ISSUE: July 2017
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PLASTIC FREE JULY REUSE
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BALANCING COMPETITIVENESS FOR BEST RESULTS HEALTHY RECIPES
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DINO-MITE
DINOSAUR THEMED PARTY
BATHROOM BLISS, FIND YOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
CONTENTS PAGE 4
Entertainment: Check It Out
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The Thing Is... With Bree James
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Feature: Reuse or Refuse
11 Education: Balancing Competitiveness 15
Mr Ross Wallace, Whitsunday Anglican School’s Preparatory Year Poppy
17 Health 19 Hypnobirthing 20 Bump, Bub And Beyond 23 What’s On Guide 25 Mini Mag 33 School Holiday Guide 36 Craft: Delicate Danmalas
Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag. Firstly, I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 10th Birthday last month. To our readers, advertisers, sponsors and everyone who attended the events we put on, I really appreciate your support, we couldn’t have done it without you! Our Education Series is in full swing and this month we have a great feature all about competition with children. It’s an enlightening look at how competition can be healthy, and what to do when it is damaging. Plus, we give you the best guide to what’s happening these school holidays, we have a jam-packed “What’s On Guide” and show you how to live sustainably as part of “Plastic Free July”. I would love to see some of you cooking our recipes, doing craft or throwing our party with our tips, so make sure you hashtag #pakmag and tag us in any posts to show us. I hope you have a great month, enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.
38 Home with Caro & Kingi: Bathroom Bliss 41 Forty Winks: Community Comfort And Quality 42 Celebrate: Dino-Mite Party 44 Snapped 47 Healthy Recipes 48 Business 50 Daddy Diary
Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James
Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Joel, Cathie, Archie and Ashton Webb. Franchisees of The Source Bulk Foods in Cairns and Townsville Picnic products available at www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au Photography Blueclick Photography e veronica@blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a Po Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 fb facebook.com/pakmagmackay t #pakmag
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Entertainment
CHECK IT OUT Cirque Africa When: Tuesday, 4 July 2017 Where: MECC Auditorium More Info: www.themecc.com.au
Haven EXPO When: Saturday, 1 July to Sunday 2 July 2017 Where: MECC Auditorium More Info: www.themecc.com.au
A 100% African experience, Cirque Africa is a vibrant and highly entertaining blockbuster production which transports the audience to the other side of Africa through modern and traditional circus acrobatic performances. Tickets: $69 MECC Member| $49 Student | $39 Child (Under 12)
A weekend event showcasing all the upcoming Video Games and Pop Culture releases for 2017.
WATPAC 2017 Townsville 400 When: Friday, 7 to Sunday, 9 July 2017 Where: Townsville Street Circuit More Info: www.supercars.com/townsville The eighth round on the 2017 Supercars calendar, the Townsville 400 is staged in Reid Park, almost in the city of Townsville itself! A favourite for many Supercars drivers, the Townsville Street Circuit is a tough, high grip circuit that winds itself through the park. Much of the road used for the track, was purpose built for the circuit. Running since 2009, the Townsville 400 features two 200km races held over two days.
RocKwiz Live! TwentySeventeen When: Saturday, 8 July 2017 at 8.00pm Where: MECC More Info: www.themecc.com.au The RocKwiz Gang are hitting the road in 2017 for a national tour. Free from the constraints of the small screen and revelling in the freedom and joy of performing live with a cast of legends and up and coming young stars‌ Join Julia, Brian, Dugald and the RocKwiz OrKestra as they light up the MECC with RocKwizLive! TwentySeventeen. Tickets: $89 Adults | $79 Student/Child U17
Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts When: Friday, 7 to Sunday, 16 July 2017 Where: Mackay – Various Locations More Info: www.themecc.com.au The 2017 Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts, will see the return of Festival favourites and new events to celebrate the history of the Festival. Here are a list of events for this year: Gala in the Gardens | G&S Engineering Food & Win Day | Rockwiz Live! TWENTRYSEVENTEEN | Port of Mackay Marina Long Lunch | Landscapes with Monsters by C!RCA | DBCT Illuminate | G&S Engineering Festival Comedy Club | Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch
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Save the date: The Whitsunday Reef Festival When: Thursday, 3 to Sunday, 6 August 2017 Where: Airlie Beach More Info: www.whitsundayreeffestival.com.au The Whitsunday Reef Festival is held in the vibrant town of Airlie Beach. A delicious combination of family fun, all-night celebrations, local food and fashion and some of the biggest street parties in the north. The four-day celebration of the reef will feature the spectacular Fireworks on the Foreshore complete with carnival rides, food stalls and night markets lining the beautiful Airlie Beach foreshore.
North Queensland Babies & Kids Market When: Sunday, 27 August 2017, 8.30am – 2.00am Where: Mackay Showgrounds Hall More Info: www.nthqldbabiesandkidsmarket.com The North Qld Babies & Kids Market was developed due to an overwhelming response to one mum organising a small market to sell pre-loved babies and kids goods. The market has grown from 8 stall holders to over 90 displays of pre-loved, handmade, new or promotional stands. The Market is not only for parents to buy and sell good quality pre-loved babies and kids goods but also provides an avenue to connect mums with mums; and local home-based businesses and services. $2 Adult and Children Free
Horrible Harriet When: Saturday, 26 August 2017, 4.00pm and 6.00pm Where: MECC More Info: www.themecc.com.au CDP presents Horrible Harriet, a play by Maryam Master adapted from the books by Leigh Hobbs Look out! Here comes Horrible Harriet. She’s wicked, wild and wonderful! Horrible Harriet lives in the roof of her school and keeps teachers chained in the cellar to do her homework. Win a Family Pass to see Horrible Harriet. Enter at www.pakmag.com.au
The Thing Is... STORY Bree James
Life is a wonderful thing, and the more we live it, the more ups and downs we seem to have. Sometimes life is lifting us to the highest of heights, and sometimes life is taking us to the lowest of lows. It’s kind of like being on a rollercoaster, with twists, turns, the steep climb up to the top, and the screaming rush down where our life is flashing past our eyes and we want to hop off the ride. Then it is the “oh gawd, I wasn’t prepared for this double loop, I didn’t sign up for that when I hopped on the ride”. And we often hop off, shaken, saying we will never ever do that again, or we are elated and so excited and cannot wait to do it all over again, we are on top of the world! But the thing is, so many of us only want to stay positive in life when life is happy, fun, exciting and going our way. But if you are anything like me, when life is not going the way you want it to, we feel frustrated, rejected, resentful, sad, and a whole heap of other emotions we don’t want to be feeling. I’d like you to try something with me. Whenever life is throwing lemons and you are feeling stressed, unhappy, sad or any other emotion that you don’t want to be feeling, give yourself an amount of time to feel that way then literally shake it off.
Some emotions we need to feel, sure, I am not saying to not feel stuff. But feelings like frustration, rejection, resentment etc. are things that we really should shake off. My team and I do it in the office, and I also do it at home. If I start feeling an emotion I don’t want to feel, I literally think about it, then shift energy and will do something like dance around, be silly, tickle someone, do a funny noise, sing loud and proud in the worst voice I can find; basically anything to change the way I am feeling so that I stop feeling that way. The thing is, life is too short to be feeling emotions that really are a waste of space. But we always need to remember that life needs ups and downs, it means we are living life to the fullest. If it’s just one straight line, then like a heart monitor, we are walking dead. So embrace those lows, and enjoy those highs and when you are feeling a way you don’t want to feel, get Taylor Swift in your head and literally Shake It Off! Have a great month,
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Feature
Reuse or Refuse STORY Kate Moloney
Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it. Whilst we have all mostly jumped on board with recycling, the rapidly expanding consumption of plastic means that recycling alone will never be the solution. We need to change our ways and focus on refusing, reducing and reusing too. So what does that mean to you? We are all busy and I hear you already, it’s what went through my head too when writing this. What about the bin liner, the lunch box items that don’t fit into the re-useable containers you have (because you do try to be good), the goods from the deli and butcher or the coffee you grab on the run? Believe it or not there are simple, easy and convenient solutions available for all of these that won’t cost you your sanity. This push is not about ridding your home of every plastic item, that will just add to the problem. It is about avoiding new single-use plastic, like takeaway containers, cutlery, bottles, straws and plastic bags. Habits are formed and thus can be changed. Knowing that the effects of BPA (bisphenol A) and phthalates (that are common additives to plastic) can have harmful effects on humans, is just one reason to consider alternatives. Our marine life is paying a high price for our life of convenience. According to Ocean Conservancy, it is estimated that 80 per cent of the ocean’s marine debris
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is from the land and of the top 10 items found in ocean debris, five are associated with beverages. Have you heard of “Plastic Island? It’s a paradise being turned into a graveyard by our throwaway culture, and worth Googling. A change has started with more than 60 per cent of us already refusing plastic shopping bags, avoiding prepacked fruit and vegetables, picking up other people's litter and avoiding buying bottled water. This is not meant to be a scare campaign, just an enlightenment to the fact that these plastic single-use items that we use just for a few minutes are made of a material that is designed to last forever. It’s not too hard to work out that this equation doesn’t add up. Our cover stars, Cathie and Joel Webb from The Source Bulk Foods, are passionate about waste reduction in all its forms, from food to plastics through to clothing. They want people to realise the wastefulness of our society as they believe once you know about it, it’s harder to ignore. Cathie said, “It’s not about finger pointing, it’s about raising awareness so that people start to see the waste so they can then take that step to cutting down. We need to change our mindset and habits.” Joel added, “and the kids are so important in this too.” If you want to know more or want to get involved, we have listed some websites where you can do just that. We have also included some great easy plastic free alternatives for you to consider and some great products that solve the single-use plastic problem.
Boomerang Bags
Be Part of the Solution
All over Australia, Boomerang Bag groups have started up. Community members are coming together to sew fabric bags out of recycled materials. These bags are then made available at supermarkets for the public to ‘borrow and bring back’ giving people an option to use if they forgot to bring their own bag rather than using plastic. You don’t need to be able to sew to be involved, there are plenty of other things to do from collecting donations, to cutting or printing the material with the Boomerang logo and much more.
Plastic Free Alternatives •• Bin liners – line your bin with several layers of newspaper. •• Take-away drinks – use a refillable cup or bottle and refuse a straw. •• Cling film – use a re-useable container or aluminium foil. •• Butchery and Deli - take your own containers to be filled. •• Plastic water bottles – use stainless steel or glass bottles. •• Doggy doo bags – use folded up newspaper. •• Nappies – use reusable cloth nappies. Plastic Bottles - Be Aware •• Don't heat by filling with hot liquid or putting in the microwave or dishwasher. •• For children especially, avoid bottles coded 7 (Codes 2, 4 or 5 are best for re-use). •• Colouring agents in plastics do leach into water, so choose clear plastics.
If you want to get involved visit www.boomerangbags.org and click on the “Get Involved” link to get details on your contact in your area.
•• At signs of cracking, always replace.
Want to know more or get involved:
Mackay Conservation Group Representing the area from St Lawrence through to Bowen. www.mackayconservationgroup.org.au Plastic Free July Campaign Choose to refuse single use plastic. www.plasticfreejuly.org
Plastic Pollution Solutions Awareness, education and action. www.plasticpollutionsolutions.com.au
The Source Bulk Foods
War on Waste A critical look at Australia’s household, retail and farming waste. www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/ war-on-waste
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Education
Balancing competitiveness for best results STORY Mick Martin, Head of Junior School, Whitsunday Anglican School Regardless of teachers and parents telling the competitors on Athletics Carnival day, “Just make sure you do your best�, children as young as four years of age understand the chief purpose of running in a race is to win. And there can only be one winner.
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Education
Some children turn everyday activities into a competition, especially when their siblings are involved. At home, it’s a race for the front seat when getting into the car, or the backyard game of footy that transforms into a Wallabies versus All Blacks test match. In the classroom, it’s a race to get to the front of the line or it’s a competition to see who has the highest home reader reading level. For parents and teachers this repetitive and ongoing competition can be tiring. Especially as it generally ends in inconsequential arguments leading to further squabbles about who is the best, quickest or smartest! Some research shows that competition is innate and necessary. Under certain conditions, competition can enhance performance and even happiness. Children, and people in general, are better off when they are confident and when they are trying to win rather than trying not to lose. It also helps if the stakes are low and the motivation is not just to win, but to achieve mastery. However, some scholars debunk the theory that competition is inherent. Their thinking is that we are competitive because of the environment we are raised in, not because we are born with a competitive instinct. There is also a body of thought that suggests cooperation is more likely to be instinctive to children rather than competitiveness. However, it would appear that both lines of thought may be difficult to prove in terms of any trait being human nature. So where does this competitiveness come from? Gender can play a part. Due to their makeup, boys are generally inclined to be more competitive than girls. The part of the brain responsible for emotional stimulation and an inherent competitive spirit is about a sixth bigger in boys than girls. Temperament impacts as well. Some children are just naturally more competitive and like to be the best. If they can't be the best, then they may choose not to compete or do an activity at all. A child’s position in the family has an impact as well. Siblings next to each other in the family order and children in a two-child family tend to compete a little harder with each other for domination than they may do when there is a child in the middle. Children with parents who offer high-praise are also more likely to raise competitive children as siblings often compete with each other for parental approval.
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One alternative to praise that can result in a possible reduction of sibling or classroom competitiveness is for parents and teachers to focus their encouragement on the processes involved in an activity rather than the results. Competition is everywhere and kids know that if you don’t win, you lose. In the case of sport or a game at school, children quickly decide whether it is even worth playing the game, and many choose to opt out if they don’t think they have a chance of winning. This thinking even plays out in the classroom, with children disengaging at an early stage in their school life. The positive effects of competition should be considered too. Sibling competition is part nature, part nurture. It has a positive place as it is often through competition that children improve and get better. In the classroom, many teachers know that one way to get the best out of boys is to simply turn a learning activity into a quiz or game. By introducing some competition, boys in general become more engaged. Parents and teachers need to balance the competitiveness within children, and try to help them learn there is a time and a place for competition, and a time and place for cooperation. In many ways, dealing with competition among siblings or peers at school or in a sporting team is a good test of leadership from parents, teachers and coaches alike. It requires that adults develop a sense of sharing rather than selfcentredness in their children, students and team members. When children turn simple activities, such as getting into the car into a race for the front seat, it is time to remove the competitive element. Being the best on paper (from book smarts to sporting prowess) does not always engender a positive environment for children to develop positive skills for life. Insist children take turns or leave the front seat vacant if they continue to fight over it. Insist that cooperation and getting along skills are explicit in the classroom and in a team environment. Strong, consistent and firm adult leadership that reminds children about acceptable behaviour is always the best approach when children are behaving inappropriately, and that includes when it is competition that is behind the behaviour.
Advertorial
Mr Ross Wallace, our Preparatory Year ‘Poppy’ Mr Ross Wallace is our longest serving Preparatory Year 'Poppy' at Whitsunday Anglican School. A purely voluntary role, Mr Ross Wallace, known as ‘Poppy Wallace’, has made a significant personal and financial contribution over the past 16 years to the lives of many students who journey through the school. With the wisdom of a long life and the love of an understanding heart, Poppy Wallace is the epitome of a loving grandfather: a little bit parent, a little bit teacher and a little bit best friend.
have the luxury of an extended family to support them, the role of Poppy Wallace has grown to encompass not just the Preparatory W students, but to embrace children of all ages in every year across the whole school campus. Poppy Wallace is always happy to lend a helping hand, a non-judgemental ear, to share a story, to produce a magic trick or two and to offer wise counsel on a range of topics. Poppy Wallace gives of his own time to support students, attend school events and march with us on ANZAC Day.
A few days of each week during the school terms, Poppy Wallace visits our school. His first port of call is always to the Preparatory W classroom, a classroom Poppy Wallace has been visiting for 16 years now. The relationship between Poppy Wallace and educators, Shirley Wood and Wendy Adamson, transcends that of ‘school grandparent’ and educators. It is a friendship forever bound by the joy on the faces of the preparatory students each year when he is ‘in the house’.
Poppy Wallace and his lovely wife, Judy, have also set up an annual bursary through the Whitsunday Anglican School Foundation to support a student and their family with expenses at our school.
In a time when a large percentage of families do not
Poppy Wallace isn’t our only Preparatory Grandparent as we have had a small number of these wonderful people over time. Poppy Keith Wilkinson (our original Poppy), Granny Beryl Bates, Poppy Ian Hamilton and Poppy Syd Cowan all hold a special place in our collective hearts at Whitsunday Anglican School.
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Health
HEALTH Is Stress really the enemy?
Common Cold or Flu Virus?
STORY Dr Liam O’Regan
STORY Monique Saggers
So many of us lead quite busy and hectic lives with work, kids, partners and study all vying for our time, energy and attention. But what is the effect of chronic stress on our health? We have known for a long time that stress can increase our risk of heart attacks, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, infections and alcohol overuse, just to name a few.
Your child has been sent home from school sick with a sore throat and a runny nose. Your first thought? Another case of the common cold. But how do you know that it isn’t actually Influenza (the flu)?
Stress reduction measures such as eating a healthy diet, avoiding too much alcohol, getting regular physical activity, meditation, yoga and other relaxation strategies have been the main stay of our mantra as healthcare professionals. Our advice and goals have always been directed at removing and reducing stress in our lives. However, a new school of thought on stress management shows that stress is only bad for your health if you feel that it is bad for you! New research has shown that people who see the stress in their life positively, as a challenge to be met, don’t seem to have the same ill-health effects as others who see stress as the enemy to be avoided at all costs! Health Psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains this superbly in a TED talk called, How to Make Stress Your Friend. Ms McGonigal recommends reaching out and connecting to others as the antidote to dealing with harmful stress. So, instead of trying to remove and minimise all stress from our lives, perhaps we should be focusing more on reframing how we deal psychologically with the demands placed upon us. By making healthy changes to our lives, we can build up our resilience to the many and varied demands of our day to day. But perhaps, the way to truly beat stress is to make it our friend. If you feel like you are being affected mentally or physically by stress or not coping, make an appointment to talk to your GP or psychologist.
With it starting to get colder with our winter months upon us, children are falling ill with symptoms common to both the common cold and the flu including a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough and head and body aches. So how do we tell the difference? The common cold generally comes on slower and the symptoms are often milder. A common cold is a viral infection which means that antibiotics are not an effective treatment. Flu, on the other hand, will appear quite suddenly. Along with the common cold symptoms they will also be experiencing, a moderate to high fever, a headache, shaking chills, severe muscle and body aches, severe fatigue, and possibly nausea and vomiting. According to healthline.com, the flu, unlike the common cold, poses more risk to children under two years of age and pregnant women as it can develop into more serious conditions such as pneumonia, and these people should contact a doctor when they first have symptoms. A doctor should also be contacted if your child’s symptoms do not improve or become severe or if your child: •• Won’t or doesn’t want to drink. •• Vomits frequently. •• Suffers an intense head ache. •• Has trouble breathing. To prevent future colds spreading, teach your child to always wash their hands with warm soapy water after coughing or sneezing and use disinfectant to clean objects and bench tops that are frequently touched.
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Bump, Bub and Beyond
Hypnobirthing – how we think about birth matters STORY Zoe Strickland, Prenatal Massage Therapist and Hypnobirthing Practitioner.
A hypnobirthing class is where birth philosophy, physiology and psychology all intersect. It includes tuition, blending the latest techniques in hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis as well as traditional approaches like meditation and mindfulness. These support women with intrinsic tools, resources and a mindset that helps smooth the way for a calm, empowered and undisturbed birth. Underpinning hypnobirthing is the premise that our bodies are perfectly created for the purpose of bringing life into the world. It shifts the focus from birth being a “medical routine” to a beautiful understanding of how birth is a natural and healthy event.
Hypnobirthing puts women in touch with their fears and worries both conscious and unconscious. Central to this form of hypnosis preparation are methods for releasing fear, alongside ways to help build confidence in our ability to give birth. These may include suggestion and reframing to nurture positive beliefs about birth. Hypnobirthing also involves discussion around pain in labour, and an understanding of how the body responds to the anticipation and perception of pain. Several studies show that expectation increases the intensity of pain. Hypnosis helps a woman believe, from deep within her, that she can birth her baby from a place of strength, as an active participant rather than a passive bystander.
From a young age, we are often conditioned by society to believe that birth is painful, difficult and dangerous. What we are told, see, hear or even experience ourselves can impact our own experience of birth and the choices we make. Unconscious negative conditioning can trigger automatic stress responses when a woman realises she is in labour, similar to how we would respond to a learned but perhaps irrational fear such as a phobia, causing tension and pain in the body.
It gives her techniques to alter how she experiences those contractions, how to manage each contraction moment by moment and tools to make empowered choices. Many women preparing in this way, report great intensity in labour, but not necessarily great pain. Most importantly it helps a woman and her partner to embrace the experience of birth, not with culturally conditioned fear, but with calm excitement and positive expectation.
Often, what gets in the way of a natural birth is fear. Fear creates adrenalin, which inhibits the flow of our birthing hormones, oxytocin and endorphins. Nature has gifted women these magical hormones for productive, more comfortable contractions, shorter labours, and to help mum and baby fall in love. Dr Sarah Buckley calls these our “ecstatic hormones” designed also to help us fall in love with birth and want to enjoy it over again!
Statistics show that using hypnobirthing techniques reduces the need for surgical intervention. That said, sometimes babies do just need to come through the sun roof! What is interesting is that hypnobirthing mums report feeling greater satisfaction with their birthing experience, however it plays out, because they have felt empowered and involved with techniques to stay calm along the way. The safe arrival of our baby is paramount, but how we feel about birth also matters.
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Bump, Bub and Beyond
BUMP, BUB AND BEYOND Featured products, reviews and prizes. Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!
Healthy Little Eaters Game RRP $39.00, www.katelouisepearce.com Enter ‘myhealthyeater’ at checkout for 15 per cent off. Healthy Little Eaters is a super fun game that teaches children the connection between food and their bodies, and why eating fruits and veggies is so important. Children learn which foods are good for different body parts and therefore learn vital information by simply playing. The game also includes a big bright puzzle that supports and strengthens the information presented
Loqi Reusable Shopping Bag + a $20 Biome online voucher RRP $16.95 + $20.00 voucher, www.biome.com.au Australians use approximately 3.92 billion plastic bags every year. Help to save the environment from plastic bags by taking your reusable LOQI bag with you wherever you go. LOQI bags are strong, durable, waterresistant, food safe, lightweight, washable, stylish and can hold up to 20kg. Biome provides Australia’s largest range of eco-friendly products in-store and online, offering deliveries nation-wide. From natural skincare and green cleaning to safe, reusable water bottles and food pouches, Biome helps Australians live waste free, toxin free, plastic free and ethical lives.
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AQI Baby Skin Care Pack RRP $43.85, www.aqicare.com AQI Sensitive Baby products are especially developed for delicate, ultra-sensitive baby skin and enriched with the finest plant based ingredients. The pure natural active ingredients used were carefully selected for their low irritancy and soothing benefits in order to help relieve the symptoms associated with dermatitis, rashes, extreme dryness and itchy skin. AQI Skin Care is Australian owned & Australian Made and all products are free from sulphates, parabens, mineral oils and artificial colours.
Bump, Bub and Beyond
Preparing for the birth of a new sibling STORY Alma-Jane O’Donnell, Senior Child and Family Practitioner, Goodstart Early Learning Your first-born has been the centre of your attention for many months, or years, so when you drop a sibling into the equation, it’s no surprise there can be conflict. Sibling rivalry is a natural part of childhood and can start right after the birth of the second child, and usually continues throughout childhood. There are some tools parents can use to prepare children for the arrival of a new sibling. •• Always include children in conversations using the phrase, “When baby comes home we can...”, rather than, “When baby comes mum and dad can…” •• It’s a good idea to let your child know what role he or she will play in the new baby’s life. Let them know they will be his or her sister or brother. However, it is important not to put too many expectations on the child such as: “You are going to be the big brother or sister soon, you will need to look after your new sibling.” When the new baby comes, sometimes the older child does not want to be the ‘big one’, they often still want to be your little baby. •• When the new baby comes home, your older children will seem so much bigger but they are still young and will still experience all sorts of big emotions when the new baby comes home. They will still need your help to understand why. •• Try setting aside 20 minutes once a day as one-onone time with your child to talk through those big emotions. Making this at a regular time can help because a predictable routine is important when life has big changes. •• Be prepared. Some children may regress in developmental areas when new siblings arrive – such as toilet training or sleeping through the night. It’s best to be patient and aware that things will eventually be better.
Some children will be super excited about the arrival of a little sister or brother but others will become anxious as the arrival date draws closer. To help the process, enjoy reading a few books with them to help them get more comfortable with the idea. Some books for children about to become a big sister or brother are What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home by Heidi Murkuff, What Sisters Do Best / What Brothers Do Best by Laura Numeroff and .There’s a House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Vanessa Cabban.
Don’t be alarmed by Cradle Cap STORY Monique Saggers Cradle cap can be scary for parents especially if they are unaware as to what it is. Cradle cap is defined as a yellow, greasy scaly patch that can appear on a newborn’s scalp. Although it may look alarming, cradle cap is very common in young babies and is harmless to them. It appears most commonly in babies of two months and tends to last a few weeks or months. This scaly appearance flakes off during this time and can sometimes take hair off with it, however it is nothing to be worried about as it is completely normal. When your little one has cradle cap, it is important not to scratch or pick off any flakes in case of future infection. Cradle cap can start on the scalp and spread to behind the ears, nappy area, nose and armpits. When this scaly appearance spreads onto the body, it is called seborrheic dermatitis. If this lasts longer than three months, it could be an early sign of eczema, in this case a trip to your local GP is advised. Cradle cap isn’t contagious nor linked to the uncleanliness of your baby. If your child has cradle cap, it is recommended that you gently wash their head to reduce the build-up of flakes. To minimise infection, massage baby oil gently onto your baby’s scalp to soften flakes and brush off any excess flakes each morning with a soft baby brush.
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WHAT’S ON JULY JULY SATURDAY 1 Free Outdoor Cinema Nights Forty Winks Mackay Carpark www.facebook.com/ fortywinksmackay 7.30pm / Free / Family Haven Expo Runs until 2 July MECC Plenary Halls www.themecc.com.au 10.00am / Free Child U9 / Family Fish, sea shells & journeys by boat: Art activities inspired by Mackay’s Australian South Sea Islander Heritage Runs until 9 July Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids Magical Tree Elves Craft Runs until 5 July Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens www.mackayregional botanicgardens.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family MONDAY 3 Active in the City Kids – Zumba Mackay City Centre www.facebook.com/ MackayCityCentre 9.00am / Free / Kids TUESDAY 4 Holiday Kids Club Runs until 7 July Sarina Wesleyan Methodist Church 4956 2510 9.30am / Free / Ages 4 - 13
Cirque Africa MECC Auditorium www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $79 Adult / $39 Child U12 / Family Active in the City Kids – Face painting and plaster painting Mackay City Centre www.facebook.com/ MackayCityCentre 9.30am / Free / Kids
Active in the City Kids – Smarty’s Active Squirtz Mackay City Centre www.facebook.com/ MackayCityCentre 9.00am / Free / Kids Active in the City Kids – Kids Bootcamp Mackay City Centre www.facebook.com/ MackayCityCentre 10.00am / Free / Kids
WEDNESDAY 5
FRIDAY 7
Cinebuzz Advance Screening - Baby Driver BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 7.00pm / check website for times
WATPAC Townsville 400 Runs until 9 July Townsville www.supercars.com/townsville Check website for details
Active in the City Kids – Create a face mask and plaster sculpture Mackay City Centre www.facebook.com/ MackayCityCentre 10.00am / Free / Kids THURSDAY 6 Townsville 400 SuperWelcome Riverway Parkland www.supercars.com/townsville 4.30pm / Free / Family Bulls Masters Allstar 20/20 Festival T20 Allstars Gala Dinner 2017 MECC Plenary Halls www.themecc.com.au 6.30pm / $165 Admission / Adult
T20 Bulls Masters Vs Baggy Blues 2017 Harrup Park Country Club www.themecc.com.au 6.30pm / $25 Adult / Family Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts 2017 Runs until 16 July Botanic Gardens www.mackaymazda.com.au Check website for details
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SATURDAY 8 G&S Engineering Wine and Food Day Queens Park Mackay www.themecc.com.au 10.30am / Free / Family Mackay Brick Event Runs until 9 July Mackay Showgrounds brickevents.iwannaticket.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family Rockwiz Live! Twenty Seventeen MECC Auditorium www.themecc.com.au 8.00pm / $89 Adult / Family Intro to Permaculture Design (Two day Course) Mackay Community Gardens www.facebook.com/ MackayCommunityGardens 9.00am / $150 member/ Adult Abundance Day Mackay Community Gardens www.facebook.com/ MackayCommunityGardens 10.00am / Free / Family
Gala In The Gardens - Mark Seymour and The Undertow Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens www.themecc.com.au 6.00pm / $35 Adult / Kids U12 Free
Explore Plants Children’s Workshop Mackay Community Gardens www.facebook.com/ MackayCommunityGardens 9.00am / $5 / Kids
Active in the City Kids – Scrapbooking class Mackay City Centre www.facebook.com/ MackayCityCentre 11.00am / Free / Kids
Introduction to Permaculture Design 2-Day Workshop Mackay Community Gardens www.facebook.com/ MackayCommunityGardens 9.00am / $175 / Adult
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SATURDAY 8
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SUNDAY 16
MONDAY 24
Black Duck Kitchens Chef’s Bites Queens Park www.themecc.com.au 11.30am / Cost / Adult
DBCT Illuminate Botanic Gardens www.themecc.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family
Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch MECC www.themecc.com.au 11.00am / $65 Adult / Adult
Bring your Baby - The House BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10:30am / Check website for times
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MONDAY 17
QLD Music Festival: Songs that Made Me MECC www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $25 Adult / Free Child U2 / Family
Bring your Baby - Rough Night BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10:30am / check website for times
Shake & Stir Theatre CO. Shakespeare In-Residency Runs until 28 July MECC www.themecc.com.au $80 Admission / Ages 14 - 19
Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Market Queens Park www.themecc.com.au 11.30am / Cost / Adult SUNDAY 9 Burp Eat Drink Craftmen’s Lunch Queens Park www.themecc.com.au 12.00pm / $150 per person Port of Mackay Marina Long Lunch Mackay Marina Village www.themecc.com.au 12.00pm / $130 Mecc Member TUESDAY 11 Landscape with Monsters by Circa MECC Auditorium www.themecc.com.au 8.00pm / $35 Adult / Adult BMA KidSpace Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids Caneland Central LunchBox Concerts Centre Court, Caneland Central www.themecc.com.au 11.30am / Free / Family
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FRIDAY 14 Whitsunday Voices Literary Dinner 2017 MECC Plenary Halls www.themecc.com.au 6.30pm / $125 / Family Bring your Baby Rough Night BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10:30am / check website for times
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WEDNESDAY 19 Bring your Baby - Rough Night BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12:30am / check website for times FRIDAY 21 Bring your Baby - The House BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10:30am / check website for times
Bring your Baby - The House BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12:30am / Check website for times Cinebuzz Seniors Screening of Dunkirk BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am morning tea / 10.30 Film THURSDAY 27
Kevin Fraser Live MECC Lynette Denny www.themecc.com.au 8.00pm / $35 Adult / Youth+
Dracula by Bram Stoker created and adapted by shake & stir theatre co. MECC Auditorium www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $42 Adult, $22 Child / Youth+
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G&S Engineering Festival Comedy Club MECC www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $60 Adult / Adult
Native Plants Queensland – SGAP Mackay Branch Farleigh State School Palm Jenny 0409 886 308 8.00am / Free / Family
Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day Runs until 30 July Botanic Gardens treeday.planetark.org
Whitsunday Voices Literary Dinner 2017 MECC www.themecc.com.au 6.30pm / $125 Adult / Adult
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 WATPAC TOWNSVILLE 400, 7 – 9 JULY KIDS 12 AND UNDER GO TRACKSIDE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT
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Disney/Pixar Cars, Mack Trucks and Virgin Australia Supercars Championship have again joined forces to bring Australian families the ultimate Cars experience. With activities for all ages, fans will be able to see the new-look Lightning McQueen, plus, Mack the Transporter will be on show. Racers young and old can also test their speed at the new Crazy Eights Raceway and get the chance to test their reflexes on the digital interactive race panel. The ever-popular giant, double-lane inflatable slide will be back again this year, while Flo’s Diner will offer a much welcomed rest stop for all.
a family pass (4 x 3-day Trackside tickets with Paddock access) to the Watpac Townsville 400 (7 – 9 July) plus included with each ticket is a $25 showbag. Total prize value $740.*
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PISTON CUP RACE MAZE NATALIE CERTAIN IS A HIGHLY RESPECTED STATISTICAL ANALYST WHO KNOWS HER NUMBERS. BOOK-SMART AND MATHEMATICALLY GIFTED, CERTAIN IS A FRESH VOICE IN THE RACING WORLD. CAN YOU HELP NATALIE ANALYZE THESE TWO IMAGES AND FIND THE SEVEN THINGS THAT ARE DIFFERENT?
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WHAT’S ON JULY JuLY FRIDAY 28 Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies 2017 Little Pattie’s Memories of Bandstand MECC Auditorium www.themecc.com.au 11.00am / $15 Admission / Family Shake & Stir Theatre co. Shakespeare In-Residency Performance MECC Auditorium www.themecc.com.au 6.00pm / $5 Admission / Family
Little Pattie’s Memories of Bandstand MECC www.themecc.com.au 11.00am / $15 Members / Youth+ SUNDAY 30 All About Tuermeric Mackay Community Gardens www.facebook.com/ MackayCommunityGardens 9.00am / $30 Member / Family Bucasia State
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Horrible Harriet MECC www.themecc.com.au 4pm & 6pm / $15 / Family
BMA KidSpace Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY 27 AUGUST North Queensland Babies and Kids Market Mackay Showgrounds Hall nthqldbabiesandkidsmarket.com 8.30am / $2.00 adult entry / Famliy
Bring your Baby Spiderman Homecoming BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10:30am
School Mega Cent Sale Bucasia State School Hall, Kemp Street 0416 592 406 Danielle 12.00pm / Free / Family
REGULAR REGULAR MARKETS MARKETS
Sarina Showground Market Date: Last Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am (Mar to Dec) Location: Bruce Highway Sarina
Showground Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: From 6.30am Location: Milton Street
Seaforth Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: From 8.30am Location: Palm Avenue Seaforth
Troppo Treasure Market Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.30am to 11.30am Location: Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
Eungella Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) Time: From 9.00am Location: Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street Marian Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month (Excluding May & Dec) Time: From 8.00am Location: Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue
Paxton’s night markets Date: 2nd Friday of the month* Time: From 5.00pm Location: Paxtons Warehouse Details: *Check their Facebook page as dates subject to change www.facebook.com/ PaxtonsNightMarkets
Twilight Markets Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm Location: Northern Beaches Bowls Club Details: Please visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club facebook page for dates and theme
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY 6 AUGUST 2017 Mackay Wedding Showcase MECC www.mackayweddings.com 10.00am / Gold Coin / Family
Porters Community Markets Date: 3rd Saturday of each month Time: From 8.00am to 1.00pm Location: Porters Mackay City, Gordon Street Details: www.porterscando.com.au/ sales-and-specials/ porters-community-markets The Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Market Date: Every Wednesday Time: From 8.00am to 1.00pm Location: Bluewater Quay Details: www.facebook.com/ greaterwhitsundayfarmersmarket
Email your event or market to admin@grandpublishing.com.au to be included. Spaces are limited.
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their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term.
Baby Bounce
This half hour program of lively nursery rhymes, finger plays, action songs and a story encourages language development and social interaction in an interactive, funfilled environment.
Location: Gordon White Library Days: Thursdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Dudley Denny City Library Days: Mondays (During school term) Time: 11.00am - 11.30am Location: Mirani Library Days: Mondays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Location: Sarina Library Days: Tuesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Storytime Storytime is aimed at 2 – 5 year olds and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term. This half hour program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs enhances language and literacy development in an interactive, fun-filled environment. The sessions encourage a child’s love of books and promotes the library environment as an exciting place for the whole family. Location: Mirani Library Days: Tuesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Location: Walkerston Library Days: Tuesdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Gordon White Library Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Days: Fridays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Location: Sarina Library Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 10.00am - 11.00am Location: Dudley Denny City Library Days: Thursdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Toddler Time Toddler Time is aimed at little ones who are walking to 2.5 years and
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Location: Gordon White Library Days: Mondays Time: 9.30am – 10.00am Location: Mirani Library Days: Wednesday Time: 9.30am – 10.00am Location: Dudley Denny City Library Days: Friday Time: 9.30am – 10.00am MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL: WALKING GROUPS Mackay Dog Walkers & Social Group Days: Saturdays Time: 6.45am for an 7.00am start Meeting point: Departs from Bluewater Quay More Info: Visit the Mackay Dog Walkers Facebook page. Health & Heart Walking An initiative of the Heart foundation.Days: Saturdays Time: 6.45am Meeting point: Departs from 2 Tennyson St, Mackay More Info: Contact Heather 4957 7997 MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL: BIKE RIDERS Social Rides Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Days: Saturdays Time: 6.30am Ability levels: Team Caffeine (Beginner - intermediate: 15-20km/h), Team Tour de Latte (Intermediate: 25km/h), Team Slipstream (Intermediate-advanced: 30km/h) and Team Titanium (Advanced: 35km+/h) More Info: Visit Rock N Road Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates. Lazy Riders Meeting point: Bridges Café, Bluewater Quay Days: Every second Sunday -stay for breakfast after the ride! Time: 7.00am
Ability level: Beginnerintermediate More Info: Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates Sizzle'n Sausage Sunday Sesh* Mountain bikers of all abilities are welcome to come out for a ride, held every Sunday and followed by a sausage sizzle from 8.30am. Meeting point: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Rd, Farleigh Time: From 6.00am Ability level: Beginner-advanced More Info: Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates Bicycle Belles A social riding group just for ladies. Meeting point: Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria St, Mackay Days: Wednesdays Time: 6.00am Ability level: Beginnerintermediate More Info: Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates. Mums and Bubs Morning Ride A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school. Meeting point: Gooseponds car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Days: Wednesdays Time: 10.00am More Info: Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for details and updates. Mountain Bike (MTB) Night Ride* Lights on bike and helmets are a must! Days: Wednesdays Meeting point 1: Corry Cycles, 5 Kay Court, North Mackay Time: 6.00pm Meeting point 2: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh Time: 6.30pm Ability level: Intermediateadvanced More Info: Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates, *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails. Thursday Night Social Ride A weekly evening get together for a ride and catch up. Meeting point: Metro Café,
River Street Days: Thursdays Time: 7.00pm Ability level: Beginnerintermediate More Info: Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates. MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL: RUNNERS Free LayZee Runners Club Days: Saturdays Time: 5.45am Meeting point: The Metro Market Cafe, River Street, Mackay Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 5.30am Meeting point: The City Fitness Health Club, Victoria Street. More Info: www.mackaycitycentre.com.au MACKAY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY Monthly Adoption Day Days: Last Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm Location: Mackay Pet Superstore, Greenfields Fundraiser Markets Days: Third Sunday of the Month Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm Location: Mackay Marina LET THE CHILDREN PLAY TOYSHOP Free Children’s Book Reading Bring your snack. Coffee/tea will be available Days: Every Wednesday Time: 9.30am to 10.00am Location: 15b Macalister St Cnr Victoria & Macalister Sts Contact: 4944 0180 or email info@playmackay.com.au POSITIVE BIRTH MOVEMENT MEETUPS A support group for parents and parents to be. Discussion theme changes each month. Days: Last Wednesday or Thursday of every month. Time: 10.00am and 6.30pm Location: Uneek Industries courtyard - 166 Shakespeare St More Info: The positive birth movement Mackay Meet Ups Facebook page, or call 0458 100 680
School Holiday Guide
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE July means School Holidays and the kids will be off school before we know it! But don’t fear, PakMag has you covered with the best things to do and events to attend in Mackay. Whether you’re an active family, a creative family or an adventurous family, there’s something for you this School Holidays so you should never hear the word ‘bored’ pass your kids’ lips! So, get out there, have fun and make sure you upload your pictures of you and the kids at any events or doing fun things to PakMag’s Facebook page.
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BRICK EVENT
Caneland Central is celebrating NAIDOC week which is from Sunday 2nd to Saturday 8th July.
A Lego fan event for all ages being held at the Mackay
Join Caneland Central for their Indigenous workshops and traditional dancing on from Monday 3rd till Friday 7th July. Recognise the local indigenous culture and heritage! For more information: Web: www.canelandcentral.com.au
Showgrounds. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July. 9.00am to 4.00pm daily. Showcasing over 40 amazing Lego creations and sets from Lego history plus you can create your own creations with build stations, vertical build walls and a
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build a train play area.
Fun activities are run during the school holidays for children aged Prep to Year 6. There is also activities available for high school students too.
Lego merchandise will be available for purchase at
Activity dates and details are available on their website or by liking them on Facebook to keep updated on what they’ve got coming up.
Tickets available at the door or for more information or
For more information, contact your local library or check out the Mackay Regional Council Libraries website:
the event.
to buy tickets online: Web: www.brickevents.com.au
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Web: www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries Facebook: www.facebook.com/mackaylibraries
MACKAY GYMNASTICS
MECC – CIRQUE AFRICA
Mackay Gymnastics’ fun days.
One show only on Tuesday 4th July at the MECC at 7.30pm.
Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July.
100% African.100% fun. Cirque Africa, is a one of a kind show that is sure to amaze and enthrall all who see it. Cirque Africa features the world-renowned African troupe, consisting of 25 performing artists from 6 African countries including acrobats, dancers, percussionist, musicians and contortionists, performing a 100 minute awe-inspiring show, that is superb for all ages. A visual show Cirque Africa has no language cultural or religious barriers. It is fresh, funky, bold, fun and challenges your imagination like no other show. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4961 9777 Web: www.themecc.com.au
Keep your kids’ active these school holidays with
For kids aged 2-4 years / 9.30am to 10.15am / Cost $11.00.For kids aged 5-12 years / 9.30am to 11.00am / Cost $16.50. Bookings essential as there is limited numbers. Mention you read it in Pakmag. MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRE For all that’s happening these school holidays check out their webpage or like them on Facebook to be kept up to date. Web: www.mountpleasantcentre.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/mountpleasantcentre
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LASERFUN
CAIRNS WAKE PARK
Don’t miss out on their school holiday special:
Kids club school holiday fun is on these school holidays.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, a 3-hour laser tag session from 1.00pm - 4.00pm for only $25.00/ person. Places are limited for these sessions so bookings are essential. During the school holidays Laserfun will be open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 9.00pm and on Sunday from 10.00am to 7.00pm. Check out their great Family Pass too: Cost $75.00/ Family of four/ 3 x laser tag missions each (conditions apply). They also offer Virtual Reality: Cost $45.00/50 minute session. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4031 9865 Email: bookings@laserfun.com.au Web: www.laserfun.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaserfunCairns
Specifically designed to be an easy learning environment for younger kids aged 6 to 12 year olds. Their professional coaches can easily ensure that all kids will have a fun time while being introduced to the Wake Park in the most friendly way. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 8.30am to 10.00am / $35.00 per child/per day. Bookings are required. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4038 1304 Email: info@cableskicairns.com.au Web: www.cairnswakepark.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cableskicairnspage MAKE SURE YOU LET THEM KNOW YOU READ IT IN PAKMAG!
PakMag’s I-SpY Travel Game If you haven’t picked up a copy of PakMag’s NQ Travel Guide, you should! It’s filled with heaps of ideas for your family to get out and about in North Queensland. Don’t forget to tell everyone you read in PakMag. If you are travelling, keep the kids occupied with PakMag’s I-Spy Travel Gam.e I spy with my little eye. Can I find all of these things when I am out and about on the holidays?
A windmill
A place to swim
A yellow car
A cow
Something bright red
A rainbow
A tractor
Birds on a telephone wire
A service station
A motorbike
A bridge
A mountain
A banana tree
A cat
A phone box
A tall building
A school
A bycicle
A horse
A park
A taxi
A kangaroo
A person in a blue shirt
A bus
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DELICATE DANMALAS DanmalaS Although it may be winter, you can still brighten your day with beautiful flower inspired Danmalas. Kathy Klein, an artist of love, animals and people creates beautiful danmalas. Danmala, which translates to ‘the giving of flower circles’, is a meditating process which takes place with the inner connection of nature and you. These creative artworks of nature’s natural beauty are arranged in numerous spots around Klein’s home town of Arizona. Her process consists of gathering natural materials from around her local environment, including; leaves, flowers, nuts, rocks and fruit. When collected Klein arranges each piece delicately as she connects with nature in a form of meditating. Once created and photographed, the art piece is left to then be found and enjoyed by its new founder and to take on the natural decay process nature offers. Klein began to create Danmalas as her way, “to remind us all to listen to the unheard voice of nature, creation and eternal mystery.” So why not get the kids humming to the sound of nature as they create their very own Danmalas right in their very own backyard or community park? Whether it be the leaves from the park or flowers from along the footpath, you won’t need to spend a cent as everything you need, nature will provide. How to: 1. Pick a colour scheme before starting, this will help you to create an eye-catching design. Gather your organic materials and organise your collection into colour and size. 2. Be mindful of the background before you start. Make sure there is no rubbish or unwanted marks on the ground as this can ruin the end design and your photo. 3. Starting with the smallest, create a small circle, making sure each side is touching the other. We suggest drawing faint circles with chalk as a guideline, to ensure your Danmala is evenly spaced. 4. Working from the centre out, create your design making sure that it is symmetrical. (For extra detail, use smaller materials to fill in thin gaps and spaces. This will make your end design fuller and more detailed.) 5. Once you have completed your design, photograph your creation and then leave it for nature to take its course. If it is in a public place, perhaps those who come across your Danmala, will in turn be inspired to create their very own too.
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BATHROOM BLISS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Although we can’t wave a magic wand to remove fingerprints and soap stains, we can give you our top tips and tricks to transform your bathroom into your very own relaxation haven. The bathroom time capsule: Although from the outside, people can’t see what’s in your bathroom drawers, it is essential that your bathroom is clean and organised from the inside out. You’ll be surprised how many products you have collected over time, from old moisturisers to toothbrushes. Bathroom cupboards can quickly become time capsules if not organised properly. We suggest purchasing drawer dividers to help organise your products. Keep in mind, for quick and easy access, always place frequently used items at the front. The magic mat: In every bathroom, it is essential that you have a bath
mat. It soaks up water from wet feet and stops mould build up caused from constantly wet tiles. It also provides a warm and inviting environment. However, bath mats can become an eyesore. If your bath mat is hanging on by a thread, then it’s time to replace it. We suggest purchasing a darker colour to hide dirty footprints and spills. It’s amazing how a simple, smart bath mat can change your bathroom’s appearance. A floating vanity: If you are thinking of a full bathroom revamp, then you might want to invest in a floating vanity. This style of vanity allows more storage space as well as producing a free-flowing environment. Finish off the look by adding a wall length mirror and your bathroom will feel bigger than ever. A large mirror in a small space does wonders, it becomes a natural light source and creates the illusion that the room is much larger.
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Forty Winks: COMMUNITY, COMFORT AND QUALITY Owners and Franchisees Andrew Feneley and Jules Murphy moved to Mackay from Sydney with their 18-month-old son to open the new Forty Winks business at Kay Court in November 2016, making Mackay their new home. "We moved here because we love Mackay, the beaches and the community here and see it as the ideal town to raise our little boy Maximus,” Jules says. “As for the store, we wanted to offer something different for our customers with more choice, better service and a commitment that you expect from a local family business. We have a 15 year lease and I am in the store practically every day. We set very high expectations for ourselves so that we deliver a 5-star service for every single customer. Nothing is too much trouble for this team!” “We have brought the best of what is available in the world to Mackay” Forty Winks Mackay have over 30 adjustable bases on display and a large range of Tempur mattresses both of which Andrew and Jules are very passionate about. Jules is a personal trainer and Andrew is a keen cyclist and both believe Tempur is the one of the best sleeping solutions available today. “Tempur genuinely helps recovery whether that’s from a long day with the kids or a heavy workout” Jules says. They have a new range of Tempur arriving this July with three queen mattresses selling for just $1,990 each, which is more affordable than ever before.
“Come in and ask us to show you the Zero-G position on our adjustable bases!” says Andrew. One thing Jules and Andrew say to customers is, while you shop around it’s important to ask where the mattress is made. Forty Winks only stock and support Australian made mattresses, with one exception, Tempur, a premium product which is made in Denmark. “Australian made mattresses are very important to us.” Jules continues. “We believe we have an obligation as one of the few Australian consumer industries to support Australian made mattresses. When you visit these factories and see the workers’ stitching, assembling, and you hear the hum of a true factory, how can you not support this? The community is very important to the duo, having already participated in and supported Mackay Relay for Life, cycled in Tour de Cure, ran an outdoor cinema night for the Cancer Council, and Jules ran in the Marina run. “We will do almost anything to be involved in the community, it’s really, really important to us.” Andrew adds. “We have just discovered the basketball and one of our customers plays in the girls’ state team, so we are now going to as many games as we can!” Another thing that the team at Forty Winks Mackay is passionate about is their outdoor cinema, which they run on the first Saturday night of the month from 6.30pm. “We put this night on every month so that families can have a relaxed night out together. The screen is huge (8 metres!) and it sounds amazing. Keep an eye out on Facebook to see which movie is on next”.
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Celebrate
DINO-MITE PARTY Wanting to throw your little one a party, but just stomped for an idea? Why not throw them a Dinomite party full of all kinds of roaring fun! This dinosaur themed party will have everyone, walking like a dinosaur.
Dino Print Biscuits
Leafy Greens
What you’ll need:
What you’ll need:
•• Prepared biscuit batter
These super cute Dino print biscuits are perfect for your guests to snack on throughout the party.
•• Two or more dinosaur figures
•• Scissors •• Glue stick
How to:
•• Variety of green craft paper How to: 1. Folding one sheet of paper in half, draw an outline of half a leaf, making sure that the crease is the middle. 2. Cut out the leaf print using scissors. 3. While still folded, cut V notches starting from the stem. 4. Repeat previous steps to create a variety of leaves. (Handy hint: try cutting different notches to create different leave types.) 5. Once you have a range of leaves made, glue three stems together to create a fuller bouquet. 6. Place these bouquets around the table to finish your jungle centre piece.
1. Using a teaspoon, scoop out small balls of the biscuit batter and place evenly on a baking tray until all the batter is used. 2. Using the dinosaur figure, creating a visible foot print in the cookie dough by pressing one foot into the middle of each cookie ball. Repeat for each ball, using different figures if you wish. (Handy hint: apply flour to the dinosaur’s foot to stop the cookie batter from sticking.) 3. Place tray into a moderate oven and cook until golden. To add some pre-historic flavour, after baking, try using chocolate icing to fill in the Dino print to create a muddy footprint!
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1. DIY Dinosaur Place Setting - www.icecreamoffpaperplates.com 2. Folkmanis Little Hands Pteranodon Puppet - RRP $24.95 - www.earthtoys.net 3. A4 Triceratops with Butterfly Print - RRP $30.00 - www.belleandbo.com.au - For your chance to win, visit www.pakmag.com.au 4. Folkmanis Little Hands Trex Puppet - RRP $24.95 www.earthtoys.net 5. Miann & Co Kelvin Crocodile 46cm - RRP $70.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 6. Adopt a Dinosaur Party Favour - www.100layercake.com 7. Edible Icing Bits - www.icingbits.com 8. Spray Painted Plastic Dinosaur Cake Topper - www.icecreamoffpaperplates.com
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9. Schleich Quetzalcoatlus - RRP $29.95 / Schleich Brachiosaurus - RRP $39.95 / Schleich Triceratops - RRP $32.50 / Schleich Carnotaurus - RRP $39.95 / Schleich Kentrosaurus - RRP $29.95 - www.earthtoys.net 10. Dino Print Biscuits www.pagingfunmums.com
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Carnage Off Road, Sarina 1. Brock and Tanner 2. Louise 3. Laura 4. Ezra and Silas 5. Carnage Off Road 6. Lexi and Matt 7. Silas 8. Penny
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Photography thanks to: Indigo Blue Photography - 0402 343 662 www.indigobluephotography.com.au
Carnage Off Road, Sarina 9. Joseph and Jarrod 10. Isabelle 11. Ron and Sara 12. Amelia 13. Nickolas, Amelia, Mike and Isabelle 14. Louise and Anne Maree 15. Tyson, Marcus, Tyson, Lucas, Hayden, and Penny
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Healthy Recipes
HEALTHY RECIPES
Peanut Butter and Cacao Bliss Balls
Fresh Muesli with Yoghurt and Cinnamon
Ingredients
Serves four.
¾ cup of almonds 2 tbsp of peanut butter 2 tsp of honey 1 tbsp of maple syrup 14 fresh or dried pitted dates 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste or powder 1 tbsp of cacao powder
Ingredients 8 pitted dates ¾ cup of shredded coconut 2 tbsp of dried cranberries 1 apple, cored ¼ t sp of ground cinnamon 1 cup of yoghurt of your choice
Method Add the almonds into a food processor or Thermomix and mill for eight seconds on the highest speed. Add all other ingredients, and process for 15 seconds. Check the consistency and scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat if necessary.
Method Add all ingredients except the yoghurt into a food processor or Thermomix and pulse / turbo four times for one second.
It’s a fine mix, but binds well once you get a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
Place into four small serving bowls and top each with ¼ cup of yoghurt, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
Store in an air tight container in the fridge and enjoy these healthy, sweet and full flavoured bliss balls any time of day. Almonds can be replaced with even amounts of pepitas, chia and sunflower seeds, and peanut butter can be replaced with tahini for a nut-free version.
This quick and easy recipe is great for breakfast or a snack throughout the day. It is best served fresh, but will keep well for up to 3 days if it is stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to preserve the apple.
Recipes bought to you by: The Source Bulk Foods. Check them out on Facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoods Recipes created by: Nadia Brown of Cooking with Nadia. Check her out on Instagram: cookingwithnadia or on Facebook: /cooking-with-nadia
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Business
BUSINESS BUZZ Mackay Scalpel Free Vasectomy Clinic Has a New Home Have you reached the point where your family is complete? Dr Raj Selvarajan is committed to helping families with their permanent contraceptive desire. He pioneered the scalpel free vasectomy technique and has performed more than 3,000 of these procedures both in the United Kingdom and here in Australia.
Meet Dr Lyndon Walker, Principal Orthodontist from Walker Orthodontics Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m a registered Orthodontist with 15 years’ experience and I have treated thousands of patients in the Mackay, Central Queensland and Whitsunday regions. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and cycling. I love the relaxed lifestyle of the Mackay Region and the people who call this area home. What is it about being an Orthodontist that inspired your career choice? I believe that for many people having a great smile with straight teeth or having an uneven bite corrected, can be a life changing event. I’m committed to helping them achieve this by providing quality service to all my patients with outstanding clinical results. What is it about your clinics in Mackay and Cannonvale that makes them unique? We are committed to providing the region with the very latest in quality orthodontic treatments and believe that living in a regional area should not mean that people have to compromise on the quality of the medical care they receive. I thoroughly enjoy working with my staff who share in my commitment to ensuring that our patient treatments are a stress free and enjoyable experience. If you would like to make an appointment or find out about the services offered by Walker Orthodontics give them a call on 4951 2500.
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A scalpel free vasectomy by Dr Raj is less traumatic with less operative and recovery time as there are no stitches involved. The whole procedure takes less than 20 minutes, with research evidencing that complications, such as bleeding or infection, are far fewer compared to a traditional scalpel vasectomy. The minimal recuperation time means patient’s downtime is less than a standard scalpel vasectomy. Dr Raj carries out the procedure under local anesthesia in their new state-of-the-art Mackay Scalpel Free Vasectomy Clinic in the Mackay Specialist Day Hospital. Patients are routinely offered a medication to relax, making the whole process stress free. What’s more, the procedure is now covered by Medicare and private insurance making it a very affordable, permanent choice compared to tubal ligation or the ongoing costs of birth control pills. Dr Raj jokingly says, “It is less expensive than buying a new car seat, so if your family is complete, it is time to call Mr Snip.” If you would like more information regarding this scalpel free procedure call 1300 677 647 or visit www.mackayscalpelfreevasectomy.com.au
DADDY Daddy Diary DIARY Can you believe there’s less than six months to go until Christmas? I don’t want to freak anyone out but seriously, where has the year gone? It wasn’t that long ago that we were getting a tan in the summer heat and were battling the elements and humidity when Tropical Cyclone Debbie came through. Yet, in some ways, these things seem like a distant memory now that it’s July. This month is a good time to stop and think. With school holidays happening and many parents preparing for the summer break, July is a great time to jot down some ideas of what to do. Want some ideas or inspiration? Well, this is what I have jotted down that I’m going to get started on in July. Firstly, I’m going to get my tax return done, I’m not going to leave it until September this year. Get it done now and hopefully some money will be coming your way sooner rather than later. Get the kids involved, what a great way to bond as a family as you sort through that pile of receipts that you’d promised yourself you’d keep sorted this year. You might even manage to explain the difficult concept to the kids that things really don’t come for free!
With Star 101.9’s Rob Kidd
Secondly, I’m going to get the yard in order while the weather is cooler and I won’t get heat stroke. Get the kids outdoors with you, hand them a shovel each and watch them go nuts. You might want to steer them in the right direction though, otherwise, your prized flower bed may be mulch in the space of a few minutes. Just giving you a warning. During the school holidays, dependent on age, a few other things that could work are getting the older kids to paint the house (if you are game) or maybe even get them to mow the yard in their free time. If you’re kids aren’t quite ready for that yet, considering how quick the year is going you could always start them now on making Christmas gifts. Get onto this now rather than leaving it to a few weeks before the big day! These are just some of my thoughts for July but really the most important part of this time of the year is to bond with your kids over the holidays. Take them to the movies and play outdoor games with them. If you’ve got more ideas let me know, but I suppose the big thing is just get to know them more without work getting in the way. It can’t hurt! Happy July! Rob Kidd Star 101.9 Mackay and the Whitsundays
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