It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
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If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
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Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
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Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
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It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_4823.jpg?resize=703%2C1024&ssl=1)
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_4640.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Table-Decor.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.
Aerie
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Shop up to 30% off almost everything at Aerie!
Carter’s
Grab 40% off new arrivals from Carter’s!
Gap
Take 50% off your purchase at Gap
Michael Kors
Shop the End of Season Sale at Michael Kors and get up to 70% off!
Nike
It’s the Back to School Sale! Take 25% off select styles from Nike with code SPORT25
Old Navy
Back-to-school stock up!! Shop kids $5 tees & leggings, $6 polos & graphic tees, and $8 dress & active from Old Navy
Target
Grab college essentials starting at just $2 from Target!
Venus
Get up to 80% off thousands of styles from Venus!
Victoria’s Secret
Buy two, get one free everything at Victoria’s Secret!
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Some schools may have already returned, but most schools have a September start date, and we love to support our teachers! Classroom budgets get tighter each year, and most educators spend far too much from their own pockets to get their classrooms together to help our kids learn each year. We started a ‘Teacher Wish List‘ on our group page for teachers to be able to post their wish lists for their classrooms in hopes that parents, grandparents or anyone really would ‘adopt’ a teacher by purchasing items off of their lists! Here are the most popular items that teachers are looking for this school year!
Teacher Supplies
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Teacher Needs always come last it seems, so any help they can get is so appreciated. Here are the main needs:
Shop Teacher Supplies
Classroom Supplies
Classroom Supplies are always needed, and not necessarily the fun supplies to get, but definitely still essential. Here’s what is most needed according to the wish lists teachers submitted:
Shop Classroom Supplies
Fun Supplies
Fun Supplies to keep the classroom exciting throughout the school year when celebrating birthdays, incentives for good behavior, and task completion. These were the most requested items from teachers:
Shop Fun Supplies
Student Supplies
Student Supplies are always a concern at the beginning of a school year – supplies are not always available or in budget, or parents aren’t able to provide supplies for their students. These are the most requested items:
Shop Student Supplies
Learning Resources
Learning Resources provide educational games and products that cater to social and emotional learning, and are geared toward math and science skill-building…an all-around good resource for all elementary and middle school grade classrooms. Here are the most requested items:
Shop Learning Resources
Melissa & Doug Products
Melissa & Doug products are built specifically imaginative play and invoke creativity which is perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Elementary Classrooms and these were the most requested items :
Shop Melissa & Doug Products
Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Furniture/Decor for both students and teachers that are often needed for extra comfort, style, and inspiration in the classroom. This would include a desk chair for the teachers and/or paras, and additional seating other than desk chairs for students, plus inspirational decor. These were the most requested items:
Shop Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Snacks
Snacks/Candy for classroom snacks and treats for special occasions, those ‘hangry‘ episodes, or a job well done! These options were the most requested:
Shop Classroom Snacks
Gift Cards
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/818Xr8h2C4L._SX522_.jpg?resize=522%2C375&ssl=1)
Amazon gift cards in any denomination were on many lists, an easy way to participate without feeling overwhelmed from all of the choices, and the teacher can pick out their most wanted or needed items!
Some schools may have already returned, but most schools have a September start date, and we love to support our teachers! Classroom budgets get tighter each year, and most educators spend far too much from their own pockets to get their classrooms together to help our kids learn each year. We started a ‘Teacher Wish List‘ on our group page for teachers to be able to post their wish lists for their classrooms in hopes that parents, grandparents or anyone really would ‘adopt’ a teacher by purchasing items off of their lists! Here are the most popular items that teachers are looking for this school year!
Teacher Supplies
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BTS-Teacher-Wish-Lists-Teacher-Supplies.png?resize=572%2C763&ssl=1)
Teacher Needs always come last it seems, so any help they can get is so appreciated. Here are the main needs:
Shop Teacher Supplies
Classroom Supplies
Classroom Supplies are always needed, and not necessarily the fun supplies to get, but definitely still essential. Here’s what is most needed according to the wish lists teachers submitted:
Shop Classroom Supplies
Fun Supplies
Fun Supplies to keep the classroom exciting throughout the school year when celebrating birthdays, incentives for good behavior, and task completion. These were the most requested items from teachers:
Shop Fun Supplies
Student Supplies
Student Supplies are always a concern at the beginning of a school year – supplies are not always available or in budget, or parents aren’t able to provide supplies for their students. These are the most requested items:
Shop Student Supplies
Learning Resources
Learning Resources provide educational games and products that cater to social and emotional learning, and are geared toward math and science skill-building…an all-around good resource for all elementary and middle school grade classrooms. Here are the most requested items:
Shop Learning Resources
Melissa & Doug Products
Melissa & Doug products are built specifically imaginative play and invoke creativity which is perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Elementary Classrooms and these were the most requested items :
Shop Melissa & Doug Products
Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Furniture/Decor for both students and teachers that are often needed for extra comfort, style, and inspiration in the classroom. This would include a desk chair for the teachers and/or paras, and additional seating other than desk chairs for students, plus inspirational decor. These were the most requested items:
Shop Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Snacks
Snacks/Candy for classroom snacks and treats for special occasions, those ‘hangry‘ episodes, or a job well done! These options were the most requested:
Shop Classroom Snacks
Gift Cards
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/818Xr8h2C4L._SX522_.jpg?resize=522%2C375&ssl=1)
Amazon gift cards in any denomination were on many lists, an easy way to participate without feeling overwhelmed from all of the choices, and the teacher can pick out their most wanted or needed items!
![green and gray scissors](https://frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-photo-2831794-1568x1045.jpeg)
Some schools may have already returned, but most schools have a September start date, and we love to support our teachers! Classroom budgets get tighter each year, and most educators spend far too much from their own pockets to get their classrooms together to help our kids learn each year. We started a ‘Teacher Wish List‘ on our group page for teachers to be able to post their wish lists for their classrooms in hopes that parents, grandparents or anyone really would ‘adopt’ a teacher by purchasing items off of their lists! Here are the most popular items that teachers are looking for this school year!
Teacher Supplies
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BTS-Teacher-Wish-Lists-Teacher-Supplies.png?resize=572%2C763&ssl=1)
Teacher Needs always come last it seems, so any help they can get is so appreciated. Here are the main needs:
Shop Teacher Supplies
Classroom Supplies
Classroom Supplies are always needed, and not necessarily the fun supplies to get, but definitely still essential. Here’s what is most needed according to the wish lists teachers submitted:
Shop Classroom Supplies
Fun Supplies
Fun Supplies to keep the classroom exciting throughout the school year when celebrating birthdays, incentives for good behavior, and task completion. These were the most requested items from teachers:
Shop Fun Supplies
Student Supplies
Student Supplies are always a concern at the beginning of a school year – supplies are not always available or in budget, or parents aren’t able to provide supplies for their students. These are the most requested items:
Shop Student Supplies
Learning Resources
Learning Resources provide educational games and products that cater to social and emotional learning, and are geared toward math and science skill-building…an all-around good resource for all elementary and middle school grade classrooms. Here are the most requested items:
Shop Learning Resources
Melissa & Doug Products
Melissa & Doug products are built specifically imaginative play and invoke creativity which is perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Elementary Classrooms and these were the most requested items :
Shop Melissa & Doug Products
Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Furniture/Decor for both students and teachers that are often needed for extra comfort, style, and inspiration in the classroom. This would include a desk chair for the teachers and/or paras, and additional seating other than desk chairs for students, plus inspirational decor. These were the most requested items:
Shop Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Snacks
Snacks/Candy for classroom snacks and treats for special occasions, those ‘hangry‘ episodes, or a job well done! These options were the most requested:
Shop Classroom Snacks
Gift Cards
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/818Xr8h2C4L._SX522_.jpg?resize=522%2C375&ssl=1)
Amazon gift cards in any denomination were on many lists, an easy way to participate without feeling overwhelmed from all of the choices, and the teacher can pick out their most wanted or needed items!
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