Mini Me Magazine - Issue 001 by Mini Me Magazine

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about us

Mini Me Magazine – the home of everything little and lovely! As busy parents we don’t necessarily have hours to go through loads of information or have the money spare to buy gorgeous magazines. Every two months I will bring you what is new and exciting in the world of Mums, Dads and our children. Mini Me Magazine will be published online so is FREE to you and I hope will be a place where you can find little gems of information about parties, fashion, food, activities and so much more... This magazine is made by a Mum (and sometimes a Dad – my husband is as passionate about this as I am) for you – if you want to see something featured then please don’t hesitate to contact me, I would LOVE to hear from you! If you have a business and would like to be part of Mini Me Magazine then please email me, we offer advertising space in the form of product placement, giveaways and brand / advertorial style advertising from as little as $10 a month – yes it is really that cheap! To get in contact with me just click on one of the icons below. I look forward to hearing from you and hope you love Mini Me Magazine as much as I do!

julia JULIA CLARKE Editor / Publisher

hello! I am absolutely thrilled to launch the first issue of Mini Me Magazine! In just under 2 months, at the age of 39, I am becoming a Mum for the first time. The journey to get here has been extremely exciting and in my travels I have found many wonderful resources and have meet some truly inspirational businesses who offer such amazing services. Mini Me Magazine is filled with aspirational ideas and products for parents and our little miracles – it is what I passionately refer to as “the home of everything little and lovely” I hope you love reading our first issue as much as I have enjoyed putting it together! Enjoy x

Copyright © Mini Me Magazine. Mini Me Magazine contains general information only and is not a substitute for health or parenting advice. All resonable care is taken in the preparation of this magazine and its contents but the publisher, editor and authors cannot be held legally responsible for errors in content of this magazine or loss arising from such errors. Readers are advised to seek a doctors or health professionals advice on all health matters. The publisher, editors or any authors do not accept liability whatsoever in respect to action taken by readers in relevance to recommendations set out in this magazine. Opinions expressed or information given in this magazine should never replace medical advice and are only our opinions.

issue 001 october & november 2013 image taken by www.miamorefoto.com

Gorgeous Party Ideas From All The Frills Made From Scratch Little Wishes

All The Frills specialise in designing and styling custom events that are inspired by you. They have a genuine enthusiasm for every client and their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parties are just exquiste. Melanie specialises in adding extra touches with DIY, meaning you can achieve stunning parties without having to spend an absolute fortune! Check out her blog for some DIY tips on Siennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd birthday! images by www.jelphoto.co.nz

made from scratch! Made From Scratch is a trove of delicious home baking, DIY, wedding, living & celebration themed treasures to inspire you to live the most beautiful & handmade life.

To find out how you can create the gorgeous tiered rosetta cake in the image to the left just click on the image and you will go directly to the recipe. Here is how to ice this beauty… You will need to ice the middle layer first, using an offset pallet knife gently add a thick layer of icing around the middle layers – you can make this icing as smooth or rustic as you like. Using a 1M wilton tip, fill your icing bag half full with icing. Starting at the bottom of the cake do a full line of rosettes around the bottom of the cake – to make a rosette, do a star and then quickly go clockwise (or anti clockwise) around the star, you will then have a beautiful rosette. Once you’ve done the first line of rosettes, do the middle line – it’s really lovely to offset the rosettes. And then do the top line – once done do mini rosettes atop the bottom tier. Repeat the above steps for the top tier.

www.madefromscratch.co.nz

party essentials! Turn your party into a gorgeous event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Little Ink has a fantastic selection of items that www.littleink.co.nz can be purchased to make your celebration look stunning!

image from www.allthefrills.co.nz, taken by www.jelphoto.co.nz

gift guide!

All from Little Wishes Boutique (www.littlewishes.co.nz) , L to R – Bilibo – The award winning toy! $38.99, Sophie the Giraffe Bath Puzzle $44.90, Kid O Floating Ducks $29.95, Discoveroo Fruit Music Set $43.90, Sort N Tip Garbage Truck $34.90

little wishes!

Little Wishes Boutique in an online boutique specialising in Gift Registry for Baby showers and beautiful products for mums, babies & children under 5. Our aim is to make the mum to be feel spoilt & loved with a one stop shop providing personalised gift registry & beautiful gifts. Every mother is different so if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have your desired products we will do our utmost to source in or provide suitable alternatives. We also stock a range of classic wooden toys as well as popular toys to spark your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination.

www.littlewishes.co.nz

Gorgeous Fashion From

Little Alice YmamaY?

YmamaY? YmamaY was born in 2002 in Auckland, New Zealand, simply from an absolute love of creating children's fashion. Although we love cutting edge, we tend not to be slaves to any particular trend, but create what we truly love. You, our customers, are our absolute focus, and we inject our heart and soul into maintaining and improving our quality and service. If you love what we do, we have only just begun, so look forward to you joining us on this exciting journey. The YmamaY Family. www.ym am ay.com

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and stripes

L to R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Singlet Bodysuit from Babu $19.95 (www.babu.co.nz), Minti Baby Track Short from Kid Republic $54.99 (www.kidrepublic.co.nz), Hayden Spot Hoodie from Pumpkin Patch $20 (www.pumpkinpatch.co.nz), Bunny Sleeveless from Pumpin Patch $24.99, Stripped Bikini from Cotton On, Henrietta Tulle Skirt from Cotton On (www.shop.cottonon.com). Prices listed may change without notice and may vary from time of publishing.

F LORAL

fantasy

L to R – Signature Safari Dress from Max $149 (www.maxshop.com), Floral Scarf from Witchery $59.90 (www.witchery.com.au), Floral Dress from Country Road $349 (www.countryroad.co.nz), Bella Prom Skirt from Forever New (www.forevernew.com.au), Floral Aztec Fedora from Portmans (www.portmans .com.au), Eve’s Den Tank from Decjuba (www.decjuba.com.au). Prices listed may change without notice and may vary from time of publishing.

Lovingly handmade for the little ones you love.

little alice!

Welcome to Little Alice! This is the perfect place to find that special something for the little people in your life. All Little Alice products are lovingly handmade â&#x2122;Ľ Little Alice has a range of products for girls and boys from birth and up. See their gorgeous range of bibs, blankets, home wares and soft toys for babies and children. www.facebook.com/littlealiceboutique

image by www.juliewillettsphotography.co.nz

capturing moments! Remember that feeling when you felt your unborn baby move or you saw your baby smile or when your baby took their first steps? It’s such an exciting time and so important to capture those moments so you can remember them forever. I have been lucky to turn a love into a job. I am a Wellington photographer who specialises in Maternity, Newborn and Baby photography. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the love of a parent with their child in a session. I get to hold and cuddle teeny tiny future prime ministers or artists or carpenters or what ever they are destined for…but the biggest thing I have learnt as a parent and photographer is to exist in photographs...don’t be the one that’s behind the camera all the time! Make sure your children get to see you in their photos - remember they love you know matter how you look or feel.

Gorgeous Interiors From Sissy + Marley LUSH Stylists Alluim Interiors

images by www.sissyandmarley.com

L to R - Bunny Framed Print from Father Rabbit $99 (www.fatherrabbit.com), Morrocan Leather Pouf from LetLiv (www.letliv.co.nz), Striped Floor Rug from LetLiv $139.90 (www.letliv.co.nz), Paint Dipped Side Table from Collected $219 (www.collected.co.nz), World Map Memo Board from Allium Interiors $135 (www.alliuminteriors.co.nz). Prices listed may change without notice and may vary from time of publishing.

image by www.sissyandmarley.com

décor ideas! Creating a beautiful space for your little one is such an exciting experience. A nursery or children’s room is one room where we can let our creative juices run wild and have fun! When creating spaces for children it is important to have a functional, liveable room that captures your hopes and dreams and most importantly your or your little ones personality. A beautiful room doesn’t have to cost the earth, it is all about planning the space and managing colours and layout. Design Online by LUSH Stylists is an online interior design service whereby you can get a room makeover from as little as $79! You get an interior designers touch without having to spend a fortune. They have simple packages whereby you get an overall concept, room layout, a detailed visual product recommendation and how much each item costs. You name the budget and they make it work – WOW so easy!! Some favourite ideas from LUSH Stylists from this issue are: * instead of strong patterns or colours on walls try doing something fun with the ceiling space * Keeping the base of the room (everything that doesn’t move) neutral is a fantastic idea. Then add colour through detail – this will allow you to change the look and feel without having to spend a fortune on re-painting.

www.lushstylists.co.nz

Images from Alluim Interiors in Newmarket, Auckland

For Mummy & Daddy From Nellie Tier Auckland Hypnobirthing Revive Yoga Kai Carrier Made From Scratch

L to R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Combined Steamer & Blender from Philips Avent $249.99 (www.babycity.co.nz), oh baby by Kathy Fray $42.95 (www.kathyfray.com ), Nellie Tier Scents (10ml) from Nellie Tier $19.50 (www.nellietier.co.nz), DreamGenii Pregnancy & Nursing Pillow from Baby On The Move $90 (www.babyonthemove.co.nz), Weleda Nursing Oil from Weleda $19.90 (www.weleda.co.nz), Chill Out Mama Herbal Tea from Bella Mama $13.90 (www.bellamama.co.nz), Eezimed Dummy from Countdown $19.99. Prices listed may change without notice and may vary from time of publishing.

nellie tier! The story of Nellie Tier is only a few years old but the history of friendship and business partnership shared by its co-founders Annie Porter and Sara Sadd spans 30 years. The Nellie Tier part of their story began about five years ago when the hand cream Annie had been playing around with in her kitchen (for about two years) FINALLY WORKED! Not only did it work, it was fabulous, and it was clear that here was potential for another challenging and exciting business venture! Sara happily came on board and the duo began the formulation of their boutique range. The aim was to create face, body and bath products that were not prohibitively expensive, that were natural, safe, fresh and effective, and had a strong focus on luxurious texture and wonderful perfumes. They designed the range using as a base, the best of natural ingredients, botanical extracts and pure essential oils available.

www.nellietier.co.nz

image by www.nellietier.co.nz

a beautiful calm!

Pre natal yoga offers a way to reduce the aches and pains that may accompany pregnancy in a nurturing and supportive environment. Please feel free to join the postnatal recovery sessions (2 months after birth - until then best to enjoy rest and taking it slow with baby). Sessions with Angie will leave you feeling: • Connected to your baby, your breath and your body • Centered and calm • Aware of helpful acupuncture points to reduce nausea, anxiety and to support labour • Conscious of breathing techniques to support you to relax and be aware of your pelvic floor muscles

www.reviveyoga.co.nz

a beautiful birth! I experienced the amazing benefits of HypnoBirthing® first hand when I gave birth to my son Oliver. This has driven my passion to help other women to believe and trust in themselves and their natural ability to give birth safely and easily. I absolutely love sharing HypnoBirthing® with parents, supporting them on their journey out of fear and into confidence. HypnoBirthing® is a very simple program of self-hypnosis and education, where women learn to release emotions tied to fear-based stories and misinformation, and they are helped to see birth as a normal and natural process. They learn to trust that their bodies know how to bring their babies into the world in the calm and gentle way that nature intended. “I think that this course is the best thing we could have done to prepare for our first baby. The relaxation exercises are very easy and effective; they made a world of difference during the birth. We both feel that we have learnt positive skills for life! Thank you.” Bryce – Auckand

www.aucklandhypnobirthing.co.nz

little booklovers!

Books I love for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; all available online at www.fishpond.co.nz Reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills; it also builds motivation, curiosity, and memory. Bardige, B. Talk to Me, Baby!(2009), Paul H Brookes Pub Co.

big booklovers!

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HOT in books for parents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all available online at www.fishpond.co.nz

image by www.juliewillettsphotography.co.nz

little gems for new mums! Don't stress about getting your baby into a routine immediately A small mirror is the best first toy ever Weleda Cham Rad is the great for windy / colicky babies Have a pump bottle next to the toilet for after a natural delivery Take time out each day for a shower by yourself If you're breastfeeding, have some healthy, but easy to eat snacks with lots of protein beside you Always have a drink handy if you are breastfeeding Sleep when baby sleeps...You're going to need it! Always make sure you properly burp/wind your baby after feeding!!! Sharlene Poole Baby Whisperer has a no fail winding technique! Lay baby flat across your knees supporting head with one hand and massaging tummy gently with the other hand. Sit baby up and it generally just comes straight out! If not then pat on back Newborn nappies with the sides cut off make better and cheaper maternity pads. Get one of those little battery push lights from The Warehouse or $2 shops. They're great for night feeds as they're not too bright Make sure when you have baby that you do get taught how to breast feed (keep asking every feed if you need till you feel comfortable) and get hubby to learn as well they can be really helpful in seeing if the baby is latched properly

energy boosters for mums! 1. Guzzle a Bottle of Water. Mild dehydration can affect your body even before you know you’re thirsty, and may leave you with headaches, fatigue, and lack of energy. 2. Tak e a Bath or Shower. There’s nothing like taking all your clothes off and taking a bath or shower in the middle of the day to make you feel like a totally new person. 3. Get Moving. Studies have found regular exercise is better than a nap for boosting your energy levels. 4. Don’t Skip Breakfast! You’re vigilant about making sure your kids get a healthy breakfast before they head out the door. But what about you? 5. Keep Your Blood Sugar Steady. Eat regular small snacks to keep on an even keel - like trail mix, peanut butter crackers, protein bars, and small containers of veggies and hummus. 6. Change Yo ur Clothes. No, really. If you’re sitting around in baggy sweats or your pajamas, it can actually make you feel more tired and rundown.

Information gathered from WebMD Feature, By Gina Shaw

fact files on animals! A lobster's blood isn't red like ours. It's light blue. (It has copper in it, not iron. Iron makes blood red) There are more chickens in the world than any other kind of bird.

The tentacles of the giant Arctic jellyfish can grow to 120 feet that's as long as 100 small cars lined up bumper to bumper!

Sharks don't have any bones. They have softer, more bendable stuff called cartilage.

Cats are amazing at twitching and turning their ears in all kinds of directions. Here's why: Cats have 32 muscles working each ear. Humans only have six.

What's inside a camel's hump? Most people think water, but they're wrong. It's fat. This gives camels energy if they run out of food.

kai carrier! Kai Carriers are reusable food pouches that can be filled with nutritious homemade food so you know exactly what your children are eating whilst minimising the mess. Kai Carriers are convenient, easy to fill and can be used anywhere at any time. They are free from the nasties sometimes found in plastic-BPA, Phthalate and PVC. Kai Carriers are freezable, microwavable and dishwasher safe. Fill with any pureed combo of vegetables, fruit, poultry, meat, legumes, grain, dairy, smoothies or yoghurt. Kai Carriers were designed in New Zealand by mum of one Kylie Matthews who saw a gap in the market when her daughter was eight months old. Kylie wanted to feed her daughter nutritious homemade food without any additives or preservatives, but the convenience of the pouch format.

www.kaicarrier.co.nz

something for the amazing dads! Bella Papa Massage Treatment Because dads, brothers, nephews and grandads need to be treated too! Especially for the man in your life, this massage treatment includes a warm foot soak, followed by a blissfully relaxing body massage with aromatic oils of lemongrass, ginger, rosemary and eucalyptus. Including both relaxing and deep tissue techniques as well as scalp massage - this treatment will leave the special man in your life walking on air!

www.bellamama.co.nz

recipes

all made with love from

yummy muesli! 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup golden syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1/4 cup smooth or crunch peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 170Â°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the peanut butter, golden syrup, cinnamon, cocoa powder and vanilla into a small saucepan and heat over a medium heat until melted and smooth.

Place the oats into a large bowl and once the peanut butter mixture is ready, pour over the rolled oats and mix until all the oats are coated. Pour oats into the prepared baking tray and bake for around 10-15 minutes or until golden brown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make sure you keep an eye on it as it can burn easily. Serve this delicious muesli with a generous serving of your preferred yoghurt. x

125g butter, softened

3 x choc chip!

1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup condensed milk 2 tablespoons vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup of each type of chocolate, roughly chopped (dark, milk, white) Preheat oven to 160째C In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla until combined before adding the condensed milk. Gradually add flour and then slowly mix in all the chocolate chips. Spoon teaspoon sizes amounts of cookie dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for around 8-10 min, or until the edges start to brown. Allow to cool on a baking tray, before putting into a mason jar topped with fabric and rope if you wish. x

1 cup white sugar

raspberry curd!

1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 8 egg yolks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; save the egg whites for another use, like meringue kisses! 1/4 teaspoon salt 140g unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 cup raspberries In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together sugar, zest and egg yolks. Then whisk in lemon juice and salt. Add the butter and heat saucepan over a medium/high heat. Continue whisking constantly, until butter has melted and mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and small bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Do not boil. Remove the pan from heat and continuing to whisk for a little longer, the longer that you whisk while off heat the silkier the curd will be. In a blender, puree the raspberries and gently fold into the cooled curd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can strain the raspberries through a sieve to remove any seeds if you want. Place the raspberry curd into a sterilized jar and keep in the fridge for up to one month. x

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colouring competition!

giveaways!

WIN me by entering the colouring competition!

L to R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pack of Kai Carriers (value $11), Nellie Tier Hand Cream 120ml (value $38), Hypnobirthing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Mongan Method Book from Auckland Hypnobirthing (value $49.95), Custom Made Little Alice Romper as pictured, sizes available 0000 - 2 (value $40), Kid O Floating Ducks $29.95 from Little Wishes Boutique, Carolyn Dress available sizes Size 6-12, 12-18, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 from YmamaY? (RRP 49.90). Prices listed may change without notice and may vary from time of publishing.

how to enter! Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love winning things?? We do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so in each issue with the support of some of our fabulous advertisers we will have some amazing giveaways that you have the chance to win. All you need to do to enter is like the Mini Me Magazine facebook page and comment under the image of the item you would like to win (each item will be featured in an individual post) and then like the page of the company who is giving away the product - too easy!! To find the Mini Me Magazine facebook page just click on the facebook icon below. Best of luck with your entry! Terms & Conditions 1. 2.

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Information on how to enter and prizes forms part of these Conditions of Entry. Entry into any promotion (Promo tion ) is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Entry. Promotion commences at 10:00:00 NZST on 01 October 2013 and entries close at 23:59:59 NZDT on 15 December 2013 (Promo tion Perio d). Entry is only open to NZ residents. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter, or agencies or companies associated with the conduct of this Promotion, are ineligible to enter For a chance to win, entrants must: a. Like the Mini Me Magazine Facebook page b. Make a comment under the post of the item they would like to win c. Like the facebook page of the company who are offering the giveaway Consumers are eligible to enter once per day for the duration of the promotion. The value of the prize is accurate at the date of commencement of the Promotion. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prize after that date. The prize cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash. The Promoter retains the right to substitute the prize with a prize of equal or greater value