Name Change Advice

Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

Win 6 months of Skype Live Group Video Chat & a Web Cam!

Ready to win 6 months of Skype? Exciting news! We have a really fun and functional giveaway this month: a 6 month Skype voucher that allows the winner and up to 9 of her friends to communicate via video chat at the same time!! The folks at Skype are also including a FREETALK Buddy Cam, which plugs into your USB drive for instant video chat!

Think of all the fun things you can do and plan via live video chat with 9 of your gal pals. You can easily overcome the long-distance dilemma of working with a destination wedding coordinator or the bridal party planning with any of your bridesmaids who are out of state. Another fun idea is to plan a virtual happy hour with all of the friends that live too far away to regularly meet up.

With help from the ever-simple Skype, the Bride-to-be will forget about the knots in her stomach and get excited to tie the real one. Group video calling is part of Skype’s new premium subscription ($8.99/month), but only one person on the call has to pay for it (up to 10 people can be on one Skype video call at once).

Brides Can Use Skype to:

Try on her dress for the webcam with her bridesmaids watching from their own homes
Check out how her bridesmaids look in their frocks
Check in with her far-flung wedding planner
Get mom’s opinion on whether those flowers are tasteful or just tacky.
The bridal party can even get together via group video chat to plan the bachelorette party!

Newlyweds Can Use Skype to:

Show off their new house or apartment to out-of-town friends and family
Get instant input on furniture and decorating decisions
Stay connected with their long distance loved ones
Introduce new members of the family…be they pets or babies!!!

Are you ready to keep in touch with all of your long distance friends via live video chat instead of lame old email? Leave a comment on this, or our Skype Group Video Chat posts this month and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about why you should win this amazing giveaway…are you trying to coordinate bridesmaids in 4 states or do you have family that you never get to see in person? The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on July31st!! 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!**

Congrats to our June Beauty Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to our June Beauty giveaway winner, Thelma!! She read our newlywed blog, left a comment and now she’s won Dermacyte’s Oxygen Concentrate cream (an $84 value)! This product uses oxygen to reduce wrinkles and make will make her skin positively radiant! We can’t wait to hear your comments on how it works for you.

Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate is a unique and ultra-soothing formula that helps restore a youthful glow to your skin. Your complexion appears instantly brighter and energized after it is applied. Apply morning and night onto clean skin before any other products. Think of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate as an oxygen bar for your skin!

Thelma please check your email for the details on how to redeem your fabulous prize from Dermacyte! Bummed you weren’t our June Beauty giveaway winner? Not to worry, the next giveaway will be announced on Friday…and it’s really high tech and cool!

MissNowMrs.com Founder Shares Name-Change Tips & Trends On KTLA Morning News!

Guess what? MissNowMrs.com has helped over 80,000 brides change their names with ease and someone found us newsworthy!! Our founder, Danielle Tate, was on KTLA morning news on Monday to talk about the latest tips and trends in newlywed name change. Click here to view the video clip of her sharing her expertise with the anchors of KTLA.

What were the tips? Danielle suggested that couples planning a destination wedding should call the Social Security Office to verify that there marriage certificate will be accepted in the U.S.. If the answer is no, they may need to have the certificate authenticated or they may need to do a Justice of the Peace wedding to makes things “legal” stateside. Another good tip is to ask for 2-3 marriage certificates while your at your destination to avoid long distance calls and fees when you return home.

What were the trends? Overall, American women seem to by hyphenating less and using the maiden to middle name change option more than ever. Whatever version of name change you decide upon, MissNowMrs.com is your guide to a simple streamlined married name change experience!

Last Day To Win Our Amazing June Giveaway!

Excited to win our June giveaway? Is the stress of co-habitation, commuting and coping with your in-laws robbing you of your newlywed glow or is the anxiety of almost walking down the aisle wreaking havoc with your skin? If so, don’t worry…our June Giveaway is perfect for you! One lucky reader will win a Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate cream (an $84 value)! This product uses oxygen to reduce wrinkles and make your skin positively radiant!

Did you know that oxygen depletion is one of the leading contributing factors to the development of wrinkles, fines lines and premature aging of the skin? It contributes to dehydration, uneven skin tone and a dull complexion. As we grow older, the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to skin tissue becomes less efficient. The lower oxygen levels in the body affect our ability to make collagen, which is an essential structural support to the skin.

Are you ready to get your glow one and make everyone jealous with our June giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or any of our Dermacyte posts on Mondays and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about why you should win this amazing skincare set…do you have an important event or anniversary around the corner?

The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on June 30th!! 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!

Cool Ways to Cool Off This Summer

Summer is here and so is the hot weather. While it’s great to glory in the sunshine, sometimes a girl’s gotta cool off. Here are some fun ways to beat the heat!

Boozy Granitas – Take a tip from Martha…the cocktail flavored icey treats gracing her magazine cover this month will have you smiling in no time! They also make a great BBQ or girls get together treat. Looking for a summery non-alcoholic option? Try this watermelon granita recipe.

Take A Dip – Hit your neighborhood pool (or a friends) or plan a weekend beach trip. The main idea is to spend as much time submerged in blissfully cool water as possible! Worst case scenario: fill your tub up with cool water and read a magazine while your body temperature drops.

Get Misty – Turn your shower to completely cold water and stand in the mist as you eat almost frozen sections of an orange. You’re guaranteed to feel better immediately. You can always invite your spouse to join you…but things might heat up again!

Ice Ice Baby – Need to cool off quickly? Take two ice cubes and place them on your wrists with your palms up. Wait one minute and let your circulatory system work like a personal air conditioner. Here’s a link to step-by-step cool off instructions.

How do you battle boiling Summer temperatures? We’d love for you to share your tips or tell us if any of our suggestions worked for you.