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MATERNITY FEATURE

What's on IN Australia MAKING IT WORK

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04 What’s On 08 Feature: Relationships & Kids 11 Parenting: 15 Ways To Make

The kids are back at school, healthy eating and exercise are on the table

Returning To Work Easier On

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again and regular routines are back in order - doesn’t it feel wonderful?!

14 Parenting: Raising Boys Vs

This edition is loaded with relationship advice, returning to work tips, loads of activities to do at home and in the community; and our annual Maternity Feature.

It’s a great edition to share with new parents-to-be.

Raising Girls

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WHAT'S ON FEB NATIONAL Wiggles Tour Dates WHEN: 29th March, 10.00am WHERE: Redcliffe Cultural Centre WHEN: 30th March, 10.00am WHERE: Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland WHEN: 1st April, 10.00am WHERE: Caboolture Memorial Hall

Moonlight Cinema WHERE: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth WHEN: Running until March 2016 MORE INFO

WHEN: 2nd April, 10.00am WHERE: Logan Entertainment Centre WHEN: 3rd April, 10.00am WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre

Nickelodeon Dora's Pirate Adventure

WHEN: 4th & 5th April, 10.00am & 12.30pm WHERE: Brisbane Broncos

WHERE: Sydney, Melbourne & Perth WHEN: Various dates in February 2016

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QUEENSLAND Cats WHERE: QPAC, South Bank WHEN: 29th Jan to 14th February MORE INFO

The Australia Ballet present Cinderella WHERE: QPAC, South Bank WHEN: 19th - 24th February 2016 MORE INFO

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Baby & Toddler Show WHERE: Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane WHEN: 4th - 6th March MORE INFO

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Adelaide Fringe WHERE: Various locations, Adelaide WHEN: 12th February to 14th March 2016 MORE INFO

Chinese New year in Adelaide WHERE: Moonta Street and Gouger Street, Adelaide WHEN: 13th February 2016 MORE INFO

NEW SOUTH WALES Year of the Monkey: A Children's Day WHERE: University of Sydney, Parramatta and City Roads, Camperdown WHEN: 6th February MORE INFO

CITY OF RYDE's Cinema in the Park WHERE: Various locations in Ryde

Twilight Live Concert Series at the Zoo WHERE: aronga Zoo Harbour-side Amphitheater

WHEN: 19th February to the 4th of March

WHEN: 28th Januray 12th March 2016

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WHAT'S ON FEB VICTORIA Peninsula Short Film Fest WHERE: The Rosebud Village Green WHEN: 6th February 2016 MORE INFO

Play School Live in Concert Humpty's Showtime

Lonsdale Street Greek Festival WHERE: Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

WHERE: Venues across Victoria

WHEN: 27th and 28th February

WHEN: Throughout February

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NORTHERN TERRITORY

Welcome to the Top End! Defence Community Organisation Open Day WHERE: Darwin Convention Centre, Stokes Hill Road Darwin City

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Lego Club for Master Builders Guy Sebastain You… Me… Us Tour WHERE: Darwin Entertainment Centre

WHERE: Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace Casuarina (NT) Northern Territory

WHEN: 6 February 10.00am to 2.00pm

WHEN: 9th February 2016, 7.00pm

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA Summer Concerts in the Park WHERE: Nedlands area WHEN: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th February MORE INFO

The Lion King WHERE: Crown Theatre Perth WHEN: 18th November 2015 to 28th February MORE INFO

TASMANIA Hawthorn vs Carlton NAB AFL Challenge WHERE: Aurora Stadium WHEN: 18th February MORE INFO

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Little Faces WHERE: National Portrait Gallery WHEN: 2nd - 3rd February MORE INFO

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STORY Jenna Gallina Are you stuck in a relationship rut? It happens. It happens a lot. Every couple will go through good times and bad times in their relationship. But how can you keep the good times rolling when you have so much on your plate? How can you ensure that your relationship doesn’t fall when your other responsibilities in life are on the rise?

Why Do Relationships Fail ?

Last year close to 50,000 couples filed for divorce in Australia alone. Every couple will have a different story and a different reason as to why the relationship ended. Some of the things that can cause a relationship to collapse include:

The love you have for your children is the ultimate affair – you love

your partner, but your children always, always, always come first. It can be hard as a partner to compete with this love.

Competition can get the better of both of you – one of the arguments my

partner and I always had was, “who had the hardest day?” Rather than supporting one another, we were constantly battling out to see who had it tougher.

You are both tired – and this makes for a very stressful and non-nurturing environment.

Familiarity can lead to disinterest – being with the same person day in and day out can be a beautiful and comforting thing. But it can also get tiring and the desire to see what is out there can become tempting.

Someone is always ‘wrong’ – both you and your partner will have a certain way to doing things and often the desire to do it “your way” becomes too much for the other party.

What Can You Do About It?

When you have children, having fun with them and ensuring you are providing everything they need becomes the norm. Having fun as a couple and taking care of your own needs often get pushed aside. Keeping the spice in a relationship takes effort. No, we’re not talking about spicing things up in the bedroom (this could help) but rather in the way you enjoy one another’s company in all aspects of life.

Ditch the negative energy.

This normally comes in the form of screens. Get rid of the television from your bedroom and ban the phones and iPads after a certain time at night.

Negative energy can also come in the form of friends and family members who may be causing strife in your relationship without you even realising it.

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Create a bucket list.

You probably have a family bucket list

Consider the relationship from your partner’s point of view.

– places you’d like to visit and things

It’s easy to blame your partner for

you would like to do as a family. Now,

not putting in the effort, but it’s time

it’s time to make one for just you and

to turn the tables and have a look at

your partner. Restaurants to go to,

what it’s like from his or her point of

courses to take, hikes to go on, wines

view. Are you putting in the effort that

to taste…

you expect from your partner?

Create a date jar.

Talk, talk and then talk some more.

Communication is required to keep a relationship alive. But there is a right and a wrong way to communicate and often a simple conversation can lead to a heated debate and then to a full blown fight in seconds. Talk to your partner in a way that you would like to be talked to.

Take turns speaking. Really listen to your partner’s side of things and try to work a positive into every argument.

Going out for dinner and a movie every once and a while sounds great in theory but even this can turn into a ‘routine’ rather than an escape in a matter of weeks. Instead, create a date jar of out-of-the-box date night ideas. Have your partner write a few ideas on popsicle sticks and you do the same. Put the sticks in a jar and take turns pulling one out every date night.

Forgive and forget.

Fights happen. Mistakes are made.

Yes, it can be impossible to forgive and forget when it comes to certain mistakes but when you do have an argument, try to move forward rather than continue to bring it up and focus on it. This only prolongs the resentment and negativity.

Work on yourself as well as your relationship.

You can never be truly happy in your relationship until you are truly happy and confident in yourself. So be selfish every once and a while and take time to do the things you love and make you happy, proud and confident. Just make sure you give your partner the same opportunities.

Know when to let go.

Remember, not all relationships are worth saving. Here are some questions to ask yourself before ending a relationship: • Does being in the relationship bring out the best in me?

• Am I having to sacrifice more than I should in order to salvage the relationship?

• Am I in the relationship for the right reasons?

Get help.

It’s okay to seek external support from councillors and trained professionals.

This is why they are there and it can really help when you have someone from the outside looking in.

• Do we make time for one another?

• Do we share the same passions and goals for the future?

• Do we spend more time fighting or laughing?

• Would my life be better without them in the picture?

• Do I love my partner or do I love the person I want him or her to be?

Exercise together.

There is no better way to get the heat back in a relationship than to sweat it out together. Choose an activity

that interests you both, whether it’s

running, cycling, swimming, hiking or hitting the gym, and do it together.

Of course, the answers to these questions are not going to be black and white. There are 50 shades of grey to every relationship. It’s up to you and your partner to work together to bring back the colour that sometimes fades when you become a parent.

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WAYS TO MAKE RETURNING TO WORK EASIER ON EVERYONE STORY Jenna Gallina Returning to work after having a baby can be a daunting thought. You probably are feeling quite anxious about leaving your little one, about how you will balance work with parenthood and about whether you will be able to return to the role with as much gusto as you had pre-baby, when you actually slept at night.

According to the Australian Bureau of Labour Statistics, the average amount of time a mother takes off before returning to work is 32 weeks and the average age of bub when Mum returns to work is 28 weeks; however, all employees in Australia are eligible for one year of unpaid parental leave if they have completed at least 12 months of continuous service with their employer.

There is no magic formula when it comes to making the transition from stay at home mum to working parent.

Regardless of whether your child is two months or two years, it’s not going to be easy to make this adjustment.

Whether working full-time, part-time, at night, during the week, on weekends, from home or in any other arrangement, we hope these tips will help.

DELEGATE

Take weekly visits and get bub used to the new environment. That way, when it’s time for your little one to head to daycare, to Nana’s or to go with an au pair, both you and bub are more prepared for it, especially mentally.

It’s time to let go of the reigns a little bit which may mean giving up some of the tasks that you simply don’t have time for. It’s so much more important to spend an hour playing with your little one before he has to go to bed than using this time to scrub the toilets. So, if you can afford it, get someone to do these tasks that you simply don’t have time for anymore.

MAKE USE OF YOUR WEEKENDS (OR TIME OFF)

GET READY FIRST

Use this time to meal plan, get lunches ready, sort the clothes for the week, pack your bags as well as your child’s bag, express and store breastmilk and plan the activities for the upcoming week.

Before you get your bub ready, get yourself ready. If worse comes to worse, you can always drop bub off at daycare with only a shirt and nappy. But no one is going to be too impressed if you show up to the office without a skirt on.

SCOUT CHILDCARE OPTIONS MONTHS IN ADVANCE

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WEAR PROTECTION Another good idea is to wear a dressing gown while getting ready in the morning just in case you get yoghurt or baby spit-up all over your work clothes.

ALWAYS LEAVE TEN MINUTES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE This means you have a few extra minutes to linger at the daycare centre if bub is upset, you don’t have to stress if you happen to hit every red light on the way to the office and you can actually walk up the stairs to work rather than sprinting as fast as you can in hopes you have beat the boss.

SPEND 10 MINUTES EACH NIGHT GOING OVER YOUR PLAN FOR THE NEXT DAY Think about any tasks that are due, meetings you need to attend, and appointments for the kids and other errands that you may need to run. Mentally prepare yourself for the day ahead.

BE ULTRA-ORGANISED WITH FUN PRODUCTS

Labels, Tupperware containers, breast milk storage tins – there are so many fun products on the market to help with organisation so why not use them? This is a great way to get excited to return to work and can save you heaps of time at night and in the morning.

SAY NO You won’t be able to do it all and some nights, you are simply going to be too tired to attend a friend’s birthday dinner or candle party. It’s okay to say no.

USE A ROUTINE CHART OR A TO-DO LIST This can help keep you organised for what you need to bring and do every day. It is also such a great feeling ticking off each item, even the menial tasks, during the day.

ADMIT DEFEAT If you are starting to crumble under pressure, talk to your boss and your partner about it. It is okay to feel stressed and tired. Sometimes simply cutting back a day of work or getting your partner to cook dinners a couple nights a week can make a huge difference.

ALLOW YOURSELF TIME TO GET INTO A ROUTINE It’s not going to happen overnight and during the first month, you are going to be overwhelmed and tired. But it will get easier as you uncover motherhood. It’s not easy. But you can do it!

REWARD YOURSELF You can have your cake and eat it too. And you’re doing it! So reward yourself by taking some ‘me’ time, buying something pretty or simply indulging in an expensive bottle of champagne or box of chocolates.

SWITCH OFF When you arrive home from work, switch off straight away.

Take off your shoes, sit on the floor and play with your baby. Colour. Make Lego. Play blocks. Sing songs and take in this precious time.

Try not to think about the tasks ahead – dinner, baths, cleaning up, etc. Right now, your only job is to spend quality time with your little one. So put 100 per cent into it.

DITCH THE GUILT. It’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to cry. It’s hard. Trust me, I know.

It does get easier but there are going to be days when your little one only wants you and walking away as he screams for mummy is so hard. But, remember, you are doing the best thing for everyone. And you are doing a great job. So take a deep breath, head to work and know that in a few short hours, you will be greeted with the happiest face and the sweetest cuddles in the world. And this makes it all worthwhile.

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Raising Boys vs

Raising Girls STORY Jenna Gallina Ask anyone who has a son and a daughter and they will have an opinion on which gender is harder to raise. My answer is my three-year-old daughter. Compared to my six-year-old son, she is stubborn, demanding, high maintenance and full-on – essentially, she is me 27 years ago.

We went to the parenting experts to determine the main differences between raising boys versus raising girls and where you can expect the challenges to lie in both genders.

PARENTING EXPERTS

Michael Gurian, author of Nurture the Nature Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee David Stein, Ph.D.

THE QUESTION OF “DIFFICULTY” According to family therapist, Michael Gurian, “Boys and girls are each harder in different ways.” Their brains are not wired the same way, and while the environment will play a role in shaping development, the temperament of each child will be different.

"There are differences in how we handle boys and girls right from birth," says David Stein, Ph.D., a professor of psychology. Add to this, each gender's brain, and growth unfolds at a different rate, influencing behaviour.

So, how do boys and girls differ?

IN TERMS OF DISCIPLINE You’ve probably experienced ‘selective hearing’ in males before and turns out, it’s not just a myth. A male’s hearing is actually not nearly as good as a female’s hearing and thus you may find that your little man spends a lot more time ignoring you than your little lady.

Gurian explains that a girl is likely to respond better to discipline strategies such as praise or warnings like, "Don't do that" or, "Use your words."

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"Boys tend to be more tactile—they may need to be picked up and plonked in a time-out chair," Gurian says. “They're also less verbal and more impulsive”, he adds, “This is especially evident in the toddler and preschool years.”

IN TERMS OF COMMUNICATION When it comes to communication, girls have the upper hand from the beginning.

Boys can be seen as harder to understand simply because they have a harder time connecting feelings with words.

Girls are better at reading non-verbal signals such as expression and tone of voice and studies suggest girls also tend to talk earlier than boys. However, this isn’t always the case.

IN TERMS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS "In general, boys are more rambunctious and aggressive", Wendy Mogel claims. Of course, many mums with daughters will agree that their little girl likes wrestling, tackling and jumping off fences just as much as the boys.

IN TERMS OF SELF-ESTEEM Building confidence in your child is a challenge. Some children are born with high self-esteem and others need a little more of a push.

Girls tend to grow up less confident and more insecure than boys, researchers say.

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IN TERMS OF SCHOOLING You may have heard the saying that school is a girl’s world and this is often the case.

In general, boys learn better with visual and hands-on activities, but, again, this is only a generalisation according to studies and not necessarily reflect every child.

The indoor-based learning system with an emphasis on visualauditory as opposed to hands-on is catered more to a girl’s brain than that of a boy’s.

THE BOTTOM LINE? Every child is an individual and every parent will have a different answer to the question – who has been the easiest or hardest child to raise. Some will say their son? Some will say their daughter.

Some will say their first born. Some will say their third born.

The Great Gender Divide BOYS • Prefer to watch mechanical motion over human motion • Tend to squirm, kick and wiggle quicker than girls • Have a harder time self-soothing • Are naturally inclined to be more social • Are more fearless than girls

All kids will have good days and bad days. They will go through easy stages and difficult stages. It is up to us as parents to cater to their individual needs and learn what parenting strategies work the best for your child’s individual temperament.

Ask Our PakMag Readers: Who has been harder to raise – your son or your daughter?

GIRLS • Are excellent communicators • Love to mimic • Are good with their hands • Are better at listening • Prefer face time and to engage in eye contact • Are more skilled at reading emotional expressions

“I have two girls and two boys. Girls are the hardest especially when they have the same straight forward attitude as you!” - Sherie Rookwood “I say it's my daughter. It seems that I have to remind her to do most things, she is just the typical teenager, has no energy cause she stays up too late on the computer, talking to her friends online rather than spend it with her friends at school. It's a constant battle to get her motivated. My son is the total opposite” - Faylene Fazza Huckett “Definitely my two girls but they say girls get better as they get older and boys get harder. Let’s see.”

- Taron Cop

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HEALTH

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+ HEALTH Keeping your Ticker TickinG Your heart is certainly a small muscle (about the size of your two hands clasped together) but what it lacks in size it makes up for in work – beating 100,000 times per day and pumping more than 7,000 litres around your

Choose a smoke-free lifestyle. “Smoking severely impacts the blood vessels that carry blood around your body,

and reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood. It also increases your risk of heart attack and heart disease”.

body in the same timeframe.

Eat healthy foods. “A nutritious diet is excellent for helping

There’s no denying the heart is important, which is why Dr

weight. More specifically, to prevent heart disease, you

Kaylene Ferguson from Omega Health Medical Centre asks if you’re taking care of it properly.

“It’s a scary fact that, here in Australia, nearly every adult (84 per cent) is at risk of heart disease,” said Dr Ferguson, “This can include any condition where your blood vessels become narrower or are completely blocked.

“The disease is more likely to affect men, and is usually

you better manage your blood pressure, cholesterol and

should reduce the amount of salt, saturated fats, trans fats and alcohol in your diet.”

“Taking care of your heart is straight-forward. It just requires you to be more conscious of what’s going into your body, and staying active,” said Dr Ferguson.

“Talk to your family doctor to find out more about your risk level of heart disease, and how you can better manage that risk.

associated with poor lifestyle choices such as a bad diet, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and lack of exercise – all of which contribute to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol.”

DR FERGUSON SAID THAT THE BEST WAY TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART IS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. She recommends: Manage your cholesterol and blood pressure. “Too much cholesterol in your blood can put you at risk of a heart attack, while high blood pressure is one of the main risk factors of heart disease”.

Exercise regularly. “Regular, moderate exercise is one

February is Heart Research Month with National Wear Red Day on 6 February and International Childhood Heart Disease recognised on 14 February.

of the best things you can do for your heart. Make time in your day to get away from the work desk and be physically active.”

Many people are unaware of the prevalence of Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). Eight babies are born with a heart defect in Australia every day and sadly, childhood heart disease is one of the biggest killers of children under the age of one. Approximately half of children diagnosed with heart disease require surgery to correct the defect and it is estimated at 32,000 children under the age of 18 are currently living with CHD in Australia. www.heartkids.org.au is a good place to start your search for more information, for upcoming events in your area and for donation and volunteer opportunities.

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PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 10 - 30 mins SERVES 4 What’s better than spending the weekend relaxing with friends in the warm summer heat? How about enjoying a delicious BBQ chicken dish. Pair with your favourite cold beverage and you’ve got the makings of the perfect Sunday afternoon.

INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts For the marinade 4 Adfresh farms coriander Easy cubes.

100ml olive oil 2 limes, zest of one only and juice of both 20g grated ginger 2 Adfresh farms garlic Easy cubes.

2 Adfresh farms chilli Easy cubes Smoked cayenne pepper, to taste (if unavailable, substitute smoked hot paprika)

INGREDIENTS Crust 2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 20 dates 2tbs coconut oil 1tsp cinnamon Rind from 2-3 lemons Decorate Lemon slices and rind Pistachios, crushed

Filling 4 cups cashews, soaked and drained 1 cup coconut oil Juice of 4 lemons, approx. ½ cup ¼ cup coconut milk ¼ to ½ cup maple syrup Pinch of Celtic sea salt

HOW TO MAKE

For the marinade, place the coriander cubes ,olive oil, lime zest and juice, ginger, garlic cubes and chilli cubed into a bowl. Season, to taste, with cayenne pepper and whisk thoroughly. Place the chicken breasts into a deep dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, covering completely. Cover the dish and leave the chicken to marinate for three hours.

Crust: Combine all crust ingredients in a processor and mix until mixture sticks when squeezed together. Pour into a spring-form round tin and press firmly using the back of a spoon to create the base. Sit aside while you make the filling.

Filling: Drain and rinse pre-soaked cashews and place in processor, mixing on high until butter forms. Add in 1 cup of coconut oil and blend again until you have a consistent smooth mix. Add lemon juice, coconut milk, maple syrup and salt and blend on high until well combined. Pour filling mix onto the base and compress using a spoon or spatula.

Be careful not to leave air bubbles. Flatten the top of the cake using a baker’s scraper or spoon. Decorate with lemon and pistachios.

Preheat the barbecue until hot. Place the chicken breasts on the barbecue and cook for 15 - 25 minutes, or until cooked all the way through, turning occasionally.

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Pregnancy & Post-Delivery SYMPTOMS Could you be pregnant?

Whether you are planning for pregnancy or have an unexpected surprise, below are some of the things that might suggest you are pregnant:

What to expect during pregnancy Some women cruise through

pregnancy without any symptoms while others will experience every single symptom under the sun,

• A missed period • Slight (implantation) bleeding

which may include:

Post-delivery expectations

You’ve done it! You’ve had your bub. No more cankles. No more belly kicks. No more pain right?

Well...not quite. Post-delivery can be painful too as your body recovers from the incredible feat you’ve just undertaken. Here are a few things that can happen:

• Enlarged and tender breasts

• Back pain & muscle cramps

• Cramping

• Bleeding gums

• Dizziness

• Breathlessness

• Breast engorgement and pain

• Tiredness

• Cravings

• After pains (leg and stomach pain as your uterus contracts back to size)

• An increased sense of smell and taste

• Bleeding up to eight weeks • Vaginal pain

• Constipation

• An increase in vaginal discharge

• Dry skin, stretchmarks & varicose veins

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fatigue & headaches

• Weepiness

• Food aversions and cravings • Haemorrhoids

• Pain while urinating and emptying your bowels • Weepiness • Exhaustion • Nipple pain

• Heartburn • Incontinence • Nausea and vomiting • Problems sleeping • Rash • Restless legs • Sweating • Swollen ankles and hands • Vaginal discharge

PakMag’s Pick for Pregnancy Books For helpful advice and information: Heidi Murkoff’s What to Expect When You’re Expecting

For the dad-to-be: John Pfeiffer’s Dude You’re Going to be a Dad

For a belly full of laughs: Kaz Cooke’s Up the Duff: The Real Guide to Pregnancy

PakMag’s Picks for Pregnancy Apps For tracking your pregnancy day by day: My Pregnancy Today RRP Free For monitoring baby movements: Fetal Movement Monitor RRP Free

For preparing for birth: Ina May Gaskin’s Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

For timing contractions, nutrition and more: Full Term RRP Free For monitoring bub’s routine: Baby Connect RRP $7.99

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SMARTER BUDGET? Welcome to 2016 and another year where the bills just don’t slow down and they don’t get any cheaper. The average family of four that has a home and two vehicles has approximately $25,000 worth of bills that need to be paid each year and this doesn’t include food, movies or other one-off treats or emergencies.

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What You Need Bottle Caps • Transparency Paper • Sharpie Markers • Scissors • Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun • Googly Eyes

Instructions 1. Cut the transparency paper into wings.

2. Colour in the wings using different coloured Sharpie markers.

3. Use the hot glue gun to glue the wings onto the bottle cap.

4. Add the googly eyes to the front of the bottle cap.

Thanks to www.madefrompinterest.net

What You Need Empty Plastic Bottle and Bottle Lid • White and Blue Card (several pieces) • Double Sided Tape • Scissors • Pencil

Instructions 1. Cut a coin slot on the side of the bottle. 2. Cut the various shapes (rectangles, rolled for the engines, triangles for the wings) out of the card and attach to the plastic bottles with double sided tape.

3. Draw and cut out a propeller and secure to the top of the plastic bottle with the lid.

Thanks to www.brightnest.com

What You Need Cardboard • Two plastic water bottles • Chopsticks • A piece of fabric • Colourful duct tape • Kitchen twine

Instructions 1. Wrap the cardboard in duct tape, alternating colours. 2. Poke a small hole through the centre and put one chopstick through it. 3.

Attach the water bottles to the bottom of your platform with duct tape. 4. Cut out a triangle from your piece of fabric and attach it to the chopstick with the twine. 5. Place your chopsticks together in a cross to hold the sail in place. Thanks to www.nalleshouse.com

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Shower power A baby shower is a must for first-time mums (and second, third and fourth time mums too). There are so many ways to make your baby shower special and the good news is you can get printable placeholders, decorations, invitations and much more online through several Etsy stores. Here are some of our favourite finds and ideas for perfecting your baby shower.

GAMES • Mummy Wrap – split your guests into two teams and choose two guests to wrap up in toilet paper. The team with the best decorated 'mummy' wins.

• Onesie decoration contest – get out the glitter, the felt, the sharpies and get creative.

• Guess the baby food – blindfold your guests and let them taste test the various baby foods.

SWEETS AND TREATS • Little feet shaped bikkies • Cupcakes with adorable toppers • “Ready to Pop” popcorn • White chocolate dipped strawberries • “Babies in a blanket” – mini sausages wrapped in puff pastry. Add two eyes poking to the top of the sausage with edible pen.

DECORATIONS • Make a baby bunting out of baby onesies • DIY pull string piñata (filled with pink or blue confetti if you would also like to reveal the gender) • Confetti filled balloons • Place lollies, chocolates and other small items in baby bottles • And, of course, a nappy cake!

IDEAS, INSPIRATION AND PRODUCTS 1. Easy DIY Yard Sign instructions: www.blogloving.com/blogs/alison-show 2. Simple Layered Sponge Cake recipe: www.stylemepretty.com 3. DIY Giant Pull String Piñata instructions: www.funnybeautiful.com 4. Funfetti Layer Cake recipe: www.loveandoliveoil.com 5. Baby Bay Mojito recipe: www.thenovicechefblog.com 6. Confetti-Filled Balloons instructions: www.kojo-designs.com 7. Confetti Boy and Girl Oreos recipe: www.sprinklesforbreakfast.com 8. Baby Boy Cupcake recipe: www.spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com 9. Baby Girl Rose Cupcake recipe: www.decadentdessertrecipes.com 10. Icing Bits: www.icingbits.com 11. Balloon Arch instruction: www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com 12. White Choc Dipped Strawberries: www.bettycrocker.com 13. Soft Drink Party Favours: www.evermine.com 14. Paper Bowties instructions: www.mypapercrush.com

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Monteiro Sperm Whale Wall Decor Early Settler (RRP $19.00)

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Mothers Choice Liberty Changer BabiesRUs (RRP $149.98)

Penn Floor Lamp Early Settler (RRP $199.00)

Pear Clock ElleJ (RRP $54.95)

Retro 6 Drawer Dresser Fantastic Furniture (RRP $499.00)

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Printable Wall Art Etsy Store: PaperStormPrints (RRP $7.20ea)

NURSERY Creating a tranquil setting for bub to sleep and to store all those adorable baby items is a must for new mums. It can be easy to get carried away with pretty things which can leave you with a busy look. Below are some ways to keep bub’s nursery looking clean, cute and clutter-free.

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT Create a vision board to keep a track of themes, decorating ideas and items that you like.

CHOOSE YOUR KEY PIECES FIRST This most likely includes your cot, glider, change table and dresser. Once you have these items, you can see what colours and themes work with the style of furniture you have.

SET A COLOUR SCHEME OR THEME It’s best to stick to a basic colour scheme to ensure a peaceful setting. Too many bright bold colours can make for a restless environment. Pastels or colour schemes with two or three colours work best.

Some themes to consider? Animals (jungle, farm, ocean, teddy bears, owls), characters (Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland), transportation (planes, trains, construction), space, garden, fairies, princesses and nautical.

DECORATE WITH SIMPLICITY IN MIND There are so many cute canvas prints, wall stickers and nursery ornaments online, on Etsy and in stores that, before you know it, you may not have any more wall space to cover. Try to stick to one single focus such as a piece of artwork and accessorise from there.

THINK PRACTICAL When setting up the nursery, remember that it is more than just a pretty room – it serves a purpose and you will be going in and out of the room several times a day and several more times at night. Make sure there is plenty of space to walk around, to easily move bub from cot to change table, and to rock baby in comfort. It’s also a good idea to consider the lighting in the room and how this will impact bub’s ability to sleep.

KEEP SAFETY IN MIND Consider where you place certain items, such as lamps and other items with cords and always secure dressers, drawers and heavy items properly.

MAKE SURE EVERYTHING HAS A HOME Purchase different sized baskets to store everything, from wipes and nappies, to stuffed animals and a collection of dummies. This will make it easier to find something when you need it (in the middle of the night after a very big messy nappy change). www.pakmag.com.au FEBRUARY 2016

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Have you caught on to the colouring-in craze yet? If not, here’s your chance to give it a try. Colour-in is proven

FEBRUARY 2016 www.pakmag.com.au to help alleviate stress and anxiety and help you unwind. Don’t believe us? The next time your kids want to

colour, print out this PakMag page, grab the texters and join in. Ah. The serenity.

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