Brittany Burke

It’s almost time for the meal we’ve been waiting for. Thanksgiving dinner! Picture this: You’ve just taken a seat at the table next to your loved ones (fine, with a few liked ones) and have a full glass of wine. What’s the first thing you reach for from the cornucopia of deliciousness? Your first choice actually says a lot about you. Think about what you go for, then read on to see what it means about your personality.

Everyone knows the fridge is the only appliance you can use to really show off your personality. (It’s not like you’re going to decorate your oven.) From wacky magnets to sentimental photos to important sticky notes, you can actually wear your heart on your refrigerator door. So what does yours say about you? Find out below.

You have more in common with the leafy base you prefer in your daily greens than you think. Don’t worry, though: Your salads aren’t boring and neither are you. See what your preference says about you below. You like variety! You’d never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row and you’re constantly looking for new recipes to work into your weeknight meals. People love hanging out with you because they never know what you’re going to say.

You might think your friends know a lot about you — or even that you’re pretty self aware, but the true test of finding out more about yourself lies in your favorite fried side: the french fry. Read on for what your pick says about you. You’re the life of every party (obviously). Always the first one to get the dance floor going and the last one to want to head home, you believe that everything in life should be fun, first and foremost.

What could you possibly learn from a book that was a viral sensation 20 years ago, before “going viral” was even a thing? You’d be surprised. Sure, it’s a tiny bit corny, but the positive vibes and hopefulness are timeless. Here are 10 lessons the book absolutely nailed. While we’re often told not to be boastful, many of the people in these stories believe in themselves and they aren’t afraid to say it.

I’m of the mind that chocolate, like pizza, falls firmly into the category of things that are good, even when they’re not good. Face it — you’ve probably never bitten into a piece of chocolate and exclaimed, “I do not like this!” Yet there admittedly is a difference between a fancy, decadent baking chocolate versus a generic, store-brand kind.

Here’s the thing about a charcoal grill: It inspires profound loyalty. Chances are that if you are #teamcharcoal, you’re #teamcharcoal all the way. Maybe it’s the fact that it requires a certain amount of patience and strategy to get that Goldilocks char and tenderness, or perhaps it’s that it feels like a true hobby you can spend a Saturday afternoon practicing and perfecting.

Imagine your perfect summer day: You sleep in late, make your way to the beach (or lake, or pool), and spend the rest of the afternoon alternating between napping in the sun, eating hot dogs, and taking a dip. Outside of remembering to re-slather yourself with sunscreen, there’s not a lot you have to worry about — except for that whole old adage about waiting 30 minutes to swim after you scarf down your lunch or have an ice cream cone. What’s the deal with this theory, anyway?

The best part of any camping trip (or even a backyard fire-pit gathering) is obviously the time you spend with your friends and family. The second-best thing? The s’mores, hands down. If you’re one to really rough it, chances are you’ve roasted your fair share of marshmallows on random sticks you’ve collected in the woods. While any specks of dirt and bark just add to the rustic experience, it’s hard not to wonder if what you’re doing is actually okay.

Studies from the last few years have reported that more than 90 percent of Americans have BPA in their systems. It’s hard to avoid: We get most of it by eating food that has been in containers made with BPA. It’s also apparently possible to pick up BPA through air, dust, and water. Don’t panic. Instead, take a minute to educate yourself about BPA, the dangers of it, and what you can do to protect yourself.