A few months ago, a well-known company that rhymes with “Jilliams Ponoma” contacted me, asking if I were interested in writing a blog post about wedding registry “do’s and don’t’s.” I was pretty excited about this opportunity since Belle Brita is a fairly new blog. I’ve also wanted to write about wedding registries from a… [Read More]
What I Wore: Pink and White Striped Skirt
Last month I prioritized my health and my happiness. One way I indulged in self-care was a date night with my wonderful husband Dan. We’ve eliminated fast food and restaurant visits from our budget while Dan has been unemployed, but we had about $25 left on an Outback gift card. If you’ve ever shared a… [Read More]
5 Favorite Posts (Almost) No One Read in 2014
Last weekend I shared my most popular posts in 2014, plus a few reasons for their popularity. Several of those posts are among my personal favorites, like my posts on marriage and feminism. But I also labored over quite a few beloved posts that just did not receive the page views or comments that I… [Read More]
My Top 10 Most Popular Posts in 2014
I can’t believe Belle Brita has been up for almost six months. I feel like I’ve been doing this for much longer. I love blogging. I love the blogosphere. I love the friends I’ve made doing this, even in such a short time. Belle Brita is still new, and small, but like my blog’s namesake, she… [Read More]
Nerdy Chic in a Cozy Sweater and Mockingjay Pin
Way back before Thanksgiving, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One premiered. Dan and I bought tickets online for the first screening in Findlay, which was actually at 8pm the Thursday before the official release date. Has anyone else noticed this change? Release dates will still be Friday, but instead of the first showing at… [Read More]
Two New Blogging Awards!
With less than six months of running Belle Brita, I’m humbled when other bloggers recognize me. In the last few weeks, two bloggers have nominated me for blogging awards. Erin from TexErin in SyndneyLand recently nominated me for the Liebster Award, which is a way to meet new bloggers. My friend Dana from As Told… [Read More]