Ready or not, Thanksgiving is just over a week away, and every host knows the amount of time and effort that goes into coordinating a big meal and festive gathering. Luckily, professional home organizer Janelle Lam stopped by Studio 1A to share some essentials worth purchasing ahead of time to make preparing that much easier. Find them all below! |
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| This pick is on sale, under $50, and has been previously featured on Shop TODAY by the site's editors. |
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| One TODAY host, who says he owns this clever tool at home, described it as akin to "NASA technology." According to the brand, it's made of conductive aluminum that helps defrost frozen food evenly, safely and quickly. You can use it on meat, fish, poultry or frozen vegetables, notes Lam. $17.99 $29.99 |
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These battery-operated flameless candles "actually feel like candles," says Lam — probably because they're made with real wax! Better yet, they're controllable via a remote and feature different brightness settings, a lifelike flicker effect, and a convenient timer for automatic shutoff. $14.99 |
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| "There's nothing more anxiety-inducing than shattered glass during the holidays," says Lam, who recommends picking up these shatterproof glasses to save yourself the worry (and cleanup)! They're super lightweight, she says, and even dishwasher safe. $27.97 $39.95 |
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Have you ever attended a party, put down your glass, and then forgotten which of the many on the table was yours? Us, too. Enter: These wine glass markers! They come in packs of eight colors and are fast drying, smudge-proof and wipe clean with water, per the brand. $14.99 |
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| And, for those inevitable spills, Lam has a solution! This stain remover, which happens to be from the makers of the Shop TODAY favorite brand Miss Mouth's, features an enzyme-based formula that instantly tackles stains from clothing, carpets and upholstery. Lam says it also makes for a great gift for hosts — along with a bottle of your favorite vintage, of course. $13.99 $16.49 |
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"I am obsessed with this! This pan has divided sections so you can easily roast your whole meal at one time without needing to use a bunch of different dishes," says Lam. "It makes clean-up way easier and streamlined." $16.99 $21.99 |
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| Lam says this dishwasher magnet has been a "savior" in her household. Whoever is next on dishwashing duty will instantly know if the dishes are clean or dirty — all you need to do is slide it over! Plus, its sleek design blends easily into appliances, without being an eyesore. $16.95 |
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What's more festive than a home filled with that classic pine scent? This 22 oz candle — scented in balsam and cedar — looks like the perfect option for conjuring some cheer, and lasts up to 150 hours, per the brand! $14.99 $24.99 |
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| 'Tis the season of ... leftovers! These airtight food storage containers will come in handy to store leftover turkey, mashed potatoes and more. $27.99 $39.99 |
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