PakMag Townsville - April 2014

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ISSUE 41

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MINI MAG

School's Out!

Guide to the Easter School Holidays

Do you or don't you?

Should you step in when you see someone else’s child misbehave?

win Pete the Sheep Theatre Tickets

Inside

Event

Guide Complete Guide of April Events

Travel

• Peppers Blue on Blue • Billabong Sanctuary • Herberton

For details go to page 24

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Contents

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Hello and welcome to our Easter school holiday eggs-travaganza!

I can’t believe the holidays are here already! There are lots of fun school holiday activities going on around Townsville these holidays (see page 39) and if you need an excuse to burn off some of your kids excess energy check out the Council’s ‘Get Active’ promotion (details on page 3).

The Easter Bunny will also be making a few appearances this month, kicking off with PakMag’s Easter event at Soroptimist Park in Rowes Bay on 5 April (9.30am). Come along and join us for a morning of free eggs-cellent fun and chocolate!

Enjoy the school holidays and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag. Until next time, happy reading!

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parents 02 What’s New 04 Show & Tell 08 Do You or Don’t You? 11

The Parenting Journey

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Tech Talk

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PakHealth

16 Nutrition 19

21 What’s On

23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Baby Nursing Strike

things to win

23 Mini Mag

24 WIN tickets to Pete the Sheep

31 PakBaby

32 WIN a Children’s DVD

34 HOME: Home Offices

45 WIN tickets to Billabong Sanctuary

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PakFood

kids

HOME: Crazy Cooking

39 School Holiday Activity Guide 41 Peppers Blue on Blue Resort

Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager

REgional sales Manager: Tammy Parsons NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers

43 Pioneer Weekend 44 Biz Directory 45 Billabong Sanctuary 46 Out & About 48 Mummy Laughs with HotFM

Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 Sales Phone: 4053 3331 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Postal: PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812

Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PakMag are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

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what’s new

inBRIEF SIDS Charity Ball

SWEDEN to You OperaQ Auditions 15-16 April Opera Queensland is holding auditions this month for 36 adults and 12 children in Townsville to sing and act alongside OperaQ’s principal artists and Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians. Successful chorus members will take part in a 10-week development program before performing in La bohème at Townsville Civic Centre on 30 August. Register online for auditions at operaq.com.au/projectpuccini

IKEA Depot in Townsville

FOOD & Fun Saturdays (6-8pm)

While we all love living in Townsville, one thing it doesn’t have is IKEA - home of stylish,

Townsville Mini Golf

affordable furniture and homeware products. However, thanks to new local business Sweden to You, you can now order order IKEA products to be picked up at their Townsville depot or get it delivered to your home for an extra fee. Go to www.swedentoyou.com.au to find out more.

KIDS EAT Free Wednesdays Crown on PalMer

If you dine in at Townsville Mini Golf on Saturday evenings the fun is FREE. This fully licensed venue will be putting on a delicious buffet dinner with BBQ food, traditional dishes, roast veges, fresh salads and breads. As soon as the kids are finished eating they can jump on the Mini Golf or Jumping Castle. Cost: $19.50 adults, $9.50 children 5-12, children four year eat free. Bookings essential. Call 4771 3999 or email georgiestownsville@gmail.com Townsville Mini Golf will also be holding a Family Fun Day over the School Holidays to raise funds for the Future Sense Foundation.

Fed up with cooking? Why not head out to Crown on Palmer on Wednesdays and let them cook for you and entertain the kids. Kids eat free on Wednesday nights (one free kids meal with every main meal purchased) and there’s even free popcorn and a movie starting at 6pm for the children to watch in the kids room.

FREE Ice Skating 5-19 April (10am-4pm) Willows Shopping Centre

Get down to the Willows Shopping Centre these school holidays for some FREE ice skating fun in the Target forecourt. Open daily 5-19 April. For more information about ice skating, competitions and special offers go to www.facebook.com/willowsshoppingcentre

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30 May (6.30pm)

SIDS & Kids

Rydges Southbank on Palmer

If you’re looking for an excuse to dress up in your glad rags, what better way to do it than by attending a fundraising ball for charity. Local organisers are raising money for SIDS and Kids with a charity auction cocktail ball that includes canapés on arrival, a two hour drinks package, full hot and cold buffet, dessert, entertainment, lucky door prizes and great auction items. Cost: $95 per person or $900 for a table of 10. If you would like to attend call Corryn on 0456 160 750. Dress code: Cocktail/Black Tie.

EASTER Fun! • Stockland Townsville: Make your own chocolate Easter Eggs at the FREE Easter Chocolate Workshops 14-19 April (from 10am) and meet the

RIDE FOR A CAUSE 24-25 May

Easter Bunny between 10am and 2pm on 19 April.

• Brothers Leagues Club: Easter Egg Hunt and other kids activities available on 20 April

Families are being encouraged to take part in the Banish the Black Dog Bike Ride next month.

The ride is an easy cycling tour over two days to Ayr that is being promoted by Townsville Central Rotary Club to raise funds and awareness of mental health issues in our community.

You can travel at your own speed in a small group supported by a group leader and two support vehicles. Meals and transport of camping gear is provided. For further information and entry details, check out the website at www.banishtheblackdog.org.au

(7.30am-9.30am) • Castletown: Hop along to make your very own Easter Bunny 7-13 April (10am-2pm) and make an Easter Basket 14-21 April (10am-2pm). The Easter Bunny himself will be there handing out chocolate 19-21 April (11.30am-12.30pm)

Townsville Grammar New Junior Campus north Shore

Townsville Grammar School will open the doors of a new Junior Campus at North Shore in 2015. Located on North Shore Boulevard near the North Shore Aquatic Centre, the new Campus will mirror and incorporate the strengths that the Annandale Campus is known for.

They are now accepting enrolments for Pre-Prep 2015 and expressions of interest for Prep to Year 6 from 2016 onwards. To enrol your child in Pre-Prep for 2015 phone 1800 GRAMMAR or visit tgs.qld.edu.au www.pakmag.com.au

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Show &Tell

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PakMag Top 5 Easter Activities

The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids Get to Know

[1] Make an Easter bonnet [2] Make a bunny mask or bunny ears [3] Decorate some eggs [4] Make buckets for your Easter Egg Hunt [5] Make Easter cards for distant ‘relies’

PakMag to your Door If you sometimes struggle to find a copy of PakMag, why not save yourself some time and get your favourite local magazine delivered directly to your

Michelle Janssens was so determined to bring choice and value for money to Townsville that she set up a business called Sweden To You and partnered with IKEA to bring their stylish home products to NQ. [1] Tell us a bit about your business?

[3] What did you want to be when you

I love living in Townsville but it’s a struggle

grew up? I always wanted to run my own

to find quality designs and creative concepts

business. My father was a self-starter and

at affordable prices so I rang IKEA about

successful in his business. My sister, Simone,

this business idea and they have been very

started her own very successful business at

supportive and encouraging. We now offer

aged 21 and that’s what I wanted to do.

easy, efficient and customer friendly delivery of their products with a host of additional benefits such as picking and packing your order, door to door delivery, assembly service, family discounts etc.

our plans to bring IKEA to Cairns, Mackay and further North. We will be here for the

to work for another Swedish company in

course orders!

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NQ business www.unique4kidz.com.au has some new stock coming in this month including these adorable Recordable Bears. They allow parents to record a personalised message for their child so they’re perfect for children in hospital or if a parent

a very strong presence in Europe. I started

coordinator.

Recordable Bears

new promotions coming up and finalising

Ireland called Snickers Workwear, which has

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and pay for your next 12 editions.

Going to Brisbane to meet IKEA to discuss

holidays to take any calls, queries and of

ending up as their Sales and Marketing

edition. Go to www.pakmag.com.au to subscribe

[4] What will you be doing at Easter?

[2] What was your background? I used

in sales, then retail management before

home. It only costs $3.00 postage and handling per

For more info about Sweden To You, go to www.swedentoyou.com.au

is working away from home a lot. They are available in a range of colours. For more information go to www.unique4kidz.com.au or call 0404 020 741. www.pakmag.com.au 5

Show &Tell

Chocolate: Did you know?

Got something to share or shout about?

Email us at elaine@pakmag.com.au

Activities Delivered Since Easter has become a time for us all to indulge in chocolate here are a few fast facts about one of our most favourite food products: • Chocolate is high in antioxidants • But it also contains high levels of theobromine which is harmful in large

• The world is facing a shortage of chocolate since serious diseases are affecting crops in Latin America

quantities (about 40 bars of Dairy Milk

• Millions of children work on chocolate

could even be lethal!)

farms around the world

• The first people to consume chocolate drinks were the Mayans and Aztecs

easter Bag & Tag Illume Design If you want some engaging, educational activities for your kids these holidays check out this website:

If you want to make your Easter

www.kidsactivitiesdelivered.com.au. Designed by

gifts look extra pretty, check out

a former scientist and teacher, they deliver themed

this special Easter Bag & Tag set

activity boxes to your home with at least four activities

that Illume Design have created.

for kids aged 6-11 and lots of other information. You

Go to www.illumedesign.com.

can choose from five topics; Space, Antarctica, Birds,

au to see more of their stylish

Insects or Ancient Egypt.

collection of party wares.

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By Amanda Cranston In years gone by the phrase “it takes a village to

and autocratic in their parenting while others

raise a child” was a good representation of how

are more permissive, so reprimanding someone

families raised their children. Extended families

else’s child whose family has a different

and close communities would pitch in to help

approach to discipline can offend some people,”

nurture, educate and discipline children and

she says.

there was no worry about offending the child’s parents like there is today.

you are the only adult in charge, whether the

discipline being carried out at childcare, kindy

rules have been explained and the inappropriate

and school, they are uncomfortable with the

behaviour happens in your home or if the

idea of other parents telling their child off. But

behaviour is harmful and extreme. With so many

do parent’s have a moral responsibility to step in

opinions about what is okay and what isn’t, it

if a child is being unruly or hurtful to another, if

can be difficult for parents to do the right thing

there is no other adult supervision?

in the eyes of others.

Parenting Guru Nigel Latta says he believes it is

Most parents would agree that physical

almost an unwritten rule that a parent should

intervention such as smacking someone else’s

get involved if a child’s behaviour is crossing the

child is totally inappropriate and not at all

line and no-one else is watching or supervising.

acceptable, but is it okay to verbally correct

“If one kid is hurting another kid or being mean

another child’s actions? Many parents seem

to someone then it is a parent’s job to step in,

to agree that this is okay if their child is being

even if it isn’t their child,” he says. “If the kid’s

supervised by another adult, for example on a

behaviour is impacting on someone else then

play date at someone’s home or playing a team

a parent should not stand by and do nothing.”

sport and being brought into line by their coach.

Some parents would disagree and say it is their

Parenting expert Pinky McKay says if a parent

responsibility to reprimand or discipline their

is put in charge then it is their responsibility to

own child, but if they are not present when the

explain up front what behaviour is acceptable

inappropriate behaviour happens shouldn’t

and what is not. “As long as parents set rules

someone step in to stop the behaviour going

from the beginning and are respectful in their

any further? If a parent stands by and does

approach to correcting any bad behaviour, then

nothing for fear of offending another parent,

a parent should be able to tell off someone else’s

are they condoning the behaviour and giving

child while in their care,” she says.

is acceptable?

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What should you do if you see someone else's child misbehaving when their parent isn't there? Everyone has an opinion about it, but are there any hard, fast rules or is it a moral minefield?

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know the other parents or family, whether or not

While most parents are comfortable with

others the message that this type of behaviour

Do you or don't you?

Some would argue that it depends how well you

While it is an issue that can really divide a community and place friendships on shaky

Psychologist Jutta Dempsey says parenting

ground, each situation is different and it is up to

styles differ from one family to the next and

the parent involved to make a choice they feel is

this why it can be a sensitive issue in today’s

morally right.

society. “Some parents are more authoritative

TOP Tips to Remember • If you're looking after other people's children, let the child and parent know the rules upfront.

• We all have a responsibility to correct a child who is behaving badly in a way that affects others (eg. being mean or bullying).

• The key point is 'how' you do it and the way you approach it ie. firm but calm and respectful.

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By Jutta Dempsey

Parent Series

The ParentingJourney It is often said that babies don’t come with a book. This is usually an attempt to make sense of the parenting journey because no one can ever really be prepared for parenthood. Every child that comes into the world is unique so each one of us navigates this journey feeling largely inadequate. the most impact on how that storyline will take

searching for answers. We look for the ‘right’ book

shape in future chapters. There is no particular

right here. Reading your baby well will give them

to guide us so we can be certain that we are doing

formula for doing this as each child has unique

the best possible start to their story. Reading them

a great job of parenting. This advice and authority

experiences and perspectives.

wrongly or ignoring what you read – perhaps

helps soothe our self-doubt.

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great mum with a perfect baby. Parenting starts

These feelings of inadequacy make us go

Every parent has to start learning how to read

insisting on a routine the ‘right book/authority’ advises, will start topics that will change your

Yet despite all this, each baby does actually come

their child from the moment they’re born. Some

with it’s own little manual. Each child has their

babies come into the world content whilst others

own unique set of temperament, preferences,

are restless and difficult from very early on.

This story is the first in a series. Over the

intellectual functioning and quirks. And it is

Trying to make sense of your baby’s sleep cycle

next few months we will be looking at your child’s

through reading these well and responding kindly

and digestive system may also leave you feeling

‘instruction manual’ in more depth and showing

and thoughtfully that the ‘book’ is opened to the

completely lost but learning to read your baby is

how their physical, emotional, social and cognitive

‘right’ parenting for your family.

where parenting begins.

development offers insights into who they will

Along the way different topics may be written

At the same time as you’re trying to read and

about in this book as life’s journey brings problems

understand your baby, your plan for parenthood

to be overcome. Interstate moves, a school bully

is usually is thrown on its head within the first few

or an exciting adventure such as an overseas

months as the demands of your baby far exceed

Jutta Dempsey is the principal psychologist

experience all add twists and turns to your child’s

anything you could ever have imagined. The lack

story. And then there are the significant changes

of sleep addles your brain and you can’t think

at Directions Learning & Behaviour

made such as family breakups, death or serious

straight. So much for all those great plans you

illness that change your child’s story forever. How

had when you were an organised, sociable and

we parent our child as their story unfolds has

informed individual and thought you would be a

child’s story.

become and the best way to parent them.

Guidance. For more info call 4755 2730 or go to www.directionspsych.com.au

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TECH Talk NEW App

Parental Controls

With children becoming increasingly ‘tech-savvy’ parents need to get serious about putting parental controls on the technology devices in their household, even before they think they need to.

While none of the tools available are 100% effective at blocking inappropriate content, they at least provide a basic level of protection.

Since most household computers have Microsoft Windows on them, the first thing to do is to switch on the built-in parent controls (look under Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety).

This allows you to set limits on your child’s computer use, select games they can play and allow or block programs.

You can also check what tools your internet service provider has on offer and set up

Google SafeSearch filters to prevent adult content appearing in your children’s search results.

Mobiles, tablets and games consoles also come with parental controls but they are less effective so parents still need to supervise and peek over shoulders when these devices are being used.

New internet safety tools are constantly being launched. To find the right one for your family check the reviews by other users on technology review sites. For more information about parental controls go to cybersmart.gov.au

bCyberwise Life Education Australia and McAfee have recently launched a cyber education game that makes learning about online safety fun and easy for kids, parents and teachers. bCyberwise Monster Family game is available for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play for use on Apple and Android devices. The games content aligns with the Australian Curriculum and is aimed at kids aged between 8-13 years.

iPhone Protection InDepth Cases

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Photographers and adventure enthusiasts Mark and Terry Geddes live in NQ and have created their own brand of tough cases to protect iPhones from extreme conditions such as water, sandstorms, gales and children!

InDepth Cases are tough, durable, water-proof and weather-proof and come with an integrated accessory system. They are suitable for the iPhone 5/5s and iPhone 4/4s. For more info and to purchase online visit www.indepthcases.com RRP $99.95

Social Networking While social media sites may be fascinating to children, most of them require users to be at least 13 years of age.

All of them pose a potential risk, even those specifically designed for younger users such as Club Penguin.

Ask.fm – Minimum age 13 years. Users ask each other questions but you don’t have to be a member to browse profiles or ask questions. Lots of the conversations are between school friends about daily happenings but there are also many overtly sexual questions asked.

Kik – A messaging app for smart devices inc. ipod touches. Popular with kids although Kik states users should be 17+.

Allows users to send messages like SMS. Facebook/Twitter/MySpace – Even if your child is over the required age limit

there are risks that come from interacting with people they don’t know. Make sure your child is well educated about privacy, what’s safe to put online etc.

Tumblr – Users use this site to create their own blog. Be aware that many blogs have adult content or promote risky behaviours such as eating disorders and self-harm.

Instagram – Popular photo and video sharing app. Make sure your children understand about online safety and legalities of sharing images. www.pakmag.com.au

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Health pak

Second-hand Smokers

news

SPF30 or SPF50?

SPF50+ sunscreens first hit the shelves in January last year, and since the number on the bottle seems so much bigger than SPF30, many people are under the misconception that this new product is a suit of armour against the sun.

However the reality is that SPF50+ sunscreen offers only marginally better UVB protection compared with SPF30. It is not a suit of armour and it doesn’t mean you can spend any longer in the sun. It still needs to be applied liberally every two hours, just like SPF30. All sunscreens that are broad-spectrum,

Most parents would be pretty horrified at the thought of their child with a cigarette in their mouth, but since second-hand smoke can hang around for about five hours, they can still be affected by smoke even after adults have finished their cigarette.

Children are particularly at risk because their smaller airways mean they breathe faster and take in relatively more of the smoke’s harmful chemicals than adults.

Their immune systems are also less mature.

Passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of children suffering a

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• Not smoking in front of them • Not smoking in the car (illegal in Queensland with kids in the car)

bronchitis, ear infections, tonsillitis, croup

from your children

rate, which puts them at a greater risk of

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Keep your kids smoke free by:

• Ask visitors to smoke outside away

smoke can impair their breathing and heart SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

reducing skin cancer risk.

And remember, sunscreen in isolation is not sufficient protection from the sun so Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide remains the best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Nose Bleeds Nosebleeds are very common in children

range of health problems such as asthma, and other more serious illnesses. For babies,

water-resistant SPF30 or above are suitable in

• Think twice about leaving them in the care of a smoker

but rare in children under two years of age. While they can be a little scary the good news is they are rarely anything to worry about. The best way to deal with them is to apply pressure on the sides of the nostrils (the soft part) for about five minutes while your child sits still (with their head slightly tilted forward).

If the bleeding doesn’t stop after 15 minutes see your GP. If your child seems to be having lots of nosebleeds, seems unwell, looks pale or has unexplained bruises also see your doctor. www.pakmag.com.au

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Nutrition pak

POSITIVE Eating

by Connie Eales

Review Food

Whole Kids Organic Frooshie Food

review

Have you ever seen two ladies who, physically, look nothing alike yet you can tell in seconds they are sisters?

They probably have the same walk, laugh or gestures. That is because we learn our behaviours from those closest to us.

Similarly, parents teach children how to

• Avoid different food rules for parents/kids

eat so if you want your children to grow up

• Switch the TV off at mealtimes

eating and enjoying nutritious foods, you

If you’re fed up with lunchboxes coming back home with squashed, smelly fruit, Whole Kids have come to the rescue with this new product. Frooshies are a 90g pouch of smoothie goodness that is free of artificial preservatives, colours and flavours. They

• Eat dinner as a family five nights per week

also don’t contain egg, peanut, sulphite or wheat

• Don’t talk about dieting or restricting

so they’re good for kids with allergies. They come in

need to be kept on track.

whole food groups in front of children

three varieties: fruit, fruit and vegetable or fruit and

These good food habits will help instill

It takes at least three weeks to adopt a new

need to set a good example. We all have ‘off days’ but it is your everyday food habits that

positive behaviors in your children:

habit so put a plan in place and tackle new

• Eat breakfast with your kids

dietary changes but feel you need extra

• Pack a lunch if you are going to work

support, contact your local Accredited

• Eat ‘treat’ foods outside the house

Practising Dietitian or GP.

habit one at a time. If you want to make

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This is a struggle for most busy fami ls mea oked We all know eating home-co there are best for our family, however down are plenty of products that can cut out with cooking and preparation time few sacrificing nutritional value. Here are tips to get you started: y • Pre-packed salads: Ditch the cream ado avoc diced some add and dressing instead

Connie Eales is an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

You can connect with Health Management and ask Connie questions on Facebook.

• Tinned legumes: Make Mexican dishes with kidney beans or add four salad bean mix to tuna and serve with

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nutritionadvice

cereal varieties.

• Frozen Vegetables: Just as nutritious as fresh. Steam them and they are done in minutes • Microwave rice and pasta sachets: Cut cooking time down by using microwave sachets when you are running really late

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Pet Heaven NQ Townsville’s Pet Crematorium & Cemetery • Your choice of cremation or burial services • Collection from your home or Vet • Range of ashes boxes and memorial items • Professional and personalised service

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THE GOOD GUYS

pakmag TEAM Favourite Chocolate French Toast with Marscapone & Blueberries

By Bianca Shugg (Operations Manager)

Call our friendly staff 4751 3220 or email info@petheaven.com.au www.petheaven.com.au

Compassionate & kind

Affordable options

Local family owned & operated

Bianca's Fav “Who doesn’t love chocolate for breakfast at Easter time?

I love this gluten free recipe – it is yum!”

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INGREDIENTS • 6 slices gluten-free bread • 500ml chocolate almond milk • 4 eggs • 2 tablespoons rice bran oil • 2 punnets of blueberries • 100ml water • 1⁄2 lemon, juiced • 2 tablespoons caster sugar • 200ml marscapone • 100g chocolate for decoration

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TEAM recipe

Break eggs into bowl large enough to fit bread to soak in the mixture.

Lightly beat eggs, add milk and stir together. This is not very sweet, so add some sugar or sugar substitute to the mixture if you are serving to sweet tooths. Add one tablespoon of rice bran oil to a frypan and put on medium-low heat. Soak bread pieces in egg mixture, one by one adding them to the pan. Brown on each side and keep warm.

Add 2/3 of the blueberries, the lemon juice, water and caster sugar to a saucepan. Cook on low 10 minutes until the fruit has softened and the liquid reduced. Smear three slices of French toast generously with marscopone cheese. Alternate layers of French toast and blueberries.

Half the toast stack on the diagonal and dust with grated chocolate.

Recipe from yum. gluten free magazine www.yumglutenfree.com.au

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green = kids

blue = adults

APRIL

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

guide

pink = family

yourGUIDE

APRIL 2014 entertainment & events DATE

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VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

1/04/14

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4783 4243

1/04/14

Pinnacles Gallery

Art-box: Art activities for under 5s

10:00 AM

4773 8871

1/04/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Percival's Life Drawing

6:30 PM

1/04/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

1/04/14

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

3D Printing Workshops

2/04/14

Townsville Civic Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera - till 13/04/14

10:00 AM

COST $4

4727 9011

$15

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

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Free

4727 9797

Cost Free

3/04/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Parent Information Sessions

9:30 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

4/04/14

Townsville Sports Reserve

North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony

6:00 PM

4724 2500

4/04/14

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Life Skills Courses - Managing Strong Emotions

10:00 AM

centracarenq@centrecarenq.org.au Cost

4/04/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Storytime with Guide Dogs Queensland

10:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

5/04/14

Ayr Showgrounds

PCYC Time 4 Kids Gala Dinner

6:00 PM

4783 1009

Cost

5/04/14

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Fashionistarz Holiday Program

9:30 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

5/04/14

Pinnacles Gallery

Steampunk Workshop Series

11:30 AM

4773 8871

$15

10:00 AM

5/04/14

Pinnacles Gallery

In Habit: Project Another Country Artist-led Workshops

5/04/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

4773 8871

Free

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free Free

5/04/14

Soroptomist Park

PakMag Easter Extravaganza

9:30 AM

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6/04/14

Plantation Park, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr 2014 Duck Race

9:00 AM

4783 7522 4773 8871

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Pinnacles Gallery

In Habit: Project Another Country Artist-led Workshops

10:00 AM

6/04/14

YogaHealth Currajong

Family Yoga

3:00 PM

Free Cost

7/04/14

La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Circus & Visual Arts Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

7/04/14

1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys V Knights

7:00 PM

4722 7777

Cost

7/04/14

Arcadian Surf Lifesaving Club

Miss & Master Manners Confidence Course 9-12 years of age

9:00 AM

tmtdeportment.com.au

Cost

7/04/14

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Sun Prints Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

7/04/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Art Escape: Mini ME Mosaics

10:30 AM

4727 9011

$15

7/04/14

Pinnacles Gallery

In Habit: Project Another Country Artist-led Workshops

10:00 AM

4773 8871

Free

7/04/14

Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

8/04/14

La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Dance & Visual Arts Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

8/04/14

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4783 4243

$4

8/04/14

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Sun Prints Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

8/04/14

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Bits and Bobs Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Cost

8/04/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Art Escape: Trendy Tees

10:30 AM

4727 9011

$15

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green = kids

VENUE Pinnacles Gallery

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

In Habit: Project Another Country Artist-led Workshops

10:00 AM

FOR MORE INFO 4773 8871

COST Free

8/04/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Percival's Life Drawing

6:30 PM

4727 9011

$15

8/04/14

Stockland Townsville

Monster’s University Interactive Activity Zone

11:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

8/04/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

8/04/14

Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

www.castletown.com.au

Free

10:00 AM

8/04/14

CSIRO Education JCU TSV

GPS Easter Egg Hunt - Holiday Science Events

9:30 AM

4725 7887

Cost

8/04/14

CSIRO Education JCU TSV

GPS Easter Egg Hunt - Holiday Science Events

2:00 PM

4725 7887

Cost

9/04/14

La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Drama & Visual Arts Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

9/04/14

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Bits and Bobs Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Cost

9/04/14

Willows Shopping centre

Mascot "Swordy" will be in the Centre to PSS staff

10:00 AM

gail.blythe@paulsadlerswimland.com

Free

9/04/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Art Escape: Egg-citing Designs

10:30 AM

4727 9011

$15

9/04/14

Pinnacles Gallery

In Habit: Project Another Country Artist-led Workshops

10:00 AM

4773 8871

Free

9/04/14

Stockland Townsville

Monster’s University Interactive Activity Zone

11:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

9/04/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

3D Printing Workshops

10:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

9/04/14

Castletown Townsville

10/04/14 La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

Circus & Visual Arts Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

www.ranchlands.com.au

Cost

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

10/04/14 Ranchlands Equestrian Centre

"Intro To Horses" for 6 years up

10/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Marker Tie Dye Workshop

10:00 AM

10/04/14 Willows Shopping Centre

Mascot "Swordy" will be in the Centre to PSS staff

10:00 AM

gail.blythe@paulsadlerswimland.com

Free

10/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Art Escape: Post it!

10:30 AM

4727 9011

$15 Free

10/04/14 Stockland Townsville

Monster’s University Interactive Activity Zone

11:00 AM

4779 6033

10/04/14 CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Easter Eggtravaganza

11:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

10/04/14 CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Easter Eggtravaganza

9:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

10/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

10/04/14 CSIRO Education JCU TSV

Eggstravaganza! - Holiday Science Events

10:00 AM

4725 7887

Cost

10/04/14 CSIRO Education JCU TSV

Eggstravaganza! - Holiday Science Events

12:30 PM

4725 7887

Cost

11/04/14 La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Dance & Visual Arts Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

11/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Sun Prints Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

11/04/14 Stockland Townsville

Monster’s University Interactive Activity Zone

11:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

11/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Easter Eggtravaganza

9:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

11/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Easter Eggtravaganza

11:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

11/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

12/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Custom Kicks Workshop

1:00 PM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Cost

12/04/14 Pinnacles Gallery

Steampunk Workshop Series

11:30 AM

4773 8871

$15

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Crackles "JOKES"

Q. What do you get if you pour hot water down a rabbit hole?

A. Hot Cross Bunnies!

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

www.castletown.com.au

Free

10:00 AM

13/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

14/04/14 Stockland Townsville

Mummy Funday

10:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

14/04/14 La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Circus – Tumbling & Trampolining

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

14/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Sun Prints Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

14/04/14 Pinnacles Gallery

Art Escape: Mini ME Mosaics

10:30 AM

4773 8871

$15

14/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

QAGoMA Kids on Tour

10:00 AM

4727 9011

Free

14/04/14 Stockland Townsville Kmart Centre

Easter Chocolate Workshop

10:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

14/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

15/04/14 La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Dance Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

15/04/14 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4783 4243

$4

15/04/14 Arcadian Surf Lifesaving Club

Find Your Potential Confidence Course 2 days

9:00 AM

15/04/14 Ranchlands Equestrian Centre

"Intro To Horses" for 6 years up

tmtdeportment.com.au

Cost

www.ranchlands.com.au

Cost

15/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Marker Tie Dye Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

15/04/14 Pinnacles Gallery

Art Escape: Trendy Tees

10:30 AM

4773 8871

$15

15/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Art-box: Art activities for under 5s

10:00 AM

4727 9011

15/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

QAGoMA Kids on Tour

10:00 AM

4727 9011

Free

15/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Percival's Life Drawing

6:30 PM

4727 9011

$15

15/04/14 Stockland Townsville Kmart Centre

Easter Chocolate Workshop

10:00 AM

15/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free Free

15/04/14 CityLibraries Flinders Street

3D Printing Workshops

10:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

15/04/14 CityLibraries Flinders Street

Easter Eggtravaganza

10:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

15/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

16/04/14 La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Circus Circuit

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

16/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Bring it and Bling it

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

16/04/14 Pinnacles Gallery

Art Escape: Egg-citing Designs

10:30 AM

4773 8871

$15

16/04/14 Stockland North Shore

QAGoMA Kids on Tour

10:00 AM

4727 9011

Free

16/04/14 Stockland Townsville Kmart Centre

Easter Chocolate Workshop

10:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

16/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

17/04/14 La Luna @ Riverway Centre

Drama Play & Percussion Workshops

9:00 AM

info@lalunanq.com

$15

17/04/14 Museum of Tropical Queensland

Sun Prints Workshop

10:00 AM

www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au

Free

17/04/14 Pinnacles Gallery

Art Escape: Post it!

10:30 AM

4773 8871

$15

A. He said it was eggs-cellent!

Q. What do you get if you cross a bee and a bunny?

Q. What did the father Easter egg do when the mother Easter egg told him a joke?

Want Fun For $1?

A. He cracked up!

Heaps of arcade Games priced at $1 per Game

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COST Free

Easter Bunny Making Workshop

A. Hip Hop.

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FOR MORE INFO 4779 6033

12/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Q. How did the Easter Bunny rate the Easter parade?

Submit your best joke and you could WIN a "Student Money Saver" account with an opening balance of $15 to kick start your savings. Email your joke to: competitions@pakmag.com.au

TIME 11:00 AM

12/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Q. What kind of music do bunnies like?

A. A honey bunny!

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WIN one of 10 DVD copies of Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom: The Magic Test

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Monster’s University Interactive Activity Zone

• FREE Jumping Castles • Laser Tag (from $8) • Kids Parties available • BYO healthy food • Café with coffee, cake & hot snack foods • Fun for all ages For more inFo call 4728 3913 or visit www.i4Fun.com.au

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17/04/14 Stockland North Shore

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME QAGoMA Kids on Tour

TIME 10:00 AM

FOR MORE INFO 4727 9011

COST Free

17/04/14 Stockland Townsville Kmart Centre

Easter Chocolate Workshop

10:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

17/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

19/04/14 Brothers Leagues Club

Chisel Revived - Barnsey Revisited

8:00 PM

www.brotherstsv.com.au

cost

19/04/14 Pinnacles Gallery

QAGoMA On Tour

10:00 AM

4773 8871

Free Free

19/04/14 Stockland Townsville

Meet the Easter Bunny

10:00 AM

4779 6033

19/04/14 Stockland Townsville

Easter Photo Booth – photos taken with props and emailed to you for FREE

10:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

19/04/14 Stockland Townsville Kmart Centre

Easter Chocolate Workshop

10:00 AM

4779 6033

Free

19/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

19/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

www.castletown.com.au

Free

10:00 AM

19/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Visit

11:30 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

20/04/14 Brothers Leagues Club

Easter Egg Hunt

7:30 AM

4773 8000

Free

20/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Cotters Markets Handmade Arts & Crafts Precint

8:30 AM

4727 9011

Free

20/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Family Fun Day

9:00 AM

4727 9011

Free

20/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

QAGoMA Kids on Tour

9:00 AM

4727 9011

Free

20/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

20/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Visit

11:30 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

21/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Basket Workshop

10:00 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

21/04/14 Castletown Townsville

Easter Bunny Visit

11:30 AM

www.castletown.com.au

Free

22/04/14 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4783 4243

$4

22/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Percival's Life Drawing

6:30 PM

22/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

4727 9011

$15

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

25/04/14 National

ANZAC Day

26/04/14 1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys V Eels

5:30 PM

4722 7777

Cost

26/04/14 Riverway Arts Centre

Townsville Artist Market

12:00 PM

4773 8871

Free

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

26/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

26/04/14 The Bohle Barn

The Bohle Barn Market Day

8:30 AM

29/04/14 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4783 4243

$4

29/04/14 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Percival's Life Drawing

6:30 PM

4727 9011

$15

29/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Early Years Information Service, Newborn and Family Drop-in Service 9:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

30/04/14 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Messy Play

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Free

9:00 AM

This is a free listing. Submit your event info to: admin@pakmag.com.au

Regular Markets COTTERS MARKETS 8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park WILLOWS MARKETS 7.30-11.30am every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café

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SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park NQ FARMERS MARKET Every Friday 4pm-9pm at North Shore Town Centre MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday

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By Shannon du Plessis

teddy Bears pakmag’s

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Picnic

Book Your Stall now!

Baby Issues

BabyNursing

We are expecting over 3000 people to attend this event! There will be lots of local entertainment and

Strike

of course the inaugural Teddy Bear competition plus Pricey and Minty will broadcast live from the event.

Raising money for 4TO’s Give Me Five For Kids Campaign which raises money for the Townsville Base Hospital Children’s ward.

Stall BookingS Stalls are $100 if booked prior to 15 May and $150 for bookings after this date. 100% of the money from your booking will go to the fund.

A baby that suddenly refuses to breastfeed is a common issue among mothers and can be overcome with patience and persistence, writes Shannon du Plessis Breastfeeding your baby is a big challenge for

baby is older, but if you’re not ready to quit

• Try different feeding positions or nurse while

new mothers but once you have overcome the

breastfeeding, there are ways to encourage your

rocking or bouncing or swaying. Some babies

hurdles of the newborn stage (sore nipples/

baby back to breastfeeding if you have patience

don’t like nursing while you are sitting in a

engorgement anyone?), then it becomes an easy

and persistence.

chair but will happily latch on when you are

part of your daily routine.

express milk as often as your baby had previously

• Try getting your milk to let down before

the breast?

been nursing. This will also help prevent

putting your baby on the breast as this means

engorgement or blocked ducts and maintain

he doesn’t have to wait for it once he starts.

This is called a nursing strike and most often meaning friends and family will tell you that your

to the breast there is ample quantity of milk.

International Board Certified Lactation

rare for a baby younger than one year to do so,

Consultant Anne Smith says there are a number

and weaning usually happens gradually, not

of things mothers can do to encourage their

suddenly.

baby back to the breast. “If you or your baby get

everyone, and it is not always easy to work out what is causing your baby to refuse the breast.

There are many possible causes including

frustrated during the process, it is best to stop and try an alternate feeding method,” she says.

“Try again later, because you don’t want to set up

• Offer the breast frequently and not just when you think your baby is hungry.

• In the meantime, you will still need to ensure your baby is getting an adequate supply of milk, especially if they are not yet eating solid food. Try feeding your baby via a cup, syringe or dropper, or putting your expressed milk into a bottle.

a negative association with nursing.”

mastitis, teething, illness, reaction to stress, low

• Give your baby lots of attention and

Whatever the cause of a baby’s refusal

milk supply or different tasting milk. Some strikes

skin-to-skin contact.

to nurse, it takes a lot of patience and

last only a few days, but other babies may strike

• Carry them in a sling between feeds.

persistence to get things back on track, but

• Nurse when your baby is sleepy and minimise

the benefits are well worth the effort.

for a week or longer. Many mothers choose to wean during a nursing strike, especially if their

or for more info go to www.pakmag.com.au www.pakmag.com.au 30To book

your supply so that when your baby does return

baby must be weaning himself, but it is quite

Nursing strikes can be very upsetting for

Sat 14 June 9am-12pm Strand Park

rocking them.

But what if your baby suddenly begins refusing

occurs with babies aged four to 10 months. Well

We are also looking for local performers, businesses who want to donate a prize, and volunteers to help on the day.

While your baby is on strike you will need to

distractions by feeding in a quiet, dark room. www.pakmag.com.au

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Baby

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Looking after your baby’s new teeth is important but there are four ways that babies may be exposed to the risk of developing tooth decay without parents realising:

Guess How Much I Love You BABY Wipes

The sixth instalment from the popular children’s animation series Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nut Brown Hare, has just been released on DVD and

Causing an increase in skin allergies?

Digital Download.

Aimed at 3-5 year olds, these charming stories follow the adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare and his father, Big

It has recently been reported that Dermatologists are seeing an increase in the

Nutbrown Hare as they measure how much they love each

amount of parents suffering skin problems as a result of using disposable baby wipes.

other. The new release, called The End of the Rainbow,

A chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial infection in moist wipes is now the

contains eight episodes from the spring and summer

most common cause of dermatitis. In Australia it is also used in other personal products.

seasons. The television series is created by SLR Productions

Similar problems have already been seen in Europe and the US. And it has been

and airs daily on ABC4Kids.

• Baby bottles - Bottles of formula

• Medicine - Sticky or syrupy medicines,

or juice that are given as pacifiers or as

loaded with sugar, can affect your child’s

your child falls asleep can expose teeth to

teeth if given frequently

prolonged contact with sugar

• Reflux - Strong stomach acids which

• Pacifiers - Dipping pacifiers in honey

weaken tooth enamel can lead to cavities

is a sure-fire way to cause decay

in your child’s first teeth

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suggested that because the rash may appear several hours after contact, many more

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people may be experiencing the allergic reaction but not don’t realise what is causing it.

go to www.pakmag.com.au and tell us who the author of

stripes with an adorable bunny as the placement print. Tangerine

In babies, it is likely to be put down to nappy rash.

the book is?

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Herman’s best friend is moving away and they promise to write to each and stay best friends. This is a gorgeous tale about Herman’s efforts to deliver a very special letter to ensure his friendship with Henry really is forever. RRP $22.99

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Home edition

Home Office

APR 2014

TREND Home offices are becoming a

Design Tips

requirement for new home owners

Design

Ideas

Home offices are rapidly becoming a necessity in the family home. Whether for paying bills, scheduling the family’s activities or running a small business, a functional and attractive workspace can be easily achieved through thoughtful

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planning.

It’s been estimated that at least 700,000 small businesses in Australia are being run

• How will the space be used? Just for work or will it be used for your kids to do homework too? Will you be having

office. This enabled us to create:

• The TV was also connected to the

every day or an hour or two here

and file drawers (Built in cabinetry

and there?

and joinery look fantastic but if this is

• An integrated bar fridge was also a

outside your budget many office

sneaky addition!

are changing the face of our economy

business centre or creative and arty?)

First things first: Before you get

connection to the space.

• Plenty of storage with built in drawers

(eg. peaceful and quiet, bustling

started on a revamp or home office

focal point and reaffirms the personal

of dedicating a whole room as a home

• How long will it be used for? All day

are run from home. ‘Kitchen table tycoons’

and requirements for modern homes.

• Artwork on the far wall creates a

• Space for a desk and visitor chairs

• How do you want the space to feel?

and at the same time, changing the use

Working with space: In the office shown in these photos we had the luxury

meetings with others in the space?

by women and that almost half of these

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• Who will be using the space?

• What storage and equipment do you need?

furniture suppliers have good value options) • Room for some personal touches. In this case, a display cabinet with down lights and glass doors was purpose

• How many electrical outlets do

built to showcase the client’s collection

you need?

of models.

computer to provide a wow factor for

WorkNooks

client meetings and presentations (home offices can be innovative)

from Bold Interiors If space is limited in your home for an office, there are several ways to integrate a desk within a shared space such as the lounge room.

Check out hardware companies like Hettich and Blum who have cabinetry doors with a bifold mechanism or ones that fold back into the nook so that you can open and close your desk space easily. www.pakmag.com.au

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KIDS

FUN edition

APR 2014

Crazy Cooking Story thanks to Amanda Cranston Kids getting a bit bored? Why not get them busy in the kitchen with these crazy, fun cooking ideas.

[1] Layered jellies – Use clear plastic cups so you can see your handiwork and make layers of jelly in different colours. Each layer needs to set before adding the next but you can make a rainbow or traffic light layered jelly of red, yellow and green.

[2] Colourful fruit skewers – All you need for these are skewers and a range of fruits in different colours and then colour-coordinate the fruit all the way up the skewer.

[3] Make your own ice-cream flavouRS – Buy a large tub of vanilla ice cream and divide it into a few different mixing bowls. In each bowl make your own individual flavour of ice cream by adding treats like smarties, crushed honeycomb, choc chips, etc. Then put each flavour in a plastic container with a lid and refreeze until ready to eat.

[4] Blue jelly aquariums – Fill a large glass punchbowl, fishbowl or mixing bowl with a mixture of blue food colouring, gelatin, flat soda water and soft fish lollies to make an edible ‘fish tank’. (Recipe on our website) [7] Toffee apples – These are sticky and gooey but so much fun. You will need some unused ice-cream sticks and apples, caster sugar, liquid glucose, white vinegar and red food colouring (recipe on our website). You can also decorate plain apples by covering them in peanut butter and sticking nuts, cornflakes or smarties on them.

[8] Fortune cookies – Create your own fortune cookies and fill them with jokes, inspirational quotes or fun and silly dares. These can be a little time consuming to make as you can only make a couple at a time but it is rewarding and exciting to make your own.

[9] Rainbow layered pancakes – Kids will love making these bright coloured pancakes all stacked on top of each other. All you need is a basic pancake recipe and then separate the mixture between a few different bowls.

Add a decent amount of food colouring to each bowl (a different colour to each bowl) and then cook the pancakes and stack the different colours on top of each other.

[9] Jelly filled oranges (sliced) – These look awesome and they are very easy to make. Cut a few oranges in half and scoop out the flesh, then make up some jelly mixtures in different colours and pour into the orange skins. When they are all set, slice the oranges so you have slices of coloured jellies.

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School’s Out for EASTER

There is no excuse for boredom these school holidays with a range of local attractions, activities and entertainment available to keep your kids happy.

programmes & Classes [1] CSIRO Double Helix • GPS Easter Egg Hunt – 8 April (9.30am & 2pm) • Eggstravaganza – Learn about the science of eggs and chocolate. 10 April (9.30am & 2pm) Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members. Venue: Building 054, JCU. Kids under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential. Go to www.trybooking.com or call 4725 7887.

[2] Libraries

SkatiNg RiNk

NOW OPEN 72 Hervey Range Road thuringowa Central

• Skating • inline Hockey • artiStic Skate • roller Derby • roller Hockey & More gENERal SkatE: thu 4-6pm, Fri 7-10pm, Sat & Sun 10-12pm & 2-4pm • $12 entry • Skate Hire $3 all agES lEaRN tO SkatE: tue 4-5pm ($7 inc skate hire), Sat 9.30-10am ($12 inc skate session afterwards until 12pm, skate hire $3)

PHONE: 4755 4422 www.sk8way.com.au

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• Easter Eggstravaganza 10 April (9am & 11am) at Thuringowa Central • Easter Eggstravaganza 11 April (9am) at Aitkenvale • 3D Printing Workshop 1 April (10am) at Thuringowa • 3D Printing Workshop 9 April (10am) at Aitkenvale • 3D Printing Workshop 15 April (10am) at Flinders St Cost: Free. Bookings essential.

[3] Art Escape Classes • Mini ME Mosaics 7 April (10.30am) – Perc Tucker • Trendy Tees 8 April (10.30am) – Perc Tucker • Egg-Citing Designs 9 April (10.30am) – Perc Tucker • Post It! – 10 April (10.30am) – Perc Tucker

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• Mini ME Mosaics 14 April (10.30am) – Pinnacles • Trendy Tees – 15 April (10.30am) – Pinnacles • Egg-Citing Designs 16 April (10.30am) – Pinnacles • Post It! – 17 April (10.30am) – Pinnacles Cost: $15. Call 4727 9011 for Perc Tucker enquiries and 4773 8871 for information about the Pinnacles sessions. Check out the What’s On Guide for more details about other events.

[4] Museum of TQ • Sun Prints Workshop 7, 8, 11,14 & 17 April (10am)

[7] Townsville Mini Golf School Holiday Food & Fun – If you order a food item from the menu you will earn a Free pass to play mini-golf. Call 4771 3999 for more info.

[8] Ranch Lands Four-hour ‘Intro to Horses’ sessions teach the basics of horse behaviour, grooming and saddling followed by a riding lesson for kids aged 6+. Dates: 10 & 15 April. Cost: $85. Call 4774 0124 or go to www.ranchlands.com.au for more info.

[9] Stockland Townsville

• Bits & Bobs Workshop – 8 & 9 April (10am)

• Monster’s University Interactive Activity Zone 8-12 April 11am-2pm

• Marker Tie Dye Workshop 10 & 15 April (10am)

• FREE Easter Chocolate Workshops 14-19 April (except Good Friday) 10am-2pm each day

• Custom Kicks Workshop – 12 April (1pm) • Bring It & Bling It – 16 April (10am) Go to www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au for more info.

[5] Kingpin Bowling All-Action school holiday passes allow three games of bowling, laser skirmish or an arcade game card. Cost: $24. For more info call 4408 0003 or visit www.kingpinbowling.com.au

[6] La Luna La Luna will be running various workshops at the Riverway Arts Centre. Cost: $15. Call 4773 6377 for more information.

[10] Aussie Farm Entertainment Ride horses, milk cows, pat the lambs, feed the calves and sit on a bullock. Accommodation also available. Bookings essential. Cost $110 for a family of five. Call 4065 3310.

[11] Re-Cre8Tiv Re-Cre8Tiv will be running four recycled art workshops a day with an Easter theme - batiking eggs, painting Easter scenes and discovering other ways to recycle junk into art. Location: 52 Palm Drive, Deeraun. Cost: $15. Call Sandra on 0414 647 709 or email recre8tiv@bigpond.com www.pakmag.com.au

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By Natalie Griffiths

Set in tropical surrounds, with views of the marina and mountains, Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island is truly a place to indulge and laze the days away.

The morning we went to Magnetic Island

settled in and made ourselves a cheese platter

Harvey Bay Scallops on a bed of celeriac puree

was perfect weather with clear blue skies and

to enjoy on our private balcony whilst savouring

with capsicum coulis topped with salmon pearls

sunshine and as the ferry pulled into Nelly Bay

the views. After a relaxing afternoon soaking up

and petite herbs. All I can say is that the scallops

Marina our four-year old twins were so excited

the sunshine it was time for dinner. We made

looked so appealing that I ate them all and only

they had already ditched their shorts and

reservations at the resort’s Boardwalk Restaurant

left one for hubby!

disembarked in their swimmers. Luckily for them

and Bar where upon arrival we were warmly

the walk from the Ferry Terminal to Peppers Blue

greeted and shown to our table out on the deck

on Blue lagoon pool is only about half a minute!

with views of the beautiful marina. The menu

Once we got to the resort and checked in, we found our way to our three-bedroom family apartment, which was located right by the huge swimming pool, much to the delight of the girls.

Spoilt with views of both the magical Blue on Blue marina and sparkling swimming pool, our stunning apartment was clean, sleek, and

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had so many delicious items to choose from that ordering became quite a challenge - everything seemed too good not to try.

The girls chose chicken strips and chips (of course) from their very own kids menu along with a drink of their choice and dessert, which was all included in the meal price.

I then chose a delicious rack of lamb on a bed of garlic désiree mash with roasted baby beets, finished with a crème de cassis jus, which was amazing. Hubby ordered Beef Wellington, which came with desirée mash and mushroom duxelle capped with puff pastry and finished with a port wine jus. All I need to say is “Five stars!”

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort is a fusion of family fun and modern living. The lagoon pool is enough to keep most kids happily entertained

most of all, comfortable. It was also gorgeously

My husband and I decided to share two entrees

for hours and the atmosphere is very relaxed

appointed with a large flat screen TV, a beautiful

- the Duo of Bruschetta with tomato, spanish

for the parents too. Peppers Blue on Blue is like

ensuite with a free standing bath and a modern

onion, basil, roast pumpkin and blue cheese

getting away from it all on an overseas holiday

gourmet kitchen with all the amenities. We soon

finished with balsamic glaze and the Seared

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By Amanda Cranston

Pets fav

Fav pet shot of the month wins a mystery prize to the value of $30!

March Entries

Billy-Bob the fox terrier

Petey loved by Georgia

PioneerWeekend Prize winner

Turbo lost his hammock

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Email your photo, name/s & address to: photos@pakmag.com.au • Deadline for photos is 18 March for the April 2014 edition of PakMag.

A visit to the Historic Village Herberton is like stepping into an old fashioned black and white photograph and reliving life in the 1800s.

Historic Village Herberton is a fantastic place to

State School with its big blackboard, old-

Visitors can pack their own picnic lunch, which

take the kids to learn all about the pioneering

fashioned desks, bench seats and large school

we did, or enjoy the hospitality of the Bakerville

Winners

era and the history of Herberton as a small tin

bell. Our kids took turns being the teacher and

Tearooms in the Village for lunch, delicious cakes

mining town.

pretending they were going to school in the

or tea and coffee, before heading off to explore

1800s.

again. Camp cooking food stalls are also set up

To claim your prize drop into the 4TO/HOTFM office, 9 Martinez Ave The Lakes, Hyde Park, between 9-5pm Monday to Friday.

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• Georgia Brunker • Ben Tindal

Historic Village Herberton is actually the largest

While the Village is open all year round, one of

acres and comprising 50 original buildings

the best weekends to visit is Pioneer Weekend,

With similarities to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat,

from Herberton’s foundation years. Set up like

which is coming up on 3-4 May. Visitors can

Victoria, the Historic Village Herberton is an

a real township, visitors can meander through

enjoy an authentic pioneering experience as

amazing museum which really showcases

the Village and into the many shops including

the Village comes to life with demonstrations by

Australia’s rich history and allows families to

the grocer’s store, chemist, bank, telephone

blacksmiths, farriers, woodchoppers and women

experience what life was like in the pioneering

exchange, fire station, frock salon, butcher’s shop

using traditional spinning wheels. There is live

days. It is hard not to be captivated by the little

and pub. Everything has been lovingly restored

music, bush poetry, camp cooking, tin panning,

township with its quaint buildings and wonderful

and displayed in dedicated buildings or exhibits.

pony rides, train rides and Fashions on the Field

collection of items from an era long gone.

• Madeline Read

We loved looking at the collection of vintage toys

• Leon Fitzgerald

in the old toy store with its model aeroplanes,

• Abdullah Adeeb

marbles, old-fashioned board games and weird

• Nikita Packwood

over the two-day Pioneer Weekend.

outdoor museum in Queensland, set on 16

and wonderful knick-knacks. Our favourite building was the old classroom from Herberton

for the best pioneer costumes. Our kids loved dressing up for the day last year and even won a prize for their efforts. We also enjoyed browsing

For more info on Historic Village Herberton

the various stalls selling everything from locally

visit www.historicvillageherberton.com.au

made jams and cakes to little teacups, old records

or contact 4096 2002.

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BillabongSanctuary With the kids at home for the Easter holidays, why not take them for a fun daytrip to the Billabong Sanctuary for an up-close wildlife encounter, the chance to feed a crocodile and to pat a koala and feed the kangaroos.

Twenty minutes from the centre of Townsville,

Other memorable wildlife shows include the

Nap where you can enjoy the park at night with an

Billabong Sanctuary is a wildlife oasis with a

free flight bird show and the reptile show. All

interactive walk and a sleepover. Not surprisingly

variety of animals that will appeal to all ages. Make

the handlers are experienced and incredibly

it’s very popular with school groups and birthday

sure you buy a bag of kangaroo food on the way

knowledgeable about the animals and are very

parties. The park also offers Corporate Family Fun

into the park as there are plenty of opportunities

engaging with the audience. The snake show is

Days with personalised ranger tours, lunch, face

to feed the many wallabies and kangaroos who

conducted within a chest-height glass-panelled

painting, jumping castles and magicians. There

wander freely around the sanctuary. If you are

enclosure so everyone, including kids, has a great

really is so much to do at Billabong Sanctuary, if

lucky you might even spot a baby or two in their

view of the reptiles as they slide along the ground

you haven’t been there yet then book it in.

mother’s pouch.

during the presentation.

Wildlife talks and feeding shows run all day

It’s great to wander through the various

starting at 10am and continue until 3pm with the

enclosures as there also are dingoes, emus, lizards,

koala and wombat experience as the last show of

venomous snakes, birds, crocs, echidnas, koalas

the day with opportunities to pat and have photos

and wombats. We found a cuddly, fat wombat

with the animals. You can watch the wildlife

asleep on its back, half sticking out of its enclosure

handlers feeding the cassowaries, turtles and

which the kids thought was hilarious.

saltwater crocs, with opportunities to feed one of the big saltwater crocs for a fee. However, only the wildlife keepers enter any of the enclosures so any visitors who pay for the privilege of feeding one of these beasts does so under careful instruction

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There are also plenty of spots to sit down and enjoy a picnic lunch or a cool drink and lots of photo opportunities with animal statues, a giant replica crocodile and Billabong Sanctuary signage.

over the security fence. Those that gave it a go said

We didn’t get time on this trip but next time we

it was an awesome experience.

want to try the Sleepover Program called Snap

For more information call 4778 8344 or go to www.billabongsanctuary.com.au

WIN a Family Pass TO WIN: For your chance to win one of four family passes to the Billabong Sanctuary simply go to www.pakmag.com.au and tell us what animal features in their logo?

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out&about

Liam at Mundingburra State school Lily at Mundingburra State school

Mia at Mundingburra State school

Zeke at Mundingburra State school

Ben at Mundingburra State school

Lucius at Mundingburra State school

Out & About photos thanks to Cheeky Monkey photography > www.cheekymonkeyphotos.com.au

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By Tianna Graham

Laughs mummy

Eva is well and truly on the move! After last month’s first steps, she moved on to training to be the next Cathy Freeman in just a matter of days.

And she is starting to learn so many other new

“Dad” with a massive proud smile on her face!

Since then, I’m happy to say, Eva hasn’t stopped

things too, like how to blow kisses, how to bump

Dane just loves it as you can imagine!

saying “Mum” but I’ve found that when she is

knuckles (thanks to the girls at daycare) and how to say “MUM!!!”

I must say my daughter has impeccable timing.

She waited until my birthday to say Mum for

I was so pumped to hear Eva say “Mum” for the

the first time. It was possibly the best birthday

first time this month. I had been trying to get her

present I have ever gotten.

to say it ever since she started saying “Dad” at five months. I’ve been getting right up close to her ear and whispering “mum mum mum mum” every day, and even getting her to watch the way I move my mouth in the hope that she would say it. But every time I said “Mum” to her, she has just been looking at me for a bit and then answering

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I came home from work that day and picked her up to say hello, when she pressed her little lips together and let out a muffled “mmmmmum”. I could hardly believe my ears! I called Dane into the room and told him to listen in the hope she would say it again… and she did!!

excited or happy about something she screams for Daddy but when she is hurt or upset she yells out for me. In the end, I don’t mind playing second fiddle to Daddy because I know she is going to be a Daddy’s girl. I’m okay with that; I will claim the next child.

But…the one thing I do have an issue with is the fact that she said “DOG” before “MUM”!! At least I know where I stand in the family pecking order.

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