Do you have a hard time figuring out gifts for your significant other, father, or other male in your life? I know that for me it’s the most difficult shopping experience within my family. In my family we still do stocking stuffers for even some adults. Especially my Mother-in-law. She still loves to do them…
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SmileReader Ovulation Test Kit | A Review
Today I’m going to be talking about the SmileReader Ovulation Test Kit that can be found on Amazon. I was recently chosen by MomsMeet.com to receive the product to try out and I have been pleasantly surprised. A Little Background… Now, let me start by saying that I have never used ovulation strips before. In…
Stocking Stuffers for Moms | Holiday Gift Guides
I don’t know about you, but as a mom I spend a lot of time thinking about stocking stuffers. For my kids, for my whole family, and for others that like to get them for us. I also reflect on my stocking stuffers from childhood. My mom was a fan of getting toiletries for stocking…
Stocking Stuffers for Kids | Holiday Gift Guides
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is thinking about the upcoming holidays and what to give their loved ones. Not only do Mom and Dad need help getting ideas for their kids sometimes, but I personally have to come up with ideas to give to Grandmas and Grandpas as well for stocking stuffers. So…
From Here to There | Before and After Editing
People often don’t think about what goes on after the session has ended. The culling through images, choosing the best ones, and sometimes merging multiple images together. As with any photographer, I do my best to get it as perfect as possible in camera. That means less work on the back end, faster turn around,…
Lazy Days and a Love of Learning | Unexpected Joy
I feel as though I’m constantly talking about “this crazy time we live in.” I suppose it’s just going to be the running theme for some time. The world has been flipped upside down for most of us and we are all navigating some form of uncertainty and anxiety. It’s a time of great divide…
the birth of my second child | taking his time
In honor of National Sons Day, (who comes up with these?) I’m going to share the birth story of my second child, who is also my second son. Better Late Than Never, I Suppose… I was 40 weeks and 5 days along. My brain convinced me that the birth of this baby wasn’t going to…
Remote Control Helicopter for Kids | A Review
Come, let me tell you about the love/hate relationship I have with this helicopter for kids. It all Started with a Birthday Wish Once my oldest got to about age 4, he started actually asking for things for Christmas and birthdays. Some times that was EVERYTHING in a toy aisle. But When he started asking…
The Nugget, The Original Play Couch | A Review
I’m not really sure I need to convince anyone of the awesomeness of the Nugget couch, but I thought I would share our experience with getting one last year. It’s what many parents talk about, especially because they are hard to snag during their random releases that sell out in minutes. I was thankful to…
How I Got the Shot | Fall Yardwork Play
People are often surprised by the shots that I get of my kids. Especially my mother. When you show one great shot of your kid, it’s easy to forget how many failures came before that one shot was captured. From Here, to There (Before & After) First of all, here’s a shot of what I…
How to: Choosing a Professional Photographer
Choosing a professional photographer to take your photos can be rough. I am a photographer and I even have a hard time choosing. Thankfully I know what I’m looking for when I’m doing a search. So I can easily add and subtract potential photographers from my list based on those criteria. Below I’m going to…
Sharing Your Session Images on Social Media | How To
Can I Share My Photos Online? Yes! Please do! These are your session images to share with others. You can even share your gallery link if you would like. If you have any issues sharing your session images, please feel free to reach out for help. Quality Matters | Social Media Issues Please, please, PLEASE,…
