If you’re ever concerned that someone will forget that all-important birthday, there’s a very simple solution. Create your own calendar and include a large photo of yourself in the relevant month.
And voila.
I’ll be creating an even more eye-catching entry for 2013 when there’s a big birthday on the horizon, because something tells me I’ll be ordering this calendar again and again. I’m that impressed with it.
IJ has asked if she can have her own calendar with herself featured on every month. I’ve said that’s probably not wise, although she does feature heavily in this one.
Shame I'm giving it to IJ's grandparents for Christmas. It's packed full of treasured family memories, although I can only show a limited number of months here. Not only would it spoil the surprise but it might also alarm relatives when they find their image on display in the month of February and on the internet for all to see.
Creating the calendar was simple and straightforward. I simply uploaded a selection of photographs from my computer and dragged them across to the relevant months on the calendar. There’s the option to preview the whole creation before finalising it and placing your order.
The calendar arrived within 48 hours and was packaged perfectly in a large cardboard holder so it arrived in pristine condition. Priced at £18.49 plus postage and packaging I think it's great value for money.
My birthday’s on the 16th by the way, just in case you were wondering.
For the purpose if this review, Photobox credited my account with £20. You can find their full range of photo calendars on the Photobox website.
*Makes a note of the date* But if you wanted to remember mine I should be on the December photo *cough*
Posted by: notsupermum | October 16, 2011 at 08:03 AM
I'm thinking of having two birthdays. Like the Queen.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | October 16, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I get calendars made up of the boys every year for my mum as a Christmas pressie.
Posted by: If I Could Escape | October 16, 2011 at 04:19 PM
It's a great idea isn't it? I'm going to make this an annual event.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | October 16, 2011 at 05:26 PM
The December picture is adorable!!! :) What a lovely idea x
Posted by: Claire xx | October 16, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Thankyou for including me in your calendar - I assume I am the acorn in September, however you neglected to mention that it is on the 4th. Also, I want to apologise in advance that your birthday greeting may be a day late as we will be travelling back from England to Israel on April 16th - but don't thin I've forgotten...
This calendar looks like an excellent idea - you could make presents for all sorts of family memebers filled with photos that are meaningful to them. Brilliant!
Posted by: Midlife Singlemum | October 16, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Thanks Claire. I'm planning to do one every year from now on. x
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | October 17, 2011 at 09:33 AM
It's a great idea isn't it Rachel, and yes, that acorn in September IS you! Very well spotted. :-)
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | October 17, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Rosie that is fab. Might have to get one for Mum and Dad. Gorgeous pics of IJ, and I'm so glad you're in it too. xx
Posted by: Jo Beaufoix | October 20, 2011 at 07:41 PM