December 2010

Matching Your Photo Invitations to the Theme of Your Party

December 30, 2010

Whether you are planning a birthday party, bridal shower, or a holiday celebration, photo card invitations can help set the tone of your event.  The wide range of photo invitations available today makes it easy to find the perfect way to invite guests and give them a “preview” of the upcoming celebration. The first step [...]

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Baby Girl Birth Announcements Rule!

December 29, 2010

I know that you are supposed to just wish for a healthy baby (blah, blah, blah) and not care about the whether it is a boy or a girl.  But, I have to say, when I found out that I was having a girl, I did a little cheer. I couldn’t wait to pick out [...]

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The Group Holiday Photo Card

December 23, 2010

A few years ago everyone thought it would be a great idea to gather all seventeen of the grandchildren and surprise my parents with a holiday photo card that they would cherish forever. Well, easier said than done! We got all the grandkids dressed in color co-coordinated outfits. White shirts, blue pants and smiling faces. [...]

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Family Photo Tips for Fantastic Photo Cards

December 22, 2010

Until a few years ago when I became somewhat proficient using a digital camera, I would each year mail out pretty much what can be called “standard” holiday cards; you know, those with a wreath, a tree or a winter scene on the front of the card.   For the past few years, I have sent [...]

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2010 Christmas Trends – The Ugly Sweater!

December 17, 2010

It’s almost Christmas and everyone is in full-swing for the holidays! As we all sit home with our warm hot chocolate along with the pine-filled aroma of our Christmas trees, we are all enjoying all the holiday cheer that surrounds us during this time. The latest trend of the season comes as a big surprise [...]

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Christmas Cards Going to Extremes

December 15, 2010

Why do some people seem to go to extremes?  I have an acquaintance that always made such a big deal out of the Christmas holiday season and sending everyone Christmas cards that she started planning for it months ahead of time. If truth be known, I’ll bet she started planning on January 2nd every year. [...]

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Things That Shouldn’t be Photographed on New Year’s Eve

December 10, 2010

Capturing life’s real moments: this is what our generation aims for. We certainly don’t want to repeat those stiffly posed photos of yesteryear. For instance, I remember my parents’ New Year’s photos: couples dressed to the nines, wearing silly hats, sitting around a nightclub table. Forced gaiety: yawn! But, there is a danger if you [...]

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A Christmas Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!

December 8, 2010

Christmas is my favorite holiday.  Even with all the rushing around to get every detail tended to, there is a sense of peacefulness that seems to come over us when the last gift is placed under the tree and the house smells of fresh baked cookies.  For as long as I can remember, a big [...]

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Tips For Maintaining Your Sanity While Planning Your Wedding

December 3, 2010

Planning a wedding can be one of the most wonderful, and incredibly stressful, things a person can do. Fortunately, many others have gone before you. Here is some sage advice to get you through your wedding planning with your sanity intact! The first important thing to do is plan ahead; if possible, 18-24 months.  There [...]

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The Baby Shower Dilemma

December 1, 2010

Welcome to my dilemma! My niece, Melissa, is pregnant with her second child and my family really wanted to throw her a shower. We’ve been busy making all the plans and decided that we should really let her know about the shower so she can register and look nice on the special day. You know [...]

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