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Selecting Your Wedding Favors: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Part 3

Useful Wedding Favors

Another factor to consider when selecting wedding favors is whether or not the favor will be useful to your guests. This is very important because favors which are useful leave a much better impression than useless trinkets.

For example, picture frames and candles are very useful and always welcome, but a little figurine of a bride and groom, probably not. Many people do not display items such as these, especially if they are breakable, and they have probably gotten something similar in the past at another wedding. As a result your wedding favors you spent your hard earned money on may wind up in a box in the attic or may be thrown out shortly after the wedding, hundreds of them decorating nothing but the local landfill.

Men and women do of course have different notions of usefulness, so try to select something which is not too ‘girly’.

Selecting Your Wedding Favors: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Part 4 will talk about appropriate wedding favors you might want to consider for your special day.

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March 15, 2008By admin General Topics, Wedding Favors wedding favors, wedding planningLeave a Comment

Tax Time Tips

I’ve been learning more about taxes since I started running my own small business recently. The whole point of running a successful business or having a good lifestyle even if you work for someone else is not how much you earn, but how much you get to keep.

So why is it that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet pay single-digit taxes? Because they know about all the deductions they are eligible for.

To help get you started on your taxes, here is a useful article from Yahoo Finance: 10 Must-Know Tax Terms

http://finance.yahoo.com/taxes/article/101896/must_know_tax_terms

Here is a helpful article on getting organized so taxes do not have to be so painful,

http://finance.yahoo.com/taxes/article/104173/Working-on-Your-Taxes-Get-Organized

and this is a useful database of information on how to avoid the 10 most common tax filing errors.

http://www.bankrate.com/yho/news/financial_literacy/dec07_tax_mistakes_a1.asp
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March 15, 2008By admin General TopicsLeave a Comment

Spitzer Sex Scandal

I’m sorry, but are we the only ones here NOT surprised by the revelations of the Spitzer sex scandal?

His self-righteous bullying and hunger for power were always signs of an unbalanced mind and addiction to power. Sexual addiction is just another form of that same addiction, the need for affirmation, the need to be right, to be in control.

Did he think that somehow he was above the law? Clearly, yes. He thinks is IS the law. Witness the way he hounded Martha Stewart. Was what SHE did WORSE than what he’s done? In which case, there will be NO DEAL. HE should get whatever he has coming to him, and THEN some.

As for the wife, well, the hell with ‘stand by your man’—we are sick of seeing these pathetic losers being bolstered by their strong, supportive, sacrificing wives.Take the slime for every penny he is worth, honey!

What is even more astounding is that he saw the whole unraveling of the New Jersey Governor over his ‘falling for his intern’, and of course what Bill Clinton went through. Personally, those situations are FAR more understandable and forgivable—you meet, work together, spark, an office flirtation becomes a bit unacceptable, but there are FEELINGS involved, mutual feelings. $80,000 for “paid companionship”?

The guy is a desperately sad loser by comparison with Clinton and McGreevey, and even more so because McGreevey ‘outed’ himself, literally, because he was ‘in love.’ Not because he was caught on a Federal wire tap and was about to be indicted. Confession to save your own ass and try to salvage your political career is even lower than what he was already getting up to!

And then tried to hang on as Governor to ‘try to cut a deal’-more like worm his way out of prison, AND, if Publisher’s Weekly is to be believed, to cut a book deal about his fall from grace. We are sure this sad story will only become more deplorable over time.

However, every cloud has a silver lining. The people of New York State are now being freed from this megalomaniac who would make a Jesuit Grand Inquistor look like a liberal, to David Paterson, a man whom no one has a bad word to say against. Which, for a man who has been in Harlem politics and State senate politics for over 2 decades, is a rare thing indeed.

And I have to say, it makes a compelling argument for more women to get involved in the political process. We may have “attitude” and wear macho pant suits, but at least we don’t spend a small fortune of what look to be campaign contributions on “banging whores” as David Letterman puts it.

Congratulations to the FBI and New York State for exposing Spitzer for the pathetic fraud and criminal he really is. Let him see how he likes being someone’s bitch at Sing Sing.

An outraged group of native New Yorkers

March 14, 2008By admin General TopicsLeave a Comment

Setting Your Budget for Your Wedding Favors- Part 4

THE HUNT FOR THE PERFECT WEDDING FAVOR—AT THE BEST PRICE

Once you feel you have your budget set, you can start looking for appropriate gifts. There is a dazzling array of websites, on this topic, so you are sure to find several wedding favors you really like. The key thing is to work out your budget and stick to it, so that your research will not be wasted time and effort. If you start to second-guess yourself, you will have to start all over again with your wedding favor budget and research.

Many websites which feature wedding favors will offer a number of search parameters to help you narrow down your search for the right wedding favor. Sort by unit price, by keyword, and possibly also by color. Print out the ones you really like; often they will have manufacturer’s details and a unique identifier number.

Once you have narrowed it down to 2 or three wedding favors, dig a bit deeper again. What is included in the price at each site you have found the favor at: gift box, free wrapping, and so on. Comparison shop at different sites and even start a spreadsheet noting down these differences so you can compare side by side.

There are other ways to make your wedding favors even more affordable.

Ask the site if they reduced pricing for bulk orders. Or, if they are just a middleman, not the distributor, see if you can contact the distributor directly to ask about any cost breaks. You might even consider contacting the manufacturer to see if it is possible to place a bulk order with them directly.

Available discounts may not always be advertised on wedding favor websites or in their advertisements. There is no harm in asking for a discount, especially if it is a large order.

And in this day and age, when every penny counts, they might be more than glad to shave a few cents off or give free shipping if the value of the order is high enough.

The world of wedding favors changes rapidly too according to fashion, and seasons. You may be able to get a closeout or discontinued line of wedding favors for a fraction of the price. If you are planning ahead well in advance for, say, a Valentine’s Wedding, you might start looking the year before to see what bargains you can pick up (then you just have to worry aout storage!)

As for customization, on the whole, try to avoid it unless you are getting a really good deal, since it can all add up. If you must go for that something a little bit special, try ribbon printed with your names and dates, which can be used for wrapping any gift, for flowers and bouquets, balloons, whatever. Go for your wedding colors, and look at the price by the yard or roll, and make sure you check how many yards are on each roll. Again, comparison shop for everything and stick to your budget.

Now that we have setting your budget for your wedding favors, we can get to the fun part-selecting your wedding favors!

Setting Your Budget for Your Wedding Favors, 3 parts, 1397 words

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March 14, 2008By admin General Topics, Wedding Favors wedding favors, wedding planningLeave a Comment

Selecting Your Wedding Favors: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Part 2

The Price of Wedding Favors

Price is one of the most important factors a couple must consider when selecting wedding favors. This is crucial because the price will often dictate the quality of the favors.

While you can purchase some great favors inexpensively, you will likely have to plan your budget carefully and then follow through with a fair amount of comparison shopping to find the best deal on the wedding favor of your choice.

The first key part of this whole process is the research, and the second is being realistic.

For example you may have an idea of what you want to give, for example, a little picture frame, which will eventually hold a snapshot of your big day once they are ready and you have the chance to mail them (along with your thank you card, but make sure you don’t leave your thank yous too long after the wedding, or you will be considered rude.

A picture frame is a great gift idea, but it does not always hold up in the mail if you have to send wedding favors to people. More importantly, it might out of your budget range.

But you may find other great items such as a fridge magnet picture frame, often in durable plastic, perhaps even customized with your names and special date, are well within your budget.

You may also be pleasantly surprised to find out that picture frames available from one distributor are too expensive, but another distributor has enough picture frames in their closeout stock for you to purchase favors just right for your wedding.

It is easy to be dazzled by the array of wedding favors, but try not to get your heart set on any one thing, in case they are out of stock or discontinued. Try to plan well in advance, to avoid disappointment. It will also help you cut the best deal for your wedding favors. Often a wholesaler will be willing to give you a better deal on closeouts, discontinued items, or a large bulk order.

Make sure you set your budget and stick to it, and try not to be too disappointed about the items you cannot afford. Instead focus on finding the best favor you can afford, for the best price.

Selecting Your Wedding Favors: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Part 2 talks about some things to consider in finding a useful wedding favor.

Shop now at the #1 Wedding Favors website for all your wedding and shower favor needs.

Great prices, personalization, fast shipping:
MyWeddingFavors.com

March 13, 2008By admin General Topics, Wedding Favors wedding favors, wedding planningLeave a Comment

A Scottish Honeymoon: romance, mystery, castles and ghosts Part 1

A Scottish honeymoon is your chance to experience a wildly romantic and varied landscape. If you love cities and the countryside, and don’t mind the rain, Scotland is a great honeymoon destination. From its historic and vibrant cities, to its stunning landscapes and enchanting islands in the north and west, Scotland is unforgettable once you’ve visited.
Scotland’s three main cities are Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Although Glasgow is the capital, it is Edinburgh in the south east, not too far over the border with England, that attracts the most international and local visitors.

The annual International Festival every August is the only time you will find accommodation difficult, so if you plan to go that month, make sure you make your arrangements well in advance.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a rich variety of architecture and Edinburgh Castle is a must-see. The former home to the Scottish Royal Family, it is full of many of the great treasures of Scotland.

The whole of the city is steeped in history. There is nothing quite like walking the Royal Mile. The city has many medieval and Georgian buildings, and is a vibrant, lively center with much to interest the tourist trying to cram in as much food, drink and culture as possible in a short space of time.
Glasgow, once very run down and poverty-stricken, has enjoyed a exciting revival over the last two decades. It is a fun and lively city, with a great amount to see and do. Alongside the many museums, art galleries, monuments and shops is Glasgow cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece. It is also not far from the border with England, but is situated in the south-west.
The port city of Aberdeen in the north-east is built almost exclusively of silvery granite, which glistens the in sun or rain. Hence the name, the Granite City. There is a wonderful maritime museum alongside a prestigious art gallery, and impressive universities. It has a distinct feel to it due to it being a transport hub for many of the oil rigs on the North Sea.
For more suggestions, see: A Scottish Honeymoon: romance, mystery, castles and ghosts Part 2

March 12, 2008By admin General TopicsLeave a Comment

Selecting Your Wedding Favors: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Part 1

When selecting your wedding favors, there are a number of factors you should consider before making your final decision. Some couples do not give enough careful thought to the price and type of wedding favors they opt for, and end up with everyone unhappy.

So, what exactly is the wedding favor?
The wedding favor is the one part of the wedding which your guests will take home as a reminder of your wonderful wedding. It is a little thank you gift to them for attending and sharing your special day.

A well-chosen wedding favor can result in your friends and family members remembering your wedding day more fondly than they remember other weddings they have attended simply because they see or use your wedding favor often. You do not want to end up choosing a wedding favor that is going to just get stuck in a closet, or worse still, the trash.

This article will discuss some of the factors to be considered when selecting your wedding favors. These factors should include price, usefulness of the wedding favor, and appropriateness of the wedding favor. Considering each of these elements carefully will help you and your spouse to be make a wise choice when selecting wedding favors.

Selecting Your Wedding Favors: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Part 2 will talk about your budget and price.

Shop now at the #1 Wedding Favors website for all your wedding and shower favor needs.

Great prices, personalization, fast shipping:
MyWeddingFavors.com

March 11, 2008By admin General Topics, Wedding Favors wedding favors, wedding planningLeave a Comment

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