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Issue 121 • Durban • March 2015

mum’s m@il Real People • Real Life • Real Fun

Where Will I Find...?

Where Will I Find...?

Everyday Life Editor’s Life La Lucia Mall The Skin Centre The Firm Jam Clothing Hugh Mathie Beds Oakridge College City View Kini Girl SmartMind Technologies Controlice Whispering Waters Ladies’ Breakfast SmartMind Business Life Delicious Life Home Life Designer Blinds & Flooring Healthy Life World Oral Health Day World Glaucoma Week Beautiful Life Sixtythree Hairstudio Kids’ Life Educated Life Montessori Life Party Life 1 Stop Party Shop Simple Life Meet The Mum’s Mail Team

MARCH MADNESS 6 FREE foils with every cut and blow

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POTTERY • FOOD • FUNCTIONS • CLOTHES • GIFTS • ART • FURNITURE • PHOTOGRAPHY

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: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Tercia Schick • tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Kyle Connor Johnson wearing a Ginga Ninja Creations nappy and Nathan Dube-Matthew wearing a Baby Castle pocket.

Photographer: Tilane Grote, Marshmallow Photography, 084 507 6332, info@marshmallowimages.co.za, www.marshmallowimages.co.za DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine.

No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

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Editor’s Life Every once in a while the Mum’s Mail team gets itchy feet, and then we decide to make changes to the magazine. While brainstorming some ideas, we decided that we wanted to ensure, always, that Mum’s Mail is all about real people, real life and real fun. We are also on a mission to communicate to our audience that Mum’s Mail is NOT just for moms with babies/small children – it is for everyone, whether you’re a parent or not!

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You may already have noticed that our cover page has changed quite radically, as have the heading colours/strips for each section. A fresh look is never a bad thing, but we would also like to hear from you, our readers – what would you like to see more of in the mag? Perhaps you’d like us to feature stories about real people in your community who are making a difference?

If so, we need you to tell us who deserves to be recognised for what they are doing.

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Please send your ideas to editor@ mumsmail.com. The reader who sends the most useful feedback will receive 10 movie tickets to enjoy.

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Each office independently owned and operated

Kamel Potteries

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

Getting ready for the 2nd annual Mum’s Mail fundraising breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund are Kenwyn Geyser (The Sunflower Fund’s PR and Events Specialist for Pietermaritzburg), Alice Leah (Mum’s Mail) with sponsors Annamarie Gravett (Oakleigh Funeral Home), Michelle Joseph (JAM Clothing) and Kate Oliver (iNsingizi Lodge and Spa).

Have you booked your ticket yet? See page 19 for more info!

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Everyday Life

Family Matters

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The question “who is my family?” has been asked over time and eternity. The answer has not always been what you would expect. Some would say it’s your nearest and dearest.

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For many, their pets are their family. “My father is a man that does not shed tears easily. This, however, was not the case when a beloved best friend had to be put down. He wept uncontrollably,” said Dallas Gilbert of Oakleigh Funeral Home.

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“Personally, the experience of dire grief came home when, without thinking, I told my local vet that he could dispose of the remains of my four-legged friend who did not make it after being mauled by another dog. The denial and sadness persisted for months, as I regretted not affording myself an opportunity for closure. My challenge to you is that you include what should happen to your four-legged and feathered family when drawing up your will and planning for the future.”

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At Oakleigh Funeral Home they offer the service of assisting those who want to plan for what many would prefer not to even think about.

Source: Dallas Gilbert, Oakleigh Funeral Home, 0861 11 1380 (24 hours), 031 – 205 9959 (Durban), 033 – 342 6116 (Pietermaritzburg) or 033 – 330 3400 (Howick).

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Everyday Life

Have You Downloaded the Mum’s Mail App?

Mum’s Mail has an all new, convenient mobile app! It is a free download from your app store, and is available on Android and Apple devices.

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The Mum’s Mail app is specifically designed for mobile, so it is convenient to use on your Contact: mobile device. It has all the same features Custom Apps SA, as the website. You can access the latest 076 331 7339, newsletters, the latest magazine, events douglas@ calendar, directory of local businesses and customappssa.co.za, services, enter competitions and view our www.customappssa. notice board and ‘happy snaps’, uploaded co.za.

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Everyday Life

Feel Like You Need A Little More Power?

“Honey please fetch the…” and suddenly the three beeps of doom and your cell phone turns to stone in the palm of your hand, without you finishing your sentence.

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They are small and stylish enough to fit any handbag collection, including little one’s baby bag. These little powerhouses come in four stylish colours; red, blue, silver and black, coupled with a metallic exterior ensuring durability and portability. Take the power you need wherever you go and always stay SwitchdOn. Never again be afraid of your kids depleting your muchneeded battery power playing games or

“It’s super cool to be able to charge my cell phone, tablet, iBomb and Kindle during the dreaded load shedding we have been experiencing daily,” said Ross Leah, who reviewed the SolarOn 10000 for Mum’s Mail.

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10 000mAh allows three to four charges of most cell phones and a trickle charge via the solar panel so you can leave the device in your car to ensure constant backup charging. This device will be a mum’s best friend, with the exception of her husband of course…

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City View

Win R10 000 with City View Shopping Centre City View Shopping Centre is giving its loyal customers a chance to win R10 000!

Customers who spend R200 or more in any store at City View Shopping Centre between now and 15 March will have the opportunity to explain how R10 000 will change their Happy New Year to a “Happy New You”.

The concept behind the promotion is to reward shoppers during a usually quieter retail period over February and March, playing on the idea that at the start of a new year most of us resolve to discover ways to accomplish more or to turn our dreams into reality. Winning R10 000 makes it that much easier.

Entry forms are available from all stores at City View Shopping Centre. Entries close at 3pm on 15 March.

City View Shopping Centre offers you and your family a one-stop shopping experience that will exceed your every expectation.

With over 75 stores to choose from, all conveniently situated on one level, City View is a great reason to celebrate shopping. The centre boasts one of the finest 360° views of the city and is closely positioned to the spectacular new Moses Mabhida soccer stadium, beachfront areas and trendy Florida Road entertainment hub. With ample FREE parking and 24 hour security, you can find great value and shop with ease at City View!

“City View Shopping Centre is excited to have the chance to help one of our For more information visit shoppers kick start their 2015 with a R10 www.cityview.co.za, like them on 000 cash prize,” said centre manager Facebook or visit them at 10 Mathews City View Feb 2015 Mums Mail advert.pdf 1 2015/02/10 04:00:51 PM Meyiwa Road (Old Stamford Hill Road), Michelle Gerber.

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Everyday Life

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Oh the shock and shame the first time our little prince/princess gets sent home from school for having head lice! Don’t panic mom, we’ve all been there!

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infestation may occur if any lice nits remain on the hair. Repeat the combing procedure several times over the next fourteen days.

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Treat all family members and anyone who has come into contact with the infestation at the same time to prevent re-infestation.

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Whispering Waters

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additional wood and espresso pods – all available to purchase or for hire. By special arrangement guests also have the privilege of free golf at the prestigious Gowrie Golf course. This is a truly surreal experience.

Eleven sparkling dams At Whispering Waters filled with trophy trout you will sit up and listen. among the rolling Listen to the softness of pastures elicits a feeling the wind, to the sound of calm and serenity. of water rolling softly In your exclusively towards a faraway decorated unit, you ocean, to the languid will find a wood-filled turn of the trout or the fireplace, an espresso machine and under- lazy flap of a wing – the sounds of a timeless floor heating adding a touch of class and serenity known only at Whispering Waters. uniqueness. Nestled in the midst of the Midlands Meander, this exquisite resort To make a booking or for more offers free Wi-Fi, outdoor chess, Canadian information, contact canoes, a DVD library, board games res@whisperingwaters.co.za, and swimming towels for the two rock 033 – 266 6893, swimming pools. For your enjoyment there www.whisperingwaters.co.za are mountain bikes, adventure golf, fly or follow them on Facebook: rods, fishing flies, ice, charcoal, firelighters, Whispering Waters KZN.

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Ladies’ Breakfast

Parisian Chic

Mum’s Mail is hosting their second annual ladies’ breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund on Friday, 27th March at Victoria Country Club and the organisers are planning to sell 220 tickets.

The breakfast starts at 8.30am and tickets are R250 each or R2500 for a table of ten.

Booking is essential as tables are filling fast.

To book tickets please visit www.mumsmail. com and click on the “Events” tab (Book for Events).

If you would like to sponsor a lucky draw or raffle prize or items for the ladies’ goodie bags, please call Kenwyn on 083 632 3224 or email kenwyn@sunflowerfund.org.za.

dress code for the morning is Parisian Chic (red, navy/royal blue and/or white), with or without a hat, and there will be a prize for the best dressed.

The event aims to raise money for The Sunflower Fund whose sole purpose is to pay for the tissue typing of potential bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry.

The more donors on the Registry the more hope leukaemia patients have of finding their life-saving donor match.

For more information on The Sunflower Fund, please call toll free 0800 12 10 82 or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

The price includes a fabulous goodie bag/ “Like” The Sunflower Fund KZN Facebook gift, a delicious hot breakfast, a wonderful Page for an interactive experience with guest speaker and exciting lucky draw their upcoming campaigns and to keep prizes. There will also be a raffle, a pamper up to date with the latest news. station coutesy of iNsingizi Spa and numerous retail therapy pop-up shops. The

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Amazing Raffle Hampers on Offer!

Date: Friday, 27 March 2015 Time: 8am for 8.30am to 11am Price: R250pp or R2500 for a table of 10 Includes: A hot breakfast, guest speakers, a goodie bag/gift, lucky draw prizes and retail therapy Venue: Victoria Country Club Theme: Parisian Chic (dress in red, navy/royal blue and/or white, with or without a hat) RSVP: To book visit www.mumsmail.com (click on the Events tab, Book for Event).

RSVP by 28 February 2015 while tickets last

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Everyday Life

SmartMind Technologies

SmartMind in Mount Edgecombe is one of five franchises in South Africa that brings you NASA patented state-of-theart interactive devices used to create the most advanced and powerful brain exercise system available.

amazingly and SmartMind Technologies is largely to be thanked.

They have now gone on to help adults with attention deficit who needed to improve their focus in the workplace and many children with learning difficulties, SmartMind was started when the owners but SmartMind isn’t just a therapy for looked for an alternative way to help a improvement with difficulties, it is a 36-year-old lady who had had a stroke powerful tool for optimal performance. and was in a coma for four months. This lady showed no progress of any form in The difference between the most successful the rehab she attended for three months professionals and those that never seem after the coma. She started SmartMind to make the step up is a lack of mental therapy for five days a week. Within two capacity to work at a higher level. Some weeks, progress was clearly evident. She people never develop the same mental responded to conversations and her speech capacity they need to react positively in slowly returned. Shortly afterwards she high pressure situations. SmartMind can expressed her desire to start walking. Four assist in improving the ability of any person weeks later her wheelchair was taken away. to react optimally, specifically under high After five months of therapy, she lives a pressure situations. relatively normal life. She can bath, dress Contact: 031 – 030 0526, and feed herself and she regained her bodily umhlanga@smartmind.co.za, functions. Her quality of life has improved www.smartmind.co.za.

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Business Life

The Importance of Budgeting When running a business it’s important to know where you’re going (strategy) and to measure the success against a budget.

Budgeting allows a company to plan for things, e.g. the purchase of new machinery or the ability to hire more staff.

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A starting point is using the business’s performance in the current financial year.

This is sometimes referred to as a “Top Down” budget as management takes last year, adds a percentage and requests that staff achieve it. Another method is the “Bottom Up” budget whereby everything is looked at a-fresh each year. Staff give input on what’s achievable and feel part of the process. Management typically add a bit of stretch in the budget and sign off with incentives usually tied to achieving it.

A budget is used to plan, as mentioned above, but targets for staff can exceed what’s in the budget, i.e. targets and budgets could and should be different.

It’s great to put a budget in place to act as an early warning system. It’s not good enough though to just know there is a difference, one needs to act on it. If it doesn’t look like targets will be met, one might decide to lease rather than buy new machinery.

Do you know the difference between targets and budgets? Do your employees?

Sprout Consulting offers clients a business ‘health check’. If you think your company will benefit from this, contact Sprout Consulting at info@sproutconsulting.co.za or 086 1476 9669. Like their Facebook page and subscribe to their newsletters via www.sproutconsulting.co.za/contact-usnow/.

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Business Life

Need More Time?

Have you ever said “I wish I had another hour in the day!” or “I need more time!”?

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They provide the most elusive of products in the world... time!

Services offered: • Collection and delivery of documents and packages; same day service within Durban.

• Weekly post box collections. • Assistance with function planning, sourcing of quotes etc. • Standing in queues on your behalf; bank, post office, government departments.

• Banking. • General office shopping.

• Sourcing of suppliers for various services.

• Arranging and researching travel plans.

• Party and event planning and research.

• Booking of restaurants, conference venues etc. • Meeting contractors and suppliers at your home on your behalf.

• Personal shopping, returns, alterations, laundry collection etc. • Gift shopping, wrapping and delivery. • Vehicle services, car licence renewals, etc. • Collection of official documents (visas, passports, etc.)

Their business clients have shown that having a concierge available to staff reduces absenteeism, increases focus in the office and increases job satisfaction. Individual clients report that their time off from work is now their own to enjoy, and not spent handling little chores which would normally take up their time.

I have used Bianca to buy my son’s takkies for cricket, do filing/archiving at the office, source berets for a function and collect décor in Hillary! It is such a relief to know that there is someone trustworthy and reliable who can get to the errands I simply cannot fit in during my day!

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Business Life

Make 2015 Your Year Okay so we are nearly 10% through our year, and we’re back on the treadmill. Our best intentions (otherwise known as New Year’s resolutions) are a thing of the past and we’re down to the serious business of making a living. We’re like the bee trying to get out the window… we can see the beauty and freedom that we want and are determined to be a part of. Armed with this resolve, we do what we know how to do best, as hard as we can, certain that this will take us to the paradise that awaits us.

From time to time we are forced to catch our breath, but we return to our quest with renewed determination and vigour… until we can no longer.

To get a different result you have to do things differently. Start with these few simple steps: 1. Know where your business is at. The problem with the ostrich approach is that while your head is safely buried, you know what’s exposed!

2. Get clear about what you want to achieve this year. Set SMART goals, but more importantly, make sure that; • The goal truly inspires you, that it is aligned with your highest values, that you feel called to achieve it.

• The goal is real; start with something that you already have some evidence of and let it grow.

Have you not had enough of this crime?

If so, why not then use your cell phone to help fight it and keep your hands clean? Your eyes and cell are your only involvement.

See how many other residents in your area are already taking part.

JOIN THEM! Let’s fight this crime together!

3. Work out what you need to achieve in the first quarter and then work weekly towards that.

And remember, it’s not only achieving a goal that matters, but achieving a quality of life on the journey.

Source: Shirley Pearson, Executive and Business Coach with ActionCOACH, 031 – 576 0417, 082 783 6905, www.actioncoach.com/shirleypearson.

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Chissies Pickles Chissies Pickles and sauces have gone from being a hobby to being a household name in KwaZulu-Natal. The business started 20 years ago with their Vegetable Atchar and they now sell 10 different ranges.

• Vegetable Atchar • Chilli and Onion • Curried Onion • Jalapĕno Rings • Jalapĕno Chilli • Chilli Chutney • Jalapĕno Chilli Chutney • Peri Peri Oil • Barbeque Sauce • Mint Barbeque • Peri Peri Olive Oil • Chissies Caddy with four products of your choice.

They market their range at the Shongweni Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning, and their pickles and sauces are sold at Food Lovers’ branches, Seafood Market and Seafood Hyper in Springfield Park and many fish shops in the Durban area.

Chissies Pickles owners, Gary and Kerry Chislett, shared their favourite recipe: Sticky Chicken • 1 whole cooked chicken cut up • 1 green or red or yellow pepper sliced • 1 punnet of mushrooms cut in cubes or slices • Chopped peppadews (optional) • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 cup chutney • 1 cup Chissies BBQ sauce • Salt and pepper to taste

Top quality dried fruit, nuts & seeds

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Gourmet meals, Thurs, 6pm - 9pm

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Challenge your colleagues to a culinary cook-off Wed/Fri TBC

SATURDAY CLASSES 7 March & 28 March, 10am - 1pm

To Book: e-mail: info@cookingcooks.co.za www.cookingcooks.co.za • 031 – 266 8488/082 543 0543

Open: Mon to Fri 8 – 4pm We are Halaal!

Card facilities available

Mix together and bake for about half an hour at 180°C. Serve with salad, rice and a garlic roll. Yummy and easy!

Visit www.chissies-pickles.co.za for more information or phone 084 422 7073 or 084 260 2466.

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Delicious Life

Raising a Vegetarian Child Following a well-balanced plant-based diet is not only healthy, but evidence suggests that it may help prevent or even reverse some diseases. If your children refuse to eat meat because they struggle with texture or you are raising them as vegetarian, it is possible for them to receive all their nutrients with a well-balanced diet.

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Tips to raise your child vegetarian: Protein: The main concern with a vegetarian diet is that your child will not receive enough protein. Meat is a complete protein as it contains all eight essential proteins; plant-based proteins such as soy are able to provide the same quality of protein in your child’s diet.

Iron: Leafy green vegetables are especially good sources of iron, and according to the Vegetarian Resources Group may even be better on a per calorie basis when compared to meat. If your child is vegetarian, your paediatrician may want to test for any iron deficiency but a diet filled with these nonanimal iron sources will ensure this does not happen.

Omega-3: Fish is the main source of omega-3 fatty acids but there are plenty of other ways to get this essential nutrient in your child’s diet without the meat. Sources include flaxseed (put it in anything you cook or bake), beans, leafy greens, hummus and winter squash.

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Calcium: If your child is eating a vegan diet, it is important to ensure that they are getting enough calcium in their diet. Include foods fortified with calcium; 100% fruit juice, soy milk, tofu, and breakfast cereals.

Visit www.frysfamily.com for recipes and lunchbox ideas.

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TAFTA MEALS ON WHEELS Has cooking become an effort?

We prepare meals and deliver to your door Monday to Friday for older people What you have to do?

Call TAFTA on 031 - 332 3721 This is a needs based service!

Visit our website on: www.tafta.org.za

Delicious Life

Eat Greek Caterers On The Move!

Eat Greek Caterers and The Food Market, which have become famous for their monthly Food Market and Sunday lunches, will no longer operate from the Hellenic Community Centre in Durban North. Eat Greek Caterers, established in 1991 by Nick Papadopolous and Eric Edwards, specialises in catering for corporate functions, hospitality suites, travel groups, in offices/training centres and privately in homes. As well as being a preferred caterer for The Barnyard, Gateway and functions at The Hellenic Community Centre, they cater for all menus and tastebuds and pride themselves on their commitment to produce delicious food and provide excellent service! Whether it’s delectable Greek meals and desserts you want, other cuisine or themed menus, Eat Greek will cater deliciously for you!

PRETEND IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY! We have a cake to suit your occasion.

Gourmet, Picture or Novelty Cakes.

Enquire with our sales staff.

171 Argyle Road, Durban | 031 - 208 0951 | 031 - 208 5287

In 2009 Nick and Eric established The Food Market with Emma Dunk and Karen Brokensha. Together they endeavoured to find and promote the many undiscovered and home-grown producers of produce, food and drinks in KZN by hosting a monthly food market and various quarterly hospitality events.

Although they have left the Hellenic Community Centre, they will continue with their outside catering and still be a preferred supplier at the Hellenic. For the time being they have stopped the Sunday lunches, but will continue them once they have found a suitable venue. The last Food Market at the Hellenic will take place on 28 March. Nick and Eric thank everyone for their support while at the Hellenic and look forward to meeting up with you as soon as they have settled into their new home.

Contact: 031 – 563 8546, eatgreek@telkomsa.net, www.eatgreek.co.za, info@thefoodmarket.co.za, www.thefoodmarket.co.za.

Corporate Functions, Suite Hospitality, Lunch Packs for Trips and Tour Groups, In-house Training Menus @ Your Office, and Private Events

031 563 3877

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Home Life

Savior Brand Co.

Hidden away in a little side street off Umgeni Road is a company called Savior Brand Co. Founded in 2012 by Max Pienaar, Savior Brand Co. creates fine handmade leather goods, made right here in Durban. The company was birthed out of a love of doing things the old-fashioned way. Workmanship is critical to them and every tiny stitch, detail and pattern is pored over with meticulous care. Almost all products are hand-stitched.

Products include bespoke leather craft, from handbags, totes, purses, wallets, travel bags, messengers and briefcases… They can custom-make almost anything in leather.

Alongside Savior Brand Co. is Savior Coffee Co. – a novel little coffee shop that caters to a diverse community, from the factory workers and mechanics next door, to the soccer moms who pop in for a coffee and sandwich on the run on their way to fetch the kids.

simple but tasty – fresh sandwiches and rolls, cupcakes and muffins, all at affordable prices. They also serve up a banting muffin and banting breakfast. The atmosphere is rustic and cosy and you can browse the leather goods and small boutique that showcases local young designers. Max is also passionate about helping young adults re-discover and fulfil their dreams and to help them change their life circumstances along the way. A significant portion of their profits feed into their Savior Life Cycle programme, which aims to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds become self-sustaining and independent.

Savior Brand Co. is situated in Station Drive, Durban. Pop in any weekday or Saturdays from 8am to 1pm to check out this funky venue and have a tasty treat!

The coffee is delicious and the food is

Contact: Max, 082 447 9690, info@saviorbrandco.co.za, www.saviorbrandco.co.za.

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WE BUY & SELL • Militaria • Coins • Stamps & Collectables Shop 3, Chartwell Centre, Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks

• Rubble removal • Garden refuse removal • Small office/home moves • Man and van • Messenger service Contact: Norman 083 574 3525

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• We manufacture, market and repair different trampolines of all sizes (pit and standing models - starting from R4000) • We have been supplying trampolines all over South Africa for more than 15 years • Our products are recommended by well-known coaches, medical practitioners, physiotherapists and resorts countrywide • All our products carry a 2 year guarantee

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The Importance of a Well Matrimonial/Family Law Maintained Sewing Machine We specialise in the following services: or Overlocker

• Divorce & Post Divorce Matters • Maintenance • Access/Contact to Children • Domestic Violence

Ed Becker of BERNINA Durban North has more than 25 years’ experience in the field of domestic sewing machines. His electronic training and background has been a huge asset in today’s market, with most top range sewing machines being computerised.

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Email: toffermann@straussdaly.co.za Switchboard: 031 - 570 5600

One of the most important aspects of sewing is to keep your sewing machine clean and well oiled. Instruction booklets will always have details on maintenance and how to oil a machine.

GATE AND DOOR SERVICES We specialise in: • Automatic Gates • Automatic Garage Doors • Electric Fencing • Intercoms • Access Control • Steel Fabrication

A machine should be oiled by the operator after at least three to six hours of sewing.

If you are a person who sews periodically, make it a rule that you clean and oil your sewing machine before putting it away.

Quality workmanship at affordable prices

The climate in Durban can play havoc with the metal structure and parts of a sewing machine. It is for this reason that Ed suggests that a machine should be covered with a towel or material cover when it is put away. Be sure that it is not placed in a cupboard, which is a known damp area. This also applies to not placing the machinery in the garage where the carbon emissions from exhausts have been known to cause damage.

Call Leon 073 815 2551 or gdsleon@gmail.com

A trained service technician should service sewing machines annually. This will ensure that the parts you cannot access are checked and cleaned correctly. A professional technician will strip a machine down to its chassis and clean, oil and check all working joints. The motor will be checked to ensure that the brushes and the armature are in good condition.

Scott O’Leary 082 956 9295 • Anne O’Leary 082 782 7714

Honest, reliable pool service, maintenance and friendly advice all year round ’

MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, RENOVATION

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Home Life

Sectional Title Disputes

Who is responsible for fixing and paying for the insurer of the body corporate’s policy. the resulting damages caused by the leak of For those owners of sectional title units, the top unit of a sectional development? be informed that the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 makes it a matter of course This scenario often raises it head in multi- that all disputes relating to the scheme, its story sectional developments, and in most management and house rules and owners cases involve either the failing waterproofing be subject to arbitration in terms of the membrane due to wear and tear, or when Arbitration Act 42 of 1965. alterations such as re-screeding or tiling take place that effectively damages the This process attempts to ensure that approved water proofing application and disputes/conflict situations are resolved in affects the owners on lower units. In some a timeous and cost effective manner, with cases cleverly drafted “warrantees” exclude both parties agreeing to the process. the transfer of water proofer’s guarantees to new unit buyers by the applicators If you have any queries contact of the original works (buyers). Buyers your management agents or, where beware! If the repairs are attended to in a developments are self-managed, timely manner, the resulting damages are contact WTP Livsey Build Consult on an insured event and are covered by the www.watertiteprojects.co.za or building insurance of the body corporate.

031 – 266 8640.

However, if the owner of the above unit fails to commission repairs in time and therefore By Barry Livsey, a Built Environment and his inaction might exacerbate the damages, Construction Consultant and Arbitrator the insurance claim may be repudiated by operating out of Westville, Durban.

Lifestyle Design Centre Gate 1, 892 Umgeni Rd, Durban Tel: 031 312 9095 / 563 0656 info@showerhaus.co.za www.showerhaus.co.za

Home of the finest custom made and standard shower doors, bathroom vanities and mirrors FREE call out to measure and quote within 70km of Durban

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Designer Blinds & Floors

Beautiful Windows Start Here

Jenny Howarth owns Designer Blinds and Floors Durban – Durban’s answer to creating beautiful windows, one home at a time. Selecting the right blind or shutter for your home is such an important decision, but it can be overwhelming. The vast array of styles, options and materials can be daunting, even for the most experienced home designer.

The last thing anybody wants is for their windows to look as though there was no thought put into how they would look, and that the treatments were simply an off the shelf retail product (which by the way, is not a cheap alternative!).

indoor and outdoor blinds, as well as awnings.

Whether you want added privacy, light control or insulation to reduce electricity bills, or if you simply want to update your décor, let Jenny help you with a wide range of solutions which will not only give you comfort and style, but value for money as well.

Give Jenny a ring on 083 260 5066 for a free consultation or look at her website on www.designerblindsandflooring.co.za.

Jenny has a ‘mobile showroom’ and will be happy to visit your home or office and give you sound ideas which will take the guesswork out of shopping and provide you with practical and beautiful solutions for your windows. She specialises in shutters (wood and non-wood) and all types of

STYLISH, CLASSY, ELEGANT SHUTTERS FROM DESIGNER BLINDS & FLOORS DURBAN

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031 - 561 2221/2 081 547 3218 084 096 6729 23 Chartwell Centre, Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks curtaincornersa@telkomsa.net www.curtaincornersa.co.za

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A Passion for Marriage and Family Westville resident, Lisa Comrie, started her career as a Pharmacist. Life, and her marriage to Duncan Comrie, led them to make a decision and sacrifice their careers to be in the full-time ministry with their church.

It was here that Lisa made the decision to study Psychology. “I found I had to counsel people with very tough life situations and I was not qualified or experienced enough to deal with them,” explained Lisa. In 2010 she completed her Honours in Psychology through UNISA, followed by a year’s internship and subsequent Board exam to qualify as a registered counsellor.

“I have a passion for marriage and family, both in the church and in the community. No matter a person’s cultural, socioeconomic or religious background, all couples and all families need guidance and help from time to time.

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• General Practitioner • Sports Physician • Travel Clinic • Aviation Medicals (Senior AME) • Insurance & Executive Medicals • Diving & Seafarers’ Medicals • Occupational Health Medicals

Tel: 031 566 2066 | Cell: 083 661 4332

Suite 102, Ingenuity House, 325 Umhlanga Rocks Drive

Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm; Sat: 8am - 3pm deena@drdg.co.za | www.sportsandtravelclinic.co.za

Occupational Therapists We can assist with the following • Learning Difficulties • Developmental Delay • ADHD • Neurological Conditions • Psychiatric Conditions

Vicky Clark B. Occ Ther (UP)

Ashleigh Hughes

BSc OT (UCT), MSc OT (WITS)

vicky-clark@live.co.za ashleighhughes@icloud.com 082 050 3711 072 602 3226 Loudon Park, 8 St Mary’s Road, Kloof We also consult at Hillcrest Private Hospital

My desire is to create more awareness so that the stigma of receiving marital or family counselling is lessened.

Lisa has experienced her own struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and depression. “When I was first diagnosed with CFS and depression I was devastated, not only because of the personal impact, but I felt so defeated in my quest to want to help others. I thought how can I help others if I can’t help myself? In time, I realised that it was exactly what I needed in order to more effectively help others.

Depression and chronic illnesses are having a huge impact on marriages and families.

Having to navigate this challenge in my own life, marriage and family, has given me a perspective that no amount of studying could have given me,” concluded Lisa.

Contact: Lisa, 082 602 4438, lisajoy.comrie@gmail.com. www.mumsmail.com

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Pure Bliss – Because You Need Time for Yourself Pure Bliss is a beauty salon in Durban North with a team of friendly and professional therapists/aestheticians that, with caring hearts and skilled hands, as well as knowledge and experience, will enhance your body, mind and spirit.

eyelashes.

Waxing A full range of waxing is available at reasonable prices. They do upper and lower lip, eyebrows, full face, underarm, half arm, full arm, half leg, full leg, chest/stomach and Indulge in any of their services for a totally back. rejuvenating experience. The result is dreamy, romantic and totally relaxing.

Pure Bliss is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

Massage They offer a full range of massage, from a To book an appointment contact Jo-Anne 30 minute foot massage to a one hour full on 083 287 9856 or email body hot stone or Swedish massage. pureblissdbn@gmail.com, or follow them on Facebook for their latest Manicures and Pedicures specials: search for ‘Pure Bliss’. Find You can enjoy a 30 minute express manicure them at Unit 5B, 28 Mackeurtan Avenue, or pedicure for those on the run, or relax Durban North. and indulge in a one hour manicure or WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one pedicure. manicure or pedicure at Pure Bliss to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com Tinting to enter.

They offer tinting of eyebrows and

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Healthy Life

Chirology Explained

High Fat, Low Carb, Low Fat, High Carb, Mediterranean Diets...

Are you confused by all this advice going around?

Do you need somewhere to turn where you will receive honest and reliable information?

Your uniqueness is recorded on your hands.

Your brain started recording information on your hands from before you were born and this process will continue throughout your life. Chirology is the tool that enables us to decode the information your brain has recorded on your hands. The information is reflected in permanent and changing features on the hands.

The permanent features include the fingerprint patterns, other palm patterns, form of the hand and shape of the nails. The permanent features reflect your enduring characteristics or personality traits, life purpose and life lessons. The changing features on your hands record a history of your life from before birth and provide an accurate picture of your current emotional and physical well-being. The changing features include all the lines and they change on a daily basis. Changes are initiated by external factors, how you perceive what happens in your environment, how you process the information and how you give expression to your experiences.

Come to SureSlim to hear about the best way for YOU to lose weight and improve your health!

Ballito 082 375 1942 sureslimballito@gmail.com Dbn North 031 – 572 2817 sureslimdbnnth@telkomsa.net Dbn Morningside 031 - 303 1985 sureslimdbn@telkomsa.net

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By analysing the information available on the lines it is possible to reveal how you adapt to your environment, how you utilise your potential and what the state of your emotional and physical health is.

In considering both the permanent and changing features it is possible to guide you towards living your purpose; being who you authentically are.

The aim of a chirology report is to empower you with the messages your brain has etched on your hands, reminding you of who you authentically are, and also providing you with an inventory of the tools you were equipped with to face life’s challenges and to fully enjoy the journey called life.

For more information contact Kevin Leak, 073 956 4305, www.chirology.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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YOGA

Male Pattern Baldness This is the most common type of hair loss in men.

Energise the body and calm the mind at The Centre for Wellbeing, private yoga studio in a tranquil setting. Plenty of safe parking.

Beginners and experienced are welcome.

Class times: Mon & Wed: 8:30am & 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs 9am (TLC for the not fit) & 6pm, Fri: 8:30am, Sat 8am Hatha/flow yoga classes.

Call Christine on 084 444 9377 or visit www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

Causes This type of hair loss is also called androgenetic alopecia. It is directly linked to your genes as well as male sex hormones. It usually follows a pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown. Each strand of hair you have sits in a tiny hole/cavity in the skin called a follicle. Baldness in general occurs when the hair follicle shrinks over SPECIALIST time, resulting in shorter and finer hair. DERMATOLOGIST Eventually, the hair follicle does not grow Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor MbChB (Natal). FC Derm (SA) new hair.

Healthy Life Speech Therapist

Nishla Maharaj (B.Speech & Hearing Therapy: UKZN)

Pr. No. 8213143

• Assessment & therapy for children & adults • Special interest in autism, developmental disorders & school related learning difficulties

Cell: 082 896 6653 Sessions in Glenwood & Reservoir Hills

• General dermatology • Paediatric dermatology

Treatment • Mole screening Topicals: Agents such as Minoxidil (Regaine) • Dermatology surgery is applied directly to the scalp to stimulate • Liquid facelifts - botox & fillers • Phototherapy hair follicles.

• Skin cancer screening Finasteride (Propecia): This works by Suite G07 Musgrave Park, interfering with the production of a highly 18 Musgrave Road, Durban Tel: 031 - 201 3322/97 active form of testosterone that is linked to info@doctorskin.co.za www.doctorskin.co.za baldness.

Surgical: This involves two types of hair transplants; Follicular Unit Transplantation Dr Kathryn (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Carr Tiny plugs of hair are removed from areas MBChB (UCT) DCH (SA) where the hair is continuing to grow and General placed in the areas that are balding. This PraCtitioner procedure requires multiple sessions.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a novel technique, where platelets from your blood, which are rich in growth factors, are injected into the scalp. The application of PRP causes the miniaturised hair follicles to become healthier and larger, producing more robust hair growth. This procedure is excellent with minimal downtime and results in a more sustained natural form of hair growth.

Special interest in Child Health

031 573 1185

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33 Beachway, Durban north

Contact: Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor, Specialist Dermatologist, 031 – 201 3322, 031 – 201 3397, info@doctorskin.co.za, www.doctorskin.co.za, Facebook: Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor, Twitter: @drmfsacoor.

For a mind, body and soul experience, private and semi private pilates classes available.

Contact 076 245 3026 for more information

PILATES & PERSONAL TRAINING Pensioners & students 50% OFF

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST • Play Therapy • Family Therapy • Marriage Counselling • Teen Therapy • Child IQ and ADHD Assessments Cell: 072 219 8959 Office: 031 822 3085 bassa.suleman@gmail.com MB House, 641 Ridge Road/ Peter Mokaba Ridge, Morningside, Durban

Choice Care Training • CPR & First Aid Training for Workplaces, Parents, Schools & Child Minders • Level 1 First Aid for the Department of Labour

For more info log onto www.choicecare.co.za or contact Sr Robyn Armstrong on 082 707 5515 or choicecare@ionet.co.za

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Healthy Life

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Family Practice at The Square

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed on 21 March. On this day, people with Down Syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome. Many of these events are recorded on the official World Down Syndrome Day website.

Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, being universally present across racial, gender or socio-economic lines. Down Syndrome is estimated to be one in every 1 000 live births in developed countries and one in every 650 live births in developing countries. In South Africa it is roughly one in every 500. Down Syndrome usually causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability and associated medical issues.

You’re Magical is a support group in Durban that’s designed to assist people with Down Syndrome; to know they are special, gifted and unique. The mission is to create and nurture a loving and inclusive community celebrating every person with a disability, including Down Syndrome. You’re Magical presently has the support of two hospitals in Durban who will allow the group usage of their premises on certain days to conduct speech and occupational therapy for children that require it, but cannot afford to. These sessions will be conducted by volunteer speech and occupational therapists.

For more information on You’re Magical contact Trudy Chetty on 083 318 1276, Twitter: @youre_magical or @trudychetty.

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Why No Meat?

In 2014 Dr Paul Palmer permanently changed his lifestyle and adopted a plantbased (vegan) way of eating, where his diet consists predominantly of fruit and starches such as rice and potatoes.

Today people are faced with more illness and disease than ever before and a lot of musculoskeletal issues like osteoporosis are diet-based problems they are blind to. For example, one would assume that the two nations consuming the most dairy products would have the lowest rate of osteoporosis, because of all the calcium, right? Wrong, they actually have the HIGHEST incidence of osteoporosis (USA and Australia).

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There are many facts that are unknown and Dr Paul implores all readers to at least consider themselves informed and not naïve by reading ‘The China Study’. This book by Dr T. Campbell is the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted and it has startling implications for weight-loss and long-term health.

Imagine if a loved one could have been saved if they just changed what they put into their mouth. These are not trivial studies, they are comprehensive, and they show that a plant-based diet is the first line of defence to help prevent disease and to reverse many diseases that are oftentimes life-threatening.

Switching to a plant-based lifestyle also reduces the footprint you leave on the planet and relieves the suffering and death of over 100 billion animals per year.

Dr Paul hopes to debunk the multitude of health myths and misinformation in South Africa. He believes that if you want to be healthy, “change your diet”.

Source: Dr Paul, drpaulchiro@gmail.com, 083 563 0086.

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World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day is on 20 March and dentist Dr Paul Darby-Wade gives us some insight into just how important dental health is to our overall health.

Recently we have seen many changes in the way we view our health and increasingly the word ‘wellness’ crops up. This concept links a multitude of factors which benefit our general health such as stress levels, nutrition, mental well-being and lifestyle habits.

Unfortunately, dental health has not been looked at seriously in the above mentioned list and we need to change this. There are many situations that we see in the mouth which can highlight an increased health risk elsewhere. Some examples of these are: Diet: consumption of highly processed food, including sugar, will often result in an increased incidence of dental decay and high levels of plaque build-up. This can also Dr Paul Darby-Wade indicate an increased risk in developing Dentist obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

BCHD (Stell.), MFGDP RCS (Uk), Diploma in Implant Dentistry RCS (Uk) Stress: High levels can affect your immune SPECIAL SERVICES: system and hence we may also see an • Children increased incidence in bacterial, viral and • Nervous Patients • FAST BRACES fungal infections in the mouth. Stress can • Tooth Whitening also cause patients to clench or grind their • Same Day Crowns teeth which may result in loss of tooth • Implants substance.

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Tel: 031 701 6291/3 Lifestyle habits such as alcohol, drug abuse and smoking will also be observed in the mouth due to staining, acid erosion, halitosis and colour of the soft tissues. Dentists have been trained in preventative care and increasingly we need to adopt this attitude to prevent significantly increasing costs in provision of medical services.

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Helpful Hints on Oral Hygiene for New Parents

Pediatricians have suggested that a baby’s decayed teeth that come with it, make first visit to the dentist should be at 12 to sure that baby is weaned off all teats by 18 24 months. months. Sippy cups are helpful by this age.

In a friendly dental office, well organised for children, this should be an exciting, happy, playful visit where the child’s sensory perception of dentistry is learnt. A good first visit is critical for the way going forward.

Wiping your baby’s gums and tongue with a soft towel or gauze is a good start to creating good oral hygiene habits. Tooth brushing begins from the time the first tooth appears. Make brushing fun, perhaps with a sing-a-long or colourful toothbrushes and different toothpastes.

As baby gets older, allow them to watch you brush your own teeth. Always have your turn at brushing their teeth until they are seven to eight years of age.

Avoid the “sweet tooth” by restricting sugary, sticky foods and drinks. Dilute fruit juices as much as possible. In fact, allowing cut fruit to infuse in a glass of water can be a fun way for your toddler to make their own juices.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommends a dental checkup every six months to catch any signs of early tooth decay, reinforcing good oral hygiene habits and nutrition and to maintain a good rapport with the dental team, should the need for more extensive treatment arise.

To avoid the baby bottle syndrome and

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World Glaucoma Week

World Glaucoma Week: 9 to 15 March Glaucoma is a condition in which the nerve of the eye (optic nerve) is damaged by high pressure inside the eye. About 4% of the population has glaucoma and it is most common after the age of 40.

It sometimes runs in families, so family members of patients with glaucoma should be examined.

Vision lost as a result of glaucoma cannot be recovered, but early diagnosis and careful life-long treatment can prevent further vision loss. Usually no symptoms are present, so it can only be diagnosed by a full eye examination.

What causes glaucoma?

Fluid is continually produced inside the eye to nourish the structures within it. This fluid normally drains out of the eye at the same rate as it is produced through tiny drainage canals. This maintains a steady pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure). In patients with glaucoma, the fluid is unable to drain out through the outflow canals at the normal rate as they are partially blocked. As a result the intraocular pressure increases and with time this damages the optic nerve. This in turn leads to gradual loss of vision.

How is glaucoma detected?

There is no cure for glaucoma but the condition can be controlled to prevent further vision loss. The primary treatment is eye drops to reduce the intraocular pressure. This is a constant life-long treatment and the drops need to be taken regularly to be effective. If vision loss occurs despite the regular use of eye drops, laser treatment or surgery may be required.

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Support the Big Blood Drive: Your Blood Could Save a Life The South African National Blood Service (SANBS), in conjunction with Sprout Consulting, will host a blood drive on Wednesday 18 March from 11am to 6pm at Harvest Church in Somerset Park. There is a national shortage of blood and the SANBS appeals to everybody older than 16 to donate! The Hello. cafe will be open for you to grab something to eat or drink while you wait!

Donating a unit of this ‘precious gift of life’ can save up to three patients in dire need of blood. By becoming a regular blood donor, this ensures that the safety of blood is maintained and makes it possible for the SANBS to collect sufficient safe blood to meet the demand. More importantly, there is gratification in knowing that you help save lives.

donors are the only source of blood for those who are in dire need it. If it was not for blood donors, life-saving medical treatment for children with life threatening anaemia, trauma victims, women with pregnancy related complications, organ transplants, bone marrow transplants, complicated surgical procedures and cancer treatments would not be possible. The universal access to safe blood is the lifeline for the healthcare system of any nation. As South Africans, we can all be proud of our dedicated and selfless voluntary donors who regularly donate blood to save lives of thousands of our people every year.

For more information contact Pippa Sharratt Coote at pippa@sproutconsulting.co.za or 084 660 1133, visit www.sanbs.org.za or join and share the Because it contains living cells, blood is alive. Facebook event: www.facebook.com/ Unlike medications that are manufactured, events/1535545730055927/. blood cannot be manufactured. Healthy

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• Full body massage and hot stone therapy R100 • Deep cleanse facial R100 • Full colour wash and set R150 • Eylash extensions was R400 now R100 • Eyebrow wax, eyebrow tint and upper lip R70 • Manicure or pedicure R100 • Acrylic nails was R250 now R150 (free nail art) • Eyebrow wax R20 • Upper lip R20

At this time of the year with the heat and the sun’s harsh rays, it is so very important to protect and rehydrate the skin. The sun’s rays make us feel good, produce Vitamin D which is good for our bones and in the short term, make us look good. But our love affair isn’t a two-way street. Exposure to sun causes most of the wrinkles and age spots on our faces.

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The biggest damage to skin occurs because of sun and dehydration, but how do you choose what to use and where?

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1. Use Sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Sunscreen is one of the keys to radiant, youthful-looking skin. (Sh’Zen has a Protective SPF 20 Lotion for R209).

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2. Exfoliate. The build-up of stratum corneum (the dead, outermost skin cell layer) can make skin appear blotchy and uneven. Also, remnants of self-tanning products can collect in typically dry areas (such as the elbows), causing the skin to lose its lustre and appear dirty. Use Sh’Zen’s Rejuvenating Body Scrub (R199) and remove dead skin cells, leaving skin looking smoother.

3. Bleach the brown spots. Skin lightener helps to lighten accumulations of unwanted colour. Sh’Zen has an Enzyme Gel for R299.

4. Hydrate. Sh’Zen has an After Sun Nourishing Balm for R189 that feeds and rehydrates the damaged skin.

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Create Memories with Love and Locket “I suffer from manic creative sleep disorder. In a nutshell, Love and Locket was another one of my creations resulting from a sleepless night,” explained Liza Hall, a Durban mom of three and founder of Love and Locket. It all started from a teeny tiny idea to create jewellery for women and teens, for all women that are passionate about sports, life, fun, friends, family and love, irrespective of age and income. Coming from a retail background with graphic design and digital marketing experience, Liza said one thing led to another at high speed and the Love and Locket online store was born.Their lockets are timeless personal pieces of wearable art that tell the unique and beautiful story of you. Each locket starts off as your own blank canvas for you to create and share your loves, memories and dreams, and change them daily, depending on your moods and outfits. They are now the latest trend in personalised jewellery.

The lockets make perfect gifts and the variation and choices are endless. It’s as easy as one, two, three and four! Select you locket, select your plate, select your charms, and check out...

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Everyone Deserves To Be Beautiful The Make_UpMOB (#MUMOB) is on standby with their brushes, ready to beautify Durban, as this ‘beauty made easy and accessible’ concept was unveiled recently at Musgrave Centre and uShaka Marine World.

I recently visited the Make_UpMOB to have my makeup done by the pros! Wow – they transformed me from a work-at-home mom to a fashionista ready for a night on the town!

The friendly and professional staff made me feel right at home and my makeup artist took great care to find out my preferences in order to create the perfect look for me.

She even gave me some helpful beauty tips.

If you are looking for a professional look, need to glam up for a special occasion, or want to learn about make-up, you should definitely give the ladies at #MUMOB a call!

With a simple philosophy that professional make-up shouldn’t only be for the select few and special occasions, the Make-up Makeover Boutique is a game-changing, sophisticated and convenient make-up service available to all at affordable prices.

Offering extensive services to individuals, bridal parties, photo-shoots, film and the Contact: 082 604 0856, commercial industry, #MUMOB offers www.makeupmob.co.za, Facebook: a comfortable learning environment for Make_UpMOB , Twitter: @Make_upmob, make-up virgins, those getting ready for Instagram: @Make_UpMOBZA. the working world, and those just looking to refresh and contemporise their own WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two basic style through workshops. If you are looking make-up sessions from Make_UpMOB for a unique gift ideas or treat for a friend, (valued at R350 each) to give away. simply pop into Make_UpMOB to purchase Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. various make-up session vouchers.

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Retinoids for a Younger, Brighter and Healthier Skin Stimulating the natural renewal of skin cells is crucial to address anti-ageing skin concerns. Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, is probably the most researched ingredient used in skincare today.

High concentrations of vitamin A are used for the treatment of acne and skin ageing, but unfortunately it can be associated with side effects such as skin sensitivity, dryness, flaking and sensitivity to sunlight.

SkinMedica® has developed a Retinol Complex which helps promote exfoliation, enhancing skin tone and texture and reducing the appearance of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles. It improves the appearance of sun damaged skin and pigmentation and over time, Retinol encourages collagen production, keeping your skin firm and elastic.

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When, where and how to use vitamin A products is very important. To achieve the best results with minimum side effects, speak to a qualified skin care therapist for more information.

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Detox and Refine: Add a Glow to Your Skincare Routine Is your skin feeling tired and in need of a new lease on life?

Esse recently launched a cleanser with some unique and appealing characteristics.

This is an ideal cleanser for men who are looking for a no-fuss answer to their skincare routine.

It’s also a handy gym bag companion with its ability to absorb oiliness and is also perfect for teens and those with oily skins.

The unique combination of clay and the luxuriously rich foam effectively removes impurities, leaving skin fresh and refined.

The Esse Refining Cleanser contains Esse Refining Cleanser is available at Esse Bentonite clay stockists at R200 for 150ml. particles, which act as super-fine Contact: Michelle at exfoliating granules Beauty in Motion, to lift dead skin beautyinmotion@eca.co.za or Esse cells and soften Organic Skincare, info@esse.co.za, thickened skin. www.esse.co.za.

In addition, the clay acts as a magnet for toxins and gently draws them out, allowing them to be rinsed away. It couldn’t be easier!

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Wellness Express Tracey Langton is a wellness therapist who has been practising various modalities for FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SOUTH AFRICA the past 20 years. She opened her own An FDA approved treatment & the NEW Gold Standard in the treatment of scarring, pigmentation and ageing: business, Wellness Express, three years ago to bring wellness, harmony and tranquility WEIGHT LOSS • ACNE SCARRING • STRETCH MARKS • PIGMENTATION • NON SURGICAL FACE LIFTS to people’s lives through massage, healing The latest in body contouring & weight loss, introducing and facial work. She sees beauty as a way to the Mommy Makeover, fat cell destruction & skin tightening. enhance what you have and to let yourself shine through it.

She offers the following healing modalities: Dermalift non-surgical facelift: extremely energising, successfully toning and lifting your muscles as well as reducing lines and wrinkles. It improves circulation and elasticity. This treatment also works on the double chin. Facials with the facial cups: these work on the anti-ageing aspect, as well as reducing double chins and improving the texture of one’s skin.

Access consciousness BARS treatment: an incredibly nurturing and relaxing process, undoing limitations in all aspects of your life that you are willing to change! Tracey works by gently holding at various stages the 31 bars on the head, bringing the body back to balance. Antaneea coloured oil massage: a gentle, loving and nurturing massage which pampers the body and acknowledges the soul. The back of the body is massaged three times, using 12 coloured oils. A combination of sound vibrations and energy healing leaves you feeling safe and supported on all levels.

Various other massage techniques: • Pregnancy massage • Aromatherapy therapeutic massage • Hot stone massage • Lymph drainage • Lava shell massage • Indian head massage • Reflexology.

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We also offer the following treatments: The non-surgical approach using the latest cutting edge technology!

• Tummy tuck • Face lift • Butt lift • Breast upliftment • Anti-ageing treatment (dubbed Botox in a cream) • Pigmentation • Acne • Acne scarring • Dark circles • Wrinkles • Stretch marks • Loose skin

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Cloth Nappies in the Year 2015

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People think of cloth nappies as the white towelling squares that everyone used last century. However, modern cloth nappies have come a long way since then and interest is growing in reusable modern cloth nappies.

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Parents’ reasons for using cloth nappies include cost savings, concern about chemicals, environmental concerns, and the cuteness overload. Here are the basics of ‘cloth nappying’. Babies use six to eight nappies a day, therefor you would need about 18 to 24 nappies to cloth nappy one baby full time, washing nappies every second day. The average cost of cloth nappies is about R120 each. This means a full “stash” would cost in the region of R2 500 from birth to potty training, since the majority of nappies are ‘one size fits most’.

There are cheaper and more expensive routes to go. The average child will have 6 000 nappy changes in its lifetime. With disposables that’s 6 000 nappies going to the landfill per child! Cloth nappies are biodegradable, and have resale value.

Many parents prefer to avoid the chemicals and plastic that disposables are made from.

Cloth nappies come in a range of fabrics, including natural fibre such as bamboo, cotton, and hemp; to waterproof nappies with special coatings built in.

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Much like underwear, cloth nappies come in everything from everyday cheapies to luxury brands and limited edition prints. It’s for this reason that many moms become nappy addicts.

To find out more about ‘cloth nappying’ in South Africa, visit www.clothdirectory.co.za/mums-mail WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two cloth nappy hampers to give away.

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Toys Suitable for Young Babies The very young baby (0 to three months) is not capable of manipulating toys so he has to experience them through the senses of sight, touch and sound. He loves looking at faces and prefers things that move and are bright and noisy. Mobiles that have interchangeable items and that can be changed every few days provide a variety.

Provide a mirror for him to look at while he is on his tummy, as this will encourage him to look up to find the other baby face and strengthen his neck muscles at the same time. A variety of different rattles with different sounds will stimulate his already acute hearing. Encourage him to turn to the side where the sound is coming from.

Toys to make Make toys that encourage them to stay on their tummy. So often mom says he doesn’t want to stay on his tummy as there is nothing to look at and it’s boring.

Use an empty two-litre bottle, half fill it with water and add in a drop of food colouring, glitter confetti, tinsel and any other item you can find that will go through the hole.

Close the lid tightly and seal it with nail varnish and place in front of him.

The water moves and attracts his attention and keeps him on his tummy for a while longer, giving him time to strengthen the neck muscles.

Laminate baby pictures and place low on a wall in front of him – he loves other faces.

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Travel and Unabridged Birth Certificates From 1 June 2015 the legislature changes and all minors will require an unabridged birth certificate in order to travel through South African borders. It was going to take effect from 1 October 2014, but Home Affairs was not able to cope with the influx of applications, so the date was extended.

Children travelling with both parents will only require an unabridged birth certificate.

Children travelling with only one parent will require the birth certificate, as well as a written and signed affidavit from the other parent, allowing travel. Children travelling with adults who are not their biological parents will require the birth certificate, affidavits from both parents, and copies of the parents’ details. Unaccompanied minors would in addition also require copies of the details of the receiving person.

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Leavit2Me can assist with these applications and they go to Home Affairs once a week.

Whether both parents’ details are required on the application form depends on how the child was originally registered. If only one parent’s details were registered originally, then only that parent is required on the new application. If both parents were on the original registration, then both parents are required on the unabridged application, whether or not there is contact between the parents.

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Tanya Jacobs Photography Capturing the essence of a newborn and those special moments in life is what makes Tanya Jacobs’ job so rewarding.

When she’s not photographing weddings across KwaZulu-Natal, she’s working with newborns to the hushed sounds of a heartbeat simulator in her home studio in Durban. “I’ve decided to introduce newborn photography into my business to enjoy the creativity of it and be able to capture those very first, new moments,” said Tanya.

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Tanya Jacobs Photography specialises in creative newborn portraits, using natural lighting and neutral wraps and props.

“Natural light is naturally beautiful. A baby’s story is about to begin, I want to capture that from the start in the most natural way.”

The combination of working with brides and newborns is a perfect fit for Tanya as when she’s not rushing about at a wedding, she’s slowing life down a little with a newborn shoot. “I love being able to photograph life’s most precious moments for a family and freezing that to last a lifetime. That’s what drives me to continuously grow my photography business.”

To book a newborn shoot, contact Tanya Jacobs Photography on info@tanyajacobs.co.za or visit www.tanyajacobs.co.za. Booking is essential and gift vouchers are available.

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Kids’ Life

What’s an allergy?

An allergy is an immune reaction to a substance in the environment called an allergen.

When a child with allergies comes into contact with an allergen, either by touching it, breathing it, eating it, or having it injected, her body mistakenly views it as a dangerous invader and releases histamines and other chemicals to fight it off. These chemicals irritate the body and cause symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, and coughing.

In some cases, an allergen can cause a severe reaction, called anaphylactic shock. This is a medical emergency, as the symptoms, including difficulty breathing and swelling, can be life threatening. Because the symptoms of nasal allergies are much like cold symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, cough, nasal congestion and sneezing, it can be tough to tell the difference.

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If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, there’s a good chance your child is allergic to something in her environment.

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Ask yourself these questions: • Does it seem like your child always has a cold? Colds usually wind down in a week to 10 days; allergies don’t.

• Is your child’s nose continually stuffy or running?

• Is your child constantly wiggling, wiping, or pushing her nose up?

• Is the mucus that drains from her nose clear and thin (as opposed to yellow or greenish and thick)?

• Does she sneeze a lot?

• Are her eyes itchy, red and watery?

• Does the skin under her eyes look dark or purple or blue?

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A simple Faucet Extender for toddlers makes it possible for kids to wash their hands independently at the bathroom taps. It can be really frustrating for little ones when they’re not quite tall enough to reach the water to wash their hands at the bathroom sink. Let your children develop the habit of washing hands easily.

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Babywearing – A Few Good Reasons to Carry Your Baby

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Babies are born with an instinct to cuddle and be held. During pregnancy, the womb is a place of warmth and constant human contact, but once they are born, there is a massive change and it is no wonder they seem to sleep most peacefully when they are being held.

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Noonoo Pie is a local company that makes babywearing stretch wrap carriers from soft, comfortable fabric which is made in South Africa. Simply wrap the fabric around you by following the easy instructions provided and your baby fits in snugly and safely. There are no buckles, belts or clasps which makes wearing the tie as comfortable as wearing your clothing. Due to the soft stretch of the fabric your baby’s weight is spread evenly over your back and shoulders so you don’t end up with uncomfortable pressure points, muscle strain or back-ache.

Your can use the wrap from birth to 18 months.

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There is a solution and it’s called babywearing, which simply means that you use some sort of carrier to make it possible to hold your baby and have your hands free while carrying on with your daily activities.

It’s not that your baby should never be put down, but rather that when your baby needs a cuddle you should have a carrier that is comfortable enough to allow you to do so.

Contact Samantha, Noonoo Pie, 083 793 3772, sam@noonoopie.co.za, www.noonoopie.co.za, www.facebook.com/ NoonooPieBaby.

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Fun Door Signs Our world is full of signs and labels – we see them everywhere; outside, inside, on food and medicine even on children’s toys.

Stop and go signs are the first signs to be understood by little ones. They soon get to know why cars have to stop at the red robot. Teaching our children about labels and signs and making them aware of warnings and dangers is important. There are also danger colours children can learn about. Red is a big danger colour used for danger tape and other warnings. Designing your own bedroom sign is a good way to acknowledge the use of signs and create an interesting label to hang on your door.

A door sign helps children understand the meaning of: • Pride in personal space.

• Maintaining a special area of their own.

• Creating a label that says something about themselves.

Wart and Fish wooden door hangers can be decorated with a variety of techniques. Try a collage using magazine pictures or your favourite stickers. A coat of bright paint and letters to spell your name is fun! Paint your sign with blackboard paint and use chalk to write different signs. Maybe there is a slogan you would like to choose. Door hangers are double-sided, so create a warning sign on the flipside and keep people out of your personal danger zone!

While you are making your own door sign, create one for mum’s door. A fun activity and remember; mum should have the last word!

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Educated Life

Wonderbag: A Must Have Item for School

Lilliput Learners Pre Primary

Local company, Wonderbag, provides the perfect solution to mothers who want to feed their children healthy, balanced lunches this school year.

This clever product acts as a convenient and safe warmer or cooler for your child’s lunches to ensure they will not spoil in the summer heat or be too cold in the winter.

You can send your child off to school with a healthy cooked meal, knowing that it will stay warm and won’t dry out! The mini Wonderbag lunch box’s compact design makes it easy to transport and it is machine washable and easy to clean. The mini Wonderbag lunch box does not require any electricity to warm or cool your child’s meal.

Soups, curries, stews, biryani, or oats for those early morning athletes, can easily be carried along to school and stay warm until your child is able to eat it. New mothers don’t have to sit at home all day but can easily transport nutritious baby food that has been prepared at home.

The mini Wonderbag is also perfect for keeping lunches cool. Salads, cold meats, fresh fruit, juices and water can be kept cool for hours. It is perfect for packing lunches for excursions, play dates and sport activities.

Mini Wonderbags retail at R130 each and can be ordered directly from Wonderbag by emailing enquiries@nb-wonderbag.com or through an agent in your area.

To find out where your nearest agent is situated, call the Wonderbag head office on 031 – 536 8220.

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Every Family Needs a Buzz Board Mom of three and owner of Such Fun, Shannon Harley, has designed and launched the innovative Buzz Board. “The Buzz Board idea grew out of desperation for organisation. I found myself with three kids at three different schools, each with their own list of activities. A teacher suggested we cut pictures from magazines of each activity and stick them onto paper so that the child could see what they had lined up for the day. This triggered me into coming up with something to make life a little easier,” explained Shannon. She created a magnetic board with activity magnets for herself and when her friends starting asking for them, she realised that this may be of interest to other parents and so the Buzz Board was born!

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The Buzz Board is an A3 magnetic board with space for three children’s agendas. It comes in pink, blue and green. The activity magnets include the most common sports and activities that children partake in on a daily basis. The board doubles up as a dry wipe board and comes with a magnetic marker pen. Extra appointments or notes can be written in and rubbed off.

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‘Dear Human’ Children’s Poems

Flat White Concepts is a design house run

by Christine Bernard, a graphic designer, writer and doodler. They produce an online magazine, called Flat White Magazine, they do design work for clients, retouching and photography and ‘doodles’, which include personalised drawings and alphabet posters.

They now also sell Flat White coffee mugs.

More recently, Christine has added a new product to her doodles – the ‘Dear Human’ range. These are children’s poems, each one from a different animal. These are printed on 350gsm matt laminated A5 board for R50 or on 15x15cm stretch canvas for R170. Animals available so far are a Dog, Guinea Pig, Cat and Rabbit, but they will add more animals to the range over time. They are delivered ready to mount with an industrial Velcro mounting system. There is a R20 delivery fee anywhere within South Africa.

I’m writing this note so that you will learn, And I’m sorry in advance as I have to be stern.

I know that you love us and think you know best, But you only know a little, and I’m here to tell you the rest.

I know that you think we’re your small little slave, When the truth is we’re bold, we’re daring and brave…”

The poem goes on to tell us humans just what the rabbit loves best, and how to make him happy. It is signed “Love Rabbit”.

Contact: christine@flatwhiteconcepts. com or visit www.flatwhiteconcepts.com.

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Here is an excerpt from the Rabbit poem: “Dear Human,

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Perler Bead Bee Hive with Fingerprint Bees

Materials ­­­required: Hama/Perler beads, an iron, reinforcement card/plastic, paint, markers and a peter pointer finger or two!

her fingerprint bees to the hive and I finished it off for her by drawing on wings and eyes and feelers! Of course an older child can do this by themselves!

I was thinking of a way to make a hexagon shaped printing device, I wanted to make something that was not solid and had texture – this is the result! I used Hama/ Perler Beads. It worked very well, and the prints turned out fantastic!

The texture of this stamp really works well and we were really pleased with the results!

I built the hexagons, melted them together, and then reinforced the stamp with some sturdy card – if you are going to use it over and over again it may even be a better idea to use plastic so you can wash it.

Source: Emma Owl, visit www.emmaowl.com/blog for more fun craft ideas.

Written by Julie Rookmaker, Emma Owl.

To see this idea on the Emma Owl blog, visit http://www.emmaowl.com/blog/hamabead-beehive-with-finger-print-bees/.

We printed our bee hives onto card, sometimes the prints overlapped and did not join exactly, but that’s what gives our beehive character!

When the beehive was dry, Emma added

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How to Have a Conversation about Alcohol with Teens

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Many young adults that leave the nest for tertiary institutions or live away from home for the first time will be confronted with alcohol at various social gatherings.

SAB, which launched the 18+ campaign as a call to action for adults to be role models in the fight against underage drinking, says parents and adults shouldn’t take the foot off the pedal as children reach the legal drinking age. Young adults need accurate advice about alcohol consumption as they become legally eligible to drink.

Advice on talking to young adults about their first legal drink and alcohol consumption: • Encourage them to always drink in moderation.

• Highlight the dangers of intoxication, such as not getting home safely, being at risk of unprotected sex and not being in control.

• Advise them to pace themselves by sipping their drinks rather than downing them and to alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Warn them to avoid drinking games and to avoid shots/shooters, as competitive drinking or taking shots can lead to consuming alcohol at a rapid rate, which can lead to dangerous levels of intoxication.

• Remind them to keep hydrated by drinking water throughout a night out.

• Point out the importance of eating before going out and to continue snacking throughout the night.

• Make them aware of the alcohol percentages of different drinks.

• Advise them to keep track of how much they drink, know their limits and to stick to them.

• Caution them to never leave their drink unattended.

• Remind them not to drink and drive.

• Let them know that it’s okay to say “no” to friends.

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Family Dinners In today’s hectic world it can be difficult to find the time for the family to all come together. Parents get home after the children have gone to bed, and teens are eating their dinner in front of the television.

Communication in the house is hurried and often argumentative and everyone is feeling tired and stressed. So how do you reconnect with your children and improve communication?

You schedule connection time in your day, the same way you schedule extra-murals or social events. Having a family dinner where you all sit down at the dining room table to eat with no distractions, is a great way to facilitate conversation with your children and should provide a safe forum for them to express their feelings.

Ask them questions, but try to avoid getting into arguments. Listen attentively and acknowledge their feelings.

The importance of the conversations between parents and children at family dinners was highlighted again in recent research by Columbia University. “The more often children have dinners with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs, and that parental engagement fostered around the dinner table is one of the most potent tools to help parents raise healthy, drug-free children,” says Joseph Califano, Jr, the founder of The National Centre on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

The study also revealed that most teens recognise the importance of family dinners and 60% wish they could have dinner with their parents more than five times a week.

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Happy Memories Happy Memories creates personalised gifts family photographs? They also design collages on wood, mirror, ceramic and glass to capture all your happy memories. in names, words or shapes suited to your Celebrating an engagement, wedding or needs. Happy Memories is a home-based anniversary? Looking for a unique way to company located in Pietermaritzburg. capture the memory of your baby’s birth Products are hand-made and unique. and other special moments through his/her Happy Memories is dedicated to capturing life? Happy Memories’ beautiful memory your special events and memories in a way journal storybooks are perfect for you! you will cherish forever. As a new mom, Do you want your child to love reading? Carmen Changoo searched for tokens Try one of their personalised storybooks. and keepsakes to remember the birth of You’re sure to spark your child’s interest her daughter. After creating a storybook with fun ways to count numbers with Coco detailing her baby’s arrival, she decided the Clown, or make bedtime happy by to share this novel idea with others… and counting your blessings with mum and dad. Happy Memories was created.

Illustrated stories about aspiring ballerinas, Contact Carmen on 072 374 4333, farmyard adventures, and sports matches (and more) place your child at the centre 033 – 346 2452, hayleigh14@live.co.za or of his/her very own fairytale. This, with the www.facebook.com/HappyMemories1. added touch of personal photographs will make your child WANT to read. With so WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a Happy many exciting stories, they are sure to have Memories personalised storybook to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com a book you and your child will love. to enter.

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Beauty Queen Helps Preserve KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Brooke Haslam, Miss Junior Teen South Africa 2014, has enthusiastically jumped on board in support of the Under An African Sky 2015 calendar campaign in conjunction with The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), to help preserve our wildlife in KwaZulu-Natal.

Passionate about the preservation of our wildlife, the beauty queen is eager to see our community come together and stand up for the welfare of our animals. “Animals deserve their full right of survival. As cruelty to animals is on the increase, we need to support animal welfare organisations in helping those wounded animals to have a second chance at life. This is why I have chosen to help out as much as I can towards selling the Under An African Sky calendars, as every cent raised will go towards looking after the wellbeing of our animals.”

to work with all wild animals in distress, CROW assists more than 3 000 injured and orphaned animals across KwaZuluNatal every year. Under An African Sky has partnered with CROW yet again to create another highly acclaimed limited edition calendar that will be distributed worldwide in an effort to raise funds for animal welfare.

By purchasing one of these exclusive calendars you will be able to help CROW raise funds for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured wildlife.

The 2015 “Born Free” calendar can be purchased as a wall (R170) or desk (R50) calendar. Prices exclude postage.

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Pottering with Amaryllis There are few things more rewarding (not start blooming. to mention educational) for children than 3. An essential part of planting an amaryllis growing their own amaryllis bulb. bulb is to remember not to plant it too deeply. When you’ve finished planting you What you’ll need: should be able to see one-third of the actual • Amaryllis bulb (plant your bulb as soon bulb above the soil. as you purchase it!) • Pot/container with a 4. Give the bulb a good watering and pat the drainage hole (not plastic) • Potting soil soil down again.

5. Pop your pot in a well-lit, warm spot 1. Picking out your amaryllis bulb and pot and you should see it flourishing almost should be done at the same time because immediately! the bulbs can vary in size quite drastically.

Once you’ve decided which one you’ll be Only water your amaryllis for the second planting, pick a pot that is three to five time about seven days after planting it, as centimetres wider than the diameter of this will encourage new root formation. the bulb and that will allow about the same Use lukewarm water when necessary for amount of space below the bulb once watering, but remember to pour it around planted. the bulb and not on the actual bulb. Only 2. Let the roots hang down into the pot keep the soil slightly moist, as overwatering while you use a spade to pour soil around can be detrimental to root formation. them. Remove any air pockets around the roots by patting down the soil firmly, For more information visit securing the bulb snugly so it won’t lean www.lifeisagarden.co.za or over to one side when the heavy flowers www.facebook.com/lifeisagardensa.

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Childminding the Montessori Way Course commences March 2015

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Danone NutriDay Schools Programme The Danone NutriDay Schools Programme has provided a platform of support for teachers and learners across South Africa, by providing schools with educational material that focuses on living a balanced and healthy life, with lessons covering three themes: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind and Healthy World.

The NutriDay Schools Programme has become extremely popular and has expanded to include 1 200 schools in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Limpopo. Reaching close to one million learners, the programme encourages healthy habits through the use of fun, inspiring and entertaining platforms, including charts, posters and workbooks that are curriculum-aligned. It also informs learners, their parents and their teachers about the benefits of incorporating yoghurt into their daily diet. A yoghurt and a fruit is an ideal snack choice, especially as it is recommended to have milk, maas or yoghurt every day. As part of the programme, fun, interactive educational material that is CAPS aligned and grade specific is delivered to over a thousand schools.

“Since the programme was launched in 2012, we’ve achieved the phenomenal milestone of reaching 2.4 million learners and 112 000 teachers across five provinces,” said Wesley Chetty of Danone NutriDay. Each year, NutriDay provides a theme, giving teachers fresh, new content that ties in with the overall programme. Schools can sign up for free and each learner in grades one to seven will get a workbook, and each teacher gets posters and charts for their classroom.

Schools wanting to register with the programme can contact julene@hdiyouth.co.za or call 011 – 706 6016. www.mumsmail.com

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Ages 8 months - Grade R • Affordable fees • Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms • Large outdoor play area • Healthy snacks & meals included • Open school holidays • Loving, qualified teachers • 5 extra mural activities

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Help Your Child Brain Up! Brain Up has a comprehensive set of computer programmes that allow Grade 10 – 12 learners to ‘take the teacher home’.

The programmes are also designed to assist teachers in teaching Maths and Science and can be used in conjunction with other teaching aids.

The Maths computer programmes include a talking textbook function that enables the pupils to manipulate the pace of each lesson, which they can go over as many times as they need to. The pupil has access to an audio-visual Maths dictionary to explain challenging terminology. The programme features comprehensive flowcharts to help the pupil understand connections between concepts. The programmes feature step-by-step solutions to problems with an audio-visual track to explain each step, making core steps understandable. There are also the Science Programmes that cover the core concepts.

Each grade package consists of a DVD and a CD. Students have the opportunity to study a variety of experiments while completing worksheets available on the CD that can be printed as workbooks. The complete memorandum is also available in the form of a printable electronic teacher’s guide.

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Montessori Life Pre Primary Celebrates 10th Anniversary (2006 – 2015)

This year marks Montessori Life Pre Primary’s 10th anniversary. “It’s a wonderful milestone which makes me smile whenever I think of it. Quite remarkable… and we’ve been blessed by so many exceptional people who have made it a reality; parents and their little ones, past and present, grandparents too, our amazing staff team and their families, friends, schools and teachers in the North Durban area, Montessori colleagues, schools and teacher training centres, suppliers to our school, special people in our local homeowners council and town planning and great neighbours,” said principal, Nicky Rodseth.

“To everyone that has helped birth and raise Montessori Life – thank you so much!”

whom has touched the school in their own special way over the past 10 years. “And looking to the future – the prospect of continuing to build the history and legacy of the school is a wonderful opportunity which we’re excited to pursue,” said Rodseth.

A sensorial garden is being built to mark this auspicious occasion and provide a beautiful outdoor learning space for the children.

Contact: Nicky Rodseth (Principal), Montessori Life, 072 444 7277, nicky@topschools.co.za, www.montessori-life.com.

With a 10 year pedigree of accrued history, the school can now proudly reflect on the fact that it is not simply a structure of bricks and mortar, but also the sum of all its pupils, families, parents and staff teams, each of

Pre-Primary • Established Montessori Pre School • Individualised learning because we respect the uniqueness of your child’s needs • Toddler to School Readiness Programme • Extra Murals, Aftercare & Holiday Club Principal: Nicky Rodseth • Cell: 072 444 7277 nicky@topschools.co.za • No 7 Little Nook, Sunningdale, Umhlanga • www.montessori-life.com

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Posh Tips for Mason Jars Glass jars which we once kept sauces, jams, pickles and coffee in are ever so popular to re-use as a decorative item. Not only is it a fantastic trend to encourage recycling, but also are most useful and practical for many reasons.

Here are a few ideas on how to use mason jars:

a candle, sand or flower inside and place on a shepherd’s hook. Ideal for a wedding alongside your aisle runner.

5. Pop a paper straw inside, fill with your favourite cocktail or lemonade and sip away!

For more information on a Posh Party or Wedding, contact Tarryn Livsey at 1. Use as a candle holder for your function tarryn@poshparty.co.za or 078 200 8578.

Visit their website on tables or decorative touch at home. You www.poshparty.co.za. can simply wrap a ribbon or hessian string around for a more visually appealing look.

2. Use them in your bathroom to store ear buds, make-up sponges and cotton wool.

3. Decorate the outside of the vase with glitter, paint or material (or keep it as is) and use as a vase for flowers. Very easy and super cost-effective for big functions.

4. Tie rope around the top of the jar, place

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Cool Party Trick Try this lava lamp experiment at home with your children. It will also make an awesome party activity and the children will learn something in the process!

Lava Lamp You will need: • Water • Clear plastic bottle or clear cups • Food colouring • Oil • Salt

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What to do: • Pour water into the plastic bottle until it is around one quarter full.

• Then pour in oil until the bottle is nearly full and wait until the oil and water have separated.

• Add around 12 drops of food colouring to the bottle (choose any colour you like).

• Watch as the food colouring falls through the oil and mixes with water.

• Pour salt into the bottle and things will start getting a little crazy like a real lava lamp.

Creating volcanoes and geysers, tornadoes and snowstorms, making jellyfish and revealing secret messages will make science memorable and fun!

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So what?

If you’ve tried the oil and water experiment you’ll know that the two don’t mix very well. The oil and water you added to the bottle separate from each other, with oil on top because it has a lower density than water. The food colouring falls through the oil and mixes with the water at the bottom.

The salt you drop in releases small bubbles of carbon dioxide gas that rise to the top and take some of the coloured water along for the ride. The gas escapes when it reaches the top and the coloured water falls back down.

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We offer you affordable tailor made packages that will make your little one’s birthday a fun-filled & memorable day.

We offer: • Themed décor • Kiddies and adults’ tables & chairs with covers • Themed cupcakes • Birthday cakes • Themed party buckets • Jumping castles • Pony cycles • Themed cups & plates • Kiddies’ snacks & juice • Photoboards • Bubble machines • Candy floss machine • Popcorn machine • Chocolate fountain We take the hassle out of party planning, enabling you to enjoy the day with your loved ones.

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Ashika Bishun 082 774 5282 • 078 459 8003 info@hunnybeez.co.za www.hunnybeez.co.za

Cakes for all occasions

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Adrian the Magician

9 reasons to choose Magician Adrian Smith 1. 25 years’ amazing results 2. Specialising in children’s entertainment 3. Exclusive money back guarantee 4. Customised packages 5. Your child - the star of the show 6. Comedy magic 7. Funny puppetry 8. Snowy the live rabbit 9. Available Monday - Sunday

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

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Machine Rental

Kiddies’ Rides

Popcorn

KNS PARTYZ

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Specialising in kids’ theme parties & adult décor hire

MARCH SPECIALS 100 Adult setup - R1500 20 Kiddies’ setup - from R500 (Includes crockery, cutlery & linen)

Call Pam 083 779 3951 or 031 - 400 3951/2 knspartyz@live.co.za

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Pretty and Stylish Supplies for all Parties, Events and Functions!

Tel: 031 201 7418 Cell: 078 741 9554 www.mycherryblossom.co.za

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082 574 3230

Kiddies’ Birthday Parties & Functions

Complete & themed parties organised (various menus) & quad bikes.

Pony rides now available!

Come feed the animals!

084 875 3346 • 031 - 464 5045 36 Ridley Park Rd, Malvern www.tlccaterers.co.za

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Gluten free, dairy free, egg free & sugar free cupcakes for all occasions!

We do traditional frosting, butter cream icing & fondant.

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• Princess • Barbie • Bratz • Spiderman • Barney • Winnie the Pooh • Bob the Builder • Strawberry Shortcake • Slide Castle • Splash Slide • 3-in-1 Jumping Castle • New Hannah Montana For Helium Balloons Contact Roshay 083 777 8847

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• Shows • Stories • Magic • Balloons • Face Painting • Magician • Edu-Shows • Fairy Show

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Everyday Life For children

Bargain Books Book Reviews

Letterland is a unique, phonics-based approach used extensively in South Africa to teach reading, writing and spelling to children aged three to eight years. Your child will love the information-rich Letterland characters that transform plain black letter shapes into child-friendly pictograms and the simple stories will not only assist in engaging your child’s attention, but will also assist in expanding your child’s vocabulary as well as assist in strengthening phonemic awareness. Look out for these two titles below: • Letterland: Alphabet of Rhymes: Young children will love this poetic adventure through Letterland. Containing 26 original rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet, this exciting treasury of children’s verse is filled with important lessons on alliteration, rhyme and rhythm.

• Letterland: Alphabet Adventures: Another exciting story from the highly successful Letterland series. This title contains all the wellloved Letterland characters and each spread will capture your child’s imagination with familiar settings and superb illustrations.

• Wonders of Learning: Discover Inventions & Discoveries: This full colour educational omnibus filled with fascinating facts will take children of all ages on an adventure into the world of inventions and discoveries. Containing captivating illustrations and detailed analyses of key facts, this vibrant visual reference guide is a must for school projects!

• Play Rugby and Bonus DVD by Andy Colquhoun, General Manager of Corporate Affairs SARU. A few years ago, Pearson, one of South African’s leading educational publishers and the South African Rugby Union put together a book teaching children about the joys of playing rugby safely from an early age. Not only is this book packed with information that kids from the ages of eight to 14 years can relate to, but it also can be utilised by anybody needing to brush up on any aspect of the game. Filled with action photographs, ‘Bokkie’ cartoons, activities and a bonus DVD, this book not only brings to fore the fun aspect of rugby, but also provides valuable safety tips. Also available in Afrikaans – Speel Rugby.

For adults • Cookies: A collection of 200 delicious recipes by Susanna Tee. This delicious collection of 200 classic cookie recipes will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Filled with all kinds of mouth-watering temptations, you won’t be disappointed. These biscuits and cookies are quick to make and impossible to resist. Packed with baking tips, captivating new recipes and delightful illustrations, there is a cookie for virtually everyone in this book!

Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books, 012 643 1903, biancaleeadendorff@gmail.com, www.bargainbooks.co.za.

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Everyday Life

Russian Ballet Comes To Durban

MINI TOWN

South African audiences will be given a window into the world of fine Russian culture when Crown of the Russian Ballet’s 175th Tchaikovsky Anniversary Celebrations grace South African stages from 25 April to 9 May.

WIN 5 x family tickets to a Sharks’ Board Show Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter

• Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R12 per child & R12 per adult & jumping castle hire R300 • Normal entry fee: R20 per child (age 2 - 13) & R25 per adult • School groups: R10 per learner & R10 per teacher

Featuring the esteemed Crown of the Russian Ballet Company, the South African tour comes to the Playhouse Opera in Durban for performances on 28 and 29 April at 7.30pm.

The programme has been specially prepared for South African audiences by the company’s artistic director, Anatoly Emelianov and is certain to thrill classical ballet enthusiasts of all ages. It opens with the world premiere of Emelianov’s new production of one of Tchaikovsky’s undoubted masterpieces, the one-act ballet, Manfred. The narrative for this work of deep remorse and moral anguish comes from Lord Byron’s poem of the same name.

The second half features two evergreen favourites – a suite from The Sleeping Beauty featuring the original Marius Petipa choreography and the one-act Romeo and Juliet choreographed by Emelianov.

Crown of the Russian Ballet is proudly presented by impresario Edouard Miasnikov who specialises in sharing Russian culture with South African audiences in the interests of widening cultural exchange and dialogue.

Booking is through Computicket and early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Tickets are priced from R150 to R280 per person.

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Sunday 29 March & Easter Sunday 5 April @ 08:30 & 12:30 kLOOF STATiOn (STOkERS ARMS) TO inCHAngA STATiOn CRAFT MARkET (All Return Trips) • ADULTS R 180 • PENSIONER & CHILD (2-12 yrs) R 130

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Everyday Life

Consol Craft Beer Revolution Heads For Durban

SUNCOAST

SunCoast plays host to the inaugural Craft beer-tasting extravaganza which takes place on 7 March from 12pm to 6pm.

The festival will feature a selection of South Africa’s top Craft Breweries, drawing “beerginners” and craft beer connoisseurs alike, as well as one artisan boutique winery for the non-beer drinkers. Also on offer, to pair with your Craft beer or wine of choice, is a selection of lip-smacking gourmet street food from some well-known Durban eateries, including Unity Brasserie & Bar, Renegade Kitchen, Maddison Bakery and Café Vigour. Sharing their golden nectar with Durban are Shongweni Brewery, Bassett Brewery, TwoOkes Brewery, The Standeaven Brewery, Craft Republic (featuring Darling Brew, Soweto Gold, Dragon Brewing Company and Irish Gold), and That Brewing Co. In addition to providing the finest craft beers and gourmet street food, The Consol Craft Revolution boasts an exciting line-up of foot-tapping live bands including the Gus Brown Band, The Kickstands, John Ellis and Callie and Barry Thomson, who will entertain throughout the day. All food and drink purchased on site will be done using the festival currency called “Castros”.

Tickets cost R100 (includes a free beer glass) and can be purchased online at www. iTickets.co.za and www.thecraftrevolution. co.za or on entry at the door.

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Craft beer is all about the flavours – full and interesting ingredients that combine to produce bold notes and rich aromas that will educate even the most seasoned palate.

For more information visit www.thecraftrevolution.co.za.

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A letter of thanks goes out to the amazing Mum’s Mail team for providing what I perceive to be a parents’ directory for all things child/parent related in less than 100 pages! Party ideas, gift ideas, and reputable medical services – it’s all in there.

Page 36 of your 120th issue really grabbed my attention, as we are pedantic about suncare since my hubby has had three types of cancers, of which skin cancer is an ongoing battle. As parents we have such an influence and responsibility over our children’s precious lives – invest in good choices, they are worth it! Lizelle Bowen.

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Last Friday of every month

NEXT MARKET Friday 27 March 4pm - 8pm Morningside Sports Club,132 Hollander Crescent

COME & SUPPORT THE ROBBIE EDDLES BONE MARROW DRIVE. REGISTER & YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE!

Offering a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, live music, decadent sweet treats and kids’ activities.

For more info email Anthea on anthearod4@gmail.com or Pippa on artbeat@mweb.co.za

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Everyday Life • TB Awareness Month • Energy Month • 4 – 8: School Health Week • 8: International Women’s Day • 9 – 15: World Glaucoma Week • 10: Commonwealth Day • 11 – 17: World Salt Awareness Week • 13: World Kidney Day • 15: World Consumer Rights’ Day • 17 – 23: National Water Week • 20: World Oral Health Day • 20: World Head Injury Day • 21: World Poetry Day • 21: Human Rights’ Day • 21: World Down Syndrome Day • 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination • 22: World Water Day • 23: World Meteorological Day • 24: World TB Day.

• 14 Mar, 5.30pm, MEDIEVAL FEAST IN AID OF CROW, Greensleeves at Camelot, Hillcrest, R300pp, R3 300 per table of 10, R4 500 per table of 16, price includes costume hire, three-course feast and entertainment until midnight, lucky draw and raffle prizes to be won, all proceeds go to CROW, to book contact Paul on 031 – 462 1127, info@ crowkzn.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Mar, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Rd, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Mar (Tue, Thurs, Wed, Sat), VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe • 1 – 31 Mar (Tues & Wed), 9am – 12pm (Tues), Rd, Westville, to book email info@cookingcooks.

6pm – 9pm (Wed), MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www. co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www. kznmosaics.co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics. cookingcooks.co.za. co.za, cost: R75 p/session + materials.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban • 1 – 31 Mar, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, TECHNIQUES (for ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 contact Michaela de Gier, 074 101 2616, Michaela.

178 9388. degier@mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.

• 14 Mar, 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO co.za.

AND MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, • 1 – 31 Mar, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, COURSES, KZN Business Training Courses, refreshments included, visit www.facebook.com/ 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, visit www. groups/north.coast.art.group for more info. kznbusinesstraining.co.za for more info, to book contact 031 – 267 1229 or email nikki@kznbiz.

• 5 Mar, 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN co.za.

BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden • 1 – 31 Mar (weekdays), various times, DAILY Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, R180 non-members, contact 031 – 266 2892, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, booking info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za. essential, contact Janine, jay9cc@gmail.com, 083 • 10 Mar, KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING 286 5656.

GROUP, Westville Baptist Church, R95 (members), • 1 – 31 Mar, PET TRAINING CLASSES, various days R150 (non-members), contact Jen Strachan, 083 and times, various classes, Glenwood and Durban 362 3817, clean@alejen7.co.za, www.kbnconnect. North, contact 084 467 6050, www.goodpet.co.za. co.za/kbn.

• 1 – 31 Mar, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, • 11 Mar, 6.30pm for 7pm, UMHLANGA WOMEN The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor ACHIEVERS DINNER, the UWA is networking Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru. organisation that meets on a monthly basis, co.za.

Breakers Hotel Conference Centre, Lagoon • 1 – 31 Mar (Wed, Fri, Sun), GROUP DRUMMMING Drive, Umhlanga, R140pp (members), R170pp WORKSHOPS, beginners, Stables Lifestyle Market, (visitors), theme is “orange – going fabulously R50 (adults), R25 (children), contact Jonathan, nuts”, bring kitty litter & cat food for Hillside drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org.

Haven, rsvp by 4 March, to book visit www. • 2, 9, 16, 26 Mar, 8.30am – 70am (6 – 12 umhlangawomenachievers.co.za. months) or 10.30am – 12pm (birth – 6months), • 18 Mar, KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, GROUP, Olive Tree Church, R95 (members), R150 Westville, fun dynamic workshop for moms and (non-members), contact Erika Coetzee, 083 their babies, R600pp, to book contact alison@ 783 0530, erikacoetzee@neomail.co.za, www. infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www. kbnconnect.co.za/kbn. infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 27 Mar, 7.30am – 10am , DYNAMIC WOMEN • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN BUSINESS, Square Ridge Boutique Hotel and IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, Spa, Umhlanga, R125 (non-members), R100 contact 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila. (members), contact Roxanne on durban@dwib. nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za. co.za, www.dwib.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21 Mar, 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS

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Everyday Life WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998 per child, contact Liz on 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@ gmail.com.

• 14 Mar, 8.30am – 4.30pm, INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN, a comprehensive, visually stimulating course to help you design and maintain your garden, The Studio, Hillcrest, contact Lindsay Gray, 082 449 9237, info@schoolofgardendesign. co.za, www.schoolofgardendesign.com.

• 19 Mar, 4pm, DR DEEPAK CHOPRA – THE FUTURE OF WELLBEING, Durban ICC, tickets via Computicket, for more information contact brandigo@telkomsa.net, jane@brandigomedia. co.za, deepakchopra@oval.co.za.

• 23 Mar, 6pm, BOKSMART COURSE & AGE GROUP TESTING, Growthpoint Kings Park, contact Archie Sehlako on 084 431 7562 or archie@thesharks. co.za.

• 8 & 9 Apr, 8.30am – 2.30pm (day 1) & 9am – 3pm (day 2), STYLE CAMP FOR TEEN GIRLS, Quarters Hotel, 101 Florida Rd, includes workshop kit, lunch, goodie bags, shopping vouchers, lots of fun while learning about correct grooming & etiquette, tips for Matric & Grade 11 dances, styling tips, R1 000pp, contact Sabrina Maingard, 083 292 5330, Sabrina@fashionnanny.co.za, www.fashionnanny. co.za.

• 1 Mar – 31 May, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, ETDP SETA (Educational SETA) = 55 credits and SACE (CDP points), contact Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 31 Mar, FREE READING ASSESSMENTS by Reading Optics, La Lucia Library, from Gr3 upwards, booking is essential, contact Eleanor, 084 821 6668, eleanors@servatech.co.za.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar (Tues), 9am – 12pm, E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSE, become computer literate in 8 weeks, 124 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids.co.za. R3 270pp.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 10am – 11am, 11am – 12pm, COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4 – Gr7 levels, 124 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za. R500 per month.

• 27 Jan – 8 Mar, THOSE WERE THE DAYS, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, tickets cost R145pp, to book contact 031 – 566 3045 or visit www. barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway.

For more information contact gateway@barnyardtheatres. co.za.

• 1 Mar, 2.30pm and 7pm, DAVE MONKS – IRISH

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TO THE CORE, pre-St Patrick’s Day Party, Westville Old Boy’s Hall, Westville Country Club, 1 Link Rd, Westville, R120pp, book at Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

• 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 Mar, LIZA WITH A ‘T’, Liza Minelli Tribute Show starring Tonya Koenderman, Rhumbelow Theatre, Umbilo, R120pp, bring picnic food baskets, booking essential, book at Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

• 11 Mar – 19 Apr, THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, The Barnyard Theatre, Gateway, tickets cost R145pp, to book contact 031 – 566 3045 or visit www.barnyardtheatres.co.za/gateway. For more information contact gateway@barnyardtheatres. co.za.

• 1 – 31 Mar, BABYSITTING & HOLIDAY CLUB, Mommy Faye’s, babysitting in evenings and weekdays, 5pm-10pm, contact Mommy Faye on 083 941 8964.

• 1 – 31 Mar, Mon & Wed: 8.30am & 5.30pm, Tues & Thurs: 9am (TLC for the not so fit) & 6pm, Fri: 8.30am, Sat: 8am, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North. Contact Christine, 084 444 9377, www.jivandacentre.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Mar (Mon–Thurs), various times, PILATES & BOOTY BARRE CLASSES, group classes, Pilates in Motion, Ferguson Rd, Glenwood, Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion.co.za, www. pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Mar (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, contact Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar, FREE WELLNESS ASSESSMENTS, Durban North, by appointment only, contact Emelia on 083 782 0777, emeliazn@gmail.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@ gmail.com, www.h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

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

• 8 Mar, FULL DAY PILATES RETREAT, Pilates in Motion, Waterfall Retreat Centre, R250pp, booking is essential, contact Laura-May on 082 443 4533 or info@pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 15 – 17 May, PILATES IN MOTION WEEKEND RETREAT, Granny Mouse, Natal Midlands, R5 900pp sharing, payment must be made before 27 Feb, to book contact Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion.co.za.

• 29 Mar & 5 Apr (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R180, pensioners & children: R130, craft market, museum,

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Everyday Life food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www. umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 1 Mar (1st Sunday monthly), 8.30am – 12pm, GREEN WITH ENVY FARMERS’ MARKET, 281 Vause Road, Berea, 078 278 8944, greenwithenvymarket@gmail.com.

• 1 Mar (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET, Bulwer Park, Glenwood, fun day out for the family, kids’ play area, Darryl, 072 820 3513, darryl@wholefood.co.za, www.wholefood.co.za.

• 1 Mar (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, THE PLAY MARKET, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, 110 Stockville Rd, Westmead, a market for the whole family, Derryn, 071 307 0823, gotoplaymarket@ gmail.com, R10 entrance into Giba Gorge.

• 1 Mar (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, over 60 stalls, locally made products, fresh produce, food, children’s area, free entrance. Contact Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 1 Mar (1st Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET – FOR THE KIDS, Bulwer Park, cnr Bulwer/Josheph Rds, Durban, children-friendly traders, play equipment, animal menagerie, toys, eats. Contact 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood. co.za.

• 1 – 31 Mar (Wed & Fri) 6pm – 10pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban, 031 – 301 3200.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar (Sun), 9am – 2pm, UPMARKET UMHLANGA, Umhlanga Centre, 185 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, 031 – 561 9111, www. upmarketumhlanga.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, live music, food, shopping, playground for children, entertainment, music, contact 083 262 3693, goldenhour@telkomsa.net.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, 8 Morrison Street, Durban, farm fresh ingredients, homemade specialities, fresh cut flowers, top quality meats, locally produced food, info@themorningtrade. co.za, www.facebook.com/themorningtrade.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar (Wed), 10am – 1pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, Autumn Drive,

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• 6 Mar (Fri), 3.30pm, HIRSCH’S THEATRE MARKET, screening of the original Annie movie at 7.30pm, corner of Kenneth Kauda and Umhlanga Rocks Drive, contact Warren on 084 513 0911 for more information.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 7am – 11am, MORNINGSIDE FRESH FOOD MARKET, Gordon Road Girls’ School, fresh organic foods and other delights, entertainment for the whole family, contact 083 309 2146.

• 7 & 21 Mar (Sat), 9.30am – 1.30pm, KLOOF COUNTRY MARKET, Piggly Wiggly, 10 Msenga Rd, Kloof, contact 082 454 3181.

• 7 Mar (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, handmade local crafts, art, fashion, jewellery, home-ware, kids goods, food, thejoyteam@gmail.com.

• 7 Mar (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

• 7 Mar (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea, ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET, 031–201 1828.

• 7 Mar (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2.30pm, WESTVILLE VILLAGE MARKET ANTIQUE FAIR, Westville Village Market, 123 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, contact Sandy, 082 705 4882.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Hillcrest, a day of wonderful food, live and unique handcrafted items and gifts, contact Christine, 083 777 1674, info@shongwenimarket. co.za, www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 14 Mar (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL MUSEUM MARKET, Queens Ave, Westville, 084 332 4101, Eve, evezabora@ webmail.co.za.

• 14 Mar, 9am – 3pm, HEALERS KZN HOLISTIC FAIR, unique gifts for sale, healings and readings, food and refreshments, free entry, contact Tracy White, 082 668 4163, healerskzn@gmail.com.

• 14 Mar (2nd Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

• 22 Mar (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, FOOD & CRAFT MARKET, Glenwood, Tracey, tracey@ wholefood.co.za.

• 26 Mar (last Thurs monthly), 5pm – 10pm, various venues, WHOLE FOOD NIGHT MARKET, 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

• 27 Mar (last Fri), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI

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Everyday Life ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za. ● 28 Mar, 8am–1pm, THE FOOD MARKET, The Hellenic Community Centre, Umgeni Park, Terrilyn, 082 820 9473, info@thefoodmarket.co.za, www. thefoodmarket.co.za.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mar (Mon), 4.30pm – 5.30pm, BANTING SUPPORT GROUP, The Tree-house Coffee Shop, Northlands Primary School, Gleneagles Drive, Durban North, R350 per month, www. bantingbuddies.com.

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

• 4 Mar (1st Wed monthly), 7.15pm, HIGHLAND HILLS/PALMIET WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Pinetown Girls’ High School, contact Jackie, 031 – 702 7679, 083 438 7448.

• 4 Mar (1st Wed) 9.15am, DARNALL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Darnall Country Club, contact Isobel Millner on 032 – 485 3650, isobelmc@mweb.co.za.

• 5 Mar (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, KLOOF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Kloof Town Hall, contact Sue, 031 – 764 3974, 076 431 1022.

• 5 Mar (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, PINELANDS/ PINETOWN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St John’s Church Hall, contact Paula, 031 – 267 0516, 082 696 9968.

• 5 Mar (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, WANDSBECK WOMEN’S INSTITIUTE, Westville Library Activities Room, contact Lyn 031 – 701 1881, 083 783 1941.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS AND LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, contact Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 10 Mar, (2nd Tues), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, guest speaker Dr Lucille Heslop, Oncologist, will talk on Nutritional Support, Dos & Don’ts, contact Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

• 12 Mar (2nd Thurs monthly), 9.30am, COWIES HILL/WESTVILLE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Cowies Hill Hall, contact Denise, 031 – 783 4854, 082 773 1062.

• 16 Mar (3rd Mon), 11am, TAFTA ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP for family members or caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, Oldfield Service Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nivedita, 031 – 332 3721.

• 17 Mar (3rd Tues) 9.30am, ROSEGLEN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Musgrave Methodist Church Hall, Musgrave Road, Durban contact Faith Lombard on 031 – 208 6038 or faith.lombard@gmail.com.

• 18 Mar (3r Wed) 9.30am, NORTHLANDS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St Luke’s Congregational

Church, Roger Place, Glenashley, contact Wendy Wright on 031 – 564 8994.

• 19 Mar (3rd Thurs), 9.30am, BRIDGEVALE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Broadway Methodist Church, Durban North, contact Trish Larsen on 031 – 563 3394, davetish@telkomsa.net.

• 25 Mar (last Wed), 6pm – 7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, St Michael’s Anglican Church, cnr Marine Drive & Durban View Rd, Umhlanga, contact Paul Ferreira, 031 – 572 4698, 083 659 1524, paulrf@absamail.co.za.

• 28 Mar, (last Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12pm, DOWN SYNDROME KIDS & PARENTS’ PLAY GROUP, Sica’s Guest House, 19 Owen Ave, Mayville, families of children with Down Syndrome age between birth to six years and siblings get together to socialise, share challenges and support one another, contact Kelly on 083 642 5736.

• 21 Mar (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai. Beachwood Mangroves honorary Officers are in need of volunteers, contact Bill on 082 559 2839.

• 22 Mar, 9am, 11am, 2pm, BOTANICAL SOCIETY INDIGENOUS GARDENS TOUR, hour-long tours by the owner of a tranquil garden next to the Palmiet River, Westville North, R55 (non-members), R45 (members), R25 (children), contact Sandra Dell, 031 – 201 5111, 071 869 3693, botsoc-kzn@ mweb.co.za, www.botsoc-kzn.org.za.

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

• 30 Mar, 6pm, BOTANICAL SOCIETY ILLUSTRATED TALK, Visit Ethiopia north of Addis Ababa – where the ancient world and Africa meet by Di Higginson Keath, Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, R45 (non-members), R35 (members), R25 (students), contact Sandra Dell, 031 – 201 5111, 071 869 3693, botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za, www.botsoc-kzn.org.za.

Send your April 2015 Diary Dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “DURBAN Diary” in the subject line before 10 March. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.

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How to Help • iThemba Lethu Durban “I have a destiny” invests in abandoned and orphaned babies/children threatened by the effect of HIV/AIDS. They run two transition homes in Manor Gardens and would appreciate donations of nappies and wet wipes.

In the youth education HIV Prevention Programme, donations of healthy snacks (fruit/health bars) would be appreciated.

Contact Karen Brokensha on 031 – 261 7723 or karen@ithembalethu.org.za or visit www.ithembalethu.org.za for more information.

MURALS

• Support the Medieval Feast in aid of CROW on 14 March from 5.30pm, with dinner from 7pm. Tickets cost R300 per person, R3 300 for a table of 12 or R4 500 for a table of 16. Price includes medieval costume hire, a three-course feast and entertainment until midnight. There will be lucky draw and raffle prizes and all proceeds go to CROW. To book contact Paul on 031 – 462 1127 or info@crowkzn.co.za.

• Youth for Christ/KwaZulu-Natal (YFC/ KZN) works with children and youth from atrisk environments. They aim to give hope by presenting young people with opportunities for their holistic development. They are committed to five core values: Team, Christian, People, Excellence and Integrity.

For more information on how to help, visit www.youthkzn.co.za or contact 031 – 303 1058 or 033 – 345 2970.

• Child Welfare Durban & District invites you to make a lasting impact in a child’s life. Put a smile on a child’s face by making a special donation towards the Back to School initiative. They welcome any form of donations, ranging from school uniforms, school bags, school shoes, stationery lunch boxes and financial donations. Contact Irene Okoye on 031 – 312 9313 or ireneo@ cwdd.org.za.

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Meet The Mum’s Mail Team

Meet The Mum’s Mail Team

The mini mag you’re reading right now does not just happen by accident. It takes a LOT of hard work to collate these adverts, articles and competitions on a monthly basis into one handy little guide.

So we thought it’s about time you met the team behind the scenes! But rather than the Editor telling you what her staff does, they decided to tell you themselves...

Alice Leah - Editor editor@mumsmail.com • 031 – 573 1731 (ext 5) Basically I have the final say on what goes into the magazine, as well as casting a beady eye on the grammar, spelling and punctuation – my pet hate if not done properly. I love selling advertising space and I network at a number of different business meetings on a regular basis to promote Mum’s Mail. I get to try out some very fabulous spas and getaways (and some not so fabulous ones – perhaps I should write a book about those ones...).

Daniella Fensome - Accounts admin@mumsmail.com • 031 – 573 1731 (ext 3) I am the Mafia! I send the bills and collect the money and if you don’t pay... I take things further.

Ross Leah - Distribution I am the testosterone in the office and make sure the mags go where they need to. I also regularly have to sort out the girls’ email and IT issues (often it’s a user error).

Sarah Mackintosh - Sub-Editor sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 I am the one who sources and gathers information for articles and I have the interesting (to say the least) task of editing this information to create riveting and useful articles for our readers. I get to test some fabulous products and services, often from the comfort of my lounge (I have a baby, so I work from home – bonus). Working from home is sometimes not a perk – when the office gets doughnuts and cake delivered from happy clients (which is quite often), I’m notified a little too late to get there to share in the bounty.

Bev Delew - Advertising Sales bev@mumsmail.com • 031 – 573 1731 (ext 4) Alice nags me to “sell, sell, sell” (no pressure), so my main function is to book loads of ads while making sure my clients receive the BEST service and most exposure. I offer marketing advice and enjoy seeing my clients’ businesses thrive. I review fab products/services, a nice perk of the job – there has to be ONE! I design our monthly marketing material which is great fun (Wendy watch your back), yet was not allowed to Photoshop my nose smaller in the profile pic!

Tercia Schick - Advertising Sales tercia@mumsmail.com • 082 781 8611 I am basically part of the furniture, and I make sure your ads look fab. I am super friendly and very happy to assist with your marketing needs. I am rather partial to testing products a la Bonny’s Best Buys...You might bump into me at a few business network meetings (I only go if the food is good). We are a fun and crazy bunch, each with our own quirks – I drive some of my colleagues (Editor’s Comment: ONLY Bev) up the wall with my “nervous leg jerking syndrome”.

Natalie Wilcox - General Enquiries reception@mumsmail.com • 031 – 573 1731 (ext 1) I do whatever Alice tells me to do, which includes writing birthday cards for advertisers (Editor’s Comment: bust, thanks Nats) and posting movie tickets, wrapping prizes, grocery shopping for the office (including the loo rolls – exciting stuff), checking the post box, posting all the subscribers’ mags, dealing with odd queries from readers, notifying competition winners (who sometimes think it’s a hoax), nagging clients to send their changes for their adverts, all the boring stuff the other staff do not want to do i.e. filing and archiving.

Wendy Offer - Graphic Designer Being the digital wizard in the office, I am responsible for all the artwork you see in the mag, on the website and on the newsletters. So basically, I am very important, the MOST important person at Mum’s Mail (okay Alice is more important as she pays my salary).

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