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Reality – What It’s Really Like

Reality – What It’s Really Like

This post is part of a series titled, “A-B-Cs – What It’s Really Like”. Each week a new letter and its word will be revealed. Each word’s explanation will illustrate significant personal meaning, application and ultimately demonstrate, What It’s Really Like… Back in 1998 MTV debuted the reality TV s... Read More »

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What It’s Really Like To Walk Away From A Six Figure Job

What It’s Really Like To Walk Away From A Six Figure Job

  I was so happy for one of my good friends, Ali, to be featured on this blog!  Her story is incredible. I remember sitting down with her about 3 years ago and she told me she started her own business selling skincare. I told her, “Good luck! I will buy some eye cream from you.” I was not sure at all what she was planning or where she was going to take this business. All I knew wa... Read More »

King Cakes.. recipe adapted from Saveur.com.. for Fat Tuesday.. Shrove Tuesday.. Mardi Gras Celebrations

King Cakes.. recipe adapted from Saveur.com.. for Fat Tuesday.. Shrove Tuesday.. Mardi Gras Celebrations

I made the dough exactly as written but cut the dough ball in half to make 2 cakes and then only made/used 1/2 of the cream cheese filling for this cake and divided the frosting between the two cakes also.. plus I baked them on Pampered Chef pizza stones INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 1 (¼-oz.) package active dry yeast ¼ cup sugar ½ cup milk 2 tbsp. light brown sugar ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg... Read More »

Happy Easter

Happy Easter

  Happy Easter to all of our awesome members and followers. We hope you have a blessed day and get to celebrate and relax with friends and family! We’ve included a 10 Facts about Easter More Interesting Than Chocolate article for fun. Enjoy! Sincerely, Sara and the WIRL Project Team Read More »

Little Does She Know

Little Does She Know

Sibling relationships are truly extraordinary.  There isn’t anything in this world that I would not do for my siblings, but I have a special bond with one very close in age. She’s only eleven months and two days, and six hours older than me.  (but whose keeping track? ) Kennady is my best friend.  She is there for me when I need her most,  She’s there for me when I need to be pun... Read More »

What It’s Really Like to be a Blogger While Managing a Career as an Attorney, Wife, and Mother of an Infant and Toddler

What It’s Really Like to be a Blogger While Managing a Career as an Attorney, Wife, and Mother of an Infant and Toddler

We asked Jennifer Burby who is an attorney, wife, and mother, as well as a blogger at Champagne Supernova, to share her honest thoughts and stories about blogging for the WIRL Blogging Challenge. We’ve listed our Q/A session below for you to enjoy!    WIRL Project: How much time do you spend on your blog each week? Jennifer: The short answer is that I probably spend 15-20 hours a week d... Read More »

The Art of Flirting | WIRL Project

The Art of Flirting

Whether you are new to the dating scene or are in a long-term relationship, one thing remains the same; flirting is still key to expressing your affections towards someone! We all know that communication is one of the most important aspects of any relationship, but who said it has to be all talk? Flirting can be verbal or nonverbal and can involve body language, touching and eye contact among othe... Read More »

Don’t Believe the Lies: “Fixer Upper’s” Joanna Gaines Get’s Real

Don’t Believe the Lies: “Fixer Upper’s” Joanna Gaines Get’s Real

  Joanna Gaines has found her way into the hearts of many HGTV lovers. She’s beautiful, her family is down to earth, her husband is a goofball, and she does Ah-mazing transformations to homes on her show “Fixer Upper“. Naturally, we wanted to know more about Joanna and found this great clip of her breaking it down and telling her story. Spoiler Alert! You’ll get gooseb... Read More »

You’re Sinking Without a Desire to Swim

You’re Sinking Without a Desire to Swim

At least one person in your life has probably told you that you cannot fix the broken.  That no matter how hard you try, if someone doesn’t want to be fixed; they won’t be. A lot of us also consider ourselves to be “Fixer uppers.” By that I mean we will date some people with seemingly more issues than us, just to feel better about ourselves… Or maybe you are the oppos... Read More »