PakMag Australia – July 2017 Issue 23

ISSUE: July 2017

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CONTENTS PAGE 05 The Thing Is...

Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag.

Firstly, I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who supported

With Bree James

our 10th Birthday last month. To our readers, advertisers, sponsors and 06 Feature: Reuse or Refuse

everyone who attended the events we put on, I really appreciate your support, we couldn’t have done it without you!

09 Education: Balancing Competitiveness

Our Education Series is in full swing and this month we have a great feature all about competition with children. It’s an enlightening look at how competition can be healthy, and what to do when it is damaging.

13 Health 15 Hypnobirthing 16 Bump, Bub And Beyond 19 Healthy Recipes 20 Celebrate:

Plus, we give you some delicious healthy recipes that the whole family will love, and show you how to live sustainably as part of “Plastic Free July”.

I would love to see some of you cooking our recipes, doing craft or throwing our party with our tips, so make sure you hashtag #pakmag and tag us in any posts to show us.

I hope you have a great month, enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.

Dino-Mite Party

22 Craft:

Delicate Danmalas

24 Home with Caro & Kingi:

Bathroom Bliss

26 Home: Kid’s Study Area

Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Joel, Cathie, Archie and Ashton Webb. Franchisees of The Source Bulk Foods in Cairns and Townsville Picnic products available at www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au Photography Blueclick Photography e veronica@blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a Po Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 fb facebook.com/pakmagaustralia t #pakmag

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Operations Manager Rose Foster

Office / Production Manager

Graphic Designers Clare Winter Lise Mardon-Smith

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Janelle May

Supply & Distribution Manager Gleisy Meireles Accounts Trent Stievano Media Intern Monique Saggers

Kate Moloney

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The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

Life is a wonderful thing, and the more we live it, the more ups and downs we seem to have. Sometimes life is lifting us to the highest of heights, and sometimes life is taking us to the lowest of lows. It’s kind of like being on a rollercoaster, with twists, turns, the steep climb up to the top, and the screaming rush down where our life is flashing past our eyes and we want to hop off the ride. Then it is the “oh gawd, I wasn’t prepared for this double loop, I didn’t sign up for that when I hopped on the ride”. And we often hop off, shaken, saying we will never ever do that again, or we are elated and so excited and cannot wait to do it all over again, we are on top of the world!

But the thing is, so many of us only want to stay positive in life when life is happy, fun, exciting and going our way.

But if you are anything like me, when life is not going the way you want it to, we feel frustrated, rejected, resentful, sad, and a whole heap of other emotions we don’t want to be feeling.

I’d like you to try something with me.

Whenever life is throwing lemons and you are feeling stressed, unhappy, sad or any other emotion that you don’t want to be feeling, give yourself an amount of time to feel that way then literally shake it off.

Some emotions we need to feel, sure, I am not saying to not feel stuff. But feelings like frustration, rejection, resentment etc. are things that we really should shake off.

My team and I do it in the office, and I also do it at home. If I start feeling an emotion I don’t want to feel, I literally think about it, then shift energy and will do something like dance around, be silly, tickle someone, do a funny noise, sing loud and proud in the worst voice I can find; basically anything to change the way I am feeling so that I stop feeling that way.

The thing is, life is too short to be feeling emotions that really are a waste of space. But we always need to remember that life needs ups and downs, it means we are living life to the fullest. If it’s just one straight line, then like a heart monitor, we are walking dead.

So embrace those lows, and enjoy those highs and when you are feeling a way you don’t want to feel, get Taylor Swift in your head and literally Shake It Off! Have a great month,

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Feature

Reuse or Refuse STORY Kate Moloney

Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it.

Whilst we have all mostly jumped on board with recycling, the rapidly expanding consumption of plastic means that recycling alone will never be the solution.

We need to change our ways and focus on refusing, reducing and reusing too.

So what does that mean to you? We are all busy and I hear you already, it’s what went through my head too when writing this. What about the bin liner, the lunch box items that don’t fit into the re-useable containers you have (because you do try to be good), the goods from the deli and butcher or the coffee you grab on the run? Believe it or not there are simple, easy and convenient solutions available for all of these that won’t cost you your sanity.

This push is not about ridding your home of every plastic item, that will just add to the problem.

It is about avoiding new single-use plastic, like takeaway containers, cutlery, bottles, straws and plastic bags. Habits are formed and thus can be changed.

Knowing that the effects of BPA (bisphenol A) and phthalates (that are common additives to plastic) can have harmful effects on humans, is just one reason to consider alternatives.

Our marine life is paying a high price for our life of convenience. According to Ocean Conservancy, it is estimated that 80 per cent of the ocean’s marine debris

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is from the land and of the top 10 items found in ocean debris, five are associated with beverages. Have you heard of “Plastic Island? It’s a paradise being turned into a graveyard by our throwaway culture, and worth Googling.

A change has started with more than 60 per cent of us already refusing plastic shopping bags, avoiding prepacked fruit and vegetables, picking up other people's litter and avoiding buying bottled water.

This is not meant to be a scare campaign, just an enlightenment to the fact that these plastic single-use items that we use just for a few minutes are made of a material that is designed to last forever. It’s not too hard to work out that this equation doesn’t add up.

Our cover stars, Cathie and Joel Webb from The Source Bulk Foods, are passionate about waste reduction in all its forms, from food to plastics through to clothing. They want people to realise the wastefulness of our society as they believe once you know about it, it’s harder to ignore. Cathie said, “It’s not about finger pointing, it’s about raising awareness so that people start to see the waste so they can then take that step to cutting down.

We need to change our mindset and habits.” Joel added, “and the kids are so important in this too.”

If you want to know more or want to get involved, we have listed some websites where you can do just that. We have also included some great easy plastic free alternatives for you to consider and some great products that solve the single-use plastic problem.

Boomerang Bags

Be Part of the Solution

All over Australia, Boomerang Bag groups have started up.

Community members are coming together to sew fabric bags out of recycled materials.

These bags are then made available at supermarkets for the public to ‘borrow and bring back’ giving people an option to use if they forgot to bring their own bag rather than using plastic. You don’t need to be able to sew to be involved, there are plenty of other things to do from collecting donations, to cutting or printing the material with the Boomerang logo and much more.

Plastic Free Alternatives •• Bin liners – line your bin with several layers of newspaper.

•• Take-away drinks – use a refillable cup or bottle and refuse a straw.

•• Cling film – use a re-useable container or aluminium foil.

•• Butchery and Deli - take your own containers to be filled.

•• Plastic water bottles – use stainless steel or glass bottles.

•• Doggy doo bags – use folded up newspaper.

•• Nappies – use reusable cloth nappies.

Plastic Bottles - Be Aware •• Don't heat by filling with hot liquid or putting in the microwave or dishwasher.

•• For children especially, avoid bottles coded 7 (Codes 2, 4 or 5 are best for re-use).

•• Colouring agents in plastics do leach into water, so choose clear plastics.

If you want to get involved visit www.boomerangbags.org and click on the “Get Involved” link to get details on your contact in your area.

•• At signs of cracking, always replace.

Want to know more or get involved:

Australian Conservation Foundation They are growing a powerful movement to drive real change and hold our decision-makers to account. www.acf.org.au Plastic Free July Campaign Choose to refuse single use plastic. www.plasticfreejuly.org

Plastic Pollution Solutions Awareness, education and action. www.plasticpollutionsolutions.com.au

The Source Bulk Foods

War on Waste A critical look at Australia’s household, retail and farming waste. www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/ war-on-waste

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Education

Balancing competitiveness for best results STORY Mick Martin Regardless of teachers and parents telling the competitors on Athletics Carnival day, “Just make sure you do your best�, children as young as four years of age understand the chief purpose of running in a race is to win. And there can only be one winner.

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Education

Some children turn everyday activities into a competition, especially when their siblings are involved.

At home, it’s a race for the front seat when getting into the car, or the backyard game of footy that transforms into a Wallabies versus All Blacks test match. In the classroom, it’s a race to get to the front of the line or it’s a competition to see who has the highest home reader reading level.

For parents and teachers this repetitive and ongoing competition can be tiring. Especially as it generally ends in inconsequential arguments leading to further squabbles about who is the best, quickest or smartest!

Some research shows that competition is innate and necessary. Under certain conditions, competition can enhance performance and even happiness. Children, and people in general, are better off when they are confident and when they are trying to win rather than trying not to lose. It also helps if the stakes are low and the motivation is not just to win, but to achieve mastery.

However, some scholars debunk the theory that competition is inherent. Their thinking is that we are competitive because of the environment we are raised in, not because we are born with a competitive instinct. There is also a body of thought that suggests cooperation is more likely to be instinctive to children rather than competitiveness. However, it would appear that both lines of thought may be difficult to prove in terms of any trait being human nature.

So where does this competitiveness come from? Gender can play a part. Due to their makeup, boys are generally inclined to be more competitive than girls. The part of the brain responsible for emotional stimulation and an inherent competitive spirit is about a sixth bigger in boys than girls. Temperament impacts as well. Some children are just naturally more competitive and like to be the best. If they can't be the best, then they may choose not to compete or do an activity at all.

A child’s position in the family has an impact as well.

Siblings next to each other in the family order and children in a two-child family tend to compete a little harder with each other for domination than they may do when there is a child in the middle. Children with parents who offer high-praise are also more likely to raise competitive children as siblings often compete with each other for parental approval.

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One alternative to praise that can result in a possible reduction of sibling or classroom competitiveness is for parents and teachers to focus their encouragement on the processes involved in an activity rather than the results.

Competition is everywhere and kids know that if you don’t win, you lose. In the case of sport or a game at school, children quickly decide whether it is even worth playing the game, and many choose to opt out if they don’t think they have a chance of winning. This thinking even plays out in the classroom, with children disengaging at an early stage in their school life.

The positive effects of competition should be considered too. Sibling competition is part nature, part nurture. It has a positive place as it is often through competition that children improve and get better. In the classroom, many teachers know that one way to get the best out of boys is to simply turn a learning activity into a quiz or game. By introducing some competition, boys in general become more engaged.

Parents and teachers need to balance the competitiveness within children, and try to help them learn there is a time and a place for competition, and a time and place for cooperation. In many ways, dealing with competition among siblings or peers at school or in a sporting team is a good test of leadership from parents, teachers and coaches alike. It requires that adults develop a sense of sharing rather than selfcentredness in their children, students and team members.

When children turn simple activities, such as getting into the car into a race for the front seat, it is time to remove the competitive element. Being the best on paper (from book smarts to sporting prowess) does not always engender a positive environment for children to develop positive skills for life. Insist children take turns or leave the front seat vacant if they continue to fight over it.

Insist that cooperation and getting along skills are explicit in the classroom and in a team environment.

Strong, consistent and firm adult leadership that reminds children about acceptable behaviour is always the best approach when children are behaving inappropriately, and that includes when it is competition that is behind the behaviour.

Health

HEALTH Is Stress really the enemy?

Common Cold or Flu Virus?

STORY Dr Liam O’Regan

STORY Monique Saggers

So many of us lead quite busy and hectic lives with work, kids, partners and study all vying for our time, energy and attention. But what is the effect of chronic stress on our health? We have known for a long time that stress can increase our risk of heart attacks, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, infections and alcohol overuse, just to name a few.

Your child has been sent home from school sick with a sore throat and a runny nose. Your first thought?

Another case of the common cold. But how do you know that it isn’t actually Influenza (the flu)?

Stress reduction measures such as eating a healthy diet, avoiding too much alcohol, getting regular physical activity, meditation, yoga and other relaxation strategies have been the main stay of our mantra as healthcare professionals. Our advice and goals have always been directed at removing and reducing stress in our lives.

However, a new school of thought on stress management shows that stress is only bad for your health if you feel that it is bad for you! New research has shown that people who see the stress in their life positively, as a challenge to be met, don’t seem to have the same ill-health effects as others who see stress as the enemy to be avoided at all costs! Health Psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains this superbly in a TED talk called, How to Make Stress Your Friend. Ms McGonigal recommends reaching out and connecting to others as the antidote to dealing with harmful stress.

So, instead of trying to remove and minimise all stress from our lives, perhaps we should be focusing more on reframing how we deal psychologically with the demands placed upon us. By making healthy changes to our lives, we can build up our resilience to the many and varied demands of our day to day. But perhaps, the way to truly beat stress is to make it our friend.

If you feel like you are being affected mentally or physically by stress or not coping, make an appointment to talk to your GP or psychologist.

With it starting to get colder with our winter months upon us, children are falling ill with symptoms common to both the common cold and the flu including a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough and head and body aches.

So how do we tell the difference?

The common cold generally comes on slower and the symptoms are often milder. A common cold is a viral infection which means that antibiotics are not an effective treatment.

Flu, on the other hand, will appear quite suddenly.

Along with the common cold symptoms they will also be experiencing, a moderate to high fever, a headache, shaking chills, severe muscle and body aches, severe fatigue, and possibly nausea and vomiting.

According to healthline.com, the flu, unlike the common cold, poses more risk to children under two years of age and pregnant women as it can develop into more serious conditions such as pneumonia, and these people should contact a doctor when they first have symptoms.

A doctor should also be contacted if your child’s symptoms do not improve or become severe or if your child: •• Won’t or doesn’t want to drink.

•• Vomits frequently.

•• Suffers an intense head ache.

•• Has trouble breathing.

To prevent future colds spreading, teach your child to always wash their hands with warm soapy water after coughing or sneezing and use disinfectant to clean objects and bench tops that are frequently touched.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Hypnobirthing – how we think about birth matters STORY Zoe Strickland, Prenatal Massage Therapist and Hypnobirthing Practitioner.

A hypnobirthing class is where birth philosophy, physiology and psychology all intersect. It includes tuition, blending the latest techniques in hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis as well as traditional approaches like meditation and mindfulness. These support women with intrinsic tools, resources and a mindset that helps smooth the way for a calm, empowered and undisturbed birth.

Underpinning hypnobirthing is the premise that our bodies are perfectly created for the purpose of bringing life into the world. It shifts the focus from birth being a “medical routine” to a beautiful understanding of how birth is a natural and healthy event.

Hypnobirthing puts women in touch with their fears and worries both conscious and unconscious. Central to this form of hypnosis preparation are methods for releasing fear, alongside ways to help build confidence in our ability to give birth. These may include suggestion and reframing to nurture positive beliefs about birth.

Hypnobirthing also involves discussion around pain in labour, and an understanding of how the body responds to the anticipation and perception of pain. Several studies show that expectation increases the intensity of pain.

Hypnosis helps a woman believe, from deep within her, that she can birth her baby from a place of strength, as an active participant rather than a passive bystander.

From a young age, we are often conditioned by society to believe that birth is painful, difficult and dangerous.

What we are told, see, hear or even experience ourselves can impact our own experience of birth and the choices we make. Unconscious negative conditioning can trigger automatic stress responses when a woman realises she is in labour, similar to how we would respond to a learned but perhaps irrational fear such as a phobia, causing tension and pain in the body.

It gives her techniques to alter how she experiences those contractions, how to manage each contraction moment by moment and tools to make empowered choices. Many women preparing in this way, report great intensity in labour, but not necessarily great pain.

Most importantly it helps a woman and her partner to embrace the experience of birth, not with culturally conditioned fear, but with calm excitement and positive expectation.

Often, what gets in the way of a natural birth is fear.

Fear creates adrenalin, which inhibits the flow of our birthing hormones, oxytocin and endorphins. Nature has gifted women these magical hormones for productive, more comfortable contractions, shorter labours, and to help mum and baby fall in love. Dr Sarah Buckley calls these our “ecstatic hormones” designed also to help us fall in love with birth and want to enjoy it over again!

Statistics show that using hypnobirthing techniques reduces the need for surgical intervention. That said, sometimes babies do just need to come through the sun roof! What is interesting is that hypnobirthing mums report feeling greater satisfaction with their birthing experience, however it plays out, because they have felt empowered and involved with techniques to stay calm along the way. The safe arrival of our baby is paramount, but how we feel about birth also matters.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

BUMP, BUB AND BEYOND Featured products, reviews and prizes. Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!

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Healthy Little Eaters is a super fun game that teaches children the connection between food and their bodies, and why eating fruits and veggies is so important. Children learn which foods are good for different body parts and therefore learn vital information by simply playing. The game also includes a big bright puzzle that supports and strengthens the information presented

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The pure natural active ingredients used were carefully selected for their low irritancy and soothing benefits in order to help relieve the symptoms associated with dermatitis, rashes, extreme dryness and itchy skin.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Preparing for the birth of a new sibling STORY Alma-Jane O’Donnell, Senior Child and Family Practitioner, Goodstart Early Learning Your first-born has been the centre of your attention for many months, or years, so when you drop a sibling into the equation, it’s no surprise there can be conflict.

Sibling rivalry is a natural part of childhood and can start right after the birth of the second child, and usually continues throughout childhood.

There are some tools parents can use to prepare children for the arrival of a new sibling.

•• Always include children in conversations using the phrase, “When baby comes home we can...”, rather than, “When baby comes mum and dad can…”

•• It’s a good idea to let your child know what role he or she will play in the new baby’s life. Let them know they will be his or her sister or brother. However, it is important not to put too many expectations on the child such as: “You are going to be the big brother or sister soon, you will need to look after your new sibling.” When the new baby comes, sometimes the older child does not want to be the ‘big one’, they often still want to be your little baby.

•• When the new baby comes home, your older children will seem so much bigger but they are still young and will still experience all sorts of big emotions when the new baby comes home. They will still need your help to understand why.

•• Try setting aside 20 minutes once a day as one-onone time with your child to talk through those big emotions. Making this at a regular time can help because a predictable routine is important when life has big changes.

•• Be prepared. Some children may regress in developmental areas when new siblings arrive – such as toilet training or sleeping through the night.

It’s best to be patient and aware that things will eventually be better.

Some children will be super excited about the arrival of a little sister or brother but others will become anxious as the arrival date draws closer.

To help the process, enjoy reading a few books with them to help them get more comfortable with the idea.

Some books for children about to become a big sister or brother are What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home by Heidi Murkuff, What Sisters Do Best / What Brothers Do Best by Laura Numeroff and .There’s a House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Vanessa Cabban.

Don’t be alarmed

by Cradle Cap STORY Monique Saggers Cradle cap can be scary for parents especially if they are unaware as to what it is.

Cradle cap is defined as a yellow, greasy scaly patch that can appear on a newborn’s scalp. Although it may look alarming, cradle cap is very common in young babies and is harmless to them. It appears most commonly in babies of two months and tends to last a few weeks or months. This scaly appearance flakes off during this time and can sometimes take hair off with it, however it is nothing to be worried about as it is completely normal.

When your little one has cradle cap, it is important not to scratch or pick off any flakes in case of future infection. Cradle cap can start on the scalp and spread to behind the ears, nappy area, nose and armpits. When this scaly appearance spreads onto the body, it is called seborrheic dermatitis. If this lasts longer than three months, it could be an early sign of eczema, in this case a trip to your local GP is advised.

Cradle cap isn’t contagious nor linked to the uncleanliness of your baby. If your child has cradle cap, it is recommended that you gently wash their head to reduce the build-up of flakes. To minimise infection, massage baby oil gently onto your baby’s scalp to soften flakes and brush off any excess flakes each morning with a soft baby brush.

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Healthy Recipes

HEALTHY RECIPES

Peanut Butter and Cacao Bliss Balls

Fresh Muesli with Yoghurt and Cinnamon

Ingredients

Serves four.

¾ cup of almonds 2 tbsp of peanut butter 2 tsp of honey 1 tbsp of maple syrup 14 fresh or dried pitted dates 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste or powder 1 tbsp of cacao powder

Ingredients 8 pitted dates ¾ cup of shredded coconut 2 tbsp of dried cranberries 1 apple, cored ¼ t sp of ground cinnamon 1 cup of yoghurt of your choice

Method Add the almonds into a food processor or Thermomix and mill for eight seconds on the highest speed.

Add all other ingredients, and process for 15 seconds.

Check the consistency and scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat if necessary.

Method Add all ingredients except the yoghurt into a food processor or Thermomix and pulse / turbo four times for one second.

It’s a fine mix, but binds well once you get a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.

Place into four small serving bowls and top each with ¼ cup of yoghurt, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve immediately.

Store in an air tight container in the fridge and enjoy these healthy, sweet and full flavoured bliss balls any time of day. Almonds can be replaced with even amounts of pepitas, chia and sunflower seeds, and peanut butter can be replaced with tahini for a nut-free version.

This quick and easy recipe is great for breakfast or a snack throughout the day. It is best served fresh, but will keep well for up to 3 days if it is stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to preserve the apple.

Recipes bought to you by: The Source Bulk Foods. You can pick up quality, fresh ingredients for these recipes from The Source Bulk Foods. Check them out on Facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoodsCairns Recipes created by: Nadia Brown of Cooking with Nadia. Check her out on Instagram: cookingwithnadia or on Facebook: /cooking-with-nadia

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Celebrate

DINO-MITE PARTY Wanting to throw your little one a party, but just stomped for an idea? Why not throw them a Dinomite party full of all kinds of roaring fun! This dinosaur themed party will have everyone, walking like a dinosaur.

Dino Print Biscuits

Leafy Greens

What you’ll need:

What you’ll need:

•• Prepared biscuit batter

These super cute Dino print biscuits are perfect for your guests to snack on throughout the party.

•• Two or more dinosaur figures

•• Scissors •• Glue stick

How to:

•• Variety of green craft paper How to: 1. Folding one sheet of paper in half, draw an outline of half a leaf, making sure that the crease is the middle.

2. Cut out the leaf print using scissors.

3. While still folded, cut V notches starting from the stem.

4. Repeat previous steps to create a variety of leaves.

(Handy hint: try cutting different notches to create different leave types.)

5. Once you have a range of leaves made, glue three stems together to create a fuller bouquet.

6. Place these bouquets around the table to finish your jungle centre piece.

1. Using a teaspoon, scoop out small balls of the biscuit batter and place evenly on a baking tray until all the batter is used.

2. Using the dinosaur figure, creating a visible foot print in the cookie dough by pressing one foot into the middle of each cookie ball. Repeat for each ball, using different figures if you wish. (Handy hint: apply flour to the dinosaur’s foot to stop the cookie batter from sticking.)

3. Place tray into a moderate oven and cook until golden.

To add some pre-historic flavour, after baking, try using chocolate icing to fill in the Dino print to create a muddy footprint!

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DELICATE DANMALAS DanmalaS Although it may be winter, you can still brighten your day with beautiful flower inspired Danmalas. Kathy Klein, an artist of love, animals and people creates beautiful danmalas. Danmala, which translates to ‘the giving of flower circles’, is a meditating process which takes place with the inner connection of nature and you.

These creative artworks of nature’s natural beauty are arranged in numerous spots around Klein’s home town of Arizona. Her process consists of gathering natural materials from around her local environment, including; leaves, flowers, nuts, rocks and fruit. When collected Klein arranges each piece delicately as she connects with nature in a form of meditating.

Once created and photographed, the art piece is left to then be found and enjoyed by its new founder and to take on the natural decay process nature offers. Klein began to create Danmalas as her way, “to remind us all to listen to the unheard voice of nature, creation and eternal mystery.”

So why not get the kids humming to the sound of nature as they create their very own Danmalas right in their very own backyard or community park? Whether it be the leaves from the park or flowers from along the footpath, you won’t need to spend a cent as everything you need, nature will provide.

How to: 1. Pick a colour scheme before starting, this will help you to create an eye-catching design. Gather your organic materials and organise your collection into colour and size.

2. Be mindful of the background before you start. Make sure there is no rubbish or unwanted marks on the ground as this can ruin the end design and your photo.

3. Starting with the smallest, create a small circle, making sure each side is touching the other. We suggest drawing faint circles with chalk as a guideline, to ensure your Danmala is evenly spaced.

4. Working from the centre out, create your design making sure that it is symmetrical. (For extra detail, use smaller materials to fill in thin gaps and spaces. This will make your end design fuller and more detailed.)

5. Once you have completed your design, photograph your creation and then leave it for nature to take its course. If it is in a public place, perhaps those who come across your Danmala, will in turn be inspired to create their very own too.

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BATHROOM BLISS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Although we can’t wave a magic wand to remove fingerprints and soap stains, we can give you our top tips and tricks to transform your bathroom into your very own relaxation haven.

The bathroom time capsule: Although from the outside, people can’t see what’s in your bathroom drawers, it is essential that your bathroom is clean and organised from the inside out. You’ll be surprised how many products you have collected over time, from old moisturisers to toothbrushes. Bathroom cupboards can quickly become time capsules if not organised properly. We suggest purchasing drawer dividers to help organise your products. Keep in mind, for quick and easy access, always place frequently used items at the front.

The magic mat: In every bathroom, it is essential that you have a bath

mat. It soaks up water from wet feet and stops mould build up caused from constantly wet tiles. It also provides a warm and inviting environment. However, bath mats can become an eyesore. If your bath mat is hanging on by a thread, then it’s time to replace it.

We suggest purchasing a darker colour to hide dirty footprints and spills. It’s amazing how a simple, smart bath mat can change your bathroom’s appearance.

A floating vanity: If you are thinking of a full bathroom revamp, then you might want to invest in a floating vanity. This style of vanity allows more storage space as well as producing a free-flowing environment. Finish off the look by adding a wall length mirror and your bathroom will feel bigger than ever. A large mirror in a small space does wonders, it becomes a natural light source and creates the illusion that the room is much larger.

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KID’S STUDY AREA It’s that time of year again when half-yearly exams are almost upon us and your child’s homework is piling up into ‘Mount Overdue’. Why not help them to complete whatever school throws at them by creating them their very own study area where everything they need is just within reach.

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It’s important to not over-decorate this area with things that can potentially distract them from what they came to do. Instead, decorate to their needs. A unique shelf above their desk is great for books and helps them with organising their belongings. Hang a calendar so they know exactly when their work is due. Finish it off with an art print of their choice to give it a personal touch.

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