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When The Bride Speaks

Many of you might be surprised to see the bride doing a speech which is quite unconventional. But then again, when the bride is a very talkative person, this shouldn’t surprise you! The bride is often the person who steals the limelight on a wedding day. But truthfully, it’s not hers alone. This… [Continue Reading]
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The Face Under the Hats

Glad you’re here! I’m Kate. I am not super woman (although I'd like to be!) nor am I a Pinterest-perfect queen with a creative eye, who has cute printables and an immaculate home! I’m just a regular woman nearing 30 who loves to write. You'll find my messy and honest thoughts on the expectations that drown us as women to multi-task - be a wife, mom, friend, mentor, and house keeper! And, aiming to do it all well and not just fall over the finish line in pure exhaustion at the end of the day is enough to put anyone in a mad house! So this is just a bit of how I try (and fail regularly!) to wear all the hats!

When The Bride Speaks

April 17, 2021 in Marriage

Many of you might be surprised to see the bride doing a speech which is quite unconventional. But then again, when the bride is a very talkative person, this shouldn’t surprise you! The bride is often the person who steals the...

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