Save Your Photos... ...and Your Sanity Ebook

Save Your Photos... ...and Your Sanity

"How to organize and protect
your entire photo collection
in as little as 10 days...

. . . .without losing your mind."

(even if you have years and years worth of photographs and
absolutely no idea where to begin)

Are you overwhelmed by your photographs?

Have you got years and years' worth of photos that have never even made it out of the film developers' envelopes?

Worse yet, have you got rolls and rolls of film that haven't even been developed?

Are you up to your eyeballs in boxes and stashes of photos that are a jumbled mess?

Wondering how you'll ever manage to organize the old photos you've inherited when you're already frazzled by your own collection?

Feeling frustrated by rummaging through your piles in search of a special photograph only to come up empty handed?

Have you slowed down or even stopped your picture taking because you just don't know where you'd put any more photos?

Are you fed up with feeling overwhelmed and guilty about your out-of-control photo collection?

Dear Friend,

You're not alone. And there is hope.

That's what we want you to understand, and that's why we're here.

Our names are Chris Sutton and Tracey DuBois. As owners of The Sentimental Playground, LLC and producers of the acclaimed Treasure Your Memories video, we have helped countless people preserve and enjoy their precious photographs.
We have created this website so that you'll know exactly what you need to do to keep your photos safe, and you'll know the absolute easiest ways to get yourself organized - once and for all!

Our goal is to help you find the joy in your photos once again.

But, if you're going to know anything about us, then we might as well get this out in the open right up front. We have a confession to make . . .

Up until very recently, we did NOT have completely organized photo collections! (Did we just say that out loud?) It's true! ...

So if you have visions of our longstanding, meticulously arranged and painstakingly documented photo libraries in your head, then we feel compelled to inform you that your perception is slightly askew.

If so, then do accept our apologies. But at least this way we can sleep at night. If you're going to put your trust in us, then we need to be worthy of that trust. And how can we foster a relationship of trust if your perception of us is based somewhere other than reality?

We often refer to ourselves as self-confessed organizing fanatics. What we mean by that is not that we're fanatically organized but that we're fanatic about trying to get organized. We are constantly searching for ways to improve and to gain control over some small pocket of our lives.

We were SO out of control with our own pictures, and feeling in desperate need for help that we went on a somewhat frantic search for solutions. When we didn't find what we needed, we were driven to create our own solution. (That's where the fanatical part comes in.)

So we created a very simple line of products that solves the problem of organizing photographs and negatives. Because life gets hectic, we knew we needed to create something that was super easy to use and covered all the bases at once. (Translation: the solution had to be safe for our photographs so that we'd be organizing and preserving at the same time AND it had to allow us to record our memories right then and there because we knew we'd never "get back to it".)

It seems that as soon as we solved that problem, we discovered another. You can have the most amazing solution, and still not take action!

Sometimes you need a strong dose of motivation, or even just a little bit of support.

That's why we created Save Your Photos and Your Sanity™, a step-by-step plan for organizing and protecting your entire photo collection in as little as 10 days . . . without losing your mind!

We knew there were so many people out there like us that were overwhelmed with the "seemingly monumental" (o.k. make that "monumental") task of organizing their photographs.

It's just too big of a job to go it alone. We all need support, encouragement, and even just the sense that we're not alone in our struggle. So getting back to that confession thing . . . We needed Save Your Photos and Your Sanity™ as much as you do!

We poured ourselves into creating the most comprehensive and fun program possible, and just like you, we try to follow that advice!

We tell you this not so that you'll wonder whether or not we're really qualified to help you, but so that you'll realize that in our imperfection, we are perfectly qualified to help you. What could we truly offer you if organizing photographs came easily to us?

How could we possibly relate to your needs if we could organize photographs as easily as we could breathe?

We understand you, because we are "you". We're real people who, until recently, felt overwhelmed by the task of organizing our massive photo collections.

We found some answers because we needed answers.

We dedicated two years to uncovering every tip, every secret, every possible method for simplifying the process of organizing and preserving our precious photographs and memories.

And after writing Save Your Photos and Your Sanity™ and following our own helpful advice ;-), we can proudly report that our not-so-perfect photo collections are finally organized!

Not perfectly organized, but very reasonably organized, and we were able to accomplish this, once and for all, by following the guidelines outlined in the book.

Our photo collections may not be "perfect" but they are safely organized in a way that makes sense to us. Finally, we are enjoying the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we've protected our family's most prized possessions.

We're thrilled to share what we've learned so that you too can get your photos organized once and for all, and so that you can enjoy this same peace of mind.

Save Your Photos and Your Sanity™ is more than a book, it's more like a step-by-step course, and it's delivered electronically right to your computer so you can get started right away.

Save Your Photos...
...and Your Sanity™
How to Organize and Safeguard Your Entire Photograph Collection in as Little as 10 Days

104 pages

by Christine Sutton and Tracey DuBois

$1.00 from the sale of each book is donated to Camp Sunshine, a retreat program for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

With Save Your Photos and Your Sanity™ you'll be able to:

Learn why your procrastination--and even your attempts at organizing--may be destroying your precious photographs!

It goes without saying that your inaction may be destroying your precious photographs, but would you believe that your attempts at organizing might actually be accelerating the deterioration of your photographs?

Here are some typical organizing steps that may actually do more harm that good:

• Storing photos in manila envelopes or unsafe photo boxes.
• Using plastic baggies, or standard index cards to separate photographs.
• Using self-stick notes on top of photographs to keep track of memories.
• Using a ball-point pen to write dates and information on the back of your photograph.
• Storing photographs in their original photo-developing envelopes. Talk about unfairness! Who would ever imagine that your photos would not be safe in the very envelopes they come in? I know this is hard to believe, so if you'd like to see this for yourself, click here for an example of the damage caused simply by storing photos in a standard film developing envelope.

Know the secrets to organizing photographs -- quickly and easily!

Many people feel so overwhelmed by trying to organize their photos that they simply give up. For some people it gets so bad, that they actually stop taking pictures because they don't want to add to the mess!

You'll never have to worry about this happening to you, once you understand:

• How to organize your entire photo collection in as little as 10 days, even if you've got years and years' worth of photos and have absolutely no idea where to begin!
• The top 5 reasons why people put off organizing their photographs, and how to overcome them.
• How to uncover your unique "organizing profile" and discover which organizing methods will be right for you.
• The obvious but commonly overlooked secret to drastically reducing the time you need to spend managing your photos. At the very least, this one secret will cut your work time in half!

Cut through all the scientific "mumbo jumbo" and make sure your photographs and negatives are safe!

The scientific lingo and terminology of photo preservation get tossed around pretty casually. It may be casual to the "experts" using the terms, but it's certainly not casual to the people trying to make sense out of them.

There's so much to sort out, and there's so much to do, that it's hard to even know where to begin. And making a mistake can cause you your precious photographs!

You'll know exactly what to do, and you'll be able to enjoy peace of mind knowing that your precious photographs will be safe, once you learn:

• The best places in your home for storing your photographs, and the 3 places you should absolutely avoid.
• What acid, lignin and PVC are and why they absolutely create havoc with your precious photographs.
• The 5 biggest mistakes that people make in handling their photographs. Are you making them?
• How to recognize and avoid the photo albums that will DESTROY your precious photos.
• The meanings behind all of the lingo (ie. archival vs. acid-free) so that you can be sure that the materials you buy will truly protect your precious photographs. You'll know exactly which terms to trust and which to steer clear of.
• How to remove your photos from unsafe albums, without destroying them in the process!
• Discover the ONLY safe method for writing on the back of your photographs. . .
• How to handle your negatives - Do you even need to keep them, and if so, how should you organize them?

This is just the tip of the iceberg! There's so much more, we couldn't possibly list it all here. And this is why we're offering you our private collection of hundreds of tips and secrets on a completely risk free basis.

Arrange and display your photographs in a way that makes sense to you, so that you can truly enjoy them.

There are lot of different options for organizing and displaying photographs. So many options, in fact, that it's hard to know which methods are available, let alone which method to choose!

You'll be able to decide exactly which method is best for you, once we teach you:

• How to decide if you should use photo boxes, photo albums or both.
• How to decide if you should arrange your photos chronologically or by some other system. (We'll give you full details on all your options so that you can make the decision that's right for you.)
• What to do if you've got lots of photographs and you have no desire to put them all into albums.
• What to do if you would like to get your pictures into albums, but you don't want to spend a lot of time doing it.
• What you MUST know before you frame your photographs for display.
• How to know whether you should separate your photos by each family member or if you should keep them all together.
• How to turn an empty wall into a treasure by creating your very own photo gallery collage. We'll walk you step-by-step through the process.
• What scrapbooking is and whether or not it's right for you.

Make sure that you'll always have the memories that give your photos their meaning.

Your photographs will hold more meaning, for you and your loved ones, if you've captured the memories that go along with the photographs. (Believe us, we know from experience after Tracey inherited a box of photographs with absolutely no documentation. Sadly, the photos are practically meaningless.)

You'll feel the joy of knowing that your loved ones will always have the stories behind your family photos, once you discover:

• Simple ideas for capturing the memories that accompany your photographs, so that you'll always be sure to have the memories that give your photos meaning.
• The number one thing that people do in an attempt to record their memories, and why it's absolutely a big mistake.
• Why scrapbooking is taking America by storm, and how you can get in on the fun.
• Which details you MUST include if you want anyone to care about your precious pictures.
• How to journal so that your "audience" will be enlightened - not bored stiff.
• Why most people are intimidated by journaling and what you can do to overcome this challenge.
• What to do if you have absolutely no interest in scrapbooking but you still want to capture your memories.
• The simple, no-fail test to determine whether or not you've done a good job in recording your family's memories.

How to choose the right supplies - which ones will be safe and which ones will be the best match for your personal style.

If you've strolled down the craft aisles of your local department store lately, then you know that there are seemingly endless possibilities of supplies. When it comes to organizing photos and recording memories, there is a dizzying array of supplies to choose from. And with the unprecedented explosion of the scrapbooking market, there are unfortunately, some unscrupulous companies jumping on the bandwagon.

So how can you tell which products to trust? And how do you even begin to know which types of supplies will be best for you?

You'll feel much more confident in choosing supplies, once we teach you:

• What you MUST know before purchasing supplies.
• How to do determine which markers are safe for your albums and photographs.
• Which albums you should entrust your precious photographs to and which you should stay away from - regardless of what the product labels say!
• The absolute easiest album to use if you plan to create a scrapbook.
• The two biggest pitfalls of using traditional photo boxes and how you can overcome them.

How to care for your precious keepsakes and memorabilia.

Your photographs tell only part of the story. What about all of those precious keepsakes, like certificates, diplomas, baby hair, hospital tags, report cards, and artwork? The list goes on and on -and so does the confusion about how to care for these precious items!

You'll know exactly how to care for your digital photos one you understand:

• The #1 crucial mistake that millions of people are making with digital photography and how to avoid it.
• Tips on naming digital files so that you can avoid the nightmare of scouring through all your digital photos when you're trying to find that special picture.
• How to overcome one of the major pitfalls of digital photography - and make sure that you have the memories that go with your images.
• The simple secret to drastically reducing the time you need to spend managing your digital images. At the very least, this one secret will cut your work time in half!

As you've been reading about all of the helpful ideas you're going to gain from the Save Your Photos and Your Sanity™ e-book, you're probably wondering if you'll really be able to implement the ideas. You may even have some doubts about whether or not you'll be able to keep up with your newly organized photo collections.

You'll have no doubts about your ability to implement and maintain your new photo organizing system, once you discover:

• How to make the most of your limited time, so that you can easily organize your photos.
• The simple habit that will make the difference on whether or not you stay organized!
• The secret solution that will help you organize those photos in minutes (and help you keep them organized)!
• Simple "tricks" to motivate yourself into taking action - even when you don't feel like organizing photos.
• 15 things you can do in 15 minutes to make major progress in organizing your photographs.
• How to choose a film developing method that is right for you. We'll show you all the options so that you can find the one that works best for lifestyle and your needs.

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