While walking through the mall the other day, my 3 year old son said, “Mama, is this the mall?”
“Sure is,” I replied.
He then stopped in his tracks and said (with arms waving and a funny British accent), “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the most beautiful of the-mall?”
I started laughing and he said, “No, really, Mama, who is the most beautiful?”
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Cute little dresses as keepsakes for life.
When I was born, my parents received numerous beautiful silver gifts for me; I had initialled spoons, mugs and music boxes, all beautiful, all meant as keepsakes for a lifetime, and all somewhat impractical. They needed to be polished, and really were suitable for use and for display only in the baby years. My own children received fewer of these items, but I did enjoy having gifts that were keepsakes. Still, I have to say that my favourite “permanent” gifts were from my art-collecting aunt and uncle. They gave us a beautiful framed Alistair Bell animal print upon the birth of each child. I have enjoyed them in my home for many years, and now enjoy seeing my children’s homes decorated with them. It was a wonderful way for my adult children to begin their own art collections.
Even one for "big girls" like me.
I have tried to keep up my aunt’s and uncle’s tradition by buying art for my grandchildren as gifts. My two youngest granddaughters have been the recipients of some special glass pieces by Tammy Hudgeon of Gabriola Island. She created the middle piece in the first photo especially for my new granddaughter, Luciana. I love the whimsical quality of her work, and the glass pieces, backed by wood, make the art suitable for hanging, or for perching on a dresser. Tammy sells these pieces ready-made, but will also take specific orders if you contact her through her website.
For other “art-as-baby gift” ideas, think of prints by Eric Carle , Walt Disney, Charles Pachter or Tomie dePaola. The list of suitable art for kids is endless!
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Well, my daughter-in-law has been at it again! Last time, under this heading, I showed you her Very Hungry Caterpillar luncheon. This time she has created a Grouchy Ladybug lunch. Her little guy is certainly lucky, and is quite a good vegetable eater, too! As you can see, on top of the sandwich (whichever is your child’s favourite), she has created the ladybug from tomatoes, olives and a couple of rosemary sprigs (I think). Eric Carle presented in a new medium–whatever gets those vegetables down!
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Valentines made straight from the heart.
I’m a big fan of free online printable colouring pages and crafts for kids. So this year while I was creating the templates for my own kids’ Valentines Day cards, I had the idea to design and share some free printable Valentines greetings with other parents. It’s a simple last-minute craft that doesn’t require much for materials or time. The glue is (literally) still drying on ours while I type this.
You will need:
- Card paper in any medium to light shade
- crayons or felts
- glitter glue, sequins, heart stickers (all optional)
Download template for Valentines
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