Issue 16 October 2008
Mummy-preneurs, mums who m ake a living out of motherhood
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What’s on in October
what’s stacked in pak this month! Parents
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Eating Out-La Pizza
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What’s New
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Sea FM’s Doting Dads
Birch Carroll & Coyle Movie Review
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Mummy-Preneurs
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Time for a Break
editor’s note
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Photo Tips and Hints with QuickPix
Kids
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What’s On The Box Mum?
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Kids Mini-Mag
Hello and welcome to the 16th edition of Pakmag. We have had so much positive feedback from our new design, thanks so much for your lovely comments. Another big thank you has to go out to everyone who helped us with our float for the parade of lights, it was heaps of fun and the Cairns Crusader even turned out to give us a hand which was a nice surprise!
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I want to be a train driver!
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Colour it in & Win
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Tropical Kids, Healthy Kids
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Food Additives, how to protect your kids
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Bopstars Bulletin
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Battle of the brains
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Apples and oranges
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Pak animal facts
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Standing tall at school with Chiropractic Works
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Kids in the Kitchen, Frankenmellows.
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Travel with Kidz to the Gold Coast
We have another huge event planned for Halloween, so hope to see you all there, make sure you get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
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A Great Weekender to Yungaburra
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Win two books
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Colour it in & Win
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A Trip to…African Nights at Cairns Wildlife Safari
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Battle of the brains
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Pak Vouchers
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What’s in Store with Michael Aw – Super Wizz Duo
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Prize Winners/Favourite Pet Shots
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Favourite Pet Shot Competition
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Pet Tips & Hints
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Business Directory
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DIY Pak Projects, lets make a Pakmag mask
Win passes to see How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.
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Halloween, good or bad?
The next few months we are gearing up for Christmas! Yes how time flies. This Christmas we want to bring you as much tradition as we can, so if you have any ideas or contributions for any of our upcoming editions, please send them in, we would love to hear from you. And don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in Pakmag. Happy reading, Bree
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Soothing your baby with massage
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Pak Parent-Finding Family
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what’s new! Festival Crazy
Still got more festival spirit left after another great ‘Love Cairns’ Festival? October is a big festival month for the region with the Yungaburra Folk Festival (24-26 Oct), Innisfail Karnivale (3-18 Oct) and the new Go Troppo Arts Festival in Port Douglas (17-26). For more information go to: www.go-troppo-arts-festival.com www.greenantinc.com.au www.yungaburrafolkfestival.org
Walk for a Cause
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland will be holding their annual Great Strides Walkathon’s in Cairns and Port Douglas on Sunday 19th October. The funds raised will help CFQ’s local office provide services to local children, adults and their families. It’s a great cause so if you want to get involved go to www.greatstrides.com.au to register. Details of the two events are as follows: • Port Douglas – Esplanade at the end of Macrossan St. Registrations from 7.30am. Walk commences 8.15am • Cairns – Westside Esplanade Lagoon Area. Registrations from 2pm. Walk commences 2.45pm.
Silly Hats & Pizza
La Porchetta now have a function room which can be hired for kids birthday party’s. Room hire is free if you have more than 15 kids and for $10 per child you get platters of chicken or fish nuggets, Spaghetti Bolognese, pizzas, chips and ice cream. Party hats are supplied. So for an easy kids party call them on 07 4031 6661 to book.
Baby Massage
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Are you suffering through ‘arsenic hour’ every night with your baby? Why not learn how to massage your baby so that you can soothe them with touch during this often frantic time of day. Or even better, let this be a special way for Daddy to bond with baby when he returns from work. Diagnosys physiotherapist Melanie Mirotsos is a qualified baby massage instructor (and Mum) and is conducing private and group classes starting in October. To find out more see her article in this month’s baby section. Are you running out of art & crafty ideas for your toddler or just fed up with the mess it creates?! Taryn Pratley offers early learning art classes for 2-5 year olds which are designed to be lots of fun whilst helping to develop motor skills and introducing them to the basic concepts of art. Parents (or caregivers) are required to stay to assist the child during the lesson. Prices are $14 if you book for the full term of 10 weeks. Call Taryn on 0400 646327 for more information.
Living & Loving
Relationships Australia Queensland are holding a seminar with a follow-on 8 week course on Building Better Relationships, called “Living and Loving Together”. The Seminar takes place on October 15 and the course runs for 8 weeks from October 29th for 2 hours on Wednesday evenings. Price is $60 per person. Call 1300 364277 to register.
Strut Your Stuff
Moondust Dance Studio are holding a Halloween Disco on Saturday 1st November 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets are $10 each which includes a hotdog and drink. Tickets are to be bought prior to the day. Phone 0407 995182. Have you got something new that Cairns families should know about? Email us at: info@pakmag.com.au
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Doting Dads with
Jim Turnour Which meal do you cook for the kids that they just love? Zoe is only thirteen months old but loves boiled beans and corn. She is also a big fan of raisins so I like to put them in her porridge. Do you prefer mornings or evenings at your place? I like breakfast and a chance to feed Zoe before I go off to work. Often I work late and she is in bed by the time I get home. How much pocket money should kids get? Being just over one year old she has a piggy bank with one dollar in it at the moment. She gets a lot of joy out of shaking it. What’s the best thing about being a dad? The cheeky smile I get sometimes when we are playing. What’s your favourite family activity? Walking on the beach when we get the chance, the Tropical North is such a beautiful place to live and walking on the beach really brings that home.
Who runs the household – mum, dad or the kids? Mum runs the house but in reality they fit their life around my parliamentary schedule and I am very lucky to have such a supportive wife in Tiffany. Best piece of advice you’ve given to your kids? She is a bit young for advice but we try to be consistent. I think consistent boundaries are really important for kids. How have your kids embarrassed you? Not really. Tiffany and Zoe come to plenty of official functions with me and I expect people to just accept them as part of my life. What’s your favourite memory of your childhood? I grew up on farms and had a great pinto horse call Minstrel (named after the Black and White Minstrels) of which I have fond memories.
What have you learnt from being a father? Having a child keeps me grounded and life in perspective. I love watching Zoe grow and learn new things every day.
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Mummy-preneurs – Women who make a business out of motherhood. by Elaine Seager
Mummy-preneurs, or Kitchen Table Tycoons as they have also been called, are a rising new breed of enterprising women who take on the juggling act of raising children and running their own businesses. They are driving the significant increase in home-based and small business start ups, making a sizeable contribution to the economy and also accounting for many of the country’s new millionaires. Go Mums! The motivation behind this trend has less to do with money than finding a way to balance work and family life. Many Mums want to work and have valuable skills and knowledge to offer but find that many ‘jobs’ just don’t allow for the flexibility that Mums need. The solution for many is to become your own boss so they can work around family commitments. But, as you can imagine, it’s not necessarily an easy path to take and requires a high degree of organisation to make it work. This global trend also seems to be taking effect here in Cairns with many local businesses being run by Mums. Interestingly many of them decide to start their own businesses when they notice market opportunities directly as a result of being a Mum. Many Mum’s are in effect making a business out of motherhood by creating and selling products such as children’s clothing, parties, toys, nappies, childcare services, online parent networks and organic baby food.
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Jayne Miller, Nurture Nappies
The internet has certainly been a factor in this trend since its made it easier for Mums to sell their products without actually having to sit in a shop for several hours a day and it enables you to do your business after the kids have gone to bed. It also means that you can tap in to a much greater market. For example, Allison Tyson, owner of Belly of Love sells her successful pregnant belly casts via her website (www.bellyoflove.com) and ebay shop and her biggest market is NSW. Another local Mum doing great business via the internet is Jayne Miller, MD of Nurture Nappies and mum to three children. She discovered modern cloth nappies existed in the US and UK after the birth of her first child and decided to order some for herself and her friends. She hasn’t looked back since and the business is growing rapidly with a new retail store opening in the US soon. Jayne admits that she wasn’t expecting such rapid growth and has had to manage this wisely whilst raising her young family. Jayne’s advice to other Mums wanting to start their own businesses is to work out why you actually want to go in to business, do something you love, focus on your competitive advantage, plan for growth and have a “wise old owl to bounce your crazy ideas off!”.
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Most small business experts cite having a passion for what you do as being a major success factor and Darlene Stewart, owner operator of Poochies Parlour is a great example.
“Mummy-preneurs are making a sizeable contribution to the economy and also accounting for many of the country’s new millionaires!” She is a Mum to two young children and admits that it’s a lot of pressure running 4 dog grooming centres and being a Mum but it’s her passion for what she does that drives her to make it work. Darlene’s successful juggling strategies include being extremely organised, having a “brilliant support system”, having the kids at the shop sometimes so she can see them more and rewarding herself every two months with a break away somewhere.
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Allison Tyson, Belly of Love
Making personal rules about the separation of business and family time is also critical. When the kids are at the shop they expect that she will be working but when she’s at home she is 100% there as their Mum.
running a business at the same time as raising a family raises certain challenges (either one of them is challenging enough on it’s own!). to be successful as a Mummy-preneur you will need to: 1. Get Organised. Organisation is the key to making it all work and you’ll need to plan your week like a military campaign. It works best if you dedicate certain days of the week to the business and have a clear distinction between family time and work time.
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2. Create the right office space. 65% of new businesses start from a home office but as a Mum you’ll need to think about how to make this work for you. Having the kids around may be a novelty at first but will you be able to make business calls without kids screaming in the background. Also, as Jayne Miller from Nurture Nappies points out it can be very difficult to ‘switch off’ from work if you’re not physically separated from it and you might find yourself being constantly lured back to check emails rather than being present for your children. continued overleaf...
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Mummy-preneurs - continued... 3. Avoid the ‘Lone Ranger’ mentality: This is pretty typical of any small business but even more important for timestarved Mums so avoid falling in to the trap of thinking you have to do it all yourself. Not only is it stressful but also potentially limits the growth of your business. Make the most of expert help and knowledge in specialist areas like accounts/book-keeping, PR/marketing and admin. 4. Systemise. Having systems in places helps to organise and simplify the activities needed to make the business run smoothly and efficiently. Don’t rely on the system being in your own head because you when you suddenly need to delegate it all falls apart. 5. Have goals. Know where you’re heading so that the business has some sense of direction and purpose. Stick to your goals on a monthly/weekly basis and avoid getting distracted by less important ‘stuff’.
Darlene Stewart, Poochies Parlour
Robert Gerrish, author of Flying Solo, has these top 5 tips for business start-up success: 1. Have a clear business plan - Before you go in to business have a clear vision about what the business is there to do and where you want it to go.
2. Don’t neglect to work on developing the business - Many business owners get so caught up in the fun of doing the business that they neglect those things that they find less interesting but which are often critical to the development of the business.
3. Have financial reserves or keep a second job - Start-ups usually over-estimate how quickly business will build. Assume it will take longer than you think to build your business and therefore to make money and have some financial reserves in place.
4. Plan, plan plan. -M ost small businesses fail to do enough research before they launch. It’s tempting in the excitement of bringing your big idea to fruition to not bother but the more you plan in advance the less mistakes you make later.
5. Marketing - Marketing is not hard to do but it is critical to your success or failure. There is no point having beautiful premises if nobody knows about it. If you don’t know anything about marketing do your homework by reading some of the many resources in advance and learn about it. Try reading books written by local Cairns author Andrew Griffiths (eg. 101 Ways of Marketing your Business) Resources: www.mumsinbusiness.net, http://businesswomenunite.net, www.flyingsolo.com.au, Flying Solo – Robert Gerrish, The E-Myth – Michael Gerber (the bible for small businesses)
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Why does the colour or brightness of the prints from my digital camera look different than on my computer? Every computer monitor is different. There can be major differences between different makes and models. Some monitors also have adjustments for colour settings as well as brightness and contrast. Different viewing programs on the same computer can also display the same photo differently. Digital cameras can capture and computer monitors can display a wider range of colours than either inkjet or photographic prints can reproduce. This is usually only noticeable with very vivid or fluorescent colours. Digital photos are usually printed as they are without adjustments. They may look different from your monitor for the reasons above. You can make some adjustments yourself for brightness, red-eye reduction, changing to black and white or sepia with most photo kiosks prior to printing. This will not change the original image on your memory card or disc. A common problem for having photos that are too dark is simply trying to take photos inside or at night with the subject too far away for the flash to reach. Most inbuilt flashes on compact digital cameras have a maximum range of 3-4 metres, ideal for taking small groups of people. Trying to take photos of subjects further away than this will result in photos that are progressively darker and darker as the subject is further away. Tip - Red-eye is caused by the flash lighting up the retina in your subject’s eyes. Many newer digital cameras now have a red-eye mode that can actually detect and remove the redeye as you take the photo rather than just a pre-flash to help reduce it.
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What’s on the box, Mum? By Victoria Williams
Thank God for television. We try not to rely on the electric babysitter, but what parent hasn’t had times when they need the children to sit still, quietly, in one place, while they get on with making lunch, conceiving a sibling or having a nervous breakdown next door? A device that calms chaos with speed and efficiency, of course we love it. Unfortunately, so many TV shows are depressing rubbish, rehashed cocktails of bizarre characters, eye-searing colours, appalling music and dialogue that makes you lose the will to live on the first watching, let alone the 283rd. The pestered-for merchandise drowns you in a sea of plastic and will fester in landfill until your child is drawing their pension. So what else is there? Thankfully, children love variety, and you might be amazed at the things they find hilarious. Your three year old may be devoted only to The Wiggles, but try something new and prepare to be surprised. Here are a few ideas of things to look for when you’re next browsing online, or at a DVD store.
Going way back, Laurel and Hardy prove themselves amazingly resilient as entertainers. What child doesn’t love cars falling apart, complicated pratfalls, and a big guy who regularly clouts a little guy round the head? In a similar vein, both Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd perform enthralling comedy stunts that children love. If your family steadfastly refuses to watch anything black and white, look for the colourized versions. Little ones will love the old Looney Tunes cartoons, featuring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and friends. They are just as bright and appealing as modern cartoons, but with a subversive streak that is a complete joy. If you have a little girl who loves singing and dancing, try Shirley Temple as a break from Angelina Ballerina. Baby Take a Bow, The Little Princess and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm are all worth looking at. For older children into fantasy films, look out for work by animator Ray Harryhausen. Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Clash of the Titans (1981) and The 7th Voyage of continued overleaf...
Far Left: Looney Tunes Cartoons Left: Laurel & Hardy Above: Shirley Temple
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what’s on the box mum? - continued... Sinbad (1958) are all cracking adventure stories full of thrills and monsters. Or try a bit of British schoolgirl anarchy with the original St. Trinian’s films. There are so many old movies, classic animation and great stories out there to explore. At the DVD store avoid the Recent Releases and try something new. Then smugly park your children in front of the box and say you are promoting their cultural education. Plus you don’t have to buy any merchandise.
The following websites are a good place to start if you want to get hold of some of the DVDs mentioned: www.quickflix.com.au is a DVD rental site where you will find boxed sets of Shirley Temple films, Laurel and Hardy shorts, and a selection of Ray Harryhausen’s animation.
www.ezydvd.com.au has a wide selection of old movies including silent comedies from Buster Keaton.
www.dstore.com.au has a classic films section featuring St. Trinian’s and Shirley Temple. Left: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
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I want to be a train driver! By Elaine Seager
You might think it funny when your child announces that they want to be a train driver or ballerina when they grow up but they’re actually giving you some very valuable clues as to what they really should be when they grow up. If you make a mental note of all these dreams it could one day be important information for you to remind them as they’re choosing between career options. Why? Because it’s very common these days for ‘grown-ups’ to be stuck in jobs that make them miserable and to have no idea what they want to do when they grow up and yet they knew exactly what they loved doing as a child. Ironically, when one of the first things to do when trying to uncover your dream job is to go digging around in the past. The important questions to ask are: What did you want to be as a child? Who did you want to be? (my 3-year old nephew insisted we address him as Simba from the Lion King for months!). And, what was was it about these things that was so appealing to you? Now, my nephew is unlikely to grow up to be Simba but the important thing to note is why he so liked the idea, for example, did he like the idea of being a young king (is he a future leader)?, having adoring servants (centre of attention – maybe he should be on stage!) or did he relate to Simba’s lively and adventurous personality? So, if your child tells you they want to be a train driver they may not necessarily become one but they may end up doing something that involves travel, driving some kind of vehicle or being involved with machinery. The other things to really take notice of are the things that your child absolutely loves doing – is it writing, drawing, building things, finding out how things work, putting on plays or something else? Most well known and successful people were doing some form of what they do now as a child. Nicole Kidman was putting on plays, David Beckham was always playing soccer and Richard Branson was always an entrepreneur even as a small child. They were naturally drawn to doing these things and then pursued them in to adulthood. So, your children too are naturally drawn and motivated towards certain interests, activities, people, situations etc. What is it that makes them different to other children? Every child has
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some unique gift that they can do better and differently to anyone else and helping them to realise what this is will help them enormously as they start thinking about life after school. So, how come so many of us end up feeling lost as adults and no longer in touch with what makes our hearts soar? Unfortunately along the way we get distracted by other things like money, parental expectations, being sensible, doing what other people are doing etc. As an example I once knew a very successful dentist who absolutely hated the job and no amount of money or lifestyle benefits were ever going to make her happy. It was literally like pulling teeth in more ways than one. After going through the process of rediscovering her passions in life she is now very happily doing something entirely different – she organises theatre and opera productions in Sydney. If you’re a parent and this all rings true for you then remember that it’s never too late to change careers. These days people have several careers in one lifetime and the good news is that whatever you are now will somehow be useful when you finally find what you really want to be when you grow up.
How to help your children realise their dream job: Be interested in what really interests them Avoid living your own dashed dreams and hopes through them Let them be themselves Make a note of their dreams and fantasies As they become teenagers encourage and support them to pursue their dreams Encourage them to study subjects that they enjoy rather than what seem ‘sensible’
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Tropical Kids – Healthy Kids You’d think that raising kids in the tropics was just like anywhere else in the world, apart from the odd croc or snake, but is this really the case? Brad McCulloch, Tropical Population Health Network Director, says there are so many unique health issues in the tropics that his team decided to produce a website www.health.qld.gov. au/goodhealthintnq to cover them all. Given the number of new residents arriving in Cairns every year, this is a great resource for advice and health information linked to the weather, food and drink, wildlife and swimming. Here are some of Brad’s top tips for kids’ health issues in the tropics:
Dengue fever Tropical north Queensland is home to the mosquito capable of transmitting dengue fever. Earlier this year we had an outbreak in Port Douglas and Mossman with 22 cases. On average we have one outbreak of dengue fever each year. Help eliminate breeding sites for the dengue mosquito in and around your home by emptying containers that hold water (eg. Plant pots).
Mozzie bites Kids who are new to the tropics can have a minor reaction to insect bites with slight swelling and redness. Little fingers scratching can also make bites infected. Use insect repellent to stop them getting bitten and cover bad bites with bandaids to stop your child scratching the area. If you are concerned about reactions to bites, visit a chemist or pharmacy for advice.
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food poisoning You might not think about just how quickly food can go off in tropical heat. Always pack an ice brick or a frozen drink in the kids’ lunches.
stingers Stinger-resistant enclosures are at most public beaches in north Queensland from around October to May. Don’t let the kids swim or paddle outside the nets. The rest of the year, swim between the flags. Talk to the surf lifesaver at the beach to find out the latest safety information. There are two types of stingers of concern – the box jellyfish and the irukandji. The irukandji is transparent and about the size of your fingernail. Pain from its sting comes on about 45 minutes after the sting. If stung, douse the skin with vinegar and seek urgent medical attention.
australian bat lyssavirus Bat bites and scratches are very dangerous in the tropics and, in very rare cases, can be fatal. Never let your kids handle bats. If they do, you need to seek medical attention urgently.
Coral cuts Sometimes it’s the unsuspecting things that can cause problems. For example, a small coral scratch can quickly become badly infected. The bacteria from the coral needs to be thoroughly cleaned out of the wound with antiseptic to prevent complications.
Check out the Good Health in tropical north Queensland website at www.health.qld.gov.au/goodhealthintnq
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Food additives
By Corinne Snowman (Mum-On-A-Mission)
- How to Protect Your Kids Over the last few decades food companies have been putting more and more additives in to our food supply. At the same time there are many reports of the rise in childhood diseases. Our kids rely on us to provide their food so what do we as parents needs to know about food additives? Some additives that have recently been shown to be harmful to children are the colours 102, 104, 110, 122, 124 and 129. These colours are found in many products marketed at children. Check out the lolly section next time you are at the supermarket! In September 2007, research from the University of Southampton UK was published in the respected medical journal, The Lancet. This research confirmed what parents and child health professionals have been saying for years – that some food additives have a very bad effect on children’s health and behaviour. A campaign is soon to be launched in Australia to call on the FSANZ to follow the lead of the UK in removing these six colours from our foods in the next two years. If you would like to know more or take advantage of obtaining a free code breaker contact Corinne on 0407 996 726.
in the meantime minimize the impact on your family’s health by following these tips: 1) Get educated – it may seem a daunting task to get informed about additives but ‘information is power’ and in this case it can make a huge difference to the health of your family. 2) Focus on fresh – Highly processed or ‘junk food’ is the main culprit when it comes to food additives. So, if you focus on buying fresh ingredients you will automatically start to decrease your family’s exposure to additives. 3) Check the labels – start noticing how long the list of additives is on the packaging of the food you normally buy. 4) Start slowly – if it’s too overwhelming to overhaul your family’s regular diet take small steps each week or month. Start by changing or replacing one food item per week or month for healthier brands. For example, buy Original Kettle Chips instead of other brands with additives or check the usual bread you eat and switch to a healthier brand.
Apples and Oranges Fruit and vegetables are a nutritionists delight but they are not all created equal and some pack a much bigger punch as far as nutrition is concerned than others. For example, given that “an apple a day keeps the doctor” you might be surprised to know that apples are not as nutritional as oranges. They contain 10 times more vitamin C and beta-carotene, 4 times more thiamin and a huge 40 times more folate than the humble apple. And, not only are oranges an extraordinarily healthy fruit but they also only contain 80 calories per orange That doesn’t necessarily mean you should eat oranges instead of apples but it’s important to have a variety and to make sure you are including those fruit and veggies which are nutritionally rich. Oranges are not only very healthy, they are also a very versatile fruit and can be used in lots of different ways so don’t just think of them as a freshly squeezed breakfast juice. Always best eaten fresh, they are a delicious addition to salads, fruit salad, breakfast cereal, ice cream, pancakes, sauces, cakes or biscuits. Why not make it an orange month and try out some new recipes using this nutritious fruit? Here are some ideas to get you going: • Orange & banana smoothie • Orange glazed carrots • Orange muffins • Meat – orange tastes great with chicken and pork • Orange & almond cake • Crepes in orange sauce
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Standing Tall at School By Dr. Allen Bonilla DC (USA)
With all of the dangers our children face these days it is often the dangers happening right under our noses that we’re liable to miss. As your children leave for school in the mornings it might be prudent to consider the significant burden they wear on their backs every day – literally! There is a significant amount of research linking back and neck pain among youth to the wearing of backpacks. A 2003 study in the journal ‘Spine’ found that the prevalence of non-specific back pain increased from less than 10% in the pre-teen years to over 50% in the mid-teens! Remember, this is children! The same study also found that the longer backpacks were used and the heavier they were as a percentage of the child’s weight, the more likely the child was to suffer pain Furthermore, other studies have revealed that over time, this inappropriate load bearing can result in postural changes – most notably, forward head carriage. That’s the slumpy, forwardbent Quasimodo look. These postural changes can affect cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) functioning and are thought to contribute to other symptoms such as headaches. It has even been shown that forward head posture later in life is related to a decreased life span. Now we all know that you may have walked 20 miles through sleet and snow uphill both ways when you were a kid but with today’s numerous large textbooks – not to mention ipods, laptops and cellphones, what’s a parent to do? The following tips may help you best prevent your child from falling into the land of the ‘slumpies’:
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• Lighten the load. 10-20% of body weight is considered safe although some studies have found detrimental effects at even the low end of this range. Keep heavier items closer to the spine. • Strap up. Keep the weight even across both shoulders and close in to the body. • Keep the pack above the hips • Consult a chiropractor. A trained professional can help you find a backpack with optimum support and fit and ensure that it is being worn properly. A chiropractor will also be able to detect if there are any spinal problems and correct them before they become more serious. Working together we can help lift some of the burden from your child’s shoulders and help them keep their head held high.
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Frankenmellows WHAT TO DO: Ingredients: • marshmallows • green food colouring • melting chocolate • small candies • hundreds & thousands • wood skewers • paintbrushes • apple (cut in half)
1. Stick a marshmallow on a skewer to make a head. Paint with green food colouring. 2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Dip the top of the marshmallows into the chocolate to create his :”hair”. Using the paintbrush paint peaks into his forehead. 3. Stick on some candies for eyes using the melted chocolate and draw on a wiggly mouth with the chocolate as well. 4. Place the apple on a plate and stick the skewers into it and place in the fridge to let the chocolate set. 5. With our leftover marshmallows we stuck them on sticks and decorated them with chocolate, candies and hundreds and thousands. Use your create talents to make them look great. 6. Once the chocolate is hard you can wrap them in cellophane for a party fabour or classroom treat. ** It is Teah’s 8th birthday on Halloween**
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JOKES Knock, knock. Who’s there? Easter. Easter, who? The Easter Bunny. What do you get when you cross a dog and a computer? A machine that has a bark worse than its byte. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anna. Anna, who? Anna nother Easter Bunny! Why was the computer so angry? Because it had a chip on its shoulder. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Howie. Howie, who? Howie gonna get rid of all these Easter Bunnies?
did you know? The world’s largest fish is the wh ale shark, which may weigh several tons and grow to 60 feet in length -- that’s as long as two school buses! The deepest point in the ocean is the Marianas Trench in the Pacific Ocean which is 36,201 feet below sea level -that’s almost 7 miles down! Although horseshoe crabs are called a “crab,” the horseshoe crab is rela ted to spiders and scorpions. And hor seshoe crabs have been around for 250 million years, which makes them older than the dinosaurs! The windiest place in the world is Mount Washington, New Hampshire, wh ere a surface windspeed of 231 miles per hour was recorded on April 12, 1934. The “Seven Seas” are the North and South Pacific, North and South Atlantic , Indian, Arctic and the Antarctic oceans .
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pak’s what’s on guide october RED = FAMILY
DATE
VENUE
Green = kids
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME
blue = adults START TIME
FOR MORE INFO:
COST
Wed 1st
Vertigo Bar
3's A Crowd Duo
21.00
Go Bowling
Wacky Wednesday Deals
All Day
Thur 2nd
Casino
3's A Crowd Duo
19.00
Free
City Place
Mitch
12.00
Free
Vertigo Bar
Heat Latino
21.30
Go Bowling
Tight As…. Deal
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
Tanks Art Centre
Bob Brozman - USA (MA15+)
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
$30/$35
Cairns Convention Centre
NBL Taipans v Melbourne Tigers
19.30
(07) 4054 4511
$15-$40
Esplanade Lagoon
Drum Up Big
19.00
Free
City Place
James Braithwaite
12.00
Free
City Place
Relay Rockers
19.30
Free
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.30
Vertigo Bar
Big Noise
22.00
Tanks Art Centre
MISINTERPROTATO (PG)
18.30
Esplanade Lagoon
The Lagoons
11.00
Esplanade Lagoon
Sorry Miss Jane - Youth Singer/Writer
15.00
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
Vertigo Bar
Swingin Alley Catz
22.00
Yorkey's Knob Boating Club
3's A Crowd Duo
14.00
Innisfail Esplande
Sea Haven Longest Lunch
12.00
0419 791 472
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Super Special Family Deal
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
Esplanade Lagoon
Showcase
15.00
Moondust Studio
Sign On/Resume Dance Classes
All Day
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
Casino
Dave Cooke
19.00
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
Vertigo Bar
3's A Crowd Duo
21.00
Council Chambers
Cultural Conversation
9.00
(07) 4044 3593
Go Bowling
Wacky Wednesday Deals
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
Casino
3's A Crowd Duo
19.00
Innisfail Main Street
Innisfail Street Party
17.00
City Place
Small Baggage
12.00
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Up the Yangtze" (MA15+)
19.30
Vertigo Bar
Heat Latino
21.30
Go Bowling
Tight As…. Deal
All Day
Yorkey's Knob Boating Club
3's A Crowd Duo
19.00
Imperial Tavern
Wine, Cheese & all that Jazz
(07) 4061 1400
$15
Kerribee Park - Mareeba
Walkamin Country Music Festival
All Day
(07) 4092 6189
$8/$10/$35
Yorkey's Knob Boating Club
Suzuki Sportfishing Classic -Reg.
19.00
(07) 4055 7711
$50 p/boat
Tanks Art Centre
Northern Exposure
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
City Place
Ray Elias Duo
12.00
Free
Esplanade Lagoon
Marks Aussie Animal Show
19.30
Free
City Place
Barrier Reef Rockers
19.30
Free
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.30
(07) 4053 3497
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Colour Ex 2008" (G)
19.30
(07) 4031 9555
Vertigo Bar
Big Noise
22.00
Innisfail Esplanade
Innisfail Harvest Festival
14.00
0419 791 472
Gold Coin
Kerribee Park - Mareeba
Walkamin Country Music Festival
All Day
(07) 4092 6189
$8/$10/$35
Rex Smeal Park
"Porttoberfest 2008"
15.00
(07) 4099 45 40
$35/$45
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
Yorkey's Knob Boating Club
Suzuki Sportfishing Classic - Start
8.00
(07) 4055 7711
Tanks Art Centre
Holly Throsby -singer/songwriter
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
Fri 3rd
Sat 4th
Sun 5th
Mon 6th Tues 7th Wed 8th
Thur 9th
Fri 10th
Sat 11th
Free (07) 4053 3497
Free
(07) 4053 3497 Free (07) 4032 6601
$20/$15 Free Free
Free Free $60
Free (07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free Free
(07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free Free Free Free
0419 791 472
Free Free
(07) 4031 9555
$13 Free
(07) 4053 3497 Free
$15/$18 Free
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DATE Sat 11th Sun 12th
Mon 13th Tues 14th
Wed 15th
Thur 16th
Fri 17th
Sat 18th
VENUE
Green = kids
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME
blue = adults START TIME
FOR MORE INFO:
COST
Esplanade Lagoon
Junior See Poy
11.00
Free
Esplanade Lagoon
Flavez
15.00
Free
Esplanade Lagoon
Sweet K
15.00
Free
Kerribee Park - Mareeba
Walkamin Country Music Festival
All Day
(07) 4092 6189
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Super Special Family Deal
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
$8/$10/$35
Yorkey's Knob Boating Club
Suzuki Sportfishing Classic
8.00
(07) 4055 7711
Tanks Art Centre
YIDINJI 200 Yr Exhibition
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
Free
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free
Tanks Art Centre
YIDINJI 200 Yr Performance
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
$10/$5
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Deep Blue" - Music (G)
20.00
(07) 4031 9555
$25-$47
Casino
Dave Cooke
19.00
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
Vertigo Bar
3's A Crowd
21.00
Tanks Art Centre
YIDINJI 200 Yr Performance
18.30
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Go Bowling
Wacky Wednesday Deals
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
Casino
3's A Crowd
19.00
Tanks Art Centre
YIDINJI 200 Yr Performance
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
$10/$5
Cairns Civic Theatre
"World of Underwater Films" (G)
19.30
(07) 4031 9555
$10/$20
City Place
Mark Lane
12.00
Vertigo Bar
Heat Latino
21.30
Go Bowling
Tight As…. Deal
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
Tanks Art Centre
YIDINJI 200 Yr Performance
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
Sugar Wharf
GO-TROPPO Festival Opening
17.30
Sugar Wharf
Gala Cocktail Party
17.30
City Place
Shari Williams
12.00
Free
Esplanade Lagoon
Foreshore Fire
19.00
Free
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.30
City Place
Relay Rockers
19.30
Free
Vertigo Bar
Big Noise
22.00
Free
Cazalys Stadium
QLD Cricket Ford Ranger Cup 2008
10.00
(07) 4054 4511
Forest Gardens Park
Forest Gardens Festival Fundraiser
All Day
(07) 4033 7160
Cairns Convention Centre
NBL Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze
19.30
(07) 4054 4511
$15-$40
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Brass Sweat & Tears" (G)
20.00
(07) 4031 9555
$15-$30
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
Sugar Wharf
Low Isles Exhibition
10.00
Tanks Art Centre
"TETE" (French)
18.30
Esplanade Lagoon
Claire & de Loons
11.00
Free
Esplanade Lagoon
Snake Gully
15.00
Free
Vertigo Bar
Swingin Alley Catz
22.00
Free
Free (07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free Free $10/$5 Free
Free Free $10/$5
(07) 4053 3497
$10-$15
Free (07) 4032 6601
our top 5 picks for OCTOBER!
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GO TROPPO Festival
Port Douglas are starting their NEW annual festival with many events for all the family. Get up to Port and enjoy the sun.
Yungaburra Folk Festival 24th-26th Oct
Enjoy tunes from local and international artists at the annual event. Relax and kick back or take on some of the workshops.
James Morrison
18th Oct 6.30pm
Come up to the Kuranda Ampitheatre and enjoy the amazing sounds of the Trumpet at its best. Don’t miss out and get your tickets NOW!
Taipans Vs Tigers Fri 3rd Oct
Come to the convention centre and barrack for the Taipans basketball team in their grueling match up against Melbourne!
PaK Mag’s Halloween Party
Fri 31st Oct
Come dressed as your favourite halloween character and win prizes.
pak’s what’s on guide october RED = FAMILY
DATE Sun 19th
Mon 20th Tues 21st
Wed 22nd
Thur 23rd
Fri 24th
Sat 25th
VENUE
Green = kids
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME
blue = adults START TIME
FOR MORE INFO:
Esplanade Lagoon
3's A Crowd @ Lagoon
15.00
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Brass Sweat & Tears" (G)
14.00
Clink Theatre
"Alternative Accommodation"
18.30
Port Douglas Community Centre
TAFE Exhibition
10.00
Tanks Art Centre
Tanks Unplugged
17.30
(07) 4032 6601
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
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COST Free
(07) 4031 9555
$10-$30 Free
Go Bowling
Super Special Family Deal
19.00
Sugar Wharf
Art Activities
10.00
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
Casino
Tunes with Trent
19.00
Douglas Arts - Mossman
DAB Duet Art Exhibition
10.00
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free
Cairns Convention Centre
NBL - Taipans v NZ Breakers
19.30
(07) 4054 4511
$15-$40
Douglas Arts - Mossman
DAB Duet Art Exhibition
10.00
Vertigo Bar
Vikarious
21.00
Go Bowling
Wacky Wednesday Deals
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Night of Innovation 2008" (G)
19.00
(07) 4031 9555
Yungaburra
Yungaburra Folk Festival
All Day
$40-$220
Douglas Arts - Mossman
DAB Duet Art Exhibition
10.00
Free
City Place
Mark Burton
12.00
Free
Casino
Vikarious
19.00
Free
Vertigo Bar
Heat Latino
21.30
Go Bowling
Tight As…. Deal
All Day
Clink Theatre
Reef Futures Films
17.00
Yungaburra
Yungaburra Folk Festival
All Day
Tanks Art Centre
Artists of the North - Exhibition Opening
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
Tanks Art Centre
The Whitlams
18.30
(07) 4032 6601
Douglas Arts - Mossman
DAB Duet Art Exhibition
10.00
City Place
I & I Tuala
12.00
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.30
Esplanade Lagoon
Hudibrastic Funk
18.00
Free
City Place
Barrier Reef Rockers
19.30
Free
Vertigo Bar
Hip 2 Soul
22.00
Free
Port Douglas Community Centre
Reef Futures
10.00
Free
Douglas Arts - Mossman
DAB Duet Art Exhibition
10.00
Free
Yungaburra
Yungaburra Folk Festival
All Day
$40-$220
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
Esplanade Lagoon
Eagle
11.00
Free
Esplanade Lagoon
The Doyles
15.00
Free
Vertigo Bar
Swingin Alley Catz
22.00
Free
Free (07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free Free Free
Free Free $8/$10
Free (07) 4053 3497 $40-$220
Free Free (07) 4053 3497
Cairns Esplanade Markets BY THE LAGOON
Pottery, Handcrafted Wall Hangings, Jewellery, Candles, Soap, Artworks, Children’s Clothing, Dresses, Shoes, Airbrush Hats, Aboriginal Art, Glassworks, Cards, Tea, Mango Products, Woodwork, Leadlight, Wild Nature Skin Care, Opals, Bone Carvings, Frog on a Log, Landscape and Underwater Photography, Gemstones, Dog Collars, Ceramics, Craftwork, Cairns on CD, Hair Braiding and Tarot... and much more...
EVERY SATURDAY 8AM - 5PM BY THE LAGOON
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pak’s what’s on guide october RED = FAMILY DATE Sun 26th
Mon 27th Tues 28th
Wed 29th Thurs 30th
Fri 31st
VENUE
Green = kids
blue = adults
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME
START TIME
FOR MORE INFO:
COST
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Julian Byzantine Guitar Recitial" (G)
17.00
Free
Rex Smeal Park
Sunset in the Park - Free Concert
16.00
Free
Stinger Park
Art in Park
14.00
Free
Yungaburra
Yungaburra Folk Festival
All Day
$40-$220
Tanks Art Centre
Writer's Market Day
9.00
Esplanade Lagoon
Koahlition
15.00
Go Bowling
Glow in the Dark Cosmic Session
15.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Super Special Family Deal
19.00
(07) 4053 3497
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
(07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free
Cairns Civic Theatre
"Emily Loves to Bounce" (G)
4 Shows
(07) 4031 9555
$14
Casino
Dave Cooke
19.00
Go Bowling
Tenpin for the "Littlies"
All Day
Vertigo Bar
Vikarious
21.00
Go Bowling
Wacky Wednesday Deals
All Day
City Place
Dixie Jazz
12.00
Casino
Vikarious
19.00
Vertigo Bar
Taxi Ride
22.00
Go Bowling
Tight As…. Deal
All Day
City Place
Sapodilla
12.00
Go Bowling
Cosmic Tenpin Bowling
19.30
Esplanade Lagoon
Paris Texis
18.00
Free
City Place
Relay Rockers
19.30
Free
Vertigo Bar
Taxi Ride
22.00
Cairns Recreation Centre
PAK MAG Halloween Party - SEE PAGE 49 FOR DETAILS
18.00-21.00
(07) 4032 6601
Free Free
Free (07) 4053 3497
U/3 Free Free
(07) 4053 3497 Free Free (07) 4053 3497 Free (07) 4053 3497
Free 4053 5353
regular markets Atherton Markets
Kuranda Markets
- the first Saturday of each month from 7am at Platypus Park, Herberton Rd
- every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 9am - 3pm in Therwine St
Babinda Markets
Malanda Markets
Rusty's Markets
Mareeba Markets
Esplanade Markets
Mission Beach Markets
Mt Sheridan Markets - every 2nd Saturday
Monster Markets
- the first Saturday of each month, except January, from 8am, Munro Street - All day Friday, until 2pm Saturday and Sunday, Grafton Street, Cairns - Every Saturday from 8am - 4am at Fogerty Park, Cairns
Night Markets
- Everyday from 4.30pm-11pm, Entry from Espanade or Abbott Street, Cairns
Northern Beaches Markets
- the 3rd Saturday of each month from 6am - noon at Jack May Park - the 2nd Saturday of each month at Centenary Park, Byrnes Street - 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 6.30am - noon, Opposite Hideaway - the last Sunday of each month from 8am - 2pm, April til Nov at Marcs Park
Mossman Markets
- every Saturday from 7am - noon under the raintrees in Mossman
Port Douglas Markets
- the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am - 3pm, Smithfield Shopping Centre
- every Sunday from 8.30am - 2pm at Anzac Park
Tanks Art Centre Markets
Tolga Markets
Cooktown Markets
Tully Markets
Gordonvale Cottage Markets
Yungaburra Markets
- the last Sunday of each month from 9am-1pm, Cairns - every Saturday from 8am - noon at Lions Park - on the first Saturday of each month from 8am - noon at Norman Park
Innisfail Red Cross Markets
- held the 3rd Sunday of each month at Anzac Memorial Park
- the first Sunday of each month at Morrow Park Race Course - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at the Tully Showgrounds. - Held the 4th Saturday of each month from 7.30am - 12.30pm in the Main St
Swap Meet @ Rodeo Drive-in Mareeba
- open every Sunday from april til september, Highway 3 (Near Bremerton Airport)
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See if you can spot the difference! There are 8 to find. Dorothy can’t see them, can you? Make sure you find them all!
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Hello, it’s me again. Last month we moved our Cubs Club to a new exciting Cubby House. It has heaps of games, artifacts, and fun stuff for us to play with. We meet the second Saturday of the month, in October it’s the 11th. We have nearly 85 members now and we all get together once a month to help the keepers, play games, and we even get to see some of the animals up close that no-one else who goes to the zoo is allowed to! If you want to join the Cubs Club, call the zoo, 4093 777- it is $50 for the year and includes unlimited entry all year round, a very special Cubs Club T-shirt and heaps of other cool stuff. So come up to see the zoo, or even come to our African nights which is at night time! You get to see the Hippos better and go through the rest of the zoo with torches and flares, it’s so cool to see the lions being fed at night time! See you soon up here at the Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve. BYE Jemma.
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BULLETIN #10 The totally amazing, incredible, fantastic adventures of Bopstar, Bree and the Boppers! Where there’s a SHOW that needs a GLOW, a SMARTY that needs a PARTY, Bree and the boppers are ready to entertain the people of Cairns! But when Trouble arises and there’s no one else to call, The Bopstars use their Super Special Powers and embark on Exciting Expeditions to protect and preserve.
FOREVER! TOGETHER! BOPSTARS! Bulletin: Part X
Last edition: Awaking from their forced sleep, the Boppers had realised that the disgusting creatures were not only capturing fish, but humans too! Suddenly, one of the large unknown extraterrestrials came over to the cage. “BE QUIET!” bellowed the creature, which thundered over the ocean floor. Bree looked directly into the creature’s four eyes and demanded, “What do you want? Why are you doing this? You’ve got to stop!”
MINUTES GO BY… “We need a plan to stop these Rozinators!” stated Trent, worried as to what to do. “I know, but what can we do?” agreed Eleese, also puzzled. MEANWHILE, Bree had been trying all of her many powers to try and break out of the ultra-high-tech jail cell. She tried her Super-duper-goggle gun, her Bafflingly-bright-go-go laser and even her Powerfulpotent-punch-kick, however, no luck. “Did you get through to the police?” asked Bree. “I don’t think so; I think the monsters intercepted the call, which is how they knew we were here!” explained Eleese. All of a sudden, the Boppers heard an enormous splash and could here some kind of theme music being played. Without warning appeared CC, the Cairns Crusader. “Hi there Boppers!” Greeted CC.
“We are the Rozinators, from the Planet Rozitron 7, and we are taking over your oceans!” voiced the creature. “What do you mean you want to take over our oceans?” replied Bree, perplexed at the idea. “All the water has dried up on our planet, so we are taking YOURS! Ha ha ha…!” chuckled the blob of filth and muck. With that the creature spun around and headed back to their headquarters. “You won’t get away with this!” shouted Bree, “I won’t let you!”
“I intercepted a broken distress message from you guys and had to come and help!” stated CC. “Thank god you’re here CC!” exclaimed Bree, “I thought you were still on holidays? Anyway, that doesn’t matter now, we need your assistance! The gruesome Rozinators are trying to steal our oceans and marine life!” uttered Bree. “No worries!” announced CC, “I have a plan!” To Be Continued…
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pak review Hi 5 Playtime! DVD What is it??? Hi-5 are ready to play all day with their new release DvD, “Hi-5 playtime”. Join the gang as they dress up, tell stories, play in the garden, sing, dance and most importantly have fun! Giggle with kellie when she hits her funny bone, blast off with sun and meet some extraordinary flower creatures, flashback with nathan to his first year at kindergarden, have fun with stevie as he produces his ‘elfsical’ - an elf musical about a beach holiday and rock on with Charli at a rock concert. With special features included on the DvD, kids will go crazy!
Question 1: What was the theme of the pakmag float in the festival parade this year? Question 2: What day is Halloween?
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Man’s Best Friend! The Dog! Sometimes people can be ‘cat people’ and sometimes people can be ‘dog people’. I am definitely a dog person. I have two of my own and often they do bark and annoy the neighbours, but overall, they are loyal, loving and friendly pets. The domestic dog has been one of the most widely kept working and companion animals in human history, as well as being a food source in some cultures. There are estimated to be 400 million dogs in the world. The dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds. Height measured to the withers ranges from a few inches in the Chihuahua to a few feet in the Irish Wolfhound; color varies from white through grays (usually called blue) to black, and browns from light (tan) to dark (“red” or “chocolate”) in a wide variation of patterns; and, coats can be very short to many centimeters long, from coarse hair to wool, straight or curly, or smooth.
Zac and Charlie, Bree’s two dogs. Scientific Name
Canis lupus familiaris
Global population
Approx. 400 million
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Meat Really, whatever food they are given!
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Dogs are employed in various roles across the globe, proving invaluable assets in areas such as search-andrescue; law enforcement (including attack dogs, sniffer dogs and tracking dogs); guards for livestock, people or property; herding; Arctic exploration sled-pullers; guiding the blind and acting as a pair of ears for the deaf; assisting with hunting, and a great many other roles which they may be trained to assume
Fact
Dogs are highly social animals. This can account for their trainability, playfulness, and ability to fit into human households and social situations.
A Catahoula Leopard mother nursing her litter of puppies.
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Through music, games, songs and dance this acclaimed Patch Theatre production inspires the creativity, imagination and exuberance of childhood.
inspired by the books of Stephen Michael King
28 October at 6pm 29 October at 9:45am & 11:45am 30 October at 9:45am Adult / Child: $14.00 Book: 1300 855 835 www. .com.au
What’s in store with Michael Aw Breville Super Wizz Duo Food Processor/Blender THE COMPLETE FOOD PREPARATION SYSTEM If you love having that fresh orange, apple and pineapple in the morning; love to blend up your own baby food, then the SUPER WIZZ DUO is for you! This unit is the ultimate when it comes to blending, processing and juicing. The processor has so many features and could keep you entertained in the kitchen for hours. Features: • Electronic 800 watt motor
• All parts dishwasher safe
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• Microwave safe extra large processing bowl - 1.5 litre liquid and 2kg cake mix • 1.5 litre Blender jug
• Disc storage compartment drawer • Bonus citrus juicer
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pak babies
Soothing your Baby with Massage By Melanie Mirotsos
The joys of a newborn baby or infant are unfortunately overshadowed on many occasion by a grumbly, grumpy child who is difficult to settle. Similarly, it is too easy to get stuck in the feeding, cleaning, sleeping routine and missing the quality time with your child that you both need. Gaining the positive effects of a soothed child and quality contact time can be found in learning and performing the techniques of baby massage.
everyone’s feeling tired and fractious so it’s not only great for bonding but also helps the process of calming the child before sleeptime. Allowing your baby a special time regularly to feel comfortable with your touch, smell and the sound of your voice during a quiet, loving and enjoyable moment, can prove to be an investment in trust and reassurance, which allows them to also feel ‘calmed’ by your presence at other times. The advantages of massage are many and varied including:
Baby massage has been performed over many centuries in many cultures, but is now only being truly explored in Western culture for its benefits to both parent and child. A recent BBC news article cites evidence that it may also assist in helping relieve the affects of post-natal depression and improve the bond between mother and child. Baby massage is also a good opportunity for the working parent to spend quality time with their child in the evening during those limited opportunities between being home, eating dinner and the baby going to sleep. This is the time of the day when
• Pain relief through the stimulation of natural endorphins • Increases your child’s awareness of their own limbs and body helping in developmental awareness of their bodies • Provides bonding time with no purpose other than to nurture and provide the comfort of touch • Relief of emotional distress of the baby, providing soothing touch and dedicated attention to your child • Facilitates calmness, and by doing so, facilitates sleep (this can be incorporated into a sleep time routine to get sleep patterns under control) continued overleaf...
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Qualified baby massage instructor Available to all parents & carers Classes available in Cairns & Yungaburra Gift vouchers available
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pak babies - Soothing your baby with massage - continued... In some cases it can provide relief of gastric discomfort in children One of the greatest gifts beyond bonding that can be developed through learning and performing baby massage is the increased confidence and skills you gain in handling your child. Holding a baby is often daunting for first time parents and carers, and even grandparents can feel a little rusty with a delicate baby – especially if they are small, have been unwell or premature. Learning baby massage and touch skills early on, or even prior to the child’s birth can assist you to move your child easily during what is often a first few awkward weeks with feeding and especially changing. Many father’s often find that massaging the baby allows them to feel the same sense of bonding and physical closeness that mother’s experience through breastfeeding and it enables them to feel more included in the nurturing process. If you would like to learn how to massage your baby DiagnoSYS Physiotherapy provides various classes by a qualified instructor for parents and carers. You don’t need to bring a baby along to learn these techniques and fathers and grandfathers are also encouraged to attend. Or, why not purchase gift vouchers since it’s a perfect gift for new parents or even people with toddlers?
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Freehand Mei Tai - Baby Carriers
Recent research has proven that the food a mother eats whilst breastfeeding flavours her breastmilk. Therefore a greater variety of flavours may make the task of introducing new foods later on much easier. For those on formula it is suggested that you try feeding them different brands to vary the taste (easier said than done?!).
This sling is a great front or back carrier, very lightweight, yet supportive enough for a child up to 35 pounds. - Recommendations are for babies 5 months and up. - Straps can be worn several different ways based on your preference. - The Mei Tai can be used as a hip carrier in a pinch, but we prefer other carriers for strictly hip carrying. - Folds up small to fit in your diaper bag. - Available in a range of colours.
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Healthy tricks and treats. by Alicia Douch
Packaged ideas tO have in stOck FOr unexPected hOuse calls: • Small packets of dried fruit such as sultanas • Packets of the natural confectionary lollies • Bags of pop corn • Pre-packed rice crackers • Muesli bars • Poppers of Juice • Or perhaps for something different, sheets of stickers or containers of bubbles
ideas FOr the kids yOu knOw in yOur neighbOurhOOd: • Banana or Carrot muffins with cream cheese frosting • Fruit kebabs (thread an assortment of fruit pieces on a skewer and dip in chocolate) • Jelly fruit cups (add some fruit pieces for a twist). • Puff pastry twists (Coat a sheet of puff pastry with the topping of your choice ie. vegemite, cheese, or jam. Cut into strips and twist each strip, place on a baking tray and cook for approx 10-15mins.) • Rice wheels in snap lock bags • Pumpkin scones • Cups of homemade fruit punch
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pak parent
Finding family
What happens when a long lost child turns up. By Barbara Randle Imagine knowing that there is a child in the world that is yours but you don’t know if they even know you exist. And if they do, what have they been told about you? You remember being a badly behaved teenager but you also know that you didn’t really get a choice and that those decisions made all that time ago have continued to affect your life ever since. Then one day, totally out of the blue, you finally get the call. Wow – they want to meet you. You start wondering about the expectations they have of you and start getting nervous. What have they been told about you? How much of the story have they been told? Do you even really remember the whole story? Hey, it was 22 years ago. This has been the excitement that has been happening at my house of late. I always knew that my husband had fathered a daughter when he was a teenager and that he’d not seen her since and I also knew that it was a source of sadness as he watched his second daughter growing. This brought home to him just how much he’d missed – first tooth, first steps, first day at school – and made it even more real. We hoped that she would eventually make contact but as the years passed by we wondered if it would ever happen since by now she was in her early 20’s. My husband, I think, felt especially disappointed but never really said much about it. Our daughter of course really wanted a sibling but we hadn’t told her because she wouldn’t understand why we couldn’t just go see her. Life is so much less complicated when you are really young. On the day of the call we set a date and prepared to meet for the first time. My husband alternated between excitement, nervousness, panic, pride and pure happiness. A weight was lifted from his shoulders
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but then he started to worry that she would be disappointed in what she found. I reminded him that she was probably just as, if not more, nervous than him about the meeting. Our daughter was so excited about her newfound older sister that she told anyone who would listen and fretted about what to wear. The day finally arrived. The coffee shop where we had arranged to meet was crowded when we arrived but we both spotted her instantly - she looked just like her dad. We sat talking and exchanging photos for 6 hours but the time passed so quickly we hardly noticed. They spent time finding out what they had in common with medical, school, personality, habits and talked about family. My husband had gained a daughter that day but she had suddenly gained a whole new family tree. After that first meeting we are continuing to get to know each other and to enjoy each other’s company. There are still questions that need answering but the opportunity to reconnect and form a relationship with his daughter has made a huge but positive impact on my husband. He is very proud of the woman she has grown in to and, for us too, it has made us feel more complete as a family (of 4). After talking to others about our experience several similar experiences have emerged of finding long lost sisters, brothers, mothers and fathers after many years. Each story is different but the greatest message I have received is of how it has fostered an openness and acceptance and resulted in great happiness to find that lost connection. There is nothing greater than family and no matter what the circumstances all children need to know their parents and so too do parents need to know their children. Acceptance is the key and if you can do that then happiness will be the reward for everyone involved.
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Gold Coast for the family. by Travel with kids
Photos: Tourism Queensland
The Gold Coast is a must-do family holiday for every parent to take the kids on at some point. Australia’s best theme parks are a rite of passage for all Aussie kids so why not start thinking about it now?! ‘Where else but Queensland’ can you enjoy fantastic weather and beaches whilst also having the lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins, stroll with a Bengal tiger and defy the laws of gravity all before lunch? There are endless amazing experiences for the whole family to enjoy. The Gold Coast also has a huge range of accommodation to suit all families and budgets. We can help you find the perfect five star luxury hotels to self catering apartments and mountain retreats.
If the idea of endless theme parks doesn’t appeal to your holiday senses, why not negotiate with the kids for some days off to visit nearby Tamborine Mountain or Lamington National Park in the hinterland. There’s also golf for dad, the beach for the kids and of course plenty of retail therapy for mum with some fabulous shopping. Everyone will be catered for and everyone will leave happy. And, of course, there’s the Australian Outback Spectacular to see proudly presented by R.M. Williams. An unforgettable attraction and a Gold Coast holiday highlight not to be missed.
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weekender
Yungaburra – Baby’s First Music Festival By Caz Williams Yungaburra is a beautiful village nestled in the heart of the tablelands, and is only an hour’s drive from Cairns. With wide verandahs and historical shop fronts lining the tranquil streets, it has 18 heritage listed buildings, making it the largest National Trust village in Queensland. Yungaburra Folk Festival happens every year at the end of October and at festival time last year my husband, Steve, and I had just had our first baby, Sophie, so at the ripe old age of two months she came with us to her first music festival. I didn’t want to be one of those mums who won’t do anything or go anywhere because of having a baby, so I was determined for us to get out there and take Sophie along.
to live music whilst the kids are entertained by lots of activities scheduled for children of all ages (there is a Children’s Festival within the Festival itself). This year, in addition to the usual array of children’s activities, there will be giant interactive inflatable animals, clowning and magic, and a special event of Shadow Puppet Theatre with West African music called The Mermaid’s Daughter. It’s based on a story from Ghana, about a young girl’s adventure, and will be performed both nights early enough for the kids to see. The Mermaids Daughter is suitable for the whole family and is performed by Miriam Lieberman and Jenny Ellis who have been running hands-on
It was a good decision, the music was great and the atmosphere was very family friendly. We were so glad to have made the effort instead of staying home, and will always remember it as our first weekend away as a new family. This year the Festival runs from October 24 – 26. We will be taking Sophie again and the only difference this time will be that we will be staying in accommodation with a cool place for Sophie to snooze during the day as it can get very hot in Yungaburra during the festival and that can make it difficult to get those naps in (and we all know what happens when those sleeps get missed!). The Yungaburra Festival is a great family event where parents can enjoy a rare opportunity to listen 40
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workshops in shadow puppetry and characterization in primary schools, community centers and festivals around Australia, most recently at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. In addition to this show there will also be a daytime workshop for the kids on making shadow puppets. Full Children’s Festival details will be available at www.yungaburrafolkfestival.org from October 1. Coinciding with the festival on the Saturday morning from 7:30am to 12:30pm are the Yungaburra markets which are the biggest and oldest markets on the Atherton Tablelands. Local producers gather on the commons in the middle of Yungaburra to sell fresh produce, flowers, home made crafts, local wines, wooden furniture, clothing and just about anything else you can think of.
The Mermaid’s Daughter
To make a weekend at the Festival really fun for older kids you can camp for the weekend for $10.00 (which you pay when purchasing festival tickets) at the Yungaburra Tennis Club Grounds where portable hot showers and toilet facilities are available. Youths (12-17) must camp with a ticket holding adult, children under 12 camp free with a ticket holding adult and camping is available ONLY to Festival ticket holders. For other accommodation check out www.yungaburra.com Tickets are available from Ticketlink, Uptown Music (Atherton), Quincan Cottage (Yungaburra), and Yungaburra Foodmarket. Take the family and have a fabulous time, see you there!
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a trip to... I have been eagerly wanting to travel to Africa and see the rhinos, and tigers and bears….oh my! However, I recently stumbled across a much cheaper alternative only 45minutes away!
This month William Anthony visits
African Nights at the Cairns Wildlife Safari
The Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve is an awesome trip during the day, but the intensity and excitement is only magnified when the sun go down. The reserve holds an African Nights package which enables smaller, more intimate groups to be led around the park and explore the reserve in a more intriguing fashion. Originally, I assumed that the darkness would be a hindrance and visibility would be poor; however, this was definitely not the case! The darkness not only made the trek more surreal, but due to the enclosures being almost invisible and the cool breezes which swept through the park, it actually felt like you were walking through the jungle with the loud roars immerging from the Lion Pride. It was definitely an unforgettable experience. Upon arrival, wine, beer and h’orderves were served whilst the amazingly placid, pigmy hippopotamus’ chewed down on their dinner within metres of our feet. With flashlights in hand, the group was eager to see the rest of the animals. Our next stop was the Lions and it was feeding time! The growling and roaring echoed through the trees and ‘goose bumps’ covered my body, and this was only the second stop on our trek! Continuing through the reserve, we met with the beautiful Brown Bears, the crazy Cheetahs, the sneaky Tiger, and the other Lion Pride, finishing
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the tour at the humongous rhinocerous! The easily spooked rhino allowed us to get so close, that several of the group members were able to pet the rhinos back. It was amazing to be so close to this beautiful creature. After seeing all the animals have their meals, the highly anticipated buffet dinner which awaited us at the restaurant was definitely worth the wait. With a glass of wine to end the night, all my expectations were surpassed and would recommend it to any one, family or couple for an experience not to forget! With the costs very reasonable, Adults $79 and Kids (4-14) $45, It would be something
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prize winners for august Congratulations! What’s in store With michael aW
to claim your prize call 4031 9915 or drop into our office on level 2 68 abbott st between 9-5pm monday to Friday to collect your prize from reception.
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- cody and Judy you’ve won a $30 mystery prize!
Hayden Dean won the massage seat!
This MonTh’s coloUring-in coMPeTiTion winners are: 5 year old alexander Moore
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“My dad relaxes by going fishing and 4WD with me, he is the best dad.”
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but this one made us the laKes triP ones nearly die with laughter! embarrassing moment: Last week Nana and Grandad headed off on an overseas holiday for a month. As we were saying our farewells, Grandad commented to our five year old son that he would be much bigger when they get home. Our son, who had recently been contemplating the grandparents increasing years, turned to his grandad and said “Yes, and you might be dead”.
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Dear Bree, I am just wanting to let you know how good 'pakmag' looks. It is fantastic - I absolutely love all the bright colours. My favourite section I must say is the 'pak what's on guide': what a great feature, it covers things to do for EVERYONE!!! I think pakmag is a great magazine for the community as it covers such a broad range of topics and it is such easy and enjoyable reading. Well Done, Jodi :-)
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pet tips & hints
Keeping pet fish By Michael Hayman The benefits of pet ownership are well proven with extensive research showing that pets help foster responsibility and non-aggressive behaviour in most children whilst learning about the inevitable realities of life, death and caring for another living creature.
There are several groups of aquarium fish you can keep and they are NOT all compatible! While Goldfish are a well known and popular option for first fish, they are not ideally suited to our tropical climate and can sometimes not last very long.
Now if the concept of raising dogs and/or cats is a little much for your family or if you are living in an apartment or small block of land then maybe fish keeping is just what you’re looking for.
Depending on your chosen aquarium size, a better option could be Cichlids (Oscar, Electric Blue) for a larger tank, Freshwater Tropical (eg Neon Tetra, Angel, Guppy) for a medium to large tank or even Saltwater Marine (Clown Fish – “Nemo”, Blue Tang – “Dory”) for any size tank.
Fish keeping is a huge hobby world-wide and is a great way for the entire family to relax and bond over a shared interest. Choosing the right aquarium & fish. It is vitally important to begin your fish keeping the right way. Many people buy the wrong aquarium/fish combination and end up with unhappy results, thus leading to another item in next Spring’s garage sale! To avoid this happening it is best to note one simple rule: The smaller the tank, the HARDER it is to keep the fish happy. This is because the smaller volume of water is more likely to change temperature or other important measurements and so, for this reason, it is often best to buy the largest aquarium that will fit in the space you have chosen. The only exception to this rule is the famous Siamese Fighting Fish, who is happiest in a small bowl, but more on him later!
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Now, it is important to note that while “Nemo” and “Dory” are NOT hard to keep even in a small tank, a full scale “Reef” aquarium (complete with Anemone and Corals) requires larger tanks and extra equipment that might make the process a little expensive for a first tank. If all this sounds too confusing, drop into any good aquarium store and ask for advice. Alternatively, the internet is a great resource for fish keeping advice. Lastly, the most popular and by far the easiest fish keeping experience is our old friend, the Siamese Fighting Fish. Requiring only a small bowl, some gravel, food, water conditioner and salt, the Fighting Fish sells for around $10 and is a hardy fish that is a great way to “get your feet wet”, pardon the pun!
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DIY pak projects
PakMag Mask by William Anthony If you have made a mask before and have slightly destructive kids, you know that the cardboard doesn’t last very long. Therefore, we have found a really comfortable and durable alternative - FOAM! Also useful for making scary masks for Halloween. To begin making this mask, all you need is the following: - Thin sheets of foam (approx. 1-2cm thick) - Elastic String - Glue - Scissors (be careful with these - ask parents for help when using them) - Permanent markers (colour pens and paint can also be used) Step 1: Making sure it’s to size! To start, place the foam over the child’s face and measure the eyes by gently poking your fingers against the mask. Mark these two points with a marker pen. Step 2: Artist in you! Using the artist within, draw anything you like onto the mask, suiting your theme and feel free to get elaborate. You can also glue scrap foam (and material if you have some) to mask to shape and make it look as scary, or fairy, as you like. Step 3: Cutting the holes! Now cut out the mask, being careful to make generous eye holes, yet leave plenty of foam for structural integrity. You can also start with a bigger piece of foam and make the mask a whole face mask! Step 4: Strapping it on! To attach the elastic string, make a small incision on either side of the mask, not too close to the edge, so that you can feed the elastic through the hole. Tie it off and chop off the excess string. Do the same for other side but make sure to put test the length with the child’s head so that it is not too tight and not too loose. Step 5: Strap on and Scare off! Now that you have your finished mask, wait til dad gets home from work and greet him at the door. See if you can scare him! There you have it, the PaK Mag Kids Mask (and adults too)! If you have any tips or photos of your own DIY project, please send them into trent@pakmag.com.au and you may see your project in the next issue.
Cheers and Happy DIYing!
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Halloween, good or bad? By Bridey Zell
Halloween conjours up many images including witches, mummies, ghosts and goblins, pumpkins, costumes, tricks and treats. This “scary” pagan holiday originated in Europe and the UK for a number of reasons. Generally, Halloween marked the approaching cold winter months, and also fell on the night before “All Hallows Day”, or “All Saints Day”, a significant occasion on the Christian calendar. It was believed that on this night, also known as “All Hallows Eve”, “Night of Mischief”, or “Festival of the Dead”, the barrier between the spirit world and the physical world was blurred, and mystical creatures such as ghosts and fairies roamed the earth. Back in the day, most people didn’t even leave their houses without ritual purification, such as bonfires, animal sacrifices, and even witch burning. These rituals were practiced to drive away evil spirits. By looking at the history of this holiday, it is possible to see how religion and superstition shape how people live and how they view the world. The world has changed so much since the days of old Europe. Generally, people aren’t so superstitious anymore, and religion does not influence society as it once did. Although in saying that, it is important to note that other religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter are widely celebrated around the world. All of these holidays, including Halloween, appear to have become adopted and commercialised by mainstream society, whether we like it or not.
occasions. Halloween is basically a celebration of all things scary and spooky. Slightly confusing, but a little psychology could help explain this. The principle of dualism was developed by Rene’ Descartes, which argues that everything in this world has an opposite, for example, good and evil, happy and sad, and in the case of Halloween, the spirit and physical world. One cannot exist without the other and a person cannot understand one without first understanding the other. It could therefore be seen that Halloween is an important day because we are able to turn something that was once dark and scary, into its opposite, something fun and novel. Holidays such as Christmas and Easter give us opportunity to celebrate the good in the world and Halloween allows us to acknowledge the opposite. It could allow us to teach our children to face their fears and find good in the bad. By all means, pull out those scary costumes and decorations on the 31st October. Go trick or treating, have a party, eat candy, tell ghost stories and scare your friends. Remember, however, that Halloween is not just about candy and costumes, and think about the true meaning of this holiday. Below are some links that might help you plan some unique and fun activities. http://www.halloween-australia.com http://www.halloween.com.au
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!
So what does celebrating Halloween actually mean? Halloween does not mark the beginning of winter in Australia, and it could therefore be argued that is has no meaning for us at all, except that is an excuse to eat heaps of junk food and dress up in fun costumes. Normally, something good gives cause for a celebration, such as birthdays, weddings and many other festive
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Pak mag’s
halloween party
WHen: friday 31st October 6-9pm WHere: Cairns recreation Center 2/44 Behan street Wear: your favourite Halloween Costume. kids $7
adults $2
skate Hire $3
Prizes for Best Dressed! $2 sausage sizzle Heaps of giveaways and prizes. non skating area with heaps of activities. Buy your tickets on 4053 53 53 to avoid missing out on the night as they are limited.
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La Pizza & Vanilla Gelateria La Pizza offers wonderfully relaxed and casual dining in a perfect spot to soak in the views of the Esplanade and do a bit of people-watching at the same time. We decided to take our 2 year old there for dinner and she was so excited about going ‘in to town’ for dinner that she put on her beaded necklace and sequinned handbag for the occasion. La Pizza’s menu is great family fare with a range of some of the best pizzas in town starting at $10 plus some pasta dishes ($17-20) and a few a la carte options. Their new menu has added two of their most popular special’s pizzas (marinaded lamb and goat’s cheese) as well as a gnocchi dish. We decided to start with garlic pizza bread ($7) and a tomato and mozzarella salad (salads $9-22), both of which were fresh and delicious. We then ordered a Mexicana pizza and spinach and ricotta ravioli with a creamy pesto sauce. The pizzas here are always excellent (freshly made thin crust base with just the right amount of toppings) and the ravioli also turned out to be absolutely delicious. Zoe also seemed to enjoy it since she shouted yummy when the pasta arrived and started shovelling it in with her hands (note to self: must work on her table manners). The friendly staff smiled politely whilst handing us a huge wadge of napkins. By the end of it she was covered from head to toe in pasta sauce and then proceeded to break free of her high chair to start climbing on the table. We managed to catch (most of) the cutlery and realising it was time to get going we bid a hasty retreat before she wrecked the joint. Luckily La Pizza also has a fantastic gelataria so we
decided to order a bowl of tiramisu and rum & raisin ice cream (very generous at $4.80) with 3 spoons to share over the road on the grass as we looked at the stars. La Pizza is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week (great for a weekend breakfast before a swim in the lagoon). The essence of La Pizza is tasty fresh and simple food at a very reasonable price with a relaxed atmosphere. For this reason it’s understandably popular with both tourists and locals and is a perfect restaurant to take the kids to!
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Traditional homestyle Italian cooking Relaxed al fresco dining overlooking the water Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Open 7am til late, 7 days • Cnr Esplanade + Aplin St • Ph 4031 2646
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movie of the month How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Sidney Young (Simon Pegg – Run Fat Boy Run, Hot Fuzz) is a disillusioned person who both adores and despises the world of celebrity, fame, glitz and the glamour. His magazine, Post Modern Review, makes fun at the media obsessed stars and bucks trends, and so when Young is offered a job at the diametrically opposed conservative New York based Sharps magazine its something of a shock! It seems Sharps editor Clayton Harding (Jeff Bridges – The Big Lebowski, Arlington Road, The Fisher King) is amused by Young’s disruption of a post-BAFTA party with a pig posing as Babe. Thus begins Sidney’s descent into success - his gradual move from derided outsider to confidante of starlet Sophie Maes (Megan Fox – Transformers) - and a love affair with colleague Alison Olsen (Kirsten Dunst – Elizabethtown, Wimbeldon, Monalisa Smile, Bring It On), that will either make him or break him.
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time for a break GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD:
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1) Growing up is mandatory; growing old is optional. 2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. 3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. 4) You’re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster. 5) It’s frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. 6) Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician.
A women and her three year old son had a lot of problems with potty training; and she was at him constantly. One day they stopped at McDonalds for a quick lunch in between errands. It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying a Big Mac, she smelled something funny, so of course she checked her seven month old daughter, and she was clean. Then she realised that Matt had not asked to go potty in a while, so she asked, and he said “No.” She kept thinking, “Oh Lord, that child has had an accident and I don’t have any clothes with me.” She had to ask again, “Matt, are you sure you did not have an accident?” “No” he replied. She just knew that he must have had, because the smell was getting worse. So, she asked one more time, “Matt, did you have an accident?” This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over and spread his cheeks and yelled... “See MUM, IT’S JUST FARTS!!” While 100 people nearly choked to death on their lunch, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down to eat his food as if nothing happened. She was mortified but some kind elderly people made her feel a lot better, when they stopped by the table and thanked her for the best laugh they had ever had!!!
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.
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