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Aside from having a beautiful location in the Dominican Republic, one of the things I love most about our wedding is something I hadn’t even thought of in all my pre-planning – repurposing decor and items from our big day. … Read more
I am sick of impersonal gifts. I hate giving them, and I hate receiving them. Yet, it seems like each year, I amass more names on my “must buy for” list, and I have no idea what to buy for … Read more
If there’s a holiday that celebrates creativity, it would be Halloween. From creative, one of a kind costumes, yard decorations, and frightening recipes that celebrate ghosts, goblins, zombies and werewolves, everything remotely scary is fair game! Take a look at … Read more
Are you totally sick of eggs?! The last few years there has been a major egg craze with the wild varieties introduced that have candy, toys, and other surprises inside. Where were these when I was a kid? Since Easter is coming up … Read more
With just 4 simple ingredients, you can wow your holiday party guests with this delicious candy cane puff pastry recipe! Pin this for later! Candy Cane Puff Pastry Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if previously frozen)about 2-3 cups fresh … Read more
If you are looking for a way to inspire the Christmas spirit or get in touch with Santa, this is the perfect place to do so. They offer emails, handwritten letters and even text messages from Santa! Recently, my 3 year … Read more
That time of year is back! If you haven’t been helping your kids write their list for Santa, now is the time to start brainstorming. Each year it seems the toys get bigger, better and smarter. Don’t wait until the … Read more
It’s that time of the year – holiday season!. While everyone enjoys the feasting, shopping, and parties, it can be difficult to keep up a regular workout routine during this time. Studies show that taking just a week or two … Read more
Show those amazing strong women in your life some appreciation this year with a little Galentine’s Day gift. The national holiday of love is approaching, and while you are planning a romantic getaway or a night away from the kids … Read more
I’m obsessed with photography, especially when my children and family are the subjects. The majority of my down time is spent learning photojournalism techniques to better document their lives as they happen. The end result is that my family gets a … Read more
With millions of products lining the virtual shopping shelves and hundreds more overwhelming your senses in the toy aisle it can be hard to know what toys are worth adding to your cart (virtual or otherwise) and which toys will … Read more
There are only a few weeks left until Christmas…so the number one question is how many paychecks do you have left to buy gifts? Overspending has become just another part of the stress of the holidays. Instead of charging all … Read more
Valentine’s Day celebrates love, but more importantly, it celebrates love of chocolate! Whether you’re single or in a relationship, who doesn’t love a holiday that involves chocolate covered fruit, chocolate candy, and other decadent sweet treats? You can’t go wrong … Read more
As 2015 comes to an end, we prepare ourselves for the celebrations and traditions to welcome the arrival of the New Year. However, not everyone celebrates the new year according to the standard Gregorian calendar. For Asians all over the world, including Asian-Americans, they are … Read more
The holidays are over, and we are stuck in the purgatory of late winter. It is too early to get excited about summer and for those of us in cold states, we are over the wonder of snow. So what … Read more
We spend countless hours searching out the very best gifts for our loved ones. Scouring the stores for a meaningful item, a functional present, and we find ourselves tired and frustrated resolving to buy whatever we can at the last … Read more