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Get Back in the Back to School Spirit
Has the yellow school bus made its way to your house yet? Then it’s time to get back in the back to school spirit. And what better way to get the kiddies excited than by hosting a Back To School Party?
And who knows kids better than Disney? We found some fun Back to School party ideas on the Disney Family Fun website. Here are some fun and easy ideas to help get your Back To School party started:
- Party ideas include: Book Covering Parties, School Supply Party, or Weird Science Party.
- Get Crafty and make book covers, pencil boxes, lunch sacks and more.
- Make schools the rule sweets like a pencil cake, math book cupcakes, or jello alphabet letters.
When hosting a Back to School party the possibilities are endless. It’s a great way to ease kids back into back to school mode.
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Be The Hostess with The Mostest
To be a successful hostess, when guests arrive say, “At last!” and when they leave say, “So soon?” - UNKNOWN
If the thought of hosting a party gives you hives… never fear, Moments of Elegance is here! Here to help you truly be the hostess with the mostest. Being a true domestic diva is equal parts planning, organization and old fashioned elbow grease. Just remember, an organized hostess is a relaxed hostess and a relaxed hostess is a gracious one. And a relaxed and gracious host can then focus on the most important part of any event — the guests.
If you feel like you need to brush up on your entertaining etiquette, here are some tips for hostesses and their guests.
- Use a check list to guide your preparation and do as much as you can before your guests arrive.
- Ask about any food or pet allergies beforehand and plan accordingly.
- As the guest, arrive on time and bring a gift for the host that suits her tastes or interests.
- Hostesses should personally greet guests when they arrive, take coats, offer drinks and make introductions to other guests.
- At dinner parties place cards are preferred. If there are not place cards, ask the host if she has a placement for seating arrangements. If not, alternate male and female guests. Be sure to reserve the ends of the table for the hosts.
- Do not eat until the hostess is seated and ready to eat.
- Pass condiments and food around the table in one direction, and take small portions to ensure that there is enough for all guests.
- Hostesses should be aware of foisting unwanted seconds and thirds on guests.
- At the end of the meal, guests should offer to assist the hostess with cleanup.
- Guests should be mindful of not overstaying their welcome.
If your etiquette is still a bit rusty, then be sure to check out more helpful suggestions from The Little Pink Book of Etiquette ($9.95, Amazon) by Ruth Cullen. It is a quick reference for any etiquette question you may have.
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Want to be the best maid of honor ever?
Let’s face it being a maid of honor is a huge responsibility. Your job is to single- handily handle any issues that come up. Deflect the crazy soon to be mother-in-law. It’s on you. Hold up the bride’s dress so she can pee. That’s your job. Make a wedding speech that will insight both tears and laughter. That’s on you too! So before you totally freak out, take a deep breath. And read on sister, because you have it in you to be the best maid of honor EVER! I know you do. All you need is a little help.
Follow these quick tips and you will win the badge of honor as the best maid of honor ever:
- Keep calm and carry on — you’ll need to be the eye of the storm on the big day regardless of what goes down you are the one person who needs to keep a clear head.
- Be prepared — make sure you have a phone list of all the wedding vendors, brides maids and groomsmen. If someone is late or doesn’t show give ‘em a call.
- Come prepared– prepare a Wedding Day Survival Kit because you’ll never know what you’ll need. The kit should include: water, aspirin, hair spray, extra panty hose, clear nail polish, safety pins, Tums, breath mints, tampons, Kleenex and lip gloss (seriously can you ever have enough?).
- Remember it’s all about the bride — be sure to remind anyone who forgets it too. It’s her special day. Every girl deserves to be the center of attention on her day.
- Thanks for the memories– Throughout the wedding festivities (bridal shower, bachelorette party, day of the wedding) take pictures and present the bride with a photo album after the wedding. Trust me some presents are truly priceless.
Still feeling like you need more advice? The check out these books:
- To Bridesmaids With Love – A Guide to Being in Your Friend’s Wedding and Remaining Friends Afterwardby Schyuler Broughton Bates.
- Everything Bridesmaid: From Planning the Shower to Supporting the Bride, All You Need to Survive and Enjoy the Wedding by Jennifer Lata Rung.
And and one last thing, remember to enjoy the day and remind the bride to enjoy it too.
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-16
- Good morning! It’s another beautiful Monday in the neighborhood! #
- Check this out for great wedding source news. http://www.weddingnews.blogger.com #
- Dried leaves make a great addition to your fall wedding! http://bit.ly/wocFg
. # - Pillar candles are a cheap addition to your wedding dinner table. #
- @tupperwarebuddy My recommendation would be to go through and make a digital recipe book on a jump drive. Use PRN! in reply to tupperwarebuddy #
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- @Sirjohn_writer Am I the only one who’s noticed that social media tools have taken a major hit in recent weeks? in reply to Sirjohn_writer #
- @StyleStrategic This line is amazing. I wish they’d have had it when my kids were little! in reply to StyleStrategic #
- Corsage tape can be found at WalMart or your local florist. Mix it with a pen and an artificial blossom for a fun and unique wedding favor. #
- Butterflies add a touch of spring to your winter wedding. http://bit.ly/wocFg
. # - • Believe it or not, most wedding guests find it very hard to make it to a Christmas or Thanksgiving wedding. #
- • The Bridal Association of America keeps their own wedding news site. Check it out! http://www.bridalassociationofamerica.com/news/. #
- Just got offered a feature in the November issue of Bridal Guide magazine! Some of our cutest beach items will show: http://is.gd/2cqfH #
- Jon and Kate are in the news again… http://bit.ly/UvYb8 #
- Have the ceremony you deserved the first time around when you renew your vows. #
- What do you think about when exes remarry-each other #
- The Bridal Association of America keeps their own wedding news site. Check it out! http://www.bridalassociationofamerica.com/news/. #
- Wicker fans are a great spring wedding accessory. http://bit.ly/wocFg
. # - If you’re getting married this spring it’s time to start planning now. Why? Because all the summer/spring accessories are on sale soon! #
- June weddings fill up fast! Don’t forget to start booking your photographers, caterers and locations now! #
- Try freeze dried rose petals for an accessory that lasts through the ceremony and beyond. #
- It’s the weekend! Welcome to the middle of summer everyone! #
- Find great tips for your wedding at Brides.com. This site is a favorite of my new brides! #
- Sorry gossip hounds, Jon Gosselin is NOT engaged! http://bit.ly/UvYb8
. # - Have a great weekend everybody! #
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- Who says miracles don’t happen? RT: @lasvegasdivorceTwo adults, three children escape Henderson fire http://bit.ly/hDBev #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-09
- Murano glass makes a great addition to any wedding. Check out these murano glass cufflinks by Nathan Tim. http://www.bestweddingsites.com #
- CHeck out the “New Style Network” wedding destination documentary. http://bit.ly/8g8Lt #
- Buy your own wedding planner to help keep your wedding plans in order. http://is.gd/1Bg9Q #
- “Where you marry is almost as important as who you marry”? I don’t think so. #
- Add some pizzazz to your wedding by giving the bride and groom a sparkling send off! http://short.to/joxm. #
- Yes, it’s perfectly acceptable to stock up on sparklers at the Fourth of July sales and save them for your wedding. #
- Don’t forget matches with those sparklers! #
- Go for a Lord of the Rings party theme and save some fireworks for your wedding reception. #
- For a romantic touch, consider saying your “I dos” on the Fourth of July under a spray of fireworks. #
- Call around to the botanical garden in your area. Most of them offer beautiful, exotic wedding locations. #
- Save yourself hundreds on your Richmond wedding decorations and have the ceremony at the Ginter botanical gardens. #
- • Looking for a place to get started? Pick up your own copy of “Weddings for Dummies” from your local bookstore. #
- If you’re having a destination wedding don’t forget to make sure your paperwork is tied up in the States first! #
- Modern doesn’t mean lacking elegance. Check out these cheap and stylish wedding favors. http://www.momentsofelegance.com. #
- Fill a watering can with mints for a fun and inexpensive garden wedding favor. http://is.gd/1BgKp. #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-02
- There’s nothing wrong with a laid back wedding! Check out how Channing Tatum took the formality out of his ceremony. http://is.gd/1BfQj #
- See Rowell’s storybook wedding. http://snipr.com/nd9rk. #
- For a fun wedding memory, put together a pre-wedding blog! Immortalize your dress, your colors and your memories. http://www.blogger.com. #
- There are some great services out there that will hlep you turn your blog into a fantastic memory book you can remember for years afterward. #
- Here’s a fun idea. Put your flower girls in fairy wings!http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/channing-tatums-casual-wedding_1109922 #
- If you’re getting married in D.C. check out this month’s Washington Weddings magazine for great location ideas. #
- Did you know they have a magazine dedicated to bride’s hairstyles? I can’t remember the name, but it’s at most major booksellers. #
- Halter tops and sleeveless dresses seem to be the trend for this season’s hottest celebrity brides. #
- Good morning! Still tearing out your hair trying to put things together? Have you picked up a planner from your local bookstore? #
- We like “The Everything Wedding Planner” for new brides. http://is.gd/1Bg9Q #
- If you’re having a destination wedding it’s good etiquette to buy the plane tickets for the wedding party. #
- Mediterranean weddings=amazing memories. And really cool photos. http://www.mediterraneandreamweddings.com/ #
- Destination weddings are incredibly popular this year. http://www.bestweddingsites.com/weddingnews/ #
- Find cheap flower girl dresses at http://www.gagas.com. #
- Many civil ceremonies are choosing to do without flower girls and ring bearers, making it all about the bride and groom. #
- Weekend weddings tend to be easier and more stress free for everyone. #
- Good morning! Is everyone looking forward to the weekend? #
- This summer is half over. What’s the coolest thing you saw this summer? #
- Who saw the new Harry Potter movie last week? #
- Have a great weekend everybody! #