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!

Last Week to Win 100 Custom Embossed Notes!

This is the last week to enter to win 100 fabulous custom embossed notes, as well as embossed envelopes customized with the winner’s new name or the first names of both newlyweds!

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 thoughtful giveaway.

**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!**

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).

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!**

Kahlua Summer Cocktails

In the mood for Kahlua summer cocktails? With spring fever within reach, it’s becoming easier to envision balmy summer days filled with BBQs and bathing suits. While we all may be craving that sunshine now, there will come a time when we’re desperate to cool off.

That’s where Kahlúa comes in. The same delicious liquid that makes hot chocolate and coffee a decadent treat in the winter also makes unparalleled summer cocktails.

Ready for one unusual summer cocktail recipe (it could easily become your summer signature)?

Ginger ale, a mixer that became popular in the United States during Prohibition, adds a sweet kick to the rich, smooth taste of Kahlúa. The bubbly blend of carbonated water, ginger and cane sugar balances the flavors of Kahlúa to make an easy-to-drink cocktail. Serve it anytime you want to add some sparkle to a gathering with good friends or when you want to cool down after a long day.

Kahlúa Ginger Ale
Ingredients
2 parts Kahlúa
4 parts Ginger ale
How to mix it
Fill a highball glass with ice, add Kahlúa and ginger ale, then stir

We’d love to get your feedback on this Kalua summer cocktails recipe….is it a keeper?! Please leave a comment and let us know. Also, if you’re looking for more delicious Kahlua cocktail recipes check out https://www.kahlua.com/us/kahlua.com!