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July 25, 2025
By Grace Farris

Relationships

July 25, 2025   ●   Grace Farris

Flirting At The Library

Never not waving at babies in libraries. By the lovely Grace Farris.

Never not waving at babies in libraries.

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July 24, 2025
By Alex Ronan

Relationships

July 24, 2025   ●   Alex Ronan

How Would You Make Your Wedding Feel True to You?

Don't you love when a wedding showcases the couple's daily life? Below, three couples share how they made their weddings feel personal to them, from bike rides to epic toasts...

"My uncle kicked off the Yam Seng toast, which was overwhelming in the best way."

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July 23, 2025
By Joanna Goddard

Travel

July 23, 2025   ●   Joanna Goddard

A Week in Italy

After we visited our English relatives this summer, we met up with friends in Italy. The boys were so excited to go to another place and of course eat all the pasta and gelato they could get their little hands on. Here are a few photos, if you'd like to see...

Ravioli, sunflowers, and older women in bikinis.

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July 23, 2025
By Kelsey Miller
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Lazy Ice Cream

Just three ingredients. Couldn't be easier.

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Here are our seven finds.

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"My childhood friends played and laughed with me. It was just what I needed."

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Have a Good Weekend.

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Eight book ideas for your beach bag.

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