Hi! Thanks for being here. This is My Story...
It all started with a name—and a feeling.
Hazelwood Memories was named after my kindy in South Africa. It holds a very place in my heart: carefree play, colourful moments, and the kind of childhood magic you don’t realise you’re living until it’s gone.
Some of my most treasured memories come from those early years—and so many of them include my Mom. She passed away just before my daughter's first birthday.
Losing her made one thing clear: the little things aren’t little.
They’re everything.
And if we don’t make space for them, they disappear.
From Clutter to Keepsakes
When I received my children’s kindy photos, I was stuck. They were beautiful and special—and expensive—but I had no idea what to do with them. They deserved more than a drawer or a plastic folder.
So I began searching for the perfect school memory book.
But everything I found fell short:
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Thin pages.
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Bulging covers if I added more than a few photos.
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Generic, uninspiring designs.
...... So I made my own.
I poured my heart into every page. I showed a few friends. They loved it. I had 500 copies printed—and they sold out in two months.
What Makes Our Memory Books Different
Mums don’t just like Hazelwood Memory Books—they call them “worth every penny” and “just what I was looking for.”
Why? Because they’re not just photo albums.
They’re a simple, beautiful way to capture the story behind the pictures.
Each book helps you:
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Keep everything in one place – photos, artwork, awards, and notes
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Remember the little things – with prompts that bring it all back (“Oh, I forgot about that!”)
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Add or remove pages – so it grows with your child
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Protect it all – with a sturdy, matching storage box
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Make it personal – with customisable touches
It’s the kind of keepsake your child will look back on and feel just how loved they’ve always been.
More Than Just a Book Filled with Photos
Hazelwood Memory Books aren’t just for storing photos—they’re for capturing the little moments that make childhood unforgettable.
Each book includes thoughtful prompts to help you pause and remember:
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what they loved
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what made them laugh
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what they dreamed of becoming
The things you think you’ll remember—until life gets busy and they fade.
Because photos are beautiful, but they don’t always tell the whole story.
It’s the words, the memories, the tiny details that bring it all rushing back.
Here's to your beautiful story,
René
SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING!
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"I absolutely love this memory book. It’s not just for photos—it’s for the stories behind them. The little things like what my daughter wanted to be when she grew up in Year 1 or her obsession with butterflies in Year 3. Those are the memories I want to keep. One day, she’s going to flip through it and feel just how loved she’s always been."
— Rachel M.
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"I used to stash school photos and drawings in random folders and shoeboxes. Now I have one beautiful place to keep everything. Each year has its own pocket, and the prompts make it easy to jot down the important stuff. It even comes with a storage box, so nothing gets lost. Total game-changer for this not-so-organised mum!"
— Emily S.
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"This memory book has made school keepsakes so simple. I pull it out at the start and end of each year, add a photo, write down a few favourites, and tuck in special artwork. That’s it. No guilt, no pressure, and no scrapbooking supplies required. I only wish I’d found it sooner!"
— Jess D.
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"The quality of this book blew me away. The binder is strong, the pages are thick, and the design is gorgeous. It’s clear this was made to be used and loved for years. I bought one for each of my kids and will definitely be giving it as a gift too. It’s worth every penny."
— Tanya R.