The Life Remembered Blog
Seeing Beauty
Can you imagine gazing at this tiny beauty every night before bed? I say "bed" and not "sleep", of course, because the beauty is a newborn and "sleep" isn't really her thing. But still, exhausted as you are, seeing her like this will tug your heart, and remind you why...
Lace and Burlap Wedding Album Design – Kayla and Ben
Kayla and Ben wanted a "sentimental/nostalgic" style wedding album, to match their wedding themes of lace and burlap. Kayla also requested some subtle floral embellishments.[dipi_masonry_gallery...
Toy Rotation: Making Old Toys Feel New Again
Toy rotation is awesome for everyone involved! Your kids end up enjoying their toys much more, and the amount of mess that is physically possible on any given day is greatly reduced for you. Win-win! What is Toy Rotation? Toy rotation is only having a selection of...
3 Awesome Maternity Posing Tips
Looking and feeling your best while pregnant may feel like a tall order, but there are three simple tips for maternity photos that help every time. Are you ready? Three Maternity Posing Tips for Awesome Photos 1. Pop The Leg That's right - simply bending the knee...
Car Seat Safety in Winter
Car seat safety is tricky to begin with, but throw in a Minnesota winter? Now parents are really struggling. How do you keep your baby warm without compromising their safety? No Puffy Coats in Car Seats General advice is to never put a kid in a car seat with a big...
How to Prepare Kids for a New Baby Sibling: 10 Tips for Success
Your firstborn has had your undivided attention for their entire life - and things are about to change, big-time. How can you prepare kids for a new baby and make the arrival of a new sibling as smooth as possible? 1. Avoid Other Life Changes I was desperately hoping...
Do Good Diaper Service – Cloth Diapers Made Easy
When Peter and Kathy were new parents searching for a cloth diaper service in the Twin Cities, they came up empty. They figured they weren't the only ones stuck in this situation, so they decided to take action. The Do Good Diaper Service was born! From the start,...
The Best Baby App for Tracking Just About Everything
From the very start of my pregnancy, I was on the lookout for the best baby app. Even before then, really, if you count fertility apps! I am a data geek to my core, and I knew that keeping track of my baby's eating and sleeping schedule would be important to me. As a...
Free Workshop: How to Take Better Photos of Your Kids
Do you struggle with getting good pics of your children? Chances are, just a few simple adjustments could help you take better photos of your kids, without investing in expensive cameras or lighting. Join me for an informal photography workshop this weekend, and pick...
Magical Harry Potter Newborn Photos – Baby Aurora
Of course we did Harry Potter newborn photos - once you decide on a Harry Potter Nursery, you have to add the portraits! In fact, I raided the nursery for props as I created these. Allow me to introduce our little Ravenclaw*, Aurora Jean.I found this perfect trunk at...
Tips for A Tiger-tastic, Grrr-ific Daniel Tiger Birthday Party
When my daughter’s 3rd birthday was coming up, there was only one theme to consider – a Daniel Tiger Birthday Party. This awesome PBS series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, with its wonderful characters, songs, and lessons are part of our daily life. Unfortunately,...
Exploring Blooma: Prenatal Yoga, Childbirth Education & More
If you're pregnant in the Twin Cities, chances are good that someone has already gushed about Blooma to you. But what is Blooma? Just another yoga studio? Meet Sarah Longacre, founder of Blooma, as well as a doula, childbirth educator, and certified yoga instructor....