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The Northern Prepster

The Northern Prepster

Lifestyle + Fashion Blogger | Pittsburgh, Palm Beach, and Disney World

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October 5, 2021 · In: Gift Guides, Lifestyle

24 Gifts for Her – Holiday Gift Guide 2021

It is my first holiday gift guide of 2021! I know it is only October but considering your replies from my Instagram stories, most of you are kick-starting your holiday…

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December 3, 2020 · In: Gift Guides

Gifts for Students – Holiday Gift Guide 2020

It is no secret that everyone has had a rough year, and student in particular have been through a number of tough changes. Christmas definitely seems like the light at…

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November 7, 2020 · In: Gift Guides

Men’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020

I am convinced not knowing what to get the men in your life is a universal experience. Each year this is my top requested holiday gift guide. So, I recruited…

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October 30, 2020 · In: Gift Guides, Lifestyle

50 Holiday Gifts Under $50

It is my first holiday gift guide of the season! I am so excited to kick off Holiday 2020 – Lord knows we need it. Today I want to start…

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October 14, 2020 · In: Lifestyle

Advent Calendars for The Whole Family

Who doesn’t look like a good advent calendar? They are so fun and they aren’t just for the kiddos 😉 Today, I am sharing some of my favorite advent calendar…

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April 29, 2020 · In: Gift Guides

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! There is no doubt that we will all be celebrating a bit different this year, but that’s no excuse to give your mom…

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January 29, 2020 · In: Gift Guides

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – Gifts for Her

Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, so I wanted to share some gifts ideas with y’all! I made sure to share a variety of pieces at a variety…

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January 6, 2020 · In: Gift Guides

What I Gifted This Holiday Season

I did one of these posts for 2018’s holiday season, and I really wanted to write another one this year! Maybe it will inspire your gift giving for 2020, or…

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December 7, 2019 · In: Gift Guides

Last Minute Stocking Stuffers For Everyone On Your List – Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Hey y’all! I asked y’all on my Instagram what post you wanted to see next. I had an overwhelming response to write a blog post including last minute stocking stuffers,…

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November 30, 2019 · In: Fashion, Gift Guides

Small Business Saturday Roundup – Shop Small This Holiday Season

Hey y’all! I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving. I’ve been a bit incognito this week, but I wanted to throw out this blog post in time for Small…

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November 22, 2019 · In: Gift Guides

10 Gifts for College or High School Students – Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Hey y’all! Today I am doing another holiday gift guide for 2019. If you haven’t read my other ones yet, check them out here. My past gift guides have covered…

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October 23, 2019 · In: Gift Guides

10 Unique Hostess Gifts for 2019 – Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Hi y’all! I did a poll on my Instagram (follow me if you don’t already) and y’all voted that you wanted me to share hostess gift ideas for the holiday…

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I love sharing my travels, fashion finds, and so much more here on my blog. You can expect a preppy, quiet luxury flair to my content. If that sounds something you're interested in - you're in the right place!

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The Summer I Went Through Fertility Treatment🤍 The Summer I Went Through Fertility Treatment🤍

No, I’m not pregnant. Yet🤞🏼
I’m finally ready to share what my world and entailed the past year or so. 

We got married in 2021 and like many couples decided to wait a few years before trying to have a baby. 2 years passed and we decided we were ready. Little did we know that would start a journey filled with heartbreak and frustration. 

A year came and went - no positive tests. So the obsession started; tracking ovulation, supplements, bloodwork. You name it - I’ve probably tried it! I went to my gynecologist and got put on a dreaded waiting list for an HSG. 5 months later no call back. So I decided to call a fertility clinic in January 2025, they saw me two days later. 

With a fabulous team of doctors, NPs, PAs, and nurses I got to where I am now. I have no diagnosis, and neither does my husband - bloodwork good, egg quality amazing, no cysts, fallopian tubes functioning, etc. On paper I’m good and still a mystery!

We opted for 3 rounds of IUI’s, all unsuccessful and traumatizing. So onto IVF. 

I’ve spent my last few weeks getting injection after injection, so much bloodwork, so many ultrasounds. And today we went do Maryland for an egg retrieval. 

This was not the summer I was imagining, but I’m so beyond thankful I was able to have this journey (and also get most of it paid by insurance😉). So now we wait on our 17 mature eggs🙏🏼 

I will likely keep my embryo transfer journey private until I have a confirmed pregnancy. But getting all of this off my chest I feel comfortable to post and share again🫶🏼

If you are going through an infertility journey - whether it’s been short or long. I pray for you. I grieve for you. I am you! My heart breaks for you.

Unhelpful and hurtful comments will be deleted. 🚫“just relax!” “get drunk” “it’ll happen when you least expect it!”🚫 

A special thank you to my handful of friends who have been my angels on earth this year. You know who you are✨
July Recap🤍 Anyone else feel like July was the July Recap🤍

Anyone else feel like July was the longest month ever?🫠 I’m ready for you August🫶🏼 

#julyrecap #pittsburghblogger #julyhighlights
We spent last week at @evermoreresort and I can’ We spent last week at @evermoreresort and I can’t wait to share my thoughts with you all!☀️ 

This trip was definitely more of a “family time” thing instead of content creation - but I made sure to get a good room tour and tour of some of the grounds for you all. So stay tuned for that on my YT - The Northern Prepster 🎥

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