On Thanksgiving Day, there’s no responsibility quite as lofty as carving the turkey. The most important step: Getting the meat off the breasts (after all, most of your guests are going to want some white meat.) To get the breast meat off cleanly and completely, don’t forget this tip: Use your fingers to remove the wishbone before you carve off […]
Prepping for Cyber Monday’s Shop-a-Thon
Your legs may get a workout walking around the mall on Black Friday, but it’s unlikely that your wallet will. A recent survey by CouponCabin found that almost half of Cyber Monday shoppers plan to spend more money buying gifts online on November 26 than they will in-store the entire holiday season. Those online shoppers plan to drop a chunk of […]
The Easiest Way to Donate—DonateStuff.com
Sometimes the hardest part about donating your clothing, toys, or household goods is getting it out of your home. Thankfully, there’s the site DonateStuff.com. They make it incredibly easy to send your donations in using a prepaid UPS envelope if your neighborhood is not within one of their free pick up areas. Simply head to DonateStuff.com to see which option is […]
Do you have potty mouth?
As I get older, I’ve noticed that my language has been getting worse. I’m not sure if I’ve been listening to too many Jack Palms audiobooks by Seth Harwood, or if I’m just getting too lazy in my “old age” to find something more creative or descriptive. I’m also not afraid to admit that there is something very satisfying about […]
To Please Your Turkey Day Guests, Buy a Wine That’s Hard to Pronounce
In the market for a bottle of wine that goes with turkey and stuffing? If you don’t know much about varietals or aging, you can always choose one with a tongue twister name. Research shows that not only are people willing to pay more for wines that are difficult to pronounce, but they also prefer the taste of tongue twister […]
When Should Kids Start Volunteering?
It’s important to get your kids involved in volunteer service and charity early so it becomes part of their lives. But when should you actually start bringing them along to volunteer? Learnvest recommends getting kids involved in projects between the ages of 9 and 12. Before that, teach them about charity and sharing, once they reach nine they can start […]
Try Giving a Gift That Gives Back
Just because a company is donating a portion of the profits to charity doesn’t mean you should rush out and buy their products. However, if you’re going to be giving gifts this season anyway, it’s an added bonus if the ones you are giving also support a good cause. To help you add a charitable element to your holiday shopping […]
