Eli Jenkins, Author at Canvas Factory

Welcome Princess Charlotte And The Return Of Old Fashioned Names

May 14, 2015 ♦

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Congratulations! You’re about to have a baby! It’s now the moment your friends and family have all been waiting for – the time you choose a name they all approve of! Ha! And while you know that’s actually an impossible ask, it’s important to take the decision-making process slow so…

10 Baby Shower Games That Are Fun For Everyone

May 9, 2015 ♦

Baby Shower

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Have you ever been to a baby shower so boring that you feel you are losing IQ points just by sitting there? You’re patiently going through the motions of the baby shower games and all you want to do is a/ cry like a baby; b/ demand a stiff drink;…

30 Of The Best 1st Birthday Cakes

May 9, 2015 ♦

Birthday Cakes

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Parties for babies are becoming increasingly popular. Once upon a time, parents didn’t start thinking about hosting a birthday party until their child started making friends at childcare. Today, first birthday parties are a family affair with grown ups demanding cake that not only looks good, but tastes nice. My…

10 Mother’s Day Poems She Will Love

May 5, 2015 ♦

Mothers Day

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Along with your Mother’s Day gift this year, why not include a gift of words to make Mum feel extra special? Giving Mum a Mother’s day poem is one of the best ways to express your love as it’s emotive, impassioned and thoughtful. Poems can make you laugh or cry…

The Complete List Of Mother’s Day Ideas

May 5, 2015 ♦

Mothers Day

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It’s time. It’s time to spoil Mum. You know it. She knows it. This year is the year. With this complete list of Mother’s Day ideas covering activities, gifts, hampers, cards and craft as well as a range of price points (including free!) you will find something special to suit…

Cuteness Overload: How To Capture Kids And Pets On Canvas

Apr 20, 2015 ♦

Photography Tips

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“Never work with children or animals.” – W.C. Fields The thing is, W.C. Fields never said ‘Never live with children and animals’ did he? Now that would be some mean feat. There are two reasons we love coming home at the end of a day away from family – a hug from our kids…

10 Honeymoon Photos You Simply Have To Capture

Apr 12, 2015 ♦

Weddings

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To celebrate our marriage, my partner and I are off on a South Pacific cruise. Our stops include some of the islands of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Given the recent cyclone in Vanuatu, we’re looking forward to doing our small bit to help the local communities get back on their…

DIY Mother’s Day Gift Baskets You Can Afford

Apr 5, 2015 ♦

Mothers Day

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If you’re keen to spoil your mother, but don’t want to spend a fortune, you may be in for a shock if you think buying a gift basket is the answer! I’m not saying I wouldn’t want to receive a fancy, professional gift basket, but I’d personally want the one…

10 Ways To Make Babies Laugh On Cue

Mar 29, 2015 ♦

Photography Tips

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There’s nothing that brings more joy to the world than a baby laughing. Whatever a baby’s personality – from the easily amused to the more stoic – parents will attempt almost anything to make their baby laugh. Some babies are easily pleased and love to laugh a lot. Other babies…

The Best In Food Porn Part 2: 50 Shades Of Fruit & Vegetables

Mar 22, 2015 ♦

Photography Tips

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There are articles galore showing us responsible adults how we can get kids to eat more fruit and vegetables – and all the creative ways we can present it to make it absolutely irresistible. All good stuff. However, almost 50% of the adult population in New Zealand fails to meet…