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You’ve Got Mail!

Every parent knows that children love to play with boxes, sometimes even more than they enjoy playing with the toys that came inside. This is just another imaginative way for them to play with all those boxes. Make a mailbox that looks like a public mailbox by cutting the box to form a slot. Punch a hole in the top center of the slot and thread a piece of string or a rubber band through it. Tie it in a knot. This will make the slot easier to pull open. Paint and decorate the box to make it look more … Continue reading →

Wedding Invitation and Envelope Alternatives

Okay, making your own wedding invitations may sound like a challenging task, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. If you know how to use a computer reasonably well, you can do it. If you have a desktop publishing program, that’s even better, because it will give you step by step instructions. If not, you can make invitations with a word processing program as well. Start by finding some pretty card stock at a good price. There are plenty of places to purchase card stock reasonably, including local stores like Wal-Mart. Choose a fairly heavy weight to make … Continue reading →

Wedding on a Budget: Affordable Invitations

Invitations can become an expensive part of your wedding. However, you can find beautiful invitations at discounted prices if you shop around. Many companies that print wedding invitations price their wares competitively with other shops, but they can still be quite costly. While the invitations and accompanying accessories are lovely, you can find others that are just as attractive for less money. Discount invitation companies have less pricey options available. Print shops and stationary shops that sell other items, rather than specializing strictly in invitations, also offer good discounts. Check out some of the online stores, such as Budget Wedding … Continue reading →