“Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we marry.” – Tom Mullen. One of the goals for dating partners is to make a public life-long commi
Month: January 2023
Pomp and Circumstance: Why Graduations Are Such Emotional Moments
For the first sixteen years of my life, my family lived on the campus of a residential school, where my father served as superintendent and my mother taught high school English. This meant that our
How to celebrate birthdays at a safe distance
Recognizing our loved ones’ birthdays as well as our own special day is an important social ritual, and an act of love. Whether it’s a balloon-filled party for children or a dinner out with adu
Do You Know the History of Christmas? Find Out Everything You Need to Know Here
For many of us, Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. According to the Pew Research Center, about 90 percent of Americans and 95 percent of Christians celebrate Christmas each yea
Creative Baby Shower Desserts That Are Sure to Impress Your Guests
Baby showers are all about celebrating the arrival of a new bundle of joy—but you can’t have a great baby shower without at least a few tasty treats. In fact, creative baby shower desserts are
Ultimate Guide: How to Plan a Christening
Organising a christening can be pretty stressful, especially when you’re trying to look after a newborn, but they are worth it. Christenings are a special event that brings together your friends
Two weddings and a thousand promises of forever
Love is beautiful and encompassing — it’s found in between sunrise and sunset.I recently felt giddy witnessing two weddings of my dear friends. One was a sunset wedding celebrating 25 years of
Graduation Messages: A Guide to What to Write in a Graduation Card
When someone special in your life is graduating it marks a time of celebration and good wishes. Whether you are celebrating together or apart, sending a graduation card to congratulate them on thei
What birthdays are really about
So, I’m turning 21 this week. As my friends and family know, my birthday is my favorite day of the year. Birthdays are a whole day dedicated to you solely because you were born — likely not of
What is a Baby Shower? Background, Planning, and Etiquette
When a baby is on the way, the parents aren’t the only ones that get excited. Odds are that the future grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and other loved ones will also be eager to