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Serving Wine at Holiday Parties
Hosting a party can bring about a great deal of stress. You may find this true for any kind of party, but it seems to be particularly true for a party
I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Sicily Region
If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider the Sicily region of southern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have
I Love Italian Wine and Food - Vino Novello (New Wine)

We interrupt our series on the wines of Italy�s twenty regions to present a very timely subject, Vino Novello, Italy�s version of New Wine. Once a year, starting in early November, Italy releases Vino Novello, to the delight of many, and to the eternal disappointment of many others. We describe New Wine, in particular the Itali...
Organic Wine: Reprieve for the Allergic

When I was a kid, I developed an allergy to peanut butter, something I loved to eat by the spoonful. While others ate it, mixing clumps with strawberry jam and putting it between two slices of bread, I stood by drooling; then, with a sense of defeat, I went to stick my head in my Easy Bake Oven. To me, there was nothing worse t...
Choosing Cell Phone Plans

Family Cell Phone Plan

If you need to stay in touch with your loved ones, you should select family cell phone plan that:

- Allows you to share minutes with your spouse and/or kids.

- Provides a monthly bill listing charges for each line. This will help you identify how many minutes your family needs ever...
Shopping For Your Wedding Ring

Getting the most for your money
When you pick your diamond, you'll probably have to choose between size and quality. If you want a big stone, you can save by downgrading the quality of color and even clarity - barring any obvious visible flaws - but don't stint on the cut, which releases the most brilliance from the gem. Pron...

Beauty - Hairstyle & Makeup

Choosing Your Hairstyle
Don't date yourself with a trendy hairstyle on your wedding day. Classic upswept styles - chignons, French twists, and ponytails - transcend decades. In general, it's wise to wear your hair in a way that isn't too far removed from your usual style. If you normally wear bangs or part your hair on a par...

The Wedding Reception

Choosing the Site
If your ceremony and reception will not be at the same location, try to choose places that are no more than a half-hour drive apart. If you are getting married in a church or synagogue, for example, you might take a look at the facilities there; some have a stately room on the ground that could meet your nee...

Hiring a Wedding Photographer

The photographer you will entrust with preserving your wedding-day memories should be one of the first people you hire: Start searching at least six months ahead of time. Solicit referrals from friends and wedding professionals, and try to interview at least three photographers. With large studios, insist on meeting the person who will actually ...

Veil, Tiara & Hair Accessories

Veils
Like the gowns they are worn with, veils can be wildly romantic or simple and understated. The main requirement is that the veil suit the dress and the bride, and proportion is the major factor to consider. A short veil looks too informal with a long, elaborate gown; an extremely long veil or a multitude of tiers on a p...