Couples Halloween Party

Throwing a Couples Halloween Party can be one of the most memorable ways to celebrate the spooky holiday. Treats, games, and couples costumes, make the perfect combination for a fun and festive night. Party Decorations… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 9 ~ California Weekend

{If you are new here, and missed the first 8 chapters, you can find them here, easy link on my sidebar, too.} As the plane descended into San Francisco, I couldn’t stop my heart from… Continue Reading

How to get great images when Natural Light Isn’t Available

Sometimes, we just can’t get the pictures we’d like with the available light, so we need some help! Here are some tips on flash photography.  I am a HUGE lover of natural light, I love… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 8 ~ Ten Thousand feet

{If you are new to My Love Story, Click HERE to read all of the previous chapters.} After a tumultuous Christmas break, then having an email exchange with Matthew that left me feeling better, I… Continue Reading

Tin Foil Table Tutorial

Yes, you read that right, I made a tin foil table using mod podge. Before you go thinking about how clever I am, I got the idea from my friend Mandi 2 years ago. She’s… Continue Reading

Ultimate Banana Breakfast

Maybe your kids need fruit in disguise, maybe you like a little extra “oomph” every once in a while.  This souped up banana is a delight for breakfast, snack, or even dessert. It’s a banana+peanut… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 7 ~ Christmas Break

{If you are new, or need a refresher of the previous chapters, click here to read them.} After an emotional departure from my college friends, being home was kindof a bummer. For some reason, I… Continue Reading

How to buy and cook shrimp

Cooking shrimp is easier than making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That’s what my neighbor told me when I mentioned I was very intimidated by the process. I LOVE shrimp, but I had never… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 6 ~ Small Moments

Looking back, I realize how truly blessed I was to have such an amazing core group of friends in college.  This time in my life truly shaped me, and I was lucky to land in… Continue Reading

17 things I learned on my trip to Alaska

I’ve been asked a bunch how my trip to Alaska was, and to even try to describe how fabulous it was would be futile. It was breathtaking, so instead of a travelogue of stories, I… Continue Reading

family reunion clothing ideas

Tis the season for family reunions, and when there are reunions, there are group pictures.  Am I right? I just had a cute gal email me the other day about being frazzled in planning outfits… Continue Reading