Ladies Love Personalized Necklaces
March 1, 2010
If you are at all like me it is hard to come up with original ideas for
gifting women. We women can be particular when it comes to our style
and taste preferences so finding something I know my lady friends will
like that I can afford is usually a challenge.
I am pretty lucky
in this regard, though because I’ve found a wonderful personalized gift
store. So when I have to buy for my acquaintances Susy and Johnna,
I have purchase for each personal tote bags
because both these ladies are busy women. A monogrammed tote bag
keeps them organized. Having their names embroidered
makes it personal and fun.
For my friend Pauline who is not organized but loves beautiful things, I found several pretty personalized necklaces. One that was a heart charm was just right for her.
Money Clips Make Great Executive Gifts
February 23, 2010
If you believe getting that new job in today’s environment was a challenge, wait till it is time to give executive gifts for a task that can prove daunting.
Choosing a gift for your boss could be a scaring and time-intensive process, especially because this is a time for bafflement and self-doubt. What
in the world are you able to buy for the boss who has everything? Or what to get for the office mate whose cubicle is right next to yours for the holiday gift exchange? What do you give to that special customer whose significant contract’s commissions helped you meet the down payment for your new car?
The most useful thing to bear in mind in selecting executive gifts is to think about the personality of the recipient. Paperweights with funny witticisms, as an example, will not meet much appreciation from that heavy vegetarian who sits 3 cubicles to the right.
In a similar fashion , a bunch of flowers will only meet blank looks from your dour, 58-year-old male boss man who is always to busy he hasn’t got time to sniff his newly cleaned office, much more a handful of poinsettias. The one of the safest and the most trustworthy gift choices are, money clips. These are the ideal universal gifts for middle management. In fact, who doesn’t need to replace an old ugly wallet? They are fashionable, complex, and helpful. They come in a variety of styles from ‘Smart’ clips to hinged money clips. Get it engraved with a name (theirs or your company’s) and it’s a memento they’ll think about for quite a while.
What\’s In for Wedding Invites?
February 23, 2010
This year we are seeing some interesting new trends in invitations. First is in color. Brown is the new white when it comes to wedding invitations. It does not seem to matter what season you will get married in – brown wedding invitations will be deemed fashionable.
We are also seeing an increasing trend in brides managing to a tighter wedding budget by going with print at home, affordable wedding invitations. Brides are finding that with a little extra work, the can save hundreds on getting the invitations out. These do-it-yourself invitations are best used with weddings with 250 guests or less.
Are you noticing new trends in wedding invitations? Let us know what’s new in your area!
Adding a Little Sparkle
February 9, 2010
Are you looking to add a little sparkle to your wedding? Think silver or gold. Either of these metallics look fantastic with white or ivory. Today there are so many more choices in wedding accessories where you can add in these regal colors. Invitations, toasting flutes and even wedding favors are all wonderful possibilities. So if you are planning a wedding this year, add some sparkle with silver or gold.
Need to lose weight for your wedding?
February 3, 2010
Many of us find that the stress of trying to plan and implement the perfect wedding is more than just a little stressful. Let’s face it, it is hard! And with all that stress can often come the temptation of eating our favorite comfort foods.
Now there is nothing wrong with a bit of comfort food once in awhile, but hit them too hard and you may find you need to lose weight for your wedding – to fit in that dress you picked months ago. One easy way to drop a few pounds in a month or so is to go on the cookie diet. This diet is all the rage and if your downfall is sweets, this diet may be for you.
Destination Weddings
December 22, 2009
When it’s winter and you are getting married, many engaged couples decided to have a destination wedding. Go somewhere warm – a beautiful sandy beach in a warm tropical climate provides a fantastic getaway and some wonderful warmth in a season of cold.
If you choose to go with a destination wedding, be sure that you plan it in great detail before hand. Consider just who will be invited, how long will they be staying and whether you will be picking up the cost of their transportation and/or their hotel stay. Because you will already be in a wonderful spot to have a honeymoon, that’s likely where your honeymoon will take place. That’s why you want to be sure that the people you invite are people you really want to share this very important time with.
Aside from that, realize that many details of your wedding will have to be done long distance. Make abundant use of cameras so that you really see what you are ordering. This will prevent (or at least minimize) any unpleasant surprises at the last minute.
Benefits of a Fall Wedding
November 11, 2009
Many brides cannot imagine anything other than a beautiful spring wedding. That’s why June is such a popular month for weddings. But there are many benefits of a fall wedding.
For one, it’s much easier to arrange to have your wedding scheduled with the church and reception hall of your choice. Unlike those spring weddings, a fall wedding can often be scheduled with less than a year’s notice. And because it’s not prime rental time, you can sometimes get a better rate for the reception hall rental.
Secondly, there are few family vacations or other schedule conflicts. Except for the football fanatics, Saturday weddings can be scheduled during the day which means you can go with a lighter menu (which means lower cost to you).
Finally, the colors of fall are wonderful. The rich golds, coppers and burgundies are great for bridesmaid dresses and flowers. A fall wedding is often the most stunning of the year.
So don’t overlook fall as a time to get married.
Trends in Engagement Rings
November 11, 2009
The traditional engagement ring stone has been a diamond for I don’t know how long. Definitely decades and maybe as long as a century. But not all engagement rings feature diamonds in the center.
Precious stones like Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald are often used in lieu of a diamond when the bride’s tastes run a bit contrary to the norm. Each of these stones make an awesome choice for an engagement ring.
Other stones that are only semi precious can be used as well. My mother had a clear topaz in her engagement ring and I have a Tanzanite stone. Other pretty stones include amethyst or garnet. Whatever you choose, if she loves it, it’s perfect.
Planning a Beach Honeymoon?
October 15, 2009
If you are planning a honeymoon the some exotic beach, the lure of sun and sand and beautiful blue ocean sounds like heaven. Especially if you are going to get married during the winter months. Imagine spending sunny days on the beach with your new spouse while the rest of the world is zipping up their parkas and heading out to the winter cold.
But to make that beach get away perfect, you’ll want to be wearing your bathing suit with pride. By that I mean you’ll want ripped abs and a slim and sleek body. One way to get there is to get a balanced workout program like the Rev Abs program that Beachbody has just released. If you have a couple of months before the trip this is one way to get that dream body for your dream vacation.
Artichoke Dip – A Favorite Indulgence
October 7, 2009
With the weather now turning colder here, my thoughts turn towards warm, satiating foods we all love. And nothing does that better for me than a good, flavorful artichoke dip.
Now I’m no cook but I ran across this easy artichoke dip recipe at HomeCookingConnection.com and made it for a party I was going to last weekend. Well everyone love it and I was so pleased that my small contribution to the party went over so well.
I don’t know about you but I love spending time over at HomeCookingConnection.com.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Men
September 30, 2009
Before you know it, it will soon be the Holiday season again. While most of us love this season, a few of us get more than a little stressed out. When you think about it, we are probably our busiest with extra social events and all the gift shopping we need to get done.
Well if you are shopping for your man, you will be needing some great gifts for men and we’ve found that things like personalized cufflinks, money clips and engraved beer mugs are typically just the type of thing your guy will love! So don’t wait until the last minute, start your shopping now so you can really enjoy this holiday season.
Avoid Wedding Hair Woes
September 14, 2009
Every bride wants her wedding day to be perfect. And above all, brides wan to look picture perfect in their gowns. There are such a lot of things to do it can
make your head spin. And speaking of making heads spin, a gorgeous hair style will go a long way to making that happen. Below are
some pointers about hair any gal can us.
Keep the hair around your ears near to the face or
it’ll intensify the roundness. This face shape can wear almost any hair
style, long, medium or short. Most models have a flattering face shape
and as you can see they wear all different styles. An oval
face shape can pull off slicked back hair. With this shape
what you need to do gives the face a more rounded appearance. Don’t
wear the hair too long and try to get more fullness round the ears and
cheek bones.
A long or rectangular shaped face can wear wispy bangs or be parted at the side.
You do not wish to give your face too much length. This face shape
looks great with jaw length hair with wispy bangs or parted at the
side. If your hair is straight then try out some curl.
No matter what your face shape or hair style you select, be sure it is comfortable so you can look good and feel good on your special day.
Get Fit for Your Wedding
September 8, 2009
All brides want to look stunning on their wedding day. But looking stunning takes a bit of work. Aside from scheduling that facial and professional makeup artist, consider your figure.
If your figure is not where you want it to be, don’t worry. There are some awesome workout programs available today that will strip pounds of fat off of you and tone you up in 90 days or less. My favorite is P90X. This program from Beachbody is formulated by Tony Horton and uses a lot of variety in each work out to keep ‘muscle confusion’ high which helps keep you from stagnating on the workouts. In short, you keep making progress.
The only issue I have with P90X is that Tony has you do a lot of push ups and pull ups. Now these exercises are unprecedented in creating a super fit body but for some of us ladies, it’s just not our speed. So consider instead, ChaLEAN Xtreme which is also a very varied program which uses hand weights over the pull ups to achieve very similar results.
Of course, no workout program is going to make a huge transformation unless you also watch your diet. Keep your protein consumption up while doing either of these programs and your consumption of breads, potatoes and any starchy carb or sugar low and you’ll see amazing changes. When you walk down the isle, all eyes will be on you!
Make Your Wedding Bubbly
September 3, 2009
The marriage ceremony is totally full of different traditions. A more recent addition, wedding bubbles is neat way to send
off the bride and groom. Of course, bubbles can be used for the bride’s entrance also. Like
flower girls in marriage, the marriage bubble girls give a stunning and novel entrance for a bride. What tends to work best is to distribute the wedding bubbles to the wedding guests before you want the bubbles to appear. If you want to use them for the bride’s entrance, having someone stand before the guests at the church and explain what is intended will provide a better outcome.
Used before or after the ceremony, wedding bubbles add fun and whimsy to any wedding.
Saving Money on Wedding Flowers
August 21, 2009
Flowers can be a simple and straightforward way to make your marriage ceremony something really special.
These beauties of nature are a typical decoration item for each marriage. In fact, regardless of what style or wedding theme you are planning, most brides will insist on flowers as the core of the wedding decorations. Aside the church most brides also plan
flowers for the reception centerpieces and bridesmaid and bridal bouquets.
The simplest way is to keep your floral costs down is to hold your marriage in the season
when live plants are plentiful. This way you can pick them yourself (if you know an avid gardner) or
get less expensive costs from a wholesale florist center.
If you’re holding your
marriage near to the reception location, you can reuse the same flowers
at both locations. A great tip to reduce costs is to use tall palms which you can sometimes get cheaply at grocery stores or home improvement centers. This can make a huge visual statement. Another idea is to use balloons,
ribbons or cut branches to spruce up the hall without
turning to costly flowers.
Tips For Bridal Shoes
August 17, 2009
The accessories a bride wears complete the total magnificence of her
day. While the strain of getting wed is sufficient, the strain of your
valuable feet is another. After a tedious day of prancing around in
your lovely heels, your feet need a rest.
With a
pretty pair of bridal flip flops you can accommodate and ease your
shoes stress. There are a spread of types including sequins,
rhinestones and matching pairs for newly-weds. Bridal flip flops are a
pleasant bridal present too. Bridal flip flops can be worn on the
honeymoon too.
Of course there are many other choices. A spread of fashionable styles is available,
which allows for an extended use of your bridal shoes. The pretty addition to
your shoe collection will make you happy with your purchase.
Money Clips Make Great Bosses Gifts
August 14, 2009
If you believe getting that new job in today’s environment was a challenge, wait till it is time to give executive gifts for a task that can prove daunting.
Choosing a gift for your boss could be a scaring and time-intensive process,
especially because this is a time for bafflement and self-doubt. What
in the world are you able to buy for the boss who has everything?
Or what to get for the officemate whose cubicle is right next to yours for the holiday gift exchange? What do you
give to that special customer whose significant contract’s commissions helped you
meet the downpayment for your new car?
The most useful thing to bear in
mind in selecting executive gifts is to think about the personality of
the recipient. Paperweights with funny witticisms, as an example, will
not meet much appreciation from that heavy vegetarian who sits 3
cubicles to the right.
In a similar fashion , a bunch of
flowers will only meet blank looks from your dour, 58-year-old male
boss man who is always to busy he hasn’t got time to sniff his newly
cleaned office, much more a handful of poinsettias.
The one of the safest
and the most trustworthy gift choices are, money clips. These are the
ideal universal gifts for middle management. In fact, who doesn’t need to replace an old ugly wallet? They are fashionable, complex, and helpful. They come in a variety of styles from ‘Smart’ clips to hinged money clips. Get it engraved with a name (theirs or your company’s) and it’s a memento they’ll think about for quite a while.