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’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love the Spring. I love the regrowth of flowers and grass and trees. I love the fresh air coming in through my windows and the warmth and sun before the Summer humidity hits. But I do not love the allergies that come with Spring. For [...]
“Whether we like it or not, we are often judged by our appearance.” (Dr. Michelle Callahan) I consider myself an open, welcoming person. I am able to quickly get past a person’s appearance and enjoy them (I hate to even use the word “judge”) for the person that they are rather than what they look [...]
Transparency. Community. A place where the customer has a voice. These are factors that are important for me when I am getting to know a new business, whether it’s a restaurant, a house cleaning service, or a bank. Before this week, however, I never expected to find those things – transparency, community, and customers with [...]
I don’t go shopping for myself very frequently, but when I do I often head straight to Kohl’s (especially when I’m looking for new shoes). While I was preparing for my latest trip to Orlando, I knew that I would want to find some new outfits to wear. I was thrilled to have an excuse [...]
Last week, I had an incredible opportunity. I was able to sit with Dr. Jane Goodall, who has spent a lifetime studying chimpanzees and paving the way for better treatment of animals. Dr. Goodall met with our group of 20 bloggers right after we saw the premiere of Disneynature’s Chimpanzee (she was at the premiere [...]
In a house full of seven people, I have to buy a ton of things in bulk. That little tidbit shouldn’t surprise you at all considering the name of this site…. Not only do I try to shop frugally and smart, but I have an open conversation with my kids about how they can tell [...]
I love the Spring. I love opening my windows and breathing the fresh air. I love feeling the warm breeze and pulling out my sandals (and stashing away my heavy winter shoes). I love the blossoms and the flowers and the COLORS everywhere. But I don’t love what the flowers and the blossoms and the [...]
There’s something about the fresh air and the emergence of Spring that awakens my senses and makes me energized to be more active, eat more fresh foods, and enjoy the outdoors. This is nothing surprising – I do believe that Spring was meant to be this way. Several days ago, I wrote about my search [...]
I’m heading to IHOP with my BFF this morning for a free short stack of pancakes. Yep, today is IHOP National Pancake Day and every guest receives a free short stack of pancakes ALL DAY. In return for the free pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals© and [...]
This past Saturday, I used some free Amtrak tickets to take my family (yes, all 7 of us!) to New York City for the day. Because we are within 3 hours of the heart of New York City, I consider a trip to New York City a Staycation. I have traveled to New York City [...]
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