Spice Up Your Wedding Shoes
Jay and I have two weddings to attend next month. I’m reminded of the stresses that a bride will go through to make her wedding “different.”
My good friend Arianny Rodriguez, is the owner of Bridal Shoe Style and thinks that your shoes are a great way to make your big day unique. So she’s given us a checklist with some ideas.
Wedding Shoes Your Guests Will Never Forget
by Arianny Rodriguez
We’ve heard it before – people saying “I have 5 weddings in the next 6 months!” They are more annoyed than excited for each of the couples entering a new and happy stage in their life. Wedding after wedding, they all start looking the same.
If you are a bride and want to stand out, why not do it with your shoes? They are hidden under your dress but it doesn’t mean they don’t get noticed. As soon as the formal ceremony is over, your dancing feet will pop out from under that mountain of satin or tulle and the guests will surely take notice. Make a memorable moment out of it with these simple ideas for shoes: Read more
How Do You Do It All?
I’m a big Sarah Jessica Parker fan — since the days of Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and that City.” Her latest film, “I Don’t Know How She Does It” tells the story of a working mother who aspires to do it all!
I don’t even have kids yet and I know exactly how her character feels! Trying to keep it all together at work and at home can leave you overwhelmed and frustrated. But as Sarah Jessica’s character has found — making a to-do list (even if they are in your head) will help you to prioritize and get more done. It will also help to keep you focused and save you time and money.
When you’re running on empty try to remember:
1. It’s OK to not be perfect all the time (this coming from a perfectionist!)
2. Give yourself a break! You are juggling your life, your family’s lives and all your responsibilities at work. Take some time out for yourself to recharge and do whatever you want to do. Even if that means watching the Golden Girls and eating popcorn!
3. Ask for help. No one will think less of you if you reach out for a little assistance. Two heads are better than one — most of the time.
4. Just say no. Of course you want to help with the bake sale and take the lead on a project at work — but if you can’t do it all, then don’t. It’s OK to say that you can’t pile one more thing onto your plate right now. If that means taking a hiatus from your book club — then so be it!
What’s your secret for juggling your work, family life, hobbies and social lives?
Yay! I Won a Blogging Contest
One day I’m just a list-making nerd and the next day I’m the winner of a blogging award because of my compulsive habit! Yay!
I wish I would have known I was in the running sooner or else I would have asked you all to vote for me. But I only found out that I was nominated for the “CBS New York’s Most Valuable Blogger Awards,” the day after the voting ended!
But it turns out — it didn’t matter! I won the editor’s choice for “New York’s Most Valuable Blog” in the “everything else” category.
Oh — and I think I get a prize along with this prestigious title. I’m not sure what it is yet — but I’m hoping its something in the “A Christmas Story” leg lamp variety!
It’s a great time to say thank you to everyone reading this — for checking back day after day for my checklists and lists. Thank you from the bottom of my little blogging heart!