MOM.  Can you even think of another word that has the power to invoke more emotion, passion, respect and admiration?  Moms seem to have a special power – a superwoman power of sort.  Who else can do the job of a CEO, housekeeper, cook, psychologist, janitor and taxi driver all in one day? Maya Angelou said in her 1969 memoir, “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” A hurricane.  Now that’s some power.  Forbes.com ( compiled a list of the powerful moms from around the globe. It’s an interesting read, but if you think about it there are also a few moms from pop culture that have helped blaze the trail to empower women as well.

There you have it - 5 TV moms with their own style of superwoman powers.  Admittedly, some may be a bit unconventional.  Nonetheless, these moms get the job done and they have empowered our tomorrows.

Love is in the air! Fall officially began last week, so we are in the throes of the autumn wedding season. Although the summer months have traditionally been the most popular for weddings, autumn weddings have steadily risen in popularity and nowadays, you’re just as likely to receive an orange maple leaf save-the-date as you are a frilly invite with a flower border.

But as we all (should have) learned in elementary school, when the seasons change, the angle of sunlight touching the earth changes as well, resulting in a different quality and duration of sunlight. While many people prefer the more “golden” tones of autumn afternoons (especially photographers!), it can certainly be challenging to keep your special day well-lit when the sun begins to set. But never fear! Here is a list of four ways lighting can save the day on your big day.

If you can, hire a lighting designer for your wedding. Great lighting can be the difference between a spectacular party and a “well, they tried hard.” Acclaimed lighting designer Extreme Productions) how glamorous professional wedding lighting can be. If you can afford to go all out, you won’t be sorry.

The reason lighting at a wedding is so important is it can really make or break a venue’s ambiance. Whether you want a romantic vibe, like in the picture, or more of a warm, casual family feel, lighting can make a huge difference on how successful you are in achieving the aura you desire. You will want to look into professional lighting design, especially if your wedding takes place outside. Many venues have pre-approved lighting designers familiar with their codes, so make sure to find out when venue-hunting.

But if hiring a lighting designer is these awesome DIY wedding lighting tips from the blog at Wedding Window.

It’s incredibly easy to forget about “minor details” like lighting while planning your wedding, but you can go nuts trying to come up with last-minute lighting solutions. Since lighting has such a big impact every part of the wedding, make it a priority!

3. Make a list early on of things that need to be well-lit, and plan accordingly.

Do you want your new monogram spotlighted on the wall at your reception? Or pinhole light above your wedding cake or centerpieces? Maybe fun, moving lights for the ceiling above the dance floor?

Research some of the lighting elements that have worked well at past weddings and make a list of everything you want at yours. It’s okay if you have to scrap some of your ideas, but the process of writing it out will help you make sure you don’t miss anything you’ll regret later.

If you’re doing your own lighting, this step is crucial to planning for what kinds of lights you want where, and what crafting you need to finish beforehand. Taking the time to plan ahead will save you all kinds of trouble at game time.

4. Crappy venues can’t defeat you!

Custom Electrical Services has electricians in Adel 24/7 365.  Not only do our electricians service Adel, some live there.  They are embedded in the community, participate in activities and are proud to be apart of Adel Iowa.  If you are looking for some electricians in Adel for you next electrical project or electrical emergency please do not hesitate to give us a call no matter what time of day or night it is.  We are experts in older and existing wiring.  We also wire 300+ new construction houses each and every year.

At Custom Electrical Services we understand that not all electrical emergencies happen during the day.  We understand that you may be experincing an electrical emergency at night or on the weekend.  If you have an electrical issue that requires immediate attention please do not hesitate to give us a call.  Our electricians in Adel will help you no matter what time of day or night it is.  Our service vans our fully stocked, some

even call them a warehouse on wheels.  Even if we do not have the part you need on our van we have 24 hour access to all the major electrical wholesale warehouses in the Des Moines metro.  If we do have to go get a part you wont be charged anything additional.

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We work extremely hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied.  That is why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as a 5 year warranty.  We understand that your home is your castle and we want you to enjoy your experience with us.  You can see some recent reviews here, or you can click on the review link on the home page of our website.  At Custom Electrical Services our slogan is “Dedicated to Customer Services and Electrical Excellence”.

Everyone needs to be safe.  You need to know you will be safe with the person coming into your home.  Also, the work they will be performing needs to be safe.  At Custom Electrical Services we are not just going to send any electrician into your Adel home.  We will send the best one available.  Our electricians are full time team members, not sub contractors.  All of our electricians undergo a thorough background check as well as a drug screen.  Our electricians in Adel proudly wear the Seal Of Safety badge and wear it with honor.  All of our electricians are uniformed, professional, and courteous.  They take pride in there work, clean up after themselves and won’t leave until your 100% satisfied.

We do most anything electrical!  What every your electrical needs are chances are we do it.  We can repair or replace old and damaged wiring as well as wire that brand new custom home.  Any size project is welcome from hanging a ceiling fan or replacing one outlet to rewiring your entire home and everything in between.  We also have bucket truck services, trenching, and can install, sell, and service any backup generator.  Our electricians in Adel will be glad to help!  From the simplest of projects to the most lavish, we will help you every step of the way.