Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2023 i Total Girl

Rosie I’m huge on recycling and reusing things when I can, turning off lights when I leave the room (a must!) and by switching off all electronics and chargers when I’m not using them. Sandra I try to recycle, reuse or give away EVERYTHING! I also try avoiding buying anything new, so I buy second-hand or find free items which I can also turn into projects! Avani I love caring for and appreciating nature. Whenever I go outside, I love taking it all in coz sometimes, it’s just great to ‘stop and smell the flowers’. Creature cuteness TG’s Rosie went to Rottnest Island, WA, and was sooo excited to see a mumma Quokka with her baby in its pouch. How magical! Surprise! That wasn’t the only cool thing we spotted…

COOL SNAPS TG reader Mila shared this cool photo with Team TG! “I recently went to the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play in Melbourne and I loved it!” she said. “My favourite part was the Dementors zooming across the sky.” Sounds like so much fun, Mila! HAPPY WINNERS TG reader Elyssa was super lucky and won a Go Play prize pack from the November TG mag! “It arrived just in time for my birthday. I am soooooo excited to start using it. Thank you so, so much for choosing me as one of the prize recipients,” she said. Aww, happy birthday! CRAFTY READERS Be magic These TG readers sent in their drawings of our epic January sleepover issue – with Sabrina Carpenter on the cover. Wow, these are…

Name: Emilia Age: 11 State: NSW Hi Emilia! What was your fave thing about being part of School of Rock the Musical? I think how well everything was put together! We had so many people dancing, singing and acting. There were so many music conductors, it was amazing. You were one of 20 students in your school to be chosen. How did that come about? Our music teacher asked if anyone was interested in participating, and my friend and I put our hands up straight away! How did you feel when you both got chosen? We were screaming with excitement. I felt so excited and super nervous, because the only people I knew from my school were my friends and I was scared I would forget the choreography. What were…

Based on the book The Princess and the Pony comes a new animated comedy full of girl power and warrior wow-factor! BFFs Pinecone (a.k.a one of the coolest girls you’ll ever meet) and Pony (her pet pony, LOL!) never back down from a challenge and are always learning something about what is means to truly be a warrior. They teach us, through their epic adventures, that keeping an open mind and open heart is the key to being fearlessly you! Season 2 of Pinecone & Pony is streaming now on Apple TV+…

EMMA AS ENID Aww we love Emma Myers’ bubbly and extroverted character Enid from Wednesday. Emma said she had soooo much fun playing a mythical creature for the first time. She even had a four hour “werewolf bootcamp” with her stunt team! It also turns out she became super close with Jenna on set, even though she was super nervous to meet her. But, Jenna ended up running up to Emma and give her a big hug when they first met! MINI MEGHAN Meghan Trainor became an honorary Aussie after appearing on Australian Idol. But we feel it was her adorbs two-year-old son who really stole the show during their time Down Under. He even said his very first word here! Get ready for more cuteness because little Riley will…

TG note: the rhinestones are delicate and may come off, best used for dress-ups only! “When I walk in the room, I can make the whole place shimmer” What you need ★ Nail polish in metallic silver, shimmery blue and red ★ Scissors ★ Stick-on rhinestones What to do Step 1: Paint 2 coats of nail polish onto your nails in the following order: (starting at your thumb) blue, blue, silver, red and blue. Let it dry between coats. Step 2. Use scissors to carefully cut the Rhinestone Wash Tape to size. Decorate however you like! We stuck sets of 2 and 3 rhinestones across the top of the nail, like a diamond crown. For a statement nail, we stuck on 2 rhinestones diagonally on the red base. Step 3.…

Hey Meghan! How did your song ‘All About That Bass’ come about? I was signed as a songwriter at 18 years old and I was writing songs for other artists for two years. I went to one session with a producer and we decided not to write for any artist, we decided to write a song for the world and we wanted to make it fun and relatable! You’ve turned into a household name. What’s the biggest thing that’s changed overnight? I get to wear fancy clothes! I was always hopeless at fashion and makeup so I’m learning it all now. What’s a secret about you that fans might not know? I’m petrified of the dark. I keep the bathroom light on; I check the wardrobe every night. Some nights,…

Crossed out Cross out all the words in the box that fall under the clues. Once completed, you’ll be left with a mystery word. CLUES: 1. Types of flowers2. Animals you find at a farm3. Dance styles4. Countries in Europe Answer: ANSWER : Giraffe Movie mix ups Oh no! The tickets for these movies have been mixed up. Can you match the correct names for each film? Draw an arrow from left to right! ● TURNING● TOY● MONSTERS● INSIDE● THE● DESPICABLE● WRECK-IT● HOCUS● STRANGE● FINDING● HOTEL● SPACE● THE BAD● JAM● WORLD● GUYS● INC.● TRANSYLVANIA● STORY● CROODS● NEMO● RALPH● RED● ME● POCUS● OUT ANSWERS : Turning Red, Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Inside Out, The Croods, Despicable Me, Wreck-It Ralph, Hocus Pocus, Strange World, Finding Nemo, Hotel Transylvania, Space Jam,…

B.Nosy from Kids Secret The secret’s out! Known for their colourful prints and unique patterns, this Dutch brand makes clothes from organic cotton and part recycled polyester – helping to reduce their environmental footprint! Boden This funky brand makes swimwear from recycled materials and fabric. Their goal? To make sure your clothes never end up in landfill. Wear them, mend them, share them, then recycle them into new fabrics! Aster & Oak An enchanting collection with hand-illustrated designs! With a low environmental footprint, all their cool clothes are made from GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic cotton, meaning their fibres are free from harmful chemicals, and workers are employed in a safe and fair environment. Jamie Kay This cool brand tries to be as kind to the earth as…

Be kind to Earth and complete each of these challenges over the next 30 days. Once you’re done? Think about how you can continue doing these and other environmentally friendly actions going forward! Day 1: At the end of the day, pour your leftover water from your drink bottle onto the garden. Day 2: Take the bus, walk or ride your bike to school if you can! Day 3: Plant some flowers for the bees. Day 4: Turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth. Day 5: Donate unwanted toys to charity, or to a younger cousin or friend. Day 6: Ditch anything with wrappers and go plastic free in your lunchbox. Day 7: Make a reusable shopping bag out of an old T-shirt. Day 8: Organise a clothes…

Dog of the Year, revealed! Aww, a BIG round of a-paws for the 2023 Australian Dog of the Year, Baloo! Every year, Puppy Tales awards a dog for their inspiring and incredible impact in their community. This year, it goes to Queensland pupper Baloo, who’s a seizure alert dog. Baloo can alert her owner 3-5 minutes before a seizure is about to happen, saving her owner’s life multiple times. As Dog of the Year, Baloo will receive a $1,000 donation, which will go towards Epilepsy Action Australia, plus more special prizes. Simply amazing! Celeb V.I.P (Very Important Pet) Just horsing around! Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder star Audrey Grace Marshall takes a snap with her totally sweet new horse Irving. We love a silly photo! Hi TG, This is Beckett. He…

Hi TG, My name is Olivia and I’m seven years old. I love reading Total Girl. It’s my favourite magazine ever, so I wanted to draw two pictures for the next mag! The first is of me and the second picture is of my little pet dog Alfie. From Olivia Dear Olivia, We LOVE your drawings, and we are so excited that we could feature them in this issue. Say a big hello to little Alfie for us. Love, Team TG x Hi TG, My name is Elke and I am a HUGE fan. I am nine years old and I live in Queensland. I love Totally Embarrassing and Totally Glam. I have an adorable dog named Mitzi. My fave movie is ZOMBIES and my fave show is Liv and…

LISTEN UP! ‘VIBE’ TAEYANG feat. Jimin of BTS The name speaks for itself! This song and its smooth dance moves are literally a vibe for you TG K-pop lovers to get up and get grooving! If you stan BTS, are an old-time BIGBANG fan, or a TG who loves fresh and trendy music, then this unexpected collab between two members of K-pop’s biggest boy bands will be your one and only anthem! We guarantee that Jimin and TAEYANG’s sweet and catchy vocals and lyrics will leave you moving from sunrise to sunset, coz once you Jim-in, you can’t Jim-out. Tee hee! Out now! Your rating out of 5 stars ____________ ‘Ready For the Sky’ Budjerah We’re ready to aim for the sky with this iconic Budjerah single! This soulful…

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is out now on Netflix! Although she has an English accent in the film, Alisha Weir who plays Matilda, is from Dublin, Ireland! They had HUGE pieces of the set built for the film including Miss Honey’s house. 200 The number of children it took to film ‘Revolting Children’. They even needed kids with special parkour skills! Watch out! They used a green screen and wires to shoot that epic rooftop scene! “I think [Matilda’s] real superpower is courage,” said Alisha to The Late Late Show. “Although she’s young, she stands up for herself and she’s just trying to put things right. 75 That’s the number of children needed to film the ‘Bruce’ dance sequence. This is Emma Thompson’s (Miss Trunchbull’s) fave scene! Alisha said,…

WELCOME TO TG IDOL In an animated world, this is totally who our dream cast would be… Our hosts Olaf and Gunter These two sweet and hilar hosts will calm your nerves, be your hype squad and crack the funniest LOLs! The judges Princess Fiona Kind at heart, but not afraid to tell it how it is. It may take a lot to impress Princess Fiona, but she’ll be a queen at helping you hit the high notes! Elsa This snow queen knows talent when she sees it. Elsa’s all about finding your true voice. Her advice? Don’t be afraid, don’t hold back, and just let it gooooo! Poppy She’ll literally think you’re AWESOME just for auditioning. Poppy loves giving people a chance, and will help you grow to your…

Circle your answers! 1. You love to make up dance routines with your besties. True / False 2. Wearing bright colours is the best. True / False 3. Singing is more fun than playing an instrument. True / False 4. You listen to a lot of Meghan Trainor. True / False 5. Sparkles are everything. True / False 6. You don’t have any band T-shirts in your wardrobe. True / False 7. A catchy chorus is better than a beautifully written song. True / False 8. Loud music hurts your ears. True / False 9. You’d rather be a solo singer than be part of a band. True / False 10. You’d choose glam over grunge. True / False 11.…

DID YOU KNOW? Lizzo had a voice role in the animated movie UglyDolls, playing the character named Lydia! She’s also nominated for three Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards! “Take a deep breath, time to focus on you!” Real name: Melissa Viviane Jefferson Signature songs: ‘Good as Hell (feat. Ariana Grande)’, ‘About Damn Time’ She says: “I am my inspiration.” “I know I’m a queen, but I don’t need no crown.” Rock moment: Lizzo burst into our scenes in 2019 when she re-released her hit song ‘Good as Hell’ with popstar Ari (soooo iconic!). That same year she was named Time’s Entertainer of the Year, after winning not one but four GRAMMY Awards. Why we love her: Singer, rapper and talented flutist (she was a classically trained flutist from the age of…

CORE YOU COULD SCORE: A CORE SKATEBOARD IN PINK/BLUE CODE WORD: DURABLE 10 TO WIN! THE FIX-IT PRINCESS YOU COULD SCORE: A COPY OF THE FIX-IT PRINCESS CODE WORD: TWISTY 32 TO WIN! SO THAT HAPPENED… YOU COULD SCORE: A COPY OF SO THAT HAPPENED… BUT MAYBE YOU ALREADY KNEW THAT CODE WORD: HILARIOUS 30 TO WIN! MADMIA X CARE BEARS YOU COULD SCORE: A PAIR OF MADMIA X CARE BEARS SOCKS CODE WORD: CARE *Style will be randomly selected 5 TO WIN! AMY SPARKES YOU COULD SCORE: AN AMY SPARKES BOOK PACK CODE WORD: MAGICAL 12 TO WIN! LONELY PLANET KIDS YOU COULD SCORE: A LONELY PLANET KIDS BOOK PACK CODE WORD: CREATIVE 13 TO WIN! SCHOLASTIC YOU COULD SCORE: A DISNEY ACTIVITY…

TWISTED WHISKERS “It’s not that spicy.” My taste buds: When you fart, but fart ~confidently~ * Steps on a piece of LEGO * WARNING! These jokes are so purr-fectly funny, you’ll be having a meow-ment laughing! Tehehehe. JOKES Q: Why is Peter Pan always flying? A: Coz he never lands! Q: Why was Cinderella terrible at tap dancing? A: She kept losing her shoes! Q: What do you call a fairy that doesn’t like baths? A: Stinkerbell! Knock, Knock Who’s there? Isabel Isabel who? Isabel not working? WHAT DO YOU MEME? POV: It’s your first day of high school. READER CORNER Q: Why don’t pirates take a shower before they walk the plank? A: Because they just wash up on shore! From TG reader Harley Want to see your reader…

BLUSH-O-METER How bad is that blush? Circle the rating you think applies! TG’s BLUSH of the MONTH Car confusion I was walking to the car with my nan one day after a big shop. I was on one side of a car and Nan was on the other side. I opened the car and it was not ours! There was actually someone sitting in there! OMTG, it was sooooo embarrassing. Stella My little… Olaf? We were on a trip to Canberra and our teachers were going to put on My Little Pony for us to watch on the way there. But my friends tricked me and said we were watching Frozen! So when everyone started singing ‘My Little Pony’, I sang as loud as I could possibly sing, “Let it…

1. Pick a holiday destination: a) A snowy cabin in the mountainsb) An island resortc) Anywhere adventurous! 2. Your friends say you’re… a) Outgoing and good-naturedb) Sincere, sweet and sensitivec) Confident and expressive 3. Choose an emoji: a) b) c) 4. Your fave treat? a) Cake and chocolateb) Anything butseafood. LOL!c) A fruity icy pole 5. How do you feel about going on a WILD adventure? a) OMG so fun! I can’t waitb) Not 100% my thing, but I’ll still tag alongc) Yesss, finally! When are we leaving?! 6. It’s karaoke time with your friends! You would… a) Pick a feel-good song and put on a total showb) Grab a friend and sing a fun duetc) Literally sing EVERY song even if you don’t know all the words 7. You…

MADMIA Care Bears rainbow socks, $35.90 These socks are super comfortable and are designed with a custom rainbow plush. LUSH ‘Toby’s Magic Cow’ bath bomb, $7.95 Surprise – such a cool effect! I would run a bath just to see all the pretty colours! H&M kids fluffy bucket hat, $39.99 OMG, this hat is EVERYTHING! I could totally see Katy Perry or Loren Gray rocking this style.…

A is for ‘All About That Bass’ Her debut single that came out in 2014. One of the maaaany Meghan songs that will get stuck your head. LOL! That’s coz she’s been influenced by music genres like doo-wop, pop, hip-hop and soca. B is for bowling One of her all-time favourite hobbies! C is for Chris Her BFF! Whenever Meghan’s around, expect Chris to be by her side, even on the red carpet #SupportiveBestie. The two of them are hilarious, and make the funniest videos together. He even makes a funny appearance in her ‘Made You Look’ music video alongside JoJo Siwa! D is for duets She’s sung with other awesome artists like Ariana Grande and John Legend. E is for Elizabeth Did you know this was her middle name?…

1. In Cinderella, which object did the Fairy Godmother turn into a carriage? a) A pumpkinb) An applec) A mouse 3. Which of these dwarfs is not in the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?a) Bashfulb) Sleepyc) Angry 6. Jiminy Cricket is from which Disney fairytale? a) Pinocchio b) Cinderella c) The Princess and the Frog 2. In Peter Pan, what is the name of Hook’s right-hand man? a) Jackb) Smeec) Blackbeard 4. What did Jack trade for magic beans in Jack and the Beanstalk? a) A pennyb) A cowc) A diamond 7. Finish this sentence: “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your…” a) Ladderb) Ropec) Hair 9. In Tangled, Rapunzel defends herself with: a) A paddleb) A frying panc) A fork 5. In The Little Mermaid,…

OMTG, did you get your FREE* Sparkly Whale Squishy with retail copies of this mag?! Our coolest makeover comp is back and this time, it’s BIGGER than ever. Yep, we’re going jumbo with one of the BIGGEST creatures on earth. You’ve read all about them, now it’s time to make a splash! We received soooo many fin-tastic entries for our last comp, so if you missed out, this is your chance. Customise your Sparkly Whale Squishy, send in a photo and you could WIN! Are you ready to have a whaley good time? 3 Lucky winners Will WIN a mystery TG prize pack worth $50! How to customise: Customise your squishy however you like. Use your bonus Rhinestone Washi Tape to decorate. Or, feel free to use your…

Let’s hear it for Lydia! Heard of Lydia Ko? The New Zealand professional golfer is the women’s No. 1 player in the world – as of January 2023! She first achieved the ranking back in 2015, at just 17, making her the youngest player to be ranked No. 1 in pro golf ever. This is the first time she’s returned to No. 1 since 2017, after winning the CME Group Tour Championship and its record $2 million first prize! Lydia’s even been nominated for a 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Local Legend of the Year! Star golfers Did you know, some of our fave celebs love playing golf too? Maybe this is your sign to give the sport a try! Don’t know where to start? Miniature golf is loads…