard to ignore when it comes to children and seat belts. We just wish more people would see pools in the same light. They are no less risky than cars, yet the statistic ‘a child under the age of three is more likely to die by drowning than in a car accident’ does not shock us to the same degree as infant mortality rates on the roads,” says Caryn Formby, director of PowerPlastics Pool Covers and founder of TopStep, the home of pool safety, an educational website on child drowning prevention.

To ensure that at least one method of safety is incorporated into every domestic pool, the SABS is in the process of re-developing the standard for pool safety. This means that when selling any property with a pool, it will undergo a safety inspection.

The standard (SANS 10134) has been deemed relevant in today’s world and is considered effective in reducing fatalities in swimming pools. It is now in the public participation process, after which it will be an advisory document for pool builders and pool owners to better understand safety around private swimming pools.

Drownings are entirely preventable with the right pool safety devices, adequate swimming skills and responsible parenting in the form of vigilant adult supervision around pools.

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Mind Moves and Asperger’s Syndrome How a Mind Moves Reflex Assessment and Mind Dynamix Profile can help: Children with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) usually appear to experience difficulties in processing information. This is because the ability of their brains to take in, store and use information results in a different perspective on the world. This unique processing often hinders them from accurately recognising and interpreting abstract information. They tend to be visual learners with difficulties processing auditory information. AS children often have low muscle tone and dyspraxia, (problems with motor co-ordination that makes it difficult to think out, plan, and perform planned movements or tasks).

A Mind Moves Assessment would reveal if there are any aberrant reflexes, while a Mind Dynamix Profile would give insight into learning style and preference.

What is a Mind Dynamix Profile?

A Mind Dynamix Profile is an assessment that determines the dominant eye and ear, brain hemisphere, hand and foot. This helps us to know what we are good at, our preferred learning style, how we function under stress, what career we are best suited for, what areas need development and why we respond to social inter-action the way we do. A selection of Mind Moves will be recommended and demonstrated.

By Lindsay Hopwood.

Contact Michaela de Gier, Advanced Mind Moves Instructor, on 074 101 2616, Michaela.degier@mindmoves.co.za or visit www.mindmoves.co.za.

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Educated Life LITTLE LYONS PRESCHOOL

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Pixies’ Jumping Castles and Party Hire Whether you’re having a party, promotion or fete – a jumping castle is the perfect way to entertain, attract and have fun! Make your occasion unforgettable with Pixies’ Jumping Castles very own crowd-pleasing castles.

Pixies’ Jumping Castles is a family run business based in Kloof and they take pride in giving their customers the absolute best quality castles, slides and party equipment.

They hire out to the greater Durban area.

REPTILE PARTY TIME

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At Pixies’ Jumping Castles, they believe that their customers deserve the best – real value for your money, so you’ll never be disappointed when you book with them.

Being a family run business, they know the importance of service, so you can expect to talk to a real person when you call and know they will turn up on time, every time, when you deal with Pixies’ Jumping Castles.

They know how important your special day is, so will do everything possible to ensure things go off smoothly. If there are changes they will try and cater for your needs. At Pixies’ Jumping Castles they understand just how important your children are to you, so safety is their top priority, followed closely by fun!

balloon supplies, printing & decorating

They also hire out bubble machines and kiddies’ tables and chairs for your function!

Visit their website to take a look at the exciting range that they have to offer.

Need advice or help? Call the Pixie Helpline on 083 251 9754 and they’ll guide you through the best choices for your event, or visit www.pixiescastles.co.za.

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Party Life PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING Developing every aspect of a child’s life through sport!

Sports programme for children aged from 21/2 and older.

We offer: Private Coaching, School Coaching; Birthday Parties; Holiday Clinics; Events Contact: Lisa Madsen on 083 236 0059 or lisa@busyballers.co.za

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Think Outside the Booth with Instastation Instastation is a Digital Social Media Photo Booth – they have done away with the traditional photo booth and have reinvented it for the digital era. That means no walls, no ceilings and no limits on your creativity! Pose for pictures, play with digital props, doodle and share across a range of social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter. They also utilise green screen technology, which enables them to provide custom backgrounds and media walls customised to clients’ specifications.

Instastation also uses hashtag tracking software which enables them to create a hashtag for a particular event and then track pictures taken by cell phones etc., which are uploaded utilising that hashtag to Twitter and Instagram and have them displayed on the screen. It can also do video and also prints the pictures in A5 format in high definition.

Instastation is a wonderful service for conferences, events, weddings and parties and is an amazing ice breaker that provides lots of fun and amazing pictures of the guests. It is a really great tool for getting an event trending. Instastation is fun and interactive, while at the same time being glamorous and professional and provides valuable tools for social media marketing, interaction and exposure of your event.

Their Facebook page provides a lot of information regarding recent and previous events and showcases the range of clients they provide this service to. These include big corporate retail and fashion houses, down to small intimate weddings.

Great Specials

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• Birthday Parties • Fun Science Extra-mural activities • School Shows • Corporate Events Creating volcanoes and geysers, tornadoes and snowstorms, making jellyfish and revealing secret messages will make science memorable and fun!

Visit www.instastation.co.za or www.facebook.com/instastation or contact Jeremy Thompson on 082 468 3755 or durban@instastation.co.za for more information.

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Mealtimes Made Fun

Mealtimes Made Fun by Debbie Wareham and Kim Jurgens is a South African cookbook targeted at the whole family. The authors are well aware of how demanding life as a working mom can be and they have tailored recipes that will appeal to babies, toddlers and the whole family. Only locally available ingredients have been used and South African favourites included.

healthy and easy-to-prepare recipes that range from purĂŠes for baby, to delicious meals for the whole family and is also available in Afrikaans.

Mealtimes Made Fun retails for R240 and is available at Exclusive Books, selected Woolworths stores, CNA, Bargain Books, Baby City and Mr Price Home and it is also available on Kindle and other e-readers for This book follows the baby-led weaning R140. approach and contains helpful suggestions, as well as information on how to make the For more transition from breast milk/formula milk to information visit solids as easy as possible for both moms and www.randomstruik. their babies. There is an in-depth section co.za/books/ on breastfeeding as well as the right time mealtimes-madeto introduce solids. The baby-led weaning fun/5337. method suggests making the baby part of mealtimes and having them finger-feed from the high chair tray while the family is WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one copy enjoying their meal. of Mealtimes Made Fun to give away.

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Five Posh Ways to Save You blinked and now it’s September – already! With Christmas looming around the corner we are all scrambling to find creative ways to count our pennies.

Posh Party can lend a hand with these five helpful hints: • Location: With a bit of added effort, finding a suitable venue that is easily accessible to guests and in keeping with the image of your event, in a quieter area, out of town, or on an out-of-season date, can save money in a big way.

• Be tech savvy: With modern-day technology at your disposal, there is no reason to print your budget away.

Use creative computer presentations/ invitations (there are even dedicated event websites available online) to share the necessary information with guests in a convenient and ‘green’ way. They will love it!

• Shop around: From fairy lights to catering, there are many competitive options available. Any excuse to shop, right?

• Scrumptious savings: Good food in the right portions will leave guests satisfied and happy. Choosing a venue with in-house catering is another clever way of cutting costs.

• Go DIY: It is absolutely acceptable to DIY a few items for your event nowadays! Just be sure keep track of the costs and work standards. If you can’t tell a lily from a rose, best leave the floral centrepieces to the experts!

Happy saving!

For more information on a posh party or wedding, contact Tarryn Livsey at tarryn@poshparty.co.za or 078 200 8578.

Visit www.poshparty.co.za.

Call or Whatsapp Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za Credit Cards Accepted • Sales & Repairs

Established 1980

• Foam Pit Parties • Jumping Castles • Water Slides • Quad Bikes • Zorb Balls • Mobile Putt Putt • Airborne Adventures • Candy Floss Machines • Popcorn Machines • Bubble Machines • Kids’ Chairs & Tables • Balloons

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Receive 12 helium balloons for your party when hiring a jumping castle. Offer valid for collected rentals only & excludes deliveries.

The reference “Mum’s Mail Balloons” must be quoted at the time of booking.

Tel/Fax: 031 - 205 2074 • 082 906 5450 a/h 083 225 3174 • rentals@tonymiller.co.za

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• Skin care and hygiene is top priority • Paints safe to use • EU-compliant products • Waterbased/easy to remove • Parties also available during school hours

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Face painting Games Pamper parties Arts & crafts 10% OFF SEPTEMBER Corporate fun days School fun days

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CELEBRATE SPRING AND GRANDPARENTS’ DAY 20 SEPTEMBER Prize for best spring hat!

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Kiddies’ Rides • POTTERY • FOOD • FUNCTIONS • CLOTHES • GIFTS • ART • FURNITURE • BEAUTY • CREATIVE WORKSHOPS • COOKING CLASSES

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Educational school shows, birthday’s, shopping centres, holiday shows & lots more!

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1 Old Main Road Burnedale Farm, Umhlali (Opposite Karibu Farm) 032 - 947 0133 Open: 8.30am - 5pm

Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

• Face Painting • Party Games • Balloon Sculpting • Jumping Castles • Balloon Arches • Sandart • Wall Murals • Party Decor

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Humorous Animal Detective Story For Children

Leon Chameleon PI and The Case of the Kidnapped Mouse by Janet Hurst-Nicholson is a delightful children’s book that is both entertaining and educational. Children aged seven to 12 years are sure to love this story!

and lifestyle are true to nature (apart from Constable Mole’s sunglasses!) and the animals solve the crimes using their own natural abilities. Children will absorb much knowledge of the small creatures of Africa without being aware of it. A section of interesting facts has been added to this second detective story in the Leon Chameleon PI series. It provides valuable and little-known information on When Mr Woodland Mouse mysteriously chameleons, moles and other creatures disappears, Constable Mole is quick to featured in the story. enlist the help of Leon Chameleon, Private Investigator, whose expertise enabled the The book is available on Amazon: Pigeon Valley Police to solve the case of www.amazon.com/Leon-Chameleonthe missing canary eggs. After organising case-kidnapped-mouse-ebook/dp/ a search, Leon realises that there is only B007X5PXF2 and print copies are one creature in the valley who can spring available from the author’s website the captured mouse from his prison. But www.just4kix.jimdo.com. just when he thinks Mr Woodland Mouse is safely on his way home, the plan goes WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two copies of Leon Chameleon PI and The Case horribly wrong... of the Kidnapped Mouse to give away.

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Birthday Pamper Parties!

Foam & Inflatable Fun

• Nail Art • Manis • Pedis • Make–Up • Mini Facials Only R100pp. Travel fee will apply

Michelle 083 785 6044

beautyinmotion@eca.co.za • Toys • Helium Balloons • Speciality Cakes • Costumes • Baking Supplies • Party Shop • Fantastic new Qualatex balloon range • Lovely wedding and decor products Shop 13/14 Kloof Village Mall 33 Village Road, Kloof Tel: 031 764 0058 info@partyliciouskzn.co.za www.partyliciouskzn.co.za

Chelsea PreParatory’s sPring Walk fundraising event date: saturday 29th august tiMe: 8.30am - 12 noon

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a great family morning out with slides, bouncy castles, tin can knock down, nose pick and a host of other fun traditional fair games for all ages. for the weary, a cup of freshly ground coffee and a slice of something nice. entry free, gaMe PriCes vary.

Come along and have some fun!

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Party Life Up and down, right and left – you may want to use a GPS to navigate this dynamic logic maze!

You have to get the green sliders to drop through the centre exit hole in the grid without letting any of the blue sliders fall through. To make it trickier, each tilt of the grid must be a full tilt – so all circular tokens must slide completely from one side of the grid to the other. The Tilt challenges are exceptionally clever, and the sliding action provides a unique hands-on play experience for all ages. With 40 challenges ranging from beginner to expert, Tilt will have your brain moving in all directions!

Features include: • Ages eight to adult • Game grid with base • 40 challenge cards from beginner to expert • Two green sliders, four blue sliders, six grey square blockers • Game-Go bag

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Funtastic Fun For All • Shows • Stories • Magic • Balloons • Face Painting • Magician • Edu-Shows • Fairy Show

ThinkFun’s company mission, when the company began in 1985, was “to translate the brilliant ideas of the craziest mathematicians, engineers and inventors into simple toys that can be appreciated by boys and girls around the world.” They still believe this today. ThinkFun products are for people of all ages who want to challenge their minds and sharpen their skills.

ThinkFun is the world’s leader in addictively fun games that build reasoning and creative thinking skills through play.

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Tilt is available at most independent toy stores countrywide.

Contact: Jenny Beeton, Think Tank Distributors, 082 267 7519, info@ttdistributors.co.za or visit www.ttdistributors.co.za.

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Machine Rental Popcorn

NOVELTY CAKES • CUPCAKES • SUPPLIES • WORKSHOPS

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031 - 569 1625 • www.thelittlecakecompany.co.za orders@thelittlecakecompany.co.za

A Birthday Function that’s Unforgettable All Ages 1 - 101

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR YEAR END FUNCTION Children or Corporate shows

Adrian the Magician

8 reasons to choose Magician Adrian Smith 1. 25 years’ amazing results 2. Specialising in children’s entertainment 3. Exclusive money back guarantee 4. Customised packages 5. Your child - the star of the show 6. Comedy magic 7. Funny puppetry 8. Available Monday - Sunday

For enquiries/bookings call 071 837 1731 or visit www.themagician.co.za or e-mail magic@themagician.co.za

083 966 7417 machinerental@vodamail.co.za

Fun & Laughter with

TOM & Little Top Parties

Magical Circus Shows Face Painting Balloons Stilt Walking Games Clowns Pirates Fairies & lots more...

031 - 811 4145 info@bigtop.co.za www.bigtop.co.za

Home kits & Gift packs also available Contact Leanne 063 362 7720 leavr@mweb.co.za

costume carnival 'Cos dressing up is FUN for all ages

Adult & Kids’ FAncy dress Hire • Costumes for school events & parties available Fear Factor and Survivor Parties, Balloon Sculpts, Face Painting, Clowns, Barbie, Fairy, Princess, Mermaid, Combat Man, Pirate, Power Rangers, Spiderman, Karate Character...

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Everyday Life

Readers’ Life • I love Mum’s Mail although I am 63 – not a mum or a gran, but I find all the articles great and I can’t wait to receive my copy. To those people suffering from SOHF (sense of humour failure) I say “GET A LIFE” then maybe you won’t have time to pick on the wonderful people who make our lives special with their quirky sense of humour.

You go girl! Heather Neave.

• I was delighted to get Mum’s Mail from my four-year-old daughter’s school and she was equally excited to show me the “happy family like us, mom” (her words) on the cover! Nivasha Ramsaran.

If you are looking for a loyal and loving companion AACL has the perfect puppy waiting for you to adopt!

• I would just like to thank you once again for our beautiful cover feature in your magazine, such an honour, and we are so very appreciative. Thank you to your amazing team for putting it together for us.

We love it! Nicole Muscat.

• When my son was born 11 years ago, Mum’s Mail was read from cover to cover and I was so fond of its ‘ALLNESS’. And 11 years later I am still drawn to it. I am very sure there are thousands of moms and ordinary people out there who share my sentiments. Anna.

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Get Branded with Arctic Amanzi Arctic Amanzi can now make your wedding day or office function even more special by supplying you with your own branded water just for that one occasion.

WIN 5 x family tickets to a Sharks’ Board Show Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter

App-solutely fabulous Don’t forget to download the FREE Mum’s Mail App! Check your App Store today.

Handing out branded water with your company logo to customers at advertising and sponsorship events, even at staff functions, is a great way to promote your company’s image.

Arctic Amanzi brands bottled water for more than 250 corporates across South Africa, including the likes of Willowton Oil, Mercedes Benz, BMW Supertech, ITV, Meadow Feeds, Time Freight and all Hyper Car franchises throughout South Africa.

They are also the only official branded bottled water supplier and distributor of the Maritzburg United Football Club.

They use a unique triple purification system – the water is ozonated, KDF filtered and UV sterilised.

Water is supplied in a choice of 330ml, 500ml, 1.5 litre and 5 litre bottles, and after your initial order there is no minimum limit on quantities ordered. Labels can be printed to your exact design requirements, and Arctic Amanzi will produce a fully customised label for your company’s bottles of water. They only use the highest quality, vivid colours, printed on waterproof labels.

MINI TOWN

Arctic Amanzi is a BEE accredited company that is registered on the KZN Provincial Suppliers Database. Deliveries can be arranged country wide.

• Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R12 per child & R12 per adult & jumping castle hire R300 • Normal entry fee: R20 per child (age 2 - 13) & R25 per adult • School groups: R10 per learner & R10 per teacher

To let water work as your company’s calling card, call them on 076 950 6657, info@arcticamanzi.co.za, www.arcticamanzi.co.za.

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Saving for a Perfect December Holiday

SUNCOAST

The “silly season” is almost upon us and although this period is supposed to be joyous, many people stress about trying to give their families the perfect December holiday.

December holiday and credit cards Always try your best to refrain from paying holiday expenses with a credit card. Paying by credit only makes sense if you pay off your credit card bills quickly and in full – with cash already saved up. If credit card bills are not paid in full immediately after purchases were made, you’ll be paying hundreds of rands extra in interest. Saving up for a holiday and paying cash is the best option to establish and maintain healthy personal finances.

Determine the cost and set up a budget Start taking control of your holiday expenses by setting up a budget. This budget will include all the expenditures such as fuel, clothes, car hire, travel tickets etc. Set money aside for daily expenditure and add it into the budget. Put a certain amount of money away every week or month towards a ‘holiday fund’. This way you are more committed to save.

Reduce costs of your December holiday There are many ways to have fun and it doesn’t have to break the bank. A holiday is a luxury. So, if you are staying home during the holidays, make a list of fun, free or costeffective holiday activities for the whole family. If you decide to travel, book your flights and accommodation well in advance to make use of the large discounts when booking earlier.

Save Refrain from eating at restaurants, takeaway food and purchasing new clothes for the next few months.

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Kevin Stanley’s Dramatic African Skies

Kevin Stanley is a South African artist and gallery owner whose main focus is on ‘skyscapes’ of the coast and the Karoo. He works with oil on canvas and is influenced by the Eastern Cape coast, where he was born, and the Karoo, where he has lived and farmed.

Kevin’s impressionist canvasses reflect the colourful richness of nature and lend to lifestyle art, bringing the outside to interiors – with seascapes for waterside and beach living and a fundamental countrylook of vast Karoo horizons. He grew up in a creative family and so has always had an appreciation of the arts, however his exposure to some brilliant international artists during his time as an art dealer really sparked his interest. He has lived and farmed in the Karoo, where he was influenced by the scale of the horizon and ‘miniaturisation’ of man. His love of beach scenes comes from the life and light of the coast as he is spiritually inspired by the

elements.

Kevin was a Johannesburg-based art dealer before moving to Cape Town where he started ‘live art’ and classes at Artemia in Pinelands, then opened Hout Bay Gallery in 1986, which he sold in 1988. He has owned successful galleries in the UK and is still represented by others there. Kevin is a selftaught professional and offers art classes.

Commissions can be undertaken. He also produces a range of miniature paintings.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kevinstanley.art, ksbrigg@hotmail.com or 074 076 8437.

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Pledge your support today to help us reduce homelessness in the most poverty stricken areas.

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Sewing Course Gives Students a Future The first Grace Holistic Sewing Course ran weekly over four months at the Grace Riverside campus. Applicants came from all over Durban – each person had faced challenging circumstances but they shared one goal, a desire to break the cycle of poverty in their lives.

being is our primary objective. We want them to leave this course with a sense of worth in Christ and hope for their futures as they are equipped to generate a sustainable income,” said Dave Richter of Grace Family Church.

17 students received certificates, many of whom were proudly wearing their own designs, and 11 were awarded sewing machines and bundles of fabric to start their own businesses, along with a full sewing kit.

These promising students have been invited to attend an advanced business training and mentorship programme at Grace Umhlanga to ensure their best chance of success. Star pupils will showcase their products at the The holistic programme includes devotions, Wonder Market in uMhlanga and upcoming mentorship, sewing and basic business Hope Market to be held at Grace Family skills, as well as group sessions with student Church in late November. social workers who are also gaining valuable work experience as part of their studies.

To get involved contact 031 – 575 9300, jill@grace.za.org “To see people restored in all areas of their or find them on Facebook: Grace-Aid. “These students have little opportunity due to lack of education and means. This holistic sewing course will offer them competence to use a sewing machine and handle various fabrics, along with business skills to cost their handmade items and create items to spec,” said Debbie Becker, trainer and owner at Bernina Durban North.

Furever Pet rescue Provides rescue services to domestic animals in need in areas along the north coast oF KwaZulu-natal.

Foster Homes Also Needed - We just need help cuddling and urgent home needed! providing a roof over their heads, while we find them a new forever home. Furever pet rescue will provide food for the animals cindy - Female, 1 - 2 years old.

Fox-terrier/Jack Russell cross. Very so fostering will only cost you some time and space.

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manny - male, born 1 mar 15.

earBud - Female, born 1 mar 15

Sharpei-Cross. Committed to those he Corgi-Cross. Very confident girl who’s lovtrusts. Ideally, homed with Earbud as ing & playful. Ideally homed with Manny as they’re inseparable. Sterilised & vaccinated. they’re inseparable. Sterilised & vaccinated.

maggie & Zee - Females, born 15 may 2015.

Boxer/Shepherd crosses.Still a bit shy & timid given their age but get along great with each other as well as cats. Have had their 1st vaccinations & de-worming.

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sam - male, born 1 Feb 2015.

Boxer-Cross. A bit shy but slowly coming into his own & becoming more boisterous. Sterilised & vaccinated.

affectionate & playful. Good with other dogs. Sterilised & vaccinated.

dean - Female, born 1 Feb 2015

Lab-Cross. Confident & mischievous, Dean is Batman to Sam’s Robin. Must be homed together. Sterilised & vaccinated.

Jill & saBrina - Females, born 16 march 2015.

Lab/Shepherd crosses. Friendly, outgoing dogs who love to run & play.

Good with other dogs. Vaccinated & will be sterilised first week of August.

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Hyper Fun Run

Ready, Set, Go… Get ready for the Hyper 5km Fun Run/Walk for Charity on Sunday 13th September at 9.30am. The entry fee is R50 and includes a Sunflower Bandana. The run/walk starts at the amphitheatre in front of SunCoast and goes along the boardwalk to the Durban Spa Vacation Resort and back.

Registration takes place at Pick n Pay Hyper in Durban North on Saturday 5 and 12 September between 10am and 5pm and at SunCoast Casino, outside Mugg & Bean on the Boardwalk on Saturday 12 September from 1pm to 3pm and at the SunCoast SunZone on the morning of the race from 7.30am to 9am. Prize-giving will take place directly after the race and five substantial lucky draw prizes will be awarded. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate as all money raised will be used to help patients diagnosed with leukaemia.

Join in the fun and help The Sunflower Fund reach their target of 3 000 participants.

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The Sunflower Fund would like to thank Pick n Pay Hyper, SunCoast and Round Table Southern Africa for making the event possible and for their ongoing support.

For more information contact The Sunflower Fund on 031 – 266 1148 or Allison Naidoo on allison@sunflowerfund.org.za.

Ravi Naidoo (Pick n Pay Hyper), Graham Carruthers (Round Table Southern Africa), The Sunflower Fund’s Stephanie Berry and Princess Lekaje (Pick n Pay Hyper) are getting ready for the Hyper 5km Fun Run/Walk. Photo: Steph Stein Photography.

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Boutique Online Travel Agency It takes passion, determination and a proclivity for risk taking to run a travel agency – a business sector not known for high profit margins – and be successful at it.

But to launch an online travel agency in 2009 at the height of the global financial crisis takes guts, drive and tenacity – three traits Ravella Lambert, co-founder of iGO Travel has in abundance.

“Starting a business in a financial downturn is extremely challenging in every aspect.

Ensuring your brand becomes a trusted name, that your cash flow remains positive despite expenses, and having the right team around you is a real challenge and one essential to making one’s business a success,” said Ravella.

Today iGO Travel is a highly successful, innovative, online travel agency that combines internet and communications technology with dedicated personal service, offering its clients the best in travel coordination and planning. A few years ago, Ravella took 100% ownership of the agency.

It is run by an all-women management team and is among the top five online travel agencies in South Africa, with offices in Durban and Johannesburg. iGO is not competing with the big boys in online travel such as Travelstart. Instead Ravella has created a boutique agency that serves a niche clientele, with a focus on building sincere relationships and guaranteed travel experiences of a lifetime. iGO Travel caters to the leisure and corporate markets and also specialises in school, sports and group travel arrangements.

Contact iGO Travel on 031 – 000 1122, e-mail travel@igotravel.co.za or visit www.igotravel.co.za.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has an iGO Travel backpack and water bottle to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Busy Life • Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month • Albinism Awareness Month • National Oral Health Month • Cervical Cancer Awareness Month • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month • National Month of Deaf People • National Heart Awareness Month • 23 Sept – 20 Oct: Eye Care Awareness Month • 1 – 8: Pharmacy Week • 1 – 5: Kidney Awareness Week • 1 – 7: National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week • 2 – 6: Back Awareness Week • 9 – 13: Stroke Week • 9: International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 10: World Suicide Prevention Day • 21: World Alzheimer’s Day • 23 – 29: World Retina Week • 28: World Retina Day • 28: World Rabies’ Day • 29: World Heart Day. • 1 Sept (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Liz, 031 - 564 6903, 083 701 0580.

• 1 – 30 Sept (Tues & Wed), 9am – 12pm (Tues), 6pm – 9pm (Wed), MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www. kznmosaics.co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics.co.za, R75 p/session + materials.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

• 12 Sept (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO AND MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, refreshments included, www.north-coast-artists.com.

• 3 Sept (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

• 9 Sept, 6.30pm, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS’ NETWORKING DINNER, Gateway Hotel, the UWA is networking organisation that meets on a monthly basis, R140pp (members), R170pp (visitors), to book visit www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, charity shop, tea garden and nursery open to public, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 30 Sept (Mon – Thurs), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, donations of new or reusable item gladly accepted, charity shop – all sales directly benefit the children of Child Welfare Durban & District, 031 – 312 9313.

• 4 Sept, CASUAL DAY, SA’s foremost fundraiser for persons with disabilities, the theme for 2015 is ‘spring into action’, collect 5 stickers at R10 each and show solidarity with persons with disabilities, www. casualday.co.za.

• 5 Sept, 9am – 4pm, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE CAR FAIR, Linkpark High School, fundraiser, Rashida, 033

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– 344 1560, fundraiser@hospicekzn.co.za, www. hospicekzn.co.za.

• 7 Sept, CANSA NIGHT OF 100 STARS, annual fundraiser for CANSA, a glittering gala event, Marlene Pretorius, 031 – 205 9525, mpretorius@cansa.org.za.

• 19 Sept, 6pm, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE JAZZ DINNER, White Horse Golden Casino, fundraiser, R250pp, Rashida, 033 – 344 1560, fundraiser@hospicekzn. co.za, www.hospicekzn.co.za.

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

• 4 Oct, BALLITO LIONS GOLF DAY, fundraiser, appeal for sponsorship/prizes, Gavin, 083 654 6405, info@ gavinhigginsphotography.co.za.

• 24 Oct, 6.30pm, HOLA BABY HOUSE FUNDRAISER – VIVA LAS VEGAS, The Barnyard Theatre Gateway, R155pp, prizes Leanne, 083 266 1888, Leanne@ likhonithemba.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Rd, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, from Umhlanga to Upper Highway, danielle@pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 2615192.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, to book e-mail info@cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, THIRTY DAY DIET NINJA CHALLENGE, online challenge, Vanessa, info@30daydiet.ninja, http://bit/ly/DietNinja.

• 1 – 30 Sept, various days, QUEST LANGUAGE CENTRES ISIZULU COURSES, learn conversational Zulu, 8-week course, Ballito, La Lucia, Berea, Bluff, Westville, Pinetown, Kloof, Hillcrest, weekly classes, R950pp, 084 375 6316, questlanguagecentres@gmail.com.

• 1 – 30 Sept, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, various dates/times, Durban Massage Course, revolutionary & superior practical training by a chiropractor, beginners to advanced, from R490 per person, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/DMCmassage.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS AND BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@ gmail.com, 082 434 6000.

• 1 – 30 Sept, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE, babies from birth to one year, various venues in Durban, 5 – week course, R600pp, Lisa, 072 623 3266, hello@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS,

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Busy Life courses, ETDP SETA (Educational SETA) = 55 credits and SACE (CDP points), Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 30 Sept, 9am - 12pm, VARIOUS STUDY SKILLS COURSES, learn to study smarter, Kip McGrath Education Centre, 125 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Tracy, 031 – 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@ kipumhlanga.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4 – Gr7 levels, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, hundreds of books to discover, every book bought helps get free books for your school, Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za

Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@ mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyr Rd, Westville, www.kznbusinesstraining.co.za, 031 – 267 1229, nikki@kznbiz.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept (weekdays), various times, DAILY SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, Janine, jay9cc@ gmail.com, 083 286 5656.

• 1 – 30 Sept, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, dog training, pet behaviour consultations, puppy socialising, adult & senior dog education, Glenwood and Durban, Mari or Tiaan, 084 467 6050, www.goodpet.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru. co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept (Wed, Fri, Sun), GROUP DRUMMING WORKSHOPS, beginners, Stables Lifestyle Market, R50 (adults), R25 (children), Jonathan, drumshack@3i. co.za, www.drumshack.org.

• 1 – 30 Sept, various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, fun dynamic workshop for moms and babies, alison@ infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www. infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept (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.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept (Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998 per child, Liz, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept (Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, six simple stretching exercises, safe & easy, all ages, Hazel, hohumhlanga@telkomsa.net, 083 400 5924.

• 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept, 9am – 2pm, FLORAL ART COURSE – FLOWER ARRANGING FOR THE HOME, with Ilse McCann, teas and light lunch included, ilse@floralart. co.za.

• 17 & 18 Sept, 9am – 4pm, PRACTICAL SALES MANAGEMENT, Sica’s Guest House, 19 Owen Ave, Berea, Jodie 0861 444 888, jodie@nichetraining. co.za,www.powerseries.co.za.

• 19 Sept, 8.30am – 4.30pm, INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN & MAINTENANCE, The Studio, 55 Ridge Road, Hillcrest, learn the essentials about designing and caring for your own garden, R820pp, Lindsay, 082 449 9237, info@schoolofgardendesign. com, www.schoolofgardendesign.com.

• 1 – 30 Sept, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6

• 1 – 30 Sept, various days & times, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North, Christine, 084 444 9377, www.jivandacentre.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm - 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 10% discount and a free cup of tea/coffee when ordering food, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca.co.za, www.kloofspca.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www. h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 5 Sept (Sat), 8.30am – 2pm, THE BROWNS SCHOOL FETE, The Browns School, 28 Marianridge Drive, Caversham, Jane, 031 – 700 6065, idc@brownschool. co.za.

• 5 Sept, 8.30am – 1pm, BOOKS 2 YOU BOOKCLUB, 21 Shepstone Road, New Germany, www.books2you. co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Sun), 9am, ‘ARISE’, St Martin’s Church, 12 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, a fun and God-filled programme during the family service, children from Grade R – 7 welcome, Sarah, 031 – 563 1222, sarah@stmartinschurch.co.za.

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

• 19 Sept, 11am, FULTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FUN RUN, celebrating deaf awareness, 5km family fun run, 8 Roosevelt Road, Gillits, R20pp, prize sand medals, family fun day, picnic or braai after the race, 031 – 767

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Busy Life 1215, govenderlucky@gmail.com.

• 19 Sept, 9am – 4pm, DURBAN NORTH – UMHLANGA COMMUNITY POLICE FORUM, Crusaders Sports Ground, Durban North, community awareness and family fun day, Marion, 082 463 3204.

• 19 Sept, 9am – 3pm, HEALERS KZN HOLISTIC FAIR, Kloof Civic Hall, 082 668 4163, healerskzn@gmail. com.

• 25 Sept, 7am – 5pm, HOLIDAY CLUB, Mommy Faye Babysitting Services and Holiday Club, Glen Anil, R100pp per day, mommy Faye, 083 941 8964, mommyfayes@gmail.com.

• 26 Sept, 9am – 4.30pm, THE HERITAGE DAY TOURNAMENT AND MARKET DAY, Natal Mounted Rifles, NMR Avenue, Durban, Shannonne, 078 760 5436, shannonnegrad@gmail.com.

• 26 & 27 Sept (Sat & Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, 082 353 6003, 087 808 7715, www.umgenisteamrailway. co.za.

• 4 – 11 Oct, SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMP – RUGBY WORLD CUP WEEK, Sugar Bay Resort, 21 Nkwazi Drive, Zinkwazi Beach, sleepover adventure camp for kids and teens, seven days of sports fun and all things awesome about the Rugby World Cup, ages 7 to 17, Roma, 032 – 485 53778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za, www.sugarbay.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept (Wed & Fri) 6pm – 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, Warren, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, thestablesmarket@gmail.com.

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

• 5 Sept (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, handmade local crafts, art, fashion, jewellery, home-ware, kids goods, food, info@iheartmkt.com, www.iheartmarket. blogspot.com.

• 5 Sept (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

• 5 Sept, 9am – 1pm, SPRING DAY FESTIVAL AT BIRCHES PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL, games, jumping castle, carousel rides, fundraising event.

• 5 Sept (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea, ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET, 031 – 201 1828.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

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• 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Hillcrest, a day of wonderful food, live and unique handcrafted items and gifts, Christine, 083 777 1674, info@shongwenimarket.co.za, www. shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 6 Sept (Sun), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, over 70 stalls brimming with beautiful locally made goodies, enjoy a delicious brunch while the little ones play, free entrance, Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 6 Sept (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET, Bulwer Park, Glenwood, fun day out for the family, kids’ play area, Darryl, 072 820 3513, darryl@ wholefood.co.za, www.wholefood.co.za.

• 6 Sept (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET – FOR THE KIDS, Bulwer Park, cnr Bulwer Road and Joseph Road, Durban, children-friendly traders, play equipment, animal menagerie, toys, eats, 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, live music, food, shopping, playground for children, entertainment, music, 083 262 3693, lyn.wilson.ad@ gmail.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban, 031 – 301 3200.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Sun), 9am – 2pm, UPMARKET UMHLANGA, Umhlanga Centre, 185 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, 031 – 561 9111, www.upmarketumhlanga. co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, 15 Station Drive, Durban, farm fresh ingredients, homemade specialities, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats, locally produced food, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade.

• 12 Sept (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL MUSEUM MARKET, Queens Ave, Westville, 084 332 4101, Eve, evezabora@webmail.co.za.

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

• 20 Sept (Sun), 9am – 2pm, THE PLAY MARKET, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, 110 Stockville Rd, Westmead, a market for the whole family, Craft beer & wine, live music, designer stalls, entertainment, Derryn, 071 307 0823, gotoplaymarket@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/gotoplaymarket, R10 entrance into Giba Gorge.

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Busy Life ● 20 Sept, 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET – CELEBRATE SPRING & GRANDPARENTS’ DAY, Uitsig Road, Durban North, prize for the best spring hat, Lyn, 083 262 3693.

• 24 Sept (last Thurs monthly), 5pm – 10pm, various venues, WHOLE FOOD NIGHT MARKET, 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

• 25 Sept (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

• 25 Sept (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, cocktails, decadent sweet treats and kids’ activities, Anthea/Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@ gmail.com.

• 26 & 27 Sept, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA STATION CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.

• 27 Sept (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, representing KZN’s best in craft, design & food, beautiful location for friends & family to come together, wonder@ wondermarket.co.za. www.wondermarket.co.za.

• 27 Sept (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, FOOD & CRAFT MARKET, Glenwood, Tracey, tracey@ wholefood.co.za.

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

• 2 Sept (1st Wed monthly), 7.15pm, HIGHLAND HILLS/PALMIET WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Pinetown Girls’ High School, Jackie, 031 – 702 7679, 083 438 7448.

• 2 Sept (1st Wed monthly) 9.15am, DARNALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Darnall Country Club, Isobel Millner, 032 – 485 3650, isobelmc@mweb.co.za.

• 3 Sept (1st Thurs monthly), 6.30pm – 8.30pm, GRACE COUNSELLING PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Umhlanga Campus, 400 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, for parents struggling with ongoing parenting issues and in need of some practical intervention tools, Karen Badenhorst, 031 – 575 9300 or counselling@ grace.za.org.

• 3 Sept (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, KLOOF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Kloof Town Hall, Sue, 031 – 764 3974, 076 431 1022.

• 3 Sept (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, PINELANDS/ PINETOWN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St John’s Church Hall, Paula, 031 – 267 0516, 082 696 9968.

• 3 Sept (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, WANDSBECK WOMEN’S INSTITIUTE, Westville Library Activities Room, Lyn 031 – 701 1881, 083 783 1941.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING

FOR MOMS AND LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept (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.

• 8 Sept, (2nd Tues monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 10 Sept (2nd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, COWIES HILL/ WESTVILLE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Cowies Hill Hall, Denise, 031 – 783 4854, 082 773 1062.

• 15 Sept (3rd Tues monthly) 9.30am, ROSEGLEN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Musgrave Methodist Church Hall, Musgrave Road, Durban, Faith, 031 – 208 6038, faith.lombard@gmail.com.

• 16 Sept (3rd Wed monthly) 9.30am, NORTHLANDS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St Luke’s Congregational Church, Roger Place, Glenashley, Wendy Wright, 031 – 564 8994.

• 17 Sept (3rd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, BRIDGEVALE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Broadway Methodist Church, Durban North, Trish Larsen, 031 – 563 3394, davetish@telkomsa.net.

• 21 Sept (3rd Mon monthly), 11am, TAFTA ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP for family members or caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, Oldfield Service Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nivedita, 031 – 332 3721.

• 30 Sept (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.

• 19 Sept (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai, entrance is free but donations are welcome, bird walk at 8am sharp, Heidi 083 321 0620. Beachwood Mangroves honorary Officers are in need of volunteers, Basil Pather, 082 559 2839 or patherb@kznwildlife.com.

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

Send your October 2015 Diary Dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “DURBAN Diary” in the subject line before 10 September.

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