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Kitchen and hosting gift guide 2026: gift picks sorted by price, from a rocking garlic press to a 30-piece flatware set

Kitchen & Hosting Gift Guide 2026: Ideas Under $25, $50 and $150

October 21, 2026

Kitchen and hosting gift ideas sorted by price: stocking stuffers under $25, host gifts under $50 and standout gifts under $150, plus holiday order-by dates. Read more...

A warm bowl of apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of cinnamon, on a linen napkin on a rustic wood table with fresh apples and autumn leaves.

The Easy Holiday Hosting Checklist (For People Who Hate Last-Minute Panic)

October 17, 2026

The relaxed way to host only happens with a list, so here's one, broken into weeks so nothing piles up on the final day. Read more...

Fall charcuterie spread with figs, grapes, aged cheese, seeded crackers and rosemary

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board and Butter Board: Easy Ideas and Amounts

October 17, 2026

A board gives guests something to snack on while the turkey rests, and you can make it hours ahead. Here are two versions: a classic fall charcuterie board, and a... Read more...

A bubbling make-ahead baked pasta in a cream baking dish on a rustic wood table with autumn leaves, ready for a Friendsgiving potluck.

Friendsgiving Table Ideas: An Easy, Cozy Setup for 6–10 Friends

October 17, 2026

Friendsgiving is the relaxed cousin of Thanksgiving. It's potluck-style and a little mismatched, which is the charm. Read more...

Close-up of a stovetop simmer pot: orange slices, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and star anise simmering in water.

Holiday Stovetop Simmer Pot: The Easiest Way to Make Your House Smell Cozy

October 16, 2026

Before guests arrive, put a pot of fruit and spice on the back burner. It costs almost nothing, and it makes the whole house smell like the holidays. Read more...