Styling Kids for DIY Holiday Photos

Kids Style

Tips to Style a Kids Holiday Smartphone Photo Shoot 

The holidays are upon us. If you're looking for some smartphone tips and inspiration to easily create heirloom-quality images of your kids this season, you've come to the right place. Keep reading, because as you can see from these pictures, a children's photo shoot doesn't require either an expensive hired photographer or fancy camera. All you really need to capture beautiful family portraits like these are a good smartphone, happy kids, an uncluttered background (ideally with natural outdoor lighting), a little parent patience, and several well-made, vintage-style classic coordinating outfits from Feltman Brothers Fall and Winter 2021 children's wear collection.

 

MBE partnered with Feltman Brothers

Good Looking Outfits Key to Great Photos

"From the moment the Striped Knit Set and the Chunky Knit Set styles from Feltman Brothers arrived, I couldn't wait to try these classic and cozy matching outfits you see in this post on my little guys and start snapping some pictures, to share with family and friends," says Rachel Marks, a Southern California boy mom of two including an 8 month-old and a 3-1/2 year-old. 

"I was really looking for some photogenic kids clothing just like this which would be functional and comfortable, as well as stylish," she explains. "In fact, the homemade knit details, quality tailored construction, and classic small details went above and beyond what I was expecting. What's more is the matching styles both my sons photographed even more beautifully than I could have ever imagined.

"The Feltman Bros. classic look, which the company is well-known for, is so refreshing," she continues. "Truly such a nice change from all the contemporary boys' apparel in stores that involves dinosaurs, cars, sharks, trains, or other similar motifs. Beyond just wearing these for matching family pictures, both styles are nice enough to be worn throughout the holiday season.  And what could be more fun and cute than brothers wearing matching outfits, right? 

"Both pieces we received from the brand are cozy, timeless and the fit was generous and ran true to size with a bit of leeway so they can be worn a little longer. Without a doubt, these styles will be well-loved by my boys throughout this fall and winter," Rachel sums up.

Fall and Winter Feltman Brothers Children's Collection

The two outfits above -- which you see the Marks boys modeling above, are available in sizes 3 months to 4T and are made of 100% cotton. These styles are just a glimpse of what's new this season. True to the Feltman Brothers brand, these adorable two-piece sets are designed in classic style in soft pastel colors such as French blue, coral rose, and ivory. Boys and girls styles include scalloped collar knit, rosebud knit, V-shape knit, argyle raised stripe knit, daisy tunic knit and a few holiday designs including a holly knit set and toy soldier cardigan.

More About Feltman Brothers

Founded more than a century ago in 1916, Feltman Brothers is known for their classically-styled, hand-embrodiered and smocked, old-fashioned quality children's wear. From newborns to babies to toddlers a huge range of beautiful styles for boys and girls including 1 piece and 2-piece outfits, children's clothing accessories, christening gowns, baby bonnets, and more is offered. To check out the full collection and keep up to date on what's new at FeltmanBrothers.com visit the brand's site as well as  follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

 

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Thanksgiving Artisan Chocolatier Review, Giveaway

Thanksgiving

MBE partnered with Delysia Chocolatier for this Review & Giveaway

A Gracious, Unique & Delicious Holiday Gift

Looking for a way to add a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving entertaining this year?  Perhaps you're searching for a thoughtful, beautiful and memorable seasonal host/hostess thank you gift? Or, though you  may be separated across the miles this holiday, you'd still like to send a sweet present to loved ones to let them know how much you misss them? Delysia's beautiful, hand-made holiday-inspired artistic boxed chocolates would be perfect for any of these Thanksgiving occasions.

Delysia Autumn Harvest Hostess Collection

This beautifully packaged, limited edition 16-piece chocolate truffle red box ($55.95) with white satin ribbon creatively captures everything I love about fall and Thanksgiving. From colorful leaves, cranberries, apples, turkey with stuffing and acorns, to pumpkins and a sense of gratitude for the bounty of food on our table during this time of year, these sweet beauties say it so eloquently.

The extraordinary edible chocolate art collection is wrapped ready for giving making it an gift to give for Thanksgiving. The assortment, which like all Delysia products is made with only finest quality chocolate and ingredients, includes a foursome of truly imaginative truffle flavors you won't find anywhere else.  

Truffle varieties in this gorgeous 16-piece assortment

• 4 Sweet Potato Casserole Chocolate Truffles
• 4 Cranberry Sauce Chocolate Truffles
• 4 Apple Pie Chocolate Truffles
• 4 Caramelized Stuffing Chocolate Truffles

With Delysia handcrafting just 50 boxes for Fall 2021, this limited edition is selling quickly. Order today to get yours before they're all gone.

More Fall, Thanksgiving Chocolate Gifts Available Now 

A wide variety of other Autumn and Thanksgiving-inspired smaller and larger Delysia chocolate gifts and gift sets ($7.95 - $139.95) can be purchased, ready for shipping direct to your gift's recipient or if you are lucky enough to live in the Austin, TX area there's also the option to order, then pickup IRL at the shop. 

From Delysia Handmade Solid Chocolate Pumpkins and Turkeys -- the latter available in Gold, White, Milk or Dark Chocolate flavors -- to various sizes of boxed collections with seasonal truffles and other chocolates and gift items, there is truly something here for every taste and budget.

2021 Delysia Holiday Collection - Time to Pre-order 

Be sure to check out the equally exquisite 2021 Delysia Holiday Collection and order early so you're not disappointed. Among the many beautiful, unique, and delicious gifts you'll discover are the boutique chocolatier's exclusive 25-piece holiday countdown Chocolate Advent Calendar inspired by 25 different countries around the world and their diverse holiday culinary traditions. 

With such beautiful and delicious handcrafted chocolates which double as works of edible art, MBE is excited to be hosting a chocolate lovers giveaway. This time, we've partnered with this fine gourmet brand to offer you the chance to win a Delysia 16-piece Chocolate Truffle Gift Boxed Assortment of your own. 

Read on to find out how to enter this special giveaway...

GIVEAWAY

Delysia Chocolatier

16-piece Truffle Gift Box

MBE Giveaway
on Instagram

Now thru 11/14/21

Thanks to the brand, ONE (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will win a 16-piece Delysia Chocolate Truffle Gift Box, ARV $59.95. To enter this giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is running, visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents only and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends November 14, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Delysia Chocolatier is providing the prize and is responsible for delivery to winner.

About Delysia Chocolatier

Founded in 2008 by Chef Chocolatier Owner Nicole Patel, who was named 2020's Best Chocolatier in the Americas, Delysia is an award-winning artisan chocolate maker based in Austin, Texas. The company's handmade products are available for domestic U.S. shipment via FedEx, as well as for curbside pickup. For more information on the brand's holiday and year-round sweets and other gift items, how to order online and for local pickup in Austin, visit Delysia.com. You are also invited to keep up with all this gourmet chocolatier's news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Clifford The Big Red Dog Movie Release

Movies

Clifford The Big Red Dog Movie Now in Theaters, Paramount+

Woof! Who's excited about this new family-friendly feature film release for kids? The long-anticipated Clifford The Big Red Dog animation-live action hybrid movie from Paramount Pictures and Scholastic Entertainment FINALLY opens in theaters and can also be seen on Paramount+ as of Wednesday, November 10th.

The Storyline

The new adventure comedy movie, like the long-running animated TV series, is based on the character Clifford The Big Red Dog made famous by the Scholastic book series authored by Norman Bridwell. In this full-length picture, the tale is more realistic than ever, with middle school student Emily Elizabeth (played by Darby Camp), meeting a magical animal rescuer who gives her a small, sweet red puppy which she brings home. 

A scene from the film, Darby Camp on the Red Carpet

Soon after Emily brings her new pet home, she is amazed to wake up in her tiny NYC apartment to find that her little pup has been transformed into a giant 10 foot tall red dog. While her single mom is away from home, Emily, her loveable big red dog, along with her fun, but mischievious Uncle Casey take off on a non-stop adventure to explore the Big Apple together.

Teaching Tips, Free Printables

Click on the Clifford The Big Red Dog Teacher Tips Sheet image below for a classroom teaching guide as well as fun, free kids coloring pages and activity printables for parents to download for children to enjoy at home.

Clifford-Size Your Pet

Connect to the free Clifford-Size Your Pet mobile app to magically turn your own pet's photo into a giant animal just like Clifford The Big Red Dog.

Clifford AR Experience

There's also more free fun to celebrate the Clifford The Big Red Dog movie release. Check out the new Clifford AR Experience app now!

More about Clifford The Big Red Dog Movie

As of today, Clifford The Big Red Dog Movie (2021, rated PG) is now in theaters nationwide as well as is watchable on Paramount+. Stay up to date by following the new movie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.