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Dress For Black Friday Shopping Success

tores spend many months gearing up for Black Friday sales. As Thanksgiving draws to a close, Black Friday advertisements have been distributed, the decorations are ready and the shelves have been stocked. Shoppers also eagerly anticipate the chance to save money and cross several items off their holiday shopping lists. The National Retail Federation indicates 99 million people in the United States shopped in stores in 2016

for Black Friday discounts, with many more continuing to grab sales throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. Similar figures are projected for the 2017 holiday shopping season. Preparing for holiday sales involves making lists, checking them twice and knowing how to navigate stores efficiently. When shopping on Black Friday, dressing the part can make shopping excursions more comfortable. ✴ Comfortable shoes:

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er that can be tied around the waist while shopping. Ladies might like an insulating yet loose-fitting poncho that can be rolled up into a bag if it gets too hot. ✴ Free hands: Women should avoid taking along a clutch or satchel purse in favor of a cross-body bag that can be slung over a shoulder. Shoppers who want to keep their hands completely free can opt for a roomy backpack

to stow purchases and prevent getting too bogged down by bags. ✴ Minimal makeup: During a day of shopping in warm stores, shoppers’ makeup may cake, slide or feel uncomfortable. Go fresh-faced, instead. Not having to apply makeup also leaves more time to sleep in the morning. Dressing the part for Black Friday can make shopping excursions more comfortable.

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Try Slow-cooking The Turkey For A Tasty Feast

urkey is a succulent staple of the holidays. Though it can certainly be enjoyed yearround, this poultry is most popular on Thanksgiving, when families and friends gather for large feasts. Cooking a turkey can be daunting, especially for those people cooking their first bird. But slow cooking a turkey can make the process a lot easier and help to guarantee that each part of the bird is evenly cooked when it comes time to remove it from the oven. Try the following recipe for “Holiday Turkey” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books).

Holiday Turkey Makes 15 servings 1 fresh turkey, about 15 pounds, preferably free-range 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 quart apple cider 2 teaspoons dried poultry seasoning Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Remove the giblets from the turkey and discard (or save for another use). Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. During refrigeration, the surface of the turkey will become visibly dry and the skin will tighten; this encourages a nice crisp skin on the finished bird. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start roasting. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Put the turkey on a rack set in a large, flameproof roasting pan. Drizzle the oil over the top. Roast for 1 hour. Reduce the oven

temperature to 175°F. Pour the cider into the roasting pan and sprinkle the poultry seasoning into the liquid. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) registers 170°F. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 15 minutes (see tip below). Meanwhile, skim the fat from the surface pan juices. Place the roasting pan over two burners and bring the pan juices to a boil over high heat. Cook until the juices reduce and thicken slightly, enough to coat a spoon: about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Carve the turkey and serve with cider pan juices. Tip: Slow-roasted meats need far less resting time (pretty much none) than those traditionally roasted. The reason for resting meat that is roasted at a high temperature is to allow juices that have collected in the cooler center time to migrate back into the dryer (hotter) exterior sections. Because slow-roasted meats are cooked evenly at a lower temperature that keeps most of the juices in place, resting is largely unnecessary. A brief resting period does allow the meat to become a little firmer as it cools, making it easier to carve.

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Gobble Up Nutritious Turkey All Year Long

side from the occasional sandwich, many people think turkey is solely for the Thanksgiving dinner table. However, anyone concerned about healthy eating would be wise to learn more about the health benefits of turkey and find ways to include it in their diets

throughout the year. Turkey is low in fat and high in protein, making it an important source of nutrition. One piece of turkey breast without the skin measures up at 160 calories, four grams of fat and a whopping 30 grams of protein, according to the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory. Dark meat and turkey legs are higher in calories but boast similar amounts of protein. The average portion of turkey is 100 grams, or 3.5 ounces of meat. This is about the size

and thickness of a deck of cards. A single serving of turkey can provide around 65 percent of the recommended daily intake of protein. But turkey is more than just a lowfat source of protein. The meat is rich in niacin (B3), which may help increase HDL cholesterol, widely known as the “good” form of cholesterol. Niacin, in addition to helping balance cholesterol levels, can lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease by reducing atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries. The resource Healthline also says niacin may help reduce inflammation and symptoms of arthritis. Turkey also is rich in vita-

mins B6 and B12. B6 helps keep red blood cells healthy and reduce fatigue, while B12 can decrease levels of homocysteine that can contribute to cognitive decline. Turkey is also a good source of selenium, which helps to keep hair and nails healthy while serving as an immune system booster that protects against damage to cells and tissues. Around 20 percent of the recommended daily amount of selenium can be obtained from a single serving of turkey. Turkey is lower in calories and fat and higher in protein than chicken. Those who routinely consume chicken as part of a healthy diet can sub-

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taying fit during the holiday season can be quite challenging, even for the most ardent fitness enthusiasts and disciplined calorie-counters. Even though the average person gains only around one pound during the holiday season, that pound frequently sticks around, and those extra pounds add up year after year. Annual holiday weight gain can contribute to problems such

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Entertaining? Maximize Space In Nine Ways

eople who live in smaller homes or apartments may find that space is at a premium during regular times of the year. When the holidays arrive, decorations, trees and presents can make homes seem even more cluttered. This can make it especially challenging for holiday hosts who want to open up their homes for festive gatherings. Even if space is at a premium, all it takes is a little ingenuity to entertain successfully.

1. Put nonessential furniture and other decor away. It’s impossible for would-be holiday hosts to move all of their belongings out of their homes to create entertaining space. But hosts can certainly cut down on clutter. Check out the flow of a room and then move pieces around as needed to open up floor space. Push tables or large pieces of furniture up against walls. Swap out armchairs for folding chairs. Stow knickknacks in bedrooms or in closets.

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2. Put benches and wide ledges to use. Narrow benches, such as those common to picnic tables, can seat three or four comfortably. Do not discount deep window ledges as potential seats, as these areas can be made more comfortable with pillows or cushions. 3. Collapse tables after meals. If a sit-down dinner is the goal, set up tables accordingly. Then break down the tables afterward to free up more space. Serve small desserts that can be easily transported from room to room. 4. Use islands and countertops. Tables can take up valuable space. When entertaining a lot of guests, set up an all-purpose counter island and add barstools. This can be an area for food prep, eating and entertaining. 5. Create conversation areas. Encourage guests to

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Reducing Waste Is A Worthy Goal During Thanksgiving

hanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks and share special moments with family and friends. While the original Thanksgiving might have taken place during a time when food was sparse, nowadays it often involves excessive amounts of food, with more ending up in the garbage than in celebrants’ bellies. The United States Department of Agriculture projects that Americans will throw away more than 200 million pounds of edible turkey meat this Thanksgiving. The holiday typically ushers in a period of wastefulness, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says American households produce roughly 25 percent more trash between

Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during the rest of the year. Reducing waste is a worthy goal year-round, but especially so during the holiday season. And accomplishing that goal can be done without sacrificing holiday traditions. • Use fine china when serving meals. Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to serve meals on fine china and use the silverware that has gone unused instead of disposable plates and utensils. In addition to adding a touch of elegance to meals, reusable china and silverware is less wasteful than paper plates and plastic utensils. Cloth napkins and other table linens are also more ecofriendly than paper napkins.

• Decorate using natural items. Scour the great outdoors for all-natural centerpiece materials or other items that can be turned into wreaths and garlands. Vases filled with pine cones and acorns make for beautiful, inexpensive and festive decorations. • Shop locally and organically. When shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, choose local produce, poultry and grains whenever possible. Resist the urge to buy more than you need as well. Skip some of the less-popular dishes that are used only to make the table seem full. Buy a small turkey or think about only serving turkey breasts, which tend to be the most popular cuts of the bird. Use reusable

shopping bags to carry items home and reduce waste even further. • Light candles and reduce energy consumption. During the meal, eat by candlelight and turn off lights in other areas of the home that are not in use. Rather than turning on the television, take the party outdoors and play a game of football on the front lawn. • Have a local Thanksgiving. Start a new tradition and invite nearby friends and family over for the holiday instead of traveling long distances. According to Use Less Stuff, a resource for ecoconscious men and women, if each family reduced gasoline consumption by one gallon (roughly 20 miles), they could

reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one million tons. • Send the leftovers home with your guests. Send each guest home with some leftovers—if you have any. This way, the refrigerator isn’t left full of items that will end up uneaten. Otherwise, donate uncooked food to a local food bank. Put any scraps of vegetables in a compost pile. • Don’t let recycling fall by the wayside. Remember to recycle all applicable items. Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean recycling habits should be forgotten. Encourage guests to pitch in by clearly marking recycling bins. Thanksgiving can be less wasteful without detracting from the enjoyment and true meaning of the holiday.

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Stay Safe While Shopping On Black Friday

eing the unofficial beginning to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday compels many people to get out of bed in the middle of the night in the hopes of landing great deals on gifts for their loved ones. The competition to find deals on Black Friday can sometimes get heated. As a result, some shoppers have found

this ahead of time can make the day seem less hectic and more safe. • Protect and conceal your purchases. Shoppers might not be as sharp when shopping Black Friday sales in the wee hours of the morning. That could make them more vulnerable to thieves. Protect and conceal purchases at all times. If necessary,

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