Teddy Bear Cars

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What you need: * Bite sized Mars or Milky Way Chocolate Bars *Smarties or M&M’s *Life Savers, cut in half *Tiny Teddies *small amount of frosting (to act as glue) Push teddies into one end of the chocolate, use frosting and ‘glue’ the Smarties on the side as wheels. Then use frosting ‘glue’ to place [...]

Toxic lead levels in children’s Halloween face paints

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found a children’s face paint with excessive levels of lead being sold on the Australian market in the lead up to Halloween. The “Horror Make Up” was tested during a product safety survey which targeted toxic elements in products aimed at young children. The face paint has been [...]

Postponed Glee Competition Now A Spectactular!

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The School Glee Club Competition is set to explode this Sunday 30 October at Talara Primary College Hall. A flash thunder storm at Happy Valley delayed the original outdoor competition however with a new date and undercover venue, the competition is set to be bigger and better than ever – spectacular in fact! Primary and [...]

Pengoloo Memory Game

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Check out the Pengoloo game this Christmas! A wonderful wooden game suitable for smaller kids. The quality of this game is what I like, the wooden pieces will not rip or tear, making it a very durable game for young children. My son loves this game, it is great for his memory and he is [...]

Local market helps families stretch their dollar further

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The locally owned Sunny Coast Baby and Kids Market was successfully launched in January 2011 at the Nambour PCYC. With over 50 stalls selling pre loved, new and beautiful handmade baby & kid’s items.  Over the past 12 months the market has continued to grow and now attracts in excess of 500 people. The Sunny [...]

The World’s Favourite Nanny, Jo Frost, Announces Her First Australian Live Tour

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For the very first time in February 2012, the world’s favourite nanny, Jo Frost, will share her unique insights into raising children and will provide a road map for Australian parents to achieve confident and effective parenting in a brand new, fun, interactive and entertaining multi-media live show. The Jo Frost Live: Be The Best [...]

Cheese Puffs

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Cheese Puffs ½ cup milk (soy is fine) 1 egg ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 zucchini, grated (peeled first if your kids hate green) 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar is best) 1 cup self-raising flour Preheat the oven to 190C. Line a baking tray. In a large bowl, whisk together [...]

Secondary Infertility Part 2 Of 4

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In part 1 of this series we looked at what secondary infertility was, how common it was and how it can be diagnosed.  Today we will look at what investigations and treatments are appropriate. What do the investigations involve? Ovulation is tested with blood tests for a hormone called progesterone and possibly ultrasound scans. Sperm [...]

Hungry Teens

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If you have ever fed a teenage boy you will know that you basically lead them to the trough and let them eat until the food is no more. They seem to have hollow legs and can never be filled up. Ask a teenage boy what are his four main food groups and I bet [...]

Encouraging Healthy Habits

Well school holidays have been had and everyone is back to the daily routine of school life. Filling lunchboxes, washing uniforms, assisting with homework, it doesn’t stop! After school activities are also back with a new term of sports, music tuition, swimming & gym. Kids days are action packed! If you are anything like me [...]