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Pack a lunch kids will love
If you’ re gearing up for a year of packing school lunches, you’ re not alone. In Australia, 90 per cent of school kids bring their midday meal from home each day. Considering children get a third of their daily food intake at school, it makes sense to pack things that will keep their brains and bodies going all day long. Aim for something from each of the five food groups: veggies, fruits, grains, dairy and protein. If you’ re looking for a nutritious snack, try Tropical Fields Crispy Fruit 12 x 10g( Item 195757^), made from 100 per cent freeze-dried fruit. Or try a fresh take on kid-friendly cucumbers with cute Qukes 1kg( Item 11386^) – perfect for small hands. Getting kids involved in choosing their lunchbox can also help get them excited to eat what’ s inside. Check out the range of b. box kids lunchboxes( Item 136094) for a colourful addition to their school bag.
RUN FOR HEALTH
Time to move
Make a running start this year and go for a jog – it’ s an easy way to kick exercise goals. One way to make sure the habit sticks is by running in a group. Try joining a local run club or signing up for Parkrun( parkrun. com. au), a volunteer-led community event held every Saturday morning across Australia. Another way to get excited for the new activity is to upgrade your wardrobe. Get set for cool mornings with a Danskin Women’ s Yoga Jacket( Item 1946408^) and the Danskin Women’ s Brushed Tight( Item
1906566^). Then pull on a pair of Skechers Women’ s Ultra Flex 3.0 shoes( Item 227817^) to help you find your stride.
LUNAR NEW YEAR
February 17
According to the Chinese calendar, the lunar year rolls over on February 17 when it’ s time to welcome the Year of the Horse. Tradition means ringing in the Lunar New Year by gathering with loved ones and enjoying a feast of auspicious food to ensure happiness and good fortune in the year to come. Luxurious seafood, which represents luck and prosperity, is one of the classic components of a new year feast. Add a platter of Kirkland Signature Bahamas Lobster Tails( Item 95280^) or Ausab Australian Greenlip Abalone 1kg( Items 50193^ and
23444^) to your table to create a promising start to the year. Or kick off the year with wellness and pick up a box of Eu Yan Sang Chicken Essence 10x60ml( Item 236660). This traditional Chinese medicine supplement is made from pure chicken and comes with a host of purported health benefits.
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