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Wedding Cake Ideas Some guys are very involved in wedding planning and some, well, unless you’re talking about tasting wedding cake or where the honeymoon should be, they’re uninterested. As far as the cake goes, most men are focused more … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Cruise Weddings Want to make getting married as simple as possible? You may want to consider tying the knot on a cruise ship. Depending on the package you choose and what the cruise line offers, … Read more
Looking for inspiration ideas on how to wear your hair on your big day? Wedding hairstyles with flowers can be simple, elegant, casual, fun, romantic and flirty. They can make a beautiful statement or just help to add texture and … Read more
The holidays have always been my favorite time of year, even as a kid. It’s more than presents (although I do love to give gifts) the holidays are simply magical. Its a time of year when families come together no … Read more
When we first bought our home in Feb 2010, it was a tiny, very old little cottage with no character. Ben took on the huge project of transforming and remodeling our home (by himself, no less!) and while I am … Read more
Who is Oscar Diggs and why is he so powerful? Oscar Diggs was the son of a politician born in Omaha, Nebraska. His full name is a mouthful: Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkel Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs. When abbreviated to initials, … Read more
Are you planning a beach wedding? Beach weddings are so much fun and they can be as casual or as formal as the decorations you choose to use. The beach sand is like a blank canvas, waiting for your artistic … Read more
Replace the huge party cake with these fun and festive Mini Oreo cakes. They are adorable individual ice cream cakes featuring my favorite cookie – Oreo. This post brought to you by Kraft Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. I … Read more
Did you know November is National Bread Month? Yes, people still eat bread, even though there have been diets and trends that tell you to stay away from the carbs! Bread, actually has many health benefits, like providing you with … Read more
Ladies, how old were you when you began dreaming about your wedding dress? I have friends that started making wish books in college with photos of designs and gowns they liked, before they were even engaged! Of course, while they’re … Read more
Weddings can be romantic, sentimental, silly, sad and unpredictable. Some of the silliest and unpredictable moments often come from the flower girl and ring bearer’s youth and playfulness. Its so much fun to see photographers capture the flower girls and … Read more
“Old school”, “retro” and “vintage” are words that seem to be trending frequently these days. Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph is about an old arcade game, like the ones I grew up playing in the 80s. Watching the film was a bit … Read more
I’m sure everyone has at least one box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in your home, most likely in your refrigerator. We keep several in our pantry, since it has so many other uses including keeping odors out of the fridge … Read more
What’s the coolest destination wedding favor you’ve seen or received? When planning a destination wedding , should the couple choose a unique wedding favor that compliments the destination? Whether you’re planning a beach wedding, a rustic Texas union, or an … Read more
We’ve probably watched our How to Train Your Dragon DVD over 50 times – easily. My son and daughter both love to watch the dragon movie with Hiccup. As a matter of fact, they love Hiccup so much, we have … Read more
Some people are born with the most beautiful eyelashes and brows known to man. Others, cough cough, not so much. Over the years women have tried innumerable products to thicken their eyelashes and eyebrows making them appear more full and … Read more