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Issue 113 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • February 2016

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Where Will I Find...?

2 Where Will I Find...?

3 Cover Stars 4 - 5, 7, 15 Everyday Life 6 Cathedral Peak Hotel 8 - 10 Healthy Life/Beautiful Life 11 - 14 Kids’ Life/Party Life 16 DuraSlim

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Editor: Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Tercia Schick • tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Sarah, Grant and Preston Becker.

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Sarah and Grant Becker met when Sarah was visiting her sister in Pietermaritzburg.

They were engaged within a month and married six months later. They have been married for six years and have one adorable little boy, Preston.

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“Grant is an amazing father. He is in property development and he built our dream home in the estate where we live in Pietermaritzburg. It’s our little heaven on earth,” said Sarah. Grant rides motorbikes in his spare time and gets very creative when left alone in his garage! Sarah has been in the fashion industry for 10 years, importing and distributing two denim brands, Miss Me Jeans and Rock Revival.

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Sometimes I have to travel which takes me away for four to five days at a time,” explained Sarah. Becoming a mom has been the best part of my life. I am besotted with my son. I can never stop holding, squeezing and kissing him. But he’s started wiping my kisses off and tells me ‘that’s enough!’”

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Sarah’s biggest piece of advice for working moms is this: “find your thing, whatever makes you happy and focus on that, and then it will never feel like work!”

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Everyday Life

The Most Romantic Escape Tucked away in mid-Illovo (which is just a little way off the beaten track between Durban and Pietermaritzburg), lies the little gem that is Gwahumbe Reserve Game & Spa. With the option of catered or self-catering accommodation, ranging from luxury units to a rustic bush camp, all budgets and tastes are provided for.

I recently treated my hubby to an overnight stay at Gwahumbe for his birthday and we booked the luxury pamper package for two.

This included a full body massage for both of us, a facial for me, and a hand and foot treatment for him (which was basically a mani and pedi), a game drive, breakfast and dinner, and accommodation in a very comfy suite with our own balcony overlooking the bush.

While the spa treatments were superb, the food delicious, the game drive exciting, and the staff so attentive and friendly – the absolute highlight of the trip was the dinner in the Hydro Bath! We had no idea what to expect and arrived for dinner at the main boma. We were then whisked off to the spa where a special room had been prepared for us with candles, a bubble bath, a threecourse gourmet dinner, and a bottle of bubbly on ice! It was the most romantic experience ever.

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Cathedral Peak Hotel

Cathedral Peak Hotel - 77 Years Young Cathedral Peak Hotel is nestled within the mountains of the uKhalamba D ra ke n s b e rg Park (a World Heritage Site) and it’s been 77 years since the hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1939. Besides the breath-taking scenery, the hotel (and surrounding area) has so much to offer, with rock art and a wide variety of plant and wildlife being just a few of the highlights.

With its fabulous sport and recreational facilities, combined with the friendly staff, great service and value for money, the hotel is a very popular choice for families who want to get away from it all, but still have fun in the Berg at an affordable rate.

For the outdoor enthusiast, the hotel offers a 9-hole golf course, swimming pools (heated and cold), horse rides, helicopter flights, quad bikes, mountain bike trails, archery, trout fishing, squash, badminton, tennis, bowls, lawn chess, bird watching and free guided walks and hikes daily. On offer indoors is a gym, steam room, two bars, a lounge, a smoking lounge and a golf clubhouse.

The kids’ entertainment team was on top form and kept the kids on the go 24/7! A slippery slide that was erected on a grassy slope was a big hit, with a certain marketing manager also very daringly giving it a go (more than once) and displaying her catching skills on the way down. We hardly saw our son all weekend! My hubby and son enjoyed a quad bike experience which they absolutely loved judging by their very dirty faces when they got back.

The hotel also caters for conferences and weddings, and there was a wedding on the go when we were there, with the bride and groom flying to the top of the mountain peak for their photos – so special!

Rates vary dependent on the type of room selected (from standard, to superior, to honeymoon, to presidential). Our inter-leading rooms were very comfortable and offered a full bathroom in each room plus a verandah.

Rates include a breakfast and dinner buffet, as well as two tea times. I did not have high expectations of the buffet, as they are usually mediocre at best, but the hotel offered a very large range of exceptionally tasty and freshly made food – we lacked nothing!

If you’ve not yet booked your next holiday, call to make a reservation today: 036 - 488 1888 or e-mail info@cathedralpeak.co.za or visit www.cathedralpeak.co.za.

For the kids, the hotel offers a babysitting service, a games room, a heated paddling pool, pony rides, a jumping castle, a climbing tower and a separate children’s dining room (although my son at the age of 12 preferred to eat with us in the main dining room, which he was welcome to do before 8pm). www.mumsmail.com

Review by Alice Leah for Mum’s Mail.

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Everyday Life

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Also there are no running costs and virtually no maintenance.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Start Your Journey to Motherhood at Netcare St Anne’s contained unit so that all medical situations can be rapidly responded to, should the need arise. The upgraded maternity amenities not only facilitate bonding between parents and baby, but have also been purpose-designed for maximum efficiency, security of patients, and infection control. The spacious private rooms with en-suite bathrooms provide a comfortable and tranquil environment for mother and baby. The unit is complemented by a fully-fledged Netcare Stork’s Nest mother and baby wellness clinic, which offers antenatal classes, 4D scans, breastfeeding advice, as well as education classes, developmental milestone monitoring, guidance and support. They also offer the Netcute gallery on the Netcare website, and you can choose to have a photo of your new baby uploaded onto this platform.

The newly refurbished maternity unit at Netcare St Anne’s Hospital offers a refined and comprehensive service for mothers and babies, including breastfeeding assistance, postnatal care and specialised care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The facilities are fitted with stateof-the-art technology and equipment, with highly skilled and experienced nurses and medical specialists on hand to take care of patients every step of the exciting journey to parenthood. General manager of Netcare St Anne’s Hospital, Louis Joubert, says the hospital’s NICU is held in high esteem across the province. “We specialise in the care of microprem and critically ill neonates, and parents can take comfort in the knowledge that the unit is fully equipped to treat severe respiratory conditions in neonates.

Our NICU achieves excellent outcomes in the area of neonatal care of premature and underweight babies.”

The caesarean theatre, delivery rooms and NICU are situated together in a self-

Contact 033 – 897 5175/5176 for more information samantha.rampersad@netcare.co.za

Netcare St aNNe’S February Pregnancy awareness Month

Start your exciting experience to motherhood by visiting our new maternity unit and register on the maternity passport which includes:

• Ante-natal and post-natal classes • Netcare gift bag • Assistance with birth registration • 1st immunisation in ward • Photo on Netcare website (optional) Our state of the art Neo Natal ICU offers highly sophisticated equipment, 4 NICU beds, 2 isolation units and specialised, trained staff to offer the best quality care.

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How to Boost Productivity and Get Organised Many people really struggle with their productivity and general organisation, so whether you’re an entrepreneur, employee or student of any sort then this applies to you.

Be Selfish with Your Sleep When we are sleep deprived our focus, attention and vigilance drift out the window, making the reception of information or learning more difficult. Add to that muscular fatigue, increased levels of cortisol and an impaired ability to make decisions and you’ll quickly realise that you need to be selfish with your sleep. Those eight hours are important, so set a “lights off,” time and stick to it!

Move Just get out into the world and move. Go for a 10 minute walk or do 50 jumping jacks.

Exercise is vital to the concentration process as it oxygenates the brain. It also facilitates the release of several neurotransmitters including dopamine, the feel good hormone that helps with concentration.

Eliminate Distractions Sitting down to study is one thing, however when you’re surrounded by your laptop, tablet, mobile phone, iPod, even the kitchen fridge, well that’s when things become just a tad more difficult to get done. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It really does you no good to work alone all day long. Working with people aids in the creative process and helps you stay motivated.

Bucket your Work Bucketing basically involves assigning specific tasks to specific days.

Eat Simply People can complicate their daily food intake by constantly looking for new recipes and ways to spice up their meals.

Rather try to eat the same type of food on a daily basis but mix up the ingredients for variation.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Purple Heaven Tucked away on the Midlands Meander is the haven of peace and tranquility known as Indigo Fields. With recent upgrades now complete, there is no better time than the present to book that romantic getaway.

Develops core strength, improves concentration, self confidence & more..

A quick escape before the madness of the festive season descended was required, and so I found myself at Indigo Fields with a special friend. I had made the mistake once before of thinking we could enjoy a treatment or two and then come home, but that’s a serious error in judgement, as the pampering continues well into the evening, so a full day spa with an overnight stay is a MUST!

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Don’t miss out on hearing sweet little nothings this Valentine’s Day.

What makes Indigo Fields so special is the warmth of the staff – they ooze hospitality.

Besides the relaxing spa treatments you receive, you also receive three delicious meals, as well as breakfast the next day. The spoiling is incredible!

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Each couple is made to feel like there is nobody else there – all spa areas are secluded and each one is unique (the thatch bomas are always my favourite as you are taken there via Land Rover and you can hear the birds and stream trickling past while you indulge in a full body massage, Indian head massage or facial).

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MBBCh (WITS), FC Paeds (SA), & intenSiviSt Cert Crit Care Paeds (SA) We offer a Free “Prenatal Baby Consult” for all new expectant mothers to answer questions around feeding & delivery.

The suites are all tastefully decorated, and you want for absolutely nothing!

The cottage that sleeps eight is a perfect getaway for four couples or your book club girls.

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I have never been disappointed by Indigo Fields and highly recommend you take the time out to relax and enjoy time alone with a special someone in your life.

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Contact Indigo Fields on info@indigofields.co.za or 033 – 266 6101 or visit www.indigofields.co.za.

Review by Alice Leah for Mum’s Mail. www.mumsmail.com

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Bond Beyond There’s a growing awareness regarding the impact of modern day urban lifestyles on children: • Reduced play space • Reduced play time • Digital addiction • Sedentary lifestyles • ‘Time poor’, rushed parents • Busy daily schedules • Increased performance pressure Todd Clark, founder of Bond Beyond, has a passion to bring the outdoors to children, harnessing the power of natural environments to nurture, heal and develop young men and women of tomorrow.

out-of-the-norm activities that enhance, develop and strengthen the fundamental bonds of trust and companionship, using subtle exercises to encourage observation skills, listening skills and communication between father and child. Trips are generally a one or two night trip to the berg or bush involving walking and camping. Distances are planned according to age group, so it’s all enjoyable and each dad and child gets their own tent. All equipment and food is supplied, so dad just needs to rock up and enjoy. Depending on the venue, there are various activities like tubing and hiking. The kids learn valuable life skills such as “leave no trace” camp ethics, and often dads come away having learnt a thing or two.

Bond Beyond offers unique “1-2-1” adventures for boys or girls, to reconnect, in nature, with their fathers. Too often, despite good intentions, valuable one-on-one time with each child is something that modern For more information and a list of holiday day living negates. Bond Beyond takes dad activities e-mail info@bondbeyond.co.za. and child out of their normal environment, WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a kid’s away from daily distractions, schedules, hiking backpack to give away. media pollution, and siblings, and puts Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. them together in nature, where they do

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The Internet: Do You Know Where Your Child Has Been Today?

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JULIA POWELL BALLET & PILATES Passion & Excellence For boys & girls ages 3yrs & up • Classes in HILTON & PMB • Internationally recognised exams • Stage performances • Pilates for adults

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

DIY Bird Feeder

Paint your pots: Get the kids to paint all five pots in various patterns and shapes – they Keep the birds happy and the garden looking can go wild with whatever they want to do. pretty with this easy-to-make bird feeder! It Allow them to dry thoroughly. is cheap to put together, fun for the kids to help make and a fantastic attraction for the Get gluing: Place glue on the rims of the birds. Get all the kids involved to create a pots and stick the five pots together, bottom-to-bottom and top-to-top. Glue the unique and colourful collaboration. bottom pot to your base drip tray. Glue your top drip tray, facing upwards to the top pot.

You will need: • 5 standard sized plant pots Dry in and out: Place your bird feeder in a • 2 drip trays (one large, one small) lovely sunny spot to dry completely.

• Paint (various colours) • Paint brushes (various sizes) Place perfectly for the birds: Choose a great • Strong glue spot in the garden to place your new bird feeder!

Where to purchase your goods: 1. Visit www.lifeisagarden.co.za to find a Source: nursery in your area. www.

2. Purchase your plant pots and drip trays lifeisagarden. from a nursery close to you. co.za.

3. Visit a local craft or trade store and purchase acrylic paints, strong glue and some paint brushes (brushes can be various sizes for different effects).

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Everyday Life

Arts & Culture Business Meetings Charity Courses/Workshops Education Entertainment Awareness Days Leisure Markets Other

• 1 – 29 Feb (every Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

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

• 4 Feb, 8.30am – 12.30pm, BUSINESS ETIQUETTE with Shereen Da Costa, Chamber House, Royal Showgrounds, business etiquette is good for business and we’ll show you how, Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2675, ceo@womeninbusiness. org.za, www.womeninbusiness.org.za.

• 10 Feb (2nd Wed), 8.30am, WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST, venue TBA, Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2675, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, www.womeninbusiness. org.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (every Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, jumping castle, slip & slide, fundraiser, all proceeds go to upkeep of park, growing. parks@gmail.com.

• 19 Feb, ADAM RILEY BIRD TALK, Msunduzi Hospice, 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury, R100pp, Rashida, 033 – 344 1560, fundraiser@hospicekzn.co.za, www.hospicekzn.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, picturesque setting for picnics and day trips to the countryside, picnic baskets available, fishing, rowing, 082 682 0378, picnics@ springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, trustworthy university student, very good with children, willing to work any time, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

• 1 – 29 Feb, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R20 per person, check Facebook for additional trains during the December holidays, www. facebook.com/LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.

• 7 Feb (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, catch a ride on the miniature train and enjoy a picnic, food and drinks on sale, R10 per train ride, free parking, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, send your domestic lady on a three-day cooking course where she will learn how to make tried and tested home cooked meals, R1 450pp, 033 - 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za.

• 1 – 29 Feb (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228, 7943.

• 1 – 29 Feb (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics. co.za.

• 8, 15, 22 & 29 Feb, 9.30am – 11.30am, UNLEASH YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH DESIGN-4-LIFE, 3 Wattle Grove, Mountain Homes, Hilton, Tracy, 033 – 343 1324, 082 378 0810, R550pp.

• 13 Feb, 9am – 12pm, LITTLE LIFE PREGNANCY AND BABY WORKSHOPS, for expectant moms and dads, Cowan House School, 11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton, hosted at various Lifecare Hospitals in KZN, Lisa, 031 – 536 3800, lisa. thomas@lifehealthcare.co.za.

• 20 Feb, 9am – 12pm, CHANGE YOUR THINKING, CHANGE YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP WITH DESIGN-4-LIFE, 3 Wattle Grove, Mountain Homes, Hilton, Tracy, 033 – 343 1324, 082 378 0810, R200pp.

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

• 1 – 29 Feb Jan (every Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, LeeAnn, lee@ltpromo.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, Alexandra Park, 082 886 0687.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.

• 6 Feb (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, fresh produce & crafts, pony rides, jumping castles, bonsai corner, face painting, Belinda/Hayley, 033 – 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@gmail.com, R120 per stall.

• 7 Feb (1st Sun), 9am – 11.30am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, Mike, 083 325 1082.

• 26 Feb, 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 082 920 2787.

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

• 7 Feb, 4pm, A SONG FOR YOU: A CARPENTERS’ REVIVAL featuring Belinda Dolphin and Karen Campell-Gillies, Rhumbelow Theatre PMB, Allan Wilson Shellhole, a nostalgic look at the beautiful music of The Carpenters, R140pp, R120pp (pensioners and tables of 8 or more), bring picnic baskets, cash bar, book at Computicket or Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

• 3 & 17 Feb (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 Feb, 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, visit the garden of Carol Sacke, Broadacres, Birnamwood Road, Judy, 033 – 343 2402.

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

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