Sparkles!

I'm back! I've taken a few weeks off from blogging ... life just got crazy. Between end of school sports and activities as well as  photo shoots and editing, I needed to take some time away - time to reorganize the house from school year chaos, time to get our yard weeded, flowers planted and time to be with my family. But I'm back and sharing a mini shoot with my youngest. She wanted to play with sparkles and was trying to take some selfies with her iPad. It proved to be a bit difficult taking a photo and blowing sparkles at the same time, so I certainly didn't hesitate when she asked for some assistance. I ran in the house and emerged with my big girl camera. It's not everyday that my girls willingly volunteer themselves for a photoshoot! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the last one in this series already.

"Don't let anyone dull your sparkle."

You can stop by and check out some of the shoots that have been keeping me busy lately on my Facebook page. 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Zane | Class of 2013

Zane is not only a handsome young man, but also extremely talented in music and theater. He will be heading to Point Park University for Musical Theater in the fall. I had the pleasure of meeting Zane and shooting his portraits at the family farm of a friend of his. The location was amazing. He was so much fun and really a natural in front of the camera. Congratulations on graduating, Zane, and best of luck to you! Break a leg! (but not literally).

hugs, 

tish

Favorite Spring Photos 2013

Yellow | Easter

Turquoise | Splash




Green | Nature





Lilac | Flowers





Ivory | Dream





Pink | Home





I'm so happy for Spring's arrival. Hopefully we've left the last of the freezing temperatures behind us this week. Looking forward the remainder of spring and cannot WAIT for Summer! Have a great weekend!

xo,
tish

Homemade Granola Bars

A few weeks ago, I was searching for a healthier after-school snack I could make for my girls. I came across several recipes for homemade granola bars. I settled on this one for a couple reasons. First, they were no-bake (I was a bit short on time), second, I liked the honey in the recipe and lastly, I had all the ingredients on hand. 

The recipe I used I found on Lauren's Latest. I didn't have mini chocolate chips, so I crushed regular-sized chocolate chips in their place. I suppose I could have used them as is, but I prefer smaller pieces of chocolate to larger. 

No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars    Yields 10-12 bars 

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup honey

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 cups QUICK-COOKING oats (not rolled oats)

1 cup crispy rice cereal

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

In a large bowl, stir together the oats and rice cereal. Set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter, honey and brown sugar over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 2 minutes. Pour in vanilla and stir. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and mix well to moisten all ingredients. Pour into lightly greased small jelly roll pan (12 x 8 x 1) and press bars to about 3/4-inch thickness. Press them down well so they stick together. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over top and press down lightly. Cool to room temperature for two hours or until chocolate chips are set before cutting the bars. Store at room temperature in an air-tight container. 




Everyone here loved them. The bars even made for a good out-the-door-no-time-for-breakfast breakfast. 

xo, 
tish