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May 2019

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Hi & welcome to our May Issue!!

Term 1 school holidays done and dusted and just like that we are back into the routine of school. With that comes the start of the footy season and living in a house with 4 boys (hubby included!) equals loads of footy talk - winning, losing, footy cards, ladders the list goes on! Being so outnumbered I have to admit “if you can't beat them - join them” So goes Blues!!

May is also the month we celebrate all of us amazing Mums! Yes - it is the hardest job I have ever done; long hours, playing referee & bouncer multiple times a day, sometimes terrible working conditions, days without a break and running on coffee after very limited sleep... But like all of us I wouldn’t change it (ok maybe some more sleep would be good!)

For me the best parts are the giggles from our boys playing together, the chats in bed when they are drifting off to sleep, the looks on their faces when they master a new skill and the out of the blue “I love you Mum”. It’s these times that make it all so worth it!

Especially for Mother’s Day we have a great competition thanks to Brazilian Butterfly in Greensborough. You can win a package including a lash tint and lift plus a brow henna and wax. The details and how to enter can be found on page 9.

In this months “Kids Corner” there are some vouchers for the kids to decorate and complete as a gift for a Happy Mother’s Day - because we deserve it! I think you might like what you can redeem your vouchers for - I’m even thinking I might make some extra copies so each of them can make a voucher book for me!

This month we visited the new and improved Ford Park in Bellfield. You can check out our review on page 10 in our “Out and About”. It’s definitely worth a visit and be sure to bring a scooter or bike plus a footy as there is an oval beside it.

As always I hope you enjoy this months magazine and I wish all Mums a Fantastic Mothers Day filled with love, laughter and something sweet!

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Out and About

FORD PARK Oriel Road BELLFIELD Don’t you love it when something old is made new again! That's what’s happened in Bellfield at this playground - and what a fantastic space the Banyule Council has created with this total upgrade. I also found out that the old playground was dismantled, packed up and donated to Sri Lanka by the Rotary Club of Ivanhoe.

The new setting is very different to the old with hardly any plastic in sight giving the feeling of playing in nature and I imagine this will evolve over time as the plants surrounding it grow. Its also really spacious with many areas to sit and watch on as the children venture throughout the area.

The main structure is made up of two towers joined by a rope bridge. Each side has slides, one

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enclosed and two lower side by side, plus rope climbing walls, monkey bars and shop windows underneath for some imaginary play.

There is also swing sets, a large spinner for lots little people to enjoy, suspended and web robe frames, stepping stones made from tree stumps and rocks plus metal music makers for tapping and banging. Another highlight is the scooter/bike track that has humps and little inclines all circling around a centre grass patch. This seemed to be very popular with little and big kids all cruising around the circuit.

Completed with two covered BBQ areas I think it could be the perfect spot for a birthday party or a fun family dinner. Let me now what you think?

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Pottery Birthday Parties 2 Hour Guided Workshop Ages 7 and up 1 Set Sculpting Project Have a turn on the Potters Wheel Studio Located in Eltham

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Mother’s Day Voucher Book Complete the vouchers with some colour & your signature.

We have left one blank for you to finish. Then cut them out and staple them together to give to your Mum on Mother’s Day.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY VOUCHERS FROM

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ONE BIG HUG Signed:

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BEDROOM CLEAN BUBBLE BATH Signed:

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In The Kitchen Great sweet snack for school lunches

Fruit Leather Straps Ingredients -

3 - 4 cups of ripe diced fruit 1 -2 tbs sugar to taste 1 tbs lemon juice Optional - spice or flavours to taste

Method

Combinations we’ve tried: * Strawberry, raspberry &vanilla * Apple & cinnamon * Grapes - red & green * Banana & strawberry

1) Preheat oven to low setting 70 degrees 2) HARD FRUIT - place all ingredients in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water and bring to a simmer.

Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes until soft.

3) SOFT FRUIT & COOKED FRUIT (step 2) - blend all ingredients together in a blender/food processor until a smooth puree.

4) Cover a baking tray with baking paper or a silicon baking mat 5) Pour the mixture onto your tray and smooth over the prepared area. You want it to be around 4mm thick. Depending on your tray sizes you may have enough for 2 trays 6) Place in the oven and cook for around 4 plus hours. The time will depend on your oven, tray sizes and fruits used. They are ready when the centre is no longer tacky to touch 7) Remove from oven and allow to cool, then cut into strips.

8) Store in an airtight container or the fridge.

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Handy Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police

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Hospitals Austin Hospital.......................................................... 9496 5000 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................... 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons...................................................................... 13 11 26 Kids Help Line............................................................ 1800 551 800 Parentline Victoria..................................................... 13 22 89 Lifeline....................................................................... 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only)............................... 1300 651 251 Nurse-on-Call............................................................ 1300 606 024 Child Protection - (After Hours Service).................... 13 12 78 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre............................... 1800 015 188 or 9928 9600 Sexual Assault Service (After Hours)......................... 9497 1768 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 292 Victims of Crime Helpline......................................... 1800 819 817 LifeCircle - HOPELINE................................................ 1300 364 673 SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support 1300 072 673 Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline 1800 686 268 Compassionate Friends Helpline 1800 641 091

Your Local Police Station

Diamond Creek ........................................................ 9438 8300 Eltham....................................................................... 9430 4500 Greensborough......................................................... 8432 8200 Heidelberg................................................................ 9450 8000 Hurstbridge............................................................... 9718 2111 West Heidelberg [Not 24hr Station]......................... 9457 5777

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Banyule City Council Office....................................... 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Office............................................... 9433 3111 If you provide a free essential service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 0411 459 872

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What’s On

in & around Banyule & Nillumbik

Frozen Storytime

STEAM: Makey Makey

Recycled Robots

> Ages 8+

> Ages 5–12

> Ages 2–7

Learn to turn everyday objects into touchpads then make music using Makey Makey and coding.

Celebrate World Environment Day by making your own robot from recycled objects from around the home.

Elsa is coming to storytime. Share stories and have a photo taken.

Her sister Anna will visit later!

Rosanna Library Wednesday 29 May BOOK Wednesday 19 June NOW 3.45pm–4.45pm

Diamond Valley Library Wednesday 29 May 4.00pm–5.00pm

Rosanna Library Saturday 11 May (Elsa) Saturday 25 May (Anna) 11.00am–12.00noon

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Index & Contents

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Articles 6 8 12

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24 In The Kitchen 28 Handy Phone Numbers

Are You Ready To Start Looking For Work?

Dear Mum, Why Professional Photographs Are Essential For Your Family Planning a Pregnancy Mother Guilt Talking To Children About Death 5 Tips To Smash Your AM Workout 18 Ways To Save On Groceries

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