Are You Overwhelmed At Work?

No matter what size business you have from non-profit and churches to large corporations, MBS Consulting, LLC can help. I know that my company can become overwhelming quickly especially during the high wedding season and holidays and I see the stress of being overwhelmed in my corporate clients too. Sometimes it helps to bring in an outsider to assist your company with project management and coordination, procedure documentation, strategic planning, and grant writing just to name a few. So treat yourself and your staff to a fresh start the upcoming year. Call MBS Consulting, LLC for a free consultation. 480.330.3311 or e-mail at organize@cox.net. You'll be glad you did!

Fox News Taping! Book your Limo, Shopping & Spa Tour Today!

I had such a good time today at the Fox News filming of our Limousine, Shopping, and Spa tour we have running through December. Alexis and John from Fox were a blast to watch in action. Absolutely You has partnered with our friends at Platinum Ride Limousines and Dolce Salon and Spa to bring you an incredible Christmas shopping extravaganza! Stay tuned for more information on when it will air. Check the tour schedule by going to our website and clicking on the limo shopping link on the front page. If the dates you see don't work for you just let us know. We can work with any schedule. Call Rachel today to book your shopping tour. 602.930.9584

http://www.absolutelyyouevents.com/

Fundraiser for Hope & A Future! Donate today. Tax breaks for 2007

Wow. I finally have a moment to breathe and update you all on some cool things. This past Saturday we had the opportunity to work with Margie of Party Presentations on the design of the First Annual Fundraiser for Hope and a Future, an organization that helps foster kids in Arizona. The evening was hosted by Janice K. Brewer the Arizona Secretary of State. Special guest was Comedian Ken Kaz. There were many fabulous items to bid on including Arizona Cardinal gear signed by Tim Rattay, a guitar signed by Casting Crowns, laptops, artwork and much, much, more. There's still time to make your tax deductible donations for 2007. For more information visit http://www.azhope.com/.

Thank you to all who donated to the silent auction!

Andrea's closet, Apache Gold Casino Resort, APS, AR Contracting & Consulting, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Highways, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Arizona Theatre, Arthur Murray Dance, AZ On The Rocks, AZ Party Pals Children's, Ballet Arizona, Big Earl's Greasy Eats, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Castles N Coasters, Claim Jumpers, Classy Closets, Coach & Willy's, Compass Restaurant, Cox Communications, Desert Botanical Garden, Don & Charlie's, Durant's, First Things First Foundation, Fox Restaurant Concepts, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Gainey Village Health Club, Harkins Theatres, Hassayampa Inn & Peacock, Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale, Inn Suites Hospitality Trust, Insight Management, Leasures Designer Portraits, Little America, Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix Symphony, Phoenix Theatre, Photo Joe Studio, Ping, Polar Ice, Pure Fitness, Rolf's Salon, Salon Bela Pelo, Scottsdale Resort & Conference, Starbucks, Super Suppers, The Cheesecake Factory, The Legacy Golf Resort, The Phoenician, Pine Canyon Club, The Spanish Place, Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia, Village Camelback Health Club, Wildlife World Zoo and Women of Scottsdale

Individual Contributors

Bill Caspare, Deby Campbell, Denise Teichert, Erin Daugherty, Buc Bridwell, Jan Brewer, Joy Daugherty, Katie Spicer, Kristin Spies, Marilyn Freeman

Event Coordinators

Margie/Party Presentations

Rachel/Absolutely You Event Planning

Fun and Relaxation in the East Valley

I visited two fabulous new locations in the East Valley today. The Princess Palace and Salon Azul. The Princess Palace is owned and operated by a mother and daughter duo, Rosemary and Shanna. I wanted to be a little girl again, but since that's not possible I spotted the coolest diaper bag that's now on my Christmas, although I'm not pregnant and don't have any kids :) Yes this boutique is that fabulous. They have anything a little girl could hope for. She can be a princess to her heart's content. They also throw birthday parties and your sweetie pie can register for her own birthday presents. Guests get 10% off when the purchase for her too. A full service party starts at $350 for up to 8 guests including a three course meal and birthday cake, favors and games. There are gifts for every budget and their Etiquette Class will be held November 17th from 10am-11:45am and 12:30pm-1:15pm.

For more information call 480-832-1488 for shopping and party fun!
www.PrincessPalaceBoutique.com

Salon Azul was amazing. First class all the way including the staff. You have to meet their team. They offer Hair design, color, and retexturizing services including hair extentions, Waxing services, Nail Care for hands and feet, Make Up, and Massage. They also have packages for those up to 12 years of age, teens, relaxation, and the ultimate in pampering including a custom manicure, pedicure, facial, shampoo and style.

Hours of Operation:
Sun & Mon Closed
Tues-Thurs. 8am-8pm
Friday-Sat 8am-5pm
Gift Cards are also available
http://www.salonazulaz.com/

These two fine businesses can be found at the corner of Power and McDowell just south of the 202 (Red Mountain Freeway)

10 Biggest Mistakes Wedding Guests Make!

I realize that I talk about weddings quite a bit, but must remember many have already had their big day. Regardless the chance of us all being wedding guests in the future is pretty high so make sure you don't make this list.

1) Not sending RSVP's. Please send these in. They're so important from the planning and budgeting aspects. If you received an invitation, the couple obviously wants you there, but they need to know if they need to rent a chair for you to sit in or a dinner for you to eat. Help them out by sending your RSVP.

2) Sending RSVPs With Extra Guests. Once again this becomes a budgeting and planning issue. The average Arizona wedding cost $29,000. Bringing additional guests can rack up charges quickly at $80-$150 per plate, plus rentals of chairs, china, napkins, etc. Please be understanding if they allow dates only if you're engaged or children 18 and older.

3)Bombarding the Bride! The bride is busy. See if they have a website to answer your questions.

4)Buying a non-registry gift. The bride and groom took the time to make this process easy for you and to register for things they really need and will use, with the occasional fun item. Pick something from the register that reminds you of a funny story about them or your marriage and include that in the card. This way you both win.

5)Showing up late. Just don't unless it's an emergency. They may have arranged for you to be included in pictures or have you seated in a place of honor without you knowing it. If you are truely attending for the bride and groom attend. If you are attending to be seen or for political reasons, just check the regrets on the RSVP.

6)Bringing a big, heavy gift. Do yourself and the couple a favor and have it shipped to the bride or groom. That way you don't have to lug it around and they don't either.

7)Giving unexpected toasts.

8)Requesting Songs unless the DJ asks you to.

9)Drinking too much. Remember there will likely be a videographer. Be warned. You may end up on UTube.

10)Crashing Your Wedding. If you weren't invited please don't attend. It's not all the movie makes it out to be. They may also have undercover security.

MSN Lifestyle:Women

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/couplesandmarriage/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=5624550&page=1

The Princess Project

We had the distinct honor of working on the Princess Project dinner this past summer up in Payson. The Princess Project is for teenage girls in foster care here in Arizona. They are treated to a day of pampering and formal evening to celebrate the beautiful young ladies God created them to be. Each girl was given the opportunity to choose a formal dress, shoes, and jewelry to keep. They were also treated to beautiful hairstyles and make-up by the Dolce team who came up for the day. Each girl was given a corsage, escorted down the red carpet into the formal dining room and treated to an elegant dinner followed by dance lessons by a professional dance instructor. It was a splendid evening.

If you are interested in donating new or like new, current style evening wear or sponsoring a girl so she can attend the Princess Project Ball (cost of $150) please contact Rachel at http://www.absolutelyyouevents.com/.

Kate & Joe's Cake Rental

Last weekend I had the pleasure of working with a really cool couple, Kate and Joe. It was a fabulous wedding with unique twists including a kilt-wearing DJ, an Internet ordained minister Chelsea,who rocked by the way, and a rented cake. Originally the cake was to be made by an aunt, but when that fell through a few weeks before the wedding Kate learned of cake rental and had their designer cake shipped in from Michigan. It costs from $100-$150 for the cake design of your choice and up to $100 to ship it. You can then buy your favorite flavors of cake "sheet" style like a birthday cake and serve a large number of guests for a much more affordable price than traditional large wedding cakes. The cake is made of styrofoam with one section left open for you to stuff Twinkies or a slice of cake inside. You can cut the cake and serve the cake to each other as brides and grooms usually do. The cake rental was featured on ABC 15's Smart Shopper earlier this month. Check it out!