Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2052 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Despite combining cats and dogs, our super-furry photo shoot with Toni Street, Jason Reeves and Sam Wallace’s four-legged friends went off without a hitch. As the Coast radio stars declared, it was a Christmas miracle! Turn to page 20 to soak up the cuteness. Meanwhile, my family welcomed its own adorable little miracle just a couple of days later, with my sister Safia delivering her firstborn a full five weeks early, on Saint Nicholas Day, the most important date of the Dutch holiday calendar. Coby James – named after our late oma – may have ruined plans for a baby shower, but we couldn’t be more delighted. It’s a magical end to a mad year. Now all we need are for international borders to open so we can go have…

No one knows better than Jennifer Aniston how much everyone loves a Hollywood fairytale ending. And the rom-com queen appears to crafting a show-stopping big reveal of her own exciting love story. Friends say the 51-year-old has been “dropping hints everywhere” that she’s secretly engaged again, even showing off a ring on that finger on Instagram over Thanksgiving, where she posed for a picture with her gorgeous new puppy, Lord Chesterfield. TAKING THEIR TIME Our insider revels that “an engagement has been on the cards for a while”, after Jen reignited her connection with her ex-husband Brad Pitt, 57, around two years ago. “They were all set to jump headfirst back into a romantic relationship when they first began hanging out again,” says a source. “But after careful consideration, they…

Mike Tindall surprised fans of his podcast last week when he revealed some happy news – he and Zara, 39, are expecting their third baby! The former England rugby star, 42, said, “It’s been a good week for me, had a little scan last week – third Tindall on its way.” Mike said Zara – who has had miscarriages before – is doing very well but is “always careful because of things that have happened in the past”, adding she is really looking forward to the new arrival.…

When it came to finding a family dog last May, Jason Reeves had his heart set on “a big black lab”, but he somehow fell in love with a mischievous West Highland white terrier and miniature schnauzer cross named Ted. “They call it a Wauzer, which is a bit of an embarrassing name, but he’s got the perfect temperament,” says Jase, 44, who has two sons, Max, seven, and Olly, five, with wife Louise. “The kids are awesome with him. They treat him like their little brother, although he thinks he’s their parent – when they get in trouble, he starts yapping at them!” The “snuggly little guy”, who’s not quite two, has several Christmas costumes and gets his own gifts under the tree. Jase says, “Ted loves ripping them…

It’s not just Oscar’s parents who are famous screen stars. Grace’s dads Sean and Brad starred as shirtless hunks in an episode of Sex And The City called Was It Good For You? The risque scene saw the gay couple get into bed with Kim Catrall, aka Samantha Jones. Sean said of the gig, “I had auditioned for the show a few times, and they seemed to like me. The role of a gay couple came about, and my agent thought of my boyfriend Brad and me. It’s a story to tell our grandchildren.”…

YOU’LL NEED • Wooden tags • Small paint brush • String, twine or ribbon • Resene testpots in your choice of colours – we used Resene Merlot and Resene Quarter Spanish White HOLIDAY TAGS FOUR WAYS With just a lick of paint, wooden tags can become tree decorations, present toppers, napkin rings and more – and they’ll perfectly match your Resene wall colour! Step 1 Paint tags in Resene Merlot and Resene Quarter Spanish White. You will need two coats on the front and back of each, allowing adequate drying time in between. Step 2 Thread string, twine or ribbon onto each tag, adding a knot at the end. Idea 1 Make a garland by tying each tag onto a long piece of string, twine or ribbon at approximately 5cm…

1 Following their split from the royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would be launching a charitable organisation in honour of their son Archie. What is its name? a) Arch & Us b) Arching Together c) Archewell 2 In March, the Cambridge family released a video of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis applauding in honour of which organisation? a) Volunteers of Keep Britain Tidy b) Nurses and doctors of the United Kingdom National Health Service c) Doctors and surgeons of the British Heart Foundation 3 Prince Harry and Meghan celebrated Archie’s first birthday this year by sharing a video of him reading a book gifted by which high-profile friend? a) Ellen DeGeneres b) Olivia Newton-John c) Oprah Winfrey 4 AFTER MONTHS OF LIVING IN…

FLEA MARKET Golden egg When a scrap metal entrepreneur laid eyes on a golden egg at a flea market, he snapped it up, hoping to sell it for parts. He knew it was worth a lot of money, and paid $19,676 for the trinket. But after reading about the imperial Faberge Easter egg made for Russian royalty, he soon began to suspect the “egg” was worth more. It was soon confirmed that he had indeed found a missing Faberge egg, which was valued at around $28 million. OP SHOP Cup When browsing the local op shops in Sydney, a unique cup caught the eye of an anonymous bargain hunter. He had a feeling he’d discovered something special – he paid just $4 for the piece, which turned out to be…

MITCHELL SAYS I have your brother and father coming through. Your brother Nathan tells me he passed from suicide. He says he’s sorry for leaving in the way that he did, but wants you to know he is at peace and in a good place now. Your brother was there to greet your father when he passed. Your father says you have two sons and one daughter – he is lovingly watching over all of his grandchildren. Your brother says he is very proud of his son Cory, and that he will also draw close to him to help guide him in a good direction throughout his life. Your father says he sends you signs in the form of “pennies from Heaven”. Your brother tells me he leaves feathers for…

There’s a reason why we tend to feel more relaxed or sleepy after receiving a strong massage or snuggling up under a blanket – it’s all thanks to deep pressure stimulation. A sleep consultant for How to Sleep Well (howtosleepwell.org), Jane Wigglesworth explains what it is and how it can calm us. WHAT IS IT? “Deep pressure stimulation (DPS) refers to a type of tactile sensory input that involves firm but gentle pressure applied to the body,” says Jane. “This deep pressure causes the body to switch from running the sympathetic nervous system to engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.” The parasympathetic nervous system works to relax you by slowing the heart rate, relaxing muscles and encouraging the calming “rest and digest” response. Jane adds that there’s scientific evidence that touch…

CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CHRISTMAS TREES MAKES 4 TREES PREP + COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS + COOLING • 125g unsalted butter, softened • ¾ cup brown sugar • 1 egg • 1½ cups plain flour • ¼ cup self-raising flour • ¼ cup cocoa powder • 1 cup white chocolate melts, melted • silver and gold cachous, icing sugar, to decorate 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and line three oven trays with baking paper. 2 Using an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar and egg until pale and creamy. Stir in combined sifted flours and cocoa, in two batches. Divide dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion between sheets of baking paper to 5mm thick. Chill 30 mins until firm. 3 Using 7cm, 5cm and 3cm star-shaped cookie cutters,…

Dressed to impress Get creative with these tasty salad ideas Sesame + soy Whisk 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice bran oil, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sesame seeds and 1 tsp dark brown sugar in a small bowl. Serve with a salad of shredded wombok, shredded red cabbage, grated carrot and spring onions. Macadamia, lemon + honey Whisk ¼ cup macadamia oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest and 2 tbsp finely chopped macadamias in a small bowl. Add to grilled chicken or a green salad. Creamy mint + lime Process ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, juice and zest of 1 lime, juice of ½ lemon, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, ½…

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Double the joy Mariah Carey cuddled up to twins Monroe and Moroccan on her holiday TV special. “Even through one of the bleakest years ever, we’ll never let go of the Christmas spirit,” she says. Let it snow These Days singer Jess Glynne had some festively frosty fun for the video of new single This Christmas. What a gift! The AM Show’s Aziz Al Sa’afin was wrapped with a visit from Jacinda Ardern, who presented host Duncan Garner with a book on vegan cooking! She’s tree-mendous! Dynasty diva Dame Joan Collins put her Christmas tree up in November, writing, “What else should one do in lockdown?” Merry mini-me After posing with her lookalike daughter Ava, proud mum Reese Witherspoon captioned this snap, “I had to beg her to wear a…

It wasn’t long after her arrival at the palace in 2016 before Meghan Markle became known among aides as “Duchess Difficult” – a demanding employer with a Hollywood ego who expected staff to bend over backward for her at all hours of the day and night. So spare a thought for the army of nannies who have paraded through her doors since she and Prince Harry welcomed Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in May 2019. “When Archie arrived, Meghan became even more micromanaging,” admits a source with knowledge of the duchess’ childcare arrangements. “She wanted to do everything herself, but soon realised she needed the extra pair of hands back when they were in the UK as Harry was always so busy with his royal duties. “But she could never strike a…

1 The train, which is owned by Network Rail and used by senior royals at the invitation of the Queen, is rolled out for special occasions and important royal tours. It’s considered a “fascinating machine” by locomotion enthusiasts. 2 Only precision drivers need apply – Her Majesty requires the train to stop with just a 15cm margin of error between the carriages and the designated stop. 3 The train was first used regularly by Queen Victoria, who 4 The Queen and Prince Philip, 99, have separate sleeping quarters. No expense has been spared to ensure Her Majesty’s comfort, including her own private bathroom that features a full-sized bathtub. 5 The magnificent nine-carriage machine is styled with a polished burgundy theme described as “Royal Claret”, and the royal crest is stamped…

When Toni Street suggests a Christmas photo shoot with her Coast radio co-stars and their pets, it’s an offer Woman’s Day can’t refuse. How could it possibly go wrong having two excitable puppies, a wary older cat and dozens of delicate festive decorations all together in the same room?! Things get off to a shaky start just five minutes after Jason Reeves and his dog Ted arrive at Toni’s Auckland home, which she’s transformed into a holiday wonderland with multiple trees, barrels of baubles, tinsel, fairy lights, Santa statues, sleighs, stockings and snow globes. “Believe it or not, this is pared-back for me – it’s just a third of the stuff stored in the garage!” laughs Toni, just as Jason enters the kitchen, apologising profusely and carrying a soggy reindeer…

After surviving what’s been a hellish year for everyone, there’s no doubt that Princess Mary and Prince Frederik were looking forward to a relaxing Christmas at home with their family. But it looks like the drama is only just beginning. Last week, the royal couple and their family were forced into isolation after Mary’s eldest son Prince Christian tested positive for COVID-19. The family confirmed the news after being notified of an outbreak at his school and the 15-year-old, who is second in line to the throne, is now self-isolating in Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg with his doting mother said to be “worried sick” about him. However, even before Christian’s shock diagnosis was announced, all was not well in the Danish camp. Just one week earlier, Queen Margrethe, 80,…

He’s made England his second home in recent years and now Woman's Day can reveal the extravagant million-dollar property where movie star Tom Cruise has secretly been living. The 58-year-old actor has filmed back-to-back projects in London and Europe for the past two years, and all the while has been living like royalty in one of Britain’s most illustrious addresses. Woman’s Day has learned that Tom has settled into a two-storey penthouse in the Corinthia Residences, a block of 12 luxury apartments previously owned by the Queen and just down the road from 10 Downing Street. The cost? A staggering $455,000 a month to rent! The penthouse also has access to the historic Corinthia Hotel and all its incredible amenities, including its own boutique version of department store Harrods, a…

VINTAGE NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES $ Old magazines can be worth a lot of cash today. Vintage magazines that once sold for 10 cents to $1 are now selling for $20, $30 or even $50 on sites like eBay to keen collectors. COINS $$ A simple mistake on a batch of $1 coins could earn you thousands. The Royal Australian Mint made an error when creating a batch of the Mule Dollar coins. A small number of the year 2000 coins were minted using the incorrect obverse die (double outer rim on the heads side) and released into circulation by mistake, which was only discovered a year or two later. They are now worth up to $4000. RECORDS $$$ Need an excuse to dust off your family’s record collection? If your…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Remember your hopes, dreams and desires for your future? What do you want for yourself now and in the year ahead? Be sure to make some New Moon wishes this week. The New Moon eclipse is in your sign – that’s about the biggest shout-out you can get from the Universe that it’s time for you to change your life. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 It’s been a long and rocky path you’ve travelled recently. Quite honestly, you pretty much deserve a medal for having survived the past few years. I can tell you know how much up against it you’ve been! That cycle ends this week – life is about to get easier for you. It won’t happen overnight, but it will…

A quality scented candle has the power to enlighten, enliven, comfort and calm. Kiwi-made, hand-poured All Is Calm candles come in four fragrances – Cherry Merlot, Coconut & Lime, Lychee & Tea and the limited-edition Christmas scent Oakmoss & Pine – and have a unique coconut-soy base. Auckland creator Pamela McIntosh started making candles after experiencing sudden hearing loss and severe tinnitus at just 34 years old, and says her All Is Calm brand is a reflection of her longing for a serene mind, body and home. “My invisible illness has changed the way I feel and live. I consistently seek calm to ensure I’m in a good mental space.” Check out her creations at alliscalm.nz/shop.…

Curtis Stone’s best ever BBQ The celeb chef shares his top outdoor cooking tips with Woman’s Day COAL COOKING I personally love cooking over coals. It brings another element of flavour to the dish and it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. My go-to for quick and tasty is a scotch fillet steak – it’s the perfect cut for the barbie. MARINADES & SAUCES I love a yoghurt sauce to pair with grilled lamb – just yoghurt, garlic (finely grated so that it melts into the yoghurt is key), extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. For a quick seasoning for my lamb, I turn to my pantry – garlic, onion powder and dried oregano. STRESS-FREE CELEBRATIONS I’m a firm believer in writing a list and checking it twice! Preparation…

ART & MATILDA EXPECTING AGAIN! Just over a year after the birth of their beautiful baby boy Milo, Bachelor NZ lovebirds Art and Matilda Green have revealed they’re expecting a second bundle of joy. “We are over the bloody moon to let everyone know that we’ll be welcoming another pe- pi in to our family next June,” Matilda announced on Instagram at the 13-week mark. “A few eagle-eyed people have already figured it out – a hard secret to keep, that’s for sure! Can’t believe our little Milo is going to be a big brother.” The couple met on reality TV in 2015 and got engaged in Rarotonga two years later, tying the knot on Waiheke Island in February 2019. Soon afterwards, Matilda was forced to pull out of Dancing…

Meghan and Harry have been blasted by one of Britain’s leading broadcasters for being the most “hypocritical, virtue-signalling celebrities of the year”. Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan launched the stinging attack against his former friend Meghan in the Daily Mail after the Sussexes announced they would be launching their own awards scheme to praise people in line with their own charity initiatives. In the UK there were cries of derision over the move, with some saying it was a clear attempt to overshadow their rivals, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as they underwent a landmark train journey around England, Wales and Scotland to thank frontline workers. Others lambasted the couple for attempting to overshadow the Queen’s annual honours list. Dubbing the as-yet unnamed awards as “Wokies”, Piers says,…

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness are thrilled their son Oscar has found love – with a young woman who shares a similar past. Grace Hingston-Hurtado is the daughter of Aussie actor Sean Hingston and his American husband TV producer Brad Hurtado, who are best remembered for playing gay couple David and David, who tried to sleep with Samantha Jones on Sex And The City. ‘It’s a huge relief Oscar’s found the “love of his life”’ The couple adopted Grace, 20, from San Antonio, Texas, in 2000 – the same year Hugh and Deb adopted baby Oscar, now 20, from a family in Vinton, Iowa. Last week, wishing Grace a happy birthday, New York-based Oscar described her as “the love of my life” and shared a photo from September where they…

‘There might actually be a Christmas miracle this year!’ Let’s just hope their characters make it to the New Year! For most of New Zealand, Christmas is a time of food, wha- nau, gifts and good times. But in Ferndale, the festive season is an absolute minefield, with Shortland Street writers dreaming up terrible tragedies for our favourite characters. Who could forget new mum Carmen Roberts suffering a fatal brain aneurysm just moments after accepting a marriage proposal on Christmas Day 1995? Then there was the 1997 cliffhanger, which saw lovers Donna Heka and Rangi Heremaia discover they were half-brother and sister, and more recently, in 2013, the bomb under Chris Warner’s bach, which killed poor nurse Roimata Ngatai! Just ahead of this Friday’s holiday finale, we chatted to two…

While Tom and ex Nicole Kidman’s daughter Isabella Cruise and her husband Max Parker have been enjoying a low-key life in London’s Croydon for some time, sources say they wouldn’t be surprised if megastar Tom has been trying to persuade his 27-year-old daughter to ditch her humble three-bed home for his new palatial pad. However, it’s unlikely he’s had much success. According to Bella’s neighbours, she shuns the megastar lifestyle her father follows – the T-shirt designer prefers to shop at regular stores like Marks & Spencer and live a simple life with her IT consultant hubby and their pet lizard.…

At 75, Priscilla Presley is relinquishing her hold on the Los Angeles property market. Last week, she sold her Beverly Hills compound for $17.5 million after 45 years of living in its leafy surrounds, giving up its stunning pool, tennis court and manicured gardens. The sale comes just a year after she sold a ranch-style home in nearby Brentwood. It’s been a terrible few years for Priscilla, who has been stepping up to help care for her twin granddaughters Harper and Finley as their mum Lisa battles it out in family court with their dad, Michael Lockwood. Earlier this year she was devastated by the death of her 27-year-old grandson Ben Keogh. She is also believed to have a fraught relationship with her son Navarone Garibaldi, despite him keeping a…

DON’T GO BACK TO SLEEP This truly is one of the biggest weeks of the year, astrologically speaking. There are three major events taking place this week, so we can expect a lot of changes in own lives. Astrology enhances whatever is going on in your life. If you’re living negatively, for example in a way that you know doesn’t support your dreams, then planetary activity such as what we have this week could well come along and kick your butt into gear. If you’re living for your purpose, then the energies are going to be less troublesome. WHAT’S COMING UP The three main events are: 1 The move of the planet Saturn out of the sign of Capricorn and into the sign of Aquarius. 2 The move of the…

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SANTA JACKET MUD CAKE SERVES 12 PREP 25 MINS • 250g unsalted butter, softened • 3 cups CSR Soft Icing Sugar Mixture, sifted • red gel food colouring • 2 x 600g store-bought mud cakes • 2 x 100g blocks dark chocolate (see tip) • 1 x jam-filled biscuit • ½ cup mini white marshmallows 1 In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until pale and fluffy. Gradually add icing sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Tint buttercream icing with red gel food colouring. 2 Place one mud cake on a board, top with icing and level. Top with remaining cake and repeat with icing, then cover entire cake with icing, reserving 1 tbsp to secure jam biscuit. 3 Gently break chocolate into squares and press around middle…

1 Look for red gills, clear eyes, clear flesh and metallic skin when buying fish. For crustaceans and molluscs, firm, intact shells, closed shells or shells that close when gently tapped will be the best pick. 2 When it comes to storing most seafood, all you need is an airtight container, a fridge and a damp cloth. 3 Fish should be placed in a lidded container or a plate covered with a damp cloth. Store in the coldest part of the fridge. 4 Fresh prawns should be eaten as soon as possible after purchase. Store in fridge for up to a day. 5 Ask your local fishmonger to scale, gut and clean fish before buying, saving you precious prep time.…

Baubles hanging from the tree look conveniently like toys or tennis balls to your inquisitive cat or playful dog, but if a plastic or glass ornament breaks in their mouth, it could cause serious long-term damage or fatality. Keep edible decorations like candy canes, and tinsel and tree lights out of reach to avoid toxicity or electric shock. Ensure wrapping paper is tidied up immediately after presents have been opened – when chewed, paper and ribbons can be very dangerous in a pet’s intestines. If you have a real tree, ensure tree needles are cleaned up regularly as they can be sharp and become stuck in your pet’s paw or throat. Securely anchor the tree so an inquisitive pet doesn’t knock it over. Cover the tree’s watering hole from thirsty…