We all take photos of our tots all year long; some of us all day long! I asked Jenn Lindberg, photographer and owner of Beaubaby, for any at-home photography tips. She had some insightful tips especially for moms.  She said, "At Beaubaby, we love for parents to be included in our photo sessions, but moms all too often are the most reluctant subjects of all. This photo almost wasn't made! As women, we tend to be intensely critical of ourselves - our weight, our hair, the particular choice of an outfit on a given day. But kids don't care!  When they look back, they'll treasure seeing and having these photos.  You're leaving a legacy - their story, your story. Joy, love, tenderness, exuberance - that's what they'll see - and not a bad hair day!  So be sure to come out from behind the camera now and then, and join in the photos." Well said.  ~ Parents: Do you tend to hide behind the camera, or are you in a lot of the photos as well? ~ 

My friend Laura and her blogger-in-crime Kim, write the blog Baroque Babies, all about living abroad with their mutli-cultural and multi-lingual families. Some of the issues they deal with as Americans in another land, such as how to celebrate Thanksgiving or how to keep their kids entertained on multiple overseas trips a year, are different than some of our everyday concerns. But like all parents, they care about what their kids are eating, and making sure that their toys get put away. And their art supplies. Enter the most adorable and creative art supply holding system!  The Lazy Susan Art Caddy can go with you from room to room, and looks so fun to make too. It's the art project that comes before all other art projects!  Click here for directions. ~ Parents: What innovative systems have you come up with for organizing art supplies, toys or anything else? ~