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Emergency Hot-Lines

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, tagged , , , on November 16, 2011| 3 Comments »

Just imagine: your picture-perfect Thanksgiving is coming together… well, perfectly! Everything is going along just like you planned than Bam! You realize you forgot to turn on the oven and there is no way the bird will be ready by the time your guests arrive. Your cranberries are curdling and your pie crust is soggy.

You need some help, right now!

Not that any of these tragedies have ever happened to yours truly, but it is handy to have some important hot-line numbers at your fingertips.

The following list also has some great info on their websites. Check them out:

 

BUTTERBALL

Online Help

1-800-BUTTERBALL (800-288-8372)

REYNOLDS

Online Help

1-800-433-2244

FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST

Online Help

1-800-777-4959

LIBBY’S CANNED PUMPKIN

Online Help

1-800-854-0374

OCEAN SPRAY

Online Help

1-800-662-3263

PILLSBURY

Online Help

1-800-775-4777

BETTY CROCKER

Online Help

1-800-446-1898

 

She Who Needs this List Taped Next to the Phone!

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Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, tagged , , , , on November 15, 2011| 3 Comments »

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to put a little extra effort into setting your table. You can make it rustic, elegant, whimsical and modern. Have fun with it and see if it doesn’t make you smile.

Here are some ideas I thought were just fun:

From Country Living

From Studio Ten 25 – gorgeous and so simple. Even I could pull this one off!

The Glamorous Housewife did an amazing job with this simple yet fabulous tablescape.

This is one of my favorite centerpieces – flowers in a pumpkin. You can do minis or a big one on the center. Great colors from Holidash.

From Wedding Girl, this is a simple, easy and yet perfect design for a rustic Thanksgiving. Absolutely love this!

However you decide to set your table this Thanksgiving, I hope those gathered around it enjoy the time spent together and you each have many reason to be truly thankful this year.

She Who Needs to Get Busy with Her Own Tablescape!

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Linen Inventory

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, Home and Garden, tagged , , on November 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Now is a fantastic time to take stock of what table linens you have and what you might need for holiday entertaining.

Does your tablecloth need pressed? Are there stains that need removed? Do you need to replace it with a new cloth?

If you fall into that last category, there are a lot of great choices for affordable prices. This one is from Bed, Bath  & Beyond.

Another fun idea would be to purchase a plain white or cream flat sheet and have markers scattered across the table. Ask your guests to write a message, sign their name or draw a picture.  That would most definitely be a keepsake for years to come.

Think about what table or tables you will be using. Do you need tablecloths for side tables or card tables? Do you have plenty of napkins, dish towels and pot holders. Take stock of what you’ve got, replenish as needed now and be prepared for your upcoming company.

She Who Needs to Follow Her Own Advice

 

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Turkey Day Test Run Party

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Party Theme, tagged , , , , on November 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Here is a wild and crazy party idea…. have a Turkey Day Test Run Party!

You know there are several dishes you’d like to try before Thanksgiving. Like that new stuffing recipe or the new pie your friend has been raving about.

Plan a casual buffet party, making all the dishes you want to try out, invite over a few friends and have a taste test to see which ones get a thumbs up and which ones get a thumbs down.

By serving the food buffet style, you can keep things simple with an overlying theme of just getting together and having fun.

You can have ballot slips for each guest to fill out, rating each dish. You could even give a few prizes for “most creative descriptions” or “most valuable tester.” Keep the prizes simple like a fall-scented votive candle or a boxed single truffle.

The main idea is to get together with friends while trying out some new recipes. I think you’ll have a good time if you give it a try!

She Who Needs to Plan a Test Run Party

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