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Control Time and Space With a Closet System from Kitchen Magic!

Why not let Kitchen Magic, the name you trust in kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing, help you gain control of your closet?

When you know what you have and can get it easily, you'll gain time you didn't know you had. You gain order and organization that empower you personally.

Kitchen Magic now has a full line of closet organization systems that can help you tap into unused space and maximize your storage capabilities. Contact us today for a free in-home estimate, and find out how affordable a clean, orderly closet can be!


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Happy Holidays From Your Friends At Kitchen Magic!

All the best to you and yours, and good wishes for the new year.

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Monday Morning Snark: A Doggy Surprise

From Hungary, with a great Brenda Lee song to boot!



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Let Kitchen Magic Help With Holiday Shopping

Get that affordable new kitchen you've been dreaming about from Kitchen Magic (like the one seen above), and add extra spending power to your holiday! All you have to do is arrange for a free in-home consultation from one of our dedicated kitchen specialists. He or she will explain how to have your kitchen measured and qualify for a gift card to Target. It's that easy. Click here, or call (800) 237-0799.

The promotion applies only to kitchens measured in December, 2009, and the schedule is filling up now, So call or click today! You'll be glad you did.

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Wescue: Meet Ricky

Ricky is a poor little Westie who was abused by his owners. The stress gave him a skin condition, which as you can see, led to loss of hair and sores. Fortunately, Ricky has been rescued by Westie Rescue and by Wescue, Kitchen Magic's animal rescue charity.  Wescue took him to a new home where he can get the care and love he deserves. He is a frendly little guy who has responded to kindness and will soon be happy.

You can't change the world, but you can change the world for one lucky dog or cat. Won't you support your local animal shelter today?

Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!

The holiday season in New England is justly famous. If you're going to be at the Christmas Craft Show in Nashua, NH, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m., stop by the Kitchen Magic booth and say hello! We'll be there to support the event.

We'll also be at the Shawsheen Vendor Craft Fair in Billerica, MA on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m., and at the Brockton Fall Flea Market and Craft Show Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m.,

Also in New England, you'll find Kitchen Magic at the Holiday Wonderland of Crafts in North Haven, CT, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the St. Philip Christmas Fair in Norwalk, CT, today until 10 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you'll be at the Plainview-Bethpage Craft Fair in Plainview, NY, you'll find us there on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We'll also be at the Oceanside Holiday Festival in Oceanside, NY,  Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Lake Ronkonkoma Holiday Fair in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In the Garden State, New Jersey, you'll find Kitchen Magic at the Country Folk Art Show in Edison, NJ today until 9 p.m., tomorrow from 10 am. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We'll also be on hand at the Sandshore Craft Show in Budd Lake, NJ, today until 9 p.m.

Kitchen Magic will be at the Bergenfield Craft Show in Bergenfield, NJ, tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the River Dell Holiday Craft Bazaar in Oradell, NJ, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at the Fort Lee Holiday Craft Fair in Fort Lee, NJ, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


In Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, we'll be at the Montgomery Holiday Craft Show in North Wales, PA, today until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

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Where Were You in 1979?

Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year, and the top TV shows. We've also remembered the Saturday morning cartoons of that year.

Remember the game shows of 1979? Here are some of the ones that aired during 1979. How many Nipsey Russells can you find?

All Star Secrets


Beat the Clock


Card Sharks


Celebrity Charades


The Cheap Show


The Cross-Wits


The Dating Game (not a clip from 1979, but look who's contestant number two!)


Family Feud


 We'll look at more this time next week. Meanwhile, a bit of bonus Family Feud fun, as contestants struggle with the question, "Name an animal with three letters in its name."


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Holiday Party Tips

'Tis the time of year to feel festive and see family and old friends. Here are some tips to make your holiday party a success.

Give invitees plenty of warning. Last minute invitations at a time when folks are busy are likely to be spurned.

Pick any day but Saturday and Sunday.  The weekends will be booked already. Friday or Thursday nights are perfect.

Be relaxed and casual, but have a theme. It can be as simple as gathering to watch favorite movies of the season, or gathering around a guita ror piano to sing carols and holiday songs.

Balance families and singles so you have a mixed guest list.

Enjoy yourself while you prepare. Listen to great music, abd get ready the day before so you'll be relaxed when the party actually comes.

Decorate with fresh flowers and candles in every room. Avoid scented candles as some guests may have allergies. Light up the fireplace, if you have one.

Tasty easy small food is best. Lots of cheese and crackers, chips and dips, and hors d'ouevres. Prosciutto, salmon and olives add sophisticated flair, and kids love cookies.

Have lots of beverages (both adult and soft drinks) and lots of ice. Some non-alcoholic choices might be juice mixed with seltzer, or ginger ale with a splash of grenadine syrup.  A lot of fizzy water on hand makes a wonderful choice. If you are offering a punch with alcohol, avoid any carbonated mixer; alcohol is abosrbed quicker when carbonated.

Mix and mingle. Don't get stuck in a corner. Keep an eye on your guests. Holidays often bring out overindulgence. If one of your quests seems indisposed, be sure he gets a ride home or a cab.

Enjoy!

If your kitchen isn't up to a party, consider letting Kitchen Magic give you a fresh new one. Our dedicated kitchen professionals would be happy to give you a free in-home consultation and show you how affordable it is to have a great kitchen in which you'll be proud to entertain guests. Just click here, or give us a call at 1-800-237-0799. You'll be glad you did!

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Monday Morning Snark: Anyway the Wind Blows....

I see a little silhouette-o of a clam....


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Happy Thanksgiving From Your Friends at Kitchen Magic!

All the best to you and yours!

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Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!

If you're going to be at the LEGOs Kid Fest at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT, like the "folks" above are, stop by and say hello to your friends at Kitchen Magic. We'll be on hand today until 8 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There'll also be dozens of interactive things to do, life-size and miniature LEGO models,  and build, race and play booths.

You'll also find us in Danbury, CT, at the Danbury Holday Spectacular Arts & Crafts Fair, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In New York, you'll find Kitchen Magic at the Fall Green Living Expo in Brentwood, NY, , along with some of the starts from TV's Top Chef. Hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We'll also be at the East Islip Craft Fair in East Islip, NY, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the Valley Stream High School Craft Fair in Franklin Square, NY, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at the Staten Island Holiday Fair in Staten Island, NY, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you're headed to the Meadowlands Pet Expo in Secaucus, NJ, you'll find Kitchen Magic on hand Sautrday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We'll also be on hand at the Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique in Englewood, NJ, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; at the Three Bridges Vendor Show in Three Bridges, NJ, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; at the Belvidere Vendor Show in Belvidere, NJ, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; at the Columbus Market in Columbus, NJ, Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at the Golden Nugget Market in Lambertville, NJ, Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You'll find us this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastern PA Fall Horse Expo in Allentown, PA,  and at at Rice's Market in New Hope, PA, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In Massachusetts, you'll find Kitchen Magic on Sunday at the Swansea Vendor and Craft Fair in Swansea, MA, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

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Where Were You in 1979?

Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year. Last week we finished our look at the top TV shows.

If you were growing up or if you were a parent that year, you probably saw the Saturday morning cartoons of that era.  Two weeks ago, we looked at the lineup on NBC. Last week we looked at the lineup that was on CBS.

Here's the ABC Saturday morning lineup. How many of these do you remember?



8:00-9:00: The World's Greatest Super Friends


9:00-11:00: The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show


11:00-11:30: Spider-Woman


11:30-12:00: Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo


12:00:12:30: ABC Weekend Special


12:30-1:30: American Bandstand '79



Bonus fun: Dick Clark plugs the Columbia Record and Tape Club in a 1979 commercial:



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Recipe: Turkey Tetrazzini

A week from today is Thanksgiving, and afterwards, if your family is like ours, you'll have leftover turkey.  Here's a tasty recipe that uses those leftovers:

8 ounces of cooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons of minced onion
3 tablespoons of butter
1 tablespoon of flour
1 cup of turkey (or chicken) broth
1 cup of milk
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups of chopped, cooked turkey
¼ cup of dry white wine
8 ounces of sauteed mushrooms
2 tablespoons of dried or fresh parsley
½ cup of slivered almonds





Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour. Add broth, and stir until the mixture thickens. Add broth, salt, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and cheese. Cook until the cheese melts, continuing to stir frequently.

Stir in the turkey, mushrooms, wine, parsley, and almonds. Place spaghetti into a 10 X 13 baking dish. Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and mix until noodles are coated and turkey is distributed fairly evenly throughout the dish. Bake for 45 minutes.

Readers, we'd love to share your recipes. Send them to us here.

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Organize Your Closet Today!

Tired of having a messy closet? Here are some steps you can take to make your closet space more organized and accessible.

You should have nothing in your closet that isn't currently wearable. Take out anything that doesn't fit or is out of style. If you haven't worn a particular item of clothing in a year, ask yourself when you will wear it again, and answer honestly.

Make sure everything in your closet goes with something else. If you have items in your closet that have sentimental or nostalgic value but are not likely to be worn, put them in storage. Remove anything that needs to be cleaned or that needs either alterations or mending.

Separate clothing by season, and put the off-season clothing in storage. Separate formal clothing from work clothing from casual clothing and group like with like.  For quick and easy dressing, hang full outfits together.

If you have clothes that have come back from the cleaners, take them out of the plastic bags; those clutter up your closet. Rehang the clothes onpadded  or plastic tubular hangers. Wire hangers make marks in the shoulders of your shirts and cardboard crossbars get sticky and leave a line on folded pants. Take your wire hangers to the dry cleaner so the hangers can be recycled.

The best way to organize your closet is with a closet system like the one you see above from Closets & Home Organization by Kitchen Magic.  Kitchen Magic closet systems are custom manufactured using only the finest materials and come in many stunning colors. Each rod, rack, divider, basket and shelf will help you keep your things your way.

Based on your preferences, we'll show you how to utilize all of your vertical closet space including those formerly 'dead' corners. You'll be amazed at the storage you never knew you had!

Give us a call today at 1-800-237-0799, or click here.  Our professional storage specialists will be happy to arrange an in-home consultation, to show you how affordable and convenient a new closet can be.

Kitchen Magic specializes in kitchen remodeling, including new custom cabinetry, cabinet refacing, and luxury countertops.

Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!

If you're going to the Philly Fit Bash in Chalfont, PA, this weekend, like this very serious young lady did last year, stop by and say hello to Kitchen Magic. We'll be on hand to support the event as Philadelphia sports clubs and gyms come together for the biggest family fitness expo in our area. You'll find us there Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kitchen Magic will also be on hand at the Doyle Craft Fair at Doyle Elementary School, Doylestown, PA on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rice's Market in New Hope, PA, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at Jake's Flea Market in Barto, PA, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the Garden State, New Jersey, we'll be at the Retirement Expo at Leisure Village in Manchester, NJ, tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please don't flee when you see us at the Dover Flea Market in Dover, NJ, Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at the Columbus Flea Market in Columbus, NJ, Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; or at the Golden Nugget Market in Lambertville, NJ, tomorrow and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you're going to the Huntington Hilton Holiday Spectacular in Melville, NY on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., stop by and find out how affordable and easy a new kitchen, bath or closet can be, at our booth.  You'll also find us on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Autumn Art and Craft Festival  in Stony Brook, NY. We'll also be at the Ward Melville Craft Show in Setauket, NY, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at the Roslyn Holiday Fair in Roslyn, NY, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In Massachusetts, you'll find Kitchen Magic on Sunday at the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham, MA, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

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Where Were You in 1979?

Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We are celebrating its 30th anniversary, starting in November, and to celebrate, we have been looking back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year. Last week we finished our look at the top TV shows.

If you were growing up or if you were a parent that year, you probably saw the Saturday morning cartoons of that era.  Last week we looked at the lineup that was on NBC. Here are the cartoons that were on CBS. How many of these do you remember?

8:00-9:00: The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle


9:00-10:30: The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show


10:30-11:30: The All-New Popeye Hour


11:30-12:00: Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids


12:00-12:30: Jason of Star Command (with a surprise for Star Trek fans!)


12:30-1:00: Tarzan & the Super Seven


What do you remember about 1979? We'd be happy to share your reminiscences if you send them to us here.

And just for you and no-one else, some bonus Mighty Mouse fun:


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Entertaining: Thanks for Friends Giving

Thanksgiving is just two weeks from today, a time to spend with family. Thanksgiving dinner is a time for fuss and elaborately cooked meals, and often a source of stress.

Your friends will likely be with their families on that day. But why not show your appreciation for them with a Thanks for Friends Giving party sometime before or after the holiday?

Make it low key--there will be enough stress on Turkey Day itself.  Pizza, burgers, hot dogs or pasta dishes, with salad, and plenty of beverages.  It's a great time to drag out mementos and photos of the good times you and your friends have had, or just sit around reminiscing. Play games like charades and Trivial Pursuit, or if the weather's right, go out and toss a football around.

It's a great way to unwind and spend some time with people you are grateful to have in your life.

Kitchen Magic specializes in kitchen remodeling. We offer custom kitchen cabinetry, cabinet refacing, Corian countertops and backsplashes,and other luxury solid surface countertops.

Happy Veterans' Day!

Some happy dogs greet their owners, who have returned from serving their country.









Courtesy of mentalfloss.

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Wescue: Dogs Return the Favor

Usually on Friday, we tell the story of a dog rescued by Wescue, Kitchen Magic's animal rescue charity. Today, here's a story about humans being rescued by dogs:




Dogs and humans have lived and worked together for at least 30,000 years and perhaps longer. Lots of these remarkable animals need your help. Consider opening your home to a pet, or supporting your local animal shelter. Remember, you can't change the world, but you can change the world for one lucky dog or cat.

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