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Dear Readers, CONTENTS

‘It’s the thought that counts.’ A phrase that we’re all
too familiar with but is it something that we take
into consideration when purchasing a gift for our 4
loved one? Or is it something we use as an excuse MICRO NEWS
when we realise that the gift we purchase wasn’t
really as well thought out as it could have been? 6 FEEL GOOD FEB
Gift giving on Valentine’s Day may be perceived
as a ‘Hallmark holiday’ by some, citing the reason
that you should make the effort to show your loved 7 2019 DEVELOPMENT BOOM
one how much you care every day, not just one
day of the year. Whichever way you look at it, gift 9 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
giving between lovers has long been recorded in
our history, with the symbolic gestures rating for
a mention. Learn more about how gift giving has 10 SPEAK MY LANGUAGE
evolved on page 8.
11 VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES
If you’ve been in the awkward situation of presenting
a gift that didn’t quite hit the mark, you’re not alone. I too, am shockingly bad
at selecting gifts for my loved ones. I’ve recently come to realise that the reason 13 GET STARTED FOR KIDS SPORT
for this is that ‘gift giving’ isn’t a love language that I understand very well.
My preferred love language is words of affirmation, I would much rather hear 16
that somebody thinks I’m thoughtful than receive a tangible gift. That doesn’t DEAR ALICE
excuse my poor gift giving skills, it just means that I need to put more thought
into it, especially by way of understanding my loved one’s love languages in 18 HOROSCOPES
order to gift them with something that makes them feel special. Learn more
about love languages on page 10. 20 PUZZLES

If you’re single this V Day (whether happily or unhappily) why not take the
opportunity for some self-love? Treat yourself and remember everyone is 21 LOCAL CONTACTS
worthy of love!
This month, we’ve prepared our second instalment of Moreton 22 TRADES & SERVICES
Weddings. Head to page 26 to read, we hope you enjoy! We wish
all of the newly engaged couples in the Moreton Bay a lifetime 24 MORETON WEDDINGS
of happiness!

CONTRIBUTORS

Linda Pang - Feel Good Feb Alice Jenkins - Dear Alice
Kimberley-Joy Knight - The Conversation Kim Fairminer - Dreamorpheus
MBRC Nakita Maree Photography
Charlotte Liehr - Speak my Language Samantha Shellard - Roaring Twenties Vintage Car Hire

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