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I don't know about you but the Cinderella movie released in 2015 had my heart warm and my princess love revived. The quote her mother told her is truly words to live by!<br />
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I'm feeling less than inspired on this snowy and cold February afternoon. I was in search of quotes to get me moving and decided to make some new Pinterest worthy quotes and pictures that will hopefully inspire you too! All pictures are ones I have taken myself from Florida to the mountains in Colorado. Yours to pin away!</div>
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When the snow starts to melt there's something that clicks in us to clean and organize. I blame the negative temperatures we've endured for the last 7 months! The best thing you can do is to put on your favorite music, break out the rubber gloves, and get to work. In the next 30 days you'll clean every square inch of your house. Instead of trying to cram it into a weekend and feel stressed or upset you didn't finish, let this list guide you to tackle one project at time. It will have you cleaning things you have put off for months or maybe years.<br />
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When you have guests over is there a place you hide things that would otherwise sit out? Do you have a random closet or drawer that things seem to find their way to? Do you ever feel the need to throw everything away but instead put it all in boxes in the basement?<br />
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Yeah, me too. If you follow this list you'll get rid of that clutter and the years of "what if I need it" items too. Trust me, you'll be happy when it's over!<br />
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Here's an example of day 1 and 2 if you're not sold on cleaning your life out top to bottom. You start with your purse - it's not scary (well mine is) and you move up to your car. Two things you use every day that probably see the most wear and tear and yet they are easy to let clutter sneak into.</div>
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Move forward to tackling some of the most cluttered spaces - Just do one room at a time and the transformation will be incredible!<br />
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You'll start to see your house shine and you'll feel more relaxed in a clean and orderly home too. The details make all the difference!<br />
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Print this list out and check off the boxes once you've finished a day. It will feel amazing when it's done and hopefully you'll cut out chaos from your life. Look to spring and the warm weather ahead!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A Simple Note </span></b><br />
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There's no better feeling then going to check the mail and finding a hand written card in the stack of bills and terrible advertisements. These note cards will send a sense of whimsy as well as warm any heart in the dropping temperatures of fall.<br />
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These note cards are formatted to print all four on one piece of paper. For best results use a medium to light-weight card stock and set printing options to <b>fit with narrow margins </b>for correct size. Once printed, cut on indicated lines and write message on back of card. This size will mail as a post card or will also fit in any standard "A Size" 5.75 x 4.375 envelope. <br />
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These charming but simple cards are a great way to spread some cheer before the holiday season kicks off. As always on Crafts and Chaos these cards are FREE to print and yours to use. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Rina</span>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-63397433054022965412014-09-16T16:48:00.001-05:002014-09-16T16:58:31.192-05:00DIY: How to Clean Your Dishwasher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Washing Your Dishwasher?</span></b><br />
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It sounds like an odd concept needing to clean something that cleans but you would be surprised how much buildup and residue lurks in the corners and bottom of your dishwasher. I was unloading dishes and happened to look at the crease where the door shut and to my horror saw a gross amount of unidentified leftover nasty.<br />
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This was instantly added to my routine. It's easy to do and should be done once a month or at minimum once every 3 months. It keeps your drains fresh even with running hot water and keeps the smell pleasant inside your dishwasher.<br />
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You know the scent of opening your washing machine after a few days? It's usually fine but sometimes it has a musty smell. Now think of your dishwasher. How many times do you open to the door to let it air out? Almost never was my answer. It's the same idea but instead of wearing clothes your eating off that musty smell.<br />
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Yuck, let's get cleaning.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Items Needed:</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Distilled White Vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Baking Soda</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lemon Juice (optional) </span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Directions: </span></b><br />
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<li>Run your dishwasher with a dirty load and unload when clean</li>
<li>Wipe around the edges and bottom of your dishwasher with a towel dipped in vinegar </li>
<li>Use toothbrush or cleaning sponge to get the seal around the dishwasher and any tough spots with vinegar </li>
<li>Remove bottom rack and check for food (those pesky noodles always get stuck)</li>
<li>Pour one cup of Vinegar in the bottom of your dishwasher and add 1/2 cup of Baking Soda to the bottom as well</li>
<li>Place the second cup of Vinegar in a glass bowl or measuring cup on the top rack making sure it's in a dishwasher safe container</li>
<li>Run dishwasher on hottest setting with sanitize for best results</li>
<li>When finished running open a few inches to let dry out</li>
<li>(Optional - Add a fresh squeezed lemon to the bottom of the dishwasher with the vinegar to eliminate any musty smell)</li>
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Easy as that! I can't imagine what's in that brown residue but I do know I never want to see it again! I went on a meticulous cleaning spree after this. Up next: Sink drains!<br />
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Actually cleaning out your dishwasher doesn't take much time but running it empty does. Make sure to allow enough time for it to finish cleaning!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay Squeaky Clean and Crafty!</span><br />
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-<span style="font-size: large;">Rina</span>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-73753044967788729742014-09-12T16:57:00.003-05:002014-09-16T17:10:49.688-05:00Let's Talk About Post Wedding Blues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">From White To Blue</span></b><br />
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Post Wedding Blues defined as: A continual sadness or depression after becoming married based on the drop of elation and lack of detail focusing projects.<br />
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The breakdown: If you're a bride-to-be every spare moment of your thought process goes into planning for your wedding. For months or years while you're engaged you meet with vendors, friends, and family on a regular basis and get to describe hundreds of times either how you got engaged, what your plans are for the wedding, or details of your big day. This sense of delight in getting to divulge your plans is very real and brides get an actual high talking about it.<br />
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It becomes infectious. There are so many details to sort through and ideas to make come to life that a bride can feel completely overwhelmed by all of it but ecstatic about the attention, connection to the event, and excitement over the actual day.<br />
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It's a lot of build up and anticipation of one physical day. It's hard to wrap your head around the idea of "after the wedding" when you're so immersed inside the planning process. This is where a lot of brides see a problem once the day comes and goes.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Next Day</span></b><br />
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Every moment spent talking about cakes, flowers, dresses, decor, venues, photographers, programs, money, time frames, and guest lists all comes together in one 24 hour period. When it's over, it's almost like hitting a wall. You feel the need to continue planning and sorting out details. You cling to the day going over everything a thousand times in your head and relive every moment you can through mementos and pictures. You talk about it constantly and call people asking a million questions like, "Wasn't it hilarious when Jessica tripped on her shoes?" or "Did you see what Dan did after the dollar dance?" You can't throw away old invitations or can't seem to stop reposting pictures of the day. You stop eating or start overeating. Your sleeping patterns start to get weird. You feel sad over everyday situations and feel bored of your life. You find yourself bringing your wedding up in every conversation you can. You start to get envious of other brides that are in the planning process. Your friends and family are sick of hearing about it but you can't seem to stop.<br />
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This happens to most brides but this is also called the Bridal Blues.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What's Happening To You?</span></b><br />
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There's so much pressure nowadays to have the perfect wedding. This pressure build has to snap at some point and it's usually comes post wedding not before like the "Bridezilla" show. It's normal and most brides see some form of the Bridal Blues after the wedding. There's no way around it other than to fill the time you spent planning with something else!<br />
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Your mind is still racing at the pace you set before the wedding. It needs a distraction to keep up with the momentum you built for yourself. If you find another place to push all that energy you'll have a stronger opportunity to not be as affected by it. It's a serious and real mental block that needs to be addressed.<br />
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Think of a car driving at full speed. You're the car cruising through the planning process of your wedding. You see a wall approaching, your wedding day, and have two choices - to hit the wall head on and be completely crushed by it or you can drive around the wall and continue forward.<br />
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This is the way you will have to look at it and decide for yourself that this is only one day and that the focus from here on out needs to be on your marriage and not on the wedding planning.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Easier Said Than Done</span></b><br />
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Of course saying to move on is easier than actually doing it. I'm going to share my personal story and how I fought the wedding blues.<br />
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My husband and I were engaged for 16 months. That's a long time in wedding terms. He was in the military and we wanted to wait until he was done with active duty and could come home. So for part of our engagement I was planning and sorting through details on my own. He was a huge help when he could be but as any bride knows it's just easier to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself.<br />
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We were having a military wedding and had a lot of things unique to us. It was so exciting being able to talk about it with vendors who wanted to go beyond the normal for us because we were military. It was intoxicating to me. I had notebooks and separate planners all laid out in color coordinating systems of what was happening. I had massive idea books and couldn't get off of Pinterest to save my life.<br />
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Three of my bridesmaids were already married so we compared notes and ideas constantly. By the time my husband was home I had this whole thing worked up in my head. I had set enormous expectations and praise God that he brought me back down into reality.<br />
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We started talking through everything and I wanted to include him as much as I could. I started to feel more connected to the wedding now that his input was there and we had created this day together. He came with to meetings and helped coordinate the groomsmen. We were both so immersed in it by the end it felt like it was our only conversation.<br />
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We purchased our home 2 months before the wedding and left a lot of that on the back burner until the wedding was done. Our house was filled with wedding stuff from decor and samples to vendor info and extra invites. The day was inching closer and the anticipation was building.<br />
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Then I read an article about Wedding Blues. I identified my obsessiveness with the wedding with a lot of the women who were having major issues after their own wedding day. I was honest with myself and came to the conclusion that I needed to do something now in order to avoid going down the rabbit hole then.<br />
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So you are currently on my distraction. I decided to start a blog. I could use my time planning the wedding to plan out my posts. It was the exact medicine I needed to jump right over the threshold of our wedding day and into married life.<br />
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My husband and I had a blast creating projects together for the house then writing posts about how to do them. We focused our time on doing things together and for our home right after the wedding. We grew together instead of facing the Wedding Blues alone. I could see it when we got home from the honeymoon and completely understood how serious it is. But the moment I started to feel sadness my husband and I would talk it through and we would start planning the next project.<br />
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We're now into our 2nd year of marriage and happier then ever. If you have a personality like mine or are putting energy into planning in any form, take to heart these suggestions by other brides going through the same exact thing.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Move Your Energy </span></b><br />
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Always include your husband in how you're feeling. This marriage is about the two of you and facing challenges together! Here are some ideas from brides on how they combated the Bridal Blues!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wait</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You just got married and are waking up the next day to your new husband. Instead of jetting off on a honeymoon immediately give yourself a day to soak everything in. Open your gifts with family or friends who are still in town and enjoy being with everyone now that the focus is off you. Take this time to reminisce about your wedding while it's still fresh but let the conversations revolve around your families experience not yours.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just One More Day</span> </span></span><br />
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If you're leaving for a honeymoon right after the wedding or even if you're waiting a few weeks make sure to give yourself an extra day on the backside of coming home. You'll be shocked how much there is to come back to once the celebrating is done. Most of it is fun of course but it still takes time. You'll have to sort through all your new gifts, wash anything that is new (dishes, towels, bedding), return things you borrowed or rented from the wedding, start thank you notes, purchase new things with your wedding money (furniture, extra things from your registry you didn't receive, updates for the house) and even mundane things like getting fresh groceries since you were out of town and mowing the lawn. You will very seriously appreciate a day or two when coming home to settle into a norm.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plan Another Event</span><br />
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If planning is where your heart and mind still sit then start planning another event right away to shift your energy into something smaller but still interesting. It can be something as simple as a BBQ that you will host a few weeks after coming home or a bonfire night just because. Even if it's a small thing having something on your calendar might help bridge the gap between wedding to the next event.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plan Ahead</span><br />
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Choose something in the future that you will need to plan for. Maybe you're taking another vacation that you can look up details for and plan things out or even plan a project that you and your hubby will work on like painting a room a new color. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make A Bucket List</span><br />
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This is a great way to have future events to look forward to that can keep the Wedding Blues at bay. Sit down with your hubs or even make one on the plane coming home from the honeymoon that will extend into the first year of your marriage. Pick things you both will enjoy to do! Example: explore 5 new restaurants in the city you live in, check out 3 new parks, go see a museum neither of you have been to. It's not outlandish huge things but it lets you plan for the future while giving you fun goals to complete!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Focus On Your New Home</span><br />
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You're starting your life with your new husband and the best way to feel connected is to nest. This means to do projects together that make your house feel like yours. Painting rooms is the easiest way to customize a place. Maybe you can find some new art or take a class together to create your own artwork. If you lived together before hand or are living with other people after marriage find a way to make your space fresh to your new life. A new color in a room always does the trick by using pillows or artwork. A new connection to an old place. Nesting is extremely important!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Go Through Your Wedding Pile</span><br />
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You most likely have an enormous pile of wedding leftovers that need to be addressed asap. This is a great way to cut ties with your Bridal Blues. Trust me when I say you won't need 30 extra invitations, you won't need all those leftover programs, you'll never use files on vendors you didn't go with, and you'll most certainly never will need a crate of unused party favors. This stuff is just making you crazy and the faster you clean it out the better you'll feel. Donate things that can be reused and toss anything that you're thinking to keep in a box "just in case." Put things you are keeping away or find a permanent home for them like your guest book, dried bouquet, photographs, gifts, and any momentous from the day. Once these have a forever home you'll feel the blues slip away.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blog Or Join Wedding Sites</span><br />
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I personally did both of these. Of course I started my blog to help ease my racing mind but I also joined Project Wedding which has tons of boards full of questions from Brides looking for opinions, help, and tips. This is a great way to load off your now expert knowledge in the world of weddings and you'll get to chat with brides in the same boat as you. It feels great helping someone out and you're alleviating some of the woe in the process.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Find A Hobby With Your Husband</span><br />
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It sounds cheesy but it really is a great way to jump into marriage and scare away those blues! My husband and I took up hiking and have a bucket list tied in with it. We want to see all these different places and get the satisfaction of planning hikes, getting the exercise while completing some hard trails, spending time together, and checking things off our list! Other great options are joining a coed sports league, volunteering, get into a TV series, plant a garden or train for a run together (5k or 1/2 marathon).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talk To Your Husband</span><br />
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As simple as that. If you're feeling down or having a hard time letting go talk it out with your hubs. There's a chance he's feeling the same way since he probably helped with things as well. It's a great way to jump into life together by finding common ground and sorting your way through it. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Move Forward</span><br />
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You've got your whole life and marriage ahead. Make sure to focus on that BEFORE the wedding so that it's there in your mind once your big day comes and goes. Rejoice in the fact you've found someone to spend your life with and start living it, together.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Be Free</span></b><br />
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These are the moments that count! Make sure to live each one of them in the now not in the past.<br />
If you're having serious problems kicking the Bridal Blues make sure to talk with your doctor that you haven't gone into depression. It's a serious manner so make sure you're taking steps to avoid it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Planning and Stay Crafty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Freshen Up Those Old Frames</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">With the crisp morning air starting to show in the forecast it's easy to fall into fall with pumpkin spice on the menu and autumn decor available in stores. I went a little bananas last season in purchasing almost all new decor for our home. I really only wanted a few new things to brighten up the mantel and bookcases in our living room. Upon not finding something that works, I decided to create my own!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">All of these designs are ready to print and will come out in an 8 x10 high resolution size. Simply cut off the white edges or cut to fit your frame by using the back of the frame as a size reference. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">These will brighten up any space while giving the touch of the season without spending any money!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fall Harvest</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This sign is great for a mantel or tabletop that needs a little fall color. These are my three favorite things about fall! Pumpkin bread, caramel apples, and late night hayrides = the perfect fall trio! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flavor Is Everything</span> <br />
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Everyone knows that pumpkin spice is the best flavor for fall. If you're like me, you've already jumped in with both feet and kicked off the season with a pumpkin spice latte! Everyday is a pumpkin day!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Autumn Is In The Air</span> <br />
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A little barn wood and a little color makes this the perfect fall themed frameable. This is currently on my desk at work giving me the inspiration to get to the weekend. Or maybe it's just fueling my pumpkin spice latte habit! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">My printable pictures are always free and always yours to use. Follow the link to download the PDF from google docs. Comment below to show off your new framed art for fall!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Fall and Stay Crafty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Rina </span></span>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-62207807521516995842014-07-13T22:50:00.001-05:002014-07-13T22:58:27.805-05:00DIY: Easy Homemade Dog Treats <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Dog Treats</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is our pup Ellie. She's a rescue through Wags and Whiskers MN and we're so glad to have added her to our family! The first thing I did when we knew we wanted to adopt a pup was to run out and buy the basic supplies needed to bring her home. While I was picking up the bowl, food, kennel, leash etc. and I was looking at the dog treats.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The list of ingredients was repulsive. I am not one to scoff at eating something out of a box or can but to feed my dog something that sounds like it was created in a lab is ridiculous! So I decided to bake some fresh treats for her arrival.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Miss Ellie Pup</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Tablespoon of Honey</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 Cup of Hot Water</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 375</span></span></span><span class="st">°</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Mix the flour and baking powder together in a bowl</span></li>
<li><span class="st">In another bowl mix together the peanut butter, honey, and hot water. Stir mixture until peanut butter is melted and it has a smooth texture. Slowly mix in the contents from the dry bowl and stir until completely mixed. Add more water if the mixture is too dry to roll out or add flour if the mixture is to wet.</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface with the thickness of 1/4" which will make the perfect size dog treat</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Use a cookie cutter ( I used a medium heart shape) and place on an ungreased baking sheet. I needed two large sized ones to fit all the treats on</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Bake for 18 minutes or until lightly brown. The smaller cookie cutter you have the faster they will bake. Make sure to store in an airtight container!</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Let your pup enjoy!</span><br /><span class="st"></span></li>
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These treats are great! My pup won't even eat the store bought ones if you offer her one. I guess she's picky now!<br />
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I found the wood wreath at the dollar store ages ago and was waiting for the right place to put it. Right next to our front door seemed the perfect home for it! The materials are either from Michaels or the dollar store with a grand total cost of $7.00!<br />
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<li>Wood or foam wreath - Dollar store carries both for $1.00</li>
<li>Yarn in your choice color - Michaels on sale for $1.99</li>
<li>Twine - Dollar store for $1.00 (Also comes in green, yellow, tan, and blue)</li>
<li>Fake flowers - Dollar store (bought two different types for $2.00)</li>
<li>Ribbon - Dollar store $1.00</li>
<li>Glue gun</li>
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<li>Start by gluing the end of the yarn to the frame of the wreath </li>
<li>Wrap yarn in a continuous direction making sure that no frame shows through. Keep it tight so it won't slack later (I did not cut my yarn off the original roll but instead wrapped the whole roll through it as I wasn't sure how much I would need)</li>
<li>Continue wrapping until you're happy with how much frame is covered</li>
<li> Make sure to use hot glue in random places to give an extra hold to the frame</li>
<li>When finished with the color yarn switch to twine to add a nice texture</li>
<li>Continue using twine until entire frame is covered. Hot glue at random points to ensure it holds</li>
<li>Set frame aside</li>
<li>Pop off flower heads from the wire stem. Some may come off easily but you may need to cut some</li>
<li>Use hot glue to secure flowers to frame in desired places (I mixed white and yellow opposite of the twine.</li>
<li>Cut ribbon to length you want the frame to hang from</li>
<li>Tie bow at top and hang on your wall or front porch for a cute summer look</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Total out of pocket cost = $7.00</span></b><br />
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These are quick and easy projects even the kids can get in on. They use simple materials all of which I had around the house minus the flowers. You can customize it in any way you want including:<br />
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<li>Add a letter in the middle for a first or last name</li>
<li>Change out the colors for different seasons</li>
<li>Use any type of flower to match your decor</li>
<li>Use a thicker frame to create a fuller look</li>
<li>Use flowers or yarn all the way around for a different spin on this wreath</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay Crafty! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rina</span><br />
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Date - always make sure to keep track of the date so you can better watch your eating habits. Do you eat out on certain days or tend to get fast food for lunch on the weekends? This will help show you where to make some big changes.</div>
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Goals: I included this section as a personal goal or maybe a dietary or fitness goal. It's always satisfying being able to check something off - here you can set miles, steps, or weight limits for a workout or maybe set goals for how many vegetables or fruits you want to eat that day.</div>
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Inspirations: I always find quotes or sayings I like and rarely write them down. Here is a place to add a little motivation to your day or any reminders you need to give yourself. Below are a few quotes that always make me think about my eating and fitness goals. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here is where you will track your food.</span> It's <u>so</u> easy to over eat during the day when there's bad food every where you turn. Doughnuts in the break room (Dealt with that this morning!), you're tired and don't want to cook so you order pizza in, birthday party or work function with way too many tempting sweets! It's every where! The best way to combat this is to be aware of what you've already eaten that day and how many calories you've consumed.<br />
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Are calories important?<br />
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Yes - because they register the amount of energy a certain food or beverage has to offer. But what's more important are the ingredients. If you are aware of what types of ingredients are used in processed food then you're probably already eating organic. If not, I would recommend reading these articles about fast food and pre-packaged disasters or "convenience food" and what they do to your body. Most foods that come in a box are laced with chemicals, preservatives, and ingredients your body was never meant to digest. The long term affects of consuming this regularly usually ends... well I'll let you read it yourself.<br />
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<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/039743_processed_foods_eating_reasons.html" target="_blank">9 Reasons to Never Eat Processed Food Again</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/dirty-secrets-of-the-food-processing-industry" target="_blank">Dirty Secrets of the Food Industry </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rd.com/health/diet-weight-loss/4-most-harmful-ingredients-in-packaged-foods/" target="_blank">4 Most Harmful Ingredients in Processed Foods</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I use this column to determine if what I ate for that meal was "healthy." Give it a YES if it was unprocessed, organic, fresh food, or homemade. Give it a NO if it was from a box, restaurant food, fast-food, processed, pre-made (cake, cookies, not organic bread), or was frozen at a former state of life. Why is this important you might ask - the more food you eat in its natural raw state, the better it is for you. The less processing it has gone through is preferred and therefore it has less "fake" ingredients or chemicals added to keep it looking editable (psst it's usually not). Just like one bad meal won't make you fat - one good meal won't make you skinny. Keep your eating clean!</span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Total up your calories here! If you don't have time to track calories in every little thing you eat (who does) use this stellar site and it will calculate it for you. It's free to use and you would be shocked at what's in some things you maybe thought were healthy! It's called <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/" target="_blank">myfitnesspal.com</a></span> </span>and has some of the best tools around to help you and your eating habits. Use this <a href="http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm" target="_blank">calorie generating tool</a> to calculate how many you should be consuming every day. It will also tell you how many to eat in order to lose weight!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the bottom of your food journal and no less important than the other parts. It's so easy to let tracking your daily habits slide so make sure to keep your butt in gear and stay faithful to tracking until you hit your goals! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">As important as it is to eat right it's equally important to exercise. Maybe you're not training for a marathon or swimming the English Channel but you still need to exercise regularly to see results. A good rule of thumb is to exercise no less than every 3 days. Most people searching for weight loss need to exercise at least 5 days a week to obtain results but if you're looking to maintain it's as easy as going for a walk outside, riding your bike to work, or walking up flights of stairs instead of using the elevator. It's all about making the most of your day and taking opportunities to change your habits.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Break out your colored pencils and fill in every time you drink 8 oz of water. The recommended intake for women is between 6 - 10 eight ounce glasses of water a day. The Mayo Clinic says women should be drinking 9 - 10. This is an easy way to track and then up your water intake. Maybe swap out a cup of coffee for water or put down that energy drink or can of soda for an ice cold lemon water. I've also included a section to fill in when you drink something that's not some sweet H2O. It will be a strong visual for you to understand what choices you're making. Every nutritionist will tell you that drinking more water will help with weight loss.</span></span></span></span><br />
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I am in no way a nutritionist but am simply relaying information and facts to you as a fellow mac & cheese loving, doughnut hording, now EX snack muncher who only wishes you the healthiest you!<br />
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Below is a FREE printable that will print to fit an 8x10 frame. Simply cut the white off the edges and it will fit perfectly! This can be hung on the wall or sit on a counter. It will add in a touch of color while staying with the theme of the laundry room.<br />
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If the blue color does not match your decor I would be willing to change it to any color to match your home. The green and pink backgrounds are just examples of other colors that can be used. Just comment below and I will email you a PDF with the right color.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Free Printable Greeting Cards</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">These cards will fit any 5x7 envelope. I would suggest printing them on card stock for a heavier feel and stronger durability if mailing. These are great for any occasion and I have left the inside blank intentionally for you to write your own sentiment. I have three different cards that you can download by following the link underneath the picture. These are perfect for Valentines Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any occasion where you need a happy note.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The back of the card has a small heart and "with love" written. The picture below is how it will look when you print your card. Make sure to not cut down the center but around both sides of the page. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Owl</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hope you enjoy these free cards!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rina </span> </span>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-71446141582232460582014-01-27T16:05:00.000-06:002014-01-28T15:51:29.144-06:00Wedding Planning Quick Tips: The Guest Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ideas and Inspirations</span></b><br />
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There are so many new ideas floating around about how to utilize a guest book. Each idea is as creative as the next but we are seeing the traditional book with a plum style pen fade into the distance. This is a personal choice and preference but one that your guests expect to see.<br />
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At every wedding regardless of the size you should have something available to sign. This is always an anchor point to where everything else important is (card box, information, gift table) and it also anticipated. People want to let you know they were there. If they have room most will even write you a note. This is as sentimental to them as it is to you!<br />
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Below are a few ideas that have surfaced in the last few years. And different ways to use them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Most of these sets are available at wedding and craft stores. These usually come with a book that has lined pages with indication of name, address, and room for a quick note.</span> </span><br />
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<b> Pros:</b> These books are readily found and available. Any Michaels or wedding shop will carry them. You can usually find them in your colors or have them custom made to match. These come with a matching pen and stand with no headaches or questions of what is going on. These are standard and widely used in most weddings.<br />
<b>Cons:</b> Where's the creativity? If you're on a time crunch and this is a low item on your list then no problem but this is something you can have fun with and make it a memorable point at your wedding! Also you have to think of storing this. These will sit on a shelf or in a box for the rest of your life. If you can't imagine leaving it out for the next 6 decades then pick something you will enjoy forever!<br />
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Make a book using Shutterfly or another website then leave room on opposite pages from your pictures for your guests to sign.<br />
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<b> Pros: </b>These books are less expensive ($30.00) and can be completely customized with pictures of the couple. I've seen people do all engagement photos or do photos starting when they were babies and ending with their engagement pictures. These handy books are great for coffee tables and are slim and easy to store. They also have tons of pre-made pages that you quickly can insert your photos into.<br />
<b>Cons:</b> The smears!!!! These pages are always glossy even if you choose the matte version. Any regular pen will leave smudges on any page it's signed on. <b>ONLY USE SHARPIE MARKERS! </b>You can find these in any color and they come in sets of metallic that will show up on dark backgrounds. (Target for 3.99 for gold, silver, and bronze.) <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This can be used for any religion (if you don't have a problem writing in a Bible, </span></span>Qur'an,<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Talmud etc.) Have your guests find their favorite verse or saying from your religions book and either circle or write their names next to the verse. </span></span><br />
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<b> Pros: </b>If you are religious this can be a very sentimental keepsake from your wedding day. These can be placed anywhere in your house and are still useful even when written in. It's fun to page through and find new verses every time you look through it. If you don't want to buy a new one you can always check thrift stores or used bookstores for a wide selection of religious texts!<br />
<b>Cons:</b> Not everyone attending your wedding may be your religion or religious at all for that matter. You wouldn't want to make anyone uncomfortable who isn't familiar with whatever religious text you chose. Having a small journal for signing next to your bible or ect. is an easy way to alleviate any awkward feelings. Also, make sure to be very clear about what's going on. Have your wedding party sign it first so your guests understand they can write in it. Having a sign with directions on the table can never hurt!<br />
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Find a giant letter of your new last name initial and have your guests sign it.<br />
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<b> Pros: </b>These are fun, inexpensive, and usable after the wedding. You can hang it anywhere in your home and it will always stay timeless. You can find these at any craft stores and some stores like Michaels even sell these in kits with the marker included. You can always paint it your wedding color using acrylic paint and having a metallic marker for writing. These are very customizable.<br />
<b>Cons:</b> Limited space. If you have a huge wedding with a lot of guests this may not be for you. There's only so much room for everyone to write their names on and in most cases there isn't enough to write a note beyond "congrats." If you're having a smaller wedding this is a perfect option.<br />
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Have your guests each sign a puzzle piece. Put together you can have an image of the couple on the other side.<br />
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<b>Pros:</b> This is a unique way to have your guests interact and leave a note for your wedding. These are easily found online and you can order customized ones in different types of materials i.e. wood, standard cardboard, or ceramic. They can also print a large picture on the other side of the completed puzzle which is fun for you and your significant to do on your anniversary or whenever you are feeling nostalgic.<br />
<b>Cons:</b> These may be hard to keep track of and after the ceremony whoever is assigned to pack them up might lose a few in transport. Also, with limited space some people's notes may not be legible. Some of the older folks may not enjoy writing on tiny pieces so make sure to have a small book for people who aren't wanting to participate.<br />
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Side note - with small pieces like this make sure to have a jar or a vase for the finished puzzle pieces to be in. This will also alleviate missing pieces after the wedding.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the Lushes</span><br />
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Have family and friends sign a wine cork with a quick message and a signature for a whimsical take on your guest book!<br />
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<b> Pros: </b>There are so many to this one it's hard to list! Wine corks are easily found. If you decide on this as your form of a "guest book" then call all your family members and have them save their corks. Call in a favor to your favorite bartender to save ones from the bar. They will gladly hand them over seeing as they usually go straight in the trash. Since these are popular as decor right now you can also find brand new corks at craft stores and even some home stores. These are without wine stain on the bottom and don't have holes in the top. However they sometimes are expensive depending on where you find them. These are perfect for decor after the wedding and many stores have cute cork cages that you can display them in (see below).<br />
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<b>Cons:</b> These are a little more space hogging than a book would be. You may run into the same problem as the post above about losing them since they're small or having problems with writing on the odd surface. These also soak up marker so make sure to have either sharpies or thick ball point pens.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leafy Tags</span><br />
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Have pre-cut tags with ribbons or twine through a punched hole available on the table. Have your guests sign the tags then hang them in a tree branch that's in a vase or pot.<br />
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My mother-in-law did this as the centerpieces for the tables at our rehearsal dinner. Each guest wrote out a piece of advice on the tag and hung them in the tree. I have since put them into a scrap book with all my family and friends advice. It made for a cool memento! <br />
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<b>Pros: </b>These cute tags can be bought from craft stores in an array of colors. Or if you don't find your color all craft stores have a hand punch in a large tag size that you can custom make your own out of paper with a pattern or your wedding colors. These are easy to assemble if you're hand making them and are low cost. Cut a branch from the backyard and anchor in some sand or rock in a vase for a rustic look. These are also easy to turn into a scrap book by simply gluing them to pages with the advice side facing out.<br />
<b>Cons:</b> Guests may be confused as to what to do. If you don't have complete and visual instructions you may end up with an array of odd things written on your tags. Make sure to have a frame or a sign that states to either write a note to the couple or advice - which ever you prefer. Again with the small pieces! These are even easier to lose since they're light and can fall off the tree if it's moved. Make sure to have someone keep an eye on it so none are left behind!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the Wanderers </span><br />
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This is perfect for a couple that likes to travel or has had many adventures together. You can find these new online for a reasonable price or you can hunt through vintage and thrift shops for your perfect globe.<br />
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<b> Pros: </b>This will always be a conversation piece in your house and it will stand as timeless as the countries it boasts. These fit perfectly into any one's home decor and can be easily read after the wedding. Guests will have fun signing and looking at the map!<br />
<b>Cons: </b>Watch your markers! These surfaces are not always the friendliest to ink and may smudge if touched when wet. Your best bet is to use sharpies and do a test run with a bridesmaids signature. Also these are limited on space. You will always get that obnoxious relative that thinks it's funny to write in huge letters, "LOVE UNCLE GEORGE". Simply put a courtesy sign next to the globe stating to keep your signature small so all guests can write. Easy and message delivered.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Own Guestbook - Pocket Notes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a different version of a guest book. I found a scrapbook that was blank paper pages with no plastic film cover like traditional scrap books. I cut and folded paper to make pockets and secured them to the pages with photo glue squares. The white designs on the front of each pocket were made with a cricut. I then cut card stock that would fit in the pockets for people to write notes on. I included a sign with instructions where to place the notes and had my wedding party sign first so people got the concept. A much easier way is to buy and glue down mini envelopes. I couldn't find ones in my colors so I sucked it up and did it the hard way!</span></span><br />
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<b>Pros:</b> I settled on this idea because my family and friends could write a lengthy note to my husband and I without fear of other people reading what they said. With other guestbooks the notes are on all pages for everyone to see but with a pocket book they can write their sentimental message and stick it in it's own pocket. I actually found that some of the men who would have otherwise just written "congrats" actually wrote a heart felt message. This is a great keepsake and it fits nicely on a shelf with other books. Also, we didn't have to worry about smudges or loss of paper because the pockets held everything in place.<br />
<b>Cons:</b> Paper scrapbooks are hard to find. I stumbled across mine at a wedding consignment store for under $5.00 but when googling them I didn't see many. You can always check thrift and antique stores because these were common before the scrapbook craze. This also took a fair amount of time to make and complete. We had a really long engagement and this was the first project I did so I wasn't on a strict timeline yet. Make sure if you're taking this on that you call in the bridesmaids for help! This was fun to make but it was time consuming! <br />
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<li>Love Stones: Collect or buy flat white stones that your guests can sign. These look nice in a tall vase and are fun to go through when you want. Like everything else small make sure to have signage with directions and a place to put them once they are written on!</li>
<li>Family Tree: Have family and friends put their finger prints on a pre-made tree with room to write a note next to it. With all the finger prints on the branches it will look like leaves when finished. These are cool to hang but your guests may not be thrilled to have inky hands. Leave a jar of wet wipes next to it if you pick this option.</li>
<li>Clothes Pins: Use these to have your guests write their signatures on. They look cool in a glass jar or you can hang them on a string and have them clamped holding wedding pictures. You can hang this on any blank wall for an interesting take on printing your wedding photos.</li>
<li>Family Quilt: If you have a member of the family who is skilled at quilting this is a cool option. Have cut fabric squares in the colors you want and have your guests each sign a square. After the wedding or when you're on your honeymoon you can pay or have a family member make your quilt. When it's done you can read all the messages and forever have a keepsake of your day. These are also cool as heirlooms. </li>
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If you don't want a guestbook at all - no problem! Everything "traditional" in a wedding is never permanent. You can do whatever you like! If you're not keen on having anything of the sort you can always have a jar with paper that people can write advice on. Or even just use it for people to write their address on so you have a current address for when you send thank yous!<br />
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Remember to have fun with this! It's a small part of the whole day but it's one of the few things you can keep and display after the wedding. Make sure to pick something that fits your taste and style!<br />
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Stay Crafty!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rina </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">When decorating our new shelf over our doorway we needed to tie in some blue which is the main accent color from our house. After looking into what I already had I settled on doing a simple cutout of a mermaid on a wood block background. We have a subtle nautical theme throughout our house so this seemed fitting!</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wood cutout of a shape - Mermaid from Michaels for $2.99</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">5x9 wood board - Michaels for $2.99</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paint in desired colors</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paint brushes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Painters tape if stripes are wanted</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Glue gun</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paint shape in wanted color. I did a pale blue that would compliment the rest of our decor</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paint board solid color - Paint at least two layers and let dry for 10 minutes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lay tape on board leaving 1/4 of an inch between pieces for an even stripe pattern. You can also try chevron or herringbone with different colors to give it a unique look</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once stripes are dried use a glue gun on the back of your wood shape to glue down onto board</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let dry for 5 minutes before moving</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place on shelf or a chosen spot for a quick eye catcher and pop of color! </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Total out of pocket cost of project $6.00</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Process of taping stripes onto board</td></tr>
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These are great for children's rooms or anywhere in the house that needs a hint of color or design. They are inexpensive so you can make and switch them out at ease without burdening your pocket.<br />
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Other shapes Michaels carries for $2.99:<br />
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<li>Anchor</li>
<li>Flowers</li>
<li>Fleur-de-lis </li>
<li>Ships wheel</li>
<li>Lighthouse</li>
<li>Arrows</li>
<li>Snowflakes </li>
<li>Houses</li>
<li>Owl</li>
<li>Plus many more</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rina</span>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-78502698139302925662014-01-26T11:22:00.002-06:002014-01-26T18:03:27.007-06:00Do It Yourself: Over the Door Shelf for $33.00!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Create a Simple Shelf Over a Doorway</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was sitting at our dining room table and I noticed how bare the wall looked between our dining room and our living room. We went over plans to make a book shelf around the whole doorway (hello $1,000 project!) so we opted for something smaller and more budget friendly! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Items Needed:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">12"x1"x6' pre-cut board - Bought from Home Depot ($6.00)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">8 foot long quarter round or moulding - Bought from Home Depot ($4.99)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Two wood crates - Bought from Michaels (regular price $13.99 with weekly coupon $9.00 each)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Two brackets of your choice - we chose vintage metal ones we already owned </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Ivory paint - we already owned from our trim color</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Stain and stain cloths for crates - Bought from Menards ($4.00)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Gorilla glue and clamps</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">OR nail gun and wood putty</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Decor to fill in crates</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Directions:</span><br />
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<li>When purchasing the wood use the cutting station in the wood aisle to pre-cut your quarter round. You will need to cut it at angles to fit together around the edges of your board. If you don't have experience with this, simply ask an employee to help. They have plenty of experience and if they mess up you won't have to purchase the piece. If you come home and miss the cut you will have to go back and purchase a new piece of quarter round.</li>
<li>Set up sawhorses or use two objects of the same height like garbage cans to balance your board and quarter round on. </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Paint the board on both sides but leave the edges as-is since you are attaching quarter round to the board.</span> Paint the quarter round on the front side that will face out only.</li>
<li>Attach the cut quarter round pieces using either Gorilla Glue or a nail gun. If you don't have access to a nail gun - use Gorilla glue on all three pieces and use a clamp to secure the pieces to the edge of the board. Let it sit overnight. <b>OR</b> If you have a nail gun place the nails 6 inches apart and fill the holes with a small amount of putty. Make sure to smooth it out and touch it up with paint!</li>
<li>Screw brackets into wall at desired height - we chose to align the board with the top of our trim work around the doorway. It gave an extra inch of support on the back side of the board as well as the support of the brackets.</li>
<li>Place your board on top of the brackets and admire your finished shelf! </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Directions for Wood Crates:</span><br />
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<li>Once the shelf is in place it's time to stain your crates! Of course
you can use whatever you would like but this was a cheap alternative to
our original idea. Make sure to have crates on an old towel you don't mind having stains on.</li>
<li>We liked the rough look of the crates but if you want a smoother finish make sure to sand down the rough patches</li>
<li>Apply stain with stain cloths to desired color. We used two light coats just to make sure it filled in all the cracks.</li>
<li>Make sure to go over every part and get the stain in all the edges.</li>
<li>Let dry overnight - they will have a distinct smell from the stain for a few days but I promise it will wear off! </li>
<li>Place crates on shelf!</li>
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Above is our original boring wall leading from our dining room to our living room. It was in serious need of a makeover!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We used Minwax stain in Red Oak from Menards for the crates </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside of finished stained crate</td></tr>
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Total out of pocket costs for this project = $33.00!<br />
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Below you can see where I bought some of our decor for our shelf and crates! Some items like the globe and books were reuses from our current decor stash! Comment with questions!<br />
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I was looking for an easy pretty decor to use on my buffet table. I liked all the fall things I had out but I wanted something else that was fall looking but brought some colors of my living room in as well! This project is great for kids or if you have a few hours while watching TV or waiting for something to bake :)<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span>Separate acorns into even numbers depending on amount of colors you want.</li>
<li>Start painting with one color. If you have whole acorns you can hold them by the stem while painting. Make sure to let dry before painting second coat or part you were holding.</li>
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<li>Continue until all acorns are painted to your liking.</li>
<li>Place in colored layers in pretty jar or mix together for a fun fall combination!</li>
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<b>Remember, if every single part of your acorns aren't painted you won't be able to tell in a big jar of them!</b><br />
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Great and practically free way to have some fall on your table! I added a candle on top of mine for some warm ambiance! If you have a tall vase a quick trick is to put a paper roll tube in the middle and fill acorns around the sides of it. It take less acorns to fill and you still get the desired effect!<br />
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"What's the worst thing that can happen" If there is ever a time to be superstitious it's right after you say that. When so many moving parts come into play for a very small amount of time i.e. your wedding day, asking for disaster is frowned upon! Here are a few tips and tricks to prepare for even the smallest of things.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Maid of Honor Emergency Bag/Box</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Put her in charge of this project or incorporate it as a gift. This is how I asked my sister who was my MOH - the box was cute so she could reuse it and I included everything I could think of that we might need the day of. She brought it with her so I didn't have to think about it! The small things in this box might save the day! </span></span><br />
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<li>Band-Aids</li>
<li>Bottles of water</li>
<li>Chalk (to cover up any last minute smudges or smears on your wedding dress)</li>
<li>Clear nail polish </li>
<li>Corsage pins</li>
<li>Dental floss/or floss sticks</li>
<li>Excedrin (for any headaches)</li>
<li>Eye drops</li>
<li>Extra earring backs</li>
<li>Hair pins/bobby pins</li>
<li>Hair spray</li>
<li>Hand towelettes</li>
<li>Hem tape</li>
<li>Lint roll brush </li>
<li>Lotion </li>
<li>Make up remover</li>
<li>Mini sewing kit</li>
<li>Mini deodorant</li>
<li>Mini toothbrush w/ toothpaste already included </li>
<li>Mints </li>
<li>Mirror</li>
<li>Nail polish remover </li>
<li>Pony tail holder</li>
<li>Perfume (have her carry a bottle of the perfume you will be wearing all day) </li>
<li>Q-Tips</li>
<li>Safety pins</li>
<li>Scotch tape</li>
<li>Small folding scissors</li>
<li>Spot remover</li>
<li>Static-cling spray</li>
<li>Straws (so the bride can stay hydrated without messing up her lipstick)</li>
<li>Super glue </li>
<li>Tampons</li>
<li>Tums (help settle nerves!)</li>
<li>Tissues</li>
<li>Tweezers</li>
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It seems like a lot but if you hit up the dollar store for the essentials or put in items you already have it won't add up that quick. <br />
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<b>Things I have honest to God used in an emergency when a bridesmaid or on my own wedding day.</b><br />
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<b>Band-Aids</b> - blisters galore when wearing heels and standing for most of the day. I had to use them in every wedding I was in and also on my own poor feet the day of my wedding! These are super handy too if you have a ripped hem and no hem tape. Use a band-aid to attach the hem back in place - you won't see it under the dress!<br />
<b>Excedrin</b>- you under estimate how tired you will feel by the time the ceremony rolls around. This gives you a kick of caffeine without bogging you down like an energy drink or coffee.<br />
<b>Bobby pins</b>- we had a hair emergency in one wedding I was in. When the bride was hugging people while ushering them out of church someone got stuck on her veil and ripped out her hair style! Full force action and a thousand bobby pins put it back in place. DO NOT leave these at home!<br />
<b>Mini Sewing Kit</b>- last summer I was MOH of my best friends wedding. 3 of the 6 girls bridesmaid dresses eyelets not only pulled out of the dress but were MIA completely. This meant the zipper had nothing holding it up. You can imagine what happened next. We were all in the bathroom and I happened to have a sewing kit in my emergency bag. I had to sew the girls into their dress so it wouldn't come undone again. This can wreck the night if your bridesmaid has to leave because she's having a wardrobe malfunction. <br />
<b>Mini deodorant</b>- you forget how much you are probably letting off on your wedding day. Between church and reception and even dinner I would suggest reapplying. No one wants to hug a stinky bride! I had to apply probably 4 times through out the night!<br />
<b>Static Cling Spray</b>- for some reason all of our bridesmaids dresses were sticking to everything. It was winter and no humidity so they also picked up every loose hair or piece of lint on the floor. Having the spray on hand combined with a lint brush saved the night from having to constantly pull our dresses out of uncomfortable places! <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wedding Vendor is Late</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Our caterer was 2 hours late for prep in the kitchens. TWO HOURS. With something like this..</span> put someone else in charge. Give them all the contact information a few days before and put them in touch with each other. My aunt and mother were in charge of the food and they didn't even tell me until after about the almost disaster. This saved me freaking out over something that was out of my hands. I would suggest doing this with every vendor you have. Put a family member you trust in charge of making sure they are where they are supposed to be!<br />
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<b>Do your Research </b><br />
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Vendors who have a thousand positive reviews have them for a reason. Hiring Bob that your friend met once isn't the way to go. Hire people who are true tested and that have a back up system in case something goes wrong. The big important things like music, photographer, food, and flowers need to be reliable and known for their follow through.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Vendor Forgot Something</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Below is a picture that was captured at the exact moment I realized the hair flowers for my flower girls weren't delivered. Small insignificant detail to everyone else but it was something I had spent time and energy picking out that was going to be in their hair for photographs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is something every person will tell you. "Remember it's only one day. It's about your marriage. It's not going to matter after."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Yes, true. BUT you have spent countless hours hand picking details and thinking about every option down to the smallest element. So these small things are significant to YOU. Explain, "thank you, but this is important to me." That person will see that even though it's small that it matters.</span><br />
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I<span style="font-size: small;">n most cases if it's something small you can send a relative to go buy one quick. Here are things that are sometimes forgotten by vendors.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Cake topper - send someone to buy at Target, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or any common home goods store</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Serve ware for cake or food- these can also be bought at any home goods store. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Flowers- These should be delivered a few hours before. If there's a problem you can ask your florist to fix it or you can quick send someone to a craft store to get fake ones. People won't notice if they are fake I promise.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">DJ forgets song: My DJ didn't have my dad/daughter dance. He promised he would but here's a way to make sure there are no problems - have a iPod with all your wedding songs on a playlist. Every DJ is able to play from an iPod and a quick hook up and click play will eliminate awkward down time while searching for a song. This is an easy way to keep your nerves down.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Wrong Menu- like above, have someone else check in with them a few hours before the wedding. This is a quick way to catch mistakes before they happen. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Wrong number of desserts- These will also be set up before hand. You can always send someone to pick up a tray of cookies or treats. No one will know these weren't supposed to be there!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Forgetting things is not ideal but don't stress out. Put someone else in charge and you will find you will never know that something happened.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Drunk Wedding Party</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This happens. No, this WILL happen. Have a non wedding party family member have a box of granola bars on hand to force feed to anyone who has had too much. Have that same person in charge of watching pre wedding drinking. No one likes a drunk groomsmen or bridesmaid while standing up in church.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Talk to the Best Man the night before and let him know that you have something for the guys so to not over do it before the ceremony. Make sure he is responsible for this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I did a gift for the groomsmen and Groom to have before the ceremony. A quick nip if you will to kill the nerves. I picked out 2 mini bottles for each of them to have at whatever time they wanted before the ceremony. I had my personal attendant deliver them a few hours before the ceremony. It was a total hit! The guys were super excited about it and it relieved a lot of nerves. They were able to laugh and enjoy the moment without thinking about the ceremony!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">It controls how much they have and is a memorable and fun time for the guys.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have a pitcher of mimosas for the girls too! My bridesmaids surprised me with them (juice with EXTRA pulp!) and it's a great and fun way to relax before walking down the aisle. A controlled amount is an acceptable amount!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b> Bad Weather</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">My wedding was in July and it was not only unseasonably cold (65 degrees...) but it was also raining! Roll with it. This is the one and only thing you will never have control over. Have someone use their phone for minute by minute updates on weather. If there's a break in the clouds, stop dancing or eating and run out for a few pictures! Your guests will understand and the party will go on without you there! </span></span></span></span><br />
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Above is the sky when we were scheduled to take pictures. The break behind it is when we snuck in some great photos! Thanks to our accommodating and talented photographer! Check out her page <a href="http://megannphotography.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Bridesmaid/Groomsmen Passes Out</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">My sister and Maid of Honor went down in our ceremony. She got really hot out of no where and needed to sit down. Luckily, we were prepared for something like this. Leave a few bottles of water in the front pew of the church. If they have to sit down, they have something to wake them up and sip on. Also, leave a box of Kleenex if they are sweating from nerves or otherwise. Another good thing is to have a paper fan to cool them down. Usually it only lasts a minute and they can get back up for the rest of the ceremony. Go over with your bridesmaids and groomsmen what to do if it happens. Make sure the next person in line knows to fluff your dress or grab the rings from them if they are holding them! My Matron of Honor did a great job of taking my bouquet, grabbing the rings from my sister, and fluffing my dress when needed! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Things happen! The only thing you can do is be prepared!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Disaster can be avoided but never foreseen! </span></span><br />
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I hope you feel squeaky clean after using this list!<br />
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Comment if I forgot anything important! <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few examples of cleaning days!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Free Kitchen Themed Printables </span></b><br />
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I was looking at my kitchen walls and thought they needed something fresh! So I designed these with wonderful Julia Child quotes about food and eating! And I thought I would share them with you! Just click the link below each picture to download an 8x10 PDF - this will print with a white edge but if you cut the white off it will fit in a 8x10 frame of your choice!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rina</span></b>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-65377137819336443002013-09-09T21:41:00.000-05:002013-09-09T21:43:27.717-05:00Wedding Planning Quick Tips: The Unity Candle Debate + Other Options<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you start to plan out your ceremony one of the big things is always the unity candle. Some Cristian churches actually don't allow it since it's not found in the bible. This part of the ceremony where the unity candle has seemed to slip in was usually used for taking communion. Some churches still require communion but allow both. <br />
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Interesting fact: the unity candle doesn't fit into history. Actually, it's a newer concept. For some reason this caught fire (no pun intended) in recent years considering the history of marriage. Historians can't track an exact date or even century but it's thought to have been seen in various versions in many different cultures dating back to the Greeks. No writings, traditions, or biblical texts mention an actual candle being lit and therefore it being infused in every wedding in current history shows that it is a new tradition.<br />
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This is your and your soon to be husbands ceremony. You can choose if you want to do one or not. If you attend a church who will not allow it, there are many other ways to go about the same symbolism without the actual candle.<br />
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I'll be going through other options and some pros/cons of what you can include in your ceremony.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Unity Candle</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Symbolism: </span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Joining two souls as one, joining two families into one, becoming husband and wife</span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tradition:<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two tall taper candles and one block candle</span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Mothers of the bride and groom usually together light the taper candles before the ceremony then in the middle of the ceremony when fit, the bride and groom light the block candle with the taper candles together</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Why Do It: </b>This ceremony usually holds symbolism to the mothers and also to your guests watching you join together as one. It can have great meaning to the bride and groom and be a special moment. It's also very common in wedding ceremonies performed in the United States</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <b>Pros: </b>It's quick and people usually expect some sort of unity candle and enjoy the meaningful moment. It's also a great shot for your photographer since both of you will be interacting.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Cons: </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">If Cristian, it holds no biblical meaning. It can lead to disaster with an open flame and candle wax (I have personally attended a wedding where she dropped the candle on her dress). Also, if you have an outdoor wedding this may be hard to keep lit or keep the taper candles lit. It's very common and usually has a block of music to that part of the ceremony - you could end up standing in front of everyone while the song finishes. The actual candle lighting takes less than 30 seconds.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you want a no headache and easy part of your ceremony this is for you. These are typical of a wedding ceremony and hold meaning to your family while letting them participate.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Personal Opinion* I hate unity candles. I honestly don't see the lure to having that apart of the ceremony. I have no use for a half burnt candle that's going straight into a box to never see the light of day. My family seemed to want the unity candle ceremony but I had no interest in the awkward time after lighting while a song was going on, the potential situation to light my dress on fire (which I would totally do), or the symbolism of our life long marriage through a candle I bought at Michaels... not the ceremony for me. Luckily I found some other ideas - read on! </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sand Ceremony</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Symbolism: </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">Joining two hearts, becoming one man and wif</span><span style="font-size: small;">e</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Tradition: </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">Newer still - only in the recent years has this shown popularity. It is debatable through history but still holds similar symbolism to a unity candle. In recent use, there are two bottles one with different colored sand that the bride and groom pour into a larger vase together showing the combining of two colors or hearts. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Why Do It: </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">This is a great way to still hold onto the "traditional" vibe that the unity candle holds while keeping it modern and personal</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Cons: </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">Like the candle, this has the potential to spill. Spilling sand however is not traumatic like wax - this can easily be swept away</span></span>. Some family may expect or want the "traditional" theme of a unity candle. Also, you may still have the awkward time in between pouring the sand and moving forward with the ceremony if you choose to have music here. Another option would be to have the pastor tell a story about the two of you - perhaps how you met or another quick anecdote while you quickly pour your sand. <br />
<b>Pros: </b>This is also quick usually about 1 minute total. It's a different take on the customary feel of the unity candle. You can incorporate your wedding colors by choosing sand that matches from a craft store or you can use sand you took from a beach vacation together and dye it yourself (simple trick to dying sand - http://www.wikihow.com/Dye-Sand). This also looks pretty on a shelf or mantle (not a half burned candle *cough*) and will be a great memento of your day!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is low maintenance and an easy way to capture a moment for photographs. It's inexpensive and will be a nice long lasting token of your wedding day. </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wine Ceremony </b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
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<b>Symbolism</b>: Pouring yourself into one glass, becoming one person, bonding your life<br />
<b>Tradition:</b> This is a very, very recent adaption to the unity candle but can be seen in earlier descriptions of ceremonies. Each the bride and groom have a glass filled with wine of their choice. They then pour both glasses it into a decanter, larger glass, or engraved cup and take a turn sipping from the glass.<br />
<b>Why Do It? </b>It's a great take on the idea of bringing two people together. It's different which can be refreshing and is also very similar to a unity candle in time and ceremony. The mothers can pour the wine in the glasses if they want to be apart of it.<br />
<b>Cons: </b>If you favor red wine... you can only guess. If you choose white it will leave less worry for spills. People may not like that it's alcohol in a wedding ceremony (so what!) but it's your choice if you feel you might offend someone<br />
<b>Pros</b>: This is a great way to include something for just the two of you. You get to keep the glasses/decanter for a keepsake and use them on your anniversary. It's different but still has the same idea as the unity candle. It makes a great photo shot and breaks up the ceremony. Instead of music here, your pastor can explain the meaningful idea behind this!<br />
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<b>Doing a wine ceremony is great because you can reuse the glasses, get the same bottle of wine for an anniversary, and do something off beat! People are breaking out of the standard mold for weddings and this is a great way to blend a new element.</b><br />
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<b>Here's a sample of what a pastor would say for this ceremony:</b><br />
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Throughout history, in nearly all cultures and traditions, the sharing
of a cup of wine has been used as a universal, central moment of
sharing during significant moments. For many it symbolizes the
celebration of the harvest, the changing seasons of life, or the
ultimate personal sacrifice which others have made on our behalf. <br />
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Wine is, after all, the result of years of hard work, the tender care
of the grape, a thoughtful mix of ingredients, the patient fermenting,
and the unique flavors of each year. <br />
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So it is fitting that
the couple take their first cup of wine as husband and wife, to not
only celebrate all that has taken pace in their lives to this point,
but as an expression of hope and faith in the harvest of their lives,
the commitment they make, the sacrifice of all whom has made this
moment possible.<br />
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This is what my husband and I did. It's far different than anything I had seen which I liked!<br />
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<b>Symbolism</b>: Storing your love for each other, maintaining life long love<br />
<b>Tradition:</b> There isn't one for this. It's a recent idea that's gaining popularity within the last 4-5 years. The point of this is to have a box, specifically a wine box, a nice bottle of wine that can age well, and two love letters. The bride and groom write a letter together to be sealed in the box with the wine. They open the box on their 10th anniversary or if ever their marriage is in jeopardy, which ever comes first (rooting for 10 years!)<br />
<b>Why Do It?</b> You still get a token from your wedding day that is beautiful and long lasting. There's serious sentimental meaning behind it because it's a letter to your soon to be husband and a bottle of wine to share on your anniversary!<br />
<b>Cons:</b> Your family and guests may think it's curious when you explain it. If you don't have a pastor who has done one before you may want to google something for them to say about it so it comes out right. Also, if you're not familiar with storing wine you may want to do something else. You should have a cool place to store it and rotate the bottle every 4-6 months.<br />
<b>Pros:</b> It's very sentimental and can be a beautiful piece from your wedding. It's not expensive and has a long lasting effect and remembrance vs. the one time use of a candle or drinking wine (if that's what you're looking for)<br />
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There are plenty of stories that can be told about the wine bottle, letters, and box! Our pastor talked about how special it is to focus on the long lasting marriage not the one day that is our wedding. It was very special and our guests and family enjoyed the different take on a traditional vibe!<br />
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<b>Always check with your church or venue to make sure they are comfortable with you bringing alcohol into the building! You wouldn't want to get there that day and have a problem!</b><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Tying the Knot" </span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;">Using a piece of rope you can create any sailors knot with the theme of tying your two lives together</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Handfasting</b>: Tying knots around each others hands with different rope or ribbon (this is actually a Celtic version of a wedding ceremony but it has made it's way over to the US) Click <a href="http://www.handfastings.org/abouthandfastings.htm#_What_is_a_Handfasting?" target="_blank">here</a> for an explanation </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Heirloom Hourglass: </b>It's similar to the sand ceremony however you pour the sand into an hourglass and seal it off. On every anniversary you turn the hourglass to further mix the different colored sand. Each time the colors blend together until you can't decipher between them just as you become one! Click <a href="http://www.heirloomhourglass.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to check it out! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Plant a tree: </b>Have a small seedling and pour water together on it. Plant it in your backyard to enjoy forever! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Salt Ceremony:</b> This is a Christian tradition which uses the mixing of two small vases of salt into one vase then separating them again into the smaller vases. The tradition is if one could count the original grains of his vase their deal or union could be broken (errr it's impossible) Great ceremony! Click <a href="http://pressedcotton.com/shop/shop-by-category/for-the-ceremony/salt-ceremony-dish/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Nix the idea all together! There's no rule saying you have to include something like this in your ceremony. It's used usually for sentimental reasons and for a keepsake from your wedding day. It's always up to you! Maybe you will have something new not listed!</b></span><br />
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With everything flavored in pumpkin, pumpkin spice, roasted pumpkin, sweet pumpkin, cinnamon pumpkin..... it's a relief to have something else to warm up besides an explosion of pumpkin!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Things Needed:</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea - Bought from Target for $2.99 20 bags</span></li>
<li>Caramel Coffee Syrup - Bought from Target for $2.49 for 12.7 oz</li>
<li>Handheld Frother - I bought mine from Gordman's for $3.99 they sell them at Target, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, or anywhere with kitchen supplies</li>
<li>2/3 cup of milk</li>
<li>Tea Pot</li>
<li>Your favorite mug</li>
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<li>Start by brewing your tea to the strength of your liking - I prefer my tea strong so I usually do two bags and let it sit for 10 minutes</li>
<li>Pour 1 Tablespoon of caramel in the bottom of the mug</li>
<li>Fill cup 1/4 of the way with milk</li>
<li>Use frother to mix well - Make sure to stop before foam forms from the milk</li>
<li>Fill the rest of the mug with your already brewed Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea</li>
<li>Top with a pinch of cinnamon </li>
<li>Enjoy on any cold day!</li>
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When you first get engaged there are three questions everyone will ask you.<br />
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What's your date?<br />
What's your colors?<br />
What's your theme?<br />
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It always seemed bizarre to me that everyone wanted to know my colors as if that would determine how the wedding would turn out. All three things are very important but you can't choose your colors until you've chosen a theme.<br />
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Here's why:<br />
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Let's say you attended a wedding that used blue and yellow as their theme. You loved it! It has nautical elements and the whole day was a beautiful memory. But your style is more romantic with soft colors and textures. A shocking yellow and royal blue may not go with what you ultimately want.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">First things first:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Start by going through bridal magazines and flagging pictures that you like. Look at all the elements within the pictures you chose. What is a common idea? Are there specific colors within these pages that have caught your eye? How could you realistically recreate this look? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You'd be surprised how your first instinct is what you actually end up going with!</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Attend a Wedding Fair</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">These are built for inspiration. Try and attend one in the first few months of your engagement. Not only will you see thousands of ideas laid out, but you will also get a chance to meet some local vendors who could play a big part in your day. Even if you're not interested in hiring any of them you will still be able to get quotes to help with your budget or reset realistic goals after you talk prices.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wedding fairs are where you bring the whole group with. Make it a day with the bridesmaids or with the Moms and grandmas. It's important to have support here because the day can get overwhelming with too much info thrown your way.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the wedding fair, get something for you. This is the first jump into the wedding planning and it can be fun to bring something home you can actually use on your big day. May it be a piece of jewelry or a hanger for your dress, make sure to focus on yourself! This is all about you!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PersonalHangersbyChelsea" target="_blank">here</a> to check out Personalized Hangers by Chelsea. I used her for my own wedding and the photographs turned out so great with my future last name! She's the type of vendor you can find at a wedding fair who is selling product on the spot. Make sure to stop and get something pretty for you! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's an example of the hanger I got! It photographs so well with the dress hanging! These are great for bridesmaids, MoB, MoG, Grandmas, flower girls, and don't forget YOU!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Choose a Wedding Website</span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are a few great choices and resources within a wedding website. These are the three I had the best luck with:</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.projectwedding.com</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.weddingwire.com </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.theknot.com</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">These support sites aren't just for building your personal wedding page! All three have inspirations pages, articles helping with questions, forums with other brides, tons of information, local vendor reviews from other brides, thousands of pictures, links, and more!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I chose project wedding (I honestly signed up for all three) to use for my actual site because of the RSVP tracker. I used the bride's forum more than anything. Any questions you have you can post and get an unbiased response from other women who are in the midst of planning their wedding. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This is where you will find your theme. </b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can sift through endless albums of REAL weddings that were planned an executed by REAL brides! The magazines are great but you can't always afford the 10 tier chocolate cake with pearls and fireworks coming out of the top. This is where you can look to and ask brides how they did it, what the price was, and where they got things!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This is a tried and true resource so make sure to use it!</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>AND IT'S FREEEEE!</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's easy for your wedding party and your family to be excited about your wedding. With so many ideas flowing it's hard to make sure YOU have the final say. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had my heart set on a certain centerpiece that I was going to hand make. It was going to be spray painted tree branches in vases with white rock. Simple enough right? When I told my family about the idea no one liked it. And because of that, I didn't do it. I am so sad after that I let their opinions affect what I really wanted to see on my wedding day.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Make sure to take their advise but ultimately it's your decision. If your idea means that much to you stand up and say, "thank you for your opinion but this is what I want for my wedding day. It's something I've thought about and I really have my heart set on it." End of discussion.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your family is all well meaning but it doesn't <b>mean</b> they are allowed to be <b>mean</b> about i<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">t. If you find a theme you really enjoy and your heart keeps going back to it then choose that theme!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Go With Your Gut</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You
will know when you keep going back to a certain theme or idea that this
is what you would like. You will probably have a good idea of colors
that will go along with it based off of pictures you've seen. Always go
with what you're drawn too! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are tons of themes that can work for any personality so make sure it matches yours not an opinionated encore! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">You Can Change Your Mind </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let me say that again. </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Can</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Change</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mind.</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nothing is set in stone at any point in this planning process! Keep receipts on everything that way if you find something you like better you can always return those items! </span></span>You are always going to be inspired by something you see and there's no law saying you can't change it!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Click <a href="http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-themes/choosing-wedding-themes.aspx?MsdVisit=1%20%20" target="_blank">here</a> for theme inspirations from The Knot<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/ideas" target="_blank">here</a> for great ideas from Project Wedding<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-photos/real-weddings" target="_blank">here</a> for real weddings and bride's stories from Wedding Wire<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stay Crafty and Happy Planning!</span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Rina </span></b> </span><br />
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<br />Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-39330313478141228962013-09-04T16:51:00.001-05:002013-09-04T16:57:13.051-05:00Washday Wednesday: Free Printable Household Labels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Labeling Makes Life Easier </span></b><br />
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With autumn approaching I wanted to get everything organized before the snow hits (Noooooooo!)<br />
I find that bins and boxes are the easiest way to keep everything in one spot without over crowding a space. You can stack them for larger spaces or store them in unreachable spots.<br />
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The easiest way to organize after you have things in bins is to label them! Chalkboard labels are all the rage but there are some things you can't paint on or you don't want to. I have found chalkboard labels in sticker form but they had quite a price tag to match. These are easy and you can print them at home.<br />
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I made two different printable sizes. The templates will print exactly with no need to move anything. You can find the blank labels at:<br />
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<b>250 2x4 Mailing Labels from OfficeMax for $12.79</b><br />
<b>750 1x2-5/8 Address Labels from OfficeMax for $10.99</b><br />
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These are a fun way to spice up any jar, box, bin, or container! These are printed on everyday mailing labels which usually come off of surfaces pretty easily.<br />
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For the larger kitchen food labels you are able to cut around the black or leave the white and place the entire sticker onto your container. Both have a great effect!<br />
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<b><a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#%21topic/crafts-and-chaos/EPu8U114apA" target="_blank">Click Here for Kitchen Labels</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#%21topic/crafts-and-chaos/1lo5YH1kwZY" target="_blank">Click Here for Household Labels</a></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Stay Crafty! And Happy Labeling!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rina</span></b><br />
<br />Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083122087453568622.post-69759035779524759432013-09-02T23:16:00.000-05:002013-09-02T23:16:02.321-05:00Wedding Planning Quick Tips: Everything Invites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Tips and Tricks About your Wedding Invitations </span></b><br />
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When looking into your wedding invitations there's a lot of things to consider. Make sure to look at ideas you like by checking out magazines, paper companies, and wedding fairs. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">DIY vs Kits</span></b><br />
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There's a lot of benefits to both but you need to look at what works best for you.<br />
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<b>DIY</b> - Making your invites yourself will give you the option to 100% customize them to what you want. You would be able to add features that you may not find in kits or from designers. Also, with a customized design it would be easier to tie in details that you plan to feature on your wedding day. The downside could be more work. It could mean more time assembling them or more materials that need to be bought, cut, or glued. You could always have a printing company do any parts that need words or a design and you can add the embellishments for a lower cost.<br />
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<b>Kits</b> - These are easy enough. You can buy them just about anywhere at Target, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby and come with at least 20 invitations per kit. These will include everything that you would need; invite cards, RSVP cards, info cards, mailing envelopes, seals, and matching RSVP envelopes. These do require assembling but everything will be included that you will need. You do have to print them yourself but they come with easy instructions. Some downsides include the price. Each kit averages around $40.00 or more. If you need 200+ invitations you're looking at 400-500 for just the invite kits. You can use coupons at some stores but you can only buy one kit at a time. Another downside is the inability to customize them. You can choose a kit close to your colors but you may lose out on the creative touch if that's what your looking for.<br />
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<b>So What's The Verdict?</b><br />
Easy, your time and money. If money is a concern DIY. It's an easy way to cut costs and put a personal touch into the details. If time is a concern stock up on kits! This will save you time assembling and getting them in the mail.<br />
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Either way remember people usually put them on their fridge for a while but that these aren't permanent. There's a lot of other things to put all your time and resources into!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Should You Include a Separate RSVP Card? </b></span><br />
Only recently have people turned away from the traditional idea of including an RSVP card in the invitations. This is because of the RSVP manager built into a lot of wedding websites. If you use any of the common sites like www.theknot.com, www.projectwedding.com, or www.weddingwire.com you will have the option to use this tool.<br />
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If you choose to not include an RSVP card you need to state somewhere in your invitation where you can RSVP whether it's online <b>or</b> for the older crowd to call you house. There needs to be another option than just an online option for anyone who doesn't have a computer.<br />
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Benefits - You will save money and time on printing, addressing, and stamps. You will also make tracking them easier doing it online. It's instant notification when someone RSVPs and they can even choose their meals.<br />
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Downfalls - People expect an RSVP card with their invitation. If you don't clearly state where they RSVP you may be tracking down yays and neighs up until the final moments.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Save on Postage</b></span><br />
Between save the dates, invites, RSVP, and thank yous the postage can wrack up. An easy way to save a few stamps is to hand deliver to people you see often. No one is going to be offended that they didn't get your invite in the mail. This can save a few bucks that can be used else where. Another idea is what was listed above. Nix the RSVP return envelope or if you decide to include one there's no requirement you need to include a stamp. People won't think twice about mailing it back without a stamp!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What Should You Include in Your Invite?</span></b><br />
Everyone needs the details in the invite but it's up to you where that information is. Some people have everything on the single page invite or you can have other cards that are included inside as well. It really depends on the design, amount of information, and layout you desire.<br />
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<b>Where to RSVP</b> - make sure to be very clear about this information. If people throw your envelope after pulling the invitation out they may miss other cards that are inside. Make sure they are either attached or very visible so there's no confusion<br />
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<b>Hotel Information</b> - It's important to state where you have block rooms rented. If you have decided to not block rooms off at least list a few hotels near your ceremony/reception for out-of-towners. <b>*If you talk to a few local hotels when booking say you got a lower group rate at another hotel so you might go with them. You would be surprised how many will drop their prices for you.*</b><br />
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<b>Map from Ceremony to Reception</b> - If you don't have room inside your invites for a map let your guests know they can find it on your website. The more clear you are the easier it will be for your guests. They say you lose 10% of your guests from your ceremony to the reception so make sure to include as much information as possible!<br />
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<b>Days Events</b> - I decided to include this in our invitations and I got a lot of good feedback that it helped know where to be. If you don't decide to include it in your invitations you may want to add it onto your website. Just include the basics like ceremony start, dinner, and any other events like a photobooth or candy bar. <br />
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<b>Where You're Registered</b> - There are a few websites that say it's improper to include where your registry on your invitation. I think it's ridiculous to not include it. People not only expect it but are usually excited about purchasing you a gift! If you don't include any information then what would be the point of registering at all? If you choose to not include it in your invitations then have it somewhere on your website. If you don't include information you will receive duplicates, items you don't need or want, and usually something extremely bizarre and nonreturnable. To evade an awkward gift opening with the family remember to include your registry for your guests!<br />
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Below is what I did for my invites. I decided to DIY to save some money. I had a printer do the hefty work of the card stock at my local print shop (for a whomping 98.00 for 200 each of the invite cards, and double sided days events, maps, hotel, and RSVP cards) I chose to nix the returnable RSVP card and envelope for the online alternative. I included my home phone number and had very little problems getting RSVP back from everyone. <br />
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Here's our complete invitation layout. I stuck the smaller cards in the back of the invitation band and it all held together when you pulled it out of the envelope. <br />
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This is what I did for our "days activities" card. I included times for ceremony start, dinner, cocktail hour at our reception hall, dance start, hors d'oeuvres passed, and when the night ended. People actually brought this with to the wedding and there was zero confusion when/where things were going on. I highly recommend it! My other card was our hotel information. This was where we blocked rooms off and the date you had to reserve them by. I also included the hotel's address and phone number.<br />
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This is the back side of the cards above. The top was our RSVP information. I had what date to RSVP by, our website where you should, and also our home phone number in case you don't have a computer. Below that was our registry information and how to find our names online. Inside the mason jar is our future address so people who missed the wedding knew where we were living! The Map & Address card obviously has a map of how to get from the ceremony to the reception hall. I also included both places address in case my map was confusing.<br />
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<b>The great thing about weddings is how many options you have. You are able to do whatever makes sense for your time and budget! Make sure to look into other ideas though! I would have never thought to print my own cards had I not seen these done for a different wedding!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stay Crafty!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rina</b></span>Maurina Rondeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886194624442659129noreply@blogger.com2