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4 Strategies to Help You Keep Anxiety at Bay
By Carrie Spencer Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at some point. But if you find yourself under high levels of stress for an extended period of time, you may end up feeling overwhelmed and unable to deal with the situation. So here are four strategies that can...
12 Days of Christmas Tradition
Blending the cultures of two families with children, can be challenging and worth it! Joe and I married 25 years ago, putting together his daughter, 11, and my daughters 7 and 8. Of course, when you marry, you are also gaining expectations for holidays, including what...
10 Connection Ideas
Podcast of 10 connection ideas Hello all, I usually write blog; because I did a podcast on connection ideas, I thought I'd share that as a bonus! Meet "The Date Dealer," my colleague and friend, May Crow. We both geek out on finding unique and fun ways to connect with...
What Makes a Good Marriage?
Because I have been very happily married for over 25 years, I get asked often, what makes a good marriage? I thought I would ruminate on this to let you know what works for us! And why would you listen to us? Because even after all this time, we still get people who...
Adding Special Meaning to Weddings
Adding Meaning. Here is where I shine! I have knowledge of many types of ceremonies from all over the world.I interview you to see what you like/dislike, and then we create something just for you. Here are just a few common ones, but I have PLENTY MORE! Besides, they...
Elopements
A wedding trend in Idaho the last two years has been elopements. What I have been told is that big weddings are stressful and expensive and generally tends to be not about the couple. Sneaking away for a private moment in an elopement, allows the couple privacy and...
Personal Wedding Vows
Should you have personal wedding vows? What are the pros and cons of creating your own personal vows? Today we will explore this so you can make a great decision for yourselves as a couple. In the last few years, many couples have moved away from traditional vows to...
Wedding Entrance – A Memorable Procession
People are getting creative with their wedding entrances (processions), and making a grand, memorable entrance. There are many ways to make this day your own, and your wedding entrance is one place you can make a statement. Traditionally, the wedding party, consisting...
A House Clearing -Bring More Love Into a Space
A House Clearing Recently I was asked to do a house clearing, and it was a uniquely special event I wanted to share because it is work I am meant to do! A dark entity had settled into a home and wouldn't go away, causing great angst, panic and fear, resulting in many...
Community Vows
An Old Tradition Coming Back As an officiant, we get to see what is trending in the wedding ceremony; and sometimes, an older tradition makes a comeback, like community vows. What is a community vow? It was when the audience of family and friends attending the wedding...