Day 6 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Christmas Crafts There is usually a little down time right before Christmas when my kids are off from school, but before our celebrations are in full swing. I like to have craft supplies ready to go for a few Christmas crafts. We use the crafts to give […]
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Day 5 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ PJ’s and Pancakes Family Breakfast Mornings tend to be rushed at our house, all 7 of them. We rarely get the chance to sit down as a family to enjoy breakfast. During this hectic Christmas season, take a lazy morning and enjoy pancakes (while in your […]
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Day 4 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Bake & Decorate a Gingerbread House The Gingerbread House kits that you find at just about any store, currently, make building and decorating a Gingerbread House easy. The kits come with pre-baked pieces, icing, and the candy. Every year, I buy two kits at Michael’s craft […]
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Day 3 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Bake & Decorate Gingerbread Men Cookies One of my favorite Christmas traditions with my kids is also our messiest tradition. But when you get beyond the mess, there are some great skills that kids can learn when baking and decorating Gingerbread Men (& Girl) cookies. There’s […]
READ MORE >>Attend Holiday Events at Your Local Library {Day 2 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun}
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Day 2 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Attend Holiday Events at Your Local Library We are registered for 4 holiday activities this month at our local library. The gingerbread party in the picture above, a Gingerbread Man story time where the kids also decorate a giant gingerbread man cookie, a Family Holiday […]
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The level of holiday excitement is building up in my home. Every day I hear, “mommy, how many more days until the parade?” or “mommy, how many more days until we’re off school.” I’m just waiting for “mommy, how many more days until Santa comes?” To help my girls with their patience (and mine), I printed blank […]
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How hard can it be to carve a turkey? I found out one Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago when I was preparing for my Turkey Week series. I asked my husband to photograph me while I carved the turkey I had just roasted. There was some mild eye-rolling, but he is generally game to play […]
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This recipe serves 4 – 6 people. Adjust the ingredients to make more gravy for a larger crowd. Turkey Gravy Ingredients 3 – 4 tablespoons turkey fat and drippings leftover from your roasting pan 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups turkey stock Instructions 1. In a saute pan, heat the turkey fat over medium heat. 2. Add […]
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This is my favorite way to roast turkey. Simple ingredients like garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs create a flavorful turkey and gravy. Enjoy! ** This recipe is based on an almost 13 pound turkey. Modify the ingredients based on the size of your turkey. Roasted Turkey with Herbs and Lemon Ingredients 1 12.75 lb turkey […]
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How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey There are two ways to thaw a frozen turkey. 1. Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator. Leave the frozen turkey in its packaging and place in a pan. (Trust me on this. A few years ago, I simply put the frozen turkey in the fridge without placing in a pan. […]
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