Thanksgiving is still a couple weeks away, yet all around us we're being reminded that Christmas is right around the corner. From holiday music playing in the mall to Christmas trees popping up in store displays - yes it's that time again! There are very few times of year that I look forward to checking the mail and the holidays are certainly one of them. I look forward to … [Read more...]
Photographing Fall Color With Fresh Eyes
Being the photo happy person that I am, I think I'm probably more aware of my surroundings in general, forever scoping out a potential great shot just waiting to be captured. This fall however, I became even more keenly observant of my surroundings, especially while experiencing autumn's changing colors with family visiting from overseas. My family hails from the tropics and … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Mother's Day is May 13th and Father's Day is not too far behind on June 17th! One very special Father's Day for us occurred back in 2015. We celebrated the holiday in the hospital with a brand new baby just one day old! Since then, because my younger one's birthday falls every year right around Father's Day admittedly I get kind of caught up in his birthday festivities and I … [Read more...]
Mixbook Mother’s Day Giveaway Winners Announced!
Congrats to the following readers who will each receive an awesome credit to create a masterpiece at Mixbook! Winners may use it on anything: photo books, acrylic prints, cards, calendars, canvas prints etc.! Here's what our winners said they would plan to do with their prizes if they won. 1st Place Winner: $100 credit to Mixbook Rivka D. "If I win it will probably be a … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Favorite Mother’s Day Gift Ideas at Mixbook Plus a GIVEAWAY! (Enter by 4/23/18)
*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post which contains affiliate links. Mother's Day is May 13th and I've been checking out some possible gift options for my mom. While photo books are always her top pick, there are several other photo gifts I think she might enjoy as well. Besides, don't moms love everything their children make for them? This is a known fact right? This post … [Read more...]
Did You Win? Flush Mount Album Winners Announced – 8th Anniversary Giveaway (REDRAW)
Thanks to everyone for their well wishes on our 8th Anniversary! I'm humbled by your support and thoughtful messages and so glad to celebrate with our anniversary giveaway! So, the moment you've been waiting for is finally here! I'm pleased to announce the TWO winners of a flush mount photo album from Photobook America! Each will receive an Imagewrap 8 x 8" 20-page Flush … [Read more...]
What We Did Last Summer – Review of Two Mixbook Photo Books
Last year my family went on a much-anticipated summer trip to South Dakota. My older son who is now six, has been obsessed with U.S. presidents and the founding fathers since he was three. (I have also made sure to include books on the first ladies and other famous women in our reading list as well.) We have so much president related stuff around the house: books; flash cards; … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl Turns 8! Flush Mount Birthday Giveaway Sponsored by Photobook America (Enter by 3/8/18)
Wow I'm 8 today! Not me - but rather my super hero alter ego Photo Book Girl! (Admittedly, I just watched Wonder Woman and Black Panther this past weekend so I'm kinda in that headspace right now...) First of all, thank you a million times over for all of your support. When I first started this blog, I had no idea who would be interested in reading my musings on photo books … [Read more...]
