holiday guide

6 steps to prepare yourself for holiday family photoshoots

November 11, 2011
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Christmas cards-Hanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or holiday cards. Whatever your family calls them, it is the family portraits that lead to holiday cards and they can be a little (ok, a lot!) trickier and more timely than you would imagine. Before you lick the final stamp, there are at least 6 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Holiday Family [...]

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2011 personalized holiday cards | mixbook

November 10, 2011
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  Christmas cards oh’ Christmas cards how I have a love hate relationship with thee! 4 is the number of times that I have uploaded the same photos to different platforms. 36 is the number of family pictures I had it narrowed down to. 1 million is the number of times I changed the layout, [...]

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hottest 2011 christmas toys for boys

November 7, 2011
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, we all need to know what 2011′s hottest Christmas toys for boys and girls are. First we’ll start with boys–those stinky little dirtballs who manage to make your heart pitter patter with a quick smile. Each year little men fill their holiday lists with tons [...]

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2011 Halloween pumpkin trends | accessories

September 17, 2011
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2010 Halloween pumpkin trends were metallics. After roaming my new favorite site, Happy Hour Mom’s Pinterest, for a mindless time suck (that I can’t get enough of) I came across 2011 pumpkin trends; rhinestones, henna, paint, die-cuts and more! If you aren’t feeling like putting all of the time and preparation into planning, gutting and [...]

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i caught the easter bunny

April 24, 2011
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If you have any Easter Bunny non-believers or kiddos you just want to amaze then you can have proof within minutes. I Caught The Easter Bunny is an easy online tool that allows you to upload a picture of your home and alter the image to see the Easter Bunny in action.  Upon creation of [...]

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party box design | free easter printables

April 3, 2011
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Party Box Design is being uber generous this Easter season. Creating and cooking an Easter menu is hard enough, yet we all love the adorable fine details. Check invites and favors off your list, and instead, download these amazing FREE PRINTABLES from Party Box Design. Plus see her adorable new site design. Easter Favor Box Easter Invitation [...]

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boiling eggs and coloring eggs for easter | easter safety tips

March 25, 2011
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As I started boiling my eggs this morning, I decided to do Google search to double check the appropriate boil time–I have a history of boiling eggs until they start to crack, just to make sure they are done. I am always worried they will be undercooked so a good crack tells me they are [...]

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easter basket trends | martha stewart and more!

March 25, 2011
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  As we all know, Martha Stewart is the cream of the crop for all things craft and classy. Aim high for your Easter basket inspirations this year with ideas that are golden, flourishing, sweet & simple, classic, green and recyclable. GOLDEN: Follow these directions for metallic eggs. Tip: Imitation gold leaf is less expensive. [...]

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what is your easter egg style?

February 27, 2011

Easter is no longer a holiday of purely pastels. Whether you are looking to stuff your kiddies Easter baskets or find the perfect themed eggs for a planned holiday hunt. From animals to glitter, bugs, lambs and camouflage you can find anything to tickle your fancy. Oriental Trading is a great place to start your quest for [...]

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valentine-inspired sugar cookies | sexy lingerie treats

February 14, 2011
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Get creative this Valentine’s Day with sexy cookies!

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valentines day the martha stewart way

February 13, 2011

You can’t go wrong with Martha…

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valentines breakfast

February 13, 2011

What do you have in mind for your sweethearts this Valentine’s Day? The men in my life will be receiving a breakfast full of love; heart-shaped cinnamon pancakes and turkey sausage hearts. In order to allow my surprises to fit into my already crammed mornings I made them a few days ahead of time and froze them. [...]

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a special bowl for your pet on valentine’s day | kakadu pet

February 11, 2011

a special bowl for your pet on valentine’s day | kakadu pet Dog, cats and other pets make great Valentines too. This holiday don’t forget about all of your loved ones in the house. Make feeding time fuss free with this convenient food and water bowl in one. This two in one bowl combination features [...]

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valentine heart cake tutorial

February 6, 2011

valentine heart cake tutorial What makes a sweeter Valentine then a homemade cake with a heart in the middle? No matter what your budget is, come February 14th your little sweetie(s) will swoon over your effort of love. I first noticed this darling design on one of our favorites, Birthday Girl Blog who found the original creation by I [...]

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ideas for valentine´s day | 6 ideas for spending the most romantic day of the year

February 6, 2011

Valentine´s day is right behind the door and you are probably thinking what to do on that romantic day to make it special for you and your loved ones. Here are 6 suggestions of what to do on the most romantic day of the year! 1.  Send Valentine´s day cards or e-cards. GREAT CHOICE OF E-VALENTINE`S DAY [...]

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valentine’s day party ideas courtesy of onecharmingparty.com

January 29, 2011

As I browsed the Internet for fun Valentine’s Day inspiration, I found a fabulous party site, OneCharmingParty.com. Since these ladies had so many fabulous heart-day ideas, I thought I would share a sneak peek of my faves for all of you to enjoy. Make sure to follow the links to find more details and instructions [...]

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heart shaped valentine macaroons

January 16, 2011

Move over cupcakes, macaroons are officially taking over. Not only can you get them in a variety of qualities, from the french bakery to Trader Joe’s, almost equally delicious. Now they are arriving in a variety of shapes and sizes for all to enjoy. I had heard that macaroons take some patient are a bit [...]

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valentines day photo cards

January 14, 2011

Check out these unique photo valentine cards for adults or kids. I ran across this idea forever ago and have been waiting for my son’s first Valentine’s Day celebration. Luckily, he is used to the paparazzi-style photoshoot. “Put your hands up, no now down. Look at mommy now. Not like that…” (you get the picture). [...]

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the year 2011, full of happiness and success | relax and let go

January 14, 2011

What would be the 3 things that you would choose to happen in 2011? Would it be love? Money? An around-the-world trip with the dearest person in your life? No matter what kind of dreams or goals we have, whether or not they come true depends on ourselves. Very often we wonder if our dreams and goals will [...]

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i caught santa

December 20, 2010

Imagine the look of wonder and surprise when a child receives a photo of Santa caught in the act in his or her very own home. iCaughtSanta.com is a unique website that helps visitors create those memorable keepsake photos.  This year there are more apps and games than ever to make this Christmas season a [...]

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