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Thursday’s Carrot: What Really Matters
by Hollie on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 | 1 comment
Valentine's Day is about celebrating love, and not only love for others, but love for yourself as well. Loving yourself and living your life to the fullest is so important. Below is a roadmap of sorts to remind you not to get so caught up in the silly, unimportant, stressful things of life:... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
by Hollie on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 | 6 comments
It’s that time of the year again — Valentine’s Day! So I've decided to design these 4 little Valentine's Day Cards for you to give to your loved ones. Print out on regular 8.5 x 11 paper or cardstock, cut on the dotted lines, feel free to add a ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Message-in-a-Cookie Cutters
by Hollie on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 3 comments
Create personalized treats for loved ones this Valentine’s Day with these Message-in-a-Cookie Cutters by Williams-Sonoma. Customize the cutters by sliding in letters or pre-made words to form a name or message. When you press the cutter into the dough, your lettering is imprinted on ... [read more] -
Thursday’s Carrot: Is It Just One Of Those Days/Weeks?
by Hollie on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 | No Comments
We all have bad days and good days, bad weeks and good weeks. If it's one of those bad times for you (or someone you know) and you just want the week to be over, here are some important things to remember that should help you get through the day/week and make it a little ... [read more] -
Planning a Couple’s Vacation
by Sarah on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | 4 comments
Remember when you could, on a whim, pack up and take a vacation, or even a little weekend break? Sigh...once you have kids and school and work and grandparents and everything else, having a vacation like you used to have may seem like an impossible dream. Not only are there too many things to take care ... [read more] -
Your Wedding Proposal Buttoned Up
by Sarah on Saturday, February 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Ah spring — what a beautiful time to be in love — and what a beautiful time to get engaged. At first blush, proposing might appear to be a relatively straightforward process: a nice restaurant, a rock in her champagne glass and, voila! Right? Well, while every proposal is memorable, a little creativity will ... [read more] -
A Stress Free Valentine’s Day
by Sarah on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 | 1 comment
Why is it that the day we're supposed to celebrate the person who makes us feel the most special ends up being the day that makes us feel the most stressed? What should I get them? What will they get me? Is this romantic enough? Should we go somewhere fancy or spend an intimate night in? ... [read more] -
Preparing for the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
by Sarah on Monday, August 4th, 2008 | No Comments
The high season for weddings is fast approaching. According to statistics posted on TheKnot.com, the majority (51%) of couples get married between May and September. But no matter the date you select for your big day, one thing is certain: planning for it can be a full time job in and of itself. ... [read more] -
Grown-Ups Only
by Sarah on Monday, August 4th, 2008 | No Comments
While nothing is more rewarding than being a parent, having some grown-up only get-aways is important if for no other reason than to keep you from baby-talking 24/7. The world spins pretty fast, especially during an election year, and you will want to be able to spend some time with people that you can talk ... [read more] -
Planning a Couple’s Vacation
by Sarah on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 | No Comments
Remember when you could, on a whim, pack up and take a vacation, or even a little weekend break? Sigh…once you have kids and school and work and grandparents and everything else, having a vacation like you used to have may seem like an impossible dream? Not only are there too many things to ... [read more]
