Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips

The Wirecutter Show

Thanksgiving is (almost) here, and this week Wirecutter experts share their best last-minute tips to make your holiday a success.

Guests: Wirecutter staffers Hannah Morrill, Rose Lorre, Lee Neikirk, Lauren Dragan, Ellen Airhart, James Austin, Phil Ryan, Michael Sullivan, Ben Frumin

Products we recommend: 

  • Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Taza Mexican-Style Chocolate Sampler
  • Tony’s Chocolonely Super Milk Bundle
  • Bananagrams
  • Tide Pen
  • Korky 99-4A Max Performance Plunger

Podcasts that are great for families

  • Wow in the world
  • Brains On
  • Once Upon a Beat
  • Radiolab for Kids 
  • 99% Invisible 
  • The Good Whale

Audiobooks for families

  • Mouse and the Motorcycle
  • Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum

Website recommendation for learning new card games

  • Pagat

Additional Reading: 

  • Taking better iPhone photos 
  • The Best Fake Christmas Tree
  • Rose Lorre's article about what to bring to Thanksgiving as a guest 

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