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The Reluctant Outdoorsman - Duck Huntingby Al Dorantes

I was at a holiday party the Friday after Christmas. My old friend, Luke said,“We have something that would make a great story for you.”

I replied,“Oh yeah? What’s that?”“Duck hunting.”

Luke went on to explain the whole thing. We would walk down to the duck pond, sit behind the duck blind, and shoot the ducks.It is great fun. “We’re going tomorrow morning.”Now, I will admit, I was a

little deep in the eggnog

when I agreed to meet Luke at 6 o’clock in the morning for the drive to the duck pond.

hunting adventure was

from head to toe and I had used it once, years ago, for deer hunting; a story for another time. The gear was all over the house. The Jacket I found in the closet downstairs. My vest and shirts were in the upstairs closet. I found one glove in a box of gloves in a box in the attic. I never found mypants.

In the early predawn dark

we drove out to the duck pond. Just like any hunting

make sure that you haveproper permission to hunt on the land you are about to hunt on. Luke had gotten permission previously so wewere good to go. Besides

duck blind that was waiting for us we were equipped with two 12 gauge shotguns,2 lanyards of duck calls, and

a sack full of duck decoys.Duck hunting has recently seen a growth spurt thanks in part to the Duck Dynasty television show as well as an increase in the population of ducks.

We carried the gear on what seemed like an easy

to the pond. Upon further study the walk across the cow pasture was essentially an ankle breaking trek through a maze of divots.Each step I took landed myfoot in a bovine hoof shaped hole, on the high side of the depression, or sometimes in between; both in the hole and on top at the same time. All this was done in the relative dark required to get to the pond before the ducks.

Once the decoys were set up and we were safely stashed behind the duck blind it was mere minutes

The view from behind the duck blind.

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In December of 1965, I and fourteen hundred other soldiers set sail from Brook-lyn on the USS Darby, the last troop ship ferrying our soldiers over to Germany.After that, the military used planes and an eight-day voyage was reduced to an

frigid crossing there was little to do and we were shown a lot of frivolous movies. Looking back I see that this would have been an excellent time to educate the new troops about the people whose land wewere about to “invade.”Around that time President Charles De Gaulle was in the process of kicking American troops that had been there since World War II out of France. It appeared to be an ungrate-ful act, given the help wegave to that country during the war. But at that time I was stationed in Germany and I observed how young American soldiers, lonely from being away from home and ignorant of manner and customs, could misbehave,

harass women and own the label of “the ugly American.”While we were crossing

the Atlantic there could have been something said,by way of a documentary,about being a representa-tive of your country and to put your best foot forward and thus win the hearts and minds of our hosts. But the opportunity to get this across was lost and instead a lot of “bad boys” were unleashed in Germany as well as in France. I don’t mean the majority. It just

took a few to spoil it for the rest. German nationals called my base in Ludwigsburg,“Gangster Barracks.” I’m sure the same dynamics were afoot in France.I already knew they didn’t

like American soldiers in Germany but I didn’t encounter unfriendly vibes from the French until attending the running of the bulls in July of 1966 in Pam-plona, Spain. I am a Franco-phile, due to my maternal grandmother’s origin being the French mountain town of Auvergne. People can tell when you like them, and so, at that time, rather than being abusive, the French sitting at my table at Pension Mendoza were merely con-descending.They teased me about President Kennedy’s widow cavorting with the shipping tycoon,Aristotle Onassis.They thought it was inappropriate and disgrace-ful.The conversation boiled down to,“You Americans don’t know how to behave.No wonder De Gaulle is kicking you out.”

How could I defend myself,

country? How could I come back at them? The solution:a little fabrication. I told these sophisticates that I had read in the newspaper that because France was kicking us out, we were sending back the Statue Of Liberty.All mouths at the table dropped open. One guy choked on the hearty red wine he was drinking.I kept a straight face.They had nothing to say. Now wewere kicking them--in the form of their lady--out of America. I had them! Even if they found out an hour later that my story was untrue, for a time this naïve American was on top and out maneuvering the smart Europeans.As a civilian several years

later, I was returning to Paris from the south of France with my wife,Alice.We had been visiting friends I had made back in the Pamplona of ‘66.They were actually two of the people who had been teasing me about

Jacquelyn Kennedy. Our arrival was very early in the morning and the banks were still closed. We wanted to have breakfast but for some reason no one would accept American Express travelers’ checks. We had tried several places.There was a kiosk back at the train station where lots of souvenirs were for sale. I studied the display for a while trying to decide what I could buy with a check,and hopefully get change in francs so that we could havebreakfast. I kept asking the

woman behind the counter questions in broken French about different items. Finally,the woman impatiently said something that amounted to,“What do you really want?” I told her that weneeded cash to buy some-thing to eat. She looked at me for a long time, pulled out 20 francs and said,“Here, go have breakfast.”We did, and later we went to the bank to exchange our money. When I returned to the kiosk to reimburse the woman and buy her combi-nation letter-scale and pencil

sharpener, she announced for all to hear,“Look at this crazy American. I give him 20 francs for something to eat and he returns to pay me back!” It seemed at the time that the French, follow-ing De Gaulle, had removed the idea of payback from their code of ethics.I think the reason I had

some degree of success in dealing with the French is because I made an attempt to understand them and

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If you’re lookingfor hands-onservice, thenDonna Marie’sBridal Shoppein MohawkStreet in Uticais the one-stopshopping placefor future brides,maids, mothers,

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Owner DonnaM. Magaro-Dye says shestrives to meetall the needs ofprospective brideswith her 40-years’experience in thebridal industry, including thegowns and all appropriateaccessories.

“I am an independentbridal shop that specializesin a level of service thatis not found in a big boxshop or on an online Website,” Donna Marie says.“Selling a bridal gown isa complex process full ofintricacies. I am here toprovide top-notch service,tips and guidance with myyears of experience andknowledge.”

That experience alsoincludes a B.F.A. degreein Fashion Design fromthe Pratt Institute. DonnaMarie started her businessin 1973 on Albany Streetin Utica and moved in1985 to the shop’s currentlocation at 1548 MohawkSt.

Alterations, done rightat the shop, are the mostimportant part of making

Donna Marie says. “Myability to customize a dressis a unique quality, whetherit is something as simpleas lengthening a train oras elaborate as changingthe beadwork pattern orneckline,” she adds.

The popular ChampagneSunday at Donna Marie’sis a special event that canbe booked by appointmentat the boutique.The shopis closed to the public onthose days, and the brideand her party can shop

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Champagne and horsd’oeuvres are served.Theseappointments typically run$50 to $100 depending onthe party size, Donna Mariesays.The fee is then appliedtoward the bridal gownwhen ordered that day, shenotes.

For spring 2015, DonnaMarie says that bridalgowns will continue to offer

in lace and embroidery,with or without a touch ofsoft color.

Donna Marie notes thather personalized servicedoes not go unnoticed. Shepoints to homage from a

“I just bought my weddinggown here! I live in Bostonbut all of my family and my

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“I looked everywhere inSyracuse for this dress but

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By Diego PhillipsA picture may be worth

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Photographer Lisa Millerof Studio di Luce makesthat her mission goal.Studio di Luce meansstudio of light in Italian, andto Lisa that’s the key to a

great wedding day picture.

“As a weddingphotographer, I take pridein my ability to capture myclients’ precious moments

personality,” Lisa says. “Asseen in my portfolio, mypassion for photographyradiates in each shot.”

Lisa, born and raised inNorth Syracuse, currently

lives in New Hartford—andhas done so for the past 24years. She’s been runningStudio di Luce for eightyears,

The photographer’sspecialty is weddingphotography, but herother services includespecial event, fashion, andeditorial and commercialphotography, as well as highschool senior pictures.

Her most popular itemsold is the studio’s weddingpackages.The basic packagestarts at $1,595. Lisa also

offers a four-hour packagefor Friday or Saturdayweddings for $995.She notes that the future

of her business remains“bright” and that her recipefor making a customerhappy is to “smile and nod,and stay calm at all times.”

Lisa assures that becauseshe is the sole owner andemployee of Studio di Lucethat every client comes

clients can always rely onan individually focused andprofessionally executedexperience,” she says. Her physical studio may

be located in Central NewYork, but the professionalphotographer says shefrequently shoots weddingsin Syracuse, Utica, theAdirondacks, Albany andSaratoga Springs. Lisa addsthat, of course, destinationweddings are alwayswelcome.

“I’ve recently expanded tooffer wedding photographyin South Florida during thewinter months,” she notes.

The Internet advises thata wedding photographer’sprimary job is to makethe bride look her mostbeautiful on the special

day of her wedding.Documenting theceremony, the festivities atthe reception, including thespeeches, dancing, the foodand the merry atmosphereare also paramount inpictures taking. It is thephotographer’s job tomemorialize the details ofthe environment.

That is advice that Lisatakes to heart. “I enjoy the

cake and the champagne,”she says. “But most of all, Ilove seeing two people inlove and being the one todocument the day throughphotography.”

the best shots of thespecial day are best left toexperienced photographerslike her.

“I think the trend is goingtoward a more educatedbride and groom whoknow enough to telleveryone to leave theirphones, iPads and camerasat home and let theprofessionals do their job,”she says.

Lisa says that the wisestbrides and grooms are“couples that care moreabout the fact that they aregetting married than theycare about how elaboratetheir reception is or howfast their photos get postedon Facebook.”

She says that hermotivation for being inbusiness is the nature of thework itself.

“I love what I do, and Ilove shooting weddings,”Lisa adds. “And I loveshooting weddings in theMohawk Valley because it’shome for me.”

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Like the mighty tree the business was named after,Wolf Oak Acres in Oneida promises to stand out abovethe rest when it comes to providing an exclusive wedding venue in the countryside.Owners Russell and Katrina

Blanchard, both Oneida High School ’92 grads, say the wolf tree is the most dominant tree in the forest.“Our 200-acre property has a red oak that the DEC believes is the largest in a tri-county area – hence wenamed the property Wolf Oak Acres in honor of the tree that’s hundreds of years old and over 23 feet in circumference,” Katrina says.She says the couple bought

the property in 2001, built their homestead in 2006,and started an agritourism venture from 2008-12. In 2013 the property went under construction and the couple opened the new rental venue in 2014 for corporate events and showers, with a focus on weddings.“We opened the doors

to a bridal expo and open house in June 2014,a charity wedding the following weekend, then for our season starting in July,” Katrina says.“We just

season on New Year’s Eve with our 30th wedding.”The venue promises

individualized personal attention, free bridal consultation and all the necessary help to make the couple ecstatic and stress free as possible. Upcoming 2015 events include another bridal expo and open house this spring, and wine and dine experiences throughout the year.What can bride and

at Wolf Oak Acres? The Blanchard family invites them to experience farm-friendly hospitality, and enjoy the fresh air and pristine views with ponds, gorges, woods,

waterfalls and gardens abounding on the grounds.“Our spectacular setting

will give you completely unique photo opportunities.From rustic themed barns,our covered wooden bridge,ponds, waterfall areas,

your intimate ceremony and reception will be an unforgettable experience,”Katrina says.The facilities also include

a two-story, 8,000 square space, a wraparound deck,and bridal and groom suites.Hardwoods, cobblestone

immaculate views of the countryside and waterfront property make this setting one of the most unique in Upstate New York.Katrina says the latest

trend in the wedding venue industry has seen a dramatic amount of rustic/vintage/natural setting weddings – hundreds of farms havepopped up all over New York and throughout the country.“All things wedding seem

to always have trends, from colors, décor, attire, venues

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and more.” Katrina says.“While it’s always exciting to see these trends change and evolve, we at Wolf Oak Acres have made a timeless venue that is suitable for any type of event and style.”The Blanchards say their

venue is here to stay.“We have literally invested everything into making this facility and grounds into the picture-perfect locale for weddings,” Katrina says.“We are in this endeavor for the long haul.”Experience will see to that

promise of standing tall like the wolf tree.“I’ve been a special event

coordinator for over 20 years,” Katrina concludes.“Being able to help couples to put together the day of their dreams, in a setting they will love as much as wedo, makes this job one of the best out there.” �

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As much of the worldslowly recovers from thefar-reaching economic down-turn that began in 2008, theInternational Monetary Fundhas predicted a 3.2 percentgrowth for the global econo-my in 2015.

Some countries, includingthe United States, havealready witnessed an uptickin industrial growth. Butother nations are not seeingthe same level of success.

is plaguing areas of SouthAmerica.Trade surpluses inGermany are likely to shrinkin 2015.There is still steadygrowth in areas of Asia,but China’s projected 7.1percent growth, though highcompared to other nations,is the country’s lowest in 15years.

With regard to the Amer-ican economy, job growth

returning to the marketplace

economy. But uncertaintyas to whether the FederalReserve will begin to raisethe federal funds rate in

2015 continues to loomover the American economy.The higher the federal fundsrate, the more expensive itis to borrow money. Sincethe end of 2008, the federalfunds rate has been unusu-ally low.The low rate wasessentially an emergencymeasure in the wake of the

an unknown if the country’seconomy can survive with-out the low rate.

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-come workers may impactthe job market and overalleconomy.

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Growth in informationservices, which includestelecommunications, pub-lishing, motion pictures, andbroadcasting, is expected tosurge. Finance and insuranceremain strong and safe betsfor employment as banksnow will make up for cut-backs during the recession.Other strong employmentcontenders include manage-ment consulting, accounting,law, computer design, andengineering services.

Health and wellness ser-vices appear recession-proofas well. IBISWorld IndustryResearch notes pilates andyoga studios were highly re-sistant to the recession.Witha predicted annual growthof 4.8 percent, these healthand wellness industries aretargeted for growth andincreased success in 2015.

Pieces of the global eco-nomic puzzle are comingtogether while others arefalling out of the mix, and itshould be interesting to seehow the world economyreacts in the new year.�

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recycled, as can beverage containers, electronic equip-ment and batteries.

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containing important doc-uments. Nowadays compa-nies can put that space to better use or downsize to

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or memos must be printed,but such notices that will only circulate internally need not be printed to appear like documents that will be shared with clients or other companies. When circulating

they cannot be emailed. If they can, opt for emailing instead of printing out cop-ies to be left on employees’desks. If memos or directives must be distributed via printouts, ask that writers of such memos use smaller fonts and print on both

sides of a sheet of paper.The smaller font ultimately means less paper consump-tion, as does printing on both sides of each sheet of paper.

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energy and preserve those resources by donating or recycling eligible electronics.Regulations may now be in place that dictate how cer-tain electronics should be disposed of. Ensure your of-

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At Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club in New YorkMills, the lay of the land gives birth to the popular banquet emporium’s name.

Notice the landscape at the 169 Main St site.There are two identical naturally spring-fed ponds on either side of the silver maple-lined driveway as you enter the property.Those ponds havepart of the property for hundreds of years.

David Girmonde Sr. and Jr. are the current third and fourth generation owners of the 72-year-old banquet hall,restaurant and golf venue,established in 1942.

The specialties of the house include weddings,garden ceremonies,banquets and golf events.On a daily basis,Twin Ponds hosts daily seasonal golf play,business meetings and open dining at the Estate 169 restaurant.

Davis Jr. rates the Twin Ponds business by draw:

number one; banquets come a close second; and then golf

rounds out the top three during the summer months.

As for weddings, brides have two options.“We have two distinct rooms.The ballroom, which is your typical venue room, holds up

comfortably or 380 without

The room also has a full bar,riser for head tables and podiums, and surrounding windows so there is always a view of the outside, he adds.

“Our Terrace Room is also

Twin Ponds, New York Mills Named for its beautiful landscape

known as the room with the circular bar. It can hold up to 230 comfortably, and can also be split into smaller rooms for smaller more

Jr. says.

He notes that Twin Ponds boasts new plans for the upcoming 2015 wedding season.“Two bridal suites will give brides the luxury of getting ready right at our venue, especially for those whose ceremonies will also

he says.

David Jr. points other features of the property that are conducive to a wedding venue.“We have a luscious

the area, spanning two acres of meticulously manicured

and trees. It has become very popular for wedding ceremonies and, most

he says.

He believes the wedding industry was shifting toward outdoor barn and tent weddings, but he notes that that is a passing fad.“More and more guests attend these weddings and realize that the accommodations

he states.

Thankfully, he says the trend is heading back to elegant venues that offer the most accommodations, so brides can get everything they need at one place with more attention given to food quality and uniqueness.

At Twin Ponds, David Jr.says, weddings and banquet prices all depend on what the clients wants to spend.“We offer a wide variety of

David Jr. notes his rule of thumb for measuring a successful wedding event at Twin Ponds:“When the bride gives you a big hug at the end of the night and cannot stop thanking you, there is nothing more

guests leave and rave about the food and service, that’s what makes me want to come to work every day and enjoy what we’re doing

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Beautiful Mess - Words Getting Aroundby Al Dorantes

Beautiful Mess is what happens when two brothers,Mike and Chris Ehrhart,driven by the musical vision of Mike’s son,Timcombined into a musical group. Beautiful Mess came

The band initially formed to put some music down and record, to jam, and havesome fun but a Beautiful Mess has released four EP’ssince 2009.

A Beautiful Mess is composed of 3 members.Tim Ehrhart handles background vocals,guitar, arrangements, and percussion. Tim is currently a student at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. Chris Ehrhart on lead vocals. Chris is the band’s second ear. He keeps the process grounded.Lastly, Mike Ehrhart handles lyrics, collaborating with Tim on the music and the

business side of the band.

Beautiful Mess is a band of two worlds. It is based out of Liverpool, New Yorkand Lancaster, Pennsylvania.The band has essentially built 2 fan bases. Having 2 groups of fans pays off when they perform their live gigs. They have a small tour scheduled in January, 2015;playing some shows in New York and Pennsylvania. The separate location of band members has also led to a unique separation of job functions outside the playing of music.Tim handles social media stuff, Mike handles the business end of things including public relations, and Chris promotes Beautiful Mess in the Lancaster area.

The background of the band is rooted in a simple, down to earth understanding of faith. Chris Ehrhart said,“Beautiful Mess kind of stuck but it’s a good description of the overall

mission of the band and gets the word out. A snap shot in describing the journey of

Tim added,“Our family always jammed out to Christian music.Always had a passion for expressing our outlook, a beautiful mess, so we try to write meaningful music for people to relate

Chris said,“This music has

calling.

Getting down to how Beautiful Mess makes the songs Mike explained that he starts with the

hook (either a melody or baseline), and then they allow the vision to develop.“The song kind of writes

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of music. We try to avoid being “too churchy” with lyrics.We try to explain God in life today and avoid cliché by using practical messages.

Chris chimed in,“Social

Beatiful Mess.....from 17 relevance is important.The basic message brings a relationship with God; a window to what people are dealing with today.”

On November 18, 2014 Beautiful Mess released

their 4th EP titled,Words Getting Around. Chris said,“The new album is doing really well. We’re getting radio play from California to Syracuse. Words Getting Around is adding to our fan base. The culturally relevant,

strong lyrics are bringing in new listeners.”

Tim said happily,“The iTunes downloads are happening.”

Words Getting Around

is Beautiful Mess’s 4th EP.The band put a lot into the album and it is an important step forward for the band. Mike said,“Folks are encouraging us. Musicians

appreciate good music. It doesn’t matter if it’s blues,rock or contemporary Christian. It’s musicality.”

Chris added,“Music has a way of showing our realistic

and genuine example of our faith.”

Word is getting around about Beautiful Mess.

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How to preserve wedding bouquets and arrangements

A bride’s gown may garner its share of attention come

to impress guests. Fresh

the ensuing reception more

According to The Knot.

to spend 8 percent of their wedding budget on

wedding, that equates to

arrangements and bouquets.

or two.

But instead of tossing beau-

once the wedding day has

preserve those impressive

Air dryingOne of the easiest ways to

them out.This is best done

straight and not warp or

out-of-the-way spot in a

may need to remain hanging

arrange them in a vase or another container. Other-

PressingPressing is another way to

and arrangements.To press

-ers in tissue paper between

on them before putting

photo frame.Chemical drying

sand can be used to dry

preserve an entire bouquet as-is.

purchased at home im-

used to dry out musty base-ments and other areas.

add more product to the

everything sit for about a

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The Park Ave.Wedding Center is located at the Domes, 4679 St. Rt. 5,Herkimer. The full service wedding center sits among geodesic domes like a futuristic bridal shop but,

Park Ave.Wedding Center is still doing things the old fashioned way; one customer at a time.

The Park Ave.Wedding Center opened June 2, 1999 on their namesake avenue in Herkimer and made the move to the domes in 2006.

Park Ave.Wedding Center is a full service wedding center carrying lines for the bride including Mary’s bridal, Alfred Angelo, Bonny,Maids, and Jordan as well as Christina Wu bridesmaid dresses, and Alexia (also bridesmaid dresses). But it does not stop there. They

both fresh and silk, tuxes by Jim’s Formal Wear, and invitations by Carlson Craft.Park Ave.Wedding Center can handle your wedding

Owner Patricia Lynch said,“I treat my brides as if they were my own daughters.”She added,“We do what wehave to do to make their special day perfect at their convenience.”

Lynch explained that the dresses at the ParkAve.Wedding Center are reasonably priced for the area. Dresses start at $399 and go up from there. All alterations are included in price of dresses and done in store. Lynch explained her hours as,“Here anytime they need me.” Because the Park Ave.Wedding Center caters to girls from all over Patricia and seamstress Barb Young are available at the bride’s convenience. Their attention to detail and their dedication to the brides led Patricia to say, with a wink,“We only have one Bridezilla per year.”

Some of the trends at

the Park Ave.Wedding

with a corset back for the brides while bridesmaids are sporting hi-lo hems.The Park Ave.Wedding Center is not like one of those reality shows where brides are

Patricia Lynch and Park Ave.Wedding Center make your wedding dreams come true.

Park Ave.Wedding Center is your one stop shop for bridal dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride and mother of the groom

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Alterations happen in houseat Park Ave. Wedding Center and are included in the cost ofyour dress.

Did you know? Long ago, the cake was

usually cut at the very end of the reception and would signal to the guests that it was the end of the festivities.Today, cutting the cake is an unspoken signal that represents that the formal wedding is nearing a close,and guests who would like to leave can do so without worry of being rude. Many couples will cut the cake right after dinner as a courtesy to older guests who may want to get started on their trips home.This affords them the chance to make an earlier exit, rather than staying through the dancing that could extend into the wee hours of the night or missing the cake entirely.Cutting the cake mid-reception

also serves another practical purpose for couples who are paying a photographer by the hour. Photographers typically go home after the cake-cutting, so a mid-reception cutting can save couples a substantial amount of money. �


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How to build a wedding registryMany once-popular wed-

ding traditions have fallen by the wayside. But one wedding tradition that has withstood the test of time is the wedding registry. Cou-ples about to tie the knot still build a wedding registry so their guests know what to buy them as wedding gifts.This saves guests the trouble of agonizing over what to buy the couple getting hitched and also ensures that couples won’t receive two or more of the same item.Building a registry can

be fun, as couples can act like kids in a candy store and add items they might otherwise not be able to afford. But there is a method to building a registry that can ensure the process of giving and receiving gifts is comfortable and convenient for everyone involved.• Choose a national chain.

Many stores will allow cou-ples to establish a registry,but it behooves couples to choose a national chain or

chains for their registry.A local boutique store might sell several items you would love to have, but that store may only be accessible to guests who live nearby,and such stores may be more expensive than larger national chains that can afford to charge less for similar products. Choosing a national chain ensures all of your guests will be able to access and purchase a gift from your registry, and make those purchases without breaking the bank.• Choose a store with

an online presence.When choosing a store for your registry, it also helps to choose a store with an online presence that’s us-er-friendly. Ideally, pick an on-line retailer you have already had positive experiences with.This not only will make it easier for your guests, but also for you should you de-cide to return items down the road.• Choose more than one

store.You also want to choose more than one store when building a registry.Some guests will prefer to

shop in-store rather than online, so you want to give them some options so they don’t have to drive far and

and mortar store for your registry.• Visit the stores and do

your homework.Though some stores allow you to develop a registry entire-ly online, it still helps for couples to visit the store together and build their registries in the more tra-ditional way.Visiting a store as opposed to browsing the store website allows you to touch and feel products,which can give you a more accurate idea of their quality.In addition to seeing the products in person, read online reviews of products before putting them on your registry so you can ensure you’re getting quality items.• Choose items that vary

in price. Many couples are sheepish about putting ex-pensive items on their reg-istries.That’s not surprising,as the cost of attending a wedding, especially one that features lots of out-of-town guests, can be substantial.

But some guests, such as the bride and groom’s parents and siblings, may want to give a more high-end gift, so don’t be afraid to include items in a range of prices,from the inexpensive to the more costly, on your registry.• Don’t abandon the

registry after your big day.You won’t end up getting everything you include on your registry, but that doesn’t mean you should just forget about those items that never made their way into your home. Many retail-

discounts on items from their registries that were never purchased, and those discounts may extend for as long as a year after the big day. Revisit your registry after the wedding to see

on those items you never received, and continue to do so until the registry expires.Building a registry can be

a fun activity for couples about to tie the knot. But there are some guidelines to follow to make the process go smoothly for guests and couples alike. �

Help your shower and wedding guests with selecting the perfect gift for you by registering. Include small as well as larger items to help your guests with varying budgets.

Hidden expenses that can sink your wedding budget

Few couples enter the process of planning their weddings unaware of just how expensive weddings can get, but costs can easily begin to escalate if couples are not careful.Couples know that certain

wedding expenses, such as the cost of booking a recep-tion hall, will eat up a large portion of their budgets.But there are some hidden expenses that couples must build into their budgets to

debt as they walk down the aisle as husband and wife.

• Taxes: Sales tax might not

you’re buying everyday items, but the taxes add up quickly when paying for a wedding. Depending on where you live, state and local sales tax can exceed 9 percent in the United States,and some Canadians pay as much as 15 percent in com-bined sales taxes depending on where they live. Before signing contracts with any vendors, couples should get the price including sales tax written into their contracts,as failing to do so may result in a several thousand dollar surprise when the time to pay up arrives.

• Gratuities: Gratuities are another potentially hefty expense that often takes en-gaged couples by surprise as they start to plan their wed-dings. Some reception halls build gratuities for staff into their estimates, and these tips for the staff can be as high as 25 percent at some venues. But even if gratuities for reception hall staff are already accounted for, don’t forget to include tips for additional vendors the day

of the wedding. Couples may be expected to tip the

or deejay and even the re-ception hall maitre d’ if his or her gratuity is not included in the aforementioned staff tip. Brides-to-be typically tip their hairstylist and make-up artist on the day of the wedding as well.

• Postage: Couples who plan to invite guests via email or online invitations can skirt the cost of postage.But many couples still prefer traditional paper invitations,which include return enve-

lopes that tradition suggests should also be stamped.Save-the-date cards havegrown in popularity as well,and these cards must also be stamped and mailed.Depending on the size of your guest list, postage can cost several hundred dollars

before you mail your last invitation.And don’t forget to save some money for postage to mail thank-you cards once the big day has come and gone.

• Overtime: Overtime fees for reception hall staff and additional outside vendors are typically written into contracts, but few couples imagine needing more than the predetermined allot-ment of time noted in their contracts. But it’s better to be safe than sorry, as unanticipated events such as a misplaced wedding license

to the venue can force the party to start late and thus extend past its deadline.Set aside some money for

yourselves scrounging for dollars or charging the extra few hundred dollars on your credit cards.

Weddings are expensive,and even more so when hid-den fees start to make their presence felt. Couples who build such fees into their

avoid breaking the bank than those who don’t. �

Couples should remember to build hidden expenses into their budgets when planning their weddings.

Before signing contracts with any vendors, couples

should get the price in-cluding sales tax written into their contracts, as

failing to do so may resultin a several thousand

dollar surprise when the time to pay up arrives.


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A Study: Does the amount spent on your wedding determine the stability of your marriage?

By Daniel Baldwin

A lot of money is involved when it comes to planning a wedding. You have to

which includes a wedding

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couples typically spend

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couples spend less than

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give them love and happiness.

guests may also have an

Without them the wedding

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Be smart about wedding beauty preparation

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two or more slots instead of one.This way the stylist does not overbook and will not feel rushed.DON’T make any drastic

changes to your appearance right before the wedding.This includes changing your hair color or texture, ex-treme tanning, using colored contact lenses, or chopping off all of your hair. It’s better to wait until after the wed-ding to change your style.DO bring a veil, headpiece,

hair extensions, and any other accessories to your hair consult.This enables the stylist to practice working with these items.DON’T tweeze or wax

brows too close to the start of the ceremony. Redness and swelling are common side effects of tweezing and waxing, and they can be dif-

Instead, take care of hair removal a day or two prior to the wedding.DO exfoliate your skin

prior to the wedding.This doesn’t necessarily mean you should endure a harsh fruit acid peel or another procedure.You can exfoli-

Beauty prep from 23 ate with a gentle washing of your skin with a nubby washcloth to remove any

Moisturize well to ensure a smooth palette for makeup application.DON’T wash or condition

hair the day of the wedding.Intricate styles tend to stay better when hair has a little grip.“Dirty” hair is easier to work with than shiny, freshly washed locks. If you must wash, remember to thor-oughly dry your hair before going to your appointment.DO wear a little extra

makeup than you are accus-tomed to wearing because it will show up better in photos. However, do not wear so much that you look clownish.A makeup artist can help you achieve the right balance.DON’T have bridesmaids

wear makeup that is bolder than yours, especially red lips. No one should upstage the bride.DON’T wear too much

under-eye concealer or one that is too light of a shade.This can draw more atten-tion to problem areas than

remedy them.DO bring a pain relief

medication in case a tight hairstyle or headpiece caus-es a headache.DON’T forget that men

need a little help as well.Exfoliation and moisturiza-tion can help dry skin. Guys should use a new razor and plenty of cream before shaving to avoid irritation.A

can banish shiny noses and foreheads for photo-ready faces.Chances are more pho-

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Would you believe that dogs suffer from many of the same ailments as humans? It’s true; your dog could very well be suffering from arthritis that makes a drastic impact on their movement and actions.As your dog ages, the

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animals work in the same fashion. Imagine an old squeaky door hinge that stops squeaking after you apply the oil. Joints riddled with arthritis function in the same manner.During the puppy stage,

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bought in 500 mg pills or tablets. So, if you have a pet

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struggle giving your dog Glucosamine in pill form,you can also buy it in liquid form. Play close attention to the dosage, measure the exact amount as you would administer in pill form.

What to expect

Gradually, you will see

positive changes in your dog’s general overall health,but, mostly in his ability to run and jump. However, if you don’t see improvements you should take your dog to see a vet.Other than Glucosamine,

other natural options such

arthritis symptoms. For dogs that suffer from chronic osteoarthritis, prescription pain relief may be necessary if she cannot function alone.If at all possible, avoiding

painkillers are the best route to go in aiding your dog.Many stronger painkillers have severe side effects when used with dogs.

Side effects

While side effects are rare, it is important to understand what common behaviors to keep a watch for and report to your vet.All effects are mild and usually stop as soon as discontinuing the medication.-Constipation

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to keep a close watch for in order to discontinue as soon as they becomes apparent.

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Up for something new? Try these off-the-radar winter sports

Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are wildly popular across the globe.Athletes from both sports compete every four years at the Winter Olympics,while millions of their fellow athletes take to the slopes each winter for recreational purposes.

While skiing and snow-boarding may dominate the outdoor winter sports landscape, there are plenty of off-the-radar outdoor sports that are growing in popularity among people looking for something a little different.

Snowkiting

Much like snowboard-ing appeals to surfers and skateboarders, snowkiting has found a fan base among people who enjoy kite-boarding when the weather is warm. Snowkiters use kite power to glide across the snow or ice. Foil kites once dominated the snowkiting landscape, but many snowk-

kites. Snowkiting can be very

dangerous, so it’s important that men and women inter-ested in snowkiting learn the proper techniques, which

Fat biking

Though its name might leave much to be desired, fat biking is growing in popu-larity among athletes who love riding bikes but havetraditionally had to put their bikes in the garage once the temperatures dip. Fat bikes are similar to traditional bicycles, but they come with oversized tires and wider rims that make it possible for the bikes to handle unstable terrain, including terrain covered in snow.Mountain biking enthusi-asts may favor fat biking, as the sport allows them to traverse snow-covered trails their mountain bikes are typically unable to traverse.

Ice boating

For those who simply loveto be out on the water, ice boating is a great way to

sailing. Ice boats are similar to sailboats, but they are

also called skates, or skis and designed to run over frozen waters instead of through water. Ice boats tend to sail across ice-covered surfaces at high speeds, and that can make already cold condi-tions even colder for ice boat sailors. But many ice

is even more fun than tradi-tional sailing.

Skijoring

Skijoring may be a less accessible winter sport,as it involves people on skis being pulled by a dog,horse or vehicle.The sport originated centuries ago in Scandinavia as a way for military members to speed up the process of sharing messages. Skijoring with dogs typically involves men or women being pulled byone to three dogs, each of which is wearing a sled dog harness (men and women wear skijoring harnesses).Dogs are not controlled by

reins, but rather must be motivated to keep moving by their own desire to run.A single horse is typically enough for equestrian skijor-ing, and horses are typically guided by a rider. Small motorized vehicles, such as snowmobiles, are typically used in motorized skijoring.

Athletes need not se-quester themselves indoors when temperatures dip below freezing. In fact, there are several lesser known outdoor sports athletes can enjoy this winter. �


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