Do you guys know about the iPhone's burst mode? If not, you HAVE to read this tutorial - it will make a huge impact on the pics you get of the kids. And it's so easy too! What I love most about my Canon 5D Mark III (the professional camera I use for my job as a children's photographer) is the quick response. I click the shutter when I see the shot I want and I know there's going to be no delay. I can time my shots perfectly. And, when you're working with kids who move quickly, you need a … [Read more...]
{Play Idea} 17 Unique Materials for Building & Creating
Summer has hit full stride and all the free time off school has lost its allure. We've been swimming, hiking, adventuring and more! So, now it's time to explore new activities that will satisfy the kids' natural curiosity and endless amounts of energy. We've picked our top 17 building activities, using everything from newspaper to marshmallows. Most of these items you'll have at home, so pick an activity from the list this afternoon when boredom hits your house. … [Read more...]
{In the Kitchen} Three Dips to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Having my kids home for the summer means constant grazing. Sure we eat regular meals, but when the kids are swimming and playing hard they need an extra snack or two. I like to cut up all my vegetables at the beginning of the week and then mix it up with a few dips. Let's face it, vegetables alone are a hard sell. I've perfected three dips that I know my kids will enjoy. And the more the dip, the more vegetables they eat! The first is similar to ranch dip, but a little … [Read more...]
{Memory Keeping} Chalkboard Photo Frame DIY
Have you guys checked out our new Photography & Memory Keeping category yet? The plan is to fill it to the brim with usable ideas for busy parents on how to take great photos, how to organize them, and what to do with them once you actually print them! It's one of the things I'm most excited about this year - can you tell? Here's Kristin with a quick and easy photo project that will make a big visual impact in a special nook or cranny in your home. We already know the importance of … [Read more...]
{POYEL} Decluttering, Recycling, Earning Money & Giving Back with Your Old Technology
We've got a new Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life installment today. This time we're tackling just what to do with all those old (and sometimes broken) smart phones, tablets and MP3 players with the help of our newest sponsor, . Have you heard of them? I hadn't but I was quite pleasantly surprised to hear I could make money AND safely recycle my old tech with a simple trip to the mall. (I was also pleasantly surprised by the amount of money I could make!) Here's Kristen with her experience … [Read more...]
{Happy Family Habit #13} Involving Kids in Giving Back
It is better to give than to receive. And there's no time like the present! Even young children can learn the joy of giving. Why is this important? It's important because we are raising our kids in a me-me-me culture. Kids are bombarded with messages about satisfying our own needs and getting what we want. Immediately. Slowing down to focus on others balances all of the 'me' messages. Sometimes, we put off the idea of service or giving because it just seems so overwhelming. I don't … [Read more...]
Best Phone Photo Apps for Moms
I had an epiphany recently about this little site of mine. While I love everything that we cover here, I realized that there are 4 topics that I am TRULY passionate about. Why? Because these are the four things I can use the most with my own family! In no particular order, they are: Family Friendly Recipes & Meal Planning Engaging Play Ideas Parenting Hacks Photography Tips for Busy Parents and Photo Organization & Projects So I'm going to be experimenting with mainly … [Read more...]
In the Kitchen: Seasonal Recipe Round-up
Spring produce can't be beat! After months of apples and all types of squash, a refreshing palette of colors bursts across the produce aisle. I compiled a list of my favorite nine recipes that will use all those delicious farmer's market finds. Maybe you have favorites that you go back to year after year (mine happens to be artichokes). Hopefully, this list will inspire you to try something new like leeks or prosciutto-wrapped apricots! … [Read more...]
Parenting Hacks: Bedtime Routines for Kids
A quick reminder before we get started that our FREE positive parenting webinars with TODAY Show parenting contributor Amy McCready are this coming Monday, September 29th, 2014 at 10am PST/ 1pm EST AND 6pm PST/9pm EST! Reserve your spot for “Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling” before they fill up! We've all seen the sitcoms where the parent is putting the child to bed about a hundred times. The excuses range from one more drink of water to one more bedtime … [Read more...]
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