Happy June to you all! With summer in full force, Kyle and I find ourselves trying to create creative meals that we can make on the grill to avoid heating up the house. There are only so many times y...
Happy May my friends! After having any incredibly uncomfortable night of sleep last night, I have realized that summer is officially here. While I know technically it isn’t official until late ...
Nothing like a bit of bling to get you to start blogging again… I’ll get to that in a minute! Amazingly it’s been nearly a month since my last post and abandoning my blog is something I n...
After a FREAK winter storm this past weekend that brought some 26 inches of snow to areas near us and wreaked utter havoc on my newly planted garden, I am craving all things spring! Today marks the f...
As Winter comes to a close and we start to see the first signs of Spring, I thought I’d take the chance to give one last plug to winter. While wedding season is typically in the Spring or Summe...
I’m thrilled to have Mike Smith of Paper Themes Stationery here today offering some great tips on how you can green up your wedding day! Even a few small changes or additions can make a big dif...
Hello Lovelies! Jacin of Lovely Little Details is at it again with her Jars of Love! She’s made a big ol’ batch of fruity jams for you to enjoy and all the proceeds are going to help 4 ye...
Shopping and giving back in the same sentence… yep you read it right! Spring is fast approaching so I am sure we could all use a few cute spring tops or perhaps a few floral frocks to add to ou...
A very happy Valentine’s day to you all and a very happy 100th birthday to the great state of Arizona! Michelle from Pocketful of Dreams asked me to participate in the post she was putting toge...
Photo via That’s the slogan for OneHope Wine. This wine company is no stranger to this blog, we’ve talked about them a few times before. If you know me you know I love giving back and I l...
Hello All! I hope you have recovered from all the Super Bowl festivities even if it just meant you ate a lot of dips and tried to avoid the actual game at all costs (Me). After a day of indulging in ...
Hello all! I know it’s been pretty sporadic around here lately and for good reason. Besides just being crazy busy, The Charity Wedding is in the process of getting a makeover. An extreme makeov...
We’ve taken in yet another foster dog that was left at the pound. The shelter contacted the Golden Bone Rescue, who we’ve fostered with before, to say that they had a small dog and they w...
In case you missed it, I had a guest post on A Paper Proposal this week! I got a little bit crafty with some of my favorite things… chalkboard paint, wine glasses, and burlap. Head on over and ...
You know on the movies when wives spend a ton of money on shoes or shopping and their husbands get the credit card bill and freak out? Well, we have that similar situation. Except Kyle finds random p...
Happy Thursday! The weekend is near, can you feel it? I’m excited for a few reasons, we have no plans on the books and I just received a huge roll of burlap from my MIL as a birthday gift. The ...
I am convinced that this couple could not have picked a more beautiful place to host their summer wedding. The lush green surroundings are one of the things I miss most about living in Iowa. Although...
Just an update for anyone who was wondering, Kyle did not make the cake I posted last week. However he did ask me if I really wanted him to try. I thought about what my kitchen might look like and I ...
Anyone have any fun weekend plans? This Sunday actually marks my 28th birthday. It is hard to believe that I have just two years left of my twenties. When I was in college I had a pretty set plan fo...
When I saw this wedding on A Low Country Wedding a few months ago, I thought it was super sweet and I loved that it took place in one of my absolute favorite places, Flagstaff. When it popped in my i...
So I’ve made a few resolutions, some simple, some more difficult but I think it is always beneficial to have goals to aspire to. If you are planning on setting a few be sure to write them down ...
Happy New Year friends! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I sit here in slight amazement that it is all over and we have another full year to look forward to. Kyle and I celebrated the new year...
This time of year generally makes us think, doesn’t it? We begin in November with a quest to be grateful and then comes December when the true reflection begins. It’s easy to point out the bad in our...
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for a great year! I am taking a blog holiday until the New Year to enjoy some down time. Thank you for reading, supporting, and makin...
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, the online community of bloggers is one of the most amazing networks I have been a part of. So far all of my connections have been women but I am ...
Happy Monday my friends! Since Christmas is Sunday and Hanukkah starts tomorrow, this will be the last rounds of Gifts that Give Back. I can assure you that there are MANY more great gift options tha...
There’s a familiar face on Hindsight Bride today! Head on over and see who it is! Have a great weekend!
We are a mere 10 days away from Christmas. 10 days. And if you are more of a Hanukkah celebrator you only have 5 days until the fun begins. Does it come faster and faster every year? I continue to se...
Jennifer Morris from Bride&Groom is here today to give some tips on making your own wedding invitations. Bride&Groom has a wide selection of wedding stationery and accessories to fit any budg...
Today’s inspiration is our military. With many people heading home for the holidays, wherever that may be, it is easy to forget about the men and women serving our country who are far from home...
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