PakMag Mackay - November 2013

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ISSUE 13

magazine of choice for local families

1st easy peasy

Birthday edition

birthday Parties

Bossy Boots!

Is your child 'too assertive'?

NEW

toys

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

Travel

Special • Whitsundays Escape • New Look Airlie

Event

Guide

Complete Guide of November events

Cover photo: Ta Da Photography

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Contents

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It’s our 1st Birthday! It’s been a whole year since PakMag hits the streets of Mackay so I hope you’re available to come along and help us celebrate at our birthday party, see details inside.

This month we’ve got some easy peasy kids birthday party ideas for you and, if your kids are into sport, we’ve got a story about how parents can be ‘good’ supporters. This follows the news recently that many kids drop out of sport because they can’t deal with their parent’s behaviour on the sidelines!

And, when was the last time you took the family to Airlie Beach? We’ve got a three-page feature on Airlie & the Whitsundays covering all the new things that have been going on in the area. Definitely worth checking out.

Parties!

Come to us for your next children’s party and we’ll take the stress away so you can enjoy yourself too!

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Have a wonderful November and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag!

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Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication Manager: Angela Julian

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& 4953 5575

08 Bossy Boots 11

Does my child need a tutor?

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Sporting Parents

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PakHealth

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Nutrition

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PakRecipes

kids 23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 32 Baby News: Birth Choices

things to win

20 Top 5 Things To Do

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21 What’s On

24 WIN movie tickets to Cloudy 2

23 Mini Mag

25 Two mystery prizes to WIN

WIN a Tuition Package worth $800

29 Local Laughs with SeaFM 31 PakBaby 34 Hot Buys the Christmas!

36 Fav Pets / Biz Directory 37

How to make a Pinata

38 Whitsundays Escape

47 HOME: Beach Bathroom

Email: mackay@pakmag.com.au

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Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers

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04 Easy Peasy Birthday Parties

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PakClub Spooky Disco 1 November (6.30pm-8.30pm) PCYC Mackay

November what’s new

NEW Toy Store

Come along to our next FREE PakClub event

BRING Your Baby

at the PCYC - a ghoulishly themed Blue Light Disco. Dress to scare and you could win some prizes for being the best dressed. Proudly brought

Birch Carroll & Coyle’s Bring Your Baby sessions will

to you by PCYC, Healthpoint Chemist, Queensland

be showing the following movies this month:

Country Credit Union, SeaFM and PakMag.

Party Time!

Let the Children Play, a new specialist

• Week commencing 7 Nov

toy store on the corner of Victoria and

The Butler

Macalister Streets in Mackay, is stocking a

• Week commencing 14 Nov

lot of interesting quality Australian and International

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products like wooden toys, creative toys, educational

• Week commencing 21 Nov

resources, children’s books and quality stationery. One

9 November (5pm-7pm)

• Week commencing 28 Nov

lights. Pop along to check it out.

PCYC Mackay

We are celebrating our 1st Birthday this month

The Counsellor

of the products is a dolls house made with working

NEW Lighting Products

with a FREE PARTY at the PCYC on 9 November

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Battery World Mackay’s Sue and Gabe Giannangelo are laying down a challenge to Mackay residents bring in your old mobile phone for recycling.

(5pm-7pm). Come and grab a piece of our big

The sessions run Fridays (10.30am), Mondays (10.30am) and Wednesdays (12.30pm).

Christmas Time

birthday cake and take part in fun party games and activities. The PCYC will be showcasing

The owners of Battery World Mackay have joined forces with not-for-profit mobile phone

their bike education, karate and kendo classes

recycler MobileMuster to bring in some of the 22 million old mobile phones and their batteries

and doing a basketball demonstration. The

stashed away in cupboards and drawers at home and work for recycling. They are offering

canteen will be open and there will also be a

incentives throughout November to customers who recycle their old mobile phone or battery

sausage sizzle. Proudly brought to you by

by giving $10 off a new mobile battery and $5 off a new charger. The mobiles

Santa will be arriving at Caneland Central on

PCYC, Queensland Country Credit Union,

will be broken up for parts. They contain plastic and metals that can be reused and put back

9 November (10am), so don’t miss his parade, and

SeaFM and PakMag.

into the resource stream. Drop your old mobile into Battery World Mackay located in town,

towards the end of the month families can also

at 149 Victoria St Mackay.

Biggest Playgroup Tuesday 12 November (9am) Caneland Central

This month the Mummy Central morning will be gearing up for Christmas.

• At 9.30am be at Stellarossa for some Christmas Cooking demonstrations while the kids play and have story time.

Christmas Show. Go to our what’s on guide for info.

• Salt Lamps – these release negative ions to improve your air quality by combating the positive ions of pollutions and other environmental • Selenite Crystal Lamps – instill a very calming and peaceful environment and are meant to be good if you’re meditating • Soy Candles – These candles are beautiful and made from all natural and biodegradable materials so

tips. Free to come along. For more information go to www. canelandcentral.com.au

they’re non-toxic

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get excited with a Pantomine and the Spirit of

The Lighting Network has got some interesting new products in-store that have health promoting properties:

• 10.30am Myer will be running through the Top 10 Gifts for the year and some decorating

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There’s lots of things happening around Mackay this month to help you start getting into the spirit of Christmas.

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Food party

planning ahead • Have a list and party timeline on the day

Make a list.

of the party to avoid stress.

• Ask your kids if they would like a theme

• Place all items for party games on a tray

for their party so they feel involved.

with a list of all the games for easy

• Choose a venue that won’t cause stress.

keep it

simple

reference on the day.

Edible bits

easy peasy

• The biggest trick is being organised.

party guests

birthday Parties

• Set a guest limit and stick to it (you don’t have to invite the whole class).

swimming, etc) specify it on the invitation.

• Allow guests to put gifts on a party table

• Be specific on invites if siblings are not

but plan some time where the birthday

invited, to avoid uninvited extras.

child opens them in front of the guests

• If there is a cost to parents (rollerskating,

(to avoid disappointing some children).

great

decorating

ideas

• Balloons and streamers are easy and stress-free.

Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

• Colourful bunting flags and lanterns are also very festive.

• Choose a colour theme like red and black for pirates, pink for a girl’s party, brown for cowboys, etc.

decorations

party

• Home baking is not necessary. Keep things simple with supermarket party foods like sausage rolls, party pies and mini pizzas. Nobody expects gourmet food at a kid’s party and this will also save you so much time before and during the party.

• Keep some jugs of water on the table (cordial optional) and lots of plastic cups. Keep a black marker close by so kids can write their names on their cup to avoid losing it.

• Don’t stress over the cake if you’re not a baker.

• Plastic tablecloths are a good option for spillage.

Store-bought cakes are fine or ask Nikki from Boutique Sweets by Nikki to make you some gourmet cupcakes (0407 440 277).

• If parents are staying at the party, then provide enough party food so they can also eat.

entertainment ideas

Many parents feel stressed at the thought of organising a kid’s birthday party, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning anyone can pull off a great party!

• Inflatable jumping castles make kids

• I also like to do games like horse-on-stick

parties very easy.

races, sack races, treasure hunts, hula

• If you’re on a budget, traditional party games never go out of fashion! All kids love playing: > Pass-the-parcel

hoop competitions, piñata, mummy wrap (out of toilet paper), Twister, the chocolate game, Simon Says, charades and beanbag toss.

• Keep a big bowl of treats handy with

> Pin the Tail on the Donkey (nose on

lollies, little chocolate bars, plastic jewellery, cheap toys, etc, wrapped in

For some the idea of a kid’s party means

your party at a venue like Kidz Life Play Centre is

games and decorations to the food, and I love

too many kids, too much activity, too much

a great option (wwwkidzlife.com.au). However,

the joy and laughter a party brings. So for those

newspaper and when kids win a game

excitement, too much sugar, too much politics

on the other hand, I personally absolutely LOVE

who don’t share my enthusiasm for being a kids

> Musical chairs/cushions

over who will and won’t be invited and too much

parties! I love the excitement, I love coming up

party host here are a few of my tips for planning

> Musical statues and the limbo

prize bowl.

pressure. And for these parents choosing to have

with a theme and planning everything from the

a stress-free party:

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People don’t all learn in the same way, our minds work and acquire knowledge and skills differently. There are basically three different ways that people learn - visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning.

Visual learners learn best when they can see what

but essentially, they all fall into these three

number of times, pointed their child to the

is being taught in picture form such as a diagram

categories. The key thing parents and teachers

appropriate written resources for a particular

or a series of photos. Auditory learners learn best

need to remember is that the learning styles of

project, or their child cannot seem to focus and

when something is explained to them out loud

their children may not be the same as your own.

sit still for any length of time. The simple answer

and in conversations, and kinaesthetic learners learn best when they can touch what they’re learning about and when they’re able to move around and try out what they’re learning.

It’s worth taking the time to observe what kind of learners your children are. When they attempt something for the first time, try different ways of teaching them how to do it. If they don’t seem to

might well be that the parent is trying to teach something using the way that they would like to have it taught to them rather than recognising their child’s preferred learning style.

In the school classroom context I always feel for

be getting it, try a different approach. It shouldn’t

the kinaesthetic learners. If they find themselves

take you long to work out how they learn best

Once you know your child’s main learning

in a classroom environment where the norm is

and this information will probably save you and

style you can approach the many lessons

to sit down, sit up and don’t fidget, they will find

your children a lot of frustration.

you want to teach them with this in

learning a bit of a struggle.

mind and also help them understand it I have often heard parents bemoan the fact that

themselves. If you’re not sure what your

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they have told their child something repeatedly,

child’s learning style is, ask their teacher.

Internet you will find many variations on these,

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By Amanda Cranston Many parenting experts suggest bossiness is

• Focus on sharing and turn-taking at home to

quite common in the younger years as social

help develop patience and sharing.

skills are still developing and children haven’t yet learnt how to negotiate or compromise.

Rules

Children start to practice sharing and taking turns at playgroup, daycare and kindy, as well and personality also play a part in whether

others, show they can share or consider the

your child is shy, reserved, outgoing or bossy.

feelings of their friends during play.

harness their behaviour rather than quash their leadership spirit.

• Teach them to use the word ‘you’ in conversation as much as possible, such as asking family and friends What do YOU think?, Which game do YOU want to play? and What

Negotiating play in the schoolyard requires a

do YOU want to do first? This helps them

little more maturity than kindy so prep gives

consider the feelings of others and include

kids an opportunity to develop their social skills

friends in the decision-making rather than

while adjusting to school life. Bossiness is still

dictating what everyone should play.

fairly prevalent at this age, but it is also a time when kids become more independent and assertive so they don’t appreciate being told what to do by their peers. This often means that bossy kids get rejected or left out.

Many kids are unaware that they are bossy because their friends are more likely to say “I don’t want to play with you anymore” rather than explaining the real reason. Nigel Latta, author of Politically Incorrect Parenting and new book The Modern Family Survival Guide, says bossy behaviour can often affect friendships

• Teach them how to use decision-breakers when playing with friends to determine who chooses the game and who goes first, such as tossing a coin, playing rock paper scissors, using the ‘eenie meenie miney mo’ rhyme or guessing a number between one and 10.

• Teach them the ‘cake sharing rule’ or ‘grandma’s rule’ as it is sometimes referred to. This entails everyone having a turn so for instance, one person chooses the game, another gets to go first etc.

as peers find it ‘annoying’ and start spending

• Encourage one-on-one play dates with friends

less and less time with the bossy individual.

to help your child develop friendships and

“Children need to be taught how to drive their

practice sharing, turn-taking and their social

bossy behaviour in other ways,” he says. “Even if

skills.

parents have to enforce consequences to help

• As a last resort, introduce consequences

their child change their behaviour.”

So how can parents help?

Parents firstly need to talk to their child about their bossy behaviour and the way it makes others feel.

• Try pointing out to them every time they are being bossy and help them come up with alternative ways of expressing how they feel.

Play

well as learning skills to curb bossy behaviour.

• Praise them whenever they play nicely with

strong leaders so it is important to help them

Bossy Boots

learn what it feels like to be bossed around, as

as at home with siblings, but temperament

Bossy children can actually grow up to be

Friend

• Try role-playing at home so your child can

and rewards if bossy behaviour continues. For example, bossy behaviour may result in an early bedtime, no television or a toy being confiscated for a length of time. A reward may be getting to stay up an extra hour on the weekend, an extra book at bedtime or even a play date.

Bossy children are often very bright and go on to become great leaders, they just need a little

• Model by example and stay calm when your

help learning the difference between being

child barks demands and ask them to repeat

assertive and being bossy.

their request in a polite manner. Make sure all family members do the same.

Dictate

Does your child constantly try to dictate their play with friends and keep telling everyone what to do? If so, there are many ways parents can help them overcome bossy behaviour.

Signs your child may be bossy • Constantly tries to dictate play • Rarely wants to compromise • Wants to play by HIS or HER rules

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KIDS

Issues Story thanks to Elaine Seager

Does my child need aTutor?

Struggling with homework is a normal scenario for many children.

We all want our kids to thrive in school but sometimes they need outside help to achieve better grades or to build confidence in the classroom.

When a child is struggling with a subject at school they often begin to withdraw from it or subconsciously talk themselves into failure

chunks of school,” said Mrs Gugenberger. She says the first step when you contact a tutor is for your

because they lack confidence in their abilities.

child to undergo a ‘Needs Analysis’ to determine

And, while parents may feel frustrated at

• Avoidance of particular subjects

their strengths and the areas that need to be

homework, a tutor can be more objective and play a mentoring role to both the child and parents.

With increasing pressure being put on teachers and students to meet new guidelines, many parents have been turning to tutoring to support

• Disengaging from school and not wanting to go • Constant bad behaviour and playing up in the classroom • Negative self talk about school academic performance

their children, but the benefits of tutoring extend

• Lack of self esteem

well beyond academic work. A tutor can also help

• Teacher has alerted you to problems

build a child’s self-esteem and self-belief as well as teaching them important skills such as goal setting, positive thinking, time management and effective study techniques.

There are many reasons why children may need extra help – from undiagnosed learning disorders, to education gaps if they’ve been absent for some reason, or they may just learn at a different pace and need more time to form a solid understanding before moving onto something new. Different

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• Poor report cards and low grades

singers and students who have missed large

• Lack of interest in schoolwork

their child’s lack of enthusiasm for school and

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Signs your child may need private tuition include:

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many students who come to their learning centres are ahead of their peers and want to work towards attaining an OP1 or entry into a particular school.

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By Robert Gronbeck

Sporting Parents As we approach the end of the school year, how can parents best support their children’s sport and performance activities? identified three different types of parental

the development of their children’s behaviours

behaviour that they named: 1) the supportive

hearing comments like “Focus” and “Come on,

and attitudes, and this especially applies in sport

parent, 2) the demanding coach and 3) the

get up there, you can do it!” were not considered

and performance situations. Children take their

crazed fan.

helpful despite these parents meaning well. In

cues about how to behave from their parents.

They watch and absorb how their parents think, act and behave towards people, places and

about those they felt were good sporting parents

addition to calling out, even something as simple as waving can distract children and cause anxiety.

The behaviours noted in those parents who

so everybody feels like they’re having fun” and

were identified as ‘Crazed Fans’ included making

“Sits still and doesn’t yell out comments”. The

derogatory comments, arguing, blaming, yelling

behaviours noted in supportive parents included

and fanatical cheering, all of which caused

giving positive encouragement and praise to

children to feel extremely uncomfortable. They

everyone, avoiding cheering too hard for their

spoke about these parents as “Saying mean stuff

own team so they don’t make the opposing

to us”, saying negative things like “Oh don’t worry,

team’s children feel bad and only intervening if

that umpire was just terrible” and “Getting over

Misbehaving sporting parents have often made

they genuinely think someone is in danger of

excited and jumping up and down making

the news headlines in recent years and there is no

getting hurt.

a racket.”

While supportive parents help the children to

We all want what’s best for our children and, of

have fun on the field or stage, other parents can

course, parents play a vital role in supporting their

upset and unintentionally interfere with the

children’s sporting and performance aspirations

In 2011 some research was conducted amongst a

enjoyment and performance of our sporting

through their investment of time, money and

holiday tennis camp to explore the various kinds

youth. Despite the positive intentions of

attention. Many of our country’s sports stars owe

of behaviours parents exhibit before, during and

‘Demanding Coach’ type parents, the study

a huge debt of gratitude to their parents but

after sports and performance based situations

showed that their instruction, advice and critical

there is a fine line between being supportive

and what kind of behaviour the children wanted

encouragement were less valued and appreciated

and inadvertently undermining your child’s

to see from their parents. The researchers

by the children. For children just starting out on

motivation to perform well.

modelling to form their own behaviour. Your performance on the sidelines therefore has a great impact on your child’s values and opinions, but more importantly, you also influence their motivation and performance on the sports field or stage too.

doubt that how parents behave on the sidelines can be summarised as the good, the bad and the ugly! But what do children think?

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Some of the comments made by the children included, “Cheers for everyone on both teams

ideas associated to sport and they use this role

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their sporting journey being told what to do and

We all know how crucial a parent’s influence is on

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Health pak

Meningococcal Disease

news

Sunscreen

New Awareness Campaign Meningococcal Australia, together with celebrated photographer and global advocate for children, Anne Geddes, has just launched a new awareness campaign with images of three Australian survivors of the disease.

The campaign aims to educate parents

• Cold hands and feet

about the threat of meningococcal disease,

• Muscle or joint pain

a sudden and severe illness that can lead to death in less than 24 hours. The launch of the campaign coincides with the release of a new survey of 1,000 Australian parents that shows there is a lack of

"But over time if skin is burnt regularly the p53 gene mutates and can no longer do the job it was intended for - it no longer repairs sun-damaged skin and without this protection skin cancers are far more likely to occur."

MOVember

pinpricks and later turning into purple bruise-like blotches.

Focus on Men’s Health

Meningococcal disease is transmitted by

of the disease even though it is the most

respiratory droplets so good hygiene can

This month there will be lots of extra facial hair

concerning vaccine preventable childhood

help prevent it spreading. This includes

around the community as men grow their “Mo’s”

disease.

washing hands, avoiding the sharing of

to raise vital funds and awareness for prostate and

food and drinks, turning away to cough/

testicular cancer and men’s mental health. Since it’s

sneeze and disposing of tissues in the bin

humble beginnings in 2003 in Melbourne, Movember

after use.

has grown to become a global movement inspiring

can vary considerably but resemble flu so it can be easily misdiagnosed in the early stages. They include:

Check that your child’s vaccinations are up

• Headache

to date and if you are in any way concerned

more than three million people to participate across 21 countries.

that you or someone you know is

Movember challenges men to grow a moustache

presenting with symptoms consistent with

for the 30 days of November, thereby changing their

meningococcal disease, see your doctor

appearance and the ‘face of men’s health’. Through

• Stiff or painful neck

immediately.

their growing efforts they raise awareness for the

• Sensitivity to light

For more information go to:

• Vomiting or shivering

www.meningococcal.org.au

• Fever • Fatigue or drowsiness

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• Rash - starting off as a spot, blister or

"As soon as our skin becomes sun damaged, the p53 gene goes to work repairing that damage and thereby preventing skin cancer occurring," lead researcher Dr Elke Hacker says.

awareness about the signs and symptoms

The symptoms of meningococcal disease

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• Change in skin colour

Just in case you weren’t sure Queensland University of Technology researchers have just confirmed that sunscreen provides 100 per cent protection against all three types of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma) and also safeguards the so-called superhero p53 gene which repairs sun-damaged skin.

They say their study will end the academic debate about the effectiveness of sunscreen in preventing skin cancers.

often-ignored issues of men’s health, by prompting conversations wherever they go. www.pakmag.com.au

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by Connie Eales

Strutting their stuff on a Victoria’s Secret catwalk three months after delivery, walking the red carpet in a white fitted gown five weeks post-cesarean and ‘debuting’ at Paris fashion week in a gravity defying gown while still breastfeeding - it’s all a but much for us mere mortals.

The rich and famous seem to bounce back within weeks, making grand public entrances and sharing their ‘post baby body’ secrets.

Celebrities make it all seem so easy but unrealistic goals like this can see women reaching for a quick fix to shift baby weight.

Enter the fad diet. Most of us have tried them and if not, have seriously considered one in a moment of desperation (queue horror memories of the cabbage soup or celebrity slim diet).

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pakmag TEAM Favourite SAO Biscuit Vanilla Slice

By Amanda Cranston (PakMag Writer) Ingredients:

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2 x 600ml thickened cream 2 x packets Cottee’s vanilla pudding mix 1 packet Sao biscuits

TEAM recipe

Icing sugar Pink food colouring

Method:

Amanda's Fav “Everyone always asks me for this recipe and whenever I make them there are never any left.”

1) Spray a large oven dish with non stick spray then line Sao biscuits along the base of the oven dish.

2) In a bowl mix cream and pudding mix with electric beaters until thick like custard.

3) Spread the mixture evenly over the Sao biscuits.

4) Place a layer of Sao biscuits over the top of the custard.

5) Make up icing and spread evenly over the top of the Sao biscuits and then refrigerate for a few hours or over night.

6) When set cut into squares.

The vanilla slices can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

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Australia Wide

9 November

mcDonald’s Restaurants

On McHappy Day, McDonald’s restaurants around Australia will be a hub of activity so help them in raising much-needed funds for seriously ill children and their families. There are various ways you can make a difference, both in the lead up to and on McHappy Day itself, including heading to one of our local McDonalds restaurants and buying a Helping Hand, Big Mac or by simply making a donation in one of the McHappy Day

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Spirit

Things to do in NOV

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Aladdin

Pantomime

20-23 November

CQ Conservatorium

NOV

blue = adults

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

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2 November (11am) MECC The Spirit of Christmas presented by the Gaslight Company

November 2013 entertainment & events

Thought Christmas wasn’t for a while? Wrong! Get into the festive spirit with a family concert at the MECC. Don’t miss Australia’s

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leading song companyas they get everyone into the “spirit of

1/11/13

Christmas”. The show is full of laughs, great Christmas songs and comedy. Tickets are just $12.50. Call 4961 9700 to book.

buckets. If you can’t make it to a restaurant you can also support Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) by donating online.

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McHappy DAy

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Santa’s

Arrival

9 November Caneland Central Don’t miss Santa as he arrives at Caneland Central on Saturday 9 November. The Parade

VENUE CQ University CQCM Theatre

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Monthly Film Night

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

7.30pm

4940 7800

$12 Free

1/11/13

Paxtons Warehouse, River St

Paxtons Night Markets

5.00pm

0411 491 412

1/11/13

Shamrock Hotel

Ladies Night and Mackay's Biggest Tupperware Party

7.00pm

www.shamrockmackay.com.au

$40

1/11/13

Pioneer Promenade

Mums and Bubs Boxing Classes

9:15am

0428 765 421

$5

1/11/13

Mackay Memorial Swimming Pool

Mums and Bub water workout

10.00am

0428 765 421

$5

1/11/13

Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

1/11/13

PCYC

PakClub: Spooky Halloween Disco

5.00pm

4053 3331

Free

2/11/13

George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489 382

Free

2/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Building Projects workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

2/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Woodwork Workshop: Make fun art and craft with Wood

see instore

4944 3400

Free

2/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Building Projects workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

2/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Building Projects workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

3/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Mosaics Workshop

see instore

4944 3400

Free

3/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Building Projects workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

3/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Building Projects workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

3/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Building Projects workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

4/11/13

Gordon White Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

4/11/13

Mirani Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

4/11/13

Mackay City Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

11.00am

4961 9387

Free

5/11/13

Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

starts at 10am outside Target so join him

5/11/13

Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9297

Free

as he makes his way to Santa’s Garden outside

5/11/13

Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4959 2545

Free

Myer. Photos available from 11am. See www.canelandcentral.com.au for more.

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6/11/13

Pat Wright Swim School

3-6 months+ Mums and Bubs of Mackay Swimming

10.30am

0428 765 421

$5

6/11/13

Pat Wright Swim School

9 months+ Mums and Bubs of Mackay Swimming Lessons

11.00am

0428 765 421

$5

6/11/13

Sarina Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.00am

4961 9297

Free

6/11/13

Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9300

Free

7/11/13

Mackay Womens Centre

Mums and Bubs of Mackay Play Date

9.30am

0428 765 421

$2

7/11/13

Mackay City Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9387

Free

7/11/13

MECC Auditorium

Tommy Emmanuel

7.30pm

4961 9700

$80

Breakfast

30 November (8am)

Caneland Central Food Court

Panto-goers, both young and young at heart

Enjoy a yummy breakfast with Santa on Saturday 30

can look forward to a pantomime packed

November from 8am in the Caneland Central Food Court.

with comedy, slapstick, singing, dancing,

Tickets are $5 per child (children under one are free and

beautiful costumes and lots of audience

parents don’t need to purchase tickets). It includes breakfast,

participation! With five performances

a gift from Santa and the chance to meet the man himself!

between 20-23 November, including a

Tickets are available from the Customer Service Desk.

matinee on 23 November, this is a great family night out. Call 49619700 to book.

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DATE 8/11/13

green = kids

VENUE Pioneer Promenade

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Mums and Bubs Boxing Classes

TIME 9.15am

FOR MORE INFO 0428 765 421

COST $5

8/11/13

Mackay Memorial Swimming Pool

Mums and Bub water workout

10.30am

0428 765 421

$5

8/11/13

Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

9/11/13

PCYC

PakMag 1st Birthday Party

5.00pm

4053 3331

Free

9/11/13

George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489 382

Free

9/11/13

Caneland Central

Santa's Arrival

10.00am

www.canelandcentral.com.au Free

9/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Decking DIY Workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Kids

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Free

9/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Decking DIY Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

9/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Decking DIY Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

9/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Spring Workshop

see instore

4944 3400

Free

10/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Decking DIY Workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

10/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Decking DIY Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

10/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Decking DIY Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

10/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Garden Craft Workshops

see instore

4944 3400

Free

11/11/13 Gordon White Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

11/11/13 Mirani Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9231

Free Free

11/11/13 Mackay City Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

11.00am

4961 9387

12/11/13 Caneland Central

Mummy Central

9.00am

www.canelandcentral.com.au Free

12/11/13 Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

12/11/13 Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9297

Free

12/11/13 Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4959 2545

Free

12/11/13 Artspace Mackay

BMA Kidspace

10.00am

4961 9722

Free

13/11/13 Sarina Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.00am

4961 9297

Free

13/11/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9300

Free

13/11/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489 382

Free

14/11/13 Mackay City Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9387

Free

15/11/13 Pioneer Promenade

Mums and Bubs Boxing Classes

9.15am

0428 765 421

$5

15/11/13 Mackay Memorial Swimming Pool

Mums and Bub water workout

10.00am

0428 765 421

$5

15/11/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

15/11/13 Pinnacle Playhouse

CSI - Neverland

7.00pm

4940 7800

$25

16/11/13 Pinnacle Playhouse

CSI - Neverland

7.00pm

4940 7800

$25

16/11/13 MECC Plenary Halls

Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live

8.00pm

4961 9700

$50

16/11/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489 382

Free

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NOV

If you would like to see Oli's tutorial on how to make an alien head to the PakMag Cairns youtube channel.

pink = family

green = kids

blue = adults

guide

makE & Do

See it on youtube

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an e k a m o t How

n e i l A

Story Thanks to: Oliver Standen

You Will Need: • Plasticine/Play dough/clay or even blue tack (if you have a whole lot) • Beads, or sequins (warning these can be a choking hazard for little ones) • A pinch of fun and a wonderful imagination :)

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[1] First roll the plasticine into a big ball using the palms of your hand and moving in a rolling motion – Roley poley roley poley.

[6] Then pull another piece off the big ball of plasticine and make sure it is smaller than the head.

[11] Then repeat at the bottom of the egg to create the legs making sure they are a smaller than the arms and a bit pointy.

[2] Then pull a bit off using the smaller part to roll back into a ball as the head.

[7] Roll it again in the palms of your hand into an egg shape.

[12] Ask for some help from your parent if this is a bit tricky.

[8] Once you have done this use your thumb and pointer finger to pinch a small piece of the plasticine into an arm coming out of the side of the body.

[13] Then stick the head on by pressing the two pieces (body and head) firmly together.

[3] Once you have it in a ball squish it down a bit into more of an oval shape.

[4] When you are happy with the shape press the eyes into both sides one at a time.

[5] You can then use your fingernail to press in where the mouth is and create a smile (ask for help from your parents if you only have small fingernails).

VENUE

16/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

[9] Pinch in one direction to get a flat piece coming out and then press down in the opposite direction to turn the arm more into a worm shape.

[10] Repeat on the opposite side of your egg shaped body.

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

TIME 11.00am

FOR MORE INFO 4944 3400

COST Free

16/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

16/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

16/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Nature Workshop

see instore

4944 3400

Free

17/11/13 MECC Auditorium

That's Dancin - Dance Express

10.30am

4961 9700

$35

17/11/13 Botanic Gardens

Sunday in the Park

2.00pm

4952 7300

Free

17/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

17/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

17/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

17/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Nature Workshop

see instore

4944 3400

Free

18/11/13 Gordon White Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

18/11/13 Mirani Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

18/11/13 Mackay City Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

11.00am

4961 9387

Free

19/11/13 Blacks Beach Tavern

Mums and Bubs Luncheon

12.00pm

0428 765 421

$12

19/11/13 Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

19/11/13 Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9297

Free

19/11/13 Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4959 2545

Free

20/11/13 Sarina Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.00am

4961 9297

Free

20/11/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9300

Free

20/11/13 CQ Conservatorium

Aladdin Live in Mackay

7.30pm

4961 9700

$35

21/11/13 Mackay City Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9387

Free

21/11/13 CQ Conservatorium

Aladdin Live in Mackay

7.30pm

49619700

$35

22/11/13 Pioneer Promenade

Mums and Bubs Boxing Classes

9.15am

0428 765 421

$5

22/11/13 Mackay Memorial Swimming Pool

Mums and Bub water workout

10.00am

0428 765 421

$5

22/11/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

22/11/13 Pinnacle Playhouse

CSI - Neverland

7.00pm

4940 7800

$25

22/11/13 CQ Conservatorium

Aladdin Live in Mackay

7.30pm

4961 9700

$35

23/11/13 MECC Auditorium

Showcase Gala Theatre Arts Mackay

7.00pm

4961 9700

$38

23/11/13 Pinnacle Playhouse

CSI - Neverland

7.00pm

4940 7800

$25

23/11/13 CQ Conservatorium

Aladdin Live in Mackay

7.30pm

4961 9700

$35

23/11/13 CQ Conservatorium

Aladdin Live in Mackay

2.30pm

4961 9700

$35

23/11/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489 382

Free

23/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

Well done you have just made an Alien!

You can make all different types of these. A zombie one using green coloured plasticine or play dough, a mini one just by repeating the steps but making it smaller, you can even make a whole family.

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green = kids

VENUE

NOV

guide

pink = family

Funny

yourGUIDE

Have a laugh with a local thanks to SeaFM

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

23/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

23/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

23/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Art Class Workshop

see instore

4944 3400

Free

24/11/13 MECC Auditorium

Showcase Gala Theatre Arts Mackay

11.00am

4961 9700

$38.00

24/11/13 Artspace

Sunday Cinema - Dial M for Murder

10.30am

4961 9722

24/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

24/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

24/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

24/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Kids Fun with Paint Workshop

see instore

4944 3400

Free

25/11/13 Gordon White Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9300

Free

25/11/13 Mirani Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

25/11/13 Mackay City Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

11.00am

4961 9387

Free

26/11/13 Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9231

Free

26/11/13 Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9.30am

4961 9297

Free

26/11/13 Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4959 2545

Free

27/11/13 Sarina Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.00am

4961 9297

Free

27/11/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9300

Free

27/11/13 MECC

Jessica Mauboy

7.30pm

4961 9700

$80

27/11/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489382

Free

28/11/13 Mackay Womens Centre

Mums and Bubs of Mackay Play Date

10.00am

0428 765421

$2

28/11/13 Mackay City Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30am

4961 9387

Free

29/11/13 Pioneer Promenade

Mums and Bubs Boxing Classes

9.15am

0428 765421

$5

29/11/13 Mackay Memorial Swimming Pool

Mums and Bub water workout

12.00pm

0428 765421

$5

29/11/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9.30am

4961 9300

Free $13

29/11/13 MECC

Spirit of Christmas

11.00am

4961 9700

30/11/13 Mackay Grande Suites

Mums and Bubs Painting the town Red

6.00pm

0428 765421

30/11/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9.30am

0427 489382

30/11/13 Caneland Central Food Court

Santa's Breakfast - Tickets from Customer Service desk

8.00am

www.canelandcentral.com.au $5

Prepare for Christmas Workshop

11.00am

4944 3400

Free

30/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Prepare for Christmas Workshop

12.30pm

4944 3400

Free

30/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse

Prepare for Christmas Workshop

2.00pm

4944 3400

Free

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Laughs local

Kids mispronunciations can be very cute and funny. In our household we’ve noticed “credible hulk” “drop jams” and the “mypad”. So we asked our listeners to tell us some of the cute things their kids say.

Free

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The Good Guys

stories

JohN donnelly

our favs

Henry Armitt

“I couldn’t help but giggle at my two kids today.

“One of my boys used to say biksit instead of

Little miss three was celebrating something and

biscuit and pisgetti instead of spaghetti”

started saying ‘hiccup hooray hiccup hooray

Jennifer Howell

hiccup hooray!!!’ and master four was arguing with her saying “no its ‘hip hip hooray!!”. She thought about it and then started again with ‘hiccup hooray hiccup hooray!!!!!”

“My nephew used to sound like Elmer Fudd when he was little and I used to prompt him to say things that he couldn’t say properly hahaha. The

Julie Williams

Lisa Alcom

best one was his version of the cartoon called

“Funky owl in a three year old voice does

“My daughter calls Hibiscus flowers

“Bull & Ben da Shl-ow-a-pot men” with all his

not sound like funky owl!”

‘biscuit flowers’”

F’s pronounced as Sh’s. Kids are just too cute

Donna Bloedow

sometimes!!”

Britney McKenzie “Humpty Dumpty was humpme dumpme...words to live by.”

Pay less Pay cash

Jamie Weismann

Amanda Bradly “Grasspoppers!”

“Bill & Ben the Flower Pot Men”. His version was

“I remember my daughter singing Christmas

Melissa Wakefield

Carols and her favourite was ‘Six wide bloomers

“Hosfall = hospital, basangna = lasagne, basketti

on his Australian rump’. At the end of school year

= spagetti, tissoes = tissues. Also my son calls nits

concert, all the teachers cracked up as she sang

greenants and all soft drink is coke so creaming

it so loudly!”

soda is pink coke and so on.”

Bec Simmill

Julie Gauci

“Lemolade = lemonade, Ma note = remote and

“My granddaughter used to call iceblocks

Shocklate = chocolate but my favorite is when

“blocktocks” and the name has now stuck so I

my baby girl asks for ‘cuggles’ instead of cuddles.”

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pakclub fun for parents & kids

Free monthly club

BirthChoices

Birthday

Party

• Big Birthday Cake, lots of fun and games plus heaps of prizes!

• pCyC showcase: Bike education, Karate, Aspidowns Basketball Demonstration, Kendo and MMA • Giveaways, balloon drop, face painting and loads of other fun activities • Spin our wheel of fortune & WiN • sausage sizzle plus the canteen will be open

9 november 5pm-7pm pcyc mackay

‘Once a caesar, always a caesar’ is no longer the norm, as more women are successfully achieving natural birth after having a caesarean, writes Shannon du Plessis While no birth is risk-free, there is plenty of

yourself and your baby. Firstly, you avoid the

told that you can’t have a VBAC because of twins,

evidence to show that vaginal birth is the best

risk of surgery (and therefore any associated

breech, big baby, history of two or more caesars,

option for mother and baby in the majority of

complications). You also get to hold your baby

history of slow labour, history of placenta praevia

births.

before anyone else allowing skin to skin contact

or overdue, then consider getting a second

straight away, you have more control over

opinion from a care provider who has a good

who attends your labour, your contractions

VBAC success rate.

With this in mind, a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) should be seen as the safest option for women who have previously had a caesarean birth.

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birth (passing through the birth canal gets the the compression of the skull fires off neurons

“there is no evidence that a caesarean section

in the brain increasing its development), and

is required after a previous low transverse

along with the feelings of empowerment and

low segment caesarean section birth. Vaginal

accomplishment, it can be a healing process for

deliveries after caesarean should normally be

a woman who has had a previous caesarean and

encouraged wherever emergency surgical

doesn’t feel good about the experience.

capacity is available.”

Despite the evidence in favour of VBACs, the

The main concern with VBACs is the risk

proportion of women in Australia having repeat

of uterine rupture, although this is a rare

caesarean sections is still high and this is in part

complication (the WHO statistics state that it

due to the attitude of some care providers and

occurs in between 0.09% and 0.22% of women

the policies of hospitals.

with a low transverse scar). It is more common in developing countries where there are high levels of poverty, high birth rates and lack of access to

For more information visit www.vbac.com

baby’s lungs ready to take their first breath, and

The World Health Organisation states that:

medical care.

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stimulate the baby and get them ready for

Of course, some women will still choose to have repeat caesareans because of reasons such as placenta praevia, previous classical incision or a previous uterine rupture. So in consultation with

Top tips for a VBAC: • Choose your care provider and place of birth carefully.

• Choose your birth support people.

• Educate yourself.

• Value birth preparation (eg. Calmbirth or Hypnobirthing can make a big difference between a natural birth and medicated birth – trusting your body and believing you can do it).

By avoiding a repeat caesarean you have the

your care provider, you need to work out what

• Avoid interventions in labour (such as

chance to improve the outcomes for both

the risks are for you and your baby. If you are

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Baby

GREEN Womb

by Sacha Maujean

November 2013

Baby books

review new Books

BABY Sneakers

Nuddy Ned

By Kes Gray

Gift

idea

Many mums are conscious of not exposing their new babies to toxic chemicals but they are potentially at risk before they are even born.

When your baby is safely tucked up inside

were toxic to the brain and nervous system

your body it is intimately connected to you

and 208 can cause birth defects. More

and your world so it therefore becomes

recently a European study also suggested

important to make smart decisions about

similar results.

what to eat, drink and absorb through your

BABY Dental Tips

skin and lungs to ensure that your womb is as ‘green’ as possible.

If you want to be sure that you are using products that are safe for your unborn baby,

A fun and cheeky liftthe-flap book about Ned who jumps out the bath and does a nudey dash through the house and the neighbourhood.

RRP $15.99

The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book

By Justine Clarke Play School presenter Justine Clarke has written about an adventure with a gobbledygook, which kids will find hard to put down. RRP $19.99

explore products that have 100% natural

The average woman’s daily use of personal

and organic ingredients and avoid products

products contain hundreds of toxic

that contain artificial preservatives, colours,

chemicals and, unlike food, these chemicals

fragrance and Sulphates. There are now

are not always listed on the product label.

many more products becoming readily

By Margaret Wild

but they’re also functional infant shoes that ergonomically

The Environmental Working Group in the

available that give women greater peace of

support baby’s first steps. Attipas shoes were launched in

US examined the umbilical cord blood of

mind during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Apart from being the best source of nutrition, breastfeeding encourages better palate

2011 after seven years of research and development, and

babies in 2004 and found 287 different toxic

shape and airway development. But sometimes babies can’t feed properly because their

are quickly becoming the number one choice in pre walker

chemicals circulating through the bodies

tongues are tied to the floor of the mouth. Tongue-ties can be gently lasered in small

shoes. They’re available in eight styles and four sizes for

of the newborns. On average each baby

infants so babies can latch on and swallow normally. If you suspect your baby may have

babies from birth to 40 months. You can buy them online at

carried over 200 different chemicals. Of the

a tongue tie talk to your GP.

www.attipas.com.au

287 chemicals found, 180 cause cancer, 217

This beautifully illustrated book will see you follow the special relationship between Davy and his duck as he grows from a boy into a man. RRP $24.99

Breastfeeding is one of the secrets to creating beautiful kids’ faces.

These cool Attipas baby and toddler shoes are both comfortable and supportive. They’re as light as a sock

Sacha Maujean is the owner of My Gypsy Child. For more information about her 100% natural skincare products go to www.mygypsychild.com.au

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HOT BUYS

ROADTest

by Amanda Cranston

This Christmas!

There are so many fantastic new toys on the market so we’ve road tested some of the latest and greatest with a group of kids aged between four and 12 years to get their feedback on their favourites.

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Lego Box Sets Lego® ‘Lord of the Rings’ Box Sets Not surprisingly all of the boys at our road test headed straight for the Lego® first. They said they loved the weapons, swords, anchors, jewels and secret doors once it was all built.

RRP from $59.99 to $139.99 and available at all good retailers

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Imaginabox

The Chalkboard Tee

Cuddle me Elmo

Elastics

ChillFactor Slushie Maker

With the slogan ‘you’ll never be card-bored

This was one of the overall favourite products at

Who doesn’t love Elmo? This cute little toy was

Very popular with our girl road testers, this

Everyone at our road testing session was keen

again’, these fabulous little accessory kits mean

our road test. Just launched this month, these

a big hit with our younger road testers. What

classic playground jumping game is back with

to try this. You need a really cold freezer to make

your child can create a car, aeroplane, train, oven

chalkboard t-shirts allow you to add your own

is even more special about Cuddle Me Elmo is

a modern twist. Launched in August, these

it work but it super easy to use and a great

or a cradle out of any old cardboard box. All

art or slogans which are wiped off easily with

he hugs you back when you snuggle into him.

packaged sets come in different colours and

stocking filler.

the parts (such as plastic steering wheels) and

a wet cloth. They come in various chalkboard

He then tells you to hold him tighter and then

include a comprehensive instruction guide with

stickers are reusable, recyclable and simple to

shapes and colours with sizes ranging from 2-8

sweetly tells you your hug is too tight.

song suggestions.

RRP $39.95 from www.tinyfolk.com.au

RRP $99.99 from most toy retailers and

RRP $14.95 from www.daju.com.au or Elle J in

department stores

Townvsille at www.ellej.com.au

assemble. Hours of fun!

RRP $19.95 from www.onthegro.com

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Cabbage Patch kid

Battroborg Battle Arena

Super Clay Robots

Pirate Excavation Kit

Dragon Hand Puppet

Combat Creatures

To celebrate Cabbage Patch Kids turning 30 this

An absolute favourite with our male road testers,

Another hugely popular toy with both the girls

Digging for treasure, whether it’s dinosaur

This incredibly detailed deluxe dragon hand

This awesome new spider-looking robot is easy

year they have launched special birthday and

this hot new product is a game of motion

and boys. They loved making robots out of the

skeletons or gemstones, is definitely a popular

puppet is absolutely amazing with a sculptured

to put together and use for older kids (6+). The

limited edition vintage dolls. Every doll comes

controlled battling robots with wireless remotes

beautiful squishy foam-like clay and then adding

activity at the moment and all of our road testers

fabric frame and soft hair, a movable mouth,

remote controls the robot walking, elevating

with its own special name, adoption papers and

where players must fight against each other in

the robot parts. If the clay is air-dried you just add

wanted to give these a go. These Seedling kits are

forelegs and velvet wings. A must-have for lovers

and shooting foam Nerf-style bullets. Great fun,

birth certificate. Popular with our girl road testers.

the ring. Make sure you have plenty of batteries!

water and knead it back into pliable clay again.

gorgeously packaged with all the archaeological

of hand puppets, slightly more appealing to boys.

especially with two robots so you can shoot at

RRP from $59.00 from major retailers and

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Big W & Myer

RRP $24.95 from www.urbanbaby.com.au

tools and accessories you need.

RRP $34.95 from www.entropy.com.au

RRP $79.95 from www.entropy.com.au

each other!

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Making your own piñata is a great activity to do at home with the kids and it means you can create one to suit the theme of your party.

Piñatas can be made in all sorts of different shapes from guitars, elephants, numbers, giant birthday cakes or even a giant present.

[5] Dip a strip of newspaper into the glue mixture and wipe off excess glue, then stick the newspaper strip onto your balloon or cardboard shape. Continue doing this until your base is completely covered in at least 5 layers of newspaper all over.

• 1 cup flour

How to Make Your Pinata

• 1 cup water

[1] Lay down some old newspaper or a plastic tablecloth as making piñatas can be messy work.

[6] Leave your papier-mache creation to dry for a couple of days so it hardens before you decorate it.

What you need

• Balloons • Thin cardboard or cereal boxes to cut up to give shape to piñata • Coloured crepe paper • PVA glue • Other decorations of your choice (stick on eyes, paint, etc)

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[2] Cut newspaper into various sized strips so the strips are ready to use.

[7] Once it is dry you need to cut a small hole at the top of your piñata to put your lollies and treats into later. Parents may need to help with this by using a Stanley knife.

[3] Make papier-mache glue by mixing flour and water together so it is like a pancake mixture consistency. You don’t want it to be too runny or too thick and gooey.

[8] Then use a hole punch to put two little holes on the top of your piñata and tie string through the holes so your piñata will hang.

[4] Make the base for the piñata. If you are making a round shape like a pig or a pumpkin, then you need to blow up a balloon as the base for the piñata.

[9] Now its time to decorate. You can either paint it or glue strips of crepe paper onto your piñata. Then add whatever embellishments you want to create your themed piñata and leave it to dry.

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Travel

November 2013 guide

Whitehaven Beach

Tourism and Events Queensland

Holiday Tips

Whitsundays E s cap e

Airlie Beach, the mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, has always been a popular stop-off point on the backpacker route north but with it’s recent $20 million town centre upgrade now completed, the town has finally grown up. The revitalised main street now boasts a more contemporary look and with more restaurants and cafes spilling out onto the street to offer al fresco dining, there is a more vibrant atmosphere to entice

Tourism and Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland

People travel the world to see the tropical islands, beautiful beaches, national parks and scenic walks of the Whitsunday region but it’s easily forgotten when you live relatively nearby. However, with lots of new investment and activities coming to the region its time to take a fresh look at what it has to offer for a family getaway.

Tourism and Events Queensland

Story by Elaine Seager

holidaymakers. In addition to the Airlie Beach upgrade there are lots of other changes taking place in the area:

Whitsunday Update

The worlds fastest growing water sport has arrived in Airlie Beach with Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle now offering introductory lessons as well as paddle hires and tours. They’ve even been voted number one on TripAdvisor. For more information go to: www.whitsundaystanduppaddle.com.au

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Tourism and Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Travel

November 2013 guide

Whitsundays

NEW the new airlie beach town centre upgrade now offers a vibrant & exciting atmosphere

Tourism and Events Queensland

Whitsundays E s cap e

Reefsleep Cruise Whitsundays has just relaunched Reefsleep which enables you to experience the reef without the hordes and high price

Tourism and Events Queensland

Accommodation Update

travel survey. They were described as being “the perfect base for families wanting to explore the Whitsundays” thanks to their Skippers Kids Club and numerous free family-friendly activities such

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort This award-winning and very popular resort offers huge value for families and with all the organised activities for kids it’s the one place where the parents are guaranteed to be able to relax. During the summer holidays they will be

as snorkelling, rainforest walks, outdoor movies, an Australian icons-themed mini golf course and

Top 10 Family Experiences [1] Swimming, playing and barbecuing

at the Airlie Beach Lagoon

the Living Reef lagoon. For more information go

[2] Stingray Splash - hand-feed stingrays

to www.daydreamisland.com.au

Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger

on Daydream Island.

[3] Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle Boarding [4] Snorkelling, swimming and a semi-

Airlie’s newest waterfront resort is close to

from 16-20 December where children can make

town and offers beautiful boutique-style self-

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handmade gifts. From Christmas Eve to New

contained two and three bedroom apartments.

Year’s Eve the resort will be buzzing with kids

There’s also a children’s playground, barbecue

[5] Staying at Big 4 Adventure

Jetpack Adventures

activities as well as Christmas carols by the pool,

areas and lots of boardwalks for bike riding and

Whitsunday, the kids’ specialists.

outdoor movies, a NYE family disco and pancake

roller blading. For more information go to www.

breakfasts. Then a very special dance workshop

outrigger.com.au

more information go to www.cruisewhitsundays.com/gbra-

If you’ve already seen the Whitsundays by boat maybe you should try strapping on a jet pack and soaring through the air with Airlie Beach Jet Pack Adventures. These water-powered jetpacks allow guests to propel themselves into the air whilst controlling the height of their flight. It is suitable for beginners, you can learn how to take off, fly, turn and hover in just a few minutes. For more information go to www.jetpackadventures.com.au

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running their ever-popular Santa’s Workshops

tag by camping out under the stars in premium swags. For

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Stingray

Tourism and Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland

Airlie Beach

will be running 6-10 January hosted by wellknown Australian dancer Sally Hare. For more information go to www.adventurewhitsunday. com.au/Christmas or call 1300 640 587.

Breakfree Long Island Resort Long Island Resort is being rebranded and will cater to families and couples. Long Island is the

submarine ride to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

[6] Fishing from the Shute Harbour Pontoon or in many of the secret spots along the coastline [7] Camping on a deserted island (QPWS permits required).

‘natural’ island of the Whitsundays allowing

[8] Twilight Sailing at the Airlie Beach

visitors to experience local wildlife in their natural

foreshore – every Wednesday from the

Daydream Island Resort and Spa has always

surroundings. There is also an on-site Kids Club,

Whitsunday Sailing Club

been a family favourite and it has recently been

Virtual Reality room, mini golf, and tennis court

ranked as one of the top resorts for families in

facilities. For more information go to www.

Australia for the third year in a row in a national

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Home edition

Kitchens

NOV 2013

LIGHTS • Make sure you have sufficient light over your kitchen work areas to avoid shadows.

Design Tips

• Two to four pendant lights are popular

Kitchen Floor from FloorZone

Kitchens F o ca l P o i n t

By BOLD Interiors • Photograpy by Dean Whitling

Kitchens are a focal point of any home and often the number one priority for a renovation.

The big trend in kitchens currently is the integration of appliances so fridges, dishwashers and even ovens, are being enclosed behind cabinetry doors to make your kitchen look less utilitarian and more decorative.

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Kitchen floors need to be resilient to withstand the mess and breakages.

There is also a trend towards Hi-Tech Hardware and fittings such as motorized cupboards and drawers that open and close with a click of a button.

Selecting appliances Before you start designing your kitchen check out what new hi-tech innovations are available. Pop-up or hidden rangehoods are all the rage to hide dirty filters. Harvey Norman recommend Neff’s cool product developments including ovens with ‘slide and hide doors’ and cook tops with extra large cooking zones.

Look & Feel A new kitchen doesn’t need to cost the earth, in fact the average eight square metre kitchen can set you back as little as $10,000 - $16,000.

• Veneers: Textured laminates are becoming very popular as a cost effective alternative to timber. The market is being flooded with various colours that far exceed engineered veneers.

• Benchtops: If you can’t afford stone, there are now some good laminates available. With the randomisation of digital printing, marble look-a-like laminate benchtops built with a square edge are hard to tell apart from the real thing.

• Splashbacks: If the benchtop and cupboards are finished in neutral tones, you can afford to add some colour in your splashback. Glass is a great finish and an easy surface to clean.

Tiles or vinyl are the best choices. Vinyl feels soft underfoot and will prevent dropped bottles from breaking as readily but if a knife falls blade-side down, you could have slices in your floor.

Vitrified porcelain tiles are the best option. They’re harder to chip than ceramic but if you do chip them it will be the same colour as the surface. They come

Ideas

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in different finishes: polished (gloss) is the easiest to keep clean, honed (matt) is the least slippery and semi-polished (lappato) offers the best of both worlds.

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Home edition

NOV 2013

Beach Bathroom

Design Tips

diyhome

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Furniture • tableware • linen • books • Fashion accessories • PerFume • body care • tea • toys

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ToyStorage

By Sofie Buchholz

Whether your home has one, two or more bathrooms, the one containing the bath usually becomes the domain of your children and consequently it can become overrun with bath toys, toothpaste mess, soggy towels and dumped clothes.

It may be a functional family space but it may not lend itself to adult relaxation, particularly within the bath.

By adding a few DIY luxury touches and creating a beach feel, you can create a room that operates both as a functional family space and a relaxing retreat.

• Assemble a collection of decorative beach-themed items on the bench. These can be purchased or collected yourself, such as a jar of shells or stones.

Include a candle or aroma sticks for relaxation.

• Put together a collection of special bath products and

if it needs painting, we have the paint.

hide them under the sink, away from little hands.

• Find a stool that can double as a bath side table as well as a step for children to reach the sink.

• Add further decoration by adding a fashionable ‘dipped’ basket effect. However, rather than dipping the basket save paint and money by brushing the

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paint directly onto the basket. Multiple coats may be required to achieve an intense colour.

• Use plastic baskets to contain bath toys, ready to tuck them away when it’s time for some well-deserved relaxation.

DIY featured projects: Stool, Ikea, $14.99 • Candle holder, Target, $9.99 • Basket, Kmart, $10 Soap dispenser, Kmart, $3 • Aroma sticks, Kmart, $7 Featured products, thanks to Momi, Mt. Pleasant Glass bottle, Swing, $79 • Selection of bath products, Essence, $14.95 - $44.95 Candle, Mooch and Me, $25 • Cosmetic Bag $46 • Beach Pebbles, set of 6, $34.95 Flowers, Flora Interiors, $4.50 • Salad bowl, Mint Home, $49.95 Coral, Marine Arts, $95 • Whale puzzle, Janod $39.95

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There’s also the giraffe, gorilla and crocodile

full to be exact – so there’s no long waiting

to give you an indication that this place is

periods. And unlike many of its competitors,

a little bit different to any furniture store

the store also offers lay-buys, sells floor

you’ve seen before. Forget the orderly,

stock and accepts all credit cards. Stuart says

colour-coordinated rows of furniture on a

another contributing factor to his success is

typical showroom floor. Furniture Circus

simply listening to his customers.

embraces the eclectic spirit of a bazaar.

The jungle of furniture presenting a unique visitor experience, the excitement of an adventure, and not knowing what you might find.

Owner Stuart Middleton says it is this point of difference, combined with old fashioned service and a friendly smile that has kept him in business for the past 23 years. The

Furniture Circus LocalBiz By Michelle Dryburgh

Victoria Street store is now one of the last remaining independent furniture retailers in Queensland.

“We love what we do, and that’s the key - it’s back to basics personal service, talking to customers, joking with them, we have fun, we smile and we are happy,” Stuart says.

Mackay’s Furniture Circus isn’t your typical furniture store. If the name doesn’t give it away, the tiger statue with a tennis ball in its mouth probably will.

“We try to do everything the big boys don’t do. We stock different furniture, and we assemble it if people ask us to.”

Furniture Circus specialises in timber furniture, and stocks a large amount of recycled timber pieces. The furniture is sourced primarily from Australian-owned

“We started as a small, budget furniture store, but we have listened to customers’ wants and needs and we specialise in bringing in what they want,” he says. “I never buy something just because I like it or think it will sell, I buy what people ask for.”

Stuart says the beauty of his work is in its simplicity, a welcome change after life in the fast lane with Queensland’s biggest electrical company.

He came out from England at the age of 19, joining Chandlers Electrical soon after arriving in Mackay and working his way up the ladder. He was made responsible for regional Queensland, living in cities across the Far North, before becoming audit manager for Australia, regularly flying from state to state.

“Eventually I had enough of that millionaire lifestyle, I wanted to slow down,” he recalls.

“So I left, and opened the shop. And I’ve never been happier.”

factories in Vietnam – one of the biggest

You can find Stuart and his smiling team

producers of recycled furniture in the world.

at the Furniture Circus - 171 Victoria

A large supply of furniture is kept in stock

Street, Mackay.

– as many as 42 containers and two sheds

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