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Magazine
NOVEMBER 2019
FAMILY • LIFE • STYLE
100
plus..
GIFT IDEAS
INSIDE | WELLBEING | FASHION | EVENTS | WIN!
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PUBLISHER/OWNER: It’s Silly
Season!
Keeley O'Connor
editor@havenmagazine.com.au
EDITOR:
Belinda Glindemann
belinda@havenmagazine.com.au
As if I didn’t have enough to-do lists on the
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: go, after flicking through this edition of haven
Anastasia White magazine I am now feeling totally amped and
anastasia@havenmagazine.com.au If all this talk of Christmas shopping and festive planning
ready to start another one: “Dear Santa ….” - ha! already has your heart beating faster and reaching for the
ART DIRECTOR: You’ll be feeling the inspiration too as you read on
Emma Mardaine egg nog, you can also read on for tips on how to manage
design@havenmagazine.com.au and discover haven’s 100 gift ideas for your family! this silly season like a boss. From gift wrapping hacks to
It’s our biggest gift guide ever (EVERRR – just ask diarising the big sales. From end-of-year party ideas to
DIGITAL/ADMIN:
Bec Watts
our editorial and creative team who put this beast how to cope with the overwhelm of it all - we’ve got it all
bec@havenmagazine.com.au together!). The ideas in here will no doubt get you neatly wrapped up for you (pun intended) in this edition.
super excited to start shopping or, at least, inspire They call it Silly Season because it’s busy and stressful, but
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has been naughty and nice! the lead up to the end of year. And don’t forget that we’re
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intern@havenmagazine.com.au wrap-up parties, the wild mums’ (and dads’) nights out and
done most of their Christmas shopping? Where
is the fun in that?! Don’t get me wrong - I’m Christmas preparations. So let’s do this together. Make
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GEORGIA HARDING Food/Naturopath probably even stretch that budget as your family town and even more gift inspo –
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(especially after they read this edition of haven!).
Keeley
You’ve got this!
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in a row. The win comes just days after Paradise Resort (SO THEY GET THE HINT!).
was voted ‘Best Family Resort in Australia’ in the annual
Out and About with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards.
Paradise Resort GM David Brook says he is beyond
Belinda, editor:
@jaivasicek @ahoytrader
Is your child ready for
thrilled to not only be nominated for two sensational
awards, but to have won both.
It’s not a standard lunch break in the office
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“It’s an honour to be nominated for these awards and to
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be named winner when we were up against such worthy Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a leading co-educational
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further!
Emma, art director: Tuesday, 26 November 2019
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The award wins were due to the fact that Paradise @tiffanyandco
Preschool to Year 4 Campus
Resort is the only family resort in Australia where you Well, last year my partner bought me towels Tours start at 9.00am
can find a water park, ice rink, laser tag and kids’ club, (because he didn’t like my current ones!)
Edge Early Learning Bilinga is the latest new purpose-built centre for the group, landing
all within a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Not to and a pasta maker (which is still in the
in Airport Central later this year. It will be Edge’s third centre to open on the Gold Coast Register for a tour bit.ly/LindisfarneTour2019
mention the many options for parents including cooking box!!) so I have dropped a few hints around
with plans for even more in 2020! With a high demand for childcare at the southern
demonstration, wine tasting, trivia and live music, Tiffany & Co. Here’s hoping he gets them -
end of the Gold Coast and few options available, this centre will cater to local families
guaranteeing the whole family will be entertained. after all, diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
seeking access to quality childcare. Edge Early Learning’s new Bilinga centre will be
a sun smart, indoor-outdoor centre with high ceilings and located in a very popular www.paradiseresort.com.au
precinct, close to the Gold Coast Airport. It will be convenient for families living nearby,
people who work in the area and students with children who attend the local Southern Anny, editorial assistant: @spell
Cross University. There must be something illicit woven
www.edgeearlylearning.com.au into the fabric of @spell pieces because
they’re Just. So. Addictive. I thought
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local neighbourhood
Have you heard of The Parentmedic Movement? It’s an information-
based first aid training program that is run by locals for locals, effectively
green Bec, digital + admin:
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Launched by Melbourne mum of two Nataly Tormey, the business is you don’t know half the words of or 'A Place in the Sun' will be welcome under
a social enterprise with local Parentmedic facilitators located all over the original Shrek movie off by heart. my tree. Otherwise, I’ll take an Arc + Family
the country (including our neck of the woods). Parentmedic ensures its Now, with the coming of age of your kids, plant pot – or three!
members give back to the local community around Australia by running so too is Shrek. Yep, he’s coming to a local stage, people! Tickets
the program free of charge to minority groups in addition to those who for the Brisbane season of this lavish and fun multi-million dollar
Keeley, owner + publisher:
pay to do the course. They are also funding a family health centre in musical comedy are on sale now. The Broadway smash hit will play
@thebalibible I think the best thing for
Africa, where Nataly regularly volunteers. at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, from May 9, 2020. Ben Mingay and Lucy
anyone to put under my tree this year
Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona, while
Typically, those who attend Parentmedic First Aid sessions around would be a holiday. I've never been to Bali
Marcia Hines will play the role of the Dragon in a special guest
Australia are first-time parents, largely with babies around 4-6 months but have heard so much about it. I'd love
appearance for the Brisbane season.
who become anxious about the introduction of solids. to explore everything from the surf breaks
www.ShrekTheMusical.com.au to the rice paddies.
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Gift guide Gift guide
100 Christmas
gift ideas!
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WE’VE STOCKPILED YOUR STOCKING FILLERS, PICKED OUT YOUR PREZZIES AND
GATHERED GIFTS FOR EVERYONE FROM YOUR GRANDMA TO YOUR GODSON.
CONSIDER YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, SORTED - AND IT ISN’T EVEN DECEMBER YET! 3
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Brümate Create Your Own gift set Maui Now Double the Aloha set
$69.63, www.brumate.com $44.95, www.mauinow.com.au
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Fitbit Versa 2 rose gold Sunnylife Kasbah travel cocktail kit LeMU Mid Ceylon Sliders Splashproof Pouch Frank Body rose gold shimmer scrub Papier personalised notebooks Alex&Ant roundie bag
$329.95, www.fitbit.com $24.95, www.sunnylife.com.au $46.00, www.lemuarrival.com $19.95, www.mecca.com.au $34.99 each, www.papier.com $49.95, www.alexandant.com.au
6 16 Sunnylife rose bottle
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lie-on float $69.95,
www.sunnylife.com.au
5
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Kollab leopard floral cooler Miss Frankie Shine Bright Christmas pack Go-To All Day Glow set Foreo LUNA 3 facial cleansing and firming Luxey Cup MiniLUX reusable glass coffee cup
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bag, $29.95, $30, www.missfrankie.com.au $162, www.gotoskincare.com massager, $299, www.mecca.com.au $34.95, www.luxeycup.com
www.kollab.com.au
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Gingle Bells Gin
baubles gift pack $79, M.I.L & D.I.L candle Harper Bee fluffy powerbank (available in peach, Salt by Hendrix rose quartz face roller Gift Republic rose wine bath bombs
www.ginglebellsgin.com $25, www.facebook.com/milanddilcandles lilac and blue) $45, www.harperbee.com.au $34.95, www.adorebeauty.com.au $14, www.asos.com
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Peppa Pig: The Official Peppa Pig Annual 2020 Planet Finska Kubb in Crate yard game Grimms Rainbow (large) Nova Abode Mateo spider monkey comforter
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$19.99, www.bookdepository.com $89.95, www.planetfinska.com.au $138.95, www.limetreekids.com.au $28.74, www.novaabode.com
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20 Mister Zimi Mini Zimi Cubby
from $4400, www.castleandcubby.com.au
Sunnylife peacock ride-on float
$99.95, www.sunnylife.com.au
S’Well Eats Elements Collection 630ml in
Calacatta Gold $89.95, www.kitchenware.com.au
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34 Monster Jam Mega Grave Digger
$199, www.bigw.com.au
37
EXYRA Delta sunglasses Two’s Company stumbling block game Ahoy Trader Abacaxi Blush A4 cross Mindful & Co Kids yoga flash cards
35
$120, www.exyra.com.au $26.95, www.mrandmrsjones.com.au $150, www.ahoytrader.com $49.95, www.mindfulandcokids.com
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Dreams projector dome star map south Petit Monkey print backpack in Grey Tiger Jumbled Hairy Jack planter in blue How to Train Your Dragon Hatching Toothless Hip Kids wooden moon doll pram Lively Living Aroma-Snooze Sleep Aid
$44.95, www.myer.com.au (available in various prints) $49.94, www.jumbledonline.com $119, www.kmart.com.au $99.95, www.hipkids.com.au $115, www.livelyliving.com.au
from $62, www.minihippo.com.au
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L.O.L Surprise! Glitter Globe assorted doll
$16, www.target.com.au
40 Black Eye Combo G4 smartphone lens pack 50
51
including Wide G4 and Macro G4 lenses
53
Greta’s Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Meccano Set 3 Geared Machines MIJMOJ Design personalised watch and phone
Save the Planet $18, www.bookdepository.com $34.99, www.kmart.com.au $99.95, www.blackeyelens.com stand $100, www.giftslessordinary.com
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Navman MIVUE860 DC Tyre
$599, www.navman.com.au
‘Where the Wild Dads Went’ by Katie
56
Shade Swim the Grace leopard swimsuit Blackburn and Sholto Walker
54
Build A Bear Pink Sparkle Llamacorn Kind is Cool Inez kids t-shirt
43 44
$229, www.shadeswim.com.au $35, www.pacificfair.com.au $38.95, www.kindiscool.com.au $19.99, www.yellowoctopus.com.au
Beats Solo 3 Club Collection wireless
headphones in Club Navy
$299, www.jbhifi.com.au
Ridley’s Games Would You Rather?
$13.99, www.yellowoctopus.com.au OBfive x Em Carey Cruiser
$179.95, www.obfiveskateboards.com.au
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Bobbi Sunshine Swimwear Ruby leopard surf Gyrofish Bluetooth animal speakers Carpool Karaoke microphone
suit, $62.95, www.bobbisunshine.com.au $39.93, www.gyrofish.com.au $89.95, www.littlekidsbusiness.com.au
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Lonely Planet Kids assorted books Little Renegade Company kids cap Cool Maker Go Glam nail printer iCrib bean bag cushion Red & Ginger SoCal harness HP Sprocket 2nd Ed. Bluetooth photo printer
from $14.95, www.lonelyplanetkids.com $29, www.littlerenegadecompany.com.au $34, www.bigw.com.au $34.95, www.gyrofish.com.au $66, www.redandginger.co.uk in blush $178, www.officeworks.com.au
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StubZero stubby cooler Fizz Who Am I game Papier personalised kids’ book Harper Bee wallet in green (available in various kikki.K gratitude journal in blush
$29.95, www.alcoholder.com.au $12, www.asos.com $42.99, www.papier.com colours) $15, www.harperbee.com.au $19.99, www.kikki-k.com
63 75 76
Wandering Folk Native Wildflower picnic rug
$190, www.wanderingfolk.com
Burleigh Wagon bundle
$499, www.burleighwagon.com.au
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Sanction Maui
37” skimboard
$49.94,
62
www.citybeach.com.au
74
Ottolenghi SIMPLE recipe book
$29, www.bigw.com.au
Country Road Mesh Tote Bag
$79.95, www.pacificfair.com.au
Typo Harry Potter Backpack
$39.99, www.pacificfair.com.au
65 67 78
Rope Buoy large basket in Mahi Mahi Zanui Oakley swing set
66 Lexon Tykho2 radio in mint green
77
The Borrowed Nursery Gatsby wall planter Tesalate sand-free beach towel SMOKO Elodie Unicorn USB desk fan
79
$259, www.ropebuoy.bigcartel.com $398, www.zanui.com.au $139, www.thedesigngiftshop.com $24.95, www.theborrowednursery.com $79, au.tesalate.com $29.99, www.yellowoctopus.com.au
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LiFE! Luna bean bag in Tiki (available in various Banwood First Go balance bike in green (also muk mat XL Infamous Swim men’s boardies Two’s Company bottletop shot glasses iDeal of Sweden phone case in Greige Terazzo
prints) $89.95, www.lifeliveitup.com.au available in pink) $289.95, www.kidostore.com $79.95, www.mukmat.com $79, www.infamousswim.com $36.95, www.mrandmrsjones.com.au $49.99, www.idealofsweden.com.au
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Keep the gift
giving going…
Too Faced Gingerbread
extra spicy eyeshadow palette
90
$75, www.mecca.com.au
84 85
Secret Bottle wine subscription box
from $19/mo, www.secretbottle.com.au
91. BrickResales preloved LEGO monthly
subscription including three Minifigures,
accessories and random parts
$30/mo, www.brickresales.com.au
92. Easy Come Easy Grow garden subscription box
$8.33/mo, www.easycomeeasygrow.com.au
93. Glam Corner clothing subscription box
from $99/mo, www.glamcorner.com.au
94. Mrs Red’s art subscription box
$46/mo, www.mrsredsartshop.com
95. HOTA annual membership,
$38, www.hota.com.au
96. QPAC annual membership
87
Sage and Clare Fleur tufted bath mat KW Ceramics handmade oil burners
$89, www.sageandclare.com $69, www.kwceramics.com.au from $75, www.ticketing.qpac.com.au
97. RedBalloon experience gift voucher
from $100, www.redballoon.com.au
98. Dreamworld annual pass
100
from $169, www.dreamworld.com.au
99. Village Roadshow Locals One Pass
$149, www.themeparks.com.au
86 Peter Alexander Harry Potter Kids Gryffindor Set Globe West Alfie terrazzo platter
89
$59.95, www.pacificfair.com.au $55, www.globewest.com.au
Choose your experience, value and size of screen
and see a Give movies this Christmas with Movie Gift
88
Cards from Event Cinemas. You choose the value
from $25 – they choose the experience. Buy now at
an Event Cinemas box office near you or online at
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Frank Green Next Generation 12oz cup in SoYoung Paper Poche See more great
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buttermilk $39.95, www.frankgreen.com.au
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Pacific Eat, drink, shop and be merry - all at
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the ultimate shopping weekend! There are plenty of children? Take a look behind the gates of this leading Christmas as The City, South Bank dining precinct has compiled a calendar can be hard to keep up. Lucky
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tick items off your Christmas list, but it’s the family- provide the framework for the future-focused, real-world during Christmas in Brisbane. With and visitors alike together to spread the Christmas companion - we share
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I ntr o of fer av ailab le for al l g ro u p sessio ns Check off the days to school on a calendar with your child and count the sheets (an oldie, but a goodie), a page of comics
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their excitement and their concerns. Be positive and encouraging. Read books SPREE - ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU LEAVE IT ALL TO THE LAST MINUTE. BUT, WITH A book pages, an old map, fabric.
about starting school (try ‘Starting School’ by Janet and Allen Ahlberg or ‘I Am BIT OF CAREFUL PLANNING, YOU CAN TIME YOUR SHOPPING TO COINCIDE WITH
Too Absolutely Small For School’ by Lauren Child). SOME MAJOR SHOPPING EVENTS. Embellishments are key to adding pizzazz. Don’t
go traditional with shop-bought ribbon, bows and
Practice with their uniform and bag join the stampede in-store, though: Cyber
tags. Why not try kitchen string and foliage/leaves
Buttons, laces, socks and other fiddly bits can be quite a challenge for little
Click Frenzy Monday, as the name suggests, is all online,
from your garden, or Instax photos as tags? Blow
NOVEMBER 12 up small balloons or water bombs and secure
ones so spend some time letting them practice dressing (and undressing) and your favourite retailers will probably offer
Australia’s answer to ‘Cyber Monday’, Click into a bright bunch and attach to your gift. What
themselves in their school uniform. Ensure they can go to the toilet several days of discounts.
Frenzy is an online mega-sale with four about using wool as the ribbon and homemade
independently in their unfamiliar new clothes. Kids who are used to running
around in sandals or thongs, may find a full day in socks and shoes a strange recurring dates throughout the year. For Local favourites return... pompoms as the bow? Other interesting present
embellishments include paper doilies, dried citrus
and uncomfortable experience so make sure they spend some time wearing just 29 hours, browse the hottest deals from While November has become synonymous
participating online retailers and score some discs and cinnamon sticks, dried leaves, brightly
them around the house to adjust. Have fun packing the school bag, play with with global shopping events, your local retail
serious bargains - all without leaving your coloured lollipops etc.
lunch boxes and containers – practice taking off lids and putting them on again, outlets will no doubt host their own events,
go for a walk with the bag on – so that your child gets used to carrying it. desk.
too. Harbour Town’s massive Get Outlet Sale Cut your wrapping paper too short? Want to save
www.clickfrenzy.com.au will likely return for the second time this year using too much paper? Position your squarish
Visit the school in mid-November, and Pacific Fair is sure to gift diagonally on the sheet of paper instead of
Drive/walk to the school with your child to familiarise them with what will be
Black Friday get in on the Black Friday fun, too. We predict square, and fold each of the four points in. You’ll be
NOVEMBER 29 Westfields across the country will have plenty
their daily journey. Show them where they will enter and where you will pick surprised by how well it covers!
them up. Check how long it takes you to travel to the school (appreciating that What started as a post-Thanksgiving tradition of centre-wide discounts in the lead up to
you will have to allow extra time for traffic on a school day). in America - and a sometimes violent one Christmas, too, so prepare your list early to Awkward-shaped gift? Make a gift bag from
at that - has officially gone global, and more avoid blowing the budget. standard rolled gift wrapping paper. Cut a large
On the big day and more Aussie retailers are getting in on
Don't forget to sheet of paper off the roll, fold in both left and
the Black Friday action. Online and brick and right sides to meet in the middle and secure with
Ensure your child has gone to bed early the night before. Have uniform, hat and
mortar stores offer crazy discounts on their #shopsmall tape. Fold a section up from the bottom (roughly a
bag ready. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready and extra time for travel In all your shopping this festive season, make
most popular products, meaning you can save quarter of the length of the tube you’ve just made).
- school traffic is always busiest on the first day of school. Give your child a
serious coin on your Christmas shopping. sure you consciously put aside some spend Unfold this section and ease the left and right sides
good breakfast. Accompany your child to their classroom, introduce yourself
for your little local businesses - those guys of the folded section in towards the centre. Fold
to the teacher, see where your child is sitting. Be positive and enthusiastic. Hug Cyber Monday especially need us at this time of the year. the top and bottom points of this section into the
your child, kiss them goodbye and LEAVE. Some children will get upset and DECEMBER 2 Your gift recipients will also benefit from middle also. Tape all edges to secure. This forms
experience separation anxiety but it is important not to linger and make the As if the Black Friday mania wasn’t enough, receiving a gift that's been made by hand and/ the bottom of your bag. Stand it up, pop your gift
situation more difficult. Don’t forget your camera!
Cyber Monday sees the excitement continue or isn't mass produced. These are the gifts inside and you’re done! There are loads of YouTube
www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au into the following week. There’s no need to that really keep on giving. tutorials on this if you need visual directions.
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