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A good friend always impresses me with her shadow photos. She introduced me to the concept. My first attempt happened without all the proper equipment. Just my youngest kids and I at a park (that works) and my Android camera phone. Would rather have had my 35 mm with zoom. But sometimes you just have …

I’m still a fragile, IKEA virgin. I know there are a few of us who still exist. It’s not that I’ve tried to abstain. Don’t give me that much credit. I’ve never had one within a short drive. That’s all about to change TOMORROW. I’m now an official catalog carrying member of a club I’ve …

Oh yes I did. And yes they did. Early summer of 2010. Pretty new posie hung for the remainder of the season, well into fall. For more inspiring photos, check:  The Bonafide Life, Better in Bulk, Shanamama, From Dates to Diapers, Not Your Momblog, The Divine Miss Mommy, Colorado Moms, andZensible Mama and link your own photo stories”

Here we are, in the middle of summer. Who’s thinking about the fall? But it will sneak up on us and if you are a college student or have one in your home, for many that means sporting a new address soon. Often for the first time. Want to enjoy your carefree days of summer …

As a kid did you like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? I loved it. Still do. My favorite part of the movie is the concept of the ‘land of misfit toys.’  Which made me think of the idea for this post. Do you like leftovers? I happen to think some foods/meals are actually better reheated. The …

Is 9 a.m. too early for a pomegranate margarita? Probably for most. It could be 9 p.m. Only the swatch watch knows. Favorite liquid refreshment? Spiked or otherwise? For more inspiring photos, check:  The Bonafide Life, Better in Bulk, Shanamama, From Dates to Diapers, Not Your Momblog, The Divine Miss Mommy, Colorado Moms, andZensible Mama and link your own photo stories”

There are certain rites of passage for both parents and children in the innocence of childhood. Notice I say innocence of childhood. Sadly, there really are only a limited number of such occurrences. We experienced one recently. Our eight-year-old daughter lost a tooth. She didn’t really lose it. She knew where it went. Actually, she …

Breckenridge, Colorado. Summer season. Visit. Breathe. Relax. Dream. Repeat. For more inspiring photos, check:  The Bonafide Life, Better in Bulk, Shanamama, From Dates to Diapers, Not Your Momblog, The Divine Miss Mommy, Colorado Moms, and Zensible Mama and link your own photo stories”

The past few days I’ve been struck by the sheer number of emails touting Fourth of July sales showing up in my inbox. The tally? So far, on Friday, July 1st, I’ve counted 26 sale emails screaming for my attention. Is this how americans are celebrating our independence? Do you think of the adoption of …