Archive for Kwanzaa
Where to buy your holiday decorations
Do you already have your holiday decorations up at work and home? If not, what are you waiting for? If you need some help finding some great places to get your holiday decorations, try out these articles for starters…
The Best Places to Get Holiday Decorations in Oakland, California
The Best Places to Buy Holiday […]
Unique Finds for the TV Lover on Your Holiday Shopping List
Buying for someone who is more in love with TV than with his or her significant other? There are all kinds of options on the market. It seems that every show that has ever been on in the history of television is now available in box set form. If, however, you would like to find […]
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Looking for a good Southern style dessert? If so, check out this scrumptious sweet potato pie recipe.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
1/2 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon […]
Frugal Holiday Cards
The holidays are a fun time but they can also be a pretty expensive time. If you are looking for a way to save a little cash this holiday season then you should look at some frugal holiday card ideas.
FIRE Finance has a great listing of Frugal Creative Gift Ideas For Holiday Cards. Head on […]
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Looking for a great pumpkin bread recipe? Give this one a try as it is sure to be a hit around your home this holiday season.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup pumpkin pie filling (not pure pumpkin)
1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking […]
Talk To A Turkey Expert
Need some additional assistance when it comes to turkeys? Well, there are people that you can call for some turkey holiday tips!
If you want to talk turkey, here are your experts:
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 800-288-8372; www.butterball.com.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854; www.fsis.usda.gov.
What Size Turkey Do You Need? Tips On Selecting The Perfect Size Turkey
Are you cooking the holiday feast for the family this year and not sure how much turkey you need? Knowing what size turkey it takes to feed a family can be a difficult task. You do not want to get too small of a bird and have people hungry but you do not want a […]
Quick Gravy Recipe For The Holidays
If you are going to be busy cooking on Thanksgiving or Christmas, you might not want to spend a lot of time on individual recipes. If that is the case, check out this Holiday Hack for quick and easy gravy to go with your holiday meal.
INGREDIENTS:
Pan juices from the turkey and roasting pan
4 cups turkey […]
Gravy Hacks - how to get the perfect gravy every time
Do you usually have problems when preparing the gravy to go with the turkey? If so, here are some quick hacks to get that perfect gravy every time.
If Your Gravy Is Too Thin: Whisk 2 teaspoons cornstarch into 2 teaspoons cold water, or combine 1 tablespoon room-temperature butter with 1 tablespoon flour to form a […]
Worried About Dangerous Toys?
Recently, in Columbus, Ohio, a free toy examination was put on for parents worried about the toys they have purchased for their children for Christmas this year. Toys could be brought in and checked for dangerous lead levels and other possible, unseen, dangers. Check your local community listings to see if something like this is being […]