the honeymoon's over

So now that your feet have finally touched the ground off of cloud nine (where you've happily lived for the duration of your engagement and wedding period), reality is slowly setting in. Life, work, bills, thank-you notes and all the everyday stresses waiting home can definitely put you in a little bit of a funk. But don't sweat it, this is a common feeling that will pass in no time.

Something to remember is that all marriage takes work. Even the most starry-eyed lovebirds admit to putting a little bit of elbow grease into keeping their love lives alive after the honeymoon is over. Here's a round up of BellaSugar's stories, polls anecdotes and tips to help you through this new and exciting newlywed period!

• Does Your Mate Know The Extent of Your Routine?
• Some Beauty Rituals Are Best Kept Private
• Tips For Maintaining Your Wedding Day Beauty
• Beauty Blooper: The Midas Touch
• Pamper Your Love: Five Romantic At-Home Spa Treatments for Couples

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Hey newlyweds! So what that the actual honeymoon is over? You've got an entire weekend ahead of you to bring sexy back in the comfort of your own home! Wasn't it in your vows to cherish each other for better or for worse? So it's practically an obligation to spoil your spouse now (and vice versa)! Here are five romantic ways to relax and relish in your newly committed love.

With these fun and easy DIY treatments, these indulgences won't cost you a fortune, either. For my list of naughty and nice newlywed spa suggestions, read more

Welcome to the second installment of Beauty Bloopers. A beauty blooper can be anything from a brow wax gone wrong to having lipstick on your teeth. So don't be shy—share your stories and I'll post some of them here on BellaSugar (anonymously, of course).

Since it's The Honeymoon's Over week here in Sugar-land, I thought it would be appropriate to share a "couple" incident. I'll let our anonymous newlywed take it away...

I love taking baths to relax and unwind, and I like trying unusual and colorful kinds of bubble baths. My husband, however, is more into showering, so usually he lets me bathe alone. One day he thought it would be romantic to take a bath together, so I directed him toward my bath supplies and let him run the tub. But we couldn't have known the disaster that would ensue...

To find out what happened, read more

Hey there, Mrs! After all that work buffing, waxing, toning, brightening and beautifying, the ceremony is now over and you're not looking as perfect as you did in the wedding photos. Well, just because you have gazillions of thank-you notes to write, doesn't mean that you can't take a couple of breaks to primp and indulge!

Don't forget all of the little tricks that you used to get beautiful for the big day. I've gathered a checklist of things to remember. What's great about this list is that while you may have gone to a salon to have many of these treatments done professionally, now that the pressure of the big day is off, you can pamper yourself right at home. For the detailed list, read more

After the wedding and the honeymoon, it's now The Honeymoon's Over week! I'm sharing all kinds of ideas to keep your married life as beautiful as your courtship.

When you're married (or just in a committed relationship), there are some grooming and beauty rituals you just can't hide from your sweetheart. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since sharing the mundane details of our lives can be healthy. At the same time, though, there's something to be said for keeping the romance alive, right? I always say, "If you wouldn't do it in front of your boss or best friend, don't do it in front of the person you love." Here's my advice on a few beauty secrets you may want to keep to yourself (while keeping yourself as pretty as ever).

The home bikini wax Just trust me on this one: Wait until Hubby is out of the house before getting started. Nobody looks or feels her best while hopping around naked, waving hot wax in the air and ripping out hair from delicate areas. Unless your "sexy time" involves wincing in pain and pulling tiny dried bits of wax off your skin (and hey, if it does, more power to you) it's probably easier to do this routine solo.

For three more beauty secrets best left unshared, read more