Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2023 i Total Girl

FAREWELL, NELLY! Awww, this month we say farewell to our junior writer, Nelly! Hey TGs! OMG, welcome to the first official issue of 2023! If you’re a new reader, I just wanna say a BIG welcome to the TG fam! We’re so glad you decided to grab this issue. Already a TG reader? Then hey, TG! It’s soooo nice to share another amazing issue with you. So, let’s celebrate with something spesh, something that brings fun times, summer holidays and BFFs together – yep, it’s our EPIC Sleepover issue and you’re all invited! Enjoy!…

BLUSH-O-METER How bad is that blush? Circle the LYLE rating you think applies! TG’s BLUSH of the MONTH Totally minced I was in our cooking class and we were making spaghetti. I was stirring a pot with my friend when the teacher called us over to her table. I wasn’t paying attention so I tripped on someone’s shoe and went flying into someone’s cooking pot! I had spaghetti all over me. OMTG! Peppa Lesson learned My friend Paris and I were walking into a swim centre to watch our siblings do swimming lessons. We were walking past a pool and Paris tripped and fell into the pool! But she pulled me in too! It was so embarrassing; everyone was looking at us. Eleanor Pony pile up When I was in…

Hi Taylor! The Hocus Pocus sequel was so much fun. What was it like playing Young Winifred? Oh, thank you! Playing Young Winifred was such an honour. From the minute I got the audition, I knew it was a part that would be so fun and so iconic to take on. Young Winifred is feisty, bold, and can be pretty menacing at times. She has firm beliefs about things and isn’t afraid to tell people her opinion which is something I love about her. Even though it was a little intimidating to take on such a large character, I had a blast and I hope that shows. How did you prepare for such an iconic role? I have always been a fan on the original Hocus Pocus. When I got…

L.O.L. Surprise! B.B.s Born to Travel is out now on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Surprise! sudoku Your goal is to create every fan’s dream L.O.L. Surprise! ball and deliver it in time. But it looks like there’s been a ball mix up. Can you solve the puzzle? Hint Each L.O.L. Surprise! ball can only appear once in every row, column, and 2 x 2 box! Surprise! search Can you find the 8 words below? LOLSurpriseGameTravelDanceParisTokyoFans Check your answers! Head to totalgirl.com.au…

GLOBBER YOU COULD SCORE: A GLOBBER FLOW 125 LIGHTS SCOOTER 5 TO WIN! CODE WORD: FLASHING PILOT YOU COULD SCORE: A FRIXION BACK TO SCHOOL PRIZE PACK 5 TO WIN! CODE WORD: ERASABLE MY LITTLE MORPHÉE YOU COULD SCORE: A MY LITTLE MORPHÉE 3 TO WIN! CODE WORD: RELAXATION THE WOLVES OF GREYCOAT HALL YOU COULD SCORE: A COPY OF THE WOLVES OF GREYCOAT HALL 30 TO WIN! CODE WORD: FUNNY PAW PATROL YOU COULD SCORE: A PAW PATROL: GRAND PRIX NINTENDO SWITCH GAME 8 TO WIN! CODE WORD: CHAMPION AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER YOU COULD SCORE: AN AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER MOVIE MERCH PACK 15 TO WIN! CODE WORD: PROTECT DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH YOU COULD SCORE: A DIARY OF…

CAPRICORN Dec 22 – Jan 20 Flower: Pansy | Gem: Lapis lazuli | Ruling planet: Saturn 2023 FORECAST Here’s a tip from the universe. Approach everything with that well-known Capricorn logic and things more will go super well for you in the coming year. 2023 AT HOME With lots going on at school, sport, after-school and in the world around you, you’ll be craving lots of time at home to relax and recharge. 2023 AT SCHOOL Your first term back at school will be full of change and excitement. The stars say it will be the perfect start to a new year. Embrace the change, TG! NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Be more eco-friendly AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Flower: Orchid | Gem: Amethyst | Ruling planet: Uranus 2023 FORECAST All…

Dear TG, My name is Peggy and I LOVE your mags. I also play guitar, dance and do Girl Guides. My friends and I LOVE doing the TG quizzes. It would be super cool if you could put Beyoncé on your cover sometime. Love, Peggy Dear Peggy, What an awesome photo! We hope you love all the quizzes and activities in this month’s mag. Yay, thanks so much for writing in. Love, Team TG x Hi TG, I love anything to do with Mixies and magic. Have you heard about Magic Mixlings? I only just got my first mag in my subscription this month and love it so much. I collect all the Mixie things. I have three Mixlings, and one big cauldron. Love, Grace Hi Grace, OMG, yesssss we’ve…

HAPPY WINNERS Wahuuuuuu! TG reader Emelia sent in a lovely thank you note after receiving her cool Wahu pool prize pack. “THX SO, SO, SO MUCH, TG!” she said. We think that croc looks like Lyle, the crocodile. LOL! COOL DIYS Wow! Check out what TG reader Arella sent in. “I made this bedside table for my room using two boxes, some sticks and string! I was very proud when I had finished it and set it up,” said Arella. We love it! CRAFTY READERS These TG readers sent in their drawings of the October 2022 issue starring Dua Lipa. We are soooo impressed. So talented, TGs! Parents have Instagram? Share your cool snaps, good deeds, DIYs, achievements and wins! Email totalgirl@nextmedia.com.au with the subject line ‘TG Readers’.…

WELCOME TO NEW YORK The Big Apple, the city of dreams and… singing crocodiles?! We’ll explain in a sec. When Josh and his family move to New York, life is a total struggle – starting a new school and making new friends is tough. But all that changes when Josh discovers Lyle, a sweet singing crocodile living in the attic of his new home. Oh snap! The two soon become best friends but it’s going to take more than friendship to save Lyle when an evil neighbour threatens his existence! Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, this magical film brings to life an iconic croc with a BIG personality. Expect adventure, LOLs and singing rolled into one! HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES What exactly happens when Josh discovers…

Did you enjoy Book 6 of our Book Club? We think you did, judging by all the awesome reviews we received for Football Fever 1: The Kick-Off. Congratulations to TG reader Fiona for her ah-mazing review! Hooked from the start From the cover, I could interpret that there would be competition, and I was right! The book hit off with intriguing dialogue between a girl and her dog. I could tell that Kyra and I were very similar. We both loved football and looked up to the same role models! I can completely understand how Kyra feels because getting nervous before an event is so relatable! I love how author Kristin Darell emphasised the nervousness of Kyra because I could really picture it inside my head. Chapter 2 had different…

These 6 TGs have won a Magic Mixies Crystal Ball* prize pack! *Styles vary And the winners are……

Have an apple-sized head? OR A watermelon-sized head? Kiss a frog (don’t try that at home. LOL!)? OR Hug a big slimy fish? Have a cat head with a human body? OR Have a cat body with a human head? Have the power to climb up walls (Spider-Man style)? OR Jump as high as a house? Eat booger flavoured ice-cream? OR Eat ice-cream flavoured booger? Eat a rotten egg? OR Eat a super hot chilli? Have no internet for a whole year? OR Go to school every single day for a whole year? Burp every time you laugh? OR Fart every time you cry? Be able to fly? OR Read anyone’s mind? Have crab claws for hands? OR Have tentacles as arms? Sing everything you speak? OR Always talk in…

1. The Giant Armadillo is one of the sleepiest animals on the planet. They sleep in their underground burrow for about 18 hours a day. True / False 2. Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don’t drift away from each other. Awww. True / False 3. Before colour television existed, only 15% of people dreamt in colour. True / False 4. Whales and dolphins go in such a deep sleep, they sometimes forget to come up for air. True / False 5. About two thirds of a cat’s life is spent asleep. True / False 6. The record for the longest time without sleep is 7 days. True / False ANSWERS : 1 . True, 2 . True, 3 . True, 4 . False, they fall half-asleep…

Celeb V.I.P (Very Important Pet) Aww, happy snaps of Sofia Wylie’s super cute pup named Mabel. Hi TG, This is Chips, the budgie. His favourite pastime is reading and his owner (me!) would love it if his picture made it into your magazine. From TG reader Carly WIN! Carly has won a mystery book from Total Girl! For your chance to be TG’s Pet of the Month, email: totalgirl@nextmedia.com.au with the subject line ‘Pet Gazette’. Tell us about your pet, and include a photo and your postal address in case you win a prize!…

LISTEN UP! ‘Made You Look’ Meghan Trainor Meghan’s new single is a self-love anthem and a certified bop. Featuring a retro 50’s vibe with a modern pop twist, this feel-good tune will have you singing in the shower, as a catchy reminder that you are beautiful inside and out! We can’t get enough of the music video either, even JoJo Siwa makes an appearance! The track brings back that doo-wop sound from Meghan’s debut single ‘All About That Bass’, with a rhythm that’s perfect for marching to the beat of your own drum. Out now! Your rating out of 5 stars ____________ ‘Only Wanna Be With You’ Amy Shark Don’t sleep on this song by rising Aussie pop star Amy Shark! With a dreamy synth opening, smoothly leading into a…

IDOL ICONS Yaass, the search begins for Australia’s next singing superstar! The singing contest based off hit talent show American Idol is back after a long hiatus. The show returns with fresh judges including radio host Kyle Sandilands, plus singers Meghan Trainor and Amy Shark! But, who will be Australia’s next Idol? The show did discover stars like Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy, so we know they’re going to be one talented Aussie. The show premieres in 2023, stay tuned for deets! THE KIDS ARE BACK Villain Kids, that is! OMG, Disney have officially announced that Descendants 4 is in the works! China Anne McClain will be returning as Uma (yay!), with High School Musical series star Dara Reneé, and Kylie Cantrall joining the cast. Descendants: The Pocketwatch will be…

Hi TGs! Yaasss, summer is the best time to play around with new looks. Want to practise a new hairstyle? You have weeks to perfect it! Feeling inspired by a little hair chalk and glitter nails? Go cray! The awesome thing is, you can totally reverse these look before school starts or before Monday. My fave thing to do during the summer hols is to paint my nails in all my fave colours (cue: bright, sunny, summer vibes). So, what fun thing do you want to try? Let the makeover madness begin! Love, Rosie xo New to nail art? Stripes and dots are easy. If you don’t have a kit, use an old bobby pin instead! Braids to waves Mist your hair with sea salt or detangling spray and ask…

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Custom calico bag WHAT YOU NEED * Iron-on transfer (ours is a unicorn) * Calico bag * Scrap piece of calico fabric * Glitter fabric paint * Gems * PVA glue * Iron * Baking paper WHAT TO DO Step 1 Place the transfer onto the bag and place the piece of calico fabric over the transfer. Make sure the fabric covers the transfer completely. Step 2 You may need an adult to help you with this step. Working in sections, iron for 10-30 seconds. While still warm, carefully lift off the covering on the transfer, if it is not coming off, iron it again. Step 3 Place the baking paper inside the bag to stop the paint from bleeding through to the back of the bag. Step 4 Draw…

Name: SamanthaAge: 12State: WA Hey Samantha! How did your love for swimming come about? I started swimming non-competitively in 2020 and swimming competitively in February 2022. My love for swimming comes from feeling free when I’m in the water, it’s just me and my thoughts. What do you love most about swimming? The feeling of the water brushing past my skin. Your dream is to be a professional swimmer, what inspired this dream? Watching swimmers on TV at the Olympics doing what they love. How many times do you train a week? I train five nights Monday to Friday at State Swim swimming school, and every Saturday morning at UWA West Coast Swim Club. We do a mix of different swimming techniques each day. Wow! What has been your proudest…