Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i It GiRL

Hey everyone, Welcome to our very first 2022 edition! Fingers crossed we have a lockdown-free year and we can get to enjoy all the things we missed out on last year... like playing sport and going to games! We couldn't think of a better athlete to be on the cover of our Sport Issue than Sam Kerr. Not only is Sam an inspiration on the field, she's also an author of children's books and one of the nicest people I have ever met! You can read my chat with her on page 20 or watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. I also wanted to say a big thank you to all our awesome readers for another great year of It GiRL. While we can't reply to you personally…

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A JONAS HOLIDAY BREAKFAST The Jonas Brothers have a holiday breakfast tradition - Mexican food! “Every year we eat tamales on Christmas morning and it’s pretty awesome,” Nick explained. “My mum started it and it’s special because Kevin, Joe and I have grown up doing it. It’s very like us to have tamales on Christmas.” BILLIE LOVES BARBIE Growing up there was one toy Billie Eilish wanted the most for Christmas.“I used to love the Holiday Barbie, which is a once a year, rare Barbie,” said Billie. “So I would beg for that and when I would get one I was very happy. That was a big favourite of mine my whole childhood. Still I feel like if I got a Holiday Barbie now I would be excited.” LOREN’S FAVE…

Congratulations on your gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics! How does it feel to share such a win with your sister? Cate: “It’s pretty special. Bronte and I had the dream of going to the Olympics together ever since we were nine and seven years old, and now we’ve been to three Olympics together which just seems crazy. It’s always extra special to get to share the top of the podium with my sister and of course, two other really good friends so it makes it really special.” What is it like to be on the same race team as your sister? Bronte: “It’s really special having someone from your family on the relay team with you because we can read each other and know exactly what the other…

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SOCIAL CELEBS CAMILA CABELLO While social media can have it’s down side, superstar singer, Camila Cabello believes it’s a great platform for her to be real with her fans. “A lot of the times I feel and I’m sure a lot of people feel, especially like female pop stars or pop singers, that the narrative can be kind of written for you... I’m thankful for social media [as] it lets me kind of take control of my own narrative and actually share who I am,” she explains, “As opposed to people telling other people who they think I am... That definitely makes me feel better because the other thing is just really frustrating.” She’s the real deal!…

Disney's Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from strength to the power to heal - every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the family's magic is in danger, it is Mirabel who might be her exceptional family's last hope. We have five sweet Encanto prize packs up for grabs. Each pack includes: a notebook, a 12 pack colour pencil set, an LED candle and a cute tote bag! For details on how to enter and terms and conditions turn to page 63. AT THE Movies Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford…

HEYA SANTA!! ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Our fave celebs in Hollywood love Christmas time just as much as we do! These stars got up close and personal with the man of the season himself, Santa Clause! SO RANDOM RANDOM In a deck of cards, the king of hearts is the only king without a moustache. Topolino is the name for Mickey Mouse in Italy The only part of your body you can tickle yourself is the roof of your mouth. Try it! WE LOVE PINK BUBBLE CUBE CANDLE, $24.95, SPORTSGIRL.COM.AU TREND -O- METER HOT HOT Summer, holidays, the festive season - we're excited! Cinemas being open again. Popcorn, please! We say this every year but daylight saving is so good! NOT NOT Okay, would all the pesky flies…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, Your mag is so cool, I love it so much! I really do get excited when a new issue is about to come out. My Mum said I should subscribe but I like going into the newsagency and picking up a copy. I know that sounds weird but it's just something I look forward to. I was also really excited when I saw The Baby-Sitters Club on the cover of your November issue. I love that show so much and now I've started reading the books too! CANDACE, 9, VIA EMAIL Dear It GiRL, I used to read another magazine from overseas but they're not sold here anymore so I started reading It GiRL. I wasn't going to but my mum said to…

ONE MAKE NEW FRIENDS. Sure, the pals you have already are the best ever, but one can never have too many buddies! TWO LEARN SOMETHING NEW. Take up guitar lessons, bake a cake, or try roller skating! Choose something you think looks like fun and take the time to master it. THREE SHOW MORE LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY. Be nicer to your siblings, spend more time with your grandparents, and try to be as well behaved as possible for Mum and Dad. FOUR BE HAPPY. SPEND 2022 DOING THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SMILE, MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ON THE INSIDE, AND BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE. FIVE READ MORE. Reading strengthens your mind and the more you read the better you become at it. Choose something you will enjoy (like It…

Justin BIEBER Biebs is a huge sports fan, and if you follow him on social media you’ll often see him at various sporting events, including basketball and ice hockey. Growing up in Canada, ice hockey has always been huge part of Biebs' life - and because he loves to play, he has amazing ice skating skills! He even tried to teach talk show host, Jimmy Fallon how to do drills and score goals during a segment on his show. Biebs confessed his love for the sport when he said in an interview, “Nothing ever got my pulse racing (in a good way!) like hockey.” Kenzie ZIEGLER The Dance Moms and social media star has had a pretty awesome career since she first appeared on our TV screens, but did you…

Capricorn DEC 22 - JAN 19 YOU: Summer's here and the holidays are fast approaching - both great reasons to smile! THIS MONTH: Your birthday is just around the corner, Miss Capricorn. Try and plan something fun! DESTINY: If there was ever a time to enjoy life's special moments, it's now. FAMOUS CAPRICORN: Sabre Norris. B'day: Jan 3, 2005. All About Capricorn... BEST QUALITIES: Wise, cautious, and thoughtful. SYMBOL: The Goat. THE SYMBOL REPRESENTS: Shyness and the ability to focus and reach goals. BIRTHSTONE: Dark Sapphire, Black Pearl. BIRTH COLOURS: Black and Indigo. ELEMENT: Earth. Aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 18 YOU: The school holidays are not far away so it won't hurt you to work extra hard until then. THIS MONTH: Never say never! Keep an open mind and…

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Head of the Class Out now on Binge This comedy series was a big hit in the 80s and now it's been given a 2021 reboot! Darlene Hayward is a single parent who is focused on helping her son achieve success. Darlene and a group of overachieving high school students meet their greatest challenge - a teacher, Alicia Adams, who is keen to share that life isn't always just about getting the best grades, it's about experiences too. Trolls Holiday in Harmony Out now on Stan Christmas time is near and Poppy is planning a "secret gift swap" for all of Trolls Kingdom. When both Poppy and Branch end up drawing each other's name, things take an unexpected turn. Both are at a loss finding the perfect gift for the…

HOT MUSIC GOSS Olivia's FAVOURITE SONG Olivia Rodrigo has revealed that her favourite song from her album Sour is the track called, Traitor because it reminds her of the day she came up with it. She was hiking with her mum in Salt Lake City - where she filmed the first two seasons of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series - and she was brainstorming the song in her head. She later finished the song on her bedroom floor, rushing to get it done in the 20 minutes she had before she had to go to dinner with a friend. “I think maybe that made me write a better song,” said Olivia. “because I wasn't in my head thinking too much about is this word perfect? Is this thing…

“I love eating healthy, but when it comes to the holidays I have a ridiculous need for sugar. Oh, and turkey!” LAURA MARANO “Mashed sweet potatoes with melted marshmallows on top. Also candy canes are the bomb.” PEYTON LIST “I love mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and chocolate chip cookies.” SABRINA CARPENTER “Everything! Food is home to me. I’m a HUGE pie girl. And garlic mashed potatoes. Ooh, and garlic bread! And stuffing. But mostly pie. I love food.” DOVE CAMERON “There’s a lot of food being made at Christmas time with me and my sister eating everything from chocolate to mashed potatoes!” SELENA GOMEZ…

SOAKING STUDENT Every Thursday I walk to school because my Mum starts work earlier than usual. One morning Mum told me to make sur e I took an umbrella with me because it might rain. I couldn’t find my umbr ella anywher e so I just left without it thinking I’ll be fine. Of course, halfway to school it began to rain! I started running but it was no use, by the time I got to school I was dr enched. My shoes squeaked when I walked and I was dripping wet. My classmates thought it was hilarious, but my teacher sent me to the school office to find a towel and some dry clothes. So embarrassing! MARINA, 11, VIC FASHION FAIL My little cousin was having a tropical themed…

A VERY SWIFT CHRISTMAS Taylor Swift has received many special Christmas presents over the years but there’s one particular gift that was a little bit extra special. “I remember the present I got that really excited me was a guitar that I got when I was eight. I didn’t end up playing it until I was 12 but I still freaked out when I got it.” The singer also shared a tradition her family follows every year. ”We usually open presents on Christmas Eve as a family and we make a big meal, like a big roast dinner!” Yum! ZENDAYA’S SEASON OF GIVING Zendaya and her family always like to give as much as they can at Christmas time. “Every Christmas we always get together as a family and give…

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Read ALL ABOUT IT! A book was sitting lonely on the shelf, waiting to be read. Tired of having no one to talk to, it decided to make a promise to potential readers: ‘You keep turning my pages, and I'll make it fun!’ Packed full of jokes and games, The Book No One Wants To Read is a colourful and mischievous book with a mission: to hook in even the most reluctant of readers. Marcia Gill hasn't had a great start to the Christmas holidays. Her parents aren't talking to each other and the family business - the Snorkel Bay Caravan Park - is in financial trouble. Her younger brother will only talk about his 23 goldfish and her sister is obsessed with tennis. To make matters worse her gran…

Christmas Crazy! Jingle all the bells, because you are so keen for Chrissie this year! You’ve made your list and checked it way more than twice – you’re gonna have a very Merry Christmas! Sort-of Santa You may not be counting down the minutes, days, or hours until the big day, but you are certainly excited to wake up and be merry on the 25th! Bah Humbug This time of year doesn’t really excite you. While you love spending time with family and opening presents, it’s just another day of the year for you.…