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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Wedding

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From a young age, many of us dream about how our wedding day will look. To get everything perfect, it’s crucial that you start preparing as early as possible. Whether it’s the location, who to invite, or the type of entertainment you want, it’s important that you draw up a budget from the get-go to keep you on track. If your big day is pending, here are 5 useful tips on how to plan your dream wedding.

Develop a Budget

Whether you want to plan a small affair or go all out, working out how much you can realistically afford should be your first port of call. Make sure to have a sit down with your partner and work out your finances so you can be confident you’re spending within your means and won’t find yourself in debt. If you’re on a tight budget, there are lots of strategies that you can take to help you save money on your wedding day.

Who to Invite

Putting together the guest list for your wedding can be a challenge. It’s only natural that you will want to invite all your family and close friends, however, it can be hard to know where to draw the line. There are many people around you who will love nothing more than to spend the day celebrating with you, so sitting down with your partner and devising a guest list should be your next step. While it doesn’t necessarily have to be your final list, it’s best to get a ballpark idea of how many people can be accommodated at your wedding.

Choosing a Venue

Unless you have a good idea of where you want to get married, it’s advised to do some research to help you find a good venue for your big day. To do this effectively, you can head online and search for venues that not only match your criteria but fit within your budget too. Whether your dream is to get married in a traditional venue like a church, or you want something a little more unique, the choice is entirely up to you.

Food & Entertainment

From the moment your guests arrive at your wedding, you will want them to be wowed from the beginning. Once you’ve selected a venue for the big day, you can look into suitable entertainment. If you have a dancefloor and want all your guests to party the night away, you might want to look into wedding bands for hire in Melbourne, Australia like Party Shirt Music, who provide fantastic live music for all attendees.

Catering is another important factor that needs to be addressed before your wedding day. Wining and dining your guests and keeping them satisfied should be your number one priority, so make sure that you provide enough food for all.

Wedding Dress

Understandably, you will want to look and feel your best on your wedding day. To make sure you turn heads (for all the right reasons!), it’s best to begin looking for your dream dress well in advance. Finding the perfect dress will take time and patience, so make sure to round up your friends and family who can help you seek out a wedding dress that matches your personality and style.

Your wedding day should be one of the most joyful occasions in your life, so before it comes around, using all the suggestions above can help make sure you’re well prepared and ready for the big day.

Made in USA Striped Socks #Review #chrissyskneehighsocks

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I have not Received The Below Mentioned Complimentary Product Either For Free Or A Discounted Price For The Purpose Of This Post. All Opinions And Thoughts Are 100% My Own.

History Of Knee Socks~

Today, knee-high socks are more fun than ever and available in a rainbow of styles. With an amazing range of styles, colors and patterns now available, knee-high socks are the perfect addition to every woman’s wardrobe. Every girl owns a least a pair or two, and now it’s more affordable than ever to own multiple pairs of knee-highs for every occasion. At a time when we are able to set our own trends and dress however we like, these socks provide endless styling options. The introduction of customized socks also means that, more than ever, women are able to dictate their own style and create socks that are versatile, fun to wear and a true representation of their personal style. Check out our styling guides and have fun creating new looks. Then be sure to share your photos with us on Instagram with the hashtag #chrissyskneehighsocks. We can’t wait to see the new looks you come up with!

This knee sock store opened in 2009. Specializing in trendy socks, Her fashion know how and sense for creativity have lead to designing her fur free socks in an abundance of color combinations. Her striped knee highs comes in every possible color combination to perfectly match whatever you are going to match them to. These are also made in the U.S.A. It could be your favorite spots team, Your favorite school colors or even your regular clothes or school uniforms.

 

I love to make a statement. It is not unheard of for me to wear red and green for the holidays, green and white on St. Patty’s Day or even black and gold when I go to a Steeler’s football game.

These striped knee highs are sold on their site as well as Amazon. They are very affordable and the quality of their products impressed me. I did not expect the high standards you get with this product. You also get free shipping on orders of $50+.

The Story Pirates Book Giveaway{end 3/26}

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Sponsored By: Sugar Mountain PR

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Winner Will Receive:

The Story Pirates Present: Quest for the Crystal Crown Book!

by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, Illustrated by Joe Todd Stanton;
available on February 11, 2020. Middle Grade (8-12)
 

A hidden lost world. A powerful crystal crown.
This gripping fantasy adventure (inspired by a real kid’s idea) doubles as a
creative writing guide for young authors.

The Story
An enchanted arrow pierces the wall of Hillview–the city is under attack! Years ago,
a powerful crystal crown was stolen from a group of magic-wielders called Lysors. Lacking the
crown’s protection, the Lysors hid themselves behind the city walls, shut off from the rest of the
world. But with danger upon them once more, can Laura, a spunky girl with a knack for
adventure, journey outside Hillview…and reclaim the crystal crown?

About The Story Pirates
The Story Pirates are a group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors, and world-
class teachers who partner with schools to help tens of thousands of kids write original stories.
Then they adapt these kids’ stories into a critically acclaimed series of books, a sold-out national
tour, award-winning albums featuring guest artists like Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the #1 podcast
for kids and families. The Story Pirates Creator Club offers subscribers a host of exclusive gifts,
insider offers (such as advance book purchases) and a limited-edition magazine featuring kid-
created content.

Story Pirates Changemakers, the non-profit arm of the organization, have brought life-changing
literacy programs to more than 500,000 students around the country. Visit Storypirates.org to
learn more about Changemakers. StoryPirates.com features the latest news about the Creator
Club, podcast, music, books, and performances.

You can purchase this book on Amazon, Target, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, and other fine retailers!

Sugar Mountain PR is a public relations agency specializing in award-winning music and other media for children.
Open To US and must be 18+ to enter
Giveaway Dates ~ 2/26 9:00 AM EST through 3/26 11:59PM EST


Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

Lab Coat #Giveaway by Crooked Brook{ends 3/11}

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Many of you who are reading this might know a woman who is a size 12 or 14 and wears a lab coat so this is a giveaway you might want to enter!

 

Since 1989 Crooked Brook has designed and manufactured lab coats for some of the world’s most recognized science, medical & healthcare professionals in their fields. All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are made to order in the USA, and can be personalized with your choice of fabric, pockets, buttons, piping and embroidery.

Although all Crooked Brook lab coats are made to order, they have various styles and sizes that were not made according to the customer’s specifications or it may have a slight imperfection. These are the men’s and women’s lab coats that Crooked Brook is offering as giveaways.

Crooked Brook lab coat prices start at $85 and go up to well over $200, and with some of the ones we are giving away, there is absolutely nothing wrong other than it is not what the customer ordered.

For example; a size 6 lab coat was made instead of a size 16, or it was made with a notch collar instead of a peak collar or Petti Point Pique instead of Birdseye Pique.

In the case of the two, size 14 women’s lab coats for this giveaway; there are no irregularities. In addition, there are enough seams on them so they can be opened up and altered for more of a custom fit. For questions regarding size, please refer to Crooked Brook’s size chart or contact them at 315-733-1992.

While offering specific sized lab coats may appear to be a negative, it is not much of an issue since each lab coat giveaway will feature a different size and style.

There is no cost to enter and the winner will receive a prize package consisting of:

  • One, Crooked Brook women’s lab coat, size-14, in Winter White 100% cotton gabardine fabric, with a notched collar, underarm gusset, two front hip on-seam pockets, and 4-hole pearlized buttons. No irregularities, valued at $135.00.

Total value of this prize pack with SHI…$300.00

Terms & Conditions:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
  • Crooked Brook will ship the prize to the winner within 30 days of contest end.
  • Physical address required for shipping; no PO boxes, US recipients only residing in one of the 48 contiguous states.
Disclosure- We Are Not Associated With Any Of The Companies Named Above. No Purchase Is Necessary To Enter. Void Where Prohibited By Law. The Odds Of Winning Are Based On The Number Of Entries Received Open To The US 18+ Only. Confirmed Winner(S) (By Random.Org) Will Be Contacted By Email. Winner(S) Have 24 Hours To Respond Before A New Winner Is Chosen. No Purchase Necessary. Void Where Prohibited By Law. The Sponsor(S) Will Be Responsible For Product Shipment To Winner(S) Of This Giveaway. My Blog Is Not Responsible For Product Shipment/Delivery Nor Did I Receive Compensation.  Only 1 Prize Per Household. This Event Is In No Way Administered, Sponsored, Or Endorsed By, Or Associated With, Facebook And/Or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This Disclosure Is Done In Accordance With The Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning The Use Of Endorsements. Entrants Must Only Enter With Either One Email Address, IP Address And/Or Facebook Account, Anyone Found Violating These Rules Will Be Disqualified. It Is At The Sole Discretion Of The Admin Of The Giveaway If The Winner Has Met The Rules Or Not. 

HOLDM Magnetic Leather Pen Holder #Review

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I Received The Below Mentioned Complimentary Product Either For Free Or A Discounted Price For The Purpose Of This Post. All Opinions And Thoughts Are 100% My Own.

I have always been the type of person who loves to be organized. That sometimes means looking for the latest item that will help me do just that. Granted the latest item may not be a new concept but it is to me if it helps solve a problem that has existed in my home. I found the HOLDM Magnetic Leather Pen Holder.

About The Product~

  • Slim Size — Size of this magnetic pen holder is 15(L)*4(W)cm, it doesn’t take up much space so you can always find it a place on your refridge or magnetic whiteboard . It can hold two pens / pencils or one whiteboard marker
  • Clean pattern: this pen holder is designed in black without any other colors . It is neat and clean for business purpose
  • Strong Magnet : A strong magnet is fixed into the upper part of this pen holder.It can be put next to the notepad on your refrigerator or any metallic surface so it can be reached easily when you need to Put something down.It never slip when you put or pick pens
  • Long Lasting Leather bag: Made from high quality imitation leather, this penholder can be used for quite a long time.
  • 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE– If, for any reason your HOLDM Refrigerator Magnetic Pen Holders are not up to your standards, or fails within 180 days from the time of your purchase, simply return the item for a FULL, 100% “no questions asked” refund!

My Review/Thoughts~

I love how you get a 2 pack in a convenient zip lock bag. I stuck these to my refrigerator with a removable tab. I did this so if I decide to move the location of it that it would be oh so easy and not leave a mark on my fridge. The convenience of having a pen or pencil right at your finger tips is such a time saving luxury that I have enjoyed. Time is a precious commodity that we never seem to have enough of. I know you are going to love the HOLDM Magnetic Leather Pen Holder as much as I have.