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Talking Turkey & Help Me Please

Lisa Martin7
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I wish I had some great Thanksgiving stories.  However, we normally end up going to somebody elses house for Thanksgiving, so I dont' have to cook.  Ever.  Honestly, it is nice.  However, this year my parents are coming here for Thanksgiving, so I have to cook my own dinner (with some help from my mom I hope!  Though she won't be coming up till Thanksgiving day itself, so I may not have as much help as I'd like! They are coming here so I have some company doing some Black Friday shopping (though my mom is refusing to go stand outside at Best Buy at 3 (aff) am.  Yes, I am that dedicated.  LOL)

I have a feeling this Thanksgiving I will have a ton of material to post about regarding my experience.  I don't think Bill and I have ever made a real turkey by ourselves.  That is why its nice to know that Butterball has a Turkey Talk-Line.  You can call 1-800-BUTTERBALL  and talk to their meal preparation experts (writing that phone number down myself), or you can visit Butterball.com for Web chats with a few bloggers – Chris Jordan (Notes from the Trenches), Susan Wagner (Friday Playdate), and Roxanna (Miguelina) on November 11, 18 and 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST.  They will answer all your turkey related questions. Now, if any of you have any advice for me, I'll gladly take it.  We just won't tell anyone.  🙂

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7 thoughts on “Talking Turkey & Help Me Please”

  1. Talking about turkey, my parents planned to raise one last year so that we won't be rushing off to buy one the day before Thanksgiving this year. Hope the turkey they raise now will still be sweet as of our yearly ones.

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  2. Thanksgiving dinner is a big deal in my house. We combine my son's birthday with our Thanksgiving celebration and have the entire family together. Considering how the family is growing, it's a good thing we are building the addition.

    Some homes have enough table space for the holiday guests… not me… tables get pulled from every where to have a large enough dinning room table and side tables for all the food. Most of the tables are odd sized (or pieces of plywood on top of TV tables) so there is no way a purchased tablecloth is going to fit correctly. I bought beautiful fabric on clearance last year… all I have to do it find it now. I want to make solid and print table clothes that I can layer to mask my make shift tables and have the dinning area look pretty.

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  4. Excellent blog ! All mums are expected to multi task , but theres times when it just becomes too much !! I often feel like a headless turkey rushing round without an aim trying to remeber the million and one things that I have to do 🙂

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  5. Start planning the menu ahead and buy the stuff/ingredients you need one to two days in advance. You can definitely save in time and effort if all the necessary ingredients are complete and ready to use. If you want your mom to help you in cooking, be sure that you prepared/sliced the needed stuffs just like in cooking show so that she will not become very tired 🙂

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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.