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Family Fun with Digital Photo Frames

The world of technology is always bringing something new to buy. Quite often, the younger crowd can’t wait to get their hands on the next electronic doodad, while the rest of the world sits back and wonders what all the fuss is about. The digital frame, albeit here for quite a while now, is one of the newest tech items to make an entrance that has some people running to the store to buy more and other individuals hiding away the one they received as a gift. If you fall into the latter group, it is time to grab this bull by the horn and figure out how to have some fun with it.  

Learning How to Use Digital Photo Frames
 
To be honest, there are two excellent ways for you to learn how to set up a digital photo frame with streaming photos and music. The first is to ask someone to show you how. This is actually a great way to do it because you can see first hand how to put it all together. The second way, the one that makes most people procrastinate, is to read the directions that came with the digital photo frame. 
 
Digital Photo Frames for the Grandchildren
 
If your children have little ones underfoot, you can have a lot of fun with digital photo frames. Set up a personalized show based upon the child’s age. Display a slide show of each family member accompanied by a soothing lullaby for a baby. For an older child, why not put together a revolving collection of their parents as children?
 
Personal Family Photo Displays with Digital Photo Frames
 
If your family is scattered about and you don’t get to see them as much as you would like, set up a streaming display of photos that portray each one of them in a good way. Use your favorite photos. Set the display up where you will see it every day.
 
Visit Previous Family Reunions with a Digital Photo Frame Display
 
Have some fun and get the family to help you select a bunch of hilarious, touching, or interesting pictures to stream in one of your digital photo frames. Take a series of a series of family photos each year and update the frame with a new one for everyone to enjoy.
 
Wedding Anniversary Ideas for Digital Photo Frames
 
No matter who is having a wedding anniversary, put together a set of photos that spans the course of the couple’s marriage. Include a wedding photo, the addition of any children, and maybe a few special moments such as previous anniversary celebrations.
 
Have a Digital Photo Frame Contest
 
Ask everyone in the family to participate in a contest for the best slide show. Have each person start by taking several “adorable, must-take-a-picture” moments to use. Next, have each person set their pictures to music. At the next family gathering, have everyone bring their creation and take a vote. Make sure you have a prize for the winner.
 

Comments (2)

Lots of people now have digital frames and aren't sure what to with them. These r some great ideas. Thx

Fran D. Jul 2012 |

Interesting, might have to look at one of these

Gerald B. Jul 2012 |

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