There are certain things I'll never cover on this blog, including most things involving children since I don't have them. But I know a lot of you do and that you might like to read about that sometimes. I rely on you, dear readers, to bring me the goods on subjects outside of my purview. I like to share new ideas and causes, products and services I like, and things that work for me on this blog with you. I also really like when you share cool ideas and causes, products and services you like, and things that work for you with me. If you ever have something you'd like to contribute - especially if it's in an area I don't post about often - please email me at lifeaccordingtosteph@gmail.com.
If you're like me, when you hit upon something that makes your life better or easier, you want to tell the world. If you don't have something to share that merits a whole post, don't worry! Send me what you have and I'll either do a collective Reader Tip/Favorite post or I'll put them into my monthly recommendations or a Thursday Thoughts post.
Thanks to Meredith Braunstein for contacting me about putting a fresh face on back to school photos. She had a good idea and wanted to share it, which I love. Sharing is caring, is it not? Here it is:
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Every year before throwing my kids in the truck on the first day of school, I prop them up against the same old tree in my front yard. This year I said, "I'm over it, I want to try something different." My kids have not even started school yet. Yes, you heard me, they still have two weeks to go. I was tired of the rushing, the complaining, the same old photo year after year. So I grabbed my camera (you can use any phone, iPad, etc.) and headed to my porch. BOOM! Grab some books, find an apple, a little bribery if need be, and there you go. Have fun!! Be creative, be silly, go to a field, anywhere near you and have the kids be kids. Feel free to email me @ brauner76@gmail.com if you'd like ideas, or even to say, HEY, good job. I'm not a photographer, never was, but I had ideas, that's all you need. I did it, you can too!! - Meredith Braunstein |
| This one is my favorite - SMD |
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Are you impressed? I am. Thank you, Meredith, for taking a chance and contacting me, and for being willing to share your ideas. I hope it inspires some others to do the same!Did you enter to win $50 to your non-profit charity of choice?
In the words of Bill Watterson, "Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless." So I hope you get a little of that in this weekend.
Enjoy!
