Creativity
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The PicCollage App and HP Help Create Memories
Last year I heard from a friend who is pretty tech savvy about this really cool app that lets you create fun collages from your photographs. I was looking for an easy way to create cards and quotes from photographs I had taken. The PicCollage app is really easy to use and this is coming from someone not particularly that tech savvy! I made this one from a day at the beach. There are over 100 million people who use PicCollage to combine photos, Youtube videos, funky fonts, sassy stickers and cute cutouts to create the prettiest collages you’ll ever see on a mobile device. They have stickers from Sanrio and LA-based independent designer, Sara…
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How Parties Affect Children’s Cognitive Development
Children absolutely love birthday parties, especially if they are the ones who are celebrating and inviting all their friends. However, their purpose is not just having fun, blowing some candles and eating delicious cake – these are influencing children’s cognitive development more than anyone could imagine. Here are some main reasons that parents should take into consideration when trying to decide whether to throw a birthday party for their children or not. Trust us – you won’t regret if you choose to do it! Showing Love Many parents spend a lot of time working away from home, which is why they are not with their children as much time…
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Adobe PhotoShop Elements Bring Your Photographs to Life
Taking Photography to the next level with Elements Photoshop One of my goals this year is to learn more about photography. Last year my husband gave me a nice Nikon camera to get started and I have to admit I have taken my time learning how to use it properly. But I am determined to take some classes and watch the tutorial DVD they provided with the camera. I mean, really, I am in the world of blogging I need to take the best pictures possible. When I see pretty pictures they just make me happy. I think that is why I am a bit obsessed with Pinterest and Instagram. What about…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: November
Image courtesy of Time Out Los Angeles Los Angeles: L.A. Zoo Lights, November 27th-January 3rd: https://www.lazoolights.org/ KCRW presents: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, and Anna Bass, November 7th, 7pm & 10pm https://events.kcrw.com/events/2015/11/7/three-acts-two-dancers-one-radio-host LACMA: The Rain Room: November 1, 2015 – March 6, 2016: https://www.lacma.org/rainroom#landing Orange County: Image courtesy of Azulonapts A Year with Frog & Toad November 6th – 22nd, 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 plus South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa https://www.scr.org/theatre-for-young-audiences/theatre-for-young-audiences—frog-and-toad The King’s Singers November 6th, 8pm Irvine Barclay Theater https://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=8E607C21-9089-450A-B404-9A92F1616652 Image courtesy of Visit California Flamenco Dance en el Parque Orange County Great…
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Shaun the Sheep Movie out on Blu-ray 11/24
“The best animated film of the year.” – Boston Herald “Will delight kids and adults alike.” – New York Post The Hilarious Family Film Arrives on Digital HD November 10 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment Available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand November 24 From Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” (Rolling…
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5 Fall Décor Ideas for Your Home
Check out the fun Fall Home Tours over at Jones Design Company. This cute room was designed by Craftberry Bush Fall season has finally arrived in Southern California and after several weeks of intensely warm weather. If you haven’t decorated your house yet, here are some of my favorite ideas. More Fall décor tips found on Farmhouse 5540 Collect, recycle, reuse – don’t limit yourself and let your imagination play! Mother Nature offers so many natural treasures that are perfect to create a beautiful décor, no matter the style of your interior, from the famous pumpkins to all the fresh fruits available this season with their beautiful shapes…