“Fortunately, there is much to be grateful for even if you’re marking it [Thanksgiving] at home with yourself,” explains Tracy Thomas, Ph.D., psychologist and founder of Dr. Tracy Inc., an emotional training company in California. “As an emotional scientist who helps people build the emotional strength they need to succeed, one of the most important shifts a person can make is to deepen self-connection. This opens up the ability to experience everything more deeply, peacefully and enjoyably—regardless of external circumstances....

Buy It: Circulon Nonstick Bakeware 10-Inch x 15-Inch Baking Pan ($26, Walmart) Buy It: Mike’s Hot Honey ($9, Walmart) Test Kitchen Tip: Test oven-fried chicken’s doneness by inserting a meat thermometer ($28, Bed Bath & Beyond) into the thickest part of the meat without touching the bone.

What You Need Gray latex paint24×36-inch art canvasPaper towels or cotton cloth16×20-inch screen for screen printingPainters tapePlastic spoonsScreen drawing fluidSqueegeePlastic cupsScreen fillerOld toothbrushCardboardPolar fleecePermanent acrylic screen printing ink (we used coral, gold, dark blue, and gray) Step 1: Apply Base Paint Brush gray latex paint onto canvas, mixing with water as necessary to create a watercolor look. Wipe the canvas with paper towels or a cotton cloth for a mottled effect....

Test Kitchen Tip: Set your slow cooker to “warm” to keep the fondue texture flowing and dunkable all evening long. Test Kitchen Tip: Prefer strawberries or mixed berries? Try them instead of raspberries in the bar batter. Test Kitchen Tip: Once you master the apple version, try this as a healthy pear dessert. The firm fruit also works well in this slow cooker dessert. Buy It: OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop, $17, Sur la Table

Because shrubs come in all sizes, horticulturists often have a hard time distinguishing between a large shrub and a small tree. Before you choose a shrub or a small tree for your border, determine the mature size of the plant, and consider how the plant will fit into the overall garden when it reaches adult size. Small shrubs, such as dwarf fothergilla (F. gardenii ‘Blue Mist’), are perfect for compact garden areas....

¼ cup brown sugar 4 teaspoon water 2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder 1 cup whipping cream

4 ounce chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate ⅔ cup whipping cream ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder

Whether you’re looking for outdoor fire pits, a new propane gas grill, or outdoor planters, there are so many deals to take advantage of from this under-the-radar sale. You can shop popular items from customer-loved brands including Char-Broil and AeroGarden, the popular indoor grow kit system with a model on sale for just $50. There are over 1,000 discounted items to weed through, so we’ve rounded up to 10 best deals to shop, up to 50% off....

⅓ cup olive oil or salad oil ⅓ cup white balsamic, balsamic, or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, oregano, or basil, crushed 1/2 tsp dried thyme, oregano, or basil, crushed 1 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic, minced

1 3 ounce cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cup sifted powdered sugar

1 ½ cup apricot preserves 3 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple juice 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ teaspoon ground ginger Make-Ahead Directions Prepare as directed, through Step 1, except do not preheat oven. Cover ham loaf with plastic wrap. Prepare Apricot Glaze as directed. Place in a storage container; seal. Chill loaf and glaze for up to 24 hours. To serve, preheat oven to 350 degreesnF. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of loaf registers 165 degrees F....

Chilled Asiago-Artichoke Dip: Prepare Asiago-Artichoke Dip as directed through Step 2. Let arugula mixture cool for 15 minutes before proceeding with Step 3. Omit flour. In a large bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, roasted peppers, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the 1/4 cup green onions, artichokes, and the arugula mixture. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. If dip thickens when chilled, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk....