A fun photo op to pass the time at family Christmas Eve celebrations is a homemade photo booth. Hang a background of some sort. This can be a solid color sheet or even a pre-made background available at any party store. Lay out some holiday themed props. Santa hats, garland, tinsel, elf hats, red noses,… Read More »

Do you have a group or family shot for your album yet? If not, try to grab one this week. Aim to get the picture when everyone has arrived at the gathering rather than at the end, when everyone is tired and may be getting impatient to leave. You may also want to start out… Read More »

Wondering what to do with all of those holiday catalogs now that the shopping is (hopefully) done? Use them in your December Daily album, of course. You can tear out and scan, photograph, or work a little hybrid magic.Pull out interesting quotes, pictures, or products and include those on a page about your catalogs. If… Read More »

It’s the final push to Christmas. Excitement (and stress) is building! Are you making any homemade gifts this year? Take pictures of the process. You at the sewing machine until the wee hours. The kids assembly line production of neighbor gifts. Your DH frantically working in his shop. Or sit-back and relax, knowing you were… Read More »

Many people travel to see family this time of year. Every Mom knows that these trips don’t just happen! There’s a ton of planning and packing and more planning. Scan or photograph your packing lists and special trip to-do list. Take pictures of the mountains of pre-trip laundry, folded clothes and overstuffed suitcases. Get a… Read More »

Do you need a fun way to combat the holiday hum-drums? Is the prospect of writing a holiday newsletter to much to cope with? Make your day bright and get that pesky newsletter done with the help of the Merry Newsinator! Just answer a few questions, enter a few names and voila! A completed, humorous… Read More »

Sometimes, amid all of the hub-bub and excitement of December we forget all about the comfort of routine. Do you or your family have a regular morning or evening routine? If you’ve never scrapped it, now is a good time. Over the years your routines will change and looking back through your December Daily albums… Read More »

We always make a special trip around town this time of year to see all of the wonderful Christmas decorations. Our Old Town area has all kinds of displays up and a scheduled Christmas Stroll that blocks traffic, which makes for a fun evening. Our drive around town is extra special because it’s the one… Read More »

A visit to see Santa is a highlight of every holiday season! As the big day draws near, lines can get longer as more and more children want to make sure that Santa knows what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Good planning and smart timing can save you from the… Read More »

This time of year is a great time to give back to your community and the organizations that exist to help those in need. If you would like to help, here are some ideas: * Angel Tree gifts provide Christmas for children who have a parent or parents in prison. There are Angel Trees set… Read More »