Carolina Footsteps December 2018 Web Final

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FOOD
Grandma Swain’s Beef Stew and Dumplings
The boys loved the beef stew Grandma Swain made. She made her own biscuit dough until canned
dough became readily available. It was one of the few shortcuts she took.
Ingredients:
Grandma Swains
Recipes
Can of ready made biscuit dough
1 onion chopped
1 clove garlic - crushed
Beef Stew Meat cut in cubes (leftover roast works
good)
2 cups water or beef stock
1-2 tbs of plain flour (depending on how thick you
like your gravy)
Vegetables (Carrots, Celery, Okra, Turnip or potatos
cubed, be creative, whatever your family likes)
2 Tablespoons butter
Directions:
Fry onion and garlic in the butter then add the cubed beef.
Next add the vegetables and water or stock.
Mix the flour into a paste with a little cold water,
and add to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and leave to cool.
Fill with the beef and vegetables in a
glass baking dish and then drape the
biscuit dough over it.
Cook at 350 for 35-45 minutes
until the tops of the biscuits
are golden.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS TO SAVE MONEY AND REDUCE STRESS
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Depot to minimize your shopping stress and get the most
out of holiday sales:
Make a gift list
From your nearest and dearest to coworkers and teachers,
write down everyone you need to shop for and assign
a dollar amount next to each name. Online gift guides, like
The Home Depot’s Holiday Gift Center, make it simple,
with gift ideas categorized by price point. This will help
you stay organized and setting price limits will keep your
budget on track.
Review the deals
Collect all the ads from your favorite stores and use them
to create your shopping plan of attack. When the day
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on the online home page, and many items are also available
for in-store pick up or delivery.
The Home Depot has many holiday deals, which kick off
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and availability.
Don’t procrastinate
The easiest way to overspend on holiday gifts is to wait
until the last minute. Shopping at the latest possible moment
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and spend more time with family and friends.
Follow brands on social media
Check out your favorite brands on social media, where
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especially during the holidays. The Home Depot keeps its
deals updated daily online, including up to 40 percent off
select power tools and accessories and up to 40 percent
off appliance special buys.
Shop savvy with your smartphone
Before you head back for seconds of Grandma’s desserts,
finish your wish list. Mobile apps, like Home Depot’s mobile
shopping app, make it easy to search for your favorite
items. If you find a gift in store that breaks your budget,
use your phone to search for a better price elsewhere.
Some stores will price match if you show them another
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Don’t overlook shipping costs
An online item might seem like a steal compared to the instore
version - until you see the shipping charge. Remember
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well. Many retailers offer free, fast delivery on many items;
for example, The Home Depot will offer free shipping on all
Christmas décor and live trees this holiday season.
Follow these tips to accomplish all your holiday shopping
goals and get back to enjoying the season with loved
ones. For more tips, visit homedepot.com/c/black_friday_savings.
December 2018