Better in Bulk - Family photographer with a large family
Daily thoughts on living with a large family. I often share the tips I've learned as a photographer on how to get better pictures.
I love to eat. I also love to cook, but I love to eat more. Udi’s has asked me to participate in the Gluten Free Holiday Recipe Challenge. My mind immediately went to breakfast foods, because we love to eat fancy breakfasts for dinner. Although my immediate family doesn’t eat gluten free, I have plenty [...]
The weather has definitely turned cold for the season, and instead of flip flops I’ve been wearing socks and slippers around the house. What is it about slippers that makes my whole body feel comfy and warm? Say the name “Dearfoams” and my mind automatically thinks “comfort.” I keep my slippers next to my bed [...]
We are a game family. When my husband and I were newly married, pre-kids we played games every night to pass the time. We played games when we got together with friends, we played games after dates….and once we started having kids, we played games after the kids went to bed, to wind down. Nowadays, [...]
The fact that my kids are in team sports this year has come up in conversation several times in the last few weeks. Between the soccer and flag football pictures that I have been snapping each week and the woes of spending hours on the sidelines each Saturday, sports are a huge part of my [...]
Christmas cards….I love receiving them every year. I can’t wait to see pictures of my friends and family who live out of state and see what everyone is up to. Now, sending Christmas cards….that can be a different story altogether! Although I am a photographer, it’s like pulling teeth to get a good picture of [...]
Being a soccer mom is hard work. Especially when three kids are on sports teams at the same time. Three nights a week, we’ve got practices, and then on Saturdays…you can find me sitting on the sidelines for hours, cheering our team and snapping pictures of my favorite players. What do your kids snack on? [...]
I am not a talented decorator, but I love decorating for the Holidays. I have collected knick knacks over the years to turn my house into a seasonal wonderland (although I admit that I could do better…). Tips for bringing the holiday spirit to your house Have seasonal-only artwork and decor. Because we only [...]
The weekend is almost here again and it’s time to start thinking about the weekend plans. One of our favorite things to do on Friday night is drive by a Redbox and pick up a DVD to watch as a family. What is Redbox? Just in case you’ve been living under a rock for the [...]
I was young when I got married. Young when I had my first baby. I don’t have any regrets about starting my family young. In fact, I would recommend it to others. But I will be the first to admit that I did have to put my own needs on the back burner for a [...]
I have always appreciated the importance of breakfast, even though I am not a fan of cereal. At an early age, I discovered that I couldn’t last very long into the day without some morning food. Because cereal not my favorite, I began turning to yogurt in the morning quite often. Yogurt is a good [...]
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