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The following homemade corn chip meatballs with spaghetti recipe occurred as a fluke. It wasn't until after I had all my normal meatball ingredients gathered, that I realized I had no bread crumbs in the cupboard. As I searched for a substitute, I noticed a container of corn chips stashed at the back of the pantry.

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'Tis the season for holiday shopping! Today, I'd like to present some of my favorite holiday gifts under $20. There is no reason to break the bank or rack up credit card debt. The season should be jolly, not expensive! I think you will enjoy these wonderful holiday gift ideas and wish you a happy shopping adventure!

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I'm excited to announce our December giveaway. This month, Real Simple magazine, a division of Time, Inc. Lifestyle Group is generously offering a one-year subscription to their amazing magazine. I received a complimentary copy of the December issue and let me tell you, this magazine is packed with holiday gift ideas, health and beauty tips, fashion and party accessories, holiday decorating ideas, quick-and-easy recipes, and tons of money-saving coupons from a wide range of popular stores and manufacturers.

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It's hard to believe November is almost over. Seems like only yesterday it was Halloween, now we're rapidly moving toward December. As mentioned earlier, The Cheap Gourmet is giving away a fabulous Holiday Greeting Card Gift pack consisting of 10 "Merry Christmas", 5 "Thank You" and 10 "Happy New Year" cards. The monetary value of this giveaway is $25, but this is a gift that keeps on giving.

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If you are reading this, chances are you're scrambling for Thanksgiving and holiday dessert recipes. The good news is you've come to the right place! Below I've listed my five favorite dessert resources. Each source provides dozens of yummy treats to serve on turkey day or throughout the holiday season. I know you're short on time, so let's get down to dessert business!

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