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Wed, September 08, 2010

Connect with nature to reconnect with each other

Connect with nature to reconnect with each other

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

By BRIAN & MARCIA GLEASON, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV As we have discussed in earlier articles, the structure of the modern relationship creates such a strain that, for many couples, it is nearly impossible to sustain. We have come to believe that for most couples (ourselves included) there is an undercurrent of approval-seeking in how we orchestrate [...]

How to sell your house in a buyer’s market

How to sell your house in a buyer’s market

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

By ASA AARONS, Consumer Reporter for Babyboomers.TV Price realistically, make minor repairs and accept the reality that houses are worth less today than they were a few years ago. That’s the consensus of real estate agents in and around the area, who say a three-year slide in housing prices, low mortgage rates and a new $8,000 [...]

Top five tips to help manage your family’s health

Top five tips to help manage your family’s health

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

(ARA) – As kids head to summer camp or back to school this fall, moms everywhere will be digging through their files searching for immunization records and other health information. Some will find exactly what they need with just a few flips through an organized file cabinet. But many busy moms will be sifting through [...]

Keep an eye on your vision health this summer

Keep an eye on your vision health this summer

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

(ARA) – If you’ve ever come in from a day sailing, picnicking or lying on the beach and your eyes felt tired, sore and gritty, you likely experienced ultraviolet radiation (UVR) overexposure. It’s critical to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays to decrease your risk of developing serious vision issues such as cataracts [...]

Buying used? How to avoid getting bitten by repair costs

Buying used? How to avoid getting bitten by repair costs

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

(ARA) – If your old clunker is gasping its last, you might think (like millions of other Americans these days) you can save yourself some money by buying a used car instead of a new one. You can — if you make smart buying decisions. Hasty or unwise used-car buying can end up costing you [...]

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Harfield

What kind of equipment will you bring with you? Do you bring backup equipment? lighting?

New York, NY

My setup begins with two state of the art Canon digital cameras, one main and one backup, along with a variety of Canon lenses. Multiple battery packs are used so that I'm always ready to shoot no mat

Answered by: Expose The Moment

House

What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy?

New York, NY

If you are not completely satisfied with me as an officiant, I will work with you to find an alternate minsiter for your wedding. If the right officiant cannot be found, then your deposit will be ref

Answered by: Get Married In Houston!

House

How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee?

New York, NY

I service a 100 mile radius of Houston. There is an additional mileage flat fee of $50 for ceremonies 31-100 miles from my home in Northwest Houston. Locations beyond the 100 mile radius and other st

Answered by: Get Married In Houston!

Nedelcu

Do you charge hourly, a flat rate or a percentage of my overall budget?

New York, NY

VOW Wedding Consulting offers a range of packages. We work with the clients to customize what works best for them. We take into consideratio the budget and usually charge a flat fee for our services.

Answered by: VOW Wedding Consulting

Schmidt

What is included in your basic wedding packages?

New York, NY

2 Photographers, One Leather bound 10x10 Album with 30 "sides" - Unlimited Images, Retouching, Limited number of "loose" prints or 16x20 Wall Portrait.

Answered by: Liz & Joe Schmidt Photography

Bell

Who exactly will be shooting my video? Do you use subcontractors?

New York, NY

I shoot and have an associate helping me.

Answered by: Bell Video Productions

Cote

Is editing included in the standard package? If extra, how much is the cost?

New York, NY

The editing is not part of the standard package. Typical editing runs between $1,200 to $2,000.

Answered by: BC Video Inc.

Alexander

Do you normally attend the reception?

New York, NY

Yes. Most couples invite me to their receptions and their rehearsal dinners.

Answered by: Weddings by Bishop Sean J. Alexander, Ph.D.

Pineda

What is your event cancellation policy?

New York, NY

The deposit is non refundable.

Answered by: Consuelo Pineda Photography

Luttrell

Will you be taking digital photographs? Is there an extra charge for this service?

New York, NY

No extra charges - When I set the price it does not change. Price increases are made once a year. They do not effect your cost after you book.

Answered by: Keepsake Photo & Video

Morgan

Do you bring an assistant to the wedding to help coordinate portraits?

New York, NY

Depends upon the coverage you request.

Answered by: LanierStar Photography

Kemp

What other services or special effects do you offer? How much is the cost?

New York, NY

We offer picture slide shows. Many couples choose this option to play either before the ceremony, or at the reception. Contact for a rate sheet.

Answered by: Kemp Video Productions

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