Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Atlanta-based CARE, Habitat for Humanity and Project GRAD Atlanta are among the nonprofits trying to encourage people to pause in their shopping and find a way to help others.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Will donating to charity ever be as popular as shopping during the holiday season? A partnership of nonprofits hopes so. For many people, the holiday shopping rush began on Thanksgiving day, with some national chains opening their doors just hours after the traditional turkey dinner. Then comes Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, which has morphed into Cyber Week. Now, there's a new campaign asking you to open your wallet—Giving Tuesday. The Giving Tuesday website says the effort, coming on the heels of days devoted to consumerism, is designed "to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations." Several …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Share your best recipes for the day after.
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Dinner’s done and the only thing more stuffed than the bird is you. Now the question becomes: What to do with all those leftovers? While many say simple reheating is all that’s necessary to have a “day after” feast, others have elaborate recipes for turning Thanksgiving leftovers into gourmet delights. From savory turkey soups to sinfully delicious pot pies and mile-high sandwiches, everyone has their own ideas on what to do with what’s leftover. The Food Network even has an entire recipe collection dedicated to the topic. We’d prefer to hear from you! What are your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes? Share them in the comments section or upload them as an announcement.
Let everyone see just how hard you worked!
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Putting together a Thanksgiving feast is no simple feat. Between the shopping and the cooking, there’s barely time left to set the table and make everything just right. If you’ve gone above and beyond with your spread this year, Smyrna-Vinings Patch invites you to show off your hard work! Just upload your Thanksgiving dinner photos to the gallery. Be sure to share tell everyone what the special dishes are you served up, too. And, if your dinner table setting and decorations rival something Martha Stewart might whip up, we invite you to show those off, too! To share your photos, just login to your user account and click on the white and green button at the top of this article. Happy holidays, Smyrna-Vinings!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Patch is here to help rescue you and your Thanksgiving meal.
It's Thanksgiving and you're on the verge of crisis! We rounded up some useful information to help get you through the day and have a fantastic meal: "Help! I don't know how long to cook the turkey!" For a 10-18 pound bird, Butterball recommends cooking it for 3 to 3 1/2 hours for an unstuffed bird. Add another 45 minutes to an hour if you like to cook yours with the stuffing inside. Visit Butterball's website to find answers to more questions or call their hotline at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (800-288-8372). "Help! I forgot a key ingredient!" Many grocery stores like Kroger and Publix will be open until Thursday afternoon, and some will even be open regular hours. “Help! My mashed potatoes are a mess!” Try to soften them up by adding milk or …
Take a look at some of the Black Friday deals at Brand Smart, Walmart, Best Buy and Kohls, including a Blackberry, SoundDock, tablet, rotisserie, Xbox, camera and more.
The following stores are known for the best deals on Black Friday. Take a look at a few of them and a sampling of deals being offered. Are you going to brave the crowds to get the deals on Black Friday? What are you going shopping for? 3305 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw: 770-423-1600: brandsmartusa.com/ Black Friday sale begins at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving night. Click here for full ad. 1785 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta: 770-955-0626; walmart.com Sale begins at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Click here for full ad. 2460 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna; 770-859-9266 Sale 11/22 – 11/24. Doors open at Midnight. Click here for full ad. 1289 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, 678-560-1296; NW 3354 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, 678-574-5370. Kohls.com Midnight Thursday until 1 p.m. on Friday. …
Troopers will be conducting concentrated patrols and road checks across the state during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Georgia State Patrol troopers will be out in full force this Thanksgiving holiday travel period, on the look out for impaired drivers and other violations in an attempt to reduce the number of traffic accidents. “We know from past experience that speed, alcohol, and failing to use seat belts are the primary contributing factors in fatal crashes,” said Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, in a released statement. “By conducting concentrated patrols or holding roadchecks across the state, troopers, deputies and officers can intercept violators before they are involved in a serious traffic crash.” The holiday period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 and ends at midnight Sunday, Nov. 25. Last …
What my kids have taught me about gratitude.
It's that time of year again where I reflect on all the things that I am grateful for. Being a parent has helped me to not take things for granted and to appreciate many simple moments in life. Here is a list of the top 10 things that I've learned to be thankful for since I became a mother. 1. The value of a good night's sleep. Seriously, I had never known true exhaustion until I became a parent. Now that my children sleep soundly through the night, I thank my lucky stars for 8 hours of uninterrupted bliss. Without it, I turn into a crazy person. 2. A closed bathroom door. It's rare that I spend time powdering my nose without a child following me in there. Oh, but those moments that I do escape are so beautiful, even if both of my children…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Enjoy music, exercise and Thanksgiving fun while helping fight poverty at MUST Ministries' 10th annual Gobble Jog.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features the 10th Annual Gobble Jog by MUST Ministries. The road race on Thanksgiving morning raises money to fight poverty. This year’s theme, “It’s kind of a big deal,” heralds the Nov. 22 event that will hopefully attract 10,000 runners, building on last year’s 9,453 attendees. Proceeds from the race help MUST Ministries provide 34,000 individuals each year with food, shelter, education and employment opportunities, clothing and access to healthcare to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness and foster long-term change. Visit Patch's Event Calendar for more details on the Gobble Jog and how to register. Got a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto…
Greet the holidays with some creamy pumpkin dip or some fragrant pumpkin bread.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Pumpkins are here and ready to enjoy. They are fun to decorate with during the autumn months but they’re also good to eat. You can use fresh cooking pumpkins, bake them and scoop out the pulp or, like I do, take the easy way out and use canned pumpkins for my baking needs. Here are some new pumpkin ideas for this year. The next time you bake a pumpkin pie try using a gingersnap crust for it instead of the traditional flour crust. If you have an ice cream maker, enjoy some pumpkin ice cream. Two of my favorite ways to serve pumpkin are a pumpkin dip that is served with gingersnaps and in pumpkin bread. Pumpkin bread is easy to make, delicious, freezes well and makes a nice gift. What more can you ask? Below are the recipes for my two …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Not in the mood to cook this Thanksgiving? Here are some selections of Thanksgiving dinner specials from grocery stores and restaurants around Smyrna, Vinings and nearby communities.
There are many tasty ways to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without Mom’s help and still maintain important Southern cuisine traditions. Both Kroger and Publix offer complete family dinners unde $60. South City Kitchen, Chicken and the Egg, Magnolia Thomas Restaurant, Ted’s Montana Grill and Cracker Barrel will have Thanksgiving menus and/or specials. Dinner prices range from $9.99 to $42 per person. It’s also important to make a reservation, if possible. It will save you from disappointment or a mood-killing wait in line. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE Ste 103, Smyrna, 30080; 770-435-0700; Thanksgiving Hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Cost: $42 per adult, $21 for children under 12 Thanksgiving Menu: Click here to make a reservation. 1000 Cumberland Mall SE …
Atlanta Glamdoll
7:04 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
To answer the articles question: "YES, the media can push this issue and persuade many consumers to give money/time to charity during the holidays, and YES the campaign would prove effective" more ›