It happens every year about this time. All of us reevaluate our current state, and vow to make improvements – whether it’s our weight, our finances, or even our clutter – we resolve to make a fresh beginning. It sounds like a great idea, but how to stick to the plan – that’s the difficult part. After all. old habits are hard to break!
Perhaps we shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves! Baby steps are much easier to handle than giant leaps. If we keep our resolutions small and simple, they may actually be attainable! And here’s one easy resolution to get you started…
In 2010, let’s resolve to be better organized… and here’s a product to help – our personalized Calendar Mouse Pad serves double duty, as resting place for your computer mouse, but also as a quick and easy calendar reference for the entire year. And you can even add an inspiring quote of your choice at the top! This mouse pad is great when you’re on the phone, and need to check a date. Keep one at every computer – at home and the office! Ta-da! You’re more organized! Now that was simple! Congrats!
Happy 2010 everyone!
Well, here we are… the week of Christmas, and the holiday celebrations are in full gear! While it’s a very busy time of year, be sure to savor the simple pleasures of the season – the beauty of snowfall, the innocence of children, and the warm greetings that we share with everyone we meet!
Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to take photos of family and friends, so be sure to bring your camera everywhere you go. Here are a few tips to help make the most of this special time of year:
1. Be Candid. Some of the best images are those captured when no one is looking, like that surprised face when opening a present or a group singing and dancing. Digital cameras make it easy to edit later, so snap away!
2. Get Down On Their Level. If you’re shooting snapshots of children or pets, move to their eye level, so you capture the real energy and feelings of the moment.
3. Use Plain Backgrounds. Reducing the distractions will make your subjects stand out more.
4. Move In Close. Get as close to your subjects as you can. But sometimes, people don’t like to be photographed, so that’s when your zoom feature comes in handy!
5. Take Vertical Photos. Often, people forget to turn their camera, but vertical shots can be more appropriate (and more interesting) with certain subjects.
Today’s photos will become tomorrow’s keepsakes, especially with the great collection of photo gifts that we offer… one of our most popular photo gifts is our Photo Sentiments Personalized Ornament, with any 2-line message appearing under your favorite snapshot. From photo mugs to photo golf balls, we have something for everyone! And photo gifts always bring the brightest smiles!
Happy Holidays & Happy Photo Shooting!
Over the next few weeks, there will be a plethora of holiday parties – from work parties, to cookie exchanges, to cocktails with friends. Many gifts will be changing hands, so how do you make yours stand out in the crowd? We have a few ideas:
* Bring the party host or hostess a bottle of wine, presented with our new Personalized Wine Bottle Tag. They will appreciate it later, when several new bottles are all standing next to each other!
* Package your homemade cookies in our Personalized Cookie Tins. Choose from designs with or without a photo. They are perfect for neighborhood cookies exchanges or shipping cookies, candies, or other treats to long-distance loved ones!
* Simplify your gift-wrapping with our Personalized Gift Tags. Already printed with your name, so you only have to add the name of the gift recipient! Add your photo to these too, for a fun finishing touch!
Have Yourself a Personalized Holiday!