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The food and coupon blog My Kansas City Mommy made these sweet-looking summer treats back in 2011 in order to promote a giveaway contest. There’s not much information about the burgers, but you can find a full recipe for the watermelon here.

It’s a lot more than just Rice Krispie treats with food coloring. To make your own, you’ll need strawberry-flavored marshmallows, watermelon/cherry drink mix and lime drink mix. The seeds can be either chocolate chips or raisins.

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Ready to celebrate Thanksgiving? Then you're ready for this week's great pics. We've got all the food, celebrations and family jokes you can handle, so relax, take the day off and enjoy a laugh.

Dry Those Onion Tears

When you're prepping your stuffing, chopping onions, remember to keep their feelings in mind too.

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Everybody's Looking for Stilton

Having a cheese plate? Here's a perfect theme song for it.

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Stick a Fork in Him

Don't forget to wear sunscreen...if you're a bald turkey that is.

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A Turkey Buffet

Ever wonder how they fatten up those turkey salt and pepper shakers? With candy corn of course! This great pic came from Miss C, whose mother is a big collector of turkey salt and pepper shakers.

Beware the Wrath of the Turkey God

Especially if you burn a turkey, making his sacrifice an empty gesture.

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First World Thanksgiving

So much food, so little space.

Via Meme Jelly

Don't Forget the Other Forms of Entertainment

Besides food there's also football and parades to entertain you.

Via Happier Than a Pig In Mud

Admit It, We're All the Same

No matter what your family situation, this Thankgiving bingo card is sure to get filled out by the end of your holiday.

Via Foodbeast

Remember When You Longed to Move to the Adult Table?

Of course, if your family is anything like mine, now you probably wish you could move back to the kid's table.

Via Meme Jelly

Thanksgiving is for Families

But don't let them drive you nuts in the meanwhile.

Via Jokes R Us

I'm Thankful for Not Saying What I'm Thankful For

Really, you ever try to get away with saying that one when you were a kid? I sure did.

Via Meme Jelly

Save Room for Pie

But maybe not that much room...

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Go On, Live A Little

Don't feel bad about cheating on your diet. It's the one day of the year where it's ok.

Via Happier Than a Pig in Mud

Try Wearing Sweat Pants

Of course, just because you have an excuse to over indulge a bit doesn't mean you should eat until you're ready to explode.

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No Tacos For You

Remember, even fast food restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving a lot of the time, so make sure you eat enough at your big meal.

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Morocco is so much more than mint tea and tagines (not that we'd readily pass up either one). We spent two weeks traveling through the country, visiting oyster farms, milking goats in the mountains, and making couscous in family homes. We took our two terabytes of footage and condensed it down to just three minutes, to the tunes of an amazing Berber musician.

Caution: Don't watch this video if you are hungry.

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Moments in Morocco from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.

Is your little geek ready to visit the Shire? Then try your hand at making this great The Quiet Book and The Ring to introduce your babe to the wonderful world of Middle Earth. We've already seen similar books for Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars, but this time your child can explore fantasy instead of sci fi.

Find the elves in Rivendell and help them welcome their guests!

Will he or she be able to destroy the ring in Mt. Doom? Only time will tell.

You can get the pattern from Julie Bell's Etsy and don't miss her blog post for more great pics.

In the days leading up to the holidays, we’ll be presenting a series of gift suggestions. Today: great gifts for under $10.

Swiss-Tech Utili-Key When I bring my keys I have no trouble getting through security on international and domestic flights. I was surprised to find the other little gizmos incorporated into this miniature thing — particularly the Philips screwdriver — are just as useful. (Our first Cool Tool review ever, from 2003!) $9

BlockLite The ultimate lightweight backpacking camp light. A tiny 6 LED chip sits atop a regular alkaline 9-volt battery which acts as body, handle, stand and power source. $9

Teeny Turner The small size and stubby shape of this cheap driver allows me to reach tight spaces and still apply considerable torque. $7

Casio F91W This $9 watch is the simplest and most utilitarian timepiece I have ever worn. It is easy to read, has an adequate (not blinding) illumination, is small, light and comfortable but also tough, and has a battery that will last up to 8 years (with many other reviewers noting that it lasts even longer). $9

The Love Glove looks like an oven mitt. The palm side is covered with rubber nubs. To use it, you simply pet your cat. The loose fur comes off and sticks to the glove. It’s easy to peel off. $6

-- Cool Tools

I had the thought. I went so far as to start looking up potential source images. I also checked to make sure no one has done it before. Then I thought waaay better of myself and got a cup of coffee.

When you set an oven to 350 degrees, for example, there's no guarantee the whole oven is 350 when it's finished preheating. Some parts are warmer, some are cooler. The only way to know where those hot and cold spots are is to make an oven map, and a little toasted coconut in a cookie sheet is perfect for the job.

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From Sweets

[Photograph: Lauren Weisenthal]

This sweet potato pie is a great alternative to the plethora of pumpkin pies out there. The filling actually tastes of sweet potato, while brown sugar adds notes of caramel and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhance, but not overpower, the filling's flavors. The best part about this not-too-sweet pie filling? You can layer on the homemade marshmallow topping.

That's right, we've brought this into real crave-worthy territory with a homemade marshmallow topping. Brulee the top just before serving to provide a rich warm contrast to the chilled filling (and really impress everyone at your Thanksgiving table.)

Tick tock, tick tock. Turkey day is around the corner, are you ready? Somehow Thanksgiving just doesn’t seem the same without at least one classic, cheesy gratin. Scalloped potatoes or turnips often make an appearance here, and last year a gratin of fennel was the star. This year my gratin of choice is a creamy brussels sprouts gratin, with sprouts that have been blanched and then baked in a sauce with pancetta, shallots, and Gruyere.

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(I work as a cashier at a concession stand during high school football games. A young girl and her father walk up to my register.)

Me: *to the father* “Just the cookies for you?”

(The father looks at his daughter and nods his head at her.)

Young Girl: “Yes, please, and I’m paying for them, too!”

Me: “Okay, that’s $1.25, please.”

(The young girl takes out her little change purse and counts out exactly $1.25, then pauses and pulls out two pennies.)

Young Girl: “That’s $1.25, and then a tip for you because you were so nice!”

(The young girl then turns to her father.)

Young Girl: “Mommy says you should tip people when they’re nice to you, and are good at their job.”

Me: “Thank you so much! Have a good night and enjoy your cookies!”

Young Girl: “You’re welcome! Thank YOU for being so nice and smiley!”

(The girl and her father came through my line again later on that evening and, once again, I earned another two-cent tip. We don’t normally take tips in that position, but it absolutely made my night!)