Author Archives: Tracy

About Tracy

I'm letting my heart and soul (HeSo) take the reins. I live in New York City with my handsome fiance, and 2 adorable cats.

Ooh La La! An Interview with Jamie Cat Callan

Posted on May 20, 2013

I’m so excited to read Jamie Cat Callan’s new book, Ooh La La!: French Women’s Secrets to Feeling Beautiful Every Day. I loved the lighthearted advice of her book, Bonjour, Happiness!, and the interesting cultural comparisons of  French Women Don’t Sleep Alone: … Continue reading →

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Let me clear my throat

Posted on May 16, 2013

I’m taking a fantastic writing course at Gotham Writer’s Workshop. I’ve hesitated about signing up for an extensive course because it’s really expensive and I already get a lot of feedback from my writer’s group. However, I’ve been stuck at … Continue reading →

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Wedding Fairy Godmother

Posted on May 11, 2013

Do you ever feel like there’s someone eavesdropping on your conversation with the express purpose of making your day? Right before the wedding, I was talking to someone who just got married and she told me that I’d really regret … Continue reading →

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Something was Brewing before the Wedding

Posted on May 6, 2013

As soon as we got engaged, Mike wanted to brew beer for our wedding. We gave out these bottles as an overnight gift to some of our guests. Beware, this project is awesome but it takes at least a month … Continue reading →

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A Meeting in the Snow

Posted on May 2, 2013

Our wedding photographer, Elizabeth Unterman, had the brilliant idea of capturing the moment when Mike and I first saw each other on our wedding day. I know you’re supposed to wait for the big reveal on the aisle, but I … Continue reading →

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Crafty Wedding Favors

Posted on May 1, 2013

Mike and I were racking our brains trying to come up with party favors for our wedding guests. I didn’t want to waste money on a little tchotchke that everyone would throw out, but I also didn’t want to break … Continue reading →

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Vendor Appreciation

Posted on April 26, 2013

Before I start posting pictures of our wedding, I first have to give a huge thanks to the vendors that made the wedding so relaxed and fun. The Venue: Full Moon Resort was the perfect site for our wedding. We … Continue reading →

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Which kid are you?

Posted on April 21, 2013

A little girl decides to take a risk and climb on top of the monkey bars. The other kids in the playground look up at her in awe as she balances on the metal rods high above them. She puts … Continue reading →

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Financial advice everyone in their 20s should know

Posted on April 17, 2013

Hopefully you’ve all finished filing your taxes, but while your mind is still on money I thought I’d go over a few basic money tips that everyone in their 20s should know. 1. Invest in your retirement It might seem … Continue reading →

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Blood and Nutshells

Posted on April 14, 2013

When reading about character development in See Jane Write, I got a great piece of writing advice that also poses an interesting question for everyone. “Think of a childhood story that would summarize each of your characters. What is their nutshell?” You … Continue reading →

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