thanksgiving

This year scan or copy your shopping list so you do not have to make it again next year. I have a master list that I use. I usually make the same thing for Thanksgiving so the list only changes with what side dishes and desserts that I might make.

If you haven't done so you need to check your baking soda and baking powder expiration dates. Buy it now if needed for your holiday baking. I also checked to make sure I had toothpicks, extra foil (heavy duty), plastic wrap, napkins, washed my gravy boat and will check to see if my favorite...

http://www.savingdinner.tv/featured/stuffing-vs-dressing/

http://paperandflowers.blogspot.com/2010/10/turkey-rosette-cards.html

Made this tonight. Was excellent. I used a Betty Crocker Gluten free yellow cake mix. I decreased the butter to half a cup since the gf mix only makes a one layer cake and most normal cake mixes make two layers. I also found I was out of pecans but had almonds. Love this recipe...

I see this with leftover turkey and dressing! http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/09/basket-weave-stuffing-pockets.html

I gained 2 pounds just looking at their photo. http://www.recipegirl.com/2009/01/02/amish-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls-with-caramel-icing/

I'm starting off a little early for our Canadian Friends. Here's an idea for making an invite, menu card, place card and a thank you card. http://heroarts.com/learning/technique.cfm?techID=69&catID=3

It's got to be Thursday somewhere in the world. Just a little early for the rest of us. Might not be around much tomorrow. Make ahead recipes here: http://www.fabulousgoodlife.com/2008/10/mavens-make-ahead-thanksgiving-planner.html Have not tried these pumpkin candy but they sound good...

Why not plan out a Thanksgiving scrapbook? Or it could be a fall scrapbook. What to include: http://www.sheknows.com/articles/801128/how-to-capture-thanksgiving-memories-in-a-scrapbook Simple Ideas and samples for how to do the layouts...

This Turkey Day gets so overlooked since we are have Christmas in July. But that's ok, our days to Thanksgiving continue to tick by slowly. It will be here soon. 126 days and counting.

This month try to find one idea for your Thanksgiving Table. Martha's site has some creative ideas. http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/thanksgiving-table-settings

I made a turkey last night. DH work gave him one for Christmas so I figured I had better get it cooked and out of the freezer. It was small so I didn't cut the legs off to stuff them using the recipe from Feb. Turkey day. I'm going to keep my eyes open for some large turkey legs. I really want...