Nations Photo Lab Metal Prints Giveaway!

 Nations Photo Lab Metal Prints Giveaway!      Every Autumn, every year, all I want is a new family picture. I am totally weird about family pictures. Growing up we only had 3 family pictures taken...one before my youngest brother was even born...one in front of the local newspaper agency that my mom was being featured at. And the last was just one month before my mom died...she was pretty sickly and emaciated. So, yes, this is why I am weird about family pictures. My loving family is always so supportive and smiles perfectly every time I want a family pic. I just set up the tripod and set the timer. I'm totally satisfied with the finished piece.      I reached out to Nations Photo Lab to see if I could work with them for the holidays. I love their Metal Prints and wanted my family picture on an 11X14 and a picture of my recent trip to Turks & Caicos on a 12X24 metal print. I also got some smaller prints with their lustre finish for ...

15 Best Gifts: Holiday Gift Guide for Teenagers

15 Best Gifts: Holiday Gift Guide for Teenagers If you have teenagers, you'll know how much more difficult it is to find gift ideas for Christmas than when they were toddlers. I've got nearly 3 teenagers, my youngest is 11...but because his siblings are older, he is basically a teenager. I've got 15 fun gift ideas for teens...all with different price points and a big range of likes. Which is your favorite? Affiliate links included. Nintendo Switch Nintendo is my favorite gaming platform...and the switch is great for single player action or for the whole family to have a Super Smash Brawl.   Contigo Stainless Steel Water Bottle Everyone needs a great reminder to stay hydrated! This stainless steel Contigo water bottle comes in various colors and other sizes. Perfect for drinking water on the go! Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs These earplugs are great for teens that love music! They are hi-fidelity and let quality sound through...but cut out the deep, damagi...

Leather Earbud Holder Handmade Gift

Leather Earbud Holder Handmade Gift Make a fun and function leather earbud holder as a handmade gift in just a few minutes, with just a couple of supplies. These leather earbud holders make a great gift for anyone that needs a little organizing help. Perfect gift for a stocking stuffer. Great gift for kids to help make too. This is a super simple handmade gift that can be made with felt or faux leather too. Add a name or some iron-on vinyl for a personalized touch! Supplies Needed: Scrap Leather (4 inch circle) KAM Snap Setter 1 Copper Plastic Snap Set (all 4 parts) Scissors Circle Template or Cup to trace Marker Begin by turning the leather over and tracing a circle on the backside. I used a plastic cup and marker. Then use scissors to cut the circle of leather. Fold the leather circle in half. Then use the awl tool to poke a hole through both layers of the leather, about 1/2 inch from the edge. Then put one smooth side of the snap on the top of th...