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Catriona Rowntree shares tips for picking the perfect souvenir

<p dir="ltr">After travelling the world as the host of <em>Getaway</em> for almost 30 years, Catriona Rowntree has collected a stash of souvenirs to remind her of her travels. </p> <p dir="ltr">Like many travellers and tourists, Catriona has spent much time in a souvenir shop trying to decide on the best trinket to remind her of unique corners of the world. </p> <p dir="ltr">According to the well-travelled TV host, there is one go-to souvenir that is far superior to others: magnets. </p> <p dir="ltr">Catriona has a dedicated wall in her kitchen for the magnets that she's collected from all over the world, each of which she associates with a special memory.</p> <p dir="ltr">She told <em><a href="https://travel.nine.com.au/latest/scenic-catriona-tip-for-finding-the-right-travel-souvenirs/8b9874ed-41b3-4c09-b92a-86e34be0c100">9Travel</a></em> that they are the ideal souvenir for anyone to pick up on their travels. </p> <p dir="ltr">"If you're going to collect something, stick to something that's easy to just grab and go."</p> <p dir="ltr">"You can get one at any airport, just before you leave to come home," she says.</p> <p dir="ltr">For her, the tradition started when a visitor in her home remarked that for a travel reporter, Catriona didn't have many trinkets around the house which showed off all the places she'd visited.</p> <p dir="ltr">And so she started her collection, even buying a magnetic sheet to affix inside her pantry, where she keeps her souvenirs for all to see. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I, of course, could stand here and tell you a story for every single magnet there," she remarks, looking at the wall with fondness.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I absolutely adore taking a look at this wall and seeing all the crazy places I've gone to. Of course, the crazier the magnet the better," she laughs, pointing out a magnet of a sailor's head which doubles as a bottle opener.</p> <p dir="ltr">Catriona added that some travellers similarly love to collect snow globes or postcards from every destination they visit around the world, but for her, you can't get better than a fridge magnet that can be displayed proudly. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Shutterstock </em></p>

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13 nifty uses for magnets around the house

<p>Magnets are a really useful tool for organising your bits and pieces around the house. Try some of our tips to see if they can help you.</p> <p>1. Install magnets in your bathroom cabinet for storing things like bobby pins, nail scissors and nail files.</p> <p>2. Glue a small magnet to the bottom of your hammer to hold onto nails.</p> <p>3. Mount a magnetic strip near the front door to hold onto your keys.</p> <p>4. Use magnetic paint to make a bulletin board for bills and reminders (rather than overloading your fridge door).</p> <p>5. Install a magnetic knife block inside a cupboard to store things like scissors or metal kitchen utensils.</p> <p>6. Keep a magnet in your desk drawer to hold onto paper clips or staples.</p> <p>7. Use magnets to keep your shower curtain closed and avoid slippery floors.</p> <p>8. Find a wall stud by sliding a strong magnet along the wall until you feel the pull.</p> <p>9. Save sore fingers and easily remove stuck batteries by placing a magnet near the battery.</p> <p>10. Screw a magnet onto your broom handle to keep it attached to the side of your fridge.</p> <p>11. Make a fridge pen by gluing a magnet to a pen so that you are always ready to make a note.</p> <p>12. Save a key or earring from a drain by dangling down a magnet tied to a piece of string.</p> <p>13. Clean an aquarium without removing the fish and water by embedding a magnet inside a sponge. You can guide the sponge around the glass from the outside with another strong opposing magnet.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images </em></p>

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How to make personalised fridge magnets

<p>These DIY magnets are easy to make and will leave you with an item that is not only practical but one that will also brighten up your fridge. Make these magnets by yourself, with your grandchildren or with your friends for a craft day. They make great presents and you can be as creative as you like to personalise them for someone you love.</p> <p><strong>What you will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Photos</li> <li>Clear accent gems</li> <li>Black pen</li> <li>Scissors</li> <li>Mod podge glue</li> <li>Magnet tape</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method:</strong></p> <p>1. Place a gem over your chosen photo and trace around it with your pen.</p> <p>2. Cut out the circle from your photo and apply clear drying glue to top side of the photo. Apply glue to the flat side of the gem.</p> <p>3. Put the top of the photo on the flat side of the gem. Leave to dry for a few hours.</p> <p>4. Cut the magnet tape into a small section and glue to the back of the gem.</p> <p>Now you can make as many as you wish!</p> <p><em>Image credit: Stephanie Rector via Pinterest </em></p>

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How-to mini succulent planters fridge magnets

<p>Here’s a great use for those wine corks you’ve been throwing away – make them into cute magnetic succulent planters to stick to your fridge. It’s a fun and unique way to brighten up your kitchen with a little colour, and succulents are such low-maintenance that you can pretty much stick them on and enjoy their beauty without worrying about taking care of them.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What you’ll need:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Wine corks</li> <li>Succulent clippings</li> <li>Soil</li> <li>Small magnets</li> <li>Hot glue gun (or strong craft glue is fine)</li> <li>Phillips head screwdriver</li> <li>Paring knife</li> <li>Newspaper</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Lay a sheet of newspaper down on your work surface to catch all the cork shavings.</li> <li>Use the head of your screwdriver to punch a small hole in the cork.</li> <li>Carefully use the paring knife to carve out that hole into a deeper cavity that goes about halfway down the cork. Don’t go too close to the edges, or you may split the cork.</li> <li>Glue a magnet to the back of the cork and let it dry completely.</li> <li>Add a little soil to the cavity in the cork and plant your succulent clippings in. Add a little more soil to fill up the cork.</li> <li>Arrange your magnets on the fridge and admire your handiwork, you clever person.</li> </ol> <p><em>Image credit: UpcycleThat</em></p>

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