I’ve wanted to post about NICOLE carman PHOTOGRAPHY for a long time but shelved it because she’s local. I can’t take it anymore, I have to share her with the rest of you. She’s that great. And, she’ll fly to your desired location {for a fee, of course} to do your shots. What more can you ask?
Nicole is really artistic with a great eye for detail. She’s got the uncanny ability to capture snappy photojournalist shots, portraits, and amazing family photos. She’s SO fun to work with {which speaks volumes when trying to photograph children} and has taken the best photos of my family we’ve ever had. I’ll never go anywhere else.
{All photos used with permission from NICOLE carman PHOTOGRAPHY}.
Contact Nicole:
nicolecalleen@gmail.com
801-787-2577
Play dates, movies, swim lessons, family reunions, camping trips, little league, vacations, barbecues, whew! Sometimes the lazy days of summer aren’t. Hectic days, hectic weeks can take a toll on toddlers. As a result, I’ve instituted what I call No-Go Days. On these days we don’t go anywhere, but rather enjoy special activities at home and in the yard. My little M, seems to be a happier, more mellow kid after a No-Go Day. I love the following activities because they are enjoyed outdoors, inspire creativity, are easy on the budget, and can be enjoyed into early fall when the older kids are skipping off to school…
Build-Your-Own Sandbox
I had contemplated getting M a sandbox for the yard but worried about the inevitable sand in the eyes, sand in the nose problems. And neighborhood pets. I also wanted something I could move around easily & store in the garage during winter. My friend Brit shared her solution to this dilemma. You will need:
- 1 clear plastic storage bin with a lid, deep enough to hold the sand & shallow enough for little ones to reach in
- 10-12 bags of dried lentils or split peas
- A few inexpensive sand toys
Sidewalk Paint
A creative change of pace from chalk, it rinses off surfaces easily and off children with soap and water. It’s a big hit with my little guy. We simply strip him down, hand him a paintbrush and he’s content! Kids love to watch the paint, watery at first, dry into opaque masterpieces. For each color you’d like to make, you will need:
- A 6-8 oz container (I use plastic freezer-jam containers)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
- food coloring
- kids paint brushes, available anywhere you find arts & crafts supplies.
Combine cornstarch and water and stir until dissolved and thickened. Add more cornstarch or water to reach your preferred consistency. Add several drops of food coloring and stir. Take it outside and enjoy!
Peek-a-Boo Tee. $44. {via 2 Chix}.Maternity clothes have come a loooong way since I was pregnant with P 9 years ago. I was resigned to wearing things like flowered print blousy tops and leggings {eek!} throughout my pregnancy. And with C I wore nothing but a hospital gown and an I.V. pole, so that doesn’t count.2 Chix Maternity has some pretty cute {figure flattering} tops to choose from for your 40 weeks of misery {bliss, I mean bliss}. I really like the Peek-a-Boo tee; I think the current trend of belly hugging tops is flattering and stylish and the Peek-a-Boo is the epitome of both.
And if the daddy-to-be feels a little left out, 2 Chix carries shirts for the daddy-to-be. I don’t think I could ever persuade my husband to wear the ‘swimmer’ tee, but I think it’s funny nonetheless.
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