Been There Done That: Lessons From a Former Bride By Next Big Bridal Blogger finalist, Kristen of The Chronicles of Dutch  Kristen likes things fair and square – hence the nick name Dutch. This also relates somehow to her affinity for even numbers, even piles of french fries and symmetrical wall decorations. She’s a new mom to a daughter born in an odd year (only mildly annoying) and wife to a wonderful man who generously…

Sometimes in our lives… When we sit back, take stock, reflect and set some goals.  For me, those times do not necessarily revolve around the Jewish calendar (which does a good job of plugging in that time as “required” for holiday rituals).  But, rather the secular school calendar.  Today, is the first day of summer vacation for my youngest and my oldest graduates high school next week. Also, next week I leave for what I…