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Shawn Achor, the author of “The Happiness Advantage” offers this good habit reminder: “Do you feel like you are always working, but hardly working? Technology may make it easier for us to save time, but it also makes it a whole lot easier for us to waste it. In short, distraction is always one click away." Make it hard to succumb to bad habits (e.g., checking email or social media every 5 minutes) … [Read more...]

I loved this image from fellow photo organizer Paul Einarsen of Bluewater Imaging. He spilled this tidbit in his newsletter: "It’s the little secret of most professional photographers that for every awesome shot of theirs you see, there are huge (digital) trash bins of photos that never made the cut." Start the new year with a new taking-out-the-trash habit. Take 5 minutes a day to go through your … [Read more...]

Each life is precious, unique, and a story worth preserving. Have you documented your own story for your kids and grandkids? I design beautiful custom photo books to revive, relive and share photographic memories. You can also create them yourself online. Or you might consider a more in-depth, professionally written personal biography. I recommend Nora Kerr of Memoir For Me or Ellyn Hoffman of … [Read more...]

Many of us have family member’s handwritten recipes that we use over the holiday season. It is touching to see the handwriting of our loved ones, as we recreate our favorite childhood dishes. Unfortunately, time is not kind to paper and ink! Now we can take digital photographs of these beloved recipes in their original form. In addition, our Senior loved ones often have beautifully handwritten … [Read more...]

During the holiday season, print, or select some printed duplicates, of your favorite photos and put them to good use! Mail them to out of town family members or friends. It is a fantastic way to reconnect with people. It's especially perfect for a parent or sibling to reconnect with special moments from your shared past. Find a few photographs highlighting your favorite times together. Then slip … [Read more...]

Another way to capture your life story is through a professional video biography. I recommend two local companies that produce gorgeous living legacy videos: Legacy Connection Films and Personal History Interviews. Both companies specialize in compelling interviews that draw out those special stories you want to preserve for generations to come and it is all captured in your voice (or the voice of … [Read more...]