10 Tips For Better Photographs.

Duck drinking water- Photo Copyright: Mommy Snippets

This past weekend our family made the trip up to San Antonio to attend SeaWorld's annual blogging conference- AdventureCon. As a member of the Wildside Blogging Team, the conference expenses were covered along with our entrance to the Park, along with a few meals. But that had nothing to do with making sure we went. Last year's AdventureCon was great and I expected nothing else from this year.   Having absorbed a wealth from … [Read more...]

Spinach and Kale Tuna Cakes in my new Twizzt Pan (+Giveaway)

Spinach and Kale Tuna Cakes in my new Twizzt Pan - Mommy Snippets.

Ever since the beginning of this year, our family has taken the conscious effort to stay away from using cookware that cook pose a potential health risk with constant use. This meant getting rid of all our non-stick pans, even the ones that were in great condition to replace them with stainless steel ware. (And everyone knows how expensive good quality stainless steel can be!) So when I was sent a ceremic non-stick pan by Joan Lunden to … [Read more...]

Celebrating love, marriage and fatherhood.

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I'm thankful this morning for much, as we set out this day celebrating love, marriage and fatherhood.    While my children will be celebrating their fun-loving Dada, I will be celebrating being married to my best friend for 11 years. (It seems like our 10 year anniversary was just yesterday and the actual wedding a few days prior!) We've been married 11 years, engaged for 2 and were committed to getting married for a little … [Read more...]

Baked Fiesta Meatballs take on Mario Batali’s Juicy Salsa Burger!

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Disclosure- Baked Fiesta Meatballs has been sponsored by Hellmann's. All opinions, nevertheless, are the author's own.     Our family has a weakness for the Food Network channel, so when I read that Mario Batali was teaming up with Hellmann's to celebrate their 100th birthday I was excited to find out more. Well, here's what I found out... To celebrate Hellmann's 100th birthday, Mario Batali has created 6 original recipes that use … [Read more...]

Is Creativity in Dance Coupled With Acrobatics Moving Over To Ads?

Is Creativity in Dance Coupled With Acrobatics Moving Over To Ads  - Mommy Snippets

If you've been watching those movie clips fly across Facebook and emails, you'd know how popular shadow dance is becoming. Honestly, every video I watch always has me glued to my seat with my jaw hanging out.     Wow!   Can you imagine the amount of time that goes into bring forth that final performance? The strength involved? The acrobatic skill required? The creative genius to even think of … [Read more...]

{Almost} Wordless Wednesday: A child without education

A child without education-quote

. While growing up, my mother would always tell me that my education was something nobody could take away from me. And though at the time I moaned at needing to wait till I finished my post-graduate studies to get married to my best friend, I see the wisdom in her words today. Education is important in our home! . What are your thoughts on the Tibetan Proverb? . Join me in linking up your photograph(s) for the week … [Read more...]

Stop…and Bless!

Bless the LORD O my soul- Psalm 103- Photo Copyright Mommy Snippets

At times when God speaks, it’s a still small voice…sometimes even a whisper. And it’s at times like these that He invites us to be still and know that He is God (Psalms 46:10). Join me as I share with you God Whispers that have that sustained, strengthened and encouraged me on my journey to be the Mommy and Wife God wants me to be. . Stop...and Bless! .  It seems like the days get busier as the year rolls out. And to cram all we … [Read more...]