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Archives for November 2011

Frugal Holiday Fun | Library Activities

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November 29, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Our local library is hosting a special “Library for Lunch Gingerbread Story Time.” The kids pack their lunch to eat at the library (which is a big deal for my little one). After their lunch, the kids will listen to gingerbread stories and then decorate a gingerbread cookie. The price of this story time is […]

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Broccoli Cheese Soup ~ Slow Cooker Recipe

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November 28, By Kristia 83 Comments

This Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup is a family favorite that I serve when I am hosting a big crowd, as in 20+ people. That probably only happens once or twice a year and if the gathering is during the fall or winter, this soup is most likely on the menu. Serve with Zucchini Basil […]

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Have a Happy (and Delicious) Thanksgiving!

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November 23, By Kristia Leave a Comment

I’ll be up early tomorrow, Thanksgiving morning, to run the Annual Turkey Trot 5k. I mentioned earlier in my Thanksgiving round up that the only reason I was running this 5k is so I can have 3 pieces of pie later in the day without an ounce of guilt. I might have to run the […]

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Craft Ideas To Entertain the Kiddos When They Are Stuck Inside

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November 22, By Kristia Leave a Comment

My latest post at Money Crashers: “Keeping kids entertained indoors can be a challenge. Finding fun activities for children in the summer, however, is not an issue. I send them outside and they play on the swing set or ride their bikes for hours. But when the weather is bad and they’re trapped inside, I […]

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Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal

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November 21, By Kristia 7 Comments

This Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal recipe is easy to prepare, delicious, and a hearty start to your day. You can make it ahead of time and heat it up in the morning. I have to be careful, because I could easily polish off the entire pan myself, but I would have one angry husband. Blueberry […]

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30 Thanksgiving Meal Ideas to Feast On

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November 17, By Kristia 9 Comments

What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Are you hosting 25 people or are you taking a pie to your in-laws? Whatever your plans are, I hope these 30 links give you some tasty inspiration and ideas. Happy Eating! Let’s talk Turkey!In 2010, I ran a series called Turkey Week. Here is the recap: How Much […]

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Stock Up on Thanksgiving Turkey Deals | Kitchen Economics

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November 16, By Kristia 1 Comment

This is a big week at the grocery store for holiday staples. Turkey, potatoes, fresh cranberries, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, canned goods, and everything else you need to make a complete Thanksgiving meal are all on sale. At no other time of the year will you find turkeys at rock bottom prices. Every year, Giant […]

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Making A List, Checking It Twice | Planning for Christmas

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November 14, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Christmas is now less than 6 WEEKS away. Can you believe it? Back in June I wished you all a Merry 6 Months Until Christmas and now we are down to 6 weeks. YIKES! I am more prepared now than I was at this point last year when I waited until the last minute to […]

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Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale (or Spinach) Soup

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November 14, By Kristia 18 Comments

Here is another delicious soup to add to your Pinterest board: Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale (or Spinach) Soup I updated this post and added an optional ingredient: Pesto. It added some flavor to the soup and my family gobbled it up! This hearty soup is super easy to pull together and is included […]

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5 Steps to Saving Money at a Major Sporting Event

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November 11, By Kristia Leave a Comment

The following is a guest post. Sporting events are huge in our family. We spend many dollars traveling to sporting events each year. Here are five tips to help you save money when attending a major sporting event. After all, tickets for the recent World Series went for over $500 when purchased ahead of time. […]

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