kid magazine issue four

Travel wiTh kids

APRIL 2013 - issue FOUR

body love after baby

What's the fuss?Managing fussy eaters

WINFantastic prizes to giveaway Details on page 8

recipes, fashion, fun and more

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The job of Editor isn’t an easy one. With a monthly magazine the work never stops and as you read this I am already working on the May issue (our Mother’s Day special just for you!). I wouldn’t give it up for quids though.

Everyday I hear from inspirational people who are making their dreams a reality. Whether they are a mumpreneur starting a small business or someome like Taryn Brumfitt, the founder of Body Image Movement (bodyimagemovement.com.au) who has set about helping other women go on the same journey she did from self-loathing to body-loving. My interactions which each and every one of these people pushes me harder to realise my dreams for Kid Magazine. I want to be the premier fashion and lifestyle publication for mums on-the-go and we are getting there. Each month more of you are discovering us and sharing us with your friends and I thank you for that. I have loved hearing from you all this month with your feedback on the magazine so keep it coming this month! The best letter each month wins a prize and this month we have a box set of Tracy Anderson DVD’s to giveaway. My top five for April are: 1. The oh so gorgeous tuts on page 24. It just doesn’t get more beautiful than these. 2. Woolworths are launching an in store full service beauty department at the Town Hall store. Convenient, affordable beauty where you do your shopping everyday. See page 31. 3. The lovelies at Love Mae have sent us a paper tutorial for some crafting fun on page 50. Their paper is seriously too beautiful for just wrapping pressies. 4. On page 72 I share my experience of a house fire and a reminder to change your smoke alarm batteries this April. 5. I love my kitchen to be bright and cheery and our selection of colourful cooking tools is sure to details. See page 70. Until next month, you can find us at www.kidmagazine.com.au for more fabulous fashion and kids news.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Congratulations to our March 2013 Competition Winners

4 Ingredients KidsMirella C, VICMichelle W, VICNatalie H, NSW

Boobie BeadsMarcelle H, VICDonna L, NSW

MISS KIKI DollsCathy H, WA

MOOV Head Lice Pack Laura S, NSW

LegoMarilyn K, QLD

The Iconic VoucherMichelle W, QLD

TMNT BluraysNarelle G, Claire E, QLDBen T, WAKrishna M, ACT Leanne R, VIC

Fitskin PacksCharlotte S, NSWMeagan G, VICAnnabelle N, NSWCath W, WARebecca H, QLD

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42Travel with kids

What’s on What’s happening in April. Find out now

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22Gouniq.com - a new shopping experience

58What’s all the fuss

Win Win WinMore amazing prizes to giveaway to our Kid Magazine readers this month. Enter now

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Spotlight on accessoriesFrom jewellery, to hats to those winter warmers we have the cutest kids accessories covered

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GouniqLearn about this great new shopping experience

Tweet TweetFashion inspiration for the kids from our feathered friends

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22What a beautyBeauty bags to carry your cosmetic essentials in style

Body love after babyOur experts share their stories of body image battles and how you can love yourself inside and out

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72Let’s talk fire safety

36Body love after baby

61Delicious family recipes

15Spotlight on accessories

Travel with kidsAll the tips you need to make your next family holiday a breeze

Discounts and specialsWe’ve teamed up with some exciting retailers to provide some great savings

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What’s all the fussIf you have a fussy eater this is a must read

Feed meSweet treats and healthy meals the whole family will love

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Fire safetyA story of a house fire and a reminder to change your smoke alarm batteries

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World Austism DayAutism, a developmental disability, is a lifelong disorder that impairs social interaction, communication and behaviour. World Autism Awareness Day aims to increase understanding of the disability.www.un.org/en/events/autismday/

World Stray Animals DayThe worldwide celebrated day to give special

attention to the 600.000.000 stray animals in the world. Dogs and cats should have a home. But

stray dogs and stray cats don’t. They lead poor and miserable lives on the streets, often illfed, suffering extreme heat, cold and diseases, But we, as people

who care about animals, can do something. www.strayanimalsday.org/

Change your smoke alarm battery Smoke alarms are essential to wake people if a fire breaks out; they give occupants early warning and time to evacuate safely.changeyourbattery.com.au

National Youth WeekNational Youth Week is an annual,

weeklong celebration of young people (12 to 25) throughout Australia.

National Youth Week encourages youths to share ideas, attend events, discuss youth issues, showcase their

talents and even have a bit of fun.youthweek.com

Anzac DayANZAC Day is more than a commemoration

of the day ANZAC troops landed on the beach at Gallipoli in 1915, it is a day of remembrance for all Australians who

served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/

Kid Magazine, April IssueLove what you see in this issue? Subscribe for

free at kidmagazine.com.au/newsletter.html to receive it straight to your inbox next month.

International Jazz DayThe Day is intended to raise

awareness in the international community of the virtues of

jazz as an educational tool, and a force for peace, unity,

dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people.

un.org/en/events/jazzday/

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Releasing from the Disney Vault for the first time on Blu-Ray ™, DVD & Digital Copy

March 27

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visit www.kidmagazine.com.au/win.html for competition details


win with Kid MagTwo pairs of Mooky Shoes Black Patent Croc Driving moccasin, valued at $69.95 each

A Duracell smoke alarm safety pack valued at $123

One of two sets of the new Chant & Rhyme picture books from best-selling illustrator Peter Viska valued at $31 each

A Babychic Designs iPhone or Samsung phone skin and laptop skin in your choice of design valued at $43

A Love Mae Bamboo Dinnerware Set valued at $29.95

One of five packs of Nature’s Care Baby Paw Paw Shampoo and Body Wash and Baby Paw Paw Balm valued at $17 each

visit www.kidmagazine.com.au/win.html for competition details


A Duracell smoke alarm safety pack valued at $123

One of two family passes to Flight of the Butterflies at IMAX Darling Harbour valued at $63 each

One of four copies of 4 Ingredients Gluten Free Lactose Free valued at $19.99 each

Four tickets to the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium valued at $152

One of five copies of Berty Button Gets a Team! valued at $17.95 each

One of three Aladdin prize packs including DVD and book valued at $59.95 each

One of five Skylanders Giants starter packs valued at $99.95 each

A matching Princess Tutu and singlet from Gingersnaps Kidz valued at $59.95

A Tilly & Otto Monique in the Sunshine Dress in your choice of size and colour valued at $44.95

Exciting news for fans of premium Australian brand, Skin and Threads. A new store is opening at Chadstone this April. Built on the simple principle that pure and natural fabrics are the

building blocks for a luxurious and casually elegant lifestyle, Skin and Threads produce stunning modern classics for those who

value style, quality and the environment. Pictured – Above: Tee in Dot to Dot, $170; Below Left: Half Front Tee in Mustard 100’s

and 1000’s, $240 and Skinny Leg Cord in Olive, $190; Below Right: Wool Floral Scraf in Grey Base and Pink Flower, $110.


fashion bites Available in April is the one-season collaboration between Karen Walker and Japanese mega-retailer, UNIQLO. The Collection ‘KW2 by Karen Walker’ will be the first foray into childrenswear for Karen Walker and features the signature alphabet prints mixed with new, hand-illustrated, biro-on-maths-paper florals. UNIQLO hasn’t yet hit our shores but Australian fans won’t miss out – stay tuned for where you will be able to purchase this exciting new range this month.

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fashion bites Available in April is the one-season collaboration between Karen Walker and Japanese mega-retailer, UNIQLO. The Collection ‘KW2 by Karen Walker’ will be the first foray into childrenswear for Karen Walker and features the signature alphabet prints mixed with new, hand-illustrated, biro-on-maths-paper florals. UNIQLO hasn’t yet hit our shores but Australian fans won’t miss out – stay tuned for where you will be able to purchase this exciting new range this month.

Ergobaby has partnered with Every Mother Counts to create a Guest Designer Series which has launched this Autumn, with the founder of Every Mother Counts, Christy Turlington Burns, leading with the inaugural designs. The Guest Designer Series will facilitate awareness of the need to increase education and support for maternal mortality reduction globally and engage new audiences to take action to improve the lies of girls and women worldwide. The range is available exclusively at babesinarms.com.au


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If you are jewellery mad you should check out iceonline.com.au. Recently launched in Australia, Ice Online offers a broad range of

high quality precious and fine jewellery at 50 per cent cheaper than in the Australian retails market. This 1 1/2 Carat Morganite and Black

Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring sells for $499 while the 8mm Cultured Pearl and Diamond

14K White Gold Earrings are a steal at $329. Treat yourself without breaking the bank.

This April Babychic Designs is launching a range of Techno Skins in 10 chic patterns from the ‘Inspired by

Nature’ range. Available for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy and 13” – 15” or 15.6” – 17” laptops, prices start from $13.50.

Available from babychic.com.au.


1 – In Your Suite Dreams Eye Mask, USD $24.99, modcloth.com 2 – Seraphine Bamboo Lounge Pyjama Set, £49, seraphine.com 3 – Mix @ Coles Contrat Trim Top, $8, mixapparel.com.au 4 – Mix @ Coles Printed Basic Knit Pant, $15, mixapparel.com.au 5 – David Jones Sleep Eye Mask, $9.95, David Jones stores nationally, davidjones.com.au 6 – Mocha Pants, $59 and Mocha Jumper, $89, papinelle.com 7 – Bendon Eloquent Sleepwear Set, $64.95, birdsnest.com.au 8 – Elle McPherson Intimates Night Jungle Lounge Pant, $59.95, birdsnest.com.au 9 – La Leche League 2 Piece Nursing PJ Set, $84.95, queenbee.com.au 10 – Ellie Nightie, $39.95, hasaknapp.com.au 11 – Eberjey Sleep Chic PJ Set, $142.63, onlineshoppinguse.com.au 12 – Emu Australia Platinum Eden Womens Slippers, $79.95, emuaustralia.com

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sleep on it The ultimate combination of comfort and style for the sweetest of dreams

1 – In Your Suite Dreams Eye Mask, USD $24.99, modcloth.com 2 – Seraphine Bamboo Lounge Pyjama Set, £49, seraphine.com 3 – Mix @ Coles Contrat Trim Top, $8, mixapparel.com.au 4 – Mix @ Coles Printed Basic Knit Pant, $15, mixapparel.com.au 5 – David Jones Sleep Eye Mask, $9.95, David Jones stores nationally, davidjones.com.au 6 – Mocha Pants, $59 and Mocha Jumper, $89, papinelle.com 7 – Bendon Eloquent Sleepwear Set, $64.95, birdsnest.com.au 8 – Elle McPherson Intimates Night Jungle Lounge Pant, $59.95, birdsnest.com.au 9 – La Leche League 2 Piece Nursing PJ Set, $84.95, queenbee.com.au 10 – Ellie Nightie, $39.95, hasaknapp.com.au 11 – Eberjey Sleep Chic PJ Set, $142.63, onlineshoppinguse.com.au 12 – Emu Australia Platinum Eden Womens Slippers, $79.95, emuaustralia.com

sleep on it The ultimate combination of comfort and style for the sweetest of dreams


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IMPORTANT DETAILS:

10.00am - 11:00am: VIP entry - doors open for Dress for Success Sydney Members and their Guest

11.00am - 1.00pm: Doors Open to Ticket Holders

1.00pm - 3.00pm: Free Entry to the Public

Sunday 21st April 2013

The Australasian College, 87 Bay St, Glebe, NSW

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW – $20 Standard Entry Fee (Redeemable $20 Voucher)

T: 1800 773 456 E: [email protected]

Venue Sponsored by:

This April is set to have more champagne, more designer styles and fashion fun at bargain prices! Every fabulous outfit you buy helps us support the dreams of disadvantaged women seeking employment.

Purchase your ticket online and receive a $20 voucher to redeem at the sale with fashions starting at $5.00 an item.

So grab your friends for a fantastic bargain and shop with your whole heart!

Registrations are now open for the 2013 Bubbles and Bargains Autumn Designer Sale.


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1 – Pumpkin Patch ‘Uptown Girls’ Patent Heart Quilt Bag, $19.99, pumpkinpatch.com.au 2 - Fox & Finch ‘Neon Purple Patent Finish Belt’, $14.95, theiconic.com.au 3 - Bobbleart ‘Babushka Large

Bowling Bag’, $42.95, theiconic.com.au 4 - Anna Nova Voyage Coin Purse Blue, $15, annanova.com.au 5 – Mini Designer Handbag, $20, facebook.com/MyPoshBabyBoutique

6 - Seed Aztec Backpack, $59.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 7 – Nici Wild Lion Shoulder Bag, $49.95, bucketsandspades.com.au 8 - Pumpkin Patch ‘Uptown Girls’ Scottie

Dog Overnight Bag, $34.99, pumpkinpatch.com.au

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1 – Pumpkin Patch ‘Uptown Girls’ Multi Charm Bracelet, $12.99, pumpkinpatch.com.au 2 – IS Gift Colour Coil Bracelets, $3.95, isgift.com or 1800 819 270 3 – Silly by PT Glitter Twist Bangle, $2.20, isgift.com or 1800 819 270 4 – Ice-Watch, Ice-Mini in pink, green and blue, $79, ice-watchstore.com.au 5 – Goody Gumdrops ‘Unicorn Necklace’, $18.95, theiconic.com.au 6 – Goody Gumdrops ‘Candy Bead Medium

Bracelet’, $7.95, theiconic.com.au

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1 – Pumpkin Patch ‘Uptown Girls’ Girls Diamante Flower Gloves, $14.99, pumpkinpatch.com.au 2 – GAP Fox Beanie, $24.95, 1800 048 377 3 - Seed Ocelot Faux Fur Wrap, $34.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 4 - Seed Pom Pom Scarf, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 5 – Tilly & Otto Beanie, $12, tillyandotto.com.au 6 – French Navy Gauge Knit Beanie, $39.95, eenimeeni.com 7 – Eggshell Gauge Knit Beret, $39.95, eenimeeni.com 8 – Gingersnaps Kidz Brown Owl Beanie, $14.95, gingersnapskidz.com 9 - Gingersnaps Kidz Pink Owl Beanie, $14.95, gingersnapskidz.com 10 - Fraise Pink Gauge Knit Scarf, $39.95, eenimeeni.com 11 - GAP Tiara Ear Muff, $24.95, 1800 048 377

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1 – Pumpkin Patch ‘Uptown Girls’ Girls Diamante Flower Gloves, $14.99, pumpkinpatch.com.au 2 – GAP Fox Beanie, $24.95, 1800 048 377 3 - Seed Ocelot Faux Fur Wrap, $34.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 4 - Seed Pom Pom Scarf, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 5 – Tilly & Otto Beanie, $12, tillyandotto.com.au 6 – French Navy Gauge Knit Beanie, $39.95, eenimeeni.com 7 – Eggshell Gauge Knit Beret, $39.95, eenimeeni.com 8 – Gingersnaps Kidz Brown Owl Beanie, $14.95, gingersnapskidz.com 9 - Gingersnaps Kidz Pink Owl Beanie, $14.95, gingersnapskidz.com 10 - Fraise Pink Gauge Knit Scarf, $39.95, eenimeeni.com 11 - GAP Tiara Ear Muff, $24.95, 1800 048 377

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1 – Silly by PT Button Hair Clip Set of 2, $3.95, isgift.com or 1800 819 270 2 – Hazel Clip, Grand $20 and Petit $15, cassidyscollection.com.au 3 – Abbie Headband, $25, cassidyscollection.com.au 4 - Rusty ‘Goo Snapback’, $19.99, theiconic.com.au 5 – Seed Velvet Bow Snap, $7.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 6 – Tutu Du Monde Starry Lights Hairclip, $12.90, bucketsandspades.com.au 7 – Rileah Design Fabric Clips Pink Tulle/Satin Flower, $14.95, bucketsandspades.com.au 8 - Pumpkin Patch ‘Rock Rules’ Boys Peaked Sherpa Hat, $22.99, pumpkinpatch.com.au

a real headturner Ribbons and bows and lace, oh my, but don’t forget the boys!

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a real headturner Ribbons and bows and lace, oh my, but don’t forget the boys!

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© 2012 Activision Publishing, Inc. SKYLANDERS GIANTS, SKYLANDERS SPYRO’S ADVENTURE, LIGHTCORE, and BRING THE SKYLANDERS TO LIFE! are trademarks, SKYLANDERS UNIVERSE is a service mark, and SPYRO, PORTAL OF POWER and ACTIVISION are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

EGG MAZE!TRIGGER HAPPY’S

You all know how much Trigger Happy loves gold! This Easter, he’s on the hunt for golden eggs...

can you help him through the maze to find them? Remember: NO GOLD, NO GLORY!


LukekeLLy fOUNDER Of gOUNiq.cOm

For those readers that don’t know who you are, tell us about the man behind the brand?

Family, business and sport consume my life. I work from home every Thursday (well try to) to look after my beautiful daughter Willow. Juggling both family and business proves extremely difficult.

I have a background in Marketing and Operations. Prior to starting Gouniq I Headed Marketing and Operations for a tech start-up called Betfair in the UK and Australia.

How was the Frankie Dean brand conceived?

We noticed a gap in the market between entry-level store builders & marketplace

Put simply, Gouniq gives retailers the tools to be discovered and buyers a great place to shop. Creators of unique, high-quality products can generate and promote a branded Store Window within the Gouniq network for free. Buyers can purchase multiple items from different stores in just one checkout.

websites. We asked the question: Why has no one connected individual branded website stores in one location? (Just like a shopping centre). We couldn’t find a solution, so we created it.

How is Gouniq different from other online retailers in the market?

The idea: Gouniq is the modern day shopping mall.

We connect individual stores into a global marketplace, while maintaining each retailer’s brand, marketing strategy and unique look.

Each store is linked to the same checkout so buyers can browse and purchase from many stores in one location. At Gouniq retailers can setup and promote a store within a network of instant customers. And buyers can shop, subscribe and purchase from an ever-growing marketplace of unique stores.

Where do you see the Gouniq brand in five years time??

We aim to be the premiere place to launch and promote a retail business away from a retailer’s standalone store.

We see Gouniq being the worldwide shopping centre of individual departments that has one checkout process for all stores.

How do think the retail industry has changed in the last decade?

Bricks and mortar stores in today’s market are proving difficult to make profitable. Online retailer competition is the main reason for this. Online stores have global reach and lower overheads when compared to conventional stores.

The WWW makes any product easily accessible. This inturn makes buyers search and compare many stores to get the exact product they are after.

What feedback are you getting from your current customers regarding Gouniq?

Gouniq has been well received by buyers and retailers alike. New retailers are launching each day and existing retailers are treating the Gouniq store window as their own store. We have found that retailers love our easy to use marketing and design tools.

Finally, any final words about the Gouniq brand?

Gouniq is the first brand /department in the network. We will be launching other departments in the near future, so stay tuned.

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tutu pretty

Layers of tulle, the softest of satins and a sprinkle of sparkles

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1 – Tutu Du Monde ‘Giselle Tutu – Daffodil’, $159, tutudumonde.com.au 2 – Tutu Du Monde ‘Dew Drop Tutu – Frangipani’, $149, tutdumonde.com.au 3 – Tutu Du Monde ‘Sleeping Beauty Tutu’, $199, tutudumonde.com.au 4 – Bardot Junior ‘Sequin Tulle Tutu’, $49.95, theiconic.com.au 5 – Grey Stella Skirt, $69.95, bigdreams.com.au 6 - Love Baby J Couture Tutus ‘Old World Elegance’, from $98, toutmonamour.com.au 7 – French Navy/Eggshell Spot Tulle Dress, $89.95, eenimeeni.com 8 – Gingersnaps Kidz Princess Tutu, $40, gingersnapskidz.com 9 – Seed Layered Tutu, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 10 - Seed Layered Tutu, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120

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tutu pretty

Layers of tulle, the softest of satins and a sprinkle of sparkles

1 – Tutu Du Monde ‘Giselle Tutu – Daffodil’, $159, tutudumonde.com.au 2 – Tutu Du Monde ‘Dew Drop Tutu – Frangipani’, $149, tutdumonde.com.au 3 – Tutu Du Monde ‘Sleeping Beauty Tutu’, $199, tutudumonde.com.au 4 – Bardot Junior ‘Sequin Tulle Tutu’, $49.95, theiconic.com.au 5 – Grey Stella Skirt, $69.95, bigdreams.com.au 6 - Love Baby J Couture Tutus ‘Old World Elegance’, from $98, toutmonamour.com.au 7 – French Navy/Eggshell Spot Tulle Dress, $89.95, eenimeeni.com 8 – Gingersnaps Kidz Princess Tutu, $40, gingersnapskidz.com 9 – Seed Layered Tutu, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 10 - Seed Layered Tutu, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120

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singing in the rain

It’s raining, it’s pouring and mum the kids are staying fashionably dry

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1 - Big Fish Umbrella, USD $27.99, modcloth.com 2 – diana Ferrari Rayne gumboot, $69.95, dianaferrari.com.au or 1800 101 285 3 – Colorado Waida Gumboots, $99.95, Mathers and Williams stores nationally 4 – Envirotrend SPLASHitToMe compact raincoats, kids sizes 4-10 $24.99; adult sizes XS- XL $27.99, envirotrend.com.au 5 – Kathmandu Cloudburst Kids Jacket, $169.98, kathmandu.com.au

or 1800 333 484 6 – Pocket Raincoat Yellow Firetruck, $18.90, forbabyandup.com.au 7 – Bugzz ‘Frog Poncho’, $19.95, theiconic.com.au 8 – Esprit Parka Jacket, $149.95, queenbee.com.au 9 – Strawberry Raincoar, $20,

facebook.com/MyPoshBabyBoutique 10 – Levi’s Reworked Military Jacket, $199.95, 1800 625 603 11 – Seed Kids Gumboot, $49.95, available at Melbourne Central – 9650 0120 12 – See Kids Polka Dot Umbrella, $24.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 13 – Seed Rainy Day Umbrella, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 14 – Purple Oroton Umbrella, $64, available at

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1 - Big Fish Umbrella, USD $27.99, modcloth.com 2 – diana Ferrari Rayne gumboot, $69.95, dianaferrari.com.au or 1800 101 285 3 – Colorado Waida Gumboots, $99.95, Mathers and Williams stores nationally 4 – Envirotrend SPLASHitToMe compact raincoats, kids sizes 4-10 $24.99; adult sizes XS- XL $27.99, envirotrend.com.au 5 – Kathmandu Cloudburst Kids Jacket, $169.98, kathmandu.com.au

or 1800 333 484 6 – Pocket Raincoat Yellow Firetruck, $18.90, forbabyandup.com.au 7 – Bugzz ‘Frog Poncho’, $19.95, theiconic.com.au 8 – Esprit Parka Jacket, $149.95, queenbee.com.au 9 – Strawberry Raincoar, $20,

facebook.com/MyPoshBabyBoutique 10 – Levi’s Reworked Military Jacket, $199.95, 1800 625 603 11 – Seed Kids Gumboot, $49.95, available at Melbourne Central – 9650 0120 12 – See Kids Polka Dot Umbrella, $24.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 13 – Seed Rainy Day Umbrella, $39.95, available at Melbourne Central – 03 9650 0120 14 – Purple Oroton Umbrella, $64, available at

Melbourne Central

tweet tweetFly away with this fashion inspiration from our feathered friends

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1 – Girl’s printed black and white cotton blouse with stars, birds and butterflies, USD $42, etsy.com/shop/lebacilledamour 2 - Multi-Coloured Birds Baby Dress, £15, etsy.com/shop/Squibblybups 3 – SOSOOKI Birds in Bloom Cape Dress, $49.95, sosooki.com.au 4 – SOOKIbaby Classic Romper, $38.95, sookibaby.com.au 5 – Bamboo Pyjamas, $34.95, ergopouch.com.au 6 – Owl onesie and pants, $34.95 each, ilovedoodlebug.com.au 7 – Personalised Swan Silhouette Bodysuit, $24.95, gingerandfox.com.au 8 – Bird Nest Organic Baby Onesie Yellow, USD $24, etsy.com/shop/tomat 9 – Tilly Dress in Dancing Bluebird, $49.95, tillyandotto.com.au 10 – Minti Chunny Bird Hoodie, $49.95, bucketsandspades.com.au 11 – Sapling Owl on Branch Pant, $19.95, bucketsandspades.com.au 12 – Eve’s Sister Owl Cape, $49.95, bucketsandspades.com.au

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tweet tweetFly away with this fashion inspiration from our feathered friends

1 – Girl’s printed black and white cotton blouse with stars, birds and butterflies, USD $42, etsy.com/shop/lebacilledamour 2 - Multi-Coloured Birds Baby Dress, £15, etsy.com/shop/Squibblybups 3 – SOSOOKI Birds in Bloom Cape Dress, $49.95, sosooki.com.au 4 – SOOKIbaby Classic Romper, $38.95, sookibaby.com.au 5 – Bamboo Pyjamas, $34.95, ergopouch.com.au 6 – Owl onesie and pants, $34.95 each, ilovedoodlebug.com.au 7 – Personalised Swan Silhouette Bodysuit, $24.95, gingerandfox.com.au 8 – Bird Nest Organic Baby Onesie Yellow, USD $24, etsy.com/shop/tomat 9 – Tilly Dress in Dancing Bluebird, $49.95, tillyandotto.com.au 10 – Minti Chunny Bird Hoodie, $49.95, bucketsandspades.com.au 11 – Sapling Owl on Branch Pant, $19.95, bucketsandspades.com.au 12 – Eve’s Sister Owl Cape, $49.95, bucketsandspades.com.au


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If you are reluctant to try sleeping pills and tablets for fear of side effects then Chillax natural sleep drink may be for you. It contains a unique blend of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice and Lactium, both of which are clinically proven to aid sleep and is naturally sweetened with Stevia to enhance the taste without adding calories. It is completely non-addictive, has no sedative effect when consumed and no after-effects the following day – sounds great to us! Available online at shop-vitalitybrands.com, RRP $3.50 for a 90ml bottle.

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Safe and free of harsh chemicals, the new Pure Poppet range is specifically formulated for little fingers and toes. It is water based and non-toxic with low odour. Long lasting and east to remove it is Australian formulated and made. Available in five bright shades you will be able to add some colour to your day and do it safely. A single pack retails for $9.95 and a double pack for $17.95. Available from purepoppet.com and selected retailers.

The Klorane dry shampoo range is a savior for busy mums who want to freshen up their hair without the time for a full wash and blow dry. Last year the Klorane Oil Control Dry Shampoo with Nettle was created specifically for oily to very oily hair. Fore more information visit klorane.com.au.

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Safe and free of harsh chemicals, the new Pure Poppet range is specifically formulated for little fingers and toes. It is water based and non-toxic with low odour. Long lasting and east to remove it is Australian formulated and made. Available in five bright shades you will be able to add some colour to your day and do it safely. A single pack retails for $9.95 and a double pack for $17.95. Available from purepoppet.com and selected retailers.


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Nature’s Care Australia has introduced a Baby Paw Paw range made with real paw paw and the finest natural plant derived ingredients.

The products hydrate and cleanse the skin, keeping baby and children fresh and clean. Available exclusively from Woolworths stores the

range includes a Shampoo and Body Wash and Baby Paw Paw Balm which can be used to keep baby’s skin soft and hydrated from head to

toe. Visit pawpawaustralia.com.au for more inforamtion.

TCetaphil has launched a new Dermacontrol skincare range

specifically formulated to help balance acne symptoms and treatment effects.

The regimen is a simple two-step approach consisting of the Oil-Control Foam wash to remove excess-oil and the Oil-Free Facial Moisturising Lotion

with a broad spectrum SPF 30. The range is available from pharmacies

nationally and Priceline stores. View the full Cetaphil range at cetaphil.com.au.

Woolworths is transforming beauty shopping and bringing affordable and convenient beauty to you. The Woolworths Town Hall store in Sydney has launched the first full service beauty department including a full service beauty bar providing free professional treatment for Woolworths customers. This is an Australian first making affordable beauty that much more accessible for the consumer.


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WorKOutI’m too busy for exercise

“I’m too busy to exercise!!!” Haven’t we all uttered those words before! Honestly.

In our week we have 10,080 minutes. The recommended daily exercise is 30 minutes per day so that is 210 minutes per week, that’s 2% of our week. Do you think you could find time to exercise for 2% of your week? I think you could!

The fact is we are not too busy to walk to the café to buy a latte, chat by the water cooler at work about all the latest gossip, watch our favourite TV show or go shopping for all those essential items we absolutely cannot live without, like a new handbag!

We just simply would rather make an excuse and do something else that is less effort. And that’s a fact.

So how do you fit exercise into your day? Here are some ways that I find effective.

1. Only exercise for 30 minutes. This amount of time seems to be somehow manageable and if you work out intensely enough you will burn as many calories as in an hour session that has lots of breaks.

2. Exercise the moment you get out of bed. Set your clothes and shoes out ready to go and just go before your head even starts to process the day! Go to a class, for a run, or a long walk. Just do it!

3. Commit to going to a class or training with someone or have them contact you to encourage you if you don’t exercise. I often tell my coaches and clients I am coming to class so that way I am committed to doing it even if I feel I am too busy. Plan a session with someone and tell them you absolutely cannot get out of it.

4. Plan a shopping trip and walk to the shops. I do this sometimes when I have to buy a few groceries as I find that carrying a few bags gives me an extra resistance workout on the way home.

5. Walk or exercise at lunch time. Yes it’s an interruption in your day but you are more likely to do your training during the day than when you are tired and have just hit the couch at home.

6. Do some exercise whilst you are watching television if you need to. There are plenty of workouts that can be done with your bodyweight that can be completed in your lounge

Kaz Muddell is the principal Fitness Coach at Mind Body Motion which is a dynamic outdoor mobile fitness business. Visit www.mindbodymotion.com.au for more details.

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room. I’m not a TV fan myself but I am sure that this would be effective for those who are.

7. Wash your own car, mow your lawn, do a vigorous bout of cleaning or gardening. Often we outsource these activities when they are good sources of physical activity.

So there are a few tips that you might find handy. Hope they help!

We just simply would rather make an excuse and do something else that is less effort. That’s a fact

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Body love after baby

Given the media portrayal of celebrity pregnancies and recovery it is no wonder that many women feel pressure to regain their pre-baby figure so quickly. While some effort is being made to shift the way beauty is portrayed generally in the media, we are still presented with unhealthy role models who do no reflect “real” women. Airbrushing has become the norm of our enhanced representations of beauty.

Reality is very different. Without the help of professional hair stylists and make-up artists, lighting that hits the right angles and a designer to tidy up any flaws we look in the mirror everyday to see our own reflection looking back at us. The challenge is in reframing our perception of beauty so the reflection staring back at us is beautiful in our own eyes.

The Body Image Movement (bodyimagemovement .com.au) founder, Taryn Brumfitt nearly resulted to plastic surgery after her three children to “fix” the effects of pregnancy on her body. It wasn’t until she had an epiphany while playing with her daughter that she started to accept her body as being her own. “I

looked at her and I realised that I didn’t ever want her growing up to think that if something isn’t perfect about her body, she needs to get it altered. How could I ever encourage her to embrace and love who she is, and love her body if her own Mummy is a big, fat, walking contradiction?”, she says of that moment with her daughter.

Julie Russell launched her business Bon Appeteat (bonappeteat.com) shortly after giving birth to her son. She felt pressure to look her best while she built the business and represented her brand. “This was much more difficult than I had fathomed, and the weeks and even few months following Evan’s delivery left me feeling drab and lack-luster to say the least. I was unprepared for the hard road ahead post-birth”, she says.

Taylor-Kabbaz encourages women to accept that things have changed, “This is a time in your life when you still need to honour and respect your body with love and care – it has just done the most miraculous thing it will ever do! Love it. Accept it. Be kind to it”.

So often new mothers are told “healthy mummy, healthy baby” and the saying couldn’t be truer. A new little human

being is relying on you to nurture, protect and love them and placing unrealistic expectations on yourself and your body may compromise your ability to be a healthy mummy. Russell took a positive approach to her health and fitness, “I began scheduling a workout time in my weekly planner just like you would have any other appointment, even if it was just for a ten minute ab toning video on my living room floor! I’ve made this

Founder of Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt.

“I put far too much pressure on myself to get a flat stomach again and look great in my pre-baby clothes. I would force myself to go walking every afternoon while my baby slept in the pram, pushing myself to exercise now matter how tired was and how much my body just needed to heal. In the end, I got really sick and was forced to stop”, shares Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, founder of Seek, Act, Love (seekactlove.com).

Founder of Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt.


a priority – a healthy mother, both mentally and physically, is imperative for raising a healthy child”.

Mish Wright from Mishfit (mishfit.com.au) knows the damage that can be done to your body post-baby. Suffering from post-natal depression, Mish found comfort in exercise and on the days she didn’t exercise would feel the dark cloud creeping back in. She enjoyed it so

much that she decided to leave her career in education to become a fitness instructor. It wasn’t until Mish was teaching a group fitness class while wearing an incontinence pad that it dawned on her that something needed to change. After speaking with her GP she was referred to a women’s health physio who told her she was on the verge of prolapse if she didn’t change something.

This moment then set Mish on her new career path as she set out to learn as much about the pelvic floor muscles as she could. “No fitness instructor ever mentioned to me that I needed to contract my pelvic floor while squatting or jumping or that if I was leaking it wasn’t appropriate for me to be exercising at all”, she says. A review of the materials provided her to while completing her fitness qualification confirmed that fitness professionals are not educated on this


core muscle. Mish established mishfit and now helps women place a healthy focus on their body post-baby and on pelvic floor activation through exercise.

Jenny Dugard from Body Beyond Baby (bodybeyondbaby.com.au) also recommends women educate themselves on their pelvic floor, “My biggest recommendation for any postnatal mum is to find out what is going on on the inside and then rebuild from the inside out”. Jenny recommends mums ask the following questions if they are looking for a trainer who will understand their specific post-natal needs:

1. Do they check you for abdominal separation? If they do, can they tell you what it means and what you should/shouldn’t do accordingly?

2. Do they give you sit-ups? (Dugard recommends against mums doing sit ups as they can be damaging for those with abdominal separation, can put pressure on a weak pelvic floor and may contribute towards back ache)

3. Do they teach you about activating your inner unit?

4. Do they ask you about your pelvic floor? If not, make sure you only do what is comfortable in ANY exercise – if you leak, have a dragging feeling or heaviness it is a sign to stop

For women wanting to know more about the pelvic floor muscles and incontinence, Mish recommends Pelvic Floor First (pelvicfloorfirst.org.au) and the Continence Foundation of Australia (continence.org.au). She knows it is a huge issue that people don’t like to talk about but warns that if you don’t fix the issue you have a greater chance of having a prolapse.

Other than the physical side of post-natal fitness and health is the mental side and being happy with what you see in the mirror. Taking time out for yourself is an important step in doing this. Taylor-Kabbaz recommends having a shower and putting mascara on everyday, “Don’t wait until lunchtime to get out of your pjs, it will totally influence the way you feel about your day, and your life. Put the baby in a pram or move the bassinet near the shower door if you have to, but wash, put clean clothes on and splash that mascara on. And while you’re at it, tell yourself what an amazing woman you are while you’re looking in the mirror”, she advises.

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Find our expertsAmy Kabbaz-Taylor: seekactlove.comJulie Russell: bonappeteat.comJen Dugard: bodybeyondbaby.com.auTaryn Brumfitt: bodyimagemovement.com.auMish WrightL mishfit.com.au

The strategy used by Brumfitt to begin changing her view of her body was to make a list. On one side she wrote the things she can change about herself, such as losing the few kilos gained over Christmas. On the other side she wrote the things she needs to accept about herself that are useless investing time in changing such as her height or the stretchmarks on her tummy.

Her message to other women is, “to love and embrace your body and to recognise that what we see in the media and lots of magazines is not actually real and importantly you are not alone”.

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Brumfitt lives by the mantra, “my body is not an ornament, it is a vehicle to my dreams” and encourages others to move from self-loathing to body-loving by focussing on acceptance of self.

The process of refocussing is not an easy one but we all need to love our bodies and love ourselves. Sure there are things that we need and want to change but we should do so in a healthy and positive way and stop investing time and energy in the things we cannot change.

If we all stood in front of the mirror everyday and repeated Brumfitt’s other mantra of “My body is beautiful

and worthy of my love”, think of the amazing things we could all achieve.

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WIN fun bitesHallmark has released the perfect card for AFL fans with a collection featuring

18 cards for all 18 clubs. Each card includes a cub poster. There are also 12 interactive sound cards that play the Club theme song. The cards start from

$5.99 and are available from leading retailers and newsagents now.


Berty Button Gets a Team! is the first styorybook in a series of eight, which will educate kids about Australia’s road trucks. The books tell the story of Berty Button and his friends who have exciting adventures during their working day carting interesting products around Australia. Sure to bring a smile to any transport loving kids face, the book will be released on 1 April. More information is available at bertybuttonkids.com.au.

With a name like Electric Lunchbox you would expect a unique sound from this family music act and their second album “Hey!” certainly delivers. The Sydney based act sing about spys, frogs in the backyard, dogs, cats and silly bits of everyday life. A true family album that won’t have mum & dad groaning everytime the kids ask to play it again. “Hey!” can be downloaded from iTunes or electriclunchbox.com.

Hallmark has released the perfect card for AFL fans with a collection featuring 18 cards for all 18 clubs. Each card includes a cub poster. There are also 12

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Pompiled by children’s education specialist, Peter Durkin and illustrated by best-selling illustrator, Peter Viska is a new range of chant & rhyme picture books packed with fun, irreverence and good time cheekiness. The colourful chants and rhymes are matched with outrageous illustrations to entice even the most reluctant of readers. There are four books available in this new series and each retails for $7.95.

TiPads are the latest must-have accessory for tech savvy parents and the kids love them. Made from protective rubber foam, the Clumsy Case is

designed to keep the iPad safe when dropped by clumsy little hands (or even big ones!) and also to prevent grubby fingermarks from appearing

everywhere. The Clumsy Case retails at $39.95 and is available from studioproper.com.au.

Almost too gorgeous to restrict just to wrapping presents is the new Love Mae luxe wrapping

paper range. The new designs of long stem posies, warped geo and flamingos join the library of pretty

pattersn. Printed on 100% recycled high qualirt 105gsm paper the sheets retail at $4.95 each.

Available from lovemae.com.au.

Lindy and Frankie Klim on the beach in Bali


Travelling with kidsIf the thought of organising a family holiday sends you spiralling into a state of anxiety, you are not alone. Whether it be a short weekend trip away or a long overseas stay, there are more considerations to make when you are travelling with kids. With the school holidays just around the corner we have some great tips to help you make the most of whatever holiday you take together.

Failing to plan is planning to failholiday. After driving around Australia with her husband and two kids, the family decided to embark on a journey driving around the world. After much organisation they embarked on their year-long adventure and went on to write a book about the experience (Drive Around the World: One Family, One Car, One Year, One Planet, RRP $35).

Sandy advises parents to involve kids in the planning so they know where they are going and why. Older kids will also be able to help with researching activities and places to stay. Sandy also recommends acknowledging the different travel needs of the family and accommodating these needs in the planning.

Destination unknownThe destination is one of the most important decisions you will make in

the holiday planning stage. Every family is different and needs to consider their individual circumstances, budget and what they want to achieve from the holiday. I couldn’t think of anything worse than facing a cold snowy ski trip but have friends who love taking their kids to hit the slopes.

When it comes to choosing a destination, Caz Makepeace, founder of ytravelblog.com says parents need to consider available activities in the area, the cost of the destination so as not to under budget, the age of children for age appropriate activities and even the climate when choosing a destination. She points out, ‘Two weeks of rain will drive you insane when you travel with kids’.

Cruising is one great option, recommended by Lisa Allan, Manger of Shire Travel, the Travel with Kidz Agency of the Year in 2012. “One of the benefits of a cruise holiday is that the kids get a good night’s sleep whilst you are on the move through the night and then you arrive into the next destination fresh the following day ready to explore”, she said. On a cruise the kids get to see multiple destinations without the hassle of longs fights or car trips.

Lindy Klim, co-founder of Milk & Co (milkandco.com.au) and wife of Olympian Michael Klim, grew up in Bali and travels there regularly with her children. “I find that so many Asian countries are fantastic for children as there are always loads of activities specifically designed for kids”, she said. Khazam travelled extensively through South-East Asia on her driving adventure and agrees with Klim, “South-East Asia – friendly people, beautiful

countryside, great food, interesting sights, short distances and a variety of accommodation.”

the skill of packingRobyn Amott, Professional Organiser and owner of Bless this Mess (blessthismess.com.au), advises a simple approach to packing

Find out how with the experts

Lindy and Frankie Klim on the beach in Bali

Sandy Khazam on the road.

for a holiday and only taking the essentials. When she travels with her family, Mum and Dad share a bag as do her two daughters. Her motto is ‘If you haven’t packed it you are only away for a short time so you probably don’t need it’.

Amott suggests staying in an apartment with a self-contained laundry for longer holidays so you

can limit the amount of clothing you take and wash throughout the holiday. She also advises checking on the facilities and packages offered by your hotel such as towels and hair dryers to avoid packing unnecessary items.

Makepeace lists a first aid kit as one of her travel essentials a well as a baby carrier, such as a Baby Bjorn, so you aren’t limited to the activities you can

do. Klim also advises to add Wet-Wipes to the travel bags and a stash of snacks. As Khazam says, “Kids with their mouths full can’t ask “are we there yet”.

On the roadGetting to the destination can be long and tiresome depending on your method of travel and distance from home. If driving, Khazam advice is to “keep the daily driving time to a minimum and make sure there’s an activity either side of the driving. Stopping at playgrounds when you see them for a quick release of energy is good too.”

If flying, be aware of the fact that kids may not appreciate having to sit still while the seat belt sign is on. Klim recalls an experience with her eldest child, “I was travelling with our daughter Stella who was three at the time. Just as we were landing she decided she urgently needed to go to the bathroom and couldn’t understand why the seat belt sign being on meant she couldn’t get up, even to go to the bathroom. I gently tried to explain it to her but nothing could stop her crying. It was pretty distressing! Since then, we always make a trip to the bathroom 10-20 minutes before landing.”

Holiday timeYou have planned, planned, planned and now you are at your destination. The biggest trick here is to be flexible. Know your destination and the types of activities you would like to do but don’t be too inflexible so that you miss other unplanned opportunities that arise. “Parents often take a lot of things to entertain the kids but part of being on holidays is being able to explore”, says Amott. “Take colouring in books and blocks for down-time at the hotel but explore and do things you wouldn’t normally do if you were at home”.


Caz Makepeace’s Top Six Travel TipsTravel slowly and stay in fewer places. You never want to go on an amazing race with kids. Exhaustion levels will send you all home early and miserable.

Do your activities in the morning and allow for rest times in the afternoon.

Involve your children as much as possible in the planning of the holiday. This will make them feel a part of it and will build their excitement.

Arrange activities to suit all family member’s interests.

Keep as much structure and routine as you can but be very flexible with it. So if 1pm nap time rolls around when you are out exploring, don’t be afraid to put bubs in the pram for her sleep.

Hire a babysitter for the night or send the kids to Kids Club so you can also have a little bit of down time.

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Allan’s advise is to plan your day so that both the parents and kids get the most out of the holiday, “It is best to spend the morning sightseeing and shopping when children are fresh and excited and then plan to spend some time at the beach or around the hotel pool doing something that the children will love in the afternoon”.

Many hotels also have kids clubs and it is worth looking into this during your planning stage. Allan recommends kids clubs to not only give the parents a break and some time to themselves but also a chance for the kids to make new friends and participate in fun kid-friendly activities.

Back to reality

The hardest part of the holiday is coming home and this can be especially hard for kids if they are to head back to school the next day. Amott advises keeping some kind of loose schedule while on holiday to help with the transition back to the everyday routine. She also suggests returning home a day or so before the kids go back to school and parents go back to work to give the kids time to adjust back to being at home.

My advice, once you are home start planning the next holiday to keep the kids momentum in adventuring and to give the whole family something to look forward to. Not every holiday has to be a grand event so treat simple weekends away with just as much excitement so the kids will stay

ytravelblog.com founders, Caz and Craig Makepeace

Find our expertsSandyKhazam: drivearoundtheworld.wordpress.comCaz Makepeace: ytravelblog.comLisa Allan: shiretravel.com.auLindy Klim: milkandco.com.auRobyn Amott: blessthismess.com.au


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OK so you love the idea of turning up with the beautiful cake and the impeccably wrapped present. Everyone gasps, you smile and the ‘birthday’ person is filled with the sweetness that it is their day.

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Available on Blu-Ray and DVD March 27, 2013Our hero Aladdin is a street-smart peasant who, with one rub of a magic lamp, meets up with the most hip, hilarious and totally unpredictable Genie the screen has ever seen.

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COLOURINGEGGS!

SONIC BOOM’S

You’ve seen how Sonic Boom throws eggs in battle... but at Easter, she paints them as gifts instead! Can you colour in her eggs, and give her some

colour too? It’s FULL SCREAM AHEAD!

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The Cheesecake Shop has just launched a range of melt in the mouth macarons in cheesecake inspired flavours such as Choc Caramel,

Strawberry Shortcake, Lemaron and Passionfruit. The macarons are available at The Cheesecake Shop stores nationally as a pack of six for $9.95 or individually for $2. Visit cheesecake.com.au for store locations.


It’s amazing what you can do with only 4 Ingredients! Kim McCosker’s 4 Ingredients range has expanded with the addition of 4 Ingredients Gluten Free Lactose Free, the first in the 2013 Wellness Trilogy. Featuring over 60 recipes the book is a must have for those with gluten and lactose intolerances and ideal for cooks who need inspiration with smart, yet limited ingredients. Stay tuned for the remaining Wellness Trilogy titles later this year. The book retails at $19.99 and is available from 4ingredients.com.au.

food bitesAdd a touch of style to the kitchen with this gorgeous range of all over print aprons (100% cotton) and tea towels (100% linen) from Annabel Trends. These durable and bold prints are machine washable and are up there with the latest trends. Featuring Crayfish, Pineapple and Artichoke prints the aprons retails for $29.95 and the Tea Towels for $16.95. Information available at annabeltrends.com or by calling (07) 5593 4755.

The Cheesecake Shop has just launched a range of melt in the mouth macarons in cheesecake inspired flavours such as Choc Caramel,

Strawberry Shortcake, Lemaron and Passionfruit. The macarons are available at The Cheesecake Shop stores nationally as a pack of six for $9.95 or individually for $2. Visit cheesecake.com.au for store locations.

food bitesAdd a touch of style to the kitchen with this gorgeous range of all over print aprons (100% cotton) and tea towels (100% linen) from Annabel Trends. These durable and bold prints are machine washable and are up there with the latest trends. Featuring Crayfish, Pineapple and Artichoke prints the aprons retails for $29.95 and the Tea Towels for $16.95. Information available at annabeltrends.com or by calling (07) 5593 4755.


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Launching in April is the Zing Anything range of infused water

bottles. Add citrus, fruits and herbs to the Zingers to make sugar free, preservative free

flavoured water. Made from BPA free plastic and food grade safe

stainless steel, the Zing Anything range is easy to clean, reusable and safe for hot or cold liquids.

The bottles start from $29.95 and stockist information can be found

at beyondcool.com.au.

Table of Plenty Hot or Cold Muesli can be enjoyed all year round as a warming porridge or as a great-tasting toasted

muesli. Made from all-natural raw oats, with cinnamon honey flavours and real sultanas and pepitas, the muesli comes in eight individual sachets making them a tasty

and convenient breakfast option. Available in Woolworths Australia-wide, RRP $5.99 for a box of 8 sachets.

What do you get when you combine Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate?

A fresh snacking sensation in the form of the brand new Chocolate Philadelphia. The perfect partner for fruit, crackers or bread it is a delectable indulgence

for all snacking occasions. Containing only 78 calories per 25g serve it is available from Coles, Woolworths

and Independent Retailers nationally.

What’s all the fuss

Ask any mum if she has ever had to deal with a fussy eater and there is a good chance she will tell you that at one time or another she has. She has sat frustrated and perplexed as the meal her child once loved is now met with a facial expression that screams “YUK”. Fussy eaters can make mealtimes, packing lunchboxes and shopping the stuff of nightmares, but it doesn’t have to be that way. .

According to kids’ nutritionist, food coach and founder of watermelonkids.com.au, Cherie Lyden, research suggests that for kids aged 2-18 40 per cent of their daily intake is made up of salt, fat and sugar often coming from processed and takeaway foods. This in itself is a problem but then add the extra complexity of having a fussy eater and avoiding these processed foods can become even more challenging.

The good news from Lyden is that kids will most often grow out of fussy eating if parents are patient, positive and persistent with dealing with the issue. She also advises that unless they are avoiding a whole food group, such as vegetables, they won’t be missing the nutrition they require. When you do have a fussy eater there are a few strategies you can use to get you and your little one through it.

Green trees and fluffy cloudsbMake food fun. Whether you give vegetables funny names such as green trees for broccoli, fluffy clouds for cauliflower or make shapes and faces for interest it will help engage the kids with what is on their plate.

You are not alone when it comes to needing to feed the family. ”Invest in some

family cook books – my favourite is Jamie Oliver’s 15 Minute Meals… or just Google it! Once you have found a website that gives you a variety of health choices you have all the inspiration you need”, says Turner.

Kids in the kitchenWith the plethora of cooking shows on TV these days kids are more exposed to the fun of cooking and may be more interested in getting involved in the kitchen. Turner jokes, “You never know, they could be the next Junior Masterchef.”

Get the kids to help you choose things such as the recipe for dinner, the vegetables you will cook and even ask for their advice on presentation. Lyden says that the earlier you involve kids the better, so even take them shopping with you to help buy the ingredients. Professional caterer, cake maker and Mum, Barb La Ganza (barbettesfeast.com.au), also suggests giving the kids three or four options to choose from rather than a blanket “what do you feel like?”. The choice empowers them and they are more inclined to eat.

Age will of course determine how much they can get involved. When my niece and nephew come for dinner they always want to help me prepare the meal. I always make a big deal out of this and give them “special tasks” which they can easily do. My three-year-old niece takes on the role of chief salad dressing mixer while my six-year-old nephew is able to help with tossing the salad or pouring sauces. They are so proud of their respective contributions that they inevitably eat what they have prepared, even if they won’t eat other items on their plate.



Try, try and try againWhile it can be frustrating to see the kids reject the same food over and over again Turner advises persistence to continuing exposing them to new foods, even if they won’t eat them, “eventually they will try some, especially if they see you enjoying them”, she said.

Lyden advises parents to try a different way of cooking a food that the fussy eater doesn’t want to try before completing crossing it off the list. “Often kids won’t like the texture of the food, some kids prefer raw vegetables because they like the crunch’. Often kids will not enjoy the texture of meat so try mincing or slow cooking beef as the different cooking method changed the texture of the meat.

It is also vital to stay positive to encourage the kids to keep trying different foods, flavours and textures. Kids need variety in their diet to ensure they get the different vitamins and nutrients they require. If green food is off the menu this week, try again next week or introduce the food in a different way.

La Ganza says providing an alternative is the key, “my daughter doesn’t like tomato, my son doesn’t like lettuce so I make a salad with both and they can choose what to eat but ultimately they have salad.” She also suggests finding healthy recipes for the kids favourite take-away food so you can make it at home without all the added salt and fats.

New school rulesGone are the days of forcing kids to eat everything on their plate before they are allowed to leave the table. Lyden says that this teaches kids a negative association with food. Rather, we should be providing smaller amounts of food on the plate rather than overcrowding and encouraging them to ask for more if they are still hungry.

Turner agrees, “if the child chooses not to eat the food, then remove it after a set time, 20-30 minutes, and allow the child to leave the table. Do not fall into the trap of giving the toddler what


they want because they refuse your food – assume they are not hungry and tell them so. “

Turner leaves us with two thoughts to remember when faced with a fussy eater.

Firstly, healthy children do not starve themselves and secondly, parents are in charge of the type of foods offered. It may be tough while you are going through it but your persistence of presenting new foods will pay off when you have kids who have a healthy enjoyment of food.

If you play your cards right you may have even some extra helping hands in the kitchen.

Find our expertsJo Turner: tooshcoosh.com.au or mealtimeswithoutmayhem.comCherie Lyden: watermelonkids.com.auBarb La Ganza: barbettesfeast.com.au

The dinner table and a regular routine is vital in encouraging positive food habits in children. Turner shares four tips for parents to help them prevent dinner time from becoming a battleground:

1. Set a meal time – decide on what works for your family and agree on a set time, then stick to it. Also stop snacking 2 hours before dinner and set a time limit of 20-30 minutes for each meal

2.. Establish a routine – make sure you establish a sit-down mealtime routine including setting and clearing the table, and allocate tasks so your child can feel engaged. Remove all distractions – turn of the TV and radio and do not allow books, toys and games at the table

3.. Connect with conversation - include your children in conversations and talk about the things that interest them. Ask each family to talk about their day or use the time to share family stories of things that happened in the past

4. Establish the rules – agree as a family what the ‘rules of behaviour’ should be and write them down if necessary. This will hold everyone accountable, and your child will enjoy being involved in the process. Be consistent in enforcing the mealtime ‘rules of behaviour’ and remember that ALL adults eating with the child at mealtimes need to enforce (and obey) the rules.

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Mustard & Thyme Chicken BreastServes 2

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1⁄4 cup raw honey 1⁄4 bunch fresh lemon thyme 2 tablespoons GF wholegrain mustard

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Butterfly or flatten the chicken breasts. Spread with honey and mustard. Place the thyme sprigs in the middle of the breast allowing some of the leaves to hang over one end. Roll up and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Place on the baking tray, season with sea salt and pepper, and bake for 20 minutes, basting halfway through.

From the newly released 4 Ingredients Gluten Free Lactose Free


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CHOCOLATE!CUPCAKES!

POP FIZZ’S RECIPE FOR

As you know, Pop Fizz is always coming up with new recipes for potions... but this Easter he’s trying something different, and came up with

this recipe for a Skylands delicacy:

chocolate cupcakes!

Ingredients (makes 12):125g salted butter, softened1 cup plain flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cocoa powder1.5 tsp double-acting baking powder2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 tsp vanilla extract150g dark chocolate, melted

Icing:100g butter, softened2 cups soft icing mixture, sifted1/3 cup cocoa, sifted2 tbsp milk

Method:1. In a bowl, sift together plain flour, cocoa

powder & baking powder.2. In a separate bowl, whisk together

butter, sugar & vanilla extract for about 10-12 mins until pale and creamy. Add in eggs one at a time and beat until well combined.

3. Add in milk and flour mixture alternately in 3 additions, mixing well in between each addition.

4. Fold in melted chocolate thoroughly.5. Fill cake mixture in cupcake liners until

about 2/3 full. Bake in a preheated oven of 160C for 20 mins or until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool on wire rack.

Icing: 6. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter

until pale and fluffy.7. Add the icing mixture and cocoa a little at

a time until fully incorporated.8. When this is fully combined add the

milk and the chocolate buttercream will become light and fluffy.

9. Add icing to cooled cupcakes and lightly place a Skylanders Giants edible cupcake topper in the centre (included in your Easter gift bag). Lay cupcakes aside to set.

10. ENJOY with the kids!

To try them yourself, ask an adult to help you follow the below instructions.

IMPORTANT: Don’t try it on your own (You know what sometimes happens with Pop Fizz’s potion recipes!)


CHOCOLATE!CUPCAKES!

POP FIZZ’S RECIPE FOR

As you know, Pop Fizz is always coming up with new recipes for potions... but this Easter he’s trying something different, and came up with

this recipe for a Skylands delicacy:

chocolate cupcakes!

Ingredients (makes 12):125g salted butter, softened1 cup plain flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cocoa powder1.5 tsp double-acting baking powder2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 tsp vanilla extract150g dark chocolate, melted

Icing:100g butter, softened2 cups soft icing mixture, sifted1/3 cup cocoa, sifted2 tbsp milk

Method:1. In a bowl, sift together plain flour, cocoa

powder & baking powder.2. In a separate bowl, whisk together

butter, sugar & vanilla extract for about 10-12 mins until pale and creamy. Add in eggs one at a time and beat until well combined.

3. Add in milk and flour mixture alternately in 3 additions, mixing well in between each addition.

4. Fold in melted chocolate thoroughly.5. Fill cake mixture in cupcake liners until

about 2/3 full. Bake in a preheated oven of 160C for 20 mins or until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool on wire rack.

Icing: 6. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter

until pale and fluffy.7. Add the icing mixture and cocoa a little at

a time until fully incorporated.8. When this is fully combined add the

milk and the chocolate buttercream will become light and fluffy.

9. Add icing to cooled cupcakes and lightly place a Skylanders Giants edible cupcake topper in the centre (included in your Easter gift bag). Lay cupcakes aside to set.

10. ENJOY with the kids!

To try them yourself, ask an adult to help you follow the below instructions.

IMPORTANT: Don’t try it on your own (You know what sometimes happens with Pop Fizz’s potion recipes!)


Tropical Breakfast RisottoServes 4

1 cup (185g) Arborio rice 1 can (400ml) coconut milk 1⁄4 cup organic raisins 1 cup chopped, firm banana

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water with the rice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently for creaminess. When the water has been absorbed, add the coconut milk. As that gets absorbed, but while still creamy, fold through the raisins and banana. Heat for another 2 to 3 minutes and serve while the rice is warm and tender.

From the newly released 4 Ingredients Gluten Free Lactose Free



Vegetable stir-fry with almonds and quinoaServes 1 meal

1 tablespoon olive oil1⁄2 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced1⁄2 red capsicum (pepper) thinly sliced125 g (4.5 oz) mixed vegetables, such as beans, broccolini (babybroccoli), bok choy, mushrooms or sugar snap peas1⁄2 teaspoon of fresh ginger, finely shredded1⁄2 red chilli, de-seeded and finely sliced or 1 teaspoon of SweetChilli Sauce1 tablespoon of tamari1 tablespoon lime juice12 almonds1⁄2 cup cooked quinoa1⁄2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest1 tablespoon Mustard and Orange Salad Dressing1 sprig fresh coriander (cilantro), leaves only

Heat the oil in a wok or heavy frying pan. Stir-fry the onion and capsicum (pepper) for 1 minute.

Add the mixed vegetables, ginger, chilli, tamari, lime juice and almonds. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Place cooked quinoa in a small bowl and add the lemon zest and dressing. Stir to combine. Grease the inside of a small plastic cup and pack the quinoa into the cup, pressing down firmly.

Place the cup upside down onto a plate and gently tap so that the quinoa forms a cup-like stack on the plate.

Arrange the stir-fry next to the quinoa and top with fresh coriander (cilantro).

Recipes from The Metabolic Clock Cook Book by Julie Rennie (Rockpool Publishing, $24.99), available 1 May from all good book stores and online at www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au



Chocolate berry tart with ricotta cremeServes 8 slices

11⁄2 cups rolled oats2 tablespoons spelt flour, white or wholemeal2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa1⁄2 cup raw caster sugar80 g (3 oz) butter, melted1⁄2 cup rice or beans for blind baking2 quantities Ricotta Creme250 g (9 oz) small fresh strawberries, green tops removed,halved200 g (7 oz) fresh raspberries200 g (7 oz) fresh blueberriesicing (powdered) sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 34 x 11 cm (13 x 4 in) fluted tin.

Place the oats, flour, cocoa and sugar in a food processor and pulse for 20 seconds. Tip the mixture into a bowl and mix with the melted butter. Press the biscuit mixture into the prepared tin.

Place a piece of baking paper over the base and tip rice or beans over top. This keeps the base flat while baking.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in tin then discard the rice or beans and baking paper.

Remove very carefully from tin. Fill with the ricotta creme and top with the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Dust with icing (powdered) sugarand serve immediately.

Recipes from The Metabolic Clock Cook Book by Julie Rennie (Rockpool Publishing, $24.99), available 1 May from all good book stores and online at www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au



Cadbury Creme Egg CupcakesMakes 12

100gm milk chocolate1 cup water125gm butter - softened1 1/4 cups brown sugar3 eggs1 1/2 cups self raising flour1/2 cup plain flour1/4 cup cocoa12 Cadbury creme eggs (two packets)

Icing:200gm butter - softened2 cups icing sugar3-4 tablespoons baileys Irish cream1 tsp vanilla essence

Pre heat oven to 180°C. Line a 12 hole cupcake tray with paper cases.

Add the chocolate and water to a small saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.Add the flours and cocoa. Mix until just combined. Pour in the chocolate a little at a time until all mixed in to form a smooth batter.

Put a tablespoon of mixture in the bottom of each paper case. Place a Cadbury creme egg in each case. Cover with another tablespoon of batter.

Place in the oven and cook for 20 mins or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven, let sit in the tray for 5 mins before placing onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Meanwhile to make the icing. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until its pale and creamy. Add the icing sugar a little at a time. Pour in the baileys and vanilla essence. Mix well.

Pipe or spread icing onto cupcakes. Top with half a mini creme egg and grated chocolate if desired. Serve.

Busy Kitchen Mum Blogger, Taneesha Phelpsbusykitchenmum.com

Easter is upon us. Whether you celebrate the religious meaning behind it all or are celebrating with some family traditions, we can all agree that Easter is the perfect time to gorge (relatively guilt free) on all things chocolate.

Easter in my family has always been a family affair. There is always an Easter egg hunt for the kids and a big mouth watering lunch.

Every year my Grandparents buy all the grand kids (and great grand kids) a chocolate bunny and every year I eat way too much chocolate; bunnies, eggs, solid eggs and lets not forget hot cross buns.

These to-die-for cupcakes may look like ordinary cupcakes on the outside but they harbour the most sacred of all eggs. The egg that everybody looks forward to all year: The Cadbury Creme egg. It creates a sugary explosion of cream and caramel so rich that you will need to have a glass of refreshing milk on stand by to wash it all down.

If you’re someone who isn’t a big chocolate fan (yes there are actually people who don’t like chocolate....who knew right?) but still want to give these bad boys a try then I suggest using mini Creme eggs and make mini cupcakes. You will also need to place your Creme eggs in the freezer for approximately an hour before baking. This ensures that they don’t just melt into the cupcake completely.

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FACE MASK!SLAM BAM

To make your Slam Bam mask, see instructions on the back!

ARMED AND DANGEROUS!

home bitesWallpaper is a fabulous way to add a unique touch to a

room and the Majvillan Swedish wallpaper collection for kids brings a whole new fun element. The wallpapers are

washable and eco friendly with bright and clear details the kids will love. The wallpapers are available from

justkidswallpaper.com and are $170 for a 10m x 53cm roll.


With a busy family, the fridge always fills up so quickly. The LG Side by Side Door-in-Door fridge is the perfect solutions for the stylish and space conscious consumer. The push of a button reveals a new enhanced space to store and organise food and beverages and help reduce waste. A moist balance crisper helps keep vegetables fresher and an adjustable basket moves up and down for easy storage of taller items. The 661 litre fridge retails for $3,499.

PosterCandy helps bring your Instagram pics to life on the walls of your home with

their innovative professionally printed poster art. Starting at $19.95 and plus $9.95 shipping Australia-wide, the posters are an

affordable way to get your Instagram shots out of your account and into your home. The posters fit standard IKEA frames and

can be created in under 10 minutes online with 80 layout options available. Visit

postercandy.com.au for more information.

Infused with the finest fragrances of Banksia, lemon myrtle and creamy Manuka honey, the Botanicals range of room diffusers from Pacifica Skincare celebrate the abundance of some of the most therapeutic plants Australia and New Zealand have to offer. The room diffusers retail at $38.50 and the range is complimented by a selection of soaps and body products. Visit pacificaskincare.co.nz for more information.

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I couldn’t live without my KitchenAid Stand Mixer and so was super excited to see the new KitchenAid Artisan

Deluxe Hand Blender hitting stores this month. The Hand Blender is great for any small

daily job that requires a quick, smooth and uniform result.

Puree soups or baby food, whip mayonnaise or blend

healthy breakfast smoothies. It features a removable patented pan guard to

prevent scratching cookware and to protect the blade

when not in use. Available from quality kitchenware

stores for $249.

Laura Ashley is synonymous with beautiful designs

with floral accents and perfectly pretty

pastels. The Bloomsbury collection for the home

is no different. The colour palette of Jade, Plum,

Primrose and Steel Grey feature Charleston House patterns in a selection of gorgeous pieces for the

home. Available from laura-ashley.com.au.


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It was a phone call just after 1:30am on a cold September morning that brought the reality of a house fire into my world. I didn’t answer the first call, partly out of a drowsy anger at being woken so early and also just assuming it was a wrong number or prank call. Just as the phone rang mere seconds later I recognised the number and my stomach turned. I answered to hear my Mum telling me that my childhood home had been ravaged by fire.

The ten-minute drive seemed to take an eternity. I knew Mum and Dad were ok but had no idea how much damage had been done to the house. By the time I arrived both our family cats had been found safe albeit shaken by the experience. The cats were sent to the emergency vet for monitoring while Mum and Dad were taken by Ambulance to the Hospital for a check over.

After phone calls to the States to tell my sister the events of the night and an early morning trip to Grandma’s for my parents to shower and change into fresh clothes we made our way back to the house to face the damage. While we couldn’t enter until the house had been inspected, what we could see from the windows was frightening. Melted plastic, a 3 seater coach burnt to ashes and thick black dust covering every nook and cranny of every corner of the house.

Once the cause of the fire had been established (a faulty wiring issue) the clean up began. Every single personal affect was removed from the house over the next

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week. Mum and Dad took what they would need for the next few months while the house was repaired and the rest taken away to be cleaned. Much of the kitchen and living room was completely destroyed and went straight into dumpsters, a heartbreaking process for anyone to sift through their destroyed personal belongings.

My parents were lucky. They had a working smoke alarm, which woke Mum up. They were able to get out of the house to call the Fire Brigade and while they lost some items that can never be replaced, such as my sister’s artwork, the house was still standing. They have rebuilt their home and it continues to be a place of much joy for our family gatherings.

Throughout April, the Australian Fire and Emergency Services together with Duracell, are urging all Australians to change their smoke alarm batteries. Campaign spokesperson, Deputy Chief Officer Steve Warrington said, “Every year I continue to see a devastating number of house fires and unfortunately, not everyone gets out alive. Ensuring you have a working smoke alarm in your home can save lives by providing that critical early warning sign giving you time to evacuate safely.’

More than 12,000 residential fires were attended to by Fire and Emergency Services throughout Australia in 2012 alone. This April make sure your smoke alarm is working to give you the early warning sign you will need should a fire strike. Authorities recommend using a long-lasting 9V alkaline battery in your smoke alarm.

For residents in Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory don’t be a fool – change your smoke alarm battery on Monday, 1 April.

Residents in New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia – change your smoke alarm battery when you change your clocks at the end of daylight saving.

To mark this year’s smoke alarm campaign, Duracell is giving you the chance to win a Duracell smoke alarm safety pack, so put your colouring skills to the test! Each pack features a Hasbro Nerf Super Soaker, Duracell batteries, a fire-fighter hat, Duracell Fire or Drumming Bunny and a Quell Smoke Alarm valued at $123.

For details on entry visit kidmagazine.com.au/win.html

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1 – Mamas and Papas Jamboree lampshade, $69.95, Childsmart 1300 663 034 2 – Shining Shiitake Lamp Set, USD $17.99, modcloth.com 3 - Black And White Giraffe Lampshade, $65, steal-the-limelight.com.au 4 - Mimi’lou Blue Rabbit Paper Lantern, $44.95, stemonline.com.au 5 - Zzzoolights Moose Wall Light, $118, likco.com.au 6 – Blue Paint Spot Table Lamp, $29.95, beaconlighting.com.au 7 - “Gotcha” Yellow Lampshade, $69.95 and “Windsor” Lamp Base, $50.00, littlelighthouse.com.au 8 - “Large Dandelions” Emma Lampshade, $69.95 and “Windsor” Lamp Base, $50.00, littlelighthouse.com.au 9 – Kids Striped Bedside Table Lamp, £19.99, dunelm-mill.com 10 – Kids Dino 2 Tier Pendant Shade, £9.99, dunelm-mill.com 11 – Chloe Harper Lampshade (base not included), $79.95, katelauren.com.au

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1 – Mamas and Papas Jamboree lampshade, $69.95, Childsmart 1300 663 034 2 – Shining Shiitake Lamp Set, USD $17.99, modcloth.com 3 - Black And White Giraffe Lampshade, $65, steal-the-limelight.com.au 4 - Mimi’lou Blue Rabbit Paper Lantern, $44.95, stemonline.com.au 5 - Zzzoolights Moose Wall Light, $118, likco.com.au 6 – Blue Paint Spot Table Lamp, $29.95, beaconlighting.com.au 7 - “Gotcha” Yellow Lampshade, $69.95 and “Windsor” Lamp Base, $50.00, littlelighthouse.com.au 8 - “Large Dandelions” Emma Lampshade, $69.95 and “Windsor” Lamp Base, $50.00, littlelighthouse.com.au 9 – Kids Striped Bedside Table Lamp, £19.99, dunelm-mill.com 10 – Kids Dino 2 Tier Pendant Shade, £9.99, dunelm-mill.com 11 – Chloe Harper Lampshade (base not included), $79.95, katelauren.com.au

light me up Beautiful lighting to match any interior style

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