It all started on Instagram. I kept seeing cool photos that were taken through a crystal ball. I thought it looked like a fun project, so I started looking for information. It turns out that glass globe or lens ball photography is trending. Why? Because it’s an inexpensive and fun way to take photographs. The visual effects can be stunning. My next step? Obtaining a lens ball and taking some photos of my own. My Lens Ball Experience I discovered lens ball photography on Instagram and being a dabbler in photography, I thought it looked like fun. It Read More
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5 Things That Make Me Stop Reading Your Blog
As a blogger, one thing I do a lot of is read other blogs. Finding good blogs to read isn’t difficult. I find them through Pinterest, through Facebook, and even on Instagram. I also find them through reading other blogs. We bloggers like to help each other out and share each other’s good work. I really like supporting other bloggers, but there are some blogs I have stop reading as soon as I open them up. Sure, some topics don’t interest me. For example, as a 40-something woman, blogs about makeup for millennials or journaling for college students don’t really Read More
How to Keep Cool Without AC This Summer
It’s summertime where I live and that means it’s time to bring out my fans, close up my blinds, and begin the battle to keep my house cool. In the 18 years I’ve lived in my current home, we have never had an air conditioner. The average daily high during the summer months sits in the high 80 degree Fahrenheit range (about 55 degrees Celsius), but can reach 100+ degrees when we have heat waves (40+ Celsius). Staying cool in these temperatures takes some strategy and planning. I’ve tried nearly everything over the years and have come up with some Read More
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate National Candy Month
Did you know that June is National Candy Month? We’re almost halfway through June (how did that happen?), but don’t worry! It’s not too late to celebrate with some fun candy-related ideas. How did June become National Candy Month? I’m pretty sure is had something to do with the National Confectioners Association . That’s the group that promotes candy and candy makers in the United States. With the average American eating about 150 pounds of sugar a year, it doesn’t seem like we really need to have a special month to celebrate candy, but it sure sounds like fun! Read More