Students around the country are preparing for their final exams! These exams make up 30-50% of your grade and can make or break your GPA! It is stressful, and if you haven’t cried yet, you most likely have thought about it. This 7 day period can really take a toll on your physical and mental […]
We’re kinda all about dresses at This Blue Dress. No, we don’t sell them, but we love any excuse to get a new one. Our excuses for a new spring dress? We want to feel beautiful on Easter, Mother’s Day, and every day in between. There are great seasonal deals on dresses. Who can resist […]
We like to keep it classy, but we also like to feel like a million bucks. These 10 sites caught our attention for their wide selection of beautiful swimsuits that come in many modest cuts. We want to share them with you, along with the adorable suits we are eyeing this year! *This post contains […]
“What?! Valentine’s Day is this week?! I haven’t done anything!” Unfortunately, I am no planner like my wonderful sisters! Holidays always seem to sneak up on me, leaving me scrambling last minute. (Is it fair that my boyfriend is a hopeless romantic and way better at all this than me?) But Valentine’s Day does not […]
I once heard in a Seminary class that the scriptures can be like a love letter from God. Whether this “week of love” with Valentine’s Day is a time of great romance or a time of loneliness, we all have access to the greatest love of all: that of our Heavenly Father and our Savior […]
There are several occasions throughout the year when I want to step my dinner game up a notch and make something really nice. Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and special visitors, to name a few. Crafting a beautiful and delicious meal is a great way to show love and appreciation for someone! If you’re looking for […]
January! Tis the season to be… skinny?? Did you know 42% of us have the New Year’s Resolution to lose weight? Over half of those people will lose their drive and give up by February. Well, not us. Not here at This Blue Dress! One of my goals this year was to go to the […]
How to diet successfully as a Foodie While I have been unable to pinpoint the average weight gain for Americans through the holiday season, I think we can agree that the average American gains at least a little weight between Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and the cold weather conditions winter brings. I’m proud to announce […]
Have you ever received a gift that was almost too pretty to open? We adore those kinds of gifts, especially Maegan! Creating a beautifully wrapped present takes more time, but it sends the message that you really care about the person receiving the gift. You don’t have to be a “crafty” person to make it […]
Looking for a toy for a child that won’t be donated in the January organizing push? Are you in the middle of a pre-Christmas playroom purge? Or maybe you’re like me and are always on a mission to simplify your life. I’m constantly trying to balance my wanna-be minimalist desires with my love for all […]
I really don’t like rollercoasters. The amusement park kind or the hypothetical kind. I am so fine, happier even, being the “stuff holder” and waiting for everyone to enjoy their ride. That is my happy place. But you can’t be your own “stuff holder”. When your emotions are going nutso, who holds your stuff while […]
I’m literally getting giddy as I write this, because old movies are one of my guilty pleasures. These films have it all- great entertainment and SOUL! These movies are so different from the films that have been released in the last 30 years or so. Old movies don’t depend on CGI, sex, or graphic violence […]
In an earlier post, I mentioned that I have a schedule for my housework and laundry and such. I thought I would share it on here too! Why not share my wealth of knowledge with the world? HAHAHAHAH just kidding, I have no wealth of knowledge, just a schedule that helps me stay on top […]
Refresh. Simplify. Declutter. Minimize. Breathe. Minimalism is a great practice in your everyday life. It requires you to declutter your life in several areas. This challenge includes ways to improve all areas of your life: social media, family, your home, and more. Minimalism is all about focusing on/having the most important things. If you follow […]
Midterms got you down? Kiddos grinding on your patience? Staying late at the office again? You are probably stressed! Most of us will experience stress on some level every single day of our lives. One of the most common stressors for the average American is–the feeling of not having enough time in a day to […]
