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Introducing: The Party Box Company

April 19, 2018 by lydiaritchie Leave a Comment

Two weeks after Sebastian's birthday last year I was contacted by the lovely Jules from The Party Box Company about whether I would like to try out one of her party boxes (how's that for timing!?!). So whilst I was super excited to try out her business venture it wasn't going to be for a birthday party. We were lucky enough to get sent the Dinosaur Box (with games included). To be totally honest with you, I am not sure who was more excited.. Sebastian, at the thought of having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acquisitions Tagged With: Gifted, Kids, Kids Party, Review

Under the Sea ~ Paper Plate Crafts

July 20, 2016 by lydiaritchie 6 Comments

Under the Sea ~ Paper Plate Crafts

Winter is here and the school holidays are upon us once again. I have to admit, I actually quite like the school holidays (even though Sebastian isn't at school yet) because it’s a break from our usual activities. It’s a time for cruisier mornings and slower days. We tend to take each day as it comes; however, that being said, I like to have a bit of a plan up my sleeve of activities we can do. In particular, inside activities and those which can hold the attention of an active nearly three year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY / Crafts, Kids, Kids Crafts / Activities, Lifestyle, Motherhood Tagged With: Create, Creative, Kids, kids crafts, Kids Crafts / Activities, paper plate crafts, Sponsored Post, Warehouse Stationery

Life is an Adventure

March 3, 2016 by lydiaritchie 20 Comments

Life is an Adventure

When you're two years old life is one great big adventure! There is playing, running, puddle jumping, rolling, climbing, bike riding and exploring all to be done on a daily basis. Sebastian lives life loud and full of energy. ALL. THE. TIME. Seriously there is no stopping this guy, even when he sleeps you know his brain is ticking over reliving everything he has done for the day and planning what he will get up to tomorrow... With that being said he can be tough on clothes and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Lifestyle, Motherhood Tagged With: Acquistions, Gifted, Giveaway, Kids, Kids Shoes, Motherhood

Quick & Easy DIY Letter Décor

January 26, 2016 by lydiaritchie 5 Comments

Quick & Easy DIY Letter Décor

"Happy Tuesday Friends! I am thrilled to have Tegan from A Kiwi Mumma sharing this Quick & Easy DIY Letter Décor with you all today. I love how easy this tutorial is and how it can be customized to suit whatever space you have. I love how Tegan has used this as part of her little ones first birthday party décor, and I can see it being perfectly suited for a nursery as well (hmmm, now there's an idea)!"  I'm so happy to be guest blogging for Lydia on Always Made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, DIY / Crafts Tagged With: Create, Creative, DIY, DIY & Crafts, DIY Letter Decor, Guest Post, Home, Home Decor, Kids, Kids Decor, Kids Interior, Kids Room, Party, Party Decor

Play Idea ~ Summer Snow

January 19, 2016 by lydiaritchie 16 Comments

Play Idea ~ Summer Snow

"Today, the lovely Charlene from Teacher by trade, Mother by nature  is joining the Always Made With Love family and sharing a super fun messy play idea with you all. This one is perfect for all the hot, sunny Summer days we having been having here in the Southern hemisphere and one to file away for warmer days (for those of you in the North). I love the simplicity of it, which has meant I have already been able to do this with Sebastian - he had a ball!"   Hello Always Made With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY / Crafts, Kids, Kids Crafts / Activities, Toddler Tagged With: DIY & Crafts, Guest Post, Kids, Kids Crafts / Activities, Motherhood, Play Idea, Toddlers

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      • Life is an Adventure
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    • ► January
      • Quick & Easy DIY Letter Décor
      • Play Idea ~ Summer Snow
      • Welcome Isabelle Anne
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      • Lil Gooseberry ~ 20 Week Update
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      • Something A Little Bit Special...
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      • More Toys! Less Fun?
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      • 18 Months of Cuteness
      • Easter Bunny Treat Jars
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      • Upside-down Plum Cake
    • ► February
      • 17 Months of Cuteness
      • Sleep ~ Transitioning From Two Naps To One
      • Roasted Strawberries
      • Birth Keepsake Wall Art
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      • Roast Cherry Tomato & Spicy Chorizo Pasta
      • 16 Months Of Cuteness
      • Sebastian's Nursery
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      • Letter To My Little Mister
      • Sebastian's 1st Birthday Cake Smash
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      • Looking Back ~ The Early Days
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      • 10 Months of Cuteness

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