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Planning a Wedding- Part 3

Part 3 of wedding planning is here Wedding Dress If you are getting it made you will need to have it organized early. Some dressmakers and companies will tell you 7 months are not long enough so a lot depends on how long the engagement is. Or you might decide to buy one ready made. I did this when I married. I saw a dress I loved that was a bit different. I tried it on. It needed only minor alterations. It wasn’t expensive. I lay-byed it – the first dress I tried on. A friend hired her wedding dress. … Continue reading →

Don’t Try This At Home: When Frugality Goes Wrong

When frugality goes wrong, it really goes wrong. There are just some things that are not a good idea to practice, no matter how much you want to save. In an effort to be frugal, sometimes people will unknowingly do things that are illegal or put themselves and their families at risk. Here is my list of some things you should not do while practicing a frugal lifestyle: 1. Compromise baby safety. I see plenty of people who curb shop (pick things up from the curb) or tag sale for car seats, cribs and high chairs. This is a dangerous … Continue reading →