Smarter, Easier Holiday Shopping with Special Offers, A Bed Giveway, and Great Gift Ideas

Hi, there! Despite the shaky economy, it's estimated that Americans will still spend billions of dollars during November, December, and January. What we buy for the holidays this year may be different though. Practical gifts for the home are expected to be very popular. Here's the scoop on some great gift ideas from our friends at Sleep Number by Select Comfort:

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JC Penney stores have so many new product lines, and they are having fantastic after-Thanksgiving sales. Look at some of the cool stuff:

And, I've always been a big Macy's fan. Check out some of the latest trends (that you can get now all on sale)! :

I've gotta run in there to get a cozy for me! How cute!

Also, learn how to be a smart spender, how to use the holiday shopping season as a teaching opportunity for your children, and more in our new Family Finance area in the Money Matters tab at jennifertvshow.com.

And, if you're in the Pittsburgh area, it's worth a trip to the customer service desks at the Monroeville and Westmoreland Malls: they are giving out Free Treat Yourself Holiday Coupon Books that contain $850 worth of savings in mall stores and restaurants! Take advantage of that!

Happy Holiday Shopping!

j.

Halloween/Fall Treat

With the five kids, we have a party pretty much every day at my house...
but, imagine what it's like when my friend Gina and I get together with our kids! She also have five, so it's two moms---ten kids and a lot of fun!
This picture of us was from a visit to a pumpkin farm. We fit in well with the school groups there that day!
If you're gathering friends and family for a party this season, you'll appreciate having this easy dip recipe. I got if from a man dressed as a conehead (honest, I did) who brought it to a family Halloween party. Everybody loved it! It would be perfect to make and set out for Thanksgiving guests either before the meal, or for the football after.

Caramel Apple Dip

What do I Need?

1 brick cream cheese (light or reduced fat)

1/3 cup brown sugar

caramel topping

Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

sliced apples an pretzels for dipping

How do I Make it?

Simply blend the cream cheese together with the brown sugar.

When fully blended, spoon into your serving dish or bowl.

Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Serve with sliced apples and pretzels.

Hope you like it! Feel free to let me know what you think, or share your favorite easy dip recipes with us. Get other great recipes in the Make Life Easier Meals area of jenniferTVshow.com. Plus, we have great apple recipes for you at our My Space page.

j.