Last year in September, hubbs and I took a little trip to Galena, IL. We called it our mini-honeymoon because we didn't go away right after we got married. The weekend after our one year anniversary, we went to Galena again. It felt different, and not just because we had been married for a year as opposed to a couple months. It felt different because we actually got to REST instead of just go on a vacation. … [Read more...]
8 Simple DIY Wedding Decorations
Our ceremony was outdoors in a gorgeous park. We got to use the space and a beautiful castle-esque (yes, I just made up a word) stone structure for a mere $25. Score. Our reception the following day was at a vineyard owned by a family friend and cost us $0. Again, score. Both spaces were already pretty amazing on their own, and we really didn't want to over decorate. The things we chose to include were all lovingly handmade and brought such a personal touch to both days. Below, I've included 8 Simple DIY Wedding Decorations that will hopefully inspire you - whether for a wedding, … [Read more...]
Newlywed Bliss – Delighting in Your Spouse
We got married on Friday the 13th. We had a wedding weekend instead of a wedding day. We had two wedding receptions. … [Read more...]
Breakdowns and Blessings
This time last year I was probably nearer to a complete mental and emotional breakdown than I have ever been. It was two weeks until my wedding (all DIY!), and I had decided to leave the job I had and pursue something else. The details for my new job were still being worked out, and my soon to be husband had finally been able to start a new job (which was good, but added stress of its own). I was wavering back and forth between breakdowns and blessings. … [Read more...]
My Husband Lost His Job
In February (2 days before he turned 25), my husband lost his job unfairly. After this, his union chose not to follow through as they said and did not provide any support. We had just gotten into a routine financially after getting married, and we had just gotten the insurance that came along with his job. … [Read more...]
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