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Oct 29, 2009 - Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.

If you're planning an outdoor event, don't forget to spray the grounds for insects about an hour before the guests arrive.

Skip the huge head table at the reception, share an intimate dinner for two, or share a small table with your parents or children.

Ask your caterer to prepare a late night snack for the bride and groom. As more often than not you are too busy with guests when dinner is served.

Want to use those disposable cameras on the reception tables. To avoid having hundreds of the same pictures by turning your guests into creative photographers with a photo hunt. Leave a list of ten great photos you would like that table to take during the reception. Photo ideas could include; build a pyramid, group table shot, funniest pose, a guest kissing the bartender or grandparents holding hands.

Don't like the disposable cameras but still want to get memories captured by your guests? Set up a docking station so guests can load their photos to your computer on the spot.

Offer your guests one or two signature cocktails that you've personalized with a cute name and your wedding colors.

Want the expensive look of calligraphy for your invitations without the cost? Calligraphic fonts that look like the real thing are readily available. Free font sources: searchfreefonts.com, highfonts.com, dafont.com

Have a graphic artist create a custom wedding logo that you can use on printed materials and other elements of your wedding to create a cohesive look. (If you’re artistic you can do this yourself. - 0 Comments

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Thanksgiving!

Oct 14, 2009 - Written by Gloria Tsang, RDWWW.healthcastle.com Do you know that the average Thanksgiving dinner has over 2000 calories? It can be a real challenge if you are watching your waistline. The following are some eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy after the Thanksgiving dinner without having to deprive yourself. - 5 Comments

Love as a Religion

Sep 28, 2009 - By Samantha Some may think that my idea of religion is humorous; however love propels us to be proactive and reactive. Whether the subject is Jesus or John, our new beau, love drives our emotion base. You don’t agree? - 0 Comments

Wedding in a Cave? I do!!

Oct 20, 2008 - We decided to get married in a cave, bat and all - just kidding!! Well, there was a cast iron bat hanging from the entrance of this spectacularly decorated wine cave in Northern California. We invited our closest friends and family and we were absolutely delighted to have the most wonderful designer/florist/renaissance man - John James of San Francisco's John James Designs - transform the cave with his design for our romantic Banquet Celebration - resplendent with the colors of Burgundy, Platinum and overflowing with Sterling Silver Roses.We married in November, so he filled the space with gorgeous roses and fall foliage . - 10 Comments

End of the Year (3rd List)

Dec 06, 2008 - I'll make this list PUBLIC** Since the last two list questions I posted were serious I thought this end of the year list should be fun. List #3 What are the Top 5 (bad) food weaknesses that you (probably) ate way too much of this year? ;) 1) Taco Bell: I am addicted to their nacho supreme and their crunchy taco supreme. - 53 Comments

Tips for Cutting Back on Food Expenditures

Apr 25, 2008 - I've been combing the internet lately for inexpensive meal ideas and ways to cut back on our food spending. With gas prices going so high and my husband and I not commuting together any longer, our budget is definitely being impacted and I'm looking for every little way possible to save money. I came across this article on the Living on a Dime website, called Saving Money in the Kitchen, and I think it has some really good tips and suggestions, so I thought that I'd share it with you! - 10 Comments

Halloween Themed Goodies

Sep 11, 2007 - Halloween, scarily enough, is just around the corner and I'm thinking that it would be a great idea to bring in some goodies that I can share with my office. I've been rather remiss in ever bringing in any treats and I think this would be a fun thing to do, especially since the end of the fiscal year is coming (September 30! ARGH!) and we're all a little stressed out. - 14 Comments

Ooey gooey yummy brownies

Mar 09, 2008 - I saw Paula Dean make these this morning, and I knew it was just for me! all you need is 1 box of brownie mix (and ingredients it calls for on box) 6 candy bars of your choice I used Hersey's with almonds Prepare brownie mix as box says. Pour half into a 9x13 baking dish lined with aluminium foil. - 60 Comments

Just Absolutely Fantabulous!

Jul 10, 2008 - Well dum diddy doo.... Its so hard to believe just how fast things can change. In the blink of an eye or so they say. - 8 Comments

Ghosts in the Graveyard

Oct 19, 2007 - 15 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed 3 cups cold milk 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided Assorted decorations: 3 CAMEO Creme Sandwich Cookies, decorating gel, 5 candy pumpkins, 10 pieces of candy corn POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. - 1 Comment