I keep forgetting to share with you, my readers, one of my favorite toys! The X-Shot Camera Extender! I received one last year from my friend Drew and have used it ever since to take pictures during family vacations and even playgroup dates or girls nights out! It’s small and portable but extends over 3 feet! Plus, it’s strong – I use it with my Fuji S600 and also my small Sony.
The XShot is also great for making films and video diaries. Since the camera is pointing at you, …

The holidays are seriously creeping up here – why didn’t anyone tell me it was already OCTOBER?? I’ve got Xander’s got about 5 birthday parties to attend this month, plus plenty of Autumn-filled play dates and Halloween festivities. Soon enough it will be be November and then December. These months always fly by for me!! How about you? What are you doing to get organized and ready for the holiday rush?
One of the cool things that I personally like to do is buy cards in advance – I’ve begun with …

When my kid throws tantrums I honestly feel like crap. I mean, when he wants something and throws one I can handle it – I won’t give in simple as that – but the LOOKS I get from other people in the stores really tick me off. Like I am highly abusing this child by not giving him a freaking Spiderman toy.
Tantrums caused by lack of sleep are a whole ‘nother ball game. I know he still needs a nap during the day, but I’ve never forced the issue on …