I was so honored when the oh-so-sweet Angie Warren of
The Creative Mama asked me to write a review for her new e-book. I have always enjoyed taking pictures of my fave times and people in my life. From disposeable cameras, to a few point and shoots, to my current beloved DSLR, I have loved documenting and capturing incredible moments throughout the years.
Project Photography is such an inspiration for anyone with a camera! As a mom to two boys, I don't have a lot of time to sit down and read up on my camera's settings, and when I do have a moment, I get boggled up with all the fancy terms and lingo. Angie lays out a simple step-by-step guide to the basic functions and terms and how to use each setting. I have seriously taken notes to put in my camera bag to refer back to! She also gives tips on how the best shots can be achieved, ideas on locations and perfect lighting settings, and ways to get that shot you are hoping for.
After reading Project Photography, I have a renewed spirit for picture taking. I am excited to pull out my camera, play around with the ISO (which I had no idea what it was until Angie explained in lamen's terms for me!!), and capture some of the fun and beautiful moments in my family's life.
Thank you, Angie, for sharing your amazing talent and passion with us. Project Photography is such a refreshing, exciting, and inspirational piece for photographers at any level!
Wouldn't you just love to have that excitement ... a new awakening in your own photography world, and at the tips of your fingers? Angie is offering up TWO copies of her online e-book,
Project Photography, for 2 lucky winners!! Over 60 pages of sweet quotes, beautiful pictures, tips, advice, and pointers on how to capture those breath-taking moments!! If you aren't yet familiar with
The Creative Mama, please go check her out!!
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Here's pics of the Hollister top I wore at the bridal shower this weekend. I absolutely loved it ... very cute, comfy, and I had no issues with it staying up (a first for me with strapless tops!). I paired it with cropped white denim, and tan colored wedges (per Molly's suggestion - thanks girl!!), and I rocked my new Juicy watch. If you love the top as much as I do, go snag it on Hollister.com ... it is in the clearance section for $28.90 (just follow the link)!!
My 5-year-old son took this pic for me ... he thought it was so fun to be on the other side of the camera for a change. Ha, ha!
Here we are at the shower ... isn't my niece adorable? Her mama is going to have her hands full!
Whew! I am glad that particular photo was a good one! Ha, ha! This pic was taken of me, by my hubby, on our vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico this last January. His parents have a timeshare there and go every year. We were lucky to get to go with them this year and had an absolute wonderful time!!
My boys love the squeezable tubes of yogurt ... quick, easy, no mess. They especially gravitate to the packages of yogurt with their favorite cartoon characters on them, as we all did when we were kids. But I just cringe when I look at the high amounts of sugars, and artificial colors and flavors. I normally do not buy organic foods, nor do I ban items with high-fructose corn syrup, but when I am buying something that is supposed to be nutritional for my boys, you better believe I will look for this particular brand! Wholesome, organic, and a great peace of mind that my kids are getting the nutrients that they need. 
Here's your chance to win this great prize package from the generous folks at Stonyfield Farms!!
First off, we primed my eyes with the Instant Response Eye Cream. This miracle cream has caffeine in it! De-puffs, erases the look of dark circles, firms, soothes and softens skin around the eye - all in one little tube!
I was worried about having a caked-on look, but this was flawless! It lasted all night, and even into the morning! Clean up was a breeze, too! I ♥ MAC!
First up on the drool over list ... Dr. 90210. Oh how I would love to quit worrying about my lovely baby pouch and love handles! Sign me up for a tummy tuck and liposuction!! Add a little botox in my forehead to smooth out my wrinkles, and I would be good as gold!! Those are my flaws - ain't no shame, but I would love to get them fixed without the fuss. Are there any cosmetic surgeons reading my blog? Any who would like to donate some procedures? I would be walking advertisement!! LOL!
My sister-in-law had me check out a new show on USA ... Royal Pains. Great show about a doc who gets fired from his prestigious hospital position, and moves to the Hamptons to become a private, on-call doc to the rich and prominent. No, I do not want to be a doctor, but wow! The island life in the Hamptons looks so tempting!! Gorgeous beaches, upscale living, and the sunshine ... book me a ticket!!
I think I may be a Jersey girl at heart. The accents, the Italians, and the Housewives!! I so want to move there and be besties with Dina and Teresa!! I would fit right in to the family! Thick as thieves, fo' sho!!
I used to watch Miami Ink a while back, and have seen a few episodes of Kat's shop. Anyone else want to get a tattoo after watching these shows? Maybe I only want one because of my crush on Ami James (from Miami). I am really glad that my hubby talks me out of my tattoo phases (there have been a couple). I am so happy living vicariously through him, and I never have to worry about not liking something permanent years down the road!
Up next? Has anyone seen Say Yes To The Dress on TLC? A famous bridal boutique documents soon-to-be brides on their journeys to find their perfect wedding dress. I absolutely adored my wedding dress. My gram so graciously bought me the dress I fell in love with, and I felt like a princess on my wedding day. However, I was barely 20 years old on my wedding day, and if I could go back today and do some things different ... such as the decor (we had a lot of balloons to decorate a church gym for our reception), and colors (I let my hubby talk me in to baby blue and silver, even though I wanted purple). I would have known better to get my bridal party more meaningful gifts (other than the Sears costume jewelry I had them wear on the big day), and I definitely would have opted for a videographer, instead of blowing the idea off in the middle of a meeting with the wedding coordinator while I was battling a headache. Small details to fix my amazing wedding day - petty, I know.
And lastly ... Miss Betsy made me aware of Cake Boss on TLC. The Italian who has been in the family bakery business for years ... yeah, now I want a personal chef. He is hired as my dessert chef, and I will be accepting applications for all the rest of my meals. Go ahead and email your resumes ... extra kudos for those who also clean up the kitchen!! Oh, and this would be a non-paying position until the day we win the lottery!
