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Funniest Memes of the Week – Bad Luck Lincoln, Black Friday, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:30:52 +0000

We couldn't collect the funniest memes of the week without including memes on the two biggest events of this week. So just for you, we have a bunch of Thanksgiving memes and Black Friday memes that will either make you roll on the floor laughing, or cringe at the memory of too much food and too much shopping

10 Thanksgiving Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:23:24 +0000

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to get into full-on turkey mode. After all, it's never too early to loosen up the ol' belt buckle to ready ourselves for Thursday's feasting. While we're getting totally hyped about eating tons of stuffing and gravy and pumpkin pie, we still feel like the holiday prep could use a little extra oomph, and that's where Turkey Day music comes in.

'Epic Meal Time' Crew Creates Massive Thanksgiving Feast for the Needy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:15:18 +0000

If you love unnecessarily elaborate meals and absolutely hate being in good health, we recommend using the recipes from the self-described “d-bags” in this video. First things first, stuff a pig with four other animals stuffed inside each other, then swear at it a little bit (this video is NSFW, btw). Next, make a “lasagna” out [...]

Holiday Feast Costing More This Year!

Jami Bond — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:36:37 +0000

It's going to cost you a little more for that Thanksgiving feast this year! The price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.48, a 28-cent price increase from last year’s average of $49.20 according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:30 +0000

Matthew Staver, Getty / Spencer Platt, Getty Images / Pamela, Etsy Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought [...]

7 Secrets Every Thanksgiving Dinner Host Should Know

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:00:55 +0000

The Next Web / r_gnuce / PlayfulLibrarian, Flickr

Tired of all the Thanksgiving hype, Thanksgiving decorations and extravagance? Or is this your first time hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you feel the need to go back to basics with the holiday or you want to learn all the facts, don't feel like you're left in the dark.

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Thanksgiving Roundup – Secrets, Tips, Recipes and More

Townsquare Media — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:56 +0000

4tnz / Thinkstock / Mike Sprague, AFP, Getty Images Finally, everything you're looking for about Thanksgiving — from the stories behind the holiday to awesome costumes to dress up your pets — is all in one place. If you need to throw together a last-minute feast, wow dinner guests with facts about Thanksgiving or just [...]

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Thanksgiving

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:00:23 +0000

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This Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will sit down at the table and gawk over all the goodies they are planning to cram in their gullet. The holiday might seem as familiar as singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the “Seventh Inning Stretch” or packing a finger in ice that was blown off by a firework on the Fourth of July. However, like all traditi

Billings Downtown Holiday Parade is This Friday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:05:53 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Santa Claus has Billings on his pre-Christmas schedule for the Downtown Holiday Parade this Friday night at 7pm.K-Bear is excited to once again be part of the biggest holiday parade in the state! I will be driving the K-Bear van with Jami Bond and John Thomas! ” [...]

Can Thanksgiving Actually Improve Your Self-Esteem? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:58 +0000

For many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and enjoying time-tested recipes — Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, your brother’s homemade cranberry sauce, or Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

While the food itself may be wonderful, there’s a psychological component to eating the same things every year that benefits the human mind.

Black Friday Deals Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:00:46 +0000

Planning to get a jump on your holiday shopping this week? Don’t forget man’s best friend — a variety of pet retailers are offering steals and deals for the dog and cat sets on Black Friday. Get out there early and get Fido what he really wants for the holidays this year!

When Turkeys Attack — 10 Terrifying Gobblers [VIDEOS]

Brendan McGinley — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00:01 +0000

YouTube Let's face it: turkeys have it pretty rough. They let us feed and breed them, blissfully unaware of the inevitable culmination of our kindness: DELICIOUS MURDER. (Even worse? They can't fly away.) So is it any wonder that they occasionally turn on us? Maybe they’re just bitter because they start off so cute and [...]

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want to avoid purchasing, along with when you may be able to score the best deals on them.

PETA Targets City of Turkey for a Vegan-Friendly Name Change [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:00:53 +0000

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, does some good work, but it’s the organization’s more absurd stunts that often make headlines — and this one is a prime example.

Citing the suffering of turkeys during the Thanksgiving season, PETA sent a letter to the mayor of Turkey, Texas and asked him to change the town’s name to the tofu-based meat alternative “Tofurky” instead.

Why We Eat What We Eat – Stories Behind Traditional Thanksgiving Foods

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:00:56 +0000

If you're like most Americans, your Thanksgiving dinner table will include at least a few basic items — turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and the like. But have you ever thought about why we eat those foods on Thanksgiving? Or, for that matter, why turkey is called “turkey”?

In order to answer these hard-hitting questions and maybe even give you some interesting small-talk for the table, here are the stories behind the traditional Thanksgiving foods.

William Shatner Warns of the Dangers of Turkey Frying This Thanksgiving [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:07:27 +0000

Turkey fryers can be dangerous, and if you’re not careful with them your Thanksgiving could end in disaster. If you don’t believe us just listen to your friend William Shatner, who shot this cautionary tale of a turkey fryer gone awry for State Farm Insurance. Watch what happens when Capt. Kirk meets Thanksgiving below. [via [...]

Get a Sneak Peek at Macy's New Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:00:59 +0000

Thanksgiving is a week away, but you can see several of the new floats that will grace the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right now courtesy of ‘Today.’ Five new floats will debut this year, including one that features ZhuZhu Pets and another that’s NHL-themed. What, no Angry Birds? Boo! Check the new floats [...]

Five Easy Thanksgiving Crafts to Replace the Hand-Traced Turkey [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:31:26 +0000

YouTube Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but while you may be mulling dinner preparations and seating charts and such, don't forget about the kids. They'll need something to do, especially since children who are normally in school will be home for the holiday. Keep those little hands busy without reducing yourself to that hand-traced turkey. This [...]

10 Costumed Dogs Celebrating Thanksgiving [PHOTOS]

Alex Zalben — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:00:44 +0000

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It’s time once again to give thanks, and what could we be more thankful for than awesomely ridiculous dog costumes? Oh, and the ridiculous, er, passionate owners who take Thanksgiving so seriously, they dress their canine friends up to celebrate the harvest. Here’s ten photos of dogs that just (Plymouth) rock.

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More This Year

Jami Bond — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:19:42 +0000

Thanksgiving means family, food and football, but not necessarily in that order! This year it’s going to cost you more to serve up that Thanksgiving feast this year. In fact, a LOT more! According to American Farm Bureau Federation, the cost of turkey and all the trimmings is up 13% this year to $49.20. That’s [...]