14 Ways to Have Hope and Be Confident When You’re Single

14 Ways to Have Hope and Be Confident When You’re Single

**Happy Valentine’s Day, girlfriend! This was originally published a few years back, but I thought it was a word worth updating + sharing again, especially on Valentine’s Day for all the single ladies in the…

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30 Romantic, Fun At-Home Date Night Ideas

30 Romantic, Fun At-Home Date Night Ideas

Happy date night! I think it’s safe to say that the “safer” date night options right now are within your own four walls. As sad as it might be that we’re all (still) pretty cooped…

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Conversations for Couples – 15 Important Questions to Ask your Partner Before It’s Serious

Conversations for Couples – 15 Important Questions to Ask your Partner Before It’s Serious

Shaking it up with a different little somethin’ somethin’ today – I lovelovelove when you guys ask Q’s about what you want to see talked about here, but I also feel reaaaaally inadequate to cover…

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#AskE + J – Our Wedding Anniversary Couple’s Q&A!

#AskE + J – Our Wedding Anniversary Couple’s Q&A!

Happy Monday…and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to the lovelovelove of my life! Today marks two years of us being hitched. 🙂 This week is also our 6 year dating anniversary, so that’s a fun lil’ fact –…

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56 Years of Love Lessons – Happy Valentine’s Day!

56 Years of Love Lessons – Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Hump + Happy VALENTINE’S Day, friends! Are you someone who loveloveloves or despises this holiday?? J + I celebrated last night since he’s got a work meeting tonight, so I’m hungover on chocolate truffles…

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“It is what it is.” – Dealing with Conflict in Relationships + Advice from THE 9/11 Widow,

“It is what it is.” – Dealing with Conflict in Relationships + Advice from THE 9/11 Widow,

I’m baaaaaaack! Happy Monday, friends! It feels like it’s been *ages*, even tho it’s just been a long weekend essentially. New York Fashion Week can just feel like an eternity sometimes. 😉 Either way, SUPER…

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50 Ways to Say I Love You

50 Ways to Say I Love You

HOW ‘BOUT DEM BIRDS THO?!?! Whether you were tuned into the Superbowl last night for the big Justin Timberlake concert, for a big bowl o’ queso, or for actual football, I’d say last night was…

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, with Mint Diamonds

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, with Mint Diamonds

 Cuff bracelet (c/o) // Lipstick (Under $5 drugstore option! Shade: “Just Garnet”) // Diamond rose ring (c/o – custom made by Mint Diamonds) They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. They were wrong. Diamonds…

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A Love Letter to YOU, from my Husband (For our First Wedding Anniversary!)

A Love Letter to YOU, from my Husband (For our First Wedding Anniversary!)

We’ve made it! We’ve crossed the threshold! September 17th is our wedding anniversary. So as of yesterday, J + I have been married for one year. How the heck. I feel like it’s a running theme…

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5 Easy Meals for Dinner for Busy Newlyweds & Millennials

5 Easy Meals for Dinner for Busy Newlyweds & Millennials

Top (Clearance at Burlington, similar here) // Jeans c/0 (ICYMI, I just got these in the mail and did a happy dance on Insta-stories, cos they’re soooooooo stinkin’ comfy! High-waisted + cropped leg makes yo’ legs…

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9 Unexpected, Funny Things You Argue About After Moving In Together

9 Unexpected, Funny Things You Argue About After Moving In Together

May signifies the one-year-anniversary of a lotta things. Namely, graduating college, buying a house, and moving in together with my then-fiancé. #phew. We had had a *brief* taste of what cohabiting together would be like…

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How I Knew He’s the One

How I Knew He’s the One

Let me kick this off by saying my schedule has been SO DANG WONKY lately between work/travel…honestly, I’m starting to really feel it. I debated doing just a quick “life lately” sorta update post for…

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30 Spring Dates on a Budget

30 Spring Dates on a Budget

Spring has sprung! Who’s excited? —> this girl <— The birds are chirping, the allergies are blaring, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming…it’s like the entire world is coming up roses. 😉 In…

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I don’t want a fairytale love.

I don’t want a fairytale love.

With Valentine’s Day screaming out around the corner in this pink-and-red piñata of hearts and confetti and glitter, I think it’s time to have some girltalk about the thing that everyone’s loving to love or loving…

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How to find The One

How to find The One

Today is a SUPER exciting day. Why? Because it marks the one-year anniversary of being engaged to my best friend on the planet, AND it’s his birthday! January 20th will always be a hella special…

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29 Romantic Winter Date Ideas

29 Romantic Winter Date Ideas

Winter already, eh? You guys lovelovelove date ideas around these rosy parts, so I’m bringin’ some of the best for fun, affordable, romantic winter date ideas today. #hollah. It’s went from being in the 60’s around…

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3 years, 6 tips. [ + ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!]

3 years, 6 tips. [ + ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!]

Tomorrow marks 3 YEARS of dating J! Dude. I know that 3 years is like nothing to some people, and it’s like forever to others, but can I just go a little mushy for a…

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30 Romantic Fall Date Ideas

30 Romantic Fall Date Ideas

There’s just something in the air that *screams* romance when fall comes around, from the cooler weather to the smells of spice in the air and Pumpkin Spice Lattes on every block. Call me basic,…

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22 Cute & CHEAP Summer Date Ideas

22 Cute & CHEAP Summer Date Ideas

The dog days of summer are HERE, ladies and gents! Are you sweating yet? Since J and I are currently under the same roof, we’re together all the time (minus work, GNO’s, me sneaking off…

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How to Plan a Wedding in One Weekend

How to Plan a Wedding in One Weekend

Or in other words, Bridal Expos 101. Welcome to another Friday Brideday, where we get sappy for everlasting luuuurvvvveee and all things wedding. In case ya missed it, I got engaged and am now wedding…

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