Giveaway Ends Nov. 25th
I love Skype so much that I use it every single day. Skype has allowed me to connect with those I truly care about, no matter were they are in the world. Just in time for turkey, resident tech expert for Skype, Jamie Sorcher has put together a list of tech tools to help you manage your turkey time this Thanksgiving.
Want to cook your mom’s special dish…with your mom…who is located in Florida?
Asus Videophone Touch ($299.99)/ Skype Video Calling (FREE)
With this Jetsons-styled WiFi device, you can make a Skype video call to anyone, anywhere from your very own kitchen countertop. All you need is a high speed internet connection and the video calls are free.
Or you can find a perfect recipe from a perfect stranger…
iVillage Recipe Finder (FREE)
If you want to switch up this Thanksgiving’s feast, simply go to iVillage, where you can share and tear recipes to and from other readers.
Want to have some adult talk during the long family car ride to Grandma’s?
Griffin Technology’s Volume-Limiting Headphones for kids ($40).
MyPhones are safe, comfortable, and customizable over-the-ear headphones geared towards children ages 3 to 12.
Uncorking – Finally we have a solution
Rechargeable Wine Opener ($12.99)
When it’s finally time for everyone to sit down and enjoy, here’s how you can uncork and unwind.
Leftover dessert?
Williams Sonoma Whipper ($100)
Add clouds of perfect natural whipped cream to your pumpkin pie with this essential gadget, but don’t worry about leftovers. This dispenser will keep them fresh for 10 days in the refrigerator. (Makes for a great demo!)
And when you’re resting off the Post-Turkey Food Coma…
Netflix Roku Digital Video Player ($99)
The Roku placer is an affordable, convenient, and Wi-Fi friendly way for Netflix members to watch movies and TV episodes instantly on any TV.
And don’t forget, that with Coupons.com, you can prep for Black Friday business! www.coupons.com
We hope you have an enjoyable time with your family, no matter how close or far they may be. If you don’t already have Skype. it’s a great and free way to connect. You can talk by microphone, video or instant message and you can make calls to any number right from your computer.
Skype has generously given me two starter sets 
to give away. Kit includes headset and 30 minutes of talk time.
- To enter give me one turkey tip. It can be anything Thanksgiving related: crafts, food, pies, etc.
Extra entry options:
- Enter The Maghound Sweeps, which if you win I also win a trip to NYC. Remember to enter under Our Ordinary Life. Earn entries
- Add the Christmas Banner
- Grab my site banner (shoot me an email I’m willing to exchange banners)
- Also you can gain extra entries by blogging, tweeting, becoming a Google follower and/or following me on Twitter.
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My tip is to save a turkey, eat a tofurkey
My Turkey tip: Save the carcass and the bones for soup the next day! A perfect way to stretch that turkey dollar!
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I entered the mag hound NYC trip under your blog!
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My favorite turkey tip for new parents – take a picture of the baby next to the turkey. And then next year and next year, etc. A series of pictures showing that babies grow up, turkeys not so much!
Save the turkey neck
Make your gravy from scratch using pan drippings.. it tastes so much better than anything canned or out of a package
i always use a bag to bake the turkey, it stays so moist
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tips on left over turkey. Shred it up and make turkey salad out of it
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Turkey Tip…use lots of fresh herbs on your bird..just make sure to coat it down with some butta to make it stick first.
Thanks for the giveaway…My tip is to baste your bird with wine.
Tired of the standard old stuffing. Try Emeril and Martha’s dish…its delicious.
Simple Dressing With Sausage and Sage
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 stalks celery, small dice
2 medium yellow onions, small dice
1½ pounds fresh sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
3 tablespoons sage leaves, chiffonade
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
¾ to 1 pound roasted chestnuts, peeled and roughly chopped, optional
6 cups bread cubes, lightly toasted (Tuscan bread with the crust removed)
1 ½ cups turkey stock or chicken stock, or as needed to soften the bread
¼ cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-11-inch baking dish; set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the celery and onions, cook until almost translucent. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the sausage, stirring frequently and browning on all sides, about 6 minutes. Stir in the sage, thyme, chestnuts (if desired) and cubed bread. Combine the stock and the heavy cream and season lightly with the salt and pepper. Add the liquid, ½ cup at a time, stirring gently to combine. You may need to add a bit more stock, depending on the bread that you use, to achieve the desired consistency.
Arrange the stuffing in the baking dish. Cut the remaining butter into small pieces and place on top of the dressing. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes. If the top gets too brown, cover with aluminum foil.
Yield: 6-8 Servings
Turkey Tip: If you decide to fry your turkey, measure to see how much oil you’ll need by putting the turkey in the pot and filling it with water until it reaches the top of the turkey. Take out the turkey, letting the water drain back into the pot. Next, measure the distance from the water line to the top of the pot. Remember that measurement when it comes time to fill with oil. Then you won’t over fill and endanger yourself.
I entered the The Maghound Sweeps and used your blog!
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Take the turkey breast bone , clean & dry it then place upsidedown and decorate lika a sleigh
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