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Motherhood, Parenting

Making memories with your family: some special ideas

Memories of the things that you do with your family will mostly live on in your head. They’re the sort of things you can talk about together when you feel like reminiscing. But lots of the ways you can make memories will also give you a more tangible thing that you can enjoy. Photos have always been a fun way to preserve some of your best memories, from birthdays to family holidays. And there are other ways to create mementoes of your favourite occasions that you can look at and reflect on your favourite times. Try these ideas if you want to make some special memories.

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July 7, 2021 by
let's play

10 DIY Valentine crafts for kids

I wouldn’t say I am a fan of the hype that comes with Valentine’s Day. At least not anymore. But it is a celebration of love and I am totally cool with that. Also I happen to have a cute little Valentine’s story to share. I remember one particular Valentine’s Day when I was no more than 16. I had had the sweetest boyfriend for a couple of months and the day of love was coming up so I did what is expected. Teddy bears, cards and various red and pink knick knacks with hearts smothered all over were purchased. We broke up two months later but remained friends. The type of friends who invite each other to their weddings! So, after more than ten years, one day I went to his house to invite him to my wedding. After a brisk chat with his mum, he took me to a cupboard where he revealed something so special I can’t help but smile every time I think of it. There, he kept a box of items from his childhood and one little gift I gave him on that Valentine’s Day.

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February 6, 2015 by
odd ends

odd ends

1. This morning. He has Under the Sea on repeat.

2. Prepping for summer nights outdoors.

3. First beach moment. Summer 2014.

4. Lavender.

5. I unearthed this a couple weeks ago and have been on the hunt for a sewing machine ever since.

6. First summer purchase.

7. ‘I want that!’

8.  One more from this morning because I cannot resist that look.

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May 15, 2014 by
let's play

Monsters

The obsession Georgie has with dinosaurs is wearing off. At least as far as favourite movie characters are concerned. Georgie is, of course, very young to understand what Monsters Inc is all about but I couldn’t resist watching it with him one afternoon. He was hooked within minutes. Since then Mike and Sulley have been topics of many discussions and finally painting and creating one afternoon. All we needed was a box, some paper cups leftover from his birthday party, glue and those sticky eyes, which we use often. Sometimes I’ll just stick a pair on a piece of paper and Georgie creates around them, making faces and imaginary creatures. He is at that drawing phase right now and you better believe I love it!

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March 21, 2014 by

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