Disclaimer - This Custom Photo Puzzle post was written in collaboration with collage.com. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I have to admit that finding the perfect present for my parents has been a challenge over the past few years, since they're at the stage in their lives where they have everything they need and want. The one thing they love the … [Read more...]
Collage.com’s Photo Blankets = My New Favourite Gift Item!
Whenever I find something I love, I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about it. I love Collage.com's Photo Blankets and want to make one for all my loved ones for Christmas! Disclaimer: I received product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I think it's safe to say that when it comes to giving … [Read more...]
Making Memories Last! Instant Holiday Snapshots With FujiFilm #InstaxSQHoliday
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Little One and I both really love taking photos. I just have this need to capture snippets of our life for posterity. The holidays seem to be when I take lots … [Read more...]
6 ways to Spring clean your photo collection & freshen up your decor with photo art
Every Spring I have the need to Spring clean, purge and freshen up my decor. When the house is all Spring-ready, everything just feels fresh! To be honest, my Spring cleaning has been a bit delayed. Who am I kidding? This is the first year that I haven't had time to do a big clean up and purge our home and our lives of all the things we do not need anymore. It isn't for … [Read more...]
Easter Outfits {and a GREAT Sears Giveaway!} #SearsMom @SearsCA
Easter is a special holiday for us. Putting on our Sunday best, going to church, remembering and acknowledging the significance and meaning of Easter, sitting down for a meal with the family, and just being together are all part of our Easter traditions. My mother-in-law usually has us over, along with Hubby's sister, her family, and Hubby's youngest sister. There have been … [Read more...]
Someone’s got Pinterest & Instagram Issues! #WordlessWednesday
You know you've got issues when... My brother recently commented that all my Instagram photos are of either a) FOOD, b) my daughter, or c) our animals/our farm. It was only then that I realized that, "Dang! He's right! I do take A LOT of food pics!" I can't help it. Totally addicted to cooking, baking, restaurant hopping, local produce, growing our own, from the garden … [Read more...]
5 Unique Photo Art Ideas for the Dorm Room from @PosterjackDotCa
September is fast approaching, and you know what that means! For many of us, it's almost time for us to send our little ones off to school again. For others, it means taking that giant step and moving away from home and going off to college or university! My niece is leaving the Island soon and going away to college. It's really bitter sweet. On one hand, I'm sad that … [Read more...]
Ireva Photography ~ For All Your Special Moments #ManitoulinSpotlight
Manitoulin Island is known for its beauty. There's never a shortage of subjects to photograph with the Island's pristine beaches and stunning landscapes. The Island is also home to many talented artists. Whether it be painting, woodworking, pottery or photography, you will find some of the most incredible works of art here. One of my favourite local businesses is Ireva … [Read more...]
What Makes Summer "All Good" For You? WIN $100 for Pinning w/ The McCain All Good Pinathon
Ahhh! I can almost picture it. Gentle breeze blowing through my hair as the waves wash over my feet at the beach. Feeling the sand between my toes, and listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore (drowned out by the boisterous cries of glee from my four year old as she makes and destroys a sand castle). Those are but a few things that make me smile when I think … [Read more...]
Where to Print Photos? We Love @PosterjackDotCA
The way she giggles and the way her big, bright smile lights up the room make me want to cling onto every moment I have with Little One. I realize this may sound a bit over the top, but Little One being the miracle baby that she was makes me appreciate and value her so much more than I could have ever imagined.She's an only child at the moment and if you visit our home, you … [Read more...]
Posterjack.ca for Your Special Christmas Photo Gift Ideas
Now that we have a little one, photo gifts have been one of our favourite gift items. We give framed photos, photobooks, and personalized photo calendars to loved ones for special occasions. With the holidays mere weeks away, why not take a look at Posterjack.ca's website for some great gift ideas?For those of you who haven't heard about Posterjack.ca, it is an online company … [Read more...]
Dancing With The Cars
By now, you must all know how much we love the wonderful folks at PhotoCaptiva. They keep coming up with such amazing ideas for photo shoots. We get our annual family Christmas card photos done by them and Little One's milestone pics have been taken by them too.PhotoCaptiva just had their first experience with the video in their DSLR camera. Check it out! Tell them what you … [Read more...]
PhotoCaptiva’s Summer’s Cutest Baby & Child Contest Winner
Thank you to everyone who voted for Little One's photo! Thanks to you, she won a photo session with PhotoCaptiva (along with a DVD of the high resolution images from her photoshoot). This is just a sneak peek of her photo shoot this morning! The location of the shoot was none other than one of the many beautiful, picturesque spots on our farm!Got a wedding coming up? Need … [Read more...]
Trick-or-Treating photography tips & Kodak’s Free Print Week!
Being a parent of an only (for now) child, I tend to take a lot of photos of Little One! Yes, A LOT of photos! Halloween is an exciting time (and an occasion that gives ample photo opportunities)! How can a parent resist taking pics of their little cuties all decked out in adorable costumes?Kodak has these tips for parents (like me!) who will be snapping a million Halloween … [Read more...]
Press Pause for Family
This year has been my first year teaching ESL again since I gave birth to Little One. I can honestly say that being a mom, a farmer's wife, an ESL teacher (among many other things), I've noticed just how valuable time with family is. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done or to be everything to everyone. Little One craves my attention and I am … [Read more...]