Innehållsförteckning för January 2026 från It GiRL

Heya It GiRLs, It’s officially summer, and that means school holidays, Christmas vibes, and a whole lot of fun in the sun! In this issue, we’ve dived deep into our festive feelings to bring you the ultimate holiday season guide. We’ve got cut-out present tags, silly season shopping buys, tips to help you stay awake ’til midnight on New Year’s Eve, and of course, our annual gift wish list is back for another year. All the fun starts on page 18! Also inside, we take a sneak peek at the all-new SpongeBob SquarePants movie and head to Seoul to explore the real-life hot spots from KPop Demon Hunters. It honestly made me want to book a flight to South Korea ASAP - it looks incredible! On that note, I want…

SLIME IT SLIMY ULTIMATE BUCKET FUN, $35, KMART.COM.AU Take your slime game to the next level! Packed with colourful slimes and fun mix-ins, the Slimy Ultimate Bucket Fun has everything you need to create perfect slime combos. It even comes in a reusable tub with a lid that doubles as a play tray - great for mess-free fun! COLLECT IT KIMMON COLLECTIBLE MYSTERY BOX PLUSH, $29, BIGW.COM.AU Get ready for the cutest surprise with Kimmon Mystery Plush Blind Boxes! Each box hides a sweet collectible keychain, and there are two series to collect: Let’s Café, full of coffee-shop-inspired cuties, and New Spring Growth, bursting with forest friends and sunny vibes. PLAY IT HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS SNACK SHOP GAME, $19, TARGET.COM.AU This game is all about teamwork and fun! Serve…

THE ZOMBIES ARE BACK! Malachi Barton, Freya Skye, and their Zombies 4 castmates are rocking their costumes again as they start shooting a mysterious new project. While Disney hasn’t announced anything, the cast pretty much confirmed it by posting behind-the-scenes photos and videos. Fans think they’re shooting a two-episode special called Locker Diaries: Zombies. If that wasn’t exciting enough, Disney has also released a new Zombies holiday song from Malachi and Freya called Snow Angels. The Zombies universe is officially alive again, and we couldn’t be more excited! JENNA LOVES TO WRITE Jenna Ortega loves keeping her mind clear and her creativity flowing - and her hot tip is journalling! “I’m a huge journal person. I try to write in mine every day. I think it’s good for the brain,”…

Stocking STUFERS A soft, scented cloud-cream slime hides a colourful clay ball with a surprise monster charm and cute sprinkles! Collect all six monsters, including the secret one! Monster (Blind Box Slime) (Limited Edition), $18.95, Scoopi, scoopi.com.au Meet Sid the Capybara from Palm Pals! With soft brown fur and dark patches on his hands and feet, he’s the perfect buddy to brighten up your space! - Capybara Palm Pal Toy, $16.95, Peter Alexander, peteralexander.com.au Create cool dual-colour effects with 12 vibrant double outliner markers - shiny silver lines with a colourful border, perfect for almost any surface! Double Line Outline Markers, $16.99, Amazon, amazon.com.au Create eye-popping 3D art on sponge canvas - just draw with coloured markers, add a little water, and watch your artwork puff into a fun, textured piece of…

Capricorn DEC 22 - JAN 19 YOU: Stop dwelling on the negatives and start noticing the positives. THIS MONTH: As the school year wraps up, you’ll be feeling more excited for summer. DESTINY: Things are looking up, so keep your head high and enjoy the ride. All About Capricorn... THEY ARE: Great leaders, funny and kind, but also slightly pessimistic. THEIR PLANET: Saturn FACT: They are the most determined of all the zodiac signs - when they set their mind to something, watch out! CAPRICORN FRIENDS are loyal, honest, and always there to have your back. Aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 18 YOU: Your natural beauty really shines, so save the makeup for special occasions. THIS MONTH: A friend will come to you for advice on a tricky problem they…

On the screen A Very Jonas Christmas Movie Out now on Disney+ Get ready to jingle all the way with the Jonas Brothers! In A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Kevin, Joe, and Nick race from London to New York, facing hilarious holiday chaos as they try to make it home in time for Christmas. With surprise cameos, loads of festive feels, and a brand-new song, Coming Home This Christmas, this movie is pure holiday fun! Freakier Friday Out now on Disney+ The body-swapping chaos is back! Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return as Tess and Anna, who accidentally switch bodies again. This time, Anna’s daughter Lily and her new stepsister join in, turning it into a four-way family swap! With extra laughs, drama and heart, the sequel proves that…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 161 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 08/12/25 at 9am EST and close on 19/01/26 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) 9363-1464. All prizes will be drawn on 20/01/26 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…

SISTER ACT! Have you noticed how many celebrity sisters there are in Hollywood? Some families seem to have double the star power! Here are three of our favourites... LOL LOL LOL HOW FUNNY! THANKS TO HOLLY FROM DURAL, NSW FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SO RANDOM ♥ In Japan, it’s considered good luck if a sumo wrestler makes your baby cry. Aw, poor little babies! ♥ If you start counting from one and spell out the numbers, you won’t use the letter “a” until you reach one thousand! WE L♥VE STRAW SHOULDER BAG, $34.95, SPORTSGIRL.COM.AU ANSWERS THE NOSE KNOWS Sabrina Carpenter Addison Rae Olivia Rodrigo Taylor Swift Ariana Grande ZOOMED IN Kiwi fruit Toothbrush Pencil Dog’s paw Key EYE SPY! CROSS OUT The fruit is: ORANGE…

LETTER WE ❤︎ THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, It GiRL always puts me in a good mood. I take my magazine to school and share it with my friends - they all love it too, even if they’re not all allowed to buy it. I also bought the KPop Demon Hunters magazine you made and I loved it! The posters were amazing. I can’t wait for the next issue, and I really hope to see my letter published in the magazine. DANIA, 11, HUNTERS HILL, NSW To It GiRL, My favourite pages in your magazine are the fashion, the posters, and the stories about new movies and TV shows. I love It GiRL and have even asked for a subscription for Christmas! BRIANNA, 9, GEELONG, VIC To the team, Thank…

TOTAL WIPEOUT I was at the skate park with my brother, riding our skateboards, when I challenged him to a race. I shot past him and yelled, “See ya later, loser!” I kept going as fast as I could, glancing back every now and then to see how close he was. I must have hit a rock or something because out of nowhere, I flipped and crashed to the ground. Everyone who saw me fall ran over to check if I was okay, and I just got up and said I was fine. But I really wasn’t. I’d scraped my knees and hands and they hurt so much. I was also so embarrassed. FRANKIE, 10, SA SURPRISE SPRINKLER My friend and I were doing cartwheels in her front yard. Her…

A dream COME TRUE Ariana Grande wanted to play Glinda in Wicked more than anything, and she worked her sparkly shoes off to make it happen. She even joked, “If it hadn’t happened, I might have ended up insane!” Before her very first audition, Ariana trained nonstop for months. “Vocally, it’s really different from what I usually sing,” she shared. “So I trained every day with my vocal coach for three months. I wanted to be prepared for anything.” The star even paused almost everything else in her life to work with acting coaches and fully transform into Glinda. That's how dedicated she was! Even though Ariana was already a massive pop star, director Jon M. Chu said she still had “a giant wall to climb” - he needed to…

ALL ABOUT THE... Octopus ● There are around 300 different species of octopus. ● They can squeeze into tight spaces as they are invertebrates, which means they have no skeleton. ● An octopus has a hard beak, similar to a parrot’s, which it uses to break open and eat its prey, such as crabs and shellfish. ● They have three hearts - two pump blood through the gills, while the third pumps it through the rest of the body. ● Octopuses usually live only between six and eighteen months. Help! I USED TO GIVE MY PET RABBIT A WASH EVERY NOW AND THEN, BUT MY AUNTY SAID I SHOULDN’T BE BATHING HER. IS THAT TRUE? It’s true - rabbits are very clean animals and do not need to be bathed. Bathing…

FACT FILE AGE: 9 NICKNAME: Magz SIBLINGS: one younger brother, Heath PETS: a dog called Coco and four fish - Buddy, Cutie, Sunny and Spotty FAVE MOVIE: Pitch Perfect FAVE TV SHOW: Victorious FAVE ANIMAL: Dolphin FAVE COLOUR: Teal FUN FACTS: • I like to hang upside down on the silks • My favourite food is cheesy pasta • I have Scottish heritage • I can do a back walkover • I sometimes sleepwalk and sleeptalk • I can knee board and I am learning to water ski • I’m obsessed with Katy Perry and swimming MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS writing stories. My least favourite subject is Science. I AM A PART OF A NETBALL TEAM and I also do dancing. For netball I play Centre position and I like…

one If Christmas is at your house this year, jump in and help get things ready - teamwork makes the holiday way more fun! two Ask an adult if you can go for a walk or drive to check out all the Christmas lights - it’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit! three Wear a Santa hat and deck yourself out in sparkly Christmas decorations all day! 4 LISTEN AND SING ALONG TO CHRISTMAS CAROLS - AFTER ALL, IT’S THE ONE TIME OF YEAR THESE SONGS ACTUALLY GET SOME LOVE! five Make and decorate a gingerbread house - it’s super fun, and the best part? You get to eat it afterwards. Yum! 6 Bake some yummy Christmas cookies and share them with your neighbours. seven If you’ve…

Hack 1: START YOUR DAY SMART If you want to stay up late, plan for it early! Sleep in a bit or take a short afternoon nap to recharge your batteries. You’ll thank yourself when it’s 11:45 pm and you’re still wide awake. Hack 2: SNACK LIKE A PRO Wherever you are, smart snacking is key. Go for fun, energy-boosting bites like fruit, popcorn, pretzels or trail mix. If you’re out, ask if you can pack a few snacks to share - everyone will love you for it. And stay hydrated! Water helps way more than you think. Hack 3: KEEP THE ENERGY FLOWING Moving keeps you awake! If you’re at home, start a dance party or play a quick game. If you’re out, join in on the fun -…

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ROBO PET POWER! Bring home nonstop fun with Zoey the Robo Dog. This super-cute, interactive robotic pup listens, learns, and shows off with lifelike moves and sounds. Perfect for those who love tech with personality, Zoey dances, sings, copies animal noises, follows voice commands, and even goes into guard mode when you tell her to. With 12 voice commands, cool lights, music, and tricks like spinning, barking, and happy-paws excitement, Zoey turns any room into her playground. Program her, play with her, or watch her show off 10 hilarious animal imitations - the fun never stops! We have five Zoey The Robo Dog toys to give away. UNDERWATER CUTIES Ready to make a splash with the cutest toy pets ever? ZURU Pet’s Alive Robo Axolotls are water-activated cuties that spring…

COEX K-POP SQUARE, GANGNAM One of the movie’s biggest highlights is set right here at COEX K-POP Square, home to the iconic 3D billboard that looks like a giant wave bursting out of the screen. In the film, this spot lights up with the teaser for HUNTR/X’s new single! In real life, COEX Square is surrounded by all things cool: the Instafamous Starfield Library and one of Seoul’s biggest shopping centres. A must-visit for any fan! HANGANG RIVER BRIDGE & JAYANG STATION (AKA 'TTUKSEOM RESORT') Brace yourself for the high-speed demon battle on a subway train racing across the Hangang River! The scene blends Seoul’s real transport with supernatural chaos - the train hits a rebranded “Ttukseom Resort” station, actually Jayang Station. In real life, stroll the riverbanks under the…

1. What’s your favourite thing about Christmas? Giving gifts and making people smile The food! And naps. Lots of naps. Decorating everything in sight! 2. Someone gives you a present you didn’t expect. You: Thank them with a huge smile and hug. Act cool but secretly love it. Jump up and down yelling “thank youuuu!” 3. What’s your ideal Christmas morning? Waking up early to spread joy and hand out presents. Sleeping in, then eating breakfast in bed. Singing Christmas songs in your PJs. 4. What’s your holiday outfit vibe? Classic red and white. Comfy Christmas tee and crocs. Sparkly elf colours - green, gold, and glitter! 5. Pick your Christmas snack: Milk with a dipping biscuit. A whole roast dinner. Yum! Candy canes and cup of hot chocolate. 6. Someone’s being a total Scrooge. You: Try to cheer them up with kindness.…