What in the Name of Mattel was THAT?????

So I'm minding my own business, ironing some shirts. I'm the only one home except for the old folks downstairs. I can hear their TV playing quietly, the gentle snores coming from the animals ( it is nap time after all ). I'm basically enjoying the peacefulness of the quiet. Out of the frikking blue I hear what sounds like satan coming through a walkie talkie, I swear to God. At first I wasn't even sure what I heard, so I listen, nothing else. Maybe a minute later I hear it again. Not a clue what its actually saying, but it sounds angry and evil. Now I'm thinking it really sounds like a walkie talkie, I wonder if someone has come up on my porch so I head to the door and BOOM, again this voice from hell. Now I'm in the hallway, trying to think of anything we have upstairs that would make such a bizarre sound or pick up radio waves. Nope, nothing. No electic toys, no walkies, no baby monitor (anyone thats had one knows what I mean). Now at least I know its coming from upstairs. So being more curious than scared, I start heading up the stairs. Well, it happens again and I realize its the bloody smoke detector. Why theres a woman in my smoke detector yelling at me, I'm not really sure. So now I'm thinking OMG is there a carbon monixide leak and she's yelling at me to save myself and leave her behind? No, cause the alarm would be going off too. I try listening right beside it and its saying "low battery" in garbled english and the french. I had no idea that there was a woman in there. Honestly, had I known I would have offered her a snack or something. But seriously, this is the first time in many years I forgot to change the batteries when the time changed. We so that twice a year without fail, except this year. So the mystery woman with the demon like voice was very helpful and may have saved our lives. If you can get a talking smoke detector its worth it. I wouldn't have had any idea the batteries were dying otherwise. So now I know my house isn't possessed, we have one extra mouth to feed (although she must be pretty small to be living in there) and I can go to sleep tonight knowing the batteries are good. If you haven't changed your smoke detector batteries GO DO IT NOW!!!! I mean it. Right now!! Its okay I'm finished writing so you won't miss anymore of my wit. GO!!!!!!!!!!

Tips, Tricks and Secrets

Hi folks,

Here are some websites that I like and will hopefully be useful to the brides and grooms out there.  So read on, bookmark, have a laugh at my confessions and remember, silk flowers never wilt.   ;) 

http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/index.cfm/2009/1/14/Wedding-101-Getting-Started--New-Brides-Checklist

Also from the same website,

What do you think?  Will mint be the colour for 2013?  It seems to be in the running as one of Pantene’s choices.  It may not be as attention grabbing as this year’s “Tangerine Tango”, but it’s certainly a beautiful colour none the less.

Check out Bridal Guides  “Tip of the Day” page.  http://www.bridalguide.com/

 

I like these tips from the “been there, done that” crowd in this article. http://www.bridetobe.com.au/Article/Planning/Your-Wedding-Day/Latest-trends/12-weddings-tips-you-should-read

I really like Weddingbells “Start Planning” guide.  Where was the internet when I was getting married?   http://www.weddingbells.ca/articles/slideshow/start-wedding-planning/0/

For the budget minded bride…..http://www.frugalbride.com/frugalhintstips.html

These are just a few that I really like,  but thanks to Google the sites are endless.  Now I’m going to share a few of my own tips. 

First off don’t DIY if you really don’t have to.  I know you’re probably thinking I say that because I’m a vendor.  Where that’s really coming from is experience.   I did it for my first wedding and it led to a lot of unnecessary stress and frustration.  I made the dresses (including my own), the bouquets, the centrepieces and my ex was a caterer at the time and he catered our wedding.  He had hired people but he oversaw it and spent more time in the kitchen than he probably wanted to.  (It was an awesome meal BTW)  Although I love creating, it was truly added stress that I could have lived without while we were doing so many other things to prepare.  However, I loved my dress.

Another tip for you is DON’T FORGET THE FLOWERS.  I know, I know, you think I’m being a pushy salesperson again.  Really, this is once again from experience.  This is where I must hang my head in shame.  I made my own flowers the first time around and now sell flowers to others, yet at my second wedding the thought never entered my head.  Why, you ask.  Well it was a very small wedding at city hall.  Quiet, not a lot of people, nothing fancy.  However, I didn’t realize I’d overlooked this detail until my sisters handed Mark and I a boutonniere and a corsage.  DUH!!  Thank goodness someone was thinking. 

Aren’t we cute? 

 

My last tip is not to lose sight of why there’s a wedding.  I know it may sound silly but the bottom line is that you love him/her and you want to spend your life with them.  If Aunt so and so doesn’t like the photographer, too bad.  If your best friend thinks your cake is ugly, so what.  It’s your wedding day and it’s really about the two of you.  Don’t let the details and opinions weight too heavily on you.  In spite of the bumps in the road, the important thing is that you make it to the alter to say your “I do’s” and start your own happily ever after. 

Until the next blog, 

Sharon