Mathilda's Magazine Issue 4 // Autumn 2012

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try our autumn recipes

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EDITORIAL Editorial Team // Pulse PR Editorial Director // Rachael Zelensky Feature Writers // Amanda Hibberd, Elaine Blattner & Rebecca FitzGerald ADVERTISING SALES Sales Team // Pulse PR Sales Administrator // Michaela Clark & Rebecca FitzGerald Advertising Enquiries // mmag@pulse-pr.com.au EVENTS / MARKET BOOKINGS Site Bookings // info@mathildasmarket.com.au Administration Contact // Danielle Eastick DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Michelle Freer // www.michellefreer.com STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY Taryn Newland // www.tarynnewland.blogspot.com COMPETITIONS CLOSING DATE The closing date for all competitions featured in this issue of Mathilda’s Magazine is COB Friday 6 April 2012 (unless otherwise specified). Where indicated, all competition entries to be sent through to the magazine’s competitions team. Email: mmag@pulse-pr.com.au PRIVACY NOTICE This issue of Mathilda’s Magazine may contain offers, competitions and promotions that require you to provide information about yourself.

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happy easter!

Welcome to 2012 and what an exciting year we hope it will be for both our readers and the many Mathilda’s Market retailers who make each and every event that we hold so unique and appealing.

Over the holidays I have had plenty of time to reflect upon the many milestones that we achieved in 2011 and also had time to set some serious goals for this year. Continuing to bring you fantastic reading and market events is definitely high up there on that list but at the very top is my family.

Like me, you no doubt can get caught up in the daily grind of school, after school activities, parties and the many other commitments that our busy lifestyle brings. That’s why this issue, I’m proud to have dedicated space to family friendly holidays, safe and family friendly activities and Easter crafts that even the busiest of mums can help with.

I hope you enjoy Issue 4 and remember to share your favourite topics and inspirations with us via our facebook page.

RACHAEL ZELENSKY DIRECTOR - MATHILDA’S MARKET

Rachael Zelensky Business Owner, Artist, Illustrator & Mother of two!

Rachael Zelensky is the owner and operator of Mathilda’s Market and Boutique Markets.

An accomplished artist and published illustrator, Rachael moved from running her own small business showcasing her own artwork to creating events that showcased the creative talents of others. Bringing to the table over 10 years experience in Retail Management both in Australia and abroad, this busy mum of two never stops, but confesses that she wouldn’t have it any other way! www.mathildasmarket.com.au www.boutiquemarkets.com.au

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contributors Taryn Newland Photographer, Director of BVA Photography

Robyn Sims Occupational Therapist Robyn graduated from UQ in 1994 & has been working as a paediatric OT for most of her career. She has presented at both national & international conferences & currently has a private practice in Brisbane.

With her sister, Jo Larcom, Robyn has established “Magnetic Moves” which specialises in activity & routine charts for children & workshops for parents, teachers & carers. “Magnetic Moves” has a particular focus on supporting children with sensory processing challenges.

Taryn relishes her role as National Event Photographer for Mathilda’s Market.

With a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Photography, Taryn is a natural light photographer specialising in pregnant bellies, newborns, babies & weddings.

Susan Volz Artisan & Hobby Farmer

Susan Volz, the Brisbane-based artisan behind bespoke Her creative talents homewares company, also extend to craftOur Kitchen Garden, ing, styling, baking & design. Taryn recently is a down to earth mother in every sense. had her third child Aurelia (affectionately From doting wife & mum; dedicated known as Lolly) & is also mum to Siena who hobby farmer; avid gardener; passionate is 10 & son Dante country cook; inspired who is 8. designer & crafter; tarynnewland.blogspot.com market stall operator; & committed locavore, Susan applies a holistic approach to healthier & more sustainable living.

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Susan’s newest baby, Our Kitchen Garden is an extension of her & her family’s passion for all things homegrown & quality homewares that can be treasured. ourkitchengarden.com.au

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Emma Owers Dietician B. Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) Emma Owers is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) through the Dieticians Association of Australia. Emma has worked in private practice & for the public sector in regional & metro areas including work with Paediatrics.

Emma’s project work has included developing guidelines for health & nutrition within daycare centres & the provision of educational sessions aiming to foster good nutrition with primary school children.

Emma has a broad knowledge of nutritional requirements for children of all ages with a special interest in allergies & intolerances.

Louise D’Allura Revamp Professional Organisers Pty Ltd The ever-organised Louise is a qualified Home Economist, a member of the Home Economics Institute of Australia (HEIA) & an accomplished member of the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO).

Meredith O’Connor Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, mother, apprentice baby traveller.

Dr Rebecca Anne Stewart (MBBS FRACGP MClinEd) G.P. & Medical Educator

Meredith O’Connor has been teaching in Queensland for nearly two decades. Her specialty areas include early childhood education, literacy & children’s literature.

Rebecca is a General Practitioner & Medical Educator in Townsville, North Queensland, where she has lived mondocherry for most of her life. She Designers & Bloggers divides her work time mondocherry is very between training GPs much a family affair & medical students, Despite her experience with two sisters, Clare, research, & supporting in all things early & Joy with their Mum, Louise’s background the health needs of her Sue, who love working as a home economist/ childhood, when it local community. Her nutritionist has been came to embarking together surrounded areas of special interheavily influenced by on her first overseas by the beautiful fabest include women’s her Italian heritage trip with her toddler rics, piles of papers health, pregnancy where food, eating & daughter, she felt a & vintage children’s care, paediatrics, vegetable patches are little out of her depth. books used to create management of skin fundamental parts of Facing the challenge their unique artworks cancer, health educalife! It’s no surprise with head-on, like any good & original stationery. tion & mental health. teacher, she did a lot of They only really come this background that Rebecca is involved Louise became a quali- research & planned it to blows when one of in many research all in great detail. them loses their favour- fied Home Economist/ projects related to Nutritionist & worked ite scissors!

Meredith shares her General Practice & at Nutrition Australia amusing anecdotes has disseminated The mondocherry girls delivering health & great travelling tips her research through also love pottering promotion programs, via her blog. medical journals & around their homes teaching hands-on conferences around & readily admit to meredithoc.blogspot.com cooking classes, & Australia. all having a cushion organising trade shows obsession. With plenty & seminars.

After hours, Rebecca’s of children’s parties main focuses are her These days, Louise under their belts & two beautiful girls, shares her passion to come in the future aged 9 & 4, & her very & enthusiasm for (Clare has 2 boys & 4 tolerant husband! girls aged between 13 being organised & healthy eating & 2, Joy has a son, 5 through her business & a daughter, 4) they enjoy the challenge of Revamp Professional creating imaginative & Organisers. memorable occasions therevampexperience. com.au with lots of individual touches. mondocherry.com.au mondocherry.blogspot. com

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COMPETITION WINNERS

congratulations to the lucky readers below who won prizes from issue 3 Toddler Tints winners: S.Symnott (ACT), V Yoshikawa (VIC), T Forno (QLD), A Johannsen (NSW).

Twine & Teacups winners: N Bowmann (VIC), N Romano (NSW), A Nazzari (VIC).

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contents explore

events page 12

feeling social? page 18

grow

have a field day page 20

eat

healthy lunchboxes page 22

play

it’s child’s play page 40

live

school’s out page 42 the search for easier school mornings page 44 back to school page 46

autumn tastes page 24

make

stop that rot! page 28

learn

health

save the stack page 32

play

splish splash page 34 a very hungry birthday girl page 36

egg-selent easter page 48 autumn reading page 50

shop

our favourite things page 54 market must haves page 56

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events

2012 autumn

Here it is!

Our pick of the best upcoming family days out this season... so come on, let’s get out & have some fun!

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Birrarung Marr Park, Batman Avenue, Melbourne 10am-11am & 11:30am-12:30pm Drop in to the FREE ArtPlay Backyard with ceramic artist Ann Ferguson, landscape architect Jeff Nelson & early childhood specialist Ben Goodes to explore the backyard with clay! Connect with the earth through clay & be part of this cumulative clay artwork, which will be formed over three days. Then come back on Sunday & see what has grown from many hands. artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au Ph: 03 9664 7900

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Everton Park Library, 561 South Pine Road, Everton Park QLD From 6:30pm to 7:00pm Free! Wear your pjs & bring along your favourite cuddly toy to this special story time suited for children aged 2-6 years. epk@brisbane.qld.gov.au Ph: 07 3403 7400

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Canberra Mathilda’s & Boutique Markets

Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra From 9am to 1pm Mathilda’s Market will kick off 2012 with a combined event in Canberra. Boasting the very best of Boutique Markets & Mathilda’s Market retailers, this family day out will feature local craft, design, fashion & homewares – not to be missed!

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Sydney Mathilda’s Market The Entertainment Quarter, Byron Kennedy Hall, 122 Lang Rd., Moore Park From 9am to 1pm Come along to Sydney’s first Mathilda’s Market for 2012 & what a massive event it’s set to be! With over 100 stalls, the Sydney Mathilda’s Market is a parents’ haven of children’s clothes, crafts, toys & accessories.

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The Burnside Ballroom,, Cnr Greenhill & Portrush Rds,Tusmore From 9am to 1pm For a perfect Saturday outing, bundle the kids in the car & head down to Adelaide Mathilda’s Market. With yummy goodies, cute clothes & gorgeous accessories, you’ll enjoy shopping in a relaxed atmosphere.

Malvern Town Hall, Cnr Glenferrie Rd & High St, Malvern From 9am to 1pm With 100 stalls there’s 100 reasons to visit the Melbourne Mathilda’s Market. Staying true to Melbourne’s reputation as a bustling shopping precinct, the market will have the best of the best in local décor, fashion, food accessories.

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King George Square, Adelaide Street, Brisbane From 9am to 1pm Brisbane Boutique Markets is a little shopping paradise in the heart of the city. At the new location of King George Square, the market will display local handmade clothes, accessories, stationary & more. The perfect Sunday outing!

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Melbourne Microbats

Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 6:30pm overnight to 9:00am This year Melbourne Microbats research teams are treating the general public to a complete dusk till dawn experience sleeping overnight inside the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Working directly with researchers, you will survey bats using harp traps & record ultrasonic bat calls with hand-held bat detectors & GPS equipment. You will also being able to enjoy the Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema in the gardens while waiting for the microbats to come out.

Cost: $89 per adult & $59 per child (includes breakfast). earth@earthwatch.org.au Ph: 03 9682 6828

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march Target Kid’s Day Out Festival Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park From 10:00am to 4:00pm From a sold out first event, Target’s Kids Day Out Festival returns in 2012 packed with the best in kids entertainment, live performances, rides & character meets that fans have come to love. Bigger & better, 2012 will bring the KDO experience to a whole new level.

For tickets www.kidsdayout.net.au/tickets

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The Entertainment Quarter, Byron Kennedy Hall, 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park.

From 9am to 1pm Support local, independent designers with stalls featuring exclusive & uniquely made art, design, crafts & fashion. We promise you won’t go home empty handed!

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march Perth Mathilda’s & Boutique Markets

Burswood Entertainment Complex, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood.

From 9am to 1pm This great combined event puts all your shopping in one place.

Mathilda’s boasts the best in baby goods, while Boutique offers designer fashion & décor - so parents can spoil the kids & themselves!

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Celebrate in the Park

Commonwealth Park, Canberra.

From 2:00pm to 9:30 pm Celebrate in the Park is Canberra’s birthday party & you are invited. Enjoy local & national artists, the kids concert, rides, amusements, activities, art & craft & delicious multicultural cuisine. The flagship event of the Canberra Festival, Celebrate in the Park has something for everyone & concludes with an amazing fireworks show.

Cost is free. events@act.gov.au or ph:13 22 81

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Melbourne Boutique Markets

Malvern Town Hall, Cnr Glenferrie Rd & High St, Malvern.

From 9am to 1pm In a city renowned for its bustling shopping precinct & one-off designer items, this event will bring out the best of Melbourne’s local fashion, food, design & décor.

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Brisbane Racing Club at Eagle Farm, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot.

From 9am to 1pm A perfect family day out, parents will find handmade clothing, gorgeous accessories, delightful décor & everything in between. Bundle up the family & head to Mathilda’s Market in Brisbane.

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Hobart Mathilda’s & Boutique Markets The Old Woolstore, 1 Macquarie Street , Hobart.

From 9am to 1pm In its brand new beautiful location, this combined market event will make the perfect end to your weekend. Be sure to pop along & see the very best in Tasmanian design, art, fashion & boutique baby lines.

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Adelaide Boutique Markets The Burnside Ballroom, Cnr Greenhill & Portrush Rds, Tusmore.

From 9am to 1pm Funky hair accessories, delicious macaroons and fabulous fashion is just a taste of what’s on offer at the Adelaide Boutique Markets. Not to be missed!

Froggy’s Fun on the Green

Manning Park, Hamilton Hill, WA. From 9:30am to 11:30am Have a morning on the green with this mobile outdoor-play service, providing activities for children aged 0-5 years and access to support and information services for parents and carers.

Cost is free. www.cockburn.wa.gov.au.

Ph: 9411 3444

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Hyundai Playgroup Children’s Festival

RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane.

10:00am to 2:00pm The Hyundai Playgroup Children’s Festival brings together the biggest names in kids entertainment for one MASSIVE EVENT! Packed with non-stop entertainment, including: Messy Play, Water Play, Entertainment, Physical Play, Story Telling, Music Time, Ride On Cars, Pretend Play, a Crayola Corner, Face Painting, Roving Performers, Sand Play, Painting walls, giveaways and more.

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Victorian Arts Centre, Southbank 11am - noon & 1pm - 2pm (Wed) 11am - noon & 1pm - 2pm (Fri) A music therapy workshop for young people with special needs & their siblings. Designed to promote shared abilities & co-operation through creative music making, Siblings in Sync is an inclusive workshop run by registered music therapists. In small groups tailored to suit individual needs, participants will create, perform and enjoy the inclusivity of live music.

Cost: One $25 ticket gives whole family access to two sessions, the first on Wednesday & the second on Friday. www.theartscentre.com.au Ph:1300 182 183

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Starts 9:25am Toddlers, babies and kids on bikes are welcome to stroll around the Torrens with their parents and other families, and enjoy a coffee or shared lunch afterwards.

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Canberra Mathilda’s & Boutique Markets

Albert Hall, Commonwealth Ave. From 9am to 1pm Boasting the very best of Boutique Markets & Mathilda’s Market retailers, this family day out will feature local craft, design, fashion & homewares.

Melbourne Mathilda’s Market

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Feeling Social?

Visit our favourite blogs, twitter & facebook forums!

Monkey Preschool Lunchbox 0.99c from the app store

Now your kids can monkey around while they learn! As the #1 preschool game in the app store, Monkey Preschool

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Lunchbox is a collection of six exciting educational games for ages 2-5, where kids help a monkey pack his school lunch, exercising their skills in colours, matching, counting, letters, puzzle, spot the difference & shapes.

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Martha Stewart for Kids

marthastewart.com/ kids Explore the Martha Stewart websites for delicious recipes, cool party ideas, kitchen tips, fun activities & clever crafts. You’ll never scramble for recipe ideas or party planning tips again with Martha Stewart at your side.

Shape Puzzle 0.99c from the app store

Funology

funology.com Never again will you hear the phrase “Mum & Dad, we’re so bored!” Bursting with every boredom buster a kid could ever want, Funology will entertain for hours with jokes, riddles, activities, games, facts, magic tricks, recipes & even some weird & wonderful science.

Enter the puzzling world of baby apps. Jigsaw puzzles, that is. Shape Puzzle is a jigsaw puzzle game specially designed for babies. For ages 2-6, Shape Puzzle develops visual memory where a number of interesting objects & scenes teach babies new words through repetitive assembly of pictures.

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Make your garden pop with splashes of vibrant yellow corn. The whole family will have a field day taking the sweet taste of sunshine from plot to plate.

Susan Volz from Our Kitchen Garden serves up some corny advice on enjoying these taste sensations.

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for a range of handy garden wares to help plot your patch.

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othing says summer quite like Corn on the Cob but there’s more to these husky parcels than just throwing them on the barbeque & slathering in butter & salt.

Known collectively as maize, this versatile member of the grain family comes in a variety of forms including flour corn, sweet corn & of course, our favourite cinema snack derivative pop corn. It is grown in ears, each of which is covered in rows of kernels protected by cotton-like threads, or silks, & encased in a fibrous husk.

sow it

A great summer crop, corn enjoys full sun & warm, well-worked, fertile soil with good drainage. Sow the seeds 2 to 4 inches apart in short rows in a block formation, rather than single rows, so as to ensure pollination.

Meanwhile, send your little munchkins scavenging for materials to create their own Wizard of Oz inspired scarecrow to watch over the corn & keep pesky birds at bay.

With your burly scarecrow standing guard, seedlings will begin to germinate & should emerge within 10 days. Silks will appear approximately 6 weeks from planting, at which time the ears will begin to swell. Each plant usually produces 2-4 cobs of corn, ready for harvest around 10 weeks after planting.

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The corn harvest is the sweetest pick of the season so be sure to get the kids involved when the time is ripe. Harvest when the corn silk starts to turn brown & the kernels are full to touch & produce a milky white fluid when broken. Pull the ears downward & twist to take off stalk. Sweet corn varieties lose their sweetness soon after harvesting so prepare for immediate cornsumption.

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Cooking your home-grown kernels is like a can of corn but so much better! Sweet corn is most at home roast-

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ed on its cob, smothered in butter & salt & devoured in a McCains “Marg, the rains are here” fashion but there are plenty of other simple incornations to enjoy.

Have the kids chip in with making Corn Salsa, Corn Fritters or Corn Bread & for those who opted for the pop corn variety, the kids will be amaized to unfurl the explosive truth behind their favourite moreish movie morsels. Pop to it!

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Whether your child goes to school or childcare, lunches need to be nutritious, fun and easy to eat! Louise D’Allura shares her tips for healthy and fun lunchtime foods.

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y mum ensured my lunches were easy & healthy from grade 1 (yes over 30 years ago!) & look at what I’ve become – a Healthy Food Advocate! What mum did exceptionally well was to ensure that my lunches were always worthy of looking forward too. Even my teachers used to love seeing what I had each day.

make it fun!

New research shows that meals with seven different items & six different colours are particularly appealing to kids. Look at your lunchbox contents & ask how you can make the food fun with colour & different shapes? Don’t restrict yourself to the food – think stickers, a note from you or a smiley face carved into their apple. If it will put a smile on their face – it’s worth doing!

get organised What can everyone do the night before to make lunch making easier? This will be different for every family but could include: • A list of your kids’ favourite lunches on the fridge as a memory jogger • Keeping a loaf of bread in the freezer for those days you forget it’s Monday tomorrow

are they old enough to bargain with?

Kids love feeling independent so perhaps you can contract them to make lunches in return for additional pocket money?

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top tip!

Keep 3 plastic containers in your fridge so your children can choose an item from each for their lunch - while you add the sandwich or other carbohydrate & protein item

container 1: fruit

Go for variety & lots of different colours. If you can, cut fruit into interesting shapes with cookie cutters, or just cut an apple in half horizontally to reveal a star. If you have dried fruit, always choose sulphur free dried fruits (especially important for children with a history of asthma)

container 2: vegies

Cherry tomatoes, organic carrots or a mixed container of vegies/salad

container 3: treat

A snack, dessert, tub of yoghurt you froze, cheese & crackers or other healthy treat

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use the lunch formula

your children don’t like sandwiches

Every day your child’s lunch needs to provide them with one third of their nutrient needs, so you want to choose foods that are packed full of nutrients. If you start to think about lunch in terms of the groups below you’ll be on track to ensure they don’t get too much of one food & not enough of another.

• Choose from a variety of protein sources: whole boiled eggs; omelette; nitrate free ham; cooked chicken; real roast beef/ minute steaks (cooked the night before); tuna with mayonnaise; zucchini fritters/ slice made with besan (chickpea) flour for extra protein, chickpea patties

• Fruit & Vegetables (for a strong immune & digestive system with vitamins, minerals & fibre) • Calcium (for strong bones) • Carbs (for energy) • Start with what you know they love to eat. What can you do to make it fun or different? What about using a big star or heart cookie cutters to cut the bread into shapes • Vary the type of bread/ carbohydrates you give them - bread rolls hollowed out & stuffed with fillings; rice or pasta salads with fillings tossed together. Savoury muffins are a great alternative if

• Protein (for repair & growth)

• Vary the spreads for flavour - try ricotta cheese (an excellent source of Vitamin D); relishes; avocado; hommus; baba ghanoush

know what additives you need to avoid The label decoder list here includes the worst additives that most people want to avoid as they are linked to adverse health problems. If you have asthma or other specific health concerns, or if you have young children, there may be other additives you wish to include on your list.

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the label decoder

which numbers mean what?

Colours 102, 104, 110, 122, 123, 124, 127, 129, 132, 133, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160b, 173, 174, 175 Preservatives 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 249, 250, 251, 280, 281, 282 Antioxidants 310, 311, 312, 319, 320, 321 Gums 407, 407A, 466 Flavour enhancers 621, 627, 631, 635, 637 Others 900, 914, 943, 944, 950, 951, 952, 954, 955, 1201, 1520, 1521 Want to know more?

The Australian Best Seller, Additive Alert, provides loads more detail PLUS includes a handy Additives to Avoid card to make your shopping simple!

Grab a copy of Additive Alert: www.TheRevampExperience. com.au/Products

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Nothing screams Autumn like warm apple pie & of course, Easter! Try our delicious recipes below & let us know how you rated the finished product via our Facebook page.

apple pie

sprinkling of castor sugar :: Bake in a hot oven - 220 for 10 mins, then continue cooking at 180 degrees for 50 mins :: Cool for 30 mins & then serve with good quality vanilla icecream!

Ingredients (Pastry) 3 cups plain flour 1/4 tsp salt 250g cold butter, cubed (Filling) 6 apples, peeled & sliced 1/4 cup castor sugar 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon

apple tarts Ingredients 2-3 sheets puff pastry 2-3 apples 1 tbsp butter (melted) castor sugar (to sprinkle)

method

:: To make pastry, mix all ingredients together in a food processor, add 1/2 cup iced water, mix until forms a ball. Divide in half & wrap in clingfilm. Chill in fridge for 20 mins. :: To make combine all filling ingredients in a bowl. :: Roll out pastry 1/2 cm thick & line a greased pie tin :: Add apple mixture & then brush edges of pastry with a mix of egg yolk & water :: Roll out pastry top, place over pie & crimp edges together using your thumb or a fork :: Cut holes for steam & brush with egg mixture followed by a Mathilda’s Magazine // Autumn 2012 www.mathildasmarket.com.au

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:: Line baking trays with baking paper & heat oven to 180 degrees :: Cut out 2 or 3 large circles of pastry using a side plate as a guide :: Peel & slice an apple for each circle & arrange apple segments in a circular pattern :: Brush with some melted butter & sprinkle with castor sugar :: Bake until pastry puffs up at edges & is golden. Serve with cream or icecream.

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easter bunny biscuits Ingredients 200g soft butter 2 cups brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg 2 1/4 cups plain flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 100g dark cooking chocolate, melted

method

:: Preheat oven to 160

degrees (150 fan forced).

:: Place the butter, sugar & vanilla in a food processor & beat for 8 mins or until light & creamy.

paper until 3mm thick

:: Add egg & beat.

:: Place on trays lined with baking paper & bake for 6-8 mins or until cooked

:: Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa & chocolate & beat until a dough forms. :: Wrap in plastic wrap & refridgerate for half an hour. :: Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of baking

:: Use a rabbit-shaped cutter to cut out biscuits

:: Ice with a white icing or melted white chocolate & press into a tray of coconut :: Finish them off with some lovely ribbon bows around their necks!

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health// Start good oral practices early with your children to ensure healthy teeth & hygiene as they grow.

Dietitian Emma Owers discusses the simple measures that you can take now to help prevent future dental cavities.

stop that rot! nutrition for preventing dental cavities

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arbohydrate (or sugar) that is in many foods & drinks can lead to tooth decay & dental cavities. This occurs because bacteria in the mouth combines with the sugar in foods to produce acid, which erodes tooth enamel & causes cavities.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to taste the sugar or starch in the food & drink that you eat so it is important to read the nutrition panel to see exactly how much sugar is in a product. The ingredient list is always useful to look at as ingredients are listed in order of weight, therefore the major ingredients will be listed first.

“Many terms can be used to describe sugar such as brown sugar, white sugar, icing sugar, raw sugar, corn syrup, treacle, castor sugar, golden syrup, honey, chocolate, glucose, molasses, fructose, sucrose, lactose & maltose” A good guideline for reading labels is to aim for less than 5g of total fat per 100g, less than 10g of sugar per 100g (up to 20g if there is fruit in the product), 3-6g fibre per serve & less than 300mg of sodium per 100g of the product.

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t is not only the amount of sugary foods or drinks we consume but also how often we consume them that contributes to the development of dental cavities. Common culprits are fruit juices, concentrated fruit snack bars, lollies, muesli bars, sweet biscuits, some cereals, softdrinks & cordial, especially if eating or drinking these items often & over long periods.

Chips & savoury crackers can also have high levels of carbohydrate. Better choices for

snacks include fresh fruit, raw vegetables, nuts (if appropriate for your child’s age), cheese, crackers, wholegrain cereals, lean meats or yoghurt & plain tap water to drink.

Some medications can also contain sugar. Consult your dentist, pharmacist or doctor & request medicines that are nonacidic or sugar free if possible.

Give your child their medicines with main meals if possible & rinse their mouth after administration. Spreading a small amount of fluoride toothpaste onto their teeth afterwards is also beneficial but do not brush their teeth.

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nutrition for dental heath • Limit sweet foods & drinks such as softdrink, fruit juice, flavoured milk, cordial, coffee or tea to occasionally at meal times or special occasions such as parties or birthdays • Choose lower carbohydrate snacks & check the nutrition panel on processed foods • If your child has a dummy, do not put anything sweet onto it & clean it under running water, not in your mouth • Avoid sharing spoons with your child • If you are using a bottle to feed your child, take the bottle away when they are finished with it & avoid prolonged sucking • Put your child to bed without a bottle & avoid use of the bottle after 12 months of age unless filling it with water • Encourage use of a toddler cup from 12 months of age • If you child has a breastfeed or bottle before going to bed, wipe down their teeth gently with a moistened cloth before putting them to sleep • Rinse your child’s mouth with water after they have sugary food or drink • A small amount of cheese after sugary food or drink can help to neutralise the acid produced by oral bacteria

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tooth friendly snacks • baked beans • vegetable soup • leftover pasta/rice • corn on the cob • hard boiled eggs • cheese on toast • pita bread mini pizza • fresh fruit • raw vegetables sticks • sandwiches with: - cheese - egg & lettuce - chicken & salad, - apple & cream cheese - chicken & avocado - tuna & tomato • try bagels, muffins, pitas & lavash breads for variety.

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ave your child sit down for a meal or snack rather than letting them play as this will lead to them having sugar in their mouth for a longer period and increase their risk of tooth decay.

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Three meals and 2-3 snacks per day is adequate for providing good nutrition for your child. Avoid frequent eating or snacking.

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rinking fluoridated water offers protection against tooth decay while bottled or filtered water doesn’t usually contain enough fluoride to have an effect.

By sticking to these nutrition guidelines, ensuring regular teeth cleaning and taking your child to the dentist regularly, you can ensure that your child will always be smiling.

new market for ages 7-14yrs

• brisbane • sydney • melbourne Dates and venues to be announced.

Check website for details.

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In our last issue we encouraged families to ‘get on their bike’ & embrace exercise & the outdoors over the holiday period.

Exercise & activity unfortunately though, does comes with some perils. Dr Rebecca Stewart discusses strategies for minimising injuries for the whole family.

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or adults, it’s usually creaky knees or twisted ankles that result from embarking on a New Year’s health kick, or a bruised ego & grazes subsequent to participating in their children’s adventurous holiday activities.

Personally, I have taken to wearing my gumboots when teaching my kids to rollerskate as the poor old piggies were copping a hammering.

Although I live in the suburbs of a large provincial city, on my daily run I dodge kangaroos, skip snakes sunning on the path & swat endless hoards of dengue-laden mozzies. When kayaking on the river, the salties & freshies give me that extra encouragement to paddle a little faster!

For our little ones, their gay abandon & sense of

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invincibil ity can re su some frig htening in lt in juries.

As a GP, over the h oliday season, th ere is an influx of broken a rm bitten ton s, split heads, gues, kn oc out teeth , things in kedeyes & ears that shouldn’t be there & all ma nner of th ings that children ha touched/ ve swallowed/ inhaled.

In our neighbou rhood, m y doorbe often ring ll s & I’m p resented with a w orried bu t “I told y so” moth ou er & a re morseful,

teary child. The most recent case was a 9 year old who had been making ‘chilli tea’ with my girls whilst playing in a friend’s back yard. She unfortunately rubbed her eyes - many mixed emotions & lots of eye rinsing was involved. Needless to say, the neighbourhood children are all aware of the ‘chilli no-go zones’ now.

I’m definitely not suggesting we should ‘cotton-wool’ our children but instead, should encourage them to embrace adventure & activity. Despite what we do, the reality is they will come a cropper at some stage. However, there are lots of simple things that we can do as carers to limit the fall.

Living in North Queensland, it never ceases to amaze me that my family are often the only ones at the beach or pool wearing sunsafe swimwear, hats & sunnies.

Little children have a very large amount of skin in proportion to their bodies (compared to adults) & so sunburn can easily result in 2nd to 3rd degree burns, dehydration, skin infection & even kidney failure.

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overing up the pointy bits of kids bodies can also minimise injuries.

Good stack-hats are a must - not just for bikeriding but for the novice rollerskater, the beginner rip-sticker & the new skateboarder accompanied by elbow, wrist & knee guards. The kids will groan “I can’t believe you’re making me wear this stuff, it’s so yesterday”. Just remind them that uncool is a trip to hospital to stitch them up or

ol & find that returning to scho ak, their balafter a little bre as good as ance is not quite don’t forget it was before - so Shoes should not be overpadding! The to reinforce the rated as a safety option o brings with it school term als I could write a really long ughs, colds, the inevitable co list of the things I’ve pulled lice. It’s worth gastro & head out of children’s feet - nails, to ensure that taking the time fish spines, rose thorns, biture up to date, vaccinations a men, glass etc. The long list keep are kept cold to es ch n lu is only matched by the bay & hair is the bacteria at length of the scream to be a lice comb at tied back with heard from the treatment the ready! room & the angst of the parent (and the GP) at the diseeping kids safe tress being caused. e shouldn’t involv keeping them hildren are alindoors in front ways fascinated of an electronic with putting erefore avoid babysitter to th things that are . Obesity & sophysical injury too big into too us too. ation are injurio ol is l a ci little holes. Examples of items urage our We need to enco retrieved from noses & ears try new activikids to explore, include beads, foam, bread, fe & planned ties, but in a sa rubbers, cherries, fruit loops explo. The caveat on er n n a m & coins but the options are te parental ration is adequa endless. Importantly, if your ucation of supervision & ed child tells you sheepishly that that they can our children so their ‘bead’ has gone AWOL, selves look after them to rn a le don’t try & retrieve it yourself fortunately, eventually. Un as more damage may be come from injury can also caused. In particular, if you encourage other adults - so suspect an inadvertent (or ious & dence but caut en ep d in deliberate) swallowing of an other aviours around eh b fe sa item, please seek medical adyour children adults - whether vice. The Poisons Information ot. know them or n Line is your first port of call for anything that shouldn’t have the year the first term of y jo En been eaten or drunk or if periences it & all the new ex you’re not sure. Inhaled items es. Enjoy the brings to famili can be a little sneakier in into n from summer tio si n a tr their presentation, often only eather vely autumn w lo e th causing a persistent cough so tunity for your a per fect oppor if you’re suspicious, seek help. ild to jump on well-padded ch r sort. heels of whateve w r ei th Back to school brings GPs to consider You might like a welcome break from the run behind going for a little crash-and-tackle injuries of heels but be those racing w the school holidays - for a mies stretch the ham to re su couple of weeks anyway first! until the regular sporting

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splish splash

I was taking a bath!

There’s nothing like bathtime for clean, old fashioned fun. Take the plunge next bath time & let your little ones experiment with different shapes, colours & textiles. We’ve discovered the tricks & tools for lots of bubble trouble!

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bath toy

Tommee Tippee has a great Baby Bath Toys pack for just $19.99 consisting of rubber duckies, bathtub appliqués & a toy tub bag to hold all of baby’s toys Purchase the set here (link)

bath toy Pirate Bath Mitt RRP$8.95

Ahoy there me hearties! We are still having a giggle over this little bath gem. This pirate themed baby bath mitt is soft & sure to be a hit!

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A very hungry... birthday girl!

Bloggers & mondocherry creative connoisseurs, Clare & Joy teamed up to ensure that Joy’s daughter, Sienna would have a very special 4th birthday indeed!

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nspired by the Eric Carle’s classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the party is a classic example of the magic that can be created with a little imagination & a well thought out theme.

The theme was first hatched using a leaf-shaped invitation printed onto green paper & stitched onto darker green card. Glued to the top was pom-poms stitched together with pipe cleaner antennae

to form a centerpiece & very hungry caterpillar!

Clare & Joy roughly washed artists paper with watercolours & then set out cutting leaves (sewn into a banner for the front of the table), dots (stuck on the drink dispenser) & placemat leaves. n important element of the day was the party food, with most items featured in the original book.

From apples, plums, watermelon, strawberries & lollipops to cheese & sausages – this really was one hungry caterpillar! Party favourites, fairy bread butterflies & jelly also made a welcome appearance.

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earable butterfly wings were created for each partygirl, with other party activities including threading caterpillar bracelets & searching for caterpillar food in the garden.

With this much planning & attention to detail, you would expect the party favours to be equally as delicious & the mondocherry girls didn’t disappoint. Each little take home basket was edged with fringed paper for grass & filled with caterpillar & butterfly goodies including a lollipop threaded into handmade paper wings.

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very hungry caterpillar themed party cannot be without food to appease the very hungry masses.

From lollipops threaded into simply designed wings, to strawberry cups & apple tiers, Sienna’s birthday party is not complete without fairy bread, cut into wings!

Such a gorgeous party day for a gorgeous party girl.

Happy Birthday Sienna!

So, why not take a leaf out of Clare, Joy & Sue’s book & theme your party with The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

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It’s Child’s Play National Playgroup Week 2012

ince 2007, National Playgroup Week has been celebrated around Australia.

This year, from the 25th March to 1st April, Australia will celebrate the contribution Playgroups make to early childhood development.

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with their little one. Playgroups can be held anywhere from a neighbourhood centre or Church, to a kindergarten or someone’s home. Not only does it offer children a fun, safe environment to play in, it offers parents a chance to share their experiences, meet other local families and develop new friendships.

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o how can you and your kids support Playgroups? You can host or support an event in your local area during National Playgroup Week.

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your event with Playgroup Australia to have access to resources including an event planning kit, posters, postcards, flyers and other promotional ideas.

For more information or to register a National Playgroup Week event visit www.nationalplaygroupweek.com.au or Ph 07 3394 8448.

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School’s Out

top easter holiday spots

Whether it’s fun and adventure that you are seeking these holidays or instead are craving some quality family time and a little relaxation, we have discovered a number of top holiday destinations that we think you will enjoy!

Kingfisher Bay Resort

Yorke Peninsular

Walhalla Goldfields Railway

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Yorke Peninsula

Kingfisher Bay resort

Queensland

South Australia

Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, presents a unique nature based holiday option for families. Explore the national park by four wheel drive, swim or canoe in the calm water of the Great Sandy Strait, fish, take on a game of tennis or laze by the pool for a little R & R. The kids will love the Eco-resort’s popular Junior Eco Ranger program & parents will no doubt love the Resort’s baby-sitting services!

For a seaside holiday without the seaside crowds, head to South Australia’s favourite coastal playground, Yorke Peninsula.

From luxurious beachside villas overlooking the ocean, to caravan parks, farmstays & bush camping in national parks, there are plenty of places to relax & explore on “Yorkes” as the locals fondly call this beautiful part of the world. The area also offers a wide range of family friendly activities including laser skirmish, surfing classes, seaside markets & more.

of the mountain & take the family on the Ghost Tour at dusk, provided by the Walhalla Heritage & Development League.

For more information Ph: 1800 654 991 or visit www.yorkepeninsula.com.au

Thinking of taking the family on an eco-friendly holiday? Then look no further than Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park at the most eastern point of Australia.

No need to pack the car full of tents, pegs, eskies & all the creature comforts, the legendary Safari style eco-friendly tents are the fun & stylish way to enjoy camping.

Walhalla Victoria

Just a short two-hour drive from Melbourne, Walhalla is an historic goldmine which is sure to delight the entire family.

Take the family for a tour in the Long Tunnel Gold Mine, deep in the mountain of Walhalla. The mine has changed little since its closure in 1911 & provides a fun & educational activity for the family. The kids favourite activity though, will undoubtedly be the Walhalla Goldfields Railway!

If you dare to live on the wild side, uncover the hidden secrets

For more information visit www.visitwalhalla.com

Suffolk Beachfront holiday park

New South Wales

Access to Fraser Island is hassle free with flights to Hervey Bay offered by both Qantaslink and Virgin Blue. For information regarding connecting transfers and self-drive options, visit the Resort’s website.

For further information Ph: 1800 072 555 or visit www.kingfisherbay.com

Only 5 minutes from Byron Bay’s centre, Suffolk Park offers visitors a leisurely atmosphere & unhurried tranquility. Aside from the limitless beach views, the Byron Bay Secret Tea Tree Lake offers visitors a peaceful & rejuvenating spot. The Lake, historically known as being a sacred & traditional site for the local indigenous Bundjalung women, is Byron’s best-kept secret!

For more information visit www.suffolkbeachfront.com.au

Pictured: (top) Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park (above) Kingfisher Bay’s Eco-Rangers

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As the school year starts again parents are reminded of the stress of non-stop school day mornings.

Making lunches, beds, breakfast, doing washing – all the while reminding their children of what they should be doing as part of their morning responsibilities before they finally rush out of the door.

Robyn Sims explains how parents can make the morning school run that little bit easier.

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uring our Sensory Processing Workshops we are often asked by parents of young school children how they can make their school mornings run more smoothly so that the experience is less overwhelming for children & parents alike.

Getting ready for the day entails many activities & micro routines for adults & children alike. With so many things for our young children to focus upon, here are some points to help make mornings run smoothly & encourage the development of independence in children:

• A well rested parent is more likely to be positive & calm at busy times • A well rested child is more compliant, willing to get up on time & more likely to wake with good energy

reasonable hour so that you are not rushing around of a morning & running out of time • Get your children up & out of bed at a reasonable hour

information. For example, a child may have difficulty screening out the noise of the dishwasher, television & the crying baby in order to hear what you have asked them to do.

• Turn off televisions & put a limit on electronic toys to assist your child in focusing & engaging in the activities which form part of their before school morning routine

• We can’t do everything, so if you didn’t leave enough time to do the clothes washing before leaving for school at the appropriate time, don’t try to squeeze it in just so you don’t have to do it later in the day.

• Fostering independence in children is a gift to them, which will encourage selfesteem & a willingness to try the next step. So it is important to ensure that our expectations match our child’s developmental level. It may be appropriate to expect a five year old to get dressed, but it might be aiming a little high to expect them to make their own breakfast.

• If a child is learning a new aspect of a routine, such as learning to tie shoelaces, or is going through a tough time at school or adjusting to change, then they may need more support for some routine activities. It’s all about a little give & take.

• Many children are visual learners & benefit from being able to see what it is that is expected of them. A clear visual routine is a powerful tool for helping children to develop independence & therefore foster self-esteem.

An example of an interactive, visual routine chart can be seen at: www.magneticmoves.com.au

• Sign off on any school notes & place them in your child’s bag • Write out tuckshop bags or place non perishables in lunch boxes • Help your child to get their specialist lesson bags organised, such as library bags, swimming bags or bags for afterschool activities • Check that homework is done so that your child is not trying to finish work in the morning • Leave enough time in the morning to do what you need to do • Use an alarm & get up at a

• Visual cues provide important tools for assisting all children & particularly those with a range of learning difficulties including Asperger’s, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder or Auditory Processing challenges.

• Positivity is contagious!

• Young children’s nervous systems are still developing & as such they are not as adept at screening out unnecessary noises or distractions in order to tune into what we would consider to be the important

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So with all of this in mind, we hope parents are looking forward to a calmer & more organised morning routine, which is supported by visual & interactive cues, reasonable expectations & positive energy all around.

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Hi Ho Hi Ho ! o g we ol o h c s o t k c a b it’s

Starting, or going back, to school can be overwhelming not just for kids but parents too. Organising lunches, getting kids into uniforms & afternoon activities to keep them out of trouble are just a few ‘To Dos’ on everyone’s list. We asked our Facebook followers & readers to give us some tips & tricks to tackle the back to school challenge.

Do the uniform ironing on a Saturday afternoon while the kids are with Dad – it takes the stress out of a Sunday night/Monday morning

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Do a practice run with the preppies with picture cards as a reminder of what order to do what.

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Have a weekly planner with lunch box ideas, extra-curricular activities, chores & dinner meal planner

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Involve your kids in the back to school process.

Picking lunch boxes, book covers & even pencils can be very exciting it turns out!

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Do as much as possible the night before to save the morning chaos!

Start getting ready an hour before you have to leave.

Bedroom Bliss

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Looking for a practical way to manage the school week?

them a pictorial view of what is happening in their school week.

The My Busy School Week Activity Chart is designed for school age children to give

From music lessons, library day, tuckshop, swimming & other

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activities, the chart provides a novel way to keep your school week organised & fun!

RRP $29.50

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eggselenteaster It isn’t Easter without Easter eggs & there is nothing your little faces will like more than painting their very own!

There are many techniques that you can use to decorate your Easter egg & best of all – most of these items you will already have in the house!

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#3. Drain eggs & cool with running cold water. Leave to cool for at least 40 minutes

#2. Turn off the heat, cover & rest for 15 minutes

#4. Make sure boiled eggs are cool & dry before application

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polished to perfection We all have old nail polish lying around & with little brushes that are easy to handle, nail polish offers the perfect platform for a glossy, glittering egg!

creative crayons They’re fuss free & non-toxic making them suitable for even the youngest of easter artists.

go for gold Head to your local craft store & buy metallic or shimmer paint – your eggs will look golden & glorious!

all that glitters As another fun alternative, coat your Easter eggs with glitter – a sparkling alternative to standard dyes & paints.

Images courtesy (this page) mondocherry www.mondocherry.com.au (opposite) Martha Stewart www.marthastewart.com

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autumnreading

parrot carrot Written by Jol & Kate Temple, illustrated by Jon Foye.

Allen & Unwin, 2011.

RRP (Hardcover) $12.99 Ideal for 2-6 year olds Here is a parrot. Here is a carrot… Here is a parrot that looks like a carrot.

Any toddler is bound to delight in this book. Parrot Carrot brings together unlikely rhyming couples, mixes them up & reinvents a whole new creature.

The authors & illustrator

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work beautifully in unison to share humour, rhyme & creative drawings. Young children will love the rhym- Written by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce ing predictability & nonWhatley. sense throughout.

Scholastic, 2011.

The book has its own website, as well as a smart RRP (paperback) $16.99 phone app – narrated by Suitable for 4 years plus the inimitable Kamahl On the first anniversary of (www.parrotcarrot.com).

Brisbane’s terrifyingly tragic The app cleverly engages floods of 2011, this publicathe phone’s camera to turn tion remains as relevant your own surrounds into today as it was last year. the backdrop for the fabuFlood helps in explainlous creatures in the book. ing the events of January Fun for all the family!

2011 in a way that young Highly recommended. children can understand.

But the real stars of this

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With the cooler autumn weather & school well & truly underway, now is the time to snuggle up & catch up on some home reading.

Meredith O’Connor reviews the latest books, guaranteed to tempt the imagination of your littlest readers.

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book are the truly evocative illustrations. Bruce Whatley’s acrylic wash colours immerse the reader into a watery depth.

Amazingly painted with his left hand (he is normally right handed), the running paint effect was achieved by painting in a vertical fashion.

Even more moving, is the decision to donate all profits from the book to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.

Hauntingly beautiful - a tribute to the amazing resilience of the Australian spirit.

lazy daisy, busy lizzie Written by Mary Ellen Jordan, illustrated by Andrew Weldon.

Allen & Unwin, 2011.

RRP (Hardcover) $19.99 Perfect for 2-5 year olds A farm full of animals who don’t behave as they should…Lazy Daisy & Busy Lizzie are just two of the strangely behaving animals on this unique farm.

Wait till you meet Fancy

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Nancy & Cranky Frankie!

Mary Ellen Jordan’s humorous rhyming text will engage young children as they enjoy the colourful yet simple drawings of Andrew Weldon. The end plates cleverly illustrate an aerial view of the farm as time passes throughout the day, an interesting talking point with littlies.

Young preschoolers particularly will take great pleasure in the amusing adventures playing out on the farm. A sense of humour is definitely the go here!

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www.sweetstreetevents.com Catering for celebrations from all walks of life, the gourmet candy & dessert bars from Sweet Street will have your guests talking long after the party has ended. With a gourmet candy bar, guests fill their own bag or box – creating a fabulous souvenir for your event.

From sourcing the products & sweets, to setting up & clearing away, Sweet Street will take care of everything. They even cater to those without a sweet tooth with stationary buffets. So let Sweet Street add the sweet touch to your celebration!

2. finlee

& me www.finleeandme.com.au

3. polly

& molly

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Vintage, vintage, vintage! Diana from polly & molly brings you original, handmade, one of a kind teddy bears using high quality, original vintage laces, trims & embroidery inspired by the 1930s – 1960s. As well as heirloom teddy bears, polly & molly also create hand-stitched lace babies & girls clothing, including English lace christening gowns & dreamy lace, silk & satin dresses, as well as matching hair accessories.

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pirio.weebly.com Pirio clothing follows adult fashion trends but with the comfort, warmth, breathability & practicality that all children’s clothing should have. This colourful, European style clothing is handmade, unique, high quality & very trendy! Made from 100% quality, soft, elastic cotton fabric free of buttons, laces & zippers, Pirio brings you cheerful clothing available in a variety of colours, for kids & adults!

5. sare

copeland

www.sarecopeland.com.au

Sare Copeland brings you greeting cards with a conscience. As the environmentally friendly way to send a greeting, send your thoughts to a loved one or send your well wishes, all cards are printed on recycled paper using vegetable ink, free of chorine, on a greenbiz accredited printer.

As well, the adorable range of Native Baby Animal series is designed with the welfare of Australian animals in mind, telling the story of each foster animal’s return to the bush. For every card sold, $1 is donated directly to the care of native foster animals in South-East Queensland.

6. baby

goes retro

www.babygoesretro.com.au

This colourful retro inspired Scandinavian label will have your kids looking like cool cats in 100% organic Fairtrade cotton clothing.

With products for newborns to six year olds, Baby Goes Retro even has some quirky gifts for mum & dad. Featuring at the Mathilda’s Market in Brisbane on March 24 pick your bub up an elephant print onesie with matching tights, or if you’re feeling like buying yourself a treat, check out the boho-licious clogs available in turquoise or yellow.

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We love the product range on offer by Finlee & Me. Their products are not only uber cute & baby friendly but also encourage development & learning through play.

From Nappy Change & Go Sets to Colouring Wallets to keep you little ones busy on the move, their product range includes items for babies, small children & mums.

We especially love their Snugglies (pictured), which develop baby’s visual & tactile abilities, soothe gums during teething & doubles as a security blanket.

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Christie at The Cake Collective will ensure you can have your cake & eat it too! With an endless range of flavours & designs, all cakes are baked fresh on the premises, when you order, to your specific instructions, including dietary needs.

So whether a child’s birthday that must have the latest superhero cake, a delivery of fresh cupcakes to your clients or even just an afternoon tea get together, The Cake Collective caters for all functions, big or small.

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Saturday 25 Feb 2012, 9am-1pm Byron Kennedy Hall, Fox Studios, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

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With winter on its way, it’s best to plan ahead to protect those precious little feet. SMOPS offer the cutest range of warm footwear for kids.

SMOPS products are non-slip, easy to put on & importantly – look fantastic! Have a look at the adorable range online or at Mathilda’s Market.

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sweet thing sweetthing.com.au

Born out of a love of sourcing only the best of the best boutique goodies for her little one, misshaidee.com.au Sweet Thing is boutique shopping Beautifully made heaven for any from vintage emparent. With adorbroidery & exquisite able clothes, clever linens, Miss Haidee name plaques, cute offers her delightful hair accessories, signature vintage make-believe toys & dresses & tops/tunics anything else your for girls from birth to child could need 12 years of age. The with a unique, bou- designs are nostalgic tique inspiration, & are made from the Sweet Thing will best quality cotton have you browsing fabrics sourced from for hours online or at around the globe.

Mathilda’s Market.

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stella victoire

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From the beginnings of afternoon teas & dreaming of cupcake empires to be, local Canberra girl Karena will bake yummy cupcakes, muffins, cakes & cookies in a variety of flavours & styles.

Any excuse will do to have Sweet Petite, so find them online or at Mathilda’s Market.

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Oui, oui – we like what we see! French inspired & vintage influenced, the imported French apparel from Stella Victoire is simply beautiful.

Offering fine quality boys & girls ware in sizes from newborn through to three years, the Stella Victoire collection is the essence of elegant vintage. Check out their facebook or visit Mathilda’s Market for their range of beautiful clothing.

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For more information of Mathilda’s Market events & retailers,visit www.mathildasmarket.com.au

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