Are you ready for your fourth 12 Months of Fitness (#12MoF) challenge? Check out the introduction to 12 Months of Fitness here. My testers have been tackling this challenge since mid-March and are sharing their experiences with making the switch to whole grains.
Partnered Post: The Real Truth About Wedding Registry Happiness
Scientists have been looking at what really makes us happy. Can money truly buy happiness? Not necessarily! But what we choose to spend our money on can contribute to our happiness over time. Several recent studies have shown that people become happier with experiences, even small ones like going to the movies or for a hike. But what happens when they get material things? Happiness with material objects tends to decline over time.
Partnered Post: A New Matching Site for Brides and Vendors!
Meet Revelry Alliance, a trendy, new “matching site” that connects Chicago brides with the very best wedding vendors based on their personalized profiles. Brides simply input their preferences (budget, color, taste, etc.) and they are paired with reliable and highly rated vendors – everything from caterers, to DJs, to floral companies and more. And the best part? This service is FREE, which is ideal for brides who want to be involved with wedding planning, but don’t have time to do all of the research involved.
Married Monday: Helping a Spouse with PTSD
As many of my regular readers know, my husband (The Boy) has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD). He’s had it for several decades now. His PTSD is from his time in the military and the trauma surrounding a devastating training accident plus many stressful/dangerous deployments. Like many in the military, he struggled for many, many years without being diagnosed.
12 Months of Fitness: Challenge #3 – Focus on Better Posture
Are you ready for your third 12 Months of Fitness (#12MoF) challenge? Check out the introduction to 12 Months of Fitness here. My testers have been tackling this challenge since mid-February and are sharing their experiences with focusing on better posture.
Alternative Wedding Vows or Readings: Geek Edition
Let me tell you, one of the hardest things about planning my own wedding was trying to write the wedding ceremony. I was not a fan of the traditional vows (I obey noone but myself thankyouverymuch) and really wanted to find something that reflected our concept of what we wanted our relationship to be. If you’re in the same boat but looking for alternative vows with a geekier lean – here ya go!
Affordable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her
It’s coming… The Big VD. Valentine’s Day, y’all. Do you have a little gifty for your special someone yet? No. Me neither. And I’m also unemployed and pregnant. Money? Is tight… so I’ve been looking for some great and really affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for The Boy and thought I’d share my finds with you (I’ve also done up a HERS gift guide for those looking for their girlfriend).
12 Months of Fitness: Challenge #2 – Add Spinach
So excited to share the next 12 Months of Fitness (#12MoF) challenge with y’all! Check out the introduction to 12 Months of Fitness here. My testers have been tackling this challenge since mid-January and are sharing their experiences with adding more spinach to their diets.
Partnered Post: Avoid These Common Honeymoon Mishaps from Honeymoon Pixie
Even though you think your honeymoon will be perfect, chances are something, at some point may go wrong. It could be something simple like forgetting the sunscreen in the tropics and leaving your sandals at home. Other problems, like stolen credit cards or a lost passport, are more serious.
Wedding Wednesday: Our Ceremony Music
I’ve gotten a few reader requests asking me about the music we used for our wedding ceremony. So, here y’all go:
Wedding Wednesday: Our Texas Wedding Ceremony and Vows
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that our wedding ceremony was the most important thing during The Boy and my wedding planning. When we had our quickie ceremony in Alaska back in July of 2011, I wrote the entire ceremony the night before so that my sweet daddy could officiate it before he passed away. I wrote that sucker at 11 o’clock the night before the wedding and truly, truly loved it.
Partnered Post: The Best Honeymoon Registry Etiquette Advice from Honeymoon Pixie
Wondering how to let your guests know politely about your honeymoon registry? Have you had to politely explain your registry to guests with questions? Honeymoon registry etiquette advice can be hard to find, and when you do, it can be conflicting. Here are the best pieces of advice for honeymoon registry etiquette. By following these five basic guidelines, you will be following the best etiquette practices and you’ll minimize the risk of offending anyone.
