Usually when I take photos, particularly of a natural landscape – I intentionally avoid scaling the picture with human figures. In a way, I like to play tricks with the viewer and not have a particular reference point. But every once in a while having a figure to scale something in your photo adds a…
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Don’t Let Sickness Ruin Your Trip! Here’s What to Do If You Get Sick While Traveling
By Leslie Campos, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) Nothing is worse than getting sick while you’re on vacation, feeling all the fun and excitement replaced by malaise and misery. But don’t worry! There are plenty of things you can do to prevent and treat illness while you’re on the road. Here are some tips from…
Road Trip Essentials with Kids
You can probably tell that I do many road trips with my kids, from going to Canada’s Maritimes to driving down to Mid-western United States. Every road trip is different, especially as the kids get older the type of things to bring with you, and stops you make along the way change too. Right now…
Iraqi Breakfast Makhlama
I’ve been really into hosting breakfast or brunch gatherings, it has a casual feel to it (even though it is just as much work if not more of a dinner), but it makes for a great – long – day hanging out with family and friends. Especially when you have kids, early lunches and breakfast…
Before you make a Photobook
I’ve previously written about photobooks, and what a great gift idea they are. Plus, they preserve photos in a way that doesn’t damage paper photos, and at the same time makes photos more accessible instead of having them saved in a hard drive some where. But should you decide to create photobooks, especially for specific…
A Guide for Stay-At-Home Parents Who Want to Go Back to School
By Leslie Campos, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) For stay-at-home parents, the thought of going back to school can be both exciting and overwhelming. However, with a few tips and tricks, you can make the transition from stay-at-home parent to student a lot easier. To help, Candid Life Journeys has compiled some of our favorite…
A Road Trip to Atlanta, Georgia
We had an early wakeup, did a few errands including getting gas, passing by the library to pickup books for the little guy and some last minute house checks before we headed out. After the usual arguments and inevitable delays that come naturally with kids who live in a parallel universe where timing has no…
Kids Fear of Dogs
I love my kids, and I love all their associated quirks. One specific quirk though has been a little concerning, emphasis on the little – because in the bigger scheme of things it’s not really a big issue. It’s their fear of dogs, specifically my son. Although I don’t really mind it, I don’t want…
The Power of Professional Photography
Leslie Campos, Guest Contributor Cover Image: Pexels In today’s world, where anyone with a smartphone can take a picture and share it with the world, it’s tempting to think that professional photography is unnecessary. However, there are many benefits to hiring a professional photographer for important events, business needs, or family occasions. In this Candid Life…
French Toast Batons
This favourite of the family is a great snack all day and for any age. I relatively less sweet dessert, and east to make – its perfect with tea or coffee, or even when casual friends drop by. Always top choice for breakfast and so simple to make, how can you not try it! Time:…
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