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lunes, 31 de diciembre de 2012
Name Jacob
Explore all there is to know about the name Jacob. Find out the meaning of Jacob, its popularity, history, suggestions for middle names for Jacob, and great sibling pairs. Also includes celebrity and celebrity baby information.
Popular Baby Names
Many popular baby name lists do not group together names that are pronounced the same but spelled differently. Check out these popular baby names which give a more accurate picture of name popularity.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/ss/Popular-Baby-Names-For-Girls.htm
Baby Mobile Safety
The baby mobile, often placed hanging above the crib, can be a wonderful element for the nursery - serving a practical and decorative purpose. However, be sure to consider safety precautions when using mobiles.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/qt/baby_mobiles_and_safety.htm
Isabella Kathryn Amber Rose Saffron Sahara Tallulah Pine Satchel
Frugal Tips for Babies
Crib bedding can be very expensive, but actually can pose a risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ss/frugal_tips_for_babies_4.htm
Jesse James Louis JonBon Jovi Dorothea Hurley Girls Names Natashya Lorien
One Syllable Girl Names
Whether you are hunting for a short and sweet first name or looking for a brief middle name to balance out a long full name, this list of one syllable girl names is short to help you.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Girl-Names/qt/One-Syllable-Girl-Names.htm
domingo, 30 de diciembre de 2012
Getting Ready for Baby's First Photo Shoot
Learn how to plan for baby's first photo shoot. Select the perfect outfit and props to turn your newborn baby photos into a chance for precious baby photos that will put a smile on your face.
Should Men Wear Makeup?
I wonder if I should be all contrarian now and say "Yes! Yes you should!" But only if you are going the whole Dee Snider route. Read More...
Source: http://acne.about.com/od/concealingbreakouts/a/MakeupForMenToHideAcne.htm
David Beckham Jesse James Louis JonBon Jovi Dorothea Hurley Girls Names
Everything You Need to Know About Baby Gift Registry
As big of a task as it is, I've always found registering for baby gifts to be a lot of fun. Granted, it can be risky, particularly if the person holding the product scanning gun goes on a power trip. However, if you and your partner follow these gift registry planning tips below, you should be good-to-go.
...Source: http://baby.about.com/b/2012/11/29/everything-you-need-to-know-about-baby-gift-registry.htm
Girls Names Natashya Lorien Piper Maru Lyric Chanel Kenni Lauren
Gifts for Baby 9 to 12
Got a baby cruising or walking? Looking for gift ideas for babies aged 9 to 12 months? Find out what the best gifts for baby cruisers and walkers really are.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/tp/gifts_for_baby_9_to_12_months.htm
GracieKatherine Maggie Elizabeth Nico Blue Bobbi Kristina Jocelyn
Happy Chinese New Year
And nothing says Chinese New Year like a giant, Sponge Bob bouncy house:
I was thinking of getting a pinata for the kids as well which really drives home the theme. Anyway, it's a crazy week so more photography, fun and kids next week.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/ZGKWsmNgAHQ/happy-chinese-new-year.html
sábado, 29 de diciembre de 2012
The Christmas Miracle Goggles
Children are expensive. Skiing is expensive. So humor me with a few minutes of your time to tell a providential story and we'll circle back on some tips to take the edge off of the double whammy expense of skiing and children (and yeah, we'll hit some photography tips to reward anyone who sticks it out for the entire post).
Most of our family was out of town during the Holidays so we figured we'd hit the slopes for a road trip to save on both the hassle and expense of flying. Who knew ski lessons could amount to a plane ticket or two? The expense of lodging, lift tickets, rentals, helmets, snow chains, all that cute puffy clothing that they'd out grow next season wore me and my wallet out. Then a friend pointed out that goggles were actually pretty important, but at that point it was too late to borrow or take advantage of any sales so I bit the bullet and bought the cheapest goggles I could find. Women goggles, however, were difficult to locate and being a photographer, the mental picture of my wife wearing the ginormous men ones was enough to make me fall over laughing. So with much disdain, I bought two goggles: a $50 pair and a $60 pair. My wife, with her good taste, took the $60 Bolle pair with a bold designer (and crazy) pink and yellow strap. For the women out there who think $60 is reasonable for designer glasses, mine were a third of the price. Yeah, I looked like a dork, but at least I had money left to eat (though not much apparently when it comes to Squaw Valley). Pretty hot snow bunny huh?
Fast forward to the day after Christmas where we were blessed with having private lessons (because no one else drove up on Christmas) with Jason "the Black Diamond ninja" ski instructor. Though his skills were mostly wasted on the likes of me, his way with kids came in handy when Zoe broke her instructors in the kids class (there goes another $150). Jason was so good that we requested him the next day and boldly proclaimed that we'd ski down a long green run (2000 ft elevation decent) on our own afterwards. A couple of wrong turns later and we found ourselves stranded on Mountain Run, a blue intermediate (but might as well have been a cliff) run. Those who ski know this was a disaster for a couple who barely mastered the wedge going straight and for those who don't, the difficulty was akin to having twins when you only expected one.
The funny (as in ha ha, you took all my money and didn't give me my money's worth) thing about Squaw Valley was that you had to pick up your kids from their half day lessons by 12:15. This deadline was ludicrous since the adult lessons finished at 12:30 on the top of base camp several miles away and 2000 feet up. So we skipped out an hour (and $100) early but as I alluded to, we were stuck on this blue run. By 12:15 it was clear that it'd take another hour (or three) for us to get down together so I broke the ski buddy rules and left my wife with a new friend (as in hi there, please take care of my wife) Heather. With mental images of my distraught kids below and pangs of guilt for my abandoned wife above, I blazed down the hill somewhat recklessly figuring if it's my time, then the sweet sleep of death and choir of angels would provide a welcome break from the exhausting duties of parenting.
Well by God's grace I made it down safely and collected the kids who were actually enjoying themselves. As for my wife, it turned out Jason spotted her goggles, the blessed, worth every single penny, goggles and gave her a hand and eventually a snowmobile ride down. While always a believer in the ultimate plan, it's comforting to see God take an active role in life's little details as well.
Some Children Ski Tips:
Assuming you've already had kids, there's not much to do but keep them. Here are some other ideas though that might help keep things within reason:
- Goggles are worth buying (used ones can be pretty scratched up and/or the foam gets ripped) and have better coverage, tints (get filter 2 for the most flexibility which provide enough contrast on overcast day but are dark enough to prevent snow blindness on sunny ones) and anti-fogging than regular sunglasses. If the whole Christmas miracle story wasn't enough, note that if your spouse goes blind or falls off a cliff cause they can't see, all the child rearing goes to you.
- Clothing, helmets and sleds are great things to borrow since they outgrow the former and the latter doesn't get that much wear and tear.
- Whatever you do have to buy, buy early (Costco has sells a bunch of stuff in the fall), on Black Friday (if you like that sport) or later in the season for the best deals. Sorry, this advice is a little late in coming.
- Rent the children's skis locally at Any Mountain. The kids will get used to them before their lessons (by skiing off your furniture), children boots/skis are small enough to transport easily and it ends up being cheaper (you pay one fee for the whole season) as you can trade up each season as part of the rental program.
- Try skiing at Tahoe Donner. Any ski resort that has a picture of a kid playing in the snow (versus a couple of parents stuck doing wedges at 8200 feet) on their homepage is going to be kid friendly (and a whole lot cheaper).
- These chemical hand warmers are nice when you want to keep your hands/feet warm, entertain the kids with magic tricks or need to keep you camera battery warm to fire off a few more photographs.
- Audio books of say Harry Potter, are a great way to kill time in the car and kick off a conversation (read, stream of a thousand questions) from the back seat.
Sure grey snow isn't as bad as yellow snow, but if you want better results try this (in increasing level of difficulty):
- Set your exposure compensation to +1. The right value could be more or less depending on what else is in your background but this is pretty safe setting and you do want to err on the safe side so you don't clip the whites.
- You may want to go black and white on the image since there isn't much color information on a snowy photograph unless of course your subject is wearing a neon yellow and pink set of goggles.
- Increase your local contrast (up the clarity setting in Lightroom) and do crazy stuff with your tonal curve (in Lightroom or Photoshop). This isn't for the casual baby photographer, but it really makes a big difference, especially if the day is overcast making everything rather flat. Remember how you thought I was brain dead and said snow is white. Well if you do "over expose" your photos, they can end up looking like you were standing in a white photography studio in ski gear (i.e. you won't see any texture from the snow). So you want a curve something like this:
It's a double S curve that gives you nice contrast in the snow as well as in the subject if everything is exposed correctly (and makes a bloody mess if it isn't). Alas, I fear I've said too much and an angel has lost its wings.
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Camara Action Boo - Look, even a two year old can use the exposure compensation!
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Spitting Up Blood
If your baby is experiencing spitting up blood, there may be no need to panic. There are several simple explanations for spitting up blood. Learn when you don't need to worry and when you should call a doctor.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/Baby-Is-Spitting-Up-Blood.htm
Hanging By A Thread
Note: This post was written last year, never meant to see the light of day and then was accidentally posted due to a parental oversight :)
Today's blog post title could be in reference to any of the following:
- A general comment about parenting
- An especially difficult week
- Aidan swinging from a zip-line at Junior Gym in San Mateo
It's Super Bowl Sunday, so it seemed appropriate to have an action shot. Every day the kids get bigger, stronger and faster making it increasingly difficult to keep up. A parent of a baby and toddler at the above Birthday party asked if it gets easier. I surprised myself by saying no, because the physical exhaustion exchanges itself for a mental one. Teaching the kids right from wrong, discipline, the finer points of Pokemon and the occasional photography tip can be overwhelming. Parenting, is like the Peace Corp, it's the toughest job you'll ever love.
Baby Photography Note: 1/13sec at f/4, ISO 400, 35mm. Dragging (i.e. slowing down) the shutter adds to the action by blurring the background, swinging limbs and the crazy antics of Aidan. Panning horizontally kept enough of his face in focus to recognize my outrageous offspring.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/kv6TgEGteGg/hanging-by-thread_21.html
Baby Growth Spurt
It is important for parents and caregivers to understand the basics of baby growth spurts. What is a baby growth spurt? When do they typically happen? How should parents handle them? The basics of baby growth patterns are explained.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/feeding/p/Baby-Growth-Spurt.htm
Billie Catherine Vanessa Georgia Aquinnah Kathleen Schuyler Frances
viernes, 28 de diciembre de 2012
Greek Mythology Female Names
Looking for a beautiful name for your baby girl? Consider any of these greek mythology female names as a potential monicker for your daughter.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/a/Names-Of-Greek-Mythology-Female-Names-E.htm
Birthday Cake Designs
Sift through these awesome birthday cake designs to find the cake you are looking for.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/markingmilestones/ig/Birthday-Cake-Ideas/Birthday-Cake-Designs.htm
Stella Irene Augustus Dan Aykroyd Donna Dixon Brooklyn Joseph Victoria Beckham
Babies and Yogurt
Yogurt can be a favorite food for babies, but depending on to whom you talk, your likely to get a different answer on when you can start feeding your baby yogurt. Is it 6 months, 9 months, after a year? If you are wondering when can babies eat yogurt, find out the reasoning behind each suggestion.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Starting-Solid-Foods/f/When-Can-Babies-Eat-Yogurt.htm
Neve Campbell Explains How She Came Up With Her Son?s Name
When Neve Campbell gave birth to her son Caspian this year it was easy to see she wanted a unique name for her little guy.� This week on ‘The Talk’, Neve shared how they came up with his name. She shared how her own unique name came to be, ?We looked through a lot of [...]
Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2012/12/27/neve-campbell-explains-how-she-came-up-with-her-sons-name/
jueves, 27 de diciembre de 2012
Greek Mythology Female Names
Looking for a beautiful name for your baby girl? Consider any of these greek mythology female names as a potential monicker for your daughter.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/a/Names-Of-Greek-Mythology-Female-Names-E.htm
GracieKatherine Maggie Elizabeth Nico Blue Bobbi Kristina Jocelyn
Make a Baby Sling
During a natural disaster, the challenge of caring for a baby can be even more challenging. Find out how you can make a baby sling from household materials in the even that you need to evacuate during a national emergency.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/qt/Make-A-Baby-Sling-From-A-Sheet.htm
Sofia Luisa Alexandra Ireland Kathlyn Elizabeth Isabel Ira Ashley
This is 40, with a twist: Spoiler alert!
by Sara McGinnis posted in Celebrities Pete and Debbie, the married couple featured in This is 40, can barely hold their lives together as it is. With one failing career, mounting debt, mooching relatives, a hormone-ridden teen daughter whose every step is followed by her little sister, and a marriage that is often more work... Read more »
Source: http://blogs.babycenter.com/celebrities/this-is-40-with-a-twist-12212012-spoiler-alert/
No Cry Methods
A baby sleeping in cherubic-like sleep is a wonderful sight to behold. The problem can be finding a way
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/tp/Get-Baby-To-Sleep-Without-Crying.htm
share your baby photos Louis Bardo Sandra Bullock Vera Famiga celebrity babies
Baby Nap
Wondering how to get your baby to sleep longer at night? Observing baby nap habits might be the key.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/f/Can-A-Good-Baby-Nap-Pattern-Improve-Nighttime-Sleep.htm
miércoles, 26 de diciembre de 2012
Baby Talking
When does baby talking begin? Find out what major milestones to expect in language development during baby's first year.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/f/baby_talking.htm
Milk Switch
Confused about baby formula, milk, and when to make the switch? Here's what you need to know.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/formulafeeding/f/baby_formula_milk.htm
Jessica Simpson Confirms She?s Pregnant With Her Second Child!
The rumors were true!� Jessica Simpson is pregnant with her second child.� The ‘Fashion Star’ mentor and fashion mogul took to Twitter today to share her news that she and Eric Johnson are going to be parents again. Jessica posed her daughter Maxwell in the sand with “Big Sis” spelled out in front of her.� [...]
Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2012/12/26/jessica-simpson-confirms-shes-pregnant-with-her-second-child/
Alexandra Ireland Kathlyn Elizabeth Isabel Ira Ashley Ella Corinne
Learn to Stir-fry Right
Everytime I go to cook some stir-fry, I screw it up so badly, I have to call my local Chinese restaurant. I should just put the number in the wok. At least it would save me some clean-up time. Read More...
Source: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/resourceschinesecooking/qt/How-To-Stir-Fry-Beef.htm
Make a Baby Sling
During a natural disaster, the challenge of caring for a baby can be even more challenging. Find out how you can make a baby sling from household materials in the even that you need to evacuate during a national emergency.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/qt/Make-A-Baby-Sling-From-A-Sheet.htm
martes, 25 de diciembre de 2012
Baby Water
Before offering supplements to your baby, be sure you are familiar with guidelines for giving baby water.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/feeding/a/baby_water_guidelines.htm
Aiden
Aiden (Aidan), and many of the other variant spellings, is an incredibly popular name. Find out information about Aiden, name meaning, origin, and popularity. Also get suggestions for middle names for Aiden and suggestions for sibling names.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/p/Aiden-Name-Meaning.htm
Most Common Names
Looking for information on the most popular baby names? Browse this list of popular names in America, ranked in order of similar pronunciation.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/ss/Most-Common-Names-For-Boys_3.htm
Girls Names Natashya Lorien Piper Maru Lyric Chanel Kenni Lauren
Physical Development Month 6-9
Your baby's physical development will continue to make great strides during months 6 through 9. Check out what to expect in the areas of growth, motor skill, and sensory development for this age.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/p/physical_development_6_9_months.htm
Sandra Bullock Vera Famiga celebrity babies Gytta Lubov AMADEUS BENEDICT EDLEY LUIS
Alcohol Milk Supply
Is there truth to the old wives' tale about alcohol, breast milk and supply are related?
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/breastfeeding/f/alcohol_breastfeeding_milk_supply.htm
lunes, 24 de diciembre de 2012
Most Popular Baby Names Boys
Though most baby name popularlity list sort names by spelling, this list of most popular baby names 2011 groups names of similar pronunciation together and gives a different picture of popular names.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Boy-Names/a/Most-Popular-Baby-Names-2011.htm
Daisy Isabella Kathryn Amber Rose Saffron Sahara Tallulah Pine
Simple Christmas Card Making Ideas
Deciding to make your own Christmas cards in honor of baby's first Christmas is an excellent idea. Get simple Christmas card making ideas that you can create in 15 minutes or less.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/HolidaysWithBaby/a/homemade-christmas-card-ideas.htm
Sibling Name
Picking out a sibling name that compliments the names of brothers and sisters can be challenging. Here is a list of sibling baby name ideas for families.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/a/Sibling-Name.htm
Best Hot Chocolate Recipes
Here's Bob's rule (#741 if you are keeping count): no marshmallows in the hot chocolate. Solids in a liquid? Am I supposed to dissolve it with my proboscis? Read More...
Source: http://coffeetea.about.com/od/otherhotdrinks/a/Hot-Chocolate-Recipes.htm
domingo, 23 de diciembre de 2012
R and R
R&R could mean:
- Rundown and ragged
- Rest and relaxation
- Reading and reclining
Or it's all of the above. I'm so fried it's not even funny. I haven't worked this hard since I had kids - oh wait! Anyway, the three day weekend is nearly here so I'm looking forward to closing the laptop, putting the camera away (gasp) and relaxing a bit with the family.
Which of course brings me to my little friends reading Harry Potter.
Baby Photography Notes: Sometimes natural light is all you need, especially when you have a big window. The light naturally falls off so as long as your subject (a.k.a not what I usually refer to kids but hey) are in the foreground, the light naturally highlights them. It also helps if they're wearing something brighter than the surrounding furniture and walls.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhatPhotographer/~3/dW2AOC9DgrM/r-and-r.html
Greek Mythology Female Names
Looking for a beautiful name for your baby girl? Consider any of these greek mythology female names as a potential monicker for your daughter.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/a/Names-Of-Greek-Mythology-Female-Names-E.htm
Autumn Valencia Britney Paris Michael Katherine Steveanna Genevieve
Report: Pregnant Jessica Simpson to elope!
by Sara McGinnis posted in Celebrities Rumor has it Jessica Simpson will be walking down the aisle very soon! The much-gossiped about singer, said to be expecting her second child already, is now pegged as planning to elope during Christmas vacation in Hawaii. Seen here on December 12 using a large black bag to cover... Read more »
Source: http://blogs.babycenter.com/celebrities/report-pregnant-jessica-simpson-12162012-to-elope/
Lactose Free Formula
Lactose free formulas are on rare occasions used to replace cow's milk based formula for infants shown to have lactose intolerance.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/formulafeeding/g/lactose_free_formulas.htm
sábado, 22 de diciembre de 2012
Gifts From Baby
Looking for some ideas for daddy gifts from baby? Check out these suggestions for presents for dad for holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day, Father's Day and birthdays.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/HolidaysWithBaby/ss/Valentines-Gifts-From-Baby_2.htm
Alexandra Ireland Kathlyn Elizabeth Isabel Ira Ashley Ella Corinne
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Party Ideas
Look for The Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday party ideas to help bring this classic story to life on your baby's first birthday. An Eric Carle birthday party is a fun way to encourage your child to develop a lifelong love of reading.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Babys-First-Birthday/a/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Birthday-Party-Ideas.htm
Sailor Lee Alexa Ray Taylor Mayne Pearl August Anna Allie Colleen
Teddy Bear First Birthday Party Tips
A teddy bear first birthday celebration is easy to put together and offers many cute photo opportunities for helping to remember your baby's special day. From a teddy bear picnic to teddy bear craft projects, you can plan a party that is just perfect for your baby.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Babys-First-Birthday/a/teddy-bear-first-birthday.htm
celebrity babies photos Ever Carradine FLORENCE ROSE ENDELLION David Cameron ABEL JAMES
Baby Boy Hats for the Little Rebel
Tired of seeing lots of cute hats for baby girls? Check out our photo gallery which includes a selection of awesome baby boy hats.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Baby-Boy-Hats.htm
Baby Honey
When can babies have honey? Read the guidelines for when babies can eat honey or products made from honey.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Starting-Solid-Foods/f/When-Can-Babies-Have-Honey.htm
viernes, 21 de diciembre de 2012
Naming Patterns
Take an interesting look at naming patterns over time. The popularity (or unpopularity) of certain baby names change throughout history. Historical baby names and baby name trends investigated.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/a/Naming-Patterns-History.htm
One Syllable Girl Names
Whether you are hunting for a short and sweet first name or looking for a brief middle name to balance out a long full name, this list of one syllable girl names is short to help you.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Girl-Names/qt/One-Syllable-Girl-Names.htm
Satchel Ava Elizabeth Isabella, Olivia share your baby photos Louis Bardo
Top 50 Baby Names
Wondering what the top 50 baby names are? Check out this list and also get information on which names have climbed or fell in popularity significantly.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/welcomingbabyhome/a/Top-50-Baby-Names.htm
Entering Cute Baby Photo Contests
Entering cute baby photo contests is a fun way for new parents to enjoy showing off their favorite baby pictures. Contests come with a chance to earn everything from cash prizes to the opportunity for your baby to meet with a talent scout or modeling agent.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/PhotographyTips/a/cute-baby-photos.htm
jueves, 20 de diciembre de 2012
How to Prepare Baby Food
Delving into the world of making your own baby food may leave you wondering which fruits and veggies you need to cook.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/homemadebabyfood/qt/how_to_prepare_baby_food.htm
Co-Sleeping Definition
Co-sleeping, sleep sharing, and the family bed are different terms that describe the same parenting sleep practice. Many advocate co-sleeping for its benefits, others attack it for its potential dangers.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/p/cosleeping_explanation.htm
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Organic Baby Hats Offer Added Sense of Security
For many parents, the best hats to put on their baby's little head are organic baby hats. This handmade pom pom cap is to die for.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/livingwithbaby/ig/Baby-Hats/Organic-Baby-Hats.htm
Snooki Says She Won?t Hide Her Wild 20?s From Lorenzo
Many parents can relate to having some wild events in your past that you don’t want your kids to find out about later on, but not many of us can say that it was all recorded for our kids to watch later on down the road!� Snooki’s drunken antics have been captured and recorded on [...]
Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2012/12/19/snooki-says-she-wont-hide-her-wild-20s-from-lorenzo/
Satchel Ava Elizabeth Isabella, Olivia share your baby photos Louis Bardo
Babies and Yogurt
Yogurt can be a favorite food for babies, but depending on to whom you talk, your likely to get a different answer on when you can start feeding your baby yogurt. Is it 6 months, 9 months, after a year? If you are wondering when can babies eat yogurt, find out the reasoning behind each suggestion.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Starting-Solid-Foods/f/When-Can-Babies-Eat-Yogurt.htm
miércoles, 19 de diciembre de 2012
Baby Nap
Wondering how to get your baby to sleep longer at night? Observing baby nap habits might be the key.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/f/Can-A-Good-Baby-Nap-Pattern-Improve-Nighttime-Sleep.htm
Kathlyn Elizabeth Isabel Ira Ashley Ella Corinne Jamison Bess Chloe Malle
Middle Names
Need help picking a middle name for baby? Check out these suggestions for choosing the best middle names. Name ideas and tips on choosing a middle name.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/p/Best-Middle-Names.htm
Baby Names 2010
Browse the top baby baby names for 2010.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Baby-Names/a/Top-Baby-Names-2010.htm
Baby Honey
When can babies have honey? Read the guidelines for when babies can eat honey or products made from honey.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Starting-Solid-Foods/f/When-Can-Babies-Have-Honey.htm
Daisy Isabella Kathryn Amber Rose Saffron Sahara Tallulah Pine
martes, 18 de diciembre de 2012
Baby Nose Stuffy
Having issues with a stuffed baby nose? The congested baby nose is common, particularly in newborns. Learn some specific tips to clear your baby's nose.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/a/Baby-Nose-Clearing-Congestion.htm
?Burn Notice? Star Jeffrey Donovan Welcomes A Baby Girl
Burn Notice actor Jeffrey Donovan and his wife Michelle have welcomed their first child together, a daughter. The very private couple shared in a statement, ?She is a healthy and happy baby girl, and we are incredibly blessed to have her in our lives.? Jeffrey and Michelle aren’t sharing any more info about their new [...]
Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2012/12/18/burn-notice-star-jeffrey-donovan-welcomes-a-baby-girl/
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Spitting Up Blood
If your baby is experiencing spitting up blood, there may be no need to panic. There are several simple explanations for spitting up blood. Learn when you don't need to worry and when you should call a doctor.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/Baby-Is-Spitting-Up-Blood.htm
Dorothea Hurley Girls Names Natashya Lorien Piper Maru Lyric Chanel
lunes, 17 de diciembre de 2012
Baby Sneezes
Did you ever notice how often the newborn baby sneezes? It seems like a lot, but baby sneezes are not necessarily an indicator of a cold. Find out why.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/Baby-Sneezes-All-The-Time.htm
Baby Sneezes
Did you ever notice how often the newborn baby sneezes? It seems like a lot, but baby sneezes are not necessarily an indicator of a cold. Find out why.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/healthandsafety/f/Baby-Sneezes-All-The-Time.htm
When Can My Baby Eat
It was not too long ago that complicated feeding charts were used to guide parents in when their baby
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Starting-Solid-Foods/tp/When-Can-My-Baby-Eat.htm
Gifts for Mom
Sometimes finding the perfect kind of gifts for mom can be challenging. Here are some great suggestions for gifts for mom that could be given from a baby or young child.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/babysfamilymembers/tp/Gifts-For-Mom.htm
Standard Mattress Size
What is the standard mattress size? What dimensions should you be looking for in crib mattresses? Here's the fast answer to what you should be looking for in a standard mattress size.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/sleep/f/What-Is-The-Standard-Mattress-Size.htm
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Throw a First Birthday Cupcake Theme Party
A first birthday cupcake theme is a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate baby's special day. First birthday cupcake ideas can include everything from a flower cupcake centerpiece to cupcake crayon party favors.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Babys-First-Birthday/a/cupcake-theme-birthdat.htm
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Monkey Birthday Theme Party Tips
A monkey birthday theme can be a memorable way to celebrate your baby's first birthday. A monkey themed birthday party offers a number of opportunities for unique monkey birthday decorations, food, monkey birthday cakes, and one-year-old birthday party activities.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/Babys-First-Birthday/a/monkey-birthday-theme.htm
R and R
R&R could mean:
- Rundown and ragged
- Rest and relaxation
- Reading and reclining
Or it's all of the above. I'm so fried it's not even funny. I haven't worked this hard since I had kids - oh wait! Anyway, the three day weekend is nearly here so I'm looking forward to closing the laptop, putting the camera away (gasp) and relaxing a bit with the family.
Which of course brings me to my little friends reading Harry Potter.
Baby Photography Notes: Sometimes natural light is all you need, especially when you have a big window. The light naturally falls off so as long as your subject (a.k.a not what I usually refer to kids but hey) are in the foreground, the light naturally highlights them. It also helps if they're wearing something brighter than the surrounding furniture and walls.
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Jennifer Garner And Seraphina Do The Breakfast Run
Actress Jennifer Garner and her daughter Seraphina headed to their morning hotspot, Brentwood Country Mart.� Jennifer, Seraphina, and a playmate were spotted grabbing some breakfast goodies before heading out to Seraphina’s karate lesson. Jennifer has been flying back and forth between their home in Brentwood and the set of her new movie in New Orleans.� [...]
Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2012/12/15/jennifer-garner-and-seraphina-do-the-breakfast-run/
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Paul Stanley Takes His Children To Get Refreshments
Well here’s someone we don’t see very often on this blog… or in public, for that matter.�Kiss guitar player Paul Stanley was spotted taking his kids Sarah and Colin out for some refreshments in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Thursday afternoon. We barely recognized you without all that make-up on, Paul, LOL! Check out all of [...]
Source: http://www.babyrazzi.com/2012/12/14/paul-stanley-takes-his-children-to-get-refreshments/
sábado, 15 de diciembre de 2012
Baby Food Maker
If you are in the market for a baby food maker, you might want to consider one of these brands. Select the baby food maker that is right for you.
Source: http://baby.about.com/od/homemadebabyfood/tp/Baby-Food-Maker.htm
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The Certain Things in Life
My blogging is lagging like a parent without sleep. Still it?s amazing how much time shirking my writing frees up ? more on that later.
April 18th, also known as IRS dooms day is fast approaching. On a twist on Benjamin Franklin?s famous quote, only two things in life are certain: the baby pooping right after a diaper change and taxes. As much fun as it is to discuss poop, we?re going to talk about taxes or more specifically what it takes to run a photography business (which I happen to know because I just finished my taxes). In the process, we?ll debunk a few myths:
- Shooting digital is free (and kids are cheap).
- There?s no sales tax (and it?s actually much worse than that)
- Photographer?s charge too much (and too little).
We'll have some fun along the way, but I'm also hoping this is instructive to the growing number of parents who have an interest in professional photography or even as a way of keeping accountable to my clients. The astute observer will note the business is run on a cash basis (kind of like the Mafia, only legit) which means there are some fluctuations for major capital investments that are not amortized across five years, but the effect tends to average out.
Digital is Free. Ironically my biggest expense is printing. Since my business is run on a cash basis, this does not include the $2000 9 color, wide-gamut printer purchased in 2009 used to produce magnificent art prints but does include the cost of ink that the printer drinks like a baby to formula.
Despite the name, Phat Baby Photography runs a pretty lean operation. My second Canon 5D is used (obtained at about half retail) and came in handy when the first broke during a shoot. My lenses are mostly professional grade, because they take nicer photos, work in low light, resist baby drool and just last longer (my only broken lens is a 35mm consumer lens). So about $1000 a year goes to upgrading or maintaining $10K+ worth of camera equipment. Put another way, it's like I'm replacing my set of equipment every 10 years which makes sense if you think about the shutter life of your average camera body. A small budget goes to renting equipment that I use infrequently (primarily for weddings or corporate work).
Computer equipment also needs to be updated, though thankfully less frequently. One annoying trend is the growing number of megapixels on camera which requires more hardware to process it all and more disk space to store it all. A good 12 MB camera (like my trusty 5D original) can be blown up to 20"x30" with good results so why Canon is going past the 20MB mark in more and more of its cameras is beyond me. My Mac Pro churns through my photo shoots quite effectively but I upgrade all my software licenses as needed. Photoshop CS3 is two generations old but does what I need, while a $100 Lightroom 3 upgrade was a no brainer even for a thick headed photographer like myself. My personal photos are archived on three drives (two in house and one in a bank vault) and I treat my client photos with the same care. That means purchasing an endless stream of hard drives to store everything as well as paying for offsite storage in the local Fort Knox and not disclosing the location to my children.
Sales Tax, Income Tax and Business Licenses Oh My! The cost of liability insurance required at venues, getting photography permits (yes, Stanford University, for example, requires permission), business licenses and paying, gulp, sales tax is a real cost. Sales tax is a negotiation point at more than one wedding and in some cases threats to go to another photographer ensue (heck, we did that with my wedding photographer). My blended federal tax rate is about 30%, California is almost 10% and ~10% goes to charity about half of every dollar in profit goes to someone else. Sales tax is collected as a percent of revenue, so account for that how you will but I think of it as a pass through expense (i.e. it passes through me like? oh I said I wouldn?t talk about poop). Fortunately I max out my self- employment taxes (Social Security, SDI and Medicare) from my day job otherwise that?d be another 15.30%. Give to Caesar what is Caesar?s, but Caesar is taking just about everything except my first born.
Photographers Charge Too Much and Too Little. So how much did Phat Baby Photography make last year? $20K in gross receipts minus $10K in expenses means a take home of about $5000 after taxes and giving. On average I spend ~10 hours per week on photography and the business so net net, I'm making about $10 per hour - more than a burger flipper and about half what the Costco cashier and the latter has benefits. The actual amount is a little lower for a variety of reasons, but the thought is depressing so this mathematical exercise ends here.
But it's not about the money right? In an ideal world maybe, but the reality of raising children in California is fundamentally expensive. Aidan loves ice hockey and eats like a dinosaur which is about as bad as it can get. Well a friend told me about his daughter and her love of horses, so maybe it could get worse. Zoe has an eye for designer shoes and clothes. Truth be told, I worry for her future husband. So unless I?m the government, I can?t run endless deficits and print money (even with my expensive printer).
More importantly, since my weeks have few leisure hours and sleep is a scarce commodity, every hour of photography is an hour I'm not with my family. Other options of saving time are largely an act of diminishing returns: tying\untying my shoes in the car bought me a minute or two each day, eating at my desk saves some time (and money), cutting my hair at home saves a 20 minute round trip to the barber but I'm open to reader's suggestions.
So it's with great joy that I find myself slowly unwinding the business. I say joy because even though I'd love to spend more time photographing other children, I instead get more time to play with my own. I'm still open for business (especially for existing clients), but I think you'll find me blogging less, doing a little less marketing and otherwise enjoying life (like experiencing ice hockey with Aidan). Besides, I can?t shut down the business right away, otherwise I?d have to recapture (i.e. pay back to the IRS) my business deductions on my taxes :)
Baby Photography Notes: 1/200 at ISO 400... just kidding, I used Keynote for the graph.
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