Mothers day 2017

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CELEBRATING MOTHERS… Local resident, Stephanie Boyle and her son, Cooper are looking forward to welcoming Nixon to their family. Photo : Julie Moore.

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because she loves you THIS year, on Mother’s Day take the time to thank your mum, and if you are a dad, the mother of your children; after all family is important, especially to a mother.

Let her know how much she means to you.

If you ask a mother what she believes the greatest reward for everything they do is you will more than likely be met with the words, “seeing my children grow and turn into happy and successful adults.”

Stephanie Boyle of Kialla knows this all

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too well. Already sharing the love of her son, Cooper with her husband, Brad, the two are expecting their second child, and by the time Mother’s Day comes around, they will have welcomed little Nixon into their family.

So, for all that mothers do, it is important to acknowledge and love her as often as you can, and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show her just how important she is to you.

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The best gifts are

handmade

NOTHING says I love you more than putting time and effort into making something special for your mum on Mother’s Day.

Fruit stamped tea towel • • • •

What you will need: Citrus fruit (lemon, lime, grapefruit, etc.)

Fabric paint in soft pastel colours Paint brushes Flour Sack Tea Towels

How to make it: • Cut your fruit in half and use a paint brush to paint the exposed half, making sure to cover the whole exposed side of the fruit.

• Stamping tips: The fruit can be pretty juicy so it’s a good idea to blot the exposed half a few times before brushing on the paint. Also, don’t go too heavy on the paint; just enough to cover the whole exposed half. If you brush on too much you will just get a big paint blob.

• Press the painted, exposed side of the fruit down on the tea towel. You can get creative with it by using different colours and designs.

Fingerprint art What you will need: • A piece of paper • Paint in any colour • A fingerprint from each member of the family • Pencils or a fine tip pen How to make it: • Ask each member of the family to dip the tip of one of their fingers into the paint.

• Press the finger down on the piece of paper in any pattern you wish.

• Once the paint dries, use the coloured pencils or pens to draw any pattern you wish. You could turn them into smiling flowers.

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