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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
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From combat to community: Woman turns bakery into mission to help veterans
A Chicago area marine is bringing new life to the old saying 'Home sweet home.' Diane Aherns is a woman full of grit, grace and absolute love for her fellow vets. Her latest mission is about exactly that — with a little sugar on top. More News, Weather and Headlines at It has been 31 years since the Marine swapped her combat uniform for an apron and started the popular Piece of Cake bakery in East Dundee. Locals knew her not just for her legendary scones and pies but sugar laden, award winning cakes. But even as lines stretched out the door, Aherns felt something stirring beyond her mixing bowl. It was a call to serve in a new way. Four years ago, she transformed her bakery delivery van into a way to collect discarded furniture. She knew those used couches, kitchen tables and chairs would mean the world to veterans trying to start again. More from Erin: Morton West's 'Say Yes to the Dress' project helps students shine at prom free of cost Overflowing with donations, Aherns leased an Eligin warehouse and launched her latest mission, Operation: Sweet Life. 'Between thanksgiving and Christmas, we served 20 veterans with full homes of furniture,' she said. 'That's how fast things are going in and out. … They feel the love and that's what I'm supposed to be doing. That's my full time job here on earth…is to love.' Her old bakery van now delivering furniture, a hug and her signature sweet treats. 'They get what looks like brand new furniture to live in their home and they're just like blown away,' she said. ''Home sweet home' is our model, so that's what we try to deliver. … People kind of think I'm crazy because it's a day to day operation. But so many times we've been able to help somebody who has absolutely nothing.' Each load of love is a mission from the heart. Operation: Sweet Life has been able to help countless veterans and their families over the last few years. Which means, they are always in need of furniture donations . If you'd like to know more about how to donate and support this work log on to their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
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'Say Yes to the Dress'' Randy Fenoli Is Shocked by Bride's Unexpected Request at Bridal Shop: See the Moment!
Will Randy Fenoli say yes to this request? In a sneak peek at the April 5 season premiere of Say Yes to the Dress, Fenoli experiences a first in his 32-year career in the bridal fashion industry. After bride Lori prepares to unveil her surprise in the middle of her appointment, she reveals that she visited Kleinfeld for more than a wedding gown. 'I'm a little nervous to go back because we still have to ask Randy to marry us,' she says of her plans, while her friends and family tell Randy they are 'confused.' Related: Say Yes to the Dress' Randy Fenoli Says His Job Is 'Like a Drug': 'It's Almost Like an Addiction for Me' (Exclusive) As he wonders if Lori might be putting on 'a fabulous pair of shoes' or some jewelry, she steps out with her fiancé Shay by her side. 'What is happening?' her friend asks, telling cameras: 'I know something is up because we know her well enough to know that she would not let him see her in the dress prior to their wedding day.' 'You look so beautiful,' Shay gushes, grabbing Lori's hand. 'I love you so much.' 'I love you too,' she replies. He continues, 'Just seeing you like this, I don't know. I don't want to wait. I want to do this now.' Related: Everything You Need to Know About the 'Say Yes to the Dress' Consultants at Kleinfeld Bridal (Exclusive) Already in shock, Lori throws in another curveball. 'Randy, I hear you're an officiant,' she says. Randy's jaw drops, knowing what's coming next. 'So, Randy, will you say yes to marrying us today?' she asks as her friends and family cheer. The clip comes to an end with Randy speechless, leaving viewers to wait to hear his decision. This is Randy's first season back on Say Yes to the Dress after he took a two-year hiatus. In April, he opened up to PEOPLE about his love for the job, joking that 'it's almost like an addiction for me.' "I will keep on and keep on and keep on, trying to find that perfect dress that makes her feel and look beautiful on her wedding day," he said. "So, yeah, that's a huge thing for me. It's like an adrenaline rush. It's like a drug, it really is for me. It never gets old." "I'm just really excited," he later added of the show's 23rd season. "I just think that the world is on edge waiting for the new season of Say Yes to the Dress. And these little girls that watch the show, they're now married, and maybe had their little girls, so I think it's going to be a whole new generation." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Say Yes to the Dress premieres Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET on TLC. Read the original article on People
