PAKMAG MACKAY MAY ISSUE 31 2015

ISSUE NO. 31 MAY 2015 MACKAY / WHITSUNDAYS

MOMENTS OF MOTHERHOOD

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Feature Story 11 WILLS AND ESTATE

Hello and welcome to the May edition of PakMag, dedicated to all of us wonderful mummies.

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It is truly a blessing to be a Mother. Kids remind us to slow down, laugh, have fun and not take ourselves so seriously. My kids often teach me just as much as I am teaching them and I am really grateful and honoured to be their mummy.

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This month we are covering one of the important things about being an adult – Wills and Estate Planning and ensuring your family is looked after ‘just in case’.

We also have some Mother’s Day gift ideas, heaps of recipes and of course everything on in May including some fantastic festivals!

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A BIG thank you to everyone who particpated in our survey, it was amazing to get your feedback. Until next time, Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you get spoilt.

Have a fantastic month, and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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TRENDING BUNNY TAIL BLANKIE RRP $55.00 WEB www.heartme.com.au Stylish and modern, these soft jersey cotton round blankets are perfect for any snuggles, pram cover or room decor. Lightweight and compact, perfect for travel in style.

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Crystal & Cloth WEB www.crystalandcloth.com Crystal & Cloth is an Australian owned online baby boutique offering a new direction in baby clothing which is designer yet affordable. Perfect for parents kitting out for their impending arrival, or a stylish gift from a friend or loved one, all online purchases come beautifully gift wrapped, personalised and delivered with love making Crystal & Cloth the ideal gift service for new babies. Crystal & Cloth's core values are fun and playful, use the highest quality cotton and finishes, attention to detail, affordable, beautiful packaging with a painless purchase process. To complete the service deliveries can be directed to your recipient. Special requests and personalised messages are also welcomed. The online boutique ships worldwide and offer complimentary gift wrapping with every purchase making Crystal & Cloth a new destination for trendy baby clothes and gifts.

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Wahboo Designs WEB www.facebook.com/wahboodesigns Designed and crafted by born and bred North Queensland girl Tamra Wilson, Wahboo Designs was born after Tamra was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease following the birth of her second child. Unable to return to her office career, Tamra turned her love of jewellery into a business!

The Wahboo range consists of lightweight, laser cut cherry wood, acrylic and hand painted bamboo stud earrings, dangle earrings, necklaces and brooches as well as the brand new beaded bracelets. All Wahboo earrings have stainless steel posts and hooks, so they are also suitable for sensitive ears.

Wahboo fans can currently make purchases through the Wahboo Facebook page, Instagram or via email to wahboodesigns@gmail.com. Tamra also has products in stock at the Renegade Handmade Gift Shop in Townsville and frequents the Renegade Handmade market and the Label Traders market every month.

The Wahboo website will also go live in the near future.

BATMAN SOFTIE TOY RRP $59.95 WEB www.myhandsome.com If you have a little superhero of your very own this completely handcrafted Batman is made from 100% cotton and felt. At a massive 19� (49cm) tall he is the perfect size for cuddling and carting around. With a removable belt and no moving parts like buttons or studs, he is safe for babies and small children alike.

PASTEL PUNCH ART PRINT A4 RRP $10.00 WEB www.yorkelee.com.au Pastel Punch print is from the pastel home range, beautiful pastel colours and simple shapes creates this winning combination. Printed on 200gsm matte, satin or bond stock for optimum quality.

FRECKLE FELT BALL RUG RRP $280.00 WEB www.myhandsome.com Felt ball rugs are one of the hottest trends for flooring in children’s rooms and nurseries.

The vast colour combinations available meaning you can mix and match them to your colour scheme - or even design and customise your own.

Kids seem to love the textural assault on the senses of the rugs - underfoot they feel heavenly and are a delight to lay on, read or play.

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THE MOMENTS OF

Motherhood

In the day-to-day of motherhood, it’s all too easy to fall into the mindset that the true delight of parenting lies only in the big moments of our lives.

We awake every morning, perhaps after not getting much sleep at all - the baby having woken every hour for a feed. The toilet-training toddler may have wet the bed, requiring a 3am bed change - but still, we fall out of bed as the alarm sounds and trudge our way forward into our day.

It can seem monotonous. Especially when stuck smack bang in the middle of those early, sleep-deprived years.

If you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water, it can be hard to see the joy in moments. The joy that comes from the very existence of the little souls that call you mum.

Of course we are all thankful for the blessing of motherhood.

But there are days we all know too well, when sometimes, for a second, you reminisce of an easier time, before someone relied on you for absolutely everything.

It’s a heavy weight to bear and modern society does not make the challenge of parenthood any easier.

As mums, we can be our own biggest enemies - putting the most pressure

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on ourselves to be perfect in every aspect of our lives.

The biggest challenge undoubtedly of modern motherhood is meeting the demands of society and our own expectations. Whether you choose to stay home, or you choose to return to work, the one thing you can be certain of is that someone will have an opinion that your choice is the wrong one.

But in the eyes of our children, we are perfection from the very beginning.

It is what we do along the way that may swing the pendulum one way or another. As working mums, we chide ourselves for going to work and putting the kids in day care. If we choose to stay at home, others judge us for being ‘lazy’ or ‘bludging’ or we somehow feel our children aren’t getting the experiences they deserve through early childhood education.

There is no right or wrong.

No handbook that comes with motherhood. We all make it up as we go along, fumbling our way through.

If we’re lucky, we may have a network of family and friends to rely on for advice and support, perhaps an awesome mum of our own to look up to. Others are not so lucky and do the hard yards alone.

There is nothing that can prepare you for how all-encompassing motherhood is. Sure, when we are expecting our first child, we all have a vague idea that this new little person will rely on us for their care and wellbeing, but until you hold that baby in your arms, there’s no way of knowing just how finite that responsibility feels.

There’s no ‘off-duty’, no downtime, no holidays. It is the toughest job in the world but we all do it gladly.

The way we live our lives in this modern world means we are constantly on public display - through social media and technology - whether we mean to or not, we immerse ourselves in our smart phones and it is a constant battle to remind ourselves to be present in the here and now. Any grandparent or parent of a teenager will tell you how quickly children grow - in the blink of an eye but during those early sleepless nights, nappy changes and sick toddlers, it may feel like it will go on forever.

It is all too easy to become wrapped up in goals for the future, plans for a better life than the one you are living now but for our children, all they care about is the ‘now’. Whether you

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work, stay at home, only see them on weekends - it takes work, but you can be present in the moment and give them your now. The small things, like a child’s very first trip to the beach, meeting a new puppy, or falling asleep in your arms after a long day, are the parts of life that can’t be repeated down the track when you have more time. We may want to capture a moment on our phones, upload it to Facebook, but in doing so how many moments do we miss?

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Mother’s Day is the perfect chance for us to stop. Be still. Be in the moment and notice the small things.

Because when you stop and savour the moment, it’s the little things that will be the memories of motherhood you will want to cling to.

We are all, each and every one of us, doing an amazing job. Some days, just making it out of bed in the morning is a win. Others may seem like we can move mountains - finally getting the hang of this motherhood gig!

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Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, embrace the now and try not to sweat the tomorrows. From all of us here at PakMag, Happy Mother’s Day! Story Carly Hammersley

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WILLS AND ESTATE

It’s something that no mum or dad wants to consider but ultimately part of being a parent is considering - and planning for - what could happen to your family in the event of your death.

Estate planning is the process by which an individual or family arranges for the transfer of assets after death.

If you have young children, you may have considered who you would like to take care of them in the event you and your spouse (or partner) die before they reach adulthood. This is known as guardianship and can be detailed as part of a Will.

A Will is a legal document that states, amongst other things, how the deceased person's belongings are to be distributed after their death.

The Executor of the Will is responsible for distributing the person's assets to the people named in the Will.

This happens after any debts are paid.

If the person has not left a Will, the estate is shared under a formula set by law.

With family structures now more complex than ever, the need to ensure your affairs are in good order and reflect your changing family and asset situation is crucial. Higher divorce rates, blended families and de-facto relationships increase the number of potential claimants and create scope for conflict. Whenever a death occurs it is a trying and emotional time.

Courts are increasingly dealing with disputes that individuals may never have expected - after all, we all cross our fingers and hope the ‘It won’t happen to me’ rule will apply.

However, the volatile mix of family, emotion and money can affect even the closest of families in the event of an unexpected death.

Guardianship Appointing a guardian in your Will may assist to avoid disputes among

family members as your intentions will be made clear, however it is worth keeping in mind that it is not binding and the Family Court still has overriding powers to appoint or remove a guardian should it be in the best interest of the child. It is therefore worthwhile taking the time to discuss your intentions with family and friends when naming a guardian in your Will and considering vital factors regarding your nomination such as : • Is the person in question prepared to accept the long-term responsibility of becoming your child or children’s legal guardian?

• Are they of a similar age to you?

• Do they understand your views on how you wish your child/children to be raised?

• How will you provide financially in your Will for the welfare, education and advancement of your child/ children and who will manage these finances in the best interests of your child/children?

• Would your children have to be relocated or would they be able to stay in the family home?

should be someone who you trust and are confident can handle the role.

Estate planning is an area of law that appears simple but is not, even for people with modest assets.

For those with complex estates, there is an increased risk of things going awry. Assets that are not held personally or are not dealt with by one's Will - particularly trusts, superannuation, insurance and joint holdings - will require special consideration to ensure they are distributed as intended.

While the most basic of Estate Plans will consider your dependents in the event of your death, a comprehensive plan would also include current lifestyle requirements, retirement plans, business arrangements, your tax position and even take into account any possible future events such as divorce, health scares or family disputes as well as ensuring assets go exactly where you wish them to go.

The executor or administrator is responsible for administering the deceased estate pursuant to legal requirements and in accordance with the deceased's wishes. Beneficiaries are those people who share in the estate and are usually named in the will – if no Will exists, they are usually the deceased person's next of kin.

Planning your estate Will offer peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of in the event of your death. As parents we would never dream of leaving our children’s futures in the hands of family members without having a say, however that may be what many of us are inadvertently doing by not thinking about our Estates.

The executor effectively steps into the shoes of the deceased person and winds up their personal affairs so it

For advice and information on how to create a legal will, visit www.moneysmart.gov.au

Appointing an Executor

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STAY ENGAGED Most parents are aware that one of the things which is consistently supported in research is that parent involvement in the education of their children can lead to significant improvement in their results.

Unfortunately many parents feel inadequate, unprepared, and even a bit fearful of getting involved. This is possibly because parents think that involvement means being able to help their children with their homework when they might not know the ‘way things are being taught these days’, or because they are worried they might not be able to help. For some it is because they think that being involved means helping out at school and they just don't have the time to do it. Perhaps we should change the language we are using. It is not parent involvement that makes the big difference, it is parent engagement that impacts student results.

Well, you might be interested to know that when the research says that parent engagement in their child's education leads to improved results it is not specifically referring to help with homework, or time spent helping at school. It is referring to the ways parents can show children they are interested in their school activities and that they value that part of their children's lives.

Reading with your children, asking them about what they learnt at school, getting them to explain something from one of their school activities, talking about real world applications of something they have learnt and looking through the work they are doing and asking questions about it are some simple ways parents can be engaged in their children's learning.

At a deeper level, when we talk about parents who are engaged in their children's education we mean

parents who see the responsibility for education as a shared responsibility -a responsibility that is shared by the parents and the school. When schools and parents work together children do better and stay in education longer.

Unfortunately, as children get older some parents disengage from their children's school experience.

Often this is because they can't be involved at school or helping with homework etc. When parents understand that it is engagement that makes the difference they will realise they can still make a big contribution.

Start when they are young. Build a family habit of asking about the day.

Don't settle for one word answers.

Have conversations about their learning. Ask the classroom teacher for some help with understanding the goals of the learning taking place.

For your children’s sake, stay engaged.

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LLOYD'S NORTHSIDE CLINIC Australia has one of the highest incidences of food allergies in the Western World, with a recent Australian study suggesting anywhere up to 10% of one year olds are exhibiting symptoms of food allergy.

Lloyds Northside Clinic have, for the first time in Mackay, established a permanent resident medical allergy service run by local doctors.

Spearheaded by Dr Marius Botha who has been a GP in Mackay for more than four years who realised Mackay had a need for a specialised allergy service, he has put together a team to provide a comprehensive service for patients in the area.

With the clinic developed to be a one-stop shop to investigate and manage allergic diseases, Dr Botha is a member of the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy and keeps up to date with the latest evidence based diagnostic and management guidelines for allergic disease.

Up to one in four Australians suffer from Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) and one in 10 have Asthma. Allergies not only prevent sufferers from going about their lives freely, they can also cause a lot of financial strain.

Eczema, while seen as a minor disorder, can cause major suffering and poses significant social, emotional and financial challenges for families with up to 20% of infants and young children currently thought to be suffering from eczema in Australia. This is a three-fold increase over the last forty years.

In addition to the allergy department, Lloyds Northside Clinic also offers: • Full General Practice and Family Medical Centre • Free childhood vaccinations • Men and Women’s health check-ups • Minor surgery • Travel medicals and advice • Coalboard, Aviation and Diving medicals • Walk-in drug and alcohol testing • Sports Medicine and Weight Loss Clinic The Sports Medicine Clinic offers expert diagnosis and a revolution in back pain management known as Dorsa Vi EMG back and lower limb screening. Many people with back

pain may have normal MRI and CT scans or have mild ‘degeneration’ and are left with no real diagnosis or pain management plan. They manage their back pain with high strength painkillers and restrictions on activities, perhaps even having to leave their jobs. But now Dorsa Vi can accurately diagnose the cause of back pain which is missed in regular MRI and CT scans.

With this extensive range of services and a team of accomplished doctors, experienced, friendly nurses and reception staff, Lloyds Northside Clinic will provide your family with a quality, caring service. To make an appointment or for more information phone 4942 9910 or visit the website at www.lloydsnorthsideclinic.com.au

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NIGHT TERRORS

Health

Story Dr Claire Stewart Night terrors, which affect one in 20 young children, are absolutely horrible for parents to watch but kids don’t normally remember them and it is something they will usually outgrow.

Night terrors normally occur in the first few hours of sleep at night when your child is in the deepest part of sleep.

It often starts with a loud scream and they look very scared with fast breathing and a fast heart rate. Some kids may throw their arms and legs around in bed while others get up and run around as though being chased.

Upsettingly, although their eyes may be open, during a night terror your child will not recognise you and they

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cannot be comforted. The whole episode usually lasts between five and 10 minutes.

If your child is having a night terror, do your very best to stay calm and don’t try to touch them or wake them unless they are in danger of hurting themselves as this tends to make things worse. Although they look absolutely terrified during the episode, night terrors are mostly upsetting for parents as your child won’t remember it in the morning.

Night terrors occur in normal healthy children and are not a sign of any psychological or developmental problems. They can however be more frequent if your child is unwell with a fever, is very worried about something or is overtired. Having a regular bedtime and a good sleep routine can also help.

NORTH QUEENSLANDERS CALLED TO ACTION New research shows only 59 per cent of North Queensland adults are getting enough daily exercise, and only 38 per cent are aware of all three minimum recommended guidelines for physical activity.

The Cancer Council has warned North Queenslanders could be risking their health and happiness, increasing the risk of disease and obesity.

CCQ spokesperson Katie Clift said the findings were alarming.

“Physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of overweight, obesity and chronic disease,” Ms Clift said.

“It’s vital to be mobile and moving, to get the heart rate up, build physical fitness, and maintain a healthy weight."

“The good news is that everyone can spare the time – 30 minutes of daily exercise can easily be achieved through three shorter sessions of 10 minutes during the day.”

Around 2.1 million Queensland adults were insufficiently active in 2014, with those aged 18-24 years the worst offenders.

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Bump & Bub

WHAT MUMS NEED For first time mums, or those welcoming a new addition and returning to the newborn stage after several years out of the ‘baby years’, the sheer amount of products available for babies and newborns can be overwhelming.

Many new parents can feel it is difficult to strike a balance between feeling prepared with everything they may need or totally overdoing it and buying every baby product ever invented! After all, how many of us actually want to hide those gorgeous teeny baby feet with shoes before it’s absolutely necessary?

It is important to remember there are some things that you absolutely will need, but others that can wait until baby is here and you know you will need them. A prime example is breastfeeding suppliers or a breast pump - while the majority of women want and plan to breastfeed, in some cases it may not always be possible and that expensive breast pump may sit in the cupboard unused.

Vice versa, if you purchase bottles and sterlising supplies your baby may take to breastfeeding like a champ and you may find you do not need them for some time.

Most experienced mums will tell you about all the things they were told they HAD to buy or couldn’t resist buying but in fact newborns don’t NEED a great deal. Clothing in particular is a grey area for most new mums. When first discovering you are expecting the urge to run out and buy a number of adorable outfits for baby is tempting, however many experienced mums will tell you how many of those gorgeous outfits ended up packed away due to bub growing out of them all to fast or not having the chance to wear them at all.

To help separate what are the ‘needs’ from the ‘wants’, with the help of retailer Baby Bunting we’ve come up with a list of items that Parents-to-be

can take with them when shopping for the new arrival. Talking to an expert in the field can also be helpful when faced with making such extensive purchases and Baby Bunting is Australia’s largest nursery retailer and one-stop baby shop. Visit www. babybunting.com.au to shop online or their bricks and mortar store at Shop 2C, 103 Duckworth St Townsville.

FOR THE NURSERY Must have: • cot or bassinet • mattress, mattress protector and sheets • baby sleeping bags / swaddles or blankets • baby monitor • disposable nappies or modern cloth nappies • nappy sacks and wipes Nice to have: • change table and mat • dresser or drawers, wardrobe and hangers • nappy stacker (if using cloth nappies) • nightlight and nursing chair FOR OUT AND ABOUT Must haves: • pram, stroller, sling or baby carrier • rear-facing capsule (0-6 months) or convertible car seat (approx 0-4/6 years) • nappy bag (with the essentials) Nice to have: • pram blanket • pram rain cover / UV cover / mosquito cover • pram liner • car window shade • rearward facing mirror • portacot

FOR BATH TIME Must have: • baby bath / bath support • baby nail scissors, brush or comb • baby towels (with hoods) • sponge and face cloth • baby toiletries Nice to have: • non-slip bath mat • bath thermometer • nappy cream NURSING AND FEEDING Breastfeeding must have: • nursing bras • nursing top • nipple cream Breastfeeding nice to have: • breast feeding cover • breast pads • breastfeeding support pillow • breast pump • breast milk storage bags and bottles • steriliser • soothers / dummies Bottle Feeding must have: • bottles and teats • formula • steriliser • bottle brush • bottle warmer • bottle carrier • bibs WARDROBE Must have: • newborn clothing starter set in 0000 and 000 • bodysuits / sleep suits in 0000 and 000 • singlets • sun hat • socks (or bodysuits with feet)

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WHAT'S ON MAY FRIDAY 1 THE NEW BLACK MECC Auditorium 7.30pm / Cost / Adult AG TRADE LIFE - 2 DAY EVENT Mackay Showgrounds www.agtradelife.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family NOT ANOTHER PLAYGROUP (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre Gail: 4955 2674 9.30am / Cost / Family CARDIO SKATE PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 2 BUDDY HOLLY LIVE IN CONCERT MECC Auditorium 8.00pm / Cost / Adult

SUNDAY 3 SEAFORTH MEGA MARKETS Community Park Palm Ave 8.30am / Free / Family TWO FEET & A HEARTBEAT - HEARTKIDS CHARITY WALK Bluewater Quay www.twofeetandaheartbeat.org.au 1.00pm / Cost / Family SISTER CITIES CHILDREN'S DAY Canelands Shopping Centre www.facebook.com/pages/

Sister-Cities-Mackay/318946684899 10.00am / Free / Family

MONDAY 4 PLAYJAM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids

"Hammo picks Mother's Day Classic on Sunday 10 at 8am"

THURSDAY 7 INDOOR SOCCER - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

FRIDAY 8

TINY TOS JAZZ PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids

NOT ANOTHER PLAYGROUP (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre Gail: 4955 2674 9.30am / Cost / Family

JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 4.00pm / Cost / Kids

KINDERGYM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9.00am / Cost / Kids

INDOOR NETBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

JUNIOR PULSE DISCO PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 7.00pm / Cost / Kids

TUESDAY 5 KINDERGYM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9.00am / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 6 THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW MECC Auditorium 7.30pm / Cost / Adullt INDOOR VOLLEYBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

CARDIO SKATE PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adults

SATURDAY 9 RACQ RESCUE MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION MECC Auditorium 6.00pm / Cost / Adult

SUNDAY 10 MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens www.mothersdayclassic.com.au 8.00am / Cost / Family

MONDAY 11 BAKERS DELIGHT PINK BUN CAMPAIGN FOR BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA (Ends 3/6/15) Caneland Shopping Centre www.bcna.org.au/news-events /pink-bun-campaign Cost / Family PLAYJAM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids TINY TOS JAZZ PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 4.00pm / Cost / Kids INDOOR NETBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

TUESDAY 12 KINDERGYM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9.00am / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 13 COPPELIA - QUEENSLAND BALLET MECC Auditorium 7.00pm / Cost / Adult

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WHAT'S ON MAY INDOOR VOLLEYBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

THURSDAY 14 INDOOR SOCCER - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

FRIDAY 15 GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA MECC Auditorium 7.30pm / Cost / Adult NOT ANOTHER PLAYGROUP (0-5 YEARS) Andergrove Community Centre Gail: 4955 2674 9.30am / Cost / Family KIDS NIGHT IN PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Kids CARDIO SKATE PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adults

SATURDAY 16 WOMEN IN LEAGUE ROUND (Women FREE Entry) Virgin Stadium www.pinkribbonfair.com 4.00pm / Cost / Family

RELAY FOR LIFE Harrup Park www.relayforlife.org.au 2.00pm / Cost / Family

"Beth picks Relay For Life on Saturday 16 at 2pm"

HOME SHOW & CARAVAN CAMPING EXPO Mackay Showgrounds www.mackayhomeshow.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

INDOOR NETBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

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ANDREW STRONG - THE COMMITMENTS TOUR MECC Plenary Halls 8.00pm / Cost / Adult MILLION PAWS WALK Gooseponds events@rspcaqld.org.au 8.00am / Cost / Family MACKAY MARINA MARKETS (Supporting Mackay Animal Rescue Society) Mackay Marina

mackayanimalrescuesociety@gmail.com

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MONDAY 18 PLAYJAM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost TINY TOS JAZZ PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 4.00pm / Cost / Kids

KINDERGYM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9.00am / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 20 INDOOR VOLLEYBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

THURSDAY 21 INDOOR SOCCER - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

FRIDAY 22 BEAUTY & THE BEAST - MACKAY MUSICAL COMMEDY PLAYERS MECC Auditorium 8.00pm / Cost / Adult SKATE NIGHT PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Kids

SATURDAY 23 BEAUTY & THE BEAST - MACKAY MUSICAL COMMEDY PLAYERS MECC Auditorium 2.00pm / Cost / Adult BEAUTY & THE BEAST - MACKAY MUSICAL COMMEDY PLAYERS MECC Auditorium 8.00pm / Cost / Adult HOME SHOW & CARAVAN CAMPING EXPO Mackay Showgrounds www.mackayhomeshow.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

SUNDAY 24 BOYS IN THE BAND MECC Plenary Halls 7.30pm / Cost / Adult HOME SHOW & CARAVAN CAMPING EXPO Mackay Showgrounds www.mackayhomeshow.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

MONDAY 25 PLAYJAM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids

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WHERE IS PIM?

YOU CAN DO IT BERT!

RRP $15.99 (pb), $24.99 (hb)

BY Lena Landström / Olof Landström SUPPLIER Gecko Press AGE 1+

RRP $16.99 (pb), $29.99 (hb)

BY Ole Könnecke SUPPLIER Gecko Press AGE 4+

Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and hugely popular French illustrator.

Pom is playing with Pim, until suddenly Pim disappears! Pom and the dog look everywhere. Where is Pim? A wonderfully simple story for toddlers, told with few words, humour, unique illustrations and heart.

This is Bert’s big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement.

You can do it, Bert!

RAISING COMPETENT TEENAGERS

DESIGN WITH COLOUR AND STYLE

BABY BRAIN

RRP $27.99

BY Dr Linda Friedland SUPPLIER Rockpool Publishing

RRP $39.99

BY Shaynna Blaze SUPPLIER Penguin Books

This must-read for parents and guardians offers a valuable insight into tackling the tricky teenage years.

In the age of sexting, cyber bullying, easy access to pornography and drug experimentation, it’s tougher than ever to keep an active dialogue with teens.

Australia’s favourite interior design expert and judge of The Block Shaynna Blaze returns with her second book to help readers uncover their personal interior style and the ins and outs of designing with colour.

THE DAY NO ONE WAS ANGRY RRP $24.99 (pb), $29.99 (hb)

BY Toon Tellegen / Marc Boutavant SUPPLIER Gecko Press AGE 9+

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BY Andrea Paterson SUPPLIER Bantam After a particularly memorable ‘baby brain’ moment, Author Andrea Paterson jumped on Facebook and created the Baby Brain Humour page.

‘Baby Brain’ is a heart-warming collection of anecdotes from women all over the world.

WHAT'S ON MAY TINY TOS JAZZ PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9:30am / Cost / Kids JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 4.00pm / Cost / Kids INDOOR NETBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

TUESDAY 26 KINDERGYM PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 9.00am / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 27 INDOOR VOLLEYBALL - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

THURSDAY 28 INDOOR SOCCER - SOCIAL PCYC Whitsunday www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

FRIDAY 29 NOT ANOTHER PLAYGROUP (0-5 YEARS)

"Scott picks Greenmount Homestead Fair on 31 Sunday at 9am"

Andergrove Community Centre

SUNDAY 31

Gail: 4955 2674

9.30am / Cost / Family CARDIO SKATE

PCYC Whitsunday

www.pcyc.org.au/Whitsunday 6:30pm / Cost / Adult

SATURDAY 30 BIG GUNS OF COUNTRY - GLEN CAMPBELL,

GREENMOUNT HOMESTEAD FAIR greenmount Homestead Walkerston www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9:00am / Family MACKAY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY (MARS) MONTHLY ADOPTION DAY Mackay Pet Superstore

mackayanimalrescuesociety@gmail.com

9.00am / Cost / Family

JOHNNY CASH &

JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE MECC Auditorium

8.00pm / Cost / Adult

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REGULAR MARKETS EUNGELLA MARKETS

PAXTON'S NIGHT MARKETS

SEAFORTH MARKETS

TWILIGHT MARKETS

Held 1st Sunday of the month

Held 1st Friday every 2nd month

Held every Sunday from 8.30am at Palm Avenue, Seaforth

Northern Beaches Bowls Club,

SHOWGROUND MARKETS

website for dates and theme

(Apr to Dec) from 9am at the Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street

MARIAN MARKETS

from 5pm at Paxtons Warehouse

SARINA SHOWGROUND MARKETS

Held 3rd Sunday of the Month from

Held last Sunday of the month

8am at Holy Rosary Church Anzac

from 8am (March to December)

Avenue (Excluding May & Dec)

- Bruce Hughway, Sarina

6pm to 9pm. Please visit

Every Saturday from 6.30am, Milton St

www.nbbowls.com.au

TROPPO TREASURE MARKET

WALKERSTON COUNTRY

Held 2nd Sunday of the month from 7.30am to 11.30am at the Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

Held 1st Friday of each month from 6pm, 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 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: 7am Ability level: beginner-intermediate 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 6am Ability level: beginner-advanced Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates

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

Meeting point: Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria Street, Mackay Start time: 6am Ability level: beginner-intermediate Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

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MUMS AND BUBS MORNING RIDE A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school Held every Wednesday (commencing April 29, 2015) at the Gooseponds Meeting point: Car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Start time: 10am 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 Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails.

Thursdays 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: 7pm Ability level: beginner-intermediate Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

RUNNING GROUPS THE LAYZEE RUNNERS CLUB, MACKAY 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.

Cost: Free.

Visit www.mackaycitycentre.com.au for further details.

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

HEALTH & HEART WALKING GROUP An initiative of the Heart foundation.

Departs from 2 Tennyson St, Mackay Every Saturday at 6:45am Contact: Heather 4957 7997 BABY BOUNCE 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 STORYTIME 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 Mackay City Library Thursdays 10.30am - 11.00am Please note that Storytime does not run during the school holidays.

ACTIVE IN THE CITY Dog Walking Group - Every Sunday from 7am - 8am at the Bluewater Trail - starting at the Bluewater Quay Zumba - Every Sunday from 9am - 10am at the Bluewater Quay Rock N Road Cycle - Every Saturday from 6.30am at the Metro Market Cafe The LRC Runners Club - Every Saturday from 5.45am at the Metro Market Cafe. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am at City Fitness Health Club

SOUTHS LEAGUES CLUB Mondays 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 6pm Members Roast Night in Bistro 6.15pm & 7pm Gaming Promotion 7.30pm FREE Trivia Night 8pm Members Monthly Birthday Draw

Tuesdays 6pm 10 for $10 Members Meal Deal in the Bistro 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 7pm – 8pm & 9pm (Jackpot Attendance Draw)

Wednesdays 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 12.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 6pm Club Raffles 7.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 7pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poker with 888L (Register from 6pm) 8pm Gaming Promotion

Thursdays 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 6pm Club Raffles 7.45pm Souths Membership Draw 8pm Gaming Promotion

Fridays 5pm TGIFriday Wheel 6pm Club Raffles 6.30pm Live Entertainment in Main Bar 8pm Gaming Promotions

Saturdays 12.30pm Club raffles 1.45pm Souths Memebrship Draw 2.30pm Gaming Promotion 3pm FREE Sausage Sizzle in Main Bar 6pm Live Entertainment in Main Bar

Sundays 9am Souths Sunday Buffet Breakfast in Bistro 1pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Souths Membership Draw 2pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poler with 888L 6pm Club Raffles [Last Sunday Of Each Month] Souths MAJOR Promotion Drawn

MAGPIES SPORTING CLUB Monday - 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 First Thursday of the Month Trivia Night hosted by Dave Peters from the SEA FM Morning Crew. From 7.00pm.

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What's On

MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC DATE May 10 at 8am VENUE Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens, Lagoon Street WEB www.mothersdayclassic.com.au The Mackay event offers a 3km walk and a 3km run. If you cannot participate, you can come along and support all walkers and runners and join in the entertainment and activities taking place around the course!

QUEENSLAND BALLET PRESENTS COPPÉLIA DATE/TIME May 13 at 7pm VENUE MECC Auditorium Two bickering young lovers create comic chaos in Dr Coppélius's mysterious workshop.

Franz and Swanilda are both curious about the beautiful girl who they have seen on Dr Coppélius's balcony. Jealous of Franz's apparent romantic interest, Swanilda sneaks into the doctor's house to confront her rival. To her great surprise, she finds that Coppélia is not what she seems. When Doctor Coppélius and Franzarrive, the resourceful Swanilda decides to become a real, living doll.

With its endearing characters, joyful dance and the charming music this is a delightfully enjoyable ballet.

Events MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW DATE/TIME May 7, 7:30pm VENUE MECC Auditorium The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is on the road again with a colossal night of hilarity. Be prepared for laughs aplenty as they let loose their most loved comedians onto the open road for the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow.

Fifteen years on and still growing, the Roadshow takes the best home-grown and international discoveries and superstars from the Melbourne Comedy Festival to the world.

SUPERHERO COMMUNITY RIDE DATE/TIME May 3, meet 7.45am for 8am start START Meet at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens car park.

FINISH Caneland Park (next to Bluewater Lagoon) COST Free entry The five kilometre ride will be great fun for the whole family! There will be prizes for best dressed superhero (no capes please) and you will get to ride alongside Mackay police- Mackay’s very own crime fighters.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS DATE May 23 WEB www.mackayecc.com.au The 2015 Festival of Arts program will be launched on Saturday May 23. As the main event on Mackay's cultural calendar there will be something for everyone. Check out www.mackayecc.com.au for more information.

HOME AND CAMPING SHOW DATE/TIME May 22-24 (Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm. Sunday 9am-4pm) VENUE Mackay Showgrounds The 2015 Mackay Home Show and Caravan, Camping Expo is the largest event of its kind in the Mackay Region. The event showcases products and services for the home and outdoor living, solar, tanks, pools and spas, kitchens, air-conditioning, blinds, finance, builders and more. Plus the Caravan and Camping Expo will see the latest and greatest vans, camper trailers, motorhomes and camping gear on show, with great show only specials.

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Daddy Diary TRAVELLING WITH TODDLERS Firstly let me say, my kids are pretty good at travelling. There’s my boy, happily chatting away and asking a thousand questions about everything and my daughter being a quiet toddler, some noises, partial words and a bit of sleeping.

We’ve only conducted a few long trips with the kids (Rocky), and they’re generally pretty good because we’re usually down on a Friday afternoon and back on Sunday afternoon.

Just recently we had a very quick trip, leaving Saturday morning, heading to Rocky for a few hours, then to Gladstone that afternoon. Back in the car 10:30 Sunday morning to Rocky and home eventually at 7pm Sunday.

I was buggered when I got home and our baby girl played up a tiny bit on the way back – which was totally understandable after the rough start!

The weekend didn’t start well.

Our plan was to be up at 5am, get the kids in the car and hit the road by 6am in the hope they’d drop back to sleep once in the car. But... I mucked

up setting my alarm and we didn’t hit the road until after 7am!

After a quick stop off at Maccas for breakfast so we could keep moving on down the road, around Carmilla we came unstuck, when my daughter had a huge chuck! She has this terrible habit of stuffing so much food in her mouth and then having a choke.

A quick pull off to the side of the road to make sure she didn’t have a real “choke”. We clean off the chair with what little we had, changed her clothes and hit the road.

But it wasn’t over.

Thirty minutes down the road – power spew! Sorry to do this to you readers, but if you have had little kids you know what I’m talking about. it was massive!

It hit the back of my chair and the glove box in the centre console.

Off to the side of the road again.

Beach towels had to be sacrificed and we wished we’d brought more wet wipes. Change of clothes number two for Charli. Even better she’d filled her nappy and that wasn’t pretty either. It was a very quick pull over because we were worried about her, so while one cleaned out her chair (me), the other was on duty with

“car coming”, which meant shut the door and get out of the way.

It was gross, and we weren’t even at Clairview yet… much of the trip still lay ahead.

Fortunately we were staying with good friends who had a young baby and they were understanding that we wished to throw something into their machine that was “a little yucky”.

As parents we learned a few lessons from this car trip. Firstly, bring twice as many wipes as we think we need to.

Lesson number two: have the suitcase easily accessible, so in case a change of clothes are needed, they’re really easy to get at. Thirdly, bring several litres of water for cleaning up - 600ml and two bath towels just didn’t do the trick!

Lastly… pack an industrial strength steam cleaner in the car and a front load washing machine as well, plus plenty of lemon fresh fabric softener to get the horrid smell out!

My little Charli is probably just like your kids… just a few minutes after having a power spew, it was all smiles, happy talking and on we went to enjoy the beautiful and very interesting car trip that is Marlborough to Rockhampton.

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07. Tonka Bean & Lime Zest Coconut Wax Candle 350g Frankie+Coco (RRP $59.95)

08. Knots Diamond Modern Jute Rug Zanui (RRP $379)

09. Viva Natural Ash Square Side Table Zanui (RRP $399.00)

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10. Flip Marble Candle Holder Frankie+Coco (RRP $49.00)

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05. Illinois 3 Seater Sofa Zanui (RRP $1299.00)

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STYLING TO SELL

01. Kooper Pendant in Copper Beacon Lighting (RRP $224.10)

Story Carly Hammersley

02. Nomad Grid 33x33cm Elk&Earth (RRP $79.00)

There’s no doubt about it - when looking to sell your home it is imperative that it looks the best it possibly can!

cabinetry and cutting edge furniture, likewise traditional or antique furniture would not sit comfortably in a modern, architecturally-designed home.

As a result of a competitive market, the industry of real estate and property styling is booming. In what may be partly due to the onslaught of renovation and interior design television shows gracing our screens, property owners are starting to realise that ensuring a home looks the best it possibly can prior to putting it on the market will not only assist with a timely sale, it could also increase the final sale price substantially.

Put yourself in the buyer's shoes and find a starting point. Chances are, whatever first drew you to the house will be a selling point for buyers now.

Work to make the most of this feature and follow our handy styling tips to prepare for a successful sale.

Hiring a professional to cast their eye over and style a home may be well out of reach for the majority of us, but the good news is there are a number of things you can do yourself to increase the desirability of your home.

03. Mint Geo Metal Wall Hooks X2 Hall About The House (RRP $24.00)

04. Pot Geometric Sleeve Cranmore Home (RRP $34.95)

‘Styling’ a space for sale is not about throwing out all your old furniture and replacing it with new or rented belongings. Instead it is about refining, neutralising, decluttering and de-personalising the space.

Professionals are often better placed to undertake this process as they do not have the emotional attachment to the home as the owners obviously will.

However, it is definitely possible to step back and pass a critical eye over your space.

Successful styling goes back to basics, considering the best way in which a home, may be used. Potential buyers are not sold on a house but a lifestyle. If your home can evoke emotion in a buyer - making them fall in love with your home so they can see themselves living there - you are just one step away from a sale!

Decorating it to resemble something from a magazine or a reality renovation show may not necessarily be what buyers are looking for. A common misconception about property styling is that a home needs to be ‘pretty’ to attract the highest price. The house should instead be styled in a way that sits comfortably with the architecture and design of the home.

There is no point trying to style a Queenslander with high gloss

10 styling tips to sell your home: 1. Neutralise rooms – strip the house of clutter, personal items and anything that interferes with buyers imagining themselves living there.

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Ensure furniture and soft furnishings are in keeping with the property's architecture.

3. Ensure all furniture is scaled to fit spaces – smaller if the room is on the small side (a double bed instead of a king size), bigger if it's cavernous.

4. Keep spaces as open as possible.

Don't back a lounge against a doorway and don't push furniture against a wall just to create roominess. Living spaces should centre around a conversation hub - perhaps with a rug to ‘ground’ the space.

5. Add pops of colour – fresh flowers on the table for open homes, throws draped over lounge suites, bright rugs or artwork can transform a room.

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Invest in new accessories – cushions, throws and rugs can enliven a previously dull space.

7. Give the house a fresh look and smell – a coat of paint and a high pressure clean externally is a great idea.

8. Keep the driveway clear of cars - you never know when potential buyers may be driving past.

9. Hire a professional who isn't too close to the property and can introduce a dispassionate eye; one who knows the market you're styling for. Your real estate agent should be able to give you some pointers.

10. Enter the house as if you're a buyer not a seller and use this as a guide in what needs to go and what can stay.

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May Home pakmag There’s no doubt that timber is one of the hottest interior trends right now. Once only used as flooring and furniture, timber all but disappeared in the ‘90s and early ‘00s in favour of high-gloss surfaces but is making a massive comeback. From Tassie, American and European Oak to Walnut, Teak or Zebrano, no matter your timber of choice there is something to every taste.

01. Side Drawer 2 Toned White Kmart (RRP $35.00)

02. Arrow Set – Copper and Black with Hand Foil Rainy Sunday (RRP $85.00)

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04. Vintage Oak Sideboard Sounds Like Home (RRP $3579.00)

06. Oslo Table Lamp with Spear Detail on Grey Shade Beacon Lighting (RRP $69.00)

Timber wall panelling adds an architectural feature to any room and is a relatively straight-forward update, while interior designers will tell you timber kitchens are the hottest thing since 2-pak!

If renovating or building isn’t on the cards, a great way to incorporate the look is through a signature timber piece like a bed, dining table or statement occasional chair.

03. Round Side Table - 2 Tone White Kmart (RRP $29.00)

05. Replica Hans Wegner Peacock Chair PP550 Matt Blatt (RRP $1250.00)

07. Denala Coffee Table Zanui (RRP $879)

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So this Mother’s Day, why not bring the spa to Mum, by creating a simple ‘diy pamper pack’?

Mother’s Day

DIY PAMPER PACK

By Sofie Buchholz

The hustle and bustle of daily life often leaves little room for parents to consider themselves. Mums particularly often place personal pampering last on the ‘to do list’.

What day spa is open at 9pm when everyone is in bed and you have a moment to finally think about yourself?

The pamper pack featured has been made with relaxation in mind. A bath with some homemade bath salts will be sure to impress this Mother’s Day.

This Mother’s Day why not bring the spa to Mum by creating a simple ‘DIY Pamper Pack’? Consider making some simple homemade products and combine them with some inexpensive store bought products so mum can pamper herself at home. Your pamper pack could be made up of items specifically needed for a facial, pedicure or a general pack for relaxation. It is a great way for kids to be involved in the making of a gift. A homemade Mother’s Day gift is always a winner.

1/3 cup bicarbonate of soda

What you will need: 2 cups rock or sea salt 1 cup Epsom salts Few drops of essential oil Few drops of food colouring (optional) Airtight jar for storage In a small bowl measure out and combine rock salt, Epsom salts and bicarbonate of soda together. Add your chosen essential oil for fragrance and a few drops of food colouring if you wish to colour the bath salts. Stir all together and place into your chosen jar for storage and presentation.

Hint: When packaging up your ‘DIY Pamper Pack’ consider placing all items in a large jar tied with a simple ribbon. A jar of goodies is very much still on trend. Alternatively, the pamper pack could be set up ready in the bathroom for mum to enjoy straight away.

For a more traditional pamper pack look, consider using a cardboard box or bag or a basket. If you wish to cover your ‘DIY Pamper Pack’ in cellophane consider buying a piece by the metre from a local florist.

The cellophane quality is better and it will give your pamper pack a more professional finish.

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Recipe Ideas

SIMPLE EGGS BENEDICT INGREDIENTS 4-6 English Muffins, cut in half 4-6 slices of thick cut bacon 4-6 eggs 1 jar of pre-bought hollandaise sauce

LIMONCELLO AND PROSECCO COOLER

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Put your glasses in the freezer if possible, or at least the fridge so that they are cold.

2) Put the raspberries on a plate; separated from each other and place in the freezer at least 15 minutes before serving time.

3) Gently 'smush' a couple of small mint leaves and add to each glass along with 5-6 of the frozen raspberry ice cubes. Add limoncello or premix lemon cordial, then the sparkling wine or mineral water.

1) Preheat oven to 200ยบ C. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2) Place bacon on a fully rimmed baking sheet (edges on all four sides) that has been topped with a cooling rack.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

3) Add 2 tablespoons of water to each indention of muffin tin. Crack an egg into each individual indention, taking care not to break the yolk of the egg. Place in the oven along with the bacon the last 9-10 minutes of cooking.

4) Place English muffins on another baking sheet.

Spread with butter and place in oven at the same time as adding eggs.

5) As your bacon, eggs, and muffins are baking, prepare your hollandaise sauce. Pour into a serving container.

6) To assemble Eggs Benedict, place English Muffins on each plate, top with one slice of bacon that has been folded in half to fit on the English Muffin. Using a silicon spatula, gently remove a poached egg from the muffin tin, draining on a thick kitchen towel before placing on top of the bacon.

7) Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and serve warm.

PREP TIME

PREP TIME

INGREDIENTS Fresh raspberries (approx. 5 per cocktail) A couple of sprigs of mint 120ml cold sparkling wine or lemon flavored sparkling mineral water 60ml Limoncello liqueur or premix lemon cordial (such as Bickford's)

INSTRUCTIONS

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VANILLA BERRY LEMONADE

CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 vanilla beans, seeded and split 8 to 10 lemons 5 cups water 2 cups berries (raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries)

INGREDIENTS Packet large strawberries 1 package cream cheese, softened 1/4 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 - 1/2 cup biscuit crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Rinse strawberries and cut around the top. Remove the tops and clean out with a paring knife. Prep all of the strawberries and set aside.

2) In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag with the corner snipped off. Fill the strawberries with cheesecake mixture.

3) Once strawberries are filled, sprinkle or dip the tops with biscuit crumbs. Refrigerate until serving.

1) Combine the water, sugar, and vanilla beans in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved and begins to thicken slightly.

2) Remove from heat and let cool.

3) Juice lemons until you have 1 1/2 cups of juice.

Strain out pulp and seeds.

4) Add 3/4 of the sugar mixture to a large pitcher.

Add lemon juice. Add water. Check for sweetness.

Add more vanilla syrup if needed. Add berries.

5) Let chill in the fridge for 2 hours before serving.

6) Pour over ice and garnish with more berries and lemon slices.

PREP TIME

PREP TIME

INSTRUCTIONS

15 minutes

TOTAL TIME 15 minutes

SERVES

Depends

10 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

SERVES

Depends

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North Queensland Festivals 2015 MACKAY FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2015 DATE Launching May 23 The Festival of Arts is a 10 day program covering a variety of arts, music, theatre, family events, food, wine and more.

The Festival program will include the ever popular Wine and Food Day, a bigger and bolder Jazz Brunch, the new and improved Masked Burlesque Lounge and the hottest ticket in town, the Progressive Dinner.

AIRPORT BEACH HORSE RACING FESTIVAL DATE August 6-9 Race day: Saturday August 8 (10-6pm) WEB mackaybeachhorseracing.com.au The Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival is a unique combination of events surrounding the festival highlight, The Mackay Airport Beach Race Day. More than seven thousand people are expected to converge on Mackay Harbour Beach on Saturday 8 August 2015 to witness the fourth annual running of this exciting spectacle.

GROOVIN’ THE MOO DATE May 10 WEB www.2015.gtm.net.au May will mark the seventh anniversary of this dynamic youth festival held at Murray Sports Complex attracting thousand of locals and tourists to Townsville! GTM is Australia's only regional national touring music event and Townsville is one of six licensed all ages events on the tour and features a number of artists (including at least 10 international) who perform over 12 hours of music, across an outdoor double stage and the Moolin Rouge Big Top.

DATE September 12 WEB www.sarinafestival.com.au This event showcases the region of Sarina.

An annual one day event bringing together the arts, culture and entertainment. Market stalls line the closed street to allow easy access. Live music performed by local artists keep the crowd entertained. A variety of food is on offer from retail shops and vendors.

TOWNSVILLE 10 DAYS IN THE TOWERS DATE April 24 - May 3 The 10 Days in The Towers Festival brings the historic town of Charters Towers to life in a very unique way. Staged during the last week of April and the first week of May each year, 10 Days in The Towers is a celebration of many things. To the fore is the sound of country music which can be heard daily in the town's many hotel bars and on the streets of the central business district as the popular buskers entertain shoppers and passers-by.

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DATE August 15, festival activities from August 19-23 WEB www.culturalfest.org Beneath the clear and sunny winter skies of Townsville, Townsville Cultural Fest celebrates the depth and diversity of Australian culture with ever increasing jubilation.

Local and international acts will take to Jezzine Park, offering everything from folk, rock and pop, to Indigenous Australian music, African drum troupes, Pacific Islands, Middle Eastern and Latin dance groups.

CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400 V8’S DATE July 10-12 WEB www.v8supercars.com.au The V8 Supercars will bring Rock and Race back to North Queensland with Friday and Saturday night concerts for the first time since 2011, flying Birds of Tokyo and The Living End to Townsville from their overseas bases for the event.

All the off-track entertainment will be complemented by five on-track categories including the V8 Supercars, the debut of the internationally acclaimed Formula 4 Championship, expanded Disney Zone and return of the gigantic Super Top to Reid Park.

The new-look Disney Zone for kids will be fully equipped with an ice rink, massive inflatables, interactive zones, a race-track and life-size replica of Lightning McQueen.

All children 12 and under will receive free entry with a paying adult.

SARINA FESTIVAL

TOWNSVILLE CULTURAL FEST

BURDEKIN WATER FESTIVAL DATE July, August and September WEB www.burdekinwaterfestival.com.au The Burdekin Water Festival is a celebration of the abundance of water in the district.

It is one of the longest running festivals in Queensland, with the first festival being held on 6 September 1958. The celebrations include a wide variety of exciting events that encompass the whole community.

For more information on events held as part of the Burdekin Water Festival visit the official website.

TASTES OF THE BURDEKIN DATE July 18 Part of the Burdekin Water Festival, Tastes of the Burdekin is a celebration of food and the many cultures that make up the Burdekin community. A celebrity chef will perform a cooking demonstration and this year the traditional cook off will be a cook off with a difference. Food stalls run by individuals and organisations will sell food to the public and there will be a night full of family entertainment.

MAGNETIC ISLAND BAY DAYZ FESTIVAL DATE September 5 - October 5 WEB www.facebook.com/ MagneticIslandFestivalBayDayz Magnetic Island bursts with more than 50 events and activities during the month -long Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival in September. The program will include island -wide competitions, the Rotary Beer Can Regatta, Morleys Spring Equinox Fair, one-off cultural events, Talk Like A Pirate Day, Movies Under The Stars, Mega Markets, the very popular Sand Sculpture Competition and Oktoberfest which is set right on picturesque Horseshoe Bay beach.

Each of the four main bays and beaches on the island has events over the month.

There are also outdoor movies, live music, art exhibitions, gallery openings, environmental walks and talks, workshops, restaurant discounts, health and beauty discounts - you name it, the Festival has something for everyone!

TOWNSVILLE CARAVAN CAMPING EXPO PLUS HOME AND OUTDOOR LIVING IDEAS DATE September 11-13 WEB www.townsvilleexpo.com.au The 2015 event will be held once again at the Townsville Turf Club, Racecourse Road, Cluden. Featuring dozens of the latest and greatest caravans and camper trailers, motorhomes, boating, fishing and camping gear, products and services to enhance and improve our homes, lifestyles and outdoor living.

GLENCORE GREEK FEST DATE October 10-11 WEB www.greekfest.com.au Glencore Greek Fest is a unique event which embraces both Greek and Australian cultures through music, dance, cuisine, fun and games. It is a family event which provides a safe and friendly environment.

The festival is one of the few free entry cultural/arts events remaining in the region.

CAIRNS TANKS CHILDRENS FESTIVAL DATE/TIME May 10, 9am-5pm Following the highly successful inaugural festival last year, Sunday May 10 will mark the second Cairns Children’s Festival whereby Tanks Arts Centre will present a dedicated and diverse children’s one day programme, with a thematic focus of "Out of this World".

THE ROTARY FNQ FIELD DAYS LOCATION Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds, Mareeba DATE May 29 - 30 Held over two days on a bi-annual basis, the award-winning field days is the largest community event on the Tablelands.

Guugu Yimithirr and Kuku Yalanji people.

For 50 years, the people of Cooktown have come together every June to celebrate this historic event by staging a fully costumed re-enactment of Cooks landing and his time spent in this tropical paradise with the local Bama (aboriginal people).

CAIRNS AIRPORT ADVENTURE FESTIVAL DATE June 7 - 15 Set in one of the world's most iconic tropical locations, the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival features 10 jam-packed days of events for people of all ages and abilities including the Urban Hotel Group Ironman 70.3 Cairns, Coral Coast 5150, RRR Mountain Bike Challenge, Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge, Quicksilver Reef Swim - Green Island, The Cairns Post Run for Cairns and McDonalds Ironkids Cairns -a triathlon designed especially for kids!

Plus there's plenty of entertainment with a free community concert.

THE FESTIVAL OF THE KNOB LOCATION Yorkey’s Knob Community Centre (Wattle Street) DATE June 13 The Festival of the Knob offers live music and entertainers, jumping castles, giant slides, wandering clowns and a special kid’s swing set up by the SES. With a great variety of stalls including arts and crafts, massage, plants, books and second hand clothes, food and drink, raffles and historic displays.

CAIRNS SHOW

KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL LOCATION The Billabong DATE June 12-13 WEB www.kurandaroots.com The Kuranda Roots Festival is one of the hidden gems of festivals that seems to host some of the best in Australian local talent.

Add to that, the mixture of rainforest, hippy vibes and an entirely relaxed atmosphere and you have yourself the perfect long weekend away. This year for the very first time there will be limited tour and glamping packages available. Visit the website for more information.

THE COOKTOWN DISCOVERY FESTIVAL DATE June 6 - 8 WEB www.cooktowndiscoveryfestival.com The Cooktown Discovery Festival is an annual event held in Cooktown to celebrate the landing of Lt. James Cook at the Endeavour River in 1770 and his meeting with the local

LOCATION Cairns Showgrounds DATE July 15-17 WEB www.cairnsshow.com.au The largest Regional Show outside of the EKKA provides three full days of family entertainment. With lots of ways for kids to be involved in the competitions and fun, there is so much to see and do.

CAIRNS FESTIVAL LOCATION Various locations DATE August 24 – September 1 WEB www.cairnsfest.com.au The Cairns Festival delivers a vibrant, progressive and collaborative arts festival to engage with the community and recognise the cultural identity and celebrate the distinctive, tropical lifestyle.

CAIRNS AMATEURS LOCATION Cannon Park Racecourse DATE September 10 - 12 WEB www.cairnsamateurs.org.au The Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival is four days of fun, fashion, glamour, food and entertainment built around two days of horse racing.

Show Guide 2015 ATHERTON TABLELAND SHOW Atherton Tableland Agricultural Soc Inc 6-7 July 2015 BURDEKIN SHOW Ayr Pastoral Agricultural Society Inc 26-27 June 2015 BOWEN SHOW Bowen Pastoral Agricultural Assoc Inc 23 June 2015 CAIRNS SHOW Cairns Agric., Pastoral & Mining Assn 15-17 July 2015 CHARTERS TOWERS 26-28th July COOKTOWN SHOW Cooktown & District Country Show Soc. 24-25 July 2015 GIRU SHOW Giru Agricultural Hort & Indust Soc Inc 12 September 2015 INGHAM SHOW Herbert River Pastoral & Agric Ass Inc 30 June-01 July 2015 INNISFAIL SHOW Innisfail & District Show Society Inc 9-10 July 2015 MACKAY SHOW 23–25 June 2015 MALANDA SHOW Malanda Show Society Inc 3-5 July 2015 MOSSMAN SHOW Mossman and District Show Society Inc 19-20 July 2015 PROSERPINE SHOW Proserpine Agric, Past & Indus Assoc Inc 19-20 June 2015 SARINA SHOW 1–2 August TOWERS SHOW Towers Past, Agric & Mining Ass 26-28 July 2015 TOWNSVILLE SHOW Townsville Past. Agric. & Indust. Assoc.

3-6 July 2015 TULLY SHOW Tully & District Show soc Inc 24-25 July 2015

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Well Being pakmag

Well Being

HUGS… keeping you healthy!

Oxytocin. This amazing hormone is a critical part of our survival toolkit with an impressive capacity for regeneration and a skill set that outdoes everyone from Alicia Keyes to Zig Ziglar.

Most of you will know Oxytocin as the childbirth hormone. Beyond this, Oxytocin can make everyone’s life better, every single day of your life.

Released through touch, eye contact, intimacy, singing, dancing, creative endeavour, dining with friends and even Facebook interactions, Oxytocin has many positive effects. Oxytocin will improve your health and your desire to participate in healthy and fun activities and nature has kindly provided a renewable dispenser for you to optimise.

Simone Kay *The advice in this article is of a general nature only and is not intended to be prescriptive or used as a recommendation. For all your health and fitness needs please consult with a suitably qualified and experienced professional.

As parents, it’s easy to start this cycle of oxytocin right from birth with plenty of skin to skin contact for a newborn.

Along with the benefits of improved body awareness (proprioception) the contact and subsequent hormone release supports bonding and feelings of safety and social connection.

As children get older and the parenting role is continuously re-defined, hugs and hand holding are great ways to get a daily dose and encouraging activities such as dancing, singing and watching good movies together can help to build those family bonds.

With older children and adult friends you can stimulate the oxytocin release in social environments through sharing meals with family or friends, or exercising or playing together.

Being healthy and fit is not about simply having a gym membership and turning up to do the same thing three to four times a week. Being healthy involves participation in healthy movement pursuits and games that release hormones into the blood stream, simplifying the process of making good choices and enhancing the quality of life without really trying.

Learn more about fun ways to get the Oxytocin going at Train for LIFE!, 8/261 McCormack Street, Manunda.

Family training options available during May - come in and see us today or call 0411 027 883.

Simone is a Personal Trainer of 10 years, Pilates Coach. Simone specialises in movement for health and fitness.

DEALING WITH 'I'M TOO FAT' Recently I have been mentoring young people aged eight to 16 who have expressed they feel they are ‘too fat’ and that they are ‘not good enough’.

I praise parents for recognising they need some positive reinforcement.

Young people need to hear and realise they ARE ‘good enough’ and they are beautiful just the way they are.

It takes me back to when I was in primary school: I compared my legs to my sister and I came to the conclusion that I was fat and not good enough.

This false conclusion led me to fighting with anorexia in my teens and compulsive eating in my early twenties. I struggled for over a decade with low self-esteem and self-image.

Then I learned about three strategies to a healthy body image and now share these with the people I mentor:

1. Focus on your awesomeness Putting a focus on what makes you YOU takes the focus off the body and onto other positive things. How? Create a collage or journal by writing, drawing or cutting out pictures of your interests, achievements, passions, personality, strengths, etc. This allows you to visualise how amazing you are and that you ARE unique and special.

Learning to accept yourself helps you overcome comparison.

2. Limit viewing of negative imagery What you expose your mind to determines how you feel. Examples of negative imagery are tabloid magazines, extreme fitness models on Instagram and YouTube Channels.

Instead, saturate your mind in positivity. Look at things like positive cards, posters, books and inspirational quotes on self-acceptance. Soak your mind in positive thoughts. Say: “I love who I am!”

3. Understand different body types When you are aware that each body is born as a certain ‘type’, it gives you the opportunity to accept yours. Embrace that no body type is better than the other. Discuss what fit and healthy means: It doesn’t mean how you look, it means looking after your body.

Switch your focus from comparison to self-acceptance. You’ll be a happier and more confident person!

Deborah Storer runs Backstreet Mentoring and is passionate about inspiring and empowering people to re-ignite their passion for life through mentoring, presenting and programs. Find out more at www.backstreetmentoring.com.au

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TIME FOR A LAUGH

Baby Snake: Mummy, are we poisonous?

Mother Snake: Yes, son. Why? Baby Snake: I just bit my tongue!

What my Mother taught me!

My mother taught me RELIGION. "You'd better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me TIME TRAVEL. "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me FORESIGHT. "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY. "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

My mother taught me about WEATHER. "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me about ENVY. "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. "Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING. "You are going to get it when you get home!"

My mother taught me HUMOUR. "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me WISDOM. "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My mother taught me about JUSTICE. "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you"

What did the digital clock say to its mother?

“Look, Ma! No hands!”

Son: Dad, do you know the difference between a pack of cookies and a pack of elephants?

Dad: No. Son: Then it’s a good thing Mum does the grocery shopping!

Jack: What did the mother broom say to the baby broom?

Bill: What?

Jack: It’s time to go to sweep!

"BARK!" Mother to Son: I’m warning you. If you fall out of that tree and break both your legs, don’t come running to me!

A mother mouse and a baby mouse are walking along when suddenly a cat attacks them. The mother mouse shouts “BARK!” and the cat runs away. “See?” the mother mouse says to her baby.

“Now do you see why it’s important to learn a foreign language?”

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How come the mother needle got mad at the baby needle?

It was way past its threadtime!