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BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS, LUNCHBOXES, STATIONERY, PLUS MORE WHAT EVERY KID NEEDS TO COMBAT THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR FEBRUARY 2013 - issue TWO Nicole Livingstone former Olympian, talks head lice LITTLE LIBERTY SHOWS US THE ULTIMATE IN KIDS BEDROOMS Meet David Pearson, founder of Fitskin WIN over $1,000 worth of prizes to giveaway Details on page 34 FASHION FEATURES, FUN BITES, BEAUTY BUZZ AND MUCH MORE INSIDE kidmagazine.com.au 2 Keep up to date with our Facebook posts, full of fashion tips, latest articles, competitions and interviews. Follow us at www.facebook. com/kidmagazine SOCIAL Do you love Pinterest as much as we do? Follow and share with us at www.pinterest.com/ kidmagazine/ kidmagazine.com.au 3 hi! Sara editor and chief kid, sara@kidmagazine.com.au www.kidmagazine.com.au L ast week I had a moment. I was preparing for my interview with Nicole Livingstone about MOOV head lice treatments (see page 16) when I said to my husband “I never ever would have thought that I would be interviewing a former Olympian about head lice!” It’s funny where life takes you. I also never would have thought that in six months we would have taken our little website and turned it into a magazine seen by over 60,000 people in the rst issue alone. Life does take you down some interesting paths and I hope 2013 brings me many more opportunities to challenge myself and grow Kid Magazine. I am really excited about this issue. We have a competition prize pool of over $1,000 and some super cool exclusive oers just for Kid Magazine readers. We have interviews, stories and new products that you will love. Our “Back to School” feature includes our picks of the back to school essentials for 2013. For mums, we have some amazing Valentine’s Day gifts picked out, so circle what you want and start dropping some hints. Check out our story on Nicole Rosenberg and her business, Little Liberty, which will have you inspired to redecorate and get the kids involved. Our tness expert, Kaz Muddell, shares her thoughts on the benets of running and we hear from David Pearson, founder of Fitskin, who shares his top skincare tips. We also have some delicious recipes to help you ll those lunchboxes with food the kids will want to eat. I would love to hear from you. Whether you are running your own business that you think would be a great t for Kid Magazine or want to share a photo of your little one with us you can contact me by email, sara@kidmagazine.com.au. I would also love if you could encourage your friends to subscribe to Kid Magazine so we can grow our readership and bring your even better oers and prizes. Until next month, you can nd us at www.kidmagazine.com.au for more fabulous fashion and kids things. EDITOR’S LETTER Did you know?? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego and the University of Warwick have found that Facebook status updates were 1.5 times more memorable than sentences from books and almost 2.5 times more memorable than faces. So be careful next time you press the post button – whatever you write won’t be soon forgotten! INSIDE kidmagazine.com.au 4 16 Nicole Livingstone, former Olympian, talks head lice What’s on What’s happening in Feburary. Find out now 06 36 Little Liberty shows us her style Discounts and specials We’ve teamed up with some exciting retailers to provide some great savings 07 The big itch Former olympian, Nicole Livingstone, talks head lice 16 Run for your health Fitness expert and running coach, Kaz Muddell, show us how Top ve skincare tips Founder of Fitskin, David Pearson, talks skincare, the Fitskin brand and how to keep our skin fresh and youthful 20 19 Flying advice Tips fors mum to be, thanks to travel.com.au Back to School Our back to school feature covers backpacks, lunchboxes, fashion, stationery and more 24 22 kidmagazine.com.au 5 24 Back to school feature 20 David Pearson, founder of Fitskin talks beauty 40 Help other women in need 50 Recipes for the kids 56 Meet and Greet with Taneesha Phelps Sleep stories and soundscapes Getting your kids sleeping and ready for school Win Win Win Over $1,000 worth of prizes to giveaway to our Kid Magazinereader this month. Enter now 34 33 A lot of inspiration Little Liberty shows us how to design the ultimate in kids bedrooms Tasty treats Yummy recipes couresty of Philadelphia, 4 Ingredients, Le Creuset and PureBred 50 36 Meet and greet Introducing Tanneesha Phelps as she partners with Kid Magazine 56 kidmagazine.com.au 6 Kid Magazine March Issue Released Our March Issue will be hitting uour inbox packed full of fantastic competitions, interviews, fashion, new products and much more! If you haven’t yet subscribed visit www.kidmagazine.com.au/ newsletter.html so you don’t miss out. Starlight Cinema, North Sydney North Sydney Oval has been the home to the Starlight Cinema since 1993 and the 10th year has some cracking movies to celebrate. Whether you want to have a girls night out, a romantic evening with your partner or make it a family event with the kids you will nd a movie to please. On thoughtout February For more information visit www.starlightcinema.com. au/ WHAT’S ON - FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Boardies Day Surf Life Saving Australia volunteers gave more than 1,000,000 hours of their own time last year to keep Australian beaches safe. Boardies Day is their annual event to raise the $1m needed to purchase new equipment and to train new volunteers. You can get involved as an individual, with an ‘inter-class’ school competition or the new ‘Bosses in Boardies’ corporate events. To start fundraising now visit boardiesday. com.au/ Chinese New Year Kung Hei Fat Choy! Celebrate the Year of the Snake at one of the many celebrations around the country and enjoy the colourful festivities, markets, great food and reworks. Visit your local council website to see where a celebration is happening near you. Valentine’s Day Whether you are single or have a partner, a hopeless romantic or not, use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to eat some chocolate and watch some rom coms on the couch (if you can get the kids to go to bed!). See our outt and gift ideas for some inspiration and hint dropping. Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Sydney Kids 7-15 are encouraged to give an active life- style a go with Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon events around the country. 80% of parents surveyed after the 2012 events said they had seen an improvement in their child’s self-esteem after participating. Enter as an individual or a team and have a lot of fun! Other dates this month are Canberra on 10th February and Bendigo on 24th February. For more information visit tryathlon.weetbix.com.au/ Monsters, Inc. 3D and Pixar Short Films COllection Vol. 2 Released on Blu-Ray February 6 kidmagazine.com.au 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 discounts and special offers A Little Bit of Cheek Receive 20% o storewide at A Little Bit of Cheek. Use the code kidsm at checkout for the discount to apply. Excludes baby bags, wall decals and shipping. Oer is valid until 27 February 2013. and the little dog laughed 20% o at www.andthelittledoglaughed.com To redeem, email info@andthelittledoglaughed.com after you have reached the checkout, mention Kid Magazine and the team at And the Little Dog Laughed will arrange payment. Oer is valid until 27 February 2013. Staples.com.au Spend $75 or more and get $15 o your basket using coupon code KIDSMAG15 To redeem oer customers must enter coupon code at checkout. One coupon per customer. Oer is valid from 1 February to 28 February 2013. Name Your Dummy Receive 10% o at www.nameyourdummy.com.au using the code KidMagazine. Excludes shipping costs. Oer is valid until 28 February 2013 CoolThings Australia Receive $10 o at CoolThings Austrtalia Code: KIDMAGJAN2013 Min Spend $50 Not available with any other deal, special or free shipping oer. Redeemable at www.coolthings.com.au. The code can be redeemed by viewing your shopping cart and entering it into the coupon code section. Oer is valid until the end of January 2013 Exclusively stocked in Australia by Brusselsprouts, Shwings come straight from Hollywood to make your shoes y. Layer them for a super tricked out look, lace them high or lace them low, Shwings are the must have shoe accessory. Available in 18 dierent colours and for lace or velcro shoes. RRP $9.95, www.brusselsproutskids.com. kidmagazine.com.au 8kidmagazine.com.au 8 fashion bites Amor Amor are back with more DIY fashion for budding artists. The new Monster T-shirt Kit is joining the Artist Leggings Kit as a creative way for your kids to express themselves with colour on their clothes. This is one item you won’t mind them covering in texta because that is what they are designed for. The T-shirt comes with either washable markers, for creating again and again, or permanent markers for the child who knows what they want! RRP $40, www. amoramordesigns.com/shop/ We are loving the muslin wraps just released by gorgeous kids label and the little dog laughed. Made from 100% pure cotton they are a generous 120cm x 120cm in size. Available in six dierent designs you can purchase them individually for $24 or in a gift boxed double pack for $44. The designs are stylish and the perfect baby shower gift for a trendy mum-to- be. www.andthelittledoglaughed. com. New Aussie designer tees from Mr Jimmy have landed at edgy kids store A Little Bit of Cheek. The tees are 100% cotton and feature funky prints to make any rock n roll parent proud. Only available in small runs and in limited stores you will need to get in quick to pick one up for your little rocker. Sizes 2, 4, 6 & 8. RRP $26.95, www.alittlebitofcheek. com.au. WIN Details on Page 34 New Aussie designer tees from Mr Jimmy have landed at edgy kids store A Little Bit of Cheek. The tees are 100% cotton and feature funky prints to make any rock n roll parent proud. Only available in small runs and in limited stores you will need to get in quick to pick one up for your little rocker. Sizes 2, 4, 6 & 8. RRP $26.95, www.alittlebitofcheek. com.au. kidmagazine.com.au 9 Forget tugging, twisting and poking. Now you can relax in summer’s ultimate accessory thanks to Pinky’s Boobie Beads by Mummabubba Jewellery, designed to extend the breastfeeding bond between mother and baby. The range oers bold contrasting colours to naturally draw the attention of wandering eyes as well as a set of highlight beads designed for little hands to hang onto. The Boobie Beads have been tested across Australia and can be found online at www.pinkymckay.com.au or www. mummabubbajewellery.com.au. RRP $32. FittaMamma’s new maternity range has been designed for mums-to-be who want to stay t, keep active and look good thorugh pregnancy. The range includes well-constructed, attractively tting tops and leggings that are specically designed for exercise. The bonus is they are stylish and attering and stretch with you as your baby grows. The range starts from £32.99 and is available online at www.ttamamma.com. On the website you will also nd a range of interesting exercise and nutrition advice for a healthy and active pregnancy. 1. If you want to stock up on some sale items for the kids for next Summer think classic cuts and basic items such as plain singlet tops, t-shirts, shorts and hats. Avoid impulse purchases for anything that is a seasonal trend as it is likely next Summer it won’t be in fashion and the kids won’t wear it. Think ahead to what size the kids will be next Summer and you will have a great start to their Summer wardrobe when you can add on trend pieces to keep with the fashion. 2. If you are on an online shopper, set yourself a time limit for your sales shopping and stick to it. The number of online kids boutiques is constantly grow- ing and you could spend hours moving from online store to online store. Once you set your time limit, start with your favourite boutiques rst and gradu- ally move through your list. I have a separate email account for newsletter subscriptions for my favourite stores so that I can check it regularly without it clut- tering my regular mailbox. 3. If you have friends living in other parts of the World with birthdays in the next few months, start thinking about birthday gifts for the kids. You can easily send lightweight Summer clothing via post Look out for Australian labels to showcase our amazing designers! 4. If you have a European Summer holiday planned for 2013 you can also use the current sales to plan the kids wardrobe for while you will be away, particularly if they are younger and moving quickly through dif- ferent sizes. 5. Finally, think about what the kids need to get them through the remainder of the warmer months and any special occasions you have coming up. Light cardigans will see you thorough until Autumn and with the heat we are currently experiencing some light Summer dresses or shorts would be perfect. If your children have a wedding or party to go to you can probably make a huge saving on a special outt for them. MAKING THE MOST OF THE END OF SEASON SALES kidmagazine.com.au 10 Top: diana ferrari Kelly Tee, RRP $79.95, 1800 101 285; Jeans: Levis Straight Love On the Boat Jeans, RRP $119.95, www.birdsnest.com. au; Shoes: ASOS DOMINO Run- ning Trainers with Suede Detail, RRP $59.50, www.asos.com/au Top: JAG Sequin Tie Back Tank, RRP $119.00, www.birdsnest.com. au; Pants: Floral Print Trousers, RRP $63, www.nextdirect.com; Bangles: Cream and Gold Bangle Pack, RRP $18, www.nextdirect.com Top: All About Eve Heartbreaker Sleeveless Shirt, RRP $59.95, www. birdsnest.com.au; Shorts: Polka Dot Scalloped Edge Shorts with Belt, RRP £40.00, www.yumidirect.com. au; Shoes: diana ferrari Alvina Leop- ard ats, RRP $109.95, 1800 101 285 Dress: Maggie and Me Floral Garden Dip Him Midi Dress, RRP £45.00, www.lovarni.com; Belt: Tied with a Bow Belt in Rose Quartz, RRP $14.99USD, www. modcloth.com; Bag: diana ferrari Anita bag, RRP $89.95, 1800 101 285 Valentine’s Day Outt Inspiration Whether you will be enjoying dinner and movie, a night at the theatre, a picnic in the park or a family night out we have all bases covered from relaxed casual to evening glam and everything in between. 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Defence Spray regularly 4 If your kids do catch head lice, talk about it and let the school know As soon as you clear the lice the kids can go back to school 5 Continue to check and complete the 3 cycles of the MOOV treatment to effectively break the lice life cycle kidmagazine.com.au 17 kidmagazine.com.au WorKOut run for your health with Kaz Muddell Running is a great way to stay in shape all year round... 485 To comment on this article, visit: http://www.kidmagazine.com.au/article/advice-flying-whilepregnant IN CINEMAS JANUARY 1 7 AVAILABLE ON 3D BLU-RAY FEBRUARY 6 ©2012 Disney/Pixar Disneymovies.com.au fb.com/WaltDisneyStudiosAUNZ kidmagazine.com.au 24 back to school The Summer school holidays are nearly over and eager (and some not so eager) kiddies around the country are preparing to return to the... you to put a lock/PIN or encrypt data to restrict access Put all your sticks through regular 6 Back to School will mean back to the anti-virus scans and keep backups of all drawing board if your child loses all their files to avoid getting caught by stick corwork through device loss, theft or damage If students do lose their homework or ruption Attach memory sticks to brightly assignments, an automated... finding ways to incorporate this great activity into their day to day lives There is a technique to running though and in order to get the best out of this form of exercise, and to avoid injury, there are some simple observations to follow To run efficiently you need to ensure your foot lands under the centre of gravity of your body, your arms are kept beside you and move like pistons backwards and... educational games and quizzes and the chance to win grant and prizes for their school Livingstone’s advice to parents is to grab the information kit She recalls, “When my daughter had head lice, kidmagazine.com.au 16 it caught me by surprise It can be quite confusing to stand in the pharmacy and know which product to choose” The MOOV kits are also a useful tool for parents, containing information on... (and some not so eager) kiddies around the country are preparing to return to the classroom We have all your back to school needs covered, from lunchboxes to backpacks, stationery and a few other items you and the kids will love kidmagazine.com.au 025 bags and backpacks 2 1 Ideal for all after school sports activities such as mountain biking and running, this ‘mini me’ pack features a 1.5L BPA free hydration... set, RRP $24.95, www.spencil.com.au 5 Globe Dux II Backpack, RRP $29.99, www.theiconic.com.au 6 Volcom Going Study Backpack, RRP $59.99, www.theiconic.com.au 7 Smiggle Backpack, RRP $39.95, Melbourne Central kidmagazine.com.au 26 5 7 2 AVG’s Top 10 Tips for Back to School Preparations for Laptops and Phones 1 Turn on firewalls for both wireless and local area networks If your operating system doesn’t have... said Nicole Livingstone first encountered head lice two years ago in the January school holidays when her daughter complained of an itchy head Upon closer inspection she discovered the problem but was able to act quickly with the MOOV products and bust the lice With back to school just around the corner, MOOV is launching its Defend Your School program aiming to reach 150,000 primary school students nationally... shocked to read in the results of the MOOV Head Lice Survey that 57% of mums said they were not comfortable talking to their school or other parents about their kids head lice Even more astonishing is that 48% of parents admitted to not telling their school when their child has head lice This perpetuates the problem, as the head lice are able to spread infecting more children Nicole Livingstone, former . do? Follow and share with us at www.pinterest.com/ kidmagazine/ kidmagazine.com.au 3 hi! Sara editor and chief kid, sara@kidmagazine.com.au www.kidmagazine.com.au L ast week I had a moment. I was. Fitskin brand and how to keep our skin fresh and youthful 20 19 Flying advice Tips fors mum to be, thanks to travel.com.au Back to School Our back to school feature covers backpacks, lunchboxes,. BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS, LUNCHBOXES, STATIONERY, PLUS MORE WHAT EVERY KID NEEDS TO COMBAT THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR FEBRUARY 2013 - issue TWO Nicole Livingstone former Olympian,