By Eli Jenkins
It often takes a while for parents to accept that their little Josephine or Johnny isn’t going to suddenly present rare artistic genius at age 3. Of course, the key is understanding that’s not what craft for toddlers is about – by any stretch of the imagination! It’s about honing fine motor skills, cultivating sensory … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
The key to capturing the essence of family is being as authentic as you can and few things demand authenticity more than announcing the arrival of a new family member. There’s something to inspire everyone in these 22 pregnancy announcement ideas from the most priceless quirky, silly, funny moments to the most precious, heart-felt, tear-jerkers. … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Avoid the nightmare of the unknown and embrace what’s been tried and tested. That’s the secret to throwing a party your children will cherish for the rest of their lives. The memories you will make will adorn the walls of your home for years to come, with kids birthday party ideas that will keep you … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Is it a baby shower organiser’s job to impress the mother-to-be or horrify her? Perhaps a good healthy dose of both? Regardless of your approach to the event itself (nutella poo nappy game anyone?), the very least you can do is treat it like any other special occasion and that means concentrating on the food. Whether you’re after baby … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Girls just want to have fun, as they say. Yes, we all know it’s Cyndi Lauper, but it’s basically colloquial English as well now. It’s a given. You’re a girl. You want to have fun. That’s what girls birthday parties are all about. That’s what girls birthday cakes are all about. The more awesome the better, … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Designing birthday parties for kids can be so much fun. For some reason, no matter how busy we are and how much work is involved, we love to delight our little ones. Witnessing the smile on their face (or the icing as the case may be!) makes all the hard work worth it. Having boys birthday … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Love your cats more than anything else in the world? Cherish those furry moments with cat photos, thinking beyond the blurry smartphone photo. With a bit of effort and inspiration, you can turn those special candid moments into art photography or contrive some hilarious scenarios to capture for eternity. Animal wall art will bring heart to … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Feeling a bit blue? Time to put down your smartphone, pick up your DSLR camera and go for a walk outside. There’s something regenerative about being part of the natural environment. The wonderful thing is that, with the perfect nature photos up your sleeve (or in your memory card), you can bring them home, print … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Everyone loves a wedding, right? But it’s those weddings that stand out from a crowd that we tend to remember. Choosing a wedding theme, something that brings all the elements of a wedding together, is a way to do this. The good news, brides, is you don’t have to have a lot of money to make … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Overwhelmed by the everyday? Keen for a break from the humdrum? Eager to dip your toes into the unconventional? Here it is. The mother lode. This massive collection of contemporary interior design ideas will delight and inspire. Contemporary design isn’t about looking to the future. It’s about grasping what’s hot today. What’s hot may be fresh … Continued