katrina

i went to belize for my honeymoon- here's my review and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t27313

that is HILARIOUS! but what do you do at that point? i mean, do you finish the ceremony soaking wet? do you go back somewhere and get changed? like what the hell do you do!?!

here are my diy pocketfolds:

so i know i'm not the only one with this problem- i always have to buy pants a size larger so that they fit around my thighs and so i ALWAYS have to wear a belt. sometimes i don't mind but if i'm wearing a tighter shirt i constantly have the belt buckle bump. i read about the isabelt in real simple magazine and immediately bought it. it's a clear, flat and adjustable "belt" that fits flush up against your pants and holds everything up without the big belt buckle bump. i've only had it for two days but i seriously love it. now i can actually wear belt as an accessory to an outfit, not a necessity in holding my pants up! the best part is it's only about $20 depending on the size- IsaBelt- The original women's virtually invisible fashion clear belt

very chic!!

thanks everyone! i don't think i'll end up getting her crocs.. although they may be super comfy, and i kind of want some for myself, it's just not really the kind of gift i want to give.. i'm thinking something a little more shoe-like and and with a little more style, kwim? i hadn't thought about merrell or clarks, so i'll definitely check those out! anyone have a style they love? sarah, do you buy your danskos online or in a store?

i know there are a lot of doctors/nurses on this forum so i have a question. my sister is in nursing school and for christmas she wants a real pair of nursing shoes. i think now she is just getting by with what she has, so for christmas i want to get her the best pair i can, cause i am so proud of her! any recommendations on nursing shoes? any thoughts on dansko? they seem to get good reviews. tia!!

just to add on to this, you can send an invite or announcement to quite a few places to get a card and autograph for your scrapbook or something: Mickey and Minnie Mouse The Walt Disney Company 500 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, California 91521 [for CA residents] The Governor & Mrs. Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building Sacramento, California 95814 The President (or Obama depending on when you send it) The White House Greetings Office Room 39 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, District of Columbia, 20500 Oprah Winfrey 1058 West Washington Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60607 Martha Stewart 11 West 42nd Street New York, New York 10036

i personally haven't used them, but two of my former-coworkers have and they both ordered samples before they ordered the whole thing. i believe the samples are only a few bucks and they are exact to what the final product will be, so it's a good deal if you are unsure. the card stock is pretty thick and the colors are very accurate to what is on the site. for some reason i thought the font was going to be raised on them, but it wasn't, it was all flat. also, i remember my coworkers saying they were incredibly efficient. you literally just pick your style, add the names, and go. and i personally love that you can get the same style for pretty much every occasion. i diy'ed my invites, but i was constantly looking at WPD for inspiration. hope that helps a little.

mods, anyway we can make this a sticky?

hi ladies, here is the shoe thread http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18087

i use the boots scrub from target. it's organic and smells delicious. i wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin because the little scrubbers are pretty hard. here's a whole thread about those little bumps and how annoying they are! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31431 luckily, my bumps are mild enough that scrubbing alone does the trick. if srubbing doesn't work for you there are tons of medicated suggestions in that thread (although i don't know if your breastfeeding and that would limit you?) good luck martha and glad to know you are lurking around!

1: What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? i am a project manager for independent musicians and filmmakers. sounds cool, but needy and broke musicians are really exhausting. i'm currently getting certified to teach and hope to be teaching spanish next fall. 2: What is your favorite hobby? home improving 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? christmas because i like the atmosphere and my bday is on the 23rd. 4: What is your greatest achievement? studying abroad. i was a punk ass narrow minded kid who grew up in northeast philly. i decided i didn't want to be like most of the kids i knew and wanted to "expand my horizons". traveling alone def changed my life. and also buying a home at 23. 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? cats, i have two 6: What is your dream trip? spending months in south america. 7: What is your fav food? mac and cheese 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? my parents, both good and bad. the hubs, for good. 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? orange 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? i'd move back to spain in a sec. 11: How many siblings do you have? 2 younger sisters 12: What is your biggest fear? something happening to my family 13: Whats your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? i don't make anything 14: Do you have a nickname? kat 15: What causes do you support? i am pretty much pro-everything. but i am a polar bear diver and support the american cancer society by jumping in the jersey shore in feb every year. 16: What is your guilty pleasure? pop music 17. If you could have one Special Power..What would it be & Why?? teleport. beats flying any day.. 18. How old are you? 24 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? pay off my parents and in laws houses. pay my sisters' college. have kids. 20. What gadget to you not need, but still want? a new microwave. mine works fine, i just want a different color 21. What is your favourite T.V. show? amazing race 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" we took our first vaca together and i realized i never wanted to travel with anyone else 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? old man sweater 24. How many or do you want children? 2 and i want them nooooooooow. but i'm being patient and waiting our agreed upon 2.5 years.. 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? i worked in the starbucks right in the middle of the city, so i got all the famous people who needed a caffeine fix- stacy and clinton (what not to wear), ivanka trump, david schwimmer, hilary clinton, howie day, freddy rodriguez was a regular of mine and he is a huuuunk. 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? anthony bourdain- obvious reasons 27. was your worst bad habit? i'm judgemental 28. what's your middle name? does it have significance?

i think it sounds fab.. would you be working for this year or taking time off? st. thomas probably has a little more opportunity in terms of a job, however both islands go dead off season. as for slow island living, imo, st john definitely has more of that feel than st. thomas. when we were in belize we met a guy and ended up hanging out with him all week. he moved to belize with nothing but a suitcase and an apartment. he did odd jobs like hosting quizzo at the bar, etc. he only stayed for a year but said it was the best thing he ever did for himself. so good luck with your decision!

aww she is so precious! and karma, you are glowing!!

hey chickies, i found this blog that is pretty interesting. it's all about newlyweds and their ttc adventures. Becoming Mom she pretty much lays everything out there.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl target. everyone loves tar-jay, and they are pretty much everywhere in the states. besides that, you can accept gift cards on your registry, which could be used for ANYTHING ... even photo-developing! also we figured target is pretty cheap. we don't expect gifts from anyone, especially those spending so much to come to the DW ... this gives them a cheap option if they're the type to insist on giving something. i'm pretty sure target has some pretty wacky return policies when it comes to a registry- unless it's changed since i was figuring out my registry. here's a thread about it: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t13220

this is from the us embassy in panama: Panama Information Marriage in Panama 1. Fill out the application for a license to enter into marriage before the competent court for the jurisdiction where at least one of the parties live. 2. Health Certificate, including: a. General Medical Exam, b. Lab Tests: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Hematic Biometry, VDRL, Urinalysis. These documents must be issued within the last 15 days prior to the ceremony by a registered physician. 3. Birth Certificate 4. If the parties have not been married previously, a certificate (Certificado de Solteria) to that effect must be presented. 5. Two witnesses of legal age, not related to any of the parties (i.e. within the fourth grade of consanguinity or second degree of kinship or by adoption). Which means the following cannot be a witness: brother/sister, cousin, uncle/aunt, nephew/niece, son/daughter-in-law, father/mother- in-law or brother sister-in-law-of the couple to be married. 6. "Cedula" or passport with corresponding visa. i don't know what those tests mean, but that is what they test for. and worst case scenario, the wedding is done symbolic and you are legally married at home. i know that's not what you want, but we had a symbolic (not because of med reasons) and not a single guest knew the difference.

awesome- glad you found them!

ah ok, mine have crystals not pearls

actually i think i have the exact same ones that becks was selling.. there are four of them. i'm pretty sure i took a pic of them.. let me check

aww that's a bummer.. i don't know what you should do about the manager but in the meantime you need to figure out some cute ways to style it! my hair is in a pretty short bob right now also, but i'm not in your situation cause that's what i wanted. i usually style it with a side part off to one side with all of the bangs swept over as well. the key is a good flat iron and styling products. as for a ponytail i use lots of bobby pins and hide them with a stretchy headband or scarf. hope that helps a little!

a breville juicer!! and i'm excited because i know i got it.. now just have to wait!

go to Shutterfly | Join and then log in to your account. you will get a 10% off coupon good for 30 days from the day you enter it. it's valid until 12/31/2008. use the code: HOLIDAY and get $10 off $50 Expires 11/10/08 i just used both of these codes plus the free shipping and received a total of $33 off of my order!

does anyone know the best way to clean floor tile grout? i have light tan ceramic tile with white grout in the bathroom which has not been sealed (previous owners' dumb idea) and now all of the grout in front of the tub and sink is a dark brown and the rest of the room is white. looks awful! i googled this and there were dozens of different ideas but before i go and wing it, has anyone used a particular product or method? i did a quick test of tub and tile cleaner and a hard bristled toothbrush, and it worked out okay, but not as great as i had hoped. tia!!