Did I read that right? She was waiting to meet her endodontist to do a frigging ROOT CANAL? Whaaat? I’m sure the world was on the edge of their seats while she was in “surgery” and heaved a collective sigh of relief when she tweeted… “Out of surgery!!! All is well”. What with her life hanging by a thread and all, thank GOD she let everyone know she had survived!
Continued… click HERE to head to our new blog for the rest of the story.
Don’t forget to follow the new blog!
It’s official! We’ve moved blogs.
The new blog has more features, more capabilities, more fun things to look at and it’s actually connected to our website. We’re sure, after all of this transfer business, we’ll be contacted by Microsoft or Google to lead their next campaign. Yeah, it’s a pretty big deal that we could follow directions and it actually worked.
Here’s a sample of what we look like:
We’re going dark. It matches our personalities a little bit more. Frilly, cute colors and elegant just isn’t our cup-o-tea.
This blog will remain here to redirect but we won’t be posting new content.
Come join us and be a part of our community!
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The sky is the limit, friends. See you there!
Tawsha and Patti
We’re moving blogs and we don’t want to lose you!
The fact that you read the blog on a daily basis is a really big deal to us. We’re going big time and actually connecting our blog to our website. Go fig, huh? The transition will happen tonight into tomorrow.
The problem: We can’t take you with us…we need you to follow us (both literally and figuratively). Will you?
Starting on Sunday, please find us on www.weddingpreviewevent.com under the BLOG menu option. Easy peasy. Click follow and we’re golden.
Once you’re there…tell your friends.
So, do we have a date?
Any questions or to just chat, email us: events (at) weddingpreviewevent (dot) com.
-T
Oh hell! If Edward and Bella can’t make it, can’t nobody make it, y’all!
I’m treating this lightly but if I were in this situation, you’d better believe it would feel like my entire world came crashing down – no matter which side of the relationship I’m on.
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or have a life), here’s a quick synopsis:
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were made famous because a woman named Stephenie Meyer started obsessing over a teen love story created in her head. This imaginary love story turned into what we know as the Twilight series. Robert is a vampire named Edward and Kristen is your “normal” high school girl, Bella (er…something like that. I’m probably the only American who hasn’t read these books).
Robert and Kristen started dating in real life (i.e. for realz) and have basically become famous together.
Kristen has been shooting a new movie, Snow White and the Huntsman with director Rupert Sanders. Dun…dun…dunnnnnnn! Apparently, Kristen has made herself quite cozy with the married director.
Breaking down the situation: Allegedly Kristen and Rupert were caught getting all up in each other’s biz. It was at that point (after being caught on camera) when the two of them apologized.
Kristen’s people said:
“Kristen is absolutely devastated. It was a mistake and a complete lapse in judgment. She wasn’t having an affair with Rupert. It was just a fleeting moment that shouldn’t have happened. She never meant to hurt anyone. She’s a good person who just made a bad choice.”
What did they do? They had a reported “marathon makeout session.”
Call me US Weekly or Entertainment Tonight with that excellent recap of celebrity news. If mine wasn’t good enough, here are more deets.
Our question to you is this:
Does a “marathon makeout session” constitute as cheating?
Before you answer, consider your fiance coming to you after the bachelor or bachelorette party using this as their explanation.
Thoughts?
-T
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This whole spa pack cost less than $20 and took me around 20 minutes to create. This is literally the quickest DIY project on the face of this planet. Lierally, meaning that I’ve looked up every DIY project ever created. Okay, no, but I must have you know that it’s so easy peasy.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked to join a friend at a party or received a last-minute invite and didn’t have a gift. I’m the type who can’t just swing by the store, grab something, throw it in a gift bag and run. I have to have some sort of “I gave this a bit of thought and effort” gift.
Who doesn’t like a little pampering?
Included in the gift:
I also had shipping labels I printed the name of the mixture on. I cut it out in an oval shape and added a ribbon for a little flair. I grabbed some ribbon from my random smattering of craft supplies.
In order to pull this gift together, I went around my house and gathered anything “new” I had in the way of spa gifts and spa supplies. The rest I purchased at the store. In a quick run and grab shopping trip, I grabbed:
I had the rest of the supplies at home. No joke, it’s super easy stuff.
So, in all, I have three jars of at-home spa treatments, scoops so you don’t have to dig your hands in, a loofa, a face towel, two magazines, ribbon, labels, a basket and I’m out the door!
Face Peel (like an entire face pore strip)
Instructions: Mix 1 tbs of unflavored gelatin with 1-2 tbsp of milk. This will create a chunky paste. Microwave for about 10-15 seconds and apply immediately to your face. Let dry for around 15 minutes (your face shouldn’t move easily). Peel.
Source: Petitelefant.com
Hand Scrub (people say it’s like the Mary Kay scrub)
Instructions: Pour the jar 3/4 full of sugar. Add Dawn liquid. Stir. Add whichever ingredient you need in order to create a gritty/liquid consistency. These instructions are extremely specific. No, they’re not.
Scrub-a-dub-dub those hands and rinse with water. They are silky smooth.
Source: OneGoodThingbyJillee.com
Silky Legs
Instructions: Mix 1-1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of olive oil and 3 tbsp of lemon juice. Using a jar as small as the ones I was using the mixture reached the top quickly. Stir the oil and sugar to allow the levels to go down a bit and then add the citrus.
How to use silky legs (source: militaryfit-bombshell):
Enjoy your 20 minutes, under $20 spa gift!
-T
*yawn*
Every morning I wake up, grab some coffee and look outside at my fully blossoming money tree. It’s so gorgeous. That thing continues to produce fortunes for me. Without it (and careful gardening skills) I wouldn’t be able to afford the luxurious life I’m now accustomed to.
Then I really wake up.
Weddings are an effing fortune and, unless you have been saving an average of $27,000 for your big day, you’re probably trying to figure out how you’re going to pay for the best? Tip: Do everything you can to avoid having to “pay” for the wedding after your actual day. What’s that mean? Put the credit cards away.
In real-life, that may not be possible. What you can do is be responsible (barf). Track what you want to spend and track what you’re actually spending.
We found this awesomesauce budget tracker. You can download it for free below. That’s right, F-R-E-E. We’ll do our part in trying to save you money. The cool thing about this budget tracker is that it’s completely customizable and you can view it in every single way your brain may work. You calculate your budget by simply entering a dollar amount. Graphs and charts will just magically show up. Yes, this is what an excel spreadsheet can do for you but as you plan your wedding, do you honestly have enough time to create such a thing?
Click image to download for free
What other helpful freebies might you be looking for?
-T
I’ve been known to try a few (ton) trendy diets. Every time a “new” plan comes out, my eyes get all big thinking that THIS is the one that will solve all my problems. I’ve tried HcG, South Beach, Weight Watchers, the Raw Food diet, Liquid Diet, Quick Trim, Healthe Trim, Bodybuilder Diet, “No White” diet and probably more but I can’t seem to remember them. The one thing that never fails is that I fail. I NEVER maintain my “diet”. The bottom line is that I have an unhealthy relationship with food. Perhaps a bit of therapy or hypnosis will do the trick. See? There I go again, wanting to try something new.
Have you heard of Sensa? Basically, the idea is that you shake this powder on your food and while you ingest the powder, it sends signals to your brain that you are full. Great idea, right? I’m not sure if this works because I haven’t tried it. I’m so broke from trying everything else that I just can’t afford to try yet another something where I may fail. The other problem is that it doesn’t matter what my brain is telling me about being full or not because if something looks good and tastes good, I’ll eat it and enjoy every second…then feel guilty. At this point, we’ve wound back around to my unhealthy relationship with food issue.
So, what’s my suggestion for the diet trick that’s under $5?
Want to sprinkle something on your food that tells your brain you’re full? Grab the salt. Just dump a whole sh*t load on your food and it will taste gross. One bite and you’ll feel “full”.
Turn wonderfully greasy fries into a massive hot mess.
Report back and tell us what you think about this diet trick. I’m being funny but, truly, if you’re like me and you’d try something that requires “shaking” on your food, why not grab something that will literally ruin your food. Like salt a lot? Grab some red pepper flakes. That ought to speed up the ol’ metabolism.
So, while I’m now practicing portion control, tracking my food and losing 3.4 pounds in three days, I think I’ll stick with this plan. I feel great and don’t feel guilty.
Join us on http://www.myfitnesspal.com (free)!
User: tawshaconnell and wpepatti
-T
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Does your religion determine who you will marry? Would you convert just to be with the person you love? I’m completely sucked into the news of the Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise divorce and how Katie was Catholic growing up and converted to Scientology before marrying Tom. The two had a baby and raised their child in the Church of Scientology for 6 years. Now, just days after the divorce, Katie is back in the Catholic church and has enrolled their daughter in a Catholic all-girls school.
This is just the most publicized story right now. This happens all the time. Religion is a touchy subject. FYI, don’t get into a heated discussion when you’re drinking, either. That’s really bad news.
When you do fall in love, how do you choose which religion both of you will follow?
I know I’m opening up a can of worms, here. What if you are Jewish and want to get married in the Temple but have fallen for someone who is a devout Catholic? How about a Buddhist looking to propose to a Christian woman?
I wish I had answers and this could turn into a “Ask Anything” type of post but I don’t. I’ve seen relationships struggle while one person goes to Church on Saturday and the other goes to a different church (different religion) on Sunday. Their kids get to choose where they go.
Do you have personal stories? Are you in this situation? Do you know someone who is? What are your thoughts?
-T
It seems that whatever you can dream, the Guinness Book of World Records will recognize. Currently, a woman in New York is trying to break the world record for the most expensive animal wedding. Story HERE. Summary: $250,000 will be spent on this doggie wedding. 250 guests are invited to the nuptials where the hairy bride will wear a $6,000 custom-made dress and offer a $5,000 sushi spread, entertainment from a seven-piece orchestra.
I’m not one to judge.
Okay, I am.
I didn’t know where to start making fun of this whole event so I read a little bit more. SHAME. ON. ME!
Turns out, this event is done with a whole lot of goodness wrapped around it. Tickets to the event (idea: sell tickets to your wedding) will be donated to the Humane Society of New York.
Celebrity Guests/Donors Include:
So, do wedding planners exist for dogs or is this just a one-time deal? They exist! I think. I keep seeing websites for people who plan dog weddings but every time I click on a link, the web page isn’t working.
Is this insane or insanely cute?
-T
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Credit: Averie Cooks
The Botched Bakery doesn’t always churn out massive crap. This week I found a recipe on Averie Cooks for Old Fashioned Butter Mints. Yes, please! I can down a box of butter mints without batting an eye. Well, maybe I do bat my eyes but I don’t notice it over the melting sensation in my mouth.
The DIY instructions were a little unclear as far as what worked and what didn’t. I was also talking on the phone the entire time I was making these. However, the steps are simple and the ingredients even more simple.
Ingredients:
Makes about 200 bite-sized mints
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar plus 1/4 cup+, if needed
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
food coloring, optional
Question: Is confectioners’ sugar powdered sugar? Let’s hope so because that’s what I used.
The setup:
Start with the butter and salt:
Easy enough. So far so good (although, I’ve said that before). Now to add the sugar and condensed milk. Start slowly with the mixer until the mixture starts sticking together and then throw that sucker into overdrive!
It still looks all powdery but when you pick up the mixture, it will stick together. It’s a little crumbly, though, so I’m going with the directions and not messing with it. If I were more comfortable, I would add a bit more condensed milk.
I squished the mixture together in four balls and divided them up so I could add food coloring to each and mix again.
I’m still not totally sure why we do this but I am committed to the instructions. Oh, side note, the website I mentioned is NOT responsible for anything I do correctly or incorrectly. She rocked hers. Now it’s time for me to do the same with mine.
Add food coloring.
From this point on, everything is quick. I had my mixer going like mad and the entire unit started scooting across the counter. I was still on the phone (don’t recommend that) while trying to catch a falling mixer where the bowl wasn’t even secure. It was a near death experience. Okay, that’s a little dramatic but close. Good thing I’m still here to talk about it.
It’s time to take the mints and roll into balls or little logs and easily cut into bite size pieces.
Viola! DIY butter mints you can turn any color of your wedding!
How did I screw this up? How? How? How?!!! I honestly think there’s a piece of my brain missing. What did my mom do while I was in the womb? I followed directions exactly. To save my mints, I grabbed my molds from last week’s masterpiece (the alphabet mold that I didn’t get to use) and expressed my thoughts. CRAP!
So, just like that, you’ve got mints just like at Grandma’s house.
Oh eff.
(they taste really good, though)
-T
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