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Festive

TURKEY BURGERS

New Years RESOLUTIONS 4 YOUR HOME

Holiday C O C K TA I LS

Yummy

DESSERTS ESSENTIAL HA N G O V E R GUIDE

BBQ

essentials

IMPRESS YOUR

Holiday Guests

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In this

December / January

Issue...

BEAT THE HANGOVER

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

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FEATURE:

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STYLE:

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RECIPES:

Impress your guests for the holidays with our guest room guide.

New Year's Resolutions for your home + how to organise each room!

Turkey burgers & sensational side dishes for your BBQ.

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RECIPES:

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OUTDOOR:

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GARDEN:

Delicious summer holiday desserts.

Summer outdoor holiday style guide + a BBQ essentials list.

DIY timber garden bed project & a beginners guide to composting.

DIY

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FEATURE:

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PET FEATURE:

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BRAINTEASERS :

House Proud visits Wet 'n' Wild and gives you our top tips.

Pet summer safety & tips to keep them cool.

P22. Kids Corner + frozen puzzle.

P23. Brainteasers for adults.

HouseProud [editor’s letter]

IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

From the editor Happy Holidays and welcome to the Summer issue of House Proud Magazine.

We have some festive features for you this issue and an extended recipes section. If you think a traditional Christmas roast and hours of cooking in a hot kitchen is not your thing, see our recipes page for a Aussie BBQ inspired Christmas.

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SUMMER OUTDOOR STYLE & BBQ ESSENTIALS GUIDE

With the Holidays comes Summer temperatures and these can be hard for our furry friends to handle. Page 21 has all your pet Summer safety tips including sign of heat stress and yummy treats.

Our features editor and myself were invited by Wet 'n' Wild to explore their park and see the newly opened Junior Park. Our fearless writer Emma even braved the Tornado to give you guys a real review of the best rides.

This wouldn't be a Holiday issue without some great giveaways. Make sure you see page 29 for all the gifts on offer and feel free to enter all our giveaways. House Proud has also started a 'Feedback Friday' survey. If you're keen to let us know what you would like to see in future issues then jump on to our Facebook and complete the -2 minute survey.

From everybody at House Proud Magazine, we hope you have a safe and Merry Christmas and a great New Year! (See page 27 for how to survive New Years Day!)

HOUSE PROUD GOES WET ‘N’ WILD

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PUZZLES:

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TIPS & TRICKS:

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COCKTAILS:

Our coffee break quiz page filled with logic puzzles.

Our Tips and Tricks page is a great source for household ideas.

P26. Our favourite holiday cocktails.

P27. Emma's hangover cures.

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SOLUTIONS:

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GIVEAWAYS:

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WHAT’S ON:

Answers for the coffee break quiz page & kids corner.

Natio, Sunnybank Fitness membership & outdoor bean bag giveaways.

What events are happening during December & January.

Happy Reading

Shahna Hudson

GET IN TOUCH Visit www.houseproudmagazine.com www.facebook.com/houseproudmagazine @HouseProudMag @houseproudmag EDITOR Shahna Hudson editor@houseproudmagazine.com FEATURES EDITOR Emma Leckie SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Maddie Miller ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES 07 3272 1000 editor@houseproudmagazine.com Readership of 60,000 each issue. Published 6 times a year for residents in the South Brisbane area. © House Proud Magazine™ Printed by Inprint an Environmentally Certified Company

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HouseProud [style]

Impress your guests

for the holidays

Do you have guests coming in for the holidays and one incredibly messy, unkept guest bedroom for them to sleep in? Guest bedrooms tend to be the less decorated rooms in a house because they're the least lived in. But by doing something as simple as covering the walls or switching the bedspread, you can change the whole atmosphere and create a room any family member or friend would be happy to stay in. Here are a few things you may have forgotten.

Throw pillows & blankets for a comfortable, home like feel!

A POWER BOARD IS ESSENTIAL Spare rooms tend to have less wall outlets.

A BEDSIDE TABLE & LIGHT - you can go for a soft lamp shade or a desk style light for those who like to read.

ADD HOLIDAY FLAIR Your guests are most likely visiting for Christmas or New Year so decorate and get into the spirit.

Rubbish Bin Coat Hangers

ADD SOME ENTERTAINMENT Leave a few books or magazines for your guests to peruse.

AIM FOR A COMFORTABLE SLEEP Give your guests all they will need to help them get a good nights sleep. If not, then you're the one who will have to listen to them complain. New pillows & some fresh sheets should do it.

Scented candles A spare key - in case they want to come & go.

A fan is important

during our summer heat.

bathroom must-haves Spare toothpaste & toothbrush

TOWELS & HANGING SPACE Towel ladders are great if you have limited space or rent and can't install hooks.

Make your bathrooms easily navigatable.

If your guests are sharing your bathroom then clean & organise so they do not feel as if they are intruding. If they have their own guest bathroom, provide them with all the essentials that they have probably forgotten.

Laundry basket So they don't have to store dirty clothes in their suitcase

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HouseProud [style]

for your

New Year’s RESOLUTIONS H O M E

Make a HOME improvement The key to a good New Year's Resolution is making it achievable! Don't plan a massive renovation, instead choose one room or one thing to improve upon in your home and make that your goal.

The first step is to make yourself a TO DO LIST of all the things that need to be fixed or replaced in the house. Prioritise urgent home fixes - if you want to repaint your bedroom but your roof leaks, you should probably fix the roof first. Here's House Prouds top home improvement to do list for your home.

• Landscape the garden • Change dated door hardware • Fit new light switch covers throughout the house

• Deep clean all windows • Replace old light shades & fan fittings • Sand back and lacker timber floors • Steam clean the carpets • Repair any holes or damage in walls • For a new look use concrete paint to redo the outdoor area.

• Replace worn window dressings with new ones to give a room a fresh look.

• Replace and redo discoloured grouting

If you can't renovate, TIP:

INSTALL OR ADD SOMETHING THAT INCREASES YOUR HOMES VALUE

DECORATE!

Upgrading the fencing Paint the exte interior of therior or Renovate y our house b a t h r oo m Solar p anels or simply inve st in a In-ground poo new shower h ead l Rep lace New kitch o en ld ov your cabinets en or bench top Air conditioning If you can't do any renovations or upgrades this year, make your goal to save money and tackle these projects next year.

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Don't like your walls but can't afford to change them? Just cover them with eye catching art works.

HouseProud [style]

Ditch the CLUTTER&organise Kitchen CREATE SPACE FOR EVERY ITEM DONATE RARELY USED ITEMS TOSS OLD CHIPPED CROCKERY LIMIT PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES INSTALL DRAWER DIVIDERS

Your Checklist

CLEAR YOUR FRIDGE OUT

TO GETTING

ORGANISED

TOSS STAINED TUPPERWARE PUT BASKETS/LABELS IN PANTRY THROW OUT EXPIRED SPICES

Linen closet

Wardrobe

Bathroom

DONATE WHAT DOES NOT FIT

THROW AWAY EMPTY BOTTLES

LIMIT OLD BLANKETS

DONATE WHAT YOU HAVE TOO MUCH OF

PUT OCCASIONAL MAKEUP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER

DONATE SHEETS THAT DO NOT FIT ANY BED IN THE HOUSE

LIMIT HANGERS AND DOUBLE UP ON CLOTHES ON HANGERS

LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF PRODUCTS IN SHOWER

ROLL TOWELS FOR COMPACT STORAGE

ORGANISE YOUR SHOES WITH A SHOE RACK

REMOVE TOWELS & SHEETS WITH STAINS OR RIPS

Put tags on your sheets to indicate what size they are.

Office DEDICATE DRAWS TO FILES ASSIGN FOLDERS house, health insurance, cars, taxes, children, pets, manuals, receipts etc.

CREATE A FAMILY FOLDER birth certificates, emergency contacts, passports, medical TAKE OUT ITEMS THAT DO NOT BELONG IN THE OFFICE

Garage

USE A PEG BOARD TO ORGANISE/ STORE YOUR TOOLS, BROOMS, RAKES ETC

CREATE A BASIC TOOLKIT hammer, screw drivers, wrench, measuring tools, level, pliers, hardware, safety equipment, adhesives, scissors.

DISCARD OLD STATIONARY

SEPARATE SMALL HARDWARE PIECES INTO CLEAR JARS AND LABEL

STORE YOUR SUPPLIES IN A DRAWER ORGANISER

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HouseProud [cookery]

Delicious

TURKEY BURGERS SERVES: APPROX. 12 BURGERS PREPARATION: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 15 minutes

Directions: 1.

In a large bowl, combine the minced turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.

Form into 12 equal sized patties.

2.

Cook the patties in a medium skillet or BBQ over medium heat, turning once or twice until cooked.

Ingredients: • • • •

1.4 kg turkey mince

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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 egg whites, lightly beaten

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1 teaspoon salt

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Your choice of salad eg. spanish onion, tomato, sliced chilli, lettuce, parsley, cucumber, cheese etc.

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Bread rolls (we suggest toasting slightly on the BBQ).

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Swap your holiday roast for this tasty turkey burger, perfect for a summer backyard BBQ with family & friends.

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HouseProud [cookery]

Sensational Side Dishes Mexican

grilled corn

Watermelon

Feta & mint salad Ingredients:

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

• Fresh pineapple - half • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped • 1/4 cup coriander leaves finely chopped • 1 Jalapeño chilli, finely chopped • 1 tbsp lime juice • Pinch of salt • 1/4 tsp olive oil

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• 7 cups of cubed watermelon, cubed, chilled and well drained • Juice of 1 lime • 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped • 3/4 cup feta, cubed • Freshly ground black pepper • Pinch of salt

Directions:

Directions:

Directions:

Grill the pineapple slices on each side on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender with light char-grilled marks.

In another small bowl, mix together chilli powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Spray or brush each piece of corn lightly with olive oil.

Gently fold in the feta, sprinkle with mint and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper & salt.

Cut the pineapple into 1/4 inch thick slices. Heat a grill or pan and drizzle with olive oil.

Allow the slices to cool. Cut them into medium cubes.

In a bowl, add grilled pineapple cubes, onion, coriander leaves, red chilli and combine. Add lime juice and salt. Toss well.

Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

4 pieces of fresh Sweet Corn 2 tbsp plain Greek Yogurt 2 tbsp sour cream 3/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 tsp chilli powder Dash of salt and pepper 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped • 1 lime, cut into wedges • Olive Oil or Olive Oil Spray

In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt and sour cream. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and lime juice.

Grill for approximately 10 minutes, turning often to avoid burning. The corn should brown in places and be cooked through.

Take corn off of grill and brush with Greek yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with spice mixture, cheese, and parsley.

Squeeze lime wedges over each piece of corn. Enjoy!

For more yummy summer recipes visit our website at

www.houseproud magazine.com/blog

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HouseProud [cookery]

Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches Ingredients for cookies

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Ingredients for ice-cream

1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground ginger 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt

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3 cups vanilla ice cream 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

In a blender, combine ice cream and cinnamon. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for at least 2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then molasses.

Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Preheat oven to 350 c. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a floured gingerbread-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

To make ice cream sandwiches, spread 1/4 cup softened ice cream over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Wrap each in plastic wrap; freeze on a baking sheet at least 1 hour.

TROPICAL ‘NO BAKE’ CHEESECAKE Directions

1. Lightly grease a 22cm round tin and line base with non-stick baking paper.

2. Place biscuits into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add butter and process until combined. Use back of a spoon to press the biscuit mixture over the base of the prepared tin. Refrigerate the base while you make the filling.

3. Pour cold water into a small bowl.

Sprinkle the gelatine over. When gelatine has softened, stand the bowl in a pan of hot water and whisk with a fork until dissolved. Cool.

Ingredients

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60g butter, melted 2 tablespoons cold water 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatine 2 x 250g pkt cream cheese, chopped at room temperature 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 tablespoon lime rind

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4 tablespoons lime juice 300 ml thickened cream 1 large mango 14 butternut snap cookies, broken (2/3 of a 250g pkt) 1/2 pineapple 2 passionfruit pulp, reserved

4. Using electric beaters, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lime juice and rind until smooth. Add cream and the gelatine mixture and beat briefly to combine. Pour over the biscuit base. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hrs until firm.

5. Remove cheesecake from round pan and place on serving platter. Arrange fruit on top, drizzle with passionfruit pulp.

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HouseProud [garden]

How to build a SIMPLE

D.I.Y

timber garden bed 31cm 120c

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TOOLS Power drill Shovel Rake Hammer

First off, the area should be completely void of grass, flowers, bushes, roots, or trees.

Build your garden bed upside down and on a flat, hard surface.

Materials 8 pieces of pine 120cm x 15.5cm 4 pieces of pine Square with height - 31cm 32 screws or nails Fertiliser or compost Garden soil

1. Set a piece of 120cm pine on its thin edge on the ground. Place a square 31cm tall post at one end. Secure square post with 2 x screws.

Repeat at other end of wood. Repeat with second 120cm piece of wood.

2. Join your other two 120cm pieces of wood to these and secure with 2 x screws. Now you have a box.

3. Add another layer of 120cm pieces of wood and use 2 x screws to secure them to the square posts already attached to the bottom square.

OPTIONAL: You can line the bottom of the box with black plastic or leave it. If you choose to line your box use a heavy duty staple gun or nails to secure it.

Pencil to mark

4. Fill your garden bed with a combination of garden soil, compost and fertiliser. Plant your seeds or plants and you are finished.

Seeds or plants

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO

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D ID Y O U KNOW

COMPOSTING

ALWAYS add a 10cm layer of dry BROWN materials on top of your food scraps. Exposed GREENS attract flies.

More than

25%

of a typical households waste can be composted.

A raised garden bed conserves moisture & suppresses weed growth.

BROWNS GREENS

What to use :

GREENS:

Layers 10cm thick

e Reduce or eliminat the need for ! chemical fertilisers

BROWNS:

BROWNS

DO NOT use:

Vegetable & fruit peelings

Shredded newspaper

Teabags

(with no plastic)

Lawn clippings

Autumn leaves

Garden waste

Twigs

Coffee grounds

Straw or hay

Plastic coated cardboard

Egg shells

Sawdust

Cooked food

Seaweed

Pet hair

Diseased Plants

Animal manure

Linen from the dryer

Weeds

Paper/cardboard

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Meat or fish Dairy products Oils & fats Used cat litter

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HouseProud [feature]

Shahna and Emma go

WET ‘N’ WILD

on the GOLD COAST!

a having ! a n h a & Sh ’Wild Emma e at Wet’n tim great

1

HERE ARE SOME OF O U R FA VO U R I T E RIDES

Junior Zone Our first stop once inside the park was to check out the new Junior Zone! It looked like so much fun! There were heaps of families around enjoying the watery fun, with plenty to keep all those little adventurers busy!

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The Tornado

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Calypso Bay

The next ride we were keen to go on was Calypso Bay this was fantastic! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend your time....relaxing while winding your way down the tranquil course!

HouseProud [feature]

Family Fun Day Checklist SLIP, SLOP, SLAP: Sunscreen, hat, protective clothing, sunglasses.

Get there early! This is to ensure a close and shady car park, and a shady resting spot for the family inside the park.

In case your children wander off, agree on an easy to find meeting point in advance.

Snacks! Bring your own water bottles, snacks and take advantage of the free BBQ’s.

Most of all - HAVE FUN!

Now this is what I call a thrill ride! Highly recommended for those who are seeking an adrenaline rush! For those who are a little less adventurous, why not go and watch your friends and family’s faces as they hurtle out of the tunnel.......priceless!

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This would have to be one of the most popular attractions here at the park, who wouldn’t want to experience all the fun of the beach including the waves! Great fun for the whole family!

The Wave Pool

Check out the ALL NEW Wet’n’Wild Junior Park!!

Happy Birthday Wet’n’Wild! The water park celebrates its 30th year and marks the occasion by opening the new Wet ‘n’ Wild Junior park. A kid-friendly zone that will keep the little ones entertained for hours! Perfect for the younger adventure seekers with scaled down versions of some of the most popular larger rides throughout the park. Miniature versions include rides older thrill seekers may recognise like the Tornado and the Aqua Racers.

A major draw-card that was very popular on our visit was the multilevel interactive play structure. With lots to do that will keep your kids entertained plus the peace of mind knowing that lifeguards patrol the area. With slides, water fountains and a giant tipping bucket as well as the ever popular wading pool, this area is equipped with everything that the kids could ever dream of in a water park. Parents and grandparents can even join in the fun on selected rides if given permission by their children.

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HouseProud [pets]

Summer safety tips

g signs your pet is overheati n i n r a w y l r a ng E S Sluggish or confused behaviour Searching for water or cool surfaces

uddenly sitt or stopp ing i while w ng alking

Panting hard and often

Tongue hanging out and bright red

TIPS TO KEEP THEM COOL 1

Frozen food & treats

FROZEN F R U I T C U B E S These are super fast and simple treats your pets are sure to enjoy. Use icecube trays for small dogs & cats. For the larger dogs who require a bit more of a challenge try ice-cream containers.

2

Use a plastic pool

Not all pets love water, but it's worth a try to see if yours does! Kid pools are cheap and can be filled and kept in the shade. No place for a pool? Throw down a wet towel in the shade so your pet can rest on to cool off.

YOU CAN ADD

• blueberries • strawberries • watermelon • carrot pieces • banana slices • peanut butter • cooked chicken pieces Fill trays with water, chicken stock mixture or plain yoghurt. Place in freezer until frozen solid.

3

BANANA Peanut Butter ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS

• •

3 ripe bananas 1 tbsp peanut butter

DIRECTIONS Peel banana and freeze for 2 hrs or overnight. Blend bananas in a blender or food processor. Add peanut butter and blend again. Serve to your pooch immediately or place in sealed container in the freezer.

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Keep your pet inside when possible, or provide plenty of shade outside.

FACT: pets can get sunburnt.

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Keep your pet hydrated TIP: add ice cubes to their water bowls.

Tie a wet bandanna around your pets neck

6

Time your walks

Even though you might not feel like it, your dog still needs exercise in the heat of the summer. Try to walk or run your pooch in the early morning or late afternoon when it's cooled down a bit and overheating is less of a threat. Swimming is a great form of exercise for dogs. If you can get to a dog friendly beach or pool it will not only tire them out but keep you both cool.

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Grooming is important

If you have a cat or dog with long hair or a dense undercoat, a trip to the groomer can work wonders!

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Make sure to clear away leafage in your garden.

INSECTICIDES

WORMS De-worming your pet is very important.

HEART WORMS Just one mosquito bite could infect your dog with deadly heartworm.

TICKS Ticks can be black, brown, or tan, & have eight legs. To safely remove a tick use tweezers and gently grab as close to the skin as possible. Then pull out slowly & store the evidence so your local vet can identify and treat correctly.

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SIGNS OF A TICK OR SNAKE BITE IN PETS:

• Weakness in limbs (especially back legs)

• Loss of body movement • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Unsteadiness • Difficulty eating • Disorder of voice

HouseProud [puzzle]

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Colour me!

Help Santa get through the maze so he can deliver the presents.

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 8

to find

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Answers on page 28!

HouseProud [puzzle]

Coffee Break

Quiz

Why not take five minutes to yourself, sit down with your favourite drink and have a go at some brain teasers!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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 

                 

        

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        

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Professionals sale agent's have selected their favorite puzzles for you to solve. Why not take five minutes to yourself, sit down with your favourite drink and have a go at some brain teasers!

Adam's Choice: 0404 858 882

Word Sudoku

Carole's Choice:

puzzle

0488 952 896 PROXIMATE (use this word)

Word Search

Each row, column & 3x3 square must contain the letters in the word above exactyle once.

It's sudoku with letters.

Dr. George's choice: 0438 155 880

- Discover - seek - find - laughter - cheers - celebrate - season

- family - friends - fun - play - savory - meals - delectable

- treats - magical - toast - warm - wishes - wondrous - new year

- everyone - hotel - the spa - kitchen - spoonbar - happy - holidays

Tan's Choice:

Sudoku

Fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes contains the digits from 1 to 9.

A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row , column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

0430 059 914

Word Maker Use the given letters to make as many words as possible with three letters or more. You must always include the center letter D. 15 words = average 30 words = good 55 words = very good 60 words= = excellent PAGE 24

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John's Choice:

0420 745 505

Riddle There are four bungalows in our cul-de-sac. They are made from these materials: straw, wood, brick and glass. Mrs Scott's bungalow is somewhere to the left of the wooden one and the third one along is brick. Mrs Umbrella owns a straw bungalow and Mr Tinsley does not live at either end, but lives somewhere to the right of the glass bungalow. Mr Wilshaw lives in the fourth bungalow, whilst the first bungalow is not made from straw.

Who lives where, and what is their bungalow made from?

Answers on page 28!

diy

Handy tips & tricks for your home

BUG SPRAY

Empty Tissue box = plastic bag dispenser

HouseProud [ideas]

WANT TO GET RID OF THOSE HORRIBLE STAINS ON YOUR MUGS AND TEA POTS? SOAK IN:

Water (fill bottle half way) Witch Hazel (remaining half) Lemongrass oil (2 drops) Citronella oil (2 drops)

1. baking soda 2. bleach (non diluted) 3. vinegar (non diluted) OR SCRUB WITH: 1. baking soda & lemon juice 2. cornstarch & vinegar paste

(leave for an hour)

HOME MADE FRUITY ICE-BLOCKS Rub lemon juice on your hands and chopping board after chopping garlic to remove the smell

Blend up your favourite fruit combinations in a blender.

You can add a small amount of water or juice.

Fill ice block moulds, and place in freezer until frozen solid. Enjoy!

tip

it also helps stop mosquito bites itching

A quick way to clean your shower head

DIY CUSTOM SHARPIE MUGS

Protect your drinks from bugs with cup cake liners!

HOW TO: Remove red wine stains

from carpets, clothes and couches.

Instantly pour white wine on the spill and mop up.

All you need is to draw your design with a sharpie pen. Then bake your mug in an oven at 180C for 30 mins.

- fill a plastic bag with a water /vinegar mixture. Tie around shower head with rubber band and leave for a few hours.

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HouseProud [holiday]

TRIO OF MOJITOS STRAWBERRY MOJITO

METHOD: Place your choice of fruit in a glass and add mint to taste. Add lime juice. Using the back of a spoon, gently mash ingredients together. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar syrup and the white rum. Add the ice cubes and fill the glass with the sparkling water or soda water. Garnish with more mint leaves and a slice of lime. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: - 1-2 tbsp of sugar syrup - Handful of mint leaves + extra to garnish - 30ml white rum - 1 tsp of lime juice - Sparkling or soda water - Ice cubes

30ml white rum

METHOD: Mix together the rum pomegranate juice in a glass. (amount to your liking)

pomegranate seeds 60ml pomegranate juice

Then add lime juice, the pomegranate seeds, lime wedges (optional) and mint leaves.

Top with ginger ale and a few ice cubes and you are ready to go!

Add the basil to taste and equal parts of Chardonnay and sparkling water or soda water along with some ice cubes.

chopped apple

basil leaves

ice cubes

and

METHOD: Place the strawberries, apple and sugar in a glass. Let sit a few minutes for the sugar to absorb some of the fruit juices.

1/2 1 tsp sugar

You can use any type of fruit you like!

Why not try preparing your drink in a blender or mixer? This will crush the ice making your drink a deliciously cool summer treat!

handful mint leaves

1 tsp lime juice

SWEET SANGRIA

EMMA’S TOP TIPS:

SUMMER SENSATION

ginger ale

chardonnay

WATERMELON MOJITO

KIWI-FRUIT MOJITO

soda water

Stir through and enjoy this refreshing drink!

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EMMA’S TOP TIPS: Fancy these cocktails but not the alcohol? Simply take out the white rum or Chardonnay in these cocktails to make some yummy MOCKTAILS!

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Surviving the Christmas Spirit Indulged a little too much? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here are some tried and tested (!!) hangover cures that are sure to get you back to your festive best.

PREVENTION is better than a cure so remember to...

OOPS . . . HA D A LIT T LE TO O M UC H ?

Drink lots of water and............ blah blah blah! (don’t forget to have fun)

SLEEP

If you have to work the following day then just use the age old I’ve got food poisoning” excuse to your boss.

How about the traditional ‘FRY-UP’ BREAKFAST? Load up your plate with eggs, bacon, toast, hashbrowns, sausages baked beans and any other greasy food you enjoy.

Not for those with high cholesterol.

BEFORE sleeping.

I don’t know why but this works for me!

The traditional A U S S I E cure Vegemite on toast OR ... see hair of the dog!

COLD PIZZA Who knows why but it seems to work!

My personal favourite....

Take some H E A DA C H E TA B L E TS

Known as the PRAIRIE OYSTER this cure is not for the faint of heart.

Crack a raw egg in a glass, throw in 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Just close your eyes and take it like a shot.........

R E - HY D R AT E Before going to bed drink a big glass of water before passing out OR ...... see hair of the dog!

If all else fails, just start drinking again.

The age-old method, “THE HAIR OF THE DOG” is only for the very brave!

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HouseProud [solutions]

Coffee Break

Quiz

The Answers!

HOLIDAY CROSSWORD

JOHN'S RIDDLE From, left to right: #1 Mrs Scott - glass #2 Mrs Umbrella - straw #3 Mr Tinsley - brick #4 Mr Wilshaw - wood

ANSWER KEY

Guess what it says answers 1. one thing after another 2. broken heart or heart broken 3. but on second thought 4. last but not least 5. one in a million 6. fooling around 7. history repeats itself 8. musically inclined 9. the beginning of the end 10. scatter brain 11. line up in single file 12. pacing back and forth 13. a backwards glance 14. a thin line between love and hate 15. all things great and small

K C

The remaining puzzle answers can be found on our website.

Visit www.houseproudmagazine.com

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South Bank Christmas Markets

'Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Story time

The perfect place to do some Christmas shopping. The plaza is filled with a variety of stalls and unique gift ideas. FREE entry. Stanley Street Plaza, Southbank, Brisbane.

13th December 5:00am - 9:00pm

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17th, 19th, 20th, 21st December 8:15pm - 8:30pm

26th January 10:00am - 5:00pm

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FREE entry. All ages.

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Supported by the QLD Government, the Australia Day Festival is filled with music, interactive art installations, family entertainment, Flag Raising Ceremony, and a spectacular fireworks display. Southbank, Brisbane. www.australiaday.org.au/qld

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Christmas crafts at the library and Frozen movie drawing activities.

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