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Self-Care Tips and Spa Ideas for Brides
Self-Care Tips and Spa Ideas for Brides

As a bride, the period leading up to your wedding can be one of the most stressful (yet exciting) parts of your life. It can seem like there are a million different things to think about and plan for, but you have to remember that your health and wellness are just as important. That’s why self-care is essential for brides who are suffering from stress and anxiety.

Selecting an Engagement Rings
Selecting an Engagement Rings

Engagement rings are available in a variety of settings and designs, as well as in a number of precious metals. Despite the fact that there are endless options to choose from, the solitaire diamond engagement ring continues to be the preferred choice for many brides-to-be. But what is it about this option that makes it so important to so many couples? Read on to learn five reasons why this simple design remains the most popular style.

How to Throw a Wedding Reception Your Guests Will Love
How to Throw a Wedding Reception Your Guests Will Love

While some nitty gritty planning is an essential part of bringing your wedding to life, it’s important to remember that there’s no rules when it comes to your special day. Your wedding should first and foremost be memorable and unique to you and your fiance—that’s a given! But when it comes to the reception, you might be wondering what you can do to wow your guests and make sure they have an unforgettable night celebrating you and your honey.

Wedding Budget Tips
Wedding Budget Tips

Many couples have been dreaming of their wedding day plans for years, and your engagement is the kick-off you’ve been waiting for. It’s fun to browse potential venues, look through local brides’ wedding photos, and start to consider what you and your partner will wear. Planning the décor and party has its challenges, but it’s a fun and exciting conversation.

Willow and Sage Feature
Willow and Sage Feature

Last year, we worked as the Creative Director for Giftfor.co to create content for their company launch. We wanted to share the article we help published on Willow and Sage Magazine (Spring 2021 Issue).

Throw the Ultimate Spa and Wine Night For Your Bachelorette Party
Throw the Ultimate Spa and Wine Night For Your Bachelorette Party

Plan a special girls night in over some relaxation, pampering, snacks and delicious wine! Pick a date, send the invites, gather all the spa essentials and check out these pamper party inspirations so you can plan the perfect intimate gathering with your best gal pals.

Newlywed Game Questions & Fun Wedding Printables
Newlywed Game Questions & Fun Wedding Printables

The game show titled “The Newlywed Game” inspired the fun trivia game of the same name. This cute activity puts the newlywed couple to the test, quizzing them on how well they know each other. When played at a wedding party, the game gives guests a glimpse down memory lane as the couple recounts their favorite moments and shows off their knowledge of one another. Play the Newlywed Game at a wedding shower or even an engagement party with the step-by-step guide we’ve compiled below.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments

Calling all Ninja Turtles Fans! These ornaments are a great project to do with kids over winter break.
How did this project come about? I have two boys. They like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I make TMNT items for them. This is my life.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding

Getting married is a major life event that you’ll never forget. If you’re planning to walk down the aisle with that special someone, a backyard wedding is a great way to say your vows and tie the knot on a budget. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, it’s easy to plan a backyard wedding if you know where to start. From summer celebrations to a beautiful autumn ceremony, read on to learn how you can plan your wedding for a special moment right in your own backyard.

Brunch with Us
Brunch with Us

Brunch inspiration for the Skybox Family. Together our team put together a few brunch hosting tips we’d like to share with the readers. We lived by the motto of Work Hard and Brunch Hard during our retreat! Take it from us, we’re the entertainer pros.

Holiday Parties

Holiday Parties

Ngoc Nguyen Lay

We all know that the holidays could be stressful times, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of ways to make each occasion run smoothly and help you save time. You could have a fabulous event and enjoy the fun company around you.

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you save time and keep your sanity during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Preset the table – this can be done the night before the big feast and will save you time the day of. Decorating will also add charm to the occasion when guest arrive and see how beautiful it all looks. Presetting your table the night before will allow you time to double check that you have seating for everyone and also a place setting available on the side for that unexpected last minute guests.

Know what you’re cooking – Don’t try to find Grandma’s secret ingredient to the mashed potatoes the day of Thanksgiving! Do your research ahead of time. If you’re making all the dishes, organize a schedule so you know when to work on which dish.  The last thing you want is for all your dishes to be done only to realize you forgot to cook the turkey.

Organize a pot luck – If you’re going to have guest bring a dish make sure to check with everyone what they plan to bring. This will assure that 5 people don’t all bring green bean casserole.  This is an opportunity for guest to try something different. You can even make it a themed dinner and have every guest bring their favorite Cajun dish just to spice things up a bit. 

Family Fun! – The turkey still needs another hour to cook but everyone is ready to eat now! This is when it’s handy to have some family fun activities. Buy a brand new football just for the occasion or a new board game like Twister! Not only will this help everyone build up an appetite but will get everyone out of the kitchen so you can focus on the task at hand.

Fast clean up – Recruit help for clean up. Assign each person a task like dishes or putting away leftovers. Make sure the dishwasher is already empty before you start cooking this way you can fill it has you cook and clean up. Before you sit down to eat, fill the sink with hot soapy water and fill it with dirty pots and pans. This way after you’re done eating they just have to be scrubbed one and rinsed off. If you know you’re going to have a lot of extra food, invest in cute to go boxes for your guests.

Skybox wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Guest Blogger: Ashley Simmons. Photos from Caroline Tran

Post Published on November 23, 2010. 

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