Delightful Valentine’s Day Printables

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tricia Edgar

I’ve discovered that Valentine’s Day is a great way to practice writing. So has my daughter, much to her chagrin, as she works on printing Valentines neatly. Neatness is not at the top of her priority list, but I’ve emphasized that people like to receive legible love notes. Picky, picky. If you’re creating some Valentine’s Day goodies and doing some covert printing practice too, you’ll love these Valentine’s Day printables! Of course, the ultimate Valentine’s Day printable is the card itself! There are many, many free cards on the internet, and you can also print out heart shapes by the … Continue reading →

High-Tech Photo Tools

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Michele Cheplic

High-tech tools are making it harder and harder to miss photo opps. Today, you can find smartphones that are equipped with the same mechanics featured in upscale digital cameras. BlackBerry, iPhone, Palm Pre and HTC Touch, are just a few handheld gadgets that allow people to keep in touch with family and friends and shoot incredible photos at the same time. However, these high-tech devices aren’t the only inventions created to aid shutterbugs. Free photo organization and editing tools are also part of the package, including: Photo Session: Recently, Flickr unveiled a social image-sharing app called Photo Session. The app … Continue reading →

A Plethora of Printable Coupons – Halloween 2011 Weekend

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

It has been a while since I put together a blog that is filled with printable coupons. It’s nice to have a bunch of links to online coupons all in one place, so that you can find them quickly and easily. Halloween weekend is going to be a busy one for many families, and you might not have time to scan the internet for coupons. Use this list instead. Peeps has a coupon on their Facebook page. Did you know that they make Halloween peeps? Click “like” on their Facebook page in order to find out about “sweet treats from … Continue reading →

Pro Photo Deals Too Good to Refuse

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Michele Cheplic

What’s that they say about sales that drive you to the poorhouse? For the past several weeks I’ve been seriously cutting back on household spending. And by cutting back I mean short of keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table, plus maintaining electricity and running water, I don’t dare open my wallet. I was holding steady to my strict financial plan until Sears Portrait Studio came calling. Actually, they emailed. For the past five years I’ve taken my daughter to Sears Portrait Studio to get annual portrait shots done. I then gift the professional photos to … Continue reading →

Disney PhotoPass

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Angela Shambeda

It’s time for another edition of “What Is This Disney Feature?” In February I learned of all the many places money on a Disney gift card might be spent, but two of the names were unfamiliar. I’ve since examined Club Penguin, and today I’ll look at the second title I didn’t recognize: Disney PhotoPass. Disney’s all about creating lasting memories. That’s even the latest theme at the Disney parks. Because a primary way people make and preserve memories on vacations and throughout their lives is through photography, Disney decided to get in on the action. PhotoPass has existed for years … Continue reading →

Write a Caption, Win a Signed Print

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

Political cartoons are a form of art. Good ones succinctly sum up complex news stories into something that is immediately understandable, at a glance. They are an excellent way to share one’s opinion about politicians, as well as politics in general. Write a caption for a political cartoon, and you could win a signed print of it, complete with your suggested caption. Most of the larger newspapers have a section that is devoted to political cartoons. You can count on at least a few of these cartoons to include a depiction of whomever the current President of the United States … Continue reading →

Feedback on Photos

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Michele Cheplic

Earlier this year I entered an online photo contest. I didn’t win. No surprise there. I figured I didn’t have a chance in you-know-where of walking away with the grand prize (though the cash and new camera would have come in very handy). The real reason I entered the contest is because it offered a free review of your shot by a “photography expert.” I am always looking to improve my shots, so I jumped at the chance to have a professional review my work and offer some tangible advice. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed with the results of … Continue reading →

The Leaping Sliding Sprinting Riding Science Book – Bobby Mercer

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Lauri Griffin

The Leaping Sliding Sprinting Riding Science Book by Bobby Mercer has 50 sports related science activities. Even kids who aren’t great at sports can use this book to have fun and learn at the same time. Considering that the Olympics are coming up, I’m sure there will be extra interest in sports in the next few months. Each of the activities has a list of equipment you need. Most of the activities use sports equipment such as footballs, stopwatches, skateboards, and bicycles, and they may need things like pencils, calculator or rulers. Each activitiy also has instructions, followed by a … Continue reading →

Perfect Coat Cover Dog Contest

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Aimee Amodio

Does your dog have a perfect coat? He or she could become the new model for Perfect Coat dog shampoo! Dog Channel and Perfect Coat are on the hunt for some new spokesdogs. Three grand prize winners will be primped and pampered for a professional photo shoot and appear on Perfect Coat shampoo labels. With varieties like Ultra Moisturizing and Tender Care Puppy shampoo, Perfect Coat has something for everyone. The three grand prize winners will appear on three different varieties of Perfect Dog shampoo. Pretty cool! If your dog doesn’t finish in the top three, he’s still got a … Continue reading →