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When most people think of a wedding, the things that

they think about are the bride and groom, of course,

the wedding party, the flowers and the wedding

reception.

But there is a lot more to a wedding than that, and

this is how others can be involved if the wedding

party has been filled.

Guest Book Attendant

- This is one of the jobs that can be offered to a

friend who wasn’t included in the wedding party but

still wants to help. This person will encourage the

guests to sign the book and leave a message for the

couple if they wish. It may seem like a small job, but

it’s important.

Bird Seed Bag Attendants

- Another job that is available to friends of the

bride and groom is to give everyone bags of bird seed

after the ceremony. This can be done by one or two

people, depending on how many people are attending the

wedding.

Scripture readings

- If the bride and groom are having a ceremony that

includes a lot of scripture readings, this is another

nice touch to the ceremony, and can make your friends

feel like a special part of your day.

Car decorating

- This can be a perfect job for a couple of guys who

aren’t ushers. They can go out to the bridal car and

decorate it for the drive to where the reception is

being held.

This is also a job that can be done by some of the

ushers, who don’t want to stand around for the

receiving line.

Although there are a multitude of destinations considered kid-friendly, here are the top 5 you may want to consider on your next family vacation.

1. Disney World.  This ultimate family vacation has been the source of great joy for adults and kids alike.  Whether you stay several miles from the theme park or enjoy the onsite amenities, this vacation affords you an endless array of activities designed for the entire family.  From Epcot Center to Sea World; from Disney Village to Universal Studios; Water parks to Wildlife parks; no time is wasted at this world-famous resort. We’ll be there this week!

Moreover, many online travel sites are offering special packages to Disney World as well as Southwest Airlines and others.  In addition, you can save quite a bit of money by selecting hotels that offer free stays for children, as well as free meals for the little ones. This is one destination where you can easily book a trip based on your budget and stick to it.

2. Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch.  From Alaska to Wyoming, there are a multitude of dude ranches perfect for a family vacation.  But, one of the most notable is the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Colorado, approximately 20 miles from Rock Mountain National Park.  Here, your family can engage in an array of activities including: horseback riding, hayrides, nature walks, and a host of amenities provided by the ranch.

This dude ranch is perfect for families who love the outdoors as well as enjoy visiting such historic sites as Fort Collins, Old West Museums, and Cheyenne (where you can buy tickets to the world’s largest rodeo held from July 17 to the 26th).

3. Hawaii.   While Oahu has always been a popular destination, it is Maui that attracts family vacationers more than any of its islands.  The reason is that it offers a wide variety of activities such as whale watching (seasonal); Lahaina, a famous whaling village; and Maui Ocean Center, home to the largest aquarium in Hawaii.

Your family can also take a ride on the Sugar Cane Train, circa 1890; visit Oheo Gulch to marvel at the spectacular waterfalls; spend a day at Iao Valley and view the Iao Needle; or visit the black-sand beaches at Waianapanapa in East Maui.

For fabulous weather, magnificent sunsets, and beautiful beaches; Maui is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy spending quality family time.

4. New York.  Probably the most exciting vacation spot for families is New York – my hometown!  The “Big Apple” has something for everyone; from Broadway to Rockefeller Center, you will never run out of things to do here.  Among the many sites to visit is Radio City Music Hall where you can take in a show; Madison Square Garden; the Empire State Building; the Village; 42nd Street, the Theatre District; museums; shopping, fabulous cuisine; the list truly is endless.

Spend a day walking along Fifth Avenue and stop at St. Patrick’s Cathedral; take a tour of NBC Studios; spend an afternoon in Central Park and visit the zoo there; go to the South Street Seaport or take in a matinee performance on a Wednesday afternoon. 

Whether you stay uptown or downtown, you will always be in close proximity to the many historic sites and sounds that comprise Manhattan.  Moreover, your kids will enjoy all this city has to offer. 

5. Las Vegas.  The city that never sleeps offers a wide range of attractions for kids.  This is why it is among the top family destinations in the US today.  Moreover, it is an affordable vacation because the hotel packages and meals will fit any budget.

Among the many attractions offered for families include: M&M’s World, the Lion Habitat at MGM, Adventure Canyon, Game Works (a video game-playing wonderland), Sports Park, Circus Circus rides; Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage hotel; Shark Reef; New York, New York’s roller coaster; Madame Tussaud’s; Lake Mead; Children’s Museum (the largest of its kind); and Adventuresdome, the largest theme park in the U.S.   Many of these attractions are free and are well worth visiting.  Don’t forget the Flamingo Habitat at the Flamingo hotel or the spectacular water fountain show across the way at Caesars Palace.  For great fun and awesome rides and venues, Las Vegas is a wonderful choice for your next family vacation. 

If you need help organizing your next family event, please contact us.

One of the biggest focal points of a wedding reception is the beautiful wedding cake. That towering, flowering, blinding beautiful wedding cake with the two people standing on top, that the bride and groom cut and then feed to one another.

Although a lot of brides and grooms go with the traditional pound cake taste, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Flavor -

If you don’t go with the traditional pound cake taste for all of your layers, keep in mind that not everyone is going to like lemon or raspberry, or any other exotic flavors.

One popular alternative is chocolate chip cake. Another idea is to go with alternating chocolate and vanilla.

The top of your cake is traditionally saved and eaten on your first wedding anniversary. So choose the flavor that both of you will enjoy and make that your wedding topper.

Although a lot of cakes are purchased in a traditional bakery, there are a lot of supermarkets that make delicious cakes that aren’t as expensive.!

If you are working on a budget, shop around for prices on wedding cakes and be sure to sample them. You may be surprised at what supermarkets can do.

If you have someone that has taken a cake decorating class and makes great cakes, you may find that they will do it as a wedding present and it will save you some money.

A wedding cake doesn’t have to be expensive to be delicious, and you can find plenty of money saving ideas when looking for your wedding cake.

If you need more help than just this article – contact us.  We can help you create your perfect event!

Ever notice how when people give you a list of reason to hire a Virtual Assistant they are typically all the same; back office management, transcribing, RE assistance, cost savings, etc.  We admit it, we also have a pretty typical list of reasons ourselves.  But what about all the non-traditional reason to hire a VA?  Last night it came to me that we always tell our clients that if they don’t see what they need on our list of services that they should email us.  But I am sure there are plenty of you out there who just don’t want to have to do that, or maybe think what you need is not a worthy reason to hire a VA.  So with that in mind I put together a short list of some unconventional uses of a VA.  Of course we are not experts in everything but we are always here to lend a helping hand.  Are any of these reasons near and dear to you?  Do you have some ideas that we have missed?  We want to hear from you…..

• You are not a business owner but you are thinking about becoming one – we can help you do the research. 
• You are a business owner and are thinking of starting another business – we can help you run your existing business while you work on starting your new one.
• You are a non-profit organization and you need an extra hand but you just don’t have it in the budget to hire another full time employee – call us, we work only when you need us and you wont have to worry about benefits or permanent overhead!
• You’re a writer or blogger or reporter, you write and post your own articles but you just need a second set of eyes to look your stuff over and your friends are not always available – we can help!  We can look at your writing with an open and unbiased mind.  And if you do need someone to post for you then we can do that too!
• You’re a Realtor and you have been using the administrative help in your office but need someone that is more focused on your needs – we can help!  I bet you spend a lot of time investing in your marketing materials and searching for new promotional items and networking arenas.  We can print, design and even mail out marketing materials for you.  We can help you maintain your website and upload your listings.  We can even put together special items and house warming gifts for your best clients.    
• You are getting married and you just have so much to do.  Call us – we can stuff envelopes, return calls, work with your bridal consultant when you cant, make appointments, we can even help you send out the thank you cards later - you just have to walk down the aisle!