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When to Buy a Frozen Thanksgiving Turkey If you’re opting to go the frozen route this Thanksgiving, you can buy your turkey up to a year in advance and freeze it as is. In fact, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a frozen turkey can stay in the freezer indefinitely, but should be cooked within a year for the best quality.Assuming you’re not quite as prepared, feel free to shop around a bit and buy a bird a few weeks ahead of time....

Grilled or Baked Chicken or Fish “More than anything, it is important to eat a meal with ample protein and fat before, or at least during the time that we are consuming alcohol, especially if it is more than one drink because this will keep blood sugar steady,” Bogden says. If you can, aim for a palm full of protein the night before, cooked in 1-2 tablespoons of healthy fat, like olive oil, and a serving of carbohydrates....

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But the dirty dishes in the sink and the laundry pile in the bedroom aren’t going anywhere. As for that closet-cleaning project you’ve been putting off for months, there’s probably no way around it. The good news? With creativity (and some technological assists), you can make cleaning into more of a…dare we say…good time. At the very least, you could turn your next cleaning session into a multi-tasking bonanza. What if, by the end of it, you’ve accomplished two tasks—like fitting in your daily workout or learning something new?...

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If you’re also ready to give your home a sage green moment, we connected with artist and interior designer Natalie Papier of Home Ec. to understand why this color is so popular and get her tips on how to incorporate the trend at home. As for the color, Papier who loves to decorate with eclectic tones believes it’s all about the emotion. “Sage green is an equally invigorating and calming color to incorporate into your home,” Papier said....

We’ve narrowed the list down to the best of the best, including a few old-school favorites you might remember from when you were a kid. Whether they’re critically acclaimed, full of nostalgia, or beautiful works of art, kids of all ages will enjoy these kids’ movies on Netflix, and adults can always find deeper meaning in the dialogue, artistry, and plot. Best of all? You can watch them all immediately—and as many times as you want—so go ahead and binge one or two....

But making healthy and tasty meals doesn’t have to be such an undertaking. There are so many innovative yet simple recipes containing some of your favorite ingredients, like chicken thighs. From tacos and protein bowls to hearty soups and stews, boneless skinless chicken thighs are just as versatile as they are delicious. We’ve put together a list of three quick, healthy, and flavorful recipes so you can see how easy it is to create something new and delicious using simple boneless chicken thighs....

Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer Spray Yes, it kills 99.9 percent of most common germs, but we really love how its fresh, herbal smell transports us to a day at the spa. With eucalyptus oil to clear our mind and spearmint oil to soothe and uplift our mood, this lightweight spray leaves hands feeling clean, soft, and fragranced. Perfect for your bag, center console…or anywhere really. ($6.50, Bath & Body Works)...

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Bacon fat, created by pan-frying or baking bacon in the oven, is a not-so-secret substitute for butter or oil in nearly any recipe. In fact, salvaging bacon fat (instead of dumping it down the drain, which puts pipes and local sewer lines at risk), is compulsory—no matter what you plan to do with it. As long as you allow your liquid bacon run-off to coagulate and keep it in an easy-to-access container, you can use this ingredient as you see fit....

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There are some things we don’t think are necessary, especially when moving, but later on we realize that it’s difficult to live without them. Other things are just easy to forget. Save yourself a bit of stress and take a look at these seven unexpected things you didn’t know you needed to bring to your new place—whether you had them and lost them in a move or never had them at all, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them....

That said, taking on a gingerbread house can be a treacherous endeavor (and we mean beyond the obvious Hansel-and-Gretel reasons). Baking, building, and beautifying an entire structure is daunting. Many go for the pre-cut gingerbread house kits, which is a fine choice. But if you think this might be the year to finally try one yourself, we’ve got instructions. And we spoke with Kathy Krupa, culinary expert and food stylist at Wilton, about what you should know about gingerbread before you’re knee-deep in icing trying to keep the roof from crumbling....

I don’t know about you, but I tend to buy a bag of frozen peas for a specific recipe or to have on hand as a flexible ice pack, then promptly forget they’re there. But it’s time to dig past the ice cream and pull out these sweet little buds for a nutritional punch that can help you do everything from fighting chronic illness to staying full between meals....

There are a ton of salmon recipes to try. Grill it, bake it, or add chunks to pasta, casseroles, salads, or frittatas. And don’t forget about sardines—they’re a super source of omega-3s, too. For a more flavorful mug, try a recipe that blends chamomile with cinnamon, apple cider, and lemon. The legume also contains folate, a B vitamin that helps regulate mood; a cup of cooked chickpeas provides more than 70 percent of the daily recommended intake....

However, retailers often follow well-established trends when offering discounts at certain times of the year. Whether it’s the post-holiday deals, like January’s annual white sales for linens and housewares, or the outdoor and garden goods that get discounted in the fall. With careful planning, you can save money in the long run by looking for sales that pop up at predictable points throughout the year. According to Bankrate, TVs tend to go on sale before the Super Bowl, in January or early February....

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