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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Quick, before the tryptophan kicks in

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Thursday, November 28

Quick, before the tryptophan kicks in 🦃

Thanksgiving dinner questions better than 'What are you thankful for?'

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I'm extremely thankful for everyone who reads The Short List. 💕

It's Ashley, and before the food comas set in I wanted to send y'all a *special* Thanksgiving roundup to get your holiday weekend up and running. Let's do this.

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It's all about that baste, 'bout that baste

Why serve a basic roasted turkey when you can deep fry your bird in a massive vat of piping-hot oil? That's what I'll be doing this year – very carefully. Turkey deep fry PSA: Don't drop it in the fryer if it's frozen. Here are some other helpful cooking tips to get you through the day:

•	Forgot a key ingredient? Don't panic. I repeat: Do. Not. Panic. These stores are open on Thanksgiving Day.
•	You seriously don't need an oven to host Thanksgiving – your microwave has special powers for this. Instant Pots, too.
•	Keep the little ones busy: 6 easy and low-cost ways to keep kiddos occupied – and adults sane.
•	If you feed your dog from your plate this Thanksgiving, their holiday could be ruff. Please don't give your dogs these foods or drinks.
•	Thanksgiving is, hands down, the best holiday for leftovers: Here's a fool-proof cheat sheet to reheating food.

Let's talk about ... Thanksgiving conversation starters!

There are few things more dreaded than awkward silence, particularly during a Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some tools to help you avoid these moments at all costs:

•	Thanksgiving dinner questions that are better than "What are you thankful for?"
•	Politics can get tense. Here's how to navigate awkward political conversations at the table.
•	Does it feel like Thanksgiving is really late this year? Here's why it's always on the fourth Thursday of November.
•	Fun facts: Let's take a look at how the holiday has changed through the years.
•	Showing your gratitude this Thanksgiving may improve your cardiovascular health, sleep quality and more, researchers say.

Once the turkey is gobbled up, have some Black Friday deals for dessert

Waiting until Black Friday to do all of your holiday shopping? Spoiler alert: You don't have to. Plenty of retailers have already announced their best deals:

•	Shopping secrets retailers don't want you to know: Insider tips for Black Friday, Cyber Monday.
•	The best products that are already at their Black Friday prices.
•	Bargain shopper pro tips: Make a plan, check it twice, shop early and often.
•	Time for a vacation? A ton of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels have sweet travel deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
•	Overspending is easy: 48 million Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season. Here's how to avoid that.