November 2010 Keep-It-Together Checklist

Whether you’re hosting this year or traveling to see relatives, thinking ahead now can save you time later. Start by organizing your grocery list, and stocking up on non-perishable items on your weekly trip to the supermarket.

Whether your challenge is skinny calves or thicker calves, shopping for this cold-weather wardrobe staple can be hard work. Follow our guide to finding your favorite new pair of boots for this season.

Don’t let that bag full of candy linger in your pantry until Thanksgiving. Instead, round up the extra treats, and use them in these 10 delicious (and fun!) desserts.

Before your holiday houseguests start arriving, tidy up your sheets, towels, and blankets. Guests can then grab extra linens, as they need them.

Follow these three quick and easy steps for tackling floors, drapes, walls, and more. By getting the dirty work out of the way this week, you can simply do a quick once-over the day before Thanksgiving.

When you’re shopping the farmers' market, look for heads of broccoli that have compact, dark florets, which contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than paler ones. Once you get it home store unwashed in your refrigerator’s vegetable bin.

The newest neutral for fall is a combination of grey plus beige. Grab one of these on-trend polishes for your next DIY manicure or trip to the salon.

Next time you’re shopping online consider using a site that will let you rack up bonus bucks that can be redeemed for cash. Depending on the merchant you can get up to 40 percent back.

Keep your energy bills from skyrocketing this winter by taking the necessary steps to insulate your home against the cold weather now.

If you’re traveling for the holiday next week, get tips on how to minimize wrinkles and make the most of the space you’re filling.

Need some suggestions for what to serve with your turkey–something other than this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau? Opt for one of these delicious and affordable wines instead.

As those roots start to creep in consider using a temporary color for touch ups if you can’t make it to the salon right away.

Don’t let a day filled with cooking the big feast, hosting relatives and friends, and keeping the kids entertained get the better of you.

Upgrade this Thanksgiving Day snack with these three easy recipes. Believe us, your guests will thank you.

Take advantage of the long holiday weekend to create smart storage solutions and use foolproof strategies no matter which room you decide to tackle.

Sneak a few minutes after the guests have departed and the kids have gone to bed to pamper yourself. Whether it’s with a book, a bath, or an extra bite of pumpkin pie. It’ll be one more thing to be thankful for.

Don’t let all your gift giving take your wallet by surprise. Instead, plan out who you will be buying gifts for, and how much to spend with an easy 4-Week Holiday Savings Plan. First task, divide your gift list into tiers and decide how much to spend on each person.

It only takes three steps to make your royal icing look like you’ve had serious culinary training. Want a hint? Outline the cookie first.

This is the time to set up an efficient inbox so that no holiday card (or bill) gets lost in the shuffle.

It’s arguably the busiest time of year, and it’s easy to wind up with a cold. Follow these 10 tips to boost your immune system and stave off sickness.