Kid Magazine Issue Three

MARCH 2013 - issue THREE

Inspired by vision?

You will be, thanks to Frankie Dean

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fishing with henry

Eleven-year-old Henry has started a blog to chronicle his adventures and wants other kids to get as excited about fishing as he is

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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his month i had the great pleasure of attening kids instyle which reminded me why i love my job so much. i reconnected with some of the fabulous kids brands in the market and made some lovely new connections with businesses just launching onto the scene (you will see a few i have been able to sneak into this issue). the people behind the brands you love to dress your kids in are just as fun and funky as the clothes themselves and you can really see how their personalities shine though their designs. over the next few months i hope to bring you more interviews with these designers and the boutique owners where you shop so you can get to know them and their brands better.

the super cute 16-month-old angus enjoying his prize from the kid Magazine Play school cD competition. send in your photos and letters to the editor at editor@kidmagazine.com.au. the best submission for our april issue will win a copy of the biscuiteers book of iced biscuits.

we are only into issue three and i am so proud of what we have achieved at kid Magazine. i thought i would give you some insight into what i love so have picked my top five things to check out in the March issue.

1- the Masha is my new favourite product in the kitchen. i haven’t had any complaints yet about the copious amounts of mash i have been serving at home so i think that is a good sign. P. 55.

2 - bunnies! or more specifically bunny inspired fashion in time for easter. this stuff is seriously cute. P. 16.

3 - our first recipe from busy kitchen Mum blogger taneesha Phelps, yummy beef and rice Meatballs packed with veggies. welcome taneesha! P. 64.

4 - My interview with hair guru Fred leMarche was so fun and he shared some sage advice on how to make your hair work for you. so easy! P. 42.

5 - all the competitions and fun prizes we have this month. there is really something for everybody. P. 8. until next month, you can find us at www.kidmagazine.com.au for more fabulous fashion and kids news.

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editor and chief kid, sara@kidmagazine.com.au www.kidmagazine.com.au kidmagazine.com.au 3

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The Frankie Dean vision

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Common food replacements

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Frankie Dean founder, Giusep Cosentino talks eyesight

Helping you deal with allergies and still feed those kids

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Medicine Cupboard Essentials

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Hair all about it

Stock up now on these fab new finds

Talking Skin Expert and neoSKIN founder, Yasmin Najjar talks skin for busy mums and mums-to-be

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We talk hair with Fred LeMarche, owner of the To Fred salon in Sydney

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The Frankie Dean vision

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Hair talk with Fred LeMarche

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Discounts and specials We’ve teamed up with some exciting retailers to provide some great savings

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An Easter craft idea thanks to our friends at Kiddie Create

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Fishing with Henry Join this eleven-year-old with a passion for fishing

Craft with Kiddie Create

Amazing hot dogs courtesy of Mr Beak’s plus heaps more tasty treats

Temple & Webster Editor, Victoria Baker, explains online shoping clubs

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World’s Greatest Shave Be brave and shave this week to support the Leukaemia Foundation. If shaving your hair doesn’t sound like you then try a funky colour or shave your legs! worldsgreatestshave.com

International Women’s Day Celebrate being a woman and be part of a nation-wide effort to empower women and girls and end poverty. unwomen.org.au

Clean Up Australia Day Get your gloves on and head to a local clean up site in your area to play your part in cleaning up, fixing up and conserving our prized Australian environment. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

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National Playgroup Week Celebrate play and playgroups this week and recognise the importance of play for young children. playgroupaustralia.com.au

Earth Hour Turn off the lights for one hour at 8:30pm and join the largest global movement for the environment. This year you can pledge to switch to renewable energy to make an even greater difference

Good Friday Easter falls early this year. Check out some great Easter recipes on page 56 for some foodie inspiration

Neighbour Day Neighbour Day falls on Easter Sunday this year so why not drop an Easter egg into your neighbour to say thanks for being a great neighbour. neighbourday.org

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available in coles stores and online from March is the new Mix @ coles Merino range. the cardigans and jumpers come in four on-trend colours: black, charcoal, red and purple and are made from 100% australian Merino wool. the perfect trans-seasonal piece that is soft, luxurious and comfortbale to wear. even better is each piece in the range is available at the amazing price of only $25. available from mixapparel.com.au or coles stores nationally.

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beatrix nY have just released two new designs for girls – Penelope octopus and katarina Frog. available a in their lunchbo lunchboxes xes and backpacks for big and little kids.

Penenlope is also available in the wheelie bag style. beatrix nY make sturdy, durable products in designs that kids love. For information visit beatrixny.com.au

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browsing the aisles of coles lately you may have noticed an unusual addition. From the end last year, the Mix apparel baby and kids collection was available alongside the regular eggs, milk and bread. the baby and kids collection is designed and styled in new York and joined the Mix apparel womenswear and Menswear ranges on the supermarket aisles. the range includes stylish everyday basics, casual clothing and accessories all at prices below $15. Made from 100% cotton and featuring fresh colours and prints in on-trend seasonal pieces sure to please even the most discerning mini-fashionista. the current season includes leggings, tees, cardigans, bodysuits, skirts, dresses and cargo pants. what is evident is that despite the low prices you aren’t sacrificing on quality or design. the everyday basics are perfect for daycare or playing at home while much of the range will have your little ones styling their way through play dates, visits to the grandparents and any other occasion when they need to look their best. available in baby sizes 000-2 and kids sizes – 1-6. exclusive to coles or at mixapparel.com.au

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GiusepCosentino

fOUNDER OffRaNkiE DEaN inspired by the vision of seeing every australian school child achieve excellent eyesight and a desire to bring fashionable affordable eyewear to the market, Melbourne webrepreneur, giusep cosentino launched Frankie Dean in november 2012. with options to cater to all tastes and styles, the label is sure to be a huge success. we had a chat to giusep to learn more about the sight for schools™ program, the plans for Frankie Dean and more about the man himself.

For those readers that don’t know who you are, tell us about the man behind the brand? having lived a rather public life in my early years, i prefer to remain a little more private these days. i graduated school and as my italian father would have it, i was immediately in work. i near completed a trade apprenticeship but skipped the final year to pursue a life long passion in dance. i moved overseas and performed on the internationally acclaimed tour, burn the Floor.

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at age of 20, my inner entrepreneur emerged as i landed my first executive roll. at 22 i was a marketing wannabe living inside an i.tt systems administrator and when my employer at the time started to cut corners and failed to innovate, i resigned with a plan to finally write a resume, i was 23. tw t o weeks later i registered my first business, an i.tt & web marketing company, which is now based in south Melbourne with an amazing team, and client base that i could not be more proud of. last april i committed to Frankie Dean and we launched 24 days after the birth of my first daughter with my beautiful wife of 3+ years. lisa and i have been together for just over 13 years and i could have never in my wildest dreams imagined i could be so fortunate by the age of 31. i ride a motorbike to work, i love golf and mum always taught me the greatest gift is the gift of giving. i’ve got a ginger beard and i love calling australia my home.

How was the Frankie Dean brand conceived? after ffter numerous years developing brands online for customers, the time and opportunity had finally come to build a new brand that australia could call its own. i’d ’’d been a long on and off prescription eyewear user and fashion brand junkie. i had also spent the past two years collaborating on and off with a leading australian photographer in the artistic/fashion space. i was going back and forth about a new business, product sales based, but unsure what. all i knew was a new business had to be different to my existing “service” based business. i was also inspired by the new wave of socially conscious brands emerging locally and abroad and that’s when it hit me. i’ve been in and out of eyewear constantly due to the expense of frames: buy a pair, love them for a year

or so, then start to get tired of them but could not bring myself to go and spend another $500+ on a new set of glasses (i love fashion brands but can’t say i’m a big spender). so i set out to build the Frankie Dean business model on the foundation of our sight for schools™ program, and design the range with the help of a couple of experts in the eyewear industry who i was fortunate enough to call my mates. essentially, Frankie Dean was founded out of the desire to lead a business that was more than just a product or a service, but something that every person could potentially buy into, and at its very core benefit more than just the customers and the staff driving it.

Every new fashion label claims to offer something different from its competitors. How does Frankie Dean differ from other fashion eyewear labels? we don’t advocate a revolution in eyewear design or production. as a matter of fact we’re probably just the opposite. we’re using proven technologies and designs to target just about every face out there and ensure we’re delivering the best possible product within our grasp.

Yes our design is our own and we’ve hand picked every colour combination and style from the ground up, right here in australia but what we are changing though, is the design and quality offered at our price point. that combined with our ability to offer every model in a clear, graduated tint or full-polarised lens is unique to us. as far as we’re aware, we’re the first fashion brand globally giving consumers those options at the click of a button online. but without doubt, the truly unique element of Frankie Dean is our foundation; our sight for schools program. i come back to it often, as

it is the driving force behind the brand.

Quite simply, it’s success is our success and it defined our inception as it does our future.

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How important to you is it that your brand remains Australian made and owned?

We’re proud of our “Australian Owned” status! My Dad was born in Italy, and my Mum was born in Ireland. I’ve always said two great men made the choice to move their families to this country (my parent’s respective fathers), they believed this was the best place on earth to raise their families. As a first generation Aussie, I couldn’t agree more.

We are Australian owned, Australian designed, and Australian produced and we love that. Frankie Dean will always be Australian owned - we’ve got green and gold in our veins!

Frankie Dean was founded out of the desire to lead a business that was more than just a product or a service Where do you see the Frankie Dean brand in five years time?

I’d see us as an innovative brand offering models in multiple genres of fashion eyewear, helping kids from all around the country. I guess the ultimate goal would be a Sight for Schools program that enabled a country where no child experienced vision problems due to

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SHIRLEY We’ve also spoken about pushing our boundaries in regards to the product range we offer however five years is a long time in any business world.

Right now we’re a flexible, dynamic startup that can move in just about any direction we need and as it stands, we’re focused on the pathway our Australian customers want us on, more than a final destination defined too early.

How do think the fashion industry has changed in the last decade?

Fashion is fashion. It has changed completely and by that accord, it hasn’t changed at all. It’s still driven by celebrities and it recycles itself when it has to. I’d say what has changed more so, is fashion’s accessibility and global leaders. Once upon a time it was distinctively lead by Europe and Europe alone. I believe as a result of globalisation and the inter-web (as I like to call it) the game is changing. We can more easily access what is happening across the world, the time gap for trends to cross borders is much less and new leaders are emerging.

Can you tell our readers a little about the Sight for Schools program?

Helping children achieve good eyesight through our Sight for Schools program is at the core of Frankie Dean’s philosophy.

We believe all school children have the right to quality vision during their school years. With every purchase of Frankie Dean eyewear you can be assured that you have become part of the process in doing good for a child in need, helping us to provide quality eyewear and lenses at no expense and allowing the Sight for Schools™ program to expand and prosper.

Along with allergies and asthma, eye disorders are the most common longterm health problem experienced by children. There are more than 400,000 cases of chronic eye disorders among children in Australia. Approximately onein-six children aged 10-14 wears glasses to correct sight. The frequency of vision issues increases significantly to one-infive during school years, yet the changes in a child’s vision are sometimes so gradual that most children are unaware of them.

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One of the main aims of our program is to alert parents and teachers to frequently overlooked vision problems in the hope of helping those school children who struggle unnecessarily because of undiagnosed vision disorders. In fact, even today many of these children are often suspected of having learning disabilities, dyslexia, or attention deficit disorder when the real problem is their vision.

Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent, control, slow or completely correct vision problems that interfere with a child’s capacity to learn. A good education depends on good vision, and remember that around 80 percent of what we learn comes from having good eyesight! We are so excited by our Sight for Schools™ program and we welcome you to becoming part of the journey! The more support we get from people like you, the more Frankie Dean can help in our vast community.

Any final words about the Frankie Dean range of products?

They’re hot to trot! Our 2012/13 launch range markets an exciting pallette of bright colours & matt finishes all mixed in with your ever popular glosses and less extrovert colours. We feel there’s something for everyone in there and with 25 models all available in three colour variations, starting at $99.00 there’s no reason why you can’t have a pair for every day of the week!!

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WorKOut Water and your health with Kaz Muddell

We all know we should drink water but why is it really important that we do?

Heart health A six-year study published in the May 1, 2002 American Journal of Epidemiology found that those who drink more than five glasses of water a day were 41 per cent less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses.

Research says when you drink water it is absorbed quickly and easily into the bloodstream and thins the blood which helps to prevent arteryclogging clots.

Dehydration Dehydration can sap your energy, make you feel lethargic, create muscle weakness and other such symptoms.

If you are thirsty it’s already too late.

Dehydration can also speed up the rate of your heart causing it to work harder. Have you ever had a big night drinking and not drunk a lot of water? You may feel that your heart rate is elevated. Liquids other than water that require digestion, which may require fluids to move from the blood into the gut, create a bloodthickening effect. If you are going to drink, make sure that you have a glass of water after every glass of alcohol. Being hydrated will also help to avoid headaches.

Improving your exercise routine Being dehydrated can severely hamper your athletic activities,

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slowing you down and making it harder to lift weights or to do any form of cardiovascular exercise. Your blood volume drops if you are dehydrated which results in your heart having to work harder and you become more fatigued.

Drinking water often replaces the intake of high calorie drinks such as soft drink and juices

Healthy digestive system Our digestive systems need a good amount of water to digest food properly. Often water can help cure stomach acid problems, and water along with fibre can cure constipation (often a result of dehydration). Water helps clean the stomach and helps digestion. Other fluids do not replace water as a digestive aid. Anything added to the water at all changes the function it has in the stomach. Drinking water between your meals cleans the stomach of the small trapped food pieces and gives it a rest so it can stop producing acids. Water also helps to clean the digestive tract of small pieces of food. Enzymes, water, and good bacteria all work together

to maintain optimum digestion, nutrient absorption and health.

Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body.

Weight loss Drinking water often replaces the intake of high calorie drinks such as soft drink and juices so there is an immediate benefit there. Water has no fat, no calories, no carbs, and no sugar. It’s also a great appetite suppressant, and often when we think we’re hungry, we’re actually just thirsty. So make sure that when you think you are hungry, you have a big glass of water before you reach for the snacks.

Apart from all that, a cold glass of water is refreshing!

Kaz Muddell is the principal Fitness Coach at Mind Body Motion which is a dynamic outdoor mobile fitness business. Visit www.mindbodymotion.com.au for more details.

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the safer alternative to a hot water bottler, these quirky little hotties are filled with heatable/chillable beads and have a removable knitted cover. great for keeping your little one warm this winter. rrP P $19.95, annabeltrends.com or phone (07) 5593 4755.

a new range of organic, chemical free baby skincare has launched with a commitment to natural and organic beauty. the range includes Massage oil, goat’s Milk soap, healing baby balm, shampoo and sweet Dreams mist spray. available online at absolutelygorgeous.com.au.

that online shop are now stocking essential oil blends in a roller format to assist with energy, stress or sleep and generally getting the most out of every day. it is easy to apply on temples, behind ears, on the back of the neck or on wrists. carry it with you while out and about, travelling or keep it safely tucked away on your bedside table. rrP $16.50, thatonlineshop.com.au.

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now able to say good-bye to the days of pushing down tablets, australian women will finally have access to a ran quality, high potency, effervescent vitamins and supplem launch of Q.r. health’s new range of quick response prod women’s Multivitamin b Plus has been specifically formula and is designed to support general health and wellbeing. M at quickresponsehealth.com.

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when the afternoon munchies hit, you grab a snack to get you through the afternoon. whether it be chocolate, a biscuit or whatever your weakness, you know it isn’t going to be great for your health goals. that’s why you need to check out the slim secrets range of tasty and nutritionally balanced snacks made from natural ingredients. Potato chips, cookies, snack bars and much more, the range is sure to curb those cravings and keep you on track. For more information visit slimsecrets.com.au.

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the gillette® venus & olay™ has been on the market since 2012 but i was a late adopter to try it. i wish i had found it earlier! it features olay Moisture bars to help to lock in moisture for less dryness, and venus’s five blades which shave you close with every smoothing stroke. it has leftt my skin so soft and smooth after shaving and i love it! retails for or approximately $14.99 for stockists visit gillettevenus.com.au. illettevenus.com.au.

h and bites Milk toothy Pegs is the newest product in the Milk baby range to make brushing little teeth fun. australian certified organic and free of sulphates, fluorides and minerals with a great organic orange flavour. Milk toothy Pegs is made in Melbourne, uses 100% recyclable packaging and not tested on animals. available in coles supermarkets for $5.99.

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An exerpt from Kidsí Food Allergies for Dummies The first step to managing your child’s food allergies is to help her avoid her food allergens.

This can be a challenging task for you and other people who care for your child because the most common food allergens are prominent ingredients in foods from almost all cultures. Egg, milk and wheat are especially difficult to avoid in Western diets, because they’re staples in this kind of diet. Nuts are also difficult to avoid simply because they’re common ingredients in snack foods, cakes and biscuits.

In this chapter, we provide some tips on how to replace the common food allergens in your child’s diet and in cooking.

Replacing Egg in Cooking Egg allergy is the commonest food allergy in children. Children with egg allergy react to allergens contained within the egg white, but the yolk can often be contaminated with some egg white so if your child has egg allergy, your child needs to avoid both the egg yolk and the egg white.

The proteins in other bird eggs are similar to the proteins in hen’s eggs, so all eggs (for example, duck or quail egg) should be avoided by children with egg allergy. Avoiding egg in the diet can be difficult because it’s a very common ingredient in many foods that children eat. Eggs are used kidmagazine.com.au 28

in baking to bind ingredients together or to aerate the ingredients allowing a light texture. However, you can use several options to replace egg when you’re baking:

emulsifier. Egg lecithin and egg emulsifier are made from the fat component of the egg and the chance of an allergic reaction to these ingredients is very unlikely.

Commercially available egg replacer: Options include Orgran Egg Replacer, which is a powder made from potato starch, tapioca flour and vegetable gums. This product can be purchased from online allergy stores, health food stores and some supermarkets.

Finding Alternatives to Cow’s Milk Formula for Babies

Home-made egg replacers: These can be made out of water and baking powder, or gelatine, vegetable or fruit, as follows (each recipe replacing one egg): • 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon vinegar • 1. tablespoon water, 1. tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1⁄3 cup water and 2 teaspoons gelatine — dissolve gelatine in warm water • ¼ cup mashed potato or pumpkin • ¼ cup mashed banana or puree apple Egg substitutes can’t be used to replace egg if you have egg allergy — these are made of egg whites and are used for people with high cholesterol (who aren’t allergic to egg but wish to avoid egg yolk, which contains cholesterol). If your child is allergic to egg, your child must avoid egg substitutes — you can recognise egg substitutes on ingredient labels because the label clearly lists egg as an ingredient.

Children with egg allergy don’t usually have to avoid egg lecithin or egg

Cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children.

In the first year of life, breast milk or formula milk is the predominant source of nutrition for a baby and most formula milks are made from cow’s milk.

So, if your baby has cow’s milk allergy and is under one year of age, you need to choose the right replacement that still provides an adequate source of nutrition. A good way to manage cow’s milk allergy is to breastfeed your baby. Although small amounts of milk allergen can cross over into your breast milk, most babies don’t react to such small amounts of milk allergen and you can continue to take cow’s milk and cow’s milk products in your diet.

Some babies with delayed forms of allergy to cow’s milk do react to the small amounts of cow’s milk allergen in breast milk and you may need to avoid cow’s milk and cow’s milk products in your diet while you’re still breastfeeding. Your child’s doctor can advise you on this. Some mothers and babies are unable to breastfeed, and need an alternative milk formula that doesn’t contain cow’s milk allergens.

The formula that’s suitable for your

baby depends on the type of cow’s milk Your doctor can also advise you allergy and how old your baby is. If your on the best formula replacement baby has an IgE mediated allergy and is: for your baby. Partially hydrolysed cow’s milk formulas (pHF), also • Under six months of age, current known as hypoallergenic HA cow’s recommendations advise to use an milk formulas (available without extensively hydrolysed formula (eHF; a prescriptions) aren’t suitable for special low-allergy cow’s milk formula) babies with cow’s milk allergy as a replacement to standard cow’s milk because they contain some cow’s formula. milk allergens that can cause allergic reactions. pHF (HA formulas) may be • Older than six months, you can use soy effective for the prevention of allergic formula. disease in babies at high risk of developing an allergic disease (those • Also allergic to soy milk, your doctor with a first-degree relative who has prescribes an eHF for your baby. one of the allergic diseases, such as asthma or hay fever), and can be • Unable to tolerate eHF, your doctor recommended for high-risk babies if prescribes a different formula called an the mother is unable to breastfeed elemental formula. Around 5–10 per in the first four to six months (refer cent of infants who are allergic to cow’s to Chapter 3 for more on prevention milk can’t tolerate eHF (because they of food allergy). However, evidence react to the small amounts of cow’s is now emerging that pHFs are milk allergen that remain in eHF) and ineffective in the prevention of food need an elemental formula. Elemental allergies and eczema. formulas are made of single amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) Goat’s milk, sheep’s milk and other and don’t contain any cow’s milk or soy animal milks are very similar to proteins. cow’s milk and usually cause allergic reactions in babies with cow’s milk If your baby has a delayed form of cow’s allergy, so formulas made from these milk allergy, the type of formula that’s milks aren’t a suitable alternative for suitable as a replacement for cow’s babies with cow’s milk allergy. Nonmilk formula depends upon the type formula milks, such as whole soy of delayed allergy your baby has and milk and cerealbased drinks, aren’t whether your baby is growing nicely. suitable for babies under one year of age.

For babies who • Have poor growth due to a cow’s milk allergy and babies with the nonIgE mediated conditions (food protein induced enterocolitis (FPIES) or food protein induced procto-colitis), the appropriate replacement is eHF. • Have eosinophilic oesophagitis, one of the mixed IgE/non-IgE mediated forms of cow’s milk allergy, an elemental formula is recommended.

• Are older than six months, with milder forms of delayed cow’s milk allergy that cause tummy pain and diarrhoea, eczema or colic, and who are growing well, soy formula can be offered.

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Swapping Out Cow’s Milk for Older Children

other milk options, including cereal milks Cow’s milk and cow’s milk products such as rice milk or oat milk. such as cheese or yoghurt are important sources of protein, fat, All of these products are available at calcium and vitamin A and D. Like the supermarket — just make sure you egg, cow’s milk is a common part of choose products that are fortified with the diet and can be difficult to avoid. calcium because this means that calcium If your child is older than one year of has been added to the soy or cereal milk age and is no longer on formula, you product to match the levels contained in can replace cow’s milk products with cow’s milk. soy versions, including soy milk, soy yoghurt, soy cheese, soy ice cream and soy cream. Milk-free butters and margarines (such as Nuttelex and Becel) are widely available, as are

Some soy cheeses contain casein, which is a cow’s milk protein, so you need to check the ingredient list and avoid these brands. Also, some soy yoghurts use cow’s milk in the starter culture so most

children who are highly allergic to cow’s milk may still react to these.

A2 milk is cow’s milk that doesn’t contain A1 beta casein, but still contains all of the other proteins in cow’s milk, so most children with cow’s milk allergy aren’t able to drink this product.

Cow’s milk and cow’s milk products are the main source of calcium in your child’s diet, so you need to ensure that your child’s calcium intake is adequate if you’ve taken cow’s milk out of the diet. A person’s calcium needs change depending on age. If your child’s calcium intake is lower than the daily recommended amount for her age, your doctor or pharmacist can recommend a calcium supplement, available at supermarkets and pharmacies.

Replacing Nuts Two types of nuts can cause allergies: Peanuts and tree nuts.

Peanut is a legume and grows in the ground. Peanut allergy affects 1 to 2 per cent of children. Tree nuts are nuts that grow on trees, such as cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pecan nuts, pistachios, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts and pine nuts. The most common tree nut allergy is cashew allergy. Other common tree nut allergies include hazelnut, almond and walnut allergy, but children can be allergic to any of the tree nuts. Peanut and tree nut allergies are more likely to cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) than other food allergies, and are the most common cause of a food-induced anaphylaxis.

Children with peanut allergy are more likely (a 20 to 30 per cent chance) to also be allergic to tree nuts. Because of this increased risk for having other nut allergies, your child’s doctor may perform allergy tests for the tree nuts. Depending on the results of these tests, the doctor may be able to confirm whether or not your child has an allergy to the tree nuts but, in many cases, the testing may not provide a clear answer and a food challenge is required to clarify whether kidmagazine.com.au 31

an allergy is present or not. (Refer to Chapter 6 for more on testing for food allergies.)

Clarifying whether your child has a tree nut allergy may be more important if your family relies on nuts as a staple part of the diet, such as if your family are vegetarian or vegan.

Most children with peanut allergy don’t have allergies to the tree nuts and can include the tree nuts in their diet, taking care to avoid any situations that can result in cross-contamination, such as mixed-nut products.

Most of our patients who are allergic to peanut but not the tree nuts can eat cashew butter, almonds, Nutella and other tree nut products, while taking care to avoid mixed nuts and any food that they can’t be sure doesn’t contain peanut.

Peanut oil is something that can cause confusion. Here’s how you can tell the difference between peanut oil options:

• Refined peanut oils have been highly processed to remove the peanut proteins, so higher quality peanut oils are usually safe for children with peanut allergy.

• Less-refined oil products, such as cold-pressed peanut oil, still have some peanut proteins remaining, and can cause allergic reactions in some children who are highly allergic to peanut and react to even small amounts of peanut protein.

If your child has a severe allergy to peanut, you may need to avoid peanut oils, but most children with peanut allergy can tolerate peanut oil used in cooking.

A number of foods sound like they may be a nut but aren’t. Coconut comes from the seed of the palm tree, nutmeg is from the seed of the drupaceous fruit, and water chestnuts are the edible portion of a plant root; so these are not related to peanut or tree nuts. Although peanut is a legume and comes from

the same family as other legumes, beans and pulses such as soy, lentils and peas, children with peanut allergy can eat these other foods safely. If your child is allergic to peanut or tree nuts and these foods are an important part of your family’s diet, you can try some alternatives. For example, if your child is only allergic to peanut and can take the other nuts, a healthy alternative to peanut butter is to try options from the Naturals Nut Spread range, such as almond, brazil and cashew spread, which has a similar appearance and taste to peanut butter.

• Chia • Chickpea or besan • Corn (maize) • Millet • Rice • Potato • Quinoa • Sago • Sorghum • Soy • Tapioca

If your child is allergic to both peanut and the tree nuts, you may consider soy butter or sunflower butter, which also have a similar texture to peanut butter. Snack foods commonly contain nuts, so you need to stock up on nutfree snack alternatives, such as fresh or dried fruit, or seek out nut-free snack products such as nut-free chocolate.

Some children may also be allergic to multiple grains so make sure you try the different grain replacements individually. Most supermarkets and health food stores offer products made from these alternative grains.

Kamut, spelt, semolina and triticale are types of wheat so aren’t suitable replacements for children with wheat allergies.

Removing Wheat Wheat is a common staple in most diets around the world. Children with wheat allergy need to avoid all forms of wheat, but they don’t usually have to avoid other cereal grains, such as barley, oat or rye, unless they’re also allergic to these. Your child’s doctor or dietitian can advise you on whether your child with wheat allergy can try these other grains.

People with coeliac disease must avoid all gluten-containing foods, which includes wheat, barley, oat and rye, whereas people with wheat allergy can usually tolerate other grains that contain gluten such as oats and rye. So gluten-free products are safe for your child with wheat allergy, but your child isn’t necessarily restricted to these products.

You can use a number of cereal grains to replace wheat if your child is allergic to wheat; these include: • Amaranth • Arrowroot • Buckwheat

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All of these grains can be used in place of wheat in cooking and most of these are available as flour.

Some wheat-based ingredients don’t contain wheat protein and so don’t have to be avoided. Ingredients like glucose, glucose syrup, caramel colour, dextrose and monosodium glutamate are made from wheat but are so highly purified and processed that no wheat proteins are left in the ingredient.

Avoiding Soy Soybeans and soy products are a common ingredient in Asian diets. Although soybeans are less prominent as a food in the Western diet, soy is commonly used as a flour in commercially prepared processed foods.

If your child has soy allergy, your child needs to avoid all of the different foods that are made from soy. Many low-allergy foods (for milk or wheat allergy) are made from soy and so aren’t suitable for your child with soy allergy. If your child is allergic to cow’s milk or wheat as well as soy, you may want to get advice from a dietitian to help you manage your child’s diet.

Some ingredients are made from soy but don’t contain any soy protein and can be tolerated by most children with soy allergy. Soy lecithin and soy oil are made from the fat component of soybeans, and don’t usually cause allergic reactions in children with soy allergy. However, more caution may be required if your child has had severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to small amounts of soy because soy oils may contain small amounts of soy protein.

Because of the way soy is used in Western diets and foods, usually a very similar product is available that doesn’t contain soy. This means the issue is usually simply avoiding soy rather than trying to find a soy replacement. However, families with a vegetarian or vegan diet (who may use soy products such as tofu and tempeh as a good source of protein), may need a soy replacement.

Options include other legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans, and mushrooms.

Replacing Milk and Soy Between 20 and 40 per cent of children with cow’s milk allergy also have a soy allergy, and need to avoid both foods (see earlier sections on replacing cow’s milk and replacing soy). Babies with delayed forms of allergy to cow’s milk (non-IgE or mixed IgE/non-IgE mediated allergy) are more likely to develop an allergy to soy milk than babies with IgE mediated cow’s milk allergy, possibly because they’re more likely to have inflammation of the gut lining, which can result in a leaky intestinal barrier.

If your baby is on formula and has allergy to cow’s milk and soy milk, your doctor can prescribe an extensively hydrolysed formula (eHF). For older infants and children who are allergic to both cow’s milk and soy milk, they may take cereal milks such as rice milk or oat milk.

These are available at supermarkets

to just one or two types of fish, whereas adults with fish allergy are usually allergic to most other fish.)

The proteins in fish are generally heat stable and aren’t destroyed by cooking — although some people can tolerate tinned fish (which has been cooked at very high temperatures) even though they still react to freshly cooked or raw forms of the fish. If your child has fish allergy, your child’s doctor may suggest allergy tests to work out if you can still include other fish in your child’s diet.

If your child is only allergic to one or two types of fish, you can simply replace the problem fish with another fish option. However, if your child is allergic to a number of fish, avoiding all fish is best.

and health food stores — just make sure you choose a brand that has been fortified with calcium, meaning that calcium has been added into the milk, because this helps to maintain your child’s calcium intake.

Avoiding foods that contain cow’s milk as well as foods that contain soy can result in a very restricted diet and you need to ensure that your child’s nutritional needs are still being met. Your child’s doctor can refer you to a dietitian who specialises in food allergies to guide with appropriate replacement options and help you plan a diet that provides adequate calories and nutrition for your child.

Keeping Away from Fish

Fish allergy is more common in adults and usually develops during adult life but some children can have allergy to fish. (Children can often have allergy

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Children who are allergic to fish can have an allergic reaction to vapours coming from the fish while it’s cooking, and this can cause serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) as the allergen is inhaled, particularly if asthma is poorly controlled. Care should be taken if you’re going to a seafood restaurant because vapours from cooking fish are highly likely to be in the air and because of the risk of cross-contamination during food preparation and serving.

Fish is a good source of protein and good fats (omega-3 fatty acids). If your child is allergic to fish, you may offer other healthy sources of protein such as shellfish or tofu, or meat such as chicken. Most children allergic to fishcan tolerate shellfish — your doctor can advise you on this.

Sidestepping Shellfish Shellfish allergy refers to allergies caused by the invertebrate seafoods, such as crustaceans, molluscs, cephalopods and gastropods.

The proteins that cause allergy to a crustacean are different to the proteins that cause allergy to

the molluscs, so being allergic to a crustacean doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re also allergic to molluscs, although some people can be allergic to both. Similarly, the proteins that cause allergy to shellfish are different to the proteins that cause allergy to fish so having a shellfish allergy doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re allergic to fish — although some people are allergic to both shellfish and fish. In general, if your child is allergic to one of the crustaceans, he’s likely to also be allergic to other crustaceans in the group, and you should avoid all the crustaceans. However, your child may not be allergic to molluscs and so can still eat these. In reverse, if your child is allergic to a mollusc, she’s likely to be allergic to other molluscs in the group and you should avoid all molluscs; however, she may be able to tolerate the crustacean shellfish.

Shellfish are a healthy source of protein, but don’t contain any essential nutrients, so can be replaced with any other forms of protein that your child likes. If your child is allergic to the crustacean family of shellfish, you can offer fish, molluscs, or other protein foods such as meat. If your child is allergic to the mollusc family of shellfish, you can replace these with crustacean shellfish, fish or meat.

Excerpted with permission of the publisher, John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd, from Kids’ Food Allergies for Dummies, Copyright © 2012

by Professor Mimi Tang, Asoc Professor Katie Allen and Jane Palmer. Available from all good booksellers from now RRP $39.95

Talking Skin with Tasmin Najjar

Yasmin Najjar knows what good skincare is about. Opening her first neoSKIN clinic when she was 24, Yasmin set out to offer women result-orientated treatments. In the eight years since she has offered her clients results-focused, noninvasive cosmetic treatments and now has three neoSKIN clinics across Melbourne located in Williamstown, South Melbourne and Richmond. A finalist in the 2012 Telstra Business Women’s Awards, Yasmin is also recognised for her business acumen.

Yasmin’s results speak for themselves. With a 40 percent referral rate for new business and a 90 per cent staff retention rate she must be doing something right. Of her staff Yasmin says, “My goal is to provide a working environment for staff where they can flourish and also have a satisfying family life. I work with each member of staff individually to determine flexible working hours that fit with their personal responsibilities and the needs of the business.”

Mums are busy and skincare is often something that falls over in a jam-packed schedule. During pregnancy, women also encounter a different range of skin issues.

We asked Yasmin her skincare advice for mums and mums-to-be.

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What are the most common issues you see with pregnant women and new mothers?

Three of the most common skin concerns we see in pregnant women are; acne, melasma (dark skin discoloration) as well as dry and congested skin. It’s not uncommon for women to experience at least one of these problems during their pregnancy.

How can these issues be treated?

Treatment for any skin concern is always dependent on the individual and their skin type, however at neoSKiN, we have found the neoClear facial, neoBooster facial and microdermabrasion to be the most effective in curing pregnancy related skin concerns. Prescribed homecare treatments are also another great way to treat these concerns.

What are the best preventative steps women can take while pregnant to look after their skin?

If women want to care for their skin during pregnancy a topical vitamin C serum and a high quality sunscreen are two safe product options. Pevonia Botanica also have some great products in their range which pregnant women can use, including Pevonia’s eye gel, Propolis Concentrate and the sensitive skin range which will keep the skin balanced, hydrated and reduce inflammation. Finally, Babies Only Mum’s Belly Oil is a terrific product for preventing stretch marks (another major skin concern during pregnancy).

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Several skincare products contain ingredients that pose a risk to an unborn child and therefore should be avoided. Ingredients to watch out for include, retinol, retinoid & retinoic acid, salicyclic acid (found in several cleansers and toners), beta hydroxyl acid (used in some exfoliates) and hydroxyl acid. Filler treatments and botox are also off limits while pregnant.

What neoSKIN products would you recommend for busy mums?

A high quality cleanser and SPF sunscreen are two musthaves for busy mums who are time poor. Skinceuticals foaming cleanser is a favourite at neoSKiN, along with neoSKiN’s clear milk sunscreen, which is non-greasy, fragrance free and can be applied under makeup.

Pevonia Botanica’s dry body oil is another great product for busy mums as it provides moisture to the skin and absorbs quickly, leaving the skin with a soft, radiant glow.

You can find our more about neoSKIN, the locations of clinics and purchase neoSKIN products at neoskin.com.au

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Six medicine cupboard must haves Mums know how important a well stocked medicine cupboard is for managing the various ailments and illnesses suffered by kids. We have tracked down some of the latest and greatest products for you to add to your medicine cupboard now.

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You should always have a First aid kit in your home and this one available from collectionofcool.com.au for $24.95 is magnetic so you can keep it on the fridge for easy access when you really need it.

snotty grotty room spray helps to clear your baby’s nasal passage, ensuring that they get a good night’s sleep without nasty sniffles or sneezes. ingredients such as camphor oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint, chamomile and ylang ylang help to calm, refresh, soothe and clear. available from milkskincare.com for $19.95.

the extra soft boogie wipes are an excellent alternative to tissues for protecting little noses suffering from a stuffy or runny nose. based on natural saline which dissolves mucus they are also hypoallergenic, alcohol and paraben free and come in four scents which kids will love. available from bigw, toys r us, babies r us and selected Pharmacies.

soothe bumps and bruises with cool it pads – reusable, eusable, safe, hypoallergenic and non-toxic hot/cold packs. available vailable in cute designs including butterflies, penguins and owls the kids will love. kids aree always bumping and bruising so they may as well recover in style. $3.95, isgift.com.

kids are constantly exposed to an onslaught of colds, coughs and viruses at playgroup, school or daycare. Fess is a great product for relieving symptoms such as blocked noses. the gentile saline solution is available in children’s Fess saline nasal spray and Fess little noses for newborns and babies.

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little coughs is free of preservatives, artificial colours and flavours. unlike other cough syrups, little coughs is suitable for children under the age of six years and can be given to children under the age of two years after consultation with your doctor. little coughs is available in pharmacies, rrP $13.95 for 100ml and $18.95 for 200ml..

spider-Man™: Daily bugle showdown, rrP $69.99 Dr. Doom™ and his henchman beetle™ are attacking the Daily bugle in their speedy jet to steal spider-Man’s™ secret identity. it’s up to spiderMan™ and nova™ to swing in and stop them! trigger the Daily bugle’s explosion functions to cause destruction as the jet fires missiles! stop Dr. Doom™ from hitching the jet’s anchor hook to the safe with spiderMan’s secret inside! knock beetle™ off the building with the swinging web attack and drop Dr. Doom™ inside with the rooftop trapdoor! then fly nova™ in through the broken window with the dumpster catapult function and send those villains back to where they came from. includes spider-Man™, nova™, Dr. Doom™, beetle™ and J. Jonah Jameson™ with accessories and weapons. this month’s lego was built with the assistance of my six year old nephew, Mitchell (MJ). taking a liking to all things ‘super heroes’ - his favourites are spiderman and batman - MJ’s eyes lit up when i got him to help builld the Daily bugle. “uncle Pete, what happens when i finish buidling it? can i pull it apart and build it again? is it mine to keep? can i put it up in my room and show my friends?” so many questions from a six year old. spider-Man™: Daily bugle showdown is aged for kid’s between 6-12 years of age, but was quite easy to assemble for MJ (with some assistance). it took a couple hours over two to three nights to get everything finished, but the end result as i’m sure you would agree is a masterpeice. this is a reflection of the amount of detail lego place into every one of their sets. thanks MJ.

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FitX

Sport and Fitness Expo Nina Grootz, Planning and Operations Manager FitX Australia comments, “If you are interested in health and fitness, no matter what level; from beginners to pro, we have tailored this year’s expo to cater for you.”

So what will you find at FitX? A new addition in 2013 is the Wellness Centre where you will find a hub of information about nutrition, rehabilitation, alternative, holistic and natural approaches to your health and wellbeing program.

A return favourite is Experts Lane where you can access the advice of Naturpaths, Physiotherapists, Nutritionists or even Yoga or Pilates instructors for FREE. The Xtreme Zone is for the kids with world class BMX and Scooter Stunt Riders preforming throughout the weekend. “We are so excited to be offering the Xtreme Zone this year and in addition to that, qualified instructors will be offering free beginner lessons to kids in 2 one hour sessions each day, this is an area parents can drop their kids off, knowing they are safe while they enjoy the rest of the expo!”, said Nina.

Family, Fitness and Fun is the focus of the 2013 FitX Sorts and Fitness Expo 2013, three things we love at Kid Magazine. The event promises to deliver on their mantra of ‘BE entertained, BE inspired and GET involved’.

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Friday Night is Fight Night, new to the program, this brings together 8 of the world’s best Thai Boxers from Australia and around the world all competing for the title of Champion.

Further Details: What: FitX Sport and Fitness Expo 2013 When: Friday 8th, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th March, 2013 Time: 5.30pm – 10pm Friday and 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre Tickets: Presale tickets available now from www.fitx.com.au/tickets. 1, 2 or 3 day passes available.

In addition to the new areas, FitX is thrilled to announce the following Superstars of Fitness attending the show including: •Long time Arm Wrestling champion, John ‘the legend’ brzenk •Former Norwegian Strongman, svend karlsen •American Professional bodybuilder, odybuilder ronnie coleman odybuilder, •Strongman Legend, Derek Poundstone •IFBB Miss Figure Olympia champion erin stern, Fitness Model and iFbb Pro Figure champion, candice lewis will be competing along side australia’s very own mother of 4 amanda Doherty for the australian title •IFBB Miss Bikini Olympia 2012 nathalia Melo, iFbb Miss bikini olympia 2011 nicole nagrani and iFbb bikini star india Paulina

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Hair all about it

Introducing Fred LeMarche, Owner of Petersham Hair Salon, To Fred Fred leMarche is the owner of Petersham hair salon, to Fred and a hairdresser with 19 years of experience. with a five-week waiting list, to Fred is one of the hottest salons in sydney. Fred is also on the international scene doing professional work for magazines and fashion shows. he has worked with the likes of tamara Jaber, Paulini and sharni vinson.

Fred puts his loyal customer base down to how well he knows hair and works with clients on a vision for how they want their hair to look. “one of the most common questions people get asked when they go into a salon is ‘what do you want to get done’ and i think a sign of a good hairdresser is when they have a vision of what they want to do”, said Fred.

Mums are busy with the multitude of lists of things that need to be done and hair is usually one of the last things on those lists. but we all know how crippling a bad hair day can be.

Fred advises to pick a hairdresser that understands your natural texture and allow them to work with that. that way you aren’t working against nature and damaging hair with daily curling wand and straightening iron use. it will also cut down wn time. ““anytime you work within what your hair is willing to do you can make something really amazing work”, he said. in terms of colour he suggests keeping it minimal and sticking within a shade

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or two of your natural colour to minimise the need for regular retouching. while he sees balyage as a trend that is coming to the end of its life he does think that a subtle balyage can still work and is a really great colour style for busy mums needing to manage their time. what about the kids? Fred prefers to look at adult trends and convert them to a younger version; giving kids a broader range and greater variety of styles so not all kids have the same traditional styles.

For girls a current trend is one-length styles, which gives weight to hair and prevents frizzy flyaway pieces when they tie it back. it also gives a full and deep movement to the hair.

For boys he tends towards a younger version of the mad men style with side parts and slicked back hair. Parting is a big trend at the moment and he says we are seeing less of the short back and sides with spikes on top. on the dreaded first hair cut, Fred’s advice is “if the kid is going to scream and misbehave, don’t do it. it isn’t doing the hairdresser and favours and it isn’t doing the kid any favours. You are never going to get good quality in that situation”. instead he suggests waiting until the child is old enough to understand that they need to sit still. if your little one isn’t rocking the long hair look then he also recommends seeking out a kid-friendly salon that target to that particular market, “they know what they are dealing with and how to control that kind of emotion.”

Fred’s salon, ‘to tto Fred’ is located in Petersham, nsw. You can find the salon on Facebook facebook.com/tofredsalon.

Anytime you work within what your hair is willing to do you can make something really amazing work

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introducing bu! the blankie, a soft comforter blankie with two holes in the middle that doubles as a peekaboo sheet for fun and early development in imaginative play. swedish design and made of 100% cotton, bu! is machine washable and comes in 16 styles. rrP $44 from thebowerbirdsnest.com. see page 44 for a special 10% discount offer on bu! the blankie.

if you ou are having trouble engaging with the kids at the dinner table then the chatterbox collections Famiy edition is worth a try. including ncluding 99 conversation starters (plus one create your own) with a mix of fun and thought provoking topics for everyone your dinner table will be buzzing. available from chatterboxcollections.com for $25.

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Pure Poppet have now released their the natural Play Makeup bag so little ones can take them on play dates to show-and-tell or anywhere that a make-up touch up is required. Pure Poppet children’s play makeup is made in australia from natural, non-toxic ingredients and is about all about engaging the imagination, having fun and doing it safely. available for $24.95 from purepoppet.com.

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thinking ing of buying your little one a bike and not sure where to start? Firstbike is designed in First germany, looks great and is the perfect training bike for developing your child’s sense of balance, motor skills, and self-confidence. recommended for kids aged 18 months – 6 years and available in various colours with or without rear brake.

Prices start from $159.95 +, available from firstbike.com.au and bike retailers nationally.

hallmark has released tex ttextt bands™, a unique gadget which allow kids to exchange small messages through a fist bump, handshake or high five. ideal for kids aged 6-12 who are premobile phone age to communicate. i had a play with the text bands with my nephew and found them a great way for kids to practice spelling as they think of fun messages to send their friends. the bad-word filter can also put parents mind at ease. the text bands retail for $14.99 each with additional interchangeable Fashion bands available for $5.99 each. available from leading retailers, newsagents and selected gift stores nationally or online at textbands.com.au. kidmagazine.com.au 47

fishing with henry

Henry Roberts loves to fish and he wants the world to know it. Eleven-year-old Henry has started a blog to chronicle his adventures and wants other kids to get as excited about fishing as he is.

In talking to Henry, it is easy to forget that this young man is only eleven. He is polite, confident and knowledgeable on a subject most kids know nothing about. When I spoke to Henry he was away on a family fishing trip to Pearl Beach on the NSW Central Coast, one of his favourite fishing destinations.

When asked why he started his blog, Tightlines with Henry, Henry said “I wanted to let people know what it’s like to get into fishing.” He also saw it as a good way to get his news out to friends. Henry’s words of advice to other young bloggers are to not be afraid to share their news. “Even if I catch a bream that’s only 10cm long, I still tell people even though it’s not great”, he said.

Fishing is a family affair for the Roberts clan. Henry started fishing when he was little and recalls helping his dad kidmagazine.com.au 48

to reel in fish. Even his three-year-oldbrother comes along on trips and despite being too young to do too much fishing, he gets involved by throwing the fish that don’t make the cut back into the water.

It is not only Henry’s Dad and Grandpa, who he counts as his mentors, who love his blog. In just ten months since launching, Henry has attracted Australia’s leading fishing magazine, Fishing World, who have supported him with equipment advice. His dream is to one day open a charter in Patonga, NSW to teach people about fishing. Given his entrepreneurial spirit, I have no doubt he will achieve it.

Henry has caught wahoo in Fiji, tuna and barramundi in Manigrida in the Northern Territory, giant trevally in Karratha in Western Australia, trout in Lake Taupo New Zealand, Australian salmon at Pearl Beach in New South Wales and bream, tailor, flathead and their friends in Byron Bay. His number one destination is Yarramalong in the NSW Hunter Valley. He enjoys the quiet of this spot as their aren’t many other people around and says it is a great spot for catching Australian Bass.

Henry’s final word to other kids on fishing is “Be prepared to spend a bit of money on a rod and then get started. It’s better to be outside than watching TV. Occasionally you bring home a feed which should make your parents happy.”

If your kids are fishing mad like Henry, take them along to the 2013 Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle and the National 4 x 4 & Outdoors Show at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds between Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March. It is a fun day out for the family with plenty of activities for kids including an interactive Kids Marine Zone where they can learn to catch fish. Kids under the age of 15 are free and adults are just $15 each.

Visit tinnieandtackle.com.au for more information. We have ten double passes to giveaway. See page 8 for the details.

You can read Henry’s Blog at tightlineswithhenry.webs.com. Get fishing ready with these nautical inspired fashions for kids.

Striped Tee with Anchor Patch, $51.95, bucketsandspades.com.au

Minti Anchor Eyes Tee, $39.95, bucketsandspades.com.au

Puff Sleeve Bamboo Anchor Tee, $34.95, ilovedoodlebug.com.au

Milky Shipwrecked Tee, $19.95, babysgotstyle.com.au

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We asked the girls at Kiddie Create to share their Easter craft project with us so you can get crafty with your kids over Easter. Spoiler alert for all Kiddie Create subscribers!

KiddieCreate EasterCraft

MONEY BOX Make your own Easter bunny and then save your money!

Items required

- A bunny base – use a real egg, chocolate easter egg, matchbox or come up with your own creation - 2 googly eyes - Pink and white felt - Pink and white felt balls - Paint (optional depending on your bunny base) – you could also use tissue paper, cellophane or fabric - Glue - Scissors

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1. Prepare your bunny base. It doesn’t have to end up as a money box so decide what colour you want it to be and paint/cover away 2. Cut out your felt ears – a larger shape for the white felt and a smaller shape for the pink felt and then glue the pink felt inside the white to create an ear kidmagazine.com.au 52

3. Glue your bunny together – two ears at the top, two googly eyes, a pink felt ball nose and two white felt balls for bunny teeth How easy! Why not make a bunny family of all different shapes, sizes and colours or make them as an alternative gift to Easter Eggs. Add hair bows, bow ties, glasses and let your kids imagination run wild. Subscribe to Kiddie Create to receive the ‘real deal’ as shown in the images.

Kiddie Create is a disposable unique craft bundle filled with various theme based bits and bobs for children to construct. Kiddie Create can be subscription based or enjoyed as an individual one off purchase/s.

You can find more about Kiddie Create at kiddiecreate.com.au.

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Disney film release Frankenweenie

Available on 3D Blu-Ray, 2D and DV D Fe

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Featuring hours of exciting bonus material that is sure to entertain and delight all Frankenfans. visionary director, tim burton urton and Disney presents a fantasy film that takes viewers on an emotionally charged journey about a boy and his beloved dog. this animated adventure brings to life a black and white world of wondrous imagination and humor for all the family. an inspired retelling of a classic tale, Frankenweenie captivates with intricate stop-motion animation presented in a dramatic black and white setting. this film is sure to be a hit with the whole family, so make sure you put a leash on this title before it runs away.

check out these cool items... this clever new range of school Zone titles meet the naPlan standards and are specifically created to help children prepare for naPlan testing. each workbook is packed with naPlanstyle exercises and practice tests that make learning fun and easy! each year, every Year 3 and 5 student in australia sits naPlan tests in reading; writing; language conventions (spelling, grammar and Punctuation); and numeracy. Find more info at www.hinkler.com

the icade is a tiny tabletop arcade machine which uses the iPad as its screen. great idea right?! it connects to your iPad by bluetooth, eliminating the need for any cables or dock connectors. best of all though is that the guys behind icade, thinkgeek, has teamed up with atari (you all remember atari?). the legendary game company has released atari’s greatest hits, which brings over 100 classic titles to the iPhone and iPad. although the icade may appear somewhat of a novelty, it’s actually pretty awesome, and will have you reliving some of your old favourite atari classics. available at Myer, apple resellers and iworldaustralia.com.au, rrP $149.95

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throw out those air guitars and charge up your iPads - there’s a new toy in town. the all-star guitar from ion. the all-star guitar is awesome. it’s full-size, electronic, can accommodate your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch and is an amazing guitar experience. Place your iPad into the fitted holder, open the all-star guitar app, and you’re ready to (rock and or) roll. take all-star guitar with you anywhere. it’s wireless, has no cables or connections, has built in speakers and is incredibly portable. learn guitar faster than ever before. the iPad has never been this much fun. available at Myer, David Jones and iworldonline.com.au, rrP $149.95

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if everyone in your house likes eggs boiled differently then the beepegg is for you. boil it together with real eggs and it plays a different tune for each level of egg hardness – soft, medium and hard-boiled. genius! Prices start from $29.95 for the classic beepegg (golden beepegg also pictured rrP $59.95). optocoonline.com. a gluten free diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out on hot cross buns this easter. Purebred has launched high fibre, wheat free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and nut free hot cross buns and they are available in coles store nationally now. we tried them and they are super tasty!

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food b Perfect for leftover chocolate or an alternative to giving easter eggs this year is the galt chocolate Making set. it is as easy as melting the chocolate in the microwave and pouring into the moulds to set. it is comes with a stand and piping bags for decoration and display. rrP $19.99 but over at childandbaby. com.au they are selling it for $14.95.

a new tasty low fat cheese has hit the shelves. kraft livefree is full of all the good stuff with less of the bad stuff including additives and with less fat than other regular and light tasty cheeses. a great option for cooking or snacking. available from wooolworths and independent supermarkets now and from March 6 in coles stores.

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woolworths has a fabulous new product for seafood lovers – ikana green shell easy steam Mussels. available in two tasty flavours ginger soy & white wine and cream the Mussels can be mixed with pasta or rice to create an easy family meal for under $10. available from woolworths stores across the country.

written by a Melbourne mum of 3, Food babies love is a recipe book packed full of simple recipes, tips and advice for feeding children.

Featuring 188 pages of stunning photography and styling of dishes such as greek lamb casserole and bolognaise, all suitable for babies of varying ages. available online at fodbabieslove.com.au for $35.

everyone’s favourite lindt gold bunny has a new little friend this easter. the perfect treat size option and ideal for using in easter egg hunts. the lindt Mini gold bunny retails for $1.00 and the iconic lindt gold bunny for $5.49.

For more information visit lindt.com.au.

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create restaurant quality mash at home in seconds with the Masha from Prep. we received a sample of the Masha to try and have been eating a lot of mash potato since! some may call it an obsession. it removes all lumps and is the perfect consistency. the Masha is also kid-friendly with no blades and adult friendly with its quick release rotor for easy cleaning. why stop at mash? Prepare baby food, guacamole and much more. rrP $69.95. available in Myer, big w and harvey norman stores nationally, or online at. prepstore.com.au.

Carrot & Ginger Soup Serves 4 2 spring onions, sliced 1 tbs. freshly grated ginger 12 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 ltr. vegetable or chicken stock in a large saucepan, sauté the green onions and ginger for about 5 minutes. add the carrots and sauté for a few more minutes. add the stock and bring to a boil. turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender. transfer soup to a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. optional: season with sea salt and pepper, cumin and lemon juice to taste. For something really different, add a cup of orange juice and only 3 cups of stock ... Yummy! tip: this soup can be made in larger batches and frozen ready for a quick snack at any time.

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Cheese & Tomato Olive Pizza Makes 1 x 25cm pizza Âź cup pizza sauce 1 x 25cm pizza base or pita bread 11/2 cups grated kraFt livefree cheese 6-8 cherry tomatoes Âź red onion, sliced 10 black olives 20g baby rocket leaves sread the pizza sauce over the pizza base then top with half of the grated cheese. top with tomatoes, onion and olives, then scatter over the remaining cheese. bake in a hot oven 200o c for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and crust is golden. sprinkle with rocket leaves. serve immediately. cooking time: 12-15 minutes

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Creamy Chocolate Mousse Eggs Serves 6 350g caDburY Milk chocolate Melts 6 balloons 250ml PhilaDelPhia cream For Desserts, a double cream alternative 250g caDburY white chocolate Melts 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons caster sugar Yellow liquid food colouring Melt half the milk chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. remove from the heat add the remaining chocolate and stir until smooth.

Partly inflate 6 balloons to the size of a small orange. lower just the bottom section of a balloon into the melted milk chocolate to coat then place on a paper lined tray to set. repeat with remaining balloons. refrigerate overnight. when milk chocolate has set, pop, remove and discard balloons. Place a chocolate cup on each serving plate. combine the PhillY with the white chocolate in a bowl and stir over simmering water until the chocolate has melted. remove from the heat and allow to cool. beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually beat in the sugar until dissolved to make a light meringue, and then gently fold through the chocolate mixture. colour 1 cup of the mixture yellow.

Divide the white mousse mixture between chocolate cups. top each with a spoonful of yellow mousse mixture to resemble an egg yolk. refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes tiP: by refrigerating chocolate coated balloons overnight, upon coming back to room temperature the balloons will begin to pull away from the chocolate making removal much easier!

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Easter Biscuits

2 cups chocolate, rough 500g butter 5 cups self raising flour 400g can condensed m

Preheat oven to 180°c. c and smooth. sift in flour milk, mixing to combin into teaspoon size balls baking tray. Flatten slig oven for 10–12 minutes

Lindt Easter Carrot Cupcakes Serves 12 350g self raising Flour 1 ½ tsp baking Powder Pinch sea salt ½ tsp cinnamon, ground 170g butter, melted and cooled 200g Dark brown sugar 1each egg, large 100g natural yoghurt 350g carrots- around 3 medium sized ones, finely grated and steamed in the microwave for 2 minutes 2-3blocks lindt excellence extra creamy, depending on how generous you feel, chopped coarsely 20ml brandy 12 cupcake liners Icing 250g cream cheese ½ each lemon juice 6-7each lindor balls white, melted Decoration 60g Desiccated coconut shreds, toasted 12 lindt 10g gold bunny or your favourite easter lindt chocolates

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Preheat the oven to 185°c. in a large bowl combine self raising flour, baking powder, salt and ground cinnamon. set aside. in a separate bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar, egg and yoghurt. Mix in the grated carrot. gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. lastly mix in the chocolate chunks. Divide mixture into a cupcake/muffin tray and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. allow to cool fully.

For the icing soften the cream cheese in the electric mixer with a paddle attachment. add lemon juice and mix until light and fluffy.

Mix in the chocolate and whip further until light. assemble. top the cooled cupcakes with a generous amount of icing and coat with toasted coconut creating the look of a little nest. top with the lindt gold bunny or your favourite easter treats.

Preparation time: 15 minutes + baking

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Risotto with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Peas Serves 4 250g cherry tomatoes, halved olive oil spray 2 teaspoons oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 13/4 cups arborio rice ½ cup white wine 6 cups boiling reduced salt chicken stock 1¼ cup frozen peas, thawed 2 cups grated kraFt live Free cheese 1/3 cup basil leaves, torn Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Place the tomatoes on a paper lined tray, lightly spray with oil then bake in a hot oven 200oc for 20 minutes. heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion for 1 minute. add the garlic and cook for a further minute. add the rice and turn to coat with onion mixture. add the wine and cook until most has been absorbed. gradually add the stock in small amounts, stirring occasionally, until all the stock is absorbed and the rice is just tender, then add the peas a cook for 2-3 minutes stir through the cheese and basil then gently stir in the tomatoes. serve immediately.

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Seared Thai Salmon Serves 2 1 tbs. (15ml) macadamia nut oil 2 salmon steaks 1–2 tbs. thai red curry paste rub curry paste over the salmon. heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes each side, turning only once, until cooked through. optional: this is delicious served with a ginger & broccoli sautéed salad (4 ingredients Fast, Fresh & healthy page 128) 4 Ingredients Fast, Fresh & Healthy, page 171

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Mr. Beak’s Original Hot Dog With Buttermilk Coleslaw and Chipotle Mayo Serves 6 Hot Dogs 1 packet of Mr. beaks the original sausage 6 long rolls or hot dog rolls 2 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded tomato sauce, to serve Mustard, to serve Coleslaw ¼ head of red cabbage, thinly sliced ¼ head of green cabbage, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded ½ red onion, thinly sliced Buttermilk Dressing 100ml of buttermilk ½ lemon, juiced 2 tbs whole egg mayonnaise 2 tbs apple cider vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard ½ bunch of chives, finely chopped Chipotle Mayo ½ cup of whole egg mayonnaise 2 tbs of chipotle tabasco

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Prepare the buttermilk dressing by combining the buttermilk, lemon juice, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste in a glass or ceramic bowl, whisk until smooth. stir in the chives until well combined and set aside. Prepare the chipotle mayo by combining the mayonnaise and chipotle tabasco in a bowl and whisk until smooth and set aside. cover the buttermilk dressing and chipotle mayo and refrigerate until needed. heat the barbeque or grill pan over medium heat and cook the sausages on low. turn the sausages every 4-5 minutes and cook until golden brown for approximately 12-15 minutes.

Meanwhile combine all the coleslaw ingredients in a large salad bowl. stir the buttermilk dressing and pour over the salad, gently toss through until well combined.

Prepare the hot dogs by cutting halfway down the bread rolls lengthways through the centre with a serrated knife. spread the inside of the rolls with the chipotle mayo. top with the buttermilk coleslaw and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.

Place a Mr. beaks sausage on top, dress with your choice of condiment and enjoy!

Preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes

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Beef and Rice Meatballs 2 medium brown onions - roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves 2 tbl spoons chopped oregano 2 medium carrots - roughly chopped 1 medium zucchini - roughly chopped 450gm beef mince 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 1 cup cooked microwave brown rice Pinch ground nutmeg 2 x 400gm can tomatoes 2 tbl spoons tomato sauce Mashed pumpkin to serve Place the onion, garlic, oregano, carrot and zucchini in the bowl of a food processor.

Process until finely chopped. heat a fry pan over medium heat, spray with oil. cook the vegetable mix until starting to soften. remove from the heat and cool for ten minutes. in a large bowl, add the beef mince, cheese, rice, nutmeg and vegetables. Mix until well combined. using wet hands roll the mixture into balls. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes. using the same pan used to cook the vegetables, heat the can tomatoes and tomato sauce until boiling. reduce heat and simmer until sauce starts to thicken. in a separate fry pan, cook the meatballs in batches until brown on all sides. transfer meatballs to the sauce and cook for approx 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. as a working mum with a son in daycare, i know all too well how hectic a household can be on a week night. You need to cram so much into a few short hours; cook dinner, feed kids, do dishes, bath kids, quality time, stories, maybe even homework. and i know personally that i sometimes struggle with making sure i feed the family something that’s not only good for them but also something that can be made with ease at 5pm. i will admit that there have been occasions when i’ve cooked up a batch of mac and cheese with some frozen veggies and ham thrown in. and i’m guessing i’m not the only mum guilty of that crime. these beef and rice meatballs are sure to be a crowd pleaser, and may even win over the fussiest toddler.

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serve meatballs on bed of mashed pumpkin, sprinkle with cheese.

what kid doesn’t love meatballs smothered in tomato sauce? and they will never know these particular ones harbor a bunch of veggies and brown rice! busy kitchen Mum blogger, ttaneesha Phelp busykitchenmum.com

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Hophophooray Cake 2 the Rescue is the best friend of time poor mums. Founded by Lisa and Lou, two fun-loving and passionate ladies who together have become the “Baker Girls” revolutionising the birthday cake market. They are your cake saviour in the kitchen and they do it in style!

For the non-professional baker, a trip to a cakedecorating store can be a costly exercise. A basket full of fondant, cutters in various shapes and coloured gels all to make the birthday cake of the moment for one of the kids. Most of which will go to waste as you don’t have time to bake that much cake!

That’s why I love Cake 2 the Rescue. Choose from their huge variety of cake designs and receive everything you need to make that cake (minus the wet ingredients of milk, butter and eggs) all for less than $40. When I say everything that is literally what I mean. You get the box to bake the cake in, all the dry ingredients, fondant in the various colours required, rolling pin to roll the fondant, cake server and silver cardboard cake tray.

In time for Easter this year the Baker Girls sent me a Hop Hop cake to review. As with my last review of the Hoot Dude I had a great time making the cake. This time I made the cake by myself so I could stop to take photos without the little hands of my niece and nephew moving into the shot each time.

As this was my second review of a Cake Rescue Kit I thought myself somewhat an expert. I didn’t find myself looking for the tin and knew that the coated cardboard box the

ingredients come in doubled as the cake tin (genius – no washing up!). I was also able to organise myself by cutting out the templates for the cake and fondant in advance.

I always struggle with fondant and with this cake discovered my problem. I always roll it too thin. I get a bit into the rolling and the pieces don’t retain their shape when I lift them off the bench. The mini rolling pin is perfect for the job; just watch how much you are rolling.

Alternatively you could use a pasta maker if you have one to evenly roll the fondant.

In terms of taste, Cake 2 the Rescue has one of the best cake mixes I have tried. The perfect moist buttery flavour coupled with soft sugary icing is a winner. We also enjoyed eating the cake offcuts once the shape was cut.

No point good cake going to waste. For the decoration, pipe cleaners are included for the whiskers but an alternative could be to use long thin strips of liquorice.

The Hop Hop cake really was very easy to make with minimal steps, easy to cut out shapes (although my clumsy fingers struggled with the ears) and the cake mixture is honestly one of the tastiest I have ever tried.

You can find out more about Cake 2 the Rescue and their amazing Cake Rescue Kits at cake2therescue.com.au.

See page 8 for your chance to win a Cake Rescue Kit of your choice.

Read more about Cake 2 the Rescue and the Baker Girls on Kid Magazine: www.kidmagazine.com.au/article/lisa-and-lou-from-cake-2-the-rescue www.kidmagazine.com.au/article/cake-it-easy-with-cake-2-the-rescue kidmagazine.com.au 67

brolly sheets are an innovative solution to help families deal with bed wetting without losing too much sleep. Featuring a 100 percent cotton top, breathable waterproof backing and tuck-in wings for easy removal when wet they are available in five funky colours and in single, king single, double and queen size.

Place the brolly sheet over the regular bottom sheet and when an accident occurs simple remove it and replace with another – no need for stripping and remaking the entire bed. Prices start from $41.95 for a single brolly sheet. available from brollysheets.com.au.

Made using 100% premium quality cotton, little bonbon has released a new range of cot and baby blankets in beautiful soft tones. the blankets can be machine washed and tumble dried and are available at stockists around australia and new Zealand from early March. Pictured are grey/white/Mint Zigzag cot blanket, $79.99; Pink/white Polka Dot reversible baby blanket, $49.99; light weight grey/white reversible cot blanket, $69.99 (available in May). For more information visit littlebonbon.com.au.

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give the kids some independence at dinner with a kiddikutter knife. bPa free and available in four bright and funky colours, the kiddikutter will cut any food a regular knife can but won’t cut kids fingers because of the rounded serrations of the stainless steel blade. it is also a great size for little hands to manage. available for $12.95 from kiddikutter.com.au.

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cocoon couture Denim bean bags are now on sale with 40% off the rrP – down from $99.95 to $59.95. the denim range features a selection of the cocoon couture signature critters and are finished with an industrial garment wash to provide a soft, pre-loved denim hand feel and appearance. beans aren’t included so you will have to pick those up yourselves but we think filling the bag is half the fun! available from cocooncouture.com.

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wITHTEMPLE &WEBSTER According to the Sensis e-business report 2012, 100 percent of those surveyed aged 14-39 used the Internet in the previous 12 months. Predictably, seven out of ten Australians reported making online purchases in the past 12 months with average annual purchases of $2500. This amounts to $12.86 billion in online retail spending in Australia (source: NAB Online Retail Sales Index Update, December 2012).

Ask a room full of mums what they wish they had more of and I am sure the answer would be time. We are all doing more with less – work is intensifying, the kids are involved in more activities at school and there just doesn’t seem to be as many hours in the day as there was once was. Alongside this we are spending more time and money online.

It comes as no surprise then that we are turning to members-only online shopping clubs for our purchases to find a fantastic range of items all in the one place, saving time and effort in trawling the web to find the right item. Temple & Webster is one such shopping club, focussing on the home.

Temple & Webster Editor, Victoria Baker (pictured left), said “Our members receive an email everyday letting them know about our new sales, but they can shop at whatever time of day suits them, using a computer, smart phone or tablet. We focus on what we know best – furniture & home wares - and we make the shopping experience easy and quick.”

Shopping events at Temple & Webster are carefully curated by an experienced buying team to bring the best products from around Australia to members. At the time this issue was published, a quick scan of Temple & Webster showed a selection of bold coloured bath towels, outdoor rugs, flameless candles, pretty prints and a fabulous selection of nifty kitchen storage. At the very least the selections will inspire even the most home-design challenged to think of beautiful ways to decorate their living space.

In the post GFC climate, we are all looking for bigger and better bargains

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to make our hard-earned dollar go further. baker told kid Magazine, “the fact that we’re a members-only website also allows us to offer great prices and significant discounts.”

Many online shopping clubs offer products as low as 80 percent off rrP, prices that you just won’t see anywhere else. beautiful products at even nicer prices, it seems too good to be true. the one downside is that items can often take up to a few weeks to be delivered. baker explains, “ ffter a sale event is finished our suppliers “a are able to deliver to us exactly what our members have ordered, and then we ship the products to our members. working in this way means our delivery time is a little longer, but we think the excitement of receiving our beautiful products and our amazing products will make it well and truly worth the wait.” we agree!

Why we love memberonly online shopping clubs 1. Heavily discounted prices up to 80 per cent off RRP 2. Carefully curated items all in one place to save you time from visiting multiple stores 3. You receive a daily email with all the new sales - just jump on when you see something you like 4. From fashion to beauty to home wares you will find inspiration for whatever it is you are searching for 5. Membership is free

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Our Top 4 Australian Member-Only Shopping Clubs 1. Temple & Webster - The destination for home wares and furniture templeandwebster.com.au 2. MyNetSale – The fashion and style hub of online shopping clubs mynetsale.com.au 3. Brands Exclusive – Our fave for picking up kids fashion savings brandsexclusive.com.au 4. OzSale – The department store of online shopping clubs with fashion, beauty, toys, home and more ozsale.com.au kidmagazine.com.au 73

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Chairs, beans bags and boosters with style 1 – lelbys l navy Freckle soft beanchair, $99.95, lelbys.com 2 – chibebe serendipity Polka Dots snuggle Pod, $109 and rocker, $59.95, chibebe.com.au 3 – snutz kiddy up Portable booster seat in Pink elephant, $55, snutz.com.au 4 – Mamas and Papas baby bud, $119.95, 1300 663 034 5 – Portable travel booster seat, $30, babyseatsdirect.com.au 6–b baby to toddler convertible bean bag, $45, babyseatsdirect.com.au

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Madame Marie tussaud learned to sculpt wax when she was just six years old and by the time she was a teenager, Marie was modeling the most famous people in France.

Fast forward nearly 250 years and Madame tussauds is renowned around the world as a barometer of fame, reflecting modern pop culture and giving guests a unique taster into the world of the rich and famous.

Madame tussauds sydney was the thirteenth Madame tussauds attraction opened around the world and the first of its kind on australian shores. it is a great way to spend a day with the kids marvelling at the life-like figures and getting a taste of celebrity life.

Did you know? a staggering 1750kg of wax is used in the collection of over 70 figures on show in the sydney attraction. that’s roughly equivalent to 10,294 tea light candles (even though the ‘Japan’ wax used to create figures is incapable of melting). once all of the hair has been inserted into the wax head it is that strong that you can pick the head up just by the hair. alex Perry donated Miranda kerr’s outfit - a red floor-length dress with sequined bodice, red chiffon skirt and shoes that she wore on the catwalk for the David Jones spring/summer 2011 Fashion Parade.

More information about Madame tussaud’ sydney can be found online at madametussauds.com/sydney.

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