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Christmas Guide 2021

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IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME! Don’t fret, our 2021 Christmas Guide is here to help you through the silly season. We’ve got a HUGE Christmas gift guide with ideas for the whole family. We also have a round-up of the best family games this summer, some yummy Christmas recipes, and a selection of the region’s best Christmas festivities. Our friends over at Parentline also join us with some very pertinent tips on keeping it real this Christmas.

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CONTENTS Christmas Gift Guide............................................................ 4 Where to find the latest Christmas events......................... 14 What’s on at Kawana Shoppingworld .................................. 16 The best family games this Christmas................................. 19 What does Christmas mean to you?................................... 24 Simple and delicious Gingerbread Men.............................. 26 Mocktails for the whole family............................................ 28 facebook.com/kidsonthecoast kidsinthecitymagazine

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE THE PRODUCTS TOPPING OUR #WANT LIST THIS CHRISTMAS

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MINI KYOMO WATCH Sustainable, stylish, durable and waterproof, the Mini Kyamo watch is made for stylish little explorers. Ethically produced using recycled materials and designed for adventure, each Mini Kyomo is equipped with a shock-resistant Japanese movement and robust mineral glass. The watch has clearly readable dials with strong colour contrast to make learning to read time an easy task. $134 // www.Antipoda.co

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Perfect for the kid’s playroom or study space, Nanoleaf Lines is a system of modular backlit smart light bars that connect together to create infinite designs with incredible glowing colour changing animations. Turn your favourite songs into a show of colour and light with the Rhythm Music Visualiser.

Immerse yourself in an all-new gaming and movie night experience with Screen Mirror feature.

From $349 www.nanoleaf.me

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PERSONALISED BABY NIGHT LIGHT A beautiful baby keepsake personalised with baby’s name, handprints and footprints, this is the perfect gift for newborns and a touching addition to any baby room. The size of the acrylic ‘circle’ is approx 15cm diameter.

From $90.00

FUNKY MONKEY BARS Free-standing, modular, heightadjustable and unbelievably strong, these fitness frames are available in a fun array of shapes and colours, ready for your child to swing, jump and climb to new heights.

Australian-made quality, backed by a 10-year warranty on the Australian galvanised steel frame.

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SHOE WINGS The must-have accessory for every cool kid, these rad shoe wings make old shoes new and new shoes fly. Lightweight, soft and available in multiple colours and shapes, you can mix and match, layer, or swap halves with your friends. Laces into shoes or skates, comes as a pair. $13.95 www.fiveandknux.com

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PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS SANTA SACK With a gorgeous reindeer and trees print, these personalised Santa Sacks from My Little Wardrobe will make it a Christmas to remember this year—and for many years to come. The custom-made design comes on a large 50 x 70cm thick and durable canvas bag.

Personalisation is available in a variety of print colours. $34.00

EDO BLOCKS FRIENDS KIT These giant cardboard bricks are like a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into whatever kids love.

All they need is a little imagination!

This 50-piece set has everything they need to build your favourite friends: aliens, robots, kids or a scientist with a tie! There are many other fun sets available, too. Made in Australia. $139.00 www.playedo.com.au

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THE EPIC FAIL GAME Can you draw an animal with your feet? Eat a piece of fruit without hands or utensils? The Epic Fail Game is a creative card game that celebrates failure through play. The set of 30 challenge cards ask players to carry out a fun activity that’s either tricky, messy or both, sparking new perspectives and building new skills. Developed by two Sydney mums, the game was developed to help kids learn resilience so they can grow into adults ready for all that life will throw at them in an unpredictable world. $29.95 www.TheEpicFailGame.com.au

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PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS DECORATION

This beautiful personalised Christmas tree decoration is the perfect keepsake for Baby’s first Christmas or a lovely personalised Christmas gift idea for grandparents and family. Simply scan in and email your prints. If you don’t have prints yet, add an Inkless Print Kit to your order. Comes with a special storage bag and jute twine hanger. From $35.00

HOODED TOWEL These lightweight, microfibre sand-resistant hooded towels are a must-have this summer.

Absorbent and fast drying they come in a range of fun fashion prints. Available in open side and closed side, they are perfect for little ones at the beach, swimming or bath time. $34.95

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE MEANINGFUL MUSIC BOX

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The perfect gift for little hands! Where words fail, music speaks. Exposing your child to music early on has an array of benefits, including nurturing a lifelong love of music. The Meaningful Music Box includes five beautiful wooden musical instruments to support your child developmentally. Free standard shipping Australia wide. $70.00

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Award Winning Mizzie The Kangaroo is Home of Australia’s Original Natural Teething Toy® and Educational Toys.

Discover how Mizzie supports your little ones learning journey starting with 100% Natural Teething Toys that soothe sore gums and encourage sensory exploration through to age-appropriate educational books & games.

HANDKNITTED LLAMA Soft to cuddle, this artisan llama is knitted by hand from the highest quality cotton grown locally in Peru. All products on the Her Hands store are made under fair trade principles, and handmade by female artisans from developing countries. Every purchase will help provide the artisans with a safe place to work, and supports them in their role as, often, the sole breadwinner for their family. $39.95 www.her-hands.com.au

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DAFFODILS PADDLE SUIT Give a gift with a purpose this year, with swimwear from Cancer Council’s first Indigenous sun protection collection. The ‘Journey of Hope’ collection features 15 beautifully designed swimwear pieces, including a range of rashies and paddle suits for Aussies of all ages, with a UPF50+ rating to protect skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure. As well as raising awareness, sales will help fund Cancer Council’s prevention and support programs for Indigenous Australians. $48.00 // www.cancercouncilshop.org.au

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WAFFLE LOUNGE SUMMER SET Designed and made by My Little Wardrobe, this versatile lounge summer set is the perfect addition to your little one’s summer wardrobe.

Made from waffle cotton, it is cool, comfy and super cute. Available in 10 colours, so you are sure to find one you love! $32.00

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

MY NOOK OUTDOOR COLLECTION Bring an extra set of fun to lazy summer days by the pool with these innovative, modular play sofas.

Using heavy commercial fabrics, these Australian-made play sofas are designed to withstand the scorching heat of the sun or the splash of water beside the pool.

The Outdoor Collection is water resistant, UV stabilised, machine washable, bleach cleanable, and pet friendly. $695.00 www.mynook.com.au

OSMO FANTASTIC FOOD TRUCK Fantastic Food Truck is the latest geometry-focused game from Osmo that introduces kids to core maths concepts like angles, area and volume. From spelling and maths to coding and design, Osmo’s award-winning range of games helps children learn in a fun and engaging way by combining digital gameplay with active, hands-on learning. Just connect the Osmo base to your iPad or Amazon Fire and start playing! $99.00 www.playosmo.com

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2022 Global pandemics and lockdowns haven’t stopped record breakers from achieving spectacular things this year. Venture into the natural world for thrilling encounters with the most extreme plants and animals. Meet the people breaking records with their incredible bodies and exceptional minds. $44.99

EXPLORER MICROSCOPE SET Get kids exploring the miniature world around them with Tiger Tribe’s brand new Explorer Microscope Set. The robust hand-held microscope is super portable, specially designed for outside use in the field. Simple to operate, it comes with two magnifications (20x and 60x) and a battery-powered LED light to illuminate specimens. $35.00 www.tigertribe.com.au

MEANINGFUL PLAY BOX The Easy Peasy Play Meaningful Play Box is an exciting creation that will support you and your little one in play, especially through those first couple of months. The box comes with a play guide filled with heaps of activities, together with all the necessary items for you and your baby to play together. Transform playtime from ordinary to extraordinary through the art of meaningful play. Free standard shipping Australia wide. $75.00

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE YUUGEN KIDS TEES These buttery soft, 100% organic cotton longline tees and super stretchy unisex cotton leggings are the flagship product lines from start-up streetwear label, Yuugen Kids.

Each of their products features a distinctive Japanese element, from the exclusive pattern designs on their tees to the small label embellishments and branding.

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Freestanding, modular, height-adjustable and unbelievably strong, these fitness frames are available in a fun array of shapes and colours, ready for your child to swing, jump and climb to new heights.

Australian-made quality, backed by a 10 year warranty on the Australian galvanised steel frame.

GIVE A GIFT OF FLIGHT

Give the ultimate Christmas gift this year with the gift of fun, freedom and freestyle flight at Bounce! It’s the perfect gift idea that kids are guaranteed to love.

Plus why not add on a gift that gives back? $2 from the sale of their limited edition ombre super sock goes to Kids Helpline.

It’s an awesome active experience that you can’t go wrong with these holidays.

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YOU CAN’T MISS

THE SNOW VILLAGE Toombul Shopping Centre, Toombul Celebrate the most magical time of year and experience the best of Christmas at the Snow Village!

Tons of fresh snow made daily and lots of fun snow activities including: • Build a snowman • Snowball arcade • Snow characters • Best snow holiday photos • Snowboard experience with instructor Dogs allowed at special times Session times: Every hour from 10am-5pm daily (excluding some public holidays) 50-minute session ticket price: $22

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CHRISTMAS AT WESTFIELD COOMERA Christmas Passport: From 13 November Earn an activity stamp in your passport for each Christmas activity you participate in.

Christmas Fireworks: 16 December 7:30pm Enjoy a firework show so big it will be seen from the North Pole.

Coomera Courts: What better way to spend a summer afternoon than playing a game of basketball with newly made friends. BYO ball!

Gift Wrapping: From Thursday 9 December, the wonderful volunteers from RizeUp Australia will be wrapping gifts.

Extended Trade: Need more time to shop?

Westfield has extended their trading hours throughout December.

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KAWANA SHOPPINGWORLD THIS CHRISTMAS Kawana Shoppingworld has plenty of Christmas activities in store, to make your Christmas extra special this year.

SANTA PHOTOGRAPHY ‘Surf with Santa’ photography experience is back for another year of fun, where families are invited to catch a wave with the big man in red! The ‘Surf with Santa’ photography experience has been re-imagined capturing the beachy culture of the Sunshine Coast whilst incorporating the magic of Christmas.

‘Surf with Santa’ kicks off on Saturday 27 November and will be strictly a pre-booked event. Sign up to Kawana Shoppingworld’s Together + Co program to be the first to book via www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au/ subscribe.

There will be sessions available for everyone, from families, to pets and special sessions for those with sensitive needs. Plus, every child who hangs ten with Santa will receive a FREE* gift!

Kawana Rewards App members will also

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be able to redeem a FREE 6x8” photo with any purchase during the silly season, simply download the Kawana Shoppingworld Rewards App and follow the prompts!

WIN A VISIT FROM SANTA Kawana Shoppingworld will be treating one Sunshine Coast family to an extra special visit from Santa on Christmas Eve! Santa will arrive to the lucky winner’s home with a bunch of goodies, tailored to the winner’s wish list.

To go in the draw to win this extra special Christmas prize, customers will simply scan a QR in-centre and share their top 3 gifts they would like for Christmas.

The competition will launch Friday 19 November and close on Monday 20 December 2021. Full competition details can be found on Kawana Shoppingworld’s website: www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au.

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GIFT GUIDE

CHILDMINDING

What would your little elves like for Christmas?

With the help of Kawana’s gift guide, you’ll be able to find the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your ‘nice’ list. Kawana’s gift guide features all the top present ideas from your favourite stores in-centre, suitable for all budgets. The guide will be easy to use and act as a check-list for the busy shopper or inspiration for those who are struggling for ideas.

Enjoy the festive season with a child-free date night at Kawana! Dine at any Kawana Shoppingworld restaurant and Kawana’s qualified childminders will treat your kids to a movie for FREE (conditions apply, check website for details).

The next free childminding events will be held on Saturday 4 December and Saturday 8 January, so why not plan your next two date nights at Kawana where you can enjoy a meal, guilt-free (and child-free)! Bookings are essential, so make sure you get in quick. Tickets available via Kawana Shoppingworld’s website.

GIFT WRAPPING Have your gifts beautifully wrapped in a choice of designs for just a gold coin donation per gift to Kawana Surf Club.

Gift wrapping will be open from Saturday 6 December until Christmas Eve. For full gift wrapping trading hours please visit Kawana Shoppingworld website. Gift wrapping station will be located next to Coles.

MORE INFO To check out Kawana Shoppingworld’s full Christmas schedule visit www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au

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best GAMES The FAMILY THIS SUMMER

CHRISTMAS WOULDN’T BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A FAMILY GAME. BUT WITH KIDS INVOLVED, GAMES NEED TO BE FUN, FAST AND SIMPLE. SO, WE’VE GATHERED UP 13 OF THE BEST FAMILY GAMES THAT EVERYONE CAN ENJOY.

THROW THROW BURRITO If your household hasn’t yet been the host of a ‘burrito duel’, this summer is time to let the tacos fly. A simple, fast-paced game of card matching meets dodgeball, Throw Throw Burrito is a firm favourite with little (and big) kids everywhere.

LITTLE MIME A first game of imitation for little ones and their grown ups to play all together. Players help the animals find their way home by taking turns to pretend they are their mummy.

Little games by Djeco are specially designed for children from the age of 2½ to 5 years old.

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EXPLODING KITTENS Another utterly silly game, Exploding Kittens is a fun card game for all ages. Based around the age-old game of matching pairs, with a hilarious selection of out-of-this-world special cards thrown in, explode a kitten and you are out of the game.

YAM’S Djeco has given the popular family game of Yahtzee a colourful makeover for kids.

Specially designed for children ages four to eight, players need to get the best combination of animals to win the game.

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RAPIDOUGH Rapidough is an exciting twist on the classic playdough modelling games. The aim is to guess the word being modelled by your teammates before the other team guess their word. Lose the round, and you lose some dough! Rapidough is fast, funny and suitable for everybody over the age of eight.

SPOT IT This tiny tin looks fairly innocuous, but open it up and your family will be hooked into playing time and time again, as you try to out spot the other players.

Essentially, a game of Snap on steroids, this simple game is perfect for road trips and big gatherings. Be prepared for lots of shouting!

P L AY

COCORITO Suitable for ages three years and up, players match their coloured tail feathers to their bird. Teaching cooperative play, counting and colour recognition, swap the right feathers and collect as many as you can!

NOT PARENT APPROVED Ever wondered if you can get the words ‘booger juice’ and ‘vampire bunnies’ into a sentence?

Challenge your childish side and imagination to find out who can create the funniest statement from the pre-written cards. Perfect for group get togethers, Not Parent Approved is a game full of belly laughs and mischief.

ONE NIGHT WEREWOLF A fast-paced, fun game where every player has a role. There’s no elimination, no moderator, and no two games are the same. You need to play it a few times to get the hang of it, but with each game only taking 10 minutes, you are quickly into it and utterly addicted. There is strategy, intrigue, and it’s great for big groups (up to 10 can play), making it perfect for family get-togethers.

P L AY

KAPLA PLANKS If open-ended play is more your family’s thing, Kapla Planks are a great Christmas activity. Their unique design allows players to build a wide variety of structures without the help of additional or accessories. Suitable for ages: 3+.

5 SECOND RULE It should be easy to name three breeds of dogs. But can you do it under the pressure of five seconds counting down?

This fast-paced board game will leave everyone in giggles, as players frantically spit out their answers before the timer runs out.

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SLAPZI From the crowd that brought us Tenzi, Slapzi is all about matching a picture card with a clue. The cards are big and bright, the pace is fast and furious, and the game is even more addictive than its predecessor.

LITTLE ACTION It’s party time in the jungle! Build a pyramid, play skittles, throw and catch. Take up these and many more little challenges to win medals.

A first action game to develop your little one’s fine motor skills. 2-4 players. Ages: 2-5

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Santa Photography Noosa Civic Shopping Centre 13 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER www.noosacivic.com.au

Noosa Civic has teamed up with talented local Cass Deller to create special Santa sacks for your little ones this Christmas. Free with every Santa photo purchase, while stocks last. Along with the regular photos, the centre will be hosting ‘Sensitive Santa’ and ‘Santa Paws Pet Photography’.

While you’re in Centre, don’t forget to post your letter to Santa. Every letter receives a special reply!

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WhatTOis really import a nt YOU AT CHRISTMAS?

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PARENTING

“My favourite thing about Christmas is jumping into Mummy and Daddy’s bed in the morning with my stocking to open it. Then we eat brie and crackers for breakfast, we play loads of games, like Charades and Pictionary, and Marco Polo in the pool. Mummy and Daddy are always extra silly and funny on Christmas.”

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h, Christmas. For such a globally significant occasion, it’s a day that means something different for everyone.

For some it’s a 5am start, as kids are bursting with excitement.

For others, it’s a religious day focused on worship and community.

For a few, it’s a poignant day of being reminded of a loved one lost.

For parents, Christmas can often be a time of huge internal conflict.

On the one hand, it’s a time of major overwhelm—with presents to buy, menus to plan, Term 4 to wrap up, school holidays looming, awards, concerts… oh, and probably additional demands at work too. (Phew!)

On the other, there’s the excitement of putting together a special day. Decorating the house, seeing the magic in the kids’ faces, enjoying community festivities together and celebrating the end of the school year.

It’s no surprise that parents feel mentally and physically drained by the time Santa hops down the chimney.

Kimberley Harper, Parentline’s Manager says that Christmas expectations can often mean we lose track of what’s really important.

“Of course, we want everyone to have this ‘perfect’ Christmas, but not if it comes at the cost of our own wellbeing,” says Kimberley.

When the silly season starts to feel overwhelming, Kimberley recommends reminding yourself about what’s really important to you at Christmas. Ask your partner and the kids too.

“Take a breath and write down what is most important to you over the Christmas season.

What do you want to remember? Who are the people you want to spend it with? What gatherings are most important to you and your family? Focus on what’s truly important to all of you,” Kimberley says.

Though COVID Christmases are anything but ‘normal’, our kids will still look back on these times with the same fondness that we ourselves look back on our own childhood Christmases.

“It’s not the presents they remember, or the matching napkins and table decorations,” says Kimberley. “It’s those meaningful memories that the whole family will treasure most.”

“And from these childhood Christmas memories, they will grow their own family traditions. Just as you have.”

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RECIPE

SIMPLE GINGERBREAD MEN MADE BY KIDS!

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RECIPE

Gingerbread Men are a Christmas favourite.

This recipe is deeelish and super easy for little ones to make.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes No. of serves: 20 standard biscuits INGREDIENTS

½ cup brown sugar 125g butter, room temperature ½ cup golden syrup 1 egg, separated 2½ cups plain flour 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp mixed spice TO DECORATE

Smarties 1 cup icing sugar, sifted INSTRUCTIONS

• Beat the sugar and butter together in a bowl.

• Add the egg yolk and golden syrup and beat until combined.

• Stir through the flour, ginger, mixed spice and bicarbonate of soda.

• Once the dough comes together, turn out onto a floured surface and kneed until smooth.

• Cover in plastic wrap and place in fridge to rest for 30 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 1800C. • Line a baking tray with baking paper.

• Place the dough between two sheets of

baking paper and roll dough out to approximately 5mm thick.

• Cut into shapes and place on lined tray.

• Repeat rolling and cutting until all the dough is used.

• Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until slightly browned.

• Remove from oven and allow to cool.

ICING

• Beat the egg white until soft white peaks form.

• Gradually add icing sugar and beat until icing has stiff peaks.

• Spoon icing into a small ziplock or freezer bag.

Twist top closed and push the icing into one corner.

• Cut a small hole in the corner and pipe icing over the gingerbread men.

• Decorate with Smarties.

Notes If you are concerned about using raw egg white in the icing, you can purchase egg-free royal icing mix from most major supermarkets or baking supply shops. Or simply substitute the egg white with an egg replacer.

RECIPE

DELICIOUS MOCKTAILS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY A low-sugar alternative to fizzy drinks, fun to make, and with all the tiny umbrellas and curly straws you desire, mocktails are a fabulous way for a family to say ‘cheers’ this summer.

C U C U M B E R & M I N T M O J I TO

A refreshing Mojito is the epitome of a summer’s day. This one is just as delicious, but comes without the headache the next day.

INGREDIENTS

1 lime, quartered 1 tablespoon sugar 2 sprigs mint leaves 2 slices cucumber Ice ½ cup soda water

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TO MAKE

• Squeeze the lime quarters into a glass, and then drop the limes into the glass.

• Add sugar and fresh mint leaves.

• Muddle well with the back of a spoon.

• Add cucumber slices to glass then fill glass with ice cubes.

• Pour in the soda water and stir.

• Garnish with cucumber slice or lime wedge.

RECIPE

C H A M PA G N E M O C K TA I L

If you love your bubbles, this divine mocktail is the perfect alternative. Packed with fizz yet totally alcohol free, it’s great to share with the little ones.

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup white grape juice concentrate, frozen 1½ cups apple juice, chilled 2¼ cups soda water, chilled Strawberries

TO MAKE

• In a jug, stir grape concentrate and apple juice, until dissolved.

• Add the soda water.

• Pour into champagne glasses.

• Add strawberry for garnish.

PASSIONFRUIT & LIME SODA M O C K TA I L*

This simple mocktail is quick to make, so you can spend more time on the important task of over decorating. Hello flamingo swizzle sticks!

The passionfruit and lime combination add a slightly tart and tangy burst of flavour, balanced out perfectly with a dash of sugar.

INGREDIENTS

Approx. 500ml SodaStream sparkling water, or bottled sparkling water 2 passionfruit 1 lime, halved 1 tablespoon coconut sugar Ice

TO MAKE

• Distribute the sugar and lime juice, along with the passionfruit pulp equally in each glass.

• Fill the glasses with ice and top up with sparkling water.

• Stir and serve. *Recipes courtesy of SodaStream

RECIPE

THE RED FIZZ*

This fizz-tastic mocktail is full of flavour.

INGREDIENTS

Approx. 500ml of sparkling water 60g frozen berries 1 teaspoon coconut sugar ½ lemon, juiced 4-6 freshly picked mint leaves 1 vanilla pod, split Ice

P I N K I TA L I A N* CREAM SODA

Fruity, flavoursome, and totally decadent, this is the perfect mocktail to get your party started.

TO MAKE

• Pop the frozen berries, coconut sugar, lemon juice, mint and the vanilla bean into a small pot over a low heat and cook until berries begin to collapse.

• Once broken down, remove the vanilla pod. Pour remaining contents through a sieve into a bowl using a spoon to push through as much as possible.

• Add ice to the glasses, pour the berry mixture over the ice and top up with sparkling water. Serve immediately.

INGREDIENTS

300ml SodaStream sparkling water, or bottled sparkling water 200g fresh or frozen raspberries ¼ cup (70g) raw sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tbsp pouring cream Whipped cream Fairy floss Fresh raspberries TO MAKE

*Recipes courtesy of SodaStream

• Place raspberries, sugar and vanilla in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Heat on medium-low and bring to a gentle boil.

• Remove from heat. Add bicarbonate of soda and mix well. Allow to cool slightly.

• Strain into a glass jar and refrigerate until needed.

• To serve, divide raspberry mixture equally between two 400ml glasses (about 3 tablespoons per glass).

• Top each glass with chilled sparkling water until two thirds full.

• Spoon a tablespoon of cream in each glass. Top with whipped cream, fairy floss and raspberries. Serve immediately.

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