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.
“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 [...]
You KNOW I do a lot of laundry. It’s inevitable with 7 people in one household. I also talk about laundry a lot. Could be the fact that I often feel consumed by dirty clothes and smelly socks. I was excited to try out Tide Coldwater a few months ago (I have always loved the [...]
I love to dance. I need to exercise more often. I love when I can combine something I love with something I need to do. It’s the best of both worlds. Except in MY world, I have a bad knee. I have to sleep with a pillow under my left knee every night because of [...]
It’s true confessions time. Every time I go to the dentist – every single time – my dentist says that I should probably floss my teeth more often. I hate hearing those words. Why? Because they are true. I am an avid tooth brusher….that’s not a problem. I rarely have cavities (I’ve had one since [...]
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 [...]
A few years ago I found myself closer to 40 years old than 30. While I haven’t passed over quite yet, the fact is….I’m getting older. Between my ever-increasing age and the environmental stresses of taking care of a family of 7 while working at home, I am starting to LOOK older. Numbers never really [...]
I mentioned at the beginning of the year that I am not a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I need to lose weight, yes (a fact that I am painfully reminded of each time I look in the mirror or squeeze into a freshly washed pair of jeans). I need to incorporate more activity [...]
You might have heard me mention a time or two that we have been sick around here. Yes, I am getting over pneumonia, and although (thank goodness) no one else in the family has been quite as sick as I’ve been, the cold-cough-flu bugs have hit every single one of us this season. It seems [...]
Recently, on the way back from dropping the kids off at school, I stopped to chat with the crossing guard, a friend and neighbor of mine. Somehow the conversation got onto the topic of the food we eat, exercise, and the difficult task of maintaining a healthy weight after kids and middle age. I have [...]
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