Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2024 i Woman's Day

A friend of mine is so serious about hunting down Black Friday bargains that every year she compiles an Excel spreadsheet of what she’s planning to snap up! I can’t say I’m that organised but, for once, I’m determined to tick off some of my Christmas present shopping list when the deals start rolling in on Friday. If you’re keen to save big, scan our QR below and start planning! While we’re in the Christmas spirit, the clever cooks in Woman’s Day’s test kitchen have compiled a 12-page recipe special crammed full of festive feasts, including make-ahead desserts, sharing platters and delicious drinks that will be worth raising a glass to. Cheers to that! Laura Evans Deputy Editor See privacy notice on page 54.…

Royal security drama The recent break-in at Windsor Castle was enough to put an already stressed-out Prince William and Princess Catherine on edge, and that was before the security threat made global news. But it seems it’s King Charles to the rescue for worried son William, 42, and his young family – with the monarch offering up Clarence House as their temporary home while security is tightened up around the palace grounds. “The entire royal family are concerned by this break-in and the King’s not wasting any time issuing a full review of security and issuing appropriate upgrades,” a royal insider tells Woman’s Day. “But in the meantime, the biggest priority is the safety of William and his family. Charles is horrified that intruders were able to get…

She’s second in line to the Danish throne, but Princess Isabella may have some very un-royal plans for her future – namely, a career as a singer! Th e 17-year-old princess is often seen soaking up the live music scene at local festivals with her friends, and now Danish singer Thor Farlov has spilled that Isabella has a real talent for performing. He should know, having asked her to join him on stage for a duet at her confirmation in 2022! “She did really well,” says Thor, adding that the Danish royals often attend his concerts. Perhaps prepping for a popstar career (in a very Gen Z manner!), Isabella’s also been spotted practising her singing and dancing routines on TikTok with her like-minded friends. “Isabella is all about singing,…

The crown prince has his path all but mapped out for him at the palace, but if he could have his dream job? Insiders say Christian, 19, harbours a secret passion for DJing, which he would be happy to do as a hobby alongside his more pressing royal duties. “Christian loves music just as much as Isabella and ever since his first teenage dance party, he’s been obsessed with DJing,” a source says. “He’s always in charge of the playlist at parties but he also likes the idea of hosting a club night or a private event.” Christian has such a good ear for music, pop star Thor says he’s even sent the prince new music to get his feedback!…

Locals from Perugia and the family of Meredith Kercher have dramatically called for Amanda Knox “to shut up” and stop profiting from Meredith’s death. The wrongly accused American landed in Italy last week to start filming a new limited series about the infamous case. The eight-part series, which is being produced by Amanda’s production company for Hulu, is based on the true story of Amanda, 37, and her then-boyfriend Rafaelle Sollecito, who were twice wrongfully convicted of killing Meredith after she was found stabbed to death in the apartment she shared with Amanda while studying in Perugia in 2007 on exchange from the University of Leeds. Amanda was found guilty and jailed but was acquitted of the murder for a second time in 2015, after serving four years in…

You can almost smell the bread baking as the camera pans through the immaculate kitchen, taking in children crafting at the table. Their attractive mother gives a quick tutorial on how to make butter from scratch before serving it to the children on homemade bread. This is the life of the “trad wife”, an internet phenomenon that has given rise to homemakers sharing an idyllic snapshot of their simple way of life. From Hannah Neeleman of Utah’s Ballerina Farm to Leah Lane’s Mulberry House in the UK and Jasmine Dinis in Australia, they each have an audience of millions of followers on social media. PLACE IN THE HOME Until two years ago, Alena Pettitt, with her website The Darling Academy, counted herself among their numbers. Sharing her picturesque English…

Sagittarius NOV 23 –DEC 22 Ready for some honesty? Thanks to Mercury, the floodgates are about to open. Passions might run high this month, but ultimately, these heartfelt stars should strengthen bonds. On a brighter note, a gorgeous gift or kind offer could leave you on a high. STAR TIP As your travel sector lights up, some new luggage might be handy. RITA ORA Happy 34th birthday to the Let You Love Me singer for November 26! Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Expect the unexpected and you’ll be fine! Plans may be scuttled at the last minute, while at work, surprising news could throw you. Hidden among the chaos are some little gems. As deeper feelings are revealed, you might see someone in a whole new light. STAR…

Our gut feelings can help guide us – whether it’s that spidey sense that kicks in when something isn’t quite right, or saying “yes” to an opportunity without fully thinking it through. “It’s a feeling that might be experienced as a profound certainty, a clear, calm knowing,” says psychotherapist Sophie Scott. Circle the answers below to see if you are the type to listen to your intuition! 1 YOU’RE OFFERED A NEW AND BETTER JOB BUT IT MEANS RELOCATING. YOU… ■ Immediately say yes. You know it’s the right career move. ● Research where you’d live and moving costs before accepting. ▲Have a strong sense you should go for it, but stay put – then regret it. ◆ Feel excited imagining your new life in a new area, but…

Top tools When done correctly, a gua sha massage can improve circulation, help detox the skin, and reduce any puffiness. A traditional Chinese healing technique, the practice involves sculpting the face using a gua sha tool (typically a rose quartz or jade stone) and applying light pressure to the skin with a gentle massage. For a cooling effect, make sure you use a real stone like 1 Salt by Hendrix Rose Quartz Gua Sha $29.95 and pair with a nourishing oil like 2 Sukin Natural Actives Overnight Reset Oil $35 to seamlessly glide over skin. For something a little more chilling, try 3 Skin Control Ice Facial Roller $24.50, which helps to firm and contour by stimulating skin cells. Sunkissed skin Don’t underestimate the…

SNOW GLOBE SPARKLING CAIPIROSKA MAKES 6 PREP 15 MINS + 2 HOURS FREEZING COOK 8 MINS • 250g fresh raspberries • 6 sprigs rosemary • 1 cup white sugar • 1 cup water • 6 limes, cut into quarters • 300ml chilled vodka • 1.5 litre bottle soda water, chilled 1 Clear some space in the freezer so your glasses will sit flat. Place the raspberries around the base of the tumblers, leaving the centre free. Stand a sprig of rosemary in the centre of each (cut side up so rosemary resembles a tree). Carefully pour over a little chilled water to almost cover the raspberries. Place into the freezer for at least 2 hours until frozen. 2 Meanwhile, place the sugar and water in a medium saucepan.…

Beautiful people make beautiful offspring, there’s no arguing with that. And we doubt these celebrity kids spend any time wondering what they might look like when they’re older... the evidence is right in front of them! From Andie and Margaret to Nico and Thandiwe – these mother-daughter and father-son duos could pass for siblings with their stunning looks. Talk about genetically blessed!…

Tinseltown magic Eva Longoria was all smiles and sparkles as she got up close with Julianne Moore at the Women In Hollywood celebration at LA’s Four Seasons. Yes, Chef ! Gogglebox Australia star Adam Densten couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as he met celeb chef Gordon Ramsay at an event in Melbourne. Silver siren Also at the Governors Awards, Rita Wilson ensured all eyes were on her in a silver sparkly number as she walked the red carpet with husband Tom Hanks. Model citizen Gigi Hadid brought New York’s bustling traffic to a halt as she commandeered a famous yellow cab to film a Maybelline makeup commercial. It’s all in the genes Angelina Jolie took son Knox Jolie-Pitt as her date to the Governors Awards in Los Angeles…

A cool $750,000 can’t compare to the biggest prize Ricky Recard scored on The Block – meeting the love of his life. “People spend their whole lives looking for their soulmate and someone to love, so no matter what happened on that auction day, I was always going to come away a winner,” says the reality star, who says he’s found his forever with The Block’s makeup artist, Erin Lee. SPARK FROM THE START The mother-of-two, 40, says there was an instant attraction between the pair as soon as the plumber sat down in her makeup chair. “We spent a few months forming a friendship, but there was definitely a spark,” says Erin. Ricky, 34, explains, “I was in a relationship but I wasn’t 100 per cent happy…

Veering away from the creative arts that his siblings adore, Prince Vincent looks headed for a different path of a more athletic kind. Josephine’s twin is showing early promise as a sportsman, whether it be skiing competently alongside father Fred or breezing through a running race. “Vincent is sports-mad and at 13 is already showing so much potential,” a royal insider says. “He’s a complete daredevil and handles the black runs with his dad like a pro. He’s also going to be the handsome one of the family and his mum and big sister are worried he’s going to leave a string of broken hearts off-piste!”…

Lisa Millar couldn’t wipe the huge smile off her face as she took part in a Reformer Pilates class earlier this month. While morning exercise is just a regular part of many people’s schedules, it’s a luxury for the TV star after nearly five years of getting up at 3am to host News Breakfast on the ABC. “I’m at a Pilates class at 8am! It’s a big deal!” Lisa tells Woman’s Day with a laugh. While she’s still waking up in the wee hours out of habit – “That’s just so ingrained in me, because the alarm didn’t even have to wake me up, I was already awake” – Lisa insists, “The joy of knowing I can go back to sleep is fantastic!” A NEW ADVENTURE Pulling the…

Yvonne Vickers has always loved travelling, but after her husband passed away in 2014, she was worried about seeing the world on her own. “I started chatting to some other ladies who were in the same position as me,” the 64-year-old from Caringbah South, NSW, tells Woman’s Day. “We agreed we needed a way to help solo ladies travel without having to pay a single supplement, to feel safe, and to allow them to share the experience with others.” In 2017, Yvonne set up the Facebook group, Find a Female Cruise or Travel Buddy. Today, there are around 9000 members, most of them over 50. People post in the group about a cruise or trip they’re keen to take, and ask if anyone wants to join them. “Most people…

Holly is with Lilly & other loved ones AMANDA SAYS Holly comes through and tells me she has passed over. She had a huge tumour in her liver, which she didn’t know she had until the end. Holly was about 14 and tells Olivia that she couldn’t have known about the tumour – they both thought she had slowed down due to old age. Holly absolutely loved water of any kind, especially swimming in the pool with her much-loved human dad, brother and sister. A man then comes through – he’s a friend who passed suddenly from a heart attack, named Harry. Holly shows me she’s with another dog who passed called Lilly. CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amanda dewarren.com for phone reading information. OLIVIA SAYS…

Just a two-hour drive south of Dunedin, this breathtaking coastline offers lush forests, diverse wildlife, stunning waterfalls, and rolling views. Park the car and explore on foot – there’s no shortage of walking tracks. Nugget Point Lighthouse sits atop a cliff, providing spectacular views well worth the hike. Keep an eye out for seals along the way! MUST DO YELLOW-EYED PENGUINS SUNRISE TOUR As I sit on a cliff, I hear the penguins calling in the dark. It’s 6.30am, and the sun is just rising, casting stunning pink and purple hues across the sky – like a scene from a Kate Bush song! My tour guide, Lyndon, who grew up in the area, knows The Catlins inside out. Yellow-eyed penguins are becoming increasingly rare, but today we’re fortunate and…

Amid changes to their income, Sonia Kruger has put her Mosman mansion on the market for $18.5 million. The host of Seven’s The Voice and Dancing With The Stars is reportedly cashing in on her incredible home and asking for triple the price she paid for the house, which she bought for $6.5 million a decade ago. With her partner Craig McPherson stepping down as Director of News and Current Affairs of Seven earlier this year, the pair have chosen to consolidate. “It isn’t shocking that they’ve listed their estate – that is common for couples who have had changes to their income,” an insider tells Woman’s Day, who adds, “They’re certainly not poor!” Craig has no intention of retiring. He’s being eyed up to become the new Director of…

Pixie Skase and her late husband, controversial businessman Christopher Skase, were known for splashing the cash – and expensive champagne! – at their lavish million-dollar parties in Australia in the 1980s. And a source says Pixie, who passed away on November 15, has left behind one last spectacle – her husband’s shock memoir. THE UNTOLD STORY “Now I suppose we will never know just where the money went,” commented one fan after news of Pixie’s death went public, alluding to long-made claims that disgraced businessman Christopher – who once had the Seven Network and Queensland’s Mirage Resorts in his portfolio – hid up to $15 million after the collapse of his business Qintex in 1991. Christopher fled to Spain with reported personal debts of $170 million and corporate debts…

Early this year, Princess Josephine stole the show with her theatrics on the palace balcony at her parents’ coronation. Apparently, the teen is said to be eyeing up a future treading the boards! “Josephine has always wanted to be an actress, on stage,” says the royal source. “She’s read a lot of the Shakespeare plays already and plans to study theatre at university.” The princess, 13, had a taste of the spotlight when she starred in a production of Peter Pan at the Tivoli in Copenhagen, and we’re told she hopes it’s the start of many more plays. “She has dreams of being a well-respected thespian one day,” adds the insider.…

Mariska may have followed in her mum Jayne Mansfield’s famous footsteps, but sadly, she never even got to know her. The actress and Playboy Playmate died in a car crash in 1967 – when Mariska was just three years old, and she opened up recently about how the loss affected her life growing up. “I grew up in a house of people dealing with the tragedy in their own way,” Mariska says. “Because there was so much grief, there wasn’t room to prioritise anyone. We didn’t have the tools that we have now to metabolise and understand trauma.” Over time, Mariska has learned to “lean into” the loss to try to make it through, and she says she chooses to look at her “amazing, beautiful” late mother’s life through a…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q I lost my mum in March and it’s hard not being able to talk to her or see her. Is she watching over me and my son? I miss her so much. Emma MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely mum is coming through for you straight away. She loves you very much and is very protective of you and your son. Your mum tells me she is pleased you have kept a special ring of hers. She says that whenever you’re worried or feel you need extra strength, take her ring and hold it in your hands. Her ring carries her energy and will help you feel closer to her. Your mum is very proud of you and your son.…

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REUBEN PULL-APART SERVES 6 PREP 40 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 1 x 28cm sourdough or pane di casa • 250g Swiss cheese slices • 200g sauerkraut, well drained • 320g thinly sliced pastrami • olive oil spray • baby rocket, potato crisps, to serve DRESSING • 2 tbsp finely chopped long green onions • 2 tbsp finely chopped gherkin • ¾ cup whole-egg mayonnaise • ¼ cup sour cream • 1½ tbsp sriracha • 1 tbsp horseradish cream • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • ¼ tsp sweet paprika 1 Cut the bread crossways into 12 even slices, without cutting all the way though, leaving each slice attached at the base. Mix all the dressing ingredients together. Season. Spoon 1 tbsp dressing between each cut, making sure you spread…

Maple-glazed ham An impressive centrepiece for your festive soiree SERVES 6 Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut off any tough skin from 5kg (11lb) ham on the bone and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern. Put the ham in a large roasting pan, loosely cover with foil and place in the oven. After 15 mins, turn the temperature down to 175°C. While the ham is baking, make the glaze. In a pan, mix ½ cup pure dark maple syrup, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp dried tarragon, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground fennel seeds, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp salt. Reduce glaze in low heat for 10 minutes. Remove ham from the oven, discard the foil…

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last month, is besties with the biggest names in the biz and is still touring the world in her 80s, but the music icon still managed to squeeze in time to chat to Woman’s Day about hitting our shores in January. This is called the One Last Time tour – is this truly your farewell to Australia? It’s not so much a farewell because one doesn’t know what the future may bring. I do plan on performing and touring until the day comes when I feel I’m not reaching the bar of excellence I set for myself. If and when that happens, I’ll just take my ballerina slippers and stop. Do you have many fond memories of…

Heeeere’s Jenny! TALL TAILS KRISTEN BELL The Good Place star Kristen shared this a-paw-able pic of her cuddling her wheaten terrier Mona, who is almost taller than her when standing upright! MAD AXE! JENNIFER GARNER Anyone who may have crossed Jen better watch out! The actress and now budding lumberjack was seen chanelling The Shining’s Jack Torrance while filming a new season of The Last Thing He Told Me in LA. WORK EXPERIENCE KIDS MANU, CLARISSA & CHARLEE FEILDEL It was “bring your wife and daughter to work day” for the My Kitchen Rules host, whose proud family stopped by to support him at the show’s grand final. What choux looking at? ALICIA SILVERSTONE Clueless’ leading lady Cher Horowitz once said, “Anything you can do…