Pregnancy is a special time, but sharing pregnancy and the birth of a baby with a sibling can present something extraordinary to parents and family. The bonds formed by brothers and sisters start early and the memories made, when documented through photography, can be fondly looked back on over time; especially [...]
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Children grow up way too fast. One day they are cooing in your arms, the next they master crawling and before you know it they are taking those miraculous first steps. It’s bittersweet when it happens, too. That’s why documenting those precious baby milestones, with your camera, is so vital. It’s important to preserve the stage he or [...]
Tags: 3 month milestones, 6 month milestones, 9 month milestones, cooing, developement, digital camera, digital photography, feeding self, learning, memories, milestones, one year milestones, peek-a-boo, photographs, playtime, reflecting on your baby's growth and developement, Toddlers
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Once a year that special day rolls around; the day you celebrate the birth of your baby. No matter how old your child, he or she is forever your baby. However with each passing year there are many notable changes. While we may take pictures of them all the time, highlighting beautiful life moments, there’s something [...]
Tags: albums, Baby, Birthday, child, children, highlight memories, memories, photo book, photo journal, Photography, special memories, specialtimes, tips for photo journaling
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By Carmen Shuey
If your house was burning down, what would you run to grab in the last few minutes before everything was gone? I know I would get my photo albums, and I’m sure you would too. Why are pictures so important? Without pictures, memory would be the only place to find your sons first [...]
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Birthdays come around once a year and that’s why they are so special to us! When our children have a birthday we throw elaborate birthday parties, inviting our loved ones to share in our happiness about the age change. There’s good food, fun decorations, and plenty of opportunities to capture wonderful moments with your camera; [...]
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by Dana Johnson, MSW
Think back for a moment to your childhood. What was your favorite thing to play? What did you pretend for hours on end? When parents are asked this question, almost without exception we discover that our favorite play scenarios were those we created out of our imaginations. We were mommies feeding [...]
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by Kimberly Hargis
Creating and making special memories with your child is very important, especially for your child’s development.
Special memories also help build a relationship with your child that will last a lifetime. Moms often do not have the money they would like to spend to do things with their children.
With that in mind, I have [...]
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by Elaine Clay
It is true to say that a lot of people begin to get the scrappin’ bug after their child/children are born and usually their first attempt at scrapbooking is making a baby album.
Having a child is one of the most important events in our lives and baby’s first year is a busy, lively, [...]
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by Andrea SteedLately, I’ve really been trying to focus on the journaling in my layouts. I looked through a woman’s scrapbook the other day and without knowing anything about her family, I was able to learn so much about what they went through, what they liked, and what was important to them. I want to [...]
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by Andrea SteedScrapbooking has quickly become a popular hobby for countless reasons. It’s such a rewarding and important activity to become involved with. Preserving your memories and recording important family events and milestones is not only enjoyable, but it’s also beneficial for your children and for future generations. Here are some reasons to scrapbook:
Preserve your [...]
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