Just before school started this fall we took an end of summer break trip to California. Although we were originally just going to visit with friends in the San Jose area, we decided to make a hop over to Disneyland before heading home. We hadn't been there in six years. At that time our now four-year old hadn't been born yet and the last time we took a trip to Disney it was to … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Top 6 Tips for Photographing Flowers
It's finally summer - though I don't know how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but it's been unseasonably cool and rainy here. I suppose it has been nice to not to worry about watering the garden, and it's been quite a savings on the water bill! What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with a post on summer blooms! Although I think my garden is about … [Read more...]
(UPDATED) Photo Book Girl’s Top Mother’s Day and Father’s Day 2019 Deals and Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12th! How are your Mother's Day projects going? Also by the way, it's never to early to plan for those Father's Day gifts as well. Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 16th! At this time of year I'm always scouring the Internet for gift ideas and I like to share the new things I find, or things that catch my eye with all of you. Hope you find some good … [Read more...]
Having a New Year’s Photo Rockin’ Eve
This New Year's Eve counting down into 2019, finds this mama partying right in front of her computer. Haha... Yup no fancy soirees or late night out for me. Just a quiet, very early dinner out with my husband, getting back just in time to tuck our two little ones into bed. Now with our the kids settled in and no one awake in the house except for me, I'm celebrating the end of … [Read more...]
Holiday Mixbook Giveaway Winners Announced!
Hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday! The end of 2018 is nearing and the beginning of a new year is right around the corner. The holidays were quite busy for us as I'm sure was for many of you as well, but I finally got through Christmas and all the festivities surrounding it and I don't want to leave you hanging! The two winners drawn at random in our awesome giveaway … [Read more...]
Holiday GIVEAWAY by Mixbook and Exclusive Year End Photo Deals 2018
14 days until Christmas! How are those holiday projects going? I'm personally in the middle of working on my annual end of year tradition - making calendars for everyone in my family! If you're a follower of my blog you might recall I have made these calendars every year for the past 7 years and now I'm going on my 8th year! I have seven households to make these calendars … [Read more...]
Deck the Halls with Your Own Photos – Best Custom Photo Ornaments for the Holidays
Recently on my Facebook page I posted a poll about the other things you like to do with your photos. Thanks for all the responses from the Photobookgirl community. I love hearing about all your creative projects! Canvas prints, mugs, magnets, video slideshows, phone cases, calendars, holiday cards, ornaments and prints were some of our readers' responses. I've done … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Annual Holiday Photo Card Guide Best Deals & Tips 2018
The sales are coming out in full force for all those photo projects you've been working on. Readers often ask me when the best sales are and this is it! It doesn't get any better than in the fall when everyone is gearing up to make holiday gifts. It's not uncommon to see, 50, 60 and even 70% or more off at this time so be sure to check my photo deals page often before you start … [Read more...]
