mysonruns

I can't do the cash thing for Christmas - as my boys get older I understand that sometimes there are things that they need - like my niece is getting tires from sister for Christmas - but they are going out on a Saturday and buying them,a nd then having lunch.... I just can't hand a teenager cash like a reward for Christmas - thats not what the holiday is about... Just my opinion! Although the wrapping ideas are awesome, you people are so creative!!

I rub extra virgin olive oil under skin on the breast so it stays nice and moist, then on the outside i rub sea salt, fresh ground pepper, italian seasonings and put lots of butter (the butter really makes it brown up super nice). I let the turkey brown, then turn down, cover with foil till done. I do baste the bird the whole time it cooks - I probably don't have to - but its tradition!! I also ad some of the drippings to my dressing before I bake it. We don't stuff our bird because we all like the crunchy top - I have gotten so I make 2 shallow pans of stuffing and bake them so there is more crunchy for everyone! YUM!!

I have noticed that people everywhere in stores, on the roads, dr's offices are just miserable in general. I think its because we are all stressed out, times are so hard for so many of us. I have also noticed so many cars breaking down, and my husband said the other day he had seen about 5 people driving cars on those little donut tires - must of gotten a flat and no money to get the other tire repaced right away. I am in NO way making excuses for miserable people, poor manners just "irk" me terrible but I don't think its going to get any better. I think stores on black friday are going to be insane but I think over all sales will be WAY WAY WAY DOWN this holiday season. I know our holiday list is cut to the bare bones - even Thanksgiving dinner is cut way back - less side dishes, less pies. I did get a turkey for 39cents a pound so that it HUGE!

Can anyone help me - do you think this is a good deal? We really want to upgrade to a flat screeen tv this year. I know nothing about them, we don't need anything fancy - just want it easy to use, hook the dvr cable box up to it and the dvr. It doesn't have to be a giant and has to be under $500. I had hoped to get a 46" but I don't know if I will find one for under $500. Thanks!