If you're one of the many women who worked throughout your pregnancy with morning sickness then you know it's not just about surviving work but surviving each day. During my first trimester, I spent almost every hour curled up on the couch, except for the times my husband had the unfortunate luck of seeing me throw up in the sink because I couldn't make it to the bathroom. (I ... Read More »
How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding
Growing up I didn't dream about what kind of engagement ring I'd get someday, or even about the dress. Instead, I dreamed about one thing, other than my husband, of course. I wanted my wedding outside. Even more specifically, I always wanted it facing Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes in New York!) Thankfully, my husband agreed and I began to plan an outdoor wedding. ... Read More »
7 Places to Change Your Name After Getting Married
Congrats! If you're reading this you either just got married, or are getting married soon and would like to know all the places to change your name after getting married. Oh, and if you're still in the throes of wedding planning I wrote articles on how to save thousands on your wedding, how to plan a wedding in less than three months, and makeup tips to look beautiful on your ... Read More »
3 Simple Steps to Turn an Enemy Into a Friend
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. (In other words how to turn an enemy into a friend. - Proverbs 16:7 In second grade our teachers would march us in single-file lines from one room to another, often passing other classes in the meantime. One day we passed a line of first graders. When I made eye-contact with a new girl I ... Read More »
To the Single Girl Who’s Still Waiting
To the single girl still waiting: I know your pain. I know your joy and the ups and downs and the rollercoaster of emotions you experience. I experience them too. I know that there are days when you absolutely adore your freedom. If you want to hit the road and visit a friend who lives a couple of hours away, you can. If the church needs volunteers on a ... Read More »