Tag Archives: holiday

My First Thanksgiving Turkey (And a Dead Cat)

November 25, 2022Animals, Holidaybirds, food, holiday, turkeyErin Nudi

I successfully cooked my first Thanksgiving turkey this year! Here’s the step-by-step process I used to pull it off, along with the rest of my menu.

*A different kind of stuffed turkey at the New York State Museum.*

But first a shoutout to Tully, our beloved feline friend who passed away shortly before the holiday.

RIP Tully Nudi

We’d had Tully, named for the Firefly Lane character back before the book became a show, for 13 years. She was 15 when she died. For some reason I’d had it in my head that she would go at 20.

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Five Difference Between posts for January 2018

January 1, 2018Difference Between, Fooding, Holidaydifference between, food, holiday, new yearErin Nudi

Happy 2018! I have a special announcement. Spoiler alert: It’s in the title of this post.

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8 excellent reasons to consider a real tree this year

November 30, 2016Holidaychristmas, holiday, plants, treesErin Nudi

Does your family get a real tree every year, or do you have an artificial one you always take out of storage?

If you typically use a fake tree, but are maybe open to switching up some Christmas traditions this year, here are eight great reasons why you should consider going for real over artificial.

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Where to find the best Black Friday deals

November 23, 2016Shoppingblack friday, holiday, shoppingErin Nudi

Confession: I have never Black Friday shopped. Although I’m going to this year, sort of – more on that below.

If Black Friday shopping is something you’re really into, the reputable WalletHub recently conducted a survey and put together where you can find the best deals – and what kind of merchandise you can get the best prices on.