I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).
Perhaps you’re a gadget lover who just has to have the next big thing. Maybe you’re looking for a gift for the person who seems to have everything. Since today's high-end digital photo frames can do all sorts of things (they even double as simple computers for those who don’t have one), a digital photo frame could be just what you need. As with any technological gadget, a bit of background knowledge will help you choose the right one and buy more wisely. Here's what you … [Read more...]
I'm usually the one taking all the photographs. Rarely am I in them. However, I was recently photographed in a posed group photo with a few girlfriends. And 2 things about myself quickly came to mind: #1. I should have stood in the back row! I'm tall and a few pounds over my ideal weight right now, so not only did I look like a giant compared to the other (much shorter) girls in the photo, but I also looked much wider because of the way I was standing for the group shot. #2. I wish … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Carving 101 Part 5: How to Get the Best Photos of Kids in Halloween Costumes Some pre-photo reminders: If you're using a film camera, make sure you have ISO 400 or 800 loaded. And, if you're using a digital camera, then remember to insert a fresh set of batteries (or charge up your battery the night before). When you take a picture of your favorite trick-or-treater in costume, have someone shine a flashlight from off to one side of the child or from below. This will produce a … [Read more...]
If the price of renting a photo booth makes you cringe, then you may want to try your hand at making your own photobooth. In the simplest sense, all you really need is a fun backdrop where your guests can stop by and get playful portraits snapped by a photographer. Here are some people who made their own DIY wedding photobooths: Nick & Linda's homemade photo booth "Godzilla's" photos from their Red Cheese photobooth Mrs. Firefly's photobooth photos Examples of fun wedding … [Read more...]
If you've always wanted Photoshop, but couldn't afford the high price tag ($1,000 for the full Photoshop version, or $100 for Photoshop Elements), now's your chance to use Photoshop for FREE from now on. Adobe has created an online-version of their Photoshop program. They call it Adobe Photoshop Express. One of the best things about it is the fact that the program is completely Web-based so you can access it from any computer at any time. Check it out!... … [Read more...]
Remember when I wrote about sites that compare shipping costs for packages? Well, that's helpful when you have to ship something (even a letter) and you first want to find out which courier service is the cheapest -- UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc. Next, I was curious to see if anyone was comparing online photo printing sites and prices for digital photos. The answer is yes! Following are some helpful comparisons & reviews of online photo printing sites... … [Read more...]
I recently got a new camera -- because Jim's always out of town using our beloved Canon Digital Rebel. I decided not to get a Canon... despite the fact that we have never been happier with the digital photos shot with our Digital Rebel. Check out these photos on Flickr taken with a Canon Digital Rebel. I simply wanted to try something different for a change. And I wanted to be able to compare digital cameras to see if there really was a difference -- especially between … [Read more...]
Have you ever accidentally deleted some photos from your camera's memory card (SmartMedia, Sony Memory Stick, IBM Micro Drive, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, or any other common data storage devices for digital cameras)? I hadn't until yesterday. Jim was on the road. When he's at the races, he sends me a fresh batch of photos to upload to his racing websites each day. Only, on this day, he accidentally deleted half of the pictures before he actually sent them to me. And of course, … [Read more...]
Yep, now you can create your very own personalized Kleenex tissue box! It's oval in shape, and a one-of-a-kind original with all of the colors, photographs, and text chosen by you. Personalized Kleenex boxes like these would be great for weddings, nurseries, grandparents, pet lovers, vacation pictures, family & class reunions, etc. … [Read more...]
I've written a lot about the fun things you can do with Flickr before... Those posts have been well received, so now I present you with the mac-daddy of all Flickr fun sites. In case you haven't experimented with Flickr photos yet, listen up... what follows are EASY and fun things that you can do with your photos online! All you need is a digital camera and a computer with access to the Internet. Best of all these things are all FREE! fd's Flickr toys is one of the best sites around for … [Read more...]
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