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LEGOLAND: Building Blocks of Fun

Brita Long — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:00:20 +0000

I received two complimentary media passes to LEGOLAND Florida Resort in exchange for blog and Instagram coverage. All opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Also, I have written permission from LEGOLAND Florida Resort to use photography of their park in this blog post, and the fine print on their website also... [Read More]

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Nerdy Rings for a Nerdy Couple

Brita Long — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:28:35 +0000

When you fall in love with an engineer, you can’t expect a traditional engagement ring. Luckily for both Dan and me, I never wanted a traditional engagement ring. My mom’s engagement ring is an oval sapphire surrounded by diamond chips. I’ve always dreamed of having my own unusual engagement ring, just like hers. Like I... [Read More]

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Our Personalized, Nerdy Engagement Shoot with Trinity Photography

Brita Long — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:00:07 +0000

Engagement photography is a newer part of the wedding planning process that some couples choose to do. While some folks think an engagement shoot is just another expensive add-on in the extravagant wedding industry, it was one of the few things important to me. Dan and I don’t have many pictures together unless we’re all... [Read More]

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Site Prep with Dan // Volume 1

Brita Long — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:00:22 +0000

Dan and I are just a few days away from being reunited for good! I can’t believe I’ll be in GEORGIA of all places this Sunday! While our temporary long-distance marriage has been difficult, the distance has made us focus on talking to each other. During last night’s skype date, I asked Dan the following... [Read More]

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7 Grammatical Mistakes Bloggers Need to STOP Making

Brita Long — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:00:52 +0000

There is a reason my day job includes copywriting and copyediting. I have magical grammatical powers. I might have loosened up over the years about split infinitives, but I can still spot a dangling modifier or a subject-verb agreement error from a mile away. And don’t get me started on our generation’s inability to use hyphens!... [Read More]

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How to Survive Valentine’s Day When You’re Single and/or Broke

Brita Long — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:00:47 +0000

Post contains Amazon affiliate links. I have never experienced a Valentine’s Day the way Hallmark and Kay Jewelers has promised it. But I’m okay with that. I’ve never bought into the hype that you must spend ALL THE MONEY for the occasion, and I’ve never obsessed (much) about my relationship status during the commercial holiday either.... [Read More]

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