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  • RECIPE: Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh

    RECIPE: Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh

      Since we moved to Pennsylvania a few years ago, we’ve had every holiday meal catered, or we’ve gone out to eat. But this year, we figured that having a brand new baby (nine…

  • STYLE: It Looked Cuter on the Model

    STYLE: It Looked Cuter on the Model

    So, what kind of hobbies does a chick in her third trimester have? Smelling the different wines my husband tries and imagining what they taste like, and dressing like the Arizona Iced Tea can.…

  • A Kentucky Derby Baby Shower

    A Kentucky Derby Baby Shower

    We love Louisville. Like, top three favorite destinations, ever. And even though I am like anti-sports, my two favorite sports are horse racing and bull riding (ya, I know, I’m weird). So when it…

  • The greatest story of all has only just begun

    The greatest story of all has only just begun

    I truly never thought we’d be here. Our journey to this very moment has been such a long one, that it just didn’t feel like it would ever happen for us. We prayed and…

  • You don’t have to like me. That’s my job.

    You don’t have to like me. That’s my job.

    Too often we rely on the praise and positive feedback of others. We build ourselves up compliment by compliment, like stacking bricks, all the while still unsure of ourselves, lacking the inner confidence we’ve…

  • Destination: Louisville

    Destination: Louisville

    If you’re into food, booze and history, Louisville, Kentucky should definitely be on your bucket list of places to visit. I’ve been to this great little city four or five times, and my favorite…

  • Is Friday the 13th as unlucky as we’ve been led to believe?

    For the second time this year, the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, bringing with it the uneasy feeling for many that bad luck may be looming. “It’s been estimated that…

  • A Roaring Twenties Wedding in Las Vegas

    A Roaring Twenties Wedding in Las Vegas

    When we first began our wedding-planning process, we were pulled in one very specific direction by our families: traditional. Since my husband was the first son in his family to get married, and I’m…

  • What it takes to be an effective leader

    What it takes to be an effective leader

    Money. Power. Prestige. When faced with an opportunity to lead — whether in the workplace, school or as part of a volunteer organization — the allure of certain advantages can be enough to make…