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ISSUE NO. 35 SEP 2015 MACKAY

Maddi, Lloyd & r e t r a C y b a B School HOLIDAYs

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CONTENTS ISSUE NO. 34 AUG 2015

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Hello and welcome to our September school holiday and Father’s Day edition.

This month we celebrate dads and their important role in our communities. I have so many amazing dads in my life, and as a mother of two boys I am so blessed to have such great role models for them.

This month we also cover the September school holidays (yes, they are back!), give you some great ideas for Father’s Day, and meet new parents, Maddi & Lloyd.

A big happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and a special mention to my husband Trent - you are an amazing dad and we love you!

Until next month, have a great month and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

08 Parenting: Switching Off 11 Cover Story: Meet Maddi, Lloyd

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13 Education: Ready, Set, Read 17 The Parenting Journey 19 Health 21 When Baby Won't Sleep 23 Whats On 25 Mini Mag 32 Super Mario Party Ideas

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T U O S I H T K C E H C Meet Lee Kernaghan You know his voice. You know his songs. But did you know that Australian of the Year, ARIA Award winner and Order of Australia medallist, Lee Kernaghan is also a doting dad to two boys? Here’s a few other things you may not know about one of our favourite Aussie country stars.

Who are you Dad to? Two boys, Jet, 14 and Rock, 12.

Where do you guys call home? We live just south of Brisbane but most of my year is spent on the road, touring around Australia and seeing the country.

What’s your best memory of fatherhood so far? Holding my newborn baby son in my arms for the first time. It's extraordinary, it's life-changing and it's the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.

What’s the hardest thing about parenthood so far? The hardest thing is when you see your kids going through some kind of difficulty, whether it is problems at school. It’s so hard to see them struggle. And I know I have a lot more ahead of me as they get a bit older and girls start coming into the picture.

What is your favourite thing to do with the family on your time off? The boys are right into music so there’s lots of guitar and piano. They love ACDC and Tenacious D. They are passionate about motorbike riding, trail bike riding and in summer they love a bit of wakeboarding.

And, finally, describe life as a dad in three words: Fulfilling, challenging and awesome

Fundraising Event Perfect for the Entire Family WHEN: Friday, 11 September, 4.00pm.

WHERE: Blue Water Quay.

MORE INFO: www.walkwithme.org.au, 4759 2032, sharon.smith@cootharinga.org.au Walk With Me is an important community fundraising walk which occurs nationally in 20 regions across Australia, including Mackay. People with disabilities and able bodied people walk alongside each other to promote inclusion, break down barriers, raise funds and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities in our community.

Lee Kernaghan The Songs & The Stories In Concert WHERE: Mackay Entertainment Centre WHEN: 8.00pm, Friday 4th September 2015 MORE INFO: www.mackayecc.com.au, www.leekernaghan.com/tour or (07) 4961 9777 Iconic Australian artist Lee Kernaghan has announced a run of national tour dates kicking off on September 3 in Townsville.

For the first time ever Lee’s concert will be performed in two parts including a section where his hits will be performed semi-acoustically with his band. Featuring special guests, The Wolfe Brothers & Christie Lamb, the audience will be treated to an intimate insight into the background and inspiration behind a selection of the most important songs of his career.

In Part Two, Lee will perform for the first time ever the songs from his ChartTopping album Spirit Of The Anzacs which is the highest selling Australian album of the year so far.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this very special musical event.

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Miss Country Girl Australia Search WHEN: 6 September, 2015, 6.00pm WHERE: Mackay Surf Club

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MORE INFO: www.misscountrygirlaustralia.com.au, 0451 118 913, countrygirlmackay@gmail.com Miss Country Girl Australia is a national search that travels the country on a national tour providing amazing experiences and life changing opportunities for country girls. The Country Girl Australia team is very excited to be coming to Mackay again this year where they will be hosting a fun event for the local community to enjoy while providing life changing opportunities to local youth.

This year they have two new categories; the Career Girl category which provides opportunities for young women to build a career in the behind the scenes side of the fashion industry, and also the Talent category which has been created for singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, and any other performers.

CANELAND CENTRAL FROZEN INTERACTIVE ZONE Monday 21st September to Friday 25th September Daily at 11am - 2pm outside Target

AERO JUMP TRAMPOLINES Where: Caneland Central When: 19th September to 4th October Details: Daily in Centre Court cost $10 for 5 minutes More info: 4944 7111 or www.canelandcentral.com.au

GO WAKE HOLIDAY FUN Where: Michigan Way, Andergrove.

More info: For more information on what’s happening these school holidays visit their webpage www.gowake.com.au or 4805 6143

MOUNT PLEASANT SHOPPING CENTRE VISIT OLD MOUNT PLEASANT FARM Where: Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre, located near the Customer Service Desk When: Monday 21st to Friday the 25th September Daily, 9.00am to 3.00pm Details: Free holiday fun for the kids / $2 per cup of food if you want to feed the animals

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Swan Lake Imperial Russian Ballet Company WHEN: 29 September, 2015, 7.30pm WHERE: Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre Auditorium MORE INFO: www.mackayecc.com.au Prepare to be amazed with this fantastic performance of Swan Lake. This magnificent company has built a formidable reputation from their performances with both theatre goers and critics. Tickets from $55.00

Kids Movie Night with Nibbles WHEN: 25 September, 6.00pm WHERE: Harrup Park Country Club MORE INFO: www.harruppark.com.au

KIDS MOVIE NIGHT WITH NIBBLES Where: Harrup Park Counrtry Club When: Movie starts at 6pm 25th September – Strange Magic 2nd October – The 7th Dwarf Details: Gold Coin Donation More info: 4944 0000 or www.harruppark.com.au/KidsClub.php

FREE KIDS CRAFT Where: Harrup Park Counrtry Club, The kid’s room When: Open Monday - Friday 12.00 - 2.00pm during school holidays. Offering the children great fun with free craft and hobbies.

Details: Bookings are essential and children must be a member of the Harrup Park Kids Club to attend.

Week 1 themes: Monday 21st / Puppets and Monsters Tuesday 22nd / Pasta A La Art Wednesday 23rd / Sensory Science Thursday 24th / Funky Felt Friday 25th/ Surprise Craft Week 2 themes: Monday 28th / Sensory Science Tuesday 29th / Family Foto (Bring a photo) Wednesday 30th / Funky Felt Thursday 1st / Pasta A La Art Friday 2nd / Surprise Craft

Come and enjoy a family night out with a screening of Strange Magic. Gold coin donation, bookings essential.

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Switching OFF EXPERTS AGREE THAT THE MORE YOU CONNECT ONLINE, THE LESS YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR FAMILY. BUT JUST HOW OUT-OF -CONTROL IS OUR ONLINE ADDICTION? The average Australian child is spending 11.5 hours online each week, according to the latest Neilson survey. This amount has increased three-fold since 2007 and there are no signs of it slowing down. Teens aged 13 to 15 spend an average of 18.7 hours online each week, which is equivalent to more than three days at school.

connect to their screens rather than each other.

Whilst some of this time may be spent researching for school papers, there is no doubt that online gaming and social media come into play as well.

“Personal screens and shared screens, such as televisions, are completely different. There is no social interaction with personal screens, and this is the concern.”

ARE OUR CHILDREN TOO CONNECTED? A study conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that 69 per cent of children went online to play games while 48 per cent of children aged 12 to 14 spend time each week on social media sites.

Mobile internet growth among young mobile users has grown by 600 per cent since 2007. And 81 per cent of kids and teens are hopping online after school before 6pm.

FAMILY TIME VS. FACEBOOK TIME What this means is that more families around Australia are choosing to

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“As screens become more and more universal we are starting to reflect on how technology is influencing relationships with our children and partners,” Ms Laura Demasi, Research Director at Ipsos Australia says.

With the rise in fear of Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) a term being used to explain the impact technology is having on children's development and temperament, it is clear that cutting back on our online addiction is something all families need to consider.

However, DeMasi adds, “Despite these concerns about technology, Australians are still hugely enthusiastic about electronic devices and are definitely not about to give up their screens.”

Personal electronic devices, such as smart phones and tablets continue to

be among our most used appliances (75 per cent) across all age demographics. But, unsurprisingly, it’s not just our kids who are addicted to the internet.

ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG ADULTS Parents are just as bad, claims Pew Research Center, as more and more parents are turning to social media for parenting-related information and social support.

The most common form of social media for parents is Facebook, with 75 per cent of parents actively participating in liking, sharing and commenting.

28 per cent of parents use Pinterest; 25 per cent use Instagram and 27 per cent use LinkedIn. Twitter ranks as the fifth most popular form of social media with 23 per cent of online parents using it.

Of course, many parents, myself included, are guilty of using all five (and often all in the same day).

THE COMMUNICATION GAP Despite the fact that social media brings people from around the world together, it also has the opposite

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effect for those living in the same household. The Pew Research Center discovered that 25 per cent of married adults have texted their partner when they were both home together, rather than simply walking ten metres to speak to them.

And 9 per cent of adults in a committed relationship even admit that they have resolved an argument with their partner online or via text message rather than speaking face to face about their concerns.

CUTTING BACK ON YOUR CONNECTION Origin's Energy Expert, Anne Armansin, says while technology will forever play a role in Australians’ lives, everyone could make some simple changes to the way they use it to ensure quality family time doesn’t suffer as a result of being too plugged in.

“Parents should try to set some house rules for the amount of time their children spend using a device, and help them understand why this is important.”

“There are also several apps out there that can help people realise how much time they’re spending on specific devices, and allow them to unplug from your device for a nominated period of time.”

PLUGGED IN BUT NO LONGER PRESENT Social media networks and online interactions are host to a wide range of human experiences; they help connect people with one another in both good times and bad. But there is no denying that they can be addictive.

The bottom line, DeMasi says, is “the more time we spend on our screens, the less time we interact with each other.”

There have been several times when I have looked up from my phone and caught my husband on his phone, and my children on their iPads.

Sure, we are all in the same room.

Sure, we are enjoying one another’s company. But, the scary reality, is that while we are together, we are spending this time alone.

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WHERE TO LEARN MORE • Pew Research Center www.pewinternet.org • Neilson www.nielsen.com • Australian Bureau of Statistics www.abs.gov.au

What is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)?

HOW CAN WE CONTROL IT? Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), also known as Problematic Internet Use (PIU) or Compulsive Internet Use (CIU), is a term originally coined by Ivan Goldberg, M.D and refers to an addiction to online activities, including shopping, gaming, gambling and social networking.

There are six criteria of internet addiction which include salience, conflict, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and relapse.

and the PRIUSS, the Problematic And Risky Internet Use Screening Scale.

GAINING CONTROL OF YOUR FACEBOOK Facebook isn’t just a form of social media – it is the gateway to happenings near and far. It can connect you to friends hundreds of kilometres way, it can keep you updated on news and stories of interest and it can inform you on events coming up in your area. But, when not monitored properly, it can also be a portal to privacy problems and safety concerns.

Check out next months story on "Gaining Control of Your Facebook" where our resident social media expert shares her tips on using Facebook to your advantage and ensuring your security settings are watertight.

In recent years there have been tests designed to monitor PUI including the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS), the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS)

The Technology Trap... by Numbers According to recent surveys: • More than 50 per cent of Australians are trying to decrease their usage of personal electronic devices to spend more time with family.

• On average, children are now introduced to electronic devices at the age of two.

• Among parents, the average number of Facebook friends is 150. However, only one third are ‘actual’ friends.

• 75 per cent of Australians would prefer to go without their personal grooming appliances for a week, than without personal technology.

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COVER STORY

From watching Maddi, 28 and Lloyd, 29 with their new baby boy, Carter Wright, it is clear that there is a new passion in the young couple’s lives.

And he is as sweet as can be.

Born at Cairns Private Hospital, 15 July 2015 after a relatively quick (but intense) three hour labour, Carter, which is Maddi’s maiden name, was immediately at ease with his mum and dad.

“He was put on my chest and calmly looked up at us,” Maddi recalls with a loving smile.

The natural parents are enjoying every moment with their new little man, even the unexpected ones.

And, as PakMag discovered, there have been plenty of unpredictable moments so far.

As we prepared for our photo shoot, for example, Maddi calls out from the other room, “I think we have a problem,” only to reveal a large wet patch all over her beautiful dress.

“You never know what to expect,”

Maddi laughs as she cuddles her cheeky little man, who is a spitting image of his dad, and ignores the wee.

“Lloyd grew up in Cairns so we moved here to be closer to family,” explains Maddi. “Cairns provides a perfectly balanced lifestyle that really does make you realise what is important in life – family and fun.”

At six weeks’ old, the parents have certainly found their footing and Carter is racing through the milestones.

“He just started to smile,” Lloyd tells us.

“And he’s putting weight on like crazy!” Maddi adds. “He’s a hungry little human, feeding every 1.5 hours.”

While he’s a great feeder, he’s not the best at sleeping and Maddi admits that the lack of sleep hasn’t been easy to adjust to.

“It’s definitely challenging having to work day and night shift [as a firefighter] and then not being able to sleep because Carter doesn’t want to sleep,” Lloyd adds.

“But when you look at little Carter it makes it all worth while.”

Aside from growing a teeny human, what have the couple been up to since leaving House Rules? A wedding (in Port Douglas), a new business, a new dream home and a move from Townsville to Cairns to start!

The active lifestyle offered in Cairns certainly agrees with the couple, who are passionate about health and fitness and enjoy spending their down time strolling along the beach, shopping for local produce at Rusty’s Markets, training at their family’s gym, Crossfit Dungeon and running Maddi’s recently-opened business, Hypoxi Studio Cairns.

Balancing a new baby and a new business can be tricky but, after seeing the couple on House Rules last year and watching Maddi and Lloyd with Carter last month, we have no doubt that these two will pull it off flawlessly.

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It’s certainly been a crazy year for House Rules’ sweethearts, Maddi and Lloyd.

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EDUCATION

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Read Story Jenna Gallina

LEARNING TO READ DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. IT TAKES PLENTY OF TIME, PATIENCE AND PRACTICE. As a mum with a five year old who is currently learning his sight words, I know all too well the struggles and the concerns that come with reading. There have been days where I want to throw his sight words in the bin and keep my non-reading little baby for just a little while longer, and other days when I tear up with pride when he recognises a word in a book or on a menu.

Reading is a lifelong journey with an ever-lasting reward but children who are struggling to read, whether they are five or fifteen, have a hard time seeing this end result. It is up to us to encourage them, to support them and to help them improve their reading each and every day. So, how do we do it? Here are 21 tips to try:

1. READ ALOUD New readers need to read aloud.

They need to hear themselves say the word to process this new skill. They need to be comfortable sounding each letter out and eventually blending each sound into a full word.

So encourage this skill by reading aloud often and showing them how to do it.

2. READ WITH EXPRESSION Read with lots of expression to help your child see the different facial movements and understand the sounds.

3. CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING Beginner and early reader books typically don’t have a complicated

storyline to follow, but you still want to encourage your child to think about the story they have read. After a few pages of reading, ask “What has happened in the story so far,” or “what has been your favourite part so far?”

4. BE AWARE OF THE READING REQUIREMENTS It’s good to know what is expected at each grade level, as a general guideline.

5. FOCUS ON YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY With that being said, try not to get caught up with where other kids are in relation to your children (easier said than done, I know!). Track your own child’s progress with the general

curriculum in the background.

6. MAKE READING AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR CHILD'S LIFE Reading is all around us. Have your child read menus, roadside signs, game directions, movie time listings and anything else. For children who are not yet that advanced, ask them to identify words or just letters that they are familiar with.

7. BRING A BOOK Always carry a book in your bag.

When your child is waiting at the doctor’s office, rather than reaching for the iPhone, give him a book to look through.

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8. RE-READ YOUR CHILD’S FAVOURITES Even if this means you’re re-reading them so often that you can easily recite the stories word for word in your sleep.

9. CHOOSE NURSERY RHYME BOOKS Your child already knows the songs and can follow the words with his fingers when reading. This is great for early word recognition.

10. GET IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND You need to be calm and patient when helping little ones read. Try to choose a time when you are not stressed or rushed so you can focus your attention entirely on your child and the reading journey. The dirty dishes can wait.

them to a series like The Boxcar Children or Harry Potter or to check out a second book by a favourite author.

13. WRITE, WRITE, WRITE! Reading and writing go hand in hand.

Encourage writing every day, whether it is asking your child to add a few items to the shopping list or to write his name on a birthday card.

14. FIND BOOKS THAT WILL INTEREST THEM Does your child love superheroes?

Look for books that feature superheroes. Perhaps Elmo is your child’s favourite character. Look for books with Elmo.

15. TRY ‘ECHO READING'

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Depending on the text, read a sentence, paragraph or page aloud first, and then get your child to re-read it back to you.

Take turns reading at bedtime – you read one and then they read one.

16. DO WORD SEARCHES

12. ENCOURAGE THEM TO READ THE ‘NEXT ONE’ Find ways to encourage your children to pick up another book. Introduce

SIGHT WORD SUCESS Sight words, or “tricky words” are normally the first introduction into word recognition for your child. They are introduced in prep and are words that are commonly seen but not always easy to spell. Teaching your children these words can be difficult, especially if you have a child like mine who would rather eat dirt than recite his tricky words. Vary it with these ideas: • Make a word puzzle and ask your child to circle the sight words she recognises in the puzzle.

• Play Sight Word BINGO. • Choose two sight words and use them as passwords before your child goes to bed/brushes her teeth, etc.

• Circle sight words in books. Give your child a special pen that she only uses for this task.

• Look through magazines and cut out the letters to make a sight word collage.

• Use magnetic letters, foam letters, stickers and play dough to write each word.

You don’t have to limit reading to basic books. Word searches and other word games can help your child identify letters and words.

17. SET UP A FAMILY READING TIME We used to call it USSR- You Sit Down, Shut Up and Read. But DEAR is probably a better acronym to use – Drop Everything And Read.

18. MIX IT UP Don’t just focus on books (readers or textbooks). Kids’ magazines, comic books, graphic novels, apps and even YouTube channels are great reading helpers.

19. CONSIDER “SHARED READING" Take turns reading sentences or paragraphs. You read the first sentence and your child reads the next.

20. PLAY BOARD GAMES Three good ones are Scattergories, Scrabble and Pictionary.

21. MAKE A READING CORNER Complete your reading corner with cute bookshelves, a cosy mat, plenty of comfy pillows and blankets and possibly even a Teepee.

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When my wife, Candace and I began our parenting journey together, like all new parents, we were quite daunted by the task that lay ahead of us.

Many years later and our kids are no longer children. Our son turned 27 in March and our daughter is nearly 23.

While it is now clear to us that the journey of raising children continues well into adulthood - in fact it never really ends - we look back with some amazement at the complexities of parenting and now look forward to becoming grandparents when we will be able to enjoy the best parts of our grandchildren and hand the kids back to their parents for the rest!

While that part of our lives still lies at some unknown point in our future, we will be passing on to our children the best bits of advice we were given when we were just new and daunted parents. These were: Be consistent.

Children need to feel secure. When they know what the boundaries are they will feel more secure than when they don’t. If they need reassurance of a parent’s love they will often test the boundaries to see if you still care enough about them to go to the trouble to enforce your expectations.

When boundaries constantly change or are inconsistent, children do not feel as secure and will fall into patterns of continuously checking where the boundaries are.

Be parents, not friends.

I sometimes hear parents boast about

what good friends they are with their children. I am never very impressed with this brag.

Parents need to be parents. Children cannot easily make the adjustment from friend to child. It just confuses them. Of course parents must be loving and friendly. Friends are people we confide in. We tell them about our successes and our failures.

While we want our children to feel comfortable to tell us about their lives, they do not need to know the intimate details of ours.

Follow the five year rule.

Think about what age your child will be in five years and what issues they will face and talk to them about your expectations now. For example, if your child is 11 or 12 and will potentially be driving in five years, talk to them about what good driving is, about their responsibility to their passengers, about not drinking and driving and so on.

Only fight the fights worth fighting.

Some parents expect perfection from their children in every area of their lives.

Not only is this an impossible goal, but it also sets parent against child in a kind of continuous battle. Home feels like a warzone; pick your battles.

Remember that you are not raising tidy rooms, or well mown grass.

You are raising a person. Only you can decide which battles are worth fighting in your family. As long as there are some you choose not to fight you are probably on the right track.

Quality time almost always occurs during quantity time.

I often hear busy parents claim that what little time they have with their children is quality time so the amount is not important. This is not true.

Quality time happens most often in the midst of quantity time. It is when you have been fishing for a couple of hours with your son that they will suddenly ask your advice about something that has been troubling them.

It is after you have listened to your daughter prattle on about her day that she will tell you something surprisingly deep and meaningful. It is rare for quality time not take place in the midst of quantity time.

I hope you find these thoughts useful to you in your parenting journey.

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HEALTH

HEALTH Look after your Million Dollar Vehicle!

Story Dr John McIntosh Mackay GP Superclinic / Dr To U House Call Service Let’s pretend for a few minutes that you were given a car or boat of your dreams that was worth over a million dollars. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? Imagine taking it out after work in the evenings or weekends, having trips away with it and taking your beautiful partner with you as well. Is that not a wonderful prospect?

Having just returned from the Sydney Boat Show, the feeling is glorious as you plan your escapes and fantastic times. Wallow in that glorious feeling for a few minutes to really enjoy the happiness and wonder of the pleasure.

Now having got the vehicle of your dreams, how well are you going care for it? Would you regularly check the oil pressure, clean the spark plugs, keep it out of the sun, have it serviced regularly, love it, cherish it, polish it and keep it working at tip top condition to maintain its high value?

Of course you would! There is no question – you would look after it so you can get many years of great service from this fantastic item and hope to continue getting great service in the long term.

Well, you already have a multi-million dollar vehicle and that is YOUR BODY!!!

Your body is going to make you millions of dollars during your life so why not treat your body like your dream vehicle? The better you look after your body, the better and longer it will work for you. You not only get income from a well-functioning body, many of life’s best pleasures require your body to be functioning at top performance (if you understand what I am getting at…)

Check the oil pressure (blood pressure), make sure that the fuel is clean (cholesterol and sugar levels), consider fuel additives used (alcohol), protect the paint from the sun (skin damage), check your air filter (breathing test), perform a chassis check (hip to waist ratio), service your exhaust (bowel + prostate cancer screening) and check your spark plugs (sexual function!) How well do your sparks fire?

The most common result of obesity and high blood pressure in men is impotence. A simple and easy check-up and simple changes in your life can prevent these problems and keep you “active” into your seventies!

Just like any vehicle, our bodies need to be looked after, serviced and protected before they break down – much better to treat the high blood pressure (blocked oil filter) or prostate or bowel blockage before the engine blows up (heart attack or stroke)!

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Are Illnesses Predetermined

by Birth?

Is there a link between the month of birth and illnesses?

A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers shows that 55 diseases are “significantly dependent on the birth month.” Children who are born in January, for example, could be faced with an increased risk of hypertension as they get older.

DISEASES BY MONTH • January: Hypertension • February: Lung and bronchial cancer • March: Cardiac failure, arrhythmia, mitral valve disorder • April: Angina, cardiac • May: No increase likelihood of disease • June: Heart conditions such as angina • July: Asthma • August: No increase likelihood of disease • September: Vomiting • October: Insect bites, STIs and respiratory infections • November: Most likely to develop arrhythmia, mitral valve disorder, lung cancer and ADHD • December: Bruising Despite the findings, the authors concluded that “the risk related to birth month is relatively minor when compared to more influential variables like diet and exercise”.

Do these findings hold true in your family?

Look after your multi-million dollar vehicle so on your life journey, you can go where you want, and enjoy the things you want to the maximum.

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Won't Sleep

Story Jenna Gallina

An overtired baby is harder to settle, harder to feed and harder to handle. While it may seem simple to us - “You are tired, baby. So GO TO SLEEP” – it’s not so simple for newborns. Most babies need to be trained to sleep properly and the best way to do this is to establish a good sleep routine as soon as you can.

WATCH FOR TIRED SIGNS Wide eyes? Jerky hand movements?

The desire to suck? These are tired signs. Some more tired signs to watch for include rubbing of the eyes, turning the head to one side and the inability to focus for a long time.

So don’t beat yourself up if your self-settling attempts are not going quite as planned. You’ll get there… eventually. And once you do, I can guarantee that you will miss those late-night car rides, those two-hour shushing sessions and those midnight rocking chair marathons.

As soon as you see a tired sign, it’s time to send bub back to bed.

TEACH BABY HOW TO SELF-SETTLE Self-settling is a term that new parents will be very familiar with.

Teaching baby to self-settle can take days, weeks, months, even years.

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LEARN THE SLEEP CYCLE Everyone will go through light and heavy sleep cycles. For newborns, one sleep cycle is 40 minutes long.

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WHAT'S ON SEP TUESDAY 1 HEAD FULL OF LOVE MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

THURSDAY 3 BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Adult

FRIDAY 4 LEE KERNAGHAN - THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT Mackay Entertainment Centre www.mackayecc.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family BRING YOUR BABY SESSION MAN FROM UNCLE Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family RIAN'S ANGELS - SMALL STEP FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON Mackay Showgrounds Bookings Required www.mackayecc.com.au 11.00am / Cost / Family

SATURDAY 5 PORTERS FATHER'S DAY CAR DRAW EVENT Porters Mackay City, Northern Beaches & Whitsunday stores Car draw at 1.00pm www.porterscando.com.au

All Day / Free / Family BREASTSCREEN AWARENESS PINK FUN RUN Metro Café www.lrcrunningclub.com/events 5.45am / Donation / Family CARNAGE IN THE CAGE V MECC Plenary Halls www.mackayecc.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult BEGINNER RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 10.00am / Cost / Family GROM SQUAD Go Wake $40 per person / 6 - 14 Years 4805 6143 8.30am / Cost / Kids SHORT ROPE Go Wake $50 per person 4805 6143 7.00am / Cost / Family

SUNDAY 6 FATHERS DAY CINEBUZZ SCREENING OF PIXELS Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 11.00am / Cost / Family BEGINNER RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 8.30am / Cost / Family GROM SQUAD Go Wake $40 per person / 6 - 14 Years 4805 6143 7.00am / Cost / Kids

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MONDAY 7 BRING YOUR BABY SESSION MAN FROM UNCLE Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family BELL SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

WEDNESDAY 9 BRING YOUR BABY SESSION MAN FROM UNCLE Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12.30pm / Cost / Family

THURSDAY 10 ZINES AND OTHER SCENES Gordon White Library Bookings Preferred Young Adults Aged 14 - 20 www.mackay.qld.gov.au 4.00pm / Free / Young Adult

FRIDAY 11 CHILD PROTECTION WEEK CELEBRATION Iluka Park, Btinnington Esplanade 4957 7222 9.30am / Free / Family

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WALK WITH ME Blue Water Quay www.walkwithme.org.au 4.00pm / Free / Family BRING YOUR BABY SESSION VACATION Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family MANY CULTURES STORYTIME Mackay City Library Kids Aged 2 - 5 www.mackay.qld.gov.au 10.30am / Free / Family MACKAY MUSICAL COMEDY PLAYERS INC PRESENTS LEGALLY BLONDE MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family DAVE HUGHES - PUMPED MECC Plenary Halls www.mackayecc.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 12 SARINA FESTIVAL Central Street, Sarina www.sarinafestival.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family MACKAY MUSICAL COMEDY PLAYERS INC PRESENTS LEGALLY BLONDE MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 2.00pm & 8.00pm / Cost / Family GROM SQUAD Go Wake $40 per person / 6 - 14 Years 4805 6143 7.00am / Cost / Kids

WHAT'S ON SEP BEGINNER RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 8.30am / Cost / Family

Civic Precinct (Grassed area between Artspace and MECC) www.mackay.qld.gov.au/cuptour Free / Family

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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

CINEBUZZ SCREENING OF ODDBALL Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family BEGINNER RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 10.00am / Cost / Family SHORT ROPE Go Wake $50 per person 4805 6143 7.00am / Cost / Family

MONDAY 14 BRING YOUR BABY SESSION - VACATION Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family

WEDNESDAY 16 BRING YOUR BABY SESSION - VACATION Event Cinemas & BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 12.30pm / Cost / Family EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP TOUR - COMMUNITY FUN DAY

FRIDAY 18 INTERNATIONAL DANCE AFFAIR - A DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

SATURDAY 19 AERO JUMP TRAMPOLINES Caneland Central - Centre Court Ends 4/10/15 www.canelandcentral.com.au Centre trading hrs / Cost / Family LITTLE HIGH FIVES FUNDRAISER Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential littlehigh5s@outlook.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family MACKAY PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS TOURING CO 2 Casey Avenue, Mackay www.pbraustralia.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Family ORCHIDS IN PARADISE 20TH AOC ORCHID SHOW

"Teegs picks Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase on Wednesday 16th" MECC Plenary Halls www.orchidsinparadise.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family BEGINNER RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 10.00am / Cost / Family SHORT ROPE Go Wake 4805 6143 $50 per person 7.00am / Cost / Family

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FOR KIDS CLUB MEMBERS Puppets & Monsters Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 12.00 - 2.00pm / Free / Kids OLD MT PLEASANT FARM Near Customer Service Desk, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre Ends 25/9/15 www.mountpleasantshopping.com.au 9.00am / Family FROZEN INTERACTIVE ZONE Caneland Central, Outside Target Ends 25/9/15 www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am & 2.00pm / Free / Family

TUESDAY 22 SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT FOR KIDS CLUB MEMBERS Pasta A La Art Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 12.00 - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

WEDNESDAY 23 SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT FOR KIDS CLUB MEMBERS Sensory Science Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 12.00 - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

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WHAT'S ON SEP 5 Snow Wright Crt, Beaconsfield Kids Aged 5 - 12 years 4942 0032 9.30am / Cost / Kids

THURSDAY 24 SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT FOR KIDS CLUB MEMBERS Funky Felt Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 12.00 - 2.00pm / Free / Kids BEDTIME STORIES Gordon White Library 0 - 8 Years www.mackay.qld.gov.au 6.00pm / Free / Family

FRIDAY 25 SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT FOR KIDS CLUB MEMBERS Surprise Craft Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 12.00 - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

MACKAY GYMNASTICS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FUN DAYS Mackay Gymnastics 5 Snow Wright Crt, Beaconsfield Kids Aged 5 - 12 years 4942 0032 9.30am / Cost / Kids KIDS MOVIE NIGHT WITH NIBBLES - STRANGE MAGIC Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

SATURDAY 26 MACKAY HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO MECC mackayshealthandfitnessexpo.com 9.00am / Cost / Family CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FRANK SINATRA - STARRING THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA MECC Auditorium www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

"Scott picks Mackay Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday 26th" SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFT FOR KIDS CLUB MEMBERS Family Foto (Bring a photo) Harrup Park Country Club Bookings Essential www.harruppark.com.au 12.00 - 2.00pm / Free / Kids

LADIES RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 10.00am / Cost / Adult BEGINNER RIDES Go Wake 4805 6143 8.30am / Cost / Family

SWAN LAKE - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY MECC www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

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MACKAY GYMNASTICS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FUN DAYS Mackay Gymnastics 5 Snow Wright Crt, Beaconsfield Kids Aged 5 - 12 years 4942 0032 9.30am / Cost / Kids

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REGULAR MARKETS EUNGELLA MARKETS DATE 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) TIME From 9am LOCATION Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street

MACKAY MARINA MARKETS (Supporting the Mackay Animal Rescue Society)

DATE 3rd Sunday of each month TIME 9am to 1pm LOCATION Mackay Marina

DATE Last Sunday of the month TIME From 8am (Mar to Dec) LOCATION Bruce Highway Sarina

LOCATION Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

MARIAN MARKETS

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LOCATION Northern Beaches Bowls Club TIME 6pm to 9pm INFO Please visit website for dates and theme www.nbbowls.com.au

DATE 3rd Sunday of the month TIME From 8am LOCATION Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue (Excluding May & Dec)

PAXTON'S NIGHT MARKETS DATE 1st Friday every 2nd month TIME From 5pm LOCATION Paxtons Warehouse

SARINA SHOWGROUND MARKET

DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8.30am LOCATION Palm Avenue Seaforth

SHOWGROUND MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 6.30am LOCATION Milton Street

WALKERSTON COUNTRY

TROPPO TREASURE MARKET DATE 2nd Sunday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 11.30am

TWILIGHT MARKETS

DATE 1st Friday of each month TIME From 6pm LOCATION Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Walkerston

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MUMS AND BUBS MORNING RIDE A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school Held every Wednesday at the Gooseponds.

Meeting point: Car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Start time: 10am INFO Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) NIGHT RIDE* Meets every Wednesday to ride the trails – lights on bike and helmets are a must!

Meeting point 1: Corry Cycles, 5 Kay Court, North Mackay at 6pm Meeting point 2: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh at 6:30pm Ability level: intermediate-advanced INFO Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails.

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SUNDAYS LAZY RIDERS Held every second Sunday -stay for breakfast after the ride!

Meeting point: Bridges Café, Bluewater Quay Start time: 7am Ability level: beginner-intermediate INFO Visit 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 Road, Farleigh Start time: From 6am Ability level: beginner-advanced INFO Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates

WEDNESDAYS BICYCLE BELLES A social riding group just for ladies, held every Wednesday.

Meeting point: Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria Street, Mackay Start time: 6am Ability level: beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

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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.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS Mirani Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.00am Walkerston Library Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Gordon White Library Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Fridays 9.30am - 10.00am Sarina Library Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.00am Mackay City Library Thursdays 10.30am - 11.00am Please note that Storytime does not run during the school holidays.

SOCIAL RIDES Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Start 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 Team Titanium (advanced): 35km+/h INFO Visit Rock N Road Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates.

BABY BOUNCE Please note that Baby Bounce does not run during the school holidays.

Gordon White Library Mondays 9.30am - 10am Mackay City Library Mondays 11am - 11.30am Mirani Library Mondays 9.30am - 10am Sarina Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10am

THURSDAYS THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RIDE A weekly evening get together for a ride and catch up, on each Thursday.

Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Start time: 7pm Ability level: beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

RUNNING GROUPS THE LAYZEE RUNNERS CLUB Every Saturday from 5.45am Meet at the Metro Market Cafe, River Street, Mackay Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am. Meet at the City Fitness Health Club, Victoria Street.

Cost: Free.

INFO For more details visit www.mackaycitycentre.com.au

ACTIVE IN THE CITY Dog Walking Group: Every Sunday from 7am - 8am at the Bluewater Trail - starting at the Bluewater Quay Zumba: Every Sunday from 9am - 10am at the Bluewater Quay Rock N Road Cycle: Every Saturday from 6.30am at the Metro Market Cafe The LRC Runners Club: Every Saturday from 5.45am at Metro Market Cafe.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am at City Fitness Health Club

SOUTHS LEAGUES CLUB MONDAYS 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 6.00pm Members Roast Night in Bistro 6.15pm & 7pm Gaming Promotion 7.30pm FREE Trivia Night 8pm Members Monthly Birthday Draw

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FRIDAYS 5.00pm TGIFriday Wheel 6.00pm Club Raffles 6.30pm Live Entertainment, Main Bar 8.00pm Gaming Promotions

SATURDAYS 12.30pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Souths Memebrship Draw 2.30pm Gaming Promotion 3pm FREE Sausage Sizzle, Main Bar 6pm Live Entertainment, Main Bar

SUNDAYS 9.00am Souths Sunday Buffet Breakfast in Bistro 1.00pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Souths Membership Draw 2.00pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poler with 888L 6.00pm Club Raffles (Last Sunday Of Each Month) Souths MAJOR Promotion Drawn

MAGPIES SPORTING CLUB MONDAYS Trivia Night: Hosted by Hammo from 4MK Am. Registration from 6:30pm, Starts 7pm.

Free to play, bookings for a table are recommended call 4965 6100.

NORTHERN BEACHES BOWLS CLUB

MACKAY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY

MACKAY DOG WALKERS & SOCIAL GROUP

An initiative of the Heart foundation.

Departs from 2 Tennyson St, Mackay Every Saturday at 6:45am Contact: Heather 4957 7997

THURSDAYS 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 6.00pm Club Raffles 7.45pm Souths Membership Draw 8.00pm Gaming Promotion

Trivia Night: First Thursday of the Month. Trivia Night hosted by Dave Peters from the SEA FM Morning Crew. From 7.00pm.

WALKING GROUPS Every Saturday at 7:45 for an 8am start. Departs from Bluewater Quay INFO For more information visit the Mackay Dog Walkers Facebook page.

WEDNESDAYS 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 12.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 6.00pm Club Raffles 7.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 7.00pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poker with 888L (Register from 6pm) 8.00pm Gaming Promotion

TUESDAYS 6.00pm 10 for $10 Members Meal Deal in the Bistro 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 7.00pm – 8.00pm & 9.00pm (Jackpot Attendance Draw)

Monthly Adoption Day: Last Sunday of the month, 9am to 12pm, Mackay Pet Superstore, Greenfields

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SuperMario Get inspired by these Super Mario themed party ideas for your little gamers. Super Mario themed parties aren't only fun for little ones, but also a great way to relive a classic for a 30th or 40th birthday celebration. Think cute mushrooms, man-eating plants, red bricks, pink princesses, star power, one-ups, question marks, gold coins, funny hats with matching coveralls, climbing vines, smiling clouds, evil turtles and, of course, fuzzy moustaches.

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HOW TO MAKE IT SUPER Party Games:

Decorations:

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• Moustache straws

• Colour-in Your Own Super Mario Mask

• Super Mario Cake Toppers (Icingbits.com)

• Decorate Your Own Princess Crown

• Printable centrepieces of all the characters (Etsy Store – PeribosPen)

• Yoshi Egg Hunt or Yoshi Egg and Spoon Race • Pin Mario in the Castle • Turtle Stomp (blow up green balloons with white spots glued to them and let the kids stomp on as many as they can in a certain amount of time) • Super Mario Obstacle Course (bring the game to life with climbing obstacles, jumping obstacles and plenty of ‘bad guys’ to dodge) • Musical Tunnels (decorate each chair with green fabric and outline in black fabric pen to create various tunnels)

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• Brick and tunnel inspired bunting • Mushroom lanterns (red paper lanterns with white spots glued on them) • Yellow star balloons (with black eyes glue onto them) • Question-mark printables to glue to the plates, napkins and juice containers • Nintendo-controller-shaped wall art

Lolly Bag Ideas: • Gold chocolate coins • Super Mario stickers • Glow in the dark stars • Crayons with printable Mario colouring-in sheet • Plastic "Yoshi" eggs filled with red and green M&M's

• Mario and Luigi • Yoshi • The Princess • Toad • Koomba and Goomba

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ANIMAL ATTRACTION

Let their imaginations run wild with these extra adorable animal-themed craft ideas. If you have empty toilet paper rolls in your bathroom, an assortment of plastic eggs left over from Easter or a pile of clothes pegs in your laundry, then you have the makings for these clever and creative creatures.

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• Craft paint and paint brushes

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• Hot glue and glue gun

• Scissors

• Felt

• Crayons or markers (optional)

• Google eyes

• Black pipe cleaners

• Magnetic tape strips

HOW TO MAKE 1. Draw the outline of the mask as shown above and two eye holes, 2. Colour in the mask in the theme of a cheetah (you can also make it a lion, zebra, or leopard).

3. You can dress yours up a little more by gluing a black pom pom for the nose and black pipe cleaners for the whiskers 4. Punch a hole in each side and tie on a piece of elastic cord large enough to fit snugly on your head..

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HOW TO MAKE 1. Cut your animal heads out of the felt. You can find animal head templates online.

2. Using your glue gun, glue the animal heads to the clothes pegs.

3. Glue the googly eyes onto your felt heads.

4. Paint your clothes pegs to match the colour of the animal you are making.

5. Secure a magnet on the back of the clothes peg with glue.

Thanks to Repeat Crafter Me www.repeatcrafterme.com

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YOU NEED • An assortment of toilet rolls

• An assortment of plastic Easter eggs

• Coloured card

• Pipe cleaners

• Fine tipped black pen

• Mini pom poms

• Stickers, feathers, glitter and other embellishments

• Felt or colourful card

• Coloured felt

• Fine tipped pen

• Googly eyes

• Craft glue

• Craft glue

• Scissors HOW TO MAKE

HOW TO MAKE 1. Cover the toilet paper roll with coloured craft (based on the animal that you want to make).

2. Add embellishment made out of felt, stickers, feathers, coloured card, etc. Secure with craft glue.

3. Glue googly eyes to your critter.

4. Finish your critter off by adding a nose, mouth or other features with the fine tipped pen.

Thanks to Art Craft Gift Ideas artcraftgiftideas.blogspot.com.au

1. Cut out the tails, ears and other body parts you will need, either from the felt or coloured card, and glue to the egg 2. Glue pom poms to the bottom of the eggs as the animal feet.

3. Add a pipe cleaner to the back of the egg for a curly tail.

4. Using a fine tipped pen, draw the details of your critter such as the eyes, the whiskers and the mouth.

Thanks to Flat Ideas www.flatideas.com

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Journey TO JAPAN STORY Bree James

Konnichiwa!

Thinking about taking the family across the pond on a journey to Japan?

If you are like us, Japan has been on your bucket list for some time.

We recently ventured out of our comfort zone and took our two boys there for a family holiday.

Japan is approximately an 8 hour nonstop flight from Cairns and flights are offered through Jetstar.

We, as a family don’t speak any Japanese, had never been to Japan before, and we really didn’t know what to expect. The most experience we have had with Japan is Sushi Train for dinner. But I can honestly say we had the best time, felt very safe and loved every minute of our trip.

TOP TRAVEL TIPS Take your mobile, leave your SIM behind. There is free WiFi everywhere so you can use the internet wherever you are. Or, you can buy pocket WiFi for $3 per day.

Get familiar with the train system. All trains run on time. If it is early, it is not your train 40 minutes of travel may seem like a lot but it’s really not. Stay in one hotel and travel for the day rather than move hotels every few days The transport system is amazing.

Don’t be afraid to catch two or three trains to get to somewhere. If you miss a train or make a wrong move, in most cases it doesn’t take much to get back on the right track as trains come every few minutes When on trains, ensure you all hop on and off at the same time. Hold hands with the kids to make sure you stay together Communicating in Japan is difficult, but as they say, communication is only 7 per cent verbal, 55 per cent body language and 38 per cent tone of voice. Stick to a handshake or a

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slight bow upon meeting with little or no eye contact. Touching, standing too close to a Japanese person and prolonged eye contact are considered rude.

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WHAT TO TRY • Hot Sake & Sapporo Beer • Dango Japanese dumplings served on sticks of three or four • Taiyaki Fish-shaped pancake • Teppanyaki Style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron plate to cook infront of guests

Tokyo Disneyland

• Nikuman Pork Buns • Gyoza Dumplings with mince, cabbage and other yummy ingredients) • Ramen Noodles • Sushi • Tempura Meat or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried • Yakitori Meat or vegetable skewer grilled over hot coals

ios Osaka

Universal Stud

WHAT TO DO OSAKA CASTLE MUSEUM With beautiful gardens, eight stories to explore with a rich and vibrant history, there was plenty to see, do and learn.

NARA PARK

A beautiful and idyllic park about 40 minutes outside of Osaka, here you will see gorgeous deer that are happy to feed from your palms.

SHINKANSEN BULLET TRAIN

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Legoland on Odaib

Prepare for a heart-pounding journey with the “Shinkansen” or Bullet Train. The train is very luxurious and spacious and a great way to travel and still see the sights such as Mount Fuji.

LEGOLAND ON ODAIBA ISLAND

With over 3 million Lego bricks inside, plus a Master Builders workshop area, indoor play centre, Mini Land where you can see a Lego version of the city of Japan (amazing!), there is plenty to explore at Legoland.

SONY EXPLORA SCIENCE MUSEUM ON ODAIBA ISLAND

See how your voice works as a visual, try the motion-censored puppet where a character on screen will do the same moves and facial expressions as you, and even have a “smile fight” with Mum or Dad to see who has the best smile.

Bullet Train

TOKYO TOY MUSEUM

With three levels, each will encourage your children to play, create, and learn.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS OSAKA

The official Hollywood theme park in Japan, there are attractions a plenty with literally hundreds of things to do. Snoopy’s Great Race Rollercoaster was a firm favourite but our boys also loved the Spiderman and Jurassic Park boat ride and the Universal Wonderland, Hello Kitty and Sesame Street themed areas.

TOKYO DISNEYLAND

Tokyo Disneyland is as magical as you expect. Our children had stars in their eyes for days after.

DISNEYSEA AT DISNEYLAND RESORT

DisneySea is a part of Disneyland but you will certainly need an entire day to explore it! The rides were the highlight, especially the Volcano, and the Indiana Jones Raging Spirits but our kids also loved Mermaid Lagoon, the Arabian Coast and the American Waterfront areas.

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FAMILY KARAOKE SESSION IN TOKYO

You can’t go to Tokyo and not try out a Karaoke booth! Order food, and drinks, and sing your heart out in you private sound proofed room. Let It go!

WORDS TO KNOW • Yes - Hai

• Please - Douzo

• No - Lie

• Goodbye - Sayounara

• Thank you - Arigato

• I do not understand - Wakarimasen

Nara Park

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BUSINESS BUZZ

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z z u B S S E BUSIN The mum behind the voice of “Siri.”

A Mackay girl, who is one of the most recognised voices the world over, Karen Jacobsen is now based in New York and best known as “The GPS Girl” or the voice of ‘Siri’. She is also a singer, songwriter, entertainer and voice-over artist.

Karen is returning to Mackay this September to celebrate her school, Mackay North State School’s centenary and is excited to be able to join Aussie Mackay to raise funds for CQ Rescue and give some winning directions to business owners in the community.

Describe your life in five words: Life is a global, fun, sparkly, inspiring adventure.

What are your favourite things to do when not working?

Travel, sing, write songs, entertain at home, watch movies with my family, indulge in my husband’s cooking and visit the spa.

What are some of the main things you miss about Mackay?

The sky. I love to be under a Queensland sky. There is nowhere like it.

What’s the hardest aspect of your career?

Being a parent is a full time job. Running a business is a full time job. I have to constantly remind myself of this, especially when I feel like I am not doing both of my jobs perfectly.

$1 million in grants available for

Queensland home-based business!

Attention stay-at-home parents - do you have a home-based business or are you looking to start one? Now is the time to go for it!

The Queensland Government is making grants of up to $5000 available to homebased entrepreneurs in what is the first program of its kind in Australia.

Under the Queensland Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow Home Based Business Program, funding will be available to stay-at-homeparents seeking to establish or develop home based businesses. The Government has committed $1 million over three years to support this program, with funding of up to $5000 provided to successful applicants.

Applications open 24 August 2015 and to be eligible you must have a Queenslandbased business, meet the definition of a home-based business, have at least one child under 12 in your care for at least 50 per cent of the time and have an ABN. For more information, head to www.ausmumpreneur.com

What does your son think of hearing your voice in the phone and GPS system?

Sometimes I wonder if my son thought everyone’s Mummy’s voice is in GPS units! He is now seven years old so it is occurring to him this is something special.

Events MENTOR BLAZE MACKAY WHEN: 10 September, 2015 3.45pm-7.00pm WHERE: CQ University, Mackay, Boundary Road, Ooralea, MORE INFO: www.startupmackay.org Mentor Blaze is a high energy, speed mentoring event where you will have the chance to meet 1-on-1 with startup founders, entrepreneurs, expert service providers, investors and more. Pick their brains and get an idea of how to take your dream to the next level. Places are limited so be quick if you’re keen to come along.

RECALCULATE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS WITH KAREN JACOBSEN “THE GPS GIRL” WHEN: Friday 18 and Saturday19 September WHERE: Mackay Grand Suites, Gregory Street MORE INFO: www.trybooking.com or call 4957 8366 Start your journey to success with a VIP evening of music and stories with “The GPS Girl” on Friday from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Then join Karen from 10.00am to 1.00pm on Saturday to explore the five directions for “Recalculating”.

All funds raised will be donated to Mackay CQ Rescue.

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CAMPING

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Camping and kids - two words that can go together harmoniously. Right? The joy of camping can lose some of it's sizzle when things go wrong. Poor weather, poor preparation and poor attitudes can really put a dampener on a weekend away. We have put together a few helpful hints to ensure nothing but happy memories are made when you embark on your camping adventure with the kids.

ANSWERING “ARE WE THERE YET?”

This phrase is inevitable. No matter how many games, books and electronic devices you provide to the little darlings, you will hear this.

Accept it. It’s been going on for several generations and it is not going to stop anytime soon. Think pleasant thoughts.

Before the car trip has begun, it's helpful to have set some expectations about the trip and length of time in the car. Show the kids a map, explain the length of time so the younger ones will understand (we are still two Disney movies away) and slice your road trip into different parts.

ENCOURAGE CAMPING CHORES. At the campsite (where you have done all of your research, of course, and therefore know what facilities are on offer), try to get the children to "help set up the campsite", by giving them easy tasks to do. Setting up an area for their toys and putting out the foldable camping chairs are easy

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tasks to keep little fingers busy.

After set-up, keep them busy with collecting firewood (if allowed), getting fresh water, finding marshmallow roasting sticks and sweeping the outdoor area.

PACK SUITABLE RAINY ACTIVITIES.

Rain happens. Books, colouring activities, board games and cards are a good stand-by items. LEGO and puzzles are not as good as all those tiny pieces can go missing. Keep electronic devices on stand-by, in the event of seriously poor weather only. If it’s nice outside, the electronic devices stay hidden.

GIVE EACH CHILD THEIR OWN BACKPACK.

Fill this with essential items such as a headlamp, water bottle, tissues, sunscreen, repellent and snacks. You may also like to include a whistle so if they get lost or wander too far, they can use it to advise of their location.

Their involvement in packing this bag prior to the camping trip is a good way to get them interested in the trip and take a little bit of responsibility for their own belongings.

ALWAYS PACK EXTRA CLOTHING.

Just in case. The trip where you don’t pack enough clothes is the one where it will rain, or your children will fall into the creek the moment they arrive at the campsite. Bring along clothes suited to the location you are visiting, plus plan for accidents, change of weather and dirt.

TEACH THEM CAMP COURTESY AND SAFETY. Some basic rules include: • Don't run through people's campsites. Go around them.

• Be quiet early in the morning. Not everyone wakes with the birds.

• It is not polite to impose yourself upon other campers when they are eating. Take the hint and return to your family at mealtimes.

KIDS STORY Bella Irwin, Top End Adventure Gear

USE THIS CAMPING TRIP AS A GREAT ADVENTURE FOR ALL.

Camping is all about creating memories that you and your children will cherish for years to come. There are lots of new sights to explore and new experiences to enjoy. Prepare meals together, take day hikes to see animals in natural habitats, collect unique plant clippings to bring back to the campsite, jump into the freezing cold creek water, roast marshmallows and tell ghost stories around the fire and spend time together as a family.

We often don’t realise how busy life can get. Research has shown that being outdoors promotes happiness, health and helps with cognitive development in children. And nothing beats escaping your strict schedules (even if it’s just once a year or for a sneaky weekend away) and spending time with your family outside of the home.

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The New Daddy Mini Box is the perfect gift for soon-to-be dads or those experiencing their first Father's Day. It provides the essentials plus some fun advice!

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The HandyLift Plus can be installed to existing single or double manual roller doors and offers a soft open and close for a longer opener life.

It features obstruction reversal technology, meaning the door will automatically stop and reverse if it senses an obstruction, ensuring children, pets and the family car are out of harm’s way.

Backed by Chamberlain’s 5 year warranty, the HandyLift Plus is available from Bunnings and Masters and comes with remote controls and easy to follow step by step installation instructions.

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500g chickpeas 1 onion, grated 1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped 2 large ripe tomatoes, grated 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 30mL olive oil, plus extra for frying 150g plain flour Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Drizzle lemon juice to serve HOW TO MAKE

INGREDIENTS 2 beaten eggs 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Fresh strawberries Sugar for dusting (optional) HOW TO MAKE In a mixing bowl, add baking powder, flour and salt. Mix well. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the butter, milk and eggs. Mix well.

Heat a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and add a knob of butter. As soon as the butter is melted and starting to bubble, ladle the batter into circles in the pan.

When the pancakes begin to bubble, flip them. When they are golden both sides, remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.

Stack the pancakes on a plate, dust a little sugar on top of the stack and top with fresh halved strawberries.

Soak the chickpeas in salted water overnight. Drain and wash the chickpeas well, then using a food processor or wooden spoon mix until it resembles a paste. Add the onion, herbs, tomato, paprika and oil and season well.

Slowly add the flour, mixing well as you go, until the mixture looks like a thick paste. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about one hour to rest.

Heat extra olive oil in a frying pan and add large tablespoons of the chickpea mixture, cooking on all sides until golden, about 8 - 10 minutes.

Do not overcrowd the frying pan. Place cooked fritters on absorbent paper while cooking the rest of the mixture.

Arrange fritters on a serving platter and squeeze over a little lemon juice and serve at room temperature.

Chickpea fritters recipe from Everyday Mediterranean by Mary Vale From mezedes (small plates) to hearty meat dishes, Everyday Mediterranean provides not only a great insight into the Mediterranean diet, but also offers the reader a spectrum of tastes and flavours.

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Marble Platter urbanoutfitters.com (RRP $49.00)

Beer Can Track Light Etsy Store: ZALcreations, (RRP $121.15ea)

Man sheds, man caves or men dens are a place where the boys in your life can go to relax, to unwind and to do those ‘boy’ things that you really don’t want to be a part of. Sure, it may sound unfair that your partner gets a den, a shed in the backyard or an area in the basement to keep his boy’s toys, but think about how much space it will free inside the house (and how you can use this to your advantage down the road!).

You never have to fight over the remote; you never have to rearrange the fridge to make room for his beer; you never have to trip over his weights, and, best of all, you never have to hear that awful drone of his power tools. These are a problem for the man cave now.

The average cost of a man cave is somewhere in the $5,000 to $10,000 range, according to Money Crashers editor, Andrew Schrage. However, hubby can make a pretty impressive man shed with just a few essentials.

Daddy Cool Wood Wall Art Print Etsy Store: PrintsToFrame (RRP $37.50)

Off Duty Cussion theclubofoddvolumes.com (RRP $45)

• An extra-large fridge • An indoor hammock • Cosy chairs, beanbags or an extra-large lounge for all those bromantic sleepovers • A keg or bar • A “No Girls” allowed sign • At least three televisions to watch multiple sports games or play simultaneous video games

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Handmade Maple & Walnut Nintendo Controller Coffee Table Etsy Store: BohemianWorkbench (RRP $6,217)

Bold Modern Wall Clock Etsy Store: zeststrategydesign (RRP $62.00)

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Daddy Diary Haircuts There are many things that parents manage to master with their kids early on.

You learn to read their facial expressions when they’re holding out going to the toilet; you learn to understand what your child is saying even though nobody else has a clue; and you can pick up when they’re scared of something just from body language.

Then there’s those things that you don’t master.

We have one.

Haircuts.

In don’t know what we’ve done wrong, I don’t know what we could have tried differently.

Our four-year-old son Harrison had a haircut when he was a really little boy, and it seemed to go fine. Then, while on holiday in Adelaide I ducked in for a quick chop, with Harrison, and I thought he’d just sit next to me and read a book. But instead he went ape. Really feral.

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He was screaming about how he didn’t want to be in the shop, even though it was me getting the haircut, and not him. I thought he was throwing a typical two year old tantrum – but it’s lasted much longer.

We’ve done five-day countdowns to haircuts, bribes with treats, distractions, toys, holding down while getting his hair cut, him sitting on me, me sitting beside him, me sitting on him…

You name it, we’ve tried it. And failed.

The last two times we made it into the car without too much complaining.

All good until he realised it was time.

Then he went ape.

He’s even held my head shaver trimmer at home – no complaints, but when it’s his time, all hell breaks loose.

And then there was the last attempt - Harrison wouldn’t wear the

“superhero cape,” and because he was standing on my legs, I got covered with hair - a very itchy drive home.

And, amongst all the screaming and crying and wriggling, Harrison said, “Have you finished yet?”

Me: “Not yet.”

Harrison: “Please STOP.” Me: “Harrison, we’ve just got a little bit to go.”

Harrison: “No thank you.”

Well, at least he was polite.

He looks so good with a haircut too, like a real boy, instead of someone from a grunge rock band.

We’ve got a few short months of short hair ahead of us before it’s time to do it all over again. Any ideas on mastering the fine art of haircuts for the next time, email me slinden@ radiozinc.com.au