HOW TO Tuesday

I am starting a new thing every Tuesday where I present a How To: Post.
I am going to included anything and everything(yes. This probably mean me doing some research on topics) Rest assure that I will post about things that I feel most everyone can do!

here is the FIRST tuesday how to:

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How To: Save the piggy bank when planning a Wedding
(things that have worked for me)

1. Find Wedding Invitations on SALE *
-Club Wed @ Target always offers a sale on invitations
-Check on Ebay for invitations sold in bulk

2. Print your own invitations- Lets face it…the Invites are elegant and beautiful and going in the TRASH! Save your $$$!
Buy ink for your printer; get creative and ‘wha-la’ great invitations!

3. Ask Friends and family for help!
Your friend from college DJs on the side. Your sister’s best friend is a phenomenal photographer. You simply adore your older sister’s wedding veil. Your girlfriend just got married and has decorations that she may lend you (wink wink). Your Mom’s friend can do amazing wedding cakes. Your grandmother can do alterations! The list just goes on!

4. Make your own veil! (Will include this how-to next week)
Tulle- $0.77-$2.00/yd.
Haircomb-$2-$15(depending on how fancy)
Beads or flowers-$5-$15
Having saved $100 or more and your own personal creation- priceless!

5. Big flowers…less money
Try using hydrangea, dahlias or large gerbera daisies. They take up a lot of room so you don’t have to use as many! All these flowers also come in a wide range of beautiful colors.

6. Get Nerdy $
-Make an Excel spread sheet of your desired budget. Commit to the budget and let your vendors know your budget. Remember: They are working for you! You are paying them and most will more than willing to help you for your special day.

Wedding Budget Template

--Compare vendor prices. Sit down and do all the math…it will pay off!

7. Do-it-yourself Save the Dates!
Use your beautiful engagement shots or just some silly shots of your and future hubby. Login to PICNIK Edit and arrange your pics and add text to make it look the way you want. When you save your creation, it will save directly to your desktop on your computer. Transfer the file to your thumb drive and you can print our your adorable save the dates at Sam’s club for $0.13 a piece or at your closest photo center for usually under $0.50.
(click here to see mine!)

I hope these help to save your piggy bank!

with all my love,
XOXO,

one last thing... SO proud of my Tarheels!NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!

World Help- Children of the World

We had a Special treat at church today:
World Help Presented Children of the World Choir

They were so precious...
There was not a dry eye in worship service this morning.
Exactly what I needed today!

With all my love,
XOXO

Where are all the YardSales??

I woke myself up this morning at the crack of dawn to throw on a t-shirt and ballcap and hit the streets for the Saturday yard sales.

I guess I just missed the memo about NOBODY wanting to sell their stuff today.
I only found maybe 5 different sales and they should have been named more like "crap sales"
I am so bummed.

I did find a cute little sale at an elementary school raising money for "Relay for Life"

I left with a 25cent 1/2 inch conair curling iron.

I was in a sour mood from my bad luck so I didnt buy anything else.
I love the little thing, but am feeling guilty about my contribution (or lack there of) for the cause.

Man what a bummer.
Maybe more luck with the sunshine decides to come out.

Have a good Saturday Bloggies

XOXO,

How Ugly? REAL ugly!

The Traditional Ugly Dress Party went down last night
and let me tell you there was some hideous things to see.

Oh yes we had a wonderful time getting ready, slapping on a pound of makeup and trying not to look in the mirror!

I just happened to win "Ugliest RA" for our dorm. haha.

There are prizes awarded to the Ugliest at the Party:
1.Ugliest Hair/Make-up
2. Ugliest Dress
3. Queen of Ugly (best overall)


She won QUEEN OF UGLY

I has so much fun but am sad because this was my last UDP. I'm glad I did it right and went out with a bang.

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I found the Adorable story and Just had to share it!
( I Kind of hope something happens like this at my wedding)

Wedding Story ( As only a child could do...)

A little boy was in a relative's wedding. As he was coming down
the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd (alternating
between bride's side and groom's side). While facing the crowd, he
would put his hands up like claws and roar...so it went, step, step, ROAR,
step, step, ROAR all the way down the aisle. As you can imagine, the crowd
was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the front.
The little boy, however, was getting more and more distressed from all the
laughing, and was also near tears by the time he reached the front. .
When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, "I was being the
Ring Bear..."

With all my love
XOXO,

April First Fun!

Goodbye March, Hello April!

I saw this google your name game over at SassyEngineer
and you have to try it! It is so fun! Here's how you do it. On Google, type in your name followed by the word needs and post the top ten hits onto your blog.

Here is What I came up with:

1. Hannah needs a hug
(awww…a hug from Mr. H would be wonderful!)
2. Hannah needs a home and a good daily walk
(haha…ooookkk)
3. Hannah needs some alone time
(a wonderful idea!)
4. Hannah needs to go into the tunnel and face the prisoner
um, no thanks…scary!)
5. Hannah needs a boyfriend.
(I have Mr. H! even better!)
6. Hannah needs your Help!
(buy some of my rings!!)
7. Hannah needs London
(prophetic maybe?? ok, I’ll take it!)
8. Hannah needs a laptop
(just a got a new macbook & I LOVE it)
9. Hannah needs to prioritize her most expensive debt and get rid of this first
(ouch…ok ok…probably not a bad idea)
10. Hannah needs a kick in the pants
(HA! What for?? …to get off of here and do my school work!)

Have fun! Let me know what your results are!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LOVELY SISTER!!I love you and wish you a wonderful birthday!


I have a crazy day ahead:

-Class
-writing a paper
-finishing a presentation for this afternoon
-decorating for UDP'09
(for those of you who dont know UDP stands for Ugly Dress Party...its a tradition in our dorm)
-errands
-UDP '09 TONIGHT!


HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!

with love
XOXO,