The 4th of July was a busy day, but we made it to the fairgrounds for fireworks. I’ve become a little obsessed with capturing creative shots of fireworks (see how I got these shots HERE) so I had to ask my teenage daughter which of my creative fireworks shots were cool to anybody other…
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Recipes
I am still checking and double-checking my calendar to make sure it is really, truly July (and the 5th of July, at that). I can’t believe that another 4th of July has come and gone, and that we’re in the middle of the summer. My kids are huge fans of my Little Pony (yes,…
Celebrate 4th of July with Food! Sizzling Summer Recipes #100FootJourney
This collection of summer recipes (for the 4th of July and beyond) is inspired by DreamWorks Pictures’ upcoming movie The Hundred-Foot Journey (be sure to check out my other #100FootJourney recipes. They all just look SO good!). These recipes are provided by Disney/DreamWorks Pictures, but opinions are all my own. I don’t know about…
How to Capture Unique 4th of July Fireworks Photos
Have you ever wondered how to capture amazing, unique fireworks photos? You may have tried snapping a picture or two with your smart phone, or you’ve seen fellow fireworks-watchers trying to capture fireworks using the flash on their camera. I’m guessing that most of those pictures fell flat. I came upon this method on accident,…
Happy 4th of July! #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
Early morning breakfast, flag ceremony, and patriotic singing. Check! Late morning episode of Downton Abbey (we’re catching up!). Check! Early afternoon swimming at the pool. Check! Late afternoon grocery store visit for chicken, chips, watermelon, ice cream treats and soda (essential 4th of July picnic food). Check! Evening at the fairgrounds full of music,…
Red White and Blue Cake Mix Cookies – Easy 4th of July Recipe
Despite the heat in the kitchen (our AC is still out!) the kids were begging me to bake some cookies with them yesterday afternoon. I decided that if I had to endure the heat, I’d at least make something fun and festive to enjoy for the 4th of July. I love making cake…