Wedding Location
When I first started researching for our wedding planning I was overwhelmed. There seemed to be so many rules and guidelines that didn’t make sense or were not relevant to what Matt and I wanted to do...
View ArticleThe Holiday Season
In the past I have spent a considerable amount of time and money on Christmas gifts. I would go shopping multiple times trying to keep a tally of what I’ve bought, but more importantly, how much I’ve...
View ArticleHoliday Weddings
I’ve been researching and writing about Christmas themed weddings and am starting to want one myself. Unfortunately, the climate here makes any kind of winter planning really hit or miss, as the...
View ArticleEnjoying Being Engaged
We are about two months out from our wedding and things are so calm it makes me a bit nervous. Maybe it’s like the calm before the storm. Maybe in a week I’ll be so busy with wedding stuff that I’ll...
View ArticleDivorce-Proofing Your Almost Marriage
I’m not willing to ever get divorced. That’s not to say that I think divorce is immoral, or that there aren’t real reasons to get one (i.e. abuse) but I plan on going into my marriage with the attitude...
View ArticleWho Asked You Anyway?
Shortly after my sister returned from her honeymoon she shared that there were a number of people who, when they found out she was getting married, sincerely and bluntly asked “why would you do...
View ArticleHow-to make Simple and Beautiful Table Numbers
Matt and I went through a million possibilities for our wedding table numbers, all of which were fabulous, but either too costly or too time consuming. Though I enjoy crafting I’m not willing to spend...
View ArticlePost Nuptials: Do You Feel Different?
Not a minute after we were pronounced husband and wife and I was already being asked “So? Do you feel different?” I didn’t know how to answer exactly. All of the time I spent imagining what it would...
View ArticleHow to Have a No Debt Holiday
Well, the holiday season is upon us! Did you hear that Walmart is beginning its Black Friday deals 2 hours earlier than last year? That news gives me heart palpitations. Soon we’ll be expected to give...
View ArticleFrugal and Clutter-Free Stocking Stuffers
I have to be honest. We are not doing stocking this year. gasp! I know! It seems crazy, especially because I love stocking gifts. But this year it just seemed like a chore to buy stocking gifts and...
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