Here’s a fun freebie to help you in your holiday wrapping: A downloadable, 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of eight gift tags. Just cut each one out and attach to your gifts.  These tags are actual images taken from previous Solutions Catalog cover shoots.

When we shoot photos for our cover, we take hundreds of shots of multiple scenes, trying to capture just the right feel for the season. Oftentimes we narrow them down and allow customers to vote on their favorites. You may recognize a few of these gift tags as your favorite holiday images over the years. Happy wrapping from Solutions!

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When it comes to preparing that perfect Thanksgiving meal, timing can be everything! Here are 6 simple tips to help you plan ahead.

Printable Grocery List

1. List List List. Plan your menu ahead of time and write a list of everything that needs to be bought at the store. Look through and organize your recipes and see what items can be prepared simultaneously.
2. Chop and dice ahead. Vegetables can be chopped and cheese can be grated in advance. Store them in the fridge and make sure to label them according to each recipe.
3. Think “potluck.” Hold a potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner and assign a dish to each one of your guests.
4. Prepare sauces ahead. Pies and cranberry sauces can be prepared a couple of days in advance. Just make sure not to forget about them!
5. Dress your turkey early. Rinse, pat, salt and prepare the turkey as much as possible before it’s ready to cook in the oven.
6. Skip the basting. Some say that basting a turkey is not worth the hassle, because it just runs off the skin. If you’re short on time, lightly coat the skin with olive or vegetable oil before putting the turkey in the oven. It will help seal in the natural juices—and give it that fresh out-of-the-oven look.

Instead of sending them off to a landfill, use kitchen scraps to enrich your garden! Whether your goal is to live “greener,” save money, grow gorgeous blooms and healthy fruits and veggies, or all of the above, composting is a great way to go. Best of all, it’s easy to get started!
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