Because these goodies are more fun than a bottle of grocery store-bought ketchup.

‘Tis the season to get lots of holiday cards. And our friends over at Minted have a ingenious idea for what to do with them as they come in: Hang them on kitchen cabinets. It’s a super-simple way to decorate the kitchen for the season, without going totally crazy with garland, lights, or breakable ornaments. Keep reading to see how they pulled it together. (Hint: It’s really easy!) First, cut ribbon into strips that are the length of your cabinet plus an extra foot.

​Whether it's Christmas morning, the day after, or a crazy Monday before work, breakfast should always be better.

Your brother is getting her a bathrobe and you can't even. Didn't you guys already get her that last year? Don't resort to a spa gift card just yet.

You can buy every single thing here (including multiples of one item!) for $163.

Whether you like to clean or not, you have to admit that there’s something magical about making your home sparkle this time of year. Maybe it’s all the wine? Or maybe it really is just more fun? Keep reading for five good arguments on why it’s better to clean in December. Baby, it’s cold outside (and probably inside, too!). A little vacuuming, dusting, or cabinet organizing is a good way to get that blood flowing and increase your body temp.

Whether you're shopping for someone who just got her first apartment or is already living in her fifth, there are some must-have items every home cook needs.

Vacation Rental: Funky New York-Style Loft Apartment in Washington, D.C. Sleeps: 2 Price: $125 per night; 3 night minimum Why We Wanna Cook Here: The entire apartment is basically just one professional kitchen! Yes, we realize there’s something a little weird about calling out a Washington, D.C. apartment that’s touted for it’s New York-y-ness.

The party problem: That first slice of pie is always a hot mess. The party trick: Cut a sacrificial sliver for yourself. Then, cut and serve the rest of the pie. No matter what you do, that first slice is always going to be a crumbly, messy pile of crust and filling. So why not make it a tiny slice and give that one to yourself? With a skinny sliver (we’re talking a half-inch or so) removed from the pan, you’ll have more room to get your knife (we always suggest a serrated one!

We totally support picking up a store-bought pie for Thanksgiving. Maybe just dress it up with one of these cute pie toppers? You know, so it looks like you put in some effort. Of course, if you made your own pie, you can still use one of these, but you’ve probably already done too much! Pie Banners, $28 for set of three at MaypoleNYC: Serving a bunch of pies? Then you need these pumpkin, pecan, and apple banners. They’re made of felt and will ensure everyone knows their options.

Last week, we asked you what it means to be a good cook. It’s different for everyone. When some people think of a good cook, their minds automatically go to their moms, who could magically make dinner out of nothing. Or that moment when they finally mastered making an omelet (there’s an art to it!). Or their friend who really should be on Top Chef. Here’s what you guys had to say.

For those of you who don’t even want to leave the house for a Target run or a trip to IKEA this time of year, we bring you an entire holiday table with items ordered off Amazon. The best part: Everything here is eligible for Prime (and Prime memberships just happen to be on sale November 18th!), so you can afford to wait a few days before you place your order. And you can throw in a few non-perishables while you’re at it.

Chances are, you’re planning a Target run in the next few days anyway, right? We knew it. While you’re there, pick up everything you need to set your Thanksgiving table. Here’s one look we pulled together for you. Tablecloth Plaid, $19: We’re mad for plaid these days. And that includes this festive tablecloth. 16 Piece Round Beaded Dinnerware Set, $50: White dinnerware runs the risk of being boring, but not this set with beaded accents.

Yes, IKEA has everything you need for your first apartment (or even your fifth!). It also has everything you’ll need to host your first Thanksgiving. In addition to sleek, inexpensive furniture and decorative items, IKEA has all the necessary supplies for setting your table — and getting the food onto it. Pick up everything you need in one fell swoop. And if you wanted to serve meatballs instead of turkey, you could probably get away with skipping a trip to the supermarket too.

Hosting Thanksgiving for the first time? Yay! Just realize that you don’t even have four matching plates? Eek! You’re probably gonna need some stuff. May we suggest World Market? You can get everything you need to set the table at a store or online. (Or just a few things if you’re not starting from absolute scratch.

There are about a million different ways to set the dinner table, and any one of them can be considered correct depending on where in the world you are and what the menu looks like. A few things that are always pretty consistent: the knife blade should face the plate, the coffee spoon should sit horizontally above the plate and the water goblet should go in the upper righthand corner. Got that?

How do you set a Thanksgiving table that’s festive, but still has plenty of room for the umpteen million dishes you’ve made? Go with one of these small-yet-impactful centerpiece ideas. Glass votives are only a few inches in diameter and you can use as many — or as few — of them as you want. Make a couple of these leaf-wrapped candleholders (above). Then, put down a runner and scatter them along the length of your table.

You can plan your menu and check your grocery list a million times, but you’re not truly prepared to host Thanksgiving until you’ve done this one thing. The Party Problem: You’re worried you don’t have enough serving dishes for all the food you’re making. The Party Trick: Lay out your dishes and label each one. Pull out every serving dish you plan to use and put it on a table (any table will do).

If you think that only novices fall for IKEA kitchens, think again. Lauren and Kyle are professional architects in Seattle. They’re in the know about tons of high- and low-end cabinetmakers and they chose to use IKEA cabinets to give their dated kitchen a makeover. The result is everything you’d want it to be — and more.

A little goes a long way.

People either love white cabinets or they hate ’em. Some folks think white uppers and lowers can provide sleek, blank slates to start a room; others think white is far too boring. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, you should be able to appreciate this kitchen in Birmingham, Alabama. It may be white, but thanks to a few bright accents, it’s anything but boring. Here’s how you can get the look — on a budget.

We could go on and on about all the things we love about this kitchen. The marble! The metallic accents! The sleek white IKEA cabinets! It’s seriously what Pinterest was made for. But stop oohing and aahing for a second and you’ll realize it’s as smart as it is pretty.

No matter how you slice it, each method of knife storage — whether you use a magnetic strip, knife block, or drawer system — comes with its own list of pros and cons. I happen to have some decent knives from Wüsthof, but they’re not so new and amazing that I feel the need to treat them like fragile babies (even though I probably should).