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Pregnancy: Do You Love It or Hate It? »

Most mothers I’ve talked to have either loved being pregnant, or flat-out hated it.  There doesn’t seem to be much of an in-between.  Some women thrive on pregnancy, while others are completely frickin’ miserable for the whole nine months.
For example, my sister-in-law always hated how she looked when she was pregnant, and hid beneath her husband’s [...]

Popular Honeymoon Destinations »

Have you noticed that a lot of people tend to be heading south, or leaning toward tropic getaways for their honeymoons these days?
For instance, a friend of mine who is getting married next month is going to South America for her honeymoon, where there are ruins and things to explore — plenty to do.  My [...]

How I Found My Veil »

The story of how I found my veil is pretty interesting.  I had already found this exquisite 1920s flapper style wedding dress, because of the unique style of the dress, I needed a veil that would look a certain way.
The first thing I did was to find the right headpiece.  Rather than a modern wedding [...]

Colorado Bans Texting While Driving »

Colorado’s governer, Bill Ritter, recently signed a bill that will ban texting while driving, starting in December when the new law takes effect.  The law also prohibits anyone under 18 from talking on a handheld phone while driving, though hands-free devices are okay.
I think this law is going to be difficult to enforce.  First of [...]

Finding Accommodations in a Strange City »

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, finding accommodations in a strange city is harder than when it is someplace you are familiar with.  You might not know the area well enough to know where is the best place to stay.
One way to find accommodations in an unfamiliar city is to check booking websites.  [...]