Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo married already! Molester brother Josh Duggar attends "Counting On" quickie wedding

Here comes the bride! Jinger Duggar is now officially Mrs. Jeremy Vuolo after a brief 4-month courtship and engagement. A special guest appearance was made by sex molester brother Josh Duggar, his wife Anna and their family. Jinger and her husband Jeremy are ecstatic but questions remain on how the reality show parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar feel about their daughter's whirlwind romance. Were they "#Counting On" such a speedy courtship-to-altar relationship?   Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo marry in quickie wedding, molester brother Josh Duggar attends

Digital Receipts for Wedding Budgeting, Savings, Returns

Picture this, brides and grooms: the wedding flowers aren't right. You paid a bundle and need the receipt to return them. Annddd, you can't find it. Here you are trying to save money, keep in budget, not go into debt. But for lack of a tiny piece of paper (in the ocean of paperwork), that refund might be lost. Commence panic attack, argument, blaming over whose job it was to organize the receipts...in short, chaos! Well, with digital receipts, accessed from your smart phone, that crisis can be averted. I first used them at Menard's.  Read on  Digital Receipts Help with Returns, Book-Keeping

How I Lost 100 Pounds With Mind, Attitude and Habit Changes

I've lost almost 100 pounds. It's taken about two years. That sounds like a long time. But don't let that daunt you, fellow dieters. It took me longer because I didn't "crash" diet. Also, I lost weight faster the longer I stuck with it. Ergo, I learned to diet effectively. Losing weight meant changing several things. Here's how.  How to Lose 100 Pounds With Mind, Attitude and Habit Changes

Cheap, Easy, Fun Bridal Shower Mimosa Bar

Our oldest daughter got married in May and we threw her a bridal shower. She and her fiance live in Louisiana and frequent New Orleans. The Mimosa (an alcoholic cocktail) is a common menu item and my child has developed a taste for them. She wanted a mimosa bar for her bridal shower and found some ideas on Pinterest.  Our DIY Bridal Shower Mimosa Bar

Our Under $800 Wedding Reception, Frugal Yet Memorable

My husband and I paid for our own wedding and reception. Grandparents paid for food, but we covered everything else. And even though they bought food, we kept costs frugal. We paid everything off in advance, incurred no debt and charged nothing. Our cheap wedding reception cost under $800 for 150 people, including food, cake, decorations, music, flowers, equipment and hall rental. This was 27 years ago, but I could still do it today and so can you. Just follow our penny pincher example. My Cheap Wedding Reception Under $800

Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner on a Budget

The rehearsal dinner allows you to thank your wedding party for helping to make your big day special. Typically the groom's family pays for the rehearsal dinner. However, not everyone understands this protocol (my in-laws didn't). If your in-laws aren't forthcoming about whether they will pay for the rehearsal dinner, proceed under the assumption that they aren't. It's not worth creating drama over (weddings usually cause enough drama to go around!). Plan your own rehearsal dinner and consider these budget friendly options.  Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner on a Budget 

How We Got Cheap Wedding Rings for Bride and Groom Under $200

When we got married, my husband and I paid for our wedding and reception. To cut costs, we looked for cheap wedding rings. For less than $200 we bought a diamond engagement ring, woman's wedding ring and man's wedding ring. 25 years later we're still wearing those wedding bands. Here's how we saved. How We Got Cheap Wedding Rings Under $200