Expert Advice – Getting Creative With Your Digital SLR Camera

I am sure I am not the only mom guilty of owning a fancy SLR digital camera and only using it on “AUTO!”  Truth be told, I have been meaning to take a class or break out my camera’s manual for years. My husband bought me the Nikon D40 for my first Mother’s Day as I was taking literally a thousand pictures a month of my then new baby. I love it. No delay, great quality, but I have not gotten creative at all. Plus, I am a little intimidated.  That’s why I am so excited about this article.

Sandy Heit, the creative talent behind Sandy Heit Photography, and a fellow OC mommy wrote a GREAT some simple tips on how to use your digital cameras off “Auto!” Plus, it is in language that even my mommy brain can understand – thanks Sandy!  Here is what she wrote…

Click here to read more!

Pacific Waters Spa Hyatt Huntington Beach

Spa-entry2

This past Sunday I got invited to a mommy blogger event to experience the phenomenal Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach. One of my favorite parts of doing my blog is getting to experience fun, local events so I can share the information with you firsthand. And, I have to say, it doesn’t get much better than a spa invitation! I know, it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!

The past month I had 2 trips to the E.R. with both my girls on separate occasions, one of which landed us in CHOC hospital overnight. I have a whole blog on that coming later this week. My kids are both fine, but needless to say, it has been a really stressful month. To say I needed a few hours to relax and unwind was the understatement of the year…

Click here to read more!

Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.

give-a-day-

We all know Disneyland is in the business of making dreams come true and this year’s “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” program is helping dreams come true in more ways than one!

Volunteer a day of service in 2010 to a participating organization and get one day admission to the Disneyland Resort, FREE!

Click here to read more!