Innholdsfortegnelse for August 24, 2015 i Woman's Day

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Jennifer Aniston finally got the wedding of her dreams last week. But for the jubilant actress, the fairytale has only just begun. As Jen and Justin Theroux celebrated their love with a small group of close friends during a private ceremony at Jen’s Los Angeles home, the star and her new husband shared knowing glances and a special secret. And the loved-up couple simply can’t wait to tell the world the wonderful news that Jen is pregnant. What’s more, after countless IVF attempts and so many years of longing to be a mother, Jen is thrilled to be expecting twins. “Jen would love two girls,” a close friend reveals. “She and Justin couldn’t be more excited. They are bursting to let the whole world know.” At 46 and after years…

After Woman’s Day published exclusive pictures of Keith Urban exiting his tour van with country singer Kelsea Ballerini, 21, a representative for his wife Nicole Kidman dismissed suggestions of any wrongdoing as “rubbish”. At the time Woman’s Day went to print, management for both Keith and Kelsea hadn’t commented on the reports. The blonde country star is set to be the special guest at Keith’s US shows in late August. But as speculation mounts regarding the nature of her encounter with Keith, Kelsea has gone to ground and many say she may not show up.…

Aussie sweetheart Ricki-Lee Coulter appears to have her happily ever after, hinting she has tied the knot with personal trainer Richard Harrison in an intimate French ceremony. The couple, who’ve been together for six years and engaged for two, have long planned to marry in Paris. “We want everyone to have this amazing experience, so we’re looking at chateaux and castles,” Ricki-Lee told Kyle and Jackie O in April. And it seems that’s exactly what the lovebirds have done! The bride posted clues on Instagram, including a snap of her hand holding a glass of champagne in front of the Eiffel Tower and what looks to be a wedding guestbook. It’s believed Ricki-Lee, 29, who’s been sweating it out in the gym to get in shape for her big day,…

They’re approaching their one-year anniversary next month, but sources say that isn’t the only reason George Clooney and his gorgeous lawyer wife Amal look particularly loved-up. The pair were spotted enjoying a romantic and PDA-filled dinner at George’s favourite Italian destination, Lake Como, last week. According to insiders, they might soon have a baby joining them at the dinner table. Looking simply stunning in a floor-length orange dress, Amal, 37, is said to be doing her best to gain weight and reduce work commitments as she tries to fall pregnant with the couple’s first child. “Amal has already cut back on her hectic work schedule and is more concerned with spending time with George,” a source says. And while the actor/director was once the world’s most eligible bachelor, friends say…

April Saya has always had her little brother Dante’s back. The 14-year-old taught him how to work the PlayStation, and even gave him her own violin so he could learn how to play. The Sydney-based scout is also the first to notice if blood cancer patient Dante, 7, is feeling sick – when they are out walking as a family, she’s the one who turns to see how far behind he is. So when April got the chance to save his life with a bone marrow transplant, she didn’t hesitate. “If I can do something to help him, I will,” says April. “I guess because I’m older, I just said ‘please do it’.” Dante was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma – a cancer affecting the lymphatic system, which causes…

BAKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN, QUINOA & BARLEY RISOTTO SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + MARINATING COOK 50 MINS COST 500g chicken thigh fillets,finely chopped2 tbsp Moroccan spice¼ cup olive oil1 leek, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, crushed¾ cup pearl barley¾ cup red quinoa1 cup white wine1 cup chicken stock350g kumara, peeled,2cm pieces8 Brussels sprouts,thinly shavedcoriander leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. In a bowl, combine chicken and Moroccan spice, stirring to coat. Set aside 5 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, in a large flameproof casserole dish, heat oil on medium. Saute chicken in two batches, 4-5 minutes, until browned. Add leek and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes. Stir in barley and quinoa and cook 1 minute. Pour in wine, simmer 1 minute. 3 Add stock and kumara. Bring to a simmer. Bake,…

NAIL ASIAN DISHES – EVERY TIME! The secret to making deliciously authentic Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese and Indonesian food at home? These three simple, must-have ingredients, say chefs Antony Suvalko and Leanne Kitchen 1 FISH SAUCE “It’s essential – by leaving it out, you’re missing a whole layer of flavour. It provides saltiness and an ‘edge, plus it isn’t necessarily as fishy as people think.” 2 HOMEMADE CURRY PASTE “It’s not hard to make from scratch. You can get plenty of the raw ingredients (like garlic, chilli and lemongrass) from a supermarket. Then let a food processor do the hard yards.” 3 FROZEN SHREDDED COCONUT “This is our secret weapon; so many dishes call for coconut milk or fresh coconut. You can make coconut milk by blending [the shreds] with hot…

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There’s one thing successful people have in common: a can-do attitude. Being positive can give you the confidence to pursue and achieve your dreams, while a negative ‘life’s too hard’ headspace can quickly send your mood spiralling downward. Positivity obviously feels good (hey, there’s not many of us who would actively choose pessimism!), but positive psychologist Sarah-Jayne Whiston from Bright Ideas Psychology says the real benefit is that it broadens our perspective. “We tend to look at the bigger picture and we’re more likely to engage in things like exercise or healthy eating,” she says. “Experiencing a lot of positive emotion can also have a real impact on our physical health as well.” DE-CLUTTER YOUR BRAIN 1 WRITE IT DOWN “Our brains aren’t designed to hold all our to-dos.” says…

WHY These at-home exercises target the whole body. WHAT YOU’LL NEED A broom, a book, a soft cushion and any weights you have handy, such as shopping bags half-full with grocery items or bottles of water. THE PLAN Do this circuit 2-3 times a week, performing each exercise for 1 minute each or longer for the stair runs. Repeat it several times for more benefit. Before you begin, to warm up, do 10 minutes of energetic housework. STAIR CLIMBING USES MORE MUSCLES THAN RUNNING. DO THIS FOR: A GREAT WORKOUT STAIR RUNS USING a flight of stairs. Running up and down stairs for 1-5 minutes is a great cardio workout and perfect for strengthening your legs and toning your bottom. HOW TO Move your whole body – not just your…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 As Jupiter illuminates your money sector, stay tuned for brainwaves; a new strategy or business idea might even take shape. Plus, with Mars and Venus basking in Leo’s golden rays, your fun-loving side needs a few long lunches, get-togethers and hot dates. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Look out, Virgo coming through! Your determination might surprise everyone, but people will bend over backwards to assist you, so prepare for a productive month. Feeling tired or rundown? A midweek detox might be just the tonic you need. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 An interest in health and wellbeing may intensify this year. Not only will you add an extra spring to your step, your passion could inspire others. Life may…

The motley bunch of Aussie blokes who make House Husbands a hit are the best of mates, bonded by shared experience. But when they step back into their real lives, the guys are as diverse as they come. Veteran actor Gary Sweet is happily settling into real-life fatherhood for the fifth time, helping partner Nadia Dyall, 33, with nightly feeds, and changing eight-month-old Frederic’s nappies! “I try to be as good a dad as I can be,” Gary, 58, tells Woman’s Day, grateful that baby Freddy’s arrival has reunited all of his children as a family. Meanwhile, Firass Dirani is enjoying a sober life after the tragic passing of a close friend two years ago prompted him to give up alcohol. “I have a new perspective on life and I…

I don’t know about other mums, but when I signed up for this caper I never expected to cop so much blame from my kids. You see I’m a terrible mother several times a day – everything from, “Why did you let my iPad run out of battery?!” to “You made me stub my toe!” (somehow, even though I wasn’t in the room at the time). Last week, as David Beckham was forced to defend himself for allowing his four-year-old daughter Harper to use a dummy while out in public (p14), and as Senator Jacqui Lambie copped flak for going public with her son’s battle with the drug ice (her heartbreaking interview is on p18), it made me question whether any parents, anywhere, can ever get it right! As the…

Two weeks ago Jessie J was planning her wedding to muso Luke James. But after a string of cryptic social media posts, it seems their nine-month romance could be over. When Luke, 31, posted mournful looking pics on Instagram, a friend was fast to tell him to “take your mind out of the breakup fever”. But days later, Jessie, 27, posted intimate pictures of the pair captioned, “Love”, suggesting they’d made up. But the cosy pics came to an abrupt end, with Jessie’s latest posts suggesting they really are over for good. “Be strong enough to let go and wise enough to wait for what you deserve,” hints one.…

As the world follows the sad story of Ben Affleck’s alleged affair with his kids’ nanny, everyone is wondering how poor Jennifer Garner must feel. But as Jen attempts to deal with claims her husband – from who she announced her divorce on June 30 – was having an affair with Christine Ouzounian, it seems she’s not the only one whose heart is broken. Christoph Albury, 30, is also coming to terms with the end of his long-term relationship with the gorgeous nanny. Christoph and Christine had been together for 10 years when the now infamous 28-year-old began caring for the Affleck kids. “Christine was actually engaged to Christoph when she started messing around with Ben” a source told Star magazine. The love of his life Christine and Christoph met…

There’s only one way to approach raising children when you’re green thumb Charlie Albone, and that’s the same way you would a garden: shower them with love and watch them thrive and grow. The popular host of Selling Houses Australia and LifeStyle Channel’s resident landscape expert welcomed his second son, Hartford, just eight months ago, and the entire family have just returned from a seven-week working holiday in the UK. It was a joy, he says, as he’s not always able to bring wife Juliet Love and their two boys along. “The travel is the worst part of my job,” says the devoted dad, planting a kiss on Juliet’s forehead. “I used to love travelling – but now I’m always wishing my family were doing it with me!” Garden helpers…

Chicken dinner winners Want to cook delicious meals but have no time? Our tasty chicken recipes only take 20 minutes, so there’s no excuse for takeaway! We’ve also gathered our favourite risotto meals to see out the last of winter. And gluten free goodies mean everyone can have a tasty treat. Enjoy! Woman’s Day food director SPICED CHICKEN & HERB RICE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS PER SERVE 3414kJ COST 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp turmeric 1 cinnamon stick, halved 6 chicken thigh fillets, chopped 350g pumpkin, seeded, peeled, chopped 4 green onions, sliced 1½ cups long-grain rice 2 cups chicken stock ¼ cup craisins ¼ cup chopped dill ¼ cup natural almonds, toasted, chopped plain Greek yoghurt,…

APPLE, PEAR & BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE MUFFINS MAKES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS PER SERVE 2745kJ COST 1¼ cups self-raising flour1 cup wholemealself-raising flour¼ tsp ground cinnamon½ cup brown sugar1 cup milk125g butter, melted 2 eggs125g punnet blueberries1 green apple, peeled, cored,½ finely chopped, ½ sliced1 ripe pear, peeled, cored,½ finely chopped, ½ slicedicing sugar, for dusting CRUMBLE cup rolled oatscup almonds, chopped¼ cup demerara sugar¼ cup almond meal½ tsp ground cinnamon50g butter, chilled, chopped 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line a 6-hole Texas (180ml) muffin pan with paper cases. 2 CRUMBLE In a bowl, combine oats, almonds, sugar, almond meal, and cinnamon. Rub in butter using fingertips. Set aside. 3 In a large bowl, sift flours and cinnamon together. Stir in sugar. Make a well in centre.…

DROP 2KG WITHOUT EVEN TRYING! Try these simple tips to trim down without doing very much at all! CHEW GUM AFTER MEALS  Chewing gum for 15 to 45 minutes after lunch could stop you hitting the vendo at 3pm. A US study showed chomping gum distracts your brain and reduces cravings. START GRAZING  Eating up to 8700kJ in five portions, instead of three square meals, can trick your body into burning energy more effectively. Aim to eat five small meals between 800kJ and 1800kJ every three hours or so. HIDE THE BISCUIT JAR  Researchers at Cornell University found keeping your kitchen bench clear of all but the most healthy food can help you stick to a weight-loss plan. Bikkies in the pantry! ADD SPINACH TO EVERY MEAL  Boffins…

Help us change these children’s lives The Pyjama Foundation need vital funds to continue to transform children’s lives, a donation of $50 can give a child an Angel. There are many ways you can become involved through fundraising and direct donations. Visit thepyjamafoundation.com to see how you can help. Who is the Pyjama Foundation? Alarmed at the poor literacy and numeracy levels of children in care – they have the lowest educational outcomes nationally – and how this leads to a lifetime of disadvantage, Bronwyn Sheehan founded The Pyjama Foundation in 2004, to make a positive impact on the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children. Through the Love Of Learning program, volunteers called Pyjama Angels are matched with a child in care and spend time with them once a…

MARGHERITA PIZZA QUESADILLAS ProPoints values per serve. SERVES 4. PREP 5 mins. COOKING 5 mins. 1 Spread 4 x 40g wholemeal tortillas with ½ cup (140g) tomato pizza sauce. Top with 4 tomatoes and 2 tbs kalamata olives, both thinly sliced. Sprinkle with ½ cup (50g) grated 50% reduced-fat tasty cheese and add 120g baby spinach leaves and ½ cup fresh basil leaves. Top with 4 x 40g wholemeal tortillas. 2 Cook quesadillas in preheated sandwich press until golden. Cut into wedges. Serve with 0 ProPoints value mixed salad leaves, plus extra basil leaves. COOK’S NOTES You can also add 25g reduced-fat salami, or 50g of chopped ham. Add 1 ProPoints value for the salami and 1 ProPoints value for the…

Q I’m 38 and single, but would love to have a family. I had a vivid dream recently that I had a baby, and I’m wondering if it was a sign. Can you help? Hopeful The dream was, in fact, a visit from the soul of the baby you’re destined to bring into this world. It is a strong sign of the wonderful baby news that is to come. An older lady in spirit from your mother’s side is saying, “You don’t need to wait for ‘Mr. Right’ in order to become a mother” There are many possible options available that you haven’t yet considered. Please do some further research around donor insemination (DI) treatment. You’ll go on to find a wonderful man to share your life with. Q…

LET US TELL YOU FIRST All pregnancy tests are not the same… First Response can detect small amounts of the pregnancy hormone, so you can know sooner. Available from supermarkets, pharmacies and selected stores nationally. For more info, see firstresponsepregnancy.com.au Always read the label. Use only as directed. HYPER FLEX YOUR SHAVE The Hyper Flex tech reduces irritation by adjusting to any angle of the face. It’s 100 per cent waterproof, boasts cordless usage up to an hour and has an LED-backlit time indicator. RRP $149. Visit harveynorman.com.au ENJOY A BRILLIANT SHINY CLEAN Make your kitchen sparkle with the latest creation from Pine O Cleen – The Kitchen Expert with Pomegranate Blossom. Its Total Shine System gives you ultimate grease cutting for a brilliant shine. Available at all leading supermarkets.…

Mary’s not so secret service Don’t let their daggy appearance fool you, these dark-glasses-clad men are there to protect Princess Mary, 43, and her brood at the park. Khloe sticks her neck out! Reality TV star Khloe, 31, seems to have quite a bit of an obsession with giraffes! Khloe, who recently visited Sydney to promote the Kardashian Kids range, looks up to them at zoos, wears giraffe-inspired workout tights, and even owns a giant giraffe toy named Henry! Aww… Romy, is that you?! She played Romy White alongside Lisa Kudrow in the 1997 cult classic Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion – but actress Mira, 47, isn’t as high profile as she used to be. The Oscar winner and Mighty Aphrodite star was unrecognisable when she stepped out sans…

He’s one of the most involved celebrity dads there is, so it seems fair that David Beckham felt the need to lash out at reports he was a bad father last week. The retired footballer was questioned when pics emerged of four-year-old Harper with a dummy. While doctors were quick to claim a dummy at her age could lead to speech or dental problems, David adamantly defended his parenting methods. “Why do people feel they have the right to criticise… without any facts?” David wrote, saying Harper had a fever and needed the dummy for comfort. David, 40, and wife Victoria, 41, are also parents to Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, and Cruz, 10. Earlier that day, fun-loving David was spotted engaging in some rough-and-tumble with Brooklyn in West Hollywood.…

It was probably a relief for model Samantha Harris, 25, when she was booted off Dancing with the Stars. Her feud with co-star Ash Pollard, 28, of MKR fame, had reached crisis point. “It was shocking,” says an insider. “Sam broke down in tears after Ash asked her whether she was filming a promo with her boyfriend Luke Hunt in jail.” He’s serving four years for dangerous driving. The two women had to be moved to separate dressing rooms.…

She has yet to reach her terrible twos, but if these photographs are anything to go by, Mia Tindall is taking after her cousin Prince George when it comes to behaving like a right royal handful! The 19-month-old daughter of Prince William’s own cousin Zara Phillips and her rugby star husband Mike Tindall, Mia caused a real ruckus during a family outing at the Festival of British Eventing last week. How dare you, Mum! Despite looking adorably cute in her pink dress, little Mia’s behaviour was far from pretty after her mum stepped in to stop her playing with dangerous electrical cords. The ensuing scene must have had Zara asking herself what had happened to her smiley, agreeable baby girl! Breaking down in what can only be described as a…

They’ve spent the past few weeks sailing around the Mediterranean on a romantic summer holiday, but Erica Packer and her new boyfriend Seal went on a very different kind of date last week – and boy, was it awkward! The hot new A-list couple may have been dining at swanky New York restaurant Nobu, but the night seemed something of a let-down for Erica, who was forced to dine with Seal’s ex-wife Heidi Klum. Heidi, 42, and Seal, 52, were married for seven years before divorcing in 2012. They remain amicable for the sake of their children – Helene, 11, Henry, 9, Johan, 8, and Lou, 5. According to an insider, Seal was adamant Heidi would need to approve of his squeeze before Erica could become a fixture in their…

Is there anything cuter than the furry-tailed perfection of a bridled nailtail wallaby, affectionately dubbed the Woman’s Day wallaby? We think not – and wallaby warrior Aly Ross couldn’t agree more! “I’ve fallen in love with the nailtail wallaby ” says Aly. “They’re simply the cutest animals in the world. They’re so tiny – they weigh a maximum of 8kg – and are very naive and sweet. But they’re again in danger of becoming extinct.” More than four decades ago an eagle-eyed Woman’s Day reader spotted a small population of the thought-to-be extinct species in Queensland, after reading about them in the magazine. He was right! After he reported his incredible sighting to local authorities, the property was converted into a national park, enabling the wallabies to return from the…

APPLE & BLUEBERRY LOAF SERVES 10 PREP 15 MINS COOK 1¼ HOURS PER SLICE 1579kJ COST 250g butter, softened 2/3 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1¾ cups gluten-free self-raising flour ½ cup buttermilk 1 cup frozen blueberries finely grated zest 1 lemon 3 red apples, cored, thinly sliced 2 tbsp demerara sugar icing sugar, fresh blueberries, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 14 x 24cm loaf pan with baking paper. 2 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one by one, beating well after each. 3 Lightly fold in flour alternately with buttermilk. Fold in berries and zest. Spoon into pan. Smooth top. Top with apple slices, overlapping. Sprinkle with demerara…

Are you looking for an easy-to-style haircut you can glam up or dress down? Look no further than the tousled bob. It suits all face shapes and hair types and, even better, can be styled into loads of different looks. No wonder every celeb worth their salt is going for the chop! No one rocks the trend better than stylist and mum of two Jules Sebastian. We teamed up with Jules and her hairdresser Lores Giglio, Matrix ambassador, to show you how to create three easy, celeb-inspired looks from the one versatile do! LOOK #1 Beachy chic CELEB INSPO Model and Mad Max actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks oh-so-beautiful with softly styled mermaid waves. HOW TO GET IT  STEP 1 On clean, damp hair, spray a heat protectant all over to…

Ever wondered how many towels you really need? Or why your third drawer always seems to be overflowing? Georgie Rees, Home Organisation Consultant at Clutterfly, explains how to take stock of the key storage areas in your living space. “Everything needs a home so you know where to find it and where to put it back,” she says. “To avoid hoarding, follow this golden rule: every time you buy something new, something similar – older or less used – has to go.” Kitchen It’s the hoarding place of a big chunk of household junk. Here are some rules to follow in the heart of your home. Cutlery, crockery, mugs and glassware “Keep these equal to the number of people in your home, adding a few spares for guests. Store them…

PRAWN TACOS WITH APPLE SLAW ProPoints values per serve. SERVES 4. PREP 15 mins. COOKING 10 mins. 1 Combine 1 large Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored, cut into matchsticks, 3 celery sticks, thinly sliced 4 large red radishes, trimmed, cut into matchsticks and ½ cup shredded fresh mint in a bowl. Add ¼ cup (70g) no-fat plain Greek-style yoghurt. Combine and set aside. 2 Combine 300g peeled green prawns and 1 tbs taco seasoning in a bowl. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook half the prawns, turning, for 3 mins or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining prawns. 3 Heat 8 x 40g wholegrain tortillas. Divide prawns and slaw mixture among tortillas. Top with ¼ cup (70g)…

AMANDA SAYS “Bart tells me it took Yvonne six hours to rescue him from a tree because he had fishing line wrapped around his leg. Bart then tells me that he had to have his leg amputated, but it doesn’t bother him at all. He thanks Yvonne for saving his life. Bart is the king of this house and very cheeky – he bosses around the other animals. He says he was originally called Braveheart and confirms he’s a male, as he knew everyone was wondering. Bart gets pushed out of the way by the only cat that lives in the house. The cat tells me her name is Mystique and she’s been a part of the family for eight years. The cat then gets pushed out of the way…

Bubble bark “What are you waiting for… get those taps running!” Chester is the first dog we’ve ever had who loves taking a bath – this picture says it all! Sandra Pridmore, Murdunna, Tas Santa’s li’l helper My grandson Jax thought it would be fun to decorate himself like a Christmas tree. He’s a bit early! Karen Putna, Kewarra Beach, Qld Where has your Woman’s Day been? I recently went on a wonderful summer holiday in Sweden. I hopped over to a rabbit jumping competition in Stockholm to share the Aussie gossip from my Woman’s Day! Stephanie Tomoana, Hendra, Qld Send us a photo with your Woman’s Day for your chance to win a cash prize! We’d love to hear from you! By email:…