Newlywed Date Night: at home!

Newlywed Date Night: at home!

These summer months do not seem to be bringing an end to my travel - if anything, they are almost maintaining the pace I had set in May! Because I am on the go so often Kurt and I really work to make the most of the time we have together in Tallahassee. For example this past weekend we went for a 10 mile bike ride, tried a new restaurant for brunch that we really liked, and went to see a movie.

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How my community helps to build my confidence

How my community helps to build my confidence

Well friends, I am happy to be back with the second post in my Becoming Confidence Series after an unexpected break! In short, the month of May pretty much kicked my butt. I traveled back to back to back for work and for family events (my younger brother got married!) and my writing routine must have jumped out the plane window when I wasn't looking.

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Using the KonMari Method to build my confidence

Using the KonMari Method to build my confidence

For some time the KonMari Method of tidying has been circulating among my friends, acquaintances, and family members - many of whom have been talking about their interest and success in de-cluttering life with this system. The KonMari Method was developed in The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, written by Japanese organizing consultant and lifestyle expert Marie Kondo.

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Wedding DIY: The Music

Wedding DIY: The Music

I'm excited to share another wedding DIY with you this week - how Kurt and I approached music for our ceremony and reception! Both Kurt and I grew up with music as a central part of our lives, so, when considering music, we drew upon rather diverse experiences. Those experiences and attending other weddings helped us to very quickly establish what we didn't want - namely recorded music during the ceremony and DJs or wedding bands during the reception.

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