Are the Hemsworth Brothers Stopping Liam and Miley’s Wedding?

Are Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth still going to get married? It’s tough to tell …

When Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced their engagement, it came as a surprise to almost everyone. People speculated almost immediately the relationship would fall apart before it even got started. Many skeptics pointed to their young age as a reason why the pair should slow things down - but then there was also Miley’s dramatic behavior.  Aside from rumors that she had been drinking and getting high, she also drastically changed her appearance, cutting off her signature long brown ... Continue Reading

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The Perks of Using Pinterest to Plan a Wedding

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There are many perks to planning a wedding with Pinterest.

As the image-sharing social network Pinterest gains popularity, the abundance of wedding and bridal images on the site continues to grow and grow. The site, which is boasted as an outlet to find inspiration and create virtual inspiration boards, is becoming a destination for brides-to-be looking for wedding ideas – and even women who don’t have a ring (or a groom!) can’t resist creating “boards” filled with images of their dream nuptials. [Check out the SocialMoms wedding inspiration ... Continue Reading

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Here Comes the Bride: Simple Bridal Shower Ideas

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Here are some bridal shower tips for the maid-of-honor to use in preparation for the big party.

Being the maid of honor is a delightful honor but it comes with some serious responsibility, too. One of the biggest responsibilities of the maid of honor – besides keeping the bride sane through her wedding day – is planning the bridal shower. There are so many details to oversee in a bridal shower that it can easily get overwhelming. The recipe for a successful bridal shower, though, starts with taking a deep breath and realizing that it’s better to focus on fun than perfection. To keep ... Continue Reading

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Celebrate Film’s Big Night – Host an Oscar Party

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Throw an Oscar party your guests will look forward to on an annual basis.

Even if you only watch the Oscars for the red carpet fashion, inviting your besties over and watching it together makes an okay night into a memorable one.  Here’s how to throw an Oscar party your guests will look forward to on an annual basis: Get inspired. Sure you could go with a standard Oscar theme (red and gold anyone?) but why not get your creative juices flowing? Take a look at the films nominated for Best Picture and choose your theme around one (or more) of them. For instance, ... Continue Reading

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Culture Fusion in Marriage

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Plan a culture fused wedding, and a future, with these tips and lessons.

While it may seem shocking, interracial marriage was not even legal in the United States until 1967. Children born of interracial relationships before that time were considered a scandal. With celebrities like Halle Berry and Thandie Newton on the scene today (both children of interracial parents) it’s hard to believe the country was ever that closed-minded. Since then, though, roughly 1.6 million interracial marriages have occurred and more than 70% of all Americans have no problem with ... Continue Reading

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New Year’s Traditions From Around the World

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Learn traditions celebrated for New Year’s from around the world.

I don't know about you but, my family had a lot of traditions when I was growing up - and I really had no idea where most of them originated. We have always celebrated New Year's Eve as a family. Not just mom, dad, and the kids - but local aunt, uncles, cousin, and significant others were always invited. We all watched the ball drop on TV. We were supposed to hold some form of money in our hands when the ball dropped. If we were holding money that meant we would have money in the new ... Continue Reading

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A New Trend … Divorce Ceremonies

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Do divorce ceremonies offer the chance to mourn and provide closure to a couple?

You’re invited. Come one, come all, to watch us end our marriage. There might even be wine and a buffet. It’s a party y’all! Sound like fun? Yes, there is a new trend emerging in Japan, called the Divorce Ceremony. It might sound like a joke, or maybe even a Saturday Night Live skit, but it’s happening and it’s real. The ceremony to mark a couple's ending of their marriage costs 55,000 yen ($690) and it includes a buffet meal, where the now exes sit at separate tables and ... Continue Reading