Signed, Sealed, Delivered- Stamp Woes

just this week the united states postal service announced that in january of 2012 they plan on changing the price on stamps.  standard stamps will go from 44 cents to 45 cents.  postcard stamps will go from 29 cents to 32 cents.

why is this on my party planning site?  well, lots of parties, especially weddings require a lot of postage.  if you're sending 100 invitations with 100 stamped rsvp envelopes you'll be paying an additional 2 dollars.  then add in your thank you cards for the shower(s) thank you cards for the wedding and other essentials and you have another dollar or so.  it's not the biggest increase ever, but when it comes to the budget every penny counts.

it is also important to note that if you're using postcard stamps for your rsvps you need to consider when  your guests will be sending them back- if your wedding is in 2012 don't buy the cheaper stamps or you'll be stuck adding extra postage.

to get ahead of the game check out the forever stamps that are good for, well, forever at the lower cost!

kitchen/foodie themed bridal shower

my cousin and her fiance love to cook and eat and are not afraid of trying new foods.  so when it came to planning a bridal shower for her i decided to do a kitchen/foodie themed shower.  I found an invitation set at target that i could print on via my home computer on clearance for less than $10 for 50 invitations.  coming up with the invitation wording was a bit more difficult, but i started with a line i saw somewhere on the internet and created a poem:

spatulas, mixers, toasters, and more
let's fill mel's kitchen with gadgets galore!
we know jared sure loves to eat
so help melinda make him a treat.
and if you're stuck on what to get her
just remember, the more exotic the better.

stay tuned for details from the shower!