According to People Magazine, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is engaged to Kristin Cavallari. Cutler proposed to the former ‘Laguna Beach’ star over the weekend while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas.

Of course, one has to wonder if Cutler will fake a sickness once the wedding planning gets tough.

The unofficial mascot of MyExWifesWeddingDress.com

It’s a toss-up between Juice Strainer and Litter Box Liner. No, I’m not talking about my least favorite chores around the house. I’m just trying to determine my personal favorite use that Tucson, AZ resident Kevin Cotter has found for his ex-wife’s wedding dress. And it’s a tough decision…

After their divorce last year, Cotter’s wife left behind her wedding dress. Unsure of what he should do with it, he brought up the subject at a family dinner. “You should wipe your ass with it,” was the first suggestion he received — from his brother. While that wasn’t quite the solution he was looking for, it did prompt him to start formulating a list of funny uses for the dress. Somewhere between Matador Cape and Grill Apron, the idea for the My Ex-Wife’s Wedding Dress blog was born.

Dress Use #53: Matador Cape

The blog’s mission is to document 101 uses for the dress. He’s currently up to #72 and taking suggestions for the remaining slots. I recently had the opportunity to ask Kevin a few questions about it:

Has your ex-wife seen the blog? Do you know what she thinks about it?
KC: I told my ex-wife about the blog after the first day of major traffic.  She isn’t the site’s biggest fan.  The story I tell on my blog is about me and an unconventional healing process that involves my ex-wife’s wedding dress.  I’m not out to get my ex-wife.

What’s the strangest use that’s been suggested by a reader?
KC: That’s a tough one.  I had one guy contact me who wanted me to bring the dress to Alabama so he could shoot it out of a cannon to promote a website he was launching.  I think pretty much everything has been suggested at this point.  I have to moderate the comments on my blog because quite a few of them are X-rated.

Of the 72 uses so far, do you have a personal favorite?
KC: The Darth Vader scarecrow is still my favorite picture of the bunch, but there are a few more that I really like.

Have you dated since the divorce? If so, what has the reaction been to your blog?
KC: I have dated since my divorce and am actually making plans to get married this year.  My fiancee understands my project and that I am going to finish what I started.  She is also well aware that I’m over my ex.  It was hard to explain at first, as I’m sure you can imagine.  When we met I was already half-way through taking all my pictures.  “So, you see sweetheart . . . I’m taking hundreds, potentially thousands, of pictures with my ex-wife’s wedding dress.”  It wasn’t an easy  sell at first but after witnessing it first-hand she understood it and sees the humor in it.  She is very supportive.

In reflecting about your previous marriage, what would be your No. 1 tip for grooms preparing to say “I do”?
KC: This question is difficult for me because I feel very strongly that there is nothing I could have done differently to save my marriage.  My #1 advice would be to realize that marriage requires a lot of work – the first years might be a breeze but it will get more challenging.  Also, if you sense things are heading the wrong direction see a counselor – make sure you both want to put in the effort to get things back on track.  Lastly, if you wake up one day and discover your wife wants out – try to keep her wedding dress.  These wedding dresses are good for so many things.

A few other favorite uses:

Dress Use #56: Fishing Net

Dress Use #15: Sporting Event Banner

Dress Use #26: Hammock

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Keep tabs on Kevin’s mission by following him on Twitter and liking him on Facebook. Also, keep an eye out for a book this fall that he promises will expand on the dress uses from the website.

All photos courtesy of myexwifesweddingdress.com

If you haven’t heard by now, the Royal Wedding Save-the-Dates were sent out via fax. Yes, you read that right. Fax. One has to wonder how they settled on this delivery method. Is the Royal Family cutting back during these tough economic times? Or are the English even more backward than originally thought? Either way, we came up with these alternative forms of delivery that we wish Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth had thought of.

Royal carrier pigeon

Sure pigeons are dirty, but they get the job done. Just ask Mike Tyson.

Tin Can Phone

This method might have been tricky to perfect. But for help, they could have asked any 3rd grader who’s ever lived next door to his best friend.

Smoke Signals

Smoke signals are one of the oldest forms of communication in recorded history. So surely the Queen has some experience with sending them.

Telepathy

You’re telling me that there isn’t a Royal Telepathist on staff? I don’t buy it.

Horseback (ala Paul Revere)

In an ironic twist, The Royal Family could have sent Prince Harry out on a midnight ride across the countryside to deliver the Save-the-Dates in person. Surely there is a noble steed in the Royal Kingdom that would’ve been up for the task.

Lassie

“What’s that girl? A Royal Wedding on April 29th?!? We’ll be there!”

Hieroglyphics

Yea, this one might be pushing it.

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What are your thoughts on the Royal Family sending out Save-the-Dates by fax? Tacky or visionary? Tell us in the comments section below.

A lot of people have asked me why we haven’t blogged about Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton yet. The reason is twofold. For starters, I’ve been too busy watching paint dry on my office wall. Also, when I have had spare time recently — I’ve been focusing on the following five things that I find much more interesting than any royal wedding.

The World Championship of Sand Sculpting

I used to build some pretty mean sand castles back in the day, but I’ve got nothing on the participant’s in The World Championship of Sand Sculpting. This competition features solo artists and teams  from across the world competing for the title of Master Sand Sculptor. Sadly, this year’s tournament has already passed — so I’ll be staring at the clock for 10 months awaiting the beginning of next year’s contest in Federal Way, WA.

‘The Happening’

It was the freakin’ trees!

Why are tennis balls fuzzy?

I had to spend some time researching this one. The fuzz, commonly called felt, is a wool-like substance that keeps the ball from bouncing too high. It also allows the player to control the ball’s movement better because the racket can grip felt better than plain rubber. Fascinating stuff.

The Kendallville, Indiana Police Blotter

Small town news blotters are the best. Today, I threw a dart at a map and discovered Kendallville, IN. After reading their published police reports, I feel like I’ve lived there all my life. Oh look, A car-deer collision at 5:50 p.m. Thursday near S.R. 3 South and South Main Street resulted in no injuries to the driver, Jody G. Nasca, 50, of Kendallville. That’s Jody for ya!

Whatever happened to Jimmy Ray?

Who remembers this one-hit wonder from the 90’s? I certainly do. And I’ve certainly spent many a sleepless night deep in thought over what became of him. Did he get burnt out? Creative differences with his production team? Arrested? Dead? The world may never know.. and that is a crime!

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What about you? How much do you care (or not care) about the engagement and upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton?  Let us know in the comments section below.

Yep, this is exactly what I imagined a wedding Save-the-Date from the mind of Wes Anderson would look like…

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We think this is pretty bad ass. What about you? Let us know in the comments.