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How to Make a Perfect Soufflé Dish
Featured Stories, Make It With Mom!, Menus, Recipes
Attempting to execute a perfect soufflé dish conjures up images of Lucille Ball tripping through the kitchen desperately (and unsuccessfully) trying to keep her soufflé inflated. One of the biggest myths of this airy creation is that it's…
Brine Master: How to Make Your Own Pickled Foods
Featured Stories, Recipes
Not only do pickled foods taste good, but it seems everyone is talking about how good pickled foods are for you as well. Pickles, sauerkraut, kimchee and other fermented foods, which can last in your fridge a lot longer than non-pickled foods,…
Game On: How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions
Empowerment, Health, Slider
You have a deadline pending and now all you need to do is stay focused and get started on your work. To accomplish this, you clear you agenda and make it so you finally are alone in front of your workspace. You begin by adjusting your chair,…
Flash Mob: Tips on Gauging the Need for a Flash
Entertainment, Life, Shutterfly Living
Using your flash correctly can make or break a photo. Sadly, flashes often get a bad rap because many non-pros don't know how to use them correctly. Knowing how to use the flash is just as important as knowing when to use it. Once you harness…
Oh Baby: The Subtle Art of Photographing a Newborn
Entertainment, Life, Shutterfly Living
It's totally impossible to take a bad photo of a newborn baby — especially if it's yours. However, overwhelmed new moms, contending with sleep deprivation and adjusting to this wonderful but life altering event, may find it challenging to…
How to Make an Epic Gift-Worthy Family Photo Collage
Entertainment, Life, Shutterfly Living
A handmade family photo collage transforms your favorite shots into a work of art and it makes a truly heartwarming gift. There are so many different ways to put them together, the possibilities are endless — anything from wall décor…
10 Tips & Tricks for Mastering the Self-Timed Group Shot
Entertainment, Life, Shutterfly Living
When you want to take a group photo that wouldn't be complete without you in it and a selfie stick just won't cut it, the self-timer saves the day. Taking a group shot can be pretty difficult. Taking a self-timed group shot where you're not…
Tips on Taking Great Pics from a Moving Vehicle
Entertainment, Life, Shutterfly Living
There's no question that we're in an era of documenting every second of our lives. We never want to miss out on a great photo-op — and a road trip is a goldmine of fantastic, but fleeting, images. However, if you've ever tried to snap a…
The Frenema: How to Properly Purge Your Social Media Sites
Life, Love & Relationships, Slider
It’s been a good decade or so now with social media sites in our lives and along the way we’ve all accumulated plenty of friends. Sure, when your first joined these various networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, it was great to…