This is the 5th Saturday of the year and time for my 5th installment of Project 52, a weekly peek into our lives through pictures.
dry winter air = insane static
snow AGAIN
K'Nex fun - Helicopter
stained glass finally added to kitchen
Project 52 Week 4
January 22, 2011 by
This week was pretty quiet. I had dinner with a friend on Wednesday and attended #BlogLove in Baltimore on Friday. Here are some other things that went on.
shae learning her letters
tracing
cookie time
Project 52-Weeks 1-2-3
January 18, 2011 by
Project 52 is an attempt to capture life in a couple shots once a week. I attempted to do a picture a day for 2010 and was quickly overwhelmed. This year I’m going to post a picture or two or three that gives you a quick glance into what was going, how I was feeling, what we did, etc….
I’m starting it today but in the future will post each Saturday to give you our “week in review”. Here is the last 3 weeks wrapped up all in one.
bigfoot lives in a little girls room
laughter between sisters
purple sunrise day before the snowstorm
evil smile
my girl turns 15
earning his keep
Catch up on Chrissy over at Life as a CEO, she gave me the idea and said I should join her on the fun.
Holiday Memories with KodakGallery $50 AMEX GC Giveaway
December 4, 2010 by
Where do you store your holiday memories? If you’re like most people they are on hard drives, memory cards or they are uploaded somewhere online waiting to be printed. Kodak Galllery wants you to hold those memories close and share them with others by putting them into a photo book to cherish for years.
Kodak utilizes a SMARTFIT Technology to make the process simpler which means quicker which means you’ll actually complete your book instead of having multiple projects started just waiting for completion.
Our SMARTFIT Technology makes it as easy as 1-2-3.
- SMARTFIT Technology does the hard work for you
- Automatically arranges photos in the order taken
- Broad selection of stylish backgrounds and layouts
- Just add fun, finishing touches
If you are a control freak and want to do the arranging yourself, no worries, the original photo book is still available so you can control sequencing, layouts and backgrounds. However you do it Kodak wants to help. Are you More of an everyday, candid camera kinda person? Kodak Gallery has a host of page designs to keep each photo book specific to each holiday, event or season.
Visit Kodak Gallery to get started on a photo book of those treasured memories to share with everyone during the upcoming holidays. Tell me what photos you have stashed away that need to be published for a chance to win one of two $50 AMEX Gift Cards.
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Holiday Wishlist 2010 – Mixbook Photo Book
November 11, 2010 by
We capture all of our special moment in time on digital film. We even display some of those images on digital frames throughout the house. But what happens when you leave the house, how do you share pictures of your most recent vacation with friends and family. Photo albums seem to be a thing of the past with the introduction of digital cameras and the many storage websites available.
mixbook hardcover
Mixbook is a customizable photo book that allows you to invite friends and family to add their own photos, comments and design ideas. Starting with blank pages the easy to use site allows the user to customize to their own liking. Simply click on backgrounds, embellishments and layouts to set you’re your pages just how you like it.
I’ve been working on our Carnival Cruise photo book for a couple weeks now. I know I could’ve sat down and finished it in just a couple days but I’m not good at working like that. Our lives are busy but I know that if I have a few moments to work on the book my progress will always be there. Each album is saved and waiting for me to continue to build on it. I’ve been impressed with the layout options, the variety of stickers, buttons and borders and the ranges of colors and textures available. With a simple click and drag you can change the look of your album easily just as you would a scrapbook.
example of book, not personal book
Win a 20 page 11×8.5 photo book (plus free ground shipping) by visiting Mixbook and viewing the different size books, variety of themes and other products they offer like cards and calendars. Let me know what occasion or event you would use your Mixbook.
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Autographed Anne Geddes-Beginnings Book Giveaway
October 11, 2010 by
Today is 10/10/10. Today is also the long awaited release date of Anne Geddes’ 8th publication, Beginnings. In her new book Anne Geddes presents the simple and elegant elements of nature and new life. Beginnings is no different from her other photography books; pure bliss. Anne Geddes reveals a range of images that are, in her own words, among the most personally rewarding she has ever created.
As you all should know by now I’m in love with the magnificent work of Anne Geddes; this includes her books, calendars, stationery and journals; even her children’s clothing lines are adorable. My Pure book has been a keepsake for 7 years now, it’s a book that reminds me of the wonders of being pregnant and holding a tiny baby in my arms. Beginnings is exactly the same; each photo is perfect, sometimes more perfect than the one before.
With threat of a hiatus in her future Geddes stumbled onto an exhibit of birds’ nest and was inspired to create Beginnings. The process took 12 months of photographing the simplest elements of nature and newborn life. A combined 140 images of new subjects as well as some returning faces comes together to form this new masterpiece.
Maneesha was photographed holding a preemie infant girl; 17 years prior she was a preemie being photographer herself.
A perfect gift for any woman, enter to win an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Beginnings. Visit AnneGeddes.com, review the Beginnings pages and tell me one of your favorite new images.
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Take a Picture and Win a Trip to the Superbowl from Canon
September 18, 2010 by
Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are looking for the best youth football photos from across America. Football fans are encouraged to pick up a camera this season and show their passion for the sport through photography by entering the sixth annual “Why Do You Love Football?” photo challenge.
The nationwide amateur photo contest is divided into two divisions, Adults ages 18 and over and Teens 13-17, and consists of two categories. The category Action focuses on any image that captures football action during game play and Feature comprises any football imagery outside of game action. The winning photographer in both divisions will have the opportunity to attend Super Bowl XLV in North Texas and receive a trip to the 2011 Pro FootballHall of Fame Enshrinement Celebration. The winning photos will be displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for one year.
Fans are invited to enter up to 10 of their best youth football photos from September 2, 2010, to December 1, 2010, by visiting www.usa.canon.com/nfl and following the online entry instructions.
A judging panel consisting of: Archie Manning, former NFL quarterback and father of two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks; Peter Read Miller, Canon Explorer of Light and Sports Illustrated photographer; and other prominent staff photographers and photo editors will determine the group of 14 finalists in each division. Once the field is narrowed, fans will make the final call by voting for their favorite photo from December 20, 2010 until January 7, 2011, via the contest website listed above, with the Grand Prize winners being announced in early January.
“Year after year I look forward to see how fans portray their passion for the game of football through their photography,” said former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. “Each year the photos entered in the contest get better and better and I am looking forward to see what this year’s will produce.”
(Grand Prize 2009 – Teen Division/1st Place – Teen Action
Justin Tijerina – ‘Luke Catch’)
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Make your photos funky with BeFunky Photo Editing Subscription Giveaway – CLOSED
August 9, 2010 by
Ever get a great shot of the kids or beautiful scenery and know that just a regular picture won’t do it justice BeFunky.com lets you turn those shots into eye-catching artwork, gifts and projects.
BeFunky simplifies photo editing and effects for everyday people.
Marvelous Photo Effects
Choose from our constantly growing library of photo effects to turn your ordinary photos into extraordinary art with virtually no effort.
Smart Photo Enhancement
Photo editing made smart. Fix your common photo problems like bad lighting, digital noise, fuzzy colors and details with one click.
Design Goodies
Give your digital creations a whole lot of character with BeFunky Goodies. Add speech bubbles, frames and more…
I’ve been using BeFunky to give some of my pictures a special touch. Here is Sabreena the night of her 8th grade formal.
Here is what I did when playing around with that same picture. The plan is to get it printed on canvas and display in her room once it gets painted.
Here is a simple picture of Shaun and Shae walking down the street. I added a vintage touch, making it look like a picture out of my grandmother’s frame.
The process of working with BeFunky is really easy, everything is one-click from color filters and exposure to adding effects like cartoonizer or watercolor, no need for any Photoshop experience at all. Once you have your photo where you like it saving or uploading to social networks like Flickr or Facebook is simple. User Friendly is definitely something they perfected. The FREE basic features allow for simpler photo adjustments but for just $4.95/month you’ll have access to all the awesome enhancements, adjustments and more.
Win a Professional subscription ($99.95 value) to BeFunky.com here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit BeFunky.com and play with the enhanced features and tell me which photo effect you liked best.
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Anne Geddes Board Book and Baby Bunny Plush Giveaway-CLOSED
May 4, 2010 by
The Anne Geddes Gift Shop has everything you need, from Newborn, Toddler and Maternity products, to Anne’s world renowned Books & Journals. Be sure to check out our great selection of beautiful Baby Clothing, Toddler Clothing, Plush Toys, Designer Bags, Greeting Cards, Maternity Clothing and more – a delightful assortment all adorned with Anne’s captivating imagery.
One of my favorite items from Anne Geddes is the plush toys. Their realistic expressions and sweet costumes make them a fun collectable for any age. Sabreena has several plush toys including a ladybug, bear and bunny. I own PURE , Anne’s 3rd coffee-table book; it was a gift from Rob when I was pregnant with Shaun. It’s been something that the kids enjoy leafing through and admiring the beautifully graphic images.
With Mother’s Day around the corner celebrate the mom or non-mom in your life with a unique gift of a journal, powerful print for the nursery or new shirt from the clothing collection. With so many things to choose from there is something for everyone for any occasion.
Win Anne Geddes new board books; Opposites, Animals and Words plus their best selling Baby Bunny Plush. Visit AnneGeddes.com and tell me your favorite image, leave me a link to it.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.
The ALBUM keeps your digital pictures in view
December 4, 2009 by
I can’t begin to tell you how many digital images we have. Even before we had a digital camera I used to have my film developed AND put on a disk so that I would always have a copy. How many do you think you have? How do you view and share these pictures? My answer is we don’t share as much as we should. I’ve always wanted a better way to share these memories with friends and family.
The ALBUM™ has made this possible. What’s the ALBUM™? To put it simply, it’s a portable digital photogallery that acts like a digital frame. That means not only can you store a ton of photos you can also view them on an end table, at lunch with friends or at a family reunion. The size of the ALBUM™ is key too, small enough to fit in a handbag but with a screen large enough to completely enjoy the image being shown.
Time to get technical:
| Size 0.55″ |
7.7″ x 4.45″
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| Display Size | 7″ (800 x 480 pixels) | |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs | |
| Capacity | 4 GB (up to 40,000 images) Internal Memory Can be increased to 20GB by inserting an SD memory card | |
| Compatibility | USB Device, USB Master, SD Cards | |
| Battery Life | 3 hours | |
| Accessories | Genuine leather case, Universal Charger with Replaceable Plugs, USB Cable | |
We recently had the chance to chat with one of the creators Dominika Applova. Being a busy mom she knew she needed a better method of sharing pictures. The idea of the ALBUM™ came from necessity, it had to be simple and FAST and most of all useable. More than just portable storage, the screen allows for an interactive experience; sharing laughs, smiles and tears while scanning photos with family and friends. Dominika really pressed the issue of its simplicity. The ability to plug in almost any gadget and move files is a fantastic draw. The simple 3 button navigation is all that is needed; no complicated menus or permissions to approve. The ALBUM™ is meant to be USED for sharing not storage, it needed to be easy to use.
My favorite feature is you never need a computer to view your shots. Slide out that memory card from the in-laws camera, pop it into the ALBUM™ and take all those xmas pics moments after they were snapped. No more waiting for that email saying they’ve been uploaded to a photo sharing site. Did you give an ALBUM™ as a gift? Hook up your Albums together with a USB cable to share pics NOW not later.
The future is looking promising for The ALBUM™. Future editions may have the ability of storing and viewing video! I immediately knew Dominika and her team had touched on a unique and original idea that everyone never knew they needed but will soon not be able to leave the house without. No more “Let me see pics of the kids” and coming up empty handed.
What is the point of taking pictures if they won’t be seen? Become a fan of the ALBUMteam Ltd. to keep updated on all the progress and changes on the horizon. Purchase the ALBUM™ for yourself or as that perfect gift for someone else (already loaded with pics of course) directly from Album-Life.
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