Some folks really dread flying. Usually it’s because of the jet lag and awful airplane food and while those things do stink you can still survive a fourteen hour flight with a smile. I know because I’ve experienced three extremely long flights to Asia all coming in at different levels on the comfort scale. If […]
Buying an international flight can seem overwhelming. I still sweat a little when I finally confirm a flight plan even when I’m satisfied with the price. There’s something about hitting that buy button that makes everything seem so immediate and real. It can be daunting to check different airports, dates and prices, but with a little […]
Family portraits are hard. There’s a good chance everyone involved has varying levels of interest in taking a great portrait. I’m usually the one in the bunch groaning, so I’m here to tell you how to make future family shots a little less painful, specifically portraits of young siblings. It all comes down to making […]
Hey baby mommas and poppas! From time to time I like to share photography tips and bits. Today I’ll show you a simple setup for a newborn photography session. If you have a DSLR, this tutorial is especially for you! If you’re working with an iPhone or point and shoot camera, these tips will totally […]
Hey all you nutty kids! Katie and I have a bunch of products that make their way into our daily lives in some form or another and one of those is coconut oil. We thought it might be helpful to explain how we use coconut oil in case you’re at a bit of a loss. […]
Hey travel bugs! I’m extremely amped to write this post full of tips about saving money for travel because I’m in the midst of a big savings year right meow! I have a huge trip planned for the end of 2015 and if I want to make it a reality I need to keep it […]
For his birthday, Sweet Tooth Luc had one request: a smores cake. There’s nothing that kid loves more than roasting marshmallows and smashing them between chocolate and graham crackers.
This fall I’ve been making a concerted effort to reduce our red meat consumption. As I learn how to bulk up our vegetarian options, I’m also rotating through some of our favorite chicken dishes…
Have you ever walked past a tree full of ripe fruit and wanted to ask the owner if you could pick some? That idea’s not so crazy! Read on to learn more about the practice of gleaning : picking that unwanted fruit before it goes to waste.
Do you know of the artist Ed Emberley? He’s an illustrator and may be best known for his children’s books.