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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Just making brownie bars to bring to someone else’s house? Between the turkey, the containers for leftovers, the hostess gifts, and all the other key things, there’s a lot to buy this time of year. And we haven’t even started thinking about all those people you have to shop for.

So we get that you might not want to hear about one more thing you have to spend money on, but this $4 thing is oh-so worth it. Keep reading to find out what it is and the three key ways we suggest using it to make your life easier and better this holiday season.

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The past couple of months have been preeeetty eventful for Gwyneth Paltrow. In September, she had to pay $145,000 to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that was filed over Goop’s claims that women should shove $55 jade eggs into their you-know-whats if they wanted to improve their reproductive health. Just last week, she was reported to advertising regulators in the United Kingdom because of some of Goop’s dubious wellness products, including sunscreen, “health-giving stones,” and a prenatal vitamin pack.

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It’s hard to imagine a classic Thanksgiving meal not ending with pie — a slice alongside a good cup of coffee is the sign of a strong finish to a happy gathering. While for many, it’d be a shame to not have the standard apple, pumpkin, and pecan, others just might crave a bit of chocolate at the end of the night. Whatever your preference, here are 10 of our best Thanksgiving pies.

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Anthropologie is set up in a way that it’s not just a “store” but a “shopping experience.” It’s a place you stroll through, linger around, dream of living in. Part of that magical experience? The just-strong-enough aroma that fills the air, luring you across the impeccably styled threshold. I always thought the retailer’s sweet smell was a perfect marriage of all the candles they were burning throughout the store. But as it turns out, it’s just one candle (not by count, rather by scent).

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Avocado toast has become much maligned in the last couple years, but let’s not deny the facts: Bottom line, avocado toast is a nutritious, simple snack, that, if you know how to season avocado properly, actually tastes great. It is certainly not the reason millennials are going broke, or a sign of the end times.

So that’s why, on the surface, it should be good news that Sabra has made a portable, pre-packaged avocado toast kit. At only $3, it’s much less expensive than ordering the real thing at a restaurant. Yet, there are some people who will surely take issue with avocado toast’s latest iteration. And probably for good reason.

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Now that we’re all settled into November and our clocks have been set back, it’s time to take a look at this month’s Costco sales. Not surprisingly, the warehouse giant is focused on helping all of us get ready for the holidays — whether that means making dinner for a crowd or getting a jumpstart on our holiday shopping.

These are the best deals happening at Costco now through November 26

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Walk down the cereal aisle of any supermarket and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The options seem endless and it’s hard to know where to begin — especially since not all cereal is created equally. Some are about as healthy as a sugar cookie while others pack a nutritious punch. To help you navigate the many brands, we asked three nutrition experts to weigh in.

Here they share their know-how on what to look for when buying breakfast cereal, along with five of their top favorites.

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With midterm elections this week, you may have already figured out where you’ll be tuning in — but have you thought about what you’ll be eating? No matter who you’re voting for in November, one thing is universal: We’ll all need food to fuel us through the night as results roll in.

All the of the dinner, drink, and snack recipes below are either make-ahead or relatively easy and hands-off — all to ensure you won’t be stuck in the kitchen as the night continues. They’re also comforting, satiating, and crowd-friendly, so whether you’re just watching with your family or inviting friends over to tune in, they’ll be plenty to go around, no matter how late the night goes.

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There’s no denying that rice pudding is at the top of the list when it comes to comforting desserts. This classic Indian version, called kheer, is spiced with cardamom and flecked with golden raisins and pistachios, and is sure to become a new favorite. This recipe comes courtesy of Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi; it’s one of her favorite things to make for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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