🦃 Season the day! Happy Thanksgiving! I’m taking the day off to spend time with my family. Hope you’re doing the same — or at least eating something yummy.

It wouldn’t be The Current without trivia because that’s how I casser-roll, so let’s do this. Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for which trade profession? A.) Plumbers, B.) Tree trimmers, C.) Locksmiths or D.) Mechanics? You’ll find the answer at the end.

Today, I’m keeping things short and sweet. Over the next couple of days, I’m sharing what you’ve been asking me for all month — more puns! JK. I did a ton of research to bring you the best deals on the best products! The goal is to take the dread out of checking people off your list. — Kim

Some of you will think this is weird, and others will shout, “Me, too, Kim!” I love getting my home sparkling clean after Thanksgiving. I put on some tunes and scrub every corner until the house is ready for Christmas. Here are some tools to make it easier:

• Electric spin scrubber for the bathtub, tile and grout - 30% off
• Cleaning scrubber attachments for your drill - Under $20
• Folex carpet spot remover (like magic!) - 72% off
• Bar Keepers Friend doesn’t stink and cuts through grease - 16% off
• The Pink Stuff cleans anything, really - Under $6
• Glisten foaming garbage disposal freshener - Under $1 per use
• Cleaning gel to get dust and grime out of small spaces - 41% off
• Dawn Powerwash for those really greasy dishes - Under $9
• 2-pack of cleaning gloves so you don’t dry out your hands - 20% off
• Baseboard Buddy to dust and save your back - 20% off
• 7-pack of brushes, pads and tools for all over the house - Under $8

One more:

• Best vacuum ever - Pricey, I know, but the laser light shows you microscopic dirt and sucks it all up. Let me tell you, I thought my carpet was clean until the first time I used this vacuum.

🧹 I’ll keep you company while you clean! Catch up on my podcast. Bonus: You’ll get some great/bad jokes to make your loved ones groan.

Here’s a quick list of things I thought you might find helpful and fun today:

• Play: A gratitude game where each family member takes turns expressing what they're thankful for, but with a twist — each new gratitude statement must start with the next letter of the alphabet.
• Record: Family members talking about their fondest childhood memories. I will never forget when Dad told me he had a surprise if I ate all my Brussels sprouts. I got a new pink Schwinn bike!
• Laugh: Try these awful jokes with your friends and family today. What baseball position do turkeys play? First baste. What do turkeys drink wine from? Gob‑lets. Did you hear about the possessed turkey? It was a poultry‑geist.
• Cook: I’m making this cornbread stuffing fried rice. Yum!
• Watch: I really enjoyed the “All the Light We Cannot See” series on Netflix. There are only four episodes. Check out the trailer here.

Give thanks to people who can’t take today off: Let's take a moment to appreciate health care workers, from doctors to nurses, who remain on call to care for the sick; the first responders — police officers, firefighters and EMTs — who stand ready to serve in any emergency; utility workers who ensure our lights stay on; and all our servicemen and women in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force who protect our great nation today and every day.

1. An instant way to talk to or text the people I love. How lucky are we all to have that?
2. GPS. Remember printing out MapQuest directions? Oh, the good old days.
3. Video calls with friends and family who live far away.
4. A phone that can hold so many pictures that turn into treasured memories. Pro tip: “Like” or tap the little heart on any good ones you take this holiday season to find them later easily.
5. Smartwatches that tell you if your heart is out of whack. My ticker is great, but one saved my friend’s life.
6. Online shopping. Call me lazy if you want, but boy, is it nice to have just about anything I need show up at my house. Be friendly and tip your delivery people extra during the holidays if you can.
7. ChatGPT! OK, it’s far from perfect, but it’s saved me a ton of time this year. Here’s how to get better results.
8. SOS on your phone so you can get help when there’s no cell signal.
9. Our sponsors. I only work with companies I stand behind, and they keep my radio show, podcasts and this newsletter free to you.
10. I saved an important one for last: You! Because of your support, we can put out tech news, tips and advice that help tens of millions of people. Thank you so much.

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My family told me to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes, but I can’t just quit cold turkey.

The answer: A.) Plumbers. It makes sense … The holiday is centered around a huge meal, and people put some silly stuff down the drain — hot grease in the form of turkey drippings, rice and pasta that clog pipes, veggie peels, and even turkey bones. (If your mind went to the toilet, you’re not alone.)

🪠 Did you hear about the Jedi who gave up all his training to become a plumber? He went over to the dark side of the faucet. (That was so bad, it was good!)

Now, I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow with sweet deals you cannot afford to miss. Truly, I am grateful for you. After all, you hold the tur‑key to my heart! Happy Thanksgiving, friend. I love having you as part of my life and sharing the best tech newsletter in the USA! — Kim