Leslie McCormick

Leslie's camping trip, captured with Fujifilm
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After the craziness of camping last year with twin two year-olds, I was a little nervous about what a weekend in the great outdoors would be like with twin three year-olds.  Sure they’re more independent, but they are also more stubborn.  Once again, our family took a collective deep breath and headed back into the woods for another adventure. Fortunately, we had a beautiful setting to enjoy. 

A perfect seting

The Fujifilm XP20 makes taking panoramic shots really easy. All you have to do is set up the first shot and it takes care of the rest.

Even with such a beautiful setting, no trip would be complete without a swim in the lake.

Maddie swimming

A popsicle.

A yummy popsicle

And a campfire.

Sharing stories around the campfire

We used the video feature on the Fujifilm XP20 quite a bit—just one click and you’re recording. With no set-up, it’s easier to start shooting HD video whenever the moment arises.


Since it’s water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof, it was a great option for us to use while outdoors.  The small size makes it easy to throw into your bag whether you are heading out for a daytrip, or planning a longer family vacation. You won’t miss a minute of fun.

Want your very own Fujifilm XP20 camera? Enter our Capture Your Memories with Fujifilm contest for your chance to win one of two family-friendly digital cameras.

Wondering how you can improve your picture-taking skills? We asked the Fuji Guys for some tips on the best way to take pictures of kids on the move, get creative with composition and best capture the moment. Capture your memories with these tips from the Fuji Guys.

Note: No children, spouses or significant others were embarassed (that much) in the production of this blog post, sponsored by Fujifilm.

 

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  1. Posted by Sarah on August 17, 2011 at 03:30 PM

    looks like you had a great trip!

Leslie McCormick
December 09, 2010
Leslie McCormick
Chocolatey Skor Bars
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My contribution to the 2nd annual SavvyMom Holiday Bake-Off is not a tried-and-true family recipe, but rather a tasty treat I first had at Thanksgiving time when attending a birthday party for my cousin’s young son. After sampling these delicious squares, I had to get the recipe.

The best part, after the taste, is how simple they are to make. Four ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need.

Chocolatey Skor Bars

You’ll Need

  • 1 package of chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk, depending on your taste)
  • 1 package of Skor pieces
  • 1 can of condensed milk
  • 1 box of Ritz crackers, crushed into a fine powder

Prep and Cook

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
  2. Crush the entire box of Ritz crackers into a fine powder. I put them in a zippered plastic bag and used a rolling pin to crush, but you could also pulverize them in a food processor.
  3. Combine chocolate chips, Skor bits, Ritz cracker crumbs and condensed milk in a bowl. Stir together.
  4. Spread mixture on a parchment paper covered baking sheet and press down with your hands to make sure there are no air holes.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes at 350°F.
  6. Cool, cut into squares and enjoy!

 

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