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New Year's Eve

Monday, December 31, 2012

Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

  If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia. Does your family have any special New Year's traditions? Tell us about it in the comments area below this article.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Do You Have A Plan For New Year's Eve? Here Are Ideas

These places in Decatur and Avondale Estates will welcome you on the last day of the year.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

New Year's Eve Planner

If you want to go out of the house on the last day of the year, check out these event's in and around Decatur and Avondale Estates.

Here is a sampling of New Year's Eve events around Decatur and Avondale Estates. New Year's Eve at No. 246. Special four-course meal for $55 per person at the restaurant in the heart of Decatur. Make reservations online. The restaurant is closed New Year's Day. Michelle Malone at Eddie's Attic. The award-winning singer/songwriter plays two shows, 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Eddie's Attic. Special guest Gareth Asher will perform. Tickets are $20 online, $22 at the door. Early New Year's Eve Magic and Improv. This family-friendly show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Theatre, magician David Howell opens for Tiger Peach Improv who will present "It's a Blunderful Life" in which the audience decides what happens to George Bailey. Tickets are $13 …

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Countdown to Your New Year's Eve Party

Here are tips on how to throw a fabulous shindig.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Moms Talk

Ours Devours: New Year’s Party for Kids

Have a fun hors d'oeuvre party for your kids this New Year’s Eve!

For my kids to get excited about anything, I have to change the name of it. So this year we are going to try the “Ours Devours Party." We are going to make some snacks, some drinks, and some fun. Midnight Bread (Monkey Bread) Ingredients: Directions: *Add raisins or nuts if you like, but I'd rather have the cream cheese frosting. Biscuit Balls (Drop Biscuits) Ingredients: Directions: Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients: Directions: Crew Sticks (Crudités) If your kids are old enough, arm them with carrot peelers and put them to work on carrots and cucumbers. For adults, slice celery, colorful peppers (I’m a big fan of red, yellow and orange, but go green if you must), broccoli, and cauliflower. Serve with salad dressing of your choice or a nice…

Friday, December 23, 2011

Countdown To Your New Year's Eve Party

Here are tips on how to throw a fabulous shindig.

By Deborah Geering It’s not too late to plan a fabulous New Year’s Eve dinner party. But don’t wait any longer to prepare. Now is the time to start thinking about the details – or at least a few of them. Here’s a timeline to keep your party planning running smoothly. Follow these guidelines, and you’re sure to be organized come the big day. In the time before Christmas you should: Five days before the party (Dec. 26): Call any guests who haven’t responded to the invitation. Four days before (Dec. 27): Wash and iron table cloths and napkins, polish silver if necessary, clean the house. Three days before (Dec. 28): Decorate your home for the party. Coordinate menu items with serveware. Match serving utensils and platters, label which will be…

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