One of the most rewarding things about blogging, I’m finding, is the capacity to share what you learn along the way. One thing I get asked often is how I get bright, colourful pics of our family for the blog and our social channels, hence this post “The Best FREE Photo Editing Apps for Family Pics + Social Media” Before I delve into my favourite FREE
The Best Photo Sharing + Design Platform for Families
Like many of you, Spring is always full of events and occasions around here. From birthdays, baptisms, graduations, baby showers, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and year-end sports banquets, there’s always something going on, and lots of photo ops to be had. Printing photos among a busy family life has been a bit of a chore these days, but sharing great shots with family and friends near
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**This post has been sponsored by Review Wire Media. We received complimentary admission to see this film in exchange for our review. All opinions are our own. See our Disclosure for more information.** We had a Smurfin’ good time at Toronto’s advanced screening of Sony Pictures’ Smurfs™ : The Lost Village this weekend. ABOUT SMURFS: The Lost Village: In this fully animated, all-new take on
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To The Snap-Happy Momtogs: Keep On Clickin!
I hear it all the time – “put the camera down and live in the moment”, and “the best memories are those kept in the heart”. While I get the notion behind these sentiments, I tend to have a different perspective on clickin’ my camera button as much as I do. Here’s why this snap-happy Momma will keep on clickin’ in 2017: 1) Photography is
How to Style a Hot Cocoa Bar + FREE Printables
We’ve had a lot of fun setting up this Hot Cocoa Bar at our Christmas parties the last few years and wanted to share a few tips on how to create your own. FREE printable labels and sign attached below. How To Style a Hot Cocoa Bar Grab mason jars at your favourite craft or grocery store to hold your hot cocoa toppings and stir sticks.
DIY Personalized Holiday Ornaments – No CRICUT Required!
Head over to PTPA to find out how I made these gorgeous and super easy personalized ornaments for family, friends, teachers and more as gifts! No CRICUT machine required!
Holiday Family Photo Shoot Tips
It’s no secret I have an affinity for professional family portraits, and, like most families, the holidays are one of my favourite times to get them. It’s not easy capturing those special family pics, and after doing them many, many times over that last 8 years, here’s 8 tips I swear by to help make your session less stress, and more of a success: This may
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**Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you choose to sign up with the Shoot Along program. All opinions are our own, and we only recommend services/products we use and love ourselves, and any commissions earned are used to maintain this site** So, I just finished Summer School! No, not traditional school, something way more fun –