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Life & Love

{Recipes} Healthy Weekday Lunch Roundup for the Girl on the Go

by Kelsey on 05.03.2012
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My weekday mornings usually go like this: wake up just before 6, hit the gym, shower at 7 and spend the next hour tossing clothes around to find an outfit, eating a healthy breakfast, catching up on e-mails, getting celeb gossip and news on the Today Show…and before I know it, 8:30 rolls around and [...]

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{DIY} Heartfelt Mother’s Day Locket

by Nicole on 05.02.2012
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Today, I’m excited to share a very thoughtful yet inexpensive DIY project that Michael and I gave to our moms (and his nonny) this past Christmas. Although I couldn’t share it then (didn’t want to ruin the surprise), I feel like these make the perfect Mother’s Day gifts as well! All you need to re-create [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} Romantic Bedroom DIY

by Nicole on 04.20.2012
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Whether you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle, newlyweds or married for years, the bedroom is a key place for you and your beau to keep the romance alive. That’s why it’s important to keep it looking nice. However, I understand how difficult it can be to purchase new furniture, decor, etc., which is [...]

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{Home} Transforming a Messy, Boring Spare Room into a Fun & Bright Office/Craft Studio

by Nicole on 03.12.2012
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I’m really, really excited to share with you all a project I’ve been working on since the start of the year — the remodel of our spare bedroom into my lovely new craft studio/home office. The good stuff is at the end, but I hope you don’t mind a little bit of the background first… [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} 6 Spring Inspired Centerpieces

by Cheryl on 03.09.2012
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Spring is right around the corner, and gorgeous blossoms are about to be in bloom. These spring-inspired floral creations are the perfect touch for your wedding, bridal or baby shower, brunch or as a way to add a dash of festivity to your daily routine! 1. This fresh & fun-loving Easter-themed centerpiece adorned with pastel Easter [...]

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{Style} 4 Fun & Flirty Looks for Spring

by Nicole on 03.08.2012
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Winter’s finally on its way out, and spring is just around the corner. If you’re one of many brides-to-be tying the knot this wedding season, chances are you’re going to need some fun and flirty outfits for all those little pre-wedding events — you know, the bridal shower, bachelorette party, bridesmaid luncheon and rehearsal dinner! [...]

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5 Inexpensive, Last Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

by Nicole on 02.14.2012
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Nothing big planned for Valentine’s Day this year? Don’t have a huge budget for a big, extravagant Valentine’s Day celebration? Here are a few great and inexpensive, last minute Valentine’s Day date ideas…because Valentine’s Day is about showing your beau how much you love him, not about going broke! 1. Cook Together at Home Michael [...]

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Celebrating an Engagement That Isn’t Yours

by Kelsey on 01.24.2012
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He asked, she said yes! But no, this isn’t your fairytale (just yet). If another one of your best girls just got engaged and you’re still a single lady, it’s easy to wallow in your insecurities with a bottle of wine and woes of “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” But doing something fun to [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} Valentine’s Day Door Decor

by Nicole on 01.20.2012
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Since Michael and I have owned our house, I’ve always been big into decorating for the major decorating holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter — but I’m just recently starting to realize you really can change up your home decor for every holiday. And since pink is my ultimate favorite color, I’m pretty thrilled to [...]

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Getting Real in 2012: Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions (+ $1 Off Tropicana Trop50)

by Nicole on 01.02.2012
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Wow…I can’t believe it’s already 2012! Time sure flies when you’re having fun! Of course, every new year brings new resolutions. This year, one of mine is to actually keep the other one ;) My real resolution? To tone up and eat healthier…and I know I’m not alone. Year after year, top resolutions include things [...]

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