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A holiday is many things to us.
It’s a change of scenery that refreshes our senses if we’ve grown jaded.
It’s a change of pace that lets us recharge if we’re overworked or run down.
It’s a break from the demands of responsibility, letting us get back in touch with the spirit of play – and just remember how to have fun.
What’s more, a holiday’s a time when we reassess the true priorities in our lives.
With the demands of work and study – and the ever-present siren call of social media – our partners and kids can sometimes seem like ships in the night, each of us guided by the pale light of a screen. We might bump into each other sometimes, but how often do we really connect?
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When we’re on holiday the schedule is cleared. When the clutter’s swept away we don’t only have time for new activities, we have time to spend just being together.
Take advantage! This is your chance to remember how much you love each other, to open up about how your lives have really been going…and to forge some cherished new memories together.
It’s only looking back that we recognize the truly special moments. Here are a few things you can do to increase the likelihood you’ll look back on your next holiday as one of the true golden times:
- Limit screen time. You travel somewhere else because you want to get away from it all. Dragging your online baggage along with you kind of defeats the object, no? Set your kids some fair rules at the start of the holiday and (at least by the end) they’ll be glad you did. And the key rule here: lead by example!
- Get active. Nobody’s saying you have to ride behind a speedboat on an inflatable banana. Even just head out for a stroll with all the family together and you’ll be living in the moment – and reconnecting with one another – before you know it.
- East slow food. In the working week, not every family can linger over a home-cooked meal for a good hour. A holiday’s your chance to remember why breaking bread has been at the heart of family ritual throughout history.
- Ask questions. When you’ve put some distance between yourselves and the daily grind, you’ll have a new perspective. This is the perfect chance to discuss work, friends, school, and relationships – you might find that the same question you asked a month ago gets a more willing, longer and more honest answer this time.
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Once you’re back home, don’t let that special holiday glow fade away even faster than your suntans! The close-knit, open dynamic you’ve built up really can become the new normal. And the photos you’ve taken play a crucial role here.
If you’ve got pictures that perfectly capture the spirit of your holiday, don’t leave them hidden away on your phone! Get them printed and you can display your snapshots on the walls of your home, reminding you all of a great time you had – and of what’s really important.
Canvas Prints are an ideal solution here. You can upload a digital image and it’ll be printed on real canvas and delivered by post. Yes, the same fabric canvas you’d see in a classic art gallery! What could be better when you want to reconnect with the enduring values?
Bold impact and attention to detail are key here, so go with an established name like My-Picture.co.uk. The image you choose will be reproduced with stunning accuracy and sumptuously rich colors, thanks to the use of HP latex inks (with no solvents in sight).
Your canvas will be pulled taut by hand over a real spruce wood stretcher frame. And every canvas is UV-resistant, meaning those vivid memories won’t start to fade for at least 75 years – guaranteed!
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One of the tiny tragedies of life is this: the more fun you have on holiday, the quicker it goes by.
The good news is that the best things about a holiday – the freedom, the honesty, the sense of belonging – can come back home with you.
With just a slight change of perspective (and a visual reminder or two) you might find that family life starts to feel a degree or two warmer – no matter how bad the weather is back home.
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