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7 Easy Make-Ahead Appetizers for Thanksgiving Day Lingering

Many times the Thanksgiving Day lunch gets turned into hosting a lunch, dinner, and after-dinner company.  That is why it can be fun to have a few appetizers to keep on hand for pre-Thanksgiving dinner munching and post-Thanksgiving dinner munching. … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: November 12, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We are so lucky to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please visit her site for fabulous freebies and sweepstakes information every … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 11.10.10

This chalkboard sign for your front door would be a fun way to express your thankfulness (@ infarrantly creative) This round-up of crocheted and embroidered gifts to give for the holidays is wonderful! (@ the purl bee) I love this … Continue reading


Knitting Trendy Gifts of Warmth for the Holidays

It is that time of year again where I am kicking my knitting needles into high gear to create beautifully knitted gifts to give for the holiday season. In my opinion, nothing could say I love you more than something … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways: Bissell Steam & Sweep

Mauby’s, $37 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is beneficial to … Continue reading


Delicious Make-Ahead Dishes To Add to Your Thanksgiving Feast

It is that time of year again where we are all dusting off our favorite dishes to grace the Thanksgiving table. I get to help host Thanksgiving dinner every other year and this year we will have both sides of … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: November 5, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We are so lucky to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please visit her site for fabulous freebies and sweepstakes information every … Continue reading


Cinnamon Bun Pancakes

I decided to surprise our family with a little unexpected treat and whip up a batch of these Cinnamon Bun Pancakes from How Does She? that we featured in our weekly notebook. Not known to be much of  a pancake … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 11.03.10

I love this cornbread and chili in a jar for a yummy dinner on the go (@ the giver’s log) I am bookmarking these ideas for great knitted and sewn gifts for the holidays (@ The Purl Bee) This homemade … Continue reading


Great Reads for Moms: November ’10 Edition

I hope you are still enjoying our round-up of great reads each week.  I am still happily plugging away at my to-be-read pile, and just love sharing ideas for great books to read with our readers. This month’s reading includes … Continue reading