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Zandra
Z A N D R A
Hello, hello!
Welcome to our first issue of Zandra Magazine! My name is
Alisha, I’m 14 and I am the editor/maker of the mag, so I’m
hoping you all enjoy it! I love the colour pink, taking
photos, doing hands-on activities and sport. If you’d like to
contribute to our second issue, let me know!
Enjoy your reading xx
If you would like to contribute to our second issue, let us
know via Instagram (@zandra_mag) or you can
email us at [email protected]
However, I think we all fall into the trap of ‘doing nothing’
when winter comes around. So in this month’s issue, we
bring you tips and tricks for winter (and some for summer
too!)
- Try not to fall into the habit of waking up at 10 each morning of the holidays!
- Even though it’s winter, try to stay active! Don’t just lounge around all day
- Eat and drink hot food
- Dress appropriately! Even if you miss summer, don’t wear shorts & a t-shirt!
- Snuggle up with blankets & hoodies etc.
- Enjoy a break from the 30+ heat
Follow these tips and you may just have a better winter
than your last!
Hey I'm Zoe! I’m from Melbourne, 14, play netball heaps & love shopping
1. Have a movie night with your best
friends including hot chocolate &
heaps of blankets.
2. Fill the back of a Ute with pillows,
cushions & sleeping bags, drive to
the middle of nowhere and
stargaze.
3. Go ice-skating.
4. Have a bonfire and toast
marshmallows.
5. Make smores.
6. Stay in your pyjamas all day.
7. Make your own tea.
8. Wake up early to watch a winter
sunrise.
9. Wrap yourself in blankets and
cushions before sleeping.
10. Go swimming!
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Go for comfort!
My name is Jazz and I'm 14 years old. In my spare time I
like to dance. I do calisthenics at Ellanda Calisthenics College. It's my 10th year. I go to Vermont secondary college. I love Iggy
Azalea she's so hot like omg. My Bestfriends sienna (Ellenore)
and Sarah (hamlet) mean everything to me xxx
In this segment –
Dressing practically for winter
Summer Favourites
Winter Favourites
Spring Favourites
Online clothing & accessory
stores
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Winter calls for hoodies, tracksuit pants, slippers and any other piece
of warm clothing! The best thing about winter clothes is that
they’re so comfy! For the winter season, instead of trying to
look stylish, just GO FOR COMFORT! Who cares if you go
outside in uggs? Just be comfortable and warm!
of warm clothing. The best thing about winter clothes is that they’re
so comfy! For the winter season, instead of trying to look stylish, just
GO FOR COMFORT! Who cares if you go outside in your uggs?
Just be comfortable and & warm!
Check out these stores for winter items! They’re good quality & an
affordable price! Most of them are available in stores as well as online
- So that’s always a bonus!
Dressing Practically For Winter
DO wear tracksuit
pants! They’re a great
alternative to jeans or
leggings & they’re
also super comfy!
DO wear long
sleeved tops &
jumpers! Also try
knitted jumpers. If
you’re going to wear
a t-shirt or singlet,
make sure you’ve got
a nice warm jumper
for on top!
DO wear boots, uggs,
runners or any other closed
toe shoe! In fact, many
people feel fine wearing
open toed shoes in winter
as well as summer. Shoes
are great as there are so
many possibilities!
DON’T wear
shorts or skirts
unless you’re
going to be inside
where it is warm!
Outside, you’ll
freeze!
DON’T go places
without taking a
jumper (or spare
jumper) in your bag!
You never know when
the weather could
change.
DON’T wear socks that are
at risk of being too tight to
bed. They can cause you to
have bad circulation. Wear
socks that are a
comfortable tightness.
Hey I’m Hannah! I’m 15, love hanging out with friends,
photography and the beach.
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basics everyone needs!
Many of us are probably
counting down till those long, sunny days, the beach & pools, shorts & t-shirts and mostly, just summer in itself! But with summer also comes the bad things – those weeks with 35+ days every day, sunburn and flies! There are items though, to make your summer better. Starting with suitable clothing, which includes - t-shirts, singlets, shorts, bathers, thongs and anything else to keep you happy. Sandals are good too
if you’re looking for a less casual look! Printed tees are becoming more popular so grab some of them if you can! Sunburn can easily be avoided – with sunscreen! One patch of sunburn
can cause skin cancer and no one wants that. If you’re out of insect repellent soak lavender oil on a sponge for 24 hours, it’ll keep the flies away!
Don’t be afraid to wear anything that
makes you comfortable in winter, or for any season on that matter! Surviving winter (regarding clothing) is simply about being prepared. You can’t except to be warm if you go out in a hail storm in summer clothes! Dress appropriately and you’ll be fine.
Also make sure you’re nice and warm for bed. Isn’t it the worst when you wake up in the middle of the night freezing cold but can’t be bothered getting up to get a blanket!? Argh it sucks! Even if you don’t think you’ll get cold it’s a good idea to keep extra blankets on the end of your bed.
Keep your hands and head warm with beanies and gloves. Mittens are great as well.
Hello my names I Jessica, an eleven year old from
Melbourne, Australia who loves photography, enjoys cooking, hates getting up early, can’t live without
dance and has a passion for fashion, art & film. M
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Spring is one of those ‘in-
between’ seasons when it’s not too hot but not too cold. Frustrating right!? But it’s also great, as you can wear your summer & winter clothes. For example – a summer singlet with a winter hoodie works great in winter!
My name is Jenna & I am 15 years old. I’m a Greek-
Italian who loves photography. I live on the
beach – like all good aussies should!
Spring is also known for its gorgeous
colours. Don’t be afraid to wear bold
colours and experiment with different styles. Flowers are also
great to wear and put around your room or house!
@sunset.boutique
We are an online Instagram store owned by two 13 year olds
(@MADDIE.K & @MALI.PH) We are a Melbourne based store and we preorder. We love to make you happy and sell everything for very cheap and it is still extremely good quality. We sell big brands and all the in fashion stuff. Such as Triangl, Nike, Huf &
EOS. We would love to do a giveaway once we have more followers!
@vertigothelabel
We sell coin and pineapple chockers which are poplar her in NZ and
also faint daisy charm bracelets! I am doing a dance comp down south next month so originally I wanted to fundraise for that but I love
making them, it’s so much fun xx
@jennysbowtique
This is my Bowtique, where I like to make bows, flower crowns,
headbands, elastics & more!
Hey I'm Lucinda. I am 14 and living in Australia. I enjoy
photography & drama. I go to performing arts school & have
performed at the Sydney Opera House for drama. I talk a lot & love
a good chat. I adore winter. I would like to make a career out of
acting.
Images taken by @_l.u.c.i_
In this segment -
Finding your true friends The perfect picnic with
friends
Types of friends
Activities to do with
friends in all seasons Are you a clingy friend?
Pets are friends too!
In the teen years,
finding new friends
is great! However
for some, it can
sometimes be a
challenge. Many
people will change
their friendship
group each year of
school but still keep
in touch with their
old friends. And
don’t worry, this is
totally normal! A
lot of people say
that you find your
true friendship
group in year 9 or
10 but some have
been friends for
longer – which is
fine! The main
thing about friends
is just making sure
that you become
friends with people
that you feel
comfortable and
happy around.
True friends
shouldn’t make you
feel nervous or
intimidate you. You
should feel free
around your
friends. And
remember what
they say! - The
uglier the Snapchat,
the closer the
friendship! Make
weird faces and
comments in front
of your friends,
chances are, they’ll
have a laugh, not
care at all, then do
the same!
Photos from:@__ella
The local pool
Water balloon wars
The beach
Throw leaves
Rainforest walking
Camp in the
backyard
Ice-skating
The snow
Movie night
Flower picking & flower festivals
The Colour Run
Theme park
BEST FRIEND I think everyone knows
what a bestie is! Someone who you can
share almost everything with and be absolutely
crazy around!
KNOWN EACH OTHER FOR EVER FRIEND
These are those friends that you’ve known for almost your whole life but don’t get to see
them too often. Could be because you went to
different schools or even just because you feel out of
touch. LIKE SISTERS FRIEND
This is when you and your best friend have taken it even further and become practically sisters! You do everything together and are the bestest of best
friends.
NOT SO CLOSE ANYMORE FRIEND
It’s normal to fall out of contact with lots of your
friends. Making the change from primary school to high
school is an example of when you fall out of contact with some of your friends.
NOT FRIENDS Most people will have
someone that they dislike for a reason. And that’s
normal. But then again – don’t worry if you don’t dislike anyone! Disliking
certain people is something that many people will
experience throughout life
KINDA FRIENDS These are those
friends that you don’t necessarily hang out with but still give a
friendly hello or smile when you walk past
A lot of people will have friends similar to some of these!
THE PERFECT PICNIC WITH
FRIENDS
BRING: MINI SANDWICHES, FRUIT SALAD,
CUPCAKES OR MUFFINS, LOLLIES, SAVOURY
BISCUITS & CHIPS
Photo from:@tia.jpeg
Having a clingy friend can eventually
become frustrating if they start to interfere with your everyday tasks. But what’s even
classified as clingy? We asked some of you for answers and received some great input!
Take some time to
actually read these,
they’re quite informative
Many of us have or
will experience
a clingy friend
Imagine you’re being told that you’re clingy
and try to avoid any way that would hurt your
feelings.
Intrude her to other people.
Reduce the time you spend with her if you’re always together.
Before approaching your friend, assess
whether she is actually clingy or not.
Inform her that you’re quite busy and
sometimes need some alone time without her. Try not to directly say that you think she is
clingy
Don’t just start ignoring everything your friend says or does as this will
make her upset.
If your friend is upset or stressed, they can become
clingier. However only approach them if they’re
constantly clingy
AND SOMETIMES BEST FRIENDS!
Having your pet as your friend or best friend is something that a lot of people have in common. Everyone loves their pets and has a strong bond between them. The cutest thing about owner and pet relationships
is that neither of them have ever understood each other’s language! Yet, there is still such a strong bond. Many of us love having a good old chat to our pets, even if they don’t respond.
Hi my name is Maddie, I am 12 turning 13 & in year 7. I love my dog Daisy & love all
animals & hate seeing them get hurt. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going
crazy & laughing a lot. My favourite subject at school is art & I love being able
to be crafty in my spare time.
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Any books by John Green!
Especially The Fault In Our
Stars, Looking for Alaska, An
Abundance of Katherine’s,
Paper Towns &Will Grayson!
Once, Then, Now &
After are great reads
for any ages. Based on
the hard times that
the Jewish faced with
the Nazi’s
The City of Bones’
series is raved about
by many! Also try the
movie!
The Divergent series has now
become even more popular with
the movie release, be sure to
grab a book and have a read!
The Hunger Games has
been a hit ever since the
first release. Mockingjay
P1 is airing November
21st!
Art by @_dance6652
If you would like to contribute to our second issue, let us know via Instagram (@zandra_mag) or you can email us at
Send us stories/writing pieces, photos to be a model, pets, OOTD, drawings, recipes & anything else you can think of!
Hi my name is Jade Chow and I'm 12. My favourite thing of all time is
cheerleading! I do cheerleading for Bayside Bullets & I can do backflips &
things (check my page for videos) I ABSOLOUTLEY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
dogs, especially my dog Lala.
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Yummy healthy recipes
Maintaining a healthy body weight is important. That’s why healthy food is important too! Your
body needs the right amount of fruit & veg each day (you shouldn’t be having 12 donuts!) This
segments includes-
Smoothies
Easy exercises
Take charge!
Fitness clothing
Setting goals
Chick-Pea Curry
Ingredients
17.5
Olive oil, to fry
1/2 cinnamon quill
3 cardamom pods,
crushed
2 cloves
Pinch fennel seeds
4 garlic cloves, chopped
A thumb-sized piece of
ginger, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely
chopped
3 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground
turmeric
1 level teaspoons chilli
powder
1 heaped teaspoons
ground coriander
1 level teaspoons garam
masala
1 heaped teaspoons
tomato paste
4 ripe tomatoes,
chopped
2 x 400g cans
chickpeas, rinsed, drained
200ml light coconut
milk
100g baby spinach
Bunch coriander, leaves
picked, chopped
Put a wide pan over medium heat, and once
hot, add a good drizzle of olive oil, the
cinnamon quill, cardamom, cloves, fennel
seeds, garlic, ginger and green chilli. Stir
and cook for a couple of minutes, then add
the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a
further 15-20 minutes until soft and golden.
Stir in the turmeric, chilli powder, ground
coriander, garam masala, tomato paste and a
pinch of salt. Add the tomatoes, then 450ml
water. Bring to a boil, then add the
chickpeas. Cover and cook over medium
heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the
coconut milk. Simmer gently for 5 minutes,
until well combined, adding the spinach to
wilt for the last couple of minutes. Season to
taste. Remove the pan from the heat, scatter
with the coriander leaves and serve.
Method
Roasted Strawberry Crumble
Ingredients
Method
375g
strawberries,
hulled, halved
2 tablespoons
caster sugar
1/2 cup plain
flour
35g butter
2 tablespoons
flaked
almonds
Vanilla
custard, to
serve
Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-
forced. Lightly grease a 16cm x
26cm shallow roasting pan. Add
strawberries and half the sugar. Toss
to coat.
Combine flour and remaining sugar
in a medium bowl. Add butter.
Using fingertips, rub butter into flour
mixture until mixture resembles
breadcrumbs. Add almonds. Stir to
combine. Sprinkle over strawberry
mixture, pressing dough together
with fingers to make small lumps.
Bake for 15 minutes or until top is
golden and crisp. Serve with vanilla
custard
Try these smoothies! Just blend all
ingredients and enjoy!
Smoothies are great for
any season, at any time
of day!
They’re a great way to
get fruit into your body!
And of course
– smoothies
are yummy!
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Exercising is a very
important part of our
daily lives. Even just
walking to your
locker, or to the fridge
or walking home
counts as exercise!
Many of us will also
do a physical activity
after school as well,
which is a great way
to get some exercise!
There are many
benefits of exercise.
Some of which
include…
Keeps you healthy.
Feel good about
yourself.
Gets you more fit.
Gives you something
to do instead of just
being online.
Good for you!
So why not exercise?
Well, there are many
reasons, the main one
being that most of us
just can’t be bothered!
However, committing
yourself and making a
schedule for exercising
is a great way to make
sure that you do it.
Our bodies love
exercise, so keep on
moving!
If you’re stuck at home or struggling to
find exercises, try this!
Credit to:
Yes, it can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise,
especially in winter! However, our own mind is usually our
bodies’ biggest limiter! Push yourself as much as you can so
that you can then look back and be really happy with
yourself. Don’t let your mind tell you that you can’t or that
you must stop, let your body decide that by letting your
body…
Making excuses is easy, taking action over them isn’t!
Setting achievable goals is a great way to loose or
maintain your body weight. For your goals to be successful, you must be motivated! Motivation can be gained from lots of little things. Even something as simple as listening to fitness music can get you motivated! But your biggest motivator is yourself. Try to motivate yourself to achieving your goals. Remember to make those goals, realistic so that you feel good when you reach them and don’t feel upset if your never reach them. Mini goals are good too. This is having smaller goals that you finish quicker. Either way, any type of goal is a good goal and a good way to keep you fit and healthy.
Hi my name is Lara and I'm 13 years old. My favourite things to do are rowing, going to the movies and
hanging out with friends. I love reading fan fiction and fangirling about one direction.
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Shirt: Brandy Melville Skirt: Brandy Melville Flip Flops: Taregt Submitted by: @teenaged.alien
Shirt: Supre Pants: JayJays Jacket: JayJays Shoes: Vans (City Beach) Submitted by: @omgitstianna
Shirt: Brandy Melville Shorts: Miss Magiba
Boutique Submitted by:
@teenaged.alien
Blur + Co are a new group of kids who are
getting together to create YouTube films!
They are currently working on The Hunger
Games and it will be released soon. Follow
them at @blurcoproductions for
more information!
Who doesn’t love a good tutorial? Tutorials are great for
any time of year; they are also great for DIY crafts,
decorations and helpful tips. The following DIY tutorials
are taken form Pinterest, a much loved tutorial site used
by many. Pinterest has tutorials, tips and tricks and
handy hints for almost everything. It also has recipes,
things to see and do and lots of other awesome info!
Head to www.pinterest.com to have a look!
This is a simple idea for a
gift. Write messages or
coupons in hearts and
then draw over them in
white crayons. Then, go
over the messages in any
type of paint. Once dry,
the paint is able to be
easily scratched off
without removing the
writing. It is a lovely but
simple idea!
For these shorts, flick bleach at them (or paint the bleach
directly on if you’re good with making splatter patterns!)
Once dry, colour in the bleach with highlighters. This will
only last a couple of washes, however try using beetroot
and it will stain forever!
This tutorial is pretty self-
explanatory. Paint your nails
with clear polish and then dip
into glitter. Wipe away the
sides with nail polish remover.
Clouds lights are
actually super
easy! Simple use
a hot glue gun to
glue stuffing or
fluff around a
lantern. Most
lanterns come
with lights in
them, but if not,
you can just use a
mini torch light
or flameless
candle! Once
you’ve glued
enough around,
you’re done.
Try these simple life hacks…
Credits to Pinterest
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Thankyou for reading the first issue
of Zandra. Details of how to be a
part of the second issue are at the
beginning on this issue. Please take a
look and feel free to contact us.
Thankyou!