Every year on the Fourth of July, I fail to plan in advance for what to do. It’s one of the few holidays my husband has off work, and with four kids, we need to know what we’re doing in advance. This year, the whole family was going to meet up at a local amusement …
Chinese New Year is such a fun way to celebrate the Chinese culture while also celebrating the arrival of a new year! There are many traditions that are enjoyed during Chinese New Year, and no matter what age your child or where you live, these are traditions that can be enjoyed by all. Look below …
Stuck at home with four young children while my husband is enjoying the sunshine of California, I can’t help but find myself daydreaming about the sanctity of the American coffee house. I have so many fond memories of camping out in a local cafe, with a huge steaming cup (bowl?) of artisan coffee, feet up …
Next weekend is Chester’s second birthday. I can’t believe my little muppet will be TWO! He is so young for his age, and my older boys still refer to him as “Baby Chester.” So do we, come to think of it. I think he’ll be my baby till he’s forty! The last kid is always …
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Universal Pictures. All opinions are my own. Unless you live on the moon, you have probably seen the amazing new trailer for Fifty Shades Darker, which is coming to theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 10th! Based on the worldwide bestselling book by E L …
If you’re diving into the world of food photography, you might be looking for some awesome food photography tips. Keep reading to find out how you can elevate your food photography to the next level, whether it’s for a blog, magazine, social media, or just for fun! 1. Learn how to plate. Plating can be …
Glasstop stoves can be a real pain to clean. But there is a simple way that doesn’t involve too much work and only requires things you probably already have on hand. Follow a few simple step-by-step instructions, and in no time at all, your glass stove top will be sparkling like new!
This table decorating idea will help you make your Elf on the Shelf part of your holiday celebration. Follow these simple steps to create a fun and festive table, perfect for entertaining family or hosting guests this Christmas season! This is a perfect centerpiece that will make everyone feel like they’ve been transported to Santa’s workshop!
I. Can’t. Believe. It. My baby boy is about to turn one year old this month! How does that even happen!? My oldest is only four! The middle is only two! How can my precious last baby boy be a whole year old?! Time sure does fly. And now that it’s so close, we have …
Until recently, I didn’t know that I was a “millennial.” I graduated high school in the year 2000, so I guess that has something to do with it. But really those who grew up in my same general time period are known as millennials. Someone recently made a comment about the difference in TV shows …
Selling homemade goods is one of the best ways to support a household while working from home. Etsy is an amazing marketplace that is affordable enough that you can start your own business with very little investment. Let’s talk about how to not only succeed on Etsy, but how to become a top seller. The …
Composting is the best way for us as consumers to give back to the Earth. Composting is an easy, awesome way to help the earth replenish and recover depleted nutrients. You can compost in a pile, in a composter tumbler, and even using worms! Check out these ways to make composting a part of your …
Continuing in our photography series, today we’re talking about other settings you’ll want to know when using your DSLR camera. These are very simple and helpful but can make a BIG difference in your photography! One Shot vs Continuous Most cameras come with this nifty setting that lets you choose if you want to just …
I hope you’ve been enjoying this series of photography tips and tricks. Last time around, we talked about Aperture vs ISO. This time, we’re going to cover Shutter Speeds, Light Meters and White Balance. There is no easy way to show via photos how to actually change camera settings, and this is unfortunate. However, there …
In my last article, I helped walk you through how to choose the best DSLR camera for your needs. And it brought a lot of questions about how to USE a camera. There are SO many people out there who have wonderful cameras, but have never taken the time to learn how to use them. Although …
There are many beginners as well as “momtographers” (moms who love taking photos of their little ones and prefer a good camera over those cell phone snap shots) out there who simply can’t decide or don’t know how to go about purchasing a decent camera to use. This article aims to help you with your decision …
When we moved into this house, the previous tenants had left a lot of their junk behind. The property management company had gotten rid of a lot of it, but there were still random odds and ends hanging about that we had to figure out what to do with. One of the things that I …