LInk Love: Free Christmas Music

Check out Devastate Boredom's recent post on how to download 13 free Christmas songs from Target! It's a great way to enjoy the season!

Cub Scout Cake Decorating Contest!

You know when something unexpectedly cool happens and it is such a pleasant surprise? Today is that day. After four years of Cub Scout cake decorating contests, my goal was merely to not be embarrassed. However, tonight both boys won first place in their dens! An entire Sunday of cake baking with the kids was worth it!

Pinewood Derby Cake

UFO Cake

Menu Planning Monday 11/29/2010

Monday: Ham & Rice Primavera
Tuesday: Pumpkin Turkey Chili & Salad
Wednesday: Crockpot Cranberry Chicken & Steamed Vegetables
Thursday: Crescent Roll Casserole
Friday: Hamburgers
Saturday: Caribbean Rice and Sausage
Sunday: Quiche and Blueberry Monkey Bread

$2 MP3 Albums at Amazon: Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, more

Amazon.com is discounting select MP3 albums to $1.99, as listed below. Each is well below what iTunes charges; all are great prices. The albums:

• John Mayer's Battle Studies for $1.99
• Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster for $1.99
• LCD Soundsystem's This Is Happening for $1.99
• The National's High Violet for $1.99
• Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon for $1.99
• Robert Plant's Band of Joy for $1.99
• Spoon's Transference for $1.99

Thanks to dealnews.com for this tip!

Sunbeam 2-lb. Programmable Breadmaker for $30 + free shipping

Buy.com via eBay Daily Deal offers the Sunbeam 2-lb. Programmable Breadmaker, model no. 5891, for $29.99 with free shipping. Features include a viewing window, LCD display, 12 cooking functions, three shade selections, and more. Deal ends November 28 at 3 pm ET.

Thanks to dealnews.com for this tip!

Happy Thanksgiving!

A Thanksgiving Poem

Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.

The leftovers beckoned -
the dark meat and white
but I fought the temptation
with all of my might.

Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.

I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
'til all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.

I crashed through the ceiling,
floating into the sky
with a mouthful of pudding
and a handful of pie.

But, I managed to yell
as I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all -
pass the cranberries, please.

May your stuffing be tasty,
may your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy
have nary a lump.

May your yams be delicious,
may your pies take the prize,
may your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off of your thighs.

May your Thanksgiving be blessed!!

Free Food on Black Friday

Go HERE and check out the free food available on Black Friday!