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The Forgotten Holiday

11/26/2013

 
It really jerks my chain.  Christmas decorations up and products on the shelves BEFORE Halloween.  Christmas music piped over the sound system BEFORE the turkey dinner is even bought let alone cooked and eaten.  It disgusts me. 

Thanksgiving is ONE day!  A day meant for humility and gratitude.  It's NOT a religious holiday.  Thanksgiving is held steadfast in our collective American heritage.  The story told to our grandparents, our parents, us, our children, our grandchildren, and so on about the "First Thanksgiving". 

The retailers are opening earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving Day.  This isn't because they want to show their gratitude to their loyal customers.  It is strictly driven by the GOD ALMIGHTY DOLLAR. They don't care about their customers or their employees, and it shows. 

Now I get it...some people have to work:  soldiers, firefighters, EMTs, police, doctors, nurses, etc.  In fact, I've been one of those who had to work on the holidays because someone's life depended on it.  I am also very grateful to everyone who chooses this career path.  However, retail is NOT essential and no one's life depends on the newest gadget being sold for Christmas this year.

So I'm boycotting...I won't be shopping any of the stores open on Thanksgiving Day. 
For those of you that know me...you know this isn't a giant leap for me in the least.  I don't shop on Black Friday, period.  And, any store that cannot show their gratitude to their employees by allowing them to have Thanksgiving Day off, does not deserve my hard earned dollar.  In fact, I'll be doing ALL of my shopping at the local "Mom and Pop" stores who remained closed so their employees could spend Thanksgiving with their families.

While the list below is NOT all inclusive it's a good start. 
Who's willing to join me?

Retailer Hall of Shame

2b bebe
7 For All Mankind
Adidas
Aeropostale
Aerosoles
AG Adriano Goldschmied
AIX Armani Exchange
Aldo
American Eagle Outlets
American Eagle Outfitters
Ann Taylor
Au Bon Pain
Banana Republic
BareMinerals
BCBG Max Azria
Bealls
Belk
Best Buy
Big Lots
Bon-Ton
Bose
Brooks Brothers
Calvin Klein
Carter's
China Taste
Chloe
Claire's Accessories
Coach
Coach Men's
Cole Haan
Columbia Sportswear
Converse
Corningware Corelle & More
Crabtree & Evelyn
Crocs
Desert Moon
Designer Fragrances
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Diesel
Disney Store
DKNY
Dollar General
Dooney & Bourke
Ecco
Ecko Unlted
Elizabeth Arden
Fossil
Furla
G-Star Raw
G.H. Bass & Co.
Gander Mountain
Gap
Geox
Goody's
Gucci
Guess
h.h. gregg
Hugo Boss
IIori Eyewear Boutique
Izod
J.Crew
J&R Electronics
Jack Spade
jcpenney
Jockey
John Varvatos
Johnston & Murphy
Jones New York
Jos. A. Bank
Juicy Couture
Kasper
Kate Spade New York
Kenneth Cole
Kipling
Kmart
Kohl's

L'Occitane
Lacoste
Le Creuset
Levi's
Loft
Longchamp
Macy's
Maidenform
MaxStudio.com
Michael Kors
Michaels
Modell's Sporting Goods
Movado Company Store
Nautica
Nine West
Oakley Vault
Office Depot
OfficeMax
Old Navy
OshKosh B'gosh
PacSun
Palais Royal
Peebles
Perfumania
Perry Ellis
Puma
Reebok
Rockport
Saks Fifth Avenue
Salvatore Ferragamo
Samsonite
Sarar
Saucony
Sears
Shoe Carnival
Shopko
Skechers
Solstice Sunglass
Sony
Sperry Top-Sider
Sports Authority
Spyder
Stage Stores
Staples
Sunglass Hut
Sunglass Station
Superdry
Swarovski
TAG Heuer
Target
The Children's Place
The Cosmetic Company Store
The Gap
The Luggage Factory
The North Face
Theory
Thomas Pink
Timberland
Time Factory
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
Toys 'R Us
True Religion Brand Jeans
TSE
Tumi
UGG Australia
Under Armour
Van Heusen
Vera Bradley
Vineyard Vines
Walmart
Zales

Raspberry Mocha Cupcakes

11/17/2013

 
Picture
Cupcakes:

1 c. butter, room temperature
1/2 c. dark cocoa powder
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp espresso powder
1 c. raspberry preserves,
      seedless



Preheat oven to 325*F

Makes 24 cupcakes

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Tea & Cakes

11/16/2013

 
I thought I'd share a couple of photos if the cupcakes we made.  My hubby calls this food porn.  Click the image for the recipe.
CreativeJuicez | Raspberry Mocha Cupcake
CreativeJuicez|Raspberry Mocha Cupcake
CreativeJuicez | Raspberry Mocha Cupcake
CreativeJuicez|Raspberry Mocha Cupcake
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