GOSSIP GAZETTE MAGAZINE - JANUARY 2022 - ISSUE 1

Gossip Gazette
Magazine
January 2022 - Issue 1
1. “If You Aim At Nothing, You Will
Hit It Every time” -
Future Executives Coaching -
Pieter Gruenbaum
2. 10 Back-to-school
tips for kids and
parents
3. Pencil Holder Crafts for Kids: Bookworm

CONTENT INDEX
Pg. 5.
Sassy Salon—Business Advert
Pg. 6 - 7.
Garden World - The Start Of The Gardening Year
Pg. 8.
Picture
Pg. 9 - 14.
Property Bees - Business Advert
Pg. 15 - 20.
The Ultimate Meal Planning Templates
Pg. 21.
Happy New Year
Pg. 22.
Back To School Shopping List
Pg. 23.
School Cloths, Inventory & Shopping List
Pg. 24.
Black Maple Beard Co. - Business Advert
Pg. 25 - 26.
Arnold Gesels...
Pg. 27.
SkyDive The Ranch - Business Advert
Pg. 28. “If You Aim At Nothing, You Will Hit It Every time” -
Future Executives Coaching - Pieter Gruenbaum
Pg. 29.
Funky Milky Pop’zzz - Business Advert
Pg. 30. Business Adverts -
* Molly Onthaalverhurings / Function Hire
* Fibre Pro Pools
* Future Executives Coaching
* Easy Fit Solar
* TLA - Tax Compliance And Accounting Services
Pg. 31.
Inspirational Quote
Pg. 32 - 33.
Bonsai Trees
Pg. 34. Business Adverts -
* Julia’s Fabric Dolls
* Cazabella
Pg. 35.
Colour In Picture For Adults - Fun Activity
Pg. 36 - 37.
10 Back-to-school tips for kids and parents
Pg. 38.
Page For Back To School Notes
Pg. 39 - 41.
Pencil Holder Crafts for Kids: Bookworm

January - The Start of the Gardening Year.
We are in full summer and your gardens are rich in greens and bright seasonal colour; so enjoy this time of the
year. There are however some tasks in the garden necessary to keep each area of the landscape in tip top
condition.
The colourful annuals that brighten the beds and containers can be made to extend their bounty by
‘dead-heading’. This is done by removing all the old flowers from the plants; creating more light for the newer
buds to open and stopping the annuals in expending extra energy in going to seed. Water regularly if the rains
do not continue and feed with a 6.3.4 or 3.1.5 fertilizer every 6 weeks.
Roses will also give you more flushes of flower at this time of the year. Cut back on old blooms, thin
unproductive stems and old wood. More light will get to the buds and soon new flowering shoots will emerge.
As with your annuals, keep watering regularly and feed using a 3.1.5 or 5.1.5 fertilizer.
The summer heat and humidity are good conditions for the hatching of red spider mite, and one of their
favorite breeding grounds is on the rose leaves. Keep a look out for fine webbing and a dusty look to the back
of the rose leaves and spray as soon as you see any signs. Catch the pests early to stop an infestation.
The dreaded Amaryllis worm is also active this time of year. Hunt through any bulbous plants such as Clivia,
amaryllis, and agapanthus as these crawlies will feed where the food is. Use Knox worm or Koinor as a control
spray. On the subject of bulbs, now is a good time to lift and split irises if you have any in the beds.
As for the other garden shrubs, keep these watered regularly and add mulch to the soil to protect shallow roots
from the summer heat and to keep moisture where it is best needed; in the root zone. Some shrubs

will need some ‘tidy up’ pruning due to vigorous summer growth. This is a good idea as the shrubs then remain
compact going into the autumn season.
Keep mowing your lawns on a regular basis. Leaving the grass to get too long at this time of the year leaves
the lawns open to several problems. A thick matt of turf protected by a tall covering of green leaves is the
perfect, moist and humid environment for the development of the lawn fungus called ‘dollar spot’; a round
yellowing patch. A regular cut will open the root area to let this dry out.
Just as harmful, is the intense heat of the sun on exposed grass roots that have been in the shade, under long
leaves for many days. A sprinkle of lawn fertilizer on an eight-to-ten-week interval will not go amiss for your
lawns.
The vegetable and herb garden is never a disregarded area. The harvest of crops should be in abundance
from the work earlier in the season. Leafy varieties such as lettuce, spinach, basil, rocket and celery can still be
sown as they will have enough time to grow and yield a harvest before the season turns.
The later ripening stone fruit; peaches, plums and nectarines will need a little more help from you with the
pests looking for their share of your harvest. Keep the traps up and maintained. Raspberries and blackberries
are still giving some fruit at this time. Any older harvested canes can be cut back to ground level allowing light
to penetrate the plant, and with a good feeding of 3.1.5 new canes will be generated.
A new year has begun and the traditional resolutions have been made. Hopefully somewhere in the mix was a
resolution to spend more time at home in the garden. This is one resolution you should hold onto. With a few
weekly tasks maintenance will be minimal; the garden will remain in excellent condition and those relaxing
hours at home, in nature will go a long way in keeping the stresses of the year at bay.
For any information and general gardening questions contact Louis at Garden World or visit us on Beyers
Naude Drive in Muldersdrift.
Join us on face book with the handy link on our website.
Louis d’ Hotman
General Manager
Tel: 011 957 2046
E Mail: louis@gardenworld.co.za
Web: www.gardenworld.co.za

Arnold gesels..
Hallo!
As jy hier lees is ons hopelik in 2022!
Daarom dat ek kan sê: “Voorspoedige en geseënde 2022!” Mag die jaar vir jou uitblom in heerlikheid.
Terwyl ek predikant was in Steynsrus en dit was tot Mei 2021, het ek elke Sondag ‘n kindermoment in die kerk
gehad, genoem na die bekende Jogurt en geskenkie – eiers, KInderjoy! Die bedoeling was dat die oomblik lekker
en verrrassend vir die kinders moes wees. Aan die einde van die diens kon die kinders altyd ‘n lekker uit ‘n kissie
voor in die kerk kom haal – so ‘n bederfie!
Hoekom praat ek hieroor? Eintlik wil ek oor die lekkers praat. By die U-Save in Steynsrus het ek elke Saterdag ‘n
sak gemengde sjokolade gaan koop – elke sjokolade getooi in sy mooi kleertjies van geel, groen, rooi, pers ens.
Die kinders kon uitsoek en as daar oorgebly het, het die kerkraad die res geneem om soet in die konsistorie op te
eet. Dus moes daar altyd toesig wees.
Maar nou, soos die tyd aangeloop het en besigheids mense skelmer geword het, het die sjokolade sakkie nie meer
net bestaan uit sjokolade nie, maar ook sommer met ‘n klompie toffies tussen die sjokolade. Afhangende van die
toestand van die wisseltande of ou tande kon dit maar taai wees.
‘n Lang storie om te sê dat ons jaar wat voorlê ook soos die sak sjokolade kan wees: dit kan opwindend,
veelkleurig, verassend wees en ons kan uitsien na elke geleentheid wat hom ontvou, want ek weet nie hoe dit sal
wees nie, maar ons kan sê: “Carpé Diem!” “Gryp die dag!” of soos Psalm 118:24 sê: “Dit is die dag wat die Here
gemaak het; laat ons daaroor juig en bly wees!”
Aan die anderkant is dit moontlik dat dit kan voel of ek elke keer die toffie kry en al die ander met die lekker
lekkergoed wegloop (soos Turkish delight in sjokolade..). Dan sê ons: “Ja, dis net my luck! Kyk hoe goed gaan dit
met ander, hulle floreer, het werk, geleenthede, maar ek bly sukkel, kry die agterkant van die lewe!” Dan vra ons of
ons altyd agter in die ry staan. Maar natuurlik is toffies ook lekkergoed, dit hou langer en maak sommer my kake
baie sterk. Uitdagings maak ons meer weerbare en afhanklike mense, mense wat in alles dankbaar is en aan God
vasklou en in hierdie proses die avontuur van die lewe ervaar.
Die vreemde van ‘n nuwe jaar is dat ons sekere “lekkers” van die vorige jaar ook oordra. Alles is nie op die oujaar
kan en klaar afgehandel nie. Ons dra baie van ons uitdagings oor na die nuwe lewensjaar. Sekere uitdagings of
probleme word dalk van jaar tot jaar oorgedra omdat ons sukkel om die toffies te bêre. Ons handel nie ons goed
van gister af nie. Ons hou die kwaad en onvergewensgesindheid binne ons. Ons stel uit om aan ons drome en
verhoudings te werk.
My raad is: kom ons maak die pakkie leeg sover ons kan, toffies en al.

Ons gaan die oujaar uit met Covid se omicron en gaan die nuwe jaar weer daarmee binne en as ons nie oppas nie,
kom die volgende golwe daarvan wat baie mense siek maak,
hartseer maak, arm maak, onseker maak, vasketting aan
hulle huise.
Kortom beinvloed dit ons hele lewe en lewensstyl. Ons is
nie daaraan oorgelewer soos wat ons dink nie. Dit is in ons
hande. Ons verantwoordelike of onverantwoordelike
optrede gaan die toekoms bepaal.
Probeer maar om die goeie en lekker lekkers uit te soek.
Luister altyd na goeie en verantwoordelike raad. Pas jou
gesondheid op, bly fiks, bou verhoudings, veral met die
Here, jou naaste en jouself, werk hard, maak die beste
gebruik van elke geleentheid, pasop vir die invloed van
massa media, lag baie, ook vir jouself!
Agur in Spreuke 30:7,8,9 se gebed maak my baie
opgewonde, dalk meer as Jabes s’n: “7 Net twee dinge vra
ek van U; moet my dit tog nie weier nie; daarna kan ek sterf:
8 moenie toelaat dat ek vals is en lieg nie;
Moet my nie arm maak of ryk nie, gee my net die kos wat ek
nodig het,
9 sodat ek nie te veel het en U verloën en sê: “Wie is nie Here?” nie,
en sodat ek nie arm word en steel en my God se Naam oneer aandoen nie.”
Sterkte met die uitdagings van geloof, ouderdom, werk, skool, sport, verhoudings, veiligheid, ekonomie en ook as
siekte en hartseer op jou pad kom.
God is getrou en sal nooit die werke van sy hande laat vaar nie (dit sluit jou in).
Groete
Arnold Smith (dr. Arnold Smith is ‘n geregistreerde pastorale berader.)
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Many people go through life thinking that to set goals is either old fashioned or a waste of time. Who achieves them in
any case? Just the successful people, they say! Well, isn’t that exactly the motivation to set those goals? Consciously and
sub-consciously we all set goals.
Let me explain:
The other day we bought our grandson an inflatable swimming pool, and as you would know it is something that a
4-yearold definitely wants erected as soon as possible. Because it was a rainy and windy day, I made the promise to set it
up the next day. Did I set a goal or not? Or, did I just try and postpone the event? Either way a goal was set, not as much
in my mind as in the mind of my grandson, because I did not really take it seriously at the time.
The next morning early, the sun was shining bright and the rain has stopped. It was summer again. I was getting ready
for my morning routine when my grandson stormed into the room highly excited. His words were: “ Oupa, dit is mos al
môre?” (Grand dad, is it tomorrow already?) I for a moment did not grasp the meaning, because I have forgotten the goal
that was set the previous day and therefore had to enquire again. He patiently repeated the question to which I then realised
it is about my promise (goal) that I set the previous day.
We are very prone to promise someone little things which will make a huge impact on their lives, and then conveniently
forget about it. Maybe many of you do not have grandchildren, or children, but have people that report to you. The same
principles apply. When you make a promise, or set that goal, better you perform accordingly. That is the way trust and
loyalty is built.
I encourage you do not stop dreaming about being better at what you do, or how you behave. Start concentrating on the
little things, set your bigger goals and work a plan to achieve them.
By Pieter Gruenbaum

All You Need To Know About Bonsai Trees
What is a bonsai tree?
What is a Bonsai Tree? A bonsai tree is a living tree or shrub which has been grown in a way which gives the
impression of being a full-sized, mature tree. An artistic representation of a full-sized tree in nature. Bonsai trees are
generally grown in shallow ceramic pots. A bonsai is not a species of tree; in fact many species of tree can be
turned into bonsai through various techniques.
Bonsai images are found in nature
Think about a tree. Often the first image that you come up with is a large tree growing in a park or field. The first
image that comes to my mind is a big deciduous tree such as an Oak, growing on its own with no other trees around
it. Now think a little further about other trees that you have
seen. Think about trees growing in craggy, mountainous
locations where life is hard. Think about a copse of several
trees growing on a hill. Think about trees growing by the coast
that have been buffeted by strong prevailing winds. Think
about trees growing near a river, where the water has eroded
some of the soil and exposed roots are visible. Think about
very old trees where storms, lightening or simply the passage
of time has caused branches to die on the tree. Think about
an old pine tree where some of the low branches have died
and all that is left is a small canopy at the top. Think about
smaller trees growing close to bigger trees, which lean
outward, reaching for sunlight. All of these images of trees are the inspiration for bonsai.
A bonsai tree is a story
Now we’ve got some of images of trees in our minds. A bonsai tree takes some of these natural images and aims to
create a representation of these images in miniature. In the wild, a tree looks the way that it does due to the location
that it is growing in and due to what has happen to it over the course of its life. A small tree simply planted into a pot
will not have any history behind it. It will not have a story.
Bonsai is artistic design and good-horticulture
Bonsai gives the small tree a story, through the use of artistic design and horticulture. We use our artistic skills to
help the tree to grow in the way that we want. We use our gardening skills to keep the tree healthy, so that it grows
strongly. We often plant the tree into decorative pots which look nice and compliment the overall image. We
use bonsai tools and accessories such as scissors and cutters to prune the tree. We sometimes use special bonsai
wire to control the direction of branches and trunks. We fertilize bonsai trees and use good quality soil to promote
healthy growth.

10 Back-to-school tips for kids and parents
The new school year means new friends, teachers, clothes, and classrooms. It’s normal for
kids (and their parents) to feel anxious about returning to school. Here are some simple ways
to ease the transition from vacation-mode to school-mode.
Tips for getting kids ready for back-to-school
Whatever their age, many kids are apprehensive about starting school or going back to school.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do to ease their minds and help them get ready for a
new school year.
1. Early to bed, early to rise
Getting back into a school sleep schedule , Link opens in a new window. won’t happen
overnight! A few weeks before school starts, get your child into the habit of going to bed earlier.
Gentle winding-down activities such as bath time and reading before bed can help your child
relax.
2. Re-establish a routine
Establishing a consistent routine is important for kids. Write out the steps in the routine and
rehearse them with your child. In the evening, this could include doing homework, playtime,
brushing their teeth, having a bath, and reading before bed.
3. Encourage independence
Children who play an active role in preparing for back to school – such as choosing and
organizing school supplies and new clothes – are more likely to get excited about going back to
school, which in turn eases their jitters. Is your child old enough for chores like emptying the
dishwasher or making lunches? Daily, age-appropriate tasks will help your child gain
independence and confidence.
4. Choose the right backpack
Backpacks that are too heavy or worn improperly could result in muscle strain, headaches, and
neck pain. Try to choose a backpack made of sturdy, lightweight fabric with wide, padded
straps that will support your child’s shoulders. Watch that they don’t sling it over just one
shoulder.
5. Talk about safety
Review outdoor safety rules – things like looking both ways before crossing the street, taking
the same route every day if they are walking, familiarizing themselves with crosswalk rules,
and being cautious in talking to strangers.
6. Establish healthy habits
Involve your children in choosing and preparing healthy lunches and snacks. Help them find
physical activities they enjoy. Take them shopping for healthy snacks and lunch items , Link
opens in a new window. they can pack themselves. Try to stick to regular meal times.

7. Limit screen time
Back to school is the perfect opportunity to re-establish screen time limits. Why not have the
whole family “unplug” in the evenings before bedtime? Choose a spot where everybody can
charge their devices overnight. Use an alarm clock instead of a cellphone to wake up in the
mornings.
8. Map it out
If your kids are starting at a new school, practice walking or driving to the bus stop or to the
school building a week or two before school starts. You could even play in the school
playground before school starts. This creates fun memories associated with the school before
summer vacation ends.
9. Talk about first-week jitters
Reassure your child that being nervous is natural – even for teachers. You can help your child
cope with these feelings when you:
• Let them express their fears. Perhaps you can offer stories of your own first-day jitters when
you were a child.
• Teach them to breathe deeply and slowly to calm their nerves.
Discuss the scenarios that worry them. For example, if they’re worried about who to sit with or
talk to on the first day, help them plan a strategy and rehearse it so they’ll know what to do.
10. Celebrate the start of a new school year
If you celebrate the first day of school, your kids will see back-to-school as a transition they can
really enjoy. Try a back-to-school party the day before school starts, complete with cake,
balloons and educational gifts. And don’t forget to take a picture on the front step in their
first-day-of-school outfits. It’s going to be a great year!

Pencil Holder Crafts for Kids: Bookworm
This bookworm pencil holder is the perfect way to recycle used
materials and make them into something great! You can color this
little guy whatever color you wish! Why not make lots and keep
some for pens, some for pencils and some for crayons!
Craft Supplies:
• Paper roll
• Green paint
• Paint brush
• Construction paper
• Pipe cleaner
• Black marker
• Glue
• Scissors
Time to Complete:
30-45 minutes, plus drying time

Step #1:
Paint your paper roll with your green paint. You may need more than one coat, depending
on the thickness of your paint. Set is aside to dry.
Step #2:
Get a piece of white paper and fold it in two. Cut a circle out of the paper, leaving a small
section uncut so the two circles stay attached.
Draw two black pupils in the center of each.
Step #3:
Pick a color of pipe cleaner. Cut out one long length and two short lengths.
Make the long length into a figure 8, then attach the two shorter lengths to either side of
the “8” (the top and bottom of the 8).
Step #4:
Grab a piece of green paper (to match the color of your paper roll). Cut out two hand
shapes.
Make sure these shapes are proportional to the size of your paper roll.
Step #5:
With more construction paper you are now going to make the book for your bookworm.
Cut out a rectangle for the cover (in the color of your choice), cut out two smaller
rectangles from white paper for the pages of your book.
Step #6:
Glue these all together at the folds of the papers. Be sure the colored paper is on the
outside and the paper inside.
Step #7:
Grab your two green hands we cut in step 4, glue one hand on each side of the book.
Set this aside to dry.
Step #8:
Now, once your paper roll is dry, glue on the eyes you made in step 2.
Underneath the eyes, use your black marker to draw a mouth and a tiny nose.

Step #9:
Glue your arms to each side of the paper roll, below your eyes. Glue your pipe cleaner
eyeglasses to each side of the eyes.
Now, you can get to studying for school and store your pencils in these smart pencil
holder crafts for kids!
Be sure to share our pencil holder crafts for kids with everyone!