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I am a 30-something woman living in a small town in Ontario, Canada. I work as a children's librarian in our public library and bake cakes as a hobby in my spare time. I am presently planning my wedding, trying to save money and find all of those items that

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Style & Beauty > Makeup Summer makeup tips: 1 of 12

I'm melting, melting! No, this isn't just a line from The Wizard of Oz, it also applies to how most of us feel about our makeup during the summer. Heat and humidity can virtually wipe the makeup we so carefully applied in the morning right from our skin. And being outdoors in the summer also includes being in the sunshine mo...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 7 of 57

Just because you have a small budget for your wedding does not mean you have to have a cheap looking wedding, or one where you have to sacrifice style for budget. You can still have the wedding of your dreams with a few easy plans and not go over your budget, whether you are planning to spend $5000 or $25000. 1. Have the cer...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Cheap wedding ideas: Tips for getting married in your own backyard: 2 of 16

Getting married in your own backyard sounds easier than most other options, doesn't it? You can control every aspect of the wedding and reception (if it is also in your backyard), and not have to worry about having limited time to access your venue. Well, there are a few things you should consider to make your backyard weddi...
Entertainment > Music Education Can perfect pitch be taught or is it an innate talent?: 2 of 15

Having perfect pitch is not a talent, it is something you are born with, without a doubt. Many people confuse "relative" pitch with "perfect" pitch, but we can look at the differences here to determine whether perfect pitch is innate or learned. Perfect pitch is often referred to as the ability to produce a universally accep...
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Best places for hiding money at home: 5 of 37

Stash your cash! This sounds like the name of an 80's game show, but I'm here to tell you that we all do it, so why not learn to put some of that cash in a safe place when you can't get to the bank. Whatever your reasons for keeping money around, there are innovative and creative places to hide it. #1. Keep it in the freezer...
Style & Beauty > Makeup How to achieve natural looking eye makeup: 1 of 5

If you want to achieve natural looking eye makeup, stay away from color! Years ago, everyone wore bright blue shadows and purple mascara, but these days, natural is in and the best way to get this look is to keep the blues and purples in paint cans and not on your face. Neutrals will work for absolutely any skin color and ag...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing a paint color for your bathroom: 2 of 9

The bathroom is one of the hardest working rooms in your home, and the room that many people will see when they come to visit. Choosing an overall look for your bathroom goes beyond putting out the nice towels and cleaning the bathtub. There are many things to consider when decorating this room, and paint color will be a maj...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How to dress up your kids on a budget: 5 of 20

Never pay full price for anything! That's the only way to keep your kids wearing the clothing they like and money in your pocket. We all have clothing budgets, but when it come to our kids, the budget mentality can go out the window when they are standing in the store begging for those $100 shoes, tears streaming down their ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The hottest themes for baby showers: 2 of 8

Baby showers are not just about tiny clothes and rubber duckies anymore. They are hip and fun and take the baby theme to new levels. Try this great baby shower brunch theme for that new mommy-to-be and you'll have everyone going home happy! We've all been to the same old baby shower featuring pass the present, a sticky white...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Wedding: Choosing a date: 2 of 8

December or May? Spring or Fall? So many things go into choosing a date for your wedding and although it might seem like an easy task, sometimes it can be tricky. You'll be asked often about your wedding date when you first get engaged and many couples become overwhelmed trying to decide quickly, so there are a few things th...