Like any first time mom, when I was pregnant with my first baby, I asked every question in the book regarding fitness, health, and nutrition. I played for my high school soccer team and ran track in college so you can say I was pretty uneasy when it came to my body changing throughout my pregnancy. Hitting the gym every single day was more than a routine to me, it was a sacred ritual. So yes, I was terrified of my body changing. When I had finally given birth to my baby girl, I was dead set on restarting my workout regimes and heading back to the gym ASAP. Boy,…
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Baby on the way! A quick look back at the moments Harry & Meghan’s love was jumping through our screens to celebrate the latest announcement. 1. Engagement Photos- Seriously, can they be any better looking? 2. A rare PDA sighting from the newlyweds after The Sentebale Polo Match in Windsor! 3. Their first public appearance @ The Invictus Games in Canada. 4. When they attended a dance class during a visit to Wales and cheered on students. 5. This one is too cute! Dying to know what made Meghan laugh so much. 6. Power Suits, power parents! The couple twined after the Endeavour Awards in February. 7. Always with the googly eyes you two!!…
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So, you’re newly married, huh? Well, congrats to you, my friend! Have fun referring to your then boyfriend as your now husband and good luck with the one question at every gathering that will make you want to pull your hair out: what’s it like being married? See, I wouldn’t mind answering that question except it’s only the married couples that ask. For god’s sake, Suzan, you’ve been married for fifteen years, and you still don’t know what it’s like? Okay, lovebirds, it was fun while it lasted and that honeymoon in Los Cabos? Definitely Instagram worthy. Back to reality! You’re finally back home, and you can’t wait to cook…
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Congratulations! You are engaged, and you’re working with your fiance to put together the perfect registry and plan your dream day. Don’t be one of those couples that fail to put together a wedding registry or make an incomplete one and ends up with four blenders and two toasters. There are some newlywed home essentials that most couples forget to put on their list yet a super crucial for your new home. A set of tools Whether you own a home or are renting an apartment, it’s important to have a well-stocked toolkit. Things like drills, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, levels, nails, screws, and wrenches come in handy more often than…
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My good folks, we are nearing the end of September! Or as I like to call it- pre-October. Time is literally flying by; it seemed like it was only yesterday we were firing up our barbeques for Labor Day weekend. So we all know what October means, right? All-hallow-tide, Hallowmas, All Hollow’s Eve, or whatever you want to call it! The month of Halloween is upon us. Yes, it’s the last day of the month, but you can bet your ass I’m getting my decorations ready as we speak and my “Out Of Candy” sign is ready to go. And that’s not even the fun part. I get to go…
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We get it, you are busy, you are married now, settling in, learning how to compromise, (he wants Will Ferrell movies, you want “Will You Grow up” movies, that are actually called documentaries). You are splitting responsibilities, (you cook and not only do you have “your lists,” you have “our lists…” You have so many lists, even your lists have a list, but making a bucket list as a couple, sans children, is a list worth listing, even if having kids is number one on your “our list”. Adding children to your list of “to dos” and actually adding children to your lives is a game changer, because, once they…
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After you’re married you might think that your to-do list is finally finished, right? No more planning meetings or last-minute fittings that clutter up your schedule. Well, sorry to break it to you, but you’re not off the hook just yet. In fact, there are a lot of time-sensitive tasks you should plan on taking care of pretty soon after the big day. So snap out of your marital bliss fog and take care of these tasks so you can get back to staring at your new bling and doodling your new last name. Change your last name Okay so this isn’t exactly unexpected, but there’s a lot more that…
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The wedding chaos is over, you’ve binge-watched every episode of House Hunters on record, and now you might be thinking you’re ready to start the search for your newlywed nest. Whether you’re ready to buy now or being homeowners is a goal for the future, it’s good to start exploring the process early on. Reading up on home-buying and looking into all of your options will help you down the road and make the process look a lot less intimidating. Before you start your shopping, read our guide to guarantee first time home buying success: Just Like Saying “I Do” Much like the commitment you made to each other, you…
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Remember that wedding vow. The one that went, I, take you, for richer or poorer. If you’re a bit hazy on how to get started on this one, we’ve got you covered. Consider the start of financial planning to be much like the early stages of planning a wedding. Use your resources and start discussing your obligations early on. Work with people who share your vision so the two of you feel secure and cared for. After all, it’s your money! We’ve created a list of financial tips for newlyweds so you won’t be forced to revisit those vows, and test their true meaning. Don’t Commit Financial Infidelity While…
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Let’s face it: no matter the circumstance, family dynamics can be awkward. You’ve lived this long trying to figure out your own friggin’ family and now that you’re married, you’ve got an entire new round-up of relatives to decode! (Good luck.) Lucky for you, we have some tips to make this process a little bit smoother. Be a Little Extra Showing that you care by exerting real effort to make your new family comfortable is as endearing as it gets. Go the extra mile by stocking their room with fresh towels, a small flower arrangement and some reading material. Are homemade cookies too much? We think not. Know When To…
