I’ve been an event planner for years, and at weddings I’ve seen some things that made me cringe for the couple. Here are a few tried and true things that should NEVER happen at ANY wedding. NEVER forget to RSVP If the invitation includes an RSVP deadline, out of respect for…
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Far from home on deployment since early July, this photo was taken by a fellow Marine, and it came straight to my ‘mother’s heart’ like the warmth of the sun. Just a glimpse.. Oh, I recognize the gait, the stature, the shape of the one on the right. That’s our…
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Years ago we attempted a family camping trip to Cloudland Canyon State Park in Georgia. Somewhere on I-24, between our home and Monteagle Mountain, my husband noticed the back glass camper top was open. Pulling over to fix it was just the beginning of our not-making-that-trip. The truck overheated while…
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Christmastime in Nashville is magical! If you're there any time in December, you'll have your pick of activities to keep you busy. Christmas Lights at Gaylord Opryland HotelOne of the most popular things to do in December is to see the lights at the Opryland Hotel. Get in the spirit of…
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Her charm is so sweet and so lovely! Just like her big brother’s and her parents. Here she is attending a party for military families with her mom. And she’s wearing the same adorable cardigan that Prince George wore when he went to meet his new sister in the hospital.…
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We live in Middle Tennessee. In February we traveled across the entire border state of North Carolina delivering our Marine son his vehicle to Cherry Point Air Base. Missouri and Arkansas were a Memorial Day Weekend border states visit to friends. June was a ride into Mississippi while visiting Shiloh…
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Rachel Quenzer It’s been five years since my son was stillborn and in that time I have cried too many tears to count. I’ve listened to people give me their opinions – rude, kind or otherwise – I’ve changed jobs, added a few pounds and had another two children. I’ve…
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Our how I love a fun and restful girl's weekend away!Two girlfriends and I have been going on girl's weekends yearly...sometimes twice a year...for almost 12 years! We leave on Friday morning and return home on Sunday. It really is the most wonderful way to take care of you and catch…
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