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Happy Thanksgiving!


Happy Thanksgiving! If you celebrate, are you cooking anything? My mom is in town, and my dad arrives tomorrow (yes, both my divorced parents!), and we’re also hosting friends, including this party girl. We’re in charge of the turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes and cranberry sauce; and our guests are bringing sides and dessert. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web…
The travel pants I’m wearing from now on; love the fit.
An easy way to make vegetables sing. You’ll make “the carrotiest carrots you’ll ever taste,” writes Eric Kim. “But as I’ve learned over the year, this same method can also yield the shallotiest shallots, the mushroomiest mushrooms, the green-beaniest green beans.” (NYTimes gift link)
Wildflowers in cities! Makes my heart sing.
Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls? Wow, this story really makes your breath catch. (NYTimes gift link)
Ooooh, what a breathtaking garden.
Love that Catherine Newman put “vaginal estrogen” on her holiday gift guide.
A pink apartment that feels like a hug.
What brings you pleasure? Molly Young says malted milk balls and vanity license plates. Phoebe Ward says running in the cold and not having a palate expander (anymore).
Here are five crazy amazing sales right now:
* Get 50% off almost everything at J.Crew. These pajamas are especially cute.
* Get 40% off with code MADEBETTER at MADEWELL. Hey, beautiful.
* NORDSTROM is having a huge sale. What a great top, and I use this daily.
* Get 40% off at Primary Kids, plus free shipping.
* Get up to 65% off at Dôen. For example, is this the perfect shirt?
Plus, three reader comments:
Says Midge on holiday crafts: “Every year, we cut out snowflakes, then sign and date the back. Grandparents, friends, significant others, whomever is here has made one for the past 16 years. I particularly love the one where someone was too small to use scissors so they drew on the holes (!!!)”
Says Amanda on holiday crafts: “If anyone’s looking for craft-y gift ideas, we love making cards with a fill-in-the-blank questionnaire that the kids then decorate. We’ve made them for grandparents and aunties, and it’s always a hit. For Father’s Day, the card asked, ‘What’s Dad’s favorite thing to do?’ and my son answered, ‘Sit with me.’ It still makes me tear up!”
Says Meghan on 12 gifts for your adoring wife: “My father-in-law just sent an extremely sweet Christmas wish list that included the words ‘Everyone has to recite a poem (from memory preferred).’ I could cry. So, I wanted to share my own non-material Christmas wish list: time and space to read my book, my tiny apartment made cozier by foraged and free decorations, and everyone to shop at the farmers’ market for their feast ingredients.”
(Photo by Christine Han/Stocksy.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for £120.54 with no coupon needed.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.