February was introduced on the Roman calendar when they extended the calender from ten months to twelve. I was added with January. It comes from the word 'februa' which means purification or cleansing. It is no wonder that the birthstone for February is the Amethyst which comes from the Greek word 'amethystos' which means sober. The amethyst is believed to bring peace and calm to you and during this month its powers are heightened. Amethyst is the traditional stone for the sixth wedding anniversary.
Amethyst was once considered more valuable than diamonds. Because at one time purple dye was rare and expensive, it was reserved for royalty and the color purple came to symbolize power and prestige. That's why amethyst with its hue ranging from lilac to black purple, can be found in the British Crown Jewels. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks, also, adorned themselves with the gemstone. The Greeks associated the gemstone with the god of wine and believed if you wore the gemstone or drank from a amethyst cup, it would ward off intoxication and overindulgence.
The Greeks, also believed that an amethyst would sober the effect on those "drunk" on lover's passion. Maybe another reason it's so fittingly February's birthstone.
Alternately, the Mystical Birthstone for the month of February is the Bloodstone. The bloodstone is believed to increase courage and strength, and enhance self-esteem and self-appreciation. It was thought to have the power to stop bleeding just by touching the stone and was said to heal a broken heart.
The ancient Egyptians used the bloodstone to increase their strength and defeat their enemies magically. In India today, powdered bloodstone is used as an aphrodisiac and in traditional medicines.
Just as the amethyst under the pillow is said to induce sweet dreams, the bloodstone is said to revitalize and induce dreaming.
The Zodiac for January 21-February 18 Aquarius (Air) February 19-March 20 Pisces (Water)
Aquarius are erratic, unpredictable, stubborn, self-reliant, and philanthropic. They can be interesting to be around because of their adventurous and active nature, but they become quite serious and sulky. Aquarius are also very sensitive by nature.
Pisces are caring, artistic, perceptive, sensible and good-natured. They have great imaginations that are perfect for story-telling. Their capacity for love and their depth of understanding come from their highly sensitive nature. Pisces seem to have a dual personality and are extremely compassionate and helpful.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
I Just Want my Name
With all the excitement surrounding finding Mr. Right and getting engaged then the wedding itself, somethings are overlooked. One of the things people take for granted is the name change. Do you change your last name? Do you hyphenate? How do you go about changing your name? Do you have to change your name right away?
First is will the blushing bride actually change her name? This can be contingent on several factors... her career, children, school, and her feelings on the subject. In the United States (and growing rapidly in other countries) the divorce rate is so extremely high that you have to consider what to do if the love fades. The trend of getting married later in life means that the couple has begun their careers before marriage and some have already had children.
Traditionally, the woman changes her last name to that of her new husband but in recent years, more women have decided to either keep their last name or hyphenate the two names. One of the factors going into that decision is due to the fact that as she has already gotten her degree and started her career, it is more convenient to maintain the identity that she is known by.
When you have gotten degrees such as doctorates and law doctorates, it is hard to get the name changed on the degree and if the love fades and divorce happens, it's even harder to change the last name back to your maiden. With the blended family where their are children who are coming into the marriage with you, it may be easier to keep the maiden name for school purposes. But the most important deciding factor in the matter is the couples feelings on the matter of name change. It could be a source of tension if the husband wants the wife to change her last name and she is not willing to without a really great excuse as to why not.
Then when you've decided on the name, how do you go about changing it if you wish to do so? You will have to go to the social security office to have your name changed there before you can even change it on your license. When you go to the Social Security Administration, they will notify the IRS so that you will not have to worry about your refund being rejected due to incorrect information. You will be able, in most cases, present your new social security card at your bank to have the named changed with your institution. Most credit cards will change your name with this document as well.
After changing with the social security office, your should go to the department of motor vehicles in your state so that your driver's license can be updated. While there, you can change your voter's registration card information. This will make it easier to change information with your bank and credit card companies. You may find this a good time to update your passport as well.
Inform the post office of your name change, and in cases when you both are moving into a new address, you can give them your name change so that they can forward your mail and have your new moniker.
You will have to inform your employer of the name change so that it can be reflected on your payroll and deductions. While you are there, you may want to update your insurance and beneficiaries on your work policies. If you have additional policies outside of your employer, you may want to update those as well as your auto, home, and life policies.
You need to inform lenders of your new name so that your credit report can be up-to-date if it becomes necessary to have a credit check done, such as for a new house. While speaking of lenders and homes, you should also notify these other people of your name change such as your mortgage company, doctor's office, professional licensing boards (the case if you're a doctor or lawyer, etc.), investments, your attorney (in case you did not contact him before the wedding), utility companies, and alumni association.
After, you take care of all the important updates, you can change your name with little fanfare as miscellaneous accounts come around.
There are so many companies that will send you information about doing the name changes for you for a small fee. But, honestly, it is relatively easy to get the name change on all documents within a week and you don't have to give out your personal information unnecessarily.
No matter if you change your name, hyphenate, or keep your original surname, make sure that the name that matters most to you is "his wife".
--Brides Made Consulting is where dreams live and brides are made.
First is will the blushing bride actually change her name? This can be contingent on several factors... her career, children, school, and her feelings on the subject. In the United States (and growing rapidly in other countries) the divorce rate is so extremely high that you have to consider what to do if the love fades. The trend of getting married later in life means that the couple has begun their careers before marriage and some have already had children.
Traditionally, the woman changes her last name to that of her new husband but in recent years, more women have decided to either keep their last name or hyphenate the two names. One of the factors going into that decision is due to the fact that as she has already gotten her degree and started her career, it is more convenient to maintain the identity that she is known by.
When you have gotten degrees such as doctorates and law doctorates, it is hard to get the name changed on the degree and if the love fades and divorce happens, it's even harder to change the last name back to your maiden. With the blended family where their are children who are coming into the marriage with you, it may be easier to keep the maiden name for school purposes. But the most important deciding factor in the matter is the couples feelings on the matter of name change. It could be a source of tension if the husband wants the wife to change her last name and she is not willing to without a really great excuse as to why not.
Then when you've decided on the name, how do you go about changing it if you wish to do so? You will have to go to the social security office to have your name changed there before you can even change it on your license. When you go to the Social Security Administration, they will notify the IRS so that you will not have to worry about your refund being rejected due to incorrect information. You will be able, in most cases, present your new social security card at your bank to have the named changed with your institution. Most credit cards will change your name with this document as well.
After changing with the social security office, your should go to the department of motor vehicles in your state so that your driver's license can be updated. While there, you can change your voter's registration card information. This will make it easier to change information with your bank and credit card companies. You may find this a good time to update your passport as well.
Inform the post office of your name change, and in cases when you both are moving into a new address, you can give them your name change so that they can forward your mail and have your new moniker.
You will have to inform your employer of the name change so that it can be reflected on your payroll and deductions. While you are there, you may want to update your insurance and beneficiaries on your work policies. If you have additional policies outside of your employer, you may want to update those as well as your auto, home, and life policies.
You need to inform lenders of your new name so that your credit report can be up-to-date if it becomes necessary to have a credit check done, such as for a new house. While speaking of lenders and homes, you should also notify these other people of your name change such as your mortgage company, doctor's office, professional licensing boards (the case if you're a doctor or lawyer, etc.), investments, your attorney (in case you did not contact him before the wedding), utility companies, and alumni association.
After, you take care of all the important updates, you can change your name with little fanfare as miscellaneous accounts come around.
There are so many companies that will send you information about doing the name changes for you for a small fee. But, honestly, it is relatively easy to get the name change on all documents within a week and you don't have to give out your personal information unnecessarily.
No matter if you change your name, hyphenate, or keep your original surname, make sure that the name that matters most to you is "his wife".
--Brides Made Consulting is where dreams live and brides are made.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Event(Full)
We know that planning any event can be time consuming and at times a little overwhelming. That is the great thing about having an event coordinator doing it for you. You tell the coordinator what you want and the coordinator DEMANDS it from your vendors.
But there are times that you may not believe you need a coordinator like for birthday parties. You may say "I'm just getting a moonwalk, hot dogs and treat bags." That's an event and trying to get everything set up and make sure that the vendor is there on time is taxing.
My kids decided that they wanted a carnival for their birthdays last year. Do you know how hard it is to organize a carnival? Did you know that you need special permits to do moonwalks or anything other than food at public parks? These are the times when you can call an event coordinator to help iron out the red tape.
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if you're thinking about asking that special someone a very special question, you may want to do it differently than taking them out to eat and dropping a ring in the dessert or champagne. You may want to organize something unique and intimate. That's where an event coordinator comes in and all you do is show up. Whether it's decorating your home and have a chef come in to prepare a favorite meal or if it's finding the perfect restaurant to have a couples evening, a coordinator is always nearby to make sure the dream you have is the reality before you.
Valentine's Day Tip #1:
If going out for the evening, be sure to make reservations at least three weeks in advance because this is one of the busiest nights for restaurants and seating may be limited or the wait extended.
--Brides Made Consulting is where dreams live and brides are made.
But there are times that you may not believe you need a coordinator like for birthday parties. You may say "I'm just getting a moonwalk, hot dogs and treat bags." That's an event and trying to get everything set up and make sure that the vendor is there on time is taxing.
My kids decided that they wanted a carnival for their birthdays last year. Do you know how hard it is to organize a carnival? Did you know that you need special permits to do moonwalks or anything other than food at public parks? These are the times when you can call an event coordinator to help iron out the red tape.
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if you're thinking about asking that special someone a very special question, you may want to do it differently than taking them out to eat and dropping a ring in the dessert or champagne. You may want to organize something unique and intimate. That's where an event coordinator comes in and all you do is show up. Whether it's decorating your home and have a chef come in to prepare a favorite meal or if it's finding the perfect restaurant to have a couples evening, a coordinator is always nearby to make sure the dream you have is the reality before you.
Valentine's Day Tip #1:
If going out for the evening, be sure to make reservations at least three weeks in advance because this is one of the busiest nights for restaurants and seating may be limited or the wait extended.
--Brides Made Consulting is where dreams live and brides are made.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Meet the Jack Family
Brides Made Consultanting is family owned and operated by myself and my husband. My name is Z. Cherron and my husband is Joseph. We are the Jacks. We have over ten years of experience planning fundraisers and special events. We have worked with wonderful organizations such as Houston Community College Northeast, UNICEF, and the Houston Food Bank.
One of the greatest events we had the pleasure of planning was our own wedding in 2011. We are looking forward to planning your next great event or just helping you get started. I will blog about relationships, make-up tips, and the small things you should keep in mind when planning an event. I'll even let you in on the good, the bad, and the insanity that went into planning our own wedding.
My very first tip to you is NEVER BE YOUR OWN COORDINATOR for your wedding. With all the things going on the day of the event, you will miss the most important parts... the laughs, the hugs, and the kisses.
--Brides Made Consulting is where dreams live and brides are made.
One of the greatest events we had the pleasure of planning was our own wedding in 2011. We are looking forward to planning your next great event or just helping you get started. I will blog about relationships, make-up tips, and the small things you should keep in mind when planning an event. I'll even let you in on the good, the bad, and the insanity that went into planning our own wedding.
My very first tip to you is NEVER BE YOUR OWN COORDINATOR for your wedding. With all the things going on the day of the event, you will miss the most important parts... the laughs, the hugs, and the kisses.
--Brides Made Consulting is where dreams live and brides are made.
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