Guest Post: Chelsea @ Lost In Travels

Hey there! I'm Chelsea and I blog over at Lost in Travels. 

After my man and I got hitched two years ago, we started getting cold sweats every time we even thought about ‘settling down’ in our hometown. We wanted to do something out of the ordinary, something adventurous. We wanted to spend our lives traveling the globe.

So what did we do? Sold all of our belongings that wouldn’t fit in two 50-pound bags and took the first flight to South Korea to teach English to snot nosed adorable little kids and never looked back! 

Living abroad has given us a great opportunity to travel around Asia. And of course my favorites have been those romantic beachside destinations that have led me to turn to my husband and say 'can this be our 2nd, 3rd, 4th honeymoon?' (I say it a lot...pretty much on every trip we take. Who doesn't love a honeymoon?!) 

So while Meg is off relaxing on her honeymoon (lucky girl) I'm going to share some of my favorite 'honeymoon worthy' destinations... 

Tokoriki, Fiji- This is quite possibly the most perfect place to 'get away from it all'. There are several islands to choose from and many of them have only a few resorts or hotels on them. The views alone are worth the long plane ride it takes from the states. 

North Island, New Zealand- New Zealand is the perfect mix of landscape and adventure. There are plenty of action sports to partake in including scuba diving and sky diving, both of which we couldn't resist. 

We also rented a car so we could really take advantage of the landscapes of the North island. We spent most of our time there driving through the country side and making pit stops along the way. No matter where you drive, you're bound to run into picture worthy scenery. 

Phi Phi Island and Railay Beach, Thailand- this may just have been my favorite destination so far. The jetting rocks, the long-tail boats, rock climbing, hiking...you just can't go wrong in southern Thailand. 

Bali, Indonesia- We definitely used up our whole week in Bali with sight seeing. From Mt Agung (we would love to go back and hike up!) to rice fields to Tanah Lot to the Monkey Sanctuary in Ubud, we could have easily spent another week enjoying all the beauty that Bali has to offer. 

Thanks so much for having me Meg!

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we can't wait till you get back so we can see some pictures! Be sure to stop by my blog where I talk about our daily lives as expats in the land of kimchi and our world travel adventures. Be sure to say hi, I would love to hear from you!

- Chelsea

Guest Post: Leslie @ A Body That Won't Break

{ My name is Leslie, and I blog over at A Body That Won't Break. I blog about weight loss, finding myself, writing, Jesus, and living a life of joy. I am so grateful to Meg to have the chance to guest post and wish her lots of love while she is on her honeymoon. I am also wishing her a marriage beyond any expectations. }

In a mere months, I will celebrate 5 years of marriage to my husband. Anyone who has been married for longer than a few hours knows that marriage is anything but easy. In fact, it's probably the hardest but most rewarding thing. Kind of like blogging (which I've been doing for 3 years). From the outside, it seems easy, but spend any amount of time at a computer and you realize just how tough it can be to share your life.
I never planned on getting married. I planned out my wedding - several of them in fact. I wanted to make sure I knew what my wedding would be like for every single season. But I never really thought I would get married. Unless Justin Timberlake proposed. I would say yes to him.


God had other plans for me. And during my second senior year of college, I was set up on a blind date with my husband. We both did everything we could to cancel the date. And then we both hurried through the night at Barnes and Noble and dessert at On the Border. When I woke up the next morning, I knew.

Life happens like that sometimes. And sometimes it doesn't.

I'm learning to embrace the times when things don't progress quickly (ahem, blogging. I'm leaning into the process and trusting in timing. I'm forcing myself to be still and to be patient. It's all been quite the journey as I tend to be a tornado of to-do lists, people to serve, money to make and plans.

My husband.. the same one I didn't even really want to meet.. is the calm to my storm. He's often the voice of reason, the one talking me down off a ledge, the one reminding me of the good. But every now and then, we switch roles.

Our roles compliment one another. If I am the voice of reason, it is because he is the tornado. And when he is flustered or worried, I tend to be the one talking him off a ledge and reminding him of the good.

Even though I never planned on getting married, I had expectations of what marriage would be like. (Spoiler: marriage isn't what I expected.) It's the same for blogging.

When I started blogging in 2010, after years of inhabiting different corners of the Internet, I did so with every intention of writing beautiful prose. I had never planned on being a "blogger", but I still had expectations of what it would be like. I was going to be different and not follow the rules of what makes a successful blog. Instead, I would stand out and people would flock to me for it.

That didn't happen. In fact, people still aren't flocking to me. But I'm glad it didn't happen. I'm thankful that my first few years of blogging flopped. Because it's only been recently that I've figured out who I am as a person and as a blogger.

Around the time I started feeling more comfortable with my blog, I also started feeling more comfortable in my marriage. We hit a groove. We're still hitting a groove. And while it's not easy, we're still in it together - fighting for one another daily and asking for forgiveness daily.

Also? I let go of the expectations and began to just enjoy myself, my life and my marriage. I also stopped wanting to be the "next someone" and instead began to embrace being me.


For me, the comfort just sort of happened. Both with my marriage and in my blog. I did a lot of work to lead up to the level of comfort I have now (like the letting go), but it still just had to happen.

If you are starting out a new journey, let it happen. Do the work and trust in the process. Stick it out when it feels awkward or when you have nothing to say. Do whatever you have to do not to run away. Because it will happen.

And when it does happen? When you let go of your expectations. Reality, while different, is so much better than what you think it (whatever your it is) will be. And almost everything leading up to that point (the arguments, the frustrations, the late nights) will be worth it.

I don't have any real expectations now. Just hopes and dreams. And a few questions. But no expectations.

Now, instead of planning for everything, I just want to live. I want to find joy in the everyday and share it. I want to embrace all the curveballs life throws and figure out how to weather the twists and turns. I want to be able to look back and think I never could have expected this.


- Leslie

Mingle Monday Blog Hop!

I know you thought you might see me today, but alas I am recovering from the world's best honeymoon vacay (or at least I hope so, since I'm writing this ahead of time - haha).

No worries, I'll be back later this week, but in the meanwhile...


Link-up and enjoy, friends!

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A Huge Thank You...

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Here are some MUST visit blogs for you...

Katie @ The Small Change Project

Leslie @ A Body That Won't Break

Casey @ Poodleism

Kaitlyn @ Crazy Life of Kaitlyn

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Guest Post: Alesha @ Lifeology

Hi, I'm Alesha at Lifeology blog!
When Meg said she was leaving on her honeymoon I instantly became jealous! It is such a magical time and an absolute blast to be married to your best friend enjoying each other no matter where you go.

Have you ever had a place that gives you butterflies?

Just looking through our pictures from the Melia Caribe Tropical Resort in the Dominican Republic brought that feeling back all over again. Andrew and I have always wanted to travel so we began our marriage with our honeymoon in the DR. As we stepped off the plane into the warm, calm humid air and smell of tropical paradise, I knew I would never want to leave! When we arrived at the resort we were instantly treated like VIPs. It probably doesn't hurt that my husband surprised me with the VIP upgrade. ;)

We came home with so many fun and "had to be there" stories! Most of them revolved around my husband's complete inability to speak Spanish, didn't stop him from trying unfortunately. Even though most every person working at the resort spoke English, there were still a few instances when our knowledge of Espanol were tested. Andrew and I don't drink alcohol so every time we ordered a drink we explained we wanted it virgin. Either the bartender didn't understand us or they thought we were kidding a few times. Usually they got it right so by the last day I didn't even think to take a sip of my mojito to be sure it was virgin. One huge sip later I was certain I drank cleaner! All Andrew could do was laugh and laugh.

 

I had my chance to get the last laugh when he was asked by our male chauffeur, "Buenos dias, senor! Como esta?" (Good morning, sir!) and Andrew responded, "Mucho grande, senora!" (Very big, Miss!) I took 3 years of Spanish in high school so I understand a bit and the chauffeur and I cracked up and made fun of him. Saddest part was my poor husband didn't realize his mistake and was confused as to what was so funny. I'm certain our driver then told his co-workers about the crazy American man who tried and majorly failed to speak Spanish!


Next lesson learned? Stay on the VIP section of the beach. Unless you want to be heckled, harassed and spend WAY too much money on junk that you will forever regret owning. We wandered to the far side of the beach one day to possibly get my hair braided by some Dominican women when we were pulled into a man's shop where he sold keychains and artwork. The paintings were actually beautiful but we didn't have the money on us nor did we want to pack a rolled canvas to take back home. The guy would not let us leave! Two of his workers sort of surrounded us when we explained thanks but no thanks and he just would not let us go until we bought something. I was starting to get real scared so I grabbed Andrew's arm and he finally pushed through and we hurried back to the resort where they couldn't follow. Bartering off the resort is not a place for me!

We went off the resort to snorkel around a coral reef and swim with sharks. Yep. You read that right, we choose to swim with sharks. We held sea urchins and a giant sting ray, swam with tiny colorful fish surrounding us and then into the shark den. I could snorkel all day long, even if it was with sharks!

I loved the Dominican Republic it truly was everything I imagined of a tropical wonderland. Even more so I loved going with my best friend and spending every single minute with him relaxing and doing whatever we pleased with no worries, no stress, and no interruptions. It was such a nice break away from the day to day grind and just be us.

xoxo

Alesha

Guest Post: Katie @ The Small Change Project

Hi, I'm Katie from The Small Change Project!

I met my husband Adam in baptism class. Yes that's right. In baptism class. Obviously I don't remember that moment, but we "met" again in 5th grade. I still don't remember that, but I do remember our years in Middle School together. He was an outgoing leader who liked to pick on me a lot. He wasn't my favorite person because his confidence made me nervous.

In 8th grade he was not at all on my radar. Until one day my friend passed me a note in study hall (keep in mind that we are only 14) that said "Adam thinks you're cute." In my mind I replied with OH MY GOD I LOVE HIM! But I kept my cool and replied in a tiny note back to my friend, "I think he's cute too." And really the rest is history. Our first date was the 8th grade formal and we officially started dating 2 days later. We have been together ever since.

By the time we started talking about marriage it wasn't that big of a deal. We both new we were going to spend our lives together and now it was just a formality. After 7 1/2 years together he managed to surprise me with his proposal.

We began the wedding planning process which was made much more difficult by the fact that at that same moment in time we were graduating from college, planning a month long back packing trip through Europe and arranging for our relocation from Minnesota to Louisiana. The wedding really took a back seat because it just didn't seem like a big deal compared to everything else that was going on.

We were engaged 10 months and the entire time I really down played the wedding and our future marriage in my mind. After all how different could it be? We already knew each other so well. We moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in August and our wedding was in October.

So we even had a few months to figure out how to coexist peacefully. By the time October 10th rolled around I was seeing this whole she-bang as more of a nuisance than anything. We had to fly back to Minnesota, get married and fly back in less than a week.

The night before our wedding brought on something we had not expected. Snow! I had checked the Farmer's Almanac for the 100 year history of October 10th and never saw any snow. It has predictably been in the 70's for years. We have a pattern of bringing oddities and natural disasters wherever we go. (The BP oil spill happened when we lived in Louisiana and the largest wild fire in american history happened when we lived in New Mexico and that's only the short list.)

So this snow was worrisome, but nothing we couldn't handle. Unfortunately the next day dipped into the 30's and we had a white wedding. Literally. We had to make do, but for the first time, I was really excited about this wedding thing. Before I walked down to see Adam for the first time I actually choked up. Me! The non-cryer started tearing up. I walked down to my soon-to-be husband and he looked miraculous! I don't know how to describe it, but honestly it was as if the love was just pouring out of him.

We both cried during the ceremony. I remember this overwhelming feeling of "Finally! I am united with my soulmate. We are one." We walked to the back of the church as everyone clapped and we both broke down. We held each other's faces in our hands, looked into each other's eyes and for a very brief moment the world was perfect. We were married after 8 1/2 years together. Now we could start our lives. Nothing else mattered, but that very moment.

We spent the rest of the evening within an arms reach as we danced the night away. And that's where I'll stop describing the details of the night. ;) The next morning we woke up as husband and wife already late for our gift opening. We made a mad rush to get there and once it all settled down again I noticed something. I felt different. I actually felt married.

I know some of this was that honeymoon phase and the lovey-dovey-ness of the day, but I really did feel different. I looked at this man who had been my boyfriend for so long and now saw my husband. That meant something to us and it all felt different. The feeling was short lived, because Adam caught the nasty flu bug that was going around. We managed to get his sick self back to Louisiana to start our life together, but that feeling didn't go away. Just 2 months into it this is how I described my new husband.

We have now been together almost 12 years and married for 3. I've had many people ask me about our relationship since it's not common to start dating at 14. And oddly enough I've had a lot of people ask me my view on marriage. They ask if it is any different than when we were dating. And every single time I can give them a confident. Yes!

Yes it is different. It's harder, more wonderful, more lively, more secure and more amazing than our dating life ever was. But the biggest and most awesome part of being married is looking over at him during our hardest times and our best times knowing that he will be with me forever. It gives me so much strength. No matter what life throws our way we know that we will always have each other. And THAT is why marriage feels so different.

Congratulations Meg! You are about to know exactly what I'm talking about.
If this wasn't mushy enough for you check out these three posts. 10 Years, 11 Years, 3 Years Down.
And if you want EVEN more here is my original post about Our Wedding.

- Katie

Guest Post: Rachel @ Simple Little Joys

Hey, all you Life of Meg girls! It's Rachel here, from {simple.little.joys}! 

I'm super thrilled, excited, and overjoyed to be over here today while Meg is enjoying her wonderful honeymoon! I can only imagine how much fun they're having, soaking up the sun and loving being married! We miss you, Meg, but we're so happy for you and Adam!

Well, with Meg on a beautiful beach, I've been dreaming about a beach getaway myself. As soon as we get the first glimpse of Spring, I start obsessively checking Victoria's Secret for the summer's cutest swim suit. And we all know, the moment swim suit season comes near, we all start working a little harder on our bikini bod! 

Can't you just imagine being on a beach like this? Just looking at that crystal blue water makes me want to get myself in tip top bikini shape!

                                                                                                            Source: weheartit.com via Breanne on Pinterest

I don't know about you, but I know how I am--I'll start off my bikini beach bod challenge strong and stay that way for a few weeks, but then my motivation starts to taper off after a little while. I'll make an excuse about a girl's weekend or being too tired from work--and we all know we can't look like Adriana Lima by sitting on the couch with a bag of Cheetos. So I've been thinking lately on how to keep myself motivated, even when my motivation is less than stellar. 


So what does it take to get motivated and stay that way, even when the going gets tough?

First off, pick a goal. Pick something to aim towards, and stick with it. If you start trying to lose weight or get in shape with no end in sight, it'll seem like the same thing every day, day after day. What works for me? Sign up for a 5K a few months from now. Buy a bikini that you LOVE and hang it up in your closet. Give yourself something to work towards and it'll make it seem so much easier!


Second, find a work out/diet buddy. The buddy system isn't just for elementary kids on a field trip, girlfriends--having a "partner" through this journey will keep you on track and also give you someone to talk to daily. I have a few of these and just knowing they're cheering me on makes me want to push myself a little further (or just put down that doughnut!)


Stay positive. Negativity doesn't belong anywhere near us, girls! Don't be too hard on yourself. You've gotta be your biggest supporter, not your worst enemy. Comparison only steals your joy, so be kind to yourself.


Skip the scale on a daily basis. Pick one day a week and let that be "weigh in" day. The daily fluctuations of the scale will knock my motivation quicker than anything else--once a week is just enough to give you an accurate picture of what's going on, pound wise.


Make an awesome playlist to use when working out. My runs/gym time go by in a blink when I'm listening to an album that pump me up! Some of my favorites lately: Bruno Mars, Gotye, and Justin Bieber--trust me, they've got a good beat.


One of my favorite ways to get pumped up? Change up your work outs. Don't get so bored with your usual routine that you talk yourself out of doing it. Swim. Take a spin class with friends. Go play tennis. Sign up for Zumba. The options are endless, and by changing it up, you'll keep it fun and entertaining!

Last, but not least...reward yourself. Celebrate pounds lost. For instance, with each 3, 5, or 10 pounds (depending on your goal, of course,) give yourself a little pat on the back with a celebratory new pair of shoes, workout top, or even just a little ice cream treat! Of course, it doesn't have to be a monetary gift, but a little treat every now and then will give you a little boost in your motivation! 

     

                                                                                 Source: confident-beautiful-motivated.tumblr.com via Aspen on Pinterest

And more than anything--remember, all you pretty ladies...success isn't about the amount of pounds lost. It's about the way you feel, the confidence you have in yourself, and the glow from within! Believe you're beautiful and have confidence in yourself, and everything else will fall into place.


Now let's all get motivated to make a difference in ourselves, shall we? 

Thanks for having me, Meg! I think I speak for everyone when I say we can't wait to hear all about how fabulous the honeymoon was! 

- Rachel

Guest Post + GIVEAWAY: Carly @ Lipgloss and Crayons

Hello Life of Meg readers!

I'm Carly and I blog over at Lipgloss and Crayons.  I'm an elementary school teacher, who loves fashion and beauty products.  I started my blog on a whim over summer vacation….and it's turned into a total passion project! 


I love to play with trends and colors.....and one of my favorite trends right now? Black and white!  Black and white is an easy trend, that can be worn by any and all of us.  We all have those basics in our wardrobe, right????


A few of my favorite ways to wear black and white.........

 ~stripes~

 ~leather and lace~

 ~embellished tights~

 ~pattern mixing~

~bright shoes~

Have you tried out black and white yet?
 How did you style this trend?

- Carly

Carly has also offered a generous giveaway of $20 to Sephora - one of my favorite stores!! Please use the rafflecopter below and get yourself signed up! Winner will be announced March 21st!

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Mingle Monday Blog Hop!

I'm on some beach somewhere at this point, but I would never want you to miss out on the Mingle Monday fun...


Link-up and enjoy, friends!

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A Huge Thank You...

...in advance for spreading the word! Blog post, Twitter, smoke signals... you name it, I love it! The more this continues to grow, the greater your chances to gain some wonderful new followers and find great blogs!

{ Many thanks! }

    * New button/link on lower sidebar! Go snag it, lovelies!  
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How To Mingle:
 
1) Must be a [Life of Meg] follower to participate.   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 in the comments section below...     ** What is your favorite fruity drink? **   




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Here are some MUST visit blogs for you...

Katie @ The Small Change Project

Leslie @ A Body That Won't Break

Casey @ Poodleism

Kaitlyn @ Crazy Life of Kaitlyn

Want to know how you can get you blog highlighted during Mingle Monday?

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Off to Become a Mrs.!

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Good morning, lovelies!

I just wanted to pop in one last time before I become a married woman and dance the night away tomorrow! After the big day, Adam is whisking me off to Antigua for a wonderfully relaxing honeymoon.

I am estimating the consumption of at least 12 piña coladas... and that's just Adam's! :) Bring on the fruity umbrella drinks with no shame!!

As I mentioned before, I have 5-6 guest bloggers lined up just for you, and Mingle Monday is scheduled to commence! See you in a few weeks!


Much love!! See you on the flip side, y'all!

Meet the Ladies: {March}

Looking for some great new blogs to discover?

Well boy howdy, do I have to introduce you to some very special blog ladies! These gal pals have rocking blogs full of great photos, fun stories, and posts that will real you in.. trust me.

You definitely need to take a second and go say hello!
Never underestimate how you can boost someone's day by a sweet comment.
So, let me introduce you to some of blog land's finest! Just for giggles, I asked them to share some of their deepest, darkest guilty pleasures...

Enjoy!

Blog // Twitter // Pinterest

Guilty Pleasures?

My guilty pleasures of course my boyfriend. Haha. Haha but really. We are long distance so when ever we see each other there's a lot of kisses, hugs, cuddles. Then I love me some movies. I love all types my movies take up 3 drawers in my college room. I also love me ice cream.

Blog // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // FB

Guilty Pleasures?

I'm addicted to TV - again! After months of being too busy to watch TV, I'm enjoying lots of time off work where I watch reality TV on E!, entire seasons of Glee, and the entire series (so far) of Bunheads. I can't get enough of the quick wit and the ridiculous lives that people live.

Blog // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // FB

Guilty Pleasures?

Right now my guilty pleasure is watching episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on Hulu.

I used to watch it as a kid and now I love seeing the styles of fashion and comedy again. It's even more fun 
since I live in Minnesota where the show was filmed. I love escaping to her life for an hour each night. 

Blog // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // FB

Guilty Pleasures?

Where do I start? Well, honestly, they all have men's names... Edward Cullen, Ben & Jerry, Chuck Bass... perhaps a little Jack Daniels at times. :) Non guilty pleasures? Spoiling my little poodle baby with all my heart!

Blog // Photography // Instagram  // FB

Guilty Pleasures?

I would have to say a bag of hot cheetos, anything on Bravo (especially Vanderpump Rules as of late), and really hot bubble baths would have to be on that list. And Starbucks. That's a guilty pleasure I indulge myself in daily.

Blog // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // FB

Guilty Pleasures?

TV show The Vampire Diaries. It's so ridiculous - but I soak up every second of it. Oooo steamy vampire men! And I'm slightly addicted to the game Tiny Tower on my iPad. 

Blog // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // FB

Guilty Pleasures? Edy's slow churned butter pecan ice cream, all the Real Housewives Franchises, Beyond the Rack, room service.


I bet you can relate to some of these guilty pleasures. I mean, I absolutely cannot - in any way, shape or form - relate to their love of trashy reality TV, Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia FroYo, or completely spoiling my dog.

Does anyone believe me?

Okay.. I'm the world's worse liar. This blonde has some crazy vices! :)

Thanks for stopping  by, lovies!
Go show these girls some blog love, mmkay?

Wedding Week Adventures

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Well ain't that the truth.

It most certainly is time to be toasting and doing the macarena on the table tops! I am beyond thrilled that the big week is here, and I'm kind of blown away by so many friends/family's texts, calls, emails, and facebook messages wishing us a beautiful week.

It seems to be working well, because I am as cool and calm as a cucumber and ready to get married to the love of my life o Saturday!

I know many brides kind  start to unravel a bit the closer to the big day they get, and rightfully so. There are a million details to look after and people to coordinate, but I feel like we did a good job preparing. Now it;s just time to sit back, relax, and take in every sweet moment.

And hey... at the end of the night, if we end up married to each other, I would say it's a win-win! Everything else is just a cherry on top in my book... and I have a feeling like there are going to be a bowl full of cherries!

So anyway, here we are. I have the week off, and we have fun stuff to do!

Future hubby and I are headed out to heaven knows where to pick up our marriage license today. Since we're getting married in the cutest little town outside of KC, we have to go to that county office to snag our official papers... even if they're an hour away.

But don't you worry, we're going to make a fun little roadtrip out of it. Eat at a fun place, turn-up the radio, and just enjoy the ride.

Other To Do's (Today):

+ sweat sesh at the gym

+ work on wedding table numbers

+ organize decor

+ Zumba with my posse

+ DVR

+ face mask / bubble bath

Not too shabby!

Much more wedding fun (and behind the scenes photos!) coming this week. Not to mention, I have some AMAZING guest bloggers lined up to take over while I'm MIA in Antigua!



Thanks for your love, your sweet/encouraging comments, and just being great friends during a very happy time. It takes very special people to share in your joy and be happy with you.


Experienced brides out there... any advice for little ol' me?

Mingle Monday Blog Hop!

Welcome to Wedding Week, my friends!
And yes, "Wedding Week" deserves caps, because it's a miracle we made it to see this week. As you can probably guess, I've been running around tying up the loose ends and making sure all i ready to go.

Y'all, Adam is a total rock star.
As are my parents and his parents.

We are just so blessed to have such wonderful helpful families to lend a hand (and help us maintain our sanity). More about crazy wedding shenanigans later...

Let's mingle!

Beyond THRILLED that you thought it was worthwhile to stop in, spread the word, and link-up with some of the blogosphere's finest. You're the best!

Link-up and enjoy, friends!

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A Huge Thank You...

...in advance for spreading the word! Blog post, Twitter, smoke signals... you name it, I love it! The more this continues to grow, the greater your chances to gain some wonderful new followers and find great blogs!

{ Many thanks! }

    * New button/link on lower sidebar! Go snag it, lovelies!  
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How To Mingle:
 
1) Must be a [Life of Meg] follower to participate.   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 in the comments section below...     ** What is your favorite stress reliever? **   





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Here are some MUST visit blogs for you...

Katie @ The Small Change Project

Leslie @ A Body That Won't Break

Casey @ Poodleism

Kaitlyn @ Crazy Life of Kaitlyn

Want to know how you can get you blog highlighted during Mingle Monday?

{ Click here! }



** ALSO **

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Single Digits + Guest Bloggers Needed

Happy Friday, Lovelies!
I stopped by our wedding venue with my parents over the noon hour to see how everything looks when it's snow covered, because let's face it...

When your city gets 25 inches of snow in a week, you will have snow on the ground for your big day.

Although I would've loved green leaves and warm weather, it looks like Mother Nature had other plans.
But you know what? I am totally okay with it.

So pretty, right?

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if there is snow.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what my scale says.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if everything is perfect...

Because I get to marry my best friend.

What could possibly ruin that joy?

We're in single digits, people! Get excited, because I know I am! :)

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PS - Looking for a few guest bloggers while I am out on honeymoon vacay!!


Interested?
E-mail me at megnificentlife {at} gmail {dot} com

Deadline: Sunday, March 3rd


:: Please include ::
- 2-3 guest post ideas
- link to your blog



Happy Weekend to you!