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Our Real Love/Engagement/Wedding Story

Exciting news: Tomorrow, our wedding will be featured on the Wedding Chicks blog! I’m...

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How to Eat a Cupcake

I love cupcakes because frosting and cake make me happy, but actually eating them is another story....

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A No-Pressure Way to Make New Year’s Resolutions

Are you making any New Year’s resolutions? I used to write mine down on a post-it note that I’d...

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Cancer

One of my favorite authors, Haruki Murakami, once wrote a book about running called What I...

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Plaid Blanket Scarf

I always forget about the scarves hanging in the back of my closet, but this plaid blanket scarf...

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May Your Days Be Married and Bright

Merry Christmas! What are your plans this year? We still have to give out all our Christmas...

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Easy Christmas Crafts: Mason Jar Snow Globes

Crafts are a fun way to get in the holiday spirit, especially if they’re easy to put...

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I’m Wearing A Cape!

I got a cape. When I told Alan, I thought he might give me a funny look (like when I got these),...

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Mini Living Room Makeover: New Pillows

We’ve been using our old throw pillows for what feels like years, even though they’re...

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Mini Living Room Makeover

Recently I took a look around and decided our living room could use a mini makeover. We spend a lot...

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