Consider Aldi for your Holiday Parties

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Have you ever shopped at Aldi?  Although I had heard about Aldi, and we have two stores nearby, I had never ventured into one.  Some of my friends swear by their quality, prices, and unique way of doing business.  Aldi is a European based grocery chain and is sort of like shopping at one of the discount club stores only on a much smaller scale.
 
What kind of stuff does Aldi offer, you ask?  Well, it’s mostly packaged foods, with a small selection of fresh produce and refrigerated items.  They also have a fair amount of frozen foods for a smallish store. 
 

Winter Wedding Ideas for 2012 – Elegant and Formal

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It used to be that people only got married during the Summer.  Well, if they were having a big wedding, that is.  Nowadays, weddings are happening year-round.  The only problem with this, is that you need to prepare for a Winter wedding much differently than you do for a summer wedding. 

Here are some of the hot Winter Wedding Ideas for 2012 + 2013

Winter 2012 & 2013 Wedding Dresses

Wedding Dresses are leaning back towards the elegance of yesteryear.  Lace, silks, and brocades can be seen in dresses from the top designers.  Modern twists like high-low hemlines, sheer necklines, and bare backs are also on-trend.  And, of course, lace sleeves are still so hot, thanks to Kate Middleton. 

Colored gowns are very popular this season as well.  Most brides are keeping it to a soft shade like silver, icy blue, or a blush pink. 

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Unique New Years Eve Celebrations

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Celebrating New Years on January 1st dates back to the times of Julius Caesar.  Sure, you can go out and party, but that’s not always for everyone. 

One great solution to that is First Night.  I happen to live in one of the towns where First Night is still going strong.  First Night is an arts-based event that celebrates the New Year without focusing on Alcohol.  In our town, it’s held downtown with each participating venue hosting a different band or event.  And they usually ring Midnight with a variety of fireworks.

While there are always tons of festivities that you can go to, you don’t always want to be out with the people that may be drunk or otherwise inebriated.  You can have fun at home, too!

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20 Holiday Pie Recipes for Your Dinner

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We all love dessert, right?  I mean, I know I dream of cakes and pies at night.  Here are a collection of 20 different pie, cake, and dessert recipes.  There's something for everyone!

Apple Pie Recipes

Allergen Free Apple Crumb Pie -  Dairy and Nut Free

 20 Holiday Pie Recipes for Your Dinner

Apple Pie Baked in the Apples – Word is, they're pretty but not quite as good.  But they sure are pretty! 

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Apple Crostata – Kind of like an apple tart. 

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Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook Giveaway #WintersComing – US/Can

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Welcome to
Winter's Coming Giveaway Hop hosted by Planet Weidknecht andGoing Crazy!! Wanna Go??!!
 
Here at HWYD, we have a really fun prize – The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook!  This is the perfect book for any vintage lover, Mad Men fan, or way cool person on your gift list.  This is also a wonderful gift for the men in your life. 
 
Learn to make retro foods seen on the Mad Men show, Oysters Rockefeller, Steak Tartare, Hearts of Palm salad, and more.  You'll also learn to make classic cocktails like martinis, Old Fashioned, Irish Coffee, and mint juleps, among others. 
 
You could have one heck of an awesome holiday party
 with this Unofficial Mad Men cookbook.  Ready to enter?  Do so in the Rafflecopter after the jump.
 

Fall Wedding Trends – Rustic and Elegant

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Fall is a great time to have a wedding outdoors. The weather has finally changed after the long hot summer and the outdoors beckons. There are so many possibilities when picking a theme for an outdoor wedding.
 

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