Photographs Capture More Than Just Images

    I love looking at photographs. That's because a good one captures so much more than just the image. It captures memories.

Photographs Capture More Than Just Images

    A talented photographer will seize images that show feeling. Photographs are so much more than just the people that are in them. They are snippets of a time, a place, a memory. Pictures freeze a moment in time, to forever be remembered. Don't trust your special day to just anyone. Find a photographer that knows how much your memories mean to you. 

Summit Shah

    Summit Shah isn't just your average human, snapping pictures. Instead he specializes in capturing your important life moments with his stellar photography. If you're looking to preserve memories of a special day or a time, then you need to contact Summit! He will even come to you! Summit has a current passport, and loves to travel. Which means, wherever you are, chances are, he can be there too! All you have to do is ask. 

A New School Year, Means New Seniors

    The 2018/2019 school year is creeping upon us. (I actually have quite a few friends whose kids are already into their new school year.) If you have a Senior student, then it's never too early to look into their senior portraits. Think about it this way. This could very well be the last images you get your teen to sit for, so you might as well get the best that you can. Summit will capture your child in all of their glory, for you to cherish for years to come.

The beauty of a German Shepherd :)

Newborns? Engagements? Family Reunions?

    If you have a new addition to your family, Summit would be glad to snap images of your precious bundle of joy! Whether you want images to announce your engagement, or you would like him to tag along to your family reunion, he can do that too. Summit will take photos of your special wedding day, and even join you if you choose to elope, but still want photographs to share with loved ones. He even does Bar and Bat Mitzvah and Quinceanera photos. Which means you can focus on having a good time and cherishing your loved ones special day. Summit will focus on seizing those memories for you to enjoy for years to come.  Imagine yourself ten or twenty years from now. When you flip back through those photos, and are transported to that time or place. Those memories, those feelings, are priceless. (Just like your loved ones!)

Most see a weed. I see beauty!

Are You a Hobbyist Photographer?

    I certainly am. When we leave the house I always have my camera and my phone on me. I drive my poor family batty by snapping pictures of everything and anything! Whether it be them, or the flora and fauna that surrounds us, I am capturing it in images. I have an entire folder of "weeds." Most people may look at a plant and see a weed. I don't. I look at it and see beauty. Sometimes the most beautiful things are what most consider to be useless. 

    Summit Shah even has tips to help people who want to turn their passion, into an income. He has tips on his blog for ways to turn your photographic hobby into a profitable income. 

Watermelons Aren't Just for Eating.

    One of my son's favorite fruits is watermelon. This time of year they're everywhere. But they aren't just for eating. They're for playing too.

Watermelons Aren't Just for Eating

    Have you ever put a watermelon in water? Did you know that they are neutrally buoyant? If you were to put a watermelon in water, it would first sink to the bottom, then slowly, float upwards. That's because they are made up primarily of water. As a matter of fact, a watermelon weighing one hundred grams contains ninety-one grams of water. But, they aren't just for eating.....

    They're for playing! Watermelon Ball Jr. by PlaSmart, takes the concept of a real watermelon, and turns it into a super fun water game, for kids, teens, and adults alike. With this ball you can kick, dribble, bounce, and pass it through water, for an interactive game like you've never played before!

Fancy Foot Work

    Watermelon Ball Jr. looks like a real round watermelon, except that PlaSmart has added some brighter colors to make it more visible in water. You simply fill it with water, and toss it into the pool. You can even play with it in the creek or lake like we do! Gather the kids and adults for a game of water soccer or basketball. You can pass Watermelon Ball Jr. back and forth with your feet. You can dribble it underwater too!

    This ball takes playing in the water to a whole new level. Encourage exercise and fun, while teaching good sportsmanship, and keeping cool on hot days. I use ours to help my son fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. The water makes it a little trickier, but it helps him work on the areas that he needs help with due to autism. 

Dive In!

    Another fun way to play with Watermelon Ball Jr. is to toss it into the pool. Then have kids dive in after it, and try to get it before it leaves the floor of the pool. At about eight inches around it's the perfect size for everyone to enjoy. The brighter colors also make it more visible which is a plus if like us, you use it in a creek or a lake. 

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Make More Fun on the Beach

    The countdown is on! We're heading south in just over a month. (The ocean has been screaming my name!) When you have kids, you're always looking for new ways to have fun on the beach. I found the perfect toys!

Make More Fun on the Beach

    Building sand castles is a must for beach visits. My son is twelve and yes, he and I still enjoy building castles, because there's no age limit on fun! We've been through a lot of sand sets through the years, and the same thing ALWAYS happens. They snap and they crack. You can't enjoy building castles, or making little sand animals with toys that just break. Which is why I love this set from Meigo. 

    This set is made from sturdy polypropylene plastic, so it's sturdy enough to handle sand, but it also has more flex to it than traditional plastics. (It's BPA free too.) Because this set is made of PP plastic, it has rounded edges, and since it's soft, it's more gentle on little hands.

Eighteen Piece Set

    The Meigo beach set has eighteen fun pieces. There are two different sized shovels, and a nice rake. You also get a little water bucket, a sifter, and a watering can. It comes with six castle molds to create amazing works of sand art! There is also six shape molds. You get a tree, a train, a sea star, a fish, turtle and a crab. What I love about these molds is they have air holes in them. These holes, and the softer plastic, makes it easier to release your sand creations from them. 

Carrying Tote

    Meigo knows that we need to keep the kids toys together. So they also included a mesh carrying bag. It fits all of these toys, with plenty of room to spare! It will even make an awesome shell collection bag too! The mesh means that the sand can easily be shaken out, which also means, less sand in our vehicles!

Easy DIY Pineapple Cheesecake Pops

    We're on a ice pop kick here in this house thanks to our new Lebice popsicle molds. Liam's bestie and I wanted to create an easy no bake cheesecake recipe, and in doing so, we came up with these Pineapple Cheesecake Pops. They are FANTABULOUS!

Easy DIY Pineapple Cheesecake Pops

    Abs was showing me Musical.ly videos where people were creating no bake cheesecake from scratch. I saw what they were using and decided we should give it a go. It was super easy, and only took a few ingredients. The following recipe filled all six of our popsicle molds with just a teeny bit left over. If you double it, you should have plenty of filling to fill a premade graham cracker crust. So let's get started!

What You'll Need

• Popsicle Molds or Pre Made Crust (We used these ones from Lebice.)
• 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese
• 1 envelope of Knox Unflavored Gelatin
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 can of pineapple

Let's Get Mixing!

    First, start your water to boil. While that is heating up, combine your Knox and sugar in a bowl. Mix it well. Pour in your boiling water and stir until all of the Knox and sugar is dissolved. In a separate bowl, beat your cream cheese and vanilla. Next, gradually add in the gelatin mix. In a blender or food processor, blend up your pineapple, and then fold it into your cream cheese mix.

     Fill your popsicle molds evenly with the top edge. Now put on the bottoms, and place them in the freezer. In a few hours, you will have perfect pineapple cheesecake pops. For added bougie goodness, roll them in some crushed up graham crackers before serving. (If you're having a problem removing them from the mold, let them set a bit longer, then run them under hot water to release.)

    If you're filling a pie, just pour the mixture into the crust, and put it in the fridge until firm. That's it. That's all there is to this recipe, and it's divine! 

Wayfarer Sunglasses Add a Splash of Color

     If you're a fan of Wayfarer style sunglasses, then you're going to love these! AOOFIV sunglasses add a splash of color to your summer. 

Wayfarer Sunglasses Add a Splash of Color

    Liam loves Wayfarer sunglasses, so I knew when I saw these one piece rimless ones from AOOFIV, he would adore them. They come in TEN colors, so you're going to find a pair that you'll love. I chose teal because I wanted to wear them too, and I couldn't resist that color. It reminds me of Caribean waters.

    Because they're one piece and rimless, the lenses and frames are all the same color, which looks really cool! You can choose from red, orange, yellow, green, blue, teal, purple, pink, brown, and even black. Perfect for a day at the beach, or at your favorite festival!

Powerful Protection from the Sun 

    With one hundred percent UV400 protection, these colorful glasses will keep your peepers safe from the sun. UVA and UVB rays won't stand a chance against these shades. The HD lenses filter out sunlight and glare. So you'll not only look fabulous, but you'll be protecting your eyes too!

Sturdy and Lightweight

    These Wayfarer Candy Colored Sunglasses are awesome. The one piece design is lightweight, but they're very sturdy. I personally like that I won't have to worry about my son popping the lenses out. Every other pair of sunglasses he has owned, the lenses come out and get lost, and then they're no longer useful. These sunglasses are comfortable to wear, and they look really cool too. 

Make It and Take It with Ease This Summer

    If you have yet to discover how amazing food pouches are, then you have to check these out! The FreshPouch you can make it and take it with ease this summer! I have some great food and drink ideas to use in your pouches too.

Make It and Take It with Ease This Summer

    I've been using food pouches for my kids for about a year now. However, I just got more pouches for us adults to use too. When we went to Virginia last summer, the stores were full of mixed drink pouches for adults, and I wanted to recreate those for us. By using FreshPouch, you can not only save money by making your own, but you'll be saving waste from landfills as well. That's because the pouches are refillable and reusable. These ones are also dishwasher, freezer, and heat safe. They're durable and will last a long time with regular use.

Perfect for Breakfast on the Go

    My eldest son loves food pouches for oatmeal. I make up quick oats, and then add either pureed fruit, or brown sugar and syrup. I make sure it's a bit runny, and then using a funnel, I fill his pouches. He can enjoy them cold, or heat them in the microwave for a filling and healthy breakfast.

    FreshPouch can hold smoothies, fruit purees and more. So they're not just for breakfast. You can use them for snacks, lunch, or any time!

Beat the Heat

    It's been sweltering here in NEPA lately. So I decided to try something new for the kids. Using solo cups, froze some fruit juice and Hawaiian Punch. Once they were ready I grabbed my blender, the juice, and a few FreshPouches.

    I snipped the solo cup, and ripped it off the chunk of juice. Then, because I didn't want to bog down our blender, I used an ice pick to break it up a bit. Next, pour in some juice and blend it up. Once you're satisfied with the consistency, use a funnel and fill your pouches. That's it. My kids really enjoyed their home made slushies.

The Grown Up Twist

    Since I wanted to make adult version of pouch slushies, I grabbed some booze. I chose some Bud Lite Rita flavors since I had them on hand. For me, I took canned pineapple, orange-a-rita, and ice, and blended them up. My sister chose strawberrita, fresh berries, and ice. We blended them up and filled our FreshPouches. They were so good, and we'll definitely be making more. 

    Since you get a pack of ten, ten ounce FreshPouch with your order, there's plenty of pouches for the kids and adults to enjoy. 

Block Out Noise, and Hear Your Music More Clearly

    Sometimes I just want to block my kid out. Don't judge, you know you do too. In all seriousness though, when I'm listening to music, I don't want to hear background noise from the room. I just want to hear my music more clearly. Well now I can.

Block out Noise, and Hear Your Music More Clearly

    MATEDSOUS Amazinn Ear Buds are so nice. They not only block out background noise, but they play my music clearer than other earphones. I love listening my playlists and hearing them in crystal clarity. It makes it so much more enjoyable. 

Make and Take Calls

    With these ear buds you can not only make phone calls, but you can accept them too. Liam's bestie likes to use them for making her Musical.ly videos. She can hear the tracks to lip sync, and use the mic to make her own videos too. 

Fits Any and All Devices

    No matter the device, the Amazinn ear buds will work. They fit into any standard headphone jack so you can use them with smartphones, computers, tablets, mp3 players, and more. The plug is gold plated so it's going to last a super long time and be much more sturdy than other ear bud plugs.

    The cord on these earphones is forty-seven inches long. You won't feel like you can't move around freely while wearing them, since the cord is so long. These ear buds also come with three pairs of ear phone covers so they will fit all sizes of ears.

Multi Purpose Shears Make Food Prep a Breeze

    I love to cook and bake, therefore I love getting new kitchen gadgets. I just got an awesome pair of Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears from WEREACH. I love them and you will too!

Multi Purpose Shears Make Food Prep a Breeze

    I've had a few pair of kitchen scissors, and never really cared for any of them. That is until I got these ones from WEREACH. These bad boys are the perfect kitchen gadget because they serve many purposes. The Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears are actually five tools in one. You can cut veggies and herbs, meat, scale fish, crack nuts, and open a nice cold bottle of your favorite beer. They even come with a handy sheath to keep the blades covered when not is use.

    When I got the scissors my husband opened them right away. I think he was also tired of my other crappy shears. The first thing he said was, "Wow hun, these are heavy duty!" And they really are. These Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears are sturdy and they're going to last a long time. 

Be a Kitchen Wizard

    With these Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears you can be a kitchen wizard. You can spatchcock your Thanksgiving turkey in just a matter of minutes with ease when using these shears. Your bird will not only cook faster, but more evenly using this method. 

    Having a cookout? Keep your shears handy because you can use them to open your guests beer bottles. If someone has a hard time popping can tabs, you can use the bottle opener for that too. 

    Preparing fish you just caught? No worries, because using the outer serrated edge of these shears will scale your catch in minutes. You can then use the shears to cut open the abdomen and remove the viscera. 

Throw Some Styling Shade This Summer

     If you're going to throw some shade this summer, make sure it's stylish. Kidding. But in all seriousness, you need some sunglasses to block out harmful rays.

Throw Some Styling Shade This Summer

    It's summer. That means the sun is at it's strongest. I learned the hard way that you not only have to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. I sunburned my eyeballs last year. I really didn't even know it was possible until it happened. And let me tell you, it's not fun. (It feels like glass in your eyes!)

Beans throwing some shade ;)

    So you definitely want to make sure that you always have a pair of sunnies handy. I happen to love these ones from AOOFFIV. It comes with two pair, so you can either share, or keep a pair in your purse, and a pair in the car.

Block Out Those Harmful Rays

    These shades are UV400 which means that they do an amazing job at blocking out the UV rays from the sun. They feature a coat of double UV blocking to ensure that your peepers are safe from UVA and UVB rays. 

Stylish Too!

    Not only do these sunglasses from AOOFFIV protect your eyes, but they look awesome too! They have a gorgeous vintage feel to them. The metal frames are lightweight, yet sturdy. The lenses are oval and come in a wide variety of colors. I chose the set with a pair of red lenses and traditional gray ones, because Liam's favorite color just happens to be red. 

    You can buy these sunnies separately, in pairs of two, or even in threes. They come in either gold or silver metal. For lens colors they have gray, red, pink, and even yellow. 

Support Your Knee and Enjoy the Summer

    My poor husband! He's been getting steroid shots in his back to help with pain, and now his knee is acting up. I just got him a new brace from Sleeve Stars. Now he can support his sore knee and enjoy the summer. Seeing him happy, makes me happy.

Support Your Knee and Enjoy the Summer 

    If you're looking for a quality knee brace at a super affordable price, then look no further than Sleeve Stars. This isn't our first product from them, and we have come to trust their products. I just got my husband their knee support brace. He's been having a lot of pain lately, and I didn't want him to spend another summer on the sidelines. 

Neoprene Compression Stabilizer

    This brace is made from comfortable neoprene. The fabric is moisture wicking as well so you won't have to worry about getting all sweaty while wearing the brace. It compresses the area while also giving your knee the support that it needs. Perfect for arthritis pain, strains and sprains, patella tracking, tendinitis, meniscus tear, and so much more. 

Perfect for:

• Arthritis
• Meniscus Tear
• Mcl, Lcl, Acl
• Patella tracking
• Tendinitis
• Osteoarthritis
• chondromalacia
• Jumpers knee

Fits Left and Right Knees

    This Sleeve Stars Knee Brace works well on BOTH the left and right knee. So unless both knees both you, you only need one brace. It attaches with two adjustable straps. So it's one size fits most, and won't slip and slide like many other knee braces. 

    You can wear this brace under or over clothing too. Whichever way is more comfortable for you. Rest easy knowing your knee is protected, and it will help alleviate your pain.

Some More Details

• Provides support to minimize pain during workouts.
• Helps you accelerate the recovery process. 
• Eases pain in the Knee area.
• Fits knees between 12.5 - 18 inches. Easy to adjust for best fit. Unisex model.

Stay Cool Wherever You Go

    Here comes the heat wave! At least here in NEPA. They're calling for 100° or higher. Thanks to my new little desk fan from Trustech, I will be keeping cooler.

Stay Cool Wherever You Go

    Even with the air conditioners running, I still get hot flashes. (Thanks so much Mother Nature!) So I was looking for a smaller fan. One I could use on my end table, but one that wouldn't take up a ton of room. I stumbled across the Trustech USB Desk Fan. It's perfect!

    It's small in size, but mighty in power, and really helps me through those dreaded hot flashes. Because it runs off of a USB cord, you can plug it into your computer, laptop, and more. This is super handy because that means you can use it at work. You could take it camping as well.

Sturdy Design

    The Trustech USB Desk Fan is sturdy in design. Both the frame, and the fan blades are made of lightweight metal. So you don't have to worry about it becoming dented or cracking. This fan only weighs fourteen ounces, so it's lightweight and easily goes wherever you do. 

360° Cooling

    You can position your Trustech USB Desk Fan a full 360° for optimal cooling. You can set it on any flat surface, or you can even hang it over something thanks to base. And don't worry that the metal will scratch up your surfaces. It comes with rubber covers to place on the bottom to save your table tops.

Power Saving

    The Trustech USB Desk Fan only uses five watts of power per hour. So you don't have to worry about it running up your electric bill. It also has an on and off switch so you don't have to unplug it to turn it off.

Add Some Beauty to Your Wall

    Tired of drab walls? Why not add some beauty to them with a tapestry? It's an inexpensive and easy way to spice up any area.

Add Some Beauty to Your Wall

    A quick and simple way to spice up any wall in your home is a tapestry. I just got my sister and brother in law this gorgeous Psychedelic Forest one as a housewarming gift. They're theme is a lodge with all sorts of animals, so this one was absolutely perfect! 

    The background looks like colored barn boards. Then it has gorgeous shadow like images of giant forest trees and elk. My brother in law loves bucks with big racks, so I knew he was going to love this.

Perfect Addition to a Boring Dorm Room

    Sending a kid off to college? This tapestry would be a great way to decorate a boring wall in their room. They can quickly and easily add a touch of themselves to their dorm room. Making it look and feel more homey. 

More Than a Wall Hanging

    What I love about tapestries is they are more than just a wall hanging. You can use them as a picnic blanket. Or even at the beach. I personally have a tapestry that I use as our family beach blanket. Not only does it look nice, but it's easier for me to spot where we're at when I drift away while body surfing.

Large and Soft

    This Psychedelic Forest tapestry is a great size. It measures fifty-one inches by fifty-nine inches. It's made from a soft and comfortable one hundred percent polyester fabric. It can be machine washed too. If you use it for a beach blanket, you can easily shake sand off of it to pack away when it's time to leave.