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WINTER WARMER Welcome to Mafunyane Riverside Water Park : the “coolest” place in the Lowveld.

With slide names the like “Cheetah’s Challenge”, “Boomslang Bungee” and “Leaping Leopard” the slides aim to thrill and challenge you. The water park also features a kiddies pool with water slides specifically designed for the young ones.

Our friendly team of life guards are stationed at each pool to ensure your safety and comfort.

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the professional party team at Mafunyane riverside Water Park offers you complete all-inone party convenience!

Choose from: • party packages • party packs • personalised invites • personalised options • catering

We also offer: • group discounts • enclosed area • safe parking

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Child/Children’s School: ________________________________________ Child name and Birthday (d/m/y) 1.______________________________________ 2.______________________________________ 3.______________________________________ 4.______________________________________ Terms & Conditions: Competition open till the 31st august 2013. Prize valid till the 31st august 2014. 1 Party per family. entry forms to be dropped off in entry boxes situated at the Boabab kiosk and the Leopard Sport (within the Water Park). entry form must be completed in full to qualify for the draw. Prize limited to 15 kids per party. Prize not redeemable for cash. entry into this competition constitutes acceptance of the terms & conditions.

Planning a party?

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Please contact us at waterpark@saol.com or call on 013 757 0080 for more information.

Visit our website: www.riversidecentre.co.za/entertainment/mafunyane-waterpark.asp

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Dearest Mom We dedicate this edition to the Home.

More than the four walls that keep your family safe, it is also the place where your family eats, sleeps and has fun together! Our Home Sweet Home edition of Mom's Notes is packed to the rafters with all things useful, inspiring and delicious.

With winter well on its way - we can't resist the smell of delicious home baking. Our dietician shares some basic tips on better baking with the family, whilst Sarel shows us that baking with wholesome oats is child's play.

Decorating your home is so much fun - even more so when you know where to find the perfect kitchen, carpet or couch! Collected in this edition are some fantastic suppliers and home-related service providers for your convenience. Remember to keep your copy of Mom's Notes safe for future reference.

When you venture beyond your home's warm comfort, you will be spoilt for choice. The Uplands Festival, INNIBOS Kunstefees and even the Mafunyane Riverside Water Park will cater to everyone's tastes.

If you would like to help make winter warmer for less fortunate families, diarise the Riverside Take-A-Step Charity walk, or take part in the Spar Winter Warmer campaign.

We wish you a wonderful, inspiring time with your family.

With love, The Mom's Notes Team Alison, Tabita & Yulandi

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Visit our website: www.tworedpens.co.za Disclaimer: While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, neither Mom's Notes nor TwoRedPens can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any errors or omissions.The publisher does not stand warranty for the performance of any article or service mentioned in this magazine whether in an advertisemnet or elsewhere. Redistribution of changed or in any way altered Mom's Notes Magazines is strictly prohibited.

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MIND MATTERS There are several strategies parents can use to help children remain more fully intrinsically motivated.

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FOR CHILDREN Young children learn from everything they do. They are naturally curious; they want to explore and discover. If their explorations bring pleasure or success, they will want to learn more. During these early years, children form attitudes about learning that will last a lifetime.

Children who receive the right sort of support and encouragement during these years, will be creative, adventurous learners throughout their lives. Children who do not receive this sort of support and interaction, are likely to have a much different attitude towards learning later in life.

Children do many things simply because they want to do them. Selecting a toy or a shirt to wear is the result of “intrinsic motivation.” The child makes her own choice and achieves satisfaction from both the act of choosing and from the opportunity to play with the toy or wear the shirt. Since the activity is generating the motivation, it is mostly self-sustaining for as long as the child wants to continue the activity.

Children also engage in some activities because adults tell them to, or in an effort to please another party.These activities are “extrinsically motivated.” When a child is extrinsically motivated, the reward comes from outside the child. It has to be provided by someone else, and has to be continually given for the child to remain motivated enough to continue the activity.

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Intrinsically motivated children are more involved in their own learning and development.

In other words, a child is more likely to learn and retain information when he is intrinsically motivated - when he believes he is pleasing himself. Parents can build on this sense of confidence by guiding their child’s play and activities while still giving the child a range of options. This unstructured play is an essential element of the child’s motivation, learning, and development.

For parents of young children, the goal should be to appropriately support the development of motivation so that there is a proper foundation for optimal educational growth. Parents should be very cautious about the use of many extrinsic rewards, as this can severely interfere with the child’s motivational development. Praise for an accomplishment is appropriate, but be sure that your child is doing a task because she is interested, not because she thinks it will bring praise from you.

Difficulties arise when adults or others within the child’s environment enforce external standards and replace the internal reward system with one that depends upon outside forces to supply all of the rewards (sweets, toys, excessive praise). Children then begin to feel successful only if someone else rewards them for accomplishments. They lose their intrinsic motivation and may only feel success when someone else judges them as successful. In such situations, children may not develop feelings of self-worth, and will judge their own value by someone else’s standards.

Your child should never need to ask, “Did I do well?” She should know and be confident in her own successes.

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Provide many opportunities for children and adults to explore together and interact directly. It is important for both children and adults to be working together on an activity. This lets you observe, model, and encourage your child.

Provide situations that give children an acceptable challenge. Activities that are slightly difficult for the child will be more motivating and provide for stronger feelings of success when accomplished. This may take some trial and error at first.

Give children opportunities to evaluate their own accomplishments. Rather than stating that you think they have done a good job, ask them what they think of their work. You’ll never go wrong by asking the question, “What do YOU think?”

Do not use excessive rewards.They tend to undermine children’s ability to value themselves. Praise and rewards should be based upon children’s effort and persistence, rather than on the actual accomplishment.

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HEALTH NOTES

HOME-STYLE BAKING Baking with your kids is a terrific way to have fun and create quality time together. Kids enjoy making and working with dough, cutting out shapes, decorating cookies and cakes, and most of all, eating the delicious recipes they helped make. Introducing kids to baking is a great way to help them discover how rewarding it is to bake something special and to share with friends and family and also the ideal way to teach them about healthy eating.

Eating fresh, homemade baked foods warm from the oven is something everyone loves. Making them together as a family is something I think you will enjoy as much.

From creating personalized, homemade pizzas on family pizza night to hot and delicious cinnamon rolls on Sunday morning, find out how much fun you will have creating delicious food and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

You can try the following fun baking ideas with your kids CHOCOLATE NO BAKE COOKIES This is a quick and easy recipe‌

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OLD TIME FAVOURITE: BANANA BREAD This recipe gives the perfect results every time. Be sure to use overripe bananas and the right sized bread tin.

Ingredients • 285g plain flour ( To increase the fibre content, add 1/3 of flour as whole wheat flour) • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • ½ tsp salt • 110g butter • 225g/ caster sugar • 2 Extra Large free-range eggs • 4 ripe bananas, mashed • 100 ml low fat buttermilk (or normal milk mixed with 1½ tsp lemon juice or vinegar) • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 125ml pecan nuts - chopped • Spray ‘n cook for greasing the tin Preparation method 1. Preheat the oven to 180C 2. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large mixing bowl.

Ingredients: • 1 cup syrup • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup peanut butter, creamy OR chunky • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1 cup coconut • 1 cup chopped walnuts • 3 cups oats (not instant)

3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Preparation Method: Mix syrup and sugar in a large saucepan. Heat to a full boil (do not overcook). Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and chocolate chips until melted. Add coconut, nuts and oats. Mixture will be rather stiff. Drop rounded tablespoons onto waxed paper (Tip: Use 2 spoons, one to scoop dough and one to push it off spoon onto the paper.)

Cool 30 minutes. +/- 40 cookies

6. Transfer to the oven and bake for about an hour, or until well-risen and golden-brown.

4. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in the flour mixture and pecan nuts.

5. Grease a loaf tin and pour the cake mixture into the tin.

7. Remove from the oven and cool in the tin for a few minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

FAIRY CAKES This easy recipe is great fun for the kids

Ingredients: • 110g butter or margarine, softened at room temperature • 110g caster sugar • 2 Jumbo free-range eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 110g self-raising flour • 1-2 tbs milk For the icing: • 300g icing sugar • 2-3 tbsp full cream milk • hundreds and thousands, or other fun cake decorations

Preparation method 1. Preheat the oven to 180C and line 2 x 12-hole fairy cake tins with paper cases.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, and fold in the vanilla extract.

3. Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon. Add a little milk until the mixture is a soft dropping consistency and spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are half full.

4. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack.

5. For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and stir in enough milk to create a smooth mixture.

6. To ice the fairy cakes, drizzle the icing over the cakes, sprinkle with decorations and set aside until the icing hardens.

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SAREL VAN SABIE HAWERMOUT KOEKIES OATS COOKIES Wat ons vir ons kinders gee om te eet is natuurlik baie belangrik. Dit kan n groot verskil maak aan hulle konsentrasie vermoë en skool prestasie. Hawermout is ‘n wonderlike bron van gesonde, volhoubare energie wat ongetwyfeld in jou kind se kosblik hoort. Die Egiptenare het die geheim al millenia terug ontdek!

Hawermout is ryk aan yster en kalsuim, en is boonop ‘n lae GI graan. Om kinders te oortuig om hawermout te eet hoef nie moeilik te wees nie. Ek het ‘n resep wat hawermout in ‘n veel lekkerder vorm aan kinders voorsit. Daar is nie net hawermout in nie, maar ook roesyne, pampoen pitte en heuning!

INGREDIENTS/BESTANDELE 2 cups rolled oats 2 koppies gerolde hawermout

½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ koppie pampoenpitte

¾ cup packed brown sugar ¾ koppie bruin suiker

¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teelepel sout

½ cup wheat germ ½ koppie koringkiem

½ cup honey ½ koppie heuning

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg, beaten ¾ teelepel fyn kaneel 1 eier, geklits 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 koppie koekmeel

½ cup vegetable oil ½ koppie kookolie

¾ cup raisins (optional) ¾ koppie roesyne

2 tsp vanilla extract 2 teelepels vanilje ekstrak

DIRECTIONS/METODE Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Generously grease a 20 x 30cm inch baking pan.

Voorverhit oond op 180 grade Celsius.

Smeer ‘n 20 x 30cm oond pan.

In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt.

Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

In ‘n groot mengbak meng die hawermout, bruin suiker, koringkiem, kaneel, meel, roesyne en sout.

Maak ‘n gaatjie in die middel en gooi die heuning, eier, olie en vanilje daarin. Meng goed deur jou hande te gebruik. Plaas die mengsel in die voorbereide oondpan.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges.

Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Bak vir 30 – 35 minute in die voorverhitte oond, todat die mengsel goud bruin op die kante begin word. Laat dit afkoel vir 5 minute en sny in skywe of blokkies terwyl dit nog warm is. Moenie toelaat dat die gebak heeltemal afkoel voordat jy dit sny nie, anders sal dit te hard wees om te sny.

Geniet!

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Kuier saam met ons by die Agri Skou 31 Mei en 1 Junie 2013 (Nelspruit Skougronde).

INTRODUCING

PUMA FAN PARK

Puma Fan Park will be open for every home game the STEVALPUMAS play for the rest of 2013.

The village is especially created so the whole family can enjoy a day out, filled with activities, while enjoy the STEVALPUMAS live in action.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT PUMA PARK:

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Nelspruit Got Talent Competition Big prizes to be won!! Keep watching the press for more details. Email pumaparkinfo@gmail.com for more info.

Outdoor Hospitality Boxes 5 meter x 5 meter allocated area, 2 x bottles of wine 6 entry tickets to watch the game, entertainment and a team building opportunity for only R1500.00

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Potjiekos Competition

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Pumaki Rugby (for kids under 9) We will be making use of a non-contact form of rugby called “Tag Rugby”. This competition is for the sole purpose of having fun in a competitive but friendly manner. Two teams consisting of the most talented 7 kids will be selected to play on the Mbombela pitch before the STEVALPUMAS come out to warm up for the main match of the day.

Braai Facilities: Book your braai package now by mailing pumaparkinfo@gmail.com.

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PUMAS COMPETITION Are your family PUMAS Supporters?

Enter our competition to win the following PUMAS FAMILY PACKAGE: • • •

4 TICKETS to watch the Pumas’ next match at Mbombela Stadium ROMANTIC DINNER for 2 at Adega’s Restaurant in Nelspruit PUMAS RUGBY HAMPER for the kids

Simply send an email with the subject “PUMAS” to:

competition@momsnotes.co.za Make sure you include in the email: Your name, cellphone number and your children’s ages and school(s).

Enter before the 15th of June 2013.

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WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP? BENEFITS OF SLEEP Research suggests that sleep plays an important role in memory, both before and after learning a new task.

Lack of adequate sleep affects mood, motivation, judgment, and our perception of events.

Although there are some open questions about the specific role of sleep in forming and storing memories, the general consensus is that consolidated sleep throughout a whole night is optimal for learning and memory.

HEALTH The cost of poor sleep is much greater than many people think: it may have profound consequences for our long-term health. Research has revealed that people who consistently fail to get enough sleep are at an increased risk of chronic conditions and diseases linked to hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

Treating sleep as a priority, rather than a luxury, may be an important step in preventing chronic disease, and ensuring a greater quality of life.

Article: Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School in partnership with WGBH Educational Foundation. Retrieved: http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu

Mattress Warehouse Nelspruit has the best prices on quality beds and mattresses - invest in a GREAT night’s sleep!

If you are looking for the best deals on beds, mattresses, bedroom furniture, sleeper couches, mattress protectors, latex pillows or just plain foam mattresses in the city, then dial 0861 007 000.

BIG BRANDS | LOWEST PRICES | GUARANTEED SERVICE Tel: 0861 007 000 Fax: 086 541 0515 Email: sales@mynewbed.co.za

A WORLD-CLASS ONLINE SHOP

THE BIGGEST CHOICE

The Mattress Warehouse only stock the best quality products at affordable prices. Some of our brands include: Cloud Nine, Rest Assured, Edblo, Simmons, Universe Bedding and Genessi.

YOUR ONE-STOP SLEEP SHOP Shop Online from your home or office ... 24/7!

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Every item includes firmness ratings, style and colour details, dimensions, delivery times and high quality photographs

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Safe and secure shopping: Payment can easily be made via credit card, debit card or an instant EFT. After a successful purchase, shoppers are informed about the current status of their order.

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The Mattress Warehouse Nelspruit delivers to the following areas: • • • • • • • • • •

Nelspruit White River Sabie Middelburg Witbank Malelane Graskop Barberton Komatipoort ... and many more.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our customers and clients can call us on 0861007000 or email our Customer Service team at: sales@mynewbed.co.za.

We are here to support you!

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VISIT US

1 Waterlilly Street Riverside Industrial, Nelspruit Tel: 0861 007 000

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HAVE YOU DISCOVERED LOVE DÉCOR YET?

WHERE TO FIND US:

Sonpark Boulevard & I’langa Mall (Pop-up shop) Nelspruit. Cell: 083 640 5965 E-mail: nelspruit@kidsemporium.co.za

TODDLER BEDS

Available in single & ¾ beds Available with a buddy bed

BABY COTS & COMPACTUMS

FIND THE BRANDS YOU LOVE We are VERY EXCITED to announce that in addition to all the fabulous ranges we offer, we are now also stockists of the following well known brands:

Cots are convertible into daybeds, drastically extending the usage of the cot.

Compactum tops are deep for comfortable changing of baby with big drawers for storage.

EXCELLENT QUALITY AVAILABLE IN VARIETY OF COLOURS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED

LOVE DECOR is a beautiful décor shop filled with unique gifts, home-ware, décor-ware, personal accessories and furniture. We pride ourselves on sourcing unique home and décor ware as well as a fantastic range of gift items. You will find something here to suit every budget and every occasion! Our stylish selection of products are hand-picked and sourced from trendy professional décor importers or highly ranked South African décor businesses. It is great fun for us to source local hand-crafted products to give our range an authentic feel and to support talented local crafters.

FURNITURE We manufacture custom-made furniture to suit your needs. We love recycling and everything that is good for the planet. We love to explore new and creative ways to include that bit of upcyclingcreativity in our products to help care for our planet.

WE STOCK WASHI TAPE

FUNCTION(AL) DESIGN

Washi Tape uses are endless!

Did you know that we offer specialised services to assist in all your needs like wedding decorations, wedding gift registry, décor planning, custom-made wall quotes and more …

WHOLESALE WALL ART & QUOTES Personalise your space with words and or images that inspire you!

Small gift shops and coffee shops can now also register with us to buy at wholesale prices. We will also assist you with combining a product range that will work best for your client base. We offer you the opportunity to buy a better selection of products without having to outlay too much capital at a time. Rather buy less but more frequently to ensure you offer your clients new products more regularly.

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ONLINE SHOPPING Enjoy a shopping experience in the comfort of your own home. Visit our online shop at

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NEW PREMISES NEXT TO THE PUZZLE COFFEE SHOP Bigger variety, more exclusive products a shopping experience - not to be missed!

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WWW.LOVEDECOR.CO.ZA WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND HOPE TO MEET YOU IN-STORE SOON!

SONPARK BOULEVARD (Next to The Puzzle & 4 Keepsakes) & ILANGA MALL (Upper level)

TALK TO US: Nanette: 079 515 3808 sales@lovedecor.co.za

Wholesale Enquiries & Online Assistance Sanet: 072 573 7140 lovedecornst@gmail.com

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Much like Mom herself, this multi-purpose powerhouse can do most things better, faster and more thoroughly than any other!

The Kirby Sentria Home Care System is your home’s new best friend. Mom’s Notes finds out why it’s more than a vacuum cleaner ...

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AMERICAN WHAT IS THE KIRBY SENTRIA HOME CARE SYSTEM?

VACUUM CLEANER

Deep clean your house and even your mattresses and pillows. The Kirby filter system is effective up to 99.97%. (.1 micron) which means that all known pollens, most household dust and mites are caught in the filter. These little nuisances can cause hay fever, sinus and breathing problems.

DID YOU KNOW: The Kirby Company is a subsidiary of the Scott Fetzer Company, part of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate run by one of the worlds most succesful (and famous) businessmen, Warren Buffett. http://www.bags-and-parts.co.uk

The high air flow even removes sand and animal hair from carpets, creating a healthier home environment. Simply vacuum and dispose of the pollutants. The disposable filter bag holds up to 10kg of dust! Even when the bag is full it is still effective as sufficient open area is left to allow continued air flow efficiently.

Sensitive or shaggy carpets? Kirby’s four speed motor allows for dual speed on suction nozzle to accommodate sensitive carpets, while the height of the nozzle can be adjusted for different carpet pile lengths.

Kirby is the only machine gentle enough for your delicate persian carpets, yet strong enough to deep clean natural fibre carpets too.

DID YOU KNOW: Based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA; it is a producer of vacuum cleaners and a multitude of home cleaning accessories. Kirby vacuum cleaners maintain a retro look reminiscent of the first model dating back to the 1900s.

They have earned a strong reputation due to power, versatility and a long unit lifetime. http://www.bags-and-parts.co.uk

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Clean everything from leather couches to curtains - while they’re still hanging!

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Portable handle changes Kirby from an upright to a portable.

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Low power consumption saves on electricity. Kirby uses up to 3 x less electricity than a normal household vacuum cleaner.

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Dual fan system: Motor fan dedicated to cooling of the motor only. Suction fan dedicated to providing air movement for inflow and outflow.

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Instead of replacing your home’s carpets - give older carpets new life! Carpet cleaning with the Kirby will also increase the lifespan of your carpets. The carpet cleaning capability converts liquid shampoo to foam with a 20% moisture80% air ratio. This means that your carpet wont be wet down to the core.

Rubber coated wheels means no damage to hard floor surfaces.

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The powerful gearbox provides 90% of the effort to push and pull the Kirby.

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Kirby is safe: Kirby will not start unless an attachment has been fitted to both the inflow and the outflow of the system.

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The excellent quality of the no-rust aluminium and long lasting teflon construction means that your Kirby enjoys a life expectancy of 45 years!

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The Kirby comes with a 5 year warrantee.

Best of all? Catch the smallest particles with the largest nozzle head of all cleaners. You will enjoy suction over the whole width of 32cm.

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The Kirby System is also a floor care kit to wax and buff wooden floors and tiles. No-one, except toddlers, wants to spend time on their hands and knees!

CARPET CLEANER

The Kirby system includes an air pump. The air pump accommodates the spray gun, which can be used for cleaning curtains, upholstery and carpets on stairs. This attachment can be used to apply any product with a water base.

Cleaning becomes a breeze - literally. The air pump can clean pot plant leaves, blow away unwanted leaves and dirt outside instead of using a broom to sweep. The handy inflator/ deflator and the vibrator attachment can inflate inflatable toys, exercise balls inflatable mattresses and tubes of bicycles.The inverted scalp massager attachment can even unblock drains!

HOW DO I BUY ONE? Shop 45B Sonpark 11 De Villiers Street Nelspruit Gerardt Malan: 076 790 4159 Dawn Gous: 082 822 3665

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Centre, 43 Waterfall Avenue RiversideIndustrial Industrial Park, Nelspruit Lowveld Lifestyle Lowveld CentreLifestyle , 43 Waterfall Avenue, Riverside Park, Nelspruit Tel: 013-753-2477 | Fax: 013-753-3020

Tel: 013-753-2477 | Fax: 013-753-3020 REVOLUTIONARY NEW FIBERS 6 NEW REASONS TO

CHOOSE CARPET

Besides the warmth and softness, today’s carpets offer many new features that make carpet a great choice for many interior situations. Here are some contemporary carpeting trends that make this versatile material worth serious consideration the next time you are upgrading any of your rooms.

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CARPET PATTERNS & COLORS

Whether you want dramatic color, graphic design or elegant artwork, it is all available in today’s new carpet styles. Solid, neutral colors are good, but adding a layer of creativity to any room is easy with carpet.

Revolutionary new types of polyester fibers provides a unique combination of superior performance, softness, and stain resistance compared to other available synthetic fibers. New fibers are also made in part from renewably sourced ingredients making less impact on the environment and still providing exceptional durability and built-in permanent stain and fade protection.

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Cot Protectors

Dear Mother As a caring mother, you want to ensure comfort and protection for your baby to sleep peacefully at night. At Bedmat we supply special cot mattress protectors to ensure that you too, can rest peacefully... knowing that you have taken good care of your precious bundle!

Unprotected mattresses create the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and dust mites, a major cause of asthma, eczema and rhinitis... and a very unhappy baby. Keep your ba• Professional Advice by our by’s mattress clean and hygienic by creating a barrier with a cot mattress protector. A combination of absorbent terry cotton with waConsultants. terproof miracle membrane which is porous, CARPET DURABILITY solves this challenge all mothers have to face.

Advancements in fiber technology and new carpet construction methods have made carpet more • Established since 1968. The waterproof membrane allows air vapour durable and longer lasting than ever in the past. through microscopic pores, which makes the Carpet also insulates the floor and keeps feet protector soft and comfortable, easy to wash • Different warmer in the dead of winter. Walking across the options of underlay and dry. These protectors are cool to sleep on room never felt so good. and don’t make cracking sounds.

SAME-DAY USE

The problem of “new carpet smell” has been addressed. Just purchase products tagged with the Green Label from the Carpet and Rug Institute.

This low-VOC carpeting has minimal off-gassing and what low odour there is should dissipate within 48 to 72 hours—even sooner if you open windows.

Premium Brand Made in Belgium

STAIN & SOIL RESISTANCE

You would like carpeting in your home, except you have a dog prone to accidents that leave behind odors or stains. Or perhaps you are concerned about stains, mold, and mildew from other sources.

Carpet manufacturers have come up with solutions—developing molecular-level treatments to take care of these problems. All you have to do is have the carpet installed and enjoy a trouble-free experience.

R165m² * By Steve Cooper for the World Floor Covering Association | www.wfca.org

GREEN CARPET CHOICES

There’s much more to carpet than high and low pile. You can get super-soft carpet, sculpted surfaces, and materials that are fade-resistant in sunlight. Many types of carpeting contain significant amounts of recyclable material and renewable resources.

ASK US ABOUT BELGOTEX SUPERWEAVE RANGE • Is made with 100% Stainproof Miracle Fibre (Polypropylene).

• It is made with MiracleBac moisture resistant, rot proof and odour free backing.

• This carpet is colourfast, stain resistant, anti-microbial and anti-allergenic. An equal mixture of clear household bleach and water removes most stains.

At Bedmat we make double bunks of which the top half can double up as a bed with rails which can be removed at a later stage. This can be ordered as a standalone.

So, with many options to choose from, you are invited to give our showroom a visit!

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Carpet and Decor, established in Apart from cot protectors, you can also order • Installation service available. cot mattresses from Bedmat. We stock stand1968, is a leading installer and ard size cot mattresses covered with PVC or supplier of carpets, carpet tiles, can make a cot mattress to your specification. laminate wood flooring, vinyl A family cot passed down a generation or two, flooring, wood vinyl planks, solid R129m² is seldom the standard size of today and you woodenR259m² floors, artificial grass, can specify the thickness and quality foam and blinds in South Africa.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE!

you prefer. We are often requested to make thicker mattresses for camping cots, another reason you may want to give us a call.

At Bedmat you can also purchase Safety Breather cot mattresses which allow free flow of air through holes made in the manufacturing process. These come only in standard sizes.

Nursery school mattresses with navy blue PVC is another popular item, as well as junior beds.

As your baby moves from the cot to their first bed, you may want to consider a bed with protective bars.

Tel: 013 751 2248 Fax: 013 751 2142 Cell: 082 341 5522 www.bedmat.co.za daleen@bedmat.co.za

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THE HOME OF BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE AT HOME IN THE LOWVELD FOR 20 YEARS Over the past 20 years, House of Class has proved itself as a reputable company. At the heart of their exceptional service is the belief that customers are their greatest asset. Expect to feel at home!

A PASSION FOR UNIQUE BEAUTY The owners of House of Class have a passion for furniture and decor. They go the extra mile to source only the best quality furniture for their showroom in Nelspruit. Unlike chain stores, their items are unique and seldom repeated.

HOUSES INTO HOMES Highly skilled sales personnel with decades of experience assist customers with advice on how to create that ideal feeling of comfort and style in their own unique living space.

SOMETHING FOR EVERY ROOM The range at House of Class expands every year with the newest addition being an exclusive Office Furniture range.

This includes custom made solid wood desks, credenzas, filling cabinets and wall units. The baby and toddler room section is also growing out of its baby shoes with new and exciting items added to the range frequently.

REST ASSURED You spend a third of your life on your bed, make sure you get the comfort you deserve. Find a wide range of base sets and mattresses for all shapes and sizes in your family, to suit all budgets at House of Class. Their bedding department is found upstairs. They are proud stockists of the trusted Sealy, Simmons and Cloud Nine ranges.

THE REAL DEAL House of Class offers the best. Find pure full grain leather on all their leather furniture. Koos Bothma explains that “All the cheaper imitations and combinations of leatherlook products doesn’t live up to the standard we want to offer our clients.” House of Class also offers a whole range of leather and wood care products for aftercare of your furniture, adding to the lifetime and look of the products.

BEST IN NELSPRUIT On the accolade of being voted the best furniture store in Nelspruit for a third year in a row, Koos simply says, “The people of the Lowveld has spoken, and we can only say thank you!”

SEE FOR YOURSELF!

Tel: (013) 752 8399 | Email:direct@hofc.co.za Website: www.hofc.co.za Visit our showroom: Riverside Industrial Park, Nelspruit

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We supply and install: • • • • • • •

All types of Blinds Awnings Carpets Artificial turf Wooden floors Shutters Luxury Wood Look Vinyl Flooring

Mpumalanga Blinds and Flooring follows international trends and technology to offer our clients the best products for their application and needs. Our unrivalled installation and measuring experience and service ensures that you enjoy a beautiful result!

013 752 3082 | 082 339 0055 info@mbf.co.za | www.mbf.co.za

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Silk Flowers & Plants

7. The silk flowers by NewLeaf Silks are designed and arranged by the best floral artists. They are made with premium imported silk and keep their beauty for forever.

Today’s technology makes silk plants and flowers look more life-like than ever.

So why not give them a try for your home or office? Consider the following:

8. For outdoor silk plants you won’t have to use harmful pesticides.

1. Silk flowers won’t droop in the hot and humid Lowveld conditions.

2. No insects, in real plants insects like the moisture from the watering and will take up home in a real plant.

Dap Exclusive originated with the goal to service the discerning buyer with finely crafted wooden pieces. It is our aim to provide practical, custom, and decorative carpentry furnishings in the home and place of business.

We create exclusive furniture and storage solutions from Oregon, Pine, Sleeper Wood, Teak, Formica, Melamine, Supa Wood to name a few, as well as offering finished items in stains and paint techniques like Shabby Chic and the popular French Provencal.

DAP EXCLUSIVE ALSO OFFERS: • Wooden tables • Bars • Office storage solutions • Wooden flooring • Teens/children custom furniture • Expo stands • Shop fitting

Derek Pretorius | Cell: 082 7070235 Email: dapexclusive@gmail.com Please visit our website to view DAP’s fine craftmanship: www.dapexclusive.co.za

9. No mold or mildew build up.

10.Silk flowers offer savings over real ones. A fresh bunch of

flowers can cost up to R300!

3. They eliminate indoor allergies created by real flowers.

For less than R65 per week you can have gorgeous flowers delivered to your home or office monthly.

4. They can match your decor or mood regardless of the season.

Orchids, Proteas, Agapanthas, Lilies, Roses, Strelitzia ... and many more!

5. Pets are not attracted to them like real plants eliminating accidents and clean up.

TRACEY CRESSWELL Official Silksense Distributor c| 072 600 4119 info@newleafsilks.co.za www.newleafsilks.co.za

6.You’ll never have water damage from the pot leaking or spilling when watering real plants.

Did you know?

Bergen's uses drivers to collect appliances in Nelspruit. This allows technicians more time to focus solely on appliance repairs.

We can collect appliances and give you a quote.

If the quote is not accepted, the appliance is returned free of charge!

SONPARK CENTRE Piet Retief Str. & Madiba Drive, Nelspruit (013) 741 3566 - Alta Grové: 082 458 6331

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HOW TO ... LIGHT YOUR HOME! Lighting can indeed make a big difference to the look and atmosphere of your home. It is usually ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted or freestanding.

Most conventional lighting is directed downwards, but uplighters can diffuse light, creating a more subtle effect, without glare or dazzle. Floor lamps also called as standard lamps are available as uplighters, down lighters or spotlights, in both modern and traditional styles. Here are some quick points to get you started ...

Kitchen: Separately highlight work areas with halogen downlighters or clip on lights for a clean, clear beam over areas such as the sink and islands. If your kitchen is also a dining room, for an occasional touch of ambient lighting choose a functional chandelier or pendant light on dimmers for your main light.

Dining room: Take care to avoid or reduce lighting glare to fall on the eyes of the diner. Ensure downlighters are aimed straight onto the table surface. Place chandeliers where they create sparkle as opposed to distracting light. Wall sconces placed above eye-level can be very effective.

TV room: Do you watch TV in the dark? Apparently it’s not good as it strains the eyes. To reduce the effect, position a light near the TV in such a way that it needs to shade from the viewer’s eyes and shouldn’t reflect on the screen. Do this and you’ll still be able to view in relative darkness but with less strain on your eyes.

If you would like to brighten your day, light up your home.

Visit NuLight’s showroom to browse our covetable selection of international and local catalogues.

Willa and Linda will gladly help you find the perfect light fixtures that will suit not only your décor needs, but also the functions in your home and your budget.

We offer professional lighting design in close consultation with architects, contractors and private clients.

Our professional service include: • on-site consultations • from-plan design service • light fixture suggestions • installation recommendations NuLight is also an authorised supplier of additional light accessories and bespoke wall décor to compliment your lighting design choices.

Bedroom: Don’t have downlighters above the bed as they create glare. Instead try a wall sconce slightly above your head and over your shoulder to avoid shadows, or have a table lamp placed slightly behind you.

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Swift Group in Nelspruit has grown into a trusted name when it comes to taking care of electrical, plumbing and maintenance emergencies around the home or office.

Mom’s Notes went to meet Lasea Swift, the dynamic and hard-working woman (and mom) behind it all.

Mom’s Notes het 'n dinamiese en hardwerkende ma van twee, Lasea Swift (eienaar van Swift Group) gaan gesels.

The NEW Swift Group was established 4 years ago – and from only 2 bakkies grew to a fleet of 6 bakkies with a team of more than 20, promptly assisting with all things burst, burnt-out and breaking! Lasea is very excited to note, that since last year November, Swift not only offers electrical and plumbing services – but also general maintenance. Lasea explains that this “third arm” of Swift developed out of their clients’ need for the service, and that it extends to tiling, fixing gate motors and even painting! The three divisions of Swift is managed by Lasea Swift, Annetjie Harmse and Matt Harmse collectively, with Matt being at the helm of the newly formed maintenance devision.Benewens elektriese- en loodgieterdienste, bied Swift ook nou algemene onderhoud soos verfwerk en herstelwerk van hekmotors en dakke aan hul kliënte.

At Swift, clients’ needs are of utmost importance. Their dedication to service – at any hour, of any day – is exemplified with numerous accounts of Swift technicians sharing a new-years’ count-down or Christmas eve with families in need of emergency damage control. After all, a geyser bursting is rarely a timely affair! Kliëntediens is van kardinale belang vir Swift. Hul 24 uur, 7 dae ‘n week diens verseker dat huishoudelike nagmerries sommer flink en vinnig deur gekwalifiseerde Swift spanlede opgelos word.

Bathroom: To avoid splashes, ceiling downlighters are most practical.

For a relaxing candle light effect have these on a dimmer but remember the safety of children and older folk who need to see clearly when they bathe.

A light touch: Get the proportions right. The lamp base and shade fittings should be in proportion with the room. With lampshades, pick colours that suit your soft furnishings, curtains and carpets. They should be in contrast with the walls, instead of being the same colour or they might just get lost in the ambience. Use a downlighter over a vase of flowers and remember to highlight architectural features.

“It’s all about

Phone: (013) 757 1416 Share Call Fax: 086 594 2127 Email: sales@nulight.co.za Showroom: Riverside Auto Centre | G3 Contact us to schedule a consultation!

Since household crises happen at any time, Swift is the only true 24 hour, 7 day a week service provider in Nelspruit. They have a call centre to answer calls – no matter how early, or how late! And should you find yourself in need of one of Swift’s team members in the early hours, clients can rest assured with the knowledge that Swift technicians are qualified experts with years of experience. They will try to contain the damage until the problem can be solved with the correct replacements or maintenance. Lasea is very proud of the quality and integrity of Swift’s service. Her vision for Swift Group is for it to become the “go-to” name for Lowveld families

At your service!

PLUMBING new installations | burst pipes | geysers blocked drains | valves | septic tanks | COC's

ELECTRICAL COC's | maintenance | contracts | new installations 3 phase problems | borehole pumps

MAINTENANCE fencing | steelwork | locks & doors | tiling painting | gate motors | access control

– and to grow with families for decades to come. She is not in the business for a “quick buck” – but would rather build relationships with “Swift” households. Lasea is baie trots op die kwaliteit en integriteit van Swift se diens … Sy wil nie vinnig ‘n paar Rand maak nie, maar stel belang om verhoudings te bou met “Swift” families in die Laeveld wat dekades sal hou.

Although Swift comes to the rescue often, they also offer the issue of electrical and plumbing Certificates of Compliance for home-owners wanting to sell their homes. Swift is also experts in dealing with insurance claims … so you don’t have to. Did you know that Swift is also an official warranty centre for Duratherm Geysers, the only geyser with a 10 year guarantee.

Alhoewel Swift gereeld tot die redding kom in noodsituasies, bied hul ook die uitreiking van elektriese en loodgieter Sertifikate van Voldoening (C.O.C’s) en kan versekeringseise hanteer – wat jou die kopseer spaar!

Love your home.

Make sure Swift Group is your first call.

Tel: (013) 752 3722 FREE QUOTATIONS After Hours: 072 612 1919 E-mail: reception@swiftgroup.co.za www.swiftgroup.co.za

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Your home can offer all the space you and your family need. Wendy Lane offers perfect spaces and solutions for more fun & more functional spaces at home.

PLAY SYSTEMS: Our playground equipment is an exciting combination range of challenges and fun activities for energy-filled children who love being outdoors and letting their imaginations fly. Our framework of our equipment is structural and planed timber. This is a more friendly and inviting medium than metal or plastic. The timber is pressure treated to withstand the weather elements as it stands outside. It doesn’t need to be sunk into the ground and, therefore can be moved around your school, garden or to a new home with relative ease.

It is a modular system that has, as it’s centre, the tower. From the tower you can add items in the combination that best suits your requirements and budget. The items can be assembled on site making it an ideal do-it-yourself project. Let your play system grow with your children giving them hours of stimulating imaginative play, alone or with friends, all within the safety of your own back yard.

KENNELS: Keep your pet warm and dry with our range of kennels for all sizes. The timber walls and floor offer your dog comfort and warmth while the painted steel roof is an attractive protection against rough play, hail and cricket balls in the garden! The roofs are removable allowing for easy transport and cleaning.

Our sizes accommodate from Jack Russels to Great Danes. Keep your dog warm, dry and happy, it’s the least you can do for man’s best friend.

Pet Grooming & Pet Shop TABLE AND BENCH COMBOS: Our table and bench combos are ideal for outside entertainment areas, lapas, patios, braai areas, even work place canteens and rest areas. We offer a six or four seater combination, made from pressure treated pine.

Tough, durable and built to stand outside to enhance your entertainment area.

WENDY HOUSES: Wendy Houses offer a simple, efficient and cost effective solution to any need for space you might have. If you have a garden and need more storage space, an entertainment area, a work room, a play room, a hobby room, a Wendy Lane building offers the ideal solution. From a guard hut at your entrance to a garage size storeroom, we can accommodate your size requirements. We can add verandas, internal partition walls, extra doors and windows. Just call us to discuss your needs and we will go out of our way to help you.

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fish, feathered or furry friends. We offer pets from trusted breeders. Our friendly staff offers years of knowledge and experience to advise you on the best products for your unique pet and lifestyle.

Simply visit our store and allow us to help you!

DOG TRAINING

We are an accredited Eukanuba Training School. Our trainer is a Level 3 instructor & Gild Member of Thinking Pets Training Excellence. From 2 months to all ages. We offer puppy socialization and basic obedience, as well as adult dog training using a clicker based reward-based system.

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After 10 years of adoring pets as much as you do, we know that peace of mind is the most important when leaving your four-legged child with us. Our staff members have 30 years experience with pet grooming! Our facilities are clean, safe and camera monitored. We ensure the best experience for your pet with our well maintained equipment and spacious, flea-free environment.

If your children need their own space, or maybe you need to retreat to your own space sometimes, remember Wendy Lane has been offering solutions for the last twenty years.

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The first step to your optimum maintenance plan is a detailed survey of your private or business property’s cooling equipment. You will receive a detailed document outlining your maintenance plan needs. You will be given the option to purchase this document from us, should you decide not to use our services.

Our plan is to move your home or company out of reactive maintenance management and build a long term relationship towards reliability centered maintenance on all your cooling systems!

For this special HOME Edition of Mom’s Notes, we would like to offer the readers a FREE SURVEY OF YOUR PROPERTY with the option to purchase the plan. Offer ends 31st July 2013.

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Warm water borrelbaddens bied nie net die geleentheid om te ontspan nie, maar kan ook help met pyn verligting van spier- en ligament beseerings en kroniese pyn soos artritis. Die dag se skete – vasgevang in jou stywe nek en rug - is sommer gou vergete.

As jy al gewonder het of jy dalk ‘n borrelbad moet installeer in jou huis, het Tertius en Tersia van Poolware Nelspruit die volgende goeie nuus en raad: • ‘n Borrelbad is baie maklik om te onderhou. Hul stel voor dat borrelbadeienaars ‘n maandelike sorg-stel gebruik om dit selfs makliker te maak.

• ‘n Borrelbad kan enige plek geinstalleer word. Binne-huise borrelbaddens is gewild vir die jaar-lange, enige-weer en private genot wat dit bied. ‘n Borrelbad buite – op ‘n stoep of dek – bied weer die geleentheid om jou borrelbad te geniet met vriende en familie, soortgelyk aan ‘n gewone swembad – net meer bekostigbaar!

• Borrelbaddens kan ook voorsien word met liggewig, waterdigte bekleedsels en spesiale seile. Hierdie keuses van bedekking beskerm nie net jou borrelbad nie, maar is ook ‘n maklike manier om jou borrelbad te beveilig vir kleiner kinders.

• Jou borrelbad hoef nie wit te wees nie!

Daar is ‘n wye keuse van kleure, vorms en groottes om van te kies. Selfs die spuite en bybehore word in jou keuse van afwerking geinstalleer. Jou borrelbad kan dus perfek by jou huis se styl en grootte pas.

• Het jy dalk ‘n verwaarlose borrelbad geërf met die aankoop van jou huis?

Poolware Nelspruit is die beste plek om aan te klop om ‘n verwaarlose borrelbad weer te laat werk vir jou en jou gesin.

Tertius en Tersia sal graag met jou gesels oor die borrelbad keuses wat die beste by jou familie en behoeftes pas. Maak hierdie winter ekstra spesiaal met meer tyd by die huis, in die gemak en luuksheid van jou eie borrelbad!

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WARMS THE COMMUNITY:

To be part of this wonderful initiative you can

purchase a blanket

at your nearest participating

SPAR STORE and place it in the bin provided.

All blankets will go to communities in need.

Mom, help us make this winter a little warmer for families in need.

“Make a career of humanity, and you will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.�

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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CRIB NOTES

CRIB NOTES

COMMON EYE INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN

crib notes

Bacterial Bacterial conjunctivitis causes the rapid onset of conjunctival redness, swelling of the eyelid, and mucopurulent discharge. Typically, symptoms develop first in one eye, but Accommodation: may spread to within 2–5 little days. ones Bacterial Forthe theother first eye month of your life they are unable focus on an object further or closer than 30cm. It is conjunctivitistodue to common pyogenic (pus-producing) thought thatgrittiness/irritation the distance fromand your face to where you hol bacteria causes marked a stringy, yourorbaby when mucopurulent you breast feed is the distance that they opaque, greyish yellowish discharge that arelids able focus on in the first month.

So when that little may cause the to to stick together, especially after sleep.

There are many different types of eye one is lying in your arms staring at your face they can see you clearly.

They have adult like accommodation at 3-4 A purulent discharge infections. The most common however are: monthsyellow of age (a whitish-yellow, or which means that at this age their eyes can 1. Conjunctivitis Knowing the milestones of your baby's an object yellow-brown focus substance, more no matter how far or close it is from them 2.vision Stye development (and what you can commonly known as pus)

do to help it along) can ensure your suggests a bacterial Stereopsis: infection.

1. CONJUNCTIVITIS (also called pink eye)and is inflammation child is seeing properly enjoying his Sensory fusion is present at birth so from the get go your of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the world to the fullest. We will continue little one will not have double vision but will see singularly. inner surface the eyelids). It is most commonlyto duethat to of this of developmental journey Allergic an infection (usually viral, but sometimes bacterial) or an is inflammation of the conjunctiva primary school level with Grant and Allergic conjunctivitis Colour Vision: allergic reaction. Classification can be either by cause or due to allergy. consist of eye redness, oedemafor colour vision) Stacy Freeman. This Month we are going TheSymptoms Fovea (part of the responsible by extent of the inflamed area. (swelling) of the conjunctiva, itching and increased lacri-

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to look at the vision of a child from birth

is immature in infants. Newborns are unable to make

loss of vision. Screening by the pediatrician or other primary care physician is important at birth and during

likely be able to fixate on an object and do certain eye

mation (production of tears). colour discriminations.

At about 7 weeks babies distinguis to 6 Months of age.

By cause: colours and at 2 months of age they have normal colour • Allergic conjunctivitis (rubbing eyes) detectionconjunctivitis and treatment are essential to preventing Itchingvision.

• EarlyBacterial is the hallmark symptom of eye conditions that have the potential to cause permanent • Viral conjunctivitis Below is a table showing at what age a baby will more tha allergic conjunctivitis.

By extent of involvement: movements etc. the first 6 months of life when the visual system is • is the dual combination highlyBlepharoconjunctivitis susceptible to interference.

However, screening of conjunctivitis with problematic, blepharitis (inflammation SKill AGe this population has been leading to under of theofeyelids). detection significant refractive error and strabismus 2. STYE Fixation to: • (squint) Keratoconjunctivitis is the combination of An external styeLights is an infection of the glands at the base 3 months conjunctivitis and keratitis (corneal inflamof the eyelashes.Faces External styes form on the outside Birth of mation). the lids and canVisual be seen as small red bumps. Internal3styes Let’s start with a few definitions: objects months are infections ofAuditory the glands lining the inside of the eyelids.

Visual acuity: the clarity or clearness of vision objects 3 months SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONJUNCTIVITIS Accommodation: the increase in thickness and shapeThey of also cause a red bump underneath the lid with only Red eyethe (hyperaemia), of focus conjunctiva (chemosis) eye’s lens inswelling order to an image on the retinageneralized redness and swelling visible on the outside.

Eye Movements: and watering (epiphora) of the eyes are symptoms comStereopsis: when both eyes work together to enable They you contain water and pus and the bacteria will spread if Horizontal Birth mon toto allsee forms of conjunctivititis.

3 dimensional or depth perception. the stye is forcefully ruptured. Styes are characterized by Vertical up gaze 4-6 weeks an acute onset and usually short in duration (7–10 days Viral There are different theories about the visual acuity ofwithout treatment).

Vertical down gaze 3 months Viral conjunctivitis is often associated infection infants. Some literature says with that aanbaby has adult like of the upper common and/or a years. visionrespiratory at 6 monthstract, andaothers, at cold, the ages of 3-5 Stimulus sore throat.

Its symptoms excessive think watering If I watch my little include one I personally thatand their vision (that babies react to) is adult like atusually 6 months of with age. one eye, but may itching. The infection begins Faces Birth spread easily to the other. Viral conjunctivitis, commonly Penlight 3 months doeye, youshows tell if your onepinkness has poorofvision? known How as pink a fine,little diffuse the Pursuits (ability to follow an object) 6-8 weeks This is a difficult one as your baby can’t tell you that they conjunctiva.

Coordinated head-eye movements 3 months

are unable to see.

A diffuse, less “injected” conjunctivitis (looking pink rather than red) suggests viral cause.

Thea sure signs that your infant might

And lastly, some babies appear to have a squint. Mos system hasn't full not have good vision are: developed yet. In some cases however it is due to a • Abnormal eye movements are often the first fold of skin between the eye and the nose that covers symptom of significant visual impairment the nasal corner of the eye making it look as if the Do• youIntense have eye questions or concerns regarding your family’s sight or eye care? rubbing eye is turned inward. This apparent deviation is most Grant and Stacy Freeman are dedicated to professional, affordable eyecare.

• A baby that is unresponsive to the parents noticeable when baby looks sideways.

Contact Freeman Optometrists for peace of mind.

(Info taken from Clinical

by Kanski of the time, it isOphthalmology because their visual and Wikipedia)

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STYLE SECRETS AT TIE THE KNOT THIS WINTER

Saturday, 15th June 2013 Come take YOUR step for children at the 10km Charity Road Race or 3km Fun Run or Walk.

Start/Finish Riverside Mall Entrance Fee for 10km is R25 and 3km is R15 For more info call 082 259 4118 or email marketing@riversidepark.co.za www.riversidepark.co.za riversideparkprecinct

THE MUFFLER

This is lovely with a jacket and jeans.

STEP 1 Fold a rectangle scarf in half lengthwise to make it reassemble a square.

STEP 2 Fold one corner to the middle of the opposite side - form a triangle.

STEP 3 Put two ends of the triangle over the back of your neck, leaving a point hanging down in the middle of your body.

STEP 4 Tie the scarf in the back and adjust accordingly.

HALF-BOW EPAULETTE

THE CARMEN MIRANDA

STEP 1 Start with a scarf centered around the back of your neck. Make a loose knot on one side of the scarf near your collarbone. Leave a keyhole in the knot.

STEP 1 Place your scarf at the back of your neck centered.

Start twisting your scarf until almost the entire length of it is twisted. It will start trying to curl around itself. Loop the scarf around your neck a second time, and then tie a knot.

Pair this style with a bohemian blouse and bell-bottom jeans

STEP 2 Grab the other side in the middle and slide the middle through the keyhole, creating a loop. Tighten your original knot and fluff the one-sided bow!

This style sure is a sweet treat for your wardrobe.

STEP 2 Continue to tie knots around the original knot until you get your scarf to look like you want! Let the ends untwist and hang free.

JOLENE’S TOP 5 SCARF TIPS 1. Shake ‘out’ your scarf before draping it around your neck. Gently shake it while holding onto an end. This will give more flattering folds.

2. Make sure that you wear summer scarves with summer clothes, and winter scarves with winter clothes. Heavier textures, thicker weaves and darker and more saturated colours are great for winter outfits.

3. Take a moment to style your scarf. The biggest mistake is to carelessly throw or tie it around your neck. It can be a beautiful accessory, not just a functional winter necessity.

4. Don’t be scared to combine two scarves! Especially in winter, this can add a great deal of colour and interest to your winter otufit.

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5. Accessories like scarves, beads and hats are simple & inexpensive ways to give your wardrobe an instant update with every new season.

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LEKKER TYE

KINDERTEATER

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Soos elke jaar, is daar ook vanjaar puik kinderteater-aanbod op die Innibos-program!

By Innibos word daar ruim vir die kleingoed voorsien met tjok-en- blok vol feesprogram vir fees-apies.

FLIEKIE LIEDJIES Oom Karoolus en Lente Met Cor en Letitia Uys Datum en tyd: Do 27 Junie 14:00, Sa 29 Junie 14:00 Venue: Nelspruit Primary Tydsduur: 40 minute Prys: R52

Koowee Apies Innibos is ’n unieke kindervenue in Hoërskool Bergvlam se skoolsaal op die feesterrein. Daar is elke dag vanaf 11:00 tot 17:00 ’n propvol vermaakprogram waar baie pret-aktiwiteite vir kinders tussen 3 en 12 aangebied word.

Alle aktiwiteite en vermaak by Koowee Apies Innibos is gratis.

Tjiff en Tjaff, die bekende karaktertjies van die Koowee kinderkanaal op DStv gaan saam met die maats sing en dans en sommer hope pret hê.

Crafty Kinds is ook daar met hope opwindende aktiwiteite. Hulle gaan die kinders leer hoe om ’n pom-pom-boom uit wol, karton en verf te maak, prentjies met olieverf en kleursel inkleur, prettige dieremaskers optower en uitgegraveerde borde verf.

Koningskos is ’n poppekas wat kinders leer om die Bybel as riglyn in die lewe te gebruik. Met Grusty, die gemors-monster, en vele ander kleurvolle karakters en liedjies, word die waarheid van God se Woord op ’n genotvolle en snaakse wyse gebring.

Oudergewoonte is David Dee weer daar in sy verskillende gedaantes om vermaak vir oud en jonk te verskaf. In sy Apies is Plesierig en Fluit, fluit my storie is uit neem

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Kom luister na die stories wat Oom Karoolus en Lente vertel van Ou Tante Koba wat so dom was en Oom Olifant wat twee stertjies het! En ook van die Hasie wie se stert so kort was en Stoffel die Apie wat van die balie afgeval het!

Kom ontmoet Lente se nuwe maatjie, Jeffrey, die Groenteverkoper! En luister na die Sponskoppe met hulle nuwe liedjie, “Chewinggum Style”. Stories en musiek so na die jongspan se harte!

hy die kleinspan op ’n opwindendende reis van towerkunsies, pret en plesier.

Al die pad vanaf Port Elizabeth is Splashout Puppets hierdie jaar vir die eerste keer by Innibos. Met pragtige kleurvolle poppe gaan dié poppekas die kleingoed op speelse wyse leer van reg en verkeerd, higiëne, hoe om veilig te bly en hoe gevaar vermy kan word.

Willie en die Wenspan is ook weer op die program. In hierdie interkerklike bediening leer hulle kinders oor gehoorsaamheid, netheid, lojaliteit en respek. Met musiek en interaksie het hulle ’n positiewe impak op die kleingoed.

Die jongspan wat lief is om na stories te luister, kan gerus na Johan Cilliers se Kraakvars Kinder-

stories kom luister. Die stories van die ontsnapping van die pikkewyne, die skoolseuns se avonture by die huis op Spookbult, die slim Buksie Muis van die Nasionale Muisintelligensie en vele ander sal kleingoed op ’n verbeeldingsvlug wegvoer.

Tussen al hierdie vermaak deur is daar natuurlik ook baie ander aktiwiteite wat

by Apies Innibos aangebied word. Daar is tafeltjies en stoeltjies waar kleinspan na hartelus kan inkleur en verf, knip en plak, kleispeel en blokkiesbou. Alles onder die waaksame oog van bekwame personeel.

WOORDLIEDJIES EN STORIES

Oom Karoolus en Lente Met Cor en Letitia Uys Teks en musiek: Cor en Letitia Uys Datum en tyd: Wo 26 Junie 10:00, Vr 28 Junie 10:00 Venue: Nelspruit Primary Tydsduur: 40 minute Prys: R52 In Oom Karoolus en Lente se Woordliedjie en Storieskonsert word daar stories vertel vir die kinders om hulle van ons wonderlike Koning Jesus te leer! Daar is die stories van die Drie Varkies, Stoffel die Apie se Bobbejaan-storie en Jeffrey die Groenteverkoper se skreeusnaakse groentestorie. Kom luister hoe die popsangers, naamlik die Sponskoppe, liedjies van Jesus sing. Stories en musiek wat die hele gesin sal geniet!

KAPTEIN BLITZ EN DIE SKOOL VIR SUPERHEROES

Met Frank Opperman Skrywer: Jaco Jacobs Datum en tyd: Wo 26 Junie 14:00, Do 27 Junie 10:00, Vr 28 Junie 15:00, Sa 29 Junie 10:00.

Venue: Nelspruit Primary Tydsduur: 50 minute Prys: R52 “Welkom by die Super-Akademie, die wêreld se enigste skool vir superheroes. Op hierdie skoolbanke het van die bekendste superheroes op aarde oor die jare gesit. Superman. Die Hulk.

Wonder Woman. Die Swart Kat. Chuck Norris. Schalk Burger.

Jou register-superhero vanjaar is Kaptein Blitz. Nog nooit van hom gehoor nie? Kyk, hy’s nie meer vandag se superhero nie.

In sy tyd het superheroes nie die hele dag lank movie deals geteken en sakke vol geld uit aksiefigure gemaak nie. Hulle het gewérk. En ná vandag se les sal jy ’n paar van die basiese beginsels van superhero wees goed onder die knie hê …”

Frank Opperman is Kaptein Blitz, Suid Afrika se eie Superhero.

Die eenman teatervertoning is geskryf deur die bekroonde jeugboekskrywer, Jaco Jacobs. Frank Opperman vertolk die skreeusnaakse rol van Kaptein Blitz en die ander skurke in die verhaal..

KINDER OPPASDIENS OP DIE FEESTERREIN Die ATKV Laeveld-tak bestuur die Apies Innibos aktiwiteite en ouers kan hul kinders met ’n geruste hart hier in die bekwame hande van tannie Zelda en haar knap span laat. Kleintjies moet in- en uitgeteken word, maar die groter kinders is welkom om te kom en gaan soos hulle wil.

Daar is ook ’n aand-oppasdiens. Matrassies waarop die kleingoed kan slaap, ’n kinder DVD, inkleurgoed en speletjies word gebruik om die kleingoed besig te hou en bekwame personeel sien na die kleintjies om teen ’n billike tarief.

Vir enige navrae skakel Zelda by 083 280 3498.

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HELPING HAND

Purpose, Vision and Values

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

CORE PURPOSE:

Money Your donation of funds towards flight costs and essential provisions will make a significant difference in the lives of these children and their families. Funds raised are also used to provide alternative transport methods should a flight not be a suitable option.

Dedicated to transporting critically ill children to receive lifesaving medical treatment.

VISION:

Transport should never be a barrier for a child to reach lifesaving treatment, wherever they live.

CORE VALUES:

THE TRUE STORY Every day, children are diagnosed with life threatening illnesses. Help is often available at specialized

government hospitals, but for many children and their families the treatment they so desperately need is out of reach because the cost of transport to these facilities is simply not affordable. Where the treatment required is not available locally, we arrange and sponsor flight or bus tickets to a suitable medical facility.

ABOUT WINGS & WISHES

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Compassion, Minimal bureaucracy, Integrity We undertake to provide compassionate support immediately, with minimal bureaucracy, whilst maintaining the highest levels of integrity for the children and their families.

CRITERIA:

We assist children who do not have access to the required specialised medical treatment in their home towns and whose families would not otherwise be able to afford the transport to get them to a suitable medical facility. We also require written motivation from a medical practitioner explaining that the treatment required is not available at a local institution.

Children supported to date since 2006

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Wings & Wishes was established in 2006 after a group of employees from Coca-Cola Sabco (Pty) Ltd identified the need in their community and started donating their frequent flyer miles as part of an internal Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The miles were committed to facilitating the transport of critically ill children and an accompanying adult to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, or an alternative appropriate medical facility, for treatment.

Flights sponsored to date since 2006

The program is now a registered project under The Coca-Cola Sabco Community Foundation (IT 60/2007) and is run primarily by employee volunteers. The program is funded entirely through donations and is supported by many individuals and organizations in South Africa. As word of the program spreads, requests for flights and bus tickets are a daily occurrence and we are now assisting at least one child a day.

Bus trips sponsored to date since 2006

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Miles Your donation of frequent flyer air miles, in amounts of 20 000 or 30 000, will be used to purchase air tickets.

Mercy We provide basic essentials for the children whilst in hospital. These Mercy Packs contain pyjama’s, soft toys, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, colouring in books and pencils, and any other comfort items to make their stay in hospital more bearable. Donations towards the Mercy Packs are gratefully received.

Pledge a flight As flights are requested, the bookings are made, and the cost of the flight is invoiced to the individual or company who pledged the flight. Average cost of a flight is approximately R1300.

CONTACT US TODAY!

Donna James-Jansen | Promotions Manager T: 013 754 3000 | M: 082 577 0826 E: djames-jansen@za.ccsabo.com Louise Day | Wings & Wishes Manager M: +27 082 412 7823 T: +27 041 395 4240 Fax: +27 086 566 9663 Email: lday@za.ccsabco.com www.wingsandwishes.org

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

UPLANDS PREP

Celebrating 85 Years

From one small class taught in a farmhouse school on Plaston Road to the manor house built by an eccentric millionaire, Uplands Preparatory School has survived, battled or thrived for 85 years. Wouldn’t Miss Fuller be proud of its phenomenal growth?

*From humble beginnings

It all started in 1928 when the small town of White River needed the services of a teacher for English-speaking children of the district. The teacher they found was Miss Matilda Fuller who lived on a small citrus farm in Plaston near White River.

One Sunday evening, a concerned mother asked her, “What am I going to do about a school for Dulcie?” To which Miss Fuller replied, “Don’t worry my dear; I will start a school when the time comes.”

And so Miss Fuller’s Homestead School started and thrived under Miss Fuller’s strict rule for 16 years.

Attendance was irregular. In those days children would miss school for weeks on end because of heavy rains and impassable roads, or the fact that after the rains the boys had to help plough the fields. The young girls would stay home to help prepare for weddings and what they called ‘Nachtmaals’. No such luck for our kids!

In 1944, when Miss Fuller was due to retire, the money was found to buy Uplands Farm and the school was moved to the stately mansion built by Mr W. A. Webster. It became known as Uplands School. The little band of children who moved across to the new school included 19 boarders and 12 day pupils.

Little did Miss Fuller know that her little country school would one day grow into a well-respected institution that stands proudly in the company of other private schools established in the same decade.

‘Best Scones in the Lowveld’ In the early 1990s, Bobbie van Zyl was in charge of the Uplands School kitchen. She loved to spoil the children and staff with treats for tea, and was known as the Queen of Scones. The boarders would have their afternoon tea in front of a roaring fire and enjoy piping-hot scones, dripping in butter and jam. This was delightful comfort for children whose parents lived far away and, for most, only went home for the holidays.

Bobby’s secret recipe for the ‘Best Scones in the Lowveld’ (early 1990s)* 25g butter or margarine 4 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk or buttermilk (better) or cream (better still!)

2 eggs Sift the dry ingredients. Rub in the butter. Whip eggs well and add milk/buttermilk/cream. Add to dry ingredients (must be of rolling consistency). Roll out on floured board to about 3-cm thickness. Cut out with cookie cutter. Paint with egg yolk and sprinkle a little flour on top. Bake at 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees.

Love Bobby

theatre shows beer & food hall live music teen u-party show jumping sports derby cycle race art exhibition craft market

R100

per child per day

Saturday & Sunday from 9am

KID’S FUN PARK Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2013

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HOME WORK

HOME WORK

THE STATUS AND BENEFICIAL USE OF

GROUNDWATER

By Sipho Magagula, Hydrologist, ICMA

THE USE OF GROUNDWATER

a year of this groundwater. Therefore there is the potential to considerably increase groundwater supplies in South Africa. Groundwater is not as easily measured as surface water, resulted in an South Africa’s water resources are very unevenly incomplete understanding of the local hydro geological distributed across the country, and in arid or water- conditions and poses numerous challenges. scarce areas, water supply is a constraint to social and economic development. Groundwater is a key Groundwater is used for a multitude of purposes, component of the water resources of South Africa. such as domestic, potable supply (including town As such it will provide much of the water required water supply), irrigation for intensive horticulture for basic needs, especially since the country’s surface and nurseries, livestock watering and for light water resources are unevenly distributed and can- industry (Figure 2). not cope with the growing demand for water. The demand for water has increased over the years and this has led to water scarcity in many parts of the country. The situation is aggravated by the problem of water pollution or contamination

GROUNDWATER IS VULNERABLE

The use of groundwater, in conjunction with surface water, could form a key part of the solution to South Africa’s water crisis. South Africa is currently using between 2-billion and 4-billion m3

It is common for groundwater to be poorly managed.

This is because of its invisible nature - it takes a long time to notice when it has become polluted and, unlike surface water, it has limited ability to purify itself. It is difficult, and often impossible, to restore

polluted groundwater, and certainly very expensive.

The major reason for poor management of groundwater resources, however, is ignorance.

IMPORTANCE OF GROUNDWATER

Water managers lack knowledge and information Groundwater is used by about two billion people about where it occurs, the importance of its protec- worldwide; making it the single most used natural tion, and how to protect it. resource. The total amount of water on the earth is estimated at 1 358 million cubic kilometers. Of this total, more than 97% is sea water. An appreciable part of the world’s total water, 2%, is frozen in ice caps and glaciers. Virtually all of the remaining water Certain problems have beset the use of is ground water. The importance of groundwater for groundwater around South Africa and the world. the existence of human society cannot be Groundwater crisis is not the result of natural overemphasized. factors; it has been caused by human actions.

GROUNDWATER ISSUES

During the past two decades, the water level in several parts of the country has been falling rapidly due to an increase in extraction.The number of wells drilled for irrigation of both food and cash crops have rapidly and indiscriminately increased. South Africa’s rapidly rising population and changing lifestyles has also increased the domestic need for water.

South Africa is heading towards a freshwater crisis. This is due to improper management of water resources and environmental degradation, which has lead to a lack of access to safe water supply to millions of people. This freshwater crisis is already evident in many parts of South Africa, varying in scale and intensity depending mainly on the time of the year.

Intense competition among users - agriculture, industry, and domestic sectors - is driving the groundwater table lower. The quality of groundwater is getting severely affected because of the widespread pollution of surface water. Besides, discharge of untreated waste water through bores and leachate from unscientific disposal of solid wastes also contaminates groundwater, thereby reducing the quality of fresh water resources.

Groundwater is the major source of drinking water in both urban and rural South Africa. Besides, it is an important source of water for the agricultural and the industrial sector. Being an important and integral part of the hydrological cycle, its availability depends on the rainfall and recharge conditions.

THE MAIN GROUNDWATER BENEFITS ARE THAT; • it occurs widely, even in the drier two-thirds of the country where there is little or no surface water; • almost two-thirds of South Africa’s population depends on groundwater for their domestic water needs; and • essential domestic needs can be met cost-effectively from groundwater sources Groundwater also discharges as springs and seepages throughout the plateau and provides critical base flow to streams. Hence, the environmental dependencies on the groundwater resource also need to be recognized as a beneficial use.

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THE (NOT SO) HANDY ANDY Society dictates, whether we like it or not. Paging through lifestyle magazines you’ll be reminded of how much you still wanted that bathroom with the outdoor shower pictured in someone else’s home. The beautiful patio looking out over a pristine garden landscape in some country estate to the East of Nelspruit.

In the business world we are confronted with equality, ethics and a list of do’s and don’ts with regards to who does what at work regardless of your sex. Male colleagues often have to be on their toes due to their female counterparts also qualifying for the same job description. These days it cuts both ways. Gone are the days when men were called to do the job. We have female truck drivers, crane operators, pilots, referees, judges and mechanics.

Anyway, in the world we live in it has become a time of change, adapt or.....well, no, just adapt. Even at home we need to adjust to the situation. The “man” is no more the “man” and then often the “wife” who brings home the larger salary cheque still reckons him to be the “bread winner”.You sometimes need to sit one side at a braai and just observe how different couples play their respective roles as part of the family structure.

and a spark plug, I absolutely hate hammering nails in to walls for picture frames, and when her hair dryer melts the electric cord I call the neighbour (who fortunately happens to be an electrician). I’d rather keep the insurance debit order up to date, just in case the old geyser (no, not her father, bless his soul), again decides to pack up in the middle of the night.

However, if her computer “stops working”, or when she suddenly can’t Facebook on her smart phone, or if little Johnny needs help with his maths and science project … I’m still the hero in the house. When she needs that million dollar sales deal written into a proposal format, who do you think she turns to?

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It becomes more evident when we tell the joke where the wife says to the husband “this weekend we’ll have to fix the gutters, we’ll need to move the cement flower pots and we need to re-paint the dog’s kennel (because our friends are visiting Sunday). We’ll need to do all of this before the Steval Pumas kicks off this Saturday.

And we all know she’s not referring to “us” – but“me”, when she says “we”.

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Walking through Makro in Nelspruit last Sunday my wife points towards a snazzy pink DIY set. Complete with the pink gloves, screwdriver combination, mini-hammer and matching pliers. What was she thinking? I do not do DIY! - I could not distinguish between a carburettor

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No, the water does not clean the smoke. Hookah and cigarette smoke both contain poisons, including nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, arsenic, and lead. Arsenic is used as a rat poison, and carbon monoxide is a deadly gas also found in motor car exhaust. Even in small amounts, lead can make children hyperactive, irritable and cause brain damage.

Does one get less nicotine from a hookah than a cigarette? And what about carbon monoxide?

A hookah smoker takes about 100 puffs in a single (45 minute) session, while a cigarette smoker takes about 10 puffs per cigarette. In other words, smoking one hookah pipe can give you as much nicotine as smoking 10 cigarettes. Of course, it is the “tar” in tobacco smoke that causes cancer. The smoke produced in a typical hookah smoking session can contain about 36 times more tar, and about 8 times more carbon monoxide, than the smoke from a single cigarette.

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The hookah can be as addictive as cigarettes. Some hookah smokers show all the signs of addiction (i.e., they crave for a smoke, they cannot easily quit, have withdrawal symptoms when they stop, etc).

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Why are young people taking up the hookah?

The sweet fl avor and pleasant smell makes it easier to inhale the smoke without coughing. And smoking hookahs is a social activity. Then, there is the myth that the hookah is not harmful. So people think of the hookah as fun, instead of a dangerous drug that can make you very, very sick.

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Is hookah smoke better than cigarette smoke because it passes through water?

It can damage your lungs, making it painful to breathe. It can cause cancer of the mouth, lungs and bladder, or a heart attack. Cigarette smoking causes impotence, wrinkling of the skin plus many other diseases. Scientists are just now starting to investigate all the harms that hookahs can cause. Given its similarity to cigarette smoke, it is possible that many other diseases will be linked to hookah use.

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