PakMag Townsville - November 2012

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ISSUE 24

magazine of choice for local families

easy peasy birthday Parties Swimming

carnivals

Nurturing future Olympians

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

bumper birthday issue

pakmag Turns

Car Seat

Cover photo courtesy of Insight Creative

laws

Know your responsibilities

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Moving

UP!

Getting ready for high school

welcome

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 24th Edition. Hip Hip Hooray, it’s our 2nd Birthday!

A big thank you to all of the people who help make PakMag come to life every month, especially to our advertisers who support us and contributors who write for us. To help us celebrate we have another FREE family event happening this month so come along and share some cake with us. We love meeting our readers so bring the kids along for some fun party time.

See you soon and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

Debbie

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Contents

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We have had a wonderful couple of years informing local families about all the great things happening right here in Townsville as well as providing you with informative articles about parenting and family issues.

parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & tell 06 Easy Peasy Birthday Parties 09 Catholic Education 11 Starting High School 13 Women & Finance 15 PakHealth 16 Nutrition 19 PakFood

Designed by our family for your family Products for both common and unique ailments

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Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication Manager: Debbie Stewart Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers

kids 23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Car Seats

things to win

21 What’s On

19 WIN a Good Guys mystery prize

23 Mini Mag

24 WIN Weekend Family Flicks tickets

31 PakBaby

25 4 mystery prizes to WIN

35 Wardrobe Wake Up 37 Founded on Love

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38 Swim Carnival 39 Biz Directory 41 Family Values 42 Play Themes: Hawaiian Party

cover Model: Zafiah Kersh Photography: Thanks to the team at Insight Creative

44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets / Competition Winners 48 ‘Too Funny’ Quotes

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November what’s New

inBRIEF messy Play

Hawaiian PakClub

Cyclone Sunday

18 November (3-5pm)

4 November (9am-12noon)

Come along for some hula dancing and limbo games

Strand Park

at our next PakClub on 18 November (3-5pm) at the PCYC

New to North Queensland? Cyclone Sunday is an

Mundingburra. Entry is free and

annual event that is designed to help educate the

there will be lots of fun activities

community about how to prepare for the cyclone

for the kids as well as prizes for

season. Strand Park will become an information hub

those who look truly tropical.

with organisations such as the State Emergency Services, Australian Red Cross and many volunteering organisations on hand to provide important information on services available to residents. You will

Trop Jr 2013

be able to get tips on how to prepare yourself, your family and your property. For more information contact Customer Service Centre on 1300 878 001.

Wednesdays 9am & 10.30am

Santa’s Coming!

Looking for some fun activities to do with young kids during the week? Check out the Early Years Information Service’s free Messy Play sessions on Wednesday mornings (1/120 Fulham Rd, Gulliver). They are great fun for kids and, best of all, your house is still tidy afterwards!

Spaces are limited so call 4725 0129 to book.

3 November (12noon-4pm) Townsville RSL Stadium The Townsville Women’s Expo is a free event and is aimed at women of all ages. The theme this year is Women Active, Active Women and it will showcase women’s services, health and wellbeing information, lifestyle, beauty and fashion, cooking shows and lots more.

Foster Carers Needed Entries close 3 January opportunity for budding filmmakers.

Have you ever considered becoming a foster carer?

Entrants must be 15 years old or younger, all

Life Without Barriers are currently looking for more

entries must be 7 minutes or less, be a world

carers in Townsville, especially those with experience

premiere and contain the Trop Jr Signature

in nursing, teaching or working with children

Item, which for 2013 is ‘JUMP’. Entries will

since some children in care have medical needs or

close on January 3, 2013.

challenging behaviours. Long-term carers are needed

Trop Jr will take place at venues across

the largest short film festival in the world for

Australia on 17 February, 2013. Visit

kids. With a massive pool of prizes, including

www.tropjr.com for entry information

difference in the lives of vulnerable children so if you

the chance to have your film screened

and subscribe to Trop Jr News for regular

think you’ve got what it takes and want to find out

to thousands of people, Trop Jr is a great

updates.

more go to www.lwb.org.au

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s Event Cinemas Weekend Family Flick are: th this mon

days

17-18 Nov - Finding Nemo (3D) Wings 25-26 Nov - Tinkerbell: Secret of the Sessions start at 10am on Saturday and $6 Sunday mornings and all tickets cost

• Willows – Santa will be arriving on 15 November with a parade starting at 6.30pm.

Santa’s sleigh will then remain parked in the Target Forecourt from 15 Nov-24 Dec where kids will be able to get their photo’s taken with him (10am-4pm everyday in November except Thursdays when he’ll be around for late night shopping).

• Castletown – The big man will be arriving at 11am on Saturday 17 November via the Australia Post entrance. Photo’s will start from 10am on 18 November in the Target Forecourt (through to 24 December).

but some carers also work only part-time providing

Entries are about to open for Trop Jr 2013,

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Weekend family flicks 3-4 Nov - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog 10-11 Nov - Madagascar 3 (2D)

and get in a few early requests. He will be appearing at the following shopping centres this month:

movies

Women’s Expo

Yes, it’s time to get your photo’s taken with Santa

short-term care. Foster carers make a significant

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{1} Homemade food treats {2} Voucher for babysitting {3} Photo collage {4} An hour of your time

Loretta MacEachern has always been passionate about learning so when the opportunity came along to become an independent advisor for Creata (formerly known as Learning Ladder) she saw it as the ideal opportunity to mix motherhood with a business she loves. She is also mum to Mariella (5) and Giaan (2) [1] What do you love most about your

[3] Favourite way you spend your free

business? Being able to provide my kids

time? Catching up with friends over a

with a fabulous range of educational books,

coffee or having a massage.

games and puzzles that are fun for us all to use, at a fraction of the cost. It also allows me to meet like-minded parents that are interested in the education of their children.

[2] What is your favourite thing or memory about growing up? We used to

Coffee, chocolate and a good chick flick!

[5] Your favourite food? Pasta, Pasta and…Pasta!

[6] In 5 years time what do you hope to

at the beach (Wunjunga – Beach Mount).

be doing? Cruising the Caribbean

material into a waterproof container and doing whatever I needed to do whilst watching the waves crash into the shore…

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your children and hubby of course)

spend most of our weekends and holidays I remember packing up my assignment

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[4] What can’t you live without? (besides

[7] Where would you like to travel with your children? I’d love to take my kids back to where their dad grew up in Scotland

not sure how productive I was, but it was

[8] If you could pick one thing to do on

really relaxing and fun!

your own today, what would it be? Sleep!

{5} Seedlings or cuttings from your garden

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The Ultimate kids’ birthday party book

By Pan Macmillan, RRP $24.99 phed A well-styled and beautifully photogra parties ed them book with great ideas for kid’s esses, princ including dinosaurs, cooking, fairy ns estio zoo, popstars and more. There are sugg and to play for invitations, costumes and games nts. pare for book ence refer t it is a grea www.pakmag.com.au 5

Food party

planning ahead • Have a list and party timeline on the day

Make a list.

of the party to avoid stress.

• Ask your kids if they would like a theme

• Place all items for party games on a tray

for their party so they feel involved.

with a list of all the games for easy

• Choose a venue that won’t cause stress.

keep it

simple

reference on the day.

Edible bits

easy peasy

• The biggest trick is being organised.

party guests

birthday Parties

• Set a guest limit and stick to it (you don’t have to invite the whole class).

swimming, etc) specify it on the invitation.

• Allow guests to put gifts on a party table

• Be specific on invites if siblings are not

but plan some time where the birthday

invited, to avoid uninvited extras.

child opens them in front of the guests

• If there is a cost to parents (rollerskating,

(to avoid disappointing some children).

great

decorating

ideas

• Balloons and streamers are easy and stress-free.

Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

• Colourful bunting flags and lanterns are also very festive.

• Choose a colour theme like red and black for pirates, pink for a girl’s party, brown for cowboys, etc.

decorations

party

• Home baking is not necessary. Keep things simple with supermarket party foods like sausage rolls, party pies and mini pizzas. Nobody expects gourmet food at a kid’s party and this will also save you so much time before and during the party.

• Keep some jugs of water on the table (cordial optional) and lots of plastic cups. Keep a black marker close by so kids can write their names on their cup to avoid losing it.

• Don’t stress over the cake if you’re not a baker.

• Plastic tablecloths are a good option for spillage.

Store-bought cakes are fine or ask Maree from Sweeter than Sugar to make you some custom made edible toppings.

• If parents are staying at the party, then provide enough party food so they can also eat.

entertainment ideas

Many parents feel stressed at the thought of organising a kid’s birthday party, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning anyone can pull off a great party!

• Inflatable jumping castles make kids

• I also like to do games like horse-on-stick

parties very easy. Otherwise check out

races, sack races, treasure hunts, hula

party entertainers such as Hands On

hoop competitions, piñata, mummy wrap

Wildlife who will come to your venue.

(out of toilet paper), Twister, the

• If you’re on a budget, traditional party games never go out of fashion! All kids

chocolate game, Simon Says, charades and beanbag toss.

love playing pass-the-parcel, Pin the Tail

• Keep a big bowl of treats handy with

on the Donkey (nose on the clown, wings

lollies, little chocolate bars, plastic

For some the idea of a kid’s party means

pressure. I, on the other hand, absolutely LOVE

the joy and laughter a party brings. So for those

on the fairy etc), musical chairs/cushions,

jewellery, cheap toys, etc, wrapped in

too many kids, too much activity, too much

parties. I love the excitement, I love coming up

who don’t share my enthusiasm for being a kids

musical statues and the limbo.

newspaper and when kids win a game

excitement, too much sugar, too much politics

with a theme and planning everything from the

party host here are a few of my tips for planning

they can choose a prize from the

over who will and won’t be invited and too much

games and decorations to the food, and I love

a stress-free party:

prize bowl.

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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education

Everyone Welcome

Affordable Fees C

atholic schools offer a distinct style

“No child will ever be refused enrolment due to

of education – a quality curriculum

financial difficulty,” Dr Day said.

delivered in line with the Catholic ethos

and Christian values.

increases according to the number of children

running a school and the amount of Government

enrolled.

a reasonable fee structure in place to bridge this gap and to enable them to provide quality learning environments.

Townsville Catholic Education Office Director, Dr Cathy Day said Catholic schools are open to those families who seek a Catholic education and who are supportive of the Catholic faith and values, irrespective of financial circumstances.

“It is important for the community to be aware that we have a fee discount structure in place for those families who could benefit the most from this assistance,” Dr Day said.

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Catholic school receive a discount on fees that

As there is a shortfall between the costs of funding received by Catholic Schools, they have

While Catholic schools may have a fee structure in place, discounts are available for families in financial difficulty who want a Catholic education for their children.

Families with more than one child in the same

Parents and carers who hold a means tested Australian Government Health Care or Pensioner card are also entitled to significant discounts to the Diocesan Tuition Fees in Catholic primary schools.

Parents and carers should talk to the Principal of their local Catholic school for further information.

More information on Catholic Education is available on www.tsv.catholic.edu.au You can now also follow Townsville Catholic Education on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tceo or find us on Facebook.

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Education

series Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Getting

Prepared

High School A

uthor of Surviving High School and the

[7] Set up a designated study space in the home

bestselling Teen Talk series of books,

with the appropriate equipment so your child

as well as being a parenting expert

has their own space to complete homework.

on radio and television and the mother of two

It should have a desk and computer and

teens, Sharon Witt says that many kids fear the

unknown and this is what often causes their anxiety about starting high school. “Any new experience that is unknown can be nerve-racking and for many kids it can be overwhelming.” She explains that the most common fears kids have in regards to starting high school revolve around making new friends, having new teachers,

Starting high school can be an incredibly stressful time for many kids but it doesn’t have to be. With a little preparation and planning it can be an exciting new start, writes Amanda Cranston.

one week before starting high school so

your child gets back into a routine.

[9] Reassure your child that they will be fine and

that you are there to help them settle in.

[10] Involve your child in the preparation from

lost and getting picked on or bullied. “It can be

shopping for uniforms and stationery

quite daunting but with plenty of preparation

through to setting up their new study area.

and a positive attitude they can make a smooth transition.”

Sharon says its important for parents to always

Sharon has the following tips to help prepare

experiences when discussing it with their child

your child for a smooth transition to high

and they should encourage their child to not

school:

put too much pressure on themselves. “It usually

[1] Attend orientation days and parent

information evenings.

speak positively about their own high school

takes a few weeks to understand new routines and timetables, but the first day of high school only happens once and will go quicker than you

[2] Go to second hand book sales for text books.

can blink,” she says. Sharon also points out that in

[3] Shop around for good stationery deals.

often tired and exhausted and prone to having

for high school well before school starts.

[5] Practice using public transport if your child is

using it for the first time.

[6] Set up a high school folder as a parent

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[8] Encourage healthy sleeping habits at least

learning new subjects and timetables, getting

[4] Ensure your child has everything they need

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preferably not be in the bedroom.

containing important school dates, rosters

and school information.

the first few months of high school students are emotional meltdowns. “This is quite normal in the early weeks of high school and while your child may not be able to verbalise how overwhelmed they feel, it is important to reassure them they are doing well.” And in no time at all they will find their niche.

For more information on Sharon Witt’s Teen Talk parenting books visit her website www.teentalkinternational.com www.pakmag.com.au

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Women Finance

News QCCU

Change for Debit Cardholders

The latest news and tips in the world of women, families and finance

Loan Consolidation?

Visa Debit cardholders can now choose the ‘credit’ option at the register when shopping at stores in the Woolworths group.

This new change applies to purchases at stores including Woolworths supermarkets, Big W, Safeway, Woolworths Liquor, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Dick Smith, Thomas Dux and Caltex Woolworths petrol outlets.

Should you consolidate your loans?

With interest rates remaining low, now may

would look if you consolidated a $30,000

be a good time to consolidate your debts

car loan into a home loan.

to save some money on interest expenses.

Most providers will agree to you doing this but you need to remember that their main objective is to make profits. The reason they would allow you to transfer a credit card balance with a 20% interest rate to your homeloan with a 7% rate for example is because they’ll make more money in the

The most common trap in consolidating debt is not increasing repayments. A fiveyear loan ends up being paid over the full term of your house loan and costing you a lot more money.

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The reduction in your payment would be $18 a week. This may not sound like much but over the course of five years you would save yourself $4,805 in interest. If your bank won’t allow a separate line of credit make sure you increase your home loan repayments by the necessary amount.

on the internet to do comparisons so be sure to consider the above to ensure you’re doing the best thing for you and your family. Also try to make home loan repayments weekly as this will save you interest over the long term as well.

The table below shows how the figures

commercial agreement to enable the acceptance of Visa Debit across all Woolworth’s group brands. This will give customers the choice to pay with any card they wish. All stores are now able to accept the new

There are plenty of loan calculator tools

long run.

Woolworths and Visa have recently come to a

Brad Gordon is a Financial Adviser.

Loan Type

Loan Amount

Interest rate

Loan Term

weekly Interest repayment cost

Car Loan

$30,000

12.5%

5 years

$154

$10,380

Car Loan via home loan

$30,000

7.0%

5 years

$136

$5,575

credit function.

FINANCE News Study your way to more money training and Investing in extra skills y to secure your qualifications is one wa g in more family financial future and brin k that a degree is out of income. You might thin e children but James your reach while you hav easy for parents to Cook University make it ible study options. study with a variety of flex r studies online so it You can do much of you work life. Courses fits around your family and s include Bachelor with flexible study option helor of Social Work, of Nursing Science, Bac or of Business and Bachelor of Arts, Bachel rly Childhood). To Bachelor of Education (Ea w.jcu.edu.au/flexible find out more go to ww or call 1800 246446 www.pakmag.com.au

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of the ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ sun protection campaign.

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By Dr Julia Driscoll Yes, this is still a medical column but since the year is rapidly drawing to a close the subject of hangovers may become more topical over the next few weeks.

A hangover is the body’s way of trying to rid itself of the poison in your body – alcohol. It affects the whole body including the brain, kidneys, liver, heart, stomach, metabolism of glucose and dehydration.

According to Associate Professor Jan

(UVB) radiation, but we now know that

The symptoms you experience will depend upon

Hanrahan at the University of Sydney

it is just as important for them to block

your genetics, your weight and your size (for this

this is partly due to the fact that the

ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation, which can be

sun protection factor rating, or SPF, in

more damaging to the skin. It is therefore

sunscreens is biased towards protection

best to use the newer broad-spectrum

drinks consumed.

from UVB rays and prevention of sunburn,

sunscreens that block both wavebands.

Avoiding Hangovers

New Australian and New Zealand standards

• Drink responsibly – remember that you are always

now permit sunscreens to have an SPF

setting an example for your children no matter

Sunscreens were originally developed to

rating of up to 50+. Previously, only SPF

what age they are. Even if you arrange for them to

prevent sunburn caused by ultraviolet B

30+ was available in Australia.

be babysat they will still observe your hangover the

but does not measure how effective a sunscreen is at blocking UVA.

reason women generally are prone to a hangover earlier than males) and the type and amount of

following day and think “that must be normal” for a celebratory night out.

Healthy Attitude Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found a direct link hy between personality types and healt de attitu lifestyles with a positive ‘can do’ and h being seen as the key to good healt wellbeing. and Analysing data on the diet, exercise people, 7000 personality type of more than their ve they found that those who belie ns life can be changed by their own actio ed ate healthier food, exercised more, smok less and avoided binge drinking.

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Meanwhile, those who have a greater faith in ‘luck’ or ‘fate’ are more likely to lead an unhealthy lifestyle. Professor

• Alternate drinks with something non-alcoholic. policy Deborah Cobb-Clark says “The main been response to the obesity epidemic has but on, mati infor r bette the provision of ge information alone is insufficient to chan the ding rstan people’s eating habits. Unde n’s psychological underpinning of a perso is ts eating patterns and exercise habi central to understanding obesity.”

en The study also found men and wom of fits bene hold different views on the ical phys ed a healthy lifestyle. Men want while results from their healthy choices,

women were more receptive to the hy everyday enjoyment of leading a healt

• Eat first – try to avoid drinking on an empty stomach.

• Minimise fizzy drinks – fizzy alcoholic drinks like champagne tend to raise your blood alcohol level more quickly.

• Minimise cogeners - researchers have implicated cogeners as another causative factor of hangover.

They are high in some spirits so minimise your intake of whiskey, brandy, bourbon and red wine.

Gin and vodka have less cogenors.

Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor and is also the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For more information go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com

lifestyle.

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Nutrition pak

By Ally Crofton, APD

upping the Vegies According to the governments guide on healthy eating, children aged 4-12 years should be eating an average of three to five serves of vegetables per day. Vegetables are fantastic for the whole family because they

Dinner Whatever’s on the menu, there are lots of different ways to whip up some quick vegies to go with dinner. For example:

are a low energy food with lots of vitamins,

• Microwave – green beans, peas, snow

minerals, antioxidants and other goodies

peas, broccoli, cauliflower (hot tip: buy a

that are absolutely essential for maintaining

steam container from the supermarket)

good health and a healthy weight. The more ways you can find to add vegetables to the family diet the better. Here are a few quick and easy tips:

Breakfast If your kids love eggs you can easily add a few extra vegies like some grated carrot and zucchini. You can also turn them into

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• Fresh salad – carrots, cucumber, capsicum, lettuce, cabbage, bean sprouts, celery, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini or tomato • Canned vegies - bamboo shoots, water

These delightful little snack packs are ideal for kids’

chestnuts, sweetcorn, beans or lentils

lunchboxes. One snack pack is the equivalent of one

• Pan-fried vegetables – onion, tomato, eggplant or asparagus

serving of fruit, and with approximately 3-4 prunes per pack they are a perfectly portion-controlled snack size. Prunes can also be of benefit if your

delicious Spanish-style eggs by adding

• Oven-roasted – potato, sweet potato,

child is constipated, as they are an excellent source

chopped up tomato, mushroom and Spanish

pumpkin, beetroot, squash or onions

of both soluble and insoluble fibre to help regular

onion topped with coriander. Baked beans

If you’re concerned about wasting money

are another vegetable option for breakfast

on uneaten fresh vegetables or find yourself

and can be served with some nice grainy

running short on time in the evenings, buy

bread for extra nutritional value.

frozen vegetables instead. Bird’s Eye, Heinz

Lunchboxes

and Woolworths Select even have different

If you have a nutrition related question, post

combinations of individually portioned

it on the Nutrition Guru’s facebook wall and

Add vegetable leftovers to lunchboxes or

steam fresh vegetables that only take a

a dietitian will answer one of our reader’s

sliced fresh carrots, cucumber and capsicum

couple of minutes in the microwave.

questions to feature in PakMag each month.

bowel movements. Signs of constipation include dry, hard stools and possibly pain when having a bowel movement.

with some dip or tomato salsa.

advice

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Q&A

nutrition

Reader Question: My son always wants twominute noodles as an after school snack – is this okay for him to have?

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pakclub fun for parents & kids free monthLy cLuB

Birthday party • Loads of Birthday treats to giveaway • Heaps of activities and games for the kids

pakfood

with TROY WILLIAMS

kitchen Kids Beef Stroganoff

THE GOOD GUYS

pantry Parents Recipe thanks to: Madeline James

Simple Lamb Shanks

• 1kg rump steak, sliced thinly

• 8 lamb shanks

• 4 tbsp vegetable oil

• Plain flour

• 2 onions, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 onions, sliced

• 2 tsp beef stock powder

• 4 cloves garlic

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 cup red wine

• 500g button mushrooms

• 2½ cups beef stock

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 400g can crushed tomatoes

• 200ml light sour cream

• 1 tbsp rosemary

• 4 tbsp flat-leaf parsley

• 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley

Method

Recipe thanks to: Lyn Johnson

Method

In a frying pan heat a tablespoon of oil and fry the beef strips in small

Toss the shanks in flour. Place oil in a casserole dish over high heat. Add

batches until brown. In the same frying pan cook the onions with

shanks and brown. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the

the garlic, tomato paste, stock powder, paprika and mushrooms until

pan and cook the onions and garlic. Return the shanks to the pan. Add

the onions are translucent. Add the water and beef and simmer for 5

the wine, stock, tomatoes and rosemary and bring to the boil. Reduce

minutes. Stir through the sour cream and parsley. Serve with fettucine.

the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the shanks and continue to simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until reduced. Return

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North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

2/11/12

The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

2/11/12

Mt. Louisa House of Praise

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

9:30 AM

0411 056 483

$8

3/11/12

Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

3/11/12

Townsville Trade Training Centre

TAFE Open Day

10:00 AM

www.barrierreef.tafe.qld.gov.au

Free $6

4/11/12

Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

4/11/12

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Christmas Country Fair

8:30 AM

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4/11/12

Strand Park

Cyclone Sunday

9:00 AM

4/11/12

The Old Courthouse Theatre

Kids' Classic Movie Screening - “Coraline”

11:30 AM

www.fullthrottletheatre.com

$10

5/11/12

The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

5/11/12

52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

5/11/12

Stuart Creek and Pallarenda

Volunteer opportunities for over 18yrs

8:00 AM

www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Free

6/11/12

The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

6/11/12

Pinnacles Gallery

Make It! Art & Craft for Under 5's

10:00 AM

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Cost

6/11/12

Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

7/11/12

IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Breastfeeding Facts and Myths

9:30 AM

4775 6984

7/11/12

Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Bachelorette

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

7/11/12

1/120 Fulham Road, Gulliver

MessyPlay - Natural Disasters

4725 0129

Free

7/11/12

52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

7/11/12

Ronald McDonald House, Townsville

PIPA (Preterm Infants Parents Association)

10:00 AM

0430 233 055

Free

7/11/12

The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

8/11/12

The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

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8/11/12

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Information Session - Thumbsucking Clinic

9:30 AM

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8/11/12

Rollingstone Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

9/11/12

The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

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10/11/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Madagascar(2D)

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

10/11/12 Saturday Night Markets

87 Ingham Road West End

2:00 PM

0400 937 464

10/11/12 Carlyle Gardens

Annual Carlyle Gardens Christmas Arts & Craft Market

9:00 AM

4755 6900

10/11/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Marque Annual Concert

2:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

10/11/12 North Shore Town Square

NQ Farmers Market

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/nqfarmersmarket

Free

11/11/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Madagascar(2D)

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

11/11/12 National

Remembrance Day Services

12/11/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

12/11/12 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

12/11/12 Toomulla and Stuart Cr

Volunteer opportunities for over 18yrs

8:00 AM

www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Free

13/11/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

13/11/12 Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

13/11/12 Heatley Hall

Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc - Coffee mornings

9:30 AM

0477 012 750

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DATE

green = kids

VENUE

blue = adults

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TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

14/11/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Alex Cross

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

14/11/12 Qld Country Credit Union Aitkenvale

Home Buyers' Information Night

6:00 PM

4750 3350

Free

14/11/12 1/120 Fulham Road, Gulliver

MessyPlay - Remembrance

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14/11/12 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

14/11/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

15/11/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

9:30 AM

15/11/12 Rollingstone Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

16/11/12 Big 4 Venues

CAMP AND CARE WITH BIG4

16/11/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

16/11/12 Mt. Louisa House of Praise

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

0407 925 574

$3

BIG4.com.au

Cost

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

9:30 AM

0411 056 483

$8

16/11/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Peter Powers

8:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

17/11/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Finding Nemo (3D)

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

17/11/12 Saturday Night Markets

87 Ingham Road West End

2:00 PM

0400 937 464

17/11/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Peter Powers

8:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

18/11/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Finding Nemo (3D)

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

18/11/12 PCYC Mundingburra

Pakclub - 2nd Birthday "Hawaiian" Theme

3:00 PM

19/11/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

19/11/12 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

19/11/12 Cape Cleveland

Volunteer opportunities for over 18yrs

8:00 AM

www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Free

20/11/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

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20/11/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies - The Beggars Australian Songbook

11:00 AM

4727 9797

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20/11/12 Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

21/11/12 IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Baby Massage

9:30 AM

4775 6984

21/11/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

21/11/12 Townsville Entertainment Centre

Dwight Yoakam with Lee Kernaghan Live Performance

7:30 PM

4771 4000

Cost

21/11/12 1/120 Fulham Road, Gulliver

MessyPlay - Texture

21/11/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies - The Beggars Australian Songbook

4725 0129 11:00 AM

4727 9797

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November what’s on

pink = family

green = kids

blue = adults

yourGUIDE DATE

VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

21/11/12 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

21/11/12 Ronald McDonald House, Townsville

PIPA (Preterm Infants Parents Association)

10:00 AM

0430 233 055

Free

21/11/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

$3

22/11/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

22/11/12 Rollingstone Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

23/11/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

24/11/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Tinkerbell -Secret of the Wings

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

24/11/12 Saturday Night Markets

87 Ingham Road West End

2:00 PM

0400 937 464

24/11/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Latin Fiesta

7:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

24/11/12 North Shore Town Square

NQ Farmers Market

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/nqfarmersmarket

Free

25/11/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - Tinkerbell -Secret of the Wings

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

26/11/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

26/11/12 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

26/11/12 Toomulla and Stuart Cr

Volunteer opportunities for over 18yrs

8:00 AM

www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Free

27/11/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free $3

27/11/12 Saunders Beach Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

27/11/12 Heatley Hall

Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc - Coffee mornings

9:30 AM

0477 012 750

28/11/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Skyfall

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

28/11/12 Western Lions Park

MessyPlay - Christmas break up party

28/11/12 52 Palm Drive Deeragun

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

Cost

4725 0129 $3

28/11/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

29/11/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

29/11/12 Rollingstone Community Hall

North Townsville Community Hub Playgroup

9:30 AM

0407 925 574

$3

30/11/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

30/11/12 Mt. Louisa House of Praise

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

9:30 AM

0411 056 483

$8

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yourGUIDE Regular Weekly Events Townsville Strand- For info 4727 9000 On the fourth Friday of each month, the Strand Park hosts the Nightmarkets, which is a very popular festivity among the

until 30 November. Stinger Resistant Enclosures are currently installed from November until May, pending drags by Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Love 2 Swim School and Kirwan Acquatic Centre Monday to Friday 6am-7pm, Saturday 7am-5pm

Northern Beaches Leisure Centre

Sunday 9am-5pm , Public Holidays 10am-4pm

Monday to Friday 6am-7pm

Phone: (07) 4723 3447 or 1300 52 7946

Saturday 7.30am-6pm

Email: info@love2swimschool.com.au

Sunday 9am-6pm

Address: Cnr Hudson & Neptune Street, Kirwan

Strand Water Park & Rock Pool

Facilities: 4 pools with plenty of shade,50m, eight lane pool,

• Functions Available • Private Functions

Beach pool with play features, fenced Toddler pool, Kiosk

• School/Sport Functions • Austswim Courses

The Rock Pool and Water Park are free swimming and water

with swimming merchandise and food and beverage, change

• School Carnivals • Lane Hire • Work Team Building Events

play venues located on The Strand. The Rock Pool is located

rooms with toilets and showers (disability access), BBQ and

• Facility Hire • BBQ Hire • RLSS Courses • School Swimming

at the Kissing Point end of The Strand, while the Water Park is

picnic tables, grassy recreation area, plenty of on-site parking.

local residents. Other events include the annual Townsville City Council Run Christmas events, Carols by Candlelight and Stable on the Strand, as well as a fireworks display and gathering on New Year’s Eve. The Townsville Strand is perfect for your next wedding, function or conference.

located adjacent to Tobruk Pool.

Rock Pool: The Rockpool is closed every Thursday for cleaning and maintenance.

Water Park: The Water Park is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday for cleaning and maintenance (except it

Willows on Wheels Roller Skating OUR NEW LOOK FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION EVERY FRIDAY ‘Friday Night Rampage’ 7pm to 10pm ADMISSION: Skating - $10 > Skate/Blade Hire - $3

is open daily on Queensland Public Holidays, and during

LET’S CELEBRATE THAT BIRTHDAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION

Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays).

WITH A ROLLER SKATING PARTY!!!

Operating hours: 10am to 6pm April & May, 10am to 5pm June to August, 10am to 6pm September to November; and 10am to 8pm December to March. Lifeguard: A lifeguard is provided during weekends, Queensland Public Holidays and Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays.

BEACHES: Stinger Resistant Enclosure Nets are currently operating. Operating hours: Currently open and patrolled

by Surf Life Saving Queensland from 10am to 6pm until end Queensland State School Easter holidays; then 9am to 5pm

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT KIRWAN AQUATIC CENTER 2 Hours of Fun, Watergames and Waterplay. Choose a Saturday, Sunday or a Weekdays. Contact them for more information.

Townsville Mini Golf Fun Park For info 4771 3999 Opening Hours:

Functions & Group Bookings Willows on Wheels is

Friday 5pm - 9pm • Saturday 9am - 9pm

the perfect location for a function, such as birthday party,

Sunday 9am - 5pm • Monday - Thursday Closed OR by

company function, social club outing or networking session.

Appointment for groups of 10 or more

It is a licensed venue with barbeque facilities or a choice of food platters. Contact the Centre Manager for a quote.

ADULTS - $12 ea • CHILDREN (12 & under) - $8 ea STUDENTS (High School, Uni) - $10 ea

Booking Enquiries: For all Party and Function Bookings, please

Unlimited Mini Golf - Play as many times as you like on

contact Mike Stocks (Centre Manager) Phone: (07) 4723 0936

our 18 hole course

Email: bookings@willowsonwheels.com.au

Regular Markets COTTERS MARKETS 8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park WILLOWS MARKETS 7.30-11.30am every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday

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SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park FARMERS MARKET 6am-12.00 noon 2nd & 4th Sat of the month at North Shore Town Centre SATURDAY NIGHT MARKETS Every Saturday from 2-9pm at 87 Ingham Road, West End (opposite Showgrounds) 1st market kicks off on the 10th November

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Seats

By Kate van Eck

S

ince these new laws came into effect in

It’s also important to note that all child restraints

2010, 5,400 parents in NSW have been

have a lifespan of 5-10 years. Parents who are

fined and lost demerit points for not using

considering using a second-hand restraint or

the right restraint for their children. This raises the

passing one down to other siblings, should

question as to whether the message is getting

check the date of manufacture on the side or

through and how many of us actually understand

underneath of the restraint.

our responsibilities when it comes to protecting our most precious cargo?

The Right Fit

In order to make these new laws easy to both

So what exactly is an approved child restraint?

follow and enforce, the government broke it down

Along with the new laws, a new standard has

into four age-based requirements.

been introduced for all child car restraints sold in

Stage1 (0-6mths) Babies need to be fitted into an approved rearward facing capsule or infant restraint.

Capsules are available for hire from The Qld

Gone are the days when you can load up as many kids as possible in the back of a station wagon since child car restraint laws have been strictly imposed across the country.

Ambulance Service by phoning 1300 369 003.

restraints feature a height marker to enable drivers to better judge the suitability of the restraint for the individual child. Those who purchased a restraint prior to the new law taking effect can continue using it provided it complies with the Australian standards (www.tmr.qld.gov.au).

Stage 2 (6mths–1 year)

Consult an expert if you’re not sure.

Depending on size and weight, either a rearward

Who’s responsible?

or forward facing child restraint can be used.

Contrary to what you may think, the person

Stage 3 (1–4 years) Children within this age group should progress to a forward facing restraint with built-in harness.

responsible for the correct restraint of a child (and the one who’ll wear the fine) is the driver - even if they aren’t the parent of the child. This is important to consider when transporting the

Stage 4 (4–7 years)

children of friends and family.

Parents have the option of a booster seat with

Those exempt from this rule are taxi and bus

either an H-harness or seat belt.

drivers. A taxi driver is not responsible for

Fortunately the law recognises that some children

approved child restraint is supplied. Arrangements

are either too large or too small for a particular

can be made prior to travel as all taxis should be

restraint, allowing them to either remain in the

equipped with a built in anchor point.

previous stage or progress to the next. Wherever possible children under the age of seven should not be seated in the front row of seats. Exceptions to this rule are dependent on the composition of

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Queensland. One important change is that all new

the restraint of a child under seven unless an

For more information on how the new government guidelines relate to your family, visit: www.tmr.qld.gov.au or www.racq.com.au

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Paternal Instincts Contrary to popular belief, new research has detected the rise of ‘broody blokes’, with just as many men aged 25-44 admitting they feel the need to have a baby compared to women of the same age.

Instead of thinking about how their social life would be ruined, or how they would lose their independence, almost half of the men surveyed admitted the main reason they don’t have children yet is because they have not found the right partner (41%) or they are worried about the cost of having a baby (36%).

Baby

t The Babes in Arms sessions at Even Cinema’s this month are: 7 NoV – Bachelorette 14 Nov – Alex Cross 2 21 Nov – Twilight: Breaking Dawn ll Skyfa – Nov 28 Tickets cost $8.50, kids under four go free. The lights are dimmed so you can see what you’re doing if you need to feed. Prams are not allowed to be taken into the cinema, staff will store them safely for you during the film.

New Releases

It can take time to get used to being a mum.

According to one recent survey it takes an average of five months for new mums to feel comfortable in their new role but it can take some women up to two years.

movies

in arms

books

Baby Ink

A quarter also admitted that that seeing mums with babies makes them want their own. Only 10% of men don’t notice mums with babies. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average married man is delaying starting a family until age 34; an increase of 2.6 years from 1990 when the average age was 31.

babes

the latest

mums Getting to Grips

However, even though most women in

• Not being worried about dealing with

the survey admitted that they didn’t feel

the baby in public.

capable of being a mother at times, the majority also said they wouldn’t admit this to other mums for fear of being seen

Angelfish Dragonfly is now selling ink-free printing kits that are non-toxic and safe for use from birth. They are an affordable and versatile way to create great little keepsakes of your baby’s foot or handprints. Baby Ink has won several awards for this new product because it’s easy to use with zero mess.

• Always leaving the house with a spare change of baby clothes.

that isolates mothers, and because

• Being able to change a nappy quickly.

perpetuate the very conspiracy that

• Having the baby sleep through

Factors that allow new mums

• Feeling able to keep on top of the

to feel confident:

housework.

• Getting a good routine sorted.

• Always having a baby toy in their

be bought online at www.angelfishdragonfly.com.au

• Knowing what to do when baby cries.

A gorgeous interactive book that comes with a soft, plush Spot hand puppet. Readers have to make Spot wave hello, cover his eyes, clap his hands, touch his nose and nod his head. RRP $19.99

Rudie Nudie (Emma Quay)

the night.

easily turn your Baby Ink prints into frames, mugs and photo it made into jewellery with your child’s print on it. They can

Hello Spot! A Puppet Play Book (Eric Hill)

or milk for the baby.

Available in baby blue, baby pink and classic black, you can albums sold with a kit or send the scanned print away to get

RRP $24.99

• Never leaving the house without food

they don’t want to face criticism they divides and holds them hostage.”

Rabbit toy and a classic story to keep forever.

has a temperature.

McKay encourages mums to discuss these she says “There’s a conspiracy of silence

A perfect gift for a new baby with soft plush Peter

• Not panicking when the baby is sick or

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Wardrobe wake up

As a mum of four children Tammy not surprisingly has little time for herself. But since she is also expecting twins very soon she wanted to take some time out to enjoy feeling pampered during this special time.

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Tammy’s Makeover Wardrobe Personal stylist Gerlinda Aras: “Tammy has a lot on her plate but looking great goes a long way to feeling more energised. We decided to choose an outfit that would make her feel special and feminine and this cherry printed dress matches Tammy’s fun and vibrant personality. Choosing colourful accessories like these red shoes and necklace is an

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dark but it had previously been lightened to blend in with encroaching grey hairs. However, apart from being too light for her skin tone this also makes it harder to maintain. We therefore chose a colour closer to her natural hair colour. TIP: When trying to blend greys ask your stylist how to make your natural highlights (grey) blend in rather then committing to a lighter colour.”

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Raising

Money Story thanks to Louise Veivers

Founded on Love Kirsten’s

Wish

I

t is estimated that at least a quarter of

As a busy mum the most challenging aspects of

Australians perform volunteering efforts

taking on volunteer work for Kylie has been the

each year; choosing to work without

time and emotional commitment needed. She

payment for the benefit of the community, giving

has had to make some sacrifices in other parts

a gift of time to support others.

of her life but also finds it personally challenging

Kylie Vitale is one of those volunteers; she founded a charitable trust after learning of a friend’s illness. Founded on love, Kirsten’s Wish is raising awareness of Kirsten Wackerow’s plight with cancer and endeavours to raise financial and

Australians are well recognised for their generosity of spirit and this is shining through as many local mums are pitching in to help other families struggling in our community, writes Louise Veivers

to manage her expectations. “I am continually asking myself “am I doing enough” or “what else could I be doing” and I think as a volunteer it’s really important to cut yourself a bit of slack, stick to your plan and ask for help when you need it.”

other community support. “I really felt as though

But without doubt the challenges Kylie faces are

I couldn’t just stand by and watch something like

outweighed by the reward of helping a friend

that to happen to this lovely little family and it

in need and having a positive, tangible impact

was at that moment that the concept of Kirsten’s

on their family’s life. Kylie believes that her

Wish was born.”

involvement with Kirsten’s Wish has given her

Kylie says she hadn’t really considered volunteering before because she didn’t think it would ‘fit into’ her life. However, when her friend became ill she felt differently about her predicament because it was so close to home and made her think about how different her own life would be if she were in Kirsten’s shoes.

Through Kirsten’s Wish, Kylie and the other volunteers have been able to start relieving the financial burden on Kirsten and her family and in doing so have renewed her confidence in the

an incredible perspective on life. “It’s taught me that championing a cause that you believe in does not feel like work at all. I’ve also learnt that a knock back is not a set back and that doing a little good each day is great for the soul. Kirsten herself has also taught me to not sweat the small stuff and to appreciate my health, family and friends like nothing else matters, because nothing else does.”

For more information on Kirsten’s Wish, visit: www.kirstenswish.com

security of her family’s future. As Kylie says “Our

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• Punch – fill a big punch bowl with fruit

juice and lemonade, and add some ice

blocks and slices of lemon and orange

• Little pieces of ham steak with a small

slice of pineapple on top

• Hawaiian pizza (ham and pineapple) • Variety of sandwiches cut into little

triangles

• Fruit salad

• Hula hoop competitions • Limbo • Outdoor treasure hunt (good for any theme party) • Backyard volleyball • Build sandcastles in the sandpit • Hula dancing competition • Musical beach towels (this is the

This month’s PakClub will be an Hawaiian beach party theme. Here are some great ideas for your own tropical play theme party at home.

same as musical chairs) • Silly snorkel races – a race to put on goggles, snorkel, fins and a rubber ring and then run to the end of the garden and back (can be played in teams as relay race) • Silly swimming stroke relays where players have to run a short relay pretending to swim a different swimming stroke like breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle, etc.

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• Play the ukulele and make up songs • Fill an inflatable pool with water if you don’t have a pool.

• Take photos of your beach party at home to make up a little homemade book or album.

Grass hula skirts

• Floral leis to wear around necks • Floral hairclips • Sarongs •

Hawaiian floral shirts and shorts

• Straw hats • Bathers

• Save mini juice bottles and wash

four pieces, then stick a store-bought

them so the kids can make messages

icy-pole stick into each piece of

in bottles. They can draw a picture, a

banana, dip the banana into melted

map or write a note to go in the bottle.

chocolate, then place on baking paper

• Make floral hair clips using flowers off the floral leis, sew a button on to

and pop in the freezer to have once the chocolate has hardened.

the middle of the flower then hand

• Make hula skirts out of coloured

sew on to the end of a bobby pin or

crepe paper.

hair clip.

Decorations are always fun and add to the atmosphere. For a beach style party why not hang bamboo blinds, masks, grass skirts and tiki statues, put up inflatable palm trees, bring in some plants as props, hang colourful paper lanterns, lay out bright floral fabric tablecloths and source party cups in shapes of coconuts or pineapples with straws sticking out the top. For

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• Fruit skewers – give kids a few bamboo skewers (trim the sharp end) and a plate of different chopped fruit and let them make up their own fruit skewers.

added wow factor, carve a tiki-style face in to a watermelon and use as a table-top decoration.

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“The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.”

Lane Olinhouse

“Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.“ John Wilmot

“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.”

Leo J. Burke

TOO Funny!

Quotes

“Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners.”

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“When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen.

When they’re finished, I climb out.”

Erma Bombeck