Tag Archives: tricks

Dating Advice? Let’s Get Real

I wanted to write more about dating, so I decided to do a little research into what is currently passing as dating advice. While there is some good stuff available, not much has changed in some areas since I was single. Much of the dating advice being offered now is all too similar to what it was back in the day and that whole “snag a guy” or “win a girl” thing, frankly turns my stomach. Women aren’t looking to “snag” or trick or trap men and men shouldn’t be looking to “win” a girl as if she is some … Continue reading →

Where do Parents Learn Their Tricks and Secrets?

A few days ago, my eldest daughter and I were looking at photo albums and chatting over old memories of her “growing up years.” Now, granted, at nearly seventeen, she thinks she’s pretty much finished with the growing up, but I’m not entirely convinced! One of the fun questions she asked me was, “How do parents know how to do those parent tricks—tooth fairies and holidays and such? How did you know that was going to be part of your job as a parent and how did you figure out what to do?” What a fun question! I don’t remember … Continue reading →

Collage Tips for Scrapbookers

I’ve already discussed the art of collage, so here are some useful tips and tricks to consider as you create your collage: Use a non-permanent adhesive to stick down the different elements on the page. This way, if you don’t like the way you placed everything, you can just remove it and place it somewhere else. There are repositionable glues out there that make collage work easier. Don’t use metal right directly on your photographs. I’ve already encouraged you to either spray with a archival spray on the papers, but keep in mind that these metals can damage the photographs … Continue reading →