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M otivated M ummy
FEATURING : KYLIE BRICE
KANGA TRAINING
MONEY MINDSET
IN THIS ISSUE
Contents NOV 2015
FEBRUARY 2016
ON THE COVER
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p. 9 KYLIE BRICE
FEATURES Kangatraining
mummy must haves
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How do we women get back into the workforce? p. 13 Do you really want to be a domestic goddess? p. 17
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5 Steps to Manage Anxiety
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Healthy Active Mums
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Money Mindset
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Publication Information
career
Editor - Claire Mansell Cover- Kylie Brice
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Contributors : Kylie Conway Kate Bushell
travel Adele Blair Neha Dave Eiza Cariage Lahnee Pavlovich Jess Jones
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K A N G A T RA I N I N G Written by : Kylie Conway
My body had let me down in the greatest possible way. Our daughter, Sienna, was born smiling & still in November, 2011. My body had failed me and I had failed her. It was the most devastating and heartbreaking time of my life. I didn?t know how I was going to survive without her. Less than a year later our second daughter, Olivia, was born. After her birth I became extremely protective and would only let her out of my sight with immediate family for moments at a time. I watched over her constantly, day and night. I began to think of the future and the idea of ever returning to work was overwhelming and would leave me completely crippled in tears. A few months later I came across a post on Facebook about an instructor course in Melbourne to become a Kangatrainer. The photo grabbed my attention as it was a group of Mums, wearing their babies while exercising. I?d never heard of Kangatraining before but I was curious to find out more. It was a role which would have me instruct other postnatal Mums in a fun exercise session and would enable me to have my precious baby with me. It was too good to be true. I needed to learn to love my body again and I needed to have my baby with me while I did it. So my journey began. After completing the instructor course (all while having Olivia with me) I embarked on my new adventure as one of the first Kangatrainers in Melbourne.
Initially Kangatraining provided me with a great postnatal workout that I was able to share with other new Mums. However as the years have passed I?ve also rebuilt my spirit, my motivation & my self confidence in running my sessions. I?m now the fittest, strongest and healthiest I?ve been in many years. I?ve met the most amazing Mums and watched their babies grow each week. Each has their own story and their own reason for commencing or returning to exercise. Some to meet other Mums, some to lose weight, some for mental health and wellbeing and some to spend quality time with their baby. The mental and emotional side of exercise plays such a massive part for a new Mum. Many of us are struggling to accept our new postnatal body, many of us are sleep deprived, many of us have sore bits (c-section wounds, boobs, bums, hips, backs etc), many of us doubt everything we?re doing and to have an outlet, a place to be able to exercise safely whilst having our babies with us is so valuable. To be surrounded by other new Mums is uplifting and you don?t feel so alone in the world of Motherhood. I completely understand that sometimes just getting out of the house is a challenge. But once you?re out, even if it?s just a walk around the block, you?ll feel so much better. Our Kangatraining workout is built up of three intervals. Firstly the warm up and floor work, secondly the choreographed dance including squat/lunge track and arm work ending with stretches and pelvic floor exercises. Each plays an integral part in the complete workout. We find that babies will generally fall asleep once they?re in the carriers dancing away with their Mums. Page | 5
The movement, warmth, closeness of Mum and So now you?ll be able to exercise safely with us the music enables them to settle to sleep easily. with pregnancy sessions, postnatal sessions and high impact interval training. Babies can range from 6 weeks up to toddlers. Mums must complete a postnatal health I am a Kanga Mum! Are you? questionnaire prior to commencing a Kanga session. In most cases, with a natural delivery, How did you do the training with Mum can commence from 6 weeks postpartnum Olivia? and for a c-section, 12 weeks postpartnum. The Kangatraining Instructor course was extremely Mums are welcome to bring along their older flexible and perfectly suited for Mums. Even siblings to a Kanga session while they exercise though we were there to learn and undertake with their bub. I instruct Kanga with my almost 2 training, it was a very relaxed and casual year old on my back while my 3 year old plays environment. In my particular course there were 13 Mums with their babies of all ages. There was an or participates alongside me. area set up with toys where the babies could roll If you?re worried about participating in a Kanga around and play. We had our carriers so the session which falls over bubs nap time, don?t babies slept on their Mums. To be able to despair. In most cases, bubs will fall asleep in the participate in the instructor course while having carriers due to the movement, warmth & Olivia with me was a great comfort. I didn?t find it closeness of Mum. to be a distraction at all. Having all the other Session times and days will vary depending on trainers there with their babies was a wonderful experience. During our ?down time? we could the location. You can check your nearest location by logging onto our National website converse not only on matters relating to the course but baby talk too. www.kangatraining.com.au Babywearing plays an important role in the Kangatraining workout. During the second interval we place babies in carriers (not all carriers are compliant for the Kanga workout) and our cardio session begins. For many Mums babywearing is a new experience and one they embrace fully afterwards. After the hour session the benefits are easily noticed and many will go on to purchase a carrier to use at home.
How did you motivate yourself when you were so tired to finish the course?
My motivation in finishing the course was knowing that once it was completed, I?d have my own little business where I could work my own hours, doing something I was passionate about, keeping fit, meeting other Mums and all while Olivia was with me. I think it was at the end of day 2 and I went home feeling extremely overwhelmed and teary Exciting news for Kangatraining in 2016 is the with information overload but that soon subsided. A feeling of empowerment was what it felt like at introduction of PreKanga & KangaBurn. the end of the course.
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Simon and my son were such a great support. They both knew how much it meant for me to participate in the course and to have an opportunity where Olivia could be with me. During my study for exams, they played huge roles in my choreography and babywearing practice. They still remember their latin routine I made them work hard on!
What sort of personal growth have you been through since starting K angatraining? I?ve always been a person who loves helping others. This love has now grown into a passion. I?m so very lucky to work with Mums and their babies everyday, helping them on their journey to regain strength and obtain a level of fitness. Every one of them has a unique story. To be surrounded by these amazing women and to play a small role in their new life as a Mum, is so enriching. In working with these women and hearing their stories I?m not the only woman who has lost a child, experienced premature birth, laboured with a c-section, laboured with a vaginal delivery, etc. Its these women who have helped me to become a stronger woman, not just physically but emotionally.
Connect with K ylie
TOP TIPS TO GET MOVING music I find motivation can sometimes come from hearing a particular song/s. Quite often I can be found bopping away to a playlist in the kitchen and my mood can quickly change from grumpy to happy.
walking with a buddy Motivate each other to get out for some fresh air. Discover a new park, a walk on a beach path or the zoo is one of my favourite.
your children To be the best you can be for your children is a great motivation. Monkey see, monkey do. If they see Mum is happy and healthy, they?ll be happy and healthy too.
cut yourself some slack You?ve carried a baby for months, you?ve birthed a baby, your body is recovering from the greatest event it will ever encounter.
exercise It will help increase your energy levels. Even just a walk around the block will help or dance along to a song you love. You may have been up all night with bub and feel exhausted, however getting some movement into your day, especially in the morning, will help your energy levels recharge.
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M ummy must haves
HYDRATION Hydration?.our skin needs it! If you out in the sun, in the sea, sitting in the Aircon we need to hydrate out skin!
Glam Glow- Thirsty M ud Thirsty Mud by Glamglow is amazing! When my skin is super dry I apply the mask at night and leave it on as a moisturizer. In the morning my skin is hydrated and plum. I use it probably twice a week. It smells gorgeous too, just like caramel.
Elle B ache- S ensibeautics R escue Cream
I ssadda Hydra B ronze
If you have sensitive skin and need the hydration Elle Bache Seneibeautics Rescue Cream is a dream. I have used it as a daily moisturizer to help with the dry skin.
If you don?t have time to wait for your self-tan to dry 6-8 hours, Issadda Hydro Bronze is amazing. You apply and ready to go, it?s a simple day bronzer. Apart from moisturising your skin it also is anti-ageing!!! I love that this is an Australian born business.
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F E A T U RE :
Kylie Brice Page | 9
Adelaide singer-songwriter Kylie Brice performs regularly with her band the Kylie Brice Trio and manages a budding Music Business : running Creative Expression and Song Writing workshops; leading sessions for Parents on the Importance of Music on Children?s development; and guest artist and speaker appearances on Mental Health and Self-Care.
When Kylie was in her early 20?s, she was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and depression. Song writing was a vital part of her recovery, a private escape to digest and reflect on lifes challenges. It wasn?t until several years later, when Kylie married and started a family that she realised just how important song writing was to her well-being.
where I could say my thoughts out loud, say how I really felt about things, it remained very private, I didn?t share my songs as it was purely for me, my own therapy. I?d put on this brave face for the world, and smile and say I was ok. Then go home and pour out how lost, scared and depressed I really was. I struggled a lot with sleep, and would spend hours and hours late at night in the church hall (next door to our house) playing the piano and literally crying out the thoughts that were keeping me awake. I would keep going until I had nothing left in me and I could go home and sleep, until my brain had slowed down enough so I could sleep. I felt I had done something ?productive?with all the anxious thoughts and I didn?t need to keep going over them in my head, they were out (and often down on paper).
How were you int roduced t o song writ ing? How does song writ ing help you in your W hy was song writ ing your out let ? current life, being a mum and running a Song writing came very naturally to me. I would business?
often sing and make up songs as a child. My parents always encouraged us (my siblings and I) to learn musical instruments and to express ourselves through music and song. I studied music all the way through high school, my main instrument was Bassoon. In year 9 our music homework was to write a 12 bar blues song, this was my first ?proper?song I wrote. From there I was always writing songs about anything and everything, playing the piano and singing melodies and rhymes. I didn?t share my songs with anyone, except for my best friend. It wasn?t until I was in my early 20?s when I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression that song writing became more than just a fun thing I dabbled in. Song writing was my ?safe place?
I have been self-employed for almost 10 years, working as a Facepainter and Children?s entertainer. I really loved doing this, but found it to be much more draining once I became a mum. I wanted to have a career that recharged me rather than drained me, I knew that song writing was the only thing that could do that but didn?t feel I was good enough at it (and I really didn?t like my singing voice!) so I got to work in finding a song writing mentor, having vocal/singing lessons and I was also running my own home-based business at the time that taught me the business skills and entrepreneur/success mind set that I needed to turn my song writing hobby in to a career. Page | 10
The main way that song writing helps me, is that it recharges and refuels me to be able to do everything else I need to do. When I?m not writing/sharing my songs my head gets really full and I feel very overwhelmed and resentful.. I didn?t want to feel this way so now I make it a priority and know that when I am regularly digesting and connecting with others through music I am better able to process all of lifes ups and downs. It continues to be a very important outlet for me, it is the best way I know how to get things out of my head and turn it in to something (so that I can either let go, or share the message with others who may be grappling with similar issues/feelings). When others connect with my journey it helps me know I?m not alone and that we?re all in this together.?
A future goal of ?Kylie Brice Music? is to host retreats for mums, combining the arts and well-being sectors. If you?re planning on being in South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Kylie will be performing at 5 unique events, including launching her Debut EP ?Broken and Beautiful? on February the 26th at the Salisbury Institute ? tickets on sale via adelaidefringe.com.au
CONNECT WITH KYLIE
Kylie?s days are filled with adventures with her 4 year old son, giggling, cleaning up spills and playing with dinosaurs and duplo. By night, if not performing, Kylie is rehearsing with her band; attending radio interviews; prepping for workshops; managing bookings; working on her website and social media platforms.. and.. dreaming big. Kylie is also studying part-time; completing a Cert IV in Music Business. Kylie is a devoted mum and balancing family life and a successful music career is often a real juggle, and wouldn?t be possible with out the amazing support from her husband, her parents and parents-in-law. When self-doubt and the dreaded ?Mummy Guilt? creeps in Kylie is reminded of how much she has achieved and the ripple effect valuing herself has had on her family and the community around her.
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Kylie's Tips for Creative M ums Involve your kids in your passion!
Multi-task Often I practise playing guitar and singing in the bathroom while I watch my son at bath time. Be creative with your time.
Create together. Go to music festivals, craft fetes and art galleries together. Often you don?t need to choose between family and creative experiences.
Nurture If you can?t find time to fit in regularly nurturing your passion? remove something else from your life to make room! We can?t do EVERYTHING!
Accountability
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Read ?Motherhood & Creativity. The Talk openly with your loved ones, make Divided Heart?By Rachel Power ? a the commitment together to prioritise space for self-care and pursuing your collection of reflections from actresses, artists, musicians and writers who share how they passions. Even young children can balance motherhood and creativity. Be understand and empathise when you inspired and know you?re not alone!! explain WHY you are doing what you are doing. Page | 12
HOW DO WE WOMEN EDGE BACK INTO THE WORKPLACE?
Written by : Kate Bushall Page | 13
My career had always come first, there was always time to have a baby when I?d achieved the next career milestone or taken home the next bonus payment, I came up with excuse after excuse as to why it wasn?t the right time in my career to have a family. At the age of 33 I decided to bite the bullet, my body clock taking precedence over my career clock and was blessed with a beautiful baby girl. I decided to be a stay at home mum, to raise this future citizen of the world and wanted time out of the corporate rat race to focus on that. 3 months into my maternity leave I yearned for other conversations than baby pooh, sleeping, and feeding ? of course there is so much more to motherhood then this but it sometimes feels this way! I realised I wasnt built to be the stay at home mum I thought I was. However, now was the battle of guilt over leaving our daughter at day care and also re-entering the employment market and all the trials and tribulations that brings with a baby. For all the mums out there who chose to take time out to raise their families ? its not easy to return to work, or take the battle on to re-enter the employment market when you?ve had several years out. I know, I?ve tried. For some reason employers think just because you?ve taken time out from working you have suddenly lost all sense of how to answer a phone to use a computer.
10 tips for those looking to return to work after taking a career break: ONE Keep your skills current, under take some refresher training in your field of expertise, this will also indicate to your prospective employer that you are serious about returning to work and that your willing to invest in getting your skills up to date.
TWO Keep in touch with your contacts and networks ? get back in contact with professionals from your pre-nappy days
THREE Update your memberships if you belonged to any professional industry or organisation.
FOUR Highlight all the new skills you now possess after becoming a parent including time management, excellent communication skills and heaps of patience
FIVE Look for companies that value flexible working arrangements and that are an employer of choice for women - these will often mean they want to employ women and offer great conditions for you to be able to have the right work/life balance. Page | 14
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Good L uck and be confident.
www.flexjobs.com A great website advertising flexible jobs.
If you need any career advice or coaching get in touch. Kate can offer all sorts of coaching to help women ?returners?; interview coaching, resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, even wardrobe consultations where Kate can advise exactly where we are on the padded shoulder spectrum in the modern office.
SEVEN Be open to career changes and exploring different opportunities that will now fit with your lifestyle ? perhaps retrain?
EIGHT Build up your confidence ? lack of confidence is a huge barrier facing women returning to the workforce after taking time out. However, remember the career you had before and own it, you will be asset to any organisation so prove it.
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NINE Think about what you want (hours, conditions, prospects) and what you?ve got to offer ? don?t sell yourself short. Ideally at the top of your resume list your ?top selling points? so that you can establish your credentials right from the start.
TEN Get yourself on LinkedIn. This helps show you?ve got your finger firmly on the way the world works in 2016, many, many potential employers scout people out on LinkedIn.
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DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE A DOMESTIC GODDESS?
Written by: Adele Blair Page | 17
Well it would appear that most of us are certainly trying to be ? or at least are in training for it! A recent survey released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that too many of us are doing unpaid domestic work. You might ask ?when did we ever get paid for it?, but why are we spending so much time doing it?
Here are 8 tips that could help you reduce your domestic hours:
The survey asked 70,000 local women between 35 and 64 years how much unpaid domestic work they undertook each week. Of these women an astounding 70% did at least 15 hours and a staggering 20%did over 30 hours, that?s almost the equivalent of a full time job!
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If you have a huge list of domestic projects you want to complete, write the down, better still schedule a time in your calendar to do them (but be realistic about time), once they are scheduled in your calendar you can forget about them until the due This is a curious result; haven?t the kids left home, date arrives. aren?t we reducing the amount of hours we spend at work? Are we choosing to spend our ?free? time doing domestic duties rather than enjoying life? Come on ladies, what?s happening here? It?s time we had a long hard look at what our priorities are? I?m tipping that separating whites from coloured is not high on the list! What happened to all those leisure activities we say ?one day I?m going to ???, why isn?t that day today? Of course the reality is that domestic duties still need to be done, but do we need to them or could we be a bit more savvy in our approach to domestic duties?
TWO Only try to undertake one task at a time, and allocate the time for it and make it a regular thing? For example each Monday -paying bills (even set up auto payments so you have even less paper to manage), Tuesday - make personal appointments, Saturday - washing and so on.
THREE Choose 10 meals you enjoy and rotate them for a few weeks. Make a standard grocery list to prepare those meals and just take the same list each time you visit the supermarket. Better still, do your grocery shopping online and save your grocery list so that each time you need supplies you can submit the same order.
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Keep a supply of greeting cards on hand ? just grab a few whenever you are buying something from a store that sells them ? it is easier to find ones you like when you aren?t looking for a specific card. You can even buy greeting cards on line. Once a month over a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon, write out all cards for the next month, address, and stamp them and put them in your bag ready to post.
Designate departure points in your home, even a departure bag ? everything that needs to leave the home automatically gets put it the bag or designated departure point, nothing gets forgotten.
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Outsourcing, why not send your laundry and ironing out ? it?s actually a lot cheaper than you think?, Hire a cleaner, perhaps have a couple of FIVE meals delivered each week, ie Lite & Easy, or Reduce the amount of times you handle things, go all out and have your very own Concierge . for example fill the dishwasher as soon as you?ve finished your meal, action your mail as soon as you open it, empty your Inbox at the end of each Adele B lair day, fold clothes as soon as they come off the line ? in other words only handle things once. The Concierge Collective
SIX Always carry a note book jot down all those websites, stores or activities you want to check out. Staple in newspaper clippings or anything we need to know for later. No more random pieces of papers in the bottom of your bag or all over your desk.
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5 S T EPS T O M A N A G E A N X I ET Y
Written byNeha Dave Page | 20
5 S teps to M anage Anxiety 1. Basic self care - get back to basics! Eat well, exercise and get enough sleep.
2. Increased awareness - Symptoms associated with anxiety can be different for everyone. Be aware of your own symptoms and take action to manage them before they increase in intensity or frequency.
Neha Dave is a qualified Psychologist counselling Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families . Neha?s article based on PND is in Women. Raising awareness helps those mums in need who are suffering alone. If you know someone who needs help please contact Neha.
3. Manage Adrenalin - There is surge of adrenalin in the body when a person experiences anxiety as the brain is preparing the body to fight or flight the situation. Undertaking physical movements will help regulate the adrenalin in your body quicker.
4. Natural Remedies - Change in food habits and intake of natural supplements can help manage anxiety.
5. Psychological Treatments - Speak to your GP about your experiences and gain a Mental Health Care Plan to see a Psychologist. Therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy provide individuals with insight into their thought patterns and behaviours as well as provide them with skills to better manage their symptoms. Page | 21
H EA LT H Y A C T I V E M U M S Written by : Eiza Carige Page | 22
Hi M ums! B eing a parent is an amazing opportunity, children fill our lives with happiness and never ending love. However as a mum, time for yourself can be extremely hard to find, we often put everything possible in front of taking care of ourselves. Setting some time out for you to be active and plan your week ahead is a great way to ensure you, the glue is being cared for. Everyone is on their own journey, my own journey began three months after my first child was born. I was overweight, tired beyond belief, sad and unhappy with my reflection. I can't pin point, what clicked or when it clicked, whether it was not wanting to have photos with my baby, feeling incredibly uncomfortable all the time, self conscious in front of my husband or wanting nothing more to feel like 'Me' again. It all began with putting on my runners and seeing if there was any window of opportunity in my day I could 'quickly' work out. Yes there were snippets, bub would be put down for 10 mins and be happy so I would start doing mini routines of things I knew how too, like squats, step ups, marching on the spot etc. After a couple of days, my head was a little clearer, I found my smile peaking through and that's all I needed to keep going. As he became older the snippets became 20- 30 minutes, I found my husband saying "I can watch him more." I then started using the nights, just as bub would go down, that's when I would do my larger work out for the day. I used a free App on my phone for a routine or started interval running. All times of being active were down at home or walks or runs.
I noticed I was good at wanting to be active, however I was struggling with nutrition, I was breastfeeding and found I was starving all the time. What did I do? I began making time to eat proper meals on the run. I was prepared for breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner and a snack. My eating patterns improved immensely. I began drinking more water than ever before and noticing I was confusing hunger with thirst sometimes. Before and after each meal I would have a big glass of water. I then went on to learn about portion sizes, healthier snacking options, baking with substitutes for lower calories and trying new foods. I learnt I was an emotional eater and would binge eat if I hadn't given myself a good enough breakfast or skipped a meal. Which always resulted in overeating and reaching for high calorie foods. I joined a support group and the motivation and support was outstanding! The weight started coming off, I was nourishing and fuelling my body and making it strong by being active. Nine months into my journey I had shed 20 kilos I put on while pregnant and a further 4 kilos to be under pre baby weight and started to see 'Me'. It's what I gained that keeps me forever happy with myself for taking the leap and that's self-love and acceptance. I'm proud of the achievements, the stronger happier person I have become not to mention the mum my little boy deserves. I made friends with like minded mums and are now participating in things I only ever dreamed of like learning to run a half marathon. Page | 23
M y tips are: - S tart small - B e proud of every step
I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and although have been sick most of my pregnancy I have tried to be as active and healthy and possible. After I am settled and have the all clear I will be documenting my journey to get my health and fitness back through my Facebook page and group- Healthy Active Mums. All the best with your journey, never compare your beginning to someone's middle or end! Enjoy where the new you will discover! All the best! Eliza xo
- S et goals When you are knocked down, always get back up
Eiza Carige Healthy Active M um
- L earn from your mistake along the way and move on - B e positive
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TI NY TONI CS
Caring for a baby?s soft, delicate skin can be a difficult job, especially with the number of nasty and artificial ingredients contained in most baby care products - even those most traditionally loved and recommended by doctors and mums alike. The ideas that underpin each and every one of Tiny Tonics? products came about with the birth of my own daughter and my desire to move away from these harsh chemical baby products, caring for her skin naturally and gently. Drawing inspiration from wonderful mothers around me ? those mamas who choose to use cloth nappies; those who search for a natural answer to their baby?s troublesome eczema; mamas trying to find a way to help settle their little ones at night ? the Tiny Tonics line has been developed with every ingredient mindfully chosen to maximise product benefits and effectiveness. Tiny Tonics uses the highest quality raw materials, hand-blended in small batches, to create luxuriously moisturising, deeply nourishing and, importantly, 100%natural and organic baby care products.
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I ntercontinental S anctuary Cove with a B aby
Written by : Lahnee Pavlolich Page | 26
The L ocation:
If you want to venture out (which you don?t even need too!) the theme parks are only 10 minutes Entering the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove away and Surfers Paradise about a 20-30 Resort you would be forgiven for thinking you minute drive. were actually visiting the Hamptons. Palm lined roads flanking perfectly manicured lawns and gardens lead you to the resorts luxurious reception area. The valet greets you as your car pulls up and the grandeur of the place really takes hold. Despite this though, the staff are super friendly and the atmosphere relaxed and down to earth. This mix ? stylish meets tranquil, upmarket meets welcoming ? makes the InterContinental the perfect base for a family holiday on the Gold Coast. We had a little bit of free time so we decided to pack up the car, the baby, and road trip it to the Gold Coast for a quick family vacation with the intention of getting a good dash of fun, sun and sand with some downtime thrown in. Although Sanctuary Cove, which is located at the Northern end of the Gold Coast, is known for being a playground for the rich, we didn?t find it snobby at all. In fact, we found everyone helpful, informative and up for a chat which put us at ease and made it that much easier to settle into holiday mode. The Marine Village located on the edge of the Harbour and Marina, is the heart of Sanctuary Cove. It?s got a little something for everyone in the family too being home to a variety of cafĂŠs and restaurants, specialty shops including fashion boutiques, art galleries, a chocolate shop and even a Village Theatre.
The R esort: After check-in at the resort (which we were allowed to do early ? yay!) we were taken to our room on the back of a golf buggy and left to settle in. The entire resort was created with class and elegance in mind and inspired by the grandeur of a beautiful Queenslander, with each of its 243 rooms and suites set against a picturesque backdrop of fountains and gardens. We were staying in a Classic Lagoon View room on the ground floor which opened up to a large grassy lawn leading down to the resorts Lagoon Pool ? an expansive one acre salt water pool complete with sandy beach, shade umbrellas and day beds surrounded by towering palm trees. It?s one of the resorts two swimming areas, the second being the Terrace Pool, a heated pool next to The Pool House where you can grab a drink or casual bite to eat. There is also a ?to-die-for?outdoor spa surrounded by Columns reminiscent of Rome. We loved the pool areas and bubs really enjoyed her dip in the Lagoon Pool and a bit of a play on the giant chess board. She was a natural of course.
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The R oom:
The F ood:
Our room was cosy and comfortable and had most of what we needed for travelling with a baby. The housekeeping team had even set up a porta-cot and nappy disposal bin for us which made life a lot easier. Bubs seemed pretty happy that she got to sleep in the same room as mum and dad again and watch Giggle & Hoot right from her cot too. The small seating area just outside the sliding doors backed onto the lawns and came in handy for some parental R&R in the fresh air while bubs played in the grass shaded by a garden of tall trees. As anyone with kids knows, finding that perfect balance of luxury and family friendly isn?t easy. But I can honestly say these guys walk that fine line pretty well. It?s like everything was designed with this very combination in mind. One of the times this became most evident was at meal time.
We chose to dine (a few times!) at the Cove CafĂŠ which offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere, delicious food and seriously impressive architecture. They also have the awesome Planet Trekkers menu (which bubs was still a little young for) and a kids colouring station. Totally family friendly! Our other dining experience was room service, because sometimes, babies just don?t want to go out (and neither do parents). And to completely honest, room service was amazing anyway. The food was just as good as in the restaurant and it meant we got to dress down, cuddle up in bed with dinner and a movie while bub slept next to us in her cot. There are a number of other dining options we didn?t get the chance to try like The Fireplace, The Pool House and The Verandah Bar.
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S o my verdict on the I nterContinental S anctuary Cove for families with The InterContinental definitely gets our tick of young children ? go there! You will approval - we really loved our stay there. It was have an awesome time.
The Verdict:
just the right mix of family friendly and adult friendly. We didn?t feel awkward bringing bubs into the restaurants or in the pools. The staff were lovely and happy to smile and wave at bubs which made us feel really at ease. It can be tough travelling with kids sometimes and it?s important to find places that take the stress away, not add to it. The InterContinental does just that. As far as the facilities go, after we entered the resort we felt like we were a million miles away on an island somewhere. It?s designed for escapism so it?s easy to just hang out all day within the resort itself. We did venture out to Movie World and The Marina Village but we also did a lot of nothing - beside the pools, on the grassy lawns, in the room, wandering the tree-lined pathways and watching the fountains and water features of which there are quite a few! If I?m getting picky ? the pathways were difficult to navigate in some areas with a pram but like I said, that?s getting very picky. Mostly, it was smooth sailing.
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Planet Trekkers by InterContinental is a programme of tailored services, dining and interactive activities designed for families with children aged 4 - 12. The special Planet Trekkers Menu is designed for kids with an innate love for imagination and curiosity. And it?s packed with interesting and nutritional food options.
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The InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort came in at #10 in the Holidays with Kids 2015 top 10 Awards.
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During School Holidays the resort offers a range of free activities for the kids including face painting, cupcake making, treasure hunts, put put and bocce as well as inflatable pool toys. Bubs particularly liked the big blow up crocodiles!
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M ummy B ook Club S ecrets of Online Entrepreneurs This was a great read? with a lot of insight into online businesses and there are some great takeaways for mums in business. The book includes a 7 step process to building a online business and gives you ways in which you can measure you products and audience. I am so glad I found this book and highly recommend it to any M astering Your M ean Girl mums looking into or currently have an online business. Mastering your Mean Girl is a heartfelt and thought provoking read. It is helpful for mums who have an ?inner mean girl? or ?inner critic? that prevents them from living the life they dream of. It focuses on pulling out and dealing with our fears and negative self-talk. If you are stuck in a mindset where your Mean Girl is stopping you reaching your goals and aspirations then this is a good read. A positive mind-set focus. Page | 31
M oney M indset
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7 Ways to P erfect Your M oney M indset
3. Change your language
This is a big one! I overheard someone close to me say ?I hate money?recently and I just had to By Jess Jones say something. If you hate or resent money, it will What do you think when you hear ?money mindset?? resent you right back. Be so careful in the words Maybe books like The Secret or Think and Grow Rich you use. Swap I?can?t, I won?t or I?ll never have? come to mind. Or perhaps you?re more of a ?if you to ?I can, I will and I?m going to have. build it, they will come?sort of person. Whichever way you lean, if you want wealth of some sort, your attitude means everything.
4. B e careful of the company you keep
So where do you start? There?s no good practicing You?ve no doubt heard the saying that you?re the average of the 5 people you spend the most some mantra you read about without a clean slate.
1. D o a spring clean Start by de-cluttering your mind and your space. If your desk looks like a tip and you have paperwork ?to be filed?piled around your computer, how do you expect to be able to manifest anything? Get organised. Go down to your local Kikki-K or Officeworks and grab yourself some folders and a couple of boxes. Label them so you know which bill or invoice goes where and what action you need to take. Then don?t leave them to the last minute or you?ll create yourself unnecessary stress and disorder. You can do the same with your email folders too.
time with, so have a think about who those 5 people are for you. Are they positive, happy people? Or are they pessimistic, constantly saying they?re broke or even worse, putting you down and bursting your happy bubble? If so, it?s time to think about not giving them as much time. This goes for your social media accounts too. It?s so easy now to tidy up your Facebook news feed so you have no reason to not hide the profiles of those who are sucking up your positive energy with their negative attitudes and ?woe is me?posts.
5. B e clear on what you want
Have you really worked out exactly what you want? If not, do it now. Grab your notebook If you?re in a state of constant worry that you and write your heart out. And be very specific; don?t have money, you?ve got bills to pay and that you?re never going to get ahead ? you?re in how much money a month would you like to be scarcity mode and nothing will come to you if you making? What are your big goals? What are your dreams? And what do you want the don?t get out. So start thinking positively, think money for; what would you spend it on exactly? abundance, ?know?you?ll always have enough. As Marie Forleo does as she takes money out of Answer these questions so you know what you want to attract. her wallet, she says to herself ?there?s plenty Page | 33 more where that came from.
2. Change your attitude
6. F ind your word or mantra Choose a word or a mantra that really resonates with you. Make sure it?s positive, makes you feel good and stirs something within you. It might also make you want to take action. Once you?ve chosen what it is, write it on a piece of paper, make it look pretty if you?re the creative type (otherwise as someone else to!) and stick it somewhere you?ll see it everyday.
7. S how gratitude You may have heard the great Oprah Winfrey speak about keeping a gratitude journal saying that ?appreciating whatever shows up for you in life changes your personal vibration. You radiate and generate more goodness for yourself when you're aware of all you have and not focusing on your have-nots.? I?ve been meaning to do this for years and finally started around a month ago. And just taking the time to do so before going to bed, always makes me smile and appreciate the abundance in my life.
The quintessential networker; Jess Jones is a driven and passionate entrepreneur who thrives on connecting and supporting incredible businesswomen. As the Founder of businesswomen?s community Soar Collective, and as The Start Up Business Coach and Speaker, she has transformed the way business owners network with each other. The driving force behind her success is her desire to help female business owners become the very best Just remember abundance comes in they can be. With a proven track record many forms, not just in wealth. The and strong business acumen, Jess inspires more you open your eyes to the beauty in your own life and focus on other women to create their own all of the things you do have, more of opportunities and achieve their dreams. the same will come to you.
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Ayla Collection has been created with the modern mummy in mind. The mum who is always on the go but doesn?t want to compromise on her style. Whether playing at the park, working or on a date night, Ayla Collection has something for you. Our clothes have also been hand picked to ensure breastfeeding mothers are thought of with an entire section devoted to breastfeeding friendly pieces. As well as this, Ayla Collection is the newest stockist for the fabulous range of Cadenshae nursing sports bras. We stock sizes 6-16 and our bras support sizes 8A-F through to 16DD with free shipping on all orders over $150 Australia wide. Ayla Collection really is every mothers go to store! Page | 35
Nourish M e
Written by : Niki Angelopoulos Photography: David Nightingale
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F ocus foods to B oost Your Energy: As mums, there is the constant challenge of finding the time and the energy to balance family, work, home and everything in between. This often results in very little or no time to look after ourselves. Making sure your own health and well being a priority can take some effort in the beginning, but like with anything starting is always the hardest. Some quick and easy things you can do to boost your Energy levels, stamina, concentration and mood may be all you need to get you going. By choosing fresh ingredients that are seasonal, organic and highly nutritious, you can build your body up so you can be the best you! Here, we focus on some quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipes that will keep you (and your family) charging through the day, and won?t have you slaving in the kitchen for hours. Here?s why you need to add these powerful foods into your daily diet!
P omegranate The powerful little ruby coloured jewels of the pomegranate pack a punch in both flavor and nutrition. They are a primary source of the most powerful antioxidants including tannins, anthocyanins and ellagic acid, protecting our cells from oxidative stress and ageing. 1 pomegranate can provide you with as much as 40%of your daily Vitamin C intake as well as having the ability to induce apoptosis (cell death) of some types of cancer, namely breast cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation and tumour growth.
Watercress Watercress is a small leafy green succulent, with a slightly bitter and peppery flavor. It is very versatile and is delicious raw, added to smoothies and salads or lightly steamed with other vegetables. Watercress has been used as both a food and a medicine dating back as far as 400BC. Its impressive nutrient profile contains over 15 essential vitamins and minerals, more iron than spinach and more calcium than dairy milk. Page | 37
Watercress contains more Vitamin C than an orange, boosting your body?s natural defense to the common cold and reduces the risk by up to 66%. Being high in folate, it can help prevent and reduce anxiety, depression and cognitive decline, by increasing the production of the neurotransmitter Serotonin, which makes us feel happy. An added bonus is that the combination of folate and other B-complex vitamins help women through pregnancy, by reducing the risk of neural tube defects in unborn babies. It?s most impressive nutrient though is Vitamin K. Watercress contains a whopping 312% of the recommended daily intake, in less than a 2 cup serve, making it exceptional in strengthening bones and reducing neuronal damage.
Turmeric Turmeric, also referred to as ?Indian saffron?, is a rich deep yellow colour with an earthy flavor and a fragrance that resembles a combination of oranges and ginger. It is most commonly known for its use as a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial. The therapeutic uses and healing properties of Turmeric are due to its main active constituent Curcumin. There are almost 7000 peer-reviewed articles demonstrating it?s effectiveness in preventing and treating illness and disease, making this powerful little rhizome necessary to help you stay well and keep you young. Some of the many amazing benefits of Turmeric include its ability to inhibit cancer growth and destroy cancer cells; boost the immune system; reduce chronic pain and inflammation in disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis; lower blood glucose levels and reduce insulin resistance in diabetes and lower cholesterol. Turmeric has also been deemed a safe and more effective treatment in depression and mental illness when compared to Prozac through clinical trials. Page | 38
An easy way to incorporate Turmeric into your diet is by juicing it when used fresh, or adding it to curries, soups and dressings in powdered form.
Chia seeds Chia, is the ancient Myan word for strength, and was a food of the ancient Aztecs. These tiny little seeds are a rich source of omega 3?s, fibre, calcium, vitamins, minerals and are a complete protein. Being gluten free, they are suitable for people with coeliac?s disease or for those who prefer a grain free diet. Just 2 Tbs a day can provide you with 10gms of fibre, and the all important bone minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and manganese. These minerals will also assist in normalizing high blood pressure, and reduce the effects of other cardiovascular diseases such as high cholesterol and metabolic syndrome, by reducing triglycerides and blood glucose levels. Whether you choose black or white chia is up to you as their nutritional properties are almost identical. Black chia seeds have been found to have slightly higher levels of antioxidants as compared to the white seeds. Mixing the 2 seeds will give you the full spectrum of health benefits associated with chia. Add them to drinks, smoothies, as a crumb or coating, in your baking or mix them with milk to create a creamy pudding for breakfast or dessert.
R ed rice Red rice is a nutty and robust flavoured rice and a great alternative to brown rice. Its rich red colour is due to the antioxidants from anthocyanins which contain red, purple or blue colours. It is grown in the Himalayan mountains south of Tibet in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Compared to brown rice it has 10 times the antioxidant value, is high in minerals such as manganese and molybdenum and is a good source of fibre. It is considered a whole grain as it is unhulled and kept intact maintaining its nutritional profile. Being a low GI, red rice is an effective food to help stabilize blood sugar and reduce blood pressure. The active component in red rice is monacolin K. When compared to the pharmaceutical lowering drug for Cholesterol Lovastatin, it was found to be a safe and effective way to lower cholesterol levels without the side effects. Red rice is great addition to any curry or stir-fry and also mixes well into cold dishes like salads.
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Night B efore Chia & P omegranate P udding Ingredients 1 cup coconut milk/almond milk (Coco quench works well) 2 Tbs chia seeds ½tsp vanilla extract ½cup organic mixed berries/pear/pomegranate/peaches/figs Small handful of walnuts 1 Tbs Shredded coconut
Method Place 1 cup coconut milk in a jar with 2 Tbs chia seeds (3 if you like a thicker pudding). Add the Vanilla extract. Gently whisk to avoid the chia seeds settling and clumping to the bottom occasionally for the first 5 minutes. Once the seeds have expanded and are separate, place the lid on the jar and put in the fridge over night. In the morning, layer the chia pudding, walnuts, and fruit in a glass or bowl and repeat, finishing of with some shredded coconut.
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P ower Green S moothie Ingredients 1 cup baby spinach 2/3 cup watercress 1 mango ½avocado 1 chunck of fresh turmeric 1 cup almond milk ½cup coconut water 8-10 fresh mint leaves Ice
Method Add each ingredient into a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. Add more coconut water if you would like a thinner consistency. Top with buckwheat, coconut and cacao nibs for some crunch. Page | 41
B anana Cherry I ce Cream Ingredients 2 frozen bananas (use very ripe bananas) 1 cup pitted and chopped cherries 1 TBS coconut cream 2 tsp toasted coconut
Method Peel, chop and freeze bananas the night before. Place bananas and coconut cream in a blender and process until smooth. Stir through chopped cherries. Sprinkle on toasted coconut or chopped macadamias. Serve immediately. A delicious and detoxifying healthy dessert that is creamy and filling. Cherries contain high levels of antioxidants that will enhance liver and kidney function and detoxification. It will increase your energy, oxygenation and elimination of waste in the body, leaving you feeling energized and fantastic. Page | 42
Chocolate M ousse with B erries Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1/3 cup raw cacao powder ½cup maple syrup 1-2tsp vanilla extract
Method Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately, or set in the fridge for 3-4hrs for a firmer and creamier mousse. Top with fresh seasonal berries. A healthy, quick and easy version of chocolate mousse, loaded with healthy fats from avocado and antioxidants from the raw cacao powder.
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R ed R ice S alad Ingredients: 2 cups red rice 5 cups boiled water 2 tbs Macadamia oil Celtic Salt
Method: 1/2 cup pistachios or macadamias lightly toasted and roughly chopped. 1/2-1 avocado cubed 1 mango cubed 1 large handful fresh mint shredded Squeeze of lemon Celtic Salt On low heat, warm the 2 tbs macadamia oil, and stir in the rice. Add 5 cups boiled water to the rice slowly. It will bubble, so careful add water not to have it splash on you. Add 2 pinches Celtic sea salt and stir. Turn the heat down and let rice simmer away uncovered until all water is absorbed. This will take about 20 minutes. Turn off heat, and cover with a clean tea towel and the lid over the top for a minimum 30 minutes. This will allow the rest of the water to be absorbed and the rice to cool down and become light and fluffy. Add chopped nuts, avocado, mango, mint, oil and salt and stir until combined. Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for an hour. This salad is best eaten when cooled at room temperature.
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Niki Angelopoulos Naturopath & Blood Microscopist Busy mum of 2 kids :)
Photography : David Nightingale A Fist Full of Hummus
Niki is a dynamic, talented Naturopath and Blood Microscopist. She has a specialised interest in Alkaline nutrition, Vegetarian/Vegan diets and maintaining the Acid/Alkaline balance in the body. She started out as a remedial Massage therapist with a focus on elite athletes and dancers, which in turn created the drive to add natural remedies and nutrition to support her clients through Naturopathic medicine. She has also been trained as a Blood Microscopist in the USA at the ?The pH Miracle Centre in California by Dr Robert Young. Niki specialises in both live and dried blood analysis techniques. By viewing a single drop of blood under a high-powered microscope, the body?s internal environment can be assessed to determine the quality and health of the red blood cells, demonstrating how diet and lifestyle choices directly influence your health. ?Change your blood, and change your health? is Niki?s motto. Nutrition is one of Niki?s passions. She uses ?food as medicine? to help people overcome various health challenges, manage their weight and achieve wellness by designing complete health and lifestyle programmes to help them reach their goals. She runs regular workshops, presentations and small group classes teaching the principles of Alkaline Vegan cooking, with fun, easy and healthy plant based recipes.
Niki currently writes for Brisbane kids, Alkaline Superfoods and Mova Fitness Magazine. She spends her time travelling and consulting between her Melbourne practice, the USA and Asia, while being a busy mum to 2 energetic and vibrant little kids. Together with her partner she runs Alkaline Superfoods, providing supplements, education and support to those wanting to have optimal health and vitality. Page | 46
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