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Dear Readers, CONTENTS

4 MICRO NEWS
‘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 7 2019 DEVELOPMENT BOOM
loved one? Or is it something we use as an excuse
when we realise that the gift we purchase wasn’t 8 FEEL GOOD FEB
really as well thought out as it could have been?
Gift giving on Valentine’s Day may be perceived
as a ‘Hallmark holiday’ by some, citing the reason 11 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
that you should make the effort to show your loved
one how much you care every day, not just one
day of the year. Whichever way you look at it, gift 12 DINING GUIDE
giving between lovers has long been recorded in
our history, with the symbolic gestures rating for 14 SPEAK MY LANGUAGE
a mention. Learn more about how gift giving has
evolved on page 10.
18 DEAR ALICE
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 19 VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES
my loved ones. I’ve recently come to realise that the reason 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 that somebody 20 HOROSCOPES
thinks I’m thoughtful than receive a tangible gift. That doesn’t excuse my poor
gift giving skills, it just means that I need to put more thought into it, especially 22 PUZZLES
by way of understanding my loved one’s love languages in order to gift them
with something that makes them feel special. Learn more about love languages
on page 14. 23 TRADES & SERVICES
If you’re single this V Day (whether happily or unhappily) why not take the 25 LOCAL CONTACTS
opportunity for some self-love? Treat yourself and remember everyone is
worthy of love!

This month, we’ve prepared our second instalment of Moreton FLIP OVER
Weddings. Flip the magazine over to read, we hope you enjoy! We
wish all of the newly engaged couples in the Moreton Bay a lifetime FOR MORETON WEDDINGS
of happiness!
AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 ISSUE

CONTRIBUTORS

Feel Good Feb - Linda Pang Zande Law - Michael Zande
MBRC Dear Alice - Alice Jenkins
The Conversation - Kimberley-Joy Knight Dreamorpheus - Kim Fairminer
Speak my language - Charlotte Liehr Roaring Twenties - Samantha Shellard
Chris Whiting MP Nakita Maree Photography

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