Danielle Tate

Announcing MissNowMrs.com For CANADA!

Residents of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut rejoice…we’re very happy to announce the launch of MissNowMrs.com for Canada!! That’s right, all Canadian brides can now change to your married name using our easy online service.

Our Canadian married name-change service auto-completes your SIN, Canadian Passport, Provincial Driver’s License & Health Card forms. Once complete, you simply sign each form and follow our detailed filing instructions (we’ll give you the inside scoop and help you skip long office lines). You will also be able to create customized notification letters for all of your banks, credit cards, insurances, mortgages, professional licenses etc.. How aboot that?!

Check out www.MissNowMrs.com/Canada today to learn more about our customized Canadian service. We’re delighted to help you transition from Miss to Mrs. with ease this bridal season!
Are you a Canadian bride considering changing your name? We’d love to hear your thoughts on our service in a comment!

Fun & Festive Memorial Day Recipes

Do you have Memorial Day recipes to welcome summer? What better way to celebrate than with great food at a BBQ?! Whether you’re hosting, visiting with your in-laws or attending a friend’s party, here are a few great recipes with wow factor!

Fun: What says summer more than a BLT sandwich…I’d have to say these mini tomato BLT bites! Quick and super cute, these little stuffed tomatoes are guaranteed to be on everyone’s picnic plates and a topic of conversation. It’s always nice to be the newlywed who brought the amazing appetizer. 😉

Festive: Is there such a thing as a summer BBQ without Jello? Bring down the house wherever you bring this amazing patriotic flag cake complete with 2 types of Jello (I make one layer with blueberry Jello) and fruit. Both kids and adults will love digging into this perfect summer dessert.
Fancy: Leave it to American Italian TV chef Giada to create an elegant appetizer that suits any style of Memorial Day party. Here’s the recipe for ricotta and pancetta stuffed baby peppers. They sound a bit tricky, but take less than 20 minutes to make….and trust me they’re worth it!

Fizzy: Short on time but want to bring something pleasant to the party? Try this recipe for fizzy mint lemonade coolers. It’s a great twist on a picnic classic. If you want to boost the fun factor of this beverage add a cup of vodka to the pitcher!

No matter what you bring, people always appreciate your thoughtfulness. The simple call asking if you could pick up more ice or napkins on your way over can switch a hostess from headache to happiness. Have fun during this weekend holiday and remember to be safe.

Do you have any great Memorial Day recipes to share with our readers? We’d love for you to leave a comment.

Married Name Change & MissNowMrs.com On the Today Show!

Married Name Change and MissNowMrs.com on the Today show are big news! Are you newlywed and trying to decide if you should change your name? If so, you are not alone. The Today show ran a segment yesterday completely devoted to the topic of married name change. Check out the segment (and a shout out to MissNowMrs.com at the 4:25 mark) here!

One of the takeaways from the Today Show coverage is that the Wall Street Journal reported on a 35 year study that shows more women are deciding to take their spouse’s names. This is a change in the trend of 23% of women keeping their maiden names in the 1990s. Another good observation was that women who marry when they are older and more established in a career are more likely to keep their names or hyphenate.

Debra Shigley, the author of The Go-Getter Girls Guide, was one of the experts being interviewed. She mentioned that MissNowMrs.com was available to help simplify the transition from Miss to Mrs. We love that she gave us a shout-out on national television!!!

Whatever name-change choice you decide works for you and your spouse is wonderful. Let’s all be glad that we have choices in the matter! If you’re overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork & stress associated with married name change please check out MissNowMrs.com today and change your name the easy way!

4 New Reasons Newlywed Sex Rocks!

We all know newlywed sex rocks. But guess what? There’s health benefits for both of you too! Very few women will dispute the fact that newlyweds have a “glow” about them. Is it a reflection of finding everlasting love or the excitement of starting a new life together? Well, one study shows that the number one thing behind the newlywed glow is sex. You got it ladies….lots of lovin’ equals better looks! Here are a few more benefits of a healthy sex life:

Help Your Heart – Not only does sex draw you intimately closer as a couple, it’s good for your heart. Several studies have concluded that a woman’s risk of dying from heart disease decreases as the frequency of her orgasms increase over time. Just one more reason to make sure you get in some QT between the sheets!

Keep Your Spouse Cancer Free – While female orgasms help protect against heart disease, research is beginning to suggest that the frequency of male orgasms can proportionally decrease the risk of prostate cancer. You’re always looking out for your man, and here’s yet another way to boost his health and happiness!

Improve Your Slumber – You know how easy it is to pass out after great sex? It turns out that there’s scientific evidence that sex improves your sleep quality. Now you can feel free to snooze after he puts on the moves. You also have a remedy for nights when you’re having trouble falling asleep.

De-Stress – Guess what? Healthy sex gives the brain the same soothing effects of high sugar comfort foods when it comes to lowering your stress level. Researchers think that this stress reduction happens because the pleasure pathways of the brain are triggered by sex (just as they are by ice cream and chocolate)! Remember this fact the next time that a giant work project has you reaching for the Rocky Road.

So now that you know all of the amazing benefits of a hot blooded romp…feel free to share this information with your spouse. Who knows, you might keep that newlywed glow going for another year or more!

Research information from EverydayHealth.com. Check them out for 4 more reasons newlywed sex rocks!

Win 100 Embossed Notes & Do Some Newlywed PR!

Are you as enamored with embossed notes as we are? Thank you notes are a must on any occasion, but especially after your wedding. Writing them can be a bit of a chore, but thank you’s are a great way to do some positive PR for yourself as a newlywed.

You have a chance to be “that wonderful girl Joey married”, who sent such a thoughtful note as opposed to “I guess Joey married a woman completely lacking tact” she didn’t even thank us for their wedding gift. Guess which bride from that scenario is going to feel more welcomed at the next family function?

We’re happy to announce that our May Giveaway includes 100 of the fabulous custom embossed notes as well as embossed envelopes pictured here, customized with the winner’s new name or the first names of both newlyweds! The winner will also be able to select the color of note card (white, ivory or pink).

Expressionery is providing the chance to win this chic and unique thank you note set. Expressionery allows any newlywed to express her style in print with their exclusive collection of custom stationery. Whether your favorite look is classic, funky, casual or formal, their stylish array of stationery supplies & products can help you find the perfect gift to share or keep all to yourself.

Ready to win our marvelous May giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or any of our thank you note posts on Mondays this month and you’ll be automatically entered to win.

Tell us how many notes you need to write or why you’ve been procrastinating on the project. The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on May 31!!^st If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

**If you tweet this giveaway by clicking the green retweet button below and then post a comment that you tweeted with your twitter handle, you’ll receive an additional contest entry!**