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There are a lot of little items that you need to account for in creating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah budget. We’ve talked about average costs, but what about all of the little things included in each category? Below is a list broken down by category that includes items that you may not have thought of. Keep in

Think hiring a Bar or Bat Mitzvah professional is expensive? Try hiring an amateur! I see parents balk at prices for different Mitzvah-related vendors, wondering why they’re so expensive. Of course, there are a ton of variables that can cause a difference in pricing, but one of the things you’re paying for is your vendors’ experience in both

Bar Mitzvah planning or Bat Mitzvah planning is a constant balance between time, money and quality of the end product. It’s up to each individual family to rank the value of each of these factors and make a decision about how they want to proceed. There are a million ways you can save money from spending

As I speak with more and more families, I’ve found that most people start their Mitzvah planning without a clear sense of what events cost or how much they’ll actually wind up spending. It’s one thing to throw out an arbitrary number that you’d like to stay within, but it’s another thing to actually understand how

As a member of a number of Mitzvah Planning groups on Facebook (psst. Don’t forget to like us!), one question that comes up all the time is some asking for recommendations for a reasonably priced ___ (fill in the blank vendor). Every time I see that, I want to rip my hair out! Why? Reasonably priced is

A long time ago I read a blog post about the Olive Garden Rule and it stuck with me. I wish I could remember where I found it, but it’s the easiest-to-understand reason why Mitzvah catering costs will likely be your highest event expense, especially in the DC area. Let’s walk through 6 typical catering expenses. EDIT: