motherhood series {fordology}

Hey ABCDE Readers!

I’m Kyla Ford from FordOlogy.

I am honored to be here today sharing some of my experiences on becoming a mother.

I am very excited for Eryka as she prepares to bring not one, but TWO babies into the world.

She’s a RockStar!

When I got pregnant the first time it was pure bliss.

Ok, I had some nausea, but no major sickness or complications and my husband and I were THRILLED to be bringing a baby into the world.

I don’t remember feeling too nervous or any type of anxiety that I wasn’t ready to be a mother.

We had so much fun shopping for nursery furniture, clothes and preparing for his big arrival.

We would talk to and rub my belly everyday and take photos of my growing tummy weekly.

During my pregnancy with my son I watched so many friends stress and worry about labor and delivery, eating JUST RIGHT, working out and having a “birth plan” set in stone.

For some reason I never felt the pressure to follow all these “pregnancy trends”.

I did work out a few days a week, took my vitamins, tried to watch what I ate (which is hard when that bean burrito craving kicks in 10x’s a day) and made sure I wasn’t completely clueless when I got to that big day.

We took a tour of the delivery wing, watched a few YouTube videos, talked to some of our friends/family about their experiences and talked a lot with my doctor.

After lots of prayers, Kevin and I decided that we had done all we could do.

We felt that as long as we were at the hospital, we were where we needed to be if something went wrong with the baby or I.

I felt that labor/delivery was so different for every mom that I couldn’t possibly make a plan and have it go accordingly.

And that is exactly what happened.

Our son, Hunter, was born at 36 weeks and 6 days. He scored 8/9 on his Apgar test but after a few minutes of monitoring the nurses noticed his breathing was off.

He was taken to the NICU where he spent the next 9 days on a feeding tube and getting help from a breathing machine.

When we went home, more then a week later, he was still on oxygen, which he had for another month.

It was one of the hardest/heart wrenching experiences I have experienced.

Nothing like I had imagined it all to go, but I am so grateful that I was inspired to have the “whatever happens, happens and it’s in the Lords hands” attitude.

It taught me so much, especially patience and trust.

Patience with the process of bringing a baby into the world and trust that the Lord has a plan, and it’s the best plan even if it’s not what you planned.

It has helped me along the way to trust my motherly instincts when it has come to raising my child and making decisions regarding his health and well being.

I honestly feel that as the mother you will KNOW what is right for you and your baby as you both transition into your new roles as parent and child.

Hunter is 18 months now. He is healthy, handsome, has the best little personality and is growing so much everyday!

We are so excited to be welcoming baby #2, a little girl, due Valentines Day.

I have felt a little more anxiety this time as it sinks in I will have TWO KIDS under 20 month, but I could not be more excited that my family is growing.

It is such an incredible honor to be a mother.

It’s unimaginably rewarding and equally challenging.

I wouldn’t trade one day I have had with my son.

I have enjoyed the good, learned from the bad and mentally/emotionally grown as a woman and daughter of God.

Thanks for letting me share my story Eryka.

Good Luck with the new little ones.

You will be an incredible mother.

See ya Readers!

Be sure to swing by and visit us over at Ford-Ology!

http://ford-ology.blgospot.com

motherhood series {he & i}

Hello! I'm Lex from the He&I blog, and I'm so happy to be over here today. And I'm so happy for Eryka and the arrival of her twins! (She's making me baby hungry all over again!)

We welcomed our daughter to the world on a warm September afternoon. Our lives haven't been the same since. We don't sleep tillnoon anymore, our car is sprinkled with gold fish, and walking through our house is like walking through a maze of toys. And yet, we wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world. There's nothing more miraculous than bringing a child into the world (and nothing more nerve wracking!) 

I will never forget the long awaited day that we met little E. After several long months of being kicked in the ribs and enduring never ending heartburn, I finally became a mother. As I saw her head full of hair and her little fingers grasped mine for the first time, my first thought was "I know you! I know you!" I was smitten. I knew her little hiccups because I felt them in my tummy daily. I knew that her awake time was four in the morning. I knew her little kicks and flailing arms. I knew her. Better than anyone else. And the best part was, she knew me. 

A year and a half has gone by since those first and very precious moments. The sleepy newborn smiles have turned into giggles. Tiny onesies have been traded with leggings and tennis shoes. Coos have turned into words. Little feet echo down the hallway as she runs to hug me after her nap. Being a mother is exhausting. It's time consuming. It's hard work, all day and all night. And yet, it's the best job I've ever had. Nothing pays more than feeling those tiny little arms around my neck, patting me on the back. 

I am a mother. And I wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world. 

blog//instagram @lexzurcher//shop

                                                              

motherhood series {life unfluffed}

I'm so happy to be posting here today while Eryka is on maternity leave. She is just the greatest, don't you think?

Anyway, my name is Erika and I blog over on Life Unfluffed. Basically, it's just a little ol' blog about my life and random things we do. I'm not the most consistent blogger, but I love having all those memories written down. I have two girls (ages 1 year and 2 years) and they are just the greatest. Come visit me on my blog or on Instagram  @erikasenneff (warning: must like pictures of cute babies).

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When Eryka first asked me to write a guest post on her blog, my mind was all over the place. I mean, I know I'm good at talking about poop and spit up launching across the room... But, I didn't really feel like I had anything profound to say about how wonderful motherhood is, as I'm sure many of the other guest posters will. For me, I just cannot even begin to put into words how much I love my girls, or how much they have changed my life for the better. I'm not that talented.

So! We're taking a different route.

The route I like to call "the best parenting advice I ever received" where I will (can you guess?) talk about the best parenting advice I ever received. Deep? No. Helpful? Hopefully!

1. Before you get mad, take a picture.

Oh gosh, guys. There have been so many times where I wanted to cry when I saw something my girls had done while I was in the bathroom alone (the bathroom is a dangerous place!) ... And each time they do something crazy like that, my first instinct is always to get mad. Thankfully, I received this advice when my first was just a tiny baby, so I have a whole bunch of "naughty" pictures of my kids.

Sure, in the moment it's frustrating. But, it is so fun to look back and see all the crazy shenanagins they got into. I don't even remember feeling mad, I just remember how funny it was after the fact.

2. It's okay to stay in your pajamas all day.

Really! It is.

Some of my best memories with my kids are when we are have a lazy day (or week... You know) just laying around and cuddling in our pajamas. Don't let anyone make you feel like you have to dress up every single day! Motherhood doesn't always have to be glamorous (Actually, it pretty much never is. Dress up or not)

3. It's okay to ask for help.

This one was hard for me to grasp. Actually-- It still is!

I'm one of those people who just wants to do things myself all the time. So when I'm sad, mad, frustrated, etc. I usually just keep it to myself. Or maybe my husband. The same is true with my experience as a mother.

Sometimes I just feel so tired and don't know how I'm going to make it through those dreaded hours of 4pm-6pm when Daddy gets home. But, when I ask for help (so I can take a nap, clean, just be by myself for a few minutes), I notice I am a much happier mama and suddenly those hours don't seem so bad.

4. Be kind to yourself.

This one is important. So I'm going to repeat it. BE NICE TO YOURSELF. Stop looking at the postpartum body in the mirror and telling yourself how fat you are. Stop thinking that you're a bad mom because so-and-so feeds their baby this and this for breakfast and your kids are having toast. Again.

How you treat yourself really rubs of on your kids.

5. Stop reading blogs.

Let me rephrase that, because, I mean, you're already reading ABCD, and I know you're about to start reading my blog (I hope!)...Stop reading blogs that make you feel bad about yourself. You know all those articles about how you're ruining your kids? Stop reading them! You are a great mom and YOU know what if right for your kids. Not some girl on the Internet.

So, there you have it. The best parenting advice I ever received.

Do you have anything to add to the list? Leave it in the comments so we can all benefit here!

Congrats again, Eryka! I'm so excited you are now a mama!

grateful

over here today sharing things i am grateful for. 

be sure to to tell jennie hi! 

ps. hi to all you readers from her blog!

xoxo

guest post//love me, dani marie

Hi Girls! I am Dani from Love Me, Dani Marie! I am so very excited to be guest posting at ABCDE the blog! I am 23 years old and love to feel good in the clothes I wear! I am married to an amazing guy that puts up with all my craziness! I also am a registered nurse and have the most amazing job taking my cute disabled brother to school. Thats me and my husband Zach below...

I absolutely love reading Eryka's blog! I love how personable she is and how genuine her blog is! I was so glad the day I found her blog! It is a blog I read everyday, and always makes me think and definitely brings a smile to my face!

Love Me, Dani Marie is where I love to post outfits that are functional, still fashionable, and trendy. I also love to post tutorials about fun home improvement projects, cute crafts that I am currently working on, hair, or makeup! I love to blog, and meet new friends just like Eryka!

I am so excited to talk to you girls about my favorite Spring 2013 trends! So many of these trends can be mixed and matched! I love finding pieces that I can wear so many different ways! Don't you!? These are some of the trends that I am/have incorporated into my wardrobe.

1. Liquid leggings! I absolutely love the look these can give to an outfit! They are so fun and super duper comfortable! They add a little rocker edge to any outfit! If you haven't purchased a pair of liquid leggings its a must! You can find them here! 

2. Denim Vests, I love that you can throw these over absolutely anything and it just adds to the outfit! Vests can add another layer and texture to any outfit. There are so many cute vests out there! Colors, patterns, really anything! I purchased this one at Forever 21. I highly recommend buying a denim vest! Once you buy one you will fall in love just like I did! I have to stop myself from wearing it every day!

3. Metallic Pants. These are my new favorite love. They add a pop to any outfit without any effort! I was nervous to wear these at first, but now I can't get enough of them!! The pair I have on is no longer listed, but I just bought a blush pink pair at Bohme! They are darling!

4. Maxi Skirts, probably the most comfortable thing in my closet! You can dress them down with a graphic t, or dress them up with a cardigan! I am loving the maxi skirts here and here. 

5. Lace I love the girlyness that these add to an outfit. They are so fun, I love the texture that it adds to an outfit and just the girly edge.

6. POLKA DOTS! Polka dots just add a bunch of fun to an outfit. They are just like happiness! And colored jeans + polka dots = perfection! There are darling polka dot pants here and here!! 

7. Top knots probably my favorite trend! I love the fact that they are darling and my hair is out of my face! I love you can add a cute headband or a bow in the back for another cute different look of the top knot!

8. Peplum tops! A fabulous piece to cover up your tummy area if you aren't so proud of it like I am! I love the girly look it gives. They are just a fun piece and who doesn't love a little ruffle at the bottom of a shirt! I just bought this peplum top and am so excited to wear it! 

9. Neons and color blocking, I love the brightness and cheerfulness that neons bring to an outfit! They just make my day brighter and put a smile on my face! I am loving the neon tops here!

What are some of your favorite trends that you are excited to wear this spring!?

Thanks so much for letting me post Eryka!

Make sure you head over to Love Me, Dani Marie to see Eryka's post! 

You can find me in many places!

Blog /\/\/\ Facebook /\/\/\ Twitter /\/\/\ Instagram /\/\/\ Pinterest

Hope to see you visiting soon and would love to make new friends!

XOXO

dani

guest post >>> five foot seven

 I have this new blog crush. Her name is Jenna and she is from Five Foot Seven....well guess what? She and I are swapping blogs for the day! After you read her post, head over to her blog and check mine out!

Hey guys, I am Jenna from Five Foot Seven! I am so excited to be doing a guest post for Eryka today! Isn't ABCDE the best??? Five Foot Seven is a lifestyle blog featuring my daily adventures living in Utah as a newly{ish} married woman. I love to post tons of recipes, short & sweet thoughts &, of course, pictures! I am an aspiring photographer so I love to add lots of bright & fun pictures whenever I can. You can check out my professional work here! 

Here are a few questions that will help you to get to know me a little bit better!

1. What inspired you to start blogging?
When my husband & I got married a year and a half ago I started this little blog in order to keep track of our adventures as newlyweds. I wanted both of our families to have a place to come to look at pictures & hear about the things that we were up to. Since then I have slightly changed the focus of my blog to really anything I feel like posting about. It can vary from recipes and weekend activities to my thoughts & opinions on various topics. 

2. Who is the girl behind the blog?
I am a 22 year old Southern Californian girl living in Utah with the hubster. I came to Utah for school, met my guy, got married & we have yet to leave. A fun & personal fact about me is that I turned down graduate school to pursue my dreams of becoming a lifestyle & wedding photographer. It was a scary decision but I am working hard to prove to myself that I made the right decision.  

3. What is the one clothing item you are dying to add to your closet for this Spring?
Maxi everything!!! I am all about comfort when it comes to fashion. I am by no means a fashionista, I would rather wear a pair of skinny jeans & an oversized sweater than heels & a tight dress. Maxi skirts & dresses allow me to feel myself while also looking a bit done up & like I put some sort of effort into my outfit choice. ;)

4. When you aren't blogging what are you doing?
Cooking & catching up on all of my favorite TV shows. I love love love to cook, bake & try new recipes. Aside from my obsession with food, I am also slightly obsessed with my TV. I am simply a TV person. Some people love to read, others love to write or read blogs...I like to watch reality TV. I am known as having the worst taste in TV & movies because I love all of those super classy shows that no one else watches...bad girls club, real housewives & lifetime movies are just a few of my favorites. You name it, I most likely watch it & I feel no shame about it!! ;)

5. What is your favorite recipe you've made?
While my favorite food is Mexican {I could eat Mexican food every day}, I recently made a French dish called Coq Au Vin. It is a chicken stew with red wine which gives it an amazing depth of flavor. I serve it over rice & with some homemade bread on the side. & wow, so good! It is such a simple recipe, too. I have yet to post it on my blog, but check back soon!

Thanks for tuning in you guys!! I love meeting new friends in this little blogging world :) ...& don't forget to come on over catch Eryka's guest post on Five Foot Seven today!

You can find me here:

Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Pinterest // Twitter // Photography

guest post >>> stories of kel

Oh boy today there is pretty awesome girl taking over for me and guess what? I'm taking over her blog too! See it here. 
   
Hey Guys! I'm Kelsey from Stories of Kel. I love chocolate chip cookies, hot summer days, sour candy, being barefoot, and laughing until my lungs hurt. Eryka has asked me a few questions so that you all can get to know me a little better. Here goes nothing!

1. What inspired you to start blogging? 

When I was in college I started a blog mainly for my relatives to see what I was up to in life. I only posted a couple times a year until it fizzled out. When I got married last September I decided to get more involved with blogging. I had no idea there was an entire blogging community. I've really fallen in love with it all!

2. What is the one item you are dying to add to your closet this Spring? 

I think just adding to my blog in general would be an accomplishment. I am so cheap and whenever I see cute clothes I can't ever justify buying it unless its on mega clearance. Needless to say my clothes are ancient and need to be switched out. I'm embarrassed to say I still have a few articles of clothing from middle school. Eeek!

I'm a total fashionista, can't you tell?

3. Who is the girl behind the blog? 

Well I suppose that would be me! I'm 22, recently married, living in Salt Lake City, going back to school after taking some time off, and just enjoying life! I blog because I am horrible at writing in a journal. I have more motivation to write something if I know somebody will actually be reading it. At least I hope so. Hello? Is anybody reading this? ;)

4. What is something a lot of people wouldn't know about you? 

I have had chronic hiccups for years. It usually doesn't happen in front of strangers, (luckily) but about 20 times a day I will hiccup so loud that it scares everybody within earshot. My husband likes to say I sound like a screeching pterodactyl. 
 
5. What is something you like to do outside of blogging? 

Recently I have finally gotten back into fitness. It's amazing how your body falls back into place when you get back into the rhythm of things. In addition to working out I've been slowly cutting out junk food. Anybody who knows me knows I have a huge sweet tooth so this has been a huge challenge for me! I have found that slowly replacing things one thing at a time is going over much better than trying to shut it off cold turkey. 
Well, that concludes my interview folks! Thanks to Eryka for having me! I hope you guys will stop by my blog and say hello! I would be LOVE to get to know you.

Love, 

Kelsey
storiesofkel.blogspot.com

 

Ps. sorry the fonts are all weird. blogger is being totally weird right now!

guest post >>> imma walking fashion crime

Hey guys...have you seen this cute new blogger Elizabeth. Well, she is darling and guess what? She is over here telling you all about her. Thanks for taking over for me Elizabeth! 

Yo my fine-feathered friends!

First off...there are two things that you should probably know about me:

Number 1: I'm 5 feet 10 inches tall & Number 2:  Imma homewrecker & outfit obsesser The kind of obsessed where I fall asleep at night running through every article of clothing I own and imagining what it would look like on my bodacious 5'10" body. {homewrecker part...not so true...please, I have standards} I LOVE outfits, shoes, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, tights...you name it, I'm obsessed! I have to say though my favorite part of an outfit is the end result. The feeling that I can take on the world one sexy outfit at a time is irreplacable.

(P.S. Can you tell I love my purple tights??) HUGE thanks to Eryka for having me and please come stop by my blog and check out more outfits!

guest post >>> something devine

Hi guys, it's E. Have you missed me this week....I tell ya this sickness has taken its toll on me. I am finally starting to feel a little better! 

Anyways, I have something super exciting today for you. So, I have this new blog crush her name is Hailey and she blogs at Something Devine. She is the cutest thing ever and oh so talented. Well, guess what....she is taking over abcde today!

Hello lovelies! My name is Hailey Devine, and I’m going to tell you a little bit about myself and what I blog about over here at Something Devine! I’m a 22 year old newlywed who loves capturing life’s little adventures. I blog about my video work, travels, and every day little things that make me smile. :) 

I married my best friend 9 months ago and currently live here in SLC, UT. We (My husband, brother and I) have a production company (Haugen Creative) and are so blessed to do what we love for a living! It has taken me to over 10 countries and I have been able to meet some of the most incredible people. Here’s some of my favorite videos we’ve created (& of course my wedding video!) 

I hope you enjoy!

How awesome is Hailey? Her videos and photos are so inspiring. I just love her work. How cute was her wedding dress? && I may have cried when I watched her engagement video...may have. Be sure to stop by Hailey's blog and say hi from ABCDE. Thanks for stopping by Hailey! You can visit her here.

xoxo

guest post >>> he & i

Hey guys! Can you believe it's 2013?! So, I am taking a little break you know just to recharge my batteries and get inspired. While I am away I have some lovely ladies taking over for me. Each day this week you will hear from a different blogger and they will be sharing their 2013 goals + resolutions with you. I hope you enjoy because these are some awesome girls and posts. See you guys next week! XO  

Hi there! I'm Lex from the He&I blog, and I'm happy to be hanging out here today. I'm so excited to start the new year with my main squeeze and little munchkin. Beginning a new year always seems so fresh and filled with endless possibilities! It seems that every year I can come up with plenty of resolutions. . . and plenty of excuses not to keep them! Anyone else have that problem? Anyone!? Feel free to raise your hands. 

I finally figured out that I stink at sticking to my big, life altering resolutions. So instead of so many specifics (because lets face it, I'm never going to read that exact number of pages or work out that many times a week), I decided to give a little more, a little at a time. A little more family time and a little less social media. A little more exercising and a little more saving. I figured, if I practice a little at a time, then one day those little resolutions will become a habit, and maybe I can finally announce that I kept one (or two! or three!) of my goals. And if I only do a little bit more than I did this  year, well, at least I can pat myself on the back and try again the next year. Or the next. Or the next.

Here's to new years resolutions, remembered...and sometimes forgotten! 

Happy 2013!

blog//shop//instagram 

Oh my word how darling is Alexa's family? So cute. Her baby girl E makes me so baby hungry! I love how creative she is and all her goals for 2013! Thanks girlie! XO

guest post >>> shooting the moon

Hey guys! Can you believe it's 2013?! So, I am taking a little break you know just to recharge my batteries and get inspired. While I am away I have some lovely ladies taking over for me. Each day this week you will hear from a different blogger and they will be sharing their 2013 goals + resolutions with you. I hope you enjoy because these are some awesome girls and posts. See you guys next week! XO  

Hi! My name is Rachel, and I blog over at Shooting the Moon . I'm a 23-year old newlywed (okay, so we've been married for two years- is that still considered newlywed?) living in Utah. I love my husband, crafting, running, clothes, and everything pretty.

I'm super excited to be guest posting for Eryka today- and especially because I love the subject! I adore making resolutions each New Years... There is something so refreshing about sitting down and putting on paper all of the things you want to do throughout the year. 

In the past, my resolutions have always been many and very specific. Like, "Lose ten pounds" or "go to the gym three times a week" or "cook a fancy dinner twice a week." But this year, I've found myself thinking about my resolutions and I've come up with just one. And it's pretty ambiguous. Are you ready? Drumroll please... my resolution this year is to take better care of myself. 

I'm sure a lot of you can understand where I'm coming from. I think as girls, we tend to take care of everyone but ourselves. And living that way can make a girl feel a little bit left out sometimes, you know? Most of my days are so jam-packed full of working, running errands, and fulfilling obligations that I often let my own needs fly out the window. So my goal this year is just to take better care of myself! I'm going to make more time for myself in between my hectic schedule. I'm going to get my hair done more than once a year. I'm going to exercise, eat healthy, learn new things, do some crafting, and sometimes, I'm even going to call in sick from work and just be lazy ;)

I hope you all had a wonderful New Years! And I hope you all take wonderful care of yourselves this year too. Come and say hi to me at Shooting the Moon sometime- I love to meet new friendos. And thanks for letting me guest post Eryka! 

Blog//Instagram//Pinterest 

I can tell you all first hand how awesome Rachel is. Her husband and my husband are childhood friends and now that we're all married and stuff we all hang out && it's pretty awesome. We have had some pretty fun times with them! Thanks for the great post Rach! XO

guest post >>> k & r

Hey guys! Can you believe it's 2013?! So, I am taking a little break you know just to recharge my batteries and get inspired. While I am away I have some lovely ladies taking over for me. Each day this week you will hear from a different blogger and they will be sharing their 2013 goals + resolutions with you. I hope you enjoy because these are some awesome girls and posts. See you guys next week! XO  

hey guys im kirsten from k&r. i'm so excited to be posting over here i just love eryka! anyways, going along with the theme i've been thinking about new years. im actually never been one to make goals or resolutions of any sort unless otherwise desired for school or things such as that, however i'm really excited about the upcoming year. here's why:

first of all i've been married to this cutie for a year

however, in the year to come we will be expecting:

graduation from BYU

internships that will hopefully get us real jobs

and moving out of Utah

being in the real world, real jobs, new places, new people

hopefully getting a kitty or a puppy

some goals and resolutions that we have are:

to be active—mainly to find different ways we enjoy

enjoy nature more

eat better—or incorporate more healthy foods

work on our scripture study and temple attendance

make more friends, single, married, dating, blogging, just friends everywhere

continue on and improve my photography

find what really interests me and do it

get a job that i like

graduate, for reals

work on my typography

have lots of fun dates together!

take more pictures and make videos

i feel like i could make a million goals and resolutions for us because we aren't perfect, but these are just a few things i want to focus on and that we are looking for. 2013 is going to be an awesome and big year.

what are you guys looking forward to?

-K-

blog//twitter//instagram 

Let me tell you how much I adore this girl. She is quickly becoming a close friend. I just love her and this post. I love all her goals!!! Thanks for the awesome post Kirsten! XO

guest post >>> hansen love

Hey guys! Can you believe it's 2013?! So, I am taking a little break you know just to recharge my batteries and get inspired. While I am away I have some lovely ladies taking over for me. Each day this week you will hear from a different blogger and they will be sharing their 2013 goals + resolutions with you. I hope you enjoy because these are some awesome girls and posts. See you guys next week! XO  

Hello all!! My name is April! I blog over at Hansen Love. I am so excited to be a guest post this week on here. Eryka is such a dear and I hope she's having a fun holiday vacation!!!

As for me, I am suffering from post-holiday syndrome. Only one way to make myself feel better around this time of year is thinking what I can do to be better next year, right!?

Yes. That is correct. Its New Years Resolution time!! Ahh time to make promises to ourselves we will keep for a week!! So this year I decided to chose things that I really feel like I can accomplish and stick with. Possibly something that is not required everyday. I am going to start out with the most common goal....

1. Do some physical activity-at least- once a week:

I'll be honest. I have been blessed with my dads genes. I have a somewhat high metabolism. In high school I ran for the cross-country team, and maintained a 120 lbs. average. (Did I just break a rule of womanhood of revealing my weight?) Sad to say, I have gained some weight since college and being married. In our house, you will not find a scale. I am almost certain that if I did know my weight I would most likely be running right now instead of blogging. I also used to be a little bit of a health freak, for like a week! Really though, I have been much more concerned about my health since I have been married and have been thinking of having a family. So this is something I feel I can do.

2. Handle my money better:

I fell almost like it was a big sign to me this Christmas when one of the presents I got from my parents was this book.

I had heard of him, and we did get one of his books for our wedding as well, so I guess we will just have to try it out. We are going to be having some big money spending decisions soon with buying a house and starting a family. I feel like we really need to start at least consider saving our money. Haha.

Finally.....

3. become a better blogger:

I started blogging after we got married in May. I figured it would be a good way for family and friends to keep up with our happenings. Also, I moved away from most of my friends, so I thought it would be a great way to meet some new people, and boy! I have!!! In the last month or two months I have definitely stepped up my game, but I am still in need of a little help!!!

Sooooo, If you have any tips or pointers. ANYTHING really, stop by my page and share what you think. Also, once I reach 50 followers I will be having a Lia Sophia jewelry giveaway!!

Happy New Year, everyone! 

Blog//Twitter//Instagram 

I love April and her blog. She is just starting out and I love what she is doing with her blog so darling! Thanks for taking over today April! Happy 2013 everyone! XO