Issue #4 November 2013

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Christmas

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Scrumptious Recipes for

Christmas Day

My Top Picks

Great Christmas Gifts for 2013

Christmas Jokes

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funny joke section

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Christmas Edition

Welcome to another bumper issue of the iShop E-Magazine. What a year 2013 has been. I have released four digital magazines, created a website dedicated to the iShop Magazine, as well as run two home business, work part time at the kids school canteen, and be a mum, housewife, cook, chauffeur and gymnastics assistant coach...Phew!!! All in a day’s work for us mum’s hey?? I hope you enjoy this issue as it is the last for 2013. I have put it together with the reader in mind and hope you enjoy reading it as much as I had putting it together. I didn’t have someone working on this for

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CONTENTS REGULARS

15 Get To Know

Which micro business do we get to meet

this issue

8 Top Picks

Find out which products I fell in love with

this issue for Dad is issue?

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GENERAL

06 Christmas Jokes

Have everyone laughing with some quirky

Christmas jokes

10 Scrumptious Recipes

Looking for some new recipes for this years

Christmas meal?

17 Colouring Pages for the Kids

Print out some fun colouring pages and keep the kids amused

23 Christmas Traditions

Do you have any traditions? What is Christmas about for your family?

Cover Photo: Dylan and Zoe. My little babies. Christmas 2012

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Q: What do elves learn in school? A: The Elf-abet! Q: Why does Santa have 3 gardens? A: So he can ho-ho-ho. Q: Where do polar bears vote? A: The North Poll.

Q: What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper? A: Ribbon hood. Q: Why do birds fly south for the winter ? A: Because it's to far to walk. Q: What kind of bird can write?

A: A PENguin. Q: What do you call a cat on the beach at Christmas time? A: Sandy Claus! Q:What did Santa say to Mrs. Claus on Christmas Eve? A:Looks like rain, dear.

Christmas Jokes We all love a good laugh at Christmas time and those really silly jokes you find in the bon bons can really take there toll. I have found some ‘crackers’ for your 2013 Christmas.

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Christmas Recipes Here are some scrumptious recipes to keep your guests full this Christmas.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Serves 12

FRUIT MINCE PIES INGREDIENTS

175 g Coles Butter, softened

1/2 cup Icing Sugar

1 Egg, plus 1 extra Egg, beaten

2 cups Plain Flour

410 g Fruit Mince

1 small Green Apple, peeled, grated

1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

2 tsp Cinnamon Sugar

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan. 2. Grease a 12-hole mini muffin pan. Place

butter and icing sugar in a food processor and process for 2–3 mins, until combined. Add egg and process for 30 seconds. Add flour and process in short bursts until mixture comes together, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and bring together, kneading lightly.

3. Divide pastry into two. Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface till 3mm

thick, cut 12 x 7½ cm circles. Ease into muffin pan

4. In a medium bowl combine fruit mince with apple and cinnamon. Fill each

pastry case with fruit mince mixture, piling it high.

5. Roll out remaining pastry on a lightly floured surface until 3mm thick. Cut out 12 x 6cm rounds. Place the rounds onto the filled tarts, securing the edges. Chill for 10 mins. Brush tops with extra beaten egg, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then bake for 25 mins until tops are golden.

TIP Work quickly with the pastry so it doesn’t become soft and hard to handle. If the weather is warm, chill the pastry for 10 mins before rolling it out.

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Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Serves 10

CHRISTMAS HAM WITH RHUBARB-GINGER GLAZE INGREDIENTS For the Ham 2 Rosemary Sprigs

4-5.5 kg Coles Finest Free Range Half Leg Ham

Rhubarb-Ginger Relish 1 cup Coles Brand White Sugar 3/4 cup Coles Brand Italian Red Wine Vinegar 4 cm piece (20g) Fresh Ginger, peeled, very thinly sliced 2 Cinnamon Sticks 2 whole Star Anise 1 Rosemary Sprig 340 g Fresh Rhubarb, trimmed, cut into 1.5cm-thick slices

METHOD 1. To make the rhubarb-ginger relish, sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of a heavy large frying pan over

medium heat. Cook, without stirring, for about 9 mins, or until the sugar melts and then turns a deep golden

brown colour. As the sugar browns, tilt the frying pan to distribute the melted sugar, but do not stir.

2. Gradually add the vinegar (the mixture will harden). Stir until the caramel begins to melt, about 1 min.

Add the ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and rosemary sprig and stir for about 2 mins, or until the caramel is

mostly melted. Add the rhubarb and 1/4 cup of water and cook for about 10 mins, or until the rhubarb falls

apart and the mixture is jammy.

3. Meanwhile, to prepare the ham, position the oven rack on the bottom rung of the oven and preheat the

oven to 180°C or 160°C fan.

4. Place rosemary sprigs in the base of the Curtis Stone Everyday Turkey Roaster (optional – see Notes. For

details, see p53). Set roasting rack in the pan. Remove the skin from the ham, leaving the fat intact. Run a

small dull knife over the fat to lightly score it all over. Place the ham on the rack in the roasting pan, cover,

and bake for about 1 hr and 10 mins, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham

registers 40°C.

5. Brush the ham with some of the liquid from the rhubarb-ginger relish. Continue to bake, uncovered, for

another 25 mins, brushing the ham with the rhubarb liquid every 5 mins. The liquid should form a glaze over

the ham and the ham should register at least 48ºC on the thermometer. Transfer the ham to a carving board

and rest for 10 mins.

6. Transfer remaining rhubarb-ginger relish to a small serving bowl. Carve the ham and serve hot or warm

with the rhubarb-ginger relish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Serves 4

PRAWN, PESTO AND ROAST POTATO SALAD

INGREDIENTS 1 bunch Basil, leaves picked

2 Garlic Cloves

1/4 cup Pine Nuts, toasted

1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

about 4 cups Leftover Roast Potatoes (see tip)

Spray Olive Oil

450 g Cooked Prawns, peeled, tails on

1 cup Semi-dried Tomatoes, roughly chopped

METHOD 1. Process the basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in a food processor until finely

chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the oil until well combined. Season

with salt.

2. Place the potatoes into a large deep frying pan and spray with oil. Toss to coat. Heat

over medium heat, turning occasionally, for about 5 mins or until warmed through.

3. Combine the potatoes, prawns and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add half the pesto and

toss to combine. Add a little more pesto to taste. Serve with remaining pesto, if desired.

TIP Don’t have leftover potatoes? Cut 1kg potatoes into 4cm pieces,

par-boil for 5 mins, then drain. Place on an oven tray, spray with oil and roast at 200°C or 180°C fan for 30 mins or until golden.

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Prep Time 45 minutes + 30 minutes setting

Cook Time 50 minutes + 3 hours chilling

Serves Makes 30

PLUM PUDDING POPS INGREDIENTS 470 g pkt Coles Brand Chocolate Cake with Icing Baking Mix

1/2 cup Milk, plus extra

1 tbs for the icing

2 Eggs

80 g Butter, plus extra

30g for the icing

200 g Dark Chocolate Melts

150 g White Chocolate Melts

30 Red M&M’S Minis, plus 30 Green M&M’S Minis, halved

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and side of a 20cm round cake pan.

2. Make cake with milk, eggs and butter following packet directions. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake for 40

mins or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 mins before turning onto a wire

rack to cool completely.

3. Make icing with extra butter and milk following packet directions. Break up cake and process in a food

processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in icing.

4. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls and place on the lined tray.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 3 hrs or until firm.

5. Place dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir with a metal spoon

until chocolate melts. Dip end of 1 lollypop stick in chocolate. Insert into a ball. Return to the tray. Repeat

with remaining balls.

6. Dip 1 cake ball in the chocolate, turning to coat. Stand upright in polystyrene. Repeat with remaining

cake balls and chocolate. Set aside for 30 mins to set.

7. Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir with a metal spoon

until chocolate melts. Set aside for 5 mins to cool slightly. Spoon a little chocolate onto top of each cake

pop. Decorate with red and green M&M’S. Set aside to set completely.

TIP For best results, stand your cake pops upright in polystyrene or florist’s

oasis to set. Or try making holes in an upside-down shoebox.

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Get To Know...

Leia is a mum of 2 gorgeous boys, 4 and 5months. Prior to starting Elle J, she worked

in the Banking industry for 11 years in home finance.

Elle J started out as a hobby business almost 4 years ago, making handmade

clothing for babies and kids. Due to the lack of such products locally, this took off

quite quickly, and the business has grown immensely to a point where Leia now has

her own e-commerce site and stock a range of babies and kids products. The Elle J

handmade label is currently going through a transition phase to have the sewing

side of things outsourced which will allow it to be developed even further.

Elle J offers mums a special collection of gorgeous quality made products which are

unique in their designs and will fit all budgets.

Leia has learnt that the hardest part of running her own business is to wear multiple

hats at once - such as bookkeeper, marketing, web design, administration,

customer service, warehouse etc... and then try and balance this with keeping a

happy family life and spending quality time with her husband and 2 boys.

Leia has the support of her husband and parents. They all have contributed a lot of

time either helping me directly with the business or helping with the kids to allow me

to get work completed or attend sales events. As my business is going through some

small changes and a growth period I have started working with a business

coach/mentor to help keep me focused and on track with my goals.

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As a professional business women, here are Leia’s tips for succeeding in a micro

business.

For small businesses wanting to start out, especially in the babies and kids industry -

1. is to really think hard and be realistic as to what you want your business to be

and what you want to get out of it. This industry is flooded with thousands of little

businesses and many whom are closing down as there is just too much

competition. 2. Don't just think once you have a website it will all be rosy and the

sales will start coming in. If no one knows your website exists you will get nothing. Be

prepared to have to spend money on developing a good website and invest in

SEO. And remember that SEO isn't a onetime thing, it is on-going.

You can purchase their products via the website, or at some local Townsville

Markets, such as Cotters Markets, Willows Markets, Strand Night Markets and the

North Queensland Babies and Kids Market (Townsville).

Get in touch with ELLE J

Website: www.ellej.com.au

Email: enquiries@ellej.com.au

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/ElleJkidsboutique

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Colouring Pages Christmas holidays are coming very soon and with all of the

preparation to do for the festivities, how will you keep the kids

occupied??

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Christmas Traditions

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Written by Mel Smith What is your Christmas tradition?

Christmas is a time of togetherness,

family, joy and we can’t forget the

presents. But amongst all of that lie

traditions.

The word tradition means "something

that is handed down." So whether its

baking cookies, decorating the tree or

making holiday crafts, remember that

the traditions you create for your family

should be truly special so that your

children will want to share them with their

own families one day. Starting new traditions can really unite a

family. We have TONS of Christmas

traditions in our family; some that were

started back with my grandparents and

parents, and quite a few my husband

and I have created with our own

children.

Ask your children for their ideas too.

Remember, you'll need to be sure

everyone is on board because if only

one of you wants to do it, the tradition

won't be enjoyed much less continued.

So try something this year and if

everyone enjoys it, repeat it next year.

Before you know it, you'll have a new-

found family tradition.

I have found some other great traditions

that you can start with your family. Check

them out below.

Santa Photo A yearly photo of your kids with the man in

the red suit is not only a special Christmas

tradition, it’s also a snapshot of your little

darlings in time - their first Christmas, the

toddler stage, the year they first started

school etc - and these are the photos

you’ll treasure forever.

Christmas Lights

Visit the Christmas lights around the

neighbourhood. You can find a list of

houses with lights every year on the

internet.

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3 Christmas Carols

Christmas carols were also a big

Christmas tradition of my childhood. You

can make them a part of your Kids' too

by putting on some Christmas music for

a sing along at home. Who cares if it's

the Wiggles singing "Here comes Santa

Claus", it might not be carolling in the

traditional sense, but your kids will sure

have fun.

Make magic reindeer food Guide Rudolph and his team of reindeer

to your house on Christmas Eve. Sprinkle

some Magic reindeer food outside and

recite the special poem that makes sure

all good children get their annual visit

from Santa.

This mix of porridge oats and edible

glitter will glimmer in the dark while little

ones snuggle down in bed (hopefully!)

hoping to hear the distant jingle of sleigh

bells in the night sky.

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5 Cookies and Milk

Give Santa a pick me up in between

delivering presents to every child in the

world by leaving him cookies and milk.

He always runs out of time to finish them

but really appreciates the thought and

will put a big tick next to your name on

the ‘nice’ list.

Make a gingerbread house Guide Rudolph and his team of reindeer

to your house on Christmas Eve. Sprinkle

some Magic reindeer food outside and

recite the special poem that makes sure

all good children get their annual visit

from Santa.

This mix of porridge oats and edible

glitter will glimmer in the dark while little

ones snuggle down in bed (hopefully!)

hoping to hear the distant jingle of sleigh

bells in the night sky.

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