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How Did Champagne (The Drink) Get Its Name?

Champagne is a sparkling wine, made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France. At times the term champagne is used to describe sparkling wines from other regions of the world, but those wines should rightfully be called sparkling wine. The term champagne should be reserved for sparkling wines actually produced in that region…

Party Safe: Tips For Preventing Drunk Driving

Drunk driving kills thousands of people every year and thousands more are injured. That’s thousands of families devastated and thousands of lives impacted. The worst part is that every single one of those deaths and injuries could have been prevented. Drunk driving is not an accident. If you’re at a party, here are some tips…

Top Tips For The Perfect Anniversary Present

When it comes to anniversary gifts, many feel that it is a minefield fraught with danger. Here are some simple tips to ensure that you find that special gift to delight your partner. Listen to What They Like Give yourself plenty of time to think of a good gift idea by spotting tips straight from…

The Greatest Types Of Venues For A Wedding

My own daughter is getting married in a few months, and her biggest problem right now if finding a venue. We don’t have a church home, which is too bad – in our part of the country, most girls get married in their “home church”, providing the most perfect venue for a wedding. Without that…

The Perfect Gift Idea For The Best Man

What to get for the best man? He has plenty of ties, shirts cuff links and fancy pens collecting dust. Why not get him something that he will really enjoy and actually use! It is always fun to think of something that he would not buy for himself. Whether he is your brother or just…

Top 4 London Markets

London and shopping go together like two peas in a pod. Like most capital cosmopolitan cities London has a diverse array of shops for all tastes and budgets. One of the most pleasing things to do if you have a free moment or two is to explore the wonders of London’s markets where you’ll see…

The Ultimate Best Man Checklist

Everyone likes a good checklist, and if you’ve just been asked to be somebody’s Best Man then boy are you gonna need one. Between the speech, the Stag Do and the wedding day, you’ll have your work cut out for you in making sure you successfully play your part as the Groom’s right-hand man –…

What sort of man should your Best Man be?

For some blokes, picking a best man is easy. There’s only one choice. He’s the guy you grew up with, your partner-in-crime from schooldays. If you needed a companion when you were off scrumping apples or searching for discarded porn in the woods, he was the only man for the job. But what if there’s…

Unique Activities For A Stag Or Hen To Do

The night before one’s wedding, is unequivocally among one of the most fun and unforgettable experiences. Usually known as a bachelor or bachelorette party in the US, and more commonly known as a Stag or Hen party in the United Kingdom, the event entails celebrating the ‘last night of freedom’ for the bride or groom…

Top Five Stag Do Fails – Common Mistakes To Avoid!

Most of us only organise one or two stag weekends (if that) in our time, and it’s easy to fall into the same old traps. Here’s our stag do fails guide to avoiding the most common mistakes: 1. Over-complicating it Blokes are simple people. Yeah, we all want a stag do to be exciting and…