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How is it that every electronic device we use these days has an indicator of battery charge level? It goes from full to empty, green to red, 100% to 0%. But always, ALWAYS, there is some...
The migration season for Phoenicians is upon us! It seems that almost everyone I know is packing up their car and heading out on family road trips to escape the soaring triple digit temps. Normally, we are one of...
With its beautiful (winter) weather and sunny days, Arizona attracts a lot of visitors! Many of us have out of state friends and family who want to visit us in our beautiful state. OK, so summer may not be...
I've talked about this before, but I thought this would be a good time for another friendly reminder...wear sunscreen! It is so important to protect your skin, the biggest and most visible organ, from sun damage. It is no...
I moved to Phoenix nearly three years ago. It was December. I marveled at how we were able to wear shorts nearly year-round. I laughed inwardly at the person I saw wearing a fur in January. And then summer...
I grew up in a household that ALWAYS had pets. It was more than just cats and dogs, although we did have those too. We also had chickens, turkeys, turtles and a small brown tarantula! Her name was Shelly-Carmel, what other...
So my little guy turned 5 last Thursday. FIVE! I can’t believe it. He’s growing way too fast, but that’s an entirely different blog post. Now for this one…
I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but at his birthday party...
So my 4 year old is reading! Sure it's just mini picture books like "The Cat on the Mat" and "Will is Ill" but he is reading and not just memorizing like he used to do. It was so...
“I have to wait until I lose 10 lbs”
“My roots are hideous, I can’t right now”
“I have nothing to wear”
“Ugg, I look so old!”
Any of these phrases sound familiar? Any sound familiar about getting in front of the camera and...
Up until 3 years ago, our small family had taken very few trips to the doctors, let alone the hospital. When our second daughter was born, all that changed. She has had 15 laser surgeries in the last 2 years. Last...
Summer is coming quickly! (Yay - for family time, vacations, and relaxation! Ugh - for hot sweatiness!) The thing on my mind lately has been how to get a healthy glow. I like the look of a tan for...
As a newborn photographer, I swaddle babies everyday and I thought I would share my tips and tricks to get those perfect swaddles for new parents out there. I've swaddled over hundreds of babies and every time parents ask,
"How did you get them...
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, my family like most families who "lived in the country" had a garden. The garden was about an acre right in our front yard. It was a ton of work, but definitely rewarding. I...
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. There was a saying in the 90s which I took to heart when I heard it : "Every day should be Earth Day". I totally agree. While I am certainly a work...
I was sent this product free of charge from Influenster to review for you! All opinions are my own.
Neutrogena has a new line out called Hydro Boost for achieving beautifully hydrated skin. During the winter, and even still this...
Throwing a kids birthday party can be stressful enough. There are so many things to think about with planning and preparing. Sometimes making sure those things get captured in photographs are last minute thoughts.
Being a mom first and photographer...
Heather Stevens, mommy of two and co-founder of the glittering Gleamsters, is talking to us today about the benefits of juicing for their family.
So I’m sure you’ve seen the juicing and smoothie trend as another here today gone tomorrow fad! I...
Spring is here! Well, according to our beautiful Arizona weather, Spring has technically been here for months. But according to the CALENDAR, spring is almost officially here. Many mom minds start turning to spring cleaning. Today we are going...
Wouldn't it be nice to have glowing skin from a proper regimen including an hour of pampering and preparing your skin each morning, monthly facial treatments, 8 plus hours of sleep every night?!? Are you laughing at the thought...
Still haven't made your plans for Valentine's Day? What about hosting a Valentine's Day Craft Night?! Whether you are single or not, a fun idea is to get together with your girls! Us moms can always use some "me...
CANDY, CANDY, CANDY...I feel like that is all my kids ever ask for!!! With holidays and birthdays and everything in between it would be really convenient to walk down candy/treat isle for prepackaged favors. Not for me! I always try...
CRAYON DOT HEART (SUN CATCHER) - Valentine's Day is coming! We are looking forward to celebrating love at our house. And we LOVE doing some crafting together so I wanted to share two quick, easy and fun crafts my daughter...
My husband and I made the decision that we would allow our daughter to start dating at the age of 3. A bit unconventional? That's putting it gently. And get this, super protective dad wasn't even curious about the...
Want your photos on your phone to really make an impact?! We are guessing your answer is YES! So many of us rely on our camera phone these days because, let's face it, a DSLR is great but it's...
January is National Bath Safety Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children are injured or killed in bathroom accidents annually. We wanted to give you some tips on how to keep your bathroom safe.
Water Temperature: It's...
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Out of Town Guests? Here are Six Spots to Bring Them!
As more and more people realize how much Phoenix has to offer, odds are good you'll eventually be hosting or at least meeting up...
