L.A. Burdick’s handmade chocolate turkeys are truely a unique gift. I have tasted their chocolates and they are oh so good! Below is a description of the chocolate turkeys from their website.

 ”These chocolate turkeys are hand-piped with flavored ganache, each boasting a tail of almond feathers. We have a choice of Dark Chocolate Turkeys piped with a clementine ganache, and a Milk Chocolate Turkey piped with pecan, bourbon and chestnut ganache.”

 A box of four chocolate turkeys is U.S. $15.00 plus shipping. Individual chocolate turkeys wrapped in a cello bag are also available at U.S. $3.50 each plus shipping.

Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Note: This is not a sponsored post. I do not receive monetary compensation from L.A. Burdick.

Last Minute Thanksgiving Gift Idea is a post from: Carol Bory's Business Etiquette Blog

1. Accept the invitation and attend the holiday party. The important point here is to make an appearance even if it is only for an hour. Arrive on time, not an hour late, and leave when the party is showing signs of winding down. And, make sure to leave with the same person who accompanied you to the party not someone else.
2. Concentrate on meeting and greeting people. Introduce yourself to senior executives and others you don’t know. Don’t pass on the opportunity for a face-to-face brief conversation with these key people. This is your chance to meet colleagues who may advance your career in the future. Equally important is to mingle with your peers as it demonstrates you’re a team player.
3. Go prepared with conversation topics. Keep the topics positive and upbeat. Show interest in others. Use this time to strengthen business relationships. Stay away from talking about business or voicing complaints about the company or discussing controversial topics such as politics or religion or off-color jokes.
4. Avoid texting and talking. If you are texting and talking simultaneously, or texting friends across the room, or texting under the table, you are missing the opportunity to meet the person in front of you! Keep your cell phone turned off – not on vibrate mode – unless your role requires you to be on-call or available for emergencies. In that case, make sure you have notified the host in advance.
5. Minimize or avoid alcohol intake. This is the worst place to get drunk. Even if a senior person did not observe your behavior you do not want an unflattering picture of you appearing on a social networking site or to be shared at the office cooler the next day. Keep in mind your behavior will influence the company’s decision to have you represent the company or key members of the company at other business social events
6. Don’t dress as if you are going to a bar or the beach. The goal is to show your professional qualities. Avoid revealing clothing, low necklines, flashy colors, midriffs, t-shirts, workout attire, and flip-flops. Dress stylishly yet conservatively. Skip on the heavy cologne or pungent perfume.
7. Don’t head straight to the buffet and bar. You were not invited because you were hungry or thirsty. Eat something before arriving at the party. At the buffet, stay away from greasy or sauce-laden foods. Choose finger foods that can be held in your left hand and consumed in a few bites. You can always eat more after the party.
8. Before leaving, thank the person or people responsible for planning and coordinating the holiday party. They will appreciate and remember your thoughtfulness. Consider sending a thank you note to management for hosting the party.

Business Etiquette Tips for the Company Holiday Party is a post from: Carol Bory's Business Etiquette Blog

1. Select a greeting card design that reflects the winter season. A cornucopia or snow scene or a basket filled with leaves and acorns are classic scenes. Avoid a religious card unless you know the recipient’s faith. This shows consideration for the receiver’s potential sensitivities. Crane & Company offers a multi-lingual, six language holiday and thank you card that is ideal if your business is global.
2. Handwrite a personal message on the card and sign it. This acknowledges the person or the company’s contribution to your business with a specific reference. They will be impressed you remembered.
3. Address the envelope to a specific person and send it to the company address. Take care to verify the spelling of the person’s name and the accuracy of the address.
4. Mail the greeting cards early in November. This shows you put thought into choosing a card and writing a note.
5. If you are sending a Thanksgiving card, it is not necessary to send another holiday card in December.

Harvesting Thanksgiving with a Holiday Greeting is a post from: Carol Bory's Business Etiquette Blog