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It’s Turkey Thawing Time!
Picture by Brent and MariLynn Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away. Have you bought your turkey yet?  If so, is it frozen or fresh?  If it’s frozen, then you should be thinking about how much time it’s going to take to thaw that baby. Here are some safe turkey thawing tips: 1.  If possible, thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. You should allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey.  Leave the turkey in the original bag and place it in a shallow pan, breast side up, to catch ...

Twitterized! or Is It Tweeterized?
Twitter! Twitter! Twitter! We’ve been on Twitter for a while now. I’ve just not been that active in it because I feel like I’m just talking to myself.  The last couple of days I’ve spent a bit more time on there and I think I’ve become more accustomed to it. A custom background. One of the things that bugged me about Twitter was the background.  My Twitter page just did not look like The Frugal Housewife.  Last night after several attempts to customize the Twitter background, I finally figured it out ...

Thanksgiving To-Do List
One of the things that I’ve learned is that if I don’t make lists when I’m having a big gathering at my house then ultimately something or someone is going to be forgotten! So it’s no different for my Thanksgiving gathering! My Thanksgiving To-Do list for this year started out small but has been steadily growing.  The guests have been invited but I still need to do the shopping and of course the cleaning.   I keep adding to the shopping list and I have big ideas about cleaning the ...

TFH on Facebook
Did you know that The Frugal Housewife is on Facebook?  Most know that we have The Frugal Housewife on Networked Blogs but now The Frugal Housewife has a page on Facebook.  It has several sections — discussions, blog, photos, and boxes.   Here’s what the new widget for the Facebook page looks like! FB.init("ad5fe1f91853ba6260fc76adfcf8cf2b"); The Frugal Housewife on Facebook If you haven’t become a fan of The Frugal Housewife’s new Facebook page, please do so! Technorati Tags: frugal housewife, housewife, The Frugal Housewife, The Frugal Housewife on Facebook, Tips Related Websites ...

Progresso Chicken Tuscany Soup
Did you know that Progresso has launched four new varieties of soup that include Chicken Tuscany, Creamy Tomato Basil, Hearty Vegetable and Noodles and Homestyle Minestrone?  Recently, my husband and I were fortunate to receive a sample (pictured below) of the new Chicken Tuscany soup from Progresso through MyBlogSpark. We also received information about the soup, such as that it contains no MSG, no artificial flavor and that it is a source of fiber. It was a very nice sample package and we look forward to trying the soup! Till next time! JT ...