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I’m a special education teacher. I’ve also taught grades Pre-K-5. This is my 17th year teaching. Shane and I met on Christian Mingle-a match truly brought... View More

I’m a special education teacher. I’ve also taught grades Pre-K-5. This is my 17th year teaching. Shane and I met on Christian Mingle-a match truly brought together by God!

Happily married 🎉

July 14, 2018

2842days 7hrs

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Self Tanner-which ones are good?
Andrea in Hair and Makeup, on May 9, 2018 at 5:47 PM

Please help! Which self tanner have you used and loved? I did did the spray tan thing and hate it. I’m fair and after 5 spray tan sessions, I didn’t look tan at all

Tanning, May 22, 2023 12 1,621
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How do i dress up this mirror?
Andrea in Do It Yourself, on July 3, 2018 at 1:38 AM

I guess im typing the wrong words in Pinterest...but im going to have this mirror in my “getting ready” room and I want to add something to it...to make it less boring and more interesting....but I...

Maggie, Aug 30, 2018 7 230
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Nails help!
Andrea in Hair and Makeup, on July 3, 2018 at 9:42 PM

I can’t figure out what to do with my fingernails and toenails. I usually do not wear nail polish but my fiancée loves when I wear it. Any ideas? I think I’ve seen everything on Pinterest. Here is a...

Britty, Jul 18, 2018 10 677
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Silly dress storage problem
Andrea in Wedding Attire, on July 5, 2018 at 9:19 PM

Long story short-my mom said she’d let me hang my dress in her extra room, after I got it steamed. It has a long train, so it can’t just hang floor to hanger. SomI got my dress steamed today I stead...

OG Gretchen, Jul 6, 2018 6 276
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So—-i lost no weight—-period!
Andrea in Community Conversations, on July 3, 2018 at 9:46 PM

Anyone else going through this? My wedding is in 11 days so .....gone is the time to lose weight now. However, I love me and I’ve had 3 children and my fiancée fell in love with me at the same weight...

Erica, Jul 4, 2018 11 377
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Ummmm! Groom undies????
Andrea in Wedding Attire, on July 4, 2018 at 1:20 AM

So, is there a good place to buy groom undies? Mine likes those jersey cotton loose boxers.

Kendra, Jul 4, 2018 3 199
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Fabric arch help
Andrea in Wedding Ceremony, on June 21, 2018 at 1:18 AM

I want to use fabric to drape over the wooden beams at my venue. From floor to beam, it is 9 feet tall. Where in the heck do I find long enough fabric? Is this going to cost $100’s? What type...

Andrea, Jul 3, 2018 12 376
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Vows? Traditional or writing your own?
Andrea in Wedding Ceremony, on June 23, 2018 at 12:03 PM

1 year ago I said I’d write my own and so did my fiancée. Now I just want to do the traditional “repeat after me vows.” Either way I mean the words with all my heart. He’s fine with traditional too....

Andrea, Jun 23, 2018 11 167
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Major Flawed Bridesmsid “proposal”
Andrea in Etiquette and Advice, on June 21, 2018 at 6:37 PM

I just asked each of my bridesmaids...”will you be my bridesmaid?!” Yep-that’s it-no gift or fancy box or card. Just wanted to post this in honor of those of us who dont follow the trends or do the...

CountryRoads, Jun 22, 2018 22 526
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Who does what? i need helpers!
Andrea in Etiquette and Advice, on June 16, 2018 at 11:52 PM

Several have said they’d love to help with decorating the ceremony and reception. I know I can’t do it all and realize that taking down everything will be even more work...and I’ll be gone on my...

ISaidHallYes, Jun 17, 2018 9 316
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Oh No! More guests than i dreamed!
Andrea in Planning, on June 10, 2018 at 2:12 AM

Im excited and overwhelmed. I thought only 45-60 guests would actually come..according to my calculations....however ...I ended up inviting 15 more than originally planned. I have 93 RSVP’s (that’s...

CP, Jun 11, 2018 12 405
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Help with tablecloths!
Andrea in Community Conversations, on May 17, 2018 at 9:00 PM

I want just 1-2!small round tablecloths that cascade to the floor (36-48 round table width). I’ve scoured Pinterest, Wish, Amazon, Etsy!!! I can’t find real lace!!! Help!

Maggie, May 27, 2018 5 92
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Presents ideas!!!
Andrea in Family and Relationships, on May 20, 2018 at 6:04 PM

My parents and my fiance’s Parents are retired (this is both our 2nd marriage). I’m not sure if it’s a must that I get them gifts. Christmas present shopping is hard enough! It’s just that they have...

Jo, May 24, 2018 3 49
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Entertaining the Out of town guests????
Andrea in Etiquette and Advice, on May 23, 2018 at 5:17 PM

So, my rehearsal and dinner is 7/12, Thursday. As of now I don’t have specific things planned at specific times for 7/13, Friday. (I was going to use that day for wedding prep-flowers and reception...

Going to the chapel, May 23, 2018 5 217
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Things $$$ are adding up!!!
Andrea in Do It Yourself, on May 20, 2018 at 12:31 AM

I just went through my CC bills and I spent $1909 on the following....decor, gifts, clothing & candy/decor for the candy buffet. My my how things add up!!!! Weddings are not cheap for sure!...

joey, May 21, 2018 11 510
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Do i Really Have to pay for .....
Andrea in Etiquette and Advice, on May 14, 2018 at 1:32 PM

The girl who is doing my hair & makeup charges $110 for hair and makeup for each bridesmaid. My 2 bridesmaids are both parents and this is my 2nd marriage but 1st real wedding. They are...

happeningmom, May 15, 2018 12 444
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Backdrop help!!!
Andrea in Wedding Ceremony, on May 11, 2018 at 7:34 PM

I don’t want to decorate my church much....but I still feel like I need some sort of backdrop. Any ideas! I love the wooden altars but I am no carpenter and building something will stress me out! I...

muriel, May 11, 2018 7 172
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Ring Bearer clothes-help!
Andrea in Wedding Attire, on May 8, 2018 at 11:57 PM

My 11 year old and a friends boy are my ring bearers. Problem-my son hates dressing up because the textures really bother him. He literally wears soccer shorts and t’s daily...never a button up or...

Xandria, May 10, 2018 9 108
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Panties, Underwear, oh my!!!
Andrea in Wedding Attire, on February 13, 2018 at 10:21 PM

I need help finding the best panties, undergarments, etc. for under my wedding dress!!!!! I’ve thought of spanx but I don’t know where to start. Criteria: 1. I don’t want anything riding up my butt 2....

Angela, Feb 14, 2018 9 329
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Emotional Over....showers?
Andrea in Planning, on January 9, 2018 at 9:05 PM

Should I hope for any kind of wedding shower? My 1st marriage was an elopement (at the courthouse) that everyone disagreed with...my wonderful children are my strength from that marriage! I never wore...

J, Jan 10, 2018 4 219
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