Craftastic Monday Link Party
3 days ago
Monday, August 25, 2008
Question of the week!
How do you keep the spark alive in your marriage once kids come into the picture?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
August Meeting- Making Baby Food/Purees
Thank to everyone who came to the August meeting.
Here is a breakdown of the evening's events:
*Drinks and Appetizers
*Presentation: Making Baby Food & Supplementing with Healthy Purees: Cook all veggies and fruit until 8 months of age. Be sure to select organic fruits and veggies that are ripe. Once the item is cooked, puree and freeze in ice cube trays. Pop the frozen purees out the next day and place in zip-lock freezer bags. Label each puree with a name and date. Generally, purees are good for 2-3 months in the freezer. You can use the purees for baby food or for supplementing your diet. For example, you can add a sweet potato puree to pancake batter.
*A few members made some wonderfully sneaky dishes for out meeting. Thank you to Kelly for making rice crispie treats with white beans, Amy for making brownies with spinach, Maria for making Mac & Cheese with cauliflower and Christina for making spice cake with pumpkin. Ohhh and how could we forget Crystal!!!! Crystal made pudding shots with baileys and vodka! :)
*Amisha and Kelly were so nice to volunteer for the taste testing. Kelly and Amisha were blind folded and asked to taste three different types of baby food. 1) Organic jarred baby food, 2) Jarred baby food, and 3) Homemade organic baby food. Both taste testers agreed that the homemade baby food was by far the most flavorful!
*Member Suggestions/Recommendations:
-Amisha recommend straining green bean purees to get a smoother consistency
-Kelly suggested reading the book "The Sneaky Chef"
-Jen recommended filling the purees the the top of the tray to avoid bacteria growth
-Sunita recommended the book "The Toddler Cafe"
-Jodi and Rachel recommended freezing organic yogurt for summertime popsicles
-Shilpa recommended supplementing with flaxseed oil
-Olivia highly recommend NOT freezing bananas
*A big thank-you to Nicole for sharing her knowledge and baby-food making skills with the group!
*Also, our very own Maria published her first children's book!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU MARIA!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out www.mariadismondy.com for more information.
*Books presented at the meeting:
Here is a breakdown of the evening's events:
*Drinks and Appetizers
*Presentation: Making Baby Food & Supplementing with Healthy Purees: Cook all veggies and fruit until 8 months of age. Be sure to select organic fruits and veggies that are ripe. Once the item is cooked, puree and freeze in ice cube trays. Pop the frozen purees out the next day and place in zip-lock freezer bags. Label each puree with a name and date. Generally, purees are good for 2-3 months in the freezer. You can use the purees for baby food or for supplementing your diet. For example, you can add a sweet potato puree to pancake batter.
*A few members made some wonderfully sneaky dishes for out meeting. Thank you to Kelly for making rice crispie treats with white beans, Amy for making brownies with spinach, Maria for making Mac & Cheese with cauliflower and Christina for making spice cake with pumpkin. Ohhh and how could we forget Crystal!!!! Crystal made pudding shots with baileys and vodka! :)
*Amisha and Kelly were so nice to volunteer for the taste testing. Kelly and Amisha were blind folded and asked to taste three different types of baby food. 1) Organic jarred baby food, 2) Jarred baby food, and 3) Homemade organic baby food. Both taste testers agreed that the homemade baby food was by far the most flavorful!
*Member Suggestions/Recommendations:
-Amisha recommend straining green bean purees to get a smoother consistency
-Kelly suggested reading the book "The Sneaky Chef"
-Jen recommended filling the purees the the top of the tray to avoid bacteria growth
-Sunita recommended the book "The Toddler Cafe"
-Jodi and Rachel recommended freezing organic yogurt for summertime popsicles
-Shilpa recommended supplementing with flaxseed oil
-Olivia highly recommend NOT freezing bananas
*A big thank-you to Nicole for sharing her knowledge and baby-food making skills with the group!
*Also, our very own Maria published her first children's book!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU MARIA!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out www.mariadismondy.com for more information.
*Books presented at the meeting:
*Recommended websites: http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/ & http://www.freshbabyfood.com/
The favorite recipe of the evening: Stephanie's trifle dish!
(Steph, please submit your recipe so we can post it on the blog!)
**********************************************************************
Crystal's Pudding Shots:
1 small pkg. INSTANT choc. pudding
3/4 C. milk
1/4 C. Vodka
1/2 C. Irish Cream
8 oz. Extra Creamy Cool Whip
Mix pudding and milk for a couple of minutes with an electric mixer, then add alcohol, mix well. Mix in Cool Whip.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Money Saving Tips
My Favorite Frugal Money Saving Ideas
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/saving.htm
Gift Giving
If you're like I am, you are constantly giving presents to people, either for birthdays, weddings, etc. The cost of wrapping paper is outrageous. Try using wallpaper. It lasts forever, and comes in beautiful moire designs, good for weddings; kid's patterns, and other generic designs. Comic strips from the newspaper also work great for kid's gifts. Another idea is just brown wrapping paper (from grocery bags), decorated and tied with raffia or starched fabric strips. Also, when you buy your Christmas wrapping paper, be sure to buy paper that can be used on other occasions, like pretty silver, gold, or blue patterns, or solid colors. Keep an eye out at thrift stores for inexpensive wallpaper leftovers.
Clothes
Try and buy most of your clothes in separates. Mixing and matching blouses, sweaters, skirts, pants, vests and blazers makes for many outfits on a small budget. Buy all your basics (skirts, pants, blazers) in neutral colors and traditional styles. Then, for fun, you can put trendy color and designs in the more temporary blouses, sweaters, scarves, etc., that you wear near your face- and they will go with all your neutral pieces.
Cars
Never buy a completely new car. You can save thousands of dollars buying a rental car that hat has only been used one year. Buy one with 5,000 or less miles on it. These cars usually have been well maintained and serviced. You can also buy them from Dealerships. Also, plan your buying for the end of the year, when the new models are in. Your car will be considered a year older, and priced less.
Home Decorating
As an Interior Design Graduate, it pains me to say this, but when you decorate, try to use all neutrals for your walls, carpets, drapes, and major fufurniture pieces. Color becomes dated so easily. Remember the latest trends- country blues, then pastels, mauve, jewel tones, and the extremely popular Hunter Green? (And look what happens to appliances. How many olive green or gold appliances make a house look dated?) If your walls, carpets, and major furniture pieces are neutral, you can change the look of your room to keep it up to date by just changing the colors in the accessories, such as pillows, flower arrangements, paintings, bedspreads, tablecloths, accent rugs, etc. Also, when you go to sell your home, you won't be faced with painting all your rooms white so they will appeal to the most people (per your Realtor). Also, be careful when adding wallpaper. If the design is strong, you will soon be sick of it, and stripping it off the wall.
Food
A great way to avoid stress is to avoid walking down the meat aisle at the store. Believe it or not, once you cut down, or quit eating red meat, you lose your taste for it. We still eat it in moderation, but it is not healthy or good for your budget to eat too much of it. There is one purchase I have to recommend to everyone. Buy a bread machine. We grind up our own wheat, and then combine the wheat flour with white (half and half) to make bread. There is nothing more nutritious and delicious than a fresh baked loaf of bread with a bowl of soup. It only takes 5 minutes to make the bread, and the machine is worth every penny it takes to buy it! The economy of the meals you make around the bread will make up for the purchase price in no time.
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/saving.htm
Gift Giving
If you're like I am, you are constantly giving presents to people, either for birthdays, weddings, etc. The cost of wrapping paper is outrageous. Try using wallpaper. It lasts forever, and comes in beautiful moire designs, good for weddings; kid's patterns, and other generic designs. Comic strips from the newspaper also work great for kid's gifts. Another idea is just brown wrapping paper (from grocery bags), decorated and tied with raffia or starched fabric strips. Also, when you buy your Christmas wrapping paper, be sure to buy paper that can be used on other occasions, like pretty silver, gold, or blue patterns, or solid colors. Keep an eye out at thrift stores for inexpensive wallpaper leftovers.
Clothes
Try and buy most of your clothes in separates. Mixing and matching blouses, sweaters, skirts, pants, vests and blazers makes for many outfits on a small budget. Buy all your basics (skirts, pants, blazers) in neutral colors and traditional styles. Then, for fun, you can put trendy color and designs in the more temporary blouses, sweaters, scarves, etc., that you wear near your face- and they will go with all your neutral pieces.
Cars
Never buy a completely new car. You can save thousands of dollars buying a rental car that hat has only been used one year. Buy one with 5,000 or less miles on it. These cars usually have been well maintained and serviced. You can also buy them from Dealerships. Also, plan your buying for the end of the year, when the new models are in. Your car will be considered a year older, and priced less.
Home Decorating
As an Interior Design Graduate, it pains me to say this, but when you decorate, try to use all neutrals for your walls, carpets, drapes, and major fufurniture pieces. Color becomes dated so easily. Remember the latest trends- country blues, then pastels, mauve, jewel tones, and the extremely popular Hunter Green? (And look what happens to appliances. How many olive green or gold appliances make a house look dated?) If your walls, carpets, and major furniture pieces are neutral, you can change the look of your room to keep it up to date by just changing the colors in the accessories, such as pillows, flower arrangements, paintings, bedspreads, tablecloths, accent rugs, etc. Also, when you go to sell your home, you won't be faced with painting all your rooms white so they will appeal to the most people (per your Realtor). Also, be careful when adding wallpaper. If the design is strong, you will soon be sick of it, and stripping it off the wall.
Food
A great way to avoid stress is to avoid walking down the meat aisle at the store. Believe it or not, once you cut down, or quit eating red meat, you lose your taste for it. We still eat it in moderation, but it is not healthy or good for your budget to eat too much of it. There is one purchase I have to recommend to everyone. Buy a bread machine. We grind up our own wheat, and then combine the wheat flour with white (half and half) to make bread. There is nothing more nutritious and delicious than a fresh baked loaf of bread with a bowl of soup. It only takes 5 minutes to make the bread, and the machine is worth every penny it takes to buy it! The economy of the meals you make around the bread will make up for the purchase price in no time.
A challenge for you!
When drinking good wine is a no-headache decision!
"Too many people today complain about unpleasant reactions after drinking an innocent looking glass of wine. Not so with wines selected by The Organic Wine Company! We are sad of hearing so many wine lovers turning away from their favorite drink because of adverse effects that have no justification. Everybody should know by now that AUTHENTIC wines made with UNSPOILED grapes do not produce such ill effects. It's not their stomach that is in question but the PRODUCT! But rejoice! We have the solution!
If you still have doubts here is our CHALLENGE FOR YOU: We dare you to try any of our wines and see for yourself how they taste and how they feel to your body. If you have anything negative to report, WE'LL REFUND YOU, period! That's how confident we are that you will love a product made with your well-being and our collective health in mind."
http://www.theorganicwinecompany.com/
"Too many people today complain about unpleasant reactions after drinking an innocent looking glass of wine. Not so with wines selected by The Organic Wine Company! We are sad of hearing so many wine lovers turning away from their favorite drink because of adverse effects that have no justification. Everybody should know by now that AUTHENTIC wines made with UNSPOILED grapes do not produce such ill effects. It's not their stomach that is in question but the PRODUCT! But rejoice! We have the solution!
If you still have doubts here is our CHALLENGE FOR YOU: We dare you to try any of our wines and see for yourself how they taste and how they feel to your body. If you have anything negative to report, WE'LL REFUND YOU, period! That's how confident we are that you will love a product made with your well-being and our collective health in mind."
http://www.theorganicwinecompany.com/
Question of the week!
What is your favorite milestone?
When your baby smiles? Laughs? Rolls over? Sits-up? Walks? Talks? Etc.
When your baby smiles? Laughs? Rolls over? Sits-up? Walks? Talks? Etc.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Did anyone see this?
(submitted by Kim)
"She was tough on The King of Queens, but is Leah Remini a pushover mom in real life? She gives our cameras unprecedented access inside her home all day and night as she tries to wean her 3 ½-year-old daughter off the bottle once and for all! "
-Rachel Ray
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/view/539/
Is it ok to have a three year old on a bottle still?
What are your thoughts???
"She was tough on The King of Queens, but is Leah Remini a pushover mom in real life? She gives our cameras unprecedented access inside her home all day and night as she tries to wean her 3 ½-year-old daughter off the bottle once and for all! "
-Rachel Ray
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/view/539/
Is it ok to have a three year old on a bottle still?
What are your thoughts???
Thursday, August 14, 2008
EASY ways to GO GREEN!
Following are the green habits you can help your family adopt:
1. Use rechargeable batteries wherever possible. Rechargeable batteries will reduce the need to dispose of batteries which contain toxic chemicals.
2. Use reusable utensils not disposable. Bring your own container next time when you order take away food. Decline any plastic forks and spoons.
3. Do full loads of laundry. Don�t start the washing machine until it's full of dirty laundry.
4. Buy organic foods. Free of pesticides and chemical-based fertilizers. In case you ask, organics are affordable.
5. Use rainwater for plants. Collect rainwater and use it to water your plants. No wastage on treated water.
6. Do not to open the fridge for too long. Decide what you want before opening the fridge. It takes more energy to bring down the temperature when the cool air leaks from the fridge.
7. Avoid dryer. Sun-dry your clothes whenever possible to conserve energy.
8. Plant a tree. Trees help reduce carbon dioxide and increase oxygen, which we breathe in.
9. Print on both sides of paper. This simple act reduces consumption by half.
10. Walk or cycle to work, go shopping or school. Leave the car in the garage. Good for environment and health.
11. Use energy-saving light bulbs. Don't throw them in regular thrash. Dispose of them carefully as they contain dangerous mercury.
12. Send online greeting cards. Save trees and money.
13. Stop taking flyers handed out to you on the street if you don't read them. It's better not to waste the flyers than pleasing the person distributing the flyers.
14. Ask for a cone instead of a paper cup when you buy ice cream. Why not? You can eat the cone instead of throwing it away.
15. Turn the tap off. When you're taking a shower, and if you're soaping or shaving, stop the water. This adds up to a lot in the long run.
16. Buy in bulk. Stop buying things packaged in single use. Buy in bulk to cut down on packaging waste and shopping trips.
17. Recycle old books and magazines. Pass them around to your friends. Donate to libraries or charitable organizations.
18. Wash your car on the lawn. Not only do you prevent car shampoo from getting into your waterways, you water the lawn at the same time.
19. Easy defrosting. Do not use running water to thaw frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the fridge or by taking it out a few hours before cooking.
20. Turn off the computer when not in use. Don't let the PC on or connected the whole day. Computers don't consume much energy but think about it, you're only one of the million computer users. That really adds up if everyone saves a little.
1. Use rechargeable batteries wherever possible. Rechargeable batteries will reduce the need to dispose of batteries which contain toxic chemicals.
2. Use reusable utensils not disposable. Bring your own container next time when you order take away food. Decline any plastic forks and spoons.
3. Do full loads of laundry. Don�t start the washing machine until it's full of dirty laundry.
4. Buy organic foods. Free of pesticides and chemical-based fertilizers. In case you ask, organics are affordable.
5. Use rainwater for plants. Collect rainwater and use it to water your plants. No wastage on treated water.
6. Do not to open the fridge for too long. Decide what you want before opening the fridge. It takes more energy to bring down the temperature when the cool air leaks from the fridge.
7. Avoid dryer. Sun-dry your clothes whenever possible to conserve energy.
8. Plant a tree. Trees help reduce carbon dioxide and increase oxygen, which we breathe in.
9. Print on both sides of paper. This simple act reduces consumption by half.
10. Walk or cycle to work, go shopping or school. Leave the car in the garage. Good for environment and health.
11. Use energy-saving light bulbs. Don't throw them in regular thrash. Dispose of them carefully as they contain dangerous mercury.
12. Send online greeting cards. Save trees and money.
13. Stop taking flyers handed out to you on the street if you don't read them. It's better not to waste the flyers than pleasing the person distributing the flyers.
14. Ask for a cone instead of a paper cup when you buy ice cream. Why not? You can eat the cone instead of throwing it away.
15. Turn the tap off. When you're taking a shower, and if you're soaping or shaving, stop the water. This adds up to a lot in the long run.
16. Buy in bulk. Stop buying things packaged in single use. Buy in bulk to cut down on packaging waste and shopping trips.
17. Recycle old books and magazines. Pass them around to your friends. Donate to libraries or charitable organizations.
18. Wash your car on the lawn. Not only do you prevent car shampoo from getting into your waterways, you water the lawn at the same time.
19. Easy defrosting. Do not use running water to thaw frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the fridge or by taking it out a few hours before cooking.
20. Turn off the computer when not in use. Don't let the PC on or connected the whole day. Computers don't consume much energy but think about it, you're only one of the million computer users. That really adds up if everyone saves a little.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Food For Thought
School Uniforms
Few things have stirred parental passions more than the prospect of mandatory school uniforms. Some believe they are too strict…that they stifle creativity and self-expression. I was one of those folks. Yep! Years ago I cringed at the idea of school children being forced to dress as clones. Something about it just rubbed my rebellious side wrong.That was then.After consulting with tens of thousands of highly effective educators in highly successful schools…all over the world…I’ve completely changed my tune. My perspective on this subject gradually began to budge as I observed more and more schools enjoying the following benefits of mandatory uniforms:
Students less distracted by competition over who's wearing the latest fashion or designer labels
Students less distracted by scantily clad peers of the opposite sex
Less bullying and teasing
Fewer gang-related conflicts
General improvement in student behavior
Better teamwork among students and staff
Happier kids
It's strange. When schools mandate student uniforms, people are upset at first…and tend to be a lot happier in the long run.
Thanks for reading!
Dr. Charles FayUpcoming
Love and Logic SeminarsWe have announced our 2008-2009 seminar schedule. Visit this page to find one in your area. The Love and Logic Show (Now available via Podcast)
Follow this link to listen to The Love and Logic Show with Dr. Charles Fay. The topic of the most recent podcast is what to do if you think your child has a bad teacher and how to help your child learn anyway. The special guest is Dr. Betsy Geddes who has 45 years of experience in the field of education. If you would like to ask Dr. Fay a question during the recording of the program, please visit this page.
We hope you have been watching and enjoying Love and Logic on your local public television station.Visit this page to find your station.
Few things have stirred parental passions more than the prospect of mandatory school uniforms. Some believe they are too strict…that they stifle creativity and self-expression. I was one of those folks. Yep! Years ago I cringed at the idea of school children being forced to dress as clones. Something about it just rubbed my rebellious side wrong.That was then.After consulting with tens of thousands of highly effective educators in highly successful schools…all over the world…I’ve completely changed my tune. My perspective on this subject gradually began to budge as I observed more and more schools enjoying the following benefits of mandatory uniforms:
Students less distracted by competition over who's wearing the latest fashion or designer labels
Students less distracted by scantily clad peers of the opposite sex
Less bullying and teasing
Fewer gang-related conflicts
General improvement in student behavior
Better teamwork among students and staff
Happier kids
It's strange. When schools mandate student uniforms, people are upset at first…and tend to be a lot happier in the long run.
Thanks for reading!
Dr. Charles FayUpcoming
Love and Logic SeminarsWe have announced our 2008-2009 seminar schedule. Visit this page to find one in your area. The Love and Logic Show (Now available via Podcast)
Follow this link to listen to The Love and Logic Show with Dr. Charles Fay. The topic of the most recent podcast is what to do if you think your child has a bad teacher and how to help your child learn anyway. The special guest is Dr. Betsy Geddes who has 45 years of experience in the field of education. If you would like to ask Dr. Fay a question during the recording of the program, please visit this page.
We hope you have been watching and enjoying Love and Logic on your local public television station.Visit this page to find your station.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Take advantage of this opportunity!
Did you know that the Babies R Us at 8 mile and Haggerty is taking back all of their bottles with BPA? The only requirement is that the bottles must have all of the pieces. You don't need a receipt. For example, I took back a playtex bottle and bought a Bornfree bottle. I got $4.00 off of the Bornfree with the exchange of my old bottle. It's free $$$$$!
I have over twenty bottles available for return if you are interested. (I already took back the ones I needed.) The offer is only good until August 10th!
Email me at daniellekovachevich@hotmail.com if you need bottles for return.
Why you should buy BPA Free products:
Bisphenol A in your body:
How it got there and how to minimize your exposure:
The common plastic additive bisphenol A has been getting a lot of press lately. It's a hormone disruptor that can be found in almost everybody, and animal studies have linked it to breast and prostate cancer, and infertility. Knowing all that won't help you avoid the chemical, but we've got some information here that might. Knowing how you're exposed is among the best ways to minimize further exposure.
How do you get rid of it?
Unfortunately, BPA is so widely used and manufactured that you're not likely to eliminate it from your system altogether. There are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure, though:
When possible, and especially if you’re pregnant and when feeding a young child, limit the amount of canned food in your diet.
Avoid using old or scratched polycarbonate bottles. If you're in the market for a new water bottle, look for stainless steel water bottles that do not have a plastic liner.
Don't use plastic containers to heat food in the microwave. Opt for ceramic, glass, or other microwavable dishware.
Soft or cloudy-colored plastic does not contain BPA.
If you're formula feeding your infant, consider using powdered formulas packaged in non-steel cans. Also, choose baby bottles made from glass or plastics that don't leach BPA (like polypropylene or polyethylene).
PS) IMPORTANT: Babies R Us now labels their products BPAF on the price tag which indicates BPA Free! They carry a lot of BPAF sippy cups, plates, silverware, and bottles now.
I have over twenty bottles available for return if you are interested. (I already took back the ones I needed.) The offer is only good until August 10th!
Email me at daniellekovachevich@hotmail.com if you need bottles for return.
Why you should buy BPA Free products:
Bisphenol A in your body:
How it got there and how to minimize your exposure:
The common plastic additive bisphenol A has been getting a lot of press lately. It's a hormone disruptor that can be found in almost everybody, and animal studies have linked it to breast and prostate cancer, and infertility. Knowing all that won't help you avoid the chemical, but we've got some information here that might. Knowing how you're exposed is among the best ways to minimize further exposure.
How do you get rid of it?
Unfortunately, BPA is so widely used and manufactured that you're not likely to eliminate it from your system altogether. There are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure, though:
When possible, and especially if you’re pregnant and when feeding a young child, limit the amount of canned food in your diet.
Avoid using old or scratched polycarbonate bottles. If you're in the market for a new water bottle, look for stainless steel water bottles that do not have a plastic liner.
Don't use plastic containers to heat food in the microwave. Opt for ceramic, glass, or other microwavable dishware.
Soft or cloudy-colored plastic does not contain BPA.
If you're formula feeding your infant, consider using powdered formulas packaged in non-steel cans. Also, choose baby bottles made from glass or plastics that don't leach BPA (like polypropylene or polyethylene).
PS) IMPORTANT: Babies R Us now labels their products BPAF on the price tag which indicates BPA Free! They carry a lot of BPAF sippy cups, plates, silverware, and bottles now.
Dedication
This song/post is dedicated to all of the amazing women on a quest to bring a baby into the world! Our prayers are with you!!!
Hope your prayers are answered very soon! XOXOXOXO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfGqOx2iDQ
Hope your prayers are answered very soon! XOXOXOXO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfGqOx2iDQ
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Anyone interested???
Organic & Natural Living: How To Make The Transition Class
Tues. 9/23 7:00-8:30 $24.00
Community House in Birmingham
Call 248-644-5832 to sign up
Tues. 9/23 7:00-8:30 $24.00
Community House in Birmingham
Call 248-644-5832 to sign up
Monday, August 4, 2008
Question of the week!
When buying your family couch/furniture, what qualities do you look for? :) Fabrics? Color? Durability?
We need your ideas!
Any good ideas for our holiday craft meeting? We do have one idea but are willing to hear other member's suggestions. Once we get a few ideas, we will take a vote. This is our current idea:
A photography workshop given by a very talented photographer. It would be fun to edit some pics of the kids just in time for holiday gifts! Here is a quick overview:
"Do you want to learn about basic photography without taking a class?
Would you like to know what all those other buttons on your camera are for?
Learn what your point and shoot or SLR camera is capable of?
Would you like to know about basic tips and strategies to take better pictures of your family and events? The workshop will talk about what it takes to take better pictures, basic camera knowledge, simple and easy (and free!) editing software, what's the next step you need to take to move to the next level of photography. Bring your cameras and we will have a casual workshop setting that will include handouts, discussion and we will take lots of pictures! We will load up the pictures and actually edit right on site!"
We could do this for a different meeting if someone can come up with a crafty project. The craft needs to meet the following guidelines:
1. Practical
2. Affordable
3. Somewhat easy to do with a large group
4. If you suggest a craft, would you be willing to demo. it to the group?
Once we get a few suggestions, we will survey the group and everyone can vote. If we do not get any suggestions, we will do the photography.
Thanks!
A photography workshop given by a very talented photographer. It would be fun to edit some pics of the kids just in time for holiday gifts! Here is a quick overview:
"Do you want to learn about basic photography without taking a class?
Would you like to know what all those other buttons on your camera are for?
Learn what your point and shoot or SLR camera is capable of?
Would you like to know about basic tips and strategies to take better pictures of your family and events? The workshop will talk about what it takes to take better pictures, basic camera knowledge, simple and easy (and free!) editing software, what's the next step you need to take to move to the next level of photography. Bring your cameras and we will have a casual workshop setting that will include handouts, discussion and we will take lots of pictures! We will load up the pictures and actually edit right on site!"
We could do this for a different meeting if someone can come up with a crafty project. The craft needs to meet the following guidelines:
1. Practical
2. Affordable
3. Somewhat easy to do with a large group
4. If you suggest a craft, would you be willing to demo. it to the group?
Once we get a few suggestions, we will survey the group and everyone can vote. If we do not get any suggestions, we will do the photography.
Thanks!
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