• Culture - Wedding

    How to Write a Thank-You Note 

    You would think something as simple as saying thank you would be just that- simple. In a few cases, it is.  But there are events in our life where just saying thank you may not be enough, but attempting to arrange your appreciative thoughts into words may not seem so easy.  Besides, how do you even write a thank-you note? …

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    Fourth of July Plans for People with Dogs 

    With Independence Day right around the corner, we all have somewhere to be and plans to look forward to. The food, fireworks, friends, food (yes, I said food twice), and family are what make this day such a joyous one for us humans.  Us humans without pets, of course. For those of us who are proud owners of dogs or…

  • Culture - Marriage

    The Four Types of Couples on July 4th

    Bye, Bye Miss American Pie! Summer is finally here and it’s time to put some thought into your 4th of July of plans. Independence day is the perfect opportunity to let loose or lay back. Whether it’s your first or twenty-first 4th of July spent with your significant other, here are foolproof tips to make it one for the books.…

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    Why Royal Baby Archie Harrison Doesn’t Have a Title

    Meghan Markle has joined the list of celebrities who want their child to lead a normal life. The Duchess of Sussex and Suits star gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Monday, the sixth of May at 5:26 AM. According to their official Instagram account, the royal couple has named the boy Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Yes, it all sounded…

  • Culture - Marriage - Name Change After Marriage

    Financial Tips as a New Married Couple

    You know that part in every wedding ceremony where the priest or rabbi or best friend goes, “…to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health…” and you’re standing there thinking “please God, the richer and health part sounds amazing, let’s go with that”. I’ve been there,…

  • Culture - Uncategorized

    Color Me Green! St. Patrick’s Day Activities

    Saint Patrick’s Day. A day where everyone is seen wearing a green shirt with the quote “Kiss Me I’m Irish.” Unless you’re a six-year-old, then you’ve just been coloring in leprechauns and making pots of gold out of construction paper. Do you think those people actually know the history behind St. Paddy’s Day or is it just an excuse to…

  • Culture

    Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts

    Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts In our last article, we talked about throwing an incredible Valentine’s Day party, and I’m sure if you read that article, then your Valentine’s day party was the talk of the town. Now, while your local Target is probably overfilled with human-sized teddy bears at the moment, there’s always something about homemade gifts that hold more…