Tupperware Essentials

I think I mentioned it before that women have often stopped at a vendor booth I’m running or at a Tupperware party and said, “Oh, I have this”, or “I got this when I got married and I still use it” So I reviewed the new Tupperware catalog that is coming out in January to see what are the “must haves” for a new couple starting out from Tupperware. I tried to keep it to the essentials.

1. Chef Series Cookware
2. Chef Series Knives
3. Cold Cut Keeper
4. FridgeSmarts
5. Freezer Mates
6. Jel-Ring mold
7. Measuring Cups and Spoons
8. Microwave Cereal Bowls
9. Modular Mates
10. Quick Shake
11. Round Container
12. Saucy Spatula
13. Season-Serve
14. That’s A Bowl
15. Vent N Serve Microwave Containers
16. Wonderlier Bowls

When creating your bridal registry, consider your current needs as well as your future needs.

If you would like help in creating a Tupperware Registry or would like to receive information on sales/specials, please contact me.

Tupperly yours,

Regina Sober
Your Authorized Tupperware Lady
www.my.tupperware.com/reginasober

PS. Here's a yummy recipe:


5 Layer Bars
Melt 1/3 cup butter in Vent ‘N Serve Large Container for 45 sec. Add 1
cup graham cracker crumb; mix, flatten and microwave 1 ½ minutes.
Then add the following:
¾ cups milk chocolate chips or whatever kind you like
¾ cups coconut or toffee chips
2/3 cups sweetened Condensed milk (about ½ of the can)
Cover and microwave for 4 -5 minutes. Cool completely, cut and serve.

5 Free Wedding Planning IPhone Apps

I wish the iPhone was around when I was planning my wedding because it would have saved me time and stress. To assist our readers, I have researched the top 5 FREE wedding iPhone apps to help brides and grooms take the stress out of their wedding planning.

1. Wedding Wire
Brides and Grooms keep track of your wedding tasks, wedding budget, and wedding vendors all through your Wedding Wire Account.

2. Wedding 911 by The Knot
This app is designed to assist with wedding planning and wedding questions. Interact and ask quests and receive answers from brides instantaneously!

3. The Wed Link
Find vendors in selected cities, upload photos, create and send wedding announcements from your iPhone.

4. iBride Wedding Planner
The wedding directory is divided in 13 categories and covers 50 cities in Canada and the US. Listings in the Greater Toronto Area have full set of features enabled including web and email links, one-touch calling, sms messaging, maps and GPS navigation. The wedding planner includes personal notes, wedding checklist, and a guest list (iTunes, 2010).

5. My Wedding Concierge Vendor Guide
This iPhone app is a gem and a must-have for wedding planning. Find your wedding vendors and reviews on wedding vendors all in one place! It is a great wedding resource for finding wedding vendors!

Enjoy using the Free iPhone Apps and provide me with your feedback on the iPhone Apps on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Budget-Minded-Bride/117581108279459. For more wedding tips and wedding planning advice, please follow our blog at http://www.thebudget-mindedbrideblog.blogspot.com/. To purchase wedding decals, wedding favors, or wedding invitations, please visit our website at http://www.wicksncandlesticks.com.

4 Easy Steps for Homemade Jam Jar Favors

I found this wonderful little diy favor project for your wedding guests, its homemade jam jars! If the opportunity permits, I love providing a homemade gift because it is a gift from the heart and it is a nice way to provide a wonderful recipe to your wedding guests. There are 4 easy steps to get started to create your own jam goodness!

Supplies:
Red and White food trays (We got these from our local snack food vendor)
Mini Jam Jars ($1/each from Cost Plus)
Mini Bread Pans ($1/for 5 from your local grocery store)
Wax or Parchment Paper
Red and White Bakers Twine ($7/for 60 feet)
Red and White Patterned Tissue Paper
Red Ribbon ($1.40/ for 25 yards)
Labels ($10/from an Office Supply Store)

Instructions:
Step 1
Using the instructions on the package, download label templates and in a program like Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Paint design some labels.

Fill in names to customize and print them onto your label paper. (2).

Step 2
Lay out the food trays (1) and line them with tissue paper (7). Cut the patterned tissue paper into a rectangle shape just larger than the size of the tray. It looks cute hanging off the edge a bit.

Step 3
After loaves have been baked and cooled, wrap each mini loaf of bread with wax or parchment paper (5). Tie it up with a bit of Baker's Twine (9) and apply bread label.

Step 4
After jam has been spooned into the mini jars (3). Tie a sweet ribbon around the neck of the bottle and apply the jam label (Project Wedding, 2010).

For more diy favors, wedding favors, and wedding gift ideas, please visit our blog at http://www.thebudget-mindedbrideblog.blogspot.com/. For wedding favors, wedding gifts, or wedding candle favors, please visit http://www.wicksncandlesticks.com.

6 good reasons why you should use a travel agent!

I see it all the time in blogs, comments online and chat rooms?
Why should I use a travel agent if I can book it online?

I find all too often people only post comments on online or write letters when they have something negative to say. As a travel agent at Travel to Maui our clients make it a point to write us and rave about their vacation packages to Hawaii!

There are many reasons why our clients rave about their holiday in Hawaii!




1. Our travel agents are trained as a specialist in your desired location. Not only have our travel agents passed the required tests to become a Hawaii Destination specialist, our Hawaiian travel experts have first hand knowledge of the location you are visiting.
2. Our client’s expectations are fully addressed during your consulting appointment. Our consulting appointments generally last up to 60 minutes. During this time we will be covering the pros and cons of every property we offer that fits within your requested budget.
3. We will show you real life pictures during your consulting appointment! We will show you “current” pictures taken by a travel expert at Travel to Maui. Not some stock photo taken at “low tide” or a photo taken 20 years. I like to joke with folks it is a lot like online dating. You don’t always get what you see when you shop online!
4.When you book with Travel to Maui you are not just another honeymooner in Hawaii or a confirmation number of someone who booked online. Travel to Maui is a leader in the Hawaii vacation packages. We work closely with our local travel partners to make your stay extra special!
5.When you book your travel package with Travel to Maui we offer a “risk free cancellation policy” to protect your travel investment.
6.Travel to Maui is a Hawaii travel agency located on the island of Maui. This speaks volumes when you are looking for insider tips on where to stay, the current weather conditions in Hawaii, the best beaches in the Hawaiian Islands, what to see and do when in Hawaii, and so much more!

Need more reasons to hire the experts at Travel to Maui? Please read the comments below from a few of our 2010 clients.



My experience with Travel to Maui was nothing short of exceptional. For our wedding we had guests flying in from a three countries in addition we had planned several events over a few days. Logistically, it could have been a nightmare. Luckily, we had Marie! She provided a very high standard of service to all of our guests, even the tricky ones! Her knowledge of the islands and quality service providers is second to none.The amount of effort and genuine desire to ensure that our wedding experience was more than what we dreamed; was obviously in every encounter with Marie.
I highly recommend Travel to Maui, we will be using their services repeatedly in the years to come. Mr & Mrs Darrin Geddes Edmonton, Canada


Nikki and I got back home yesterday and wanted to say thank you for the excellent job you did in planning our trip to Hawaii. The entire honeymoon was phenomenal, we loved both Maui and Kauai. We especially appreciated the special touches including the printed menus at Mama's Fish House and the other extras you arranged. We will definitely recommend you to our friends that are coming to Hawaii and will call you to plan our next visit, which will hopefully be in the not-too-distant future.
Thanks again. Nikki & Matt Darin Boston, MA


Thank-you Marie for your personalized and attentive service!You have gone above and beyond for me in all that I've asked of you.
Your candid advice and prompt responses are so appreciated, especially when coordinating travel and accommodation for such a diverse group. You are a true professional who clearly has passion for her work!****Thanks Tamera for recommending Marie @ travel to Maui, it was a pleasure to work with her!***
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Lisa and Matte Gillard,
Calgary, Alberta. Canada



I cannot say enough good things about Marie Glodt with Travel to Maui. She is always quick to respond and so helpful with my clients. I get rave reviews from my honeymoon couples even before they head to the islands! I look forward to working with her more in the future!
Jennifer Lackey Storybook Wedding Consulting Atlanta GA
http://bit.ly/g06GFG



Well we are back at home in Canada and all depressed - its hard to believe we have gone from bathing suits to parkas! The temperature today is about 30 ° F so that is quite a drop from Hawaii weather.

In any case, we just wanted to thank you for arranging a great vacation for us - we all had a really good time and the accommodations were perfect!
Thanks again for the great vacation - we are definitely planning to go to Hawaii again (hopefully within the next 5 years) and will contact you to make arrangements.
Sue Fleming Edmonton, Canada



Thank you Marie for knowing us so well and what we love and helping to make so many wonderful things happen! We enjoyed exploring little beach areas around the north shore and some funky, off-beat surf towns along the highway. The Polynesian Culture Center was a "must" if you're going to be on Oahu.

We had such a fabulous anniversary trip! Thank you for all you do to make things special! We can't wait to come again! Next time....longer! Best wishes, Amy & Brent Christensen Utah



I just wanted to let you know how fantastic both hotels were to us. The view from our room was spectacular, and the staff was very friendly, and the service was A+, while we relaxed by the pool staff constantly made sure we had all we needed comfort wise, and the spa was great too. Thanks for all the work and help, my trip was fantastic, and couldn't have gone any smoother! Joe & Stephanie (Valentine) Litzinger Columbus, OH



Are you ready to start planning your vacation of a life time?If so, please take a few minutes to fill out our Travel Quote Request form. http://bit.ly/9qMu4Q




Once this form is entirely filled out, we will have all the information we need to create the custom package that will perfectly fit your tastes and budget. All travel packages must originate in the United States or Canada.



Providing quality travel packages to Hawaii and beyond! www.traveltomaui.net

Photo credit to the Hawaii Visitor and Convention Bureau

Travel to Maui
Written by Marie Glodt a Maui travel agent and Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.

Ceremony and House of Worship

For brides, many still consider holding a wedding ceremony at a house of worship because of religious beliefs or other reasons. One thing to keep in mind when couples book a church is that the church books early each year, so planning ahead is of the utmost importance.

If couples cannot decide on a location, a wonderful place for choosing a church ceremony in your area is at Rent My Church.com. This website provides a wealth of information for couples seeking a variety of amenities. It also includes specifications, facility policies, and wedding policies at each location. In the advance search it provides the city, state, radius, church denomination, and price range. Further options include the amenities at the house of worship, such as handicapped accessibility, outdoor space, kitchen, parking, dancing, website, photos, and more.

This website provides wonderful information and time-savings for couples, instead of just conducting hours of research on the internet. This website provides all the information in one place, so if couples are seeking a local house of worship, please review http://www.rentmychurch.com/ to book your house of worship ceremony.

For more wedding tips or wedding ideas, please be sure to visit out blog at http://www.thebudget-mindedbrideblog.blogspot.com/. For wedding candles, unity candles, dance floor decals, or wedding invitations, please visit our website at http://www.wicksncandlesticks.com.


Your Certified Wedding Planner,
Carla at WicksnCandlesticks