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Thanksgiving 2012

Thursday, November 22, 2012

What Are You Thankful For This Thanksgiving?

Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate the holiday, tell us what you're thankful for in the comments.

Sure, there’s the turkey and pumpkin pie. And there’s football for sports fans and parades for the kids and early morning shopping for the deal-seekers. But Thanksgiving is also a day about reflection. It’s a day to stop and think about all the good in our lives. So we want to know: when all is said and done, what are you giving thanks for this year? It can be silly or sweet, simple or profound. We just want to hear it.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving Weekend Things to Do

We rounded up a few things to do this weekend before and after you carve the turkey.

Once the main event is over, many families still have restless kids and grown-up guests for three more days Thanksgiving weekend. But we’ve got you covered. Check the list below for great things to do over Thanksgiving weekend. Annual Thanksgiving Brunch Bunch What: This charity auction features guest auctioneers from Kent State Athletics and all the free coffee, cider and doughnuts you can eat. Prizes/auction items include memorabilia from the 2012 College World Series and tickets to see the Golden Flashes play in the MAC Championship game and a ride on the Goodyear Blimp. When: Nov. 22, 8 am-Noon Where: Kent American Legion (Underwood Hall) Cost: $3 Donation at the door More: Annual Brunch Bunch Auction Supports Charities Free Admission …

Lynn Miller-Penegor

7:46 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

Food Drive for Bay Food Ministries at Huntington Playhouse Date: Sunday, November 25th Bring in non perishable food items and get discounts off the cost of a full price ticket to see "The Winter Wonderettes" at Huntington Playhouse (2:00 pm show) 5 items = $5.00 discount; 10 items = $10.00 discount; 15 items = $15.00 discount; 20 items = $20.00 discount. Limit 20 items per person; discount based …   more ›

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What are Beachwood Place's and Legacy Village's Black Friday Hours?

We rounded up the hours for you so you can start planning your Black Friday shopping.

For some, the day after Thanksgiving is a time to relax, spend time with family and digest that bird they gobbled down yesterday. For many others, it's a day to get the best bargains on gifts and, often, the electronics and big-ticket items they have been eyeing for themselves all year. We rounded up the hours for Legacy Village and the Beachwood Place Mall so you can start planning your bargain shopping early. Click the links to go to each store's website. Beachwood Place: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m with the following extended hours: Opening at midnight Thanksgiving night:  Opening at 3 a.m. Opening at 4 a.m. Opening at 5 a.m. Opening at 6 a.m. Legacy Village closes at 9 p.m. The shopping center will provide free Black Friday Survival Kits that will…

Karin jones

11:03 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

Soma Intimates will NOT be opening at midnight - we will be opening at 7 am on Friday. the reason I know this is because I am one of the managers who will be opening the store on Friday morning. We WILL have great deals on sleepwear, bras and panties, we look forward to seeing you on Friday!   more ›

Monday, November 19, 2012

Critter Corner: Dos and Don'ts for Pet Guests at Thanksgiving

Tips for you, your pet and guests.

A typical Thanksgiving gathering is no longer out of a Norman Rockwell painting: Family structure has changed, dietary preferences are accepted, and pets have often reached people status. No matter if you are the host or are going to visit, here are some tips to start the holiday season off on the right paw. Manners Do's Safety-Do's and Dont's    Don't:    Don't forget to have a good time with your best friend. Curl up on the couch and watch the NBC broadcast of the National Dog Show after the Macy's parade. A walk afterwards might not be a bad idea, it will help you make room for leftovers!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook a Turkey

If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.

There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping at a certain store in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're attending someone else’s dinner, hopefully their turkey will taste as good as one of these! Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water. An Allrecipes.com user contributes this Greek take on turkey, which combines ground beef and pork with tangerine juice, rice and other ingredients for an in-bird stuffing. This one requires no pre-made …

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