Casey Slide
When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we wanted to keep it simple, elegant, and most importantly under budget.
So we were a little shocked when our caterer quoted us her lowest price of $35 per person for dinner – not including alcohol. With 160 guests, we were already at $5,600, and with an open bar were looking at a total bill of more than $10,000 just for food and drinks! Our total budget was around $10,000, so we needed to find a few ways to scrimp and save when it came to the dinner and alcohol.
When I got married, my crafty aunt handmade my wedding invitations as a wedding gift. Though they were exquisite and I got multiple compliments on them, I didn’t realize quite what a gift it was until I learned that the average amount that a couple spends on wedding invitations is $650 – and lots spend upwards of $2,000 or $3,000.
During my son’s recent one year check up, the pediatrician talked to us about many things, such as what to introduce into his diet, what skills we should be working on, and up-coming potential vaccines. None of these came as a surprise to me since the information is commonly available in nearly any baby book.
The average cost of a wedding in the United States is well over $20,000. But if you’re planning your big day, don’t let that number scare you! There are plenty of creative methods to implement 
I have a good friend who is currently in an entry-level position for a major corporation. She loves her job, and she does it very well. Her boss knew she wanted to move up in the company and encouraged her to apply for a position within another division.
I find myself constantly needing to make appetizers. Between parties, big games, various meetings, and daily life, I am always on the hunt for simple, quick, and frugal appetizer recipes that also happen to be delicious too.
The term “spring cleaning” probably conjures images of retro housewives in aprons and handkerchiefs, scrubbing the grout with toothbrushes. These days, we often use the phrase in reference to a variety of things, from clearing out the garage to going through your work inbox.
It is starting to feel like spring across most of the U.S., and now is the time to start planning your 
When you’re about to become a parent for the first time, it can be very intimidating thinking about buying all the necessary baby gear for your little one on the way. Looking at the list of recommended baby items, it may seem as though you are looking at a foreign language: layette, bassinet, boppy. 
Restaurants are great places to gather with all your friends and family, but they can get really expensive rather quickly!
Since I enjoy using 
When I first found out I was pregnant, I was excited and a little nervous (OK, a lot nervous) at the same time. My sister had severe bouts of morning sickness during her pregnancy and I wondered if I would go through the same thing. I got my answer 7 weeks in, when I was overcome with nausea, headaches, and a general feeling of miserableness night and day (whoever came up with the term “morning” sickness has clearly never had it). 
My husband and I recently did our taxes, and we were shocked by the amount of money we were being refunded by the government. At first we were elated because it was enough to pay off our car, so that we would now be able to 
It’s been a long, 
In most American suburbs, sports are a big deal. Kids go to practice almost daily, and the fields are full of excited and dedicated players while parents and fans cheer from the stands. Similarly, adults take tennis lessons and practice their golf swings at local country clubs.
