7 of the Best White Elephant Gifts for Less Than $30
The main challenge of White Elephant is to gift something with universal appeal, considering the nature of the game is that you don’t know who the gift recipient will be.…
10 of the Best Subscription Kits to Give Kids This Year
Photo: Toystory (Shutterstock) If your kids are like mine, they love stickers—my youngest will place them on his forehead the moment he gets one. If your little ones are eager…
These Jerk Stores Will Be Open on Thanksgiving
Photo: Joni Hanebutt (Shutterstock) Not only do Thanksgiving traditions vary across families (both biological and chosen), communities, and regions, they also have a tendency to evolve over time. This goes…
12 Pop Music Podcasts That Slap
Image: Podcast logo There’s this sexist notion that women are incapable of being true music fans, when in reality, it is often the fangirls who are powering the music industry…
A Cheese-Filled ‘Pumpkin’ Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann I can’t turn down pumpkin-themed holiday foods, regardless of their actual pumpkin content. Anything goes—pumpkin desserts, pumpkin beers, and even things that are just pumpkin-shaped count.…
Forget Big Cheese Wedges (Serve This Pre-Portioned Wreath Instead)
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann There’s something to be said about pre-portioned appetizers. They’re easy for your guests to chow down on, low on mess, and really rather attractive. With a…
These Are the Best Store-Bought Pie Crusts
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Dessert is always last—in eating order, but also on the priority prep list. Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey and a diverse list of sides is enough to…
Add Pine Nuts to Your Meatballs
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann I don’t think I’ve met a meatball I didn’t like, but once in a while, one has surprised me. Sometimes I’m smitten by an unusual meat…
How to Plan a (Relatively) Cheap Thanksgiving
Grocery prices are being what they are in 2022, I’m not looking forward to Thanksgiving shopping. I recently noted my much-needed 12-packs of Diet Coke, which I buy at least…
Make This Easy Pull-apart Bread With Onion Dip
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Pull-apart bread never goes out of fashion—just ask any carb obsessed, bread baking nerd, like yours truly—but they’ve had a resurgence recently for those who don’t…