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Editor‛s Life Despite this being the Valentine’s issue, I’m not really “feeling the love” right now...After almost three blissful weeks of holiday we came back to work with a resounding thud – straight into the new year, with a radically shortened deadline to cope with. So we are really proud that we have managed to produce our fab mag in such a short space of time – we hope you’ll enjoy it and do give us your feedback, as we love hearing from you.
Maths. Reading. Success.
I tried to convince my husband (whose memory is not the best), that it was his turn to arrange our Valentine’s treat this year. Sadly, he did not fall for it, and although he could not recall exactly what we did last year, he is adamant that he arranged it. I’ll not easily forget the disastrous Valentine’s dinner fiasco at a local restaurant two years ago, so this year I really do need to go all out to impress (and redeem myself...)
Happy Valentine’s month!
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Everyday Life
22 - 24 Feb 2013
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Dear Chloe Photography Chloe Boshoff of Dear Chloe Photography specialises in family portraits. Based in Pietermaritzburg, Chloe travels regularly to Durban doing photoshoots in both cities as well as in the Midlands. Clients choose their own venue or meet the photographer at a venue suggested by her, venues that fit with the photo shoot theme. The theme could be related to a family member’s special interest/hobbies. So for example, for a family member who loves mountain biking, the venue might be an outdoor biking trail. A shoot like this would be accompanied by appropriate props – provided by the client or by Chloe herself. Special touches Chloe provides could include helium balloons, personalised cupcakes, picnic baskets etc. Chloe’s main aim is to produce photos that are not stiff and posed and that capture the essence of individuals. “Natural shots,” explained Chloe, “are how people remember others. I try to capture the expressions of each individual that only those closest to them would recognise.” Consequently, Chloe spends a long time with clients, shooting many photos. Results of the photoshoot are loaded onto a private final proofing page on the Internet. Clients visit the page to choose the photos they like best and Chloe then loads these onto a DVD disc for the client. Printing is taken care of by the client.Chloe also does commercial product photography and assists with canvas printing and framing. Contact: Chloe Boshoff, hello@dearchloephotography.co.za, 079 525 5351, facebook.com/dearchloephotography, www.dearchloephotography.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 Family Photo Shoot to give away to 1 lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life How to Help • The Ekukhanyeni Special School was established in 1974 by Pietermaritzburg Mental Health and is based in Sutherlands Road, Imbali. Ekukhanyeni Special School provides education for severely mentally handicapped children and caters for pupils from the Greater Edendale area including Smero, Nhlazathse, Esigodini, Sinathingi, Dambuza, Kwapata, Azelea, Ashdown, Caluza, Imbali, Willowfontein, Mpumelelo and Sobantu. The school currently has 365 learners, 65 of them residing in the hostel. The remainder are transported by bus to school. A National Curriculum is offered at school and senior students are trained in woodwork, carpentry, leather work and home economics. Source: E-Biz Blitz. For more info on Ekukhanyeni, contact the Community Chest, director@communitychest.org.za, 033 - 394 1031. • A range of initiatives by Varsity College Pietermaritzburg culminated in no less than R52 000 being raised for the purchase of lap desks for the Esigodini Full Service School that has a shortage of 876 desks. Varsity College this year partnered with the TutuDesk Campaign – originally known as the Lap Desk Company – to raise money and awareness around the critical school desk shortage in South Africa. Founded in 2004 in response to a chronic shortage of desks, the Lap Desk Company was rebranded when Archbishop Desmond Tutu became the patron. Various student groups worked tirelessly to raise funds for the campaign, including fundraising events on and off campus such as a carwash, a market day, several raffles, and a charity golf day held at Maritzburg Country Club. Source: E-Biz Blitz. Visit www.tutudesk.org. Send your charity info to brenda@mumsmail.com.
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Some of the issues I deal with include: • Worries about children (emotional, intellectual, behavioural) • Depression, anxiety and stress • Marital or relationship difficulties • Family transitions
Young Life/Party Life mr. Funtubbles Fabulous Family Funfair Happy New Year everyone and may 2013 be a happy and successful year for all! mr. Funtubbles is looking forward to lots of visits to its facility this year. If you have not yet joined their Fun Club you must do so when you next pop in to enjoy birthday vouchers, free rides during the year and great specials, the first of which will be launching in February. This special will allow families to have fun at the funfair together, keeping families young at heart, which is what the funfair is all about! If you have not yet tried the XD Theatre make 2013 the year that you come in and have a go. For only R30 you can experience the multi-seater 4D motion simulator featuring high definition motion-based entertainment films like Canyon Coaster and Cosmic Coaster. It’s a great experience. This year, mr. Funtubbles would love to take the hassle from you and host your children’s birthday party. Their venue is indoors so you don’t need to stress about weather. You bring in your own catering and the rides and fun will ensure your children and guests enjoy a great time. Contact mr. Funtubbles for more information and availability.
IT’S TIME TO PARTY IN 2013!
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Young Life/Party Life Parties for Little People Arranging entertainment for a party for the very young can be tricky. Especially with older children around, little ones can be overlooked, leaving them with nothing special to do. Hoppers & Bugs Party Planners have just the solution to this problem: their Bambino set for tiny tots. The equipment consists of a slide, clam, baby swing, plastic motorbikes and see-saw – all perfect for the toddler age group. Hoppers & Bugs Party Planners is a Pietermaritzburg-based husband-and-wife team party business that offers everything a child’s party requires. This includes: party theme decorations, party packs, hiring of equipment (jumping castles, popcorn machines and candyfloss machines), helium balloons, draped and themed gazebos, cakes, cupcakes, photographers and more. They cater for all children’s parties whether big or small, business events, fêtes, Christmas parties – just about any occasion in which children are involved. But Hoppers & Bugs is not Pietermaritzburg just about children – they have recently introduced teen/adultGymnastics themed tables and chairs, thus completing Hoppers & Bugs’ ofAcademy fering to young and old alike. Hoppers & Bugs will deliver, set up and collect all equipment or will hire out the equipment for improves posture, customers to collect and set up themselves. The party business Gymnastics co-ordination, stamina, offers over 70 themes to choose from including Smurfs, Ben 10, flexibility and discipline Barbie, Tinkerbell, Spiderman and How to Train Your Dragon. of mind & body. Contact: Anthea or Wayne, 033 – 344 1473, 082 302 5835, anthea@hoppersandbugs.co.za.
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Educated Life Education Titbits • Sunnylea Pre-Primary School and Care Centre in the Pietermaritzburg suburb of Clarendon recently was in 2012 accredited as the Psychomotor Education Institute of South Africa (PEISA) Training Centre. Psychomotor Education uses nonviolent, non-directive communication to encourage self-discipline by listening to the hidden emotions that a child is expressing; respecting the child’s own pace of maturation; and supports affective and social skills in conflict resolution. Visit www.sunnylea.co.za. • Afrikaans spelling guide. Are you battling with kappies and deeltekens and other conventions relating to Afrikaans spelling? Help is at hand, courtesy of a remarkably accessible volume by Pietermaritzburg-based linguist and former academic Nicky Grieshaber, who understands only too well the confusion of non-mother-tongue users of Afrikaans, be it in the workplace, school, tertiary institutions or at home. Written in English, Grieshaber’s book shows readers how to figure things out for themselves, rather than overwhelming them with a zillion rules and sub-rules. It even includes three self-tests, with detailed answers, to help readers check their grasp of the rules. The book has been very positively reviewed by educationists, language practitioners and people in the business community. “All the challenging subject matter, exceptions and relevant rules are clearly and systematically explained…a mustbuy for every South African, not only for those who need it for work purposes, but also for those who are intrigued by the language itself,” wrote Christo van der Rheede, national CEO of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut. Contact nicky@nickygrieshaber.co.za or order online (also available in electronic format) at http://www.nickygrieshaber. co.za/Afrikaans-spelling-diacritics.php. Source: E-Biz Blitz.
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Relaxed Life Indulge at Granny Mouse Country House Granny Mouse Country House in the Midlands offers the most luxurious spa packages. Although geared to many tastes, the half-day spa package my husband and I experienced recently was especially suited to couples. After an easy drive to the Midlands, we turned into the beautifully kept grounds of Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. Welcomed warmly by Lindiwe and Zinhle, we were each shown to a change room and then to a prepared hydrobath which we enjoyed together. This was followed by a fullbody exfoliation and a massage and facial. The massage consisted of a back, neck and shoulder massage, followed by the most indulgent hand and foot massage. Already totally relaxed, my Matis facial really topped things off for me. While expert hands applied the various creams, I was also given a face and head massage. Surrounded by restful music and trickling water features, we also heard the sounds of a (real) thunderstorm and emerged from the spa to a torrential downpour. The clouds cleared, however, as we enjoyed a peaceful lunch while overlooking the Lions River valley. I really recommend Granny Mouse Country House & Spa for the most indulgent, relaxing spa treatment in beautiful surroundings. Book now for that special occasion. Contact: 033 – 234 4071, www.grannymouse.co.za. Review by Brenda Daniels for Mum’s Mail. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 night B & B in a Deluxe River Suite for 2 people including dinner & full body massages to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.
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Busy Life FEBRUARY AWARENESS DAYS • Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month • Reproductive Health Month • Sunsmart Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign Nov – Feb (www.cansa.org.za) • 2: World Wetlands Day • 4: World Cancer Day • 4 - 8: International Networking Week • 10: Chinese New Year • 9 – 17: Teen Suicide Prevention Week • 10 – 16: STI/Condom Week • 10 – 16: Pregnancy Awareness Week • 14: Valentine’s Day • 15: Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day • 15: International Childhood Cancer Day.
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