• To me the ideal doctor would be a man endowed with profound knowledge of life and of the soul, intuitively divining any suffering or disorder of whatever kind, and restoring peace by his mere presence.  ~Henri Amiel, Swiss Philosopher (Custom Colored Blocks Photo Graduation Invitation)

• We wish to share this time with you – To laugh, to smile and to cry – because, before we realize – precious years go by. (Vintage Brown & Green Graduation Open House Invitation)
• Every yesterday is a memory of dreams. Every tomorrow is a vision of hopes. (Men’s Graduation Announcement – Modern Four Photo Design)
• it takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. – e.e. cummings (Beach Graduation Celebration Photo Card)
• I held him in my arms on the day he was born, And dreamed about his future and the things that he would learn. Now he stands before me, a boy almost a man, I find myself reluctant to let go of his hand. But nothing can diminish the pride that’s in my heart, Least of all the knowledge that it’s time for us to part. So now I give my only son the space to find his way – And celebrate the future on his Graduation Day. (Multi-Photo Graduation Collage Card – Flat or Folded)
• All our dreams can come true…if we have the courage to pursue them. – Walt Disney (Pink & Brown Photo Graduation Card)
• As we look forward to a shining future, we stop to reflect on the special moments that got us to this point in time. Because you have shared in most of these special moments, it is with great pride that we request the pleasure of your company at the graduation of our son/daughter… (Classic Green & Brown Collage Graduation Invitation)
• I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God; first it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.  – Hudson Taylor (Square Photo Medical School Graduation Invitation)
• With the passing of time, we have acquired knowledge, understanding, and friendship. With the help of many, we are prepared to meet tomorrow’s challenges. With pride we, the Senior Class of _____ invite you to share our great happiness at Commencement Exercises… (Custom Colored Friends Photo Graduation Invitation)
• The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything. – Frank Sinatra (Dramatic Photo Theatre Graduation Invitation)
• What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Personalized Photo College Graduation Announcement)

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Hope you are inspired and improve your quality of life, love and happiness with this quote:

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See all of our Photo Birth Announcements in our galleries, on which you can place any of these verses or write your own!

I walk into a room and say, “What’s bugging me?” Sometimes it is that crooked picture on the wall or the pile of collected books on the nightstand. Or it could be quickly switching the table and chair to a new location. Or it can be just one part of a bigger project.

Set a timer for 10 – 15 minutes and give it a try! It is freeing to have those little annoyances done – I have spent more time thinking about doing it than it actually took me to do it. Why do I do that???

Each day for a week for 15 minutes I did this and here are some of the things that were accomplished:

Straightened the bedskirt.
Cleaned bathroom cabinet.
Washed my makeup brushes.
Reorganized my hanging clothes.
Cleaned one shelf in a closet.

You get the idea…I am setting the timer right now and am off to cut the consumer tags off the decorative bed pillows…

See more WFMW tips here.

Enterprising women are setting up webcams on home computers and checking in from offices or the road, allowing them to see and talk to sons and daughters at any time. Free services like Skype make it possible, and really savvy moms have figured out that no one needs to actually answer the receiving end of the call–moms control what they see at home and when (perfect for taking a peek at a napping newborn!)

We have provided you with details on setting up “Kiddie Cams” so you can try it for yourself. It’s simple and free and only requires an inexpensive webcam that’s readily available anywhere.

1. Sign Up for Skype (Twice!)
   1. Go to www.Skype.com to sign-up for two free accounts (the “Kiddie Cam” system will require one account to run at home and one to run at the office). To get an account, download the program from the Web site on both your home computer and work computer, then choose a username and password for each account. The process takes approximately ten minutes. Note: Skype is available for Windows and Mac. Make sure to choose the version that is appropriate for your computer.
2. Set-up One Webcam
   1. Set-up one webcam at home to be able to check-in on your children from any computer. Choose the webcam of your liking (click here to purchase a webcam directly from the Skype store) and follow the instructions to set-up the webcam.
   2. To set-up the “Kiddie Cam” to run automatically on your home computer while you are at the office, go to the top of your contact list for your home account. Click “File” on the upper left hand corner and “Privacy” and choose the following settings (these settings need to be made for your home computer only):
      1. Calls: Allow calls from: Only people from my Contacts
      2. Calls: Automatically answer incoming calls
      3. Calls/Video Settings: Select webcam: Default Video Device/Your Camera
      4. Calls/Video Settings: Enable Skype Video
      5. Calls/Video Settings: Start my video automatically when I am on a call
      6. Calls/Video Settings: Automatically receive video from: No one

To see your child while at the office, make sure to set-up the webcam in an area where the camera will easily capture your child (i.e. the child’s bedroom, crib, or play area).
3. Use the “Kiddie Cam”

To see your child from any computer, log on to your second Skype account (use the username that is not in use at home). Call your home Skype account to automatically be able to view your child, whether they are reading an afternoon book, working on an arts project, or taking a morning nap.

For more information, contact Kaplow.

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I checked out the link for Cozi and was favorably impressed. From the web site samples it does appear that they have accomplished their goal to provide a one-stop “organizing solution” for the entire family.

The technology could very well be the key in getting your older children to actually use the planner – wouldn’t that make life so much easier! The color coding of multiple family members and being able to see all the schedules at once earns my attention .

We encourage you to take a quick tour and view all the features. You can try Cozi for free and see how the features work for you and your family. Sometimes you find solutions when you least expect it!

Some further information regarding this planning software:

Cozi makes life easier, less stressful and more fun for busy families. Cozi helps you centralize “all things family” including your calendars, shopping lists, reminders, and even your digital photos. Cozi even provides a simple way to send quick messages to family members and a journal feature.

It is the only software service that is family-ready and addresses all the needs of the modern active family. Cozi is dedicated to organization for the family so the families have more time to spend on doing things they love.

Cozi’s software was most recently highlighted as the “must have calendar for the family” at the Consumer Electronics Show and as a valuable Web 2.0 resource for busy families.

Let us know how it works for you and your family, would love to hear how it “works in action”!

Mama: “What is love, baby?”

Lil’ Duck: “Love is Mommy!!”