Consider consignment wedding dress

•Looking to save money on wedding costs? Consider buying a wedding dress on consignment. There are some very expensive dresses that are offered through these stores, and you can try on those in your size right away. You can save hundreds by buying a quality used dress.

•Eyedrops can reduce the redness of your brows after plucking. Put a couple of drops on your finger and dab it on the redness zone for instant relief.

•”I was caught in a rainstorm recently and had to run to my car through a downpour. I had just purchased a really nice straw purse, and to protect it, I took a plastic shopping bag from the store I was in and made a hole in the bottom. I slipped the handle through the hole and made a dash for it. It worked so well that I now keep a plastic bag in my purse just in case this happens again when I am somewhere without a supply of plastic bags.” — V.A. in New York

•On a diet but still rely on the convenience of takeout foods? Create your own menu by listing only the lower-fat, lower-calorie, healthy choices at your favorite restaurants. Choose three or four healthy items from the takeout places you frequent most, and type them on a separate sheet of paper, along with the contact information of the restaurant. Then, when you’re ready to call in your order, you can choose from the healthy options and avoid the temptation of those heavier dishes.