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Black Friday Sales

November 26, 2008 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under sale

Black Friday Sales

The competition for your business is pretty intense.  Stores need your business.  As we find out the sales, we’ll try to post them for you.  Feel free to email me information to karen at b5media dot com or to leave a link and/or info in the comments.

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

November 20, 2008 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under health, holidays, recipes

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

If you’re looking to go light this Thanksgiving, or even if you want to justify that extra piece of pecan pie, then try these recipes courtesy of Cooking Light.
Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Bacon, and Balsamic-Fig Dressing
Roast Turkey with Onion and Cranberry Chutney
Wild Rice Pilaf with Sausage, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Celery
Brussels Sprouts with Currants and Pine Nuts
Gratin of Cauliflower with Gruyère
Bakery Dinner Rolls
Pear Pie with Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce
photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner, courtesy of Cooking Light

How Was Your Weekend?

November 25, 2007 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under odds and ends

How Was Your Weekend?

I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!  Did any of you go out shopping on Black Friday?  If so, tell us what you got and how much you saved.  This is the time of year when my hubby and I sometimes buy a new electronic device that we want or need.
I confess that I did not go shopping this year.  We went to Thanksgiving lunch at my brother’s house and then went to my parent’s house to stay the night.  The next day DH and I left by ourselves (with no kids!!!!) for a short trip.  It was great!  …read more

Happy Thanksgiving

November 22, 2007 by kellys  
Filed under Uncategorized

Happy Thanksgiving

We at Thrifty Mommy want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving.  We are spending the weekend at my in-laws.  YEAH!  They are great and the kids will have a ball with their cousins.  I miss my family but plans are already made to see my side in a few months time.  I thought I would tell you a few things I am thankful for today.  What are you thankful for?
PS.. I couldn’t resist the picture…

After Thanksgiving Sales at Lifeway

November 21, 2007 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under sale, shopping

After Thanksgiving Sales at Lifeway

Lifeway has some pretty good after Thanksgiving sales going on.  Click here to see the full flyer.

A Thanksgiving Feast of Ideas

November 20, 2007 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under blogs, holidays

A Thanksgiving Feast of Ideas

Looking for more Thanksgiving ideas?  Then head on over to Weary Parent.  Char has compiled a great source of links to get you inspired and on your way.

35 Free Holiday Recipes

November 18, 2007 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under Top 10 lists, Top 25, food, holidays, recipes

35 Free Holiday Recipes

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or even if you just want to try something new, here are a list of recipes to get you started.  If you have a special recipe you’d like to share, just leave a link in the comments. 
Turkey & Gravy
Herb-Butter-Roasted Turkey
Healthy Holiday Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Roast Turkey and Gravy 101
Good Gravy
Stuffing & Potatoes
Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing
Good Old Country Stuffing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Teri Hatcher’s Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Vanilla Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Easy Mashed Potatoes
Vegetables
Green Bean Casserole
Green Beans
Broccoli with Lemon Crumbs
Butter Beans
Candied Butternut Squash
Roasted Vegetables

Children’s Thanksgiving Activities

November 14, 2007 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under children's activity, craft ideas, holidays

Children’s Thanksgiving Activities

 

1st turkey – I know this one looks a little funny, but it was done by my daughter when she was only 16 months old.  We made our own patterns for this one.  We just drew the turkey body, cut out some feathers, and that little red gobbler thing under the turkey’s chin.  What is that thing called anyway?
Click to read more.

Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

November 13, 2007 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under organization, time management

Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

If you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, then you should look at these tips from A Healthy Balance.  These tips will help you to plan ahead and avoid being stressed.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out my recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole.  Thanksgiving and Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without it.
Other Links:
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Thanksgiving Children’s Activities
Easy Homemade Brown Sugar
What Do You Do With Turkey Leftovers?
What to Do with Leftover Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2006 by kellys  
Filed under blogs, holidays

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thrifty Mommy wants to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving.  We are so blessed to have you as friends and we want to thank you for taking the time to visit us and read what we have to say.  I have been blogging for over a year now and am loving it more each day.  I hope to do this full time eventually and want to thank all of you for encouraging me and welcoming Karen into the fold.
So from all of us here at b5media we would like to extend our deepest thanks for making us the …read more

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