–Brittney Winters-Gullo–
Our Top 10 Tips for Newly Engaged Couples
October 19, 2021
Just engaged? Congratulations! Make sure you follow these 10 tips before tying the knot. It doesn’t matter how prepared you may have been for the big question — getting engaged can turn your brain into straight-up mush. To help you navigate this exciting time, we’ve put together a list of 10 tips for newly engaged […]
Gifts We Love for the Outdoor Enthusiast
October 7, 2021
Equip any outdoor lover with the gear they need for a great time in nature with these gifts at every price point. I love any excuse to get outside — here in South Florida, that usually means hitting the beach, kayaking through mangroves, or gardening in the backyard with my husband. In fact, our honeymoon […]
Everything You Need to Know About Target’s Baby Registry
September 16, 2021
When you build your baby registry through Target, you can add products from other retailers, enjoy plenty of perks, and get free 2-day shipping on all purchases! You’re planning for an arrival for a lifetime — congratulations! Getting ready to bring a new baby home means decorating the nursery, loading up the diaper bag, and […]
Anniversary Gifts for Every Love Language
September 9, 2021
Take the quiz with your partner to find the perfect anniversary gifts that will make them feel extra-special. The five love languages were developed as a tool to help couples connect on a deeper level by understanding how they received love as individuals. They include words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, […]
12 Last-Minute Baby Shower Gifts
August 17, 2021
Need a baby shower gift in a pinch? You can’t go wrong with these last-minute ideas! We’ve all been there: even with the best intentions, somehow the days and weeks get away from us, and all of a sudden, there’s a baby shower tomorrow, and you still haven’t gotten a gift. If you’ve got the registry […]
Alternative Wedding Send-Offs for Every Wedding
August 3, 2021
Your wedding will be over before you know it—make sure your send-off is as memorable as can be with alternatives to the traditional. Before I started planning my own wedding, I felt like there were certain elements of any wedding that pretty much stayed the same across the board. One of those elements was the […]
Our Top 13 Wedding Gifts for Blended Families
July 20, 2021
When you’re planning a blended wedding, you’re already considering more than just yourself and your future spouse. Whether one or both of you has children from a previous relationship, you’re well aware of the fact that your marriage symbolizes the blending of two families into one, and that’s no casual feat! While there are plenty […]
Top Products for Your Transition From Dorms to Apartment Living
July 8, 2021
Moving out of the dorms and into your first college apartment? Make sure to pick up these essential items as you start shopping! Making the move from dorm life to apartment living is no minor adjustment. Sure, you’ve been living more independently than ever before for the better part of a year — or longer! […]
What to Do When the Invitation Says “No Gifts”
June 22, 2021
It’s a hard reality to face — receiving an invitation that says “no gifts” in one form or another. Perhaps you’ve heard through the grapevine that the happy couple has requested that no wedding gifts be purchased, or maybe you’ve been invited to a present-free birthday party. Whatever the case, it’s likely you’re itching to […]
Unique Wedding Registry Items from Food52
June 11, 2021
Featuring unique, handmade and artisanal home goods, the Shop at Food52 is a wedding registry gold mine! Have you ever found yourself mid-task thinking, there has got to be a better/more fun/easier way to do this? If your answer was yes, I want you to know that you, my friend, are not alone! When you’re […]
15 Poetry Books to Inspire Your Vows
June 9, 2021
From classic odes to modern pronouncements of love, there are so many poetry books to inspire your wedding day vows — check them out! If you’ve chosen to write your own wedding vows, it can be hard to know where to start. Even as a professional writer, I had a hard time coming up with […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Blended Family During Your Wedding Ceremony
May 13, 2021
Blended weddings bring together more than just a bride and groom; they symbolize the bringing together of two families. When one or both halves of the couple have children from a previous marriage or relationship, including them in the ceremony can help smooth the transition and make them feel like they’re part of the celebration. […]
15 Ideas for Your Bride & Groom Gift Exchange
April 20, 2021
The bride and groom gift exchange is a wedding tradition whose origin is a little fuzzy, but it’s withstood generations of marriages and is still popular among modern couples today. It’s an opportunity for the couple to have a private moment during their wedding day (or the night before) outside of the festivities. Not sure […]
7 Non-Traditional Baby Shower Ideas
April 15, 2021
From low-key moms-to-be to the mothers welcoming their second or third children, there are plenty of reasons to throw a baby shower that eschews convention. And let’s be honest: after a while, all those baby showers can start to morph into one mega-memory after you’ve attended enough. Not sure where to get started as you […]
High School & College Graduation Gifts for Every Budget
March 30, 2021
Graduations — one of life’s many milestones that has a bittersweet element to it. On the one hand, it marks a student’s achievements and celebrates the closing of one chapter and the start of another. On the other hand, it can be a shock for family members and close friends to see someone they knew […]
14 Personalized & Sentimental Baby Gifts
March 16, 2021
Whether you’re planning your baby registry or shopping for baby gifts, it’s easy to get to a point where every option feels like more of the same thing. And while we can’t escape the everyday essentials and nursery must-haves — and why would we want to? — there’s something special about a gift that’s unique […]
