Your Special Occasions

DEBUT - Bringing The Beach Indoors

For debutantes who simply love the beach and can’t seem to get enough of it, a beach themed party would be an excellent choice for your themed debut party. A beach-themed 18th birthday party spells both fun and ingenuity. Just imagine bringing the beach indoors! So, how do you pull this off without getting wet? Here are some suggestions to make your beach party a success.
INVITES-Your invites should spell out what is in store for your guests. Create a one-of-a-kind invitation by sprinkling white sand on your invites. You can also look for cartoon pictures of seashells, seashore, jellyfishes, starfishes and attach them to your invites.
If you are going for a simple invitation, a simple white paper made into a scroll would also be nice. Get a string and attach seashells or beads on its ends. This will not only serve as your ribbon for your scroll invite but it will also suggest to your guests what your theme is.
Another way of letting your guests know the theme of your party is by using catchy phrases like these: “Let us have a nutty time on my debut party (this pertains to the coconut tree, of course).
“I’m feeling a little beachy, so let’s party!”
DRESS- Pick a sundress that can standout among a crowd of sundresses. Remember that you are the star of this party so wear something that screams it. One way of achieving this is by making them wear all white. That way, all your guests are wearing white but you have the liberty of wearing anything you like.
DRESS CODE – Make it a requirement for your guests to dress appropriately. It would help create the ambiance of the beach if your guests adhered to the dress code.

The first known birthday celebrations began among the Egyptians with parades, circuses, and gladiatorial events - all complete with feasts that sometimes lasted for days. Romans celebrated the birthdays of their gods with parades and chariot races. Mortals were not encouraged to celebrate their birthdays in Rome. Germany introduced the tradition of birthday cakes about 200 years ago. The cake itself was filled with gifts that predicted the recipient's life in the upcoming year. For example, if the slice of cake contained a ring, it symbolized impending marriage. A coin guaranteed riches throughout the next year. If the cake fell while baking, it ensured impending doom to the one celebrating a birthday. Today, various countries celebrate birthdays in unique ways.
In the United States, the traditional birthday ritual calls for giving gifts to the one celebrating his special day. Selecting the "right" gift depends on the individual, his interests, and how well you know him. Instead of purchasing the "same old" thing, add a unique twist to your birthday gift selections this year and watch out for the positive feedback! Below are several ideas that you may wish to give thought to as you plan your next birthday gift list for every child, teen, or adult in your life.
Birthday Gifts for Children
-A craft-of-the-month complete with a kit is a sure bet to create a happy birthday for any child. Subscriptions usually entail receipt of a kit every month, every two months, or quarterly for one year.
-Magazine subscriptions are also a huge

How to make someone feel special on their Birthday

If you want to add a little bit of extra pizzazz to a friend or relative' s birthday there are a few fun things you can do to make the day more special.

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Instructions

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  Call in to local radio and television stations. Most have a segment where they will announce birthdays. Some require the information a few days in advance so try to call before the birthday actually arrives. You would be surprised how many people listen to these morning shows and will recognize a name of a co-worker or friend they didn't know is having a birthday. Having people come up and say happy birthday out of the blue can really brighten the birthday persons day.
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  If you know the person well enough and know they are fun-loving and will not be angry about a messy car you can decorate their car with window chalk and helium or regular balloons. Most people I know would enjoy walking to their car in the morning or after work and seeing a bright birthday message on their vehicle. Don't use shaving cream to write on a car though, it can remove paint.
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  Bake them a

Make Your Anniversary Special in 7 Ways

1. Relive the Past
Celebrate with a stay-at-home nostalgia fest. Watch your wedding video or flip through your wedding album and honeymoon photos. Pick desserts that are similar to your wedding cake.

2. Take a Second Honeymoon
Was there another hot spot you were considering for your honeymoon? Why not go now? If you can't get away, pack a picnic and head to the park with a bottle of wine.
3. Have a Sex Fest
Light candles, put on your best sheets, and pick up a sex toy if you dare (it's easy and less embarrassing to order them online). Let him know what he can do to please you and vice versa. Vanilla massage cream and Kama Sutra oil should get things going.

A birthday is always a special celebration, regardless of age. It's important to enjoy yourself because it's the one day out of the year that belongs to you. Many people spend it with their family and friends, participating in activities of their choice. If you've run out of ideas this year or you don't know how to narrow down your options, there are still plenty of ways to make the big day memorable. There's no shame in making your own birthday plans, so explore your options and invite others to share your fun.

Plan a Get-together
- Assuming no one has a surprise party planned, invite a few friends over for drinks and dinner. On your birthday, it's important to spend time with those who will put a smile on your face. If you don't have time to send out invitations, casually invite your guests over the phone at least a week in advance. Make sure they understand that it's not a big formal dinner, but rather a casual get-together. Let them know that you appreciate their company, and you would love for them to spend time with you on your birthday. If you aren't in the mood to cook for a big bash, make reservations at your favorite restaurant. Give your guests directions, a time and a date at least a few days in advance, and everything should go smoothly. You don't need to necessarily rent out a function room for the event--this should be a small, intimate dinner with your closest friends. It can be just one of the many activities you do on your birthday, as oppose to the only activity.

Garden Wedding

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and choosing the right location is crucial. You want to pick a location that fits your personality and will provide you with the best atmosphere for your ideal wedding. Choosing a place to have your wedding is a very personal process and only you can pick what feels right for your special day.

Pre-Planning Decisions
- Before you're able to choose the place to have your wedding, there are certain decisions that need to be made. Start by deciding what your budget is because that will limit your choices. Figure out an approximate number of people that will be in attendance. Decide if you want the wedding to be extravagant or simple.
Places
- Beach weddings offer a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery. You can travel to a destination for a seaside wedding or you can use the sands of a local beach. One of the benefits of a beach wedding is that you can have the photographs, ceremony and reception in the same area.
  Destination weddings have become more popular in recent years. Destination weddings generally involve the couple alone or a few close family members and friends. Having a destination wedding means that your reception won't consist of 200 people, which may save you money. Another benefit of a destination wedding is that you can have a romantic honeymoon in the same place that you have the wedding.

They want gifts they can use and share. Some couples want gifts that are modern, convenient, and practical. They enjoy entertaining family and friends as they build their new life as a couple.

Some prefer more traditional gifts that will fill their home with love. They prefer to receive decorative keepsakes and other more personalized wedding gifts.

Top 5 Wedding Gifts Idea

1. Money – Yes it's true; while it may seem impersonal or uncreative, money is my number one recommended wedding gift. Most young couples are saving for something big – a house, a car, a piece of furniture, or are still paying back their student loans. Money may also help them have an extra-special honeymoon or let them order that extra photo for their album. While it's rude for a couple to ask for money, it is never rude to give cash. If you still want to give a personal wedding gift, combine the two: attach a check to a beautiful picture frame, a kitchen gadget, or a long letter detailing your wishes and advice for their marriage.

2. An expensive item off of their registry – Often the more-expensive items on a couple's registry are dream wedding gifts that they don't think they're

The Most Important Money Saving Tips

You will save yourself an enormous amount of money if you get married during the off-season months of January, February, March and November.
Getting married on any other of the week other than Saturday.
There is no official name for this disease but many brides get it.
- 1st Symptom - around 3 months before your wedding, you'll begin to second-guess your decisions.
- 2nd Symptom - You'll get scared and think about what you can do to make your wedding better or more unique.
- 3rd Symptom - Then you'll ask friends, family, co-workers and anyone that will listen to you, about what they think of your new ideas.

Will You Be Making These Mistakes When Planning Your Wedding?

He has proposed and you have said "YES!" So what’s next? You have decided to have an engagement party and perhaps a wedding one year down the road...maybe even sooner.

In order to make sure that everything goes smoothly, you decide to plan the wedding early. There are many considerations to take into account and you become "paralyzed" wondering what are the things that should be done first...and just as importantly... are you doing them right?
You go out and buy all the bridal magazines you can find & scour the Internet for "free" advice. But what