Fall Mini Sessions

If you didn't know, beside the person behind this blog or mommy, I'm a lifestyle photographer. You can visit me at Laura Hernandez Photography. In case you live near the California Central Coast, you may want to jump on this opportunity.

It's that time of year again! Can you believe it? Mini session are a day full of 30 minute sessions. They're perfect to get your holiday photo done or just fit in a quick session for you and your loved ones. Space is limited and also require a $100 via cash or check to hold your space. Sessions will only be booked via email on a first come, first serve base so email me your preferred time at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

When: October 13th from 1PM-6PM

For more detailed information, visit my photography website HERE.

**Mini sessions are ideal for groups of five people or less. For larger parties or longer photo sessions, please email me for more information.

Please let me know if you have any questions. So excited to see many of you on October 13th! 

September Brings Change

There have been so many thoughts going through this mind of mine lately. If you've noticed the past few weeks I have spent tremendously less time writing posts and socializing than before. I needed to take my life back. I had let my blog consume me. It's been a breath of fresh air. I've had time to think about priorities like family and most importantly, God. We've crafted, baked, went on bike rides, and had good old-fashion tickle fights. Everyone has been telling me my smile is back. Someone actually told me I was a ray of sunshine. Bahahaha..... I don't know if I would go that far!

September brings change. Change can be good.

One major change is our sponsorship opportunities. I love promoting other blogs but I let it get so out of control I wasn't able to give the attention to my sponsors they deserve. Things are changing though. Starting September 1, I'm only having 8 openings on my sidebar. All are equal. Exact same size, exact same attention. I'm no longer a "Billboard" blog, as nicely stated from Amanda at Royal Daughter Designs. 

If you want to embark with me on this new found journey of happiness, I would love to have you.

Just click HERE. 
 

Meet & Tweet Twitter Hop!

Next Thursday will mark our 7th month of consecutive weekly Meet & Tweet fun!

I've loved meeting so many wonderful people. A lot of which are friends I hold close to my heart.

Which makes this even a bit tougher....

Next Thursday, August 30th, will be our last Twitter Hop for a while.

My photography business has blessed me with more than ever expected,

so that's where I'll be spending my down time for awhile.

Now let's get this PAR-TAY started! 

Ready to make new Twitter friends?
Sweetness, just follow the rules.

RULES:
Link up your Twitter account, not your blog.
Follow your host and co-hosts. {The first 6 in the linky.}

HOST: Laura from Our Reflection

Thanks so much to my amazing co-hosts:
Heather from It's a Long Story

Tess from The Framed Lady

Brittney from Yellow Umbrella Deisgns

Alisha from Alisha & Brandon

Christine from The DIY Dreamer

Tori from Lil' Mrs. Tori

Loving this hop? Shout it out to all your friends!

The more the merrier.

Tweet

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Interested in being a co-host?

Email me for details at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for linking up today!

Hope you've had fun and made some amazing new friends.

Save the Date! Next Hop: 8/30

Grab a button and add it to your blog!

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Instagram Blog Hop

Welcome to week 21 of our Instagram Blog Hop! New to the party? The Instagram Blog Hop
is a place for you to link up your Instagram account and find FUN, new Instagram friends!

Here are the RULES:

1. Follow your HOSTS on Instagram: 

Ashlyn | @loveeashlyn of Let It Be Beautiful 

Emily | @mrsmeshhh of The Pink Elephant 

Kimberly | @anightowlblog of A Night Owl

2. Follow your CO-HOSTS on Instagram:

Laura | @_laurahernandez of Our Reflection

You can find Laura here:

Instagram :: Blog :: Photography :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest

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Heidi | @mustache_mama of Mustache Mama

You can find Heidi here:
Instagram :: Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest

3. Check out and follow a couple fellow IGers. 

Tell folks you follow that you found them through the Hop!

4. Spread the word! 

Tweet about it! Grab a button for your sidebar!

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5. Link up your profile from any Instagram web interfaces like these listed here: 

Followgram | Ink361 | Webstagram | Gramfeed | Extragram 

Just log in with your Instagram account, grab your profile URL and enter it in the linky below.

Want to co-host an Instagram Blog Hop? 

Email Kimberly and she’ll get you on the calendar!

Now, on to the HOP! Remember, please link up your INSTAGRAM account, not your blog.

It's OK Not To Be Perfect

I'm laughing hysterically as I create this post. Why? Because I poured hours and love into planning and preparing this birthday cake for one of my best friends and it was a disaster. I almost couldn't bring myself to post this. See I had this vision. I found this amazing piano cake on Pinterest I was sure I could replicate and couldn't wait to see the surprised look on the birthday girls face as I presented this remarkable mind-blowing cake. Well that didn't happen. Not even close. The layers slid out of place and the tower came crashing down. I was horrified. I only had a few hours until the party and didn't have time to re-bake so I did the only thing I could do and "fixed" it. Chopped off the tower {which we ate later}, re-frosted, drew on my music notes and VIOLA. 

What I realized, though it wasn't what I dreamed of it being, it was heartfelt and was told by many it was delicious. I didn't even share this story with her but occasionally she reads my blog so she'll probably find out and we'll laugh about it. That's what friends are for right?

Ingredients

• 2 boxes of white cake
• 2 tubs of cream cheese frosting
• 1 basket of strawberries
• 1 tube of white and 1 tube of black icing

Meet & Tweet Twitter Hop + GIVEAWAY!

I heart Thursdays! I love the opportunity to meet so many new friends.

Exciting News! Starting this week, giveaways will be included with the Meet & Tweet!

This week I'm raising the bar just a little more....

If we can get to 300 link up's, one lucky person is going to win 

250 custom business cards for their blog. How cool is that?!

Now let's get this PAR-TAY started! 

Ready to make new Twitter friends?
Sweetness, just follow the rules.

RULES:
Link up your Twitter account, not your blog.
Follow your host and co-hosts. {The first 6 in the linky.}

HOST: Laura from Our Reflection

Thanks so much to my amazing co-hosts:
Pamela from Pamela's Heavenly Treats
Hayley from Hayley's World
Leslie from Leslie Marquez Designs
Jen from Delightful Deets
Tami from Bohemian Treehouse

Loving this hop? Shout it out to all your friends!

The more the merrier.

Tweet

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Interested in being a co-host?

Email me for details at momsgonnasnap@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for linking up today!

Hope you've had fun and made some amazing new friends.

Save the Date! Next Hop: 8/23

Grab a button and add it to your blog!

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DIY Music Note Banner

Lately I've been all about crafting. I just love the idea of giving someone a hand made gift. Don't get me wrong, I can be the first person to say that hand made gifts take time. Lots of time. That's time we don't always have. But I've been trying to pace myself and be more of a planner than a last-minute crazy woman. I'm actually thinking about Christmas gifts. Seriously. If you want to give something that someone will truly treasure, time is love, and the time to start is now.

This week we surprised one of my best friends for her birthday. She loves the piano and music notes so I decided to add a music flare into the banner.

Supplies

• Burlap flags cut to size
• Burlap rope
• Wooden letters needed to spell the persons name
• Music note scrapbooking paper
• Ribbon {I used teal since that's her favorite color and needed 6" per bow}
• Hot glue gun
• Elmer's Glue

I traced the wooden letters onto the sheet music and cut them out. Using Elmer's glue, I lightly glued them onto the face of the wooden letters.

Then with the hot glue gun, glued the wooden letters to the pre-cut burlap flag shapes. Using the rope, hot glued the top of each burlap flag by slightly folding the top over the rope to secure. Then I ended by tying a small petite bow between each letter. Viola. A super cute customized gift that will hold a special memory in her heart for years to come.

We love you Melisah!