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Speaking of my Son, here we are pictured with The Fainga’a Twins and Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, V.C, M.G., Australia’s most decorated Soldier. What an honour to share this experience with my Son. My ethos is to teach him how important ‘experiences’ are over ‘things.’ I hope that this Christmas you build fantastic memories and experiences with those you love the most.
From our Born Organized Team, Jordan & I.. Thank you for your fabulous support in 2013. Merry Christmas and Happy 2014!
Pula Kuhnemann
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Every year during Christmas we decorate our Christmas tree with ornaments that we buy from store also with some really special ones that we make at home. The home made ornaments are basically made of our children’s photographs and brings back the lost memories each time we look at them. This not only makes our Christmas tree unique but gives it a personal touch and a door way to the lost happy days. If you would like to decorate your Christmas tree with
One of my favorite Christmas ornaments that are made from photo are the felt bells that my son made me during his first year in Mother’s Day Out. His teacher skillfully cut a blue felt in the shame of a bell about three inches tall. A smaller while bell was also cut but this one has a small hole in the middle for the photo. The photo is attached to this while felt so as it shows through the hole. Once this is done you simply need to glue the white bell on top of the blue one. This will give the white bell a blue border all around. You can use a glitter glue pen to outline the edges of
oto Ornaments photograph ornaments like we do here are some easy craft idea that you may pick up. The first holiday craft idea about the Christmas tree can even be done by a preschooler so you do not need to worry whether you have the necessary skill to pull it off. Take a 1/8 inch green sponge board and cut a three inch tree template. Now all you need to do is decorate this green tree ornament. You can make some brightly colored dots, even better if you allow your preschooler child to help you out. Once you are done coloring, cut a 1/2 inch hole towards the bottom of this green tree. Once done simply tape your photo or your children’s photo on the back of the tree so that it shows through the hole. You can add a red curling ribbon loop to the top of the
the white felt. Remember to punch a hole in the top of the bell and thread a blue ribbon to make a loop to hang the bell. Once this is done to complete the bell you will need to cut and blue a blue poster the same size and shape as the blue bell. Gluing it to the bell will actually stiffen the ornament. You can also attach a small jingle bell to the bottom of the ornament. The one my son had contained his name and year on the back, you can write yours.
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Helpful Company Holiday Christmas Party Etiquette by Sarah Porter
Read About the Dos and Don’ts for Business Christmas Holiday Party Etiquette Common and frequent etiquette mistakes at a company holiday Christmas party are very likely to be silage for the upcoming days and most surely be discussions for future business parties. One of the more common of these miscues includes excessive celebrating. According to many surveys, these inexcusable business Christmas party etiquette violations occur in about 15% of those situations with a hosted corporate holiday party. And, these can definitely, and usually do, have an impact on the violator’s career growth within the company. Here are some of the more common mistakes made by employees at holiday company Christmas parties, which should be must reading for all those attending such a function. Excess Consumption of Alcohol Drinking Excessively Perhaps, one of the most common mistake made at these type holiday company parties include a situation with lots of well-dressed men and women, all, or most, with drinks in their hands, all laughing, a drink is spilled, yet one of the guests simply continues laughing. All too often this occurs, and usually without the offender even realizing he has misbehaved or acted in an unprofessional manner. With
this being such a common practice, many companies are curtaining the use of alcohol that is served at these events. However, the guests cannot or should not rely on the company to ensure they act professionally during the celebration. Here are some drinking tips for your Christmas holiday party celebration: * Limit your consumption to, say, two drinks * Never mix the type drinks you are drinking * It is better to drink soft drinks, coffee, water, or tea Gorging Yourself with the Food, Eating Excessively, and Exhibiting Bad Table Manners All those attending a corporate Christmas holiday party celebration usually know that beverages and food, of some sort, will be served at the event. With this knowledge, all the party guests should be considerate of how the other guests will approach them, and, in particular, exercising good etiquette like ensure your hands are clean, and, certainly, avoid talking or laughing with your mouth full. After all, the last thing you want to happen is your hands have greasy food, you mouth full, and an important person, like your boss, walks up to greet you with a handshake. Wow, talk about a bad situation. What do you do? Here’s a few helpful hints to keep in mind:
* Avoid walking around with numerous hors d’oeuvres * Never return buffet food, and certain stay away from any double dipping * Make sure you discard your napkins, toothpicks, and so on properly Talking Too Loud or Excessively - Don’t be Heard Above the Crowd
At parties and gatherings like these, most of the guests will tend to gravitate and spend time with their own colleagues and direct managers. But, during various times of the evening, you should speak socially with as many people as possible. But, in order to do this, you will likely need to limit your time with any one person or group. Generally, most executives will attempt to speak to as many of the employees as possible, including you, so you will certainly want to avoid appearing bored with this executive or any of the others in attendance. To help you with this goal, here are some suggestions: * Keep your conversations light and avoid lengthily, in-depth discussions about anything * Attempt to limit each conversation to five minutes
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* Avoid any complaining (see below for more about this), especially if it is excessive * By all means, be sure and Thank your party hosts and / or organizers Inappropriate and Unkind Comments Along With Excessive Complaining Since it is a gala event and most guests will want to share their time with lots of the others in attendance, you should keep each conversation brief. This is the time for celebrating the successes of both the employees and company for the year. It’s meant to be the biggest time of the year for a cheerful and mood. It is not unusual for conversations to be heard by others who are standing nearby, and it is quite common for those people to add their own spin to the story. An inappropriate comment can easily and quickly be taken out of context and rapidly become included in the rumor mill with your name attached to it. Consider these suggestions for engaging in your conversations: * Try and stick to save and generic topics to discuss * Compliment your managers and colleagues * If someone else begins an inappropriate, unkind, or complaining, change the subject Read articles about your professional and customized business Christmas holiday party invitations and company holiday Christmas invitation wording at InviationsByU.com written by Sarah Porter.
Small Business - Online
More than 50 percent of Australians shop online Roy Morgan research by Amy Bainbridge www.ab
The number of Australians who shop online has tipped over the 50 percent mark for the first time. Roy Morgan Research has today released its State of the Nation report, which examines the social trends of 50,000 consumers over the past decade. The report has a special focus on online retail and points to a 12 per cent growth in the sector in the past year. It found that in the last three months, some 50.3 per cent of Australians had shoppe online.The most popular online purchases were in leisure and travel, which made up 45 per cent of online purchases, followed by fashion, at 23.4 per cent.
Key points: • Over 50 per cent of Australians shopped online in past 3 months • Research points to 12 per cent growth in retail sector • Leisure and travel made up 45 per cent of purchases • Fashion made up 23.4 per cent of purchases • Weekly online expenditure is $285 per person
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show $258 billion being spent on retail, with Roy Morgan estimating 9 per cent of that being spent online. The average weekly online expenditure was $285 per person. Roy Morgan Research chief executive officer Michele Levine says online shopping is becoming increasingly mainstream. She says there is a role for traditional retailers to exist alongside online shopping, but that the retail sector will need to adjust. “Those retailers who can play in both spaces will probably do extremely well, so I think yes, there will be a very happy situation, she said. “I think the challenge for Australia is that this will change the face of the workforce, because what you’ll find is it’s not just the retail er as such, it’s the people who work in the shops. “You won’t need so many people working in shops.”
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Melissa Craig, in such a short time has risen to prominence being recognized by peers and readers alike for her work as an erotica author. Her profile is such, that she is a sought after panelist on various media forums both nationally and abroad. She continues to offer a special brand of writing that has carved her a niche in this genre, so much so that even E.L.James herself has re-tweeted Melissa’s tweets, follows her Facebook fan page and Melissa on Twitter. The 50 Shades of Grey author that rocked the world by storm, that has over three hundred and sixty-eight thousand followers on twitter only follows 446 people and Melissa Craig is one of them. Yes Melissa Craig leaves her readers thirsting for more. Melissa’s work draws upon the backdrop of an island in The Great Barrier Reef, and the sultry North Queensland surroundings which have lead her to becoming an international best seller in the UK, USA, France and Germany. Melissa provides opportunities for aspiring/self-published authors, directors and Indie musicians alike, which was recognized through an honorable mention at the United States International Women’s Day Columbus, Ohio. She produces a podcast with a syndicate in the thousands with her co-host and American Author Charity Parkerson, all about the written word, available on iTunes.
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Melissa is part of a worldwide author network reaching over two million followers on twitter at present and growing every day. Her blog is recognized worldwide that has subsequently lead to opportunities judging in writing competitions in America. Her erotica works have gained recognition through awards here in Australia against New York Best Seller Sylvia Day in the 2012 Romance Readers Awards in the Erotic Romance category with media resulting in the Sunday Mail newspaper article “Erotica Steams Ahead” and various interviews on radio shows in Sydney and TV shows in the UK. Now we at Born Organized Magazine have the pleasure of gaining Melissa’s insight as a columnist, in between writing about men’s hard bodies. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. Enjoy it any way you can!
Re-ignite that flame! As an erotica author, I spend a lot of time reading sex-life books, surveys, articles about sexual desires and expectations from men and women, as it helps with character building. One of the things I have learned from all this reading is the importance of keeping that spark alive in a relationship. No. That’s not it. It’s about how to make time to keep the fire burning. Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows there is a time when the fun things seem to stop: the spontaneous trips away, the nights out for dinner as a couple, the sexy talk, texts, or even letting our imaginations run wild and perhaps acting out that role of the sexy stripper — you know what I’m talking about. Nothing is more empowering than slipping your foot into a stocking and rolling it up to connect with the suspender belt. Mmm, matching lingerie, high heels, and don’t forget to cover it all up with the easy-to-whip-off clothes.
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See, you do. Give something back to yourself; re-kindle that flame. I know it’s easier said than done, but the time has come. You need to stop and smell the roses. You need a time out, away from the kids, work stresses, household chores. It’s time for pampering. Run a bubble bath, sit back and read a book. May I suggest reading some erotica that will titillate your tastebuds … or even doing something simple like painting your toenails? When was the last time you treated your feet to a pedicure? It’s time to make yourself feel like a confident woman of the world, and re-invent that person your partner fell in love with. Stop thinking you don’t have time to sit back and relax or watch a sunset with a glass of champagne. Make time — it’s important and the first step to taking the stress out of your relationship. Shave your legs; get a wax, or whatever makes you feel sexy. Ignite the flame that has been snuffed out.
Sex is an important part of life, and we shouldn’t be afraid to talk about it with our partner. No judgement is needed when expressing your feelings or listening to one another. You never know, you may both like or want the same thing. Bring the element of surprise back into the relationship; catch your partner off guard. Even better, start setting a regular date night once a week and stick to it. If you were courting, you would be spending time together. Once in a while, I think it’s also important to get away from the house, the phone, the kids, people turning up on your doorstep unannounced. Book a hotel room for a night. Run the bubble bath, have the champagne sitting in the ice bucket. Put on the music and those easy-to-slip-off clothes and actually escape from reality for a few hours. No interruptions, and no one except the both of you. Time to explore one another and let the temperature skyrocket to HOT! P.S. Remember to put the do not disturb sign on the door, as you don’t want to be interrupted by the pull down service (no pun intended). Don’t think of it as embarrassing; who cares if people know you’re doing the deed? Embrace the fact that you and your partner are giving each other the full attention you both deserve. Enjoy it any way you can! Melissa Craig www.melissacraigauthor.wordpress.com You can find my books in paperback and digital forms on Amazon, Kobo, iTunes, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookshop can order them in for you. A great way to get paperbacks is through Book Depository as they have free shipping worldwide. I know I prefer to turn the pages of a book, as it helps build to the momentum.
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t drop into the Dymocks City store as they stock Melissa’s paperbacks, some are even signed first editions. 2GB Shop, Sydney also sell her award nominated erotica book “Ample Attraction”
Web site is: www.melissacraigauthor.wordpress.com
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Medici Clinic
Dee Tozer has been the managing director of Medici since 2004. Dee is a Counselling Psychologist with over 24 years experience in the medical and allied health sectors and she established Medici to provide the most comprehensive information for those seeking high quality, best value cosmetic surgery services. Whether it be enlarging or reducing breasts, restoring flat firm tummies or lifting necks, faces or jowls, Dee and her team are there to help clients sift through the huge amount of information available these days and then select what is right for their needs and the outcome they desire. Medici is the longest established and possibly the most well
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know Cosmetic Plastic Surgery clinic in the South East of Melbourne. Dee is passionate about ensuring Medici clients really understand the procedure they are considering and that their expectations of the outcome are realistic and achievable. Medici also has two other key service areas, one is the injectable for smoothing tell-tale facial lines and filling and the other is high quality skin rejuvenation treatments. Fraxel has recently been introduced to Medici to treat stubborn facial pigmentation as Dee stays abreast of all the latest developments for youthful maintenance and damaged skin restoration.
Ohhh gosh.... I just noticed it’s only 8 weeks until the 1st day of Spring! So whoosh!.....another Winter zooms by and before you know it another wonderful Australian Summer is here.....and then..... oh yes‌what about your
Summer body?
We absolutely love those light, filmy and gorgeous summer tops, adorable “must-have” dresses, short shorts and fabulous swim wear BUT they show off everything we don’t want them to! That’s why NOW is the time to get the shape you want.....beautiful breasts and firm flat tummy. There is no time like NOW to be ready for Summer in the best shape you can be - then you don’t have to agonise over what to put on to disguise those small breasts, cover up that bulgy jelly belly, push up those saggy breasts or squash down those huge breasts. Australian summers are all about “Fun and Freedom” and how wonderful to enjoy the freedom of wearing whatever you want completely confident in knowing those embarrassing bulges, huge breasts, saggy breasts and flat chest are not part of you anymore. Imagine how much lighter it will feel to enjoy all the fun that Summer brings with no more worry or embarrassment about your body.
Summer fashions and lifestyle are all about allowing our most feminine selves to shine. No matter what anyone says I strongly believe that breasts really are the essence of our femininity. Breast Augmentation surgery is a day procedure, performed under general anaesthetic. Healing takes around 6 weeks however most people can return to their usual work and activities within 2 weeks, some women are back at work after only a few days.
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Their boost in confidence is amazing to witness. We often see full transformations as confidence is restored, new hairstyles, new clothes, new jobs and even new houses and cars! It’s astounding how making one significant change to increase confidence then leads to much, much more life enjoyment. It’s all about living in the present and making the most of NOW.
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is not just about Breast Implants. Breast Uplifts are common and make a huge difference to femininity after pregnancies have left behind empty sagginess, often just folds of skin. Sometimes Breast Uplift is combined with Breast Implants to give lovely full and perky high breasts again.
Then there are those suffering from overly huge breasts. Neckache, shoulder and back pain often make life miserable and femininity is lost in the struggle to hide very large breasts, to find clothes which are flattering and even maintaining a good upright posture is a daily challenge. Breast Reduction surgery is not so well known and many suffer unnecessarily not knowing that there is a way to eliminate all those problems arising from huge breasts.
At Medici, Mr Tom Robbins is our Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, and Mr Robbins was the original founder and creator of the Breast Reduction technique which is used today by over 60% of surgeons around the world. Many times more than 500gms (sometimes over 1kg) are removed from EACH breast. The cost is certainly not prohibitive, the lightness of being after having a significant weight literally lifted from your shoulders, plus the fact that healing is quite fast over 6 weeks or so, makes Breast Reduction surgery one of the most worthwhile surgeries we do. And let me say that once that weight is gone and the shape is restored, it is like walking on air‌..connecting with your feminine essence in a whole new way. If you would like to reconnect with your femininity again with Breast Enhancement surgery then don’t wait for another Summer to come and go. Act now! Call me for a private chat on 0397075799, or email me dee@mediciclinics.com.au
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Medici cosmetic surgery….experience the medici difference Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Tummy Tuck, Mummy Tummy, Rhinoplasty, Breast Reduction, Breast Uplift, Facelift, Eyelift, Necklift, Otoplasty -Medici Cosmetic Surgery Specialist Clinic is the most well known, longest established Clinic in the South East of Melbourne, Medici includes both Cosmetic Surgery as well as Plastic Surgery procedures. Twenty one years after commencing in the Cosmetic Surgery and Plastic Surgery industry in Melbourne, Dee Tozer’s understanding of what patients want is extensive. Her Medici team in Berwick, Victoria, knows how much the right information plus reliability and safety mean to you. Whether Breast Augmentation or Breast implants will make your femininity shine, Breast Reduction relieves your pain or embarrassment, Tummy Tuck repairs your mummy tummy, Liposculpture removes the curves you dont want, Rhinoplasty reshapes your nose, or Facelift surgery refreshes your appearance, Medici is your answer, we are here for you. There is no need to struggle with the unknown. Under Dee’s guiding hand everything is explained thoroughly for your reassurance. Dee and her Medici team truly understand the Cosmetic Surgery journey of change you are on and we are focused on you achieving your goal.
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A life changing and positive experience! The initial decision to have this procedure done was daunting but as I’m now 6 weeks post-op, it was the best decision I have ever made! Family and friends comment on how much happier I seem and how I hold my posture taller and prouder. I feel my confidence has lifted and my moods through tiredness have improved. My backache has gone, so has the shoulder pain and headaches!! “GOD BLESS TOM!” I now look forward to some new bra shopping instead of dreading!!!”
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Matthew Legge N.D.
Medical herbalism, Homeopathy, Sports Injury Management and Food Therapy. 17 years clinical experience specializing
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I have worked for and with a variety of brands over the last decade as “Technical Research Manager� inventing and formulating supplements and specialty foods. I have been the researcher, author and presenter of training and technical data manuals for medical professionals. My current role is head of research and development for ATP Science. ATP Science has been created to make a variety of unique products for improving athletic performance and body sculpting. I believe we deserve the right to live a happy and healthy life. I believe we deserve the right to access the tools and knowledge to achieve our health and wellness goals. I believe it is possible to create effective products and education and introduce new and exciting concepts and tools. I believe you deserve the right to access
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What does my
shape say about Me?
By Matt Legge ND
It is relatively well known that hormone ratios and genetics can determine your bodyshape. You may know someone who has suddenly changed shape as they have been diagnosed with a thyroid problem or been put on a new medication which has given them a moon face. You may have even experienced this yourself by using a new oral contraceptive pill and growing a second more curvaceous bottom. You may have also noticed that hormonal changes don’t just change your shape but will influence your entire body at the same time. Hormones will change your mood and behaviour and create signs and symptoms systemically. Hormones are a fascinating science; the ability to just look at where someone will hold fat when they gain weight and you can get an insight into their personality
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and health complaints.
Adrenals The adrenal gland helps you deal with stress. Have you ever heard someone say count to 10 before you react to
and release excessive cortisol and then
stress and punch someone and / or run
they become exhausted and you crash.
away? Well when we are exposed to stress; our nervous stress response is
When overflowing you can experience
immediate and gives us everything we
• Depression borne from anxiety and
need to punch and run but after about
nervousness
10 seconds a hormone called cortisol is released to switch off our stress response. The problem can be that we are often exposed to repeated or severe stress or grew up exposed to stress we can end up pumping out too much cortisol all day every day.
• Poor short term memory, concentration span and focus • Insomnia and restless sleep • Butterflies in stomach and poor digestion
Adrenal body shape
• Crave sugar
This will change your body shape to
When empty you can experience
hold fat and fluid around your internal organs and will break down muscle mass and bone. This creates a round middle with fat and fluid deep inside your gut, fluid and fat retention around the face and a double chin, sometimes
• Depression borne from fatigue and apathy • Can’t get started in the morning • Crave salt
a humped back or slouched appear-
• Need to drink all the time but can’t
ance and relatively lean arms and legs.
hold it and have constant urination
Adrenal person
• Sensitive to glare
The adrenal personality type is best described as an over flowing cup. It is either overflowing with energy and emotion or empty, there is no middle ground. Typically the adrenals overwork
• Dizzy
Estrogen Estrogen is the main female hormone that keeps everything soft and feminine. There is an epidemic of estrogen dominance in today’s society due to estrogenic compounds in plastics, pesticides, pollutants, contraception and HRT.
Estrogen body shape Estrogen holds fat and fluid less than 2mm under the skin on the hips, buttocks, thighs, breasts and the backs of the arms. Love handles, saddle bags and the front veranda can all be from estrogen.
Estrogen person • increased intuition and gut instincts • exaggerated stress response and harder to switch off so can dwell on things • good long term memory
Androgens
• run on autopilot
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• can crave sugar and chocolate
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• mood swings are aggravated and follow pattern with menstrual cycle
high sugar diet, “insulin resistant syndrome
• can trigger headaches
more and more common in recent years.
• poor circulation, sometimes bruising and varicose veins
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Androgen person • easily frustrated and cranky • can get aggressive and angry quickly
• can often have acne, cysts, boils or folliculit
• hair loss on head and hair gain everywhere
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Hypothyroid The thyroid gland regulates your metabolism. Every part of your body is controlled by the thyroid. It is your internal pace maker and decides if you run fast or slow. It generates heat by burning fat. A fast thyroid is less common and typically makes you hot and sweaty and lose weight. A slow thyroid is much more common and usually makes you gain weight.
Hypothyroid shape Generalised weight gain all over. The whole body can hold fat and fluid. From the fingers and toes to your face. Hypothyroid person • apathy and fatigue • too tired to care or tolerate idiots • cold • swollen • slow bowels with excessive bloating and gas and fullness • poor circulation and fluid retention • dry and weak hair
We all have all of these hormones but we can look at these “symptom pictures” to determine which hormones may be making the biggest influence on your life. These hormones will overlap and interact but ratios are so
• dry skin
important. You can get an idea
• weak finger and toe nails
of which one you are domi-
We all have all of these hormones but different ratios.
nant in and if you look back at your life you may even be able to identify which came first and that can help to get to the cause and break the cycle.
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Entreprenurial Aussie Mum Kicks Goals Three and a half years ago Townsville mum, Angelene Bourne created Angelfish Dragonfly – www.angelfishdragonfly.com.au, a premium ‘clicks and mortar’ store catering for premmie babies to ten year olds after many people kept stopping her in the street and saying “Now you didn’t get that beautiful garment here did you?” She was buying her baby daughter’s garments from boutiques in Melbourne on visits to family. So she saw a need for these premium products to be stocked locally. Ms Bourne opened her ‘shop’ in the peak of the Global Financial Crisis and has watched the online business thrive in one of the world’s most competitive markets. “It has been a labour of love and hard work that have built up the business to where it is today, the premier Townsville store that is also known Australia wide and with many customers worldwide as well”, she commented. Ms Bourne acknowledges there are plenty of players in the sandpit but has built herself a sizeable moat. “Large retailers often underestimate the little guy but they’re competing with mums like me who know exactly what mums want. It’s about providing convenience, the right mix of products, excellent customer service and a seamless shopping experience. It also makes me so pleased to get such amazingly positive feedback at local boutique markets where we have a ‘pop-up shop’ ”, she said.
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Ms Bourne says her online boutique is vintage inspired
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on and free pick-up option to
unique and quirky gift ideas including eco-toys, Dinosnores
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sleep and meditation CDs, colourful Eco safe rubber
cot protectors for babies who like to munch on wooden rails, and the world’s first protective baby ear muffs reducing noise level by 22 dB. The Ear Muffs are one of our most sought after products for events such as the Townsville 400, V8 Supercars, music concerts, aeroplane flights, autistic children or anywhere where loud noises could damage hearing, to sporting events so babies can settle undisturbed by noise. “We carefully source and select the most beautiful stock on the market from designers in Australia and overseas including Australian designers Quince, Bluebelle, Havelli, Babychic Designs, and Four Zero. Angelfish Dragonfly is very proud to be the top online Australian stockist of sought after Australian label Love Henry. From overseas we have Babiators, Sticky Bellies, and LillyBit from America, and most recently European fashion labels including Scandinavian label Nosh Organics, French Eco products from Coq en Pate and Dutch high end designer mimpi. There are more beautiful labels being added to our collections this year so don’t forget to sign-up to our VIP customer list to keep up to date with the latest happenings, exclusive and advance preview specials.”
Click here: www.facebook.com Angelene definitely has an eye for stylish garments that are suitable for children. Find Angelfish Dragonfly at the following Townsville locations: every Sunday morning from 8.30am to 1pm at Cotters Market in Flinders Street Mall, the Strand Night Markets on the first Friday of each month from May to December, and North Qld Babies and Kids Market which are held periodically throughout the year. Don’t forget to use your voucher found in Angelfish Dragonfly’s ad on the next page when making your purchase.
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Miss C’s Kitchen Sponsored by Angelfish Dragonfly Children’s Boutique www.angefishdragonfly.com.au
“I love cooking with my Mum! I have been cooking since I was 2 yrs old and started by cracking eggs and mixing. My Mum makes sure I am very safe in the kitchen – She says to beware of what is hot and sharp.
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Cupcakes: 125g butter (softened) 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 large eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup milk 2 cups SR flour 2 tbs cocoa powder Patty Papers or Cupcake wrappers. Icing: 2 cups icing sugar 4 tbs cocoa (you can adjust the quantity as to your taste: more for richer chocolate and less for milder choc taste) 1 tbs butter softened. 2 tbs milk Cachous or other sprinkles for decoration.
1. Prepare Patty Papers into cupcake tin. Mixture
oday I asked Mum my if we could make chocolate cupcakes. Not the rich ones in the packet but nice milk chocolate ones. I had so much fun and the best part was licking the spoon and eating them! Mummy let me try piping the icing but it was very tricky and I couldn’t do it. So Mummy helped me.
will make 36 approx.
2. Cube butter. Beat the butter and sugar unti creamed with an electric mixer. No sugar granules remaining or very little.
3. Add the eggs one at a time and combine well. 4. Add the vanilla and mix in. 5. Sift flour and cocoa powder in an open sieve onto paper.
(Makes it easier to add to the mixture).
6. Add flour and milk alternately, folding in by hand (or lowest speed on mixer) until all combined. If the mixture is not wet enough, add a little more milk.
7. Take a desert spoon or a round ice-cream scoop to get even mixture in every serve and spoon mixture into papers. Tip – spoon it so there is a mound of mixture in one go and the cake will rise nicely.
8. Bake in a moderate oven for approx. 15 mins. HINT: turn your fan forced feature off or turn to BAKE setting and the cakes will rise evenly.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack before icing. 10. Icing the cakes: I used a Multix piping bag with a star nozzle (found in the Freezer bag and plastic wrap section of the supermarket). First time I ever used these and found them much less mess than the piping bags you keep! Just throw away the bag when you are finished and keep the nozzle. These cakes pictured are the ones we did and wanted to show anyone can do it.
11. Simply mix together all ingredients to a firm paste. It must be firm or the icing won’t hold its shape. 12. Place mixture into a piping bag (trim corner end off bag and insert nozzle) by folding the bag back and holding the bag in one hand for support and filling with icing from the other hand.
13. Twist the open end of the bag down until the mixture starts to come out the nozzle. 14. Pipe in a circular motion or whatever patter you choose (making sure to apply even pressure on the bag as you pipe). 15.Decorate with sprinkles or cachous as you desire. Bon appĂŠtit!
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Note: because the icing mixture has butter and cream, it would be ideal to store in the fridge if you are in a hot climate. Cupcakes can be frozen for lunches too.
Kim Clark Kim Clark is an experienced stylist and digital media organizational guru represented by Big Frame Network. At 23 years old, she has already styled and systemized some of the most exclusive zip codes. Kim’s love of organization has led her to start VanchicOrganization Youtube channel. From color coordinating, to her creative and non-traditional methods of finding, refurbishing and utilizing décor and storage treasures, Kim has you covered with tips and tricks. Everyone should have a home that they can be proud of with every system, cabinet, space and storage properly arranged. Kim believes that originality, creativity and learning to be a savvy shopper (with a nose for vintage or investment pieces!) can compliment your fashion individuality. Unlike most organizers, Kim will never tell you to fill a closet with unsightly plastic bins or to stuff your prized possessions in baskets. Instead, Kim will show you her unique and one of kind methods for organization. It’s all about flair, prioritizing, upcycling, simplifying and thinking rich. Kim teaches clever techniques like shopping your own closet, sorting, purging, unique storage concepts and maintenance habits that will keep your home tidy 24/7.
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Wish you had Victoria Beckham’s closet but cant afford it? Lusting after Carrie Bradshaw’s shoe collection? I’m here to give you hope! All my tips are centered around the concept of presenting your home with the highest luxury quality... without paying hefty price tags!
Step 1: Search the wardrobe you already have and edit through everything. Take inventory. If somebody asked me right now how many orange shirts I owned, I’d quickly say “3!” Know what you have and be responsible for the money you spend on your duds. Evaluate what outfits don’t fit you, items neglected and staple missing wardrobe essentials. Ditch all your old, worn, tired and ugly pieces. The purging process feels so damn good.
Step 2: Simple means chic. Notice in a celebrity’s house there is balance or symmetry in every room and less than 6 material items on every counter top. Shed the visual clutter.
Step 3: Mirrors make a closet look bigger...get lots of them. Think of a theme or focal point for your space. Don’t have it be an area with just clothes — add decor that ties in with your personal style.
Step 4: Stop using cheap storage supplies, plastic bins and crappy wire hangers. Put all your clothes on matching hangers because it will let small closet spaces appear linear and unified. You should be able to move around hangers on your closet rod. If they are jam packed, you will never fully see what you own.
Step 5: Take everything up off the floor. Rich people never line their shoes or junk on the ground. Piles on the floor add bulk, shortens the height (of an already small closet) and stubs the foundation square footage. You want your closet items beautifully on display; a closet is prime real estate space! Think tall; ceiling storage, ceiling hanging toy hammocks, corner shelving, wall curios, carousels, pull down swing rods...
Step 6: Color coordinate and categorize. Put ‘like with like’ and ‘type with type’. That means all socks in one drawer, all jeans on one shelf, every dress in one solitary section. Coordinate your clothes from light to dark or rainbow order. You will soon discover it is easier to mix and match outfits by properly spotting color options.
Step 7: Remove all paper work, knick-knacks, memory boxes, storage bins, cluttered pictures, suitcases and all other “stuff” from your closet. You wouldn’t store your yoga mat in the refrigerator, right?
Step 8: Redefine your style identity. That means put all the comfy clothes in hard to reach places. Most Women have their uggies, slippers, sweat pants and t-shirts at the forefront of their closets and drawers. Hide those slumpy items; we ladies
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Anya Haywood
Anya is the principal designer at Anya H Interiors. Raised in England before settling in Sydney in 2000 and with nearly twenty years of experience in the Creative Industry and a Distinction from The Institute of Interior Design, Anya brings an eclectic eye and a knack for designing spaces that feel comfortable, livable and individual. With 3 young daughters, Anya has a particular passion for creating stylish yet practical, functional spaces for the busy, family household. “My own home is a contemporary mix of antique, modern and bespoke design. I love the attention to detail, solidity, quality of materials generally associated with antique furniture but appreciate more of the modern look especially for its functionality”. “My goal with Anya H Interiors is to package up service offerings in a more palatable approach so that clients have greater understanding at the start of a project about what the end result will cost. We offer the Onsite Interior Design Service for those looking for a professional interior designer to be onsite and driving the process from start to finish and we also offer a revolutionary approach to Interior Design - an Online Interior Design Service which offers a more
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accessible, affordable professional design service.
GROWING NEEDS Newsflash!
Just because you have a kid-friendly home, doesn’t mean it can’t be an elegant, well styled one.
When I first started interior designing, I didn’t have kids and I have to confess, I really didn’t appreciate the kid factor. So when one of my very first clients (a family of five) briefed me on their design absolutes ranging from having nothing out on display, no glass whatsoever, all sofa & chair covers to be removable & washable and so on, my instant reaction was “how am I ever going to make this place look even vaguely stylish?!” It turned out to be invaluable experience and fast-track several years I now have 3 little ones of my own and can fully appreciate that designing with kids in mind takes extra careful planning for durability and function whilst not compromising on overall style… and the best news… all that can be achieved without defaulting to bright plastic furniture!
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a use for last minute sleepovers. I’m loving this chic armless sofa, which offers easy accessibility ome tips and advice for deco rating stylish kid-friendly spaces:
oChoosing furniture
for little ones as well as a sofa bed functionality.
oReorganising your floor plan I’m reading a great book at the moment about the
For my Anya H Interiors clients with families, I of-
French approach to Parenting. In pretty much all
ten look to mid century and Scandinavian influ-
aspects of life, French kids are raised with a strict
ences as the starting point for design concepts.
emphasis on boundaries and the Interiors ele-
Regardless of the end look and feel you’re trying
ment is no exception. The living room is regard-
to achieve, the token mid century classic piece
ed as sacred and completely toy and clutter free.
- for instance an Ercol sofa or a Danish circular
Following the philosophy that children can play
table - has clean, soft lines and an uncluttered
happily and independently with fewer things,
vibe that is sophisticated yet practical and fami-
try restricting all toys and games to a dedicat-
ly functional. (And as you know, most furniture
ed room, whether it be your child’s bedroom or
scores extra cool points with your friends just for
whether you turn an extra room that is currently
being Scandinavian!).
underused into a play area. (The general trend I’m
Take one of the most important furniture pieces in the home – the sofa. As you multi-task every other area of your life, insist that your sofa multitasks as well and you’ll always be prepared. There are some great multi functioning sofas out there that not only look good but also provide
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finding is that separate dining rooms are rarely used these days so this could be the top of your hit list…?). Whichever room you choose, make it the kid’s space and even get buy in and excitement by including your kids in the redesign process.
oChoosing fabrics & finishes Sisal runners, art silk rugs and brushed suede so-
oChoosing a colour palette for your family home
fas were the ‘go to’ of Interiors a few years ago,
I’m sure many of you have read bits & pieces about
however I doubt they will be making the hall of
colour psychology and how colour can effect kids…
‘durable classics’ fame. When it comes to remov-
it’s a question I’m asked almost every day ‘what is
ing stains, in almost all cases, natural is better.
the best colour for my daughter / son’s room?’.
For stain hiding, I’m a big fan of Persian style rugs
In summary, what I can say is consider the ‘cool-
in 100% wool… the pile not only works well for
er colours’ for example lighter shades of blue,
clean ups, but the irregular patterns, kaleidoscope
green and soft yellow as they have a calming ef-
of colours can hide a multitude of sins! Leather is
fect on the body and can make the room feel spa-
perhaps the most obvious choice as it is stylish, du-
cious and relaxing. At the same time, soften the
rable, and resilient and looks great as it wears, but
‘cooling’ effect with creamy neutrals and include
more & more I’m recommending good quality vel-
soft, textural finishes. For Princesses in love with
vets to my clients with kids. Velvets comes in so
the rosy hue, use pink only for certain elements of
many different colours, kids love the soft texture
the room, for instance detail in the curtains, bed
and because it’s a natural fabric, it also means it
linen or a pink rug, but do not let it dominate the
is free from nasty synthetic toxins and chemicals...
room.
another kid friendly tick!
oThe finishing touch‌ accessorising & displaying Installing floating shelves to a room lets you place valuables out of reach from curious little hands. Besides being very stylish, floating shelves will add different and interesting dimensions to the room. Place decorative elements such as colourful books, photo frames and glass (yes, even glass..!) vases with flowers. Insider tip: make sure that there is some consistency in your arrangement, whether it be colour, shape or material that is the unifying element. Last but not least, no kid friendly home can do without‌a chalk board. They are the LBD
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of any family household to help you feel or-
ganized and in control of all the ‘stuff’ that’s going on. Perfect for chalking up your weekly schedule, ‘cannot forget’ list and displaying the ongoing stream of kid’s art, school notes, party invites etc. So this month, focus on freeing up your space from kids chaos and clutter, and with a little bit of furniture rearranging I promise you will create a much more relaxing and less stressful living space. Readers – love to hear how you go with this plan and any interesting case studies I will feature in the next issue of Born Organized, email anya@anyahinteriors.com.au
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elen Butler founded Clutter Rescue in July 2008. Clutter Rescue has a real passion for helping busy Mums balance work and home, raise helpful children and find time to connect with the people that matter. Helen is an Accredited Expert Professional Organiser with the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers, an Executive Member with the Institute of Concierge and Lifestyle Managers and in 2011 was named as a Finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards. “It is such a relief to have everything in my home organised and looking great. I really appreciate (Clutter Rescue’s) professionalism and attention to the finer details that made working with (them) such an enjoyable experience.” Helen is a registered teacher and has worked as an Educational and Instructional Designer. She has a Masters of Business Administration and is one of a small number of Australian Professional Organisers to have completed Julie Morgenstern’s Needs Assessment and Time Management Training. The Clutter Rescue App and website provide a huge range of resources and products for busy Mums including online DIY courses, Clutter Rescue TV episodes and digital products. “Clutter Rescue thank you for this fantastic App. The best I’ve come across. Love love love it!!! And now my house is organised. Your products are so simple to apply.” Clutter Rescue has been seen in print, radio and TV media, including Channel 10 News, Home Beautiful Magazine, ABC 612 radio and Family Health Magazine. Helen lives in Brisbane with her husband Scott and son Toby.
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Tame the ‘Busy’ - Create More Balance I know a lot of Mums would say their to-do list is never ending and that ‘busy’ seems to describe their entire life (well, at least from the moment they had their first child anyway!). The thing about ‘busy’ is this – what one Mum can fit into her day is often very different to another. So is it really possible to steady the scales, to ‘calm the busy’ and live a more balanced life? Absolutely! I believe that if we looked at ‘busy’ in a different way, and put some structure around it so that we have strategies to get through our never-ending to-do list, we’d all live a more balanced life. What busy Mum doesn’t want that?! Why not look at ‘busy’ like this? B = Balanced Create balance in your time, your family, your work, yourself. Strive for a balance that supports and encourages you to reach your goals. U = Uncluttered Why add to your already overwhelming to-do list when keeping an organised space would actually give you more time? S = Sustainable Learn organising strategies that work for you, are easy to maintain and stand the test of time. It’s a guaranteed way to reduce your busy-ness. Y = You Put yourself first. You will find you have more balance and time – because you’ll fill your own tank and have energy to give to others. So what now? How do you move forward with this new definition of BUSY? With the Eight Traits of an Organised Mum of course!
Trait #1: Balance Work and Home
Our energies usually go where we decide to put them. If I decide to get fit I will put the energy there to reach my goals; if I decide to take up cross-stitch I’ll put in the time to learn. So when it comes to balancing work and home, you need to make a conscious decision to work on it. Because it you do you’re more likely to succeed.
Trait #2: Getting Things Done
Trait #6: Helpful Kids
Most busy Mums have a to-do list longer than both arms combined! There is always something that needs doing – so how do you get it all done without going crazy?
I firmly believe that if we want children to grow up and move out we need to teach them to be organised. Have expectations that your children will help around the home – the earlier you start the better!
1.Focus on what’s important – today, in this moment. Remove things from your schedule that you don’t like doing. 2.Enlist help. Whether that’s your partner, children, cleaning lady, neighbour or parents, enlisting help will help you get things done. 3.Avoid perfectionism – I want you to live an abundant life where you are happy and have time to do things that are important to you. Let the perfectionism go.
Trait #3: Organised In your Space. With your Time. And with that you’re likely to feel more centred, more organised, more balanced in your mind as well.
Trait #4: On Time There are three concepts to consider here: 1.Being on time shows you respect and care about other people’s time as much as your own. 2.Have a planner that works for you. 3.Learning a few time management skills will make a real difference.
Trait #5: Right Tools for the Job When it comes to organising your space and time there are a few essential organising tools you need, including: 1.A tape measure 2.Rubbish bags 3.Something to make labels with 4.A ladder 5.An open mind Please don’t rush to the shop to buy product before you start organising. Go part way through your organising project and as you go work out if you need to buy anything – you may not need to in the end!
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Trait #7: Time for Family and Relationships Learn to focus on what’s important to you. Have activities, people and responsibilities in your life that you love – and remove everything else. It will give you more energy and motivation to focus on what you love.
Trait #8: “Me” Time With 168 hours every week, I’m hoping you can find two or three hours each week to do something that you love! Whether that’s dancing, reading, crocheting, sky diving, volunteering, I’d love you to find the time. It will still leave 165 hours to do everything else you need to! I know that if you make the decision to focus on our new definition of BUSY, put in the time and energy to focus on the Traits of an Organised Mum, that you’ll be well on your way to creating more balance in your life. Like more information on our definition of BUSY and the Eight Traits of an Organised Mum? Just visit the Clutter Rescue website and download our FREE ebook.
Josie Rose
tel.: 0411 518 178 & 0412 781 743 Fax: 07 3807 1011 PO BOX 1495 Beenleigh 4207 QLD www.embroidery2day.com.au
e-mail: info@embroidery2day.com.au
10 Tips To Organize Your Home Office by Danielle Cameron
Danielle Cameron Executive PA to Paula Kuhnemann /Self accredited Office Organizer Why??? I m not sure if it s because I am a serious control freak or just because I am spectacular at it! Systems are second nature to me and I love ORDER. My life as a Working Mother of two also preempted my need to be organized and my days to be structured - I guess the rest just followed. Having worked in Hospitality Management and as the Chairman of a Junior Rugby Club as well as playing Supermum and Chauffeur to my active offspring and their friends, I quickly discovered systems are a must. Chaos prevails if there is no order. I realize that it’s not for everyone - but someone has to do it! If I can organize PK and her Office, I can do anything!
Without the structure of an office outside of our homes, it is easy to scatter anything work related all over the house. We still need to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner. After all, the less time we spend working, the more time we have with our family. An organized home office will make for a faster and more pleasant workday. Here are a few ideas to get you and your home office organized. 1) Do you have a home office? You don t necessarily need an entire room, but you should have a well-defined space to contain all your office essentials and files. A desk in your bedroom that will hold your files, paper, pens, calculator and of course computer will do fine, especially in the beginning. If your office consists of the dining room table, some of the drawers in your kitchen, a file cabinet in the basement and the computer in the bedroom, you may want to think about organizing everything in one spot. Are you spending a lot of time searching for a particular document, running from room to room to find it? Consider moving all your files and papers to one central location, preferably close to the computer if that is where you are doing the bulk of your work. 2) Keep your personal files and papers separate from your business things. You will eventually have enough paperwork to deal with without having your personal bills, magazines and the kids after-school schedule mixed in there. Create a separate spot for those somewhere outside of your home office space. 3) Create a file system that works for
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you. Remember, you may be working for someone else, but when it comes to your home office, you are your own boss. Think about how you look for a particular file or piece of paper. What will be the easiest way for you to find it? Then create a file system that works for you. Don t worry, if you don t get it right the first time, you can always re-sort and try again. Sooner or later you will come up with a system that is just right or you. 4) Take a good look at your work area. Do you have piles of papers, files, mail, floppy discs and CDs lying around? Do you notice anything else piling up? Set aside a few hours and put everything away. Use your new file system and find homes for anything else.
5) Now that you have your office organized, set aside a few minutes at the end of your workday to keep it that way. Try to leave work for the day with a clean, empty desk. You will appreciate it the next morning. This will also prevent you from ever coming across a huge pile of papers again. 6) Add a personal touch to your office. Bring in some pictures of the kids; add some pretty plants, inspirational quotes, or anything else that you can think of that will make your office a pleasant place to work in. In addition to getting and keeping you in a good mood
whenever you step into your office, you are more likely to keep it clean and organized if it is a place you treasure. So splurge a little on some special office dĂ˜cor. 7) Let s talk about the files on your computer. You can waste just as much time searching for an online document as for a piece of paper. If your computer is used for work as well as for personal use, create a work folder and use subfolders for particu-
lar employers, projects etc. Again, come up with a file system that works for you and keep your work files separate from your personal files. This is particularly important if other family members access the computer as well. If that is the case, and you are using Windows XP, I strongly recommend setting up a separate user account just for work and password protecting it. This will prevent other family members from accidentally changing or deleting your work files. 8) In addition to your regular files, you also want to keep your emails organized. Let s be honest, we have all wasted time searching for a particular email that contained some vital information that we
needed fast. Setting up folders for different clients and projects has worked well for me, but again find a system that works for you and stick with it. Sort the email as soon as you read it. It only takes a second or two to drop it in the appropriate folder, but will save you a lot of time if you have to find it later. Consider your email program’s ‘symbol’ system to mark high priority emails. 9) Now that you have a good filing system (both physical and digital) in place, set aside a little time every few months (or weeks if appropriate) to purge your files. We can quickly accumulate a lot of documents both in our file cabinet and on our hard drive (especially images here) that we no longer need. At the very least, try to purge your files twice a year. 10) Now that your office is organized, you may also want to take a look at organizing your time. Again, come up with a system that works well for you. I encourage you to start with a few of these ideas to get your office and yourself more organized. You will be surprised by how much time you will save not searching for files, papers or the stapler. B efore long, you won’t know how you ever functioned without an organized home office.
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Hayley Merelle Coates Hayley moved to Queensland at the age of 13, immediately fell in love with Burleigh Heads Beach, and has been a Gold Coast girl ever since. She spent 5 years with a family, as their nanny, while completing a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Griffith University, in 2005. Hayley has been a full-time teacher for seven years and has taught from Prep, up to grade seven, as well as tutored high-school students, in her spare time. She now works at the independent Silkwood School and is currently on maternity leave, with her seven-monthold daughter, Charlotte. Hayley is on her way to becoming a published author and writes under the pen-name HMC. Her debut novel is a psychological thriller—the idea came to her during an Abnormal Psychology lecture and the book is set to launch in the coming months. Take a PEEK—Click HERE Hayley writes on global issues, and finds inspirational pieces, to add to her blog ‘Soul Stories’. Her blog is new, but has already been nominated for ‘The Inspirational Blogger’s Award’ and is a nominee for the ‘Best Australian Blogs, 2013’. Soul Stories—Click HERE
Raising Holis It used to take a community of people to raise a child. Children were not just the responsibility of one parent, but they were the responsibility of an entire group. They had to get their hands dirty and get out in nature, they had to practise a religion and look after each other. Back then, raising holistic children came naturally, because there was no other choice. Choice is a good thing, though, right? So in this day and age, how do we make sure that our children find a purpose in life, not only through academia, but through connections with nature, the community and charitable values? Is it possible? Of course it is! I’m a huge advocate for the Holistic Approach, and as a teacher, I strive to embed it into my everyday lessons. Here are a few ways that parents can get on board, too. Connect with nature Go camping, bushwalking and talk about what you see. This fosters a genuine care and concern for nature, promotes eco-friendly thinking, and many studies have proven that a connection to nature improves chil-
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dren’s cognitive function. Not to mention how good it is for us adults, too. Work on yourself What are your goals and how can you aim to assist others in need? You are the number one role-model for your child. Your charity work or care for others will be noticed and regarded as normal. I’m not saying go out and attempt a Mother Theresa status. Encouraging initiatives such as ‘Shave for a Cure’ (don’t laugh - I’ve done it, and it wasn’t pretty) or walks for a cause, are fantastic. I have a friend who spends Christmas lunch in a Melbourne Soup Kitchen, for those who can’t afford a special lunch, or don’t have family members. For younger children - read old fairy tales from a variety of countries Then read some more. Not the ‘dumbed-down’ versions either. Fairy tales are immersed in rich language, foster resilience, teach morals, cross cultural boundaries and develop the imagination. You can even refer to the characters in real-life situations and the little ones will love it. Learn about the ‘developmental stages’ - Magical
stic Children Realm to Rational Thinking Small children, up to grade one and two, believe in magic. They are deeply rooted in the magical realm; just listen to the way that they play. To validate this stage, we speak to them in this magical language and imagine with them. As they grow, there is a shift to rational think ing. It’s a difficult transition for some. No matter what stage your child is at—learn about them; understanding where your children are coming from, breaks down communication barriers; especially for teens. When children hit grade seven they love nothing more than to argue, if you have teenagers, then you probably understand. But this is not to drive you insane; it’s a necessary developmental stage on the way to becoming well-adjusted adults. The best thing to do with a teenager is to let them debate and negotiate (it’s worth the challenge). Value your child Not only is it important to listen to your children, but it’s important to value what they say. A child that feels heard, as well as respected, is one that will be able to express themselves to you later on in life—when
it becomes really important. Own up to mistakes Patience issues, losing your temper easily—we’ve all got a thing or two that we’d like to work on. It’s okay for children to see this, they need to know that people are not supposed to be perfect. What’s important is that you talk to them about the things you’d like to change, or get better at. This teaches your children to honour their feelings, talk about them, and reflect upon behaviour and attitudes. There are no lessons in pretending that you are always right. Talk to your school Ask your school how they strive to teach the ‘whole child’ and let them know that it is important to you. After all, you are their client. I will leave you with a clip from a young man who talks about the ‘Hacker’s Mentality’—this kid is a must see. Don’t be fooled into thinking that he is an anomaly, I’ve met plenty of students like this on my travels (and I haven’t had to travel far). Take Care of Each Other HMC
Lindy Cook is a Naturopath and Nutritionist with a passion
to inspire healthy eating and support the environment. Lindy has lectured at Endeavour College, been a regular corporate speaker and worked in private practice for over 15 years. She runs My Green Lunch Box, an on-line store for all your lunch needs and home to the environmentally-friendly fundraising program for schools and kindergarten - promoting rubbish free lunch days in schools. My Green Lunch Box Health & Nutrition talks for children and parents are also available. Contact lindy@mygreenlunchbox.com.au or visit her website www.mygreenlunchbox. com.au for more information. “In Australia, as elsewhere across the globe, obesity is a major problem. In children a high intake of processed, ‘junk’ foods and an inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables, are important risk factors for mental health problems and reduced cognitive ability. My Green Lunch Box is a wonderful initiative that helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of good eating and helps prevent so many of these avoidable diseases associated with obesity and poor nutrition. This contrasts to other forms of fundraising, such as the standard chocolate drive, which go against healthy eating practices”. Dr Felice Jacka, World Expert Childhood Nutrition “At last a fundraising initiative that supports the environment and your school by offering a variety of well designed lunch boxes, bottles and wrapping options to help parents avoid using packaging that often ends up in landfill.” Tamsin O’Neill - Editor, Green Magazine
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The Healthy Lunch Box Low Down With the school year well and truly under way, parents are once again facing the weekday grind of packing a healthy lunch box that ticks all the right boxes – nutritionally balanced, tasty enough to get eaten and without any extra packaging. It can feel a little daunting at times and a bit too easy to keep including the same things day in, day out. Here’s the inspiration you have been looking for to help
breads, rolls, tortillas, wholegrain crackers, pasta, noodles and brown or basmati rice. The addition of some lean protein (chicken, fish, meat, cheese, eggs) at lunch is a great way to keep your kiddies blood sugar levels balanced for the day, ensuring they are full and focused for the afternoon ahead. Dairy is packed with protein and calcium for growing bones. Healthy kids need three serves of dairy every day. According to Dairy Australia only one out of five primary school kids achieves this, and even fewer teenagers. Include some cheese in a sandwich, yoghurt as a snack or tsasiki with crackers and carrots.
2. Superfoods for Super Heroes pack that healthy, tasty and sustainable lunch box.
1.Mix It Up Around a third of your child’s food intake is consumed at school, so it is incredibly important that the food in their lunch box provides optimum nutrition - the protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals they need for energy and growth. Include foods from across the different food groups to achieve this; -Most children enjoy a roll, sandwich or some other form of carbohydrate every day. Make sure you choose a complex carbohydrate for sustained energy and leave the white, low fibre, refined alternative alone. Think wholemeal
Try adding super foods to the lunch box fodder - chia seeds, goji berries, quinoa and yoghurt to name a few. It’s an excellent way to help ensure their nutritional demands are being met. Quinoa boasts the highest protein content of any grain and is a great one for adding to muffin mixes. Chia seeds are packed with so much nutritional goodness you could live off them almost entirely. These amazing seeds have countless health benefits and are rich in antioxidants, protein, calcium, Vitamin C, iron, omega 3 and magnesium. Even better, they are completely flavourless. I add chia seeds to baking, home-made muesli bars, yoghurt and smoothies.
3. Brain Food = Smart Snacking A mid-morning break with a serve of ‘brain food’ is a common occurrence in our class rooms and has been shown to improve concentration and learning. Fresh fruit, vegetables and a little protein are the perfect choice. Research shows that an amazing 43% of Australian primary school children aren’t getting the daily recommended amount of fruit and vegetables! Aim to include two serves of fresh fruits and two serves of vegetables for munching on at mid-morning, ‘brain-food’ snack time and later in the day.
4.Get on Board the Nude Food Revolution Schools across Australia are embracing the nude food revolution and encouraging children to bring a rubbish free lunch to school. As a nation we are the second highest producer of waste per person in the western world! Unfortunately school lunches are contributing to this, with the average lunch-toting child generating around 30 kg of litter a year. You can do your bit to reduce this by packing a school lunch without including any packaging, juice packs, plastic bottles or glad wrap.
5.Water Only Please Water should always be the drink of choice to keep your child hydrated throughout the day. Try freezing drink bottles the night before a hot day, for a refreshing, cool drink the next day at school. Soft drinks, cordials and fruit juice are high in sugar and are best left as an occasional treat. Eating fresh fruit is much better for you than a glass of fruit juice, which can have up to six teaspoons of sugar and very little dietary fibre!
6.Say Goodbye to Pre-Packaged Foods Try to avoid the temptation of purchasing any foods in a packet. Compared to fresh foods, pre-packaged food often contains more kilojoules, fat, salt and sugar. Foods to particularly be avoided include chips, sweet biscuits, muesli bars and breakfast bars along with processed meat. Avoiding those quick, pre-packaged snacks not only reduces waste at school but ensures better nutrition for your child
7.Kids Love to Cook Let your budding master chef join in with the shopping, meal planning and cooking. Find out what their favourite healthy foods are and plan some meals and snacks around them. Have your kids choose from a healthy selection of foods such as whole meal bread, lean protein, fruit, raw or salad vegetables, cheese, and yoghurt. Most importantly, talk to them about what makes a good food choice, you might be surprised how keen they are to eat a healthy lunch if they have made or chosen it themselves.
8.Active Kids = Hungry Kids One sure fire way to keep children hungry and happy to eat healthy food is exercise. Limit screen time and get them moving!
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