However (in American culture), it is ok to put registry cards in shower invitations. We sent out save the date cards with our wedding website listed on the card. Our wedding website listed all of the places that we registered, which was a perfect solution for us. Any non-web savvy people simply asked our parents where we were registered, and our parents filled them in. Of course, we preferred cash, but it is considered tacky to tell people that.
Our wedding was paid for in full when we had our ceremony. We cut back on our own spending a LOT and put any extra money aside for the wedding. Our parents also contributed, which helped. But the MAJOR things that kept our wedding affordable was: none of our parents took control of our wedding and dictated what our wedding would be like and we didn't get a case of the "wedding crazies" and go completely overboard with spending. We wanted a big party, and that's exactly what we got. Everyone had a fabulous time and we could not have had a better day.
Attended a "dream-machines" combination air-show/car-show/boat show a few weeks ago... and a bunch of alternate fuel vehicles were on display--I was inspired to create a Squidoo lens ( www.squidoo.com/alternate-vehicle ) on Alternate Fuel Vehicles (and of course, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius are main features!). Hypermiling is a great way to rethink fuel economies--however, our politicians and automakers must do their part in improving fuel-efficiency of all new vehicles and providing those that use something other than petroleum-based fuels Websites like yours are a great start to get folks thinking about alternatives available to them--keep up the good work.
I agree that it's promising that the government is taking steps to protect consumers, but in the end, it's up to the consumer to protect the consumer through responsible practices. Besides, it stands to reason that the credit card companies and banks have huge lobbying efforts that will only promote their bottom line, so what is really going to come of this legislation?
After all, when you look at the current mortgage mess, not only did the regulators allow the situation to continue on it's precarious path, but now they are bailing them out with tax dollars. In this environment, can the government really be counted on to take on big business in the interest of the people?
Thanks for the info, BTW. Just another step for consumers to be more informed, as you mentioned.
I was in Mexico one summer down near Rosarita, and got sick as par for the course whenever I go down there. We stopped at a hotel on the day we were leaving and I ran to the bathroom and let nature takes it's course. When I was done, I was mortified to see that the TP dispenser was filled with tiny rectangular pieces of what looked like waxed paper. It was like wiping with Saran Wrap, and I would have killed for a roll of one-ply.
What do men think about waxing or shaving the hair around their anus? It seems to me that the hair in that region causes me to wipe more times than I should have to, using more toilet paper, and causing damage to the area. Anyone tried it?
I have to say that an alternative to TP is to use cloth wipes. Babies do so why can't adults? And for those people out there with sensitive skin this is a blessing. Just make sure that they are thick enough and you can even save money and make them yourself out of old clothing, washcloths, towels, etc...
Another option is to just use them with #1 and use TP with #2 to help save. As long as you rinse (this is where a bidet or diaper sprayer comes in handy) the mess off you can throw the wipes in the wash. You can either wash them with your clothes or once you have enough for a load you can wash them separately.
Just a thought. I know some people who do not supply TP in their house and when guests come to visit they either have to bring their own or use the cloth. Their is always a cute soaking pot or hanging bad strategically placed for depositing the used wipes.
Congratulations on your wedding! My wedding day (2nd marriage) was the happiest day of my life - and cost nexttonuthin! Thrift store clothes, city hall just of the peace; yes. What we shopped for was how to pay the *least* money with maximum value. We got ideas on the dollar stretcher. www.stretcher.com
This article is great. I started taking paid surveys about three months ago. Every time I get a check I review the site and post a picture of the check on my blog.
Here's my list of the best
1 Opinion Outpost. ($59 in earnings)
2 Survey Spot ($55 in earnings)
3 PineCone Research ($9 in earnings)
4 NFO MySurvey ($17 in earnings)
If you would like to see my reviews and tips check out my blog at thewi11is.com. Look under the "Paid Surveys" category.
I will not quit my job, but will take an hour a day to make some more money,
If it requires a wet wipe, we use washcloths. My children quite happily went through an entire BOX of kandoo wipes (bought on sale with a coupon) inside of two days.
I am not sure if it is generational or regional culture that determines if you can list the registry in the invitation. I live in the south and most of my family is older, so between the two I have to work hard to hunt down a registry!
"It's tacky" made sense back when weddings were family-only, and the few friends who attended knew you since kindergarten.
Now, with so many of us going away to college, and inviting more friends than family, guests often don't know the parents or anyone to ask about a registry discreetly.
You can use the registry search on TheKnot.com. That's worked 95% of the time for me. Otherwise, follow the stereotypes:
Urban/suburban, young: Target is king.
"Middle America" rural or Midwest: Hometown may not have a Target. Try Walmart, Dillard's, Kohl's.
Second wedding: Williams-Sonoma. They have the cheaper stuff from Wedding 1.0
The wedding sometimes can be the best opportunity for discussing and handling large amounts of money. Remember that money issues can be one of the leading cause of arguments in a marriage.
Why not take the time to talk and implement the ideas you both have over handling money with the wedding itself. As always, communication is the key.
As someone with a degree in chemistry and trained as a physician, I am truly amazed by how often homeopathic first-aid has worked on sunburns, even severe ones, reducing symptoms and signs. Topical more often than oral, admittedly, but still surprising. Oral is cheaper. Properly done there's no side effects. Instructions for such would take too long to put here, but such are in books and websites.
As someone who is probably classified as a 'heavy user', I know I find it worth it to buy the Kirkland brand at Costco in bulk (and I live alone, at least it lasts me a few months). It sounds like baby wipes might be worth a try for some 'jobs' though.
You will love this story. I work with international students, & was greeting 2 young men upon their arrival at a US university. Their mamas had packed their suitcases with dishes, food, cleaning supplies, etc.... but no toilet paper. So, as we shopped for apartment needs, I kept putting TP into the cart & they kept putting it back. Seems they WASH it off in India. Well, I informed them that they'd be wiping here! They bought the TP ;)
I'm not against credit cards, on the contrary. I think they offer great benefits if you know how to use them right. But something has to be done when it comes to the
credit card industry's practices. It's refreshing to see the government do something about it.
Google the "modern day ant and grasshopper story" and read the new version. It went around awhile back as an email chain. It's even more resonant than the traditional version, and hilarious. (Hint: it involves political parody)
dont take any pills!
the last thing you need to compound a sleep problem is a dependence on anything.
there are a plethora of ways to get deep, natural sleep.
what kind of condition is your mattress in? do you flip it every 6 months? try it, you'll be surprised how it feels.
try shutting everything off (tvs, cell phones, computers, lights) and read a good book, or listen to some relaxing music. you should drift away into a nice slumber.
maybe squeeze in some time for a good walk/run. if you dont exhaust energy during the day, your body wont know it should sleep.
I used to be a Charmin-aholic. I love the product! Until I moved into my new apartment...the Charmin keeps clogging the toilet! I've switched to Angel Soft and I'm working on keeping the toilet free of clogs :)
I just got married and followed this advice on the knot.com: http://www.theknot.com/ch_qaarticle.html?Object=AI980914200422&_ref=search
However (in American culture), it is ok to put registry cards in shower invitations. We sent out save the date cards with our wedding website listed on the card. Our wedding website listed all of the places that we registered, which was a perfect solution for us. Any non-web savvy people simply asked our parents where we were registered, and our parents filled them in. Of course, we preferred cash, but it is considered tacky to tell people that.
Our wedding was paid for in full when we had our ceremony. We cut back on our own spending a LOT and put any extra money aside for the wedding. Our parents also contributed, which helped. But the MAJOR things that kept our wedding affordable was: none of our parents took control of our wedding and dictated what our wedding would be like and we didn't get a case of the "wedding crazies" and go completely overboard with spending. We wanted a big party, and that's exactly what we got. Everyone had a fabulous time and we could not have had a better day.
Attended a "dream-machines" combination air-show/car-show/boat show a few weeks ago... and a bunch of alternate fuel vehicles were on display--I was inspired to create a Squidoo lens ( www.squidoo.com/alternate-vehicle ) on Alternate Fuel Vehicles (and of course, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius are main features!). Hypermiling is a great way to rethink fuel economies--however, our politicians and automakers must do their part in improving fuel-efficiency of all new vehicles and providing those that use something other than petroleum-based fuels Websites like yours are a great start to get folks thinking about alternatives available to them--keep up the good work.
I agree that it's promising that the government is taking steps to protect consumers, but in the end, it's up to the consumer to protect the consumer through responsible practices. Besides, it stands to reason that the credit card companies and banks have huge lobbying efforts that will only promote their bottom line, so what is really going to come of this legislation?
After all, when you look at the current mortgage mess, not only did the regulators allow the situation to continue on it's precarious path, but now they are bailing them out with tax dollars. In this environment, can the government really be counted on to take on big business in the interest of the people?
Thanks for the info, BTW. Just another step for consumers to be more informed, as you mentioned.
I was in Mexico one summer down near Rosarita, and got sick as par for the course whenever I go down there. We stopped at a hotel on the day we were leaving and I ran to the bathroom and let nature takes it's course. When I was done, I was mortified to see that the TP dispenser was filled with tiny rectangular pieces of what looked like waxed paper. It was like wiping with Saran Wrap, and I would have killed for a roll of one-ply.
What do men think about waxing or shaving the hair around their anus? It seems to me that the hair in that region causes me to wipe more times than I should have to, using more toilet paper, and causing damage to the area. Anyone tried it?
I have to say that an alternative to TP is to use cloth wipes. Babies do so why can't adults? And for those people out there with sensitive skin this is a blessing. Just make sure that they are thick enough and you can even save money and make them yourself out of old clothing, washcloths, towels, etc...
Another option is to just use them with #1 and use TP with #2 to help save. As long as you rinse (this is where a bidet or diaper sprayer comes in handy) the mess off you can throw the wipes in the wash. You can either wash them with your clothes or once you have enough for a load you can wash them separately.
Just a thought. I know some people who do not supply TP in their house and when guests come to visit they either have to bring their own or use the cloth. Their is always a cute soaking pot or hanging bad strategically placed for depositing the used wipes.
Congratulations on your wedding! My wedding day (2nd marriage) was the happiest day of my life - and cost nexttonuthin! Thrift store clothes, city hall just of the peace; yes. What we shopped for was how to pay the *least* money with maximum value. We got ideas on the dollar stretcher. www.stretcher.com
Congrats again.
This article is great. I started taking paid surveys about three months ago. Every time I get a check I review the site and post a picture of the check on my blog.
Here's my list of the best
1 Opinion Outpost. ($59 in earnings)
2 Survey Spot ($55 in earnings)
3 PineCone Research ($9 in earnings)
4 NFO MySurvey ($17 in earnings)
If you would like to see my reviews and tips check out my blog at thewi11is.com. Look under the "Paid Surveys" category.
I will not quit my job, but will take an hour a day to make some more money,
J Will
If it requires a wet wipe, we use washcloths. My children quite happily went through an entire BOX of kandoo wipes (bought on sale with a coupon) inside of two days.
I am not sure if it is generational or regional culture that determines if you can list the registry in the invitation. I live in the south and most of my family is older, so between the two I have to work hard to hunt down a registry!
"It's tacky" made sense back when weddings were family-only, and the few friends who attended knew you since kindergarten.
Now, with so many of us going away to college, and inviting more friends than family, guests often don't know the parents or anyone to ask about a registry discreetly.
You can use the registry search on TheKnot.com. That's worked 95% of the time for me. Otherwise, follow the stereotypes:
Urban/suburban, young: Target is king.
"Middle America" rural or Midwest: Hometown may not have a Target. Try Walmart, Dillard's, Kohl's.
Second wedding: Williams-Sonoma. They have the cheaper stuff from Wedding 1.0
@Meg: I think I remember that version floating around my inbox some time ago. And yes, it was quite funny - depending on your political persuasion.
The wedding sometimes can be the best opportunity for discussing and handling large amounts of money. Remember that money issues can be one of the leading cause of arguments in a marriage.
Why not take the time to talk and implement the ideas you both have over handling money with the wedding itself. As always, communication is the key.
Here is a post I wrote about the subject as well:
Money Management in Marriage
I travel a lot and in Europe I was introduced to a bidet. Cleaner, cheaper and easier.
As someone with a degree in chemistry and trained as a physician, I am truly amazed by how often homeopathic first-aid has worked on sunburns, even severe ones, reducing symptoms and signs. Topical more often than oral, admittedly, but still surprising. Oral is cheaper. Properly done there's no side effects. Instructions for such would take too long to put here, but such are in books and websites.
As someone who is probably classified as a 'heavy user', I know I find it worth it to buy the Kirkland brand at Costco in bulk (and I live alone, at least it lasts me a few months). It sounds like baby wipes might be worth a try for some 'jobs' though.
Awesome post, very fun.
You will love this story. I work with international students, & was greeting 2 young men upon their arrival at a US university. Their mamas had packed their suitcases with dishes, food, cleaning supplies, etc.... but no toilet paper. So, as we shopped for apartment needs, I kept putting TP into the cart & they kept putting it back. Seems they WASH it off in India. Well, I informed them that they'd be wiping here! They bought the TP ;)
I'm not against credit cards, on the contrary. I think they offer great benefits if you know how to use them right. But something has to be done when it comes to the
credit card industry's practices. It's refreshing to see the government do something about it.
Google the "modern day ant and grasshopper story" and read the new version. It went around awhile back as an email chain. It's even more resonant than the traditional version, and hilarious. (Hint: it involves political parody)
dont take any pills!
the last thing you need to compound a sleep problem is a dependence on anything.
there are a plethora of ways to get deep, natural sleep.
what kind of condition is your mattress in? do you flip it every 6 months? try it, you'll be surprised how it feels.
try shutting everything off (tvs, cell phones, computers, lights) and read a good book, or listen to some relaxing music. you should drift away into a nice slumber.
maybe squeeze in some time for a good walk/run. if you dont exhaust energy during the day, your body wont know it should sleep.
try this guide:
http://www.getbettersleeptonight.com
its cheaper than sleeping pills, and TEACHES you how to continue getting satisfying rest. worked wonders for some friends ive recommended it to.
and if you were wondering, i have 10+ years experience in the mattress/sleep industry. one thing i know, is how to sleep.
only 1 baby wipe instead of a whole bunch fo paper. Economically, it saves cash on those more 'difficult' jobs. But yes, do use flushable wipes.
I have a baby. I worked out the cost per wipe on a recent purchase. $0.04 per wipe.
Just remember that most brands are not designed to be flushed.
Everyone says use Baby Wipes to cut down on the use of the TP....But how much MORE do Baby Wipes cost than said TP???
Could you have False Economy here spending more than if you bought Toilet Paper alone???
Always buy mine on sale anyway and use the 2-ply jumbo role.
~ Roland
Even the flushable wipes can cause major headaches to your septic system. Use with caution!!
I used to be a Charmin-aholic. I love the product! Until I moved into my new apartment...the Charmin keeps clogging the toilet! I've switched to Angel Soft and I'm working on keeping the toilet free of clogs :)
I had no idea this topic would generate such discussion. I think I'll write a book on the subject. Or is that a crap idea?