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5 Minutes for Books: Kids’ Cakes from the Whimsical Bakehouse

by CarrieB July 5, 2010 45 comments

I admit it. I am a complete sucker for cake design books. Maybe it’s because I’m a wedding photographer, but cakes and cupcakes to me are art. I’ve just reviewed another book Celebrating Cupcakes and [...]
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5 Minutes for Books:
From the White House to Your House

by CarrieB June 21, 2010 39 comments

In some ways it feels like a large percentage of the population in America is starting to catch on to the fact that we can’t keep eating at McDonald’s and expect to live long and [...]
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5 Minutes for Books: Picture books exploring a world of color

by CarrieB May 10, 2010 46 comments

We recently added a little boy to our family who loves to look through books of colorful creatures. The following two picture books have not failed to delight when it comes to exploring the world [...]
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5 Minutes for Books:
Bookish Board Games

by CarrieB March 22, 2010 130 comments

I don’t know about you guys, but we like reading books around here. Furthermore, it’s a real treat to play games in our home (because I confess, mommy isn’t much of a game player!) But [...]
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5 Minutes for Books: Nancy Drew and The Clue of the Broken Locket

by CarrieB January 11, 2010 30 comments

We’re gearing up to host a Children’s Classics Mystery Challenge over at 5 Minutes for Books and I’m way hyped about it! As you all know, we’re all about books at this sister site and [...]
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5 Minutes for Books: Andrew Zuckerman photographs animals

by CarrieB December 14, 2009 52 comments

If you have not yet heard of Andrew Zuckerman, let me please enlighten you. Zuckerman is a renowned photographer and film maker, winning an award for the best short narrative at the Woodstock Film Festival [...]
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5 Minutes for Books: Stealing with Style

by CarrieB August 3, 2009 61 comments

Looking for a clean mystery series that you can relax and enjoy? I have the most WONDERFUL treat for you! Author Emyl Jenkins has begun writing a fabulous mystery series surrounding a lady by the [...]
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5 Minutes for Books: Babycakes Bakery Cookbook

by CarrieB July 6, 2009 64 comments

What parent doesn’t want the best for their children? From the day our little kidlets are born, we’re looking out for their best interests from food, to education, to playmates and influence. We also love [...]
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5 Minutes for Photography: Memories.

by CarrieB June 11, 2009 32 comments

Today I’m not going to write about photo techniques, or tips, or gear, or anything like that. Because, in the long run, that’s not what’s most important about your photos. Photography is really about capturing [...]
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5 Minutes for Photography: Organizing and Editing

by CarrieB May 14, 2009 172 comments

… plus, this week you can win a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements! I remember the first time our family got a digital camera. For the first couple of years, the computer hard drive was [...]
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