5 mins read

Taking a Portrait With Kids Is Not A Snap!

We have been busy setting up the new house and my 15 year old asked me why dont we have any nice posed pictures of all the kids that we can hang over the mantle. There are lots of candid shots of the childrenbut not one of those beautiful posed portraitsyou know the kind that is so beautiful some people even have an oil painting made of it. I smiled to myself thinking about the last time I had the bright idea to try and get a posed portrait of the six children.

2 mins read

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Eating a healthy diet becomes especially important during pregnancy because not only is the mother’s health impacted by her diet, but the baby’s well-being is affected as well. Eating better doesn’t mean eating a lot more, either. An additional 300 calories a day for a total of about 2500 calories is all that is required.

3 mins read

Best Foods for Pregnancy

Proper nutrition during pregnancy is important for both baby and mom. Pregnant women need approximately 300 calories more than their normal, pre-pregnancy intake. It is not the equivalent of eating for two, as is commonly believed. What matters most is how you get the extra calories. Eating a well-balanced meal with all the essential nutrients is more important than ever during pregnancy. The following article suggests healthy foods for pregnancy.