DIY Summer Scrub with Only 4 Ingredients!

Pinterest is THE place to get plenty of inspiration for DIY ideas and wedding planning tips. If you’re on Pinterest and looking for wedding ideas, party inspiration, beauty tips or fashion ideas make sure to follow us on there! We always have new and interesting things to get inspired from.

Today I want to share a really awesome summer scrub I found while pinning from Deliciously Organized. Citrus scents make for a great summer scent and when mixed with coconut oil the skin is left soft and refreshed with a healthy new glow.  This mixture is also nice after being out in the sun all day when the skin needs a little extra exfoliation. The best part? You’ll only need 4 ingredients and you probably have at least 2 of them already! I wanted to share this with you guys because I know how dry skin can get in these hot months, and while pedicures and spa days would be ideal, not all of us have the time or money to be heading to the spa every other week. So if you’re planning on having a girl’s night or a friend’s birthday is coming up or you just want to enjoy beautiful skin for yourself, this scrub will surely be your go-to solution!

4 Ingredient Summer Scrub

What you’ll need:

-Sea Salt

-Raw Sugar

-Coconut Oil

-Sweet Orange Essential Oil

On the site there’s no measurements but she suggests to try 1/2 cup salt, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup coconut oil and about 30 drops of orange. Depending on if you like sugar scrubs or salt scrubs more, I would add more of that ingredient.

Simply add ingredients in order with the largest portion being sea salt, then top it off with coconut oil. Last, add about 30 orange drops and stir with a butter knife. Then simply enjoy your soft, beautiful skin!

The Bachelorette Party: Dos and Don’ts

So you’re looking to plan a bachelorette party? Let’s make sure your bride’s last days of being a single gal is exactly what she was hoping for. And lucky for you, I got just the tips for you to make sure your night of fun doesn’t turn into a night of cat-fighting drama.

ASK THE BRIDE TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TO DO

This would seem like the sensible thing to do but for those of you who want to surprise your friend make sure you at least know what she’s expecting or NOT expecting. Talk it through and listen to some of her ideas, of course you can throw in a few surprises here and there but just make sure the bride to be will not be offended or hurt by your party plans.

BE MINDFUL OF COST AND OTHER GUESTS

Girls just wanna have fun, right?! Well, all that fun can come at a price so make sure everyone is on the same page on what they’re responsible for. Generally around $50- 100 each bridesmaid is acceptable depending on how many girls you have and what the plans are. Have a little get together and ask what everyone is willing to put out as your budget may determine what you can do for the night. I’d also suggest getting the money upfront so there’s awkward asking of money when you’re just trying to have a good time.

KEEP IT SIMPLE

It may seem like an awesome idea to go bar hopping when you’re planning but the truth is there’s a chance a good part of your night can be spent finding a taxi and getting everyone together, which is no fun at all! If you have the option to have a more private party choose it. Whether it be a friend’s house or a VIP lounge, you get to experience fun with your favorite girls rather than strangers. And perhaps a Spa Day or party games at the house seem more appealing anyways, so double win!

DON’T LEAVE EVERYTHING TO THE LAST MINUTE

As soon as your bride asks you to organize her bachelorette party, send out a ‘save the date’ to all attendees and start making ‘to do’ lists, so that you can stay on top of planning. This is a very special time that allows her to simply relax and not have to worry about any wedding stressors so if you’re on the ball, her time will be

Have FUN!

Girls just wanna have fun! So maybe not everything worked out as planned but if you see the bride-to-be is having a good time then forget about all the little details that didn’t pan out and enjoy yourself.

For a Guy Who Has Everything, Money Clips Will Do The Trick

Money clips are the new wallets now a days; they are sleek, trendy and totally useful. So with that, our money clip collection is a great place to choose the perfect gift for a guy who has everything, a thank you gift for your groomsmen and let’s not forget Father’s Day is only a few short weeks away! We carry a nice variety of personalized and themed clips that can go along with their style, a favorite Football team or serve as a double use as a watch. The ideas are endless and they will appreciate your gift each and every time they go to grab their cash.

Take a look at a few selections from our money clip collection in the shop…

Art Money Clip/Card Wallet

Folding Money Clip

Watch Money Clip

NFL Emblem Money Clip

Time Piece Money Clip

Choosing the First Dance Song: 45 Song Inspirations

Determining Your Perfect Wedding Date

Choosing the perfect wedding date is usually one of the very first things you need to decide on in wedding planning. When you imagine your perfect wedding are you seeing a ceremony filled with colorful Spring flowers or the soft sounds of waves crashing in the background of your intimate beach location? Perhaps you are thinking having a cozy Fall wedding or dreaming of a Winter Wonderland? That right there should narrow it down to what season you’re looking to celebrate in.

You may have to make some hard choices. If one of you really wants to get married on your anniversary, but it falls on a Friday, and the other really wants a Saturday evening wedding, you’re going to need to find a compromise. Each of you should rank what is most important to you. Perhaps there’s something else that one of you wants that you can trade for your choice of wedding date.

Dates to Avoid

Now before you think about the perfect date the last thing you want to do is have your wedding on Super Bowl Sunday, or on an important religious holiday. You want wedding guests to be happily present, not resentful or secretly listening to the big game. If your sister will be in the midst of college finals, or your parents will be in Aruba, that’s not a good wedding date. Don’t worry about too many people, only those who absolutely must be there. Here’s a great list of wedding dates to avoid so you won’t accidentally make a huge mistake.

Before Sending Save the Dates

If you really want your wedding ceremony at your church, or the reception at your town’s most beautiful hall, you’ll want to make sure they’re available before you start sending out Save the Dates. Most people won’t change their wedding date just because their favorite photographer isn’t available, but if that’s important to you, you’ll want to book him or her first before finalizing your wedding date. Not having the very best location or vendor won’t mean disaster, but their availability is at least something to consider. 

Symbolismon the Date

How romantic would it be to marry on the date your eyes first met, on the date you officially became a couple, or on your grandparents’ anniversary?  You may not be able to marry on the exact day you want; the venue you want may be booked or that special date could fall on a Monday — but you can probably get pretty close. Make sure you tell your guests about any significance of the timing in your ceremony programs!

Holiday Weddings

If you’ve always wanted a Nutcracker wedding, or you’re hot for a heart-covered wedding cake, sounds like you’re a holiday wedding couple. If you’re Irish, opt for March, when everyone is already in the St. Patty’s Day spirit. Try a wedding party in pastels and an Easter egg hunt in March or April. Have a Fourth of July celebration with flags, barbecue, and fireworks. A plus: Some holidays fall on long weekends, which might make it easier for out-of-town guests to attend. On the flip side, some guests may not want their holiday weekends upended by a wedding, so take that into consideration as well. While it may seem really romantic to be married on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or your or your fiancé’s birthdays, many couples have reported that, after years of marriage, they have felt cheated out of a holiday and an anniversary by scheduling their wedding date on a major holiday.

Honeymoon

If you and your fiancé work, and you want to have a honeymoon after your wedding, it is important to schedule your wedding date around a time that both of you can take enough time off work to have that honeymoon after your wedding. If you are a teacher, summers might be best. For tax accountants, spring is definitely out.

 Let us know what your perfect wedding date is!

The Groom’s Before Wedding Checklist

Guys, this one’s for you so make sure to pay attention and not to forget anything before the wedding!

Before the Wedding..

Suit final fitting?

Groomsmen suit fitting?

Rings sized?

Vows written?

Honeymoon booked?

Thank-you gifts organized?

The Morning Of..

Wedding rings?

Shave?

Speech notes?

Handkerchief? (For the happy tears)

First night luggage?

Going away outfit?

Car keys?

And most importantly enjoy yourself… you’re getting married!!

Personalized Handbags: The Perfect Gift

When looking for a gift I’m always trying to find one that is cute, useful and appreciated all wrapped up in one. Which is why our selection of personalized handbags is your perfect solution if you’re also trying to find that perfect gift for your gals. No matter the event or occasion; birthday, wedding, anniversary, etc. these fun bags are sure to be your friends’ favorite gift! Take a look at just a few of our options..

Brown Monogrammed Carmen Bag

You’ll be sure to turn heads when you carry this stunning shiny faux leather handbag. With both the Interlocking and Round Monograms, the last name will be the largest letter in the center. The Round Monogram can be used for both males and females. The Block Monogram (normally the male monogram) will appear First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name in all caps. Cursive lettering is for full names, dates, or written text. Greek lettering is normally used for sorority and fraternity symbols.

The Weekender Tote Bag

Our Weekender Tote Bag is for all you gals on the go! Large enough to accommodate all your travel necessities, this bag still remains practical in size for smooth, organized journeys. Crafted of sturdy cotton canvas, this carrier features one exterior pocket and one interior zippered pocket, making it an ideal travel accessory. So whether you’re giving to others or treating yourself, this tote is fabulous for all occasions!

Insulated Summertime Picnic Tote

Stay cool even in the warmest weather with our Insulated Summertime Picnic Tote. This personalized picnic cooler is the perfect size for a day’s outing at the park to the beach or a friend’s backyard barbeque. The portable cooler has a contrasting white, chocolate and kiwi colored exterior accented with two easy store pockets and comfy carry handles. The insulated interior is exceptional at keeping things perfectly chilled and has plenty of room for food, sodas, beer and more!

Best Wedding Movies to Get Inspired From

We’ve grown up swooning over Hollywood and their picture-perfect wedding ceremonies. But which ones are the best to get your inner-bridal to squeal with joy? I bring you, the best wedding movies to get inspired from…

Father of the Bride

This is a great movie that brings the whole family together. Have a movie night and invite the parents for this hilarious and touching film that shows every family gets a bit crazy during this time.

Made of Honor

The Wedding Planner

If you’re choosing your wedding song make sure to listen to the wedding planner’s advice on this one. In the whole movie you see several different weddings, all of different styles, so keep an eye out for some great inspiration.

The Wedding Singer

Runaway Bride

You’ll be sure to be inspired from at least one of the weddings you see in this film, and you’ll be asking yourself why in the World the bride would run away from such gorgeous weddings!

Wedding Giveaway – Win a Swarovski Monogram Cake Topper

We are excited to announce our latest Giveaway…

A 3 letter Dazzle Swarovski Crystal Monogram Cake Topper…

Retails for $242.00!!

You will receive 3 mirrored acrylic letters, covered with your choice of swarovksi crystal coloring (1 color).   You will receive 2 x 3″ letters and 1 x 5″ letter.

This giveaway will work a little different than our previous giveaways. This giveaway will run for a minimum of 10 days, and will be awarded as soon as we reach 5,000 fans on our Facebook page.

Simply click the button below enter!

Terms and Conditions:  The giveaway will run until 3/25/13, and will be extended by a day every day until our Facebook fan page reaches 20,000 fans.  We will update our Facebook page 1 day before a winner is selected, alerting our contest entrants of the deadline.   A winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email.   The winner will be able to choose up to 3 letters for their cake topper, 2 in the 3″ size and 1 in the 5″ size.   The cake toppers will come in the mirrored acrylic finish (choice of silver or gold) and each letter will be fully covered in swarovski crystals (1 color per letter).  

Click here for full contest terms and conditions

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability.

Unique Key Chain Party Favors

Handing out key chains to your guests is a nice way to get them to remember your event each and every time they go to start their car. Many of our unique key chain party favors can be customizable with your name, date, etc. which makes it even more special. Go ahead and explore the variety of key chains we have available.

A Baby ‘Shower’ Tape Measure Key Chain

Have you heard the latest forecast? A shower is predicted in the near future! There’s sure to be lots of cute presents for the baby on the way, so surprise guests with this adorable gift of their very own. This baby “shower” key chain tape measure in the shape of an umbrella is all wrapped up and ready to go. The creative packaging displays a cute little umbrella giving shelter to all the little presents. This handy little gift for guests is sure to be a hit and will be appreciated by any stylin’ momma.

Crystal Butterfly Key Chain

Capturing the beauty and grace of the butterfly surely isn’t easy. But these elegant keepsakes even add a shimmering glow to their elegance. Each keychain favor 4” x 1 ¼”and features a radiant, multifaceted crystal butterfly charm attached to a sturdy metal chain and key ring. Surrounded by satin inside a Choice Crystal signature silver butterfly design box, tied with an organza and satin bow with a clear butterfly accent on top and an attached matching heart shaped tag, these favors make for a stunning presentation.

Eiffel Tower Key Chain

Ah Paris – who doesn’t think of romance, adventure and incredible beauty?? And, who doesn’t think of Paris and all of its wonders when they see the Eiffel Tower? So we designed this favor to bring a delightful dose of French flair and Parisian panache to your wedding or other love-inspired occasion. And it’s a useful keychain too!

Lucky Crystal Dice Key Chain

Share the lucky couple’s happiness with a dice key chain favor that wins guests over. With Las Vegas-style weddings and showers on a hot streak, it’s a sure bet that this chrome key chain with crystal dice makes a fabulous favor. The key chain measures 3 ½ x 1 x ¾ , including clear crystal dice with plenty of suave appeal. Comes in a stylish silver deluxe box, 4½ x 2 x 1 1/8, embellished with a heart design. An organza bow and attached matching thank you tag wrap up the sizzle.