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Decorations, Traditions, and Gratitude – Thanksgiving on a Budget

November 20, 2009

Today, as part of this week’s Thanksgiving on a Budget series, Monica from The Homespun Heart shares some fantastic ideas on decorating the table, family traditions and instilling a thankful heart this Thanksgiving!

I found a new tradition for our Thanksgiving table…I’ll let you go find out what it is (I left it in the comments.)  [...]

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Presentation Techniques – Thanksgiving on a Budget

November 18, 2009

Today, Jessica from Life as Mom and Good & Cheap Eats shares some fantastic tricks and tips for the presentation of each dish in your Thanksgiving feast!  She’ll show you how to WOW your family and friends without breaking the bank!
Head on over and check out all her fantastic ideas on making your Thanksgiving table look PUR-TY!!!

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Talking Turkey – Thanksgiving on a Budget

November 17, 2009

Amy from Amy’s Finer Things is talking turkey today!
She’s on a bit of a soapbox about her Thanksgiving turkey…so go on over and find out what it is!
I think it’s a fantastic idea…

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Thanksgiving on a Budget Series

November 16, 2009

This week we are running a special series on doing Thanksgiving…on a budget!
Who is “we”?
That would be Amy from Amy’s Finer Things, Jessica from Life as Mom, Monica from The Homespun Heart, Crystal from Money Saving Mom, and yours truly!
We’re kicking things off over at Money Saving Mom later today…with more fantastic ideas and recipes on each of [...]

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Smuckers – Their Brands

November 12, 2009

Before heading up to Orrville for the “Inside The J.M. Smucker Company Pantry” bloggers event, this is what I thought when I imagined the Smuckers brand…
This…

And this…

and this.

And that’s it!
I was quite surprised to learn about all the other brands they own. Such as…
 
Crisco
Hungry Jack
Jif
Pillsbury Baking
Folgers
And several more!!!
I enjoyed learning about how they’ve acquired these [...]

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Smuckers – Food Photography

November 11, 2009

While at Smuckers, a food photography team and a food stylist shared with us several different easy and practical tips for taking fabulous food photos…using what you have!  Without fancy equipment and without spending lots of money on “props.”  Now we’re talking!

The food sytlist is preparing a plate of cookies.  Here are a few tips:

Use [...]

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Smuckers Trip

November 6, 2009

I had the privilege of spending time with these lovely ladies, and the doughboy of course, at the Smuckers headquarters in Orrville, OH., on Wednesday and Thursday.
From left: Me , Shannon, Tanya, Jenny, Nicole, Nikki, Jennifer, Mandy and Stacy, and I think you all know the Doughboy!
The invitation to join the Smuckers family was extended [...]

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Sunday Night Meetings

November 5, 2009

I’d like to introduce you to “the Hubs.” And tell you about our Sunday Night Meetings.

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Pita Bread Pizzas – $5 Dinner Challenge

October 19, 2009

Tonight’s $5 Dinner Challenge meal comes from Melissa, who blogs at Mom’s Plans

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Is the Pumpkin Shortage of 2009 over???

October 19, 2009

Now that the canned pumpkin shortage seems to be coming to a close, it’s time to get your pumpkin ON! Check out this fabulous list of pumpkin recipes over at Amy’s Finer Things!

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