It's the small things that kids remember. Showing love doesn't have to be expensive or crazy, its as simple as sitting down for a nightly family dinner.
Our top 50 Diva approved ways of creating childhood memories for our kids! Every child has memories that stand out, and this list is sure to be them!
How did I ever forget SNORKS?!?!?!
There really is nothing like the memories of childhood is there? I think the older we get... the more we tend to turn our childhood memories into magical fairytale like thoughts... I know for myself.. memories of my childhood are just ever so sweet...
Each room in this gallery is a magical realm, meticulously crafted to ignite the wonder and curiosity inherent in every child. From soaring ceilings that
A very good condition copy of Tricks and Magic A Ladybird Book Very interesting, informative and fantastic illustrations. Lots of magic tricks described Published in 1969 All still readable with all pages secure
How did I ever forget SNORKS?!?!?!
As we all head back to our hometowns and sleep in our childhood bedrooms again for the holidays, we've compiled a round-up of some of the funniest...
I like Peter. I like Jane.
I’ve been lax in posting here while we’ve been dealing with Victoria’s health struggles, so I thought I’d make up for it with an extra special “ways to make the day ma…
Who has read (and loved) classic book The Wind in the Willows? Chris Dunn Illustration reawakens our childhood memories in his piece "Summer Evening Walk" [watercolour and...
Woke up to a box full of 250 bouncy balls sitting at my front door.. This is the beginning to a magical day. 🍄
Chuvachuchu!
Helen Nicoll, the writer who created the series of children's books, has died at the age of 74
Love of art and love of the fantastic have defined me throughout my life. These interests consumed my childhood and teenage years: drawing, cartooning, reading and obsessing about magical lands, magical people, magical situations. They were to be hobbies, I thought, and nothing more until years later (that is, a degree in Welsh Studies, an intense interest in Art History, a move from my native home in Harvard, Massachusetts to West Wales, marriage and three children later) that my love of art and my love of fantasy met and melded together through my camera.
Here are the remainder of the Storyland paper dolls (Hilda Miloche, Saalfield): Princess Marigold At the same time I first became entranced by stories like 'The Golden Ball' I was also avidly following the adventures of Princess Marigold and her family (children Prince Rupert and Princess Rose, husband Prince Strongbow and father-in-law good King Florian, not to mention numerous courtiers) as the tranquility of their kingdom was continually disrupted by the mischief making and evil machinations of wicked Wizard Weezle: These stories first appeared (in serial form) in a weekly children's magazine called Treasure. I no longer have copies of the originals, but many years later the stories were re-published in a popular womens' magazine in South Africa called 'You'. Despite his best (or worst) efforts Wizard Weezle never did get the better of the good people of King Florian's kingdom, but that never stopped him from trying. Ladybird Books Go to this link to see more images from Ladybird Books. The series of little Ladybird Books available in the 1960's was like a feast in miniature. The bright colours and chocolate box art had a visual impact that was hard to resist. The presentation was pitch perfect. There was something extremely appealing about the size of the books, with an exquisitely detailed painting revealed on the turn of each page. As a typical little girl I loved the princesses the most - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. And what princesses they were! - Cinderella had three sumptuous gowns not one - and that was before the obligatory grand wedding. These little books appear to have lost none of their appeal over time. I've seen them change hands for impressive amounts on eBay where some of the bids are hotly contested. The Ladybird website: http://www.vintageladybird.com/ has a lovely archive of images for anyone like me who has fond memories of these books as a child. The prints can be found at http://www.ladybirdprints.com/ . In the winter wonderland we have experienced recently its like living in a fairy tale of our own. Here are a couple of photos taken in my neighbourhood:
Everyone believes in fairies ……. Childhood is such a magical time full of enchantment & make believe.. here’s some ideas to feed their imaginations & spread a little magic. You could go on a Feather Hunt Adventure.
Each room in this gallery is a magical realm, meticulously crafted to ignite the wonder and curiosity inherent in every child. From soaring ceilings that
Each room in this gallery is a magical realm, meticulously crafted to ignite the wonder and curiosity inherent in every child. From soaring ceilings that
Oh, btw, I still stand by half of these being magic.
