Published on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by caryn
For the first time in many years, my husband and I will venture to prepare most of our family's Thanksgiving meal. Our family doesn't follow tradition, so this year, we've incorporated some deliciously gourmet flavors like pomegranate and fennel into our menu. Endeavoring to make the turkey has me a bit nervous, but with the help of my husband and some guidance fr... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by caryn
Will you be braving the stores this Black Friday or avoiding the crowds and rush by shopping online? I'll likely venture to do both, saving most of my online shopping for Cyber Monday. However, there are a TON of Totsy sales scheduled to open up in the next few days that I'll definitely be shopping.
Here is a brief recap of what you can expect this Black Friday on ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by caryn
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With Thanksgiving less than one week away, it's time to plan the menu and start shopping. Since we won't be traveling this holiday season, my husband and I brainstormed to come up with a gourmet menu that still retains some of the traditional f... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by caryn
Instead of jet-setting and relaxing with my husband's family, this year we'll be busy prepping and cooking a majority of my own family's Thanksgiving meal. I've been browsing the internet for recipes, tips, how-to guides, and more so that we're prepared for the endeavor.
Have you checked out the recipes, and decorating/entertaining tips on Vons' Holiday Inspirations... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 17, 2011 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Jennifer R and Mary T. Congrats and Happy Thanksgiving!
With Thanksgiving just one week away, our family has already started planning the menu. Traditionally, we've spent the holiday with my in-laws, but this year, we're staying close to home. Rather than one household cooking the entire meal, as i... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by caryn
If you're local, join Plum District this Sunday at Zoomars Petting Zoo for a tur-iffic event! This month marks the beginning of Gobble Wobble Days at the quaint, kid-friendly zoo with it's 20 year history and old-fashioned charm. Whether you're planning to join Plum District on Sunday, or spend another day enjoying the rides and activities, you'll want to snag their... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by caryn
Each year, my husband and I rotate where we spend the holidays. Because my extended family is more spread out, our holiday celebrations are intimate and we aren't a stickler when it comes to tradition. On the contrary, my husband's extended family is generally located in the same part of the country and their celebrations are always large with an emphasis on uphol... Read More »
Published on Saturday, September 24, 2011 by caryn
It seems like the moment Back to School season starts, the countdown towards the holidays begins. I feel like we were just discussing the new school year and yet now we're beginning to talk about trick or treating and which Disney character my son is going to dress up as.
Last week, Jennifer Garner and Frigidaire kicked off their newest campaign in LA...Time to T... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 22, 2010 by caryn
Did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal costs $43 (American Farm Bureau)? With Thanksgiving just a few days away, many of you will be shopping, cooking, and baking in preparation for the big day. Because our economy is uncertain, many of us spend time researching prices, cutting coupons, and finding ways to get the most out of our money. There isn't a sh... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 18, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Donna and Nadine. Congrats!
This year, we'll be hosted by our family for Thanksgiving,which means we get the privilege of cooking Christmas dinner in our home. Since we all know how much I love to cook, the hubby has been assigned the role of Christmas dinner chef extraordinaire.
I enjoy a trad... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 by caryn
I'm going to let you in on a little secret...I don't usually cook for Thanksgiving! My husband and I are fortunate enough to have parents and grandparents that like to invite us and feed us. The one or two years we've celebrated in our home, we've shared the cooking responsibilities with the rest of our family or catered in.
One of my favorite breakfast resta... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 29, 2009 by caryn
I can't believe that Thanksgiving is over! It seems like just the other day my husband was busily brining a 12 pound turkey, me happily making a homemade pumpkin pie. The fabulous thing about having a big meal (and a small family) is that we haven't had to cook much lately. We had a ton of food leftover and have been making turkey sandwiches for lunch. I'm not... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 22, 2009 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Zelma and Cheryl F. Congrats!
My husband and I spent some time today putting the finishing touches on our Thanksgiving menu. This year will be small and intimate. I'm getting close to being "done" so we're not traveling too far away from home this year. It's important to me that we have tr... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 20, 2009 by caryn
This very quick giveaway is now closed! Thank you so much for stopping by. The winners are Kristie, Jessica M., Amanda S., and Nancy M. Congrats and Happy Thanksgiving!
In one week, we'll head over to my parent's house to sit down as a family for a Thanksgiving meal. This year, we were unable to visit my husband's family because I'm about to have a baby! Th... Read More »