Life Life Strategies A Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo—and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week As we welcome November, let's get a head start on preparing for the holidays. Here you’ll find a tasty little non-alcoholic cocktail, perfect for hosting a pregnant relative, a calming collar to soothe your pup when the house is full, and a meal delivery service that will take care of Thanksgiving dinner. By Martha Upton Martha Upton Website A former associate editor at Real Simple, Martha Upton began her four-year tenure at the magazine in 2018. She spent a majority of her time researching and testing products for the "Clever Items" column. Prior to joining Real Simple, she spent six months completing a fellowship at Esquire, where she wrote men's commerce stories for online. Martha earned a master's degree in magazine writing from New York University. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 28, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images 01 of 06 Figlia Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo drinkfiglia.com $43; drinkfiglia.com Non-alcoholic cocktails are a big trend this year. Pour some of this aperitivo over ice and serve with an orange garnish to feel like you're enjoying a spritz on the sidewalk but without the hangover. Plus, a percentage of each purchase goes to 1% for the Planet, which supports environmental causes. 02 of 06 Helmm Refillable Deodorant Starter Kit helmm.com $18; helmm.com Do your part to reduce plastic waste with this reusable deodorant container that comes with a refillable cartridge. The deodorant is made for all genders, and you can choose between antiperspirant, sport, or natural deodorants that come in a wide range of scents like Hudson or Coastline. 03 of 06 Alzoo Calming Collar amazon.com $10; amazon.com Put this soothing collar on your dog before guests arrive. It has plant extracts valeriane and lavandin that have been proven to have a calming effect on dogs. 04 of 06 Slip Contour Sleep Mask slip.com $55; slip.com For those with eyelash extensions or a pet peeve of sleep masks touching their eyes, this 100-percent silk version has extra space that guarantees your eyelashes won't be ruined, and you'll still get a peaceful night's rest. 05 of 06 Ondo Classic No Show Socks ondo.com $12; ondo.com These sleek socks have a special silicone that keeps them from slipping (Seriously, if they slip, they'll give you your money back.) Plus, they're made with a special organic cotton that will keep your feet dry and double toe layering to prevent holes. 06 of 06 HelloFresh's Thanksgiving Feast hellofresh.com $134.95; hellofresh.com Not in the mood to cook up a storm this year? (We get it!) Starting now, you can preorder your Thanksgiving meal on HelloFresh, which will include the big bird and a bevy of sides. Don't worry, you don't already have to be a subscriber. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit