Better in Bulk - Family photographer with a large family

Better in Bulk - Family photographer with a large familyhttp://betterinbulk.net 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. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:06:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 enI’m Not Here…I’m Over There

….over there being Alli-n-son’s Thank You Journal Meme, where I am guest posting today. I LOVE guest posting, but every once in a while I love the guest post so much that I wish I could post it over here for all of my regular readers to see. So today I am strongly recommending that you make a quick trip over to my post for Alli-n-son. There’s a really cute collage of me and my kids (if I do say so myself) and you don’t want to miss my Enough List. ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/im-not-here-im-over-there.html Designer Die-Cut Business Cards diecut_bc

I never thought that I would have such a need for business cards, and yet after attending a few blogging conferences and simply needing something to give to people I meet locally, I have found myself reaching into my purse to grab a card quite frequently. At Blogher, my business cards were key to making great brand connections and winning several drawings. It was a lucky card, I guess. (Seriously, dropping my business card off at Blogher booths got me a new pair of shoes from Ecco, a gift box ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/designer-die-cut-business-cards.html When Politicians Attack Labor Day 2010 Maryland

This is what happens, if you were curious, when politicians attack:We attended the annual Labor Day parade in our hometown on Monday. Apparently we’ve got the only Labor Day parade in the state, and so we were lucky enough to be visited by just about every politician and politician-hopeful on the State’s ballot. Stickers covered the kids’ shirts, front and back. We were loaded with flyers, fans, and lots of candy. Monday is the one day a year that I allow kids to pick candy up off the street and ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/when-politicians-attack.html We Want YOU – Wordless Wednesday

As seen at the Labor Day Parade on Monday. Tweet This! Subscribe to the comments for this post? Add this to Google Reader Email this to a friend? Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Facebook Email this via Gmail Share this on TechnoratiRelated posts:When Politicians Attack Wordless Wednesday Wordless Wednesday–DC at SunriseRelated posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/we-want-you-wordless-wednesday.html Ditching the Extras – Budget Bootcamp #10 Kirkland Costco Household wipes

It’s week #10 of Clair and Beth’s 90-day Budget Bootcamp. Where has the time gone? Week 10 Budget Challenge: Think about one thing your family purchases that you could do without to save money – paper towels? Disposable diapers? Now, go without it for the week. How did it effect your life? How would it effect your budget if you no longer purchased it? What other items could your family do without? My Experience: Despite my typical frugality, there are a few items around ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/ditching-the-extras-budget-bootcamp-10.html Labor Day Special! Shutterfly groupon deal

I told myself that I was not going to blog today (we’re heading out to a BBQ and parade with friends shortly) but I felt compelled to share this really cool Labor Day deal from Groupon. If you’ve never used Groupon before, here’s the 10 second scoop: Sign up for free and get local (or in today’s case, national) deals. Get the deals. Save money. Be happy. Last week, I got movie tickets from Fandango for $4 (I almost choked when I saw the price. Hello, 1988!). Today, I scooped ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/labor-day-special.html Wrapping It Up Nature_Valley prize pack

Back-to-School week is officially over in these parts. The kids survived the first five days of school (they loved it, in fact!). I’ve added the last giveaway of the week (Phew! That was intense!) and now it’s time to wrap up last week’s giveaways that have ended recently. Winners, Winners! I’ve got winners!The winner of the Nature Valley Gift Set is Lovely Rita Ann, who is indeed lovely and has a blog named the same (otherwise known as Going Bananas over my monkeys). Congrats, Rita Ann!And, next, the winner of the ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/wrapping-it-up.html Classic Rock Meets Classical Music (Giveaway)

Back to School Giveaway Week, Bonus Day Six:I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine. His name is David Garrett.David has been playing the violin since he was four years old, and has been performing sold-out classical violin concerts since he was a young boy of 12 (including playing with the London Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Russian National Orchestra). David just came out with a new CD, Rock Symphonies- a totally new kind of sound. Rock Symphonies brings together David’s two great loves: classical ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/classic-rock-meets-classical-music-giveaway.html Elffolk and the Crystal Caves of Atlantis Giveaway elffolk

Back to School Giveaway Week, Day Five:Want to know the secret of making great connections and meeting people at Blogher and other larger-scale blogging conferences? Ride the elevator. Yes, it’s true (those of you who have attended Blogher can back me up, I’m sure). Some of the most meaningful conversations and some of the best (and most unexpected!) connections were made in the elevator, squished against the other bloggers and brands packed tightly into the small compartment. There’s nothing else to do but start up a conversation, and for better or for ...Related posts:

]]>http://betterinbulk.net/2010/09/elffolk-and-the-crystal-caves-of-atlantis-giveaway.html Give Me Your Best Shot! shox_scooter

This week I’m breaking away from my traditional Photostory Friday post (though I’m still participating with Cecily!) and bringing you a fun little Give Me Your Best Shot. You can show off any photos you like, but if you happen to have some fun/favorite pictures from the Summer, I’d love to see those today! Summer in our house has been officially over for 4 days now. Four days into the new school year, and it already feels like we’ve been in school for months. The kids are loving their new classes, ...Related posts:

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