PakMag Mackay - February 2016 Issue 40

ISSUE NO. 40 FEB 2016 MACKAY

PREGNANCY & BEYOND

MATERNITY FEATURE

TIPS AND TRICKS

RETURNING TO WORK

MAKING IT WORK

RELATIONSHIPS AND KIDS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

TINY TOTS ACTIVITY GUIDE

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06 Entertainment: Check This Out 08 Feature: Relationships & Kids 11 Parenting: 15 Ways To Make

Returning To Work Easier On

Everyone

The kids are back at school, healthy eating and exercise are on the table again and regular routines are back in order - doesn’t it feel wonderful?!

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This edition is loaded with relationship advice, returning to work tips, Tiny Tots

17 Parenting: Raising Boys Vs

sign ups, loads of activities to do at home and in the community and our annual Maternity Feature-it’s a great edition to share with new parents-to-be.

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17 Health: Keeping Your Ticker Ticking

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19 Maternity: Plan, Prepare And Prizes

Magazine, it is an amazing resource for business owners and we would love your support: www.mobmagazine.com.au.

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ENTERTAINMENT

T U O S I H T K C E CH The WhitsundayS Wedding Expo Disney Movie Stars Film Festival WHEN: 20 February to 13 March 2016 WHERE: Mount Pleasant Cinemas MORE INFO: www.eventcinemas.com.au Enjoy $8.00 tickets (plus a free Disney Activity Booklet) and a day of timeless Disney classics with the Disney Movie Stars Film Festival.

Bring the family, dress up, sing along, enjoy games, prizes and colouring competitions and enjoy Disney’s animated classics as they were made to be seen - on the big screen.

WHEN: 21 February 2016, 10am WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Centre MORE INFO: If you’re in the Whitsundays region and marriage in on the cards for 2016, then check out the Whitsundays Wedding Expo. Get in touch with photographers, accommodation, venues and other companies all for a gold coin donation. The doors open at 10.00am with a fashion show at 1.30pm and prizes drawn at 2.00pm.

From a tale as old as time (Beauty and the Beast) to a modern day classic (Frozen), make sure you catch them all from February 20 to March 13.

Enjoy Beauty and the Beast, playing 20 and 21 February, Aladdin, playing 27 and 28 February followed by The Lion King and Frozen in March. Stay tuned for our March edition for more details.

Guy Sebastian Live in Concert WHEN: 5 February 2016

Mackay Sports Expo and Sign on Day WHEN: 14 February 2016, 9.00am to 1.00pm WHERE: MECC MORE INFO: http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/community/events/sign-on-day Interested in getting the kids into sport? How about yourself? Come along to the annual Sports Expo & Sign On Day held at the MECC. Browse through the different sporting organisations, teams and leisure groups in the one place to provide a ‘one stop information shop’ for everyone interested in getting active this year.

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WHERE: MECC MORE INFO: mackaytix@mackay. qld.com.au Guy Sebastian is back in Australia after conquering charts around the world with his ‘You…Me…Us..’ tour.

He is coming to Mackay in early February and tickets start at $88.50.

Enjoy the sound and style that we all know and love with this special ‘stripped back’ tour.

Celebrate Chinese New Year WHEN: 13 February 2016, 4.00pm to 8.00pm WHERE: Victoria Street, Mackay MORE INFO: www.mackaycitycentre.com.au/event/ chinese-new-year Enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of Asia and discover the traditional meaning behind this very special event at our Chinese New Year celebration.

Dates to Remember: NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY: 6 February 2016

VALENTINE’S DAY: 14 February 2016

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STORY Jenna Gallina Are you stuck in a relationship rut? It happens. It happens a lot. Every couple will go through good times and bad times in their relationship. But how can you keep the good times rolling when you have so much on your plate? How can you ensure that your relationship doesn’t fall when your other responsibilities in life are on the rise?

Why Do Relationships Fail ?

Last year close to 50,000 couples filed for divorce in Australia alone. Every couple will have a different story and a different reason as to why the relationship ended. Some of the things that can cause a relationship to collapse include:

The love you have for your children is the ultimate affair – you love

your partner, but your children always, always, always come first. It can be hard as a partner to compete with this love.

Competition can get the better of both of you – one of the arguments my

partner and I always had was, “who had the hardest day?” Rather than supporting one another, we were constantly battling out to see who had it tougher.

You are both tired – and this makes for a very stressful and non-nurturing environment.

Familiarity can lead to disinterest – being with the same person day in and day out can be a beautiful and comforting thing. But it can also get tiring and the desire to see what is out there can become tempting.

Someone is always ‘wrong’ – both you and your partner will have a certain way to doing things and often the desire to do it “your way” becomes too much for the other party.

What Can You Do About It?

When you have children, having fun with them and ensuring you are providing everything they need becomes the norm. Having fun as a couple and taking care of your own needs often get pushed aside. Keeping the spice in a relationship takes effort. No, we’re not talking about spicing things up in the bedroom (this could help) but rather in the way you enjoy one another’s company in all aspects of life.

Ditch the negative energy.

This normally comes in the form of screens. Get rid of the television from your bedroom and ban the phones and iPads after a certain time at night.

Negative energy can also come in the form of friends and family members who may be causing strife in your relationship without you even realising it.

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Create a bucket list.

You probably have a family bucket list

Consider the relationship from your partner’s point of view.

– places you’d like to visit and things

It’s easy to blame your partner for

you would like to do as a family. Now,

not putting in the effort, but it’s time

it’s time to make one for just you and

to turn the tables and have a look at

your partner. Restaurants to go to,

what it’s like from his or her point of

courses to take, hikes to go on, wines

view. Are you putting in the effort that

to taste…

you expect from your partner?

Create a date jar.

Talk, talk and then talk some more.

Communication is required to keep a relationship alive. But there is a right and a wrong way to communicate and often a simple conversation can lead to a heated debate and then to a full blown fight in seconds. Talk to your partner in a way that you would like to be talked to.

Take turns speaking. Really listen to your partner’s side of things and try to work a positive into every argument.

Going out for dinner and a movie every once and a while sounds great in theory but even this can turn into a ‘routine’ rather than an escape in a matter of weeks. Instead, create a date jar of out-of-the-box date night ideas. Have your partner write a few ideas on popsicle sticks and you do the same. Put the sticks in a jar and take turns pulling one out every date night.

Forgive and forget.

Fights happen. Mistakes are made.

Yes, it can be impossible to forgive and forget when it comes to certain mistakes but when you do have an argument, try to move forward rather than continue to bring it up and focus on it. This only prolongs the resentment and negativity.

Work on yourself as well as your relationship.

You can never be truly happy in your relationship until you are truly happy and confident in yourself. So be selfish every once and a while and take time to do the things you love and make you happy, proud and confident. Just make sure you give your partner the same opportunities.

Know when to let go.

Remember, not all relationships are worth saving. Here are some questions to ask yourself before ending a relationship: • Does being in the relationship bring out the best in me?

• Am I having to sacrifice more than I should in order to salvage the relationship?

• Am I in the relationship for the right reasons?

Get help.

It’s okay to seek external support from councillors and trained professionals.

This is why they are there and it can really help when you have someone from the outside looking in.

• Do we make time for one another?

• Do we share the same passions and goals for the future?

• Do we spend more time fighting or laughing?

• Would my life be better without them in the picture?

• Do I love my partner or do I love the person I want him or her to be?

Exercise together.

There is no better way to get the heat back in a relationship than to sweat it out together. Choose an activity

that interests you both, whether it’s

running, cycling, swimming, hiking or hitting the gym, and do it together.

Of course, the answers to these questions are not going to be black and white. There are 50 shades of grey to every relationship. It’s up to you and your partner to work together to bring back the colour that sometimes fades when you become a parent.

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WAYS TO MAKE RETURNING TO WORK EASIER ON EVERYONE STORY Jenna Gallina Returning to work after having a baby can be a daunting thought. You probably are feeling quite anxious about leaving your little one, about how you will balance work with parenthood and about whether you will be able to return to the role with as much gusto as you had pre-baby, when you actually slept at night.

According to the Australian Bureau of Labour Statistics, the average amount of time a mother takes off before returning to work is 32 weeks and the average age of bub when Mum returns to work is 28 weeks; however, all employees in Australia are eligible for one year of unpaid parental leave if they have completed at least 12 months of continuous service with their employer.

There is no magic formula when it comes to making the transition from stay at home mum to working parent.

Regardless of whether your child is two months or two years, it’s not going to be easy to make this adjustment.

Whether working full-time, part-time, at night, during the week, on weekends, from home or in any other arrangement, we hope these tips will help.

DELEGATE

Take weekly visits and get bub used to the new environment. That way, when it’s time for your little one to head to daycare, to Nana’s or to go with an au pair, both you and bub are more prepared for it, especially mentally.

It’s time to let go of the reigns a little bit which may mean giving up some of the tasks that you simply don’t have time for. It’s so much more important to spend an hour playing with your little one before he has to go to bed than using this time to scrub the toilets. So, if you can afford it, get someone to do these tasks that you simply don’t have time for anymore.

MAKE USE OF YOUR WEEKENDS (OR TIME OFF)

GET READY FIRST

Use this time to meal plan, get lunches ready, sort the clothes for the week, pack your bags as well as your child’s bag, express and store breastmilk and plan the activities for the upcoming week.

Before you get your bub ready, get yourself ready. If worse comes to worse, you can always drop bub off at daycare with only a shirt and nappy. But no one is going to be too impressed if you show up to the office without a skirt on.

SCOUT CHILDCARE OPTIONS MONTHS IN ADVANCE

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WEAR PROTECTION Another good idea is to wear a dressing gown while getting ready in the morning just in case you get yoghurt or baby spit-up all over your work clothes.

ALWAYS LEAVE TEN MINUTES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE This means you have a few extra minutes to linger at the daycare centre if bub is upset, you don’t have to stress if you happen to hit every red light on the way to the office and you can actually walk up the stairs to work rather than sprinting as fast as you can in hopes you have beat the boss.

SPEND 10 MINUTES EACH NIGHT GOING OVER YOUR PLAN FOR THE NEXT DAY Think about any tasks that are due, meetings you need to attend, and appointments for the kids and other errands that you may need to run. Mentally prepare yourself for the day ahead.

BE ULTRA-ORGANISED WITH FUN PRODUCTS

Labels, Tupperware containers, breast milk storage tins – there are so many fun products on the market to help with organisation so why not use them? This is a great way to get excited to return to work and can save you heaps of time at night and in the morning.

SAY NO You won’t be able to do it all and some nights, you are simply going to be too tired to attend a friend’s birthday dinner or candle party. It’s okay to say no.

USE A ROUTINE CHART OR A TO-DO LIST This can help keep you organised for what you need to bring and do every day. It is also such a great feeling ticking off each item, even the menial tasks, during the day.

ADMIT DEFEAT If you are starting to crumble under pressure, talk to your boss and your partner about it. It is okay to feel stressed and tired. Sometimes simply cutting back a day of work or getting your partner to cook dinners a couple nights a week can make a huge difference.

ALLOW YOURSELF TIME TO GET INTO A ROUTINE It’s not going to happen overnight and during the first month, you are going to be overwhelmed and tired. But it will get easier as you uncover motherhood. It’s not easy. But you can do it!

REWARD YOURSELF You can have your cake and eat it too. And you’re doing it! So reward yourself by taking some ‘me’ time, buying something pretty or simply indulging in an expensive bottle of champagne or box of chocolates.

SWITCH OFF When you arrive home from work, switch off straight away.

Take off your shoes, sit on the floor and play with your baby. Colour. Make Lego. Play blocks. Sing songs and take in this precious time.

Try not to think about the tasks ahead – dinner, baths, cleaning up, etc. Right now, your only job is to spend quality time with your little one. So put 100 per cent into it.

DITCH THE GUILT. It’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to cry. It’s hard. Trust me, I know.

It does get easier but there are going to be days when your little one only wants you and walking away as he screams for mummy is so hard. But, remember, you are doing the best thing for everyone. And you are doing a great job. So take a deep breath, head to work and know that in a few short hours, you will be greeted with the happiest face and the sweetest cuddles in the world. And this makes it all worthwhile.

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HOMEWORK STORY Dr Craig Murison

Homework is often a point of confusion and contention between parents and their children. In many households the issue of homework has become such a potential source of anxiety for the parents trying to get their children to do their homework and for the children trying to avoid it, that many parents prefer it when schools have a policy of not giving homework. This is just conflict avoidance and while it may make for a more peaceful home, I believe that it is not the best policy.

Homework serves several very important purposes. It develops healthy study and work habits. It provides structured opportunities for students to review and reinforce their learning. Homework also provides valuable feedback to students and teachers about the degree to which students have grasped the concepts they are being taught.

Teachers use this feedback to plan for their lessons.

I suggest that early on in your relationship with your child’s school you seek clarification on the school’s homework expectations. This includes expectations of teachers to set homework and expectations of the amount of time students in various year levels should spend completing homework tasks.

This information will help you to respond to that plaintiff cry of, “But I don’t have any homework.” Even if there is no specific homework set by the teacher try to teach your child to review the day’s work. This helps to develop the study skills they will need to experience success as they get older.

If you can’t find out what your school’s homework expectations are there is a handy formula to help. Take your child’s year level and multiply it by ten minutes.

That will give a generally accepted guide to an appropriate amount of time your child should spend on homework. A lot of teachers actually give a week or two’s worth of homework at a time. If children do not spread the work out appropriately you will find they will have a lot more to do on a few nights. They may need your help to manage this planning.

Provide a well-lit space away from distractions for homework to be completed. Many students like to sit in front of their computers messaging friends while they do their homework.

Many also like to have music playing. As long as you can see school work getting done these are okay. It is distractions such as being able to see their friends outside, or hearing a television show in the background that can be the real distractions for students.

The kitchen table is a great place for homework. It is a place where you can continue with the tasks of the day, such as getting dinner ready, watch what they are doing, give praise and encouragement, and be available for the odd whinge or request for help.

Another fairly common problem parents have with their children’s homework is when they say they don’t understand the work or are having difficulty with it. It is not your job to do the work of the teacher, although I know teachers appreciate the great help that parents give their children. Monitor your child’s efforts and if you are satisfied that they have given it their best effort, write the teacher a note explaining that your child did attempt the homework and experienced difficulty with it. Don’t make them sit there for hours with work they simply can’t do. It just develops a bad attitude towards homework. Please don’t do the homework, or project for your child. This does not give the teacher the accurate picture he or she needs of your child’s progress.

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HEALTH

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+ HEALTH Keeping your Ticker TickinG Your heart is certainly a small muscle (about the size of your two hands clasped together) but what it lacks in size it makes up for in work – beating 100,000 times per day and pumping more than 7,000 litres around your body in the same timeframe.

There’s no denying the heart is important, which is why Dr Kaylene Ferguson from Omega Health Medical Centre asks if you’re taking care of it properly.

“It’s a scary fact that, here in Australia, nearly every adult (84 per cent) is at risk of heart disease,” said Dr Ferguson, “This can include any condition where your blood vessels become narrower or are completely blocked.

“The disease is more likely to affect men, and is usually

Choose a smoke-free lifestyle. “Smoking severely impacts the blood vessels that carry blood around your body, and reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood. It also increases your risk of heart attack and heart disease”.

Eat healthy foods. “A nutritious diet is excellent for helping you better manage your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. More specifically, to prevent heart disease, you should reduce the amount of salt, saturated fats, trans fats and alcohol in your diet.”

“Taking care of your heart is straight-forward. It just requires you to be more conscious of what’s going into your body, and staying active,” said Dr Ferguson.

“Talk to your family doctor to find out more about your risk level of heart disease, and how you can better manage that risk.”

associated with poor lifestyle choices such as a bad diet, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and lack of exercise – all of which contribute to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol.”

DR FERGUSON SAID THAT THE BEST WAY TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART IS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. She recommends: Manage your cholesterol and blood pressure. “Too much cholesterol in your blood can put you at risk of a heart attack, while high blood pressure is one of the main risk factors of heart disease”.

Exercise regularly. “Regular, moderate exercise is one

February is Heart Research Month with National Wear Red Day on 6 February and International Childhood Heart Disease recognised on 14 February.

of the best things you can do for your heart. Make time in your day to get away from the work desk and be physically active.”

Many people are unaware of the prevalence of Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). Eight babies are born with a heart defect in Australia every day and sadly, childhood heart disease is one of the biggest killers of children under the age of one. Approximately half of children diagnosed with heart disease require surgery to correct the defect and it is estimated at 32,000 children under the age of 18 are currently living with CHD in Australia. www.heartkids.org.au is a good place to start your search for more information, for upcoming events in your area and for donation and volunteer opportunities.

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Pregnancy & Post-Delivery SYMPTOMS Could you be pregnant?

Whether you are planning for pregnancy or have an unexpected surprise, below are some of the things that might suggest you are pregnant:

What to expect during pregnancy Some women cruise through

pregnancy without any symptoms while others will experience every single symptom under the sun,

• A missed period • Slight (implantation) bleeding

which may include:

Post-delivery expectations

You’ve done it! You’ve had your bub. No more cankles. No more belly kicks. No more pain right?

Well...not quite. Post-delivery can be painful too as your body recovers from the incredible feat you’ve just undertaken. Here are a few things that can happen:

• Enlarged and tender breasts

• Back pain & muscle cramps

• Cramping

• Bleeding gums

• Dizziness

• Breathlessness

• Breast engorgement and pain

• Tiredness

• Cravings

• After pains (leg and stomach pain as your uterus contracts back to size)

• An increased sense of smell and taste

• Bleeding up to eight weeks • Vaginal pain

• Constipation

• An increase in vaginal discharge

• Dry skin, stretchmarks & varicose veins

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fatigue & headaches

• Weepiness

• Food aversions and cravings • Haemorrhoids

• Pain while urinating and emptying your bowels • Weepiness • Exhaustion • Nipple pain

• Heartburn • Incontinence • Nausea and vomiting • Problems sleeping • Rash • Restless legs • Sweating • Swollen ankles and hands • Vaginal discharge

PakMag’s Pick for Pregnancy Books For helpful advice and information: Heidi Murkoff’s What to Expect When You’re Expecting

For the dad-to-be: John Pfeiffer’s Dude You’re Going to be a Dad

For a belly full of laughs: Kaz Cooke’s Up the Duff: The Real Guide to Pregnancy

PakMag’s Picks for Pregnancy Apps For tracking your pregnancy day by day: My Pregnancy Today RRP Free For monitoring baby movements: Fetal Movement Monitor RRP Free

For preparing for birth: Ina May Gaskin’s Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

For timing contractions, nutrition and more: Full Term RRP Free For monitoring bub’s routine: Baby Connect RRP $7.99

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WHAT'S ON FEB

"Rob picks Sports Expo and Sign-On Day on Sunday 14th"

Friday 5

Sunday 7

Thursday 11

Weekend Family Flicks - Alvin

Bring Your Baby Sessions -

Weekend Family Flicks -

The Australian Psychic Expo

Event Cinemas

Event Cinemas

Event Cinemas

Magpies Sporting Club

Check website for times and cost

Spotlight

www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Adult

Saturday 6 Porters Northern Beaches Community Markets

Porters Northern Beaches, Carl Street Rural View www.porterscando.com.au

Hotel Transylvania 2

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Check website for times and cost Cost / Family

Monday 15

Bring Your Baby Sessions -

Adult

Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby Sessions -

Check website for times and cost

10.00am / Gold Coin Donation /

Spotlight

Bring Your Baby Sessions The Choice

The Choice

Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au

www.eventcinemas.com.au Cost / Adult

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www.eventcinemas.com.au Cost / Adult

The Choice

Event Cinemas

Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby Sessions Spotlight

www.eventcinemas.com.au

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Chicks at the Flicks -

www.eventcinemas.com.au

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Event Cinemas

Sunday 14 VALENTINES DAY

Cost / Adult

Bring Your Baby Sessions -

and the Chipmunks: Roadchip

Wednesday 10

Check website for times and cost

Wednesday 17

Saturday 13 Weekend Family Flicks - Alvin

Event Cinemas

Cost / Family

9.00am / Adult

www.mackayecc.com.au

MECC Plenary Halls

Weekend Family Flicks -

Check website for times and cost

Cost / Family

www.magpiesmackay.com.au

Friday 12

Event Cinemas

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11th - 20th

Annual Bridal Fair

8.00am

Hotel Transylvania 2

and the Chipmunks: Roadchip

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Friday 19 Bring Your Baby Sessions Brooklyn

Zoolander 2

Sports Expo and Sign - on Day

Event Cinemas

www.eventcinemas.com.au

www.mackayecc.com.au

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9.00am / Free / Family

Cost / Adult

Event Cinemas

6.00pm / Cost / Adult

MECC Plenary Halls

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WHAT'S ON FEB Saturday 20 Black and White Gala Dinner Awards Clarion Marquee Mackay Marina littlehigh5s@outlook.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult Porters Northern Beaches Community Markets Porters Northern Beaches, Carl Street Rural View www.porterscando.com.au 8.00am Weekend Family Flicks The Good Dinosaur Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Family

Chinese New Year Celebrations Victoria Street Markets www.mackaycitycentre.com.au 4.00pm / Free / Family

"Teegs picks Porters Northern Beaches Community Markets on Saturday 20th" Wedding and

Friday 26

Proserpine Entertainment Centre

Bring Your Baby Sessions Zoolander 2 Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Adult

Honeymoon Expo

weddingswhitsundays.com 10.00am / Gold Coin Donation / Adult

Saturday 27 Sunday 21 Sensory Movie - Alvin & the Chipmunks

BCC North Grandview Dr Facebook: Sensory Movie

Disney Film Festival - Beauty and the Beast Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Family

Day Mackay

Helloworld Travel Expo MECC Plenary Halls www.mackayecc.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

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Disney Film Festival -

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Weekend Family Flicks Charlie Brown and Snoopy: The Peanuts Movie Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Family

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Start Here

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SONG SONG LYRICS LYRICS Sing-along with the songs from Frozen!

Let It Go The snow glows white on the mountain tonight, not a footprint to be seen.

A kingdom of isolation and it looks like I’m the queen.

The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside.

Couldn’t keep it in, Heaven knows I tried.

Don’t let them in, don’t let them see.

Be the good girl you always have to be.

Conceal don’t feel, don’t let them know.

Well, now they know!

Let it go, let it go!

Can’t hold it back anymore.

Let it go, let it go!

Turn away and slam the door.

I don’t care what they’re going to say.

Let the storm rage on.

The cold never bothered me anyway.

No right, no wrong, no rules for me.

I’m free!

Let it go, let it go.

I am one with the wind and sky.

Let it go, let it go.

You’ll never see me cry.

Here I stand, and here I’ll stay.

Let the storm rage on. into the ground.

My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast I’m never going back; the past is in the past!

Let it go, let it go.

And I’ll rise like the break of dawn.

Let it go, let it go That perfect girl is gone Here I stand, in the light of day.

It’s funny how some distance, makes everything seem small.

And the fears that once controlled me, can’t get to me at all It’s time to see what I can do, to test the limits and break through.

Let the storm rage on!

The cold never bothered me anyway.

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WHAT'S ON FEB

"Scott picks Begginner Clinics at GoWake Cable Park on Saturdays & Sundays"

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Saturdays & Sundays in Feb

Weekend Family Flicks Charlie Brown and Snoopy: The Peanuts Movie Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Family

Disney Film Festival - Aladdin

Bring Your Baby Sessions -

Grom Squad at GoWake Cable Park Mackay 8.30am - 10.00am GoWake Cable Park Mackay (07) 4805 6143 8.30am / $40 / Kids

Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Family

Zoolander 2

Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times and cost Cost / Adult

Saturdays & Sundays in Feb Beginner Clinics at GoWake Cable Park Mackay 10.00am - 11.30am

GoWake Cable Park Mackay (07) 4805 6143 10.00am / $40 / Family

REGULAR MARKETS EUNGELLA MARKETS DATE 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) TIME From 9am LOCATION Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street

MACKAY MARINA MARKETS (Supporting the Mackay Animal Rescue Society) DATE 3rd Sunday of each month TIME 9am to 1pm LOCATION Mackay Marina

MARIAN MARKETS

DATE 3rd Sunday of the month TIME From 8am LOCATION Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue (Excluding May & Dec)

PAXTON'S NIGHT MARKETS DATE 1st Friday every 2nd month TIME From 5pm LOCATION Paxtons Warehouse

SARINA SHOWGROUND MARKET DATE Last Sunday of the month TIME From 8am (Mar to Dec) LOCATION Bruce Highway Sarina

SEAFORTH MARKETS

TWILIGHT MARKETS

DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8.30am LOCATION Palm Avenue Seaforth

LOCATION Northern Beaches Bowls Club TIME 6pm to 9pm INFO Please visit website for dates and theme www.nbbowls.com.au

SHOWGROUND MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 6.30am LOCATION Milton Street

TROPPO TREASURE MARKET DATE 2nd Sunday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 11.30am LOCATION Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

WALKERSTON COUNTRY DATE 1st Friday of each month TIME From 6pm LOCATION Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Walkerston

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REGULAR EVENTS MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL SATURDAYS SOCIAL RIDES Meeting point Metro Café, River Street Start time 6.30am ABILITY LEVELS Team Caffeine (Beginner - intermediate): 15-20km/h Team Tour de Latte (Intermediate): 25km/h Team Slipstream (Intermediate-advanced): 30km/h Team Titanium (Advanced): 35km+/h More Info Visit Rock N Road Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates.

SUNDAYS LAZY RIDERS Held every second Sunday -stay for breakfast after the ride!

Meeting point Bridges Café, Bluewater Quay Start time 7.00am Ability level beginner-intermediate More Info Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates SIZZLE'N SAUSAGE SUNDAY SESH* Mountain bikers of all abilities are welcome to come out for a ride, held every Sunday and followed by a sausage sizzle from 8.30am.

Meeting point Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh Start time From 6.00am Ability level Beginner-advanced More Info Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates

More Info Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) NIGHT RIDE* Meets every Wednesday to ride the trails – lights on bike and helmets are a must!

Meeting point 1 Corry Cycles, 5 Kay Court, North Mackay at 6pm Meeting point 2 Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh at 6:30pm Ability level Intermediate-advanced More Info Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails.

THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RIDE A weekly evening get together for a ride and catch up, on each Thursday.

Meeting point Metro Café, River Street Start time 7.00pm Ability level Beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

RUNNING GROUPS

THE LAYZEE RUNNERS CLUB Every Saturday from 5.45am Meet at the Metro Market Cafe, River Street, Mackay Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am. Meet at the City Fitness Health Club, Victoria Street.

Free More Info For more details visit www.mackaycitycentre.com.au

WALKING GROUPS

MACKAY DOG WALKERS & SOCIAL GROUP Every Saturday at 7:45 for an 8am start. Departs from Bluewater Quay More Info For more information visit the Mackay Dog Walkers Facebook page.

HEALTH & HEART WALKING An initiative of the Heart foundation.

Departs from 2 Tennyson St, Mackay Every Saturday at 6:45am Contact Heather 4957 7997

BABY BOUNCE

STORYTIME

BICYCLE BELLES A social riding group just for ladies, held every Wednesday.

Meeting point Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria Street, Mackay Start time 6.00am Ability level beginner-intermediate More Info Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

MUMS AND BUBS MORNING RIDE A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school Held every Wednesday at the Gooseponds.

Meeting point Car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Start time 10.00am 30

ACTIVE IN THE CITY

Storytime is aimed at 2 – 5 year olds and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term.

This half hour program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs enhances language and literacy development in an interactive, fun-filled environment. The sessions encourage a child’s love of books and promotes the library environment as an exciting place for the whole family.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS Mirani Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.00am Walkerston Library Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Gordon White Library Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Fridays 9.30am - 10.00am Sarina Library Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.00am

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3.00pm FREE Sausage Sizzle Sports Bar 3.00 - 4.00pm Happy Hour 7.00pm Live Entertainment, Sports Bar

Dog Walking Group Every Sunday from 7.00am - 8.00am at the Bluewater Trail - starting at the Bluewater Quay Zumba Every Sunday from 9.00am - 10.00am at the Bluewater Quay

8.00pm After Dinner Mint Gaming Room

THURSDAYS

Please note that Baby Bounce does not run during the school holidays.

Gordon White Library Mondays 9.30am - 10am Mackay City Library Mondays 11am - 11.30am Mirani Library Mondays 9.30am - 10am Sarina Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10am

WEDNESDAYS

Mackay City Library Thursdays 10.30am - 11.00am Please note that Storytime does not run during the school holidays.

SUNDAYS

Rock N Road Cycle Every Saturday from 6.30am at the Metro Market Cafe The LRC Runners Club Every Saturday from 5.45am at Metro Market Cafe.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am at City Fitness Health Club

SOUTHS LEAGUES CLUB MONDAYS

9.00am Mother Hubbard Drawn 6.15pm 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Members Roast Night in Bistro 7.30pm FREE Trivia Night 7.30pm Pick The Pig Gaming Room 8.00pm Members Monthly Birthday Draw

TUESDAYS

9.00am Sunday Buffet Breakfast in Bistro 1.00pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Membership Draw 2.00pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poker with 888L 6.00pm Club Raffles 6.00 - 7.00pm Happy Hour 7.00pm Saints Bingo (Last Sunday Of Each Month) Souths MAJOR Promotion Drawn

MAGPIES SPORTING CLUB MONDAYS

Trivia Night Hosted by Hammo from 4MK Am. Registration from 6:30pm, Starts 7pm.

Free to play, bookings for a table are recommended call 4965 6100.

NORTHERN BEACHES BOWLS CLUB Trivia Night First Thursday of the Month. Trivia Night hosted by Dave Peters from the SEA FM Morning Crew. From 7.00pm.

1.00pm Green Grocer Gaming Room 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Gimme 5 for $12 in the Bistro 7.00pm Members Attendance Draw

WEDNESDAYS 12.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 1.00pm Supermarket Sweep Gaming Room 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Hump Day Rib or Rump 6.00pm Club Raffles 6.00 - 9.00 WOW promotion Gaming Promotion 7.00pm Free Texas Hold'em Poker with 888PL 7.30pm Souths Cash Bingo

THURSDAYS 5.00 - 6.00pm Happy Hour 6.00pm Kids Eat Free 6.00pm Club Raffle 7.45pm Membership Draw 8.00pm Major Tom Gaming Promotion

FRIDAYS 4.00 - 7.00pm Happy Hour From 5.00pm TGIFriday Wheel 6.00pm If you Crumb it They Will Come 6.00pm Club Raffles 7.00pm Live Entertainment Sports Bar 7.30pm Lucky Seat Gaming Room

SATURDAYS 11.00 - 12.00pm Happy Hour From 12.00 noon Auction Cup 12.30pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Membership Draw

MACKAY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY

Monthly Adoption Day Last Sunday of the month, 9.00am to 12.00pm, Mackay Pet Superstore, Greenfields Fundraiser Markets Third Sunday of the Month Mackay Marina 9.00 - 1.00pm

ECO ART POPUP STUDIO

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 0 - 5 YEARS Time 9.00 - 10.00am Location Old Harbour Park, Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour Cost $5.00 6 - 12 YEARS Time 3.30 - 4.00pm Location New Harbour Park, East Point Drive, Mackay Harbour 13 - 17 YEARS Time 4.30 - 5.00pm Location New Harbour Park, East Point Drive, Mackay Harbour 18+ YEARS Time 10.30 - 11.00am Location Old Harbour Park, Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour

nQ cAR & tRuck RentAls Explore Mackay and the beautiful Whitsunday’s in a car from NQ Car & Truck Rentals. Our low prices and great service are the reason why we are the first choice of so many visitors to the Mackay and Whitsunday’s area.

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What You Need Bottle Caps • Transparency Paper • Sharpie Markers • Scissors • Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun • Googly Eyes

Instructions 1. Cut the transparency paper into wings.

2. Colour in the wings using different coloured Sharpie markers.

3. Use the hot glue gun to glue the wings onto the bottle cap.

4. Add the googly eyes to the front of the bottle cap.

Thanks to www.madefrompinterest.net

What You Need Empty Plastic Bottle and Bottle Lid • White and Blue Card (several pieces) • Double Sided Tape • Scissors • Pencil

Instructions 1. Cut a coin slot on the side of the bottle. 2. Cut the various shapes (rectangles, rolled for the engines, triangles for the wings) out of the card and attach to the plastic bottles with double sided tape.

3. Draw and cut out a propeller and secure to the top of the plastic bottle with the lid.

Thanks to www.brightnest.com

What You Need Cardboard • Two plastic water bottles • Chopsticks • A piece of fabric • Colourful duct tape • Kitchen twine

Instructions 1. Wrap the cardboard in duct tape, alternating colours. 2. Poke a small hole through the centre and put one chopstick through it. 3.

Attach the water bottles to the bottom of your platform with duct tape. 4. Cut out a triangle from your piece of fabric and attach it to the chopstick with the twine. 5. Place your chopsticks together in a cross to hold the sail in place. Thanks to www.nalleshouse.com

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Shower power A baby shower is a must for first-time mums (and second, third and fourth time mums too). There are so many ways to make your baby shower special and the good news is you can get printable placeholders, decorations, invitations and much more online through several Etsy stores. Here are some of our favourite finds and ideas for perfecting your baby shower.

GAMES • Mummy Wrap – split your guests into two teams and choose two guests to wrap up in toilet paper. The team with the best decorated 'mummy' wins.

• Onesie decoration contest – get out the glitter, the felt, the sharpies and get creative.

• Guess the baby food – blindfold your guests and let them taste test the various baby foods.

SWEETS AND TREATS • Little feet shaped bikkies • Cupcakes with adorable toppers • “Ready to Pop” popcorn • White chocolate dipped strawberries • “Babies in a blanket” – mini sausages wrapped in puff pastry.

Add two eyes poking to the top of the sausage with edible pen.

DECORATIONS • Make a baby bunting out of baby onesies • DIY pull string piñata (filled with pink or blue confetti if you would also like to reveal the gender) • Confetti filled balloons • Place lollies, chocolates and other small items in baby bottles • And, of course, a nappy cake!

IDEAS, INSPIRATION AND PRODUCTS 1. Easy DIY Yard Sign instructions: www.blogloving.com/blogs/alison-show 2. Simple Layered Sponge Cake recipe: www.stylemepretty.com 3. DIY Giant Pull String Piñata instructions: www.funnybeautiful.com 4. Funfetti Layer Cake recipe: www.loveandoliveoil.com 5. Baby Bay Mojito recipe: www.thenovicechefblog.com 6. Confetti-Filled Balloons instructions: www.kojo-designs.com 7. Confetti Boy and Girl Oreos recipe: www.sprinklesforbreakfast.com 8. Baby Boy Cupcake recipe: www.spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com 9. Baby Girl Rose Cupcake recipe: www.decadentdessertrecipes.com 10. Icing Bits: www.icingbits.com 11. Balloon Arch instruction: www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com 12. White Choc Dipped Strawberries: www.bettycrocker.com 13. Soft Drink Party Favours: www.evermine.com 14. Paper Bowties instructions: www.mypapercrush.com

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Ac tivi ty g u i d e JUMP SWIM SCHOOL www.jumpswimschools.com.au

LITTLE NINJAS & SAMURAIS

READY STEADY GO KIDS

0438 175 681

PCYC, Off Norris Road, Mackay

JUMP! was founded to create a private teaching facility for babies, infants and children to learn to swim away from the vast numbers at public facilities. Classes are for children as young as 3 months.

www.readysteadygokids.com.au

0423 291 979

1300 766 892

Parent and Child Classes from 3 months to 3 years Beginners Classes (no parent in water) from 2 years to 4+years At JUMP! they pride themselves on their babies’ program. They are strong advocates for children to be swimming before they start school. This challenge begins with a strong baby program. Babies are able to achieve amazing things at a young age, and their program has been carefully designed to ensure that they are maximising their physical development to teach fundamental aspects of swimming.

Much as a baby utilises their physical development when moving on land, they apply this same tactic within their program. which will enhance the babies swimming ability.

Contact them today mackay@ jumpswimschools.com.au

At Little Ninjas and Samurais, they believe that fun is the essential element in encouraging children to partake in sporting activities.

Between their staff they have over 20 years’ experience in martial arts from several different disciplines and passionately believe in the benefits of introducing children to martial arts at a young age. They run regular kids’ classes at PCYC, North Mackay.

The benefits of learning martial arts include: • Improved balance, strength and flexibility • Increased confidence and selfdiscipline • Mastering co-ordination and concentration • Learning respect for elders and tradition • Improved spatial and selfawareness

Ready Steady Go Kids is a multi-sport and exercise program designed by pediatric physiotherapist and occupational therapist for children aged 2.5 to 7 years.

It aims to enhance children’s gross and fine motor skills, a love of sport and prepare them for the early school years. We teach 10 different sports over 2 terms, which help children develop a broad range of skills and the variety ensures continued interest in the program. We also focus on basic counting, colours, listening skills, concentration and sportsmanship in a fun, noncompetitive environment. All classes are held indoors!

Enroll now or book a FREE trial lesson at www.readysteadygokids.com.au

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MACKAY COUNCIL Sports Expo and Sign-on Day 2016 Sports Expo and Sign-on Day at the MECC on 14 February from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

The annual expo and sign-on day has become an important event on Mackay’s sporting calendar, with about 8,000 people attending in 2015.

ADORE DANCE

This provides a solid base for all

www.adore-dance.com

inclusive way.

0437 081 577

Baby Dance with Me

An exciting new dance studio opening in Cannonvale in January 2016.

They offer Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Dance Stomp for Boys and Limber Their studio caters for all & gives all students the opportunity to shine & reach their full potential.

A quality studio for all ages, abilities and interests. Classes from 14mths to adults in all styles.

Twinkle Toes 45 minute dance class for 2.5- 5years This is an introductory class of independent dance for toddlers.

They explore dance through creative movement, music, sensory learning, storytelling, mime and imagination.

Students develop the basic and founding elements for Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap dance styles.

Through doing this they will improve their confidence, social interaction, coordination, balance, rhythm, flexibility, independence and listening skills.

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dance styles in a fun, creative and

30 minute class for 14 months- 2.5 years and their carer This exciting program for our littlest movers and their carer is designed as an introduction to the joy of movement and music in a fun and nurturing environment. Children are encouraged to explore movement, develop coordination, balance, rhythm and listening skills and gain confidence through the aid of props, scarves, balls, hoops, bubbles, stories and instruments in a loving way with their carer. NOTE: Students must be walking.

The Studio is located at Suite 29/230 Shute Harbour Rd, Whitsunday Business Centre Cannonvale Contact them today for a Prospectus or to discuss your dancing needs admin@adore-dance.com

There will be around 100 clubs exhibiting and there will also be live demonstrations in the Rio Tinto Active Zone It’s a great event for people of the region to bring their kids to and also for adults to see what a wonderful range of diverse sports and activities that are on offer.

The event, facilitated by Mackay Regional Council, is supported by corporate partners Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Rio Tinto, Sportspower and Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association.

WHAt's NEWS in Business Meet: Paula from Everythings Rosie

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Mention PakMag for a 10% discount at Everythings Rosie* Sadie McKaig, modelling clothing available at Everythings Rosie.

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Everythings Rosie began as a Facebook page in 2012.

Paula had been selling her children’s preloved clothes on her personal page and thought she would have a go at buying some new clothing wholesale and adding them to her page.

From there the business bloomed. Now Everythings Rosie has a brand new shop front in Ayr, a Facebook following of over 40,000 and a year of great things to come.

Tell us about how Everythings Rosie started: After the success of Everythings Rosie’s Facebook page, we rented a small room from the local swim school, which then evolved to very basic "pop up style" outlet in 2013.

As the Facebook sales started to grow, the next step of an online store seemed obvious. It was launched in 2014 and under the guidance of creator John Clarke and has proven to be very successful. It is simple to use and easily navigated making purchasing a quick, hassle free experience.

What’s new with Everythings Rosie?

My sister-in-law Catherine Licciardello has recently joined the business and in October last year we moved into much bigger premises in the Centrepoint Arcade in Queen Street, Ayr. Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Paul, for twenty years and we have five children - Mia (19) Casper (15) Eliza (13) Oscar (8) and Ava (5).

What can we expect to see in store and online?

We stock brands from all around the world, but love to promote exciting Australian designers when the opportunity arises. Some of our favourites include Duke of London, Bella and Lace, Bobbi Sunshine swimwear and Sweet Child of Mine. We also stock a large range of accessories including Bonnie & Harlo, Arch N Ollie and Kenzie Collective.

Check out the online store www.everythingsrosie.com.au or come in and say hello at her new store in the old Coco House location in Queen Street Ayr. Follow her on FB and Instagram to keep up to date with new arrivals and special offers. Make sure you mention PakMag to receive 10 per cent off you your online and in store orders.

www.mobmagazine.com.au PakMag is pleased to announce the official launch of our business-magazine, MOB Magazine.

MOB Magazine purely and simply, is going to educate women in business. Our first edition features articles from leading experts in the industry.

Read, reflect and implement these ideas into your own business. Find out more about getting your copy of MOB magazine directly to your home or office.

Keeping Children Injury Free with KidSafe phone: 3854 1829 website: www.kidsafeqld.com.au Keeping your new baby safe is one of the most important things for parents. Kidsafe is your local not-for-profit community organisation to help you with all your safety needs. Their qualified staff can install and check your child’s car seat. They also offer baby capsule and travel system hire as well as a number of resources, information and courses to help educate parents on keeping kid’s safe during all stages.

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Queensland Country Credit Union

is a fantastic alternative that many

Members have happily discovered

over the last 45 years and we would love to help you rediscover your financial security.

There are two Queensland Country Credit Union branches in Mackay.

Visit the QCCU Caneland Central

branch at Mangrove Road, Mackay or call 4957 3272. Visit the QCCU Mount Pleasant branch at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre, Mackay or call

4942 7800 or check out their website at www.qccu.com.au

STORY Jodie Rogers, Mount Pleasant Branch Manager

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What’s better than spending the weekend relaxing with friends in the warm summer heat? How about enjoying a delicious BBQ chicken dish. Pair with your favourite cold beverage and you’ve got the makings of the perfect Sunday afternoon.

Muffins are great for breakfast, lunch or snacks. They make a refreshing change to the school lunch box and are great topped with a bit of warm butter in the morning.

INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts For the marinade 4 Adfresh farms coriander Easy cubes.

100ml olive oil 2 limes, zest of one only and juice of both 20g grated ginger 2 Adfresh farms garlic Easy cubes.

2 Adfresh farms chilli Easy cubes Smoked cayenne pepper, to taste (if unavailable, substitute smoked hot paprika) HOW TO MAKE For the marinade, place the coriander cubes ,olive oil, lime zest and juice, ginger, garlic cubes and chilli cubed into a bowl. Season, to taste, with cayenne pepper and whisk thoroughly. Place the chicken breasts into a deep dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, covering completely. Cover the dish and leave the chicken to marinate for three hours.

Preheat the barbecue until hot. Place the chicken breasts on the barbecue and cook for 15 - 25 minutes, or until cooked all the way through, turning occasionally.

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INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cups granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg ½ cup milk 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract One cup frozen or fresh blueberries HOW TO MAKE Heat oven to 180°C and spray muffin tin with oil. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the vegetable oil, egg, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Add the blueberries and use a spoon or spatula to gently fold the blueberries into the mixture. Place your batter into the muffin tin. Bake for 15 to 20 minuets or until the tops are no longer wet. Let muffins cool and top with three fresh blueberries, three dollops of light cream cheese and mint to garnish.

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NURSERY Creating a tranquil setting for bub to sleep and to store all those adorable baby items is a must for new mums. It can be easy to get carried away with pretty things which can leave you with a busy look. Below are some ways to keep bub’s nursery looking clean, cute and clutter-free.

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT Create a vision board to keep a track of themes, decorating ideas and items that you like.

CHOOSE YOUR KEY PIECES FIRST This most likely includes your cot, glider, change table and dresser. Once you have these items, you can see what colours and themes work with the style of furniture you have.

SET A COLOUR SCHEME OR THEME It’s best to stick to a basic colour scheme to ensure a peaceful setting. Too many bright bold colours can make for a restless environment. Pastels or colour schemes with two or three colours work best.

Some themes to consider? Animals (jungle, farm, ocean, teddy bears, owls), characters (Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland), transportation (planes, trains, construction), space, garden, fairies, princesses and nautical.

DECORATE WITH SIMPLICITY IN MIND There are so many cute canvas prints, wall stickers and nursery ornaments online, on Etsy and in stores that, before you know it, you may not have any more wall space to cover. Try to stick to one single focus such as a piece of artwork and accessorise from there.

THINK PRACTICAL When setting up the nursery, remember that it is more than just a pretty room – it serves a purpose and you will be going in and out of the room several times a day and several more times at night. Make sure there is plenty of space to walk around, to easily move bub from cot to change table, and to rock baby in comfort. It’s also a good idea to consider the lighting in the room and how this will impact bub’s ability to sleep.

KEEP SAFETY IN MIND Consider where you place certain items, such as lamps and other items with cords and always secure dressers, drawers and heavy items properly.

MAKE SURE EVERYTHING HAS A HOME Purchase different sized baskets to store everything, from wipes and nappies, to stuffed animals and a collection of dummies. This will make it easier to find something when you need it (in the middle of the night after a very big messy nappy change). www.pakmag.com.au FEBRUARY 2016

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