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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Wedding shower etiquette: How too many showers can drain your guests: 1 of 12
When I got married 8 years ago, I had one shower, thrown by my mother and my maid-of-honor. My closest friends and relatives were invited. I had a friend that was getting married around the same time and also had a shower thrown by her maid-of-honor. There were over 100 people in attendance. She then had a bride/groom shower/... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Does your career compromise your family?: 4 of 45
I have two daughters, a 6 year old and a 1 year old. I worked full time from the time my first daughter was 6 weeks old. I left the house every morning at 7am and got home at 6pm. By the time we had dinner and got ready for bed, it was 9pm and it was time for her to go to bed. The weekend were filled with errands I couldn't r... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Inexpensive bridesmaids dresses: 1 of 5
There are many ways to get inexpensive bridesmaids dresses. 1. Search online. Depending on the number of bridesmaids, you may be able to find something on Ebay, overstock.com or other similar sites. The only downfall to this is that you have to judge the dress from pictures online instead of seeing them in person, but you cou... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Anna Nicole Smith: We're still interested: 9 of 28
The Anna Nicole Smith story is very devastating, especially for the young child she left behind. However, there are more important things going on in the world. I am tired of hearing about the crazy people in her life that can't even bury the poor woman. I am tired of hearing about the two men she was sleeping with at the sam... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans Are payday loans consistent with the free market?: 4 of 9
Free market exists when neither the buyer or seller are not coerced by a third party to make decisions about the goods being bought or sold. In the payday loan business, the third party is desperation. When someone makes the decision to get a payday loan it is usually because they are desperate for money. They need money to p... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Near death experiences: 20 of 41
Being pregnant with my children was something that I enjoyed: what they were going to look like, how big they would be, when they will come into the world? My first child was born without a problem. I labored, had her and enjoyed her from the minute she was born. When I got pregnant a second time, I thought that experience wo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips to avoid wedding stress: 18 of 29
Wedding stress is usually created when couples over-extend their budget or meet the demands of family instead of doing what they wish. No matter how carefully you plan, there will always be some stress, however, there are many things that can be avoided to help you achieve a stress free event.The first thing to remember it to... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Advice on becoming a stepfather: 14 of 21
Interesting enough, I am not a man and will never become a stepfather. I am, however, a woman raised by a wonderful stepfather. I was blessed when my mother married my stepfather, Mike, 23 years ago. I was six years old and he accepted me as his own and made me feel loved. He took me on my first vacation, taught me how to rid... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Do you need a wedding planner: 18 of 24
Planning a wedding can take a great deal of time. It can also take very little time. It depends on the type and size wedding you are planning. It also depends on how much time you have given yourself to plan. Hiring a wedding planner can be a huge expense. Her idea of the perfect wedding may not coincide with your idea of the... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Unexpected surprises of life as a married couple: 18 of 22
When you get married, no one sits you down and says "marriage is going to be the most difficult, frustrating, wonderful, magical, crazy, sane thing you will ever do". That is, however, a perfect definition of life as a married couple. Marriage is WORK, that was the most surprising thing for me. You have to have be willing to... More..