First of all, let me start by saying that I am addicted to macro photography. This morning, after walking the kids to school and exercising, I was fascinated by the water drops on the grass. I grabbed my camera and sat down in the wet grass to get as close as I could to the…
Easy Enough for a Kid – Do-it-Yourself Soap Kit
My girls have passed the age of playing with toys. Instead, they want to spend their time creating, exploring, watching, talking. Recently, a small package came in the mail. Inside was a Make-Your-own strawberry scented soap kit. I set it aside because I needed to blog about it (which means that I needed to make…
My Name is Laura. I’m 7 Years Old.
Excerpt from a short diary I kept when I was seven years old (in the 2nd grade): My name is Laura. I live in San Jose. I’m 7 years old. I’m in 2nd grade. My teachers are Mrs Wong and Mrs Fenner. Mrs Wong’s name before she was married was Miss Ong, so she just…
What’s Your Flavor?
A recent Lawry’s survey found that your choice of flavor says more about you than you think. The nationwide poll looked at preferences for tart, spicy, sweet, and savory flavors and found that your taste can reveal some interesting aspects of your personality. What’s your flavor? Tart Flavors – Joyous Joiners If you are one…
Could Your Kitchen Use an Upgrade?
When I moved into my townhouse in April of 1998, my kitchen was everything I could have hoped for. It was spacious, had plenty of cabinets and a pantry, a big-enough refrigerator, a glass-top stove, and a dishwasher. Really, what more could a young mother of one need? Flash forward 12+ years and I still…
Is it Halloween or My New Lens?
The other day, KitKt asked me why I was taking so many pictures of disgusting things. My answer was “It’s my new macro lens! It’s so cool to see things up close!” Her response back, “Why would you want to see these things up close??” Maybe it’s the season. It IS the week of all…
How to Create the Perfect Christmas Card
This weekend, the BetterinBulk family set out to create the perfect Christmas card picture. It’s a tradition that we keep every October, and although I am a photographer and love taking pictures, it has become one of the least-enjoyed family traditions that we continue to observe. Why is it such an ordeal? Mostly because I…
Fresh Produce Review and Giveaway
No, I’m not about to review the lettuce I bought at the grocery store this week….although I might have to mention an avocado once or twice. Fresh Produce actually has nothing to do with eating your fruits and vegetables. Fresh Produce is a fresh, fun and comfortable line of women’s clothing. Fresh Produce recently sent…
Pretty in Pink
This week’s I Heart Faces PINK theme is in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Don’t forget to get a mammogram and encourage the women you love to do the same! PS–We’re in the home stretch, friends!! Only a FEW DAYS left to vote for me in the Amazing Avocado recipe contest! Help me win…
Dear You Guys (a guest post)
We’re in the home stretch, friends!! Less than a week left to vote! Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8. Thank you!! Typically, my Dear You Guys letter is composed of a selection of comments that you guys have…
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