Innehållsförteckning för May 2023 från It GiRL

Hey guys, Welcome to the new issue of It GiRL! It's been another busy month for me as I have been juggling school, hanging out with my friends and putting together a magazine all at once! But I wouldn't have it any other way. Okay, so there are three things I'm really excited about this month and they are: 1. The release of The Little Mermaid live-action movie which hits cinemas next month. Our cover star Halle Bailey will star as Ariel - so we just had to put her on our cover. She's so talented! 2. Easter school holidays. Term one was a long one and I'm so ready for a break. 3. My birthday! I turn 14 on the very same day this issue goes on sale and…

All About You FACT FILE AGE: 8 NICKNAME: Cee-Cee SIBLINGS: My big brother Eric FAVE CELEBS: Jenna Ortega, Taylor Swift, Blackpink FAVE ANIMALS: Dolphins, puppies and penguins FAVE COLOUR: Pink FAVE SHOP: Kmart and Toymate FUN FACTS: • I’ve never ridden a horse • I love doing arts and crafts • I hate bananas • I am left-handed • I really want an iPhone • I usually shower but during winter I love baths every IT GIRL WINS! This month’s IT GIRL OF THE MONTH wins two DISNEY DOORABLES MULTI PEEK PACKS SERIES 9 valued at $17 each. There’s no better way to kick start your collection! Behind every door a surprise is in store. Open the doors to reveal five, six or seven Disney figurines! Available from Myer, Target,…

DOVE’S SPEECH WAS INSPIRING When Dove Cameron won “Breakout Artist” at the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards she took the opportunity to deliver an inspiring message to her fans in the audience. “I was a really sensitive and deeply feeling and emotional kid. Oftentimes that left me feeling alone because I felt different than anyone around me,” she shared. “The beautiful thing that I learned about being very sensitive is that if you sit with it long enough you can make it into something really special, it can become your superpower. Just know that you’re not weak. You’re incredibly strong, and you just might be an artist in the making.” MILLIE UNWINDS WITH HER ANIMALS Millie Bobby Brown revealed to American magazine Seventeen, that after a hard day’s…

Celebrity 1.When she was little she had an obsession with cheetahs. “I would run on all fours everywhere as fast as I could because I wanted to be one. I even did it at the zoo next to the cheetah enclosure. I was a fun child.” 2. EMMA WAS BORN IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA 3. Her birthday is April 2, 2022 4. SHE STARTED ACTING WHEN SHE WAS EIGHT YEARS OLD. 5. ONE OF HER GOALS IS TO OWN A TEA HOUSE ONE DAY. 6. She was once caught in a blizzard on top of a mountain in Iceland for seven hours! 7. EMMA IS A HUGE FAN OF THE K-POP BAND, SEVENTEEN. 8. HER STAR SIGN IS ARIES. 9. Her Instagram username is @ememyers 10. She used to dance.…

Your World LISTEN UP Raid your parents’ music collection for some retro tunes. Classic party songs are great for making up dances and having a sing-a-long. So whether you’re an Australian Idol wannabe or devotee of The X Factor, just go wherever the music takes you and have fun! GET CRAFTY Throw on some old clothes and start raiding the craft cupboard. Using some paints, chalk or textas, you can each create something pretty for your bedroom walls. Since you love your bestie oh-so-much why not treat her to a day spa? Give your BFF a manicure with her fave coloured polish, then give her a makeover with a new hair style. MOVIE STARS! Why don’t you and your bestie try a bit of mmaking? Brainstorm a ative storyline for…

“WHEN I ACCESSORISE I LOVE LAYERING, WHETHER IT'S STACKED BRACELETS, RINGS ON EVERY FINGER, OR A STATEMENT NECKLACE. NOT ALL AT ONCE, OBVIOUSLY.” “I am a sneaker girl. Love a good pair of sneakers. Anything from high-tops to Air Force Ones. Sneakers are my everyday go-to.” “I went to my very first fashion show in Paris when I was 14. It was the most insane thing I had ever experienced. That was the first time I realised what fashion was. I gained so much appreciation for the art of fashion after seeing that show.” “I have a very deep, strong affection for socks. I really like socks, I have a lot of them. I just like socks... it's a little weird. My sock drawer is definitely overflowing.” “THE NUMBER ONE…

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Destiny How to make it: 1. Neatly cut out your square and flip it over and lie it face down on a hard, flat surface. 2. Fold the square in half and lay it flat. Then fold it in half the other way and lay it flat again. 3. Next, fold each of the corners into the centre of the square. 4. Flip it over and again fold each of the corners into the centre. 5. Fold in half one more time and you’re done! How to play: 1. Think carefully about what you would like to know and then ask the question out loud. 2. Pick a number between one and 10, then count out the number as you fold your fortune teller in and out. 4. Now, pick…

THE latest STREAMING Chupa Out Now on Netflix While visiting his family in Mexico, 13-year-old Alex discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather's shed; a young chupacabra cub. When Alex learns that Chupa has a secret history with his family and that a dangerous scientist is hunting him, he does everything that he can to protect his new fury friend. Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Season Two Out Now on Disney+ When Lahela's first love, Walter returns from the World Surf Tour, he's not the same boy she said goodbye to months before. But she's not the same girl either. That becomes clear when she meets, Nico. She's faced with a decision: fight for what she knows is true or give new love a chance? Jane Out April 14 on Apple…

1. Your friend gives you an invite to a party and you immediately think: a “Awesome! What am I going to wear?” b “I wonder who of my friends is also going…” c “Oh no! Is there any way I can get out of it?” 2. When someone pays you a compliment, you: a Deny it immediately. b Mumble thanks and go bright red with embarrassment. c Grin and say thanks. You are feeling great and totally agree with them! 3. You friends would say you are: a Loud and bubbly when you met, it was as if they had known you for years. b So quiet – it took ages for them to get to know you. c Friendly and shy when you met, but quickly opened up. 4.…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 130 promotions deems acceptance of these conditions of entry. 2. Enter as many times as you wish, but each written entry must be on an original entry form or email. The competitions commence on 06/04/23 at 9am EST and close on 18/05/23 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 3. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand (unless otherwise stated) except employees and immediate families of the promoter and associated companies and agencies unless otherwise stated on the promotion. The promoter is Nuclear Media & Publishing. Phone: (02) 7900-6786. All prizes will be drawn on 19/05/23 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…

WANT IT CRAZY AARON’S THINKING PUTTY, FROM $6, CRAZYAARONS.COM Crazy Aaron makes the best putty on earth and it’s now available in Australia! The range includes putty that glows, colour changes, putty that is scented and so much more. Plus it’s non-toxic, won’t dry out, and won’t leave a sticky or slippery residue. Cool! LOVE IT CLARIS THE CHICEST MOUSE IN PARIS RANGE, FROM $9.95, CLARISTHEMOUSE.COM Claris the mouse from the best-selling children’s books features in this beautiful collection of plush toys, stationery, accessories and more. The range brings the brave little mouse to life and into your home to enjoy. NEED IT SMIGGLE EASTER COLLECTION, FROM $6.95, SMIGGLE.COM.AU Have a hoppy time this Easter with Smiggle! Their stores are bursting with fun goodies for you to eggsplore and find…

SISTER ACT Halle Bailey was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and grew up with her mum, dad, older sisters Ski and Chloe, and younger brother Branson. Growing up Halle and her big sister Chloe loved to sing so they teamed up and started performing together around Atlanta. The girls enjoyed performing together but knew they wanted to take their singing careers to the next level, so they began posting videos of themselves singing on YouTube. Eventually,the girls went viral and that’s how the sister duo, Chloe x Halle was born. Once Halle and Chloe’s careers started taking off their parents decided to move the family to Los Angeles, California. “We moved to L.A. on the dream of living out what we want to do,” said Halle. “We knew that being…

MY FAVE PIZZA TOPPING IS: “Peri Peri Chicken.” A WORD I SAY A LOT IS: “Beautiful.” MY WORST HABIT IS: “I go to bed too late and regret it in the morning.” I AM CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH: “The beach. I can’t get enough of going to the beach, I am totally obsessed!” THE LAST THING I ATE WAS: “Watermelon.” THE PERSON I WOULD WANT TO PLAY ME IN A MOVIE ABOUT MY LIFE WOULD BE: “Myself! I’d love to play myself in a movie about me.” IF I WAS A CARTOON CHARACTER I WOULD BE: “Eliza Thornberry from Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberrys. I love how kind and humble she is and how much she loves animals.” I NEED TO STOP: “Putting my alarm on snooze.” MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALWAYS…

Day 1: MONDAY It’s your first day back at school after the weekend and you’re bursting to tell your friends all about your weekend and all the things you got up to. The thing to remember is that a good friend asks about others as well, so make sure you listen to your friend’s stories too. “My bestie always asks me a million questions about my life. She’d be like, ‘How was your weekend? What did you do? Was it fun?’ It shows she cares.” Mia, 11 Day 2: TUESDAY Set yourself a little friendship task of giving out three compliments. Make sure you mean what you say and choose three different friends each week to compliment. “We had a class project where we had to give five compliments to…

In B Tween is just for kids! A good skin care routine is important to have as you get older, because it gets you into the habit of looking after your body’s biggest organ, your skin! If you wear a bit of makeup from time to time, you’ll know that it’s important to wash it off as soon as you can, especially before bedtime. In B Tween Skincare makes skin products just for kids, from face wash to deodorants and everything in between. Check them out at inbtweenskincare.com.au Beauty is more than how you look. It’s about treating others nicely. Everyone is beautiful in their own way!MACKENZIE ZIEGLER Storing you cosmetics, perfumes, skincare and tools helps prevent your beauty prods from drying out and makes for a smoother application. So…

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Let’s Get Coding! Code Camp returns these school holidays with some epic new programs! To celebrate, we’re giving one winner a Code Camp experience of their choosing. Code Camp is a school holiday workshop for kids aged 5-13 who love technology. It offers fun activities that will empower you to design, code, and create, and has an awesome range of camps - perfect for aspiring YouTubers, animators, gaming coders, and more. If you love Roblox, then you’d be excited to learn that Roblox Legends will be at Camp Code these Easter holidays so you can bring to life your very own Roblox game! For more info visit: codecamp.com.au PUTTY PLAY! Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty is world-famous and finally available here in Australia! Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty is non-toxic, won’t dry…

1. Spy Walkie Talkies, $59.95, smiggle.com.au; 2. Harry Potter Digital Clock, $49.95, smiggle.com.au; 3. Cable Cover Pals, $4.95, smiggle.com.au; 4. Moochies Connect Smart Watch, $179, bigw.com.au; 5. Savvy Moneybox Safe, $34.95, smiggle.com.au; 6. Nanoleaf Essentials Light Strip Starter Kit, $99.99, nanoleaf.me/en-AU; 7. Edifier Wireless Speakers, $99, dicksmith.com.au; 8. Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Nebula & Star Projector, $69, kmart.com.au; 9. Wireless Keyboard, $39.99, typo.com.au; 10. Picture Perfect Selfie LED Ring Light with Tripod, $25, target.com.au; 11. Listen Up! Bluetooth Earphones, $39.95, sportsgirl.com.au; 12. Unicorn Wireless Speaker, $32.55, tweentoteen.com.au…

PIRANHA PLANT AND PIPES GAME A game for up to 4 players. With the help of a parent or guardian, cut out the character tokens below and pick a character for your marker. Take it in turns to roll a dice, whoever rolls the highest starts. Starting from the start position roll the dice and move your character token that many spaces on the board (on the next page). If you land on a green square, move your character token to the top of the pipe. If you land on a red square, move your character token to the square below at the base of the piranha plant. The first player to reach the finish wins. PIRANHA PLANT AND PIPES GAME…

How to play: * Each column, row and box must contain one of each of the images numbered one-to-nine. * Remember, no column, or box can have two squares with the same image. ANSWERS YUMMY DOKU CROSSWORD STOP ACROSS: 4. HOT CROSS BUN, 6. FRIDAY, 7. CHOCOLATE, 9. EGG HUNT, 10. CARROTS DOWN: 1. HAT, 2. BASKET, 3. AUTUMN, 4. HAPPY EASTER, 5. RABBIT, 8. EGGS, 9. EASTER BUNNY, 10. CHICK…

Q: why are hairdressers never ever late for work? A: they take shortcuts! Q: What do you call a belt with a clock on it? A: a waist of time! Q: Why can’t you give elsa a balloon? A: because she will let it go! Q: what do you call a deer with no eyes? A: no eye deer! Q: what day of the week do chickens hide? A: fry-day! Q: what does a piece of toast wear to bed? A: py-jam-as. Q: What do they teach elves at school? A: the elf-a-bet! Q: what do librarians take when on a fishing trip? A: bookworms. Q: what is orange and sounds like a parrot? A: a carrot!…

one Find a cure for the common cold. Not only will we all be sniffle-free every winter, but you’ll be paid heaps for making the discovery! two Become a world-famous singer, sell a million albums, go on a sold-out tour and earn heaps of money doing it. Easy stuff! three Practise your acting skills and make it big in Hollywood. You could be the next Zendaya and star in big blockbuster films! 4 IT’S SIMPLE. DON’T SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY AND SAVE IT INSTEAD. SURE, IT MIGHT TAKE A WHILE, BUT IT’S THE EASIEST WAY TO GET RICH! five Become the first kid to go to outer space. Then write a book about it, get paid to do some TV interviews, and next thing you know there’ll be a movie…

WINNER, WINNER! Favourite Breakout Artist: Dove Cameron Favourite Movie Actor: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Favourite Social Media Star: Charli D’Amelio Favourite Kids TV Show: The Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder Favourite Family TV Show: Wednesday Favourite Female TV Star in a Kids show: Olivia Rodrigo (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) Favourite Male TV star in a Kids show: Joshua Bassett (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) Favourite Female TV star in a Family show: Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) Favourite Male TV star in a Family show: Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) Favourite Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Favourite Movie Actress: Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes, Enola Holmes 2) Favourite Animated Movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru Favourite Song: As It Was – Harry Styles Favourite Album: Midnights (3am Edition)…

Ankle boots. Our fave fashion trend for autumn. Try these ones on for size! K-D Kids ankle boots, $22,bigw.com.au. Beanie. A beanie is perfect for keeping your head warm - and for a quick-fix for those bad hair days! We love this pom pom beanie by Next, $11 - $19, next.com.au Cupcakes. Let’s face it, everybody loves cupcakes. They look pretty and taste totally delish. Get busy in the kitchen and whip up a batch of chocolate cupcakes… Denim.It can be dressed up or down, can be worn with absolutely anything, is totally comfy and it lasts forever (oruntil yougrow out of it). Perfect! Exercise. Not only does half an hour of exercise every day keep you fit and healthy, it also releases mood-lifting hormones called endorphins which help you…

Cooking PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 25 minutes WHAT YOU NEED: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted • One cup of brown sugar • One egg lightly beaten • One and a half teaspoons of vanilla extract • A pinch of salt • One cup of plain flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda WHAT TO DO: 1 Heat oven to 175°C. 2 Line a 20cm x 20cm baking pan with baking paper or you can lightly butter and flour it. 3 Whisk together the melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk to combine. 4 Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and mix well. 5 Pour the mixture into your pan and spread it…

It’s time to jump on it As the weather starts to get a little cooler, it’s a sign to bring out your funky jumpers. If you’ve grown out of yours from last year, now is the perfect time to shop around for cosy knits that are fun! We’re seeing sequins, bright colours, cool patterns online and in the shops, so start browsing! Star power Twinkle, twinkle we love stars!…

Taurus APR 20 - MAY 20 YOU: Keep your mind open to trying new things, or doing things differently. THIS MONTH: Your hard work is paying off. Keep it up, Miss Taurus. DESTINY: A spontaneous adventure may lead to unexpected rewards. FAMOUS TAURUS: Charli D'Amelio. Born: May 1. All About Taurus... BEST QUALITIES: Practical, patient and easy-going COLOURS: Earth colours like green, orange and yellow FLOWER: Poppy RULING PLANET: Venus LUCKY DAYS: Friday and Monday FRIENDSHIP: Taurus girls will always lend an ear and come up with great advice when you need it. Oh, they're funny too! Gemini MAY 21 - JUN 20 YOU: If something is making you unhappy try and change it. THIS MONTH: Don't forget that your parents are humans with feelings too. Why not ask them…

Animals ALL ABOUT THE... ARMADILLO ● The armadillo is the only mammal that has a body covered with a hard shell. They can be found in North and South America. ● They usually sleep up to 16 hours in their burrows. ● Armadillos are omnivores, which means they eat plants and meat. They like to eat insects, larvae, eggs, and some fruit. ● The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest of the species and the giant armadillo is the biggest. ● Armadillos come in lots of colours including, pink, red, black, grey, or yellow. Help! DOES YOUR KITTEN TRY TO SCRATCH AND BITE YOU? If so, try and limit physical contact with your cat. If your kitten approaches you for a pat, rather than reaching out to pat her…

SOCIAL CELEBS SELENA GOMEZ When you’re a celeb, trolls can often make you feel bad if you read into too many comments about yourself. But Selena seems to have struck a good balance, using it when she wants to and not too much! “In the past, I could spend hours looking at other people’s lives,” she reveals. “I would find myself down nearly two years in someone’s feed, and then I’d realise, ‘I don’t even know this person!’ Now, I get information the proper way. When my friends have something to talk about, they call me and say, ‘Oh, I did this.’ They don’t say, ‘Wait, did you see my post?’” Go, girl! @selenagomez OMG! The low-down on text talk Don’t know your OMGs from your BRBs? This guide will…

ACROSS 4 A traditional Easter treat (hint: spicy and sweet). _ _ _ (3) _ _ _ _ _ (5) _ _ _ (3)6 The day of the week Easter falls on. _ _ _ _ _ _ (6)7 The most popular (and delicious) treat at Easter time. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9)9 A fun game where people search to find hidden eggs. _ _ _ (3) _ _ _ _ (4)10 What rabbits eat. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (7) DOWN 1 School children hold this type of parade at Easter time. _ _ _ (3)2 Use this to carry all the eggs you collect. _ _ _ _ _ _ (6)3 The season Easter falls in. _ _ _ _ _…

WE LOVE HARRY! How awesome is Harry Styles? We waited so long, but finally his tour hit Aussie shores earlier this year and it was EPIC! Total bummer if you couldn’t get a ticket to his show but luckily there are plenty of photos we can all enjoy. Take a look... SO RANDOM The emu and the kangaroo, both of the animals on the Australian Coat of Arms, cannot walk backwards. A grasshopper’s blood is white, not red. Human teeth are just as strong as shark teeth. TREND 0 METER WE LOVE DESKTOP LOCKER, $13, AVAILABLE AT KMART, KMART.COM.AU HOT ♥ All the cool movies hitting cinemas this month. School holidays, sorted! ♥ Chocolate Easter Eggs. Yummo!. ♥ Long weekends mean family, friends, and a fun day off school! NOT…