Been sort of distracted from my children's book world this week by happy family matters, including a senior recital and choir concert and competition.
One upcoming event will be the launch of Operation Wedding Dress. We've already watched Father of the Bride#1 and Father of the Bride#2, for Treebeard's sake. I enjoy the Steve Martin version, in part because the family lives in a town where I used to live, a long time ago. I have been seeking the wisdom of wedding gurus and sensei who have been through the process.
Entling no. 1 and I have been cybershopping, "hey, look at this one," but we have not yet ventured into an actual salon de wedding.
These ABC Primetime pieces have given me pause.
This one: "...a challenge for the compulsive"
Ha, I'm not compulsive. On the other hand, a control freak? Yes.
No pressure: "...that pinnacle purchase"
I better bring tissues.
Finally, I think that if NewsBoy popped out and asked me, "Mom, what did you really think?" after testing my "honesty" this way I would answer, "I think I am going to rap you on the head with that boom mic and throttle you with this veil.
Thank you to AFriendIndeed who pointed me to the episode.
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By: Camille,
on 3/28/2008
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Our community has shown great support for my family over the last few years due to the children’s illnesses. While I was relieved that we had some help, I felt guilty accepting it. Then someone once said to me,”When someone gives to you-it’s as much of a blessing for them as it is for you. Don’t turn them down and take that blessing away from them.”
I didn’t know the true meaning of that until tonight. A friend of mine had her house broken into a few days ago. The thief stole just about everything.
Then I found out that even the children’s things were gone. I looked around my house at the evidence of all those who helped us before. A generous community plus three children equals toys to the 10th power.
I called my friend and offered to give some of the things we had. My children were not just happy to share - they were excited. When my friend came to pick the toys and books up, the kids practically ran her over at the door.
I watched in awe as my friend smiled and looked over the large pile of toys, with my kids showing her everything. I usually only see that glow on people’s faces at Christmas time.
It was nice to give back to others in their time of need. My friend was right before. Giving is a blessing for the giver as well as the receiver. Maybe even more so.
By: Stacey,
on 2/24/2008
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This will be the cover page for the eight slice of life stories I wrote this past week. I’m going to be sharing them with my students so that they, too, can take part in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. (I’m going to discuss this during the News & Announcements Part [...]
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By: Laurel Gaylord,
on 12/21/2007
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By: Jessamyn West,
on 9/2/2007
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A reader writes “I’ve volunteered to be on a committee to develop our regional book club in a box program. Are you aware of a network where libraries can trade or otherwise share book club or (fill in your city/campus here) reads program books? We have virtually zero money and need fifteen copies of each title; our current titles have been practically exhausted by our readers. Any advice you can offer would be much appreciated.” If anyone has experience with something like this, if you could leave some information in the comments, thanks.
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Oh, Camille and Entling 1, good luck. Weddings are hard. Like most other things, being true to oneself and a budget are not easy.
On wedding dresses. They are lovely. DO NOT buy on impulse. Walk away, think about it. Distrust "sales". Check out Denise and Alan Fields Bridal Bargains. I found out about it after our wedding, but have liked their baby books a lot--good, practical advice. I spent $165 on my dress off the rack of a discount store.
And I know you probably doubt me, but Robert Fulghum's book on rituals has a good chapter on weddings that emphasizes how to focus on the important stuff and not get sucked in by an industry that is in place to take your money AND distract you from the upcoming, often discouraging fact that while weddings are pretty, shiny and fun, marriages require WORK.
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What awesome advice. Thank you so much.
I was just going to suggest Bridal Bargains too! I used the book to find a wedding dress discounter - I'm not sure what they are really called. but basically, you pick any dress you want from one of those bridal magazines. Go to the fancy store and try it on. Then go to the discounter and buy it through her for a huge savings. I did this years (and years) ago and it was great. I saved a couple hundred dollars on my dress.
But the book is great for lots of things. It's more of a how to save money on a professional-type weddding not a bake your own wedding cake bargain book.
OK well as Mother of the Bride last year, you want any advice just ask! My two daughters and I spent a wonderful day trying on and shopping and it was a day I will never forget