It’s so easy to be a penny-pincher all year long and then blow it by overdoing it at the holidays, isn’t it? I tend to rationalize that “it’s a special occasion” and it warrants spending a little money. However, if you’re really smart (or really on a tight budget), you can find ways to make [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Thanksgiving'
Eat Well, Spend Less: Thanksgiving and Holiday Feasting Wrap-Up
November 20th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Frugality
Eat Well, Spend Less: Do Your Holidays Focus on Family, Food…or Fighting?
November 14th, 2011 · 32 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
I got one of those exciting emails the other day. You have to understand, as a blogger, I get public relations pitches numbering around a dozen a day. Some of them are for processed foods, recipes folks want me to share, and a surprising number for financial advice and adult beverages. Seriously. I buzz through [...]
Tags: Christmas·Eat Well Spend Less·family·holidays·Thanksgiving
Whoops! Did Ya Save the Bones?
November 28th, 2009 · 15 Comments · Uncategorized
I am so geeked about the gallons of free broth I’m going to make with the leftover turkey carcass I snatched from the family Thanksgiving gathering! My deepest apologies for not reminding you all to take advantage of the people in your family who don’t understand the value of ‘dem bones. I really meant to. [...]
Tags: stock/broth·Thanksgiving·turkey
Mary and Martha Moment: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast
November 24th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
As we Americans prepare for our celebrations of Thanksgiving this week (it’s time to thaw the turkey a.s.a.p. if you haven’t started already, by the way), may we be reminded of the Ultimate Real Food and the reason for all our gratitude. As we gather with our families to give thanks, let us remember to [...]
Tags: Eucharist·Thanksgiving
