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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Make Some Dishes Ahead! Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes Make some Thanksgiving recipes ahead of the feast day, so that your main concern on the day itself is the “ruling roast” or the “big bird”—and quality time with family and friends. Here is a list of great make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes, including appetizers, soups, side dishes, and desserts.    READ MORE

The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Boxed Daily Calendar Gardeners will be delighted with this nicely illustrated and gift-boxed page-a-day calendar!   LEARN MORE   $14.99

Get the Kitchen Ready! Holiday Kitchen Cleaning Checklist Here are some holiday kitchen cleaning tips because, at this time of year more than any other, the kitchen is the focus of frenzied activity. Around big holidays, it’s important to remember to take deep breaths, relax, and have fun.   READ MORE

Original Vermont Outdoor Thermometer Clean lines and classic elegance are the hallmark of this reliable outdoor thermometer which displays both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales. Satin nickel finish.    LEARN MORE   $21.97

Plan Potatoes for Early Spring Potatoes Our Potato Growing Guide covers planting, growing, and harvesting one of our favorite vegetables! Also, see tips on how to store potatoes to keep them fresh—and some homemade potato recipes.   READ MORE

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac - Collector's Edition Our exclusive best offer! This hardcover Collector’s Edition Almanac includes a free 2018 Gardening Wall Calendar and replicas of Almanacs from 100 and 200 years ago. (A $15.99 value!)   LEARN MORE   $15.95

All About Witch Hazel What is Witch Hazel? Our witch hazel started blooming in February. Its yellow to orange-red flowers add a slash of color to drab winter landscapes. Learn more about this wonderfully hardy, fragrant plant—which also has therapeutic qualities. It tells us that spring is around the corner!   READ MORE

Stone Trivet Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy chickens and chickens make eggs and breakfast makes you happy.   LEARN MORE   $9.99

Sounding Smart How to Appear to Know More Than You Really Do For those of you who are visiting someone else’s table this holiday season, here are a few humorous tips on how you can impress your host and other guests!   READ MORE

Mason Jar Lids with Micro Lights Create your own jazzy accent lighting! Fits most standard mason jars. Each lid dangles 5 lights, is battery-powered, and has a 4-hour timer.   LEARN MORE   $7.95 (save $4 each)