Photography 101. Finally learn what all those buttons mean.
It used to be, back when I photographed weddings, that I carried the largest camera in the room by at least several pounds. As I...Read More
How to be broke like a real person. Budgeting tips you can actually use.
(SKC’s wonderful friend and contributor, Brenna Jennings, posted this fantastic budgeting article on her blog, www.suburbansnapshots.com, the other day and offered to share her thoughts...Read More
Ridiculous Green Tips. I just won’t go that far.
I’m always on the hunt for green living tips to share with you, and I try to keep the recommendations realistic and simple enough where...Read More
Green Tip: It’s cold, even your water heater needs a jacket!
Here’s another method to corral that heat before it escapes, wallet in tow, out the door. If your hot water storage system is more than...Read More
Tasty slow cooker recipe: Herbed Salmon. Get in my belly!
I love salmon, but don’t love cooking it at home since the smell seems to linger on pans and cooking racks, P.U. But complimenting my...Read More
Ho Ho Ho Ohhhh. Here comes the holiday clutter!
As if you weren’t crazed enough. The holidays are breathing down your neck; finding the “just right” present involving you sitting outside a box store...Read More
How to cure a bad day. Tips for keeping your head on straight.
Maybe it’s the incessant freezing temps or the fact that my house seems to clutter just by looking at it, but I’ve been hard-pressed to...Read More
Procrastination busters. Start your day by eating a frog.
Everybody wakes in the morning with a list of things to do. If you’re like me, some of those tasks persistently show up day after...Read More
Best and worst restaurant salads. Just when you thought you were doing good.
It’s summer, it’s hot. Doesn’t a nice cool salad sound delicious, light and healthy? And then, WHAMO, you’ve consumed an entire day’s worth (or two)...Read More
Beat the ‘summer boredom’ with places we (the kids, too) absolutely love!
So Summer has arrived and by now everyone should have heard the wailing lament of “I’m booooored!!!” about a hundred million times. You may have...Read More
Father’s Day Gift idea. It’s a tasty one.
Looking for a fun Father’s Day present that the whole family can enjoy? One of SKC’s favorite gifts (yes, we’ve joined and it’s totally fun...Read More
5 Things parents should never say to their kids. Come aboard, there’s room on my guilt wagon.
Article courtesy of Charlene Prince Birkeland, Team Mom on Yahoo.com. It’s no secret that parents should pay attention to how they communicate with their children....Read More
Dear Dads: Gifts we (really) want for Mother’s Day.
Hey Dads, wondering what to get Mom for her big day? Shelve the “I-think-she-mentioned-wanting-a-new-saucepan” idea and get a clue from our no-fail gift ideas below....Read More
The “Good Enough” Parent: Kicking the Martha Stewart Syndrome in the pants.
In an age where so many of us are twisting ourselves into balloon animals over everything concerning our children, I’m feeling an intervention is in...Read More
Teaching kids (and yourself!) about hurtful words.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” – a familiar mantra we all used at one point or another...Read More
From Spices to Slurping: Making authentic global connections at home.
The world is so vast and glorious and colorful it’s no wonder kids are drawn to its enchanting diversity. Children’s curiosity naturally leads their charge,...Read More
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge: Stop Procrastinating!
I’m great at procrastinating. If one could make a living out of this, I would be a very wealthy woman. I didn’t used to be...Read More
The Importance of Girlfriends.
There are loads of movies and novels spinning around our planet about the power of friendship and sisterhood. One only needs to peruse Netflix to...Read More
5 Fun (and free) ways to get the family active in the winter!
With childhood obesity on the rise it is important that kids stay active and to encourage a lifelong love of exercise and fitness. The American...Read More
Winter Body Bounce Back. Easy ways to get fit– even in winter!
Ah, the heart of winter. Long gone are the frantic Christmas buy-buy-buy-sale-sale-sale commercials, in and constant are the gym membership, Lap Band 30 second spots....Read More
Gluten-Free family? Tips on converting your kitchen– and life!
Chances are if you are reading this you, your hubby, child, neighbor or friendly cashier has recently um, er, made a quick dash to the...Read More
7 Ways you’re wasting your money. 7 Ways to get it back.
Just came upon this article from MSN Money and thought it was pretty right on. Passing it along in hopes you can save some green,...Read More
Holiday Gift Idea: Canvas paintings from the kids!
Inexpensive and homemade– what makes a better gift than that? Kids loooove painting, and are usually only inhibited by us moms who aren’t excited about...Read More
Make-Your-Own Scarecrow Halloween Decor! It’s Brainless.
No “brain” required for this super simple scarecrow Halloween craft! Get ready for the fall holidays with this adorable pot sticker that’s great for all...Read More
Car Seat Saftey: 11 Mistakes parents make.
I wouldn’t be lying if I told you that the last time I had my car seat properly checked out was by the valet at...Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Rotisserie Chicken
Whether you buy a cooked rotisserie chicken or prepare one yourself, pull off bite size chunks of the breast meat and send it along with...Read More
Lunchbox Idea: Pinwheel Sandwiches
Roll meat and cheese slices in a tortilla and slice into pinwheels. Skewer them with a stick to hold together. Pretty! And they taste good,...Read More
Feeling hot, hot, hot! Why grilling is the way to go.
If you’re like me, one of the things I really look forward to in the summer is eating outside and grilling. Less mess, tasty flavors,...Read More
Tips on creating Active Families for the Lazy Person.
Everyone in my family, particularly in their youth, has always been thin. We were able to eat a lot, exercise rarely and diet never. But...Read More
Green Tip: It’s a car, not an apartment.
Want to save on gas mileage? Clear the clutter! For every 100 pounds you carry inside your car, you lower its fuel economy by 1 to...Read More
