Save the Dates + Wedding Update

A few of you sweet thangs have been checking in on me and asking how wedding planning is going. Well, aren't you dears! I figured I would fill in all of you curious friends as I share our save the date postcards!

I have been working with the fabulous D.H. Fitzgerald Designs on Etsy to create our very own version of their State Save the Dates.

I absolutely love modern, funky designs! Although I think satin ribbon, scripty font, and pearl sheen invites are very pretty, they are just not "us".

So we are breaking out the Crate & Barrel-esque design in mustard yellow (my fave color... obvi) and charcoal... I love them!

Although they are still a work in progress, and this is only one of the first drafts, I couldn't be more excited!

Here is a generic image of the back of the postcard. Fonts will be changing to match our design.

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Here is a list of all of the things we have checked off of our list...

+ reception venue
+ church
+ ceremony officiant
+ caterer
+ photographer
+ florist
+ wedding dress (eek! I love it!)
+ our wesbite
+ selected save the dates
+ finalizing guest list (so close!)


To be checked off soon...

+ finalizing block of hotels
+ rehearsal dinner venue
+ men's suits
+ bridesmaids dresses
+ flower girl dress
+ order invitations
+ choose a cake baker

...and many DIY activites to come!! :)

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If any of you have any great sites/info on DIY wedding or budget wedding websites we would appreciate it!

Also, honeymoon suggestions needed!

We really love Antigua, but we are open to hearing more options!! :)

And... because talking about our wedding puts me in a good mood... for today only - 30% off all sponsorship ads with promo code 'MEGWEDDING'!

You guys make me so happy! Lots of love!



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Get your blog name out there, girl! You deserve it. :)

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Mingle Monday Weekly Blog Hop!

After such a lovely long weekend in Madison, I'm back to the weekly grind. This morning started off a little rough when I just wanted to stay in bed and my alarm interrupted some awesome dreams.

Anybody else feeling a little groggy this morning?

I'm planning on grabbing a nice big cup of joe, and then starting in on my work day to do list! I hope a little link-up cheers your Monday right up, friends!

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A Huge Thank You...

I truly appreciate each one of you who take a minute minute to go the extra mile each week to spread the word! I cannot thank you for your sweet generosity enough! Let's add to this party!

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Coming up this week...

+ Madison recap
+ photos
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+ and so much more!

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Weekend Snapshot

Today is finally my Friday, and I'm ready to get the heck out of dodge tomorrow morning! Adam and I are off to Madison, WI for a nice long weekend visiting his sister and her fiance. It will be so much fun to enjoy a roadtrip together and visit some of our absolute favorite people!

Not to mention high 70's for the weekend forcast... not too shabby. Fairwell 105!

Generally when we see Meredith and Kyle, it's for short spurts at a time and we have to share them with tons of people - they're so popular! :) So... needless to say we're pretty excited to have some fabulous four time!

I feel very blessed to have such a crazy/fun/adventurous future in-laws! We just wished they lived closer so we could hang all the time!

Here's snapshot of the amazing things we get to enjoy this weekend...

roadtrip w/ future hubs + car games + trivia + backyard dinner picnic

kayaking on devil's lake + lounging + bike riding + sleeping in

new beers + dinner on the town + touring a fun brewery

gail ambrosius chocolatier + sunday lakefront brunch

dog park + great company + lots of memories

= one stellar weekend.

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How on earth will I sleep tonight... it will feel like Christmas Eve! I'm ready for Adam to knock on my door at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (yes, going to need some major coffee), and get on the road to a fun adventure.

So much to do before then, but I can't wait! Madison trip recap + photos coming next week... stay tuned!


Wishing you a lovely {early} weekend!

Just Call Us VIP

Happy hump day! The weekend is in sight... and I'm SO ready!
Well, many of you have been reprimanding me for not remembering to take photos... and rightfully so! I've been forgetting to break out my camera. But don't you worry, hopefully today's weekend recap photos will more than make-up for it!

So, a few months back, I saw a Groupon for a VIP tour of Arrowhead Stadium (where the Kansas City Chiefs play). Instantly I knew I had to buy it in order to score extra points with the future hubs... the world's biggest Chiefs fan. ;)

This tour went above and beyond the standard one they offer to the public, so we got to see/learn some really neat things! After booking it several months ago, this past weekend was our super fun tour and we had an absolute blast!

We went out on the field, saw executive suites, the locker rooms, threw a football on the field, and had a good ol' time together. Life is always more fun when you share in each other's interests, and adventure side by side.

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1) Adam was having a good old time tossing the football around on the field. Woo, what a stud! 2) It was so nice to spend a beautiful morning outside at the stadium and adventure together. 3) The tunnel that the teams run out onto the field... pretty cool!

4) We got our photo on the field... after I scored a touchdown, of ocurse. 2) The old school locker rooms that have been around for decades. 3) Look at that happy man. Go Chiefs!

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I hope you got your photo fill for a bit!

I'm headed to the Buzz Under the Stars concert tonight here in KC, so I will keep you all informed via Twitter on how awesome it is! I can't wait to see FUN perform live. I bet you $10 you recognize this song, but I am really hoping they play this doozy...

Full concert recap will be here tomorrow! Also tomorrow, Adam and I are heading on a roadtrip to Madison this weekend, so I'll have to share all of the fun mischief we plan on getting into... yikes!

Happy Wednesday, Chickadees!

Mingle Monday Blog Hop!

Good morning, lovelies!
I am so glad you decided to pop by for a little Mingle Monday action. So, here's the deal... I need your help.

In order to keep adding fresh new blogs to the MM blog hop, we need to get the word out!! If you could possibly find it in your heart to send a a little tweet/blog post mention/smoke signals (wait... what?), that would quite simply make my entire day!

Can you do that? Let's get the word out!

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A Huge Thank You...

I truly appreciate each one of you who take a minute minute to go the extra mile each week to spread the word! I cannot thank you for your sweet generosity enough! Let's add to this party!

{ Many thanks! }

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Do you all know how fantastic you are? I have the best blog buddies in the world - thanks so much for being such wonderful gals!

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My Weekend Mantra

Holy cannolis, lovelies! We actually made it to the end of the week! I don't know about you guys, but this week seemed impossibly long, so I'm welcoming the weekend with open arms!

Just in case you were sitting around asking yourself, "Self, I wonder what Meg's weekend mantra will be?", here it is! Knock yourself out... ;)

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Anybody else on the same wave length? Eh? Eh?!

Sometimes you don't need a special occasion, so knock yourself out! Throw on that flirty summer dress, throw your hair up into a super chic top knot, and take over the town. Champagne is a must, of course.

I am quite excited about a nice mix of fun outings and relaxation time...

{ Weekend Snapshot }

girly Friday dinner outing + bachelorette party + helping my cosuin move
super yummy donut date + gym time (ironic that follows donut date?)
VIP tour of Arrowhead stadium + bridesmaid dress shopping
Olympics addiction continues + couch time + Sunday church
meeting w/ florist + healthy baking  + a pinch of cleaning
lazy Sunday evening w/ my love.

= bliss.

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What's on YOUR weekend fun list?

Happy Friday, loves!

Be You.

Sometimes, all we need is an important reminder to be our wonderful selves, and enjoy who we were made to be. Ad of late, I've heard a lot of people comparing themselves to others, wanting to look like a certain celebrity, or wishing they were just a little bit altered.

It's pretty easy to have "the grass is always greener on the other side" mentality, but you know what...

...if you're busy trying to be someone else, who is being you?

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Don't you ever underestimate the beauty of your potential, the inspiration of your dreams, the power of your smile, and the courage of your heart.

It's okay, we've all been here before. Sometimes we just need a little pick-me-up, don't we?

.:: Go be you today ::. 

...and love every fabulous moment of it, okay?

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Proposal Photos Have Arrived!

Many of you fabulous friends have been asking for the proposal pictures that I promised... and this little blonde follows through on her promises!!

In case you missed the amazing way Adam proposed to me, click here for the full story!

{ The Proposal + Celebration }

I was completely shocked! It was super dark (although the photo doesn't show how pitch black it was), so I didn't actually see what my ring looked like until 10 minutes after! We were both so happy, and the proposal itself will always be such a special personal moment between us.

Ahh!! I think I was completely overwhelmed with joy - I get to marry the man of my dreams!

Adam saved a celebration firework for us to light together in front of our family and friends to celebrate such a precious moment!

Yup, love that man.


7 months and counting...

Mingle Monday Blog Hop

Ohhh my goodness!
I have been extremely busy and MIA with wedding planning, busy work schedules/meetings, and just with life in general.

But don't worry, Mingle Monday week-long blog hop is here (better late than never... right?)!! ;)

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{ Time to Mingle! }

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Pretty Pretty Please...

Could you find it in your heart to spread the word? Jump on Twitter! Add it to your blog post! Smoke signals? Okay, okay... we're getting carried away, but PLEASE spread the word!   The more people = more potential followers/visitors for you, especially if everyone did it!
In all seriousness, I truly appreciate each one of you who take a minute minute to go the extra mile each week! I cannot thank you for your sweet generosity enough! Let's add to this party!

{ Many thanks! }



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I hop your week is off to a much smoother start than mine! Work has been insane today!!
Lots o' love and hugs!

 

 

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Currently Loving

I have to say that life is pretty amazing as of late. These last few weeks have been a blur of amazing things and my heart is overflowing with joy. There are so many wonderful things to smile about, and many great adventures coming up! Eeee!

I was just browsing my gorgeous new planner that my future sister-in-law got me (it's yellow - my fave!), and there are so many fun things coming up! So I figured I just had to share the excitement... right? Right.

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{ Currently Loving... }

...my Weight Watchers program. I am a strong believer that everyone needs to find what works for them, and WW definitely clicks with me. I absolutely love the weigh-in accountability, my ever-changing scale, and my awesome WW meeting leader. So happy as I continue on my healthier lifestyle journey that I begun last fall.

...Wedding planning. Did I just say that? I love wedding planning? I have never had an interest in planning my wedding. It sounds stressful, unpleasant, and quite simply... I just want to marry my best friend. Like tomorrow. Anywho, I have been very surprised with how much I am enjoying doing this with Adam, and I know he is a HUGE reason why it's fun instead of stressful and we enjoy doing it together.

...this late summer/fall's plans! We have a few trips and adventures planned to see friends - so excited! We're roadtripping to Madison in 2 weeks and I couldn't be more ready to spend time with my future sister/brother-in-law. They're getting married this November and we can't wait to celebrate!

...my new gym! Thanks to Adam' parents, they were able to add us to their family membership for FREE. Yes, you read that right. This gym is so amazing, beautiful, full of classes and nice equipment, and I actually look forward to going! Did I mention that I've hired a personal trainer? So pumped to be buff!

...that I get to go on a honeymoon vacation somewhere tropical! When I need a break from all things wedding, Adam likes to remind me that we get to choose a vacation destination - bring on the pina coladas!

...my little sister's new blog. She's so adorable, you guys. Do me a favor? Please go stop by and leave her a comment. You would seriously make her whole day, and we've all been in her beginner blogger shoes. right?

...my love comes home late tonight! Adam's been gone on a bunch of business trips lately, so I'm ready to spend time with him tomorrow on a date night before he heads out again over the weekend. I sure miss and love that busy business man. And let's just be real, the fact that he's a total stud just makes me miss him more when he's away. Sappy and gross... I know.

 

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Sooo... what are you currently loving?

Anything fun causing butterflies in your tummy? 

Happy hump day, gal pals... we're almost to Friday!

Mingle Monday Blog Hop!

What an amazing weekend!!
How's everyone doing? Are you surviving your Monday morning so far? Trust me, we're all in the same boat. I was definitely in need of a good cup of coffee this morning to get me going!

My weekend was absolutely amazing... I found my wedding dress!!

I wish I could show you a photo and describe every single beautiful detail, but that would ruin the surprise of it, wouldn't it? Just know that it is classin, timeless, form-fitting, and I feel fabulous in it!! :)

Anywho, I'm glad you're joining me today - the mor the merrier! This is a place for you to get the word out about your fabulous blog and meet some new blog friends along the way!

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Pretty Pretty Please...

Could you find it in your heart to spread the word? Jump on Twitter! Add it to your blog post! Smoke signals? Okay, okay... we're getting carried away, but PLEASE spread the word! The more people = more potential followers/visitors for you, especially if everyone did it!
In all seriousness, I truly appreciate each one of you who take a minute minute to go the extra mile each week! I cannot thank you for your sweet generosity enough! Let's add to this party!

{ Many thanks! }








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2) Scroll down to the bottom of this post and click on the link to enter your blog.

3) Go visit other blogs saying hello from Mingle Monday!

4) Answer the weekly question...

** What's your favorite healthy meal? Please leave the recipe URL, so I can try it! ;) **

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I know I was a little MIA last week, but I have many fun things headed your way this week!!

Wishing you a Magic [Mike?] Monday & stay tuned!!

 

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Calling all cooks! Calling all cooks!
It's official... I have found the BEST healthy menu planner and recipes. Oh, so you're super interested to know what's up? That's what I thought.

Let me tell you where to begin...


1) Drop by this website.

2) It only 20 quick seconds to take the My Plate, My Way eating personality quiz!

3) Discover your unique eating personality and get amazing healthy recipes geared specifically for YOU!

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My Eating Personality?

I'm a "Lean Lover"

Description:

"You take pride in the way you look and it shows. The food choices you make not only help you manage your weight, but they can also help you feel good about yourself. While your current diet is on the healthy side, you seek improvement and satisfaction in your healthy eating habits. People with your personality type often go out of their way to select healthy food and enjoy trying new foods."

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They hit the nail on the head right there!! I am always out to find an extremely delicious and healthy new recipe, so lean lover I am!

So, you can imagine my excitement when they listed several delicious-sounding, healthy beef recipes! The Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak recipe totally caught my eye... yum!

I had never personally cooked flank steak before, but I know it's very lean and always tasty. This girl was ready for a challenge, but it actually took minutes to prepare and a few minutes to cook. Now, that's my kind of meal!

{ Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak }

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Ingredients:

Beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)

Salt & pepper

Balsamic Marinade:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon sugar

 

Instructions:

1)  Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

2)  Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

3) Season steak with salt and pepper, as desired. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices.

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The overall verdict? Adam and I were floored! Yes, I will be making this again ASAP! And leftovers tomorrow will be great - can't wait to make a healthy steak wrap or salad!

Definitely stop by My Plate, My Way and take the quiz! Get ready for some delicious, tried-and-true recipes!

Bon Appetit!

Mingle Monday Blog Hop!

Happy Monday morning to you, lovelies!
I hope each one of you had a relaxing, wonderful weekend that felt long and was exactly what you needed! We had some of our best friends in town for the weekend, so we had a blast running around with them for the last few days. I was very thankful of some mellow TV time to relax and unwind last night before the work week started.

Weekend = Success!

I am beyond THRILLED that you decided to stop by! Mingle Monday blog hop is a fast and easy link up that you all seem to enjoy, so of course I'm going to keep it going!

This is a place for you to get the word out about your fabulous blog and meet some new blog friends along the way!

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{ Time to Mingle! }

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Pretty Pretty Please...

Could you find it in your heart to spread the word? Jump on Twitter! Add it to your blog post! Smoke signals? Okay, okay... we're getting carried away, but PLEASE spread the word! The more people = more potential followers/visitors for you, especially if everyone did it!
In all seriousness, I truly appreciate each one of you who take a minute minute to go the extra mile each week! I cannot thank you for your sweet generosity enough! Let's add to this party!

{ Many thanks! }




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4) Answer the weekly question...

** If you won $1,000, what would you spend it on? **

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Looking forward to hopping around to your blogs and saying hi! Have I told you lately that you guys are great? Well you are! Thanks for being here!

Have a fantabulous week & stay tuned!!

 

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Confessional Friday

Friday the 13th? Oh my 'lanta!
You know what that means, right? Absolutely anything can go today. I got to the office and there are only a few people here and it's quiet. Quiet. Happy Friday the 13th indeed!

Well, once again I'm linking up with Leslie's weekly Confessional Friday: Link-Up over at A Blonde Ambition... you know you need to confess too! ;)

1) I confess that... I have slept on my couch the last 3 nights. Yup, 3.
I washed my bed linens earlier in the week and decided to indulge my laziness by letting them sit ON my bed without putting them on yet. Oh my. Tides will be a'changin' tonight, but it's been so wonderful allowing myself to be a tad bit lazy this week.

2) I confess that... I am totally loving this wedding planning thing. I seriously dreaded the idea of ever planning, but I do have the world's best planner/fiance helping out so much! Last night he said, "I've found the church, venue, and catering already... why don't you help me out here!" as he was teasing and tickling me. What a jokester...

3) I confess that... I can't wait to have some quality girl time this weekend! My best friends from home are coming up with their husbands, so we're having a girly coffee/shopping date while the boys golf. So blessed by my best friends, and my heart is so happy when they're near. Can't wait to take couples vacays once Adam and I are married! Come on March 9th!!

{ Adam and I with Sarah on her wedding day }

{ With Court on her big day }

4) I confess that... I walked out of Zumba last night. Usually, my Zumba instructor (and owner of the studio) teaches on Tuesday/Thursday, but he had a sub last night. Now, I am not the type to walk out of a movie or give up, but the class was so low-impact that I thought I would get a better workout at the gym. And I did! Perhaps I will be calling to confirm no subs before attending a class from now on!

5) I confess that... I am back on the Weight Watchers band wagon! The program works so well for me and I really enjoy and respond to accountability and quality nutrition counseling. I had my first meeting on Wednesday, and I feel great!

Can't wait to weigh in next week and slowly get back down to my normal weight after my weight gain last year (steroid treatments for 3 months for my FM)! It feels good to continue on my healthy lifestyle change, and do something to keep me on the road to a better me!

6) I confess that... I am both excited and a little terrified to go wedding dress shopping next weekend. I have an irrational fear that I won't find anything flattering and pretty, even though I know my perfect dress is out there.

Also crossing my fingers that they can tailor it well 7-8 months from now if I keep slowly losing weight like I have been over the last few months!

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So glad I got those confessions off my chest... phew!

I can't say this enough... THANK YOU for all of your wonderful, beyond sweet congratulations messages on our engagement. It was so fun to see all of your shared excitement on Twitter, blog comments, and e-mails. Love to each one of you!
Welp, wishing you a lovely weekend! Stay tuned for the Mingle Monday blog hop right here next week!

Have a glitter and ice cream filled weekend! Oh, puppy dogs too! Lots of puppy dogs.

 

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