As the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner rises, a local businessman is organizing a fundraising drive to help local families in need. Matt Plapp is the CEO of Florence-based media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants, and has been putting on this drive with his family since 2008. “In 2008, my wife Christy and I had […]
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Coppin’s at Hotel Covington to host Thanksgiving Buffet and annual pie sale
Coppin’s at Hotel Covington will host its annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. “Thanksgiving is the perfect time to sit down with the ones you love and enjoy a meal together, and what’s better than an already prepared meal?” said Hotel Covington General Manager Justin Ham. “We invite everyone […]
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4 Time-Saving Thanksgiving Dinner Hacks
Hosting a dinner party doesn’t have to be so stressful. Here are four tips that will save you time and frustration while you prepare your Thanksgiving meal for friends and family. Hassman and Doyle Lawfirm. 859-655-4430. This is an advertisement.
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Four Easy Tips to Not Burn Your House Down When Frying a Turkey
Kettle Cookers Can Be Dangerous; Caution is Advised Frying a turkey can be a fun and tasty alternative to the traditional baked dishes of the holidays. As many start to plan menus, the Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), wants to remind Kentuckians that fryers – multi-use […]
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Fort Thomas couple opens their home for “Orphans’ Thanksgiving”
(courtesy Best Little Studio Photography) By Colin Moore Most of us will spend Thanksgiving with friends or family but what would you do if you were in a new area, or if you didn’t have any friends or family? Spending holidays alone can be a lonely experience but Fort Thomas couple Jim and Audra Henline […]
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Support Local Organizations on #GivingTuesday
The countdown to turkey time is on, and so is the official beginning to the holiday season. Since Thanksgiving has now become synonymous with consumerism, many of us are anxious to dig into those Black Friday deals. In recent years, Thanksgiving shopping has transformed into a days-long marathon of themed shopping days packed with special […]
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Thanksgiving Is the Peak Day for Cooking Fires
Kentucky State Fire Marshal, NFPA urge cooks to stay in the kitchen Leaving food on the stove to cook unattended is a recipe for disaster, says Kentucky State Fire Marshal William Swope. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas […]
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A Mile of Meals: Woodfill Elementary’s Kindergarten Service Learning Project
Woodfill Elementary kindergarteners celebrate Thanksgiving with a service learning project. Spend any time in a young elementary classroom and you’ll quickly learn that academia and life lessons are taught as one. Keeping one’s hands to oneself is taught while sitting in a circle on the classroom rug. A lesson on kindness is made clear in […]
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Blue Marble Books to participate in new global charity campaign
Blue Marble Books will take part in a new global charity campaign Tuesday. The bookstore said it is very excited this year to be a part of #GivingTuesday, a global effort dedicated to giving back to communities.
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Best Thanksgiving Movies
Woody Allen’s Hannah and Her Sisters I get that Thanksgiving and football go together like, well, turkey and dressing…or mashed potatoes and gravy…or a slice of pumpkin pie and a second slice of pumpkin pie. However, here’s a Thanksgiving Day secret for you: there’s actually no law saying that you have to watch football after […]