The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist & Free E-Book!

The wedding checklist helps in organizing the tasks of planning a wedding. It is designed with the (ideal) timetable of twelve months. If you’re planning your wedding on a shorter schedule, just start at the beginning of the list and try to catch up as quickly as possible. Use the boxes to the left of the items to check off tasks as you complete them.

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Wedding Registry Benefits

A wedding registry helps you select your favorite gifts and electronically handles the recordkeeping showing the number of items you requested and the quantity purchased at any point in time. Amazon’s gift registry offers almost any thing you may need to start your life together as newlyweds.

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Christmas Home Decor Tour 2022

Connect Home Life Home Decor Tour 2022

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Christmas Reflections

As we reflect on the Christmas season, let us remember the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate this glorious time of year. According to Christianianity.com, noel is Christmas and means good news in French. We were given the greatest gift of all that night in Bethlehem, Jesus Christ.

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Connect - Reading for Fun!

Connect - Reading for fun!

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Grandparenting 101

I had heard there’s nothing like having grandchildren, but my husband and I had no idea all of ours would arrive so close together. Four of our grands, in fact, arrived in an 18-month span. We went from a family of five to a family of 16 in a matter of no time. We had baby shower after baby shower after baby shower. What a blessing it has become.

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Entering a New Season of Life: The Empty-Nest Years

When we enter the empty-nest years, we embark on a new season of life. Our children become more independent and desire to make their own decisions. So, how do we adjust to the empty nest? My husband and I consulted more experienced parents who have traveled this path before us to learn practical ways of navigating these transitional years. We hope these tips enlighten you and give you hope.

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Connection Inspiration

People desire human connection. As Brené Brown states, we want to give & receive without being judged. We seek acceptance, not criticism. Harsh words tear others down. We must develop positive connections with others to survive and thrive.

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Expanding our Outdoor Living Space: A Safe Space to Gather During the Pandemic!

How we expanded our outdoor living space providing a safe place to gather during the pandemic!

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Kitchen Faucet Upgrade: A DIY Project

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Easy Steps for Planting a Raised Garden Bed

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DIY Concrete Paver Project: Upgrade Your Outdoor Space and Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Last summer, we created a DIY paver pathway from our side garage door to the driveway. I was confident in my DIY skills and asked a landscaper for help. However, it was essential to keep in mind that my husband had undergone open heart surgery and was unable to do any heavy lifting. So, we used concrete molds and a concrete mix to create the pavers. In this step-by-step guide, I will share how we made the pavers.