We’re thankful for a lot of things, not the least of which is the potential for turkey soup next Sunday. But between then and now, here are a few other things to mull that might leave you, your guests or the globe feeling really grateful.
Ready to run
It’s difficult to shave seconds from your Turkey Trot time if you have to stop and fumble with your iPod controls. Thankfully, the Kenpo jacket for iPod, hits stores next weekend. This washable jacket features iPod controls on the sleeve; just hook up your tunes to a built-in controller, pop the whole contraption into a special inner pocket and tap your sleeve whenever you want to fast-forward or pause your music. If only the jacket could do the same thing for your feet. $275-$350. DILLARD’S and COMPUSA
A pure deal
Read about how some producers inject their turkeys with hormones, fat and synthetic butter mixtures, and you’ll appreciate an organic turkey even more. But at triple or even quadruple the price of conventional turkeys, who can afford the luxury of organic? We shopped the natural foods stores and came up with a deal. $2.25 A POUND AT VITAMIN COTTAGE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT COLORADO.
Think globally, act globally
Volunteer opportunities abound in your community, but if you prefer to think of yourself as a citizen of the world, why not spend your next vacation helping your distant countrymen? Global Volunteers offers one- to three-week all-inclusive programs in 20 countries. You can teach English, care for orphaned children, build houses or work on conservation or health-care projects. $750-$2,750, PLUS AIRFARE, GLOBALVOL UNTEERS.ORG
Light up a big meal
So maybe the Thanksgiving aromas wafting through your house smell more like burnt yams than roasted chestnuts. Fool your guests into thinking you’re Martha Stewart with these apple pie, blueberry cobbler and cinnamon bun scented candles. $14.95, WHATONEARTH.COM
Have a ball
Amuse your guests and save yourself from making dessert with Ice Cream Balls. Fill the bottom of the plastic ball with ice and rock salt, add ice cream ingredients to the top, and shake, roll or even bowl the ball for 20 minutes. You’ll end up with a pint of ice cream per ball, not to mention a fun party game. $29.95, REI
– Vicky Uhland, Special to The Denver Post
