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Dig out the Halloween costumes and brush up on your disco moves, PakMag is joining forces with Harrup Park Country Club to bring you a spookily spectacular Halloween Disco Party. See details inside on how to reserve your spot, but be quick - numbers are limited.

The family event calendar for October is bursting at the seams. Check out the entertainment page for more info on some great family-friendly events and the What’s On Guide for a full list of what’s happening in Mackay and surrounds.

A big “Thank You” to all the boys and girls who sent such wonderful colouring in entries to win tickets to Circus Oz at the MECC. I wish we could award a prize to every one of you! Thanks also to Mum for seeing it made it into the mail, keep the entries coming as we have many wonderful prizes to giveaway each month.

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Mumma Fly An increasing number of women are realising that continued exercise during pregnancy maintains a healthy body and mind. You will naturally want to show off your changing shape without compromising on style or comfort, and frankly quite often maternity clothes fail to flatter the body. So Mumma Fly was born.

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Voc abular y and its role in literac y!

STORY Jenna Motin

When your child’s teacher or speech pathologist is talking about ‘vocabulary’ they are simply referring to the words that your child knows or uses. It is interesting to know that vocabulary growth is closely linked to a child’s overall school achievement.

The size of your child’s vocabulary in kindergarten is a strong predictor of their ability to learn to read. As your child learns to read, they learn to ‘decode’ or sound out words, but they also must understand what these words mean to make sense of what they have just read.

It is important to encourage your child’s vocabulary development so that they develop the language and literacy skills necessary to succeed in school. Young children are brilliant word learners. In fact, between 12 to 18 months of age children learn on average 10 new words a day if they are exposed to a large number of words in their homes.

You are probably wondering…how do they do this? Current literature suggests that young children between the ages of 12-24 months benefit from

exposure to lots of words (i.e. quantity of words), whereas children between the ages of 24-36 months benefit from hearing a spread of more sophisticated words (i.e. quality of words). A child’s vocabulary growth does not stop once they learn to talk. Vocabulary continues to develop throughout schooling and your child’s entire life through reading. Early literacy development has a continued effect as children grow. Those who acquire a substantial vocabulary are often able to think more deeply, express themselves better and even learn new

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things faster. In most cases, the bigger a child’s vocabulary, the better reader they will be.

Now you are probably wondering….how do parents assist in this early vocab development? The adults in a child’s life play a significant role in helping a child learn new words.

Children predominantly learn new vocabulary by hearing adults use them, through play, interactions, conversations and stories read aloud to them. Parents and caregivers use unfamiliar words and talk about what the words mean, which helps expand a child’s vocabulary. As a child picks up more words, they will begin to recognise them in print.

Sounding out unknown words will assist them to reach into their store of words to figure out what the new ones mean.

Reading story books aloud with your children and doing it often presents many opportunities for learning. Stop to explain the meaning of new words as they arise. It may be helpful to first ask your child if they have heard the word before and if they know what it means. Adding more information to the definition that they provide you with can assist them to comprehend.

Children learn through play and interaction so try to build their word knowledge around themes.

This could include clothing, food, transport etc. Grouping new words into categories and relating them back to a wellknown word can provide a connection. A great game to play with young children is as simple as walking around the house and find things that ‘go together’. For example, knife and fork, shoes and socks etc.

It is important to remember that it’s not just how much you say, but also what you say and how you say it that makes a difference for your child’s vocabulary growth. Keeping one step ahead of your child will promote his vocabulary skills, and set him on the path for a successful schooling experience.

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F O R B U I LD I N G VO C AB U L ARY AT H O M E Notice new words when you’re reading or listening.

Talk about the importance of a large vocabulary and make an effort to learn new words.

Talk about what to do when discovering unknown words.

Don’t just skip them! Try using context clues or other resources to find the meaning, like a child-friendly dictionary.

Read. A lot! Read all sorts of books, signs on the wall, directions, recipes… A wide variety of reading material will expose kids to a wide variety of new words.

Relate words to real life experiences. Make them meaningful and make connections with new vocabulary.

Try to find concrete examples of new words for them whenever possible to make meaning more clear.

Interact with the words in some way. Get them to draw their meaning. Act them out. Make them come alive so they will remember them.

Focus on learning the right kinds of words. Pick words that are more complex or descriptive versions of common words that kids already know.

(For example, descriptive adjectives and verbs.)

Keep track of the words your child knows.

Invent games with them to use them often.

Kids need multiple exposures to words in order to really learn them.

Focus on kid-friendly definitions and examples of new words rather than complicated dictionary-style definitions. Using words in a sentence or a rhyme will help commit it to their memory.

Learn common prefixes and suffixes to SUPER SIZE vocabulary knowledge. (eg. happy / unhappy) When they learn one word part, they will begin to easily recognise many more words with the same word parts.

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Written by Dr Craig Murison

You can't be anything you want to be if you work hard enough I am sure you have heard it said that you can be anything you want to be if you just work hard enough. You may even have had someone say that to you when you were younger. Well, I don't mean to burst your bubble but, it is simply untrue. If we tell our children that they can be anything they set their minds on being if they work hard enough we are setting most of them up for disappointment and a sense of failure.

A truer statement would be that you can be anything you want to be within your God given gifts, talents and abilities, if you work hard enough. The reality is that humanity is very diverse.

In fact, we are unique enough from each other that our finger prints are all

different. From what we know about how the brain works we know that some people find imagination and the use of language easier than others.

Some people find logic and numeracy easier than others. While all children can learn, they learn at different speeds and different levels in different subject areas.

is five years older than she is. We

We should never let the idea of difference in capabilities give our children any excuse for not trying hard and doing the best they can do, but we should also not allow a child to feel less than another because their capabilities are different. It was obvious to my wife and I, from early on, that our daughter was going to do better at school than our son, who

relieved when our son ruffled her hair

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that she thought she might. We were and told her that was great and that he was good at other things.

Use the early years of your parenting to pay attention to the gifts and talents of

your children as they begin to emerge.

Make sure they feel comfortable in their own skins.

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Dealing with Grief and Loss STORY Megan Colahan

Unfortunately grief and loss is a normal part of growing up. Throughout their childhood most children will experience some form of loss, whether it be the loss of a pet, loss of friends through moving home or school, or even the death of someone significant such as a parent, relative or friend. Children do grieve from a young age however their grief is usually different to that of adults. They are often less direct in their expression of grief and may not appear overly sad. Sometimes children can become more demanding or display more difficult behaviours when they are grieving. Some children experience more illness and stomach aches.

Some may become more withdrawn.

If your child does not appear sad or concerned this is most likely because they don’t really understand what has happened and the permanency of the situation. Young children especially are not able to understand the full impact of loss due to their developmental level. It is important not to underestimate the impact a loss has on a child and to understand that grief is a process that takes time.

Like adults, children who are grieving will have good days and bad days.

If your child has experienced a significant loss provide them with reassurance and allow them time to discuss their feelings and ask questions. Be honest with your child and keep them informed but take into account their age and developmental level. Try to stick to your family’s routine as much as possible to ensure that your child feels secure. Don’t always try to distract your child when they are feeling sad. Feelings of sadness are natural and it is important to show them healthy expressions of feelings and coping skills. If after some time your child is struggling to cope and it is affecting them at school and home, it may be useful to seek professional counselling and support.

"Thr oughout their childhood most childr en w ill exper ience some for m of loss, whether it b e the loss of a pet, loss of fr iends thr ough m o ving home or school, or even the death of someone significant such as a par ent, r elative or fr iend."

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Naming your B aby STORY Carly H a mmers l ey “Naming a baby is an act of poetry, for many people the only creative moment of their lives.”

So said British film director Sir Richard Eyre. And he has a point. When you think of all the decisions you will make in your life, those that come down to your own personal likes preferences alone - there is nothing that will endure quite so much, or perhaps face as much scrutiny, as what you choose to name your offspring. To help you navigate the baby name journey we’ve zeroed in on some of the biggest naming trends in Australia right now: BACK TO FRONT Surnames as first names are a hugely popular trend at present for both sexes, but particularly for boys, which follows the masculine naming trend that has been popular for several years. Think Cooper, Hudson, Harrison, Connor, Jackson, Lincoln, Tyler, Flynn, Hunter, Riley, Owen, Mason, Ryder, Archer, Ashton, Austin, Bailey, Braxton and Harper.

ONE NAME FITS ALL Unisex names have been topping the name charts in the US for several years and it appears Australian parents are finally starting to get in on the trend.

Names like Quinn, Rowan, Kai, Avery, Charlie, Emery, Emerson, Elliot, Finley, Rory, Riley, Marlowe, River, Sage, Remy, Ellis, Teagan, Reese, Peyton, Hunter, Corey, Dylan/Dillon are as diverse as they are versatile - if you’re not finding out the sex of your baby, one name is all you need!

HIP IS THE NEW BLACK Hipsters by definition are renowned for rejecting the mainstream and embracing individuality and creativity.

They set their own trends and hipster names are no exception. Give your little one a name that sets them apart from the rest of the kindy pack. For boys - Arlo, Atticus, August, Byron, Dashiell, Declan, Gus, Hudson, Jasper, Orson and Otis. For girls Alice, Anais, Clementine, Daisy, Edie, Lola, Luna, Stella, Tessa, and Piper.

THE ART SIDE Pop culture has always influenced naming trends - with names like Edward, Bella, Alice and Jacob (Twilight), Jay and Daisy (The Great Gatsby), Mary, Cora, Violet and Ivy (Downton Abbey), Katniss and Gael (The Hunger Games) and now Elsa (Frozen) as well as names from Game of Thrones (Khaleesi, Daenarys, Arya, Cersei, Jaime, Jon, Sansa, Melisandre) are now reportedly being embraced by fanatical new parents.

MOST SEARCHED FOR GIRLS NAMES IN 2014 Imogen, Isla, Penelope, Amelia, Eleanor, Harper, Adelaide, Hazel, Olivia, Evangeline, Ivy, Maeve, Evelyn, Maisie, Adeline, Genevieve, Seraphina, Beatrice, Lucy, Aurora, Rose, Elizabeth, Ava, Elodie, Lila, Nora, Grace, Emma, Willa, Clementine, Matilda, Eloise, Caroline, Clara, Finn, Aurelia, Arabella, Eliza, Poppy, Ella, Sophia, Iris, Ruby, Mila, Josephine, Harlow, Aria., Audrey, Isabella, Wren, Quinn, Cordelia, Chloe, Mae, Emily, Luna, Rowan, Mia, Stella, Emmeline,

Ellie, Juliet, Merida, Anna, Lily, Olive, Margaret, Piper, Avery, Jane, Sadie, Lydia, Esme, Everly, Gemma, Willow, Maya, Frances, Louisa, Elsa, Ada, Lola, Phoebe, Kinsley, Zara, Madeline, Hannah, James, Delilah, Mabel, Emmett, Hadley.

MOST SEARCHED FOR BOYS NAMES IN 2014 Asher, Declan, Atticus, Finn, Oliver, Henry, Silas, Jasper, Milo, Jude, Ezra, Emmett, Harper, Leo, Owen, Levi, James, Rowan, Felix, Miles, Sebastian, Liam, Jack, Theodore, Beckett, Wyatt, Hudson, Evelyn, Kai, Ethan, William, Benjamin, Soren, Eli, Caleb, Flynn, Noah, Quinn, Julian, Bodhi, Archer, Oscar, Everett, Alexander, Django, August, Andrew, Josiah, Dashiel, Zachary, Christian, Kieran, Luca, Luke, Elliot, Charlie, Elijah, Hugo, Thomas, Ryder, Isaac, Theo, Jacob, Rhys, Lucas, Callum, Arthur, Gabriel, Samuel, Zane, Nico, Micah, Avery, Dylan, Ryker, Roman, Nathaniel, Jackson, Greyson, George, Knox, Rory, Ronan, Xavier, Daniel, John, Finley, Emerson, Aiden, Harrison, Simon, Nolan, Charles, Axel, Tristan, Arlo, Beau, Jonah, Max. When naming your new bundle of joy the most important thing to remember is that trends come and go but a name lasts a lifetime. Originality and individuality are important but, just like your love of Hanson or Beverly Hills 90210, your tastes may change over time so it’s important to select a name that will stand the test of time.

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Personal medications such as puffers and epipens can be stored in the personal pocket. There are also spaces for sunscreen and insect repellent.

The kit can be placed on a belt and has luminous piping so it can found in the dark and is water resistant. It’s also very clearly labelled so you can find what you need quickly in the event of an emergency.

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A glamorous scarf, multi-functional maternity item and a breast feeding cover in one, The Bun and Bub Pregnancy Piece is a must have for every mum and mum to be!

The Ecococoon 500ml drink bottle is leak and spill proof and thermally insulated - keeping drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot up to 12 hours.

Condensation free, hygienic and easy to clean, with no teeth pulling to open like other stainless steel bottles and no twisting to drink.

The Ultrasonic Vaporiser acts not only as a vaporiser but also an Air Purifier, Ioniser, Aroma Diffuser and Night Lamp. There’s no need to worry about condensation, because there is no heating element, the ultrasonic wave technology works on the vibration of the water at such a speed that water vapours are dispersed into the atmosphere to add moisture to the environment. The unit stays cool to touch and the vapours are cool so it is perfectly safe to place anywhere in the room, without fear of bacteria forming on soft furnishings.

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Blocked Tear Ducts STORY Claire Stewar t

Join the Healthy Minority STORY Narelle Muller

Narelle Muller asks, “Where will you be in health terms in the next six years?”

If current trends continue, by the year 2020, 80 percent of Australian adults and a third of our children will be overweight or obese. That’s just six years away and a very scary statistic!

How old will you be in six years?

How old will your child/children be?

Can you afford to be overweight or obese with all the associated health problems it brings – Type two diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancer, joint pain, to name a few?

Are you willing to risk your child growing into an obese adult and the significant psychological and physical impact this will have on their life? Studies repeatedly show overweight children usually grow into overweight adults. How would you deal with your child dying before you? Would you want to be a burden on your children as you grow old, unable to do things for yourself because you allowed your body to become too fat?

These are not unrealistic questions,

according to health experts monitoring the obesity epidemic. We keep being force fed statistics on obesity and yet, it seems, many parents keep putting their heads in the sand (or is that the chip packet?).

Undisputedly, the cause of the problem is high consumption of calories – fatty and sugary processed foods - and lack of exercise.

There are no other factors in this equation, give or take a miniscule number of special cases. Kids can’t feed themselves without our help.

Adults do the shopping, dish out the money and prepare the meals. It is our responsibility as parents to ensure children eat well and move more.

We are also responsible for screen time. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing recommends children aged between five and 18 spend less than two hours a day on electronic media – almost half don’t. Being busy is not a valid excuse.

Narelle Muller is a journalist and health writer of more than 20 years’ experience, as well as qualified personal trainer.

About five per cent of babies are born with a blocked tear duct.

Common symptoms include excessive watering of one eye or a mucous sticky discharge from the eye.

In a normal situation, tears are formed up in the bone under the eyebrow. They then flow into and over the front of the eye then drain out through the inner corner of the eyes and down through a little tube into the nose. This little drainage tube is called the nasolacrimal duct.

In some babies, the tiny opening from the eye into the nasolacrimal duct is blocked so the tears can’t drain out.

The problem is usually first noticed when your baby is a few weeks old and starts producing tears. It may be more obvious when your baby is crying or when they are in cold or windy weather when more tears are naturally produced.

There are no tests needed to diagnose this problem and almost all cases resolve by the age of one. To help relieve the blockage, your doctor will show you how to “milk” the tear duct by gently massaging the area between the inner part of the eye and the nose.

Saline wipes from the chemist or a few drops of breastmilk can also be useful in clearing any buildup of sticky mucous in the eye. If the eye becomes red or swollen see your doctor as antibiotic eye drops may be needed to treat an infection. In rare cases when the blockage doesn’t open on its own, a specialist eye doctor can open the duct using a tiny probe.

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FRIENDLY FAMILIES MACKAY Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club www.friendlyfamiliesmackay.org 10.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

LIVE MUSIC Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club 4954 8677 8.00pm / Free / Adult

INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

HIP HOP DANCE WORKSHOP Mackay Basketball Stadium www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9.30am / Cost / Family

WATERWORLD CENTRAL SARINA Sarina Showground www.waterworldcentral.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

03 Oct STRING ART SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP SESSIONS, 8 - 12 YEARS Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Kids STRING ART SCHOOL

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WATERWORLD CENTRAL SARINA Sarina Showground www.waterworldcentral.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

SHELL & SAND ART Harrup Park Country Club www.harruppark.com.au 12.00pm / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

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KIDS CLUB MAKE N MODEL FASHION EVENT (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) Harrup Park Country Club 4944 0000 6.00pm / Kids PIONEER VALLEY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL (ENDS 5TH OCT) Finch Hatton Showgrounds www.pvcma.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family

04 Oct WATERWORLD CENTRAL SARINA Sarina Showground www.waterworldcentral.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

THE GOOD GUYS MACKAY

05 Oct NRL GRAND FINAL ON THE BIG SCREENS Harrup Park Country Club www.harruppark.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family WATERWORLD CENTRAL SARINA Sarina Showground www.waterworldcentral.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family NRL GRAND FINAL LIVE ON THE BIG SCREENS Magpies Sporting Club Sportsbar 4965 6100 7.00pm / Free / Adult NRL GRAND FINAL ON THE BIG SCREENS Harrup Park Country Club www.harruppark.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family

06 Oct WATERWORLD CENTRAL SARINA Sarina Showground www.waterworldcentral.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family TRIVIA NIGHT - FREE TO PLAY Magpies Sporting Club 4965 6100 7.00pm / Free / Family

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STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids

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4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

09 Oct

STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC

BY APPOINTMENT Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Finch Hatton Ambulance Station 4968 3863 10.00am / Free / Family

INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family PARENTING GROUP (0-5MONTHS) By Appointment Womens Shelter, Mackay 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family

TOT'S TUESDAY Foodspace Café, Gordon St www.facebook.com/ foodspacemackay 9.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

DO RE MI - FUN GROUP MUSIC LESSONS (6 MONTHS TO 6 YRS) Do Re Mi Music Studio - 6 Irving St 4957 3047 Various / Cost / Kids

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family

08 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.00am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids PARENTING GROUP (0-5MONTHS) By Appointment Sarina Hospital

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family 4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS & OVER Mackay Community Health Centre

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INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

10 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 / 9.30am / Free / Kids PARENTING GROUP (5-12MONTHS) BY APPOINTMENT Womens Shelter, Mackay 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family

FRIENDLY FAMILIES MACKAY Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club www.friendlyfamiliesmackay.org 10.00am / Free / Family LIVE MUSIC FROM SPUN 80 Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club 4954 8677 8.00pm / Free / Adult

11 Oct BATTLE IN THE BEACHES BOXING TOURNAMENT Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club 4954 8677 6.00pm / Cost / Family

12 Oct WALK TO REMEMBER Mackay Botanical Gardens www.sandsqld.org.au 10.00am / Free / Family BATHURST LIVE ON THE BIG SCREENS Magpies Sporting Club Sportsbar 4965 6100 12.00pm / Free / Adult

13 Oct BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 / 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Bucasia State School 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family TRIVIA NIGHT - FREE TO PLAY Magpies Sporting Club 4965 6100 7.00pm / Free / Family

14 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Sarina Library

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4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids

BMA KIDSPACE - FREE CREATIVE TODDLER PROGRAM Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Calen QCWA Hall 4968 3863 10.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family TOT'S TUESDAY Foodspace Café, Gordon St www.facebook.com/ foodspacemackay 9.00am / Free / Family

15 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.00am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids PARENTING GROUP (0-5MONTHS) BY APPOINTMENT Sarina Hospital 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family PARENTING GROUP (0-5MONTHS) BY APPOINTMENT Womens Shelter, Mackay 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

17 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family 4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS Mackay community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

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HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS & OVER Mackay community Health Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

FRIENDLY FAMILIES MACKAY Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club www.friendlyfamiliesmackay.org 10.00am / Free / Family

TRIVIA NIGHT - FREE TO PLAY Magpies Sporting Club 4965 6100 7.00pm / Free / Family

BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids

CYCLONE SATURDAY Caneland Central www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family

STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids

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RIDE 2 WORK BREAKFAST (MUST REGISTER) Bluewater Quay www.mackay.qld.gov.au/ ride2work 7.30am / Free / Family

PINK RIBBON CHARITY FAIR Mulherin Park www.pinkribbonfair.com 10.00am / Free / Family

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16 Oct

BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids

INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family

BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids

INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Bucasia State School 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

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21 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids

18 Oct

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

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INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Pioneer Valley School of Dance 4968 3863 9.30am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Pioneer Valley School of Dance 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family TOT'S TUESDAY Foodspace Café, Gordon St www.facebook.com/ foodspacemackay 9.00am / Free / Family

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STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family 4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS & OVER Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

23 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

24 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids HOMEBUSH STATE SCHOOL 125TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER Homebush State School 4959 7286 6.00pm / Cost / Adult FRIENDLY FAMILIES MACKAY Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club www.friendlyfamiliesmackay.org 10.00am / Free / Family LIVE MUSIC FROM MISS DEMEANOUR Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club 4954 8677 8.00pm / Free / Adult

25 Oct KIDS ART CLUB Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Kids KIDS ART CLUB Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 1.00pm / Cost / Kids HOMEBUSH STATE SCHOOL 125TH FAMILY FUN DAY Homebush State School 4959 7286 11.00am / Free / Family FOUR NATIONS LIVE ON THE BIG SCREENS Magpies Sporting Club Sportsbar 4965 6100 4.30pm / Free / Adult

26 Oct GLOBAL GROOVES Queens Park www.mackayecc.com.au/ festivals 12.00pm / Free / Family TINKERBELL & THE PIRATE FAIRY - SENSORY MOVIE DAY Mackay North Birch Caroll & Coyle sensorymovieday.mackay@ hotmail.com 2.00pm / Cost / Family

27 Oct BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 11.00am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Bucasia State School 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family TRIVIA NIGHT - FREE TO PLAY Magpies Sporting Club 4965 6100 7.00pm / Free / Family

28 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mirani Library 4961 9231 9.30am / Free / Kids BABY BOUNCE (0 TO 18 MONTHS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 9.30am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Walkerston Library 4959 2545 10.30am / Free / Kids TOT'S TUESDAY Foodspace Café, Gordon St www.facebook.com/ foodspacemackay 9.00am / Free / Family

29 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Sarina Library 4961 9297 10.00am / Free / Kids STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Walkerston Tommy Webster Hall 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD DROP IN (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health

4968 3863 9.15am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Sarina Community Health 4968 3863 1.15pm / Free / Family 4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family HEARING CHECKS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS & OVER Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family

30 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Mackay City Library 4961 9387 10.30am / Free / Kids INFANT/CHILD IMMUNISATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT Mackay Community Health Centre 4968 3863 8.30am / Free / Family INFANT 0-8 WEEK OLD DROP IN CLINIC Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 9.00am / Free / Family INFANT/CHILD APPOINTMENTS (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre 4968 3863 1.00pm / Free / Family

31 Oct STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS) Gordon White Library 4961 9300 9.30am / Free / Kids FRIENDLY FAMILIES MACKAY Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club www.friendlyfamiliesmackay.org 10am / Free / Family LIVE MUSIC FROM CAMERA SHY Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club 4954 8677 8pm / Free / Adult PAKCLUB HALLOWEEN DISCO PARTY (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) Harrup Park Country Club 4944 0000 / www.harruppark.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Kids

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Pink Ribbon Charity Fair

The spectacular annual Pink Ribbon Charity Fair will again take place in Mulherin Park at Mackay Harbour on Sunday 19 October from 10am3pm. There will be rides for the kids,

art and craft stalls, entertainment, food and businesses on display, the Breast Screen bus will be in attendance as well as an Ocean Marine Jet Ski display. The Pink Ribbon Charity Fair is a registered Cancer Council Queensland event with the aim of raising money and awareness to help conquer cancer.

Mrs Wells started the Pink Ribbon Charity Fair in memory of her mother, Marilyn Wilson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in December 2012. This month, Canelands Central will turn PINK on October 8, which would have been Marilyn’s 66th birthday.

For more information about the Pink Ribbon Charity Fair, visit www.pinkribbonfair.com

Halloween Fun at Harrup Park Join in the ghoulish fun of the Halloween Disco Party on Friday October 31 at Harrup Park from 6-9pm!

Fun for ages three and up, attendees must be members of Harrup Park Kids Club to attend ($3 to join on the night). Nibbles and drinks will be provided, along with lots of fun including lucky door prize,

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October is shaping up to be a huge month for Pink Ribbon Charity Fair Managing Director Raelene Wells.

After working towards raising over $20,000 the Pink Ribbon Charity Fair organisation has worked together with the Cancer Council and local businesses to locate the Breast Screen Bus at M & P Services within the Paget industrial estate from October 10-17. It is hoped having the bus on site will encourage women working within the industrial precinct to take up the service during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

best dressed competition, music, dance and games! Only 80 spots are available and bookings are essential (must be done by October 29). Phone 4944 0000 to reserve your spot!

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Groove Around the Globe Want to travel the world without the expense of flights and accommodation? Don’t worry about packing your passport – bring the family along to Global Grooves at Queens Park from 12 noon to 8pm on Sunday 26 October.

Highlights will include a cooking demonstration by Jake and Elle from My Kitchen Rules that will fuse traditional and modern Maltese cuisine. Then finish off the night with a bang thanks to a fireworks display around 8pm.

Local multicultural groups and organisations will be coming together to offer a taste of food, entertainment and market stalls from around the globe. Experience authentic sights, tastes and sounds as you wander through the global village and discover how diverse Mackay’s culture is.

This is a family-friendly event with free entry! For all the details, head to www.mackayecc.com.au/ festivals

J D R F Walk For a Cure The Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund Mackay Walk for a Cure will be held on October 25 at Caneland Park (next to Blue Water Lagoon on River Street). The event promises to be a fun filled morning for the whole family!

Registrations open at 8am with the walk commencing at 9am which will follow a three kilometre route along the river. The event will incorporate kids entertainment, raffles and prizes, a sausage sizzle and much more.

Type One Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects over 122,000 people in Australia of all ages. The onset of Type One Diabetes can happen at any time.

People with Type One Diabetes can have up to five injections of insulin a day and 10 or more finger pricks to check their Blood Glucose Levels.To manage their Blood Glucose Levels, carbohydrate counting and insulin injections are vital to staying alive. Poor management and high blood glucose levels or hyperglycaemia, can lead to long term health complications and even death. Hypoglycaemia occurs when Blood Glucose Levels drop dangerously low. If you see anyone that may be suffering life threatening symptoms of a “hypo” such as drowsiness, slurring of words and pale skin, it is important to ring Emergency Services on “000” and give some fast acting food like juice or lollies to help raise their levels as quickly as possible to avoid unconsciousness. This could ultimately save their life.

For more information about the walk visit the Facebook page : www.facebook.com/ MackayJDRFWalkForACure

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Monster Front Door What you need

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• 2 White Paper Plates • Green, Black, White Crepe Paper • A Glass • Black Marker • Duct Tape • Scissors

How to make Draw a circle on 2 paper plates by outlining with glass. Fill in circle using a black marker.

Cut 15-20 (depending on door size) 12 strips of crepe paper.

Measure the width of door and lay a strip of duct tape that size on work surface with the sticky side up. Add your crepe paper strips. Stick the "hair" on the door.

Stick eyes on the door with duct tape.

Then add a few strips of tape for eyebrows. Make a mouth with one long strip and 4 small ones.

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BOO Spider Crackers

Hot Dog Mummies

Glowing Jar Ghosts

What you need

What you need

What you need

• Round crackers • Pretzel sticks • Cream cheese, unsalted peanut or almond butter • Small dried fruit such as raisins, blueberries or cranberries

• 1 sheet puff pastry • 30 cocktail sausages • Diced black olives or Mustard, for the eyes

How to make

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

• Jars any size, shape (remove labels and clean) • Black felt/paper or black marker • Double stick tape (clear) • Cheese cloth or ribbon or paint • Scissors • Battery-powered tea lights or glow sticks

Spread cream cheese, peanut or almond butter on one side of the cracker so that it's thick enough to secure the pretzels.

Break pretzel sticks in half and use 8 halves for legs.

On another cracker, spread a light layer of cream cheese, peanut or almond butter so that it can sandwich the other cracker and pretzel sticks together.

Dip two raisins in cream cheese, peanut or almond butter and stick them to the top of one side for eyes.

How to make Roll out pastry, cut into thin 1/21cm strips then wrap around the sausages. Place on a baking tray.

Press on the olive eyes.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes then serve with a side to tomato sauce.

Tip: If you want, add a sprinkle of cheese or a dab of mustard to the sausage before wrapping it, for a more grown up flavour.

Serves: 6 Preparation: 15min Cook: 20min Ready in: 35min

How to make Cut the cloth or ribbon into strips to go around the jars. Start wrapping the jars, use the clear double sticky tape to hold the cloth / ribbon in place. (Play with the layers until you get the look you like, don’t forget the top area).

Cut out the ghost face (eyes, mouth) using the black felt or paper. If the children are too young draw on the faces with black marker. Use a small piece of the tape to stick on the faces.

Place the tea lights or glow sticks inside the jars and you're done!

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Family Fun on the Gold Coast If you’re planning on travelling during school holidays it’s always a good idea to plan your trip well in advance as this will ensure you get the best deals on flights and accommodation.

The Gold Coast is made for families with beautiful beaches, stunning hinterland and of course theme parks galore. You may have been b e f o r e b u t t h e r e’s always something new to check out and the recently completed GoldLinq tram between Southport and Broadbeach makes it easier than ever to explore some of the most popular areas.

WHAT’S NEW If it’s action you’re after then check out the new theme park attractions that have opened over the past 12 months or due to open soon. If you’re planning on visiting more than one it’s worth considering the 3 Park Super Pass which gives you unlimited entry for 28 consecutive days to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild or a Holiday World Pass which lets you hop between Dreamworld and WhiteWater World as often as you like over 21 days.

DREAMWORLD Strap yourself in to one of the twelve mini-aeroplanes of the new thrill ride Tailspin which only opened in September.

WHITEWATER WORLD The Triple Vortex launched last month and is the hottest high capacity tubing ride on the planet!

MOVIE WORLD The new Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 will have you on the edge of your seat with death-defying aerial stunts and

extreme precision driving performed by the best stunt crew in the country.

SEA WORLD Get up close and personal with the playful seals in the brand new Seal Harbour exhibit. Ride out the storm on the awesome new Storm Coaster that the whole family will enjoy, now open at Sea World!

FAMILY FAVES - AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR The Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Spirit of the Horse’ brings to life an iconic Australian story in a specially designed world class arena. The all new show features an amazing cast of larger than life characters as well as magnificent animals including the spirited Australian stockhorse. The stunning special effects will have you on the edge of your seat.

It’s more than a night out – it’s an experience steeped in courage, tradition, a daring spirit and a unique, laconic sense of humour.

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is world renowned for its events, shows and attractions including dingo encounters, free flight bird shows and even crocodile feeding of the park's

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massive saltwater crocodile. The park also contains a serious aspect of its work and exhibits, and behind the scenes includes a state-of-the-art veterinary and rehabilitation hospital where thousands of sick and injured animals are brought every day. For thrillseekers, there is also Adventure Park which includes a high ropes course - not for the faint hearted!

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL You don’t always have to spend a lot of money on things to do, why not try one of the many free activities the Gold Coast has to offer.

BURLEIGH HEADS “The Point” is a favourite picnic spot for locals. For the perfect family outing head down on a Sunday where the evenings are filled with festivity, firetwirlers and people singing, dancing and jamming.

BROADWATER PARKLANDS You could spend hours here having fun at The Washington Waters Park with swings, slides, flying fox and jumping pillow or at The Rockpools water playground which is always a hit with kids. Movie nights under the stars are also a family favourite.

MARKETS Visit one of the many markets that are hosted regularly along the coast.

The Village Markets have become a favourite with the cool crowd, even though they were only founded in 2008. It's an open air market space that sells unique art and fashion and is held on the first and third Sunday of every month from 8am-1pm at the Burleigh Heads State School Oval.

The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets need no introduction and are a great way to shop and enjoy the beautiful sea breezes coming off Surfers Paradise Beach. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays The Esplanade along the beach becomes a hive of activity with colourful stalls setting up for the night time markets. The markets are held every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night from 5-10pm September to April and 4-9pm May to August.

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Carrara Markets are a Gold Coast institution and are enormously popular with locals and tourists looking for a bargain. The markets offer a courtesy bus which only costs $1 for pick up and return so combined with free admission it really is a cheap, fun day out for the whole family! The markets are held every Saturday and Sunday at the corner of Gooding Drive and Manchester Road, Carrara.

HIT THE BEACH If you’re looking for somewhere without the waves, the sheltered swimming holes of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks are great options for families.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION There’s plenty of options when it comes to hotels on the Gold Coast.

To help keep the kids entertained look for properties that provide extra services like Kids Clubs or pool or playground facilities specifically designed for children.

PARADISE RESORT GOLD COAST Renowned as “Heaven for Kids” this resort is very popular with families with a full supervised Zone 4 kids club, lagoon pool and spa, Z4K Waterpark and ice skating rink all located on site.

Rooms are hotel style with family and interconnecting rooms available. 1800 074 111 www.paradiseresort.com.au.

TURTLE BEACH RESORT This resort offers fully self-contained, family friendly accommodation and offers an exciting holiday program in their kids club, Club Turtle.

BREAKFREE RESORTS & APARTMENTS Have nine different options for accommodation at the Gold Coast.

At BreakFree Diamond Beach in Broadbeach is very family friendly, with self-contained 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Apartments set amongst tropical gardens. There’s plenty to entertain the kids with a fun novelty children’s wading pool, as well as a shaded playground, games room, 2 large lagoon pools with cascading waterfalls. Check out www.breakfree. com.au for more information.

OUTRIGGER SURFERS PARADISE Located in the heart of Surfers and less than a minute’s walk from the beach this property offers hotel style accommodation with spacious rooms and children’s pool.

HILTON RESIDENCE SURFERS PARADISE If it is luxury you’re after then you can’t go past the Hilton Residence’s selfcontained apartments and the little ones will love the kid’s pool with fun water features, a play wall and kids play domes close by.

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S T O R Y C a r l y H a m m e rs l e y Decorating the nursery is a rite of passage for parents-to-be and the good news is, there are more options than ever before!

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Gone are the days when everything baby came in three colours - white, pink or blue. Bright colours, mod geometric prints, personalised art prints, graphic bright wallpaper and wall decals - you name it, the options are as vast as your imagination.

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If wanting to stick with a unisex room suitable for either baby girl or boy, you don’t need to stick with white. Think shades of yellow with monochromatic prints, greys and greens. Natural wood is also making a comeback in nurseries, after being trumped by bright whites for many years. Like the main image (left) ply panels can make for a very affordable but contemporary feature.

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Etsy is THE place to find wall decals of any description. Personalised name decals, trees, owls, monograms - even bulk decals in the shape of clouds, polka dots, chevron stripes, houndstooth, feathers and arrows which can provide an easily removable wallpaper-look, without the fuss!

Australian-based Etsy seller Vivid Wall Decals even has mini-Batman decals that can be placed en masse to create a wallpaper-like feature wall, fit for any mini-superhero!

Regardless of whether you pick a traditional or modern cot, or use one that has been in the family, you can add a burst of personality with a Goosebumps Jungle sheet or one of Alphabet Monkey’s fabulous printed sheet designs - the PakMag team loves the on-trend teepee and arrow prints!

When it comes to decor, a personalised name cushion from Alphabet Monkey would be the perfect complement to a Nursery Works sleepytime rocker (for those inevitable midnight feeds) available from Ubabub (RRP $799).

Don’t forget a rug for the floor (particularly if your home has hard floors), as babies love nothing more than being able to kick and later on, explore their surroundings. Wall art can be as simple as a framed graphic print (try sonniloudesigns.com.au for gorgeous, affordable personalised prints, Etsy or Made It) and if you’re partial to bunting there really is no better place to indulge than in the nursery!

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A Whimsic al Midsummer Night STORY So fie B u c hho l z Drawing inspiration from the Shakespearean quote, ‘And though she be but little, she is fierce’, this baby girl’s bedroom explores the whimsy of all things mythical which live in the forest of ‘A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream’.

Text as wall art continues to be a popular trend for interiors. Being able to create your own with words and style of your choosing means you can tailor a quote or saying to the desired look of the bedroom. As text wall art can be a dominating feature, it is important to take your time to create your DIY piece and use print tools such as Word text to create a professional finish.

The text wall art in this bedroom has been created using a chalkboard style.

Chalkboard signage adds texture and depth and, in this room, helps to balance the rustic and rough backdrop of the timber.

To get the most professional chalkboard finish, the text was first created on a computer and then transferred onto the chalkboard painted board in the frame.

TO MAKE · Using an inexpensive frame, spray or paint chalkboard paint onto the backing board of the frame to create your chalkboard surface. This frame was also spray painted in gold to tie in with the other wall art and leaves of the tree branch.

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· In a Word document create your sign using font of your choosing. Print it in the desired size. If you want to have the authentic chalkboard look, free chalkboard fonts are available for download from a variety of websites. · Turn the paper upside down and cover the entire back of the paper in chalk – think primary school tracing techniques. · Turn the paper back over and, with text facing up, position the paper on your chalkboard surface.

Using a sharp pencil, trace over the computerised letters. · Remove the paper and you will be left with a light chalkboard outline of the computer text on your chalkboard surface. Go over this outline with chalk or a chalkboard paint pen, which gives a more permeate finish. · Assemble back into the frame. Add the glass if desired.

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06_Mackenzie (5), Michael, Cassidy (7) @ Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club 07_Marissa (11) @ Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club 08_Laney (4), Carly @ Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club 09_Ella (9) @ Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club 10_Brayden (6) @ Pioneer Valley Classic Car Club

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Bento Box Ideas ELEPHANT INSPIRED FUEL SECTIONED BENTO BOX FEATURING 01_Elephant Shaped Sandwiches (using animal stamp & cutter set), Tomato Rice Cakes, Elephant Shaped Cheese (using animal fruit & veggie cutters) 02_Fruit Kebabs (using the trio animal food picks) 02_Red Velvet Lamington, Honey Jumble Sandwiches and Yoghurt Coated Clusters and Sultanas (from the health food isle at the supermarket).

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55g Butter, chopped into pieces 150g Honey (just under 1/2 cup) 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Milk 1 Cup Plain Flour 1/2 Cup Self Raising Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Bicarbonate Soda 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger (just under) 1/2 Teaspoon Mixed Spice 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves

1 Combine butter, honey & sugar in saucepan & melt over low- medium heat. Remove from het & set aside to cool for 5-10 mins.

2 Sift flours, bicarbonate soda, ginger, mixed spice & cloves in bowl, add milk & butter mixture, mix well. Cover & place in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

3 Preheat oven to 180 degrees/170 degrees fan forced.

4 Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

5 Place dough onto a baking tray mat or lightly floured bench & knead.

Seperate into 4 pieces & roll each portion into logs approx 2cm round.

Cut into 4cm pieces & place onto baking tray, allowing room for them to spread (they will flatten a lot during cooking so allow approx 4cm space).

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6 Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly goldern. Leave on tray for 8 min, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

1 Egg White 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 11/2 Cups Icing Sugar Dash Water Food Colouring (optional)

7 To make icing whisk egg white & lemon juice until it starts to peek (looks like soft fowm). Gradually whisk in sifted icing sugar until combined. If mixture is too thick, add a dash of water, sometimes you will need it & other times not. Divide mixture into bowls & colour. Spread icing.

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