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Hello and welcome to the August edition of PakMag. For the past few months we have been recruiting and, now that we have our complete team, it was time for a facelift! We hope you like the new look of the magazine - see below the fabulous team who put it together for you. We also welcome to the Townsville team Alisyn - she is looking after our local sales and marketing opportunities.

After a sensational school holidays with the Show, V8s, and our Teddy Bears Picnic, we hope you are ready for a great month.

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ENLIGHTENED

BY SJ JENSAR Enlightened is the debut novel by a North Queensland mum (Sarah) and her best friend (Jen), who was also a Far North Queenslander for many years. The two best friends decided to pen their own novel after their favourite book series came to an end and they found themselves cooking up plotlines during very long late night telephone conversations!

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Offering an irresistible combination of supernatural beings, vampires and romance thrown in for good measure, Enlightened is part of a four book series and after devouring this one in just 48 hours the PakMag team is definitely looking forward to book number two!

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AMBROSIA 14 CAIRNS CIVIC THEATRE SATURDAY 30 AUGUST THE VENUE TOWNSVILLE THURSDAY 28 AUGUST With the successful release of their debut album "Stopping By" Kyle Bielfield and Lachlan Glen are shaking up the classical, crossover and popular music worlds delivering classical and folk music through a modern popular lens. Their much anticipated Australian tour, Ambrosia ‘14, will captivate audiences across the Far North.

OVERFLOW OPENING CENTRO WOODLANDS Townsville shoppers will be spoilt for choice with the imminent opening of a second Overflow store later this month at Centro Woodlands in Deeragun.

The Woodlands' store will feature the full range of Overflow stock including home décor, kitchenware, gift wares, gardening and hardware lines, pet accessories, kids toys, stationery and of course their specialty art & craft range.

The Centro Woodlands Overflow FNQ store will open around August 20 so keep your eyes open for news on their grand opening specials later this month.

DRIVEN BAGS Hedgren Casual Chic Kaci Tote available in Viola (pictured) or Storm, combined with distinctive and timeless detailing, will brighten even the dullest city streets. (RRP $169)

M UM M Y FUN DAY AUGUST 11, 10AM-1PM Join PakMag’s very own Bree as she hosts the Mummy Central event on 11 August next to Best & Less Stockland.

There will be loads of special offers, morning tea specials and heaps of fun and free activities for the kids including facepainting from 10am and guest speakers from 11am.

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FOLLOW

MUMS TO FOLLOW THE ONLINE WORLD HAS EXPLODED AND IT IS MUMS WHO ARE AT THE FORE. RECENT SURVEYS HAVE FOUND THAT MUMS ARE SPENDING 35% MORE TIME ONLINE THAN ANY OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC. AT THE HEART OF THIS USAGE IS SOCIAL MEDIA. FACEBOOKING, INSTAGRAMMING, TWEETING OR BLOGGING - MUMMY BLOGGERS HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE POPULAR, OR MORE PROLIFIC. AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS, WE HAVE THREE OF THE VERY BEST RIGHT HERE IN NORTH QUEENSLAND!

KRISTY VA L L E LY

BACKGROUND / FAMILY_ I am married to my soul mate who I have been with since I was 16 years old. He is my other half, he gets me and I get him. He is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever come across and I am so grateful to have him as my husband. My daughter Maya is a gorgeous little girl with a heart of gold. Life is a joy for her and she is so much fun to be around. Texas is my little champ. He has this infectious cheeky smile that no one can walk past.

My mentors in life are my family. It sounds a bit cliché but it’s true. My mum is an amazing business woman who has this innate ability to connect with anyone.

She is someone that would give a stranger a hug if they needed it and she is truly a beautiful human being.

My Dad is one of the most innovative and courageous men I have ever met. If he has something in his head it just happens. Hell or high water, if he wants it, he gets it! He is truly an inspiration. They believe in me and always have. I am so blessed to have them as my parents.

WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING / FB PAGE / WEBSITE_ Unfortunately in our society not all people have a good network around them. Our 'old style' village no longer exists. I wanted to create a space where people could feel safe to ask all sorts of questions - judgement free.

_ LIKES 34,000 _ BLOG / WEBSITE www.theimperfectmum.com.au _ FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/ Theimperfectmum

SOME QUESTIONS MAY SOUND "OUT THERE" OR "SILLY" TO SOME BUT WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE_ We have all been in situations in our lives we are not proud of or may not want to share with anyone for fear of being judged.

So The Imperfect Mum is especially designed for that very reason. As they say "you cannot know someone or judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes." The Imperfect Mum is a place where all woman are accepted and encouraged to be the best they could possibly be - judgement free.

ADVICE TO MUMS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A “MUMMY BLOGGER”_ I think the biggest advice I could give would be to be yourself, don't compare yourself or your blog to others. Your blog is your story, no-one else’s.

HIGHS / LOWS OF SHARING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF ONLINE_ I'm a very open person so I don't really mind sharing myself. But it is upsetting when people have a go at the way you choose to raise your kids. The upside is I've made so many new friends and I receive beautiful messages every week about how the Imperfect Mum has helped people so that in itself outweighs anything bad.

SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU_ I honestly can't think of anything - ha ha!

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JO WHITTON

WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING / FB PAGE / WEBSITE?_ I started my blog because there are many people struggling with health issues and food intolerances who don’t know where to begin with changing their diet. Thanks to my mum teaching me to cook with whatever ingredients were on hand, I enjoy making up recipes and finding ways to meet diet challenges. I began sharing my recipes, tips, and meal plans on my blog in December 2008, and started my Facebook page in October 2012.

ADVICE TO MUMS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A “MUMMY BLOGGER”_ If you work hard at sharing good content and lovely photos, be positive and friendly, and connect with your readers, your blog will do well. If you’re only in it for the money, forget it - no one likes blogs that are all about advertising. Share what you love, and don’t just follow the crowd - be yourself.

HIGHS / LOWS OF SHARING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF ONLINE_ I have met so many amazing people through my blog that I may never have met otherwise. I love sharing my stories and hearing theirs. However, I am careful not to overshare, as I don’t want my family to feel they have no privacy.

SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU_ My love for cooking started at a young age. When I was seven years old I won second prize at the Cairns show for my chocolate fudge. Making sweets and cakes was always my forte, and you’ll still find lots of sweet treats on my blog, but nowadays they are all naturally sweetened and made from wholefood ingredients.

BACKGROUND / FAMILY_ I have three passions in life... family, food and magazines. I am fortunate enough to be living my passions. My husband Cambell and I have two delightful, yet extremely independent daughters; Claudia (5) and Heidi (3). At work, which is home, I am a hard working and driven visionary with gluten free world domination on my mind. My nearest and dearest will tell you that I am a constant wave of new business ideas and visions, sometimes driving them mad. In the last six years my publishing company has launched and delivered a national parenting lifestyle magazine, helped others self-publish and launched yum. gluten free magazine and cookbook.

WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING / FB PAGE / WEBSITE?_ Initially I was diagnosed with Coeliacs Disease after the birth of my second daughter. I then went on to find out that I was lactose intolerant, had a thyroid disease called Hasimotos and also anaphylaxis to preservatives from 220-230. Originally I looked upon all of this as a negative, but soon found my new gluten free way of life to be the catalyst for positive things including my popular blog, Mrs Gluten Free, which was a portal to share recipes and products with other like-minded people. I realised that Australians were crying out for gluten free information and recipes. Within six months we launched the first issue of yum. gluten free magazine (a digital publication) and now have over 37,000 fans on Facebook.

ADVICE TO MUMS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A “MUMMY BLOGGER”_ Know your product, treat it like a business and respect others. Work hard, play nice.

HIGHS / LOWS OF SHARING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF ONLINE_ At first people’s comments affected me but now I keep my posts and blogs clean and conversational rather than opinionated. This helps curve any negative comments.

SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE WILL KNOW ABOUT YOU_ I’m a pretty open book - what you see is what you get, so probably not!

_ LIKES 152, 000 _ BLOG / WEBSITE www.quirkycooking.blogspot.com (Website soon to change to www.quirkycooking.com.au)

_ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ quirkycooking

BIANCA SHUGG

_ LIKES 37, 000 _ BLOG / WEBSITE www.yumglutenfree.com.au _ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ yumglutenfree

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BACKGROUND / FAMILY_ I’ve lived in Far North Queensland for most of my life and love it here. I grew up in Cairns, moved to the Tablelands when I was 18, went to uni in Townsville to study art, then worked as a graphic artist. After getting married and having four kids, I began to have health problems and had to change my diet. This led to an interest in cooking for food intolerances and using wholefood ingredients. I became a Thermomix consultant five years ago so that I could learn more about cooking this way and could teach others.

PA R E N T I N G

IS YOUR CHILD FA L L I N G B E H I N D ?

WITH MANY OF US BUSY PACKING LUNCHES, GETTING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL ON TIME, DEALING WITH WORK STRESS AND RUNNING HOUSEHOLDS, PARENTS CAN OFTEN OVERLOOK AND MISREAD KEY SIGNS ABOUT OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION.

It’s normal for children to struggle with school work occasionally, however when they start to fall further behind, they will need help getting back up to speed. It can be a stressful time in a child’s life and there are a number of emotional behavioural responses they tend to demonstrate if they do fall behind or feel that they are not doing as well as they want to.

From changes in personality to refusing to attempt simple tasks, the signs can vary drastically. They may include: • A change in their enjoyment levels when reading, going to school or completing homework and/or assignments • Change in behaviour: children acting out, becoming defensive or being

naughty when asked to complete homework; any behaviour that tries to deflect attention away from not being able to do the work successfully • Being overly sensitive: they may lack confidence and feel ashamed of their inability to do the assigned work and try to hide this from their parents • Refusing to make an attempt or have

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a go: struggling to do the workload in reasonable timeframes can also be incredibly frustrating for a child and can often result in them giving up, crying or getting angry

• Not handling making a mistake in a healthy manner • Hiding homework and assignments as well as trying to find ways to stop you from seeing the quality of the work they are producing • Saying that they have completed all homework and projects already at school • Remembering things one day but forgetting them within a few days; this could indicate that the learner has just memorised the work rather than understanding the concepts • Appears to have knowledge of the correct facts but can’t apply that information to problem solving situations • Seems to be able to do the current work but doesn’t understand or remember earlier concepts; this may indicate that the information is being stored only in the short term memory

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and not being embedded in the long term memory.

Children can fall behind their peers and not meet academic benchmarks for a number of reasons. A learner may have eye tracking issues that only become apparent as the text becomes smaller and there is an increased demand for reading for much longer periods. Different preferred learning styles can make accessing classroom learning activities difficult, these include: • AUDITORY_ where the learner remembers well and understands through listening

It’s important to determine specific needs early to avoid gaps forming in learning development.

Many learners tend to change behaviour when they struggle with learning and classroom demands.

Long term struggles with learning can be harmful for a child’s self esteem, confidence and future success. Remembering that learning in classrooms is very public; a child’s performance is clearly visible to their peers. If a learner is not successful, their self-perception and social development can be affected.

• KINAESTHETIC_ these learners retain more information through touch, movement, doing and feeling.

So if you detect a change in your child’s behaviour and level of interest in learning, then perhaps you are seeing the early warning signs that your child is either not coping with the classroom demands or they are finding the work too easy and losing interest.

Just like every student has their strengths and will find certain subjects and concepts easy to understand, they may also have growth areas requiring assistance along the way.

Every child needs to fulfill their potential and feel successful so they can understand more complex study, to enjoy the process and be confident and independent learners.

• VISUAL_ some students learn best when looking and remember well by looking at pictures, tables, graphs and/or videos.

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F E AT U R E

E M B R AC I NG IMP ERFEC TIO N EVER PICKED UP A MAGAZINE WITH MIRANDA ON THE COVER, CARRYING HER SON FLYNN ON ONE HIP WHILE TOTTERING IN SKY-HIGH STILETTOS, MAKE-UP PERFECT, NOT A HAIR OUT OF PLACE THEN GLANCED DOWN AT YOUR OWN CLOTHES AND THOUGHT: “WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?” STORY CARLY HAMMERSLEY

Mainstream media bombards society with an unrealistic picture of what motherhood should be. Mums are feeling more pressure than ever before to bounce back after childbirth, get it together and go on with their lives as if a child is nothing more than an accessory.

The real story is much different to that which Miranda portrays and can be different for every woman. Some women are natural born mums, while others take time to settle into the change of pace. No matter your previous life experience, career success, or socio-economic standing - becoming a mum seems to be a huge leveler. Even the most confident woman in the world can be left feeling undone by the desire to be “everything for everyone”.

The high expectations placed on mothers by the ideal of modern motherhood can put untold strain on mums and the family unit as a whole as a result. Most new mums would know about the risks of post-natal depression, however a recent study found that the incidence of PND is more common for mums around the time their eldest child is turning four years old.

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A Murdoch Children's Research Institute study of 1500 mothers found that 10 per cent of women reported symptoms of depression a year after the birth of their first child – but this increased to 15 per cent four years after the birth.

The findings are unsurprising when you consider the factors at play. By the time the eldest child is four, chances are they have a younger sibling perhaps even two - who have joined them. Mums may be considering getting back into the workforce. The stresses of juggling multiple children, daycare and early education, the financial pressures that come with this - on top of daily family life - can be enormous. Many mums will tell you they cope, just because they have to.

These statistics, not to mention the more often undiagnosed rates of “mum burnout”, point to the need for mums to make more “me” time and stop putting everything else before themselves. Often trying to juggle so much at once can actually be worse for children as a result. But this shouldn’t be seen as yet another reason for mums to feel guilty! Instead, try to embrace the imperfections of life.

Realise that if something doesn’t get done one day, there’s always the next.

If the washing sits unfolded for a few days, it’s not the end of the world. And if the kids eat weet bix for dinner - at least they’re eating! Try to remember that your children have their whole lives in front of them, what they will recall from their childhood is the time you spent with them - not whether the ironing was done or if the house was immaculate. This is your life right now.

Embrace it rather than endure it.

If you feel like you are struggling to find a balance, there are lots of places you can go to get parenting advice including your local community health centre. The Facebook page The Imperfect Mum is a great online space offering mums a place to embrace the ups and downs of motherhood, imperfections and all.

This month, creator and founder of The Imperfect Mum, Kristy Vallely and her panel of specialists will hold their first ever conference, fittingly titled Empowering Women 2014. Aimed at bringing the online community face-to-face and providing real-life connections, the conference will break down barriers and the best news - it’s being held right here in beautiful Far North Queensland!

For information on tickets visit www.theimperfectmum.com.au

"Motherly guilt is spurred on by a deceptive lie that tries to convince us that we cannot be an imperfect mum! Motherly guilt leads to reduced self-confidence, constant comparison with other mums, often second-guessing ourselves, and feeling bad when we take time out to nurture ‘us’!

– this then impacts our parenting, our relationships, our emotional well-being, our future prospects, our employment opportunities… you get the picture! Motherly guilt is NOT part and parcel of motherhood! You can manage it and break free from it’s grip."

"An imperfect mum is one that lives in the real world. They don't seek the myth of perfection.

There are days where the school run will be done in PJ's, toasted sandwiches will be dinner and cuddles on the couch may mean the dirty plates are there a little bit longer.

SUZIE BOTROSS

NATHALIE BROWN

SHELLEY EVANS

Learning & Development Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mother

Child Behaviour Consultant who manages Easy Peasy Kids

Human Engagement, Development, Team Performance and Leadership facilitator and educator

An imperfect mum is you and me. We laugh, we cry and we try to be there not just for our family, but friends too. We are givers and have kind hearts, it is now time to give a little more kindness to ourselves"

"The imperfect mum... that statement in itself is wisdom! The wisdom for all of us as women to acknowledge that being the best Mum or Dad you can be is imperfect perfection. To let go of our idealist, magazine, girlie movie or Cinderella picture book views of Motherhood and unrealistic expectations of ourselves and instead embrace the challenges, joys and sheer bloody hard work of parenting in all its imperfections - now that is wisdom."

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F E AT U R E

W HAT I S A N I M P E R FE C T M UM ?

B A BY TONGUE TIE WHEN YOU HEAR THE TERM “TONGUE TIE”, USUALLY THE FIRST THOUGHT THAT COMES TO MIND IS A VISION OF SOMEONE SPEAKING TO AN AUDIENCE, STRUGGLING TO FIND THE RIGHT WORDS. HOWEVER, TONGUE AND ASSOCIATED LIP TIES ARE A CONGENITAL (PRESENT AT BIRTH) AND HEREDITARY CONDITION KNOWN AS ANKYLOGLOSSIA AND MANY PARENTS MAY ALSO BE UNAWARE AT JUST HOW OFTEN THEY TEND TO OCCUR - WITH THE INCIDENCE ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN 4-5 PERCENT OF BABIES BORN HAVING SOME DEGREE OF FRENUM RESTRICTION. STORY CARLY HAMMERSLEY There is little doubt that tongue-tied children have a higher propensity for breastfeeding difficulty but left untreated, severe cases can also have other long-term implications such as speech, dental, swallowing and digestive issues.

of babies with tongue ties will also have some level of lip tie, where the lip will attach to the gum. This will be evident by the piece of skin under the baby’s upper lip (the labial frenulum) appearing very short or thick and being pinned too tightly to the upper gum.

The wide-range and varying degrees of ties mean they often present in many different shapes and forms. In trying to understand how best to treat children with tongue tie, practitioners have developed a classification system to describe tongue tie. Most practitioners use a classification where the tongue tie is given a grade of one, two, three, or four. Classically, class one and two are thought of as anterior, whereas class three and four are posterior.

These distinctions do not grade the severity of the tongue tie, but are a description of where the tie attaches to the tongue. A tongue-tied baby with a class four tie may have severe breastfeeding or other problems while class one babies may feed normally, and vice versa.

Diagnosis and treatment of lip and tongue tie is still problematic and often involves much persistence and perseverance on behalf of parents.

If your baby appears to have trouble latching, slides off the nipple, or there is nipple damage or pain on behalf of the mother, assistance from a Lactation Consultant, Paediatrician or Laser Dentist may be helpful.

Often health care providers only look for very prominent, classic tongue ties that often create a heart shaped tongue. However, it is posterior tongue ties that seem to pose the biggest diagnostic challenge and can be deceptively hidden in the base (back) area under the tongue. A further complication of ankyloglossia, many studies now suggest that the majority

There are two main forms of treatment of tongue and lip ties. The first involves a frenectomy with traditional cutting via scalpel in a conventional surgical procedure. There has been a move in recent times towards using laser surgery as an alternative and many specialists in the field now suggest this to be the preferred option, as it allows the tie to be separated layer by layer.

Laser surgery is a relatively quick and straightforward process, not requiring general anaesthetic, the operating room, sutures or oral medications. It can also be completed within a few minutes and the majority of babies are able to breastfeed straight after the procedure. In fact, this is encouraged as it provides a means of comforting the baby as well as cleansing

the mouth with bacterial-fighting antibodies present in breastmilk.

Whether you choose a traditional surgical approach or laser, aftercare for the procedure usually involves some stretching exercises performed to ensure the ties do not reattach.

Many parents who have gone through the procedure find this to be the worst stage of treatment, as most babies hate being subjected to the stretches which need to be performed several times a day. However the worst is generally over within a couple of days and almost immediately after treatment the new-found range of motion, with babies often being able to poke out their tongues for the first time, bring joy and relief to parents and babies alike.

SYMPTOMS OF TONGUE OR LIP TIE • poor ability to latch or inability to stay latched • sliding off the nipple • falling asleep at the breast • regular clicking during a feed • poor weight gain • maternal nipple pain or damage • increased maternal nipple or breast infection • compromised maternal milk supply • dribbling milk at the breast/ bottle • digestive issues such as increased gassiness or reflux due to additional air being swallowed or poor control of the milk during swallowing.

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BABY

H A P P Y FA C E F L I P C A R D S

LOVE TO SWADDLE UP 50/50

MUNCHKIN CLEAN SHOPPER

Happy Face Flip Cards offer a fully personalisable set of flash cards for babies and toddlers. The cards are a great way of educating your little one from a young age about important family members, particularly for those living long distance.

Thanks to its zip-off wings, the Love To Swaddle UP 50/50 is a safer, easier solution for parents to transition growing babies from wraps or swaddles to a sleeping bag without the usual tears and fuss. This new design teams the season’s hottest pattern trend of zigzag stripes, with a bold colour combination of aqua, taupe and white, to deliver a gorgeous new design that will suit both baby boys and girls.

Mum and Munchkin Clean Shopper trolley covers keep your baby comfortable and protected from germs whilst shopping. With its 150mg density wadding it ensures your baby's comfort.

The fun website allows you to upload personal photos and label them with a name and description of the person or object.

RRP $36.50 (plus delivery) www.happyfaceflipcards.com WIN_ A HAPPY FACE FLIP CARD SET to personalise yourself. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au

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RRP $49.95 (Available in M, L, XL) www.lovetodream.com.au WIN_ A LOVE TO SWADDLE UP 50/50 baby sleeping bag. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au

A beautiful designer range of fabric to choose from will also see your baby shopping in style.

RRP $25.00 mumandmunchkin.com.au WIN_ A MUM AND MUNCHKIN SHOPPING TROLLEY COVER. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au

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READY2ROLL

The Ready2Roll is a stylish and compact double-sided pregnancy pillow that can relieve back pain and provide comfort to improve sleep.

Featuring two compact pillows joined by an adjustable middle panel so expectant mothers can comfortably roll from side to side, it also provides pregnant women with two sleeping positions to encourage a good night’s sleep. Available in a stylish floral design in four colours - navy, mustard, burgundy and black.

RRP $79.95 WIN_ A READY2ROLL PILLOW valued at $79.95. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au

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SLEEPY SOUNDSCAPES

Sometimes, switching to formula feeding can be stressful enough, so to help parents everywhere, Closer To Nature has created the Perfect Prep Machine. Designed to make preparing bottles of formula quicker and more accurate, this clever device makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes.

Team it with the ever-reliable Closer to Nature Electric Steam Steriliser and you have all you need for baby feeding time.

Designed by childcare and child language experts, Dinosnores stories and soundscapes use relaxation and visualisation techniques to take kids on an imaginative journey, with calming vocal rhythms and soothing natural sounds.

RRP $400 (Available at Babies R Us)

RRP $79.95 http://www.dinosnores.com/

WIN_ A pack including a Closer to Nature PERFECT PREP MACHINE and ELECTRIC STEAM STERILISER. Visit www.pakmag.com.au

The CDs are perfect for playing as an audio bedtime story and provide the perfect backdrop to lull your little one to sleep.

WIN_ A pack consisting of four BABY SLEEP SOUNDSCAPES valued at $79.95. Visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au

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HEALTH

PLAN FOR BETTER SLEEP Mums and Dads, this is an issue close to all our hearts – sleep. Or, lack of.

Getting enough sleep is important for vitality and, as we all know with young children, just getting enough to function as a normal human being can be a challenge, let alone feeling good enough to exercise.

Still, while we may complain about hours lost in the night to colleagues the next day at work, or grump our way through the day, we often treat the issue of sleep as a luxury rather than an imperative element of our health and lifestyle.

Sleep hygiene is the latest buzz phrase and it has nothing to do with cleanliness. Experts say correct sleep hygiene allows us to sleep better, which results in better moods and increased energy.

We often send mixed messages to our bodies before we go to bed.

In the lead-up to bedtime, instead of allowing ourselves to wind down, we keep adrenaline and other stress hormones running by using computers

H A N D, F O O T A N D MOUTH DISEASE and mobile phones. Eating heavy meals before bedtime and drinking alcohol doesn’t help either. Try to eat dinner early and keep portions small.

Keep your bedroom dark and calm.

It is said every hour of sleep before midnight is worth two after midnight.

So, instead of blaming little people for disrupting your sleep, consider making best use of the valuable hours when you can catch a few winks.

Switch off all electronic devices at least an hour before you plan to go to bed and don’t charge them close to where you are sleeping, as electromagnetic radiation can also affect your sleep cycle.

You can’t stop children waking you in the night, but you can make the most of the valuable hours you do get.

NARELLE MULLER IS A JOURNALIST, HEALTH WRITER AND QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL FIT & WELL HEALTH ON 0402 114 754.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness. It is usually seen in children under 5 but can occur at any age. The usual signs are a fever, a sore throat, ulcers in the mouth and a blistery rash which is usually present on the soles of the feet and palms of the hand.

The illness is usually mild but your child will probably be feeling miserable and the mouth ulcers can be quite sore. It is important to watch out for dehydration so offer small amounts of water frequently if drinking is painful. See your GP if you have any concerns at all. HFMD is a virus so it cannot be treated with antibiotics but paracetamol or ibuprofen may be recommended to help with the discomfort and fever.

HFMD is very infectious and is spread from person to person through: • Fluid from the blisters on the hands and feet • Coughing and sneezing • Saliva (e.g. when toys are shared that have been in an infected child’s mouth) • Faeces (e.g. if hands aren’t washed properly after changing a nappy) Children with HFMD need to stay home from childcare and school until all the blisters have dried completely. It is also recommended that the childcare director or principal is notified about infections to help prevent further cases. The best way to prevent HFMD is by remembering to wash hands well after changing nappies, wiping noses, coughing, sneezing etc as well as avoiding sharing eating utensils and towels.

DR. CLAIRE STEWART HAS A ONE YEAR OLD SON AND WORKS PART TIME AT FAIRFIELD WATERS MEDICAL CENTRE IN TOWNSVILLE.

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MINTY'S PICK "Get along to the McDonalds Townsville Running Festival on 3 August 5.30am."

DAT E

VENUE

EVENT NAME

TIME

MORE INFO

COST

1/08/14

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Humanoid Discovery (ends 24 Aug)

9.30am

4726 0600

1/08/14

Perfumed Gardens

Music in the City - Larry Thompson Duo - Cnr Stokes St & Walker St

12.00pm

1300 878 001

1/08/14

Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night - Free Kids Rides, Face Painting and Activities

6.00pm

www.brotherstsv.com.au

1/08/14

Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

1/08/14

Strand Park

Strand Night Markets

5.00pm

www.townsvillerotarymarkets.

Free

CLASS

Free

com.au 2/08/14

1300 Smiles Stadium

NQ Cowboys Vs Gold Coast Titans

5.30pm

www.cowboys.com.au

Cost

2/08/14

Riverway Arts Centre

Looking Through A Glass Onion - John Waters

8.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

2/08/14

Tyto Wetlands (Ingham)

Australian Italian Festival

10.00am

www.australianitalianfestival.

Cost

com.au 2/08/14

North Shore Town Centre

North QLD Farmers Market

6.00am

nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com

Free

2/08/14

Carlyle Gardens

Carlyle Gardens Arts & Crafts Market

9.00am

4773 1195

Free

2/08/14

Townsville Mini Golf

Purchase a Buffet Dinner and the Fun is Free!

6.00pm

4771 3999

Cost

3/08/14

Riverway Arts Centre

Ocean Film Festival Australia

7.00pm

www.oceanfilmfestival.com.au

Cost

3/08/14

The Strand

McDonalds Townsville Running Festival

5.30am

www.townsvillerunningfestival.com

Cost

3/08/14

Willows Shopping Centre Carpark

Willows Rotary Markets

7.30am

www.townsvillerotarymarkets.com.au

Free

3/08/14

Tyto Wetlands (Ingham)

Australian Italian Festival

10.00am

www.australianitalianfestival. com.au

Cost

3/08/14

Castle Hill PCYC

Castle Hill PCYC Sunday Markets

7.00am

manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au

Free

3/08/14

Bushland Beach

Bushland Beach Markets

8.00am

www.facebook.com/ bushlandbeachmarkets

Free

4/08/14

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day

3.30pm

1300 878 001

Free

The Cathedral School - School Tour

10.00am

www.cathedral.qld.edu.au

Free

5/08/14 5/08/14

Flinders St Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

5/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

After School Art - Whacky Clock (Sculpture for primary school students)

3.30pm

4727 9011

Cost

5/08/14

Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

Cost

6/08/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

6/08/14

Gregory St

Gregory St by the Strand Night Market

5.00pm

www.facebook.com/ gregorystreetbythestrand

Free

6/08/14

Pimlico Performing Arts Centre

Townsville Little Theatre …And then there were none.

7.00pm

4724 3112

Cost

The Cathedral School - Junior School Expo

4.00pm

www.cathedral.qld.edu.au

Free

7/08/14 7/08/14

Pimlico Performing Arts Centre

Townsville Little Theatre …And then there were none.

7.00pm

4724 3112

Cost

7/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

Hercules 2D (Bring your Baby Session)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

7/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

Tinkerbell: Pirate Fairy (Kids $6 Flick)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

8/08/14

Perfumed Gardens

Music in the City - Livewire (Duo) - Cnr Stokes St & Walker St

12.00pm

1300 878 001

Free

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_ KIDS

_ A D U LT S

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CHOOKY'S PICK "Book your tickets to see The Gruffalo at Townsville Civic Theatre on 14 August 11.30am."

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TIME

MORE INFO

COST

8/08/14

Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night - Free Kids Rides, Face Painting and Activities

6.00pm

www.brotherstsv.com.au

8/08/14

Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

8/08/14

Pimlico Performing Arts Centre

Townsville Little Theatre …And then there were none.

7.00pm

4724 3112

Cost

8/08/14

Lolllipops Townsville

Pirates and Princesses Disco

6.00pm

4755 0244

Cost

9/08/14

1300 Smiles Stadium

NQ Cowboys Vs Wests Tigers

7.30pm

www.cowboys.com.au

Cost

9/08/14

The Cathedral School (Dining Hall)

Pyjama Party Trivia Night

6.30pm

www.facebook.com/

Cost

CLASS

twincitiesleoclub 9/08/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Parents & Bubs First Aid Awareness

10.00am

4773 8811

Cost

9/08/14

Jupiters Townsville

Normie Rowe Dinner and Show

7.00pm

www.jupiterstownsville.com.au

Cost

9/08/14

Pimlico Performing Arts Centre

Townsville Little Theatre …And then there were none.

7.00pm

4724 3112

Cost

9/08/14

Pimlico Performing Arts Centre

Townsville Little Theatre …And then there were none.

2.00pm

4724 3112

Cost

9/08/14

Aitkenvale School Hall

Renegade Handmade Market

8.00am

www.facebook.com/ morethanamarket

Free

9/08/14

North Shore Town Centre

North QLD Farmers Market

6.00am

nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com

Free

9/08/14

Townsville Mini Golf

Purchase a Buffet Dinner and the Fun is Free!

6.00pm

4771 3999

Cost

10/08/14

Cluden Park Racecourse

Miss Muddy (Womens Only - Over 18's)

8.00am

www.missmuddy.com.au

Cost

10/08/14

Willows Shopping Centre Carpark

Willows Rotary Markets

7.30am

www.townsvillerotarymarkets.com.au

Free

10/08/14

Entropy Toy Store (Hyde Park

Rumble in the Jungle - Entropy's 7th Birthday Party

10.00am

www.entropy.com.au

Free

Centre) 10/08/14

St Josephs Catholic School

St Mary MacKillop Family Fair

9.00am

enquiries@earlylearning.tsv. catholic.edu.au

Cost

10/08/14

Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

Magnetic Island Markets

9.00am

www.whatsonmagneticisland. com.au/markets

Free

10/08/14

Castle Hill PCYC

Castle Hill PCYC Sunday Markets

7.00am

manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au

Free

11/08/14

Townsville RSL Stadium

Townsville Careers Expo

10.00am

www.careersevent.com

Free

11/08/14

Stockland Townsville

Mummy Funday

9.00am

www.stockland.com.au

Free

12/08/14

Reef HQ

Reef Kids Under the Sea (4-8 years)- Bookings essential

3.30pm

4750 0890

Cost

12/08/14

St Mary MacKillop Early

St Mary MacKillop 10th Anniversary Celebrations

6.00pm

enquiries@earlylearning.tsv. catholic.edu.au

Free

Learning Centre 12/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Zigzags and Stripes (Printmaking for Primary School Children)

3.30pm

4727 9011

Cost

12/08/14

Flinders St Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

12/08/14

Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

Cost

13/08/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

14/08/14

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Loud Lounge - All things Comic

3.30pm

4727 8310

Free

14/08/14

Townsville Civic Theatre

The Gruffalo (Second Session 1.30pm)

11.30am

4727 9797

Cost

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VENUE

EVENT NAME

_ KIDS

TIME

MORE INFO

_ A D U LT S

COST

14/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

Rio 2 (Kids $6 Flick)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

14/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie (Bring your Baby Session)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

15/08/14

Perfumed Gardens

Music in the City - The Pianoman - Cnr Stokes St & Walker St

12.00pm

1300 878 001

Free

15/08/14

Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night - Free Kids Rides, Face Painting and Activities

6.00pm

www.brotherstsv.com.au

15/08/14

Magnetic Island Apex Camp

Father-Son Adventure Weekend

5.00pm

www.fatheringadventures.com.au

Cost

15/08/14

Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

16/08/14

North Shore Town Centre

North QLD Farmers Market

6.00am

nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com

Free

16/08/14

Townsville Mini Golf

Purchase a Buffet Dinner and the Fun is Free!

6.00pm

4771 3999

Cost

17/08/14

Bushland Beach

Bushland Beach Markets

8.00am

www.facebook.com/ bushlandbeachmarkets

Free

17/08/14

Alma Bay, Magnetic Island

Seniors Music Day on Maggie

12.30pm

1300 878 001

Free

17/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Craft Precinct

8.30am

4727 9011

Free

17/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Family Fun Day

9.00am

4727 9011

Free

17/08/14

Willows Shopping Centre Carpark

Willows Rotary Markets

7.30am

www.townsvillerotarymarkets.com.au

Free

17/08/14

Castle Hill PCYC

Castle Hill PCYC Sunday Markets

7.00am

manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au

Free

19/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Art Box Activities for Under 5's

10.00am

4727 9011

Gold

19/08/14

410 Ross River Rd, Cranbrook

Grandparents & Grandchildren - Keeping Connected

10.00am

4779 4211

Free

19/08/14

Flinders St Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

19/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Camouflaged Animals Assemblage Prints - School Age

3.30pm

4727 9011

Cost

CLASS

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Children) 19/08/14

Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

Cost

20/08/14

Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale

Seniors Week Lifestyle Expo

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

20/08/14

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Loud Lounge - All things Comic

3.00pm

1300 878 001

Free

20/08/14

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Storytime - Childrens Book Week Parade (3-5 years)

10.00am

4773 8811

Free

20/08/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

21/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

And So It Goes (Bring your Baby Session)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

21/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Kids $6 Flick)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

22/08/14

Perfumed Gardens

Music in the City - Wallace and Gromit- Cnr Stokes St & Walker St

12.00pm

1300 878 001

Free

22/08/14

Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night - Free Kids Rides, Face Painting and Activities

6.00pm

www.brotherstsv.com.au

22/08/14

Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

23/08/14

Cluden Park Racecourse

Townsville Amateur Turf Club

11.00am

www.townsvilleamateurs.com

Cost

23/08/14

Townsville Civic Theatre

Tom Burlinson - Frank a Life in Song

7.30pm

4727 9797

Cost

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23/08/14

Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre

North QLD Defence Legacy Charity Gala

6.30pm

www.tecc.net.au

Cost

23/08/14

Tony Ireland Stadium

Townsville Relay for Life

3.00pm

www.relayforlife.org.au

Cost

23/08/14

North Shore Town Centre

North QLD Farmers Market

6.00am

nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com

Free

23/08/14

Townsville Mini Golf

Purchase a Buffet Dinner and the Fun is Free!

6.00pm

4771 3999

Cost

24/08/14

Willows Shopping Centre Carpark

Willows Rotary Markets

7.30am

www.townsvillerotarymarkets.

Free

CLASS

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24/08/14

Castle Hill PCYC

Sundalah Sunday

10.00am

www.sundalah.com.au

Cost

24/08/14

Townsville JCU Campus

JCU Open Day

12.00pm

www.jcu.edu.au/openday

Free

24/08/14

Holy Spirit School

Label Traders Market

9.00am

www.facebook.com/

24/08/14

Castle Hill PCYC

Castle Hill PCYC Sunday Markets

7.00am

labeltraderstownsville manager@castlehillpcyc.

Free

org.au 26/08/14

Flinders St Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

26/08/14

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Treasure Maps & Pirates (Mixed Media - Primary School Aged Children)

3.30pm

4727 9011

Cost

26/08/14

Riverway Arts Centre

Still Awake Still (Second Session 12.30pm)

9.30am

4727 9797

Cost

26/08/14

Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

Cost

27/08/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

28/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

Guardians Of The Galaxy 2D (Bring your Baby Session)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

28/08/14

Townsville Event Cinemas

Tinkerbell: Pirate Fairy (Kids $6 Flick)

Various

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

29/08/14

Perfumed Gardens

Music in the City - Three Mile Road - Cnr Stokes St & Walker St

12.00pm

1300 878 001

Free

29/08/14

Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night - Free Kids Rides, Face Painting and Activities

6.00pm

www.brotherstsv.com.au

29/08/14

Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

30/08/14

Townsville Civic Theatre

La Boheme (Second Session 7.30pm)

2.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

30/08/14

Townsville Entertainment Centre

Tina Arena Reset Tour

8.00pm

www.tecc.net.au

Cost

30/08/14

Townsville Turf Club

Rock'n'Rodz Nostalgia Festival

10.00am

www.facebook.com/

Cost

RocknRodzNostalgiaFestival 30/08/14

North Shore Town Centre

North QLD Farmers Market

6.00am

nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.

Free

com 30/08/14

Townsville Mini Golf

Purchase a Buffet Dinner and the Fun is Free!

6.00pm

4771 3999

Cost

31/08/14

Grace Crowd Building - West End

Overfed & Undernourished Movie Screening

2.30pm

0425 264 241

Cost

31/08/14

Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

Magnetic Island Markets

9.00am

www.whatsonmagneticisland. com.au/markets

Free

31/08/14

Castle Hill PCYC

Castle Hill PCYC Sunday Markets

7.00am

manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au

Free

31/08/14

Willows Shopping Centre Carpark

Willows Rotary Markets

7.30am

www.townsvillerotarymarkets.

Free

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TINA ARENA S U P E R S TA R M U M ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST FEMALE SINGERS, TINA ARENA, RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH AMANDA CRANSTON TO TALK ABOUT MOTHERHOOD, MUSIC AND HER UPCOMING NATIONAL TOUR.

Touring Townsville at the end of this month with her latest album RESET, Tina is looking forward to playing new music and bringing her family to Far North Queensland. Her husband and son will travel with her for the first half of the tour, before her son Gabriel has to head back to school. Tina says that with an eight year-old son, it is ironic to think she actually started her own musical career at the age of eight on the television show Young Talent Time. Since then she has gone from strength-to-strength becoming a singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She has performed in countless musical productions both in Australia and overseas, has won multiple ARIA awards, World Music Awards, has been awarded the Knighthood of the Order of National Merit in France and received the Order of State in Australia. Tina has produced multiple award-winning albums and can competently sing in four different languages (English, French, Italian and Spanish). And her performance last year on the television show Dancing with the Stars also won her a new league of fans, inspiring the next generation of Tina supporters while her already devoted fans were thrilled to see her back in the spotlight.

Tina says that music has always been her life and although some of her priorities have changed since becoming a mother, it is important to always be true to yourself. Like most working mums it can sometimes be hard to juggle career and motherhood but Tina takes it all in her stride and says the secret for her is having a great partner and good organisation.

“It’s actually organised chaos in our household most of the time but Gabe

is never deprived of anything and he always knows what is going on,” she says. “And we make sure we are never away from each other for very long as family is incredibly important.” She adds that separation is an accepted part of life these days as the evolution of the family unit has changed. “Many parents travel for work and as a family we spend six months in France and six months in Australia so my son doesn’t know any different.” Tina says she is just like any other parent and even volunteers at school when she can but explains that French children are more intrigued by her fame than Australian children. “I have volunteered a few times but not as much as I would like as there isn’t as much call for parent help in France. I did recently go on a school excursion to the gallery but the kids kept saying “Oh my god, Gabriel’s mum is Tina Arena””, she laughs.

“Kids in Australia know who I am but are much more reserved, whereas kids in France are more extroverted and I had to explain to them that I am a mum too.”

3 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT TINA: 1_ FAVOURITE TINA SONG Hard one to answer but ‘Chains’ always stands out for me as being special 2_ FAVOURITE MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT This year I had breakfast in bed with flowers, a hand drawn picture, a bowl of chopped apple, yoghurt and tea 3_ FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION South of France, Corsica and family’s beach house on Mornington Peninsula (Australia)

TINA ARENA RESET TOUR 2014 Friday 29 August Cairns Convention Centre Saturday 30 August Townsville Entertainment Centre Tickets available_ www.ticketlink.com.au or 1300 855 835

Like most mums, Tina is incredibly proud of her son and recognises that with both parents being musicians (her French husband Vince is an actor, songwriter and musician) that he would probably inherit some musical ability. “Gabriel has a great instinct for harmony. He is also a great little drummer and a beautiful singer, but he would be even better if he applied himself,” she laughs. Tina says that if he does choose a career in music she will make sure he understands that it is a lot of hard work and is not easy, but that with passion you can succeed at anything and to always treat others the way you want to be treated.

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(RRP $29.00) Available from www.watchesonlinehq.com.au 3_ One of three TANGLE TEEZER MAGIC FLOWERPOT BRUSHES. Not only does the Magic Flowerpot come in fabulous, bright colours - it makes bed hair and straight from the bath detangling a breeze. (RRP $34.95) Available from www.tangle-teezer.com.au 4_ One of three LITTLE BENTO WORLD PACKS including a Triple Sandwich Cutter and Stamp Set, Animal Food Cups and ABC Food Picks (RRP $32) Available from littlebentoworld.com TO ENTER ALL COMPETITIONS_ visit our website at www.pakmag.com.au

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GIRLS BEDROOM STORY CARLY HAMMERSLEY Frozen. Peppa Pig. Dora the Explorer.

Barbie. Chances are, at some point or another the latest “fad” has hit your house and you’ve been begged to transform your child’s room into a shrine to children’s pop culture!

The good news is you can create a whimsical room full of beauty and wonder for little girls without a hint of Peppa Pig or Princess Elsa!

Choosing gorgeous neutrals, layering textures and adding in carefully selected pops of colour will create a sanctuary fit for your own little princess while promoting calm and restful nights. The other win for busy mums and dads, decorating in this style while your child is still young means the room will endure longer than any “themed” room and won’t date when the latest fad comes and goes!

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underneath to cater for sleepovers is a great idea as it means the bed will be likely to last your child into their teens.

OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Adding a space for children to sit, create or read a book is a great idea. The Eames replica DSW chair (pictured) comes in a range of colours (think red, orange, blue and yellow!) or the always classic white. On trend, stylish, practical and best of all, can be wiped over when dirty little fingers inevitably let loose! A matching table is also available at www.zanui.com.au STORAGE Children (especially younger kids) have small clothing so often freestanding storage like the Ouef Merlin Dresser is a more versatile option for many families. The Ouef is a significant investment piece priced at $1299 so if on a budget, try the Nyvoll three drawer from Ikea which offers a similar look. (Available through Sweden to You for $349 plus delivery).

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VINTAGE SIGNS ARE POPULAR DECOR PIECES. COMPLEMENT THE CRATES MADE IN PART 1 OF OUR LAUNDRY MAKEOVER WITH THIS DIY RETRO SIGN PROJECT. STORY SOFIE BUCHHOLZ The feature product used to create this aged look is ‘Chalk Paint’.Commercial chalk paint is available from most hardware and paint stores, however DIY Chalk Paint can be made by adding Plaster of Paris to house paint. For this project, use a ratio of 1:2 Plaster of Paris to house paint. If the consistency is too thick to work with, add water.

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STEP 2_ To complement the featured ‘Bally’ print, layers of yellow, black and white paint have been used to make the sign. The yellow and white paint contain the Plaster of Paris, however the black was spray paint. Apply one coat of each colour paint to the timber in the desired order, ensuring that each coat is dry to touch before the next coat is applied.

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smooth finish. To further distress the paint, heavily sand sections of the sign to reveal more of the underlying colours to achieve an aged look. Sanding around the edge of the sign and giving the edges a warn look works well.

STEP 4_ Using a wood or suitable craft glue, attach the letters to your sign.

DIY PRODUCTS_ Sample Pot Paint Colours ($8-$12) Plaster of Paris, ($6.19) Wooden Letters ($1.83) each Timber ($6.06) a length.

STYLING PRODUCTS_ Bally, Outdoor Print ($10) Red Peg, Laundry, Soak Containers ($5-$8).

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for more info call 0488 676 701 or visit www.amusementsplus.com.au

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B E DA R R A B E AC H HOUSE A CHILD FREE WEEKEND AWAY IS OFTEN SOMETHING PARENTS DREAM OF. PACKING LIGHTLY, PEACE AND QUIET, SLEEP INS, EATING AND DRINKING WHAT YOU LIKE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT YOURSELF. A WEEKEND DEDICATED TO WHATEVER YOU WISH TO RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF, THE WORLD AROUND YOU, AND YOUR PARTNER. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING YOU AND YOUR PARTNER NEED - NOTICE I DIDN’T SAY WANT - I SAID NEED, THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. STORY BREE JAMES

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The lounge and dining area includes a huge daybed, board games and dining table but the most relaxing part of the property would have to be the deck that bridges the main house to the upper deck which leads to the master bedroom and ensuite.

We spent most of our time in the house on the deck, which has two huge hammocks plus a great lounge area that overlooks the ocean and other islands close-by, plus a small barbecue which we cooked most of our meals on. The master bedroom is certainly the star, with by far the best view I have ever had from bed. The sunsets and sunrise, viewed snuggled under the covers, were stunning!

Often as parents we neglect to prioritise time for ourselves and couple time. After a busy five years of being parents, this was an exciting moment - jump in the car for our first weekend away.

The drive to Mission Beach was fantastic with Bec from Mission Beach Charters collecting us and packing all our luggage on board. The boat trip over was delightful, we had exceptional weather and the ocean was teaming with wildlife. It took about 15 minutes on the boat and then we arrived at the stunning island.

There are seven other houses on the island, plus two live-on caretaker's homes, plus on the other side of the island is the small boutique Bedarra Resort. As soon as my feet hit the sand, the sound of waves and wildlife were the only sounds I heard, which set the tone for the whole weekend.

If you are the adventurous type, there are several walks with sensational views. From the top of a headland we spotted huge sea turtles and other wildlife! Bring your backpack and throw in some nibbles and champagne and you have a perfect sunset picnic spot. If you enjoy fishing ensure you bring all your own gear. The kayak has a glass bottom so you can trek as far as you dare and same goes for the snorkelling. The ocean does give a cool breeze overnight so remember to pack some warm clothing.

Bedarra Island is a location where lifestyle and the landscape join to create paradise. Memories made on Bedarra will be with you forever as this house is designed for those who wish to escape, unwind and relax. Our only regret is that life beckoned and we couldn’t stay longer - we missed our kids too much!

WHAT TO PACK_ Things to read, swimmers and sunscreen, backpack, food and drinks in reusable bags, walking shoes and warm clothes.

FOR BOOKING ENQUIRIES_ www.bedarrabeachhouse.com.au or enquiries@bedarrabeachhouse.com.au ADDRESS_ Bedarra Beach House Lot 11, Bedarra Island PHONE_ 0419 953 354

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The beach house is homely and attention to the needs of its guests are catered for to a tee. Beach towels, snorkelling gear, even life jackets if you want to use your private kayak, as well as lounge chairs on the beach.

The kitchen has a basic pantry with sauces, sugar, flour, water, spices, herbs, a first aid kit, coffee machine, every tea that you can imagine, a dishwasher, washing machine, gas stove and large fridge.

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LUNCH BOX The Shikiri Bento Lunch Box has a simple concept: compartments, and this makes it just about the most convenient bento box around in Australia. You can take the dividers out so changing what style of lunch you want. Whole Sandwich with little nibbles or lots of nibbles with all the compartments in.

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FREE BBQ LUNCH EVERY SUNDAY With each Mini Golf game purchased and played on Sundays. Bookings Essential. Not available with other package offers or free passes.

P: 07 4771 3999 A: Kings Road, West End. Opp Showgrounds.

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FIRST 5 PEOPLE TO BOOK USING VOUCHER - Will receive a signed Circus Oz Program and a chance to meet and greet the Circus Oz crew. Must mention offer via phone or in person. 8-9 October, 7.30pm. Townsville Civic Theatre P: 07 4727 9797 W: www.ticketshop.com.au W: www.nexuscombinedma.com.au

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