Our Family in a Year

Preserve the story of your life together, from the big moments to the everyday magic, and everything in between.

Instant access so you can start capturing your family’s story today.

$19.00 AUD

Why Mums Love It

  • Capture your family’s story across all four seasons
  • Prompts for birthdays, holidays, milestones and daily life
  • Easy editing in Canva with no design skills required
  • Drag, drop, type, link, done
  • A keepsake celebrating both the extraordinary and the ordinary
Description

Because a year can hold a lifetime of little moments. Our Family in a Year is your companion to record the chapters of your family’s life, from laughter-filled holidays to quiet home rituals and the surprise moments you never saw coming.

From summer beach days and cozy winter nights to birthdays and messy everyday routines, this book guides you through the seasons with prompts that go beyond "what we did" and reach for "how we felt." It is not about perfect photos or staged memories. It is about preserving your life as it is now: messy, beautiful, and real.

Designed in Canva for ease and flexibility, it is as simple as drag, drop, and write. Add your photos, include videos with QR codes, jot down your stories, and make this book fully your own. When you are ready, you can print it into a physical keepsake you will be proud to pass down.

Because family life deserves more than a forgotten scroll. It deserves to be remembered.

LOVED BY FAMILIES EVERYWHERE

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"I didn’t realise how quickly the seasons passed until I looked back through this book. It holds all the little things we’d usually forget — the birthday parties, rainy days, spontaneous adventures and even our ordinary weekends at home. It’s such a special way to look back on the year together.”
— Sarah L.

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“This book reminded me to slow down and capture the small things, not just the big milestones. Flicking back through the pages feels like reliving the best parts of our year, and I love that my kids will be able to see our story from my perspective too.”
— Jess M.

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“I loved how easy this was to fill in. The prompts really got me thinking about things I might not have written down otherwise, and it’s become one of my favourite keepsakes. I can already see us making this a yearly tradition.”
— Hannah T.

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“This isn’t just about the kids — it’s about us. Our routines, our adventures, the things we loved and the moments that shaped our year. It’s a snapshot of our family’s life and I’m so grateful to have it.”
— Laura P.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Do I need to fill this out all year long?
Not at all. You can start at any time and add memories at your own pace. Many families update their book at the end of each season or whenever something special happens.

Can I use this even if I already have a baby or toddler book?
Yes. This template is designed to complement those books beautifully. While the baby and toddler books focus on your child’s early milestones, this one tells the story of your whole family — from everyday routines to annual highlights.

Can I use it for multiple children or family members?
Absolutely. Because it’s fully editable in Canva, you can include photos, stories and memories from everyone, or even create separate versions for different family members.

Do I need Canva experience?
Not at all. The template is ready to go and very beginner-friendly. If you can drag, drop and type, you can complete this book. And if you get stuck, I can share tutorials, tips and support to help you along the way.

Can I print it?
Yes. Once you’ve finished editing, you can print directly through Canva. The quality is beautiful and the process is simple.

Can I include videos or audio?
Yes. You can add QR codes that link to videos, voice messages or anything else you want to include, making your book even more interactive and meaningful.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• A “Who We Are Right Now” snapshot of your family
• Fun family profile pages (with two layout options)
• Your top 5 favourite things right now
• Hopes and dreams for the year ahead
• Seasonal sections for Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring — each with space for:
- How the season felt
- Your favourite moments
- The little things you want to remember
• Birthday pages for every family member (or pets!)
• Christmas memories page
• “Big Little Moments” to capture milestones, wins, and surprises
• Work, school, and everyday life highlights
• The chaos you’ll laugh about later
• Things said that made you smile (or cry)
• A heartfelt “Dear Us” letter to your future selves
• Three extra “Location” pages for holidays, trips, or special outings
• Everyday scene pages — the couch that held you through it all, bedtime cuddles, backyard play, laundry piles, and kitchen chaos

SPECS

• Professionally designed Canva Template featuring over 60 pages
• Covers an entire calendar year of family life — from everyday moments to special occasions
• Seasonal prompts for capturing milestones, routines, and the little things you never want to forget
• Space for hundreds of photos, letters, reflections, and QR video links
• ChatGPT-friendly prompts to help when the words don’t come easily
• Ready to print directly through Canva as a softcover or hardcover book
• Letter size (11 x 8.5 inches)
• Fully customisable - you have the ability to change all colours, fonts & layouts, delete or add pages, change headings to suit your family and more
• Each template is beautifully designed and ready to print as is, however you can add in elements from Canva’s large library of images, illustrations and photos - or upload your own!
• Print as many times as you like and never lose the digital copy

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Private tutorial videos, showing you how to quickly and easily change elements, setting up your file for print, & much more
  • Please note: PRINTING IS NOT INCLUDED. No physical items will be shipped. You will be able to immediately download your items after purchase.
WHAT YOU CAN EDIT
  • Add photos
  • Change headings
  • Font styles
  • Colours
  • Backgrounds
  • Questions
  • Move objects
  • Photos shapes and sizes
  • Add QR codes that link to videos

and much more

WHAT YOU CANNOT EDIT:

  • The artboard size as this will change all formatting of the template
REFUNDS / RETURNS / EXCHANGES

Please note there are NO refunds/returns/exchanges on digital items. Please read and understand what you are purchasing prior to committing to buy.

However, I am always available to answer any questions or assist with any technical difficulties you may encounter.

All digital download listings are for personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed under any circumstances.

One day, these will be the moments you look back on with full hearts and happy tears. Celebrate them now, while they’re happening.

Click “Add to Cart” to start capturing the chapters you’ll cherish for years to come.