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ENLIGHTENED BY SJ JENSAR Enlightened is the debut novel by a North Queensland mum (Sarah) and her best friend (Jen), who was also a Far North Queenslander for many years. The two best friends decided to pen their own novel after their favourite book series came to an end and they found themselves cooking up plotlines during very long late night telephone conversations!
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Looking for a Pregnancy Yoga Provider? Or a class you can attend with bub? Yoga Fix, offers prenatal and mums and bubs yoga classes. 34 Sydney St, Mackay. Contact Carla on 0421709799 for more information.
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Twilight City Imagine More will transform Wood Street into a colourful scene abuzz with excitement and activity from 4pm to 8pm on August 16. Among the entertainment scheduled will be a screening of the hit flick Despicable Me 2 at the outdoor cinema.
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For the adults, fabulous food and wine, live performances by rising country music star Karrie Hayward and alternate folk duo BellSmith will provide the perfect backdrop for strolling markets and a special performance of ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ by the Mackay Musical Comedy Players. For more information visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au
Take part in the final Mackay Regional Council Baby Welcoming Ceremony for 2014. Registration for new babies to take part closes on Friday 5 September. For more information visit: www.mackay.qld.gov.au/baby
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MUMS TO FOLLOW THE ONLINE WORLD HAS EXPLODED AND IT IS MUMS WHO ARE AT THE FORE. RECENT SURVEYS HAVE FOUND THAT MUMS ARE SPENDING 35% MORE TIME ONLINE THAN ANY OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC. AT THE HEART OF THIS USAGE IS SOCIAL MEDIA. FACEBOOKING, INSTAGRAMMING, TWEETING OR BLOGGING - MUMMY BLOGGERS HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE POPULAR, OR MORE PROLIFIC. AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS, WE HAVE THREE OF THE VERY BEST RIGHT HERE IN NORTH QUEENSLAND!
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BACKGROUND / FAMILY_ I am married to my soul mate who I have been with since I was 16 years old. He is my other half, he gets me and I get him. He is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever come across and I am so grateful to have him as my husband. My daughter Maya is a gorgeous little girl with a heart of gold. Life is a joy for her and she is so much fun to be around. Texas is my little champ. He has this infectious cheeky smile that no one can walk past. My mentors in life are my family. It sounds a bit cliché but it’s true. My mum is an amazing business woman who has this innate ability to connect with anyone. She is someone that would give a stranger a hug if they needed it and she is truly a beautiful human being. My Dad is one of the most innovative and courageous men I have ever met. If he has something in his head it just happens. Hell or high water, if he wants it, he gets it! He is truly an inspiration. They believe in me and always have. I am so blessed to have them as my parents. WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING / FB PAGE / WEBSITE_ Unfortunately in our society not all people have a good network around them. Our 'old style' village no longer exists. I wanted to create a space where people could feel safe to ask all sorts of questions - judgement free.
_ LIKES 34,000 _ BLOG / WEBSITE www.theimperfectmum.com.au _ FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/ Theimperfectmum
SOME QUESTIONS MAY SOUND "OUT THERE" OR "SILLY" TO SOME BUT WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE_ We have all been in situations in our lives we are not proud of or may not want to share with anyone for fear of being judged. So The Imperfect Mum is especially designed for that very reason. As they say "you cannot know someone or judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes." The Imperfect Mum is a place where all woman are accepted and encouraged to be the best they could possibly be - judgement free. ADVICE TO MUMS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A “MUMMY BLOGGER”_ I think the biggest advice I could give would be to be yourself, don't compare yourself or your blog to others. Your blog is your story, no-one else’s. HIGHS / LOWS OF SHARING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF ONLINE_ I'm a very open person so I don't really mind sharing myself. But it is upsetting when people have a go at the way you choose to raise your kids. The upside is I've made so many new friends and I receive beautiful messages every week about how the Imperfect Mum has helped people so that in itself outweighs anything bad. SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU_ I honestly can't think of anything - ha ha!
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WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING / FB PAGE / WEBSITE?_ I started my blog because there are many people struggling with health issues and food intolerances who don’t know where to begin with changing their diet. Thanks to my mum teaching me to cook with whatever ingredients were on hand, I enjoy making up recipes and finding ways to meet diet challenges. I began sharing my recipes, tips, and meal plans on my blog in December 2008, and started my Facebook page in October 2012. ADVICE TO MUMS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A “MUMMY BLOGGER”_ If you work hard at sharing good content and lovely photos, be positive and friendly, and connect with your readers, your blog will do well. If you’re only in it for the money, forget it - no one likes blogs that are all about advertising. Share what you love, and don’t just follow the crowd - be yourself. HIGHS / LOWS OF SHARING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF ONLINE_ I have met so many amazing people through my blog that I may never have met otherwise. I love sharing my stories and hearing theirs. However, I am careful not to overshare, as I don’t want my family to feel they have no privacy. SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU_ My love for cooking started at a young age. When I was seven years old I won second prize at the Cairns show for my chocolate fudge. Making sweets and cakes was always my forte, and you’ll still find lots of sweet treats on my blog, but nowadays they are all naturally sweetened and made from wholefood ingredients.
BACKGROUND / FAMILY_ I have three passions in life... family, food and magazines. I am fortunate enough to be living my passions. My husband Cambell and I have two delightful, yet extremely independent daughters; Claudia (5) and Heidi (3). At work, which is home, I am a hard working and driven visionary with gluten free world domination on my mind. My nearest and dearest will tell you that I am a constant wave of new business ideas and visions, sometimes driving them mad. In the last six years my publishing company has launched and delivered a national parenting lifestyle magazine, helped others self-publish and launched yum. gluten free magazine and cookbook. WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING / FB PAGE / WEBSITE?_ Initially I was diagnosed with Coeliacs Disease after the birth of my second daughter. I then went on to find out that I was lactose intolerant, had a thyroid disease called Hasimotos and also anaphylaxis to preservatives from 220-230. Originally I looked upon all of this as a negative, but soon found my new gluten free way of life to be the catalyst for positive things including my popular blog, Mrs Gluten Free, which was a portal to share recipes and products with other like-minded people. I realised that Australians were crying out for gluten free information and recipes. Within six months we launched the first issue of yum. gluten free magazine (a digital publication) and now have over 37,000 fans on Facebook. ADVICE TO MUMS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A “MUMMY BLOGGER”_ Know your product, treat it like a business and respect others. Work hard, play nice. HIGHS / LOWS OF SHARING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF ONLINE_ At first people’s comments affected me but now I keep my posts and blogs clean and conversational rather than opinionated. This helps curve any negative comments. SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU_ I’m a pretty open book - what you see is what you get, so probably not!
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BACKGROUND / FAMILY_ I’ve lived in Far North Queensland for most of my life and love it here. I grew up in Cairns, moved to the Tablelands when I was 18, went to uni in Townsville to study art, then worked as a graphic artist. After getting married and having four kids, I began to have health problems and had to change my diet. This led to an interest in cooking for food intolerances and using wholefood ingredients. I became a Thermomix consultant five years ago so that I could learn more about cooking this way and could teach others.
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LEARNING TO LIVE AN OPTIMISTIC LIFE WINSTON CHURCHILL FAMOUSLY SAID “A PESSIMIST SEES THE DIFFICULTY IN EVERY OPPORTUNITY; AN OPTIMIST SEES THE OPPORTUNITY IN EVERY DIFFICULTY.”
An optimist sees the silver lining in every situation. An optimistic person might be initially disappointed by failure but keeps on trying until they succeed. Optimism is an emotional competence which helps overcome conflict and gives optimistic people a head start in their personal and professional lives. In The Leadership Advantage, Warren Bennis identifies optimism as one of the key things people require in their leaders. Optimists are more open to new ideas and possibilities, prepared to take measured risks, and by their optimism, encourage others to do their very best. Martin Seligman (Professor of Psychology at the University of
Pennsylvania) states that optimistic people don’t get bogged down in adversity, they see it as temporary and not entirely their fault. Pessimists, on the other hand, tend to see adversity as permanent and blame themselves for it.
approach to life our children will have a better opportunity to be optimistic adults themselves.
While some people seem to exude a natural optimism and don’t seem to have to work at it very hard at all, optimism can be learned and practiced. It is definitely something parents can deliberately seek to build into the lives of their children. As with most things we try to pass on to our children, our example will have a major impact on how our children develop. If we are optimistic in our
Avoiding negative environments; celebrating your strengths; taking care of your spiritual and emotional wellbeing; managing or ignoring what you cannot change; learning to look at things from different perspectives; and developing a habit of speaking positively. Each of these skills can be taught and practiced by adults and young people alike.
Strategies to develop optimism (as suggested by Mind Tools www. mindtools.com) include_
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PA R E N T I N G
IS YOUR CHILD FA L L I N G B E H I N D ? WITH MANY OF US BUSY PACKING LUNCHES, GETTING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL ON TIME, DEALING WITH WORK STRESS AND RUNNING HOUSEHOLDS, PARENTS CAN OFTEN OVERLOOK AND MISREAD KEY SIGNS ABOUT OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION.
It’s normal for children to struggle with school work occasionally, however when they start to fall further behind, they will need help getting back up to speed. It can be a stressful time in a child’s life and there are a number of emotional behavioural responses they tend to demonstrate if they do fall behind or feel that they are not doing as well as they want to.
From changes in personality to refusing to attempt simple tasks, the signs can vary drastically. They may include: • A change in their enjoyment levels when reading, going to school or completing homework and/or assignments • Change in behaviour: children acting out, becoming defensive or being
naughty when asked to complete homework; any behaviour that tries to deflect attention away from not being able to do the work successfully • Being overly sensitive: they may lack confidence and feel ashamed of their inability to do the assigned work and try to hide this from their parents • Refusing to make an attempt or have
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a go: struggling to do the workload in reasonable timeframes can also be incredibly frustrating for a child and can often result in them giving up, crying or getting angry
• Not handling making a mistake in a healthy manner • Hiding homework and assignments as well as trying to find ways to stop you from seeing the quality of the work they are producing • Saying that they have completed all homework and projects already at school • Remembering things one day but forgetting them within a few days; this could indicate that the learner has just memorised the work rather than understanding the concepts • Appears to have knowledge of the correct facts but can’t apply that information to problem solving situations • Seems to be able to do the current work but doesn’t understand or remember earlier concepts; this may indicate that the information is being stored only in the short term memory
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and not being embedded in the long term memory. Children can fall behind their peers and not meet academic benchmarks for a number of reasons. A learner may have eye tracking issues that only become apparent as the text becomes smaller and there is an increased demand for reading for much longer periods. Different preferred learning styles can make accessing classroom learning activities difficult, these include: • AUDITORY_ where the learner remembers well and understands through listening
It’s important to determine specific needs early to avoid gaps forming in learning development. Many learners tend to change behaviour when they struggle with learning and classroom demands. Long term struggles with learning can be harmful for a child’s self esteem, confidence and future success. Remembering that learning in classrooms is very public; a child’s performance is clearly visible to their peers. If a learner is not successful, their self-perception and social development can be affected.
• KINAESTHETIC_ these learners retain more information through touch, movement, doing and feeling.
So if you detect a change in your child’s behaviour and level of interest in learning, then perhaps you are seeing the early warning signs that your child is either not coping with the classroom demands or they are finding the work too easy and losing interest.
Just like every student has their strengths and will find certain subjects and concepts easy to understand, they may also have growth areas requiring assistance along the way.
Every child needs to fulfill their potential and feel successful so they can understand more complex study, to enjoy the process and be confident and independent learners.
• VISUAL_ some students learn best when looking and remember well by looking at pictures, tables, graphs and/or videos.
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Mother of three and Mackay local Melora Blacker knows how important it is to get your kids eyes tested. Not only is she store manager at Laubman & Pank Optometrists Caneland Central, but her 12 year old daughter, Chloe, had significant deterioration in distance vision diagnosed after a concerned Melora brought her in store. The task of picking glasses was a nervous one. “Chloe was really worried about what the kids at school would think”, Melora said. “We spent hours going through simple frames. After finally picking a pair, Chloe became excited at the idea of getting glasses. When she first wore them to school she was surprised to find her friends loved them and they all wanted a pair too”. Less concerned about the aesthetics than her daughter, Melora was relieved to find Chloe approaching her schoolwork with a lot more ease. “As a parent, you make whatever difference for your child to be happy. School work improves because you have eliminated a hurdle. The kids are excited to have something new and my team get to be a part of that. It’s a really humbling experience.” For the rest of us not-so-small people, we tend to take our eyes for granted until we experience issues we can’t ignore. For many of us, these issues simply boil down to age related problems such as developing floaters (those annoying little specks that drift in front of your vision), or difficulty in focusing. Laubman & Pank Optometrists use advanced techniques that can spot a wide range of serious diseases including glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure and macular degeneration at the back of the eye.
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Penned by Far North Queensland's very own Sam Harrop - a Master Business Coach and experienced entrepreneur - this book is a refreshing take on a subject much tackled but never quite mastered by “experts” the world over.
“We’re pretty obsessed with eye health here,” says Melora. “But we also believe in a holistic approach. We like to get to know each customer really well: what they do, their lifestyles and the sort of people they are. Because, I believe, it’s the only way you can give them the glasses and lenses that they’ll really love.”
Sam offers easy to implement strategies and provides templates that can be utilised on a daily basis for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to make the most of their time and achieve goals, meet deadlines and plan for the future.
STORE DETAILS_ Laubman & Pank Optometrists Shop GD 2445 Caneland Central Shopping Centre 2 Mangrove Rd Mackay QLD 4740 Phone_ 4953 2739 Book an appointment online_ laubmanandpank.com.au
The other big plus with this book is how easy it is to understand. There is no jargon pitched above your head. This is a great tool for all business owners - whether established or starting out.
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BUSINESS REVIEW
N E W AP P AI M S TO B OOST R ETUR N S
HEALTH
PLAN FOR BETTER SLEEP
H A N D, F O O T A N D MOUTH DISEASE
STORY NARELLE MULLER
STORY DR. CLAIRE STEWART
Mums and Dads, this is an issue close to all our hearts – sleep. Or, lack of. Getting enough sleep is important for vitality and, as we all know with young children, just getting enough to function as a normal human being can be a challenge, let alone feeling good enough to exercise. Still, while we may complain about hours lost in the night to colleagues the next day at work, or grump our way through the day, we often treat the issue of sleep as a luxury rather than an imperative element of our health and lifestyle. Sleep hygiene is the latest buzz phrase and it has nothing to do with cleanliness. Experts say correct sleep hygiene allows us to sleep better, which results in better moods and increased energy. We often send mixed messages to our bodies before we go to bed. In the lead-up to bedtime, instead of allowing ourselves to wind down, we keep adrenaline and other stress hormones running by using computers
and mobile phones. Eating heavy meals before bedtime and drinking alcohol doesn’t help either. Try to eat dinner early and keep portions small. Keep your bedroom dark and calm. It is said every hour of sleep before midnight is worth two after midnight. So, instead of blaming little people for disrupting your sleep, consider making best use of the valuable hours when you can catch a few winks. Switch off all electronic devices at least an hour before you plan to go to bed and don’t charge them close to where you are sleeping, as electromagnetic radiation can also affect your sleep cycle. You can’t stop children waking you in the night, but you can make the most of the valuable hours you do get.
NARELLE MULLER IS A JOURNALIST, HEALTH WRITER AND QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL FIT & WELL HEALTH ON 0402 114 754.
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness. It is usually seen in children under 5 but can occur at any age. The usual signs are a fever, a sore throat, ulcers in the mouth and a blistery rash which is usually present on the soles of the feet and palms of the hand. The illness is usually mild but your child will probably be feeling miserable and the mouth ulcers can be quite sore. It is important to watch out for dehydration so offer small amounts of water frequently if drinking is painful. See your GP if you have any concerns at all. HFMD is a virus so it cannot be treated with antibiotics but paracetamol or ibuprofen may be recommended to help with the discomfort and fever. HFMD is very infectious and is spread from person to person through: • Fluid from the blisters on the hands and feet • Coughing and sneezing • Saliva (e.g. when toys are shared that have been in an infected child’s mouth) • Faeces (e.g. if hands aren’t washed properly after changing a nappy) Children with HFMD need to stay home from childcare and school until all the blisters have dried completely. It is also recommended that the childcare director or principal is notified about infections to help prevent further cases. The best way to prevent HFMD is by remembering to wash hands well after changing nappies, wiping noses, coughing, sneezing etc as well as avoiding sharing eating utensils and towels.
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Happy Face Flip Cards offer a fully personalisable set of flash cards for babies and toddlers. The cards are a great way of educating your little one from a young age about important family members, particularly for those living long distance.
Thanks to its zip-off wings, the Love To Swaddle UP 50/50 is a safer, easier solution for parents to transition growing babies from wraps or swaddles to a sleeping bag without the usual tears and fuss. This new design teams the season’s hottest pattern trend of zigzag stripes, with a bold colour combination of aqua, taupe and white, to deliver a gorgeous new design that will suit both baby boys and girls.
Mum and Munchkin Clean Shopper trolley covers keep your baby comfortable and protected from germs whilst shopping. With its 150mg density wadding it ensures your baby's comfort.
The fun website allows you to upload personal photos and label them with a name and description of the person or object. RRP $36.50 (plus delivery) www.happyfaceflipcards.com WIN_ A HAPPY FACE FLIP CARD SET to personalise yourself. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au
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A beautiful designer range of fabric to choose from will also see your baby shopping in style. RRP $25.00 mumandmunchkin.com.au WIN_ A MUM AND MUNCHKIN SHOPPING TROLLEY COVER. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au
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The Ready2Roll is a stylish and compact double-sided pregnancy pillow that can relieve back pain and provide comfort to improve sleep. Featuring two compact pillows joined by an adjustable middle panel so expectant mothers can comfortably roll from side to side, it also provides pregnant women with two sleeping positions to encourage a good night’s sleep. Available in a stylish floral design in four colours - navy, mustard, burgundy and black. RRP $79.95 WIN_ A READY2ROLL PILLOW valued at $79.95. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au
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Sometimes, switching to formula feeding can be stressful enough, so to help parents everywhere, Closer To Nature has created the Perfect Prep Machine. Designed to make preparing bottles of formula quicker and more accurate, this clever device makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes. Team it with the ever-reliable Closer to Nature Electric Steam Steriliser and you have all you need for baby feeding time.
Designed by childcare and child language experts, Dinosnores stories and soundscapes use relaxation and visualisation techniques to take kids on an imaginative journey, with calming vocal rhythms and soothing natural sounds.
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The CDs are perfect for playing as an audio bedtime story and provide the perfect backdrop to lull your little one to sleep.
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C O UR TNEY'S P ICK "Check out the new Yoga Fix Prenatal Class on 7 August 7.15pm."
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EVENT NAME
TIME
MORE INFO
COST
1/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting Group - 5 to 12 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
1/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
1/08/14
Harrup Park
Kids Club Party
6.00pm
www.harruppark.com.au
2/08/14
Harrup Park
Live Band - Mango Junction
8.00pm
www.harruppark.com.au
2/08/14
Sarina Show
Sarina Show
5.00pm
4/08/14
Bucasia State School
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
4/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
4/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Mum's & Bubs Class
9.30am
0421 709 799
Cost
4/08/14
Gordon White Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
4/08/14
Mirani Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
4/08/14
Mackay City Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
11.00am
4961 9387
Free
4/08/14
Harrup Park
$5 Crumby Mundy
5.00pm
www.harruppark.com.au
Cost
5/08/14
Finch Hatton Ambulance Station
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
10.00am
4968 3863
Free
5/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
5/08/14
Mirani Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
5/08/14
Sarina Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9297
Free
5/08/14
Walkerston Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4959 2545
Free
6/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting group - 0 to 5 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.15am
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
4 Year Old Health Checks
8.30am
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Hearing Checks for Children 4 years and over
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
6/08/14
Sarina Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.00am
4961 9297
Free
6/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9300
Free
7/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Prenatal Class
7.15pm
0421 709 799
Cost
7/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant 0-8 week old Drop In Clinic
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
7/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
1/08/14
Perfumed Gardens
Music in the City - Larry Thompson Duo
12.00pm
1300 878 001
Free
CLASS
Free Cost
- Cnr Stokes St & Walker St 7/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Immunisation Clinic (By Appointment)
8.30am
4968 3863
Free
7/08/14
Mackay City Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9387
Free
7/08/14
Mackay Airport Beach Horse
Racing Festival
8/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting Group - 5 to 12 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
8/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
9/08/14
MECC
Student Festival of Fashion
7.00pm
www.mackaytix.com.au
Cost
10/08/14
Moranbah State School Hall
Moranbah Monster Cent Sale
9.00am
4941 6600
Cost
11/08/14
Bucasia State School
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
11/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
11/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Mum's & Bubs Class
9.30am
0421 709 799
Cost
11/08/14
Gordon White Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
11/08/14
Mirani Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
11/08/14
Mackay City Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
11.00am
4961 9387
Free
11/08/14
Harrup Park
$5 Crumby Mundy
5.00pm
www.harruppark.com.au
Cost
12/08/14
Calen CWA Hall
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
10.00am
4968 3863
Free
12/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
12/08/14
Mirani Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
Cost
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TIME
MORE INFO
COST
12/08/14
Sarina Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9297
Free
12/08/14
Walkerston Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4959 2545
Free
13/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting group - 0 to 5 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.15am
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
4 Year Old Health Checks
8.30am
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Hearing checks for children 4 years and over
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
13/08/14
Sarina Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.00am
4961 9297
Free
13/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9300
Free
14/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Prenatal Class
7.15pm
0421 709 799
Cost
14/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant 0-8 week old Drop In clinic
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
14/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
14/08/14
Mackay City Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9387
Free
15/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting group - 5 to 12 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
15/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
16/08/14
MacKillop Catholic Primary School
School Fete
4.00pm
4955 3600
Cost
16/08/14
Twilight City Mackay
Wood Street
4.00pm
www.mackay.qld.gov.au
Free
17/08/14
Mackay Aeroclub
Wings and Wheels
9.00am
www.mackayaeroclub.org.au
GC
18/08/14
Bucasia State School
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
18/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
18/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Mum's & Bubs Class
9.30am
0421 709 799
Cost
18/08/14
Gordon White Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
18/08/14
Mirani Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
18/08/14
Mackay City Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
11.00am
4961 9387
Free
18/08/14
Harrup Park
$5 Crumby Mundy
5.00pm
www.harruppark.com.au
Cost
19/08/14
Marian Pioneer School of Dance
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
19/08/14
Marian Pioneer School of Dance
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
19/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
19/08/14
Mirani Library
Storytime/Teddy Bears Picnic - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
19/08/14
Sarina Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9297
Free
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VENUE
EVENT NAME
_ KIDS TIME
MORE INFO
_ A D U LT S COST
19/08/14
Walkerston Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4959 2545
Free
19/08/14
Gordon White Library
The Reading Hour Bedtime Stories
6.00pm
4961 9300
Free
20/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting group - 0 to 5 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.15am
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
4 Year Old Health Checks
8.30am
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Hearing checks for children 4 years and over
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
20/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime/Teddy Bears Picnic - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9300
Free
20/08/14
Sarina Library
Storytime/Teddy Bears Picnic - 2 to 5 years
10.00am
4961 9297
Free
21/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Prenatal Class
7.15pm
0421 709 799
Cost
21/08/14
Mackay City Library
Picnic in the Park - Storytime/Facepainting
10.00am
4961 9387
Free
21/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant 0-8 week Old Drop In Clinic
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
21/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
22/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime/Teddy Bears Picnic - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
24/08/14
St Joseph's Primary School
Norfair
10.00am
4957 4855
Free
25/08/14
Bucasia State School
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
25/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
25/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Mum's & Bubs Class
9.30am
0421 709 799
Cost
25/08/14
Gordon White Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
25/08/14
Mirani Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
25/08/14
Mackay City Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
11.00am
4961 9387
Free
25/08/14
Harrup Park
$5 Crumby Mundy
5.00pm
www.harruppark.com.au
Cost
26/08/14
Level 2, Healthpoint Day & Night Chemist
Healthpoint Mother's Morning Tea (RSVP Required)
9.30am
4963 0300
Free
26/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
26/08/14
Mirani Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9231
Free
26/08/14
Sarina Library
Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months
9.30am
4961 9297
Free
26/08/14
Walkerston Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4959 2545
Free
27/08/14
Womens Shelter, Mackay
Parenting group - 0 to 5 months (By Appointment)
9.30am
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Drop In - 0 to 5 years
9.15am
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Sarina Community Health
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.15pm
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
4 Year Old Health Checks
8.30am
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Mackay Community Health Centre
Hearing Checks for Children 4 years and over
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
27/08/14
Sarina Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.00am
4961 9297
Free
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MORE INFO
_ A D U LT S COST
27/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9300
Free
28/08/14
Yoga Fix - 34 Sydney St
Prenatal Class
7.15pm
0421 709 799
Cost
28/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant 0-8 week old Drop In Clinic
9.00am
4968 3863
Free
28/08/14
Andergrove Community Centre
Infant/Child Appointments - 0 to 5 years
1.00pm
4968 3863
Free
28/08/14
Mackay City Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
10.30am
4961 9387
Free
29/08/14
Gordon White Library
Storytime - 2 to 5 years
9.30am
4961 9300
Free
30/08/14
Gordon White Library
The Windy Farm (Bookings Required)
10.30am
4961 9300
Free
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M A C K AY MARKETS MARIAN MARKETS Held in historic Marian, this is a great local market with a variety of stalls. WHEN_ 8am. Every month on the 3rd Sunday of the month, until further notice. WHERE_ Anzac Avenue Holy Rosary Church Marian INFORMATION_ (07) 4954 3242
SHOWGROUND MARKETS A great local market with a variety of stalls. WHEN_ 7:30am. Every week on Saturday, until further notice WHERE_ Milton Street Mackay INFORMATION_ 4957 3916
TROPPO TREASURE MARKET
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Troppo Treasure Market will keep you coming back with a never-ending variety of items for sale and plenty of entertainment and amusements too! It’s more than just shopping… it turns a Sunday into a fun day. Come and be a part of this major community event!
These markets are held in the picturesque Pioneer Valley. A great market with a variety of stalls.
WHEN_ 7:30am. Every month on the 2nd Sunday of the month, until further notice. WHERE_ Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre Mount Pleasant INFORMATION_ Market Manager on 0447 876 778
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WHEN_ 9am. Every month on the 1st Sunday of the month, until further notice. WHERE_ Criterion Hotel Grounds Finch Hatton INFORMATION_ 4958 3504
SEAFORTH MARKETS The Seaforth Markets are on every Sunday and trading commences at 8.30am. WHEN_ 8:30am. Every week on Sunday, until further notice. WHERE_ Palm Avenue Seaforth INFORMATION_ 4959 0332
EUNGELLA MARKETS Held on the first Sunday of every month from April - December from 9am to 1pm. Local produce, craft and second hand items. WHEN_ 9am. Every month on the 1st Sunday of the month, until further notice. WHERE_ Eungella Memorial Hall North Street Eungella INFORMATION_ Maz on 4958 4522
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EDITORIAL
TINA ARENA S U P E R S TA R M U M ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST FEMALE SINGERS, TINA ARENA, RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH AMANDA CRANSTON TO TALK ABOUT MOTHERHOOD, MUSIC AND HER UPCOMING NATIONAL TOUR.
When Tina Arena plays in Townsville this month, she is hoping her Mackay fans will deem it worth the trip to see her perform in North Queensland. Her husband and son will travel with her for the first half of the tour, before her son Gabriel has to head back to school. Tina says that with an eight year-old son, it is ironic to think she actually started her own musical career at the age of eight on the television show Young Talent Time. Since then she has gone from strength-to-strength becoming a singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She has performed in countless musical productions both in Australia and overseas, has won multiple ARIA awards, World Music Awards, has been awarded the Knighthood of the Order of National Merit in France and received the Order of State in Australia. Tina has produced multiple award-winning albums and can competently sing in four different languages (English, French, Italian and Spanish). And her performance last year on the television show Dancing with the Stars also won her a new league of fans, inspiring the next generation of Tina supporters while her already devoted fans were thrilled to see her back in the spotlight. Tina says that music has always been her life and although some of her priorities have changed since becoming a mother, it is important to always be true to yourself. Like most working mums it can sometimes be hard to juggle career and motherhood but Tina takes it all in her stride and says the secret for her is having a great partner and good organisation. “It’s actually organised chaos in our household most of the time but Gabe
is never deprived of anything and he always knows what is going on,” she says. “And we make sure we are never away from each other for very long as family is incredibly important.” She adds that separation is an accepted part of life these days as the evolution of the family unit has changed. “Many parents travel for work and as a family we spend six months in France and six months in Australia so my son doesn’t know any different.” Tina says she is just like any other parent and even volunteers at school when she can but explains that French children are more intrigued by her fame than Australian children. “I have volunteered a few times but not as much as I would like as there isn’t as much call for parent help in France. I did recently go on a school excursion to the gallery but the kids kept saying “Oh my god, Gabriel’s mum is Tina Arena””, she laughs. “Kids in Australia know who I am but are much more reserved, whereas kids in France are more extroverted and I had to explain to them that I am a mum too.”
3 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT TINA: 1_ FAVOURITE TINA SONG Hard one to answer but ‘Chains’ always stands out for me as being special 2_ FAVOURITE MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT This year I had breakfast in bed with flowers, a hand drawn picture, a bowl of chopped apple, yoghurt and tea 3_ FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION South of France, Corsica and family’s beach house on Mornington Peninsula (Australia)
TINA ARENA RESET TOUR 2014 Friday 29 August Cairns Convention Centre Saturday 30 August Townsville Entertainment Centre Tickets available_ www.ticketlink.com.au or 1300 855 835
Like most mums, Tina is incredibly proud of her son and recognises that with both parents being musicians (her French husband Vince is an actor, songwriter and musician) that he would probably inherit some musical ability. “Gabriel has a great instinct for harmony. He is also a great little drummer and a beautiful singer, but he would be even better if he applied himself,” she laughs. Tina says that if he does choose a career in music she will make sure he understands that it is a lot of hard work and is not easy, but that with passion you can succeed at anything and to always treat others the way you want to be treated.
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E M B R AC I NG IMP ERFEC TIO N EVER PICKED UP A MAGAZINE WITH MIRANDA ON THE COVER, CARRYING HER SON FLYNN ON ONE HIP WHILE TOTTERING IN SKY-HIGH STILETTOS, MAKE-UP PERFECT, NOT A HAIR OUT OF PLACE THEN GLANCED DOWN AT YOUR OWN CLOTHES AND THOUGHT: “WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?” STORY CARLY HAMMERSLEY
Mainstream media bombards society with an unrealistic picture of what motherhood should be. Mums are feeling more pressure than ever before to bounce back after childbirth, get it together and go on with their lives as if a child is nothing more than an accessory. The real story is much different to that which Miranda portrays and can be different for every woman. Some women are natural born mums, while others take time to settle into the change of pace. No matter your previous life experience, career success, or socio-economic standing - becoming a mum seems to be a huge leveler. Even the most confident woman in the world can be left feeling undone by the desire to be “everything for everyone”. The high expectations placed on mothers by the ideal of modern motherhood can put untold strain on mums and the family unit as a whole as a result. Most new mums would know about the risks of post-natal depression, however a recent study found that the incidence of PND is more common for mums around the time their eldest child is turning four years old.
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A Murdoch Children's Research Institute study of 1500 mothers found that 10 per cent of women reported symptoms of depression a year after the birth of their first child – but this increased to 15 per cent four years after the birth. The findings are unsurprising when you consider the factors at play. By the time the eldest child is four, chances are they have a younger sibling perhaps even two - who have joined them. Mums may be considering getting back into the workforce. The stresses of juggling multiple children, daycare and early education, the financial pressures that come with this - on top of daily family life - can be enormous. Many mums will tell you they cope, just because they have to. These statistics, not to mention the more often undiagnosed rates of “mum burnout”, point to the need for mums to make more “me” time and stop putting everything else before themselves. Often trying to juggle so much at once can actually be worse for children as a result. But this shouldn’t be seen as yet another reason for mums to feel guilty! Instead, try to embrace the imperfections of life. Realise that if something doesn’t get done one day, there’s always the next.
If the washing sits unfolded for a few days, it’s not the end of the world. And if the kids eat weet bix for dinner - at least they’re eating! Try to remember that your children have their whole lives in front of them, what they will recall from their childhood is the time you spent with them - not whether the ironing was done or if the house was immaculate. This is your life right now. Embrace it rather than endure it. If you feel like you are struggling to find a balance, there are lots of places you can go to get parenting advice including your local community health centre. The Facebook page The Imperfect Mum is a great online space offering mums a place to embrace the ups and downs of motherhood, imperfections and all. This month, creator and founder of The Imperfect Mum, Kristy Vallely and her panel of specialists will hold their first ever conference, fittingly titled Empowering Women 2014. Aimed at bringing the online community face-to-face and providing real-life connections, the conference will break down barriers and the best news - it’s being held right here in beautiful Far North Queensland! For information on tickets visit www.theimperfectmum.com.au
"Motherly guilt is spurred on by a deceptive lie that tries to convince us that we cannot be an imperfect mum! Motherly guilt leads to reduced self-confidence, constant comparison with other mums, often second-guessing ourselves, and feeling bad when we take time out to nurture ‘us’! – this then impacts our parenting, our relationships, our emotional well-being, our future prospects, our employment opportunities… you get the picture! Motherly guilt is NOT part and parcel of motherhood! You can manage it and break free from it’s grip."
"An imperfect mum is one that lives in the real world. They don't seek the myth of perfection. There are days where the school run will be done in PJ's, toasted sandwiches will be dinner and cuddles on the couch may mean the dirty plates are there a little bit longer.
SUZIE BOTROSS
NATHALIE BROWN
SHELLEY EVANS
Learning & Development Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mother
Child Behaviour Consultant who manages Easy Peasy Kids
Human Engagement, Development, Team Performance and Leadership facilitator and educator
An imperfect mum is you and me. We laugh, we cry and we try to be there not just for our family, but friends too. We are givers and have kind hearts, it is now time to give a little more kindness to ourselves"
"The imperfect mum... that statement in itself is wisdom! The wisdom for all of us as women to acknowledge that being the best Mum or Dad you can be is imperfect perfection. To let go of our idealist, magazine, girlie movie or Cinderella picture book views of Motherhood and unrealistic expectations of ourselves and instead embrace the challenges, joys and sheer bloody hard work of parenting in all its imperfections - now that is wisdom."
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W HAT I S A N I M P E R FE C T M UM ?
B E DA R R A B E AC H HOUSE A CHILD FREE WEEKEND AWAY IS OFTEN SOMETHING PARENTS DREAM OF. PACKING LIGHTLY, PEACE AND QUIET, SLEEP INS, EATING AND DRINKING WHAT YOU LIKE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT YOURSELF. A WEEKEND DEDICATED TO WHATEVER YOU WISH TO RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF, THE WORLD AROUND YOU, AND YOUR PARTNER. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING YOU AND YOUR PARTNER NEED - NOTICE I DIDN’T SAY WANT - I SAID NEED, THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. STORY BREE JAMES
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The lounge and dining area includes a huge daybed, board games and dining table but the most relaxing part of the property would have to be the deck that bridges the main house to the upper deck which leads to the master bedroom and ensuite. We spent most of our time in the house on the deck, which has two huge hammocks plus a great lounge area that overlooks the ocean and other islands close-by, plus a small barbecue which we cooked most of our meals on. The master bedroom is certainly the star, with by far the best view I have ever had from bed. The sunsets and sunrise, viewed snuggled under the covers, were stunning!
Often as parents we neglect to prioritise time for ourselves and couple time. After a busy five years of being parents, this was an exciting moment - jump in the car for our first weekend away. The drive to Mission Beach from Mackay is around a seven hour trip but the destination is definitely worth it. We arrived to have Bec from Mission Beach Charters collect us and pack all our luggage on board. The boat trip over was delightful, we had exceptional weather and the ocean was teaming with wildlife. It took about 15 minutes on the boat and then we arrived at the stunning island. There are seven other houses on the island, plus two live-on caretaker's homes, plus on the other side of the island is the small boutique Bedarra Resort. As soon as my feet hit the sand, the sound of waves and wildlife were the only sounds I heard, which set the tone for the whole weekend.
If you are the adventurous type, there are several walks with sensational views. From the top of a headland we spotted huge sea turtles and other wildlife! Bring your backpack and throw in some nibbles and champagne and you have a perfect sunset picnic spot. If you enjoy fishing ensure you bring all your own gear. The kayak has a glass bottom so you can trek as far as you dare and same goes for the snorkelling. The ocean does give a cool breeze overnight so remember to pack some warm clothing. Bedarra Island is a location where lifestyle and the landscape join to create paradise. Memories made on Bedarra will be with you forever as this house is designed for those who wish to escape, unwind and relax. Our only regret is that life beckoned and we couldn’t stay longer - we missed our kids too much! WHAT TO PACK_ Things to read, swimmers and sunscreen, backpack, food and drinks in reusable bags, walking shoes and warm clothes.
FOR BOOKING ENQUIRIES_ www.bedarrabeachhouse.com.au or enquiries@bedarrabeachhouse.com.au ADDRESS_ Bedarra Beach House Lot 11, Bedarra Island PHONE_ 0419 953 354
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The beach house is homely and attention to the needs of its guests are catered for to a tee. Beach towels, snorkelling gear, even life jackets if you want to use your private kayak, as well as lounge chairs on the beach. The kitchen has a basic pantry with sauces, sugar, flour, water, spices, herbs, a first aid kit, coffee machine, every tea that you can imagine, a dishwasher, washing machine, gas stove and large fridge.
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LUNCH BOX The Shikiri Bento Lunch Box has a simple concept: compartments, and this makes it just about the most convenient bento box around in Australia. You can take the dividers out so changing what style of lunch you want. Whole Sandwich with little nibbles or lots of nibbles with all the compartments in.
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GIRLS BEDROOM STORY CARLY HAMMERSLEY Frozen. Peppa Pig. Dora the Explorer. Barbie. Chances are, at some point or another the latest “fad” has hit your house and you’ve been begged to transform your child’s room into a shrine to children’s pop culture! The good news is you can create a whimsical room full of beauty and wonder for little girls without a hint of Peppa Pig or Princess Elsa! Choosing gorgeous neutrals, layering textures and adding in carefully selected pops of colour will create a sanctuary fit for your own little princess while promoting calm and restful nights. The other win for busy mums and dads, decorating in this style while your child is still young means the room will endure longer than any “themed” room and won’t date when the latest fad comes and goes!
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underneath to cater for sleepovers is a great idea as it means the bed will be likely to last your child into their teens. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Adding a space for children to sit, create or read a book is a great idea. The Eames replica DSW chair (pictured) comes in a range of colours (think red, orange, blue and yellow!) or the always classic white. On trend, stylish, practical and best of all, can be wiped over when dirty little fingers inevitably let loose! A matching table is also available at www.zanui.com.au STORAGE Children (especially younger kids) have small clothing so often freestanding storage like the Ouef Merlin Dresser is a more versatile option for many families. The Ouef is a significant investment piece priced at $1299 so if on a budget, try the Nyvoll three drawer from Ikea which offers a similar look. (Available through Sweden to You for $349 plus delivery). POPS OF COLOUR AND TEXTURES
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1_SPROUTS DEER LAUNDRY HAMPER limetreekids.com.au (RRP $42.95) 2_SARBAR HEART LILAC CUSHION ikea (RRP $9.99) 3_REPLICA KIDS EIFFEL DSW CHAIR zanui.com.au (RRP $39.95) 4_OUEF MERLIN 3 DRAWER DRESSER zanui.com.au (RRP $1299) 5_HARLEQUIN LULU WALLPAPER peonihome.com.au (RRP $169) per 10m roll 6_PINK POM POM Party & Co or DIY (RRP $3.95) 7_PINK CHEVRON AND TURQUOISE BUNTING etsy.com.au (RRP $40) 8_REPLICA KIDS EIFFEL DSW CIRCULAR TABLE (RRP $89.95) 9_INDIAN SUMMER OTTOMAN peonihome.com.au (RRP $350) 10_WOODEN TRIPOD LAMP Fat Shack Vintage (RRP $129.95) 11_IKEA VANDRING HARE PLUSH ikea via Sweden to You (RRP $9.99)
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VINTAGE SIGNS ARE POPULAR DECOR PIECES. COMPLEMENT THE CRATES MADE IN PART 1 OF OUR LAUNDRY MAKEOVER WITH THIS DIY RETRO SIGN PROJECT. STORY SOFIE BUCHHOLZ The feature product used to create this aged look is ‘Chalk Paint’.Commercial chalk paint is available from most hardware and paint stores, however DIY Chalk Paint can be made by adding Plaster of Paris to house paint. For this project, use a ratio of 1:2 Plaster of Paris to house paint. If the consistency is too thick to work with, add water.
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smooth finish. To further distress the paint, heavily sand sections of the sign to reveal more of the underlying colours to achieve an aged look. Sanding around the edge of the sign and giving the edges a warn look works well. STEP 4_ Using a wood or suitable craft glue, attach the letters to your sign.
DIY PRODUCTS_ Sample Pot Paint Colours ($8-$12) Plaster of Paris, ($6.19) Wooden Letters ($1.83) each Timber ($6.06) a length. STYLING PRODUCTS_ Bally, Outdoor Print ($10) Red Peg, Laundry, Soak Containers ($5-$8).
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