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News for Officeworks

6/16/2013

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A Fun Day for the Family

To celebrate the opening of their 150th store, Officeworks is holding a Family Fun Day at your local store on Saturday the 22nd of June from 10am to 2pm. 

The morning will be a great way to entertain your kids with a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting stall, live music and a lego competition for all those lego lovers. 
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KindyNews is also holding our own sausage sizzle and cupcake stall at the Officeworks located on Gympie Road in Aspley. We would love for you to drop in! 

All money raised from the festivities by Officeworks will go towards the local charities in your community. 




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Please note: All Officeworks stores located in the CBD will be holding their celebrations on Monday, the 24th of June. 

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Cookie Monster Cupcakes

9/18/2012

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Who doesn't love the cookie monster? These cute little cupcakes are sure to be a hit with the kids and are fairly easy and entertaining to make! 

This recipe makes 24. 

Ingredients: 

Cupcakes:
  • 200g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup milk

Icing:
  • 250g butter, cubed, at room temperature
  • 450g (3 cups) pure icing sugar, sifted
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) milk
  • 2 drops blue food dye

Decoration:
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 packet of your favourite cookies
  • 48 white chcolote melts
  • 48 chocolate chips
  • 2 drops blue food dye

Method:

Cupcake Recipe:
1. Preheat oven to 160/180 degrees Celsius, fan forced oven. Line cupcake pan with paper cases.

2. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. 1 at a time, add eggs beating after each addition. Stir in half the flour. Stir in half the milk. Repeat with remaining flour and milk.

3. Evenly distribute the cupcake mixture among the pan,  bake for 10 - 12 minutes. 

4. Stand cakes in pans for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Icing recipe:
1. Place butter in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. 

2. Gradually add the icing sugar or beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Slowly add the milk and beat until smooth and well combined.

3. Finally, add the colouring to the mixture and stir well.

Decoration Recipe:
1. Frost each cupcake once cooled. 

2. Pour the coconut into a bag and add a few drops of colouring, shake the bag well. Tip the coconut into a bowl and dip each cupcake so that it is well coated.

3. To make the mouth, make a cut about halfway into the cupcake. Make a second above the first at a slight angle and remove the piece of cake. 

4. Cut each cookie in half and insert it into the mouth you just created. If your feeling a little more creative, why not crumble or break apart the cookies instead!

5. Now for the eyes, using the leftover icing as 'glue' attach one chocolate chip to each white chocolate melt.  

6. Almost there! To add the eyes, dip them in a little icing and then pop them on top of the cupcake.

7. Enjoy! :D


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Wiggles Farewell Tour: Dates!

8/14/2012

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Wiggly Bye Bye ... Australian fans will be able to farewell The Wiggles around the country in November and December.
Generations of Wiggles fans will have their chance to farewell Murray, Greg and Jeff at the end of the year when the trio perform their last Australian concerts.

The Wiggles confirmed on Monday that their Celebration Tour will head home in November and December.

Having spent 2012 travelling through Asia, the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK and New Zealand, The Wiggles will return to Australia to send off three of the original four Wiggles.

For Murray Cook, Greg Page and Jeff Fatt the Australian leg of the world tour will be the last time the trio will don their coloured skivvies and perform on stage.
The Red, Yellow and Purple Wiggles announced in May that 2012 would be their final year of touring together.

They are passing on their famous skivvies to a new generation of performers and will work behind the scenes in creative roles for the Wiggles franchise.

Blue Wiggle Anthony (Field) will continue driving in the Big Red Car alongside newcomers Emma Watkins, Lachlan Gillespie and Simon Pryce.

"We've been entertaining children around the world for 21 years and it's important that we plan for the future so that The Wiggles can keep wiggling in the years to come," Murray said in a statement.

Tickets for The Wiggles Celebration Tour will go on sale on Monday, August 27!

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"We've been entertaining children around the world for 21 years and it's important that we plan for the future so that The Wiggles can keep wiggling in the years to come" 

THE WIGGLES CELEBRATION TOUR DATES:

  • November 17 - Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
  • November 18 - Silverdome, Launceston
  • November 24 & 25 - Perth Arena
  • November 29 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
  • December 1 & 2 - Rod Lover Arena, Melbourne
  • December 5 - AIS Arena, Canberra
  • December 8 & 9 - All Phones Arena, Sydney
  • December 12 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre
  • December 15 & 16 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • December 19 - Wollongong Entertainment Centre
  • December 22 & 23 - Sydney Entertainment Centre
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Letting Brisbane Kids Be Kids!

5/30/2012

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QUEENSLAND’S dynamic new premier Campbell “Can-Do” Newman will tackle the nuts and bolts of how he is implementing his 100-day plan in relation to parents in his electorate at a special Mums Brunch in Ashgrove.

The Mums Brunch, hosted by West Brisbane parents’ publication the KindyNews, will be held at the Marinara Café and Restaurant in Latrobe Terrace on Friday, July 27, 2012.

“We are very honored and excited about having the premier as our special guest in July,” KindyNews spokesman Karen Jackman said. “We are looking forward to hearing him articulate and outline his “Can-Do” plan to parents in his electorate. Our readers support and respect his energetic and positive approach to facing up to a very difficult challenge. This is going to be a must-attend event for Ashgrove parents.”

Also a key speaker at the brunch is the chief executive of Queensland’s largest and longest established kindergarten provider.

"We are looking forward to hearing (the premier) articulate and outline his 'Can-Do' plan to parents in his electorate. Our readers support and respect his energetic and positive approach to facing up to a very difficult challenge "

C&K Preschooling Professionals’ Barrie Elvish will speak about “Children’s Right to Childhood”.  In particular, Mr Elvish will outline how C&K plans to action this view at its newly acquired Ashgrove premises: 

“We have just purchased part of the old Ithaca TAFE at Ashgrove and we intend creating an outdoor environment which challenges not just the existing regulations and future regulations, but also the perceptions of what might be safe and unsafe environments for children,” he said.

KindyNews’ Mums Brunches are held periodically for parents of young children as a relaxed forum for social engagement and the discussion of community issues relating to parents and carers of young families.

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You're Invited!

Event: KindyNews Mums Brunch
Theme: Letting Brisbane Kids Be Kids
Speakers: State Premier and member for Ashgrove Campbell Newman, Chief Executive of C&K Preschooling Professionals Barrie Elvish
When: 10am-12 noon Friday July 27, 2012
Where: Marinara Café and Restaurant, 34 Latrobe Tce, Paddington
Contact: Karen Jackman
Telephone/Email:  (07) 3870-3234 / 0406 2222 59  media@kindynews.com
RSVP: ASAP

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Will Kylie Wiggle?

5/21/2012

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WILL the very glamorous Pink Wiggle  Kylie Minogue pop in for a song and dance during The Wiggles farewell tour? Wouldn't that be exciting! Let's Hope so! This is what the Wiggles said:


"We have has some really special moments over the past 21 years and singing and dancing with the Pink Wiggle was one of them! We're still finalising the plans for our tour and we're sure there will be some special moments along the way" 

Read The Full KindyNews Q&A with The Wiggles

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More Wiggle Room: Kids' Wiggly Q & A

5/21/2012

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NEW WIGGLES ... The New Wiggles, apart from Anthony, are, from left Lachlan, Emma and Simon.

What Kids Want to Know

WITH so many changes going on in the Wiggles, kids have been asking a lot of questions. We put together a list and asked the Old and New Wiggles to clear up some queries the kids have. Here are their replies:
 
1. Are you going to miss being on stage?

(Murray) We will-we have had such a great time singing and dancing with you all over the past 21 years. But it’s time for us to spend more time at home.

(Jeff) We might make a few cameo appearances at concerts in the future, but we’ll be happy to be supporting the success of the new Wiggles team from behind the scenes.


2. What is Jeff going to do if he doesn't have anyone to keep him awake anymore?

(Jeff) I’m still going to have a big role in the musical side of things from behind the scenes and so will Murray and Greg. Anthony and the new Wiggles have all promised to help me stay awake!

3. Are you still going to help the New Wiggles after you finish the tour?

We certainly will! We don’t want to stop entertaining and delighting children-it’s what we love to do. Murray, Jeff and Greg will still be very involved creatively-coming up with new songs and performances and supporting the new Wiggles behind the scenes.

 5. Are the New Wiggles going be going on the last tour with you? What will they be doing?

(Anthony) Yes they will. Emma, Lachy and Simon have all been part of the Wiggles family for a few years now. They have been part of our shows as Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Dorothy the Dinosaur.

6. Is the Pink Wiggle Kylie going to sing on the tour?

(Murray) We have had some really special moments over the past 21 years and singing and dancing with the Pink Wiggle was one of them! We’re still finalising the plans for our tour and we’re sure there will be some special moments along the way.

7. Are the New Wiggles just as funny as you?

(Greg) The Wiggles will remain The Wiggles for as long as those coloured skivvies are singing and dancing and entertaining children. The new members of the Wiggles will have their own talents and their own personalities, so of course it won’t be exactly the same, but we think that will actually be a good thing. Emma is a great singer and dancer and plays the drums. Lachy is a great singer and also plays the piano and Simon is an amazing singer and has a huge presence on stage. And we think that all of the new Wiggles are pretty funny too!


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... And Some Questions Just for Emma

1.  Why did you choose to be the Yellow Wiggle?

“When it was offered to me I was very excited, it’s just brilliant. Just to be a role model is great for any children, girls or boys.”

3. Were you a Wiggles fan when you were little? Do you have any memories of that you can share with us?

"I've been a huge fan of The Wiggles since I was a little girl, so it's a huge privilege to be invited to wear one of the skivvies and perform for a whole new generation of children," she said.

“I am The Wiggles generation and I remember seeing you guys (referring to The Wiggles) at the Seymour Centre and I’m in a DVD jumping in a matching pinafore with my sister”
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Sizzlin' Sausages!

4/15/2012

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Sausage Sizzle outside Officeworks in Milton! What a Blast!
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KindyNews Sam sorts out a sausage roll for a customer!
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Such a good sport Sam!
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Sarah the Pirate from Imagine That Parties got to work painting faces.
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Sugar High Horror!

3/30/2012

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DO all those birthday party lollies turn kids into little monsters? Many parents say yes, but the sugar high may be a myth, writes a childless Karen Ravn.

"I have mothers tell me their child can ingest something sweet, and they know to the minute when the reaction is going to occur," says Jo Ann Hattner, a registered dietitian who teaches nutrition at the Stanford University School of Medicine in the US.

Yet the truth is that experts disagree about whether the sugar high and sugar crash truly exist.

Many say the evidence contradicts such stories. "There is no scientific basis to the idea that sugar and/or candy has any major effect on children's behavior, particularly if they eat OK," says Dian Dooley, professor of human nutrition, food and animal sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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"I would never try to convince parents the sugar high doesn't exist. You can't tell them it doesn't happen because, for them, it does happen."

Others think sugar has plenty of skeletons in its closet. "The bottom line is that the ingestion of too much high-glycemic carbohydrate causes a rapid rise and then fall of blood sugar," says Dr. David Ludwig, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children's Hospital Boston. "This triggers a series of metabolic and hormonal changes that can affect appetite and behavior for hours to come."
Still more experts think that the experience of a sugar high is real. But only because parents are convinced it exists.
"I would never try to convince parents the sugar high doesn't exist," says Dr. Thomas Robinson, professor of pediatrics at Stanford and director of the Center for Healthy Weight at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. "You can't tell them it doesn't happen because, for them, it does happen."
A little basic physiology implies that sugar highs could happen. Glucose, a digestive byproduct of the sugar we eat, is one of the body's two main sources of energy (along with fat). So it seems feasible that eating a lot of sugar could give a person a quick energy boost.
That's the reasoning behind, say, marathoners eating candy bars en route. It's also the theory behind an old test doctors once got a kick out of: They'd give a pregnant woman a glass of orange juice, Hattner says, and in no time, if the woman's baby was healthy, it would be treating its mom like a soccer ball.
But the body is designed to keep glucose levels in the blood stable. When the levels increase, the pancreas releases insulin, which moves glucose out of the blood and into tissues throughout the body.
If levels have spiked steeply, the pancreas might overreact and release too much insulin, so the glucose level could end up dipping below where it should be. But then the pancreas releases another hormone, glucagon, which moves glucose stored as glycogen out of the liver to bring the levels back up again.

Here's The Sugar Horror Cure

Brisbane Jumping Castles will show you how a jumping castle can provide a fun and unforgettable day, says Meaghan. He is a veteran in the jumping castle business. 

"With our variety of castles from Jump & Slides, to the licensed Disney 5-in-1 Combo Castles and Adult Jumping Castles, you won't be disappointed," he says. "We provide a professional service from set up to clean up so you can relax and enjoy the day.  We have the largest variety of clean jumping castles ready for your birthday party, or any occasion you have."

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Things can go wrong with this regulatory system. Diabetics don't produce enough insulin, for example. And even in a healthy person, it can take a little time to restore the system to balance once it's gotten off kilter. If glucose levels get dramatically low, that's the physiological basis for a sugar crash. But here the neatness of the theory seems to end. If levels stay high for a while, instead of energizing a person as you'd expect, it actually makes a person sleepy, studies show.
Investigations into the topic date back decades. In the early 1970s, pediatric allergist Dr. Benjamin Feingold found that food additives were related to hyperactivity. His work is widely seen as jump-starting the study of how diet affects behavior, and that field of research soon became very active.
Early studies of sugar searched in vain for proof of the sugar highs that parents and teachers so often complained about. One such finding, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1994, compared sugar and the artificial sweetener aspartame ...both of which had been reported to cause hyperactivity and other behavioral problems.
Researchers tested two groups of children: 25 normal preschoolers, 3 to 5 years old, and 23 school-age children, 6 to 10 years old, who were described by their parents as sugar-sensitive.
Each of the children followed three different diets for three weeks each. One was high in sugar but had no artificial sweeteners. A second was low in sugar and used aspartame as a sweetener. And the third was low in sugar and used saccharin as a sweetener. (Because no hyperactivity problems with saccharin had been reported, saccharin was considered a placebo.)
The result: On 39 behavioral and cognitive measures, no significant differences in the three diets were found among the "sugar-sensitive" children. Some differences were found on four of 31 measures among preschoolers, but in no consistent pattern.
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