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Self-Care Tips and Spa Ideas for Brides
Self-Care Tips and Spa Ideas for Brides

As a bride, the period leading up to your wedding can be one of the most stressful (yet exciting) parts of your life. It can seem like there are a million different things to think about and plan for, but you have to remember that your health and wellness are just as important. That’s why self-care is essential for brides who are suffering from stress and anxiety.

Selecting an Engagement Rings
Selecting an Engagement Rings

Engagement rings are available in a variety of settings and designs, as well as in a number of precious metals. Despite the fact that there are endless options to choose from, the solitaire diamond engagement ring continues to be the preferred choice for many brides-to-be. But what is it about this option that makes it so important to so many couples? Read on to learn five reasons why this simple design remains the most popular style.

How to Throw a Wedding Reception Your Guests Will Love
How to Throw a Wedding Reception Your Guests Will Love

While some nitty gritty planning is an essential part of bringing your wedding to life, it’s important to remember that there’s no rules when it comes to your special day. Your wedding should first and foremost be memorable and unique to you and your fiance—that’s a given! But when it comes to the reception, you might be wondering what you can do to wow your guests and make sure they have an unforgettable night celebrating you and your honey.

Wedding Budget Tips
Wedding Budget Tips

Many couples have been dreaming of their wedding day plans for years, and your engagement is the kick-off you’ve been waiting for. It’s fun to browse potential venues, look through local brides’ wedding photos, and start to consider what you and your partner will wear. Planning the décor and party has its challenges, but it’s a fun and exciting conversation.

Willow and Sage Feature
Willow and Sage Feature

Last year, we worked as the Creative Director for Giftfor.co to create content for their company launch. We wanted to share the article we help published on Willow and Sage Magazine (Spring 2021 Issue).

Throw the Ultimate Spa and Wine Night For Your Bachelorette Party
Throw the Ultimate Spa and Wine Night For Your Bachelorette Party

Plan a special girls night in over some relaxation, pampering, snacks and delicious wine! Pick a date, send the invites, gather all the spa essentials and check out these pamper party inspirations so you can plan the perfect intimate gathering with your best gal pals.

Newlywed Game Questions & Fun Wedding Printables
Newlywed Game Questions & Fun Wedding Printables

The game show titled “The Newlywed Game” inspired the fun trivia game of the same name. This cute activity puts the newlywed couple to the test, quizzing them on how well they know each other. When played at a wedding party, the game gives guests a glimpse down memory lane as the couple recounts their favorite moments and shows off their knowledge of one another. Play the Newlywed Game at a wedding shower or even an engagement party with the step-by-step guide we’ve compiled below.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments

Calling all Ninja Turtles Fans! These ornaments are a great project to do with kids over winter break.
How did this project come about? I have two boys. They like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I make TMNT items for them. This is my life.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding

Getting married is a major life event that you’ll never forget. If you’re planning to walk down the aisle with that special someone, a backyard wedding is a great way to say your vows and tie the knot on a budget. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, it’s easy to plan a backyard wedding if you know where to start. From summer celebrations to a beautiful autumn ceremony, read on to learn how you can plan your wedding for a special moment right in your own backyard.

Brunch with Us
Brunch with Us

Brunch inspiration for the Skybox Family. Together our team put together a few brunch hosting tips we’d like to share with the readers. We lived by the motto of Work Hard and Brunch Hard during our retreat! Take it from us, we’re the entertainer pros.

Things that Change with a Baby

Things that Change with a Baby

Ngoc Nguyen Lay

Life with a baby isn’t even describable. People tell you that it’ll be different, but you don’t believe it until you experience those first few weeks. All I could think was, “Can I really do this?”

Well I guess now you know- my little man is finally here! If you remember my first blog about my “life changer“, then you knew it was coming. But I wanted to share how this experience has changed me.

Things that Change:
-my schedules
-my expectations
-my priorities
-my perceptions

You may already know this about me, but I love schedules. I like to make them, adhere to them, and complete them. It’s probably why I love event planning so much. But you know who doesn’t like schedules? Newborn babies. Austin Jeremy “AJ” arrived a whole month early. If that’s not the perfect example of not allowing for scheduling, I don’t know what is. After our baby was born, everything was so focused on him. He had new schedules. We had to alter our expectations. I had to set different priorities. Through these changes I’ve learned to let go and grow along side with my son.

Thankfully, I have my husband to help me and keep me on track. In fact, Albert had to remind me the other night that it was our date night. Before AJ made his big debut, we would go out every Tuesday for date night. We never missed a Tuesday and I always anticipated it. It was fun to plan, dress up (or down), go out, and spend time just the two of us. With a new baby, I didn’t think it was possible to have date nights. Albert told me that we didn’t have to go out to make it a date night. All we needed was to intentionally spend time together. That night we had our first date night with AJ. We simply sat and talked, and it was perfect. This changed my perceptions of how things need to be and how they could be.

Every day I think I have this whole baby-thing down. And every day something changes and I realize I don’t have it and I’m learning something new. The truth is though, that with AJ in my life, he’s already changed me for the better. What I didn’t know was that we would all transition together. Before, I thrived on constant work… and I loved it! Yet even with him being here for just a month, I’ve gained such a new perspective. Right now, I want to make time for Albert and AJ – our new family.

Post Published on March 6, 2013. Photos by Caroline Tran.

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