Kids on the coast
At least you have your health
Australia certainly is the lucky country. Unlike the US, when Australians get sick, there’s no question about their eligibility for health care.
Rare gift
What makes a gifted child and how do you know if you have one? Children with high level ability have been given a gift and they also have a gift to give.
Single parenthood
“I didn’t know it would be this hard” is a comment made by many separated parents. You might think they are referring to the breakdown of their marriage, but for many, separation from their spouse pales in comparison with the subsequent challenges of parenting plans and co-parenting.
The value of giving
Will a new toy or the latest Playstation make our children happy? How can we best guide our children to a meaningful life? These are questions that we, as parents, ask ourselves.
What if your baby is unwell?
You’ve survived the birth and now you have a young baby at home. But it’s not all plain sailing. There are times when you are not quite sure why your baby is crying and what to do about it.
Thanks for having me dad!
Believe it or not, the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated in 2006/07, there were 4,569,000 men in Australia aged 18 years and over who reported having one or more natural children living either with them or elsewhere. That’s a lot of dads who will be celebrating on September 6!
Camping Diva
Why is it that everything seems like a good idea after three or four glasses of wine? I don’t know whether it’s simply the loss of all inhibition or the inevitable slide into temporary insanity - perhaps it’s a bit of both!
Reducing chemicals in your home
Kitchen cupboards all over Australia are overflowing with a multitude of cleaning products designed to wash, scrub, de-mould and disinfect, waging war on all bacteria in the family home.
Single parent holidaying
Single parenthood is a challenge at the best of times. Juggling work, home, friends, family and kids can be difficult and no-one deserves a break more than a single parent.
Staying positive in tough times
Everyday, whether you realise it or not, you are being bombarded with negativity. From the moment you read the paper or switch on Kochie and Mel in the morning, ‘til the moment you go to bed.
Looking for something to do with kids?
For your chance to win these cool prizes and MORE go to our Competitions page.
Zoo Keeper for The Day-Australia Zoo
(Sunshine Coast)
| Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a Zoo Keeper? Well, wonder no more because the school holidays are back, and so is Australia Zoo's holiday program, Zoo Keeper for a Day! | |
| Closing Date: 31-Aug-2009 | enter now! |
Wizard of Oz tickets
(Sunshine Coast)
| September 3-4 THE WIZARD OF OZ Where/when: 7pm, Nambour Civic Centre St Andrew’s Anglican Collage primary school is presenting a production of this much loved classic. Follow the yellow brick road as the young cast sing and dance its way through the magical musical. It promises to be a great show complete with live band, lights and over 200 costumes. Cost: Adults $15, children and pensioners $10 Details: Tickets on sale from August 24. Phone: 5475 7777 For your chance to win a family pass (2 adults and 2 children) to the Wizard of Oz, enter now! | |
| Closing Date: 24-Aug-2009 | enter now! |
Roary The Racecar prize pack
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| Roary the Racing Car is the No.1 Star at the Silverhatch Race Track. For two lucky Roary fans out there, we have two Roary the Racing Car prize packs to giveaway including a Construct ‘n Go Roary and RC Roary, worth $109.98. | |
| Closing Date: 31-Jul-2009 | enter now! |
Waterfall Day Spa for Mums to Be
(Sunshine Coast)
| 1. The Belly Facial As the name suggests, it’s a facial for your beautifully expanding belly and is designed to help with the elasticity of the skin and prevent stretch marks as well as nurturing mum and bub. We use our all organic Eminince Range and babies absolutely love it. 30 min bliss 2. Island Pregnancy Massage A massage specifically designed for Mums to Be. It’s flowing and nurturing, yet still works on all the sore and tender spots that trouble you during this time. A treatment you will fall in love with. www.waterfalldayspa.com.au | |
| Closing Date: 15-Aug-2009 | enter now! |
Win a Wishing Woods Party
(Sunshine Coast)
| If you’re planning a kid’s party before September 30th, you could win one free from Wishing Woods! Valued at over $240.00. Packages are available for children from 3 –12 years. There are a variety of themed parties to choose from featuring professional entertainers in a special themed venue. Costume hire is available and prizes and food organised. Call Wishing Woods to discuss a party on 5499 7343 or check out our website www.wishingwoods.com.au | |
| Closing Date: 31-Jul-2009 | enter now! |
Coraline movie passes
(Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast)
| Win one of 5 family passes. CORALINE is a high-definition stop-motion animated feature – the first to be originally filmed in stereoscopic 3-D. It’s a wondrous, fun and thrilling 3D adventure which tells the story of a young girl who enters a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar – only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to get back home. | |
| Closing Date: 01-Aug-2009 | enter now! |
Euky Bear Steam Vaporiser Giveaway
(Sunshine Coast)
| Win one of 3 Euky Bear Steam Vaporiser Packs Valued at $120.00 each. Quiet, safer and easy to use, this vaporiser is recommended for the symptoms of colds and flu, bronchitis and croup. Giving all night relief it helps you breathe easier and sleep better. Using a safer water dispersable inhalant, it can be used Australia wide in all types of water. Australian designed and owned it comes with a full two year warranty | |
| Closing Date: 31-Jul-2009 | enter now! |
Kit Heath -Loving Touch Jewellery
(Sunshine Coast)
| Win a $50.00 Voucher from Loving Touch Jewellery. Your loved one's fingerprint is individually cast and beautifully finished by hand, in either polished sterling silver or gold. Available in custom designs to suit your individual style and personality. All pieces can be hand engraved, with the option of diamonds or birthstones being added. Select a design for yourself or as a unique gift for a loved one. Available for women in pendants and charms, and for men in ID tags, key chains and cuff links. | |
| Closing Date: 06-Jul-2009 | enter now! |
- Protect and personalise 22-Jun-2009
- Amazing baby products 28-Apr-2009
- Eat it up 01-Jan-2009
- Kids make a mess 01-Jan-2009
- “Yes you can write on the walls!” 01-Jan-2009
- Magazine’s Motivated Mums 22-Jun-2009
- Six, Going On 30 22-Jun-2009
- Surviving Your Adolescents 22-Jun-2009
- Swine Flu: School Quarantine Introduced 22-Jun-2009
- Grants Improve Nambour Kindy 22-Jun-2009
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