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Issue 138 • Durban • September 2016

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Everyday Life Editor’s Life La Lucia Mall Cover Stars The Sunflower Fund Chateau Gateaux O & O Cafe Westville The Skin Centre Bella Zay Delicious Life Business Life Home Life Healthy Life Beautiful Life Kids’ Life Educated Life Party Life Busy Life Classifieds

Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden.

Hair Ahead Inside the main salon

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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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Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Operations Director: Andrew Arthur • andrew@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Tercia Schick • tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Somayya Khan and Dr Raeesa Aboobaker.

Photographer: Kamil Kas, 061 090 0611 Designer: Iqbal Osman

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Editor’s Life

Spring Is In The Air What a wonderful climate we have here, and it’s all year round! Whilst it’s grey and wet in the UK, even in the summer, the sun seems to always shine here and that’s one of the reasons I love Durban so much! There is so much to do, so many places to go and good times to be had – you just have to go out there and find them (once you’ve looked through our fantabulous magazine first for ideas and inspiration!)

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As it happens, we Arthurs are having to spend quite a lot of time indoors at the moment as my daughter badly injured her ankle, which also happened to be whilst we were out celebrating my birthday! So we spent hours in hospital and she is now in a moon boot – our plans of going to the beach after lunch that day, were well and truly scuppered!

HOBBY & CRAFT RETAILER Craft classes from mosaics, scrapbooking, stain glass, sewing, knitting, crochet, drawing & much more! We also sell kits online.

As I write this, we are preparing for the 11th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea in Association with The Sunflower Fund and this year’s theme is ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’ – that’s right, it’s a Bond theme and we are all going to get super glammed up.

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As ever, the wonderful Alice Leah has been instrumental in the organising of this much anticipated, sold out event, which takes place on Friday 2nd September at Durban’s Greyville Convention Centre, with the aim of raising funds and awareness for The Sunflower Fund. This will enable The Fund to give hope to patients with life threatening blood disorders, who are in need of a stem cell transplant. I am really looking forward to helping raise lots of money on the day and am especially looking forward to seeing what’s in the goodie bags!

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

If you’re there, please come and say hi to me or my very own ‘Mr. Bond’!

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Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Stars Somayya Khan is the founder of En-Visage Make-Up Studio. After leaving the teaching profession, she began to help friends and family with make-up and hair for special occasions, and found that she was good at it and really loved doing it. After having her first daughter, she founded En-Visage Make-Up Studio. Becoming a mother motivated her to succeed – she wanted her daughters to see a happy, confident woman achieve her dreams and realise that they can do the same. Somayya has travelled internationally studying makeup trends and was one of the top three finalists in the BWA RBAA Awards 2016 for the Emerging Entrepreneur category.

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Dr Raeesa Aboobaker is the director of Dr Baker’s Super Slim Weight Loss and Aesthetic Clinic, situated in the heart of Overport. Raeesa is also a sponsor host of the weekly Health 101 programme on Radio Al Ansaar. She has over five years’ experience in the integrative medical weight loss and aesthetics fields and her interests include the research and development of safe and effective medicinal supplements and skincare products. Raeesa qualified with a Master’s degree in Homoeopathy and this year was awarded the BWA RBAA Emerging Entrepreneur Award 2016.

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Somayya and Raeesa have teamed up to create a revolutionary new skin care system for women and men who want more than just an even skin tone – Bella Zay Skin Brightening Parfait. The product aims to give you a brighter complexion with a radiant, youthful glow. The unique bioactive formula used in Bella Zay is clinically designed to give you perfectly smooth skin, visibly reduces skin discolouration, fades freckles and prevents their formation, while brightening your skin tone.

We have now opened up our Compost, Compost Tea & Worm Tea in Umhlali. Brewing the best organic ingredients that all gardens & turf require. Not only will this boost your plants growth & help lawns recover from the drought, but also help to maintain a resevoir of water in your soil for dry periods. The benefits to our systems & applications are numerous, so please call for advice.

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The Sunflower Fund

Get Active for Charity Pictured getting ready for the Hyper 5km Fun Run/Walk for Charity on Sunday 25 September are Kevin Goosen and Princess Lakaje from Pick n Pay Hyper, Graham Carruthers, Ronald Fagan and Mike Ford from Round Table Southern Africa and The Sunflower Fund’s Stephanie Berry and Allison Ekstrand.

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 3000 participants.

The event starts at 9.30am and the entry fee is R50 and includes a Sunflower Tope (Tube of Hope). The run/walk starts at the Amphitheatre in front of Suncoast and goes along the promenade to the Durban Spa Vacation Resort and back.

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.

Registration takes place at Pick n Pay Hyper in Durban North on 17 and 24 September (10am and 5pm), at Suncoast outside Mugg & Bean on the promenade on Saturday 24 September (1pm to 3pm) and at the Suncoast amphitheatre on the morning of the race (7.30am to 9am).

For more information contact The Sunflower Fund on 031 – 266 1148 or e-mail allison@sunflowerfund.org.za

Prize-giving will take place after the race

Sun 25th Sept 2016 9.30am at Suncoast ENTRY FEE OF R50 INCLUDES A SUNFLOWER TOPE (TUBE OF HOPE) For more information on the event contact Princess on 031 581 5327

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Everyday Life

Heritage Day Cake Giveaway Heritage Day is celebrated on 24 September.

On this day, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions. Heritage Day is also unofficially known as Braai Day. Each culture celebrates its own heritage in a different way. So whether you’re celebrating with a Shisa Nyama, a traditional curry or a braai, everyone loves a yummy dessert – so here’s a traditional ‘melk tert’ recipe to get you going.

Milk Tart

deep dish with vegetable oil or cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy. Sift in the cake flour, baking powder and salt, and stir until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and milk. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Fold into the batter. Pour into the prepared pie plate, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 165ᵒC. Continue to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the centre is set when you gently jiggle the pie.

Serve hot or cold.

Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons butter, melted • 1 cup white sugar • 3 egg yolks • 1 cup cake flour Source: www.allrecipes.com.

• 1 teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 4 cups milk Chateaux Gateau and Mum’s Mail will • 3 egg whites • 1 tablespoon cinnamon be giving away a cake a day in the sugar week leading up to Heritage day. Watch our Facebook page from Sunday 18 Method: September for details on how to enter: Preheat the oven to 190ᵒC. Coat a nine-inch www.facebook.com/mumsmail.

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Olive & Oil Restaurants have been providing time with your family, Olive & Oil have a great exceptional food and unrivalled hospitality in offer – on Sundays kids eat free from the kids’ KZN for a decade. menu. Now that’s a wonderful incentive to skip the fast food or escape the kitchen and The secret? Olive & Oil is family owned and savour some special times with your loved run; they are passionately involved in the daily ones. operations of the restaurants and continually strive to ensure that their love for friendship We recently enjoyed a family get together and family remains the driving force behind with three generations around the table at the Olive & Oil experience.

Olive & Oil in Umhlanga. The restaurant was busy, always a good sign, and we all had a The intrinsically Mediterranean Olive & lovely time. As well as Umhlanga, there are Oil menu is inspired by a quaint village on Olive & Oil restaurants in Glenwood, Hillcrest an island in the Aegean Sea, where the and Pietermaritzburg so for your next Sunday Itopolous family has its roots. The use of fresh, outing let the kids eat free, and you enjoy seasonally-available ingredients, the cultural yourself! philosophy of family dining and, of course, olives, remains the key factors behind Jacqui’s Visit www.oliveandoil.co.za personally crafted dishes. for more information.

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Everyday Life

Readers’ Life • I really look forward to your monthly Mum’s Mail, not only as a parent but as a teacher too. There are so many things that I have learnt from reading your magazine. Mum’s Mail is a really great magazine… keep up the good work! Debra Thompson.

• I work at a school and I wait anxiously for Mum’s Mail to arrive. I always read it from cover to cover. It’s a brilliantly designed mag for all age groups and so informative. It is always kept with me until the next issue arrives! Sholayin Nundhlall.

Send your letters to editor@mumsmail.com. All published letters will receive double movie tickets from CineCentre Suncoast and the winning letter, from Sholayin Nundhlall, will receive a Chateau Gateaux treat!

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Everyday Life

White Mountain Festival 2016

SUNCOAST

Now in its 11th year, the annual White Mountain Festival is coming up, from 29 September to 2 October 2016, and is the perfect opportunity to escape the city and unwind in a stunning setting, while enjoying a great line-up of some of the best acoustic acts in the country.

Known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, the festival is held at White Mountain Lodge near Giant’s Castle, in the scenic central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal, only 185km from Durban and just 25km off the N3, on tarred roads.

Included on the bill – which features everything from bluegrass to folk, rock, blues and traditional Celtic and African rhythms – are the likes of Bad Peter, Jack Mantis Band, Georgetown, Lunatic Wolf, Simpl3 Stori3s, Chico Muya, Heather Waters, Matt Gardiner, Hoot ‘n Anny, Jerry and the Bandits, Wild Lettuce, plus a stripped-down acoustic set from The Black Cat Bones. Also not to be missed is Cape Town’s Richard Stirton, Mbijana Sibisi and Jeremy Olivier.

Aside from the music, festival-goers can look forward to a wide variety of food and drink outlets, great local craft beer, vibrant arts and crafts, plus loads of fun outdoor activities for the whole family, including a trail run presented by TRAIL Magazine.

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In addition to the festival campsite, there is also a new on-site ‘tent hotel’, offering a stylish, hassle-free camping experience with all the comforts of home.

Expect great music, fun times and smiles all around from this gem of a festival!

National Call Centre 0861 2463 00 (9am - 9pm) Or Book Online www.cinecentre.co.za All Bookings Are Done By Credit Card ONLY

Tickets available at Computicket.

For more information, visit www.c-weed. com/wmf or contact 031 – 563 0824.

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Venus Freeze Dr Baker’s Super Slim Weight Loss and Aesthetic Clinic is situated in Ridge Road, (Peter Mokaba Road) in Overport. Every day patients visit her for medical weight loss, as well as various treatments for slimming, body contouring, skin rejuvenation and tightening. Dr Baker also offers treatments for pigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, eczema and other skin disorders.

Dr Baker’s Clinic is the main Venus Clinic for South Africa, now stocking a wide variety of skincare products. It’s your one stop shop for all medical requirements related to health and beauty.

Venus Freeze The Venus Freeze is a device used to treat wrinkles, rhytides, tighten skin and reduce cellulite and circumferential fat. Using MP2 technology, this device delivers multipolar radio frequency and pulsed magnetic fields to the skin to produce a dense and uniform heat matrix. This causes collagen synthesis and contraction, fibroblast proliferation, neo-vascularity and lipolysis.

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Former Editor of Mum’s Mail, Alice Leah, and Bev Delew of Mum’s Mail tried out the Venus Freeze on their faces over a number of sessions. This is what they had to say: “The first few minutes of the initial treatment felt quite weird – I expected it to be really cold because of its name, but it was actually quite hot. It’s quite a relaxing facial massage, and I almost dozed off. My skin felt tighter and firmer after a few sessions, and people started to ask me what I had done as my skin was ‘glowing’.

I like the fact that it is non-invasive – no cutting, no injecting and no downtime.” – Alice.

“I enjoyed my sessions of Venus Freeze which were surprisingly painless and very gentle. My skin was definitely smoother and glowed wonderfully after each treatment. I noticed substantial tightening around my chin area especially. The texture of my skin seems much plumper and has a more “dewy” look and feel to it.” – Bev.

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Everyday Life

Support the Hearing Impaired The Decibel Cochlear Campaign raises funds for cochlear implant processors and hearing aids. Hearing is a basic sense, an obvious function that is often taken for granted. It connects us to people and our environment.

We play, talk, express, learn and experience in sound and words. We live and love by it. For hearing impaired people, the world can be a silent, isolated place and life’s options can be limited. The Decibel Cochlear Campaign would like to help restore the hearing of deaf people to enable them to live a meaningful life.

ability of the parents to support their child, with regard to post-operative rehabilitation and clinical follow-up, as well as education, are of vital importance.

A cochlear implant makes a substantial difference to the life of a hearing-impaired person. Recipients feel they have been given an opportunity to “start over”.

You can help by signing a monthly debit order, sponsoring an amount towards the implant of a specific person, organising a fund-raising event or helping to create awareness about the need.

The Decibel Cochlear Campaign is hosting a Masquerade Ball fundraiser on 17 September This cochlear implant project will focus on from 5pm at Kloof Country Club. Tickets cost clinically qualifying, hearing impaired people, R300 per couple. who do not have the financial or social means (mostly previously disadvantaged individuals) To book contact Sonel Steyn on to attain a cochlear implant. Although not sonel.steyn1979@gmail.com or exclusive, preference will be given to young 074 889 4715. For more information visit children. In the case of a minor patient, a www.missdeafsa.co.za or Facebook: stable conductive home environment and the Decibel Cochlear Campaign. www.demah.co.za • demah@telkomsa.net • 061 687 5400 A blend of natural oils and organic ingredients for a fresher, brighter look.

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Delicious Life

G & High Tea at 031 Bar & Restaurant

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Take a trip down the rabbit hole at 031 Bar & Restaurant for a Mad-Hatter-style G

The 031 team serve up a mouth-watering selection of savoury and sweet high tea treats. They also have a range of limited edition, naturally flavoured tonics with their signature Durban Dry Gin out of an eclectic range of tea pots. For non gin drinkers, their legendary artisanal cocktails, craft beer and wine will also be available.

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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 & tasty • situated in your area • private catering also available

september courses: pheka one – kloof pheka two – hillcrest pheka four – durban north for more information contact danielle du toit mobile: 072 261 5192 danielle@pheka.co.za find us on www.pheka.co.za

Distillery 031 is KZN’s first craft distillery and produces a range of independent, limitededition artisanal spirits including: gin, vodka, cachaça, spirit aperitifs and absinthe. They also produce complementary cordials, including all-natural tonic water and craft lemonade.

The airy Station Drive venue is home to an intimate cocktail bar and dining area, 031 Bar & Restaurant. Surrounded by the working distillery, patrons are now also able to enjoy a delicious meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients to accompany the distillery’s range of signature cocktails.

Stockists of: • Premixes • Edible Iced Décor • Tin Hire • Chocolate • Cake Boards & Boxes • Icing Tools • Cake Tins

Distillery 031’s G & High Tea is perfect for a hen’s party, baby shower or just a great girls’ day out.

High Tea is strictly by reservation.

For all bookings, please e-mail info@distillery031.com or call 087 941 4540. For more info visit www.distillery031.com or Facebook: www.facebook.com/distillery031/.

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Delicious Life

Go on a Culinary Adventure

COOKING COOKS STUDIO

The brand new Gecko Culinary Adventures website is up and running! The new site looks amazing and booking for anything is a breeze – and you can pay for classes directly from the calendar!

You can book their venue for your next Company Meeting in their versatile kitchen space and include a fun group cooking event too. All the counters are mobile so they can re-arrange the space around your requirements. They have loads of menus to choose from, including their Weber Grill Academy options.

Proudly associated with Weber, their Grill Academy classes are hands-on lessons which set the men apart from the boys – but who says the braai is just for the guys? The girls are welcome too! Master the art of the braai and learn to use your braai correctly and efficiently with these hands-on lessons.

Classes are held monthly and each class features something completely different!

They present varied and easy methods for beginners or to add to your repertoire.

Each class will explain in detail the Weber braai basics of direct and indirect cooking methods and the various heat sources (briquettes, charcoal and wood).

Beginner / Domestic Worker Short Cookery Courses in Westville Cookery classes take place once a week for 6 weeks.

Modules may be taken in any order.

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Visit their website to find out more about Gecko Culinary’s Long table Sunday Lunches and other awesome cooking courses available.

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Maintenance Matters

the needs of the child or either parent’s financial circumstances change.

Maintenance is an area of family law which always seems to be problematic. It is a fairly common complaint by women that the fathers of their children do not pay maintenance at all, pay late or pay too little maintenance.

The law is clear – both parents of children are responsible for the maintenance of their children, and failure to maintain a person’s biological child is a criminal offence for which that person can be prosecuted. In addition, if a party is in arrears, a portion of their income can be attached, property sold in execution or even pension funds attached and paid out to cover the debt.

Maintenance of a child is calculated based on the needs of the child met by the parents in proportion to their earning capacities, and is not necessarily a 50% split between the parents. The needs of a child are not just medical and schooling costs, but they include shelter, clothes and food, as well as costs associated with municipal costs, travel costs, pet costs, telephone, insurance and entertainment.

Thereafter the respective earning capacities of the parents will be considered and a ratio of their respective amounts determined in light of the needs of the child.

Either parent may apply to the Maintenance Court in their district to vary the amount of maintenance paid by the other parent when

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The legal duty to maintain a child only ceases when the child becomes selfsupporting. Where a parent has passed away, the surviving parent is entitled to claim maintenance from the deceased parent’s estate.

Source: Goldman Schultz Attorneys, 031 – 201 2111, www.gslaw.co.za.

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Water Issues At a time when everyone is collecting water in plastic water tanks, one can’t help asking “why not use pool water?” Of course, we can. Pool water is not poisonous, but it can taste terrible. But by simply adding a pressure pump to the filter piping, a simple connection to the house supply can supplement your water requirements for toilets, showers, and washing machines.

The plastic tank is limited in size and is typically installed out of the way, so we don’t see the water or smell it. They are often quite small – the typical installations are 1 000 to 5 000 litres. This will only supply the house for perhaps a day or two, while the pool can deliver the needed water for 10 to 20 times that amount. Again, it is not ideal to have the pool level drop too much, as this can leave staining. But it is a more attractive option than a plastic tank. The installation includes pipes from the pool to the house pipe supply, a non-return valve between the connection and the council water supply, and a high pressure pump which has a pressure-control valve. All of this is required for the plastic tank option, but without the plastic tank.

Storing water is a simple and obvious solution to the fear we have of water shortages. It is comforting to know that there are ways to protect ourselves, and that we can continue our daily lives and adapt to a lifestyle with less water. Whether you choose a tank or a pool, you need not live without a flushing toilet or a shower.

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Explore a World of Window Covering Options Jenny Howarth from Designer Blinds & Shutters has a passion for windows.

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With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, she maintains that blinds and shutters offer a perfect solution to cover all window and door openings – both large and small, in both the interior or exterior of the home.

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“The variety is endless – there is a window covering to suit your own personal lifestyle and taste. Depending on your individual preferences, you can use different styles to adjust and control the light, create a variety of moods, influence the atmosphere or simply to add character and personality to every room in your home,” says Jenny.

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Slatted Venetian blinds or shutters offer a perfect combination of privacy and heat/light control. Panel blinds are ideal for large sliding doors as the panels can simply be drawn back from the window opening. Fabric Roller/ Roman blinds are perfect for bedrooms (in a block-out fabric) or a Sheerweave roller blind which is easily motorised for seamless performance. Jenny can also help with a simple but beautiful range of curtains and fabric Roman blinds which can be turned around in 10 working days! Jenny has the added advantage of having a mobile showroom and she offers free advice and a custom made service to ensure each window is covered in the perfect size blind.

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Tips for Selling your Home How do you go about ensuring that you give yourself the best possible opportunity to achieve the highest selling price for your home, in the shortest possible time? Here are five tips from RE/MAX Panache.

placed on the market is an important factor that you as the home owner can have direct influence over. Home maintenance is something that home owners should be concerned about at all times.

Understanding the Market It is important to have an understanding of what is happening in your local property market. Do some research – connect with a local estate agent, attend a home owners’ presentation in your area or research online or in the newspaper property sections.

Selecting the Right Estate Agent A professional real estate agent is an important component in terms of achieving the best possible price for your home. Selling your family home can be an extremely emotional time and having a professional to guide you through this process is extremely valuable.

Setting the Price Estate agents are professionals who will provide professional advice to a home owner on what price could be achieved for their home. However it is ultimately the home owner who will make the final decision on what price they want for their home.

Don’t let the Momentum Slip It is important that you are aware of the activity and buildup of momentum that occurs as more people view your home and more buyers start showing interest – it is important that you are aware of this build-up of momentum, and that you don’t let it slip by turning away a good offer.

Condition: Preparing your Home for Sale The condition of your property when

Source: www.remax-panache.co.za.

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Bloom From Within

Dr Deseré Ferreira

Spring is a time to clear the clutter, to get rid of unnecessary baggage and make room for new blooms. While we pay attention to de-cluttering physically, it’s important to de-clutter our minds… to get rid of negative thoughts that weigh us down and replace them with positivity, optimism and hope.

The stress of everyday life can weigh us down over time. Relationship conflict, work stress, deadlines, illness, finances, trauma and loss can lead to negative thinking patterns which affect our moods and behaviour. While stress is inevitable, we can certainly learn to manage stress, learn from our negative experiences and look for meaning in our struggles.

We can allow our stress to cause us to wilt like a dehydrated flower, or choose to bloom in all our splendour by reminding ourselves of our innate strengths, by practising gratitude and by opening new doors when older ones have closed.

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Just like seeds need nourishment to eventually blossom into beautiful flowers, we too sometimes needs a little guidance to help us make decisions that are nourishing for our soul, to help us bloom.

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While some people still have the misconception that therapy is for ‘crazy’ people, the reality is that therapy is meant to help you overcome hurdles in life.

Whether you feel stuck or unsure of the way forward, or you feel weighed down by a setback, there are various types of therapy tailored to assist you.

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Beginners and experienced are welcome. Hatha/flow yoga.

Class times: Mon, Wed & Fri: 8:30am Mon & Wed: 5:30pm Tues & Thurs 9am (TLC for the not fit) & 6pm, Sat 8am Call Christine on 084 444 9377 or visit www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

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Back To Basics: How To Build A Perfect Smile September is Oral Health Month and The Dental Practice has some sound advice on dental hygiene.

The foundation for permanent healthy teeth in children and teenagers is established in the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake and inadequate tooth brushing habits during the first two years of life are related to tooth decay in children. Furthermore, the development of cavities in primary teeth increases the risk of developing cavities in permanent teeth. Hence, it is vital to implement a proper oral hygiene routine with a dental professional early in life to ensure the development of healthy and strong teeth.

Teenagers and kids are now experiencing higher rates of tooth decay than previously seen which can be attributed to a variety of factors: a sedentary lifestyle, poor oral hygiene, an excess diet of refined carbohydrates, medical conditions such as acute sinusitis, as well as use of prescription drugs with side effects of a dry mouth – all result in a high number of people with so-called rampant ‘tooth decay.’

Dental professionals focus on good dental hygiene promotion before they begin with restorations; otherwise patients are left in a continuous cycle of dental problems. Multiple symptoms can stem from not adhering to basic hygiene practices.

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The Dental Practice’s methodology of treating widespread tooth decay is not only systematic but highly effective in guiding many individuals out of this cycle into a state of stable oral health, especially from a young age. They believe in a holistic and sustainable approach for all. The road to good oral health begins with a trusting relationship between professional, patient and parent.

Contact: The Dental Practice, 031 – 207 6264, Shop 55, The Atrium, Overport City. www.mumsmail.com

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Cupcakes of HOPE Needs Your Help Cupcakes of HOPE is a non-profit company whose aim is to raise awareness and funds for families in need of medical assistance, and they do this through their love of baking cupcakes.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and Cupcakes of Hope will host its annual fundraiser – National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer - on 24 September.

Cupcakes will be sold at participating malls around the country for a donation of R10 per cupcake to raise funds for children with cancer.

your opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. They are asking you to please bake and donate cupcakes for National Cupcake Day on 24 September.

The only requirement is that these cupcakes must be made with love.

Become a Cupcake Angel by registering for one of the following: • Volunteer on the National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer – 24 September 2016.

• Host a Party of HOPE at your work or school.

• Join the Cupcake Cycling Team (Momentum 94.7fm cycle challenge).

This is an entirely community-driven project and an amazing event that brings the whole For a list of malls that will be community together for an awesome participating in National Cupcake Day cause! They also distribute leaflets with 2016 on the 24th September, along with the early cancer warning signs to raise the contact details of the coordinator awareness. responsible for that mall, visit www.cupcakesofhope.org or e-mail If you are a full time cake decorator or Rochelle on info@cupcakesofhope.org. just someone who loves baking, this is

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Healthy Hacks for Fussy Eaters Fussy eating can be a real epidemic for mums who are doing their best to squeeze nutrients into their kids’ diets. Here are a few useful hacks for healthier eating in your children.

Keep the treats out of toddlers’ eye level.

Chips and biscuits visible in the fridge and cupboard create unnecessary temptation for kids. Chances are if your little one hardly sees it, they won’t remember to want it.

Shake up your presentation of healthy foods to your kids. Stereotyping food and expecting a negative response often does more damage than the food item itself.

Baby carrots and dip can be an after-dinner treat, while frozen grapes skewered on toothpicks could be seen as an icy reward versus an obligation.

“Nugget style” foods are an easy way to sneak in veggies for kids. Most children love the novelty of nuggets, so it’s the perfect opportunity to add some goodness into their favourite foods. Add in finely chopped zucchini, cauliflower, etc.

Variety is the key in developing your child’s taste buds. Exposing them to as many different tastes as possible helps expand their preferences and can influence previously disliked foods. Offer as many variations of healthy foods you can to create a less fussy palate.

Get your kids involved in the kitchen.

Inviting them to help prepare meals builds more interest in what they’re eating and promotes a wider acceptance of food varieties. Encourage their suggestions or choices where possible.

Homemade meatballs make a simple and easy lunchbox filler. Make them yourself to guarantee only good ingredients have gone in, squeezing in some veggies at the same time.

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Eye Care Awareness

Dr Kathryn Carr Eye Care Awareness Month is observed from MBChB (UCT) DCH (SA) 19 September to 16 October, and Optometrist Leon de Vos sheds some light on why routine eye exams are important.

General PraCtitioner

Routine eye exams are important - regardless of your age or your physical health.

Special interest in Child Health

During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor does much more than just determining your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. He or she will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.

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Also, eye doctors often are the first health care professionals to detect chronic systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Eye examinations are an important part of health maintenance for everyone. Adults should have their eyes tested at least every two years to keep their prescriptions current and to check for early signs of eye disease.

Eye exams for children also are very important to insure normal vision development and confirm that children have the visual acuity and vision skills required for schoolwork and other activities.

Children don’t always know what ‘normal’ vision looks like, so they’re unlikely to complain of vision problems. However, because vision is so closely linked to the learning process, undetected learning-related Leon de Vos vision problems can lead to trouble with O P T O M E T R I S T schoolwork.

Source: Leon de Vos, 031 – 573 2198/39, work@leondevos. co.za, www.leondevos optometrist.co.za.

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Counselling Psychologist & Accredited Family Mediator Tel: 082 407 2024

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Hearing Health Professionals: JA Cardona & CJ McKay

SERVICES OFFERED: • Diagnostic Hearing Assessments/Tests • Free Hearing Aid Trials • Hearing Aid Fittings • Speech Therapy • FM-Systems Unit 3, Burnside, 1 Builders Way, Hillcrest, Tel: 031 - 765 5567, Fax: 031 - 765 5086, E-mail: juliecardona@telkomsa.net www.juliecardona.co.za

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Children are Individuals National ADHD Day is observed on 14 September and Dr Kerusha Naidoo explains the benefits of taking a holistic and natural approach to treating ADHD in children.

Research has shown that South Africa has one of the highest rates of reverting to take prescription drugs for ADHD (even higher than the USA!). We, as a country, have not taken to the international trend of moving away from prescription drugs and rather adopting a more holistic approach.

A study comparing the effect of homeopathy vs Ritalin, performed in Switzerland, evaluated 115 children with ADHD/ADD, who showed an improvement of 73% noted in the homeopathy group as compared to a 65% improvement noted in the Ritalin group. The study concluded that homeopathy has comparable benefits to Ritalin.

A 14-year-old patient came to me complaining that he did not want to be on Ritalin as it made him anti-social and sad, but was too scared to tell his parents.

Homeopaths listen to the child’s voice, also taking into account dietary intake and lifestyle, and will avoid side effects by prescribing medications that are natural.

Looking at the child as an individual is the approach that homeopathic medicine has adopted for centuries – asking questions like: why is the child behaving in this manner? Why is the child not able to concentrate in class? Where is their mind going to? Is there stress at home or school?

These are a few questions Personal that get to the Psychologist, root cause of the problem, rather than just & the Career treating superficialCoaching symptoms.

Written by Dr Kerusha Naidoo, 031 – 303 6486, 072 196 7719, dr.kerushanaidoo@gmail.com. www.mumsmail.com

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Parents Need Help Too Parents love their children but don’t always know how to help them, especially if the child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They don’t understand the many ways in which ADHD can affect children or how to deal with their behaviour. In general, parents just don’t know where to start and how to help their children. They doubt themselves as well as their parenting skills and frustration levels are high.

Assessment and diagnosis of ADHD is often a starting point for helping these children – a full assessment will show where the child’s weaknesses lie and indicate the therapies required. There is a range of therapies available and they include psychological counselling, occupational therapy, medication, remedial therapy and more.

However, parents rarely seek guidance on how to handle their own feelings towards their child’s problems and difficulties. Having a child with ADHD can be an overwhelming

experience and many parents end up highly frustrated, as well as mentally and physically exhausted.

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Support Group of Southern Africa (ADHASA) suggests that parents: • Seek counselling and don’t blame yourself.

It is common for parents of children with ADHD to blame themselves for their child’s behaviour. It is also important to realise that ADHD is a real condition and not of your doing.

• Seek support. Find support among other parents who understand the challenges of an ADHD child by joining a support group.

• Always remember that you are a parent, not a magician – a perfect child does not exist. Arm yourself with a positive attitude. This will help you see the small, praiseworthy successes that can add up to permanent improvement in your child’s behaviour.

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Kids’ Life "Lions River Railway" & "Candle Dipping" at Piggly Wiggly Centre, KZN Midlands, R103 Special Offer: 1x candle Stick Dipping 1x postcard (Sand art) 1x Train ride all for just r55 Special runs from 10.00 - 16.00 (Saturdays & Sundays).

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Little Actors Speech and Drama Little Actors speech and drama focuses on building your child’s confidence, interactive social skills and communication abilities whilst allowing them the opportunity to think creatively in a fun-filled environment.

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Each lesson consists of the following: • Mouth and sound exercises which improve clarity of speech and pronunciation of sounds and words.

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Overcoming Fear of the Dentist Parents should take children for regular dental check-ups, focus on prevention of tooth decay and instil good oral hygiene habits from an early age to avoid fear of dental visits in later life, according to a top SA dentist.

monthly with oral hygiene built in.”

Sher says a standard adult regime involves at least two oral hygiene visits per year, combined with one full dental assessment with X-rays. “Certain conditions may, however, warrant more frequent cleanings Dr Marc Sher says the main cause of dental and check-ups to avoid the onset of anxiety in adults stems from a traumatic aggressive dental conditions.” childhood experience in the dental chair.

“If regular check-ups are done at a young Sher says adults may avoid gum disease age and if good oral hygiene habits and (gingivitis) – swollen and bleeding gums prevention is the focus, this will create a – with regular dental cleanings and checkfavourable dental experience, leading to ups. “If this condition is left untreated, a less fear and anxiety as an adult.” more sinister disease (periodontitis) of the underlying bone can occur. Another Sher recommends taking children for their common condition is dental caries (decay) first dental visit around three-years-old, which, if left untreated, can lead to root once all the primary teeth have erupted. canal treatment or removal of a tooth.”

“This will acclimatise them to the dental environment. Following this, I recommend Source: Dr Marc Sher, a visit once a year until about six years marc@drmarcsher.co.za. old. When adult (secondary) teeth start erupting, visits should increase to six-

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Why You Need To Save For Your Child’s Education There are few absolute certainties in life but having to educate your child is one, and the fact that the cost of education gets more expensive by the year is another.

year today will be more like R117 000 per year by the time your new born attends in 14 years’ time? That works out to about R700 000 in total.

Goodness knows there are all sorts of additional expenses and distractions that new parents face when their baby arrives.

Considering their child’s future education requirements can appear to be the least of their worries, especially when they are perusing the aisle for nappies, formula and next-level teats.

Having an education savings plan in place can help you significantly reduce this cost by covering some of the burden from investment returns rather than out of your own pocket. An intelligent plan, started from birth, can feasibly save you up to 63% of this cost, or around R441 000.

But it is precisely at this time that new parents can extract the maximum benefit from planning ahead. In fact, if the cost of contributing to an education savings plan early on seems expensive, they would do well to consider the cost of not contributing to one.

Implementing a formal plan allows you to set up an investment strategy that prioritises this important life goal and will assist you in staying disciplined and to avoid seeing these funds as a part of your monthly disposable income. Make a difference in your child’s life – start saving today.

Did you know that a non-private high school education that costs R35 000 per

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2. Block off time for any weekday or weekend sport or extra murals.

3. Block off the time spent eating dinner, preparing for bed, showering, etc.

4. Block of any other set commitments that they have during the week or weekend.

5. Look at the gaps and decide how many hours they could dedicate to studying each day, bearing in mind that they also need some time to relax.

6. Add up the number of hours available to study per week.

7. Times the hours per week by the number of weeks from now until just before exams start – this is how many hours they have to prepare!

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Step 2: What to study and how long is needed per subject Most schools will have handed out the notes on what to study. Using these, or a downloaded worksheet, they can decide how many hours they need to allocate per subject. Decide whether they want to study an equal number of hours per subject, or whether they want to take some time from one subject to allocate to another.

Step 3: Setting up a study schedule They have already worked out how much time they have available, what they need to study and how much time they need for each subject. Next, they need to create a study schedule.

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• State of the art baby nursery • Warm, happy environment • Aftercare & holiday care • Feeder school to Hamptons Primary • Open all year round from 06:45 - 17:15

We are wholesalers of Craft Kits for schools.

We pack & deliver right to your door.

• Huge range of kits available for all ages • Discounts for schools • Free Training www.craft-house.co.za

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We boast of an 8% to as much as a 40% increase in your child’s average performance in school.

Book now for our Study Skills Workshops on 10 & 14 September.

Invest in your child’s future & enrol them at our Reading Centre in HILLCResT.

Our results are our guarantee!

Contact Ingrid on 082 338 3460 32 Old Main Road, Hillcrest www.tinacowleyhillcrest.co.za

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We take pride in nurturing our cubs A loving and caring home away from home for children aged 1 year to 6 years.

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7:15am - 1pm or 7:15am - 5pm

Est. 2001

Enrolments for 2017 now open • Ages 3 months to 4yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals and beverages provided • Babysitting Services Ring Time includes: • Craft lessons • Baker baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes Optional extras: Pottery

082 560 1396

debbie.lyon@live.com www.littlelyonspreschool.co.za 36 Ambleside Ave, La Lucia

Tel: 031 – 201 0062 • Cell: 082 895 1197 Valencia Moodley 060 997 5421 valencia@braingain.co.za www.braingain.co.za

MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL

Brain Gain... Your one-stop answer!

No Medication!

“Creative Learning” • School Readiness Program • Ages 21/2 to 6 years • Accelerated Learning • Aftercare • Holiday care

ADD/ADHD, Concentration, Focus, Impulsivity, Learning Disabilities, Reading & Numerical Skills, Depression & Anxiety

95 LIVINGSTONE ROAD - MORNINGSIDE (031) 312 9240 OR (084) 786 1602

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New pre-school, baby facilities and Astroturf playground.

•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

AdmissioNs Now opeN 6 moNtHs - GRAde 1 031 710 1813 | 082 378 5474 111 Ngwele Rd, Hillcrest info@waterfallpreprimary.co.za www.waterfallpreprimary.co.za

Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

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

Foundation Phase Special Needs School

Teaching and learning with a holistic approach to help children achieve their potential.

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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Educational Psychologist M Soc Sc (Educational Psychology) P r. N o . 0 8 6 0 0 3 0 5 8 1 0 0 3

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

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

* Psychotherapy & Play Therapy * Assessments: Psycho-educational, Career & Subject Choice, School Readiness, Exam Concessions, Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Dyslexia * Study Skills

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Cornerstone is a remedial facilitated school, with the sole intention of educating children who need a little extra attention.

Areas of interest: • Autism • ADD/ADHD • Learning difficulties • Children needing specialised attention • Remedial focus • Problematic behaviour Benefits: • Suited to your child’s specific needs • Professional educator who uses a variety of teaching methods • Social interaction with other kids • Study skills • Increased self esteem • Very small class

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!

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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

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

IS YOUR CHILD UNDERACHIEVING? Do something now.

We tutor privately in English (reading), Maths & Afrikaans at reasonable rates.

Call Susan 072 456 5541.

Visit us at No. 3, St Elmo, Moore Road (opposite Glenwood Spar)

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• Learning Difficulties • School Readiness • Subject Choice • Career Guidance • Emotional & Behavioural Issues • Play Therapy • ADHD • Educational Assessments • Medico-legal Assessments Durban North 082 969 2357 | 031 - 564 3540 beartpsych@gmail.com

Baby Bunnies Babycare & Playschool

• Ages 3 - 36 months • Homely, cosy, baby nursery • Bright, fun, stimulating classes for toddlers.

• Loving, qualified childminders.

Join our happy, loving, Baby Bunny family and see for yourself.

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Educated Life top Baby Care Centre & Pre-school Ballito, Palm Lakes & Umhlanga

Enrolments open for 2016 & 2017 • 3 months – 5 years (depending on branch) • Half & Full Day/Aftercare • Small Classes & Qualified Staff • Development & Stimulation Programmes • CAPS & REGGIO Inspired Curriculum • Baby Massage & Gym • Cooked Meals & Snacks • Parent Camera Surveillance System FRAnCHISE OPPORtUnItIES AvAILABLE Head Office: Judy 083 616 0633

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• 3 months - Grade 00 • Small classes allowing for individual attention • 7:00am - 5:15pm • Nutritious meals • Half & full day • Safe homely environment • Astroturf playground • Staff fully trained in childcare & first aid • Extra Murals: Ballet, soccer, Monkeynastix, swimming & music Umhlanga Rocks Branch (Cabana Beach Hotel) 031 561 2371 and 074 135 9511 Umhlanga Ridge Branch 031 584 7642 and 079 886 2836 Est. 1994

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Caramel Popcorn Lions These make great party snacks for children – and they’re so easy, the kids can even help prepare them!

TAilorEd PACkAgES • Adult Parties/ Corporate Events • Balloon Artistry • Airbrush Tattoos • A Photographer

Face Painting

Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • ¼ cup popcorn, uncooked • 1½ tablespoons golden syrup • ½ cup castor sugar • 45g butter • ½ cup white chocolate melts • 2 x 34g packets peppermint lifesavers • 16 red smarties • 9 x 4cm long pieces of liquorice strap • 50g tube black writing icing

• 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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Method: Line eight holes of a muffin pan with paper cases.

Cook the popcorn and pour into a large heatproof bowl.

Place golden syrup, sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring all the time, for three to four minutes or until sugar dissolves (don’t boil). Then boil for four minutes or until golden.

Working quickly, pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Stir to coat. Divide mixture between paper cases. Using the back of a spoon, press down to flatten tops slightly.

Set aside to cool.

Reserve eight chocolate melts and melt the remaining chocolate. Use the Lifesavers, Smarties, liquorice, chocolate melts, icing and melted chocolate to create eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers on each popcorn cup – as shown in the picture. Keep aside to set and serve.

Contact Leanne 063 362 7720 leavr@mweb.co.za

Wayne’s World of Wonders

Experience the art of astonishment

Magical entertainment that will add sparkle to your product launch, corporate event, exhibition, wedding, children’s party or special occasion! wdriver@hotmail.co.za • 082 467 8519 Waynes-World-of-Wonders

Source: Super Food Ideas, Page 70.

Recipe by Emma Braz.

Photograph by John Paul Urizar. www.mumsmail.com

Home kits & Gift packs also available

GREAT SPECIALS Prices from R400 - R650

FOAM PITS, JUMPING CASTLES, POPCORN www.jollyjumpers.co.za 082 306 6996 or jollyjumpers@vodamail.co.za

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NOVELTY CAKES AND CUPCAKES 031 - 569 1625

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

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083 966 7417

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• Toys • Helium Balloons • Speciality Cakes • Costumes • Baking Supplies • Party Shop • Fantastic new Qualatex balloon range • Lovely wedding and décor products

KIDDIES’ PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS

* Kiddies & Adult Décor & Function Hire * Soft Play * Jumping Castles * Kiddies’ Entertainment * Gazebos * Balloon Art & Heliums * Popcorn & Candy Floss * Mascots * Bubble Machines & More Entertainment, Décor & Jumping Castle Packages Available From R1170.

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Shop 13/14 Kloof Village Mall 33 Village Road, Kloof Tel: 031 764 0058 info@partyliciouskzn.co.za www.partyliciouskzn.co.za

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

• Nail Art • Manis • Pedis • Make–Up • Mini Facials

• 25 years’ amazing results • Specialising in children’s entertainment • Customised packages • Your child - the star of the show • Comedy magic • Funny puppetry

Adrian the Magician

Only R100pp. Travel fee will apply

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

Michelle 083 785 6044

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Great Cakes For All Occasions!

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Established 1980

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

• Birthday Parties • Fun Science Club Extra-mural Activities • Science Shows & Workshops for Schools

Tel/Fax: 031 - 205 2074 • 082 906 5450

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Durban North: 076 444 5570

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• 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

Candy Floss & Popcorn • Pre-packed for School Fundraising • Machine Rental • Birthday Parties • Marke t Days • Free Deli ver y

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BEST PRICES & BEST QUALITY • Lumo Parties • Fancy balloons Cell: 084 455 1101 destiny5tooze@yahoo.com www.durban-face-painting.co.za

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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, Karate Character...

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Disney Tsum Tsum 3-Pack which includes different sized figures and a mini collector Toys R Us understands guide. that choosing a gift for the many birthday parties Disney Tsum Tsum Lights and Sounds Plush that your child is invited which when pressed make adorable sounds to can be tricky. They not and their cheeks light up. only want to help you find a gift, but want to TSUM TSUM DISNEY 9-Pack which includes make choosing the best three small, three medium and three large gift a seamless process. They will be using sized Tsum Tsum figures, and a Series 1 their expert advice to inform you of what’s collector guide to track your collection, plus new, what’s hot and what’s happening in the one mystery hidden figure. awesome world of Toy! Now you can collect, stack and display a mashThe ALL NEW Disney Tsum Tsums are cute up of your favourite Disney characters on a plush and figurine toys that feature your totally new, whimsical scale. favourite Disney characters in a fun, collectible style! They are stackable, huggable and simply Visit www.toysrus.co.za. adorable and they are exclusive to Toys R Us! WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has three Disney Tsum Tsum hampers The range includes the following: (valued at R340 each) to give away.

Disney Tsum Tsum Mystery Stack Pack Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. which includes one medium figure and one WE DELIVER

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Party Life

Exploding Baggies

The bag blows up like a balloon.

This is a fun, easy and affordable science experiment to try at home, or you could even do it as an activity at a science-themed party!

Supplies needed: • 1/3 cup (80ml) white vinegar • 1 zipper-lock bag • 10 drops food colouring • Clothes peg • 2 tablespoons (28g) baking soda

Why it worked: When baking soda and vinegar mix together, it causes a reaction that creates gas. Gas molecules take up more space than the liquid and the solid do, which is why the bag expands.

Tip: Do this in an easy-to-clean location.

We suggest outside with a hose handy – or maybe in the bathtub!

The experiment: Pour the vinegar into the bag and add a few drops of food colouring. Twist the plastic above the liquid, and hold the twist secure with a clothes peg. Now, above the clothes peg, add the baking soda and close the bag’s zipper. Take off the clothes peg and let the vinegar drop into the bag. Shake it and watch the reaction.

The outcome:

Source: The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments by Rachel Miller, Holly Homer & Jamie Harrington.

Why should adults have all the fun?

Let’s spoil your Princess or Prince from head to toe at our Posh Kiddies’ Salon and Spa, an innovative hair care and pampering concept tailor-made for kids. We also have an exclusive party room for the ultimate birthday party. We believe every child is special and should have an opportunity to feel like royalty on their special day.

Give us a call and we’ll ensure your child’s special day is one they will remember forever!

Shop 10a, Arcadia Centre, 87 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North 031 - 828 5385 | 072 484 7720 Like us on Facebook: Posh Kiddies Salon and Spa

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Busy Life SEPTEMBER AWARENESS DAYS • Cervical Cancer Awareness Month • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month • Eye Care Awareness Month • National Heart Awareness Month • National Month of Deaf People • National Oral Health Month • 2: Casual Day • 5 – 11: Pharmacy Week • 2 – 6: Kidney Awareness Week • 2 – 6: Back Week • 10: International Gynaecological Health Day • 14: National ADHD Day • 21: World Oral Health Day • 21: World Alzheimer’s Day • 19 – 25: World Retina Week • 24: Heritage Day • 26: World Retina Day • 26: World Environmental Health Day. BUSINESS NETWORKING • 1 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.

• 14 Sept (2nd Wed monthly), 6pm, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING DINNER, Gateway Hotel, www.umhlangawomenachievers. co.za.

CHARITY • 9 Sept, 10.52am, VARSITY COLLEGE CHARITY GOLF DAY, Beachwood Country Club, Fatima Naidu, 031 – 573 2038, fnaidu@varsitycollege.co.za.

• 16 Sept, THE LEARN PROJECT’S CHARITY GOLF DAY, Royal Durban Golf Club, R1800 per 4-ball, Lucy, 082 458 5171, lucy@thelearnproject.co.za.

• 20 Sept, 11.30am, VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FUNDRAISING GOLF DAY, Mt Edgecombe Country Club Course 1, Kathy, 031 – 572 7671, preschool@ vacademy.co.za, www.vacademy.co.za.

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

• 1 – 30 Sept, MAKEUP COURSES, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & LADIES WORKSHOPS, Claudette, 076 955 0327, info.beautybeyond@gmail.com.

• 1 – 30 Sept, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@ pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192.

• 1 – 30 Sept, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, R600pp (5 weeks), Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@ mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za.

• 7 Sept – 9 Nov (every Wed), 5.30pm – 6.30pm, ADULT ACTING CLASS – DRAMA FUN, Durban

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• 8 Sept, 6pm – 7.30pm, READY, STEADY, MARRIAGE, 15 Neville Rd, Westville, 076 273 3704, info@ tranqulityhealth.co.za.

• 10 Sept, 10am – 11am, YOUNG WRITERS’ WORKSHOP FOR GR 6 – 8, Westville Library, Brigitta, 071 681 8378, Brigitta.saw@gmail.com, www. sawriters.org,za.

EDUCATION • 1 – 30 Sept (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS, Computers4Kids, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@ computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@ books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 30 Sept, 9am - 12pm, VARIOUS STUDY SKILLS COURSES, Kip McGrath Education Centre, Umhlanga Ridge, Tracy, 031 – 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www. kipmcgrath.co.za, admin@kipumhlanga.co.za.

ENTERTAINMENT • 30 Aug – 9 Oct, AMADEUS ROCKS!, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway, 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard. durban, gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two pairs of tickets to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

• 4 Sept, 2pm & 6.30pm, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Road, Umbilo, R140pp, book at Computicket, roland@stansell. za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 7 – 17 Sept, DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, www.computicket.co.za.

• 8 – 11 Sept, DUT’S SIXTH CHILDREN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL, The Courtyard Theatre, DUT, Lebohang, 031 – 373 2194.

• 9 – 11 Sept, 23 – 25 Sept, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE with The Black Lapels, Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Road, Umbilo, R140pp, book at Computicket, roland@stansell.za.net, www. events.durbantheatre.com.

• 11 Sept, 2pm & 6.30pm, SING COUTRY: Dave Monks & Marion Loudon, Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Road, Umbilo, R140pp, book at Computicket, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events. durbantheatre.com.

LEISURE • 1 – 30 Sept (Sat), 9am – 11am, MODEL DYNAMICS MODELLING LESSONS, Scouts Hall, Virginia Circle (opposite Checkers), Sandra/Dee, 083 356 1317, modeldynamics@eject.co.za.

• 1, 14, 21, 28 Sept (Wed), 3pm – 4pm, DRUMSHACK

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Busy Life GROUP DRUMMING SOCIAL: BEGINNERS, The Stables Market, Jacko Jackson Drive, Durban, Jonathan, 083 704 4879, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org.

• 3 Sept (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Cnr Simbithi Drive & Leonora Drive, Ballito, Brenda, 083 780 1953, brenda@ghekkoevents.co.za.

• 3 Sept, 8.30am – 2pm, THE BROWN SCHOOL FETE, 28 Marianridge Dr, Caversham, 031 – 700 6065, idc@brownschool.co.za.

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

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept (Sun), 9am – 10.30am, KEEP FIT – CROSSFIT CAMP, North Beach, R60 (adults), R40 (kids), Kathija, 072 387 5525.

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

• 24 Sept (last Sat monthly), 9am – 4pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Sibaya Casino, Brenda, 083 780 1953, brenda@ghekkoevents.co.za.

• 24 & 25 Sept, 8.30am & 12.30am, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway. co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 2 Oct, 9am – 4pm, THE LA LUCIA ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FAIR, La Lucia Mall, lower ground floor, free entry, Sandy, 082 705 4882.

MARKETS • 2 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.

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

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

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

• 4 Sept (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail. com, www.hillcrestcountrymarket.co.za.

• 4 Sept, 10am – 6pm, SPRING FLEA MARKET in aid of underprivileged children & orphans, 15 K E Masinga Rd, North Beach, Kathija, 072 387 5525.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North,

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Lyn, 083 262 3693, lyn.wilson.ad@gmail.com.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade.

• 25 Sept (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, wonder@ wondermarket.co.za, www.wondermarket.co.za.

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

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

• 13 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.

• 19 Sept (3rd Mon monthly), 11am, TAFTA ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, Oldfield Service Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nivedita, 031 – 332 3721.

• 28 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.

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

• 17 Sept, INTERNATIONAL BEACH CLEAN-UP, details to be confirmed, Natalie Gorven, 076 610 2707.

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

• 26 Sept, 6pm, SOUTHERN AFRICAN WOOD – A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE? – AN ILLUSTRATED TALK

BY BARRY JAMES, Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors’ Centre, Sandra, 031 – 201 5111, botsoc-kzn@mweb. co.za, www.botsoc-kzn.co.za.

Send your October 2016 Diary Dates to sarah@ mumsmail.com with “DURBAN Diary” in the subject line before 10 September. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.

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Everyday Life

Bargain Books Book Reviews Children • Step Into Reading Step 2 Disney Princess: A Royal Spring by Kristen Depken. Level 2, Reading with Help is suitable for Preschool to Grade 1 children who recognise familiar words and sound out new words with help. This level reader includes basic vocabulary, short sentences and simple stories. Boys and girls aged four to six years can celebrate springtime with Rapunzel and the other Disney Princesses. Includes over 30 sparkly stickers.

• Paw Patrol Creativity Tote by Nickelodeon. This creativity tote is a must-have for creative artists on the go and Paw Patrol fans, aged three years and older. This Paw Patrol Tote includes five markers, a pot of sequins, glitter glue, ink pad, three stampers, 20 colour-in sheets, six wax crayons, sticker sheet and Paw Patrol pencil case. This will give kids a fun start to their artistic expedition and will assist with a wide variety of exciting skills like drawing and colouring!

Adults • Colour-By-Number Master Pieces by Parragon. Use the famous masterpieces of art, from Van Gogh’s self-portrait to Monet’s Water Lilies, as a way to relax and let your inner child out to play for a while. These colour by number images are the perfect way to stretch your imagination whilst winding down after a long day. Each page is perforated and each image features a colour bar to assist you in choosing the correct tones. Let your inner artist shine through!

• Mmmm… Soup by Love Food. With this stunning recipe book, making homemade soup is easier than you think with its practical advice, easyto-follow recipes and fabulous photography of each finished dish. In fact, the hardest part will be deciding which of these delicious mealin-a-bowl recipes to get simmering first on the stovetop. These mouthwatering soups are guaranteed to make you go “mmm” and you’ll definitely be unable to resist!

• Pickles & Preserves by Love Food. Discover easy recipes for delicious, homemade pickles, jams, curds, chutneys, marmalades, relish and preserves to inspire you. Capture the flavour of seasonal specialties all year round with these easy-to-follow recipes! This book also includes handy stickers to label your creations!

Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books, 012 - 663 1828, bianca@bargainbooks.co.za, www.bargainbooks.co.za. Facebooks: Bargain Books SA, Twitter: @BargainBooksSA. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a hamper with one of each reviewed book to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

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