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No rest for the wicked… or is there?
After a very busy March, which was spent finalising plans for the 4th Annual Mum’s Mail Ladies ‘Vintage’ Breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund, and which I’m pleased to announce was a HUGE success (more details can be found on our double page feature), it was then followed by an equally busy but not quite so stressful April although there is ALWAYS a deadline lurking around the corner that I can’t seem to run away from..! My family and I have been lucky enough to go camping not once but 3 times during the month of April, thanks to all the public holidays! We have visited the beautiful ‘Silver Streams’ resort in Underberg and spent the Easter break at ‘Bazley Beach Caravan Resort’ near Scottburgh, where the kids made new friends almost immediately, I won R700 on the Bingo and we all had a fantastic and super chilled time. Sitting out in the evening with a glass of wine by an open fire is wonderful, especially now that the weather is cooling down, phew! Hubby really doesn’t enjoy the heat so he was very happy…but I do love the sunshine, although I am enjoying the relief of the cooler days and nights that we’ve had more recently! Now that we are approaching Mother’s Day, we have some lovely ideas in our new look May Mother’s Day issue that you may find helpful when looking for special things to do with your family. You will also find some great competitions that you can enter so don’t delay, get onto our website ASAP and enter into all of our fab competitions for a chance to WIN! You may even win something that you could give to your mum! Good luck!
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Meet the Cover Stars
Meet the Cover Stars
Our gorgeous cover kids are Luthando, Swazi and Olwethu Dlamini. Their mom is Sne, who is originally from Pietermaritzburg but is currently based in Bangalore, India. She is a Global Release Manager for Unilever. Her husband, Siya (a proud Durbanite), is a Regional Specifications Manager for SaintGobain Gyproc. Luthando (6) is their eldest son. He spent most of his childhood in JHB, and due to the multi-lingual environment in JHB, his core language is English. He is very fluent in English but battles to speak Zulu (their mother tongue). He is a very kind boy who loves his siblings and people generally. He always wants to do well in whatever he takes on. He loves watching TV, riding his bicycle and swimming. He is eager to learn and loves animals.
Swazi (4) is the precious princess of the family and is quite a daddy’s girl! “Because she’s tucked in between little and big brother, she is very boyish and has no interest in girly stuff like doing hair and nails or tea parties. The only girly stuff she’s interested in is watching Barbie on TV or the iPad,” says Siya. She loves climbing, playing outdoors and swimming. She also loves to help mummy around the kitchen. Contrary to her older brother, she has a phobia of animals. Olwethu (3), aka Junior, is mummy’s BIG soldier. According to his mom, Olwethu spends half his time eating - he just loves his food! He loves swimming and is a very social, clever and loveable boy. “He is the most stubborn of all our kids, always arguing with his nanny,” laughs Siya. “Because he has grown up in KZN, he has spent a lot of time with his grandparents so he is most fluent in Zulu. This causes a bit of a disconnection between him and his big brother, due to the language barrier, but we are working on that,” says his mom. “Motherhood is an honour and a privilege to me. To have been hand-picked, blessed and www.mumsmail.com
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entrusted with three gorgeous (inside and out), healthy and bright kids. They truly are a perfect gift from the heavens. I can’t help but feel that my kids are God-sent - that they were allocated specially to me and my husband to parent. What an awesome privilege indeed! Of course I do not parent them alone. I have an amazing, loving, kind husband who is parenting them as much as I am. His role has been crucial to the wellbeing of our family. He supports me without wavering. “We are all very close to each other and we have a very strong family support structure (my mom, in-laws and our kids’ nanny). They are a crucial part of our journey as a small young family. “Lastly, and most importantly, we are a Christian family and our spiritual belief underpins all that we do. We entrust our lives and our kids’ lives to our God Almighty through prayer. We invite Him to direct our paths and to teach us how to parent them in the manner that we should,” concludes Sne. Written by Sarah Mackintosh.
We have scoured the internet for some novel ideas for Mother’s Day – here are some great home-made gift ideas that the kids can make for mom – with a bit of help from dad!
Mini Succulent Garden
Buy a few mini succulents at your local nursery. Find a nice colourful pot. Fill the bottom of the bowl with small stones/rocks. Put a layer of soil on top. One at a time, plant each succulent, scooping and packing in the cactus soil wherever needed and pushing everything in tightly. Source: www.homeyohmy.com.
DIY Peppermint Sugar Body Scrub
Mix a 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup coconut oil, about 10 drops peppermint essential oil (add to your own preference) in a bowl or zip lock bag and mix well. Once mixed, put it into a clean glass jar with a lid that seals – make sure the mouth is wide enough for mom to fit her hand in to grab a handful. Decorate your jar with red bakers twine and a gift tag. In a clean jar this Sugar Scrub will keep for up to two months and it’s the PERFECT winter bath time product! Source: www.emmaowl.com.
DIY Bath Bombs
Recipe is two parts baking soda, one part citric acid, spritz of witch hazel, fragrance oil and colourant (adjust to your preference). Mix baking soda and citric acid in a bowl and work out all the clumps. Add the fragrance oil – the amount is up to you. Thoroughly mix into the powders. Now add your colourant. You can ONLY use nonwater based liquid colour, or it will start fizzing. Thoroughly mix into the powders, using your fingers to break up colour clumps. Add the witch hazel using a spray bottle. Use about four spritzes to get the mixture to clump in your hand – as soon as your mixture makes a nice clump – it’s ready! Add the mixture to a mini muffin pan, making sure to REALLY pack the mixture HARD into your mould – this is what will keep your bomb together. When the tray is completely packed, set a timer for 10 minutes and let them sit. After the time is up, carefully turn them onto a sheet of wax paper to let them fully dry. These need to dry for a few hours before moving them. Carefully put them into a pretty glass jar and decorate with a gift card or label. Source: www.somethingturquoise.com.
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Everyday Life
Top Ideas for Mother’s Day There are endless options of what to do for Enjoy a gourmet picnic at Tala Collection your mom and wife on Mother’s Day, but Private Game Reserve. Order your picnic here are our top-tastic ideas! basket in advance, and take the whole family for a day in the game reserve with a Visit Butterflies for Africa. The complex houses scrumptious picnic in the shade. www.tala. a walk-through butterfly house (housing both co.za. exotic and indigenous butterflies), butterfly theme store, art gallery, coffee shop, nursery Spend the day at Midmar Dam. Let the kids and a butterfly garden planted with a large enjoy the water while mom and dad relax. range of butterfly foodplants. After enjoying You might even spot some of the wildlife the butterflies and other attractions, you can in the nature reserve. It’s the perfect place take mom for lunch at the coffee shop. www. to spend a relaxing day. Just don’t forget butterflies.co.za. to pack an awesome picnic with mom’s favourite treats! www.kznwildlife.com. Take your mom for a special Mother’s Day picnic or braai at the KwaZulu-Natal National Visit Abingdon Wine Estate in the midlands Botanical Garden. The garden is one of only for lunch and a wine tasting. Sit outside a few SANBI National Botanical Gardens that under the oak trees overlooking the vineyard has braai facilities. Pack mom’s favourite on beautiful sunny days, or enjoy the foods and treats and let her relax and enjoy cosiness of our three fireplaces on cold days. the abundant birdlife while the kids play in No children under 12 are allowed unless the children’s play area. www.sanbi.org/ by prior arrangement. Booking is essential. gardens/kwazulu-natal. www.abingdonestate.co.za.
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Enjoy a Family Outing with Umgeni Steam Railway The Inchanga Choo Choo Steam Train, as it is affectionately known, runs from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to and from Inchanga Station, on the last Sunday of each month along the edge of the picturesque Valley of a 1000 Hills. Inchanga is a colonial station built in 1895 and is 45 minute ride along the old main line. The line was built in the late 1800s and is one of the oldest active railway lines in South Africa today. At Inchanga Station visitors will find the popular Inchanga Station Craft Market where many hand crafted items can be found. There is also a tea garden and a museum. Passengers can also join the train for the 10.30am departure from Inchanga for Kloof where you can sit down to fine pub fare and an ice cold beer at the Stokers Arms Station
Restaurant, and still be in time for the 12.30 train returning to Inchanga. Don’t miss their Mother’s Day train ride on Sunday 14 May (diesel power) and Sunday 28 May (steam power) at 8.30am and 12.30pm. This is a wonderful family outing to enjoy! Tickets cost R240 per adult and R170 for pensioners and children under 12 years. Seats are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! For more information or online bookings visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com or phone 087 808 7715, 082 353 6003. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two sets of family tickets (2 adults and 2 kids per set, valued at R820 each), one for Mother’s Day weekend and one for 28 May weekend, to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.
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Healthy Life
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May is International Multiple Sclerosis Month. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating condition that has been baffling the medical world for more than a century. According to medical science there is no cure for MS and a minuscule understanding as to what causes this condition. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. In MS, the body’s own immune system attacks the myelin sheath which wraps around the nerve fibres to protect them. Without this outer shell, your nerves become damaged. Scar tissue may form. MS is a disorder of the central nervous system
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Mum’s Mail Vintage
Altogether a massive R50 256 was raised at the 4th Annual Mum’s Mail Ladies Breakfast in association with T Club in Pietermaritzburg, the theme was ‘Vintage’ and the guests did not disappoint! Draped in pearls and
Over 200 guests enjoyed a pampering hand and foot massage courtesy of iNsingizi Spa, complimentary ca shops for some indulgent retail therapy. Each guest was treated to a fabulous goodie bag, a gift from B.O.N who shared their inspiring, personal stories of survival, triumph and hope. A pamper package and a hom awarded to the top three best dressed guests, chosen by fashion designer Karen Monk-Klijnstra. Special photos on our website http://mumsmail.com/mums-mail-pmb-vintage-breakfast/.
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Breakfast a Great Success
The Sunflower Fund and sponsored by Sanlam. The breakfast was held on 30 March at The Victoria Country d vintage lace, with fascinators galore, the ladies went to great lengths to put their ensembles together.
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Kids’ Life
The Love of a Child There is no limit when it comes to the love of a child. The unexpected hugs, the sloppy kisses and the slurring of those three words “I love you”, can warm anyone’s heart. Even when you are feeling anger or frustration towards them, their innocent smile reminds you that they mean no harm. A child’s love is so special – it is an unexplainable bond that is sewn together from a gentle cry that you hear during birth. The love of a child is the reflection of you as a parent, so what you put in is what you get out and all those proud moments - hearing their first word or watching them take their first steps – is something you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Sometimes you will find yourself staring for no reason at that beautiful soul of a human being that you created. Cherish those moments, because that is the impact of a child’s love. In times of struggle all that is needed is a little reminder of why you became a mother or father in the first place and one little giggle or that silly look can push you to move forward. Sometimes we take children for granted, we make excuses when they want our attention, but we tend to forget that we cannot buy back those hours, minutes or seconds. You as a parent are the shield and protector of your child’s love. You are responsible for the amount of love that you receive from a child, so take a few moments to cherish and receive that boundless love.
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Communication is Key to Embracing Your Life
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Decadent Posh Dessert Display
Delightful, delicious, decadent desserts! A Posh dessert table will put a satisfied smile on every face at your next event and this month the Posh Events team share a few of their secrets with you.
extravagant floral arrangements, large delicious monster leaves, or even balloons all work well to personalise your display. • Finally, personalised décor items and touches are key to creating a unique dessert display – simple elements such as unique • Start off your display with a gorgeous labels, or laser cut words and names add a tablecloth to match your event’s theme. A fun, personal touch to your sweetie table. glass table will provide an elegant touch for an adult event. Et Voila! A delicious way to add a ‘Posh’ touch • Strategically place an assortment of of decadence to your next event. Enjoy! beautiful sweetie jars and vases, platters and mirror boxes along your table. Be mindful of placing taller vases and jars towards the back of the table. • Fill the vases with your favourite colourcoded sweets, and arrange your baked treats on platters or mirrors. To keep your table looking styled and posh, opt for a larger variety of smaller jars and keep different types of sweets and treats separate where possible. Source: Posh Events, • A beautiful backdrop will add a special natasha@poshevents.co.za, touch to your setup. Items such as 076 985 0438, www.poshevents.co.za.
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Kids’ Life/Party Life
Chocolate Hedgehog Cake
Smartie Party Planners We specialise in kiddies’ parties
This delightful hedgehog cake is sure to be a huge hit at a kiddies’ birthday party! Ingredients • Your favourite chocolate cake mix • Chocolate icing • Chocolate buttons • White chocolate buttons • Milk chocolate drops • Milk chocolate ball
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Method • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease two cake tins or line with greaseproof paper. • Mix up a batch of your favourite chocolate cake batter. • Pour the cake mix evenly into your two greased cake tins. • Bake in the centre of the oven for 23 to 28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin then cool on a cooling rack. • Ice a thin, even layer of icing over the top of one cake and gently press the other cake on top. Cut off a section from each side and a point at the bottom of the cake. • Cut the point of the cake at an angle to create a nose. • Ice a thin layer of icing over the top of the cake and stack the offcuts on top to form the shape of the hedgehog. Apply more icing to the whole cake, then place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Once set, apply another layer of icing all over the cake. • Cut the chocolate buttons in half and place in rows along the cake to create the hedgehog’s spines. • Create eyes using white chocolate buttons and chocolate drops as pupils. Finish off with a milk chocolate ball for the nose.
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Diary Dates MAY AWARENESS DAYS • Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month • Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month • Burns Awareness Month • International Multiple Sclerosis Month • 1 – 8: Hospice Week • 2: World Asthma Day • 5: World Hand Hygiene Day • 6 – 12: Burns Awareness Week • 8: World Red Cross Day • 10: World Move for Health Day • 12: World Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Day • 12: International Nurses Day • 14: Mother’s Day • 26: Tekkie Tax Day • 27 May – 2: June Child Protection Week • 31: World No Tobacco Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com. • 3 – 7 May, ART IN THE PARK 2017, Pietermaritzburg. • 7, 14, 21, 28 May (Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 7 May (1st Sun), 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493. CHARITY • 1 – 31 May (Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing.parks@gmail.com. • 6 May, 7pm, 5TH ANNUAL JAZZ DINNER IN AID OF MSUNDUZI HOSPICE, R325pp, Golden Horse Casino, PMB, 033 – 344 1560. CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 May (various days & times), YOGA CLASSES, PMB and Hilton, Glynis, 076 823 9327, Facebook: @YogaIdentity. • 1 – 31 May (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 – 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za. • 1 – 31 May (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za. • 1 – 31 May (Mon & Wed), 9am – 10am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228 7943. • 1 – 31 May, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441. • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Tues), 2.30pm – 3.30pm, MOMMY HEART FOOTPRINTS GROUP, 9 Hillside Road, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Wed), 9.30am – 11am, MOMMY HEART POSTNATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, 9 Hillside Road, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 6 May, 10am – 4pm, SOURDOUGH BREAD COURSE WITH GRAEME TAUTE, R850pp, Edgewater, 36 Sutton Road, Hilton. • 27 May, MOMMY HEART ANTENATAL CLASS, 9 Hillside Road, Hilton, 081 528 6577. ENTERTAINMENT • 14 May, 2pm & 6.30pm, A TRIBUTE TO MAMA AFRICA – MIRIAM MAKEBA, Rhumbelow Theatre, Allan Wilson Shellhole, 5 Durban Rd, PMB, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com. LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 1 – 31 May (Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110. • 1 – 31 May (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za. • 1 – 31 May, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051. • 1 – 31 May, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R30 per person, www.facebook.com/LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906.
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• 1 – 31 May (Thurs & Sat), various times, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton and Lakes in Amber Valley, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226. • 1 – 31 May (Tues & Wed), various times, YOGA CLASSES IN PMB & HILTON, Glynis, 076 823 9327. • 7 May (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za. • 13 May, 9am – 11am, MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BREAKFAST, R190pp, Celtiskloof Lifestyle Centre, Boston Road, Merrivale, Shan, 078 801 0896. • 14 May, IMPI CHALLENGE OBSTACLE TRAIL RUN, Virginia Trails, Ezimtwini Road, Eston, www.impichallenge.co.za. • 14 & 28 May (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R240, pensioners & children: R170, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.com, www. umgenisteamrailway.com. • 21 May, CARS IN THE PARK, Pietermaritzburg, www.carsinthepark. co.za. • 26 May – 4 June, THE ROYAL SHOW, Chief Albert Luthuli Street/Old Howick Road, PMB, www.royalshow.co.za. MARKETS • 6, 13, 20, 27 May (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267. • 6, 13, 20, 27 May (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMER’S MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687. • 6, 13, 20, 27 May (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908. • 6, 13, 20, 27 May (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMER’S MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea. • 6 May (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, Belinda/ Hayley, 033 - 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@gmail.com, R120 per stall. • 7 May (1st Sun), 8.30am – 11.30am, DARGLE COUNTRY MARKET, Lions River Club, darglecountrymarket@gmail.com. • 7 & 28 May (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244. • 28 May (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 26 May (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 082 920 2787. MEETINGS • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (Tues), 2.30pm – 3.30pm, MOMMYHEART FOOTPRINTS GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Wed), 9.30am – 11am, MOMMYHEART POSTNATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 3 & 17 May (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub. co.za. • 16 May (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087. Send your June 2017 diary dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 May 2017. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
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