The New Bride Guide [Paperback]

Ellie Kay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Writing with her signature mix of humor and information, along with relationship and money-saving tips, Ellie Kay coaches women through the critical first year of marriage. Her topics include "the princess bride on a Cinderella budget," crafting a spiritual foundation for the marriage, what to call the in-laws, how to decorate without breaking the bank, and much more. Valuable advice contained in a handy, easy-to-use format, this will be the book the newlywed will use again and again.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Counsel on a broad range of topics from planning a wedding through the first anniversary. Chock full of helpful ideas." -- Christian Retailing, Jan. 6, 2003

"a book that will become an instant classic for women who are anticipating marriage...this book is an excellent choice!" -- Carol Kent—International speaker and author, president, Speak Up Speaker Services

"a must-have for every new bride and groom...I’m buying one for every bride I know." -- Barbara Rosberg—America’s Family Coaches radio talk-show host, and author

About the Author

Ellie Kay has moved eleven times in thirteen years and has five children. She knows firsthand the value of balancing family responsibilities and a pocketbook. Armed with a $250 monthly grocery budget, Ellie Kay consistently saves her family thousands of dollars a year on household products with an easy, streamlined savings system that has become a favorite of women everywhere.

Founded in 1988, Ellie's Shop, Save, and Share Seminars have been delivered to audiences across the nation and have even been made into a film for the Air Force Family Support Center. She is a graduate of Colorado Christian University with a degree in management of human resources.

Ellie's trademark wit and homespun humor come through in her writing. Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, is written to help parents teach their children to handle money wisely. Shop, Save, and Share and How to Save Money Every Day emphasize the Christian's unique call to stewardship and giving to others.

Her books promise to show families how to lower their food budgets by 50% to 85%, as well as save in nearly every other area of life. They provide practical advice that’s easily passed on to children on better ways to shop and gives terrific ideas for giving back a portion of what has been saved.

An engaging speaker, Ellie has appeared on over 300 radio stations and numerous national TV shows. She and her husband, Lt. Colonel Bob Kay, along with their children, make their home in New Mexico.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764226940
• ISBN-13: 978-0764226946
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,657,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, informative, useful book, March 8, 2004

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Jayme "jchristine26" (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The New Bride Guide (Paperback)

I received this book after I got engaged from my mother who ordered it from a Christian book catalog on a lark. I am forever grateful she did! Out of the dozen or so wedding planning books I bought/ received this first chapter of this book was more enlightening and applicable to planning my wedding! Secondly, it is not a book about wedding planning--she starts there and quickly moves on to what matters: the marriage your entering into as a new bride. She touches on dealing with family, merging households, ideas, finances, plans, etc. There is a Christian edge, but not to the point where I think it would dissuade anyone of any other faith or no faith from reading it and gaining insight. It's well-written and practical and definitely the very best bride book you could bestow upon any bride.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Every Bride!!, February 11, 2003

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Ann (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Bride Guide (Paperback)

This book if filled with information I wish my Mom would have told me. It's full of practical suggestions in many different aspects of married life, and funny life stories to make you laugh at along the way. It is definately a must for all soon-to-be brides; moreover, I recommend EVERY bride read it. I am 38 years old and found many practical suggestions, from moving locations, setting up house, budgeting and more. This will be a top gift I will be giving to many friends!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 31, 2003

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Susan E. Keith (Fort Plain, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Bride Guide (Paperback)

I haven't been to a wedding in over 15 years. So this book was
extremely helpful - who pays for what, the differences between two people, what to call the in-laws, how to save money.
Very insightful, very funny and practical. I bought one copy when my daughter got engaged and now am buying another one for
my son's fiancee. Well worth the price.