No More Excuses!!!!!

Have you ever met someone that no matter what happens they have the perfect excuse?  Well this weekend, power couple Sheree & Robert Lee are bringing you a dramatic yet comedic look at a family of 9 sisters who have lived a life FULL of excuses. Will they ever find out what can happen when they finally get rid of the excuses? Come find out at the Redemption Theater during two powerful performances of  I HAVE NO MAN - NO MORE EXCUSES

LifeLIVE Productions, Inc, the makers of "I Need A Breakthrough" will be showcasing this latest theatrical masterpiece, I Have No Man-No More Excuses, which is dedicated to the memory of Laini Fluellen www.lainifluellencharities.org on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th at the Redemption Theater, 12952 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL. 

Ticket Information:
Dinner &  Show: 6:30pm ($35.00)
Show Only: 7:30pm ($20.00)

To purchase tickets go to --> http://ihavenoman.eventbrite.com/
For further information call 708-288-5554.

~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need assistance? Email Me for All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice

Relax, Relate, Release...

Planning an event of any kind can be a stressful time...but a WEDDING? Budgets, Flowers, the dress, the caterer, the (ughhhh) GUEST list…. If we can manage to tear ourselves away from the 8th revision of the seating chart for just a moment, we realize that engagement is one of the most significant psychological transitions in our lives, packed with an assortment of tangled emotions and conflicting feelings. Inside the newly engaged woman often lie fear, anxiety, sadness and loss. It is these important internal details, so largely ignored by conventional wedding guides, that an engaged woman must face and confront if she ever hopes to arrive at the altar fully prepared to enter into a healthy marriage.

As one chapter closes, another begins. A chapter of commitment and togetherness. This new stage brings forth feelings of joy and excitement, but fear and uncertainty are also involved.  There is no other time in your life when you are truly giving up one identity for another. The transition is more complex than simply taking a new last name, a literal change of identity and a decision that brings with it its own set of questions and anxieties.

In reality, these thoughts could not be more normal. In every other major life transition, simultaneous feelings of loss and gain are not only expected, but encouraged.

My motto at Simply Perfect Peace Events is that "Peace has to be created in order to be maintained".  If you're wondering how to gather that peace and DE-stress, Cheryl Harris-Owner/Stress-Less Expert of Profound Touch Mobile Spa offers excellent tips on living a Stress-Less life.

• Meditate: Clear your mind of your to-do list. Take at least 10 minutes in the a.m. and 10 minutes in the p.m. Find a quite space. Let your body lay really heavy on the floor; release any tightness from head to toe and just BE 
• De-Clutter:  Create new space in your mind. Allow room to receive new and fresh ideas.
• Organize: The Big O! The night before (before meditation), Write down the things that need to be accomplished. Then prioritize your list. This can prevent wandering aimlessly without a plan for your day

To read more of Cheryl's tips, check out her blog at http://profoundtouch.blogspot.com/.  What are you doing on May 12th? Join PTMS for Spa Networking Event.  Great networking, great food & great spa services.

 ~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need Simply Perfect PEACEFUL assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner & Lead Consultant

Spring into Spa Week

You don't want to miss the seventh annual Spa Week Spring 2011 taking place April 11 to 17.  Enjoy some of our favorite Chicago day spas, wellness centers and med spas as they are offering their most exclusive services at a special rate. Spots are filling up so you may want to jump on it right away.

Spa Week provides the opportunity to rejuvenate from the inside out and get spring-season ready by testing all the top blowouts, facials, massages and body treatments our city has to offer. Consumers can take advantage of luxury treatments normally priced anywhere from $100 to $500 offered exclusively for $50 each. Experience The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, Ruby Room, Channing’s Day Spa, Nu Age MedSpa, Amber Spa, Clarins Skin Spa at Nordstrom and many more. What’s the catch? The complete list of participating locations and services goes live this month and fully books within hours, so register now online and be keyboard-ready to snag your appointments. spaweek.com

 (source: Katie Schroeder | CS magazine, photo credit: Peninsula Spa)

~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need assistance? Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Lovie's Letter Paper Company - Chicago and beyond

Lovie’s Letter Paper Co. is a wedding and stationery design studio, offering standard and personalized options. The company, founded in 2010 by Seleana Luckett, features several lines of budget friendly and ultra premium stationery products. With more than five years in the industry, Luckett has assisted hundreds of brides in choosing the best stationery for their wedding needs.

Name: Sequena Luckett 
Business: Lovie's Letter Paper Co.

Your Site Address and/or Blog Address: www.loviesletterpaperco.com

How would you describe your style or work: I am a hard worker, going the extra mile to make sure that my customers are satisfied. For brides, in particular, I work to find the perfect wedding invitations within their budget. Additionally, I ensure that each bride has the information she needs to make an informed decision in moving forward and selecting the wedding stationery that fits her unique needs.

Favorite Thing About Your Job? I love working with couples to find the perfect invitations for their wedding. I especially love working with brides, just to see their faces light up when they see the end results.

Magazine/Book Must Have…Martha Stewart Magazine, Simple Stunning Wedding Showers by Karen Bussen, Crane's Blue Book and Get Married Magazine. All these magazines and books will help the modern bride with some great information when it comes to making that special day as beautiful and stress-free as possible.

Guilty Pleasure…Cupcakes: Vanilla with butter cream frosting. Yum!

What Do You Do When You First Wake Up? Oddly enough I turn on my computer. I want to know what's going on in the world.

When It Rains…My mind is usually quiet so I try not to think too much. On rainy days, my soul calms down so I'm just in a peaceful state.

MAC or PC…PC for now because my love is my laptop computer that has been with me for the past 4 years.

What’s on your iPod? All different genre's: Dwele, Frank Sinatra, Jill Scott, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole, Jason Mraz, Ne-Yo, etc.

One piece of advice for Brides-to-be..This is the twenty-first century and technology is great so utilize the free websites that are out here. Sites like TheKnot.com and Weddingwire.com offer free personalized wedding websites for couples. Not only can couples share the details of how they met, information on the wedding party and more, but they can also provide wedding day details. Posting this information on a free website can cut back on the invitation printing costs. With that being said, brides can get their dream invitations without breaking the bank. Skip printing information on accommodations and directions in the invitations and post it online--for free!

To read more about Lovie's Letter, check out my examiner article. 

~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need assistance? Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

It's An Ultimate Blog Party!!!

 

Hey Everyone! Stop by 5 Minutes for Mom for an Ultimate Party with tons of giveaways.

It’s that time again. Time for 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party. Last year was great and I'm back again!  It started April 1st and runs until April 8th. As previously stated, you can win great prizes, donate prizes and make a lot of now friends.

So, grab yourself a snack and a refreshing drink and allow me me to introduce myself.  My name is Sharon and I am a mom of three and a wife. I own two businesses and I am also a freelance writer on the side. This is where I blog about all things weddings, events and designs as well as my examiner column which covers Chicago Wedding Planning. I write about things to make your events as stress free and fabulous as you can imagine, as well as give some decent etiquette tips.

Feel free to follow me on Twitter and Facebook and I will follow you back. If I don't get to you right away on Twitter, charge it to my head and not my heart. I have two Twitter accounts and the other is strictly to stay connected with , my son who is in Cyprus playing basketball, my siblings and my other nieces and nephews who no longer reside locally. Needless to say NO business is discussed there :)

So, welcome to all my 5 Minutes for Mom visitors. Please leave a comment so I can visit your blog too!

Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Simply Peaceful: Your Outdoor Wedding

Outdoor weddings can be romantic and beautiful. There is nothing quite like having a wedding at home, especially if it is your childhood home.  In fact, many brides find it very sentimental and a special place to host their wedding festivities. Planning a wedding at your house is a big undertaking, and there are many extra details which must be considered.

• Wedding insurance is a wise investment, and it covers things which would not be covered by a homeowner’s policy, such as if the wedding has to be rescheduled due to severe weather or if a vendor does not show up.

• Consider hiring a shuttle bus to transport your guests from their hotel to your home and back again at the end of the night if parking is limited.

• Check with your local police department about the noise ordinances in your town to find out what restrictions exist regarding both volume of music and what time music must end at night.

• You may feel absolutely comfortable with all of your wedding guests, but big parties can be targets for professional thieves. A couple of security guards can be discreetly stationed around the property to keep the house safe from thieves, and the reception free from wedding crashers, if that is a concern.

For more information on outside weddings and to view more photo's by VOE Photography, Inc. check out my Examiner Article.

~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay