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How to Find Happiness (in one afternoon)
Sometimes we all forget how to find happiness. This exercise will help you to find happiness even when it is elusive. How to Find Happiness? Look for it.
Welcome to My Dream Home | It’s Actually Mine!
You know I’ve been looking for my dream home for awhile. Well, I finally found it. Care to hear about the journey (and the diy projects to come)?
Answers – No Answers
The truth is that I’m not ready to write about what is going on in my life right now. I haven’t figured out how to package it to the general public,…
Tips for Living with Parents to Save Money for a House + Room Tour
Check out my tips for living with parents to save money for a house. You want your dream house so you’re moving in. These tips will help you survive.
6 Lessons About Love and a Happy Marriage From My Grandparents
My grandparents’ happy marriage helped me overcome my cynicism about love, and their example taught me innumerable lessons about building a happy marriage.
4 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Rings
For those of you who are looking for ways to save money on your wedding, this might be a good first step. Engagement rings are expensive. Add…
5 Natural Ways to Care for Sensitive Skin
Do you or a loved one have sensitive skin? Learn my 5 Natural ways to are for sensitive skin and make the itching stop!
4 Choices Beginner Bloggers Make
There are a lot of choices beginner bloggers have to make. Let me help you navigate them with advice from my blogging experience.
My First Blog Trip | Kansas City, MO via Visit KC
Read all about my first blog trip to Kansas City, Missouri. I was visiting for a blog conference, but I discovered so much more in Kansas City.
Avoiding Exclusion in LDS Temple Weddings
If you are LDS and have family members who are non-members, inactive, or unworthy, then this article is for you. LDS weddings are sacred, but can cause pain
Why Was I Not Invited to a Mormon Wedding (Sealing)?
Why wasn’t I invited to a Mormon wedding, and what is a ring ceremony anyway? LDS sealings differ from weddings, and they can be confusing to non-Mormons.
Wedding Guest List Printable | Planning Your Wedding Guest List
This wedding guest list printable will help you plan your wedding guest list. The wedding guest list printable organizes your guests by priority.
The Mississippi River is My Home
I didn’t always love the Mississippi River. Now that I am a grown-up, I realize the importance it has played in my life. The Mississippi River is my home.
Networking Your Way to a Perfect Wedding | The DIY Wedding Myth
The phrase “DIY Wedding” is a myth. You can’t do it alone. So what’s a broke bride or DIY wedding enthusiast to do? Network your way to a perfect wedding.
How to Make Money with Google AdSense…. When You Dont Even Know Where To Start
Getting Started with Google AdSense is a step-by-step guide to setting up your Google Adsense on WordPress or Blogger. Learn how to make money with AdSense.
How to Achieve Goals (for creative people)| My Attempt at New Year’s Resolutions
Creative (and disorganized) people need a different method to achieve goals. Focusing on three months and weekly lists help me achieve goals.
Free Gift Planning Printables – Organized Gift Giving – Free Christmas Shopping Printables
Use these gift inventory and gift ideas printables to keep your Christmas shopping organized. Free Christmas Shopping Printable | Free Gift-Giving Printable
Ibotta Review | Save Money on Groceries With Your Phone
This Ibotta review is a step-by-step guide to the app that helps you save money on groceries with your phone. One of the best apps for saving money.
The Case for Gay Parenthood: Or In Other Words, My Dad is Gay
Making the case for gay parenthood by sharing the story of my gay dad. Yes, my dad is gay, and he is a great dad. Building a family from brokenness
How to Cater Your Own Wedding For Cheap: The Formal Self-Catering Menu
Thinking about self-catering your wedding? Here’s a menu to cater your own wedding for 300+ people for under $1000. Formal sit-down dinner menu | self-cater
How Prayers are Different From Wishes
My niece and I learned together that prayers are different from wishes. Read our story here.
How to Save Money on Wedding Invitations | Uprinting.com Review
We sent out 400 3-piece wedding invitations for under $400. Follow these steps to save money on your wedding invitations.
Cheap, DIY, Couple’s Costume: Jack & Jill (Crutches Halloween Costume)
How can you plan a couple’s costume if somebody has a cast, sling, or crutches – for $1? Jack & Jill, is the perfect crutches Halloween costume!
The Other Best Bridal Shower Game EVER: Dressing for the Honeymoon
The other best bridal shower game ever is Dressing for the Honeymoon. Your guests will be happy you chose this bridal shower game and the bride with love it