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I really like the first bags. The second one is cute as well, but it might not be as great of a price.

Hey Dina... is this happening in 2009? I'd love to check it out!

I'd love to do brunch! Unfortunately, I'm a little too far away for a Monday night happy hour.

Quote: Originally Posted by DallasAshli You can also set up a registry just like a HM one, but customize it. For example, you can do a "New Home Registry" and people can buy you "kitchen cabinet knobs" or "paint for the living room". It works the same way - they just give you the cash and you buy the knobs or paint. You can also register at Home Depot!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kristy! Someone has suggested this before in a similar thread...You can register at a place like Bed Bath & Beyond that gives cash for all returns from your registry. Kind of sneaky, but it could help solve your problem. That's clever. I'd be worried about when the gift giver comes to visit though. A lot of people want to see that their present is being put to good use and might be offended if you returned it or aren't using it.

You can also do chicken tacos. Just dump some chicken breasts and a couple of jars of salsa into a crock pot and cook it for hours until you can easily shred it. Very simple and very yum.

So, I'm slightly freaking out because I found out that the cheapest flights to Mexico are around $450 from NYC, which is more than I thought. I'm wondering if I should rethink having it at Gran Bahia.

Eww... did Blaire sleep with Jack? That's what they were hinting at! Also, Serena is going to be pissed when she finally finds out...

I don't know how Canada's PO is, but I believe ours has a clause that if you pay for expedited shipping and it doesn't come within the provided limits, they will refund you. I know they definitely do it for overnight shipping. Double check and see if they will give you back your $20.

Do you know anyone who has a really awesome sewing machine? My FMIL has one that you can put something in there and press a button and it'll embroider it all for you, I think. And I think you can load in a logo you've created. If you could find someone who has a machine like that, you could probably get away with only paying for thread and a batch of thank-you cookies.

Can't wait for the new episode!

I agree with those who say you should at least cover your plate if you're giving cash. I've spent anywhere from $100 to $500 per person depending on how close I was to the bride or groom. In the last wedding I was in, I bought her the duvet that she wanted. It was well out of my price range to start with, but I was able to snatch it when it temporarily went on sale for a price that I could afford!

Thanks for the reviews. This is great!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kla.Kari Whew, I almost missed it again! I am all in; just need to figure out how to weigh myself while I am on the road for work.... has anyone invented a foldup portable scale that'll make through customs?? lol. Hmm... the hotels might have one in their gyms. Or maybe you can go shopping and see if someone has a display model!

She didn't try to make you pay extra, did she? I'm SO GLAD you got it fixed. Can't wait to see it look perfect on you in your wedding pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieRN When you meet with the WC and figure things out. She will go over the options you selected and the cost. It is a contract that you sign. Then that goes on your room charges. It was all itemized on our bill for checkout. Carrie, did you see any surprises on your checkout bill? And you're allowed to pay it off with a credit card, right?

Quote: Originally Posted by luvtoteachlaw I totally agree. And she has been dead 25 years. One of the worst things I can remember of FMIL's antics is one evening at dinner with fiancee, fiancee's brother, FFIL and me. FMIL had been drinking, and there was discussion about buying cemetary plots (of all things, fiancee and I had just been to his mom's grave that day to plant flowers there). FMIL makes a comment that she and his dad need to buy plots together to which FFIL responded, "We will get around to that". She then said, "You had better do it, because you aren't going to go and lay next to Phyllis!" (finacee mom). It was beyond bizzare and uncomfortable. My private thoughts at the time were that I hope FMIL died first because I actually do think FFIL would want to be buried next to his first wife (fiancee's mom ). On one hand, I can understand how this woman would be super sad because her husband is never going to love her as much as his first wife. It's like she feels she has to always compete with someone who has been immortalized in his family's eyes. Coming in second place all the time has got to hurt. On the other hand, she's being a complete bitch and nothing excuses that.

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren no reds for me - instant migraine! Me too, and I always feel like crap the next day. It stinks because FI prefers reds, and I like me a good Chianti.

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie mango margaritas are so yummy, but i like them rocks not blended, and with a sugared rim! we had a margarita fountain at our wedding and it was SO cool! but no, tequila straight up is NOT good! yuck! WOAH! How do you get a margarita fountain? I want one!!

I think your fiance might be on to something. If you're going to choose to spend Christmas with your mom rather than with him, where does that end? Which things does she go first in and which things does he go first in? At the same time, though, if you cut your mom completely out, you'll regret it. Talk to him about it. Tell him that including your mom is important to you, but you want to be able to spend the holidays with him too. I think your mom should be able to compromise too by considering joining his family for the holidays some times. Also tell him that the distance that you have from your mom is affecting you. If he understands more where you're coming from, and you understand more where he is coming from, I'm sure that you can come up with a plan that is good for both of you.

wow, good idea to put these all in one spot!

Last year it was Mojitos... this year I think I'm going with Asti, provided the snow stops long enough for us to hit up the package store.

Wow, sounds like you've been having a rough time. It seems to me like your fiance is stressing about money and the only way he knows to control it is to make his comments when possible. I would talk to him and let him know that his comments upset you. Also, I would talk to him about what may be making him so anxious about it. I would also talk to him about the stress you're going through and what is upsetting you. If you are worried about "getting in trouble" with your fiance, then that's going to put an extra strain on the relationship. Just remember, that it's you two against the world now. No matter how bad the economy or work situations get, you have each other to lean on, so it's very important to be able to sort through your problems together.

I think we're going with a pool blue and a rose pink with maybe splashes of brighter pink in there somewhere.

Quote: Originally Posted by luvtoteachlaw I did speak to her on Christmas about the dress, and she was more than willing to go to the bridal shop and try on the dress(es) that I have picked out. I didn't get to see her the day after, when the step monster made all those comments about our website. However, my fiancee did speak with her and did send her an email explaining how we are planning to update the website with new photos and pages. Why the step monster is giving out the website address to her friends, who we don't know and who are not invited, is beyond me. I swear she just wants to stir up drama. See if you can password protect your website, and then don't give her the password! Good luck with everything and update us on any new developments.