Nov 28, 2016
Cyber Monday Delivers Deals Online
The National Retail Federation reports that for the first Black Friday ever, more people shopped online than in stores—and Cyber Monday is sure to deliver more deals. As you go bargain-hunting from your smartphone or desktop today, remember the many gifts of Christmases past that no longer fit or get much use. Give them to ClothingDonations.org, and […]
Read More
Nov 17, 2016
Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Hosting a holiday feast? Plan your menu now to ease the stress. Divide your grocery list into perishables and nonperishables and buy the latter this week; closer to Thanksgiving Day, pick up the produce, dairy products and bird. Make space for it all by cleaning out any unused or expired leftovers and condiments—just like you […]
Read More
Nov 16, 2016
The Shopping Season Starts Now
Now that the election is over, TV ads are reminding people that Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s time to start shopping for gifts. As you go on the hunt for bargains, don’t forget that you can also weed out purchases from previous years that you no longer use by boxing them up […]
Read More
Nov 15, 2016
Go Beyond the Green Bean Casserole
While most Thanksgiving guests appreciate the basics—turkey and stuffing—there are lots of ways to go beyond green bean casserole when it comes to cooking up a fantastic feast. In addition to the classics, Southern Living offers down-home suggestions such as corn pudding, roasted vegetables with maple glaze and shrimp-and-grits dressing.
Read More
Nov 14, 2016
A Centerpiece for the Thanksgiving Feast
Start building a festive centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table today by collecting fall gourds, paper and pressed leaves, pumpkins, pine cones, wheat stalks and other harvest-time decorative elements. Arrange them with candles and ribbons, and you’ll have a homey, rustic setting for the holiday feast that welcomes family and friends.
Read More