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Any soon to be bride has probably had a strong urge to just say forget it and fly to Vegas toelope. Eloping has traditionally been looked at as a taboo thing that inconsiderate couples do when they either want to speed a long a marriage ceremony (for various reasons) and for young couples wanting to escape overbearing and controlling parents or friends. Over the last 10 years however eloping has become more and more popular with couples of all ages looking to save money on a big elaborate wedding, while doing something exciting at the same time. Many times couples simply want to keep their ceremony private. Many couples even elope for their own reasons, and then have a formal ceremony afterwards. Whether you have plans for an eclectic Las Vegas ceremony, complete with Elvis Impersonators, or simply just want to escape the hustle and bustle of a an expensive wedding, eloping mayor may not be for you.

Organizing specific wedding colors can make your special day stand out and can even make it seem like you spent a lot more money than you actually did. It may be a tad difficult at first picking your wedding colors, especially if you aren’t very artistic or know why certain colors work well with others. It’s especially difficult when your fiancé couldn’t care less about what colors you use.  Thankfully pairing complimentary colors for a wedding is quite easy.

The majority of brides pair their colors with their favorite flowers or seasonal colors. . The first step is selecting a base color that will be the foundation of the color scheme, and then pick up to three pairing colors tat will go with it. Here are a few things to keep in mind when picking these colors.  

Congratulations! You and your daughter both have been waiting for this day for years and we know it will go exactly how you want it to…right? Being the mother of the bride however isn’t as easy of a role as you might expect.  Not only is your daughter going to rely on you more than ever, but the responsibilities of this job have drastically changed over the years. Many mothers are clueless as to what they are supposed to do, other than float the bill that that is! Although it’s perfectly fine to want to give your daughter the absolute best day of her life, you’ll need to remember that this is her day and not yours. Ideas and plans that you think are just invaluable, may be unimportant to your little girl. Here is a short list of jobs that the mother of the bride is traditionally responsible for.

Getting a dog seemed like a great idea at Christmas. The kids were jumping up and down in glee and you were basking in the glow of being #1 best mom in the whole world. Now it’s March and you’ve not only had to replace 2 DVD players because the puppy likes to chew on wires, but the kids have conveniently forgotten that they are supposed to be feeding and taking out the dog each day.

Far too many parents are giving into temptation and buying pets for their children at far too early of an age. Kids younger than 10 or 11 are just too young to care for a puppy the way its needs to be cared for. There’s constant feedings to worry about, you can’t play with a puppy as roughly as you can with a bigger dog and unfortunately, kids are just forgetful, especially with responsibilities. Mom and dad are most likely going to have to pick up the slack. This usually ends up with a dog that’s much bigger than you thought he’d ever get and weekly games of “chase the dog around the neighborhood” after he bolts out of the door. Is there any way to avoid the growing pains of getting a puppy for your children? “You bet!

Having to deal with your husband’s ex-wife can be frustrating to say the least. There are many reasons why your husband might need to stay in contact with his ex. If children are involved, then you’ll need to be prepared to have some sort of an understanding with this woman. Some ground rules and guidelines probably wont hurt either. You basically just want to foresee any issues that you and your husband could have with her and decide how to handle them before they become real problems.

First and foremost, talk to your husband and get a clear understanding as to when and why he will want you to get involved with talking to his ex. If there are child visitations, school functions or even some straggling financial ties with your husband then most likely you’ll need to talk to her sooner than later.

Bad communication is a plague that can destroy a perfectly good marriage. Every once in a while you hear might hear a friend or colleague say something like: “Oh me and my husband NEVER fight.” This only means one of two things…that your friend has beaten incredibly short odds and ended up in a relationship that needs 0 upkeep, or she’s under the false impression that “silence” is golden in a relationship. It’s not. In fact silence in a relationship is a bomb waiting to blow up and divorce is typically the only rubble left over.

 How do I know if we’re stuck in the “Silent Rut”?

Have you and your husband had a fight within the last few months? If you haven’t then there may be a problem. Actually…have you and your spouse had ANY sort of meaningful discussion over the last few months? You may have disconnected somewhere. Maybe there was a point where one or both of you, either intentionally or unconsciously decided that to just stop talking instead of dealing with the shouting or negative criticisms that accompany heated arguments.

Over the last 20 years there has been an unprecedented spike in the amount of couples using fertility drugs. Many claim this is because men and women alike are choosing to begin having children at an older age. Hopeful expectants should be wary however, as there is always the potential risk of side effects introducing new hormones into the body.

With fertility drugs being on the rise, many rumors have emerged that link it’s use with ovarian cancer. Over the last year however, scientists have debunked this myth. While we still do not completely understand how foreign hormones react with our body, fertility drugs do not cause or accelerate any form of cancer.

     Are you spending a fortune buying expensive, designer label shoes? Just because these shoes cost a fortune, it doesn’t mean they are made any better than other, cheaper shoes. In fact, many times designer label shoes wear out more quickly than others. How do you tell the good shoes apart from the junk? How can you tell if a pair of shoes is even right for you? Most of us have dozens or even hundreds of pairs collecting dust in our (and our poor husband’s) closet. Here are a few tips to help you pick out the best shoes for your money, letting you shop with buyer confidence.

Being cheated on is one of the worst things a woman can go through, especially if you thought the relationship was built on solid trust and thought it had the potential to go somewhere. Unfortunately far too many women have had their hearts broken by cheating men. There are always signs that – if paid attention to – are dead giveaways that he’s up to no good.

1) Is your spouse or partner is coming home later from work than usual? If he goes for 3 years without a shred of overtime and all of a sudden needs to put in an extra hours then there might be something going on. If there’s no extra money on his paycheck then you have your answer.