Pay It Forward Day

I got an email a couple of hours ago telling me it was National Pay It Forward Day...so I did a little research because this theme ties in perfectly with the giveaway I am doing this month!

I informally dubbed this giveaway my "pay it forward" giveaway...and guess what? It's starting to work out! People are signing up for the giveaway and telling friends about it...that is REALLY cool!! That, in itself is paying it forward, I think! So, I found the website for Pay It Forward Day - I wasn't aware there was a "national day". It looks like their annual date is April 28, 2011. Their website states though that "every day can be a pay it forward day" so, it looks like David Del Mundo has December 1st as his National Pay It Forward Day! He has 604,846 people attending today....err...make that 604,847! :) I agree....there doesn't have to be a "national" day to do a random act of kindness for another...we are presented with opportunities every day we wake up!  So, let's keep the chain going...

Destination: Wedding!

I don't mean a "destination wedding" - did I confuse you? I saw these amazing suitcases...but they aren't really suitcases! They are actually boxes from a paper company called Kate's Paperie. They are made of lightweight but sturdy cardboard and trimmed with metal latches and hinges. I thought they could be an interesting photo prop! They come in three sizes: small, medium or large and the price range is $10 - $15 each.

I browsed around the site awhile and came across something else that inspired me...if you have suitcase in hand....what does that mean?? That you are going somewhere....correct!! (my blog readers are so smart!) Keep all your travel details (so you will never forget a single moment of your vacation/honeymoon) in this:

Once I saw these two items, I was hooked! I stayed just long enough to know that I had to tell everyone about this great site that has unique items that I have not seen! I loved these invitations!

They have some wedding items on sale here and if you are new to the site and sign up to get their newsletter you can get yourself a 20% discount! 

Deals and Steals

Times are tough out there! So many times I hear people saying they are trying to cut costs on their wedding and/or honeymoon. Well, I have good news for you if you are a bride on a budget! Even if you thought you couldn't have some of these things - like a wedding planner, candy buffet, photo booth...well I am thrilled to tell you might be able to add these special "extras" to your wedding day without breaking your budget! How? Read on...


There is an online auction going on now with all kinds of goodies still without bids and rock bottom prices! The auctions are ending in 2 days...so either people are waiting till the last minute to bid OR people are not aware these goods are up for auction! Either way, I think you still might find a great deal on some wedding items! 


Invitations
There are 20 listings for all kinds of invites available! My favorite invitation offer was this one:

175 Letterpress Invitations valued at $1800 - Current Bid $210

Wow! What an amazing price for this kind of invitation! 

Right now, that is LESS THAN $1.20 each!

To make things a little easier (this is a big post!) I have listed all the items available by State and am highlighting a few of my favorites. Even if you are not planning a wedding, there are great deals to be had! You might be planning an anniversary, vow renewal, corporate event or even a birthday party! I am keeping my eye on a couple of the photography auctions - not for a wedding but, for my annual family pictures! The deals are just amazing! Also, check the end of this post because I listed items that are available ANYWHERE!


Arizona
Phoenix
Tucson

California
Los Angeles/OC
San Diego
San Francisco Bay Area

I have been watching (and already bid on) this candy buffet service! 

I would use it at my daughters next birthday party! 

The current high bidder better watch out...

I am planning to bid again before this closes! 

It has a value of $500 and the current bid on it is $110!

Another AHH-MAZING deal is in San Francisco! Just Cake is offering a wedding cake valued at $1200! The current bid is $235! Do you know how lucky you would be to win this? Just take a look at their website. Your jaw will be on the floor - just like mine!

Colorado
Denver
Other areas

I am keeping my eye on this photography session! The photographer is based in CO but is willing to travel to CA, NV, AZ, UT, NM, WY, NE for this session at no additional cost! 

The package is worth $400 and the opening bid is $75.00

Florida
Central Florida
Miami & South FL


Georgia
Atlanta


Hawaii 


Illinois
Chicago

The best deal in Chicago! A photo booth package worth $1100 The current bid is at $160! Are you kidding me? That is AMAZING. Since going to an event that had a photo booth, I am pretty much under the impression that EVERY event MUST have one! This package gives you 6 HOURS of photo booth fun, someone to run it and a DVD of all the pictures taken. WOW.

Indiana
Indianapolis

Kentucky

Maryland
DC/Baltimore


Massachusetts


Michigan


Minnesota
Minneapolis


Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis


Nevada
Las Vegas


New Jersey


New York 


North Carolina


Ohio
Cleveland
Cincinnati 
Columbus


Oregon
Portland 


Pennsylvania 
Philadelphia


South Carolina


Texas
Dallas
San Antonio


Washington
Seattle


Wisconsin


Wyoming


There are also 65 auctions listed in the "Anywhere" category! You can bid on items like:
A Wedding gown - valued at $1000 with a current bid of $370, A Brooch Bridal Bouquet - valued at $800 with an opening bid of $70 and this Etsy Wedding Package - valued at $109 with a current bid of $45 (I have my eye on this one!)