Dining Guide 2023

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Healthier habits on a budget this new year 

Statepoint 

This new year, creating healthier habits 

can be easy and affordable with proper 

planning. Whether you’re resolving to 

improve your diet, relax your mind or 

give back to your community, you can use 

these tips from the team at Dollar General 

to help you meet your goals. 

Food and Fitness 

If you are looking to improve your 

physical health in the new year, begin 

by making slight changes to your eating 

and fitness habits to aid long-term 

consistency. For example, use healthier 

alternatives in your favorite meals. Dollar 

General’s Better For You recipes provide 

healthier and affordable options for 

breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. 

Additionally, consider setting daily 

exercise goals, such as taking a morning 

walk or squeezing in a 30-minute strength 

training session during lunch. Workouts 

don’t have to take a long time to increase 

your energy and stamina. 

Nourishing the Mind 

Taking steps to care for your mental 

health can help decrease stress and 

improve your mood. Proper rest each 

night is fundamental. Work toward 

maintaining a consistent sleep schedule 

that includes waking up and going to bed 

at the same time. Next, find an outlet to 

express daily thoughts, such as updating 

a journal each night before bed. Finally, 

create time to practice enjoyable hobbies 

such as a playing in a sports league, 

crafting or reading. 

Community Care 

Getting involved in your community 

can be a healthy habit that benefits your 

and others’ well-being. To get started, 

research local nonprofit organizations and 

choose one that connect to your values. 

Consider donating time, funds or products 

to help build strong relationships with 

neighbors and make a positive difference. 

Through implementing these smart and 

affordable resolution ideas and strategies, 

you can help maintain a healthier lifestyle 

and improve your wellbeing. 

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Statepoint 

The holidays, a time for gratitude 

and celebration, can be particularly 

challenging for those living with dietary 

restrictions. 

A recent national survey 

commissioned by Amy’s Kitchen and 

conducted by Atomik Research showed 

that more than 32% of households live 

with someone with a dietary restriction. 

Whether you’re following a gluten-free, 

dairy-free or plant-based diet, or feeding 

someone who does, there’s no need to 

miss out on the joy of a flavorful holiday 

feast. With a little guidance, you can 

not only survive the holiday season but 

truly savor it without sacrificing holiday 

classics. 

Explore these holiday-inspired recipes 

that cater to various dietary preferences 

from the culinary team at Amy’s Kitchen, 

a brand known for its dedication to 

inclusivity and accommodating a variety 

of dietary lifestyles. 

Embracing dietary diversity at your 

holiday table: A flavorful feast for all 

Lentil Shepard’s Pie with 

an Amy’s Kitchen Twist 

Shepherd’s pie is a classic holiday 

favorite, and this redesigned modern 

version is vegan and gluten free. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 can Amy’s Organic Lentil 

Vegetable Soup 

• 2 cups sprouted lentils, cooked 

• 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, 

cooked with skin on 

• 1/2 cup almond milk 

• 2 teaspoons vegan butter 

• 1/2 cup leeks, shaved 

• 1/2 cup Brussels sprouts, shaved 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 

• Salt and pepper, to taste 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Warm one can of Amy’s Organic Lentil 

Vegetable Soup with sprouted lentils 

in a saucepan over medium heat for 

8-10 minutes. In a separate pan, mash 

potatoes with almond milk and vegan 

butter, seasoning with salt and pepper. 

Sauté leeks and Brussels sprouts in olive 

oil until slightly crispy, seasoning with 

salt and pepper. Layer soup mixture at 

the bottom of a baking dish, top with 

mashed potatoes, and finish with sautéed 

leeks and Brussels sprouts. Bake for 5-7 

minutes and serve immediately. 

Amy’s Kitchen offers a wide array 

of holiday recipes to help you create 

a delicious, inclusive and memorable 

celebration. Find more holiday-inspired 

dishes and ideas at: amys.com/eatingwell/recipes. 

While accommodating dietary 

restrictions and lifestyles can seem 

tricky, easy tweaks on classic recipes 

means you can host your holiday feast 

without sacrificing taste and tradition. 

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How to host the 

holidays affordably 

Statepoint 

From getting your home ready for 

guests and finding the perfect gifts to 

preparing a delicious meal, the holidays 

can seem overwhelming and expensive 

– but they don’t have to be. Take the 

following steps to save time and money 

on seasonal essentials. 

Prepping Your Home 

To get your home ready for holiday 

hosting, begin by decluttering surface 

areas such as tables and kitchen counters. 

Next, take an inventory and purchase any 

additional cleaning supplies you’ll need 

for a deep clean. Remember, air care 

products like festive candles or sprays can 

freshen cleaned spaces. Next, decorate by 

sprinkling different holiday décor pieces 

in the rooms’ focal points. For example, 

add themed table settings in the dining 

room and wrap holiday garland around 

fixtures such as the fireplace mantle or 

staircase. 

Making the Menu 

Food is a unifying component of 

any holiday celebration. To get started, 

set a menu that consists of a variety of 

appetizers, light snacks, side dishes, 

entrees and desserts to accommodate 


guests’ cravings and preferences. 

Consider using healthier variations of the 

season’s comforting and tasty dishes with 

DG Better For You recipes, which include 

Potato Crusted Chicken and Green Bean 

Casserole. Before heading to the store, 

write your grocery list in advance and 

make a plan to purchase private brand 

products to stretch your budget further. 

Gift Guide 

Shopping for the perfect gift for 

everyone on your list can be easy when 

using DG’s holiday gift guide found at 

dollargeneral.com. Consider placing three 

self-care products such as soap, a face 

mask and a bath bomb into a decorative 

basket with tissue paper to shine on 

presentation. To have children of all ages 

jumping for joy, save on national toy 

brands at your local Dollar General such 

as Melissa & Doug, LEGO, Fisher-Price, 

Play Doh, Barbie, Pokémon, L.O.L. 

Surprise!, ZURU 5 Surprise and more. 

For additional savings, use DG’s app 

for digital coupons and weekly ads with 

new sales and promotions. 

By planning ahead, you can celebrate 

this season in style and within budget, 

giving you more time to create lasting 

memories with friends and family!


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Give your holiday guests ‘pumpkin’ to talk about 

Statepoint 

Nothing evokes the spirit of 

the holidays more powerfully 

than the hearty aroma of seasonal 

dishes and treats. 

To help you share in the 

joy, nostalgia and tastes of the 

season, while making meaningful 

new memories, the McCormick 

brand is putting twists on 

classic favorites with its recent 

release of a limited-edition 

collection of holiday-themed 

doughnut bites in partnership 

with Dough Doughnuts. As 

part of this reinvention of 

classic holiday dishes, they’re 

sharing their Pumpkin Pie 

Spice Doughnut recipe inspired 

by the collection, so you 

can give guests “pumpkin” 

to talk about. Incorporating 

McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice 

into the dough and filling, 

these homemade doughnuts are 

topped with a pumpkin glaze and 

mouthwatering cinnamon pecan 

streusel for an extra-sweet finish. 

Prep Time: 20 minutes 

Cook Time: 25 minutes 

Servings: 24 

Ingredients: 

Dough: 

• 3 cups all-purpose flour 

• 1/3 cup sugar 

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 2 teaspoons instant yeast 

• 1 tablespoon McCormick 

Pumpkin Pie Spice 

• 1 egg 

• 3/4 cup milk 

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted 

• 1 teaspoon McCormick All 

Natural Pure Vanilla Extract 

• 6 cups peanut oil or vegetable 

shortening, for frying 

Filling: 

• 1 cup pumpkin puree 

• 1/2 cup canned vanilla frosting 

• 1 teaspoon McCormick 

Pumpkin Pie Spice 

• 1/8 teaspoon salt 

Glaze: 

• 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree 

• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 

• 1 tablespoon water 

Topping: 

• 1 cup finely chopped pecans 

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 

• 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground 

Cinnamon 

Instructions: 

1. For the dough, whisk flour, 

sugar, salt, yeast and pumpkin 

pie spice in a large bowl. In a 

separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, 

melted butter and vanilla. Add 

wet ingredients to flour mixture, 

mixing until dough comes 

together. Mix until well blended 

and dough begins to pull away 

from bowl. Cover with plastic 

wrap and let rest 5 minutes. Turn 

dough out onto lightly-floured 

surface. Knead 6 to 8 minutes 

until dough forms a smooth, soft 

ball. (Or use stand mixer on low 

speed 6-8 minutes.) 

2. Spray large bowl with 

no-stick cooking spray. Place 

dough ball in bowl. Spray lightly 

with no-stick cooking spray. 

Cover with plastic wrap. Store 

in warm, draft-free place to rise 

until doubled in size, about 1.5-2 

hours. 

3. Meanwhile, whisk all 

filling ingredients in medium 

bowl until well blended. Transfer 

to piping bag fitted with small 

tip. Refrigerate until ready to fill 

doughnuts. 

4. Whisk all glaze ingredients 

in small bowl until smooth; set 

aside. Mix all topping ingredients 

in separate small bowl; set aside. 

5. Once dough has doubled in 

size, transfer to lightly-floured 

surface. Knead 2 minutes to 

work out large air bubbles, 

sprinkling with additional flour 

as needed if dough is sticky. 

Roll out dough into large circle, 

about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out 

doughnut shapes using a 2-inch 

round cutter, re-rolling scraps 

as needed. Place doughnuts on 

lightly-floured rimmed baking 

sheet. Spray plastic wrap with 

no-stick cooking spray and cover 

doughnuts. Return doughnuts to a 

warm, draft-free place to rise 30 

minutes to 1 hour, or until dough 

is proofed and puffy. 

6. Meanwhile, fill large, deep 

skillet with 2 inches of oil. Heat 

to 350 degrees F. Working in 

batches of four to six, carefully 

place doughnuts in hot oil. Fry 


2 minutes per side, until golden 

brown and puffed. Remove with 

tongs or slotted spoon; place 

on wire rack lined with paper 

towels. Cool completely. 

7. Poke a hole in the side of 

each doughnut, using a wooden 

skewer or small paring knife, 

being careful not to poke all 

the way through. Pipe filling 

into opening, dividing evenly 

among doughnuts. Dip top 

of each doughnut in glaze, 

allowing excess to drip off, 

then immediately dip in pecan 

topping. Turn right side up and 

place on wire rack to set. Serve 

immediately. 

This holiday season, let 

flavor and spice bring family and 

friends together, and transform 

your ordinary moments into 

extraordinary memories.


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For the lovers of Authentic Italian Pizza!! 

Take out or Delivery 

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978-304-0652 

119 South Main St. 

Middleton


Capone’s reaches three decades in Peabody 

By Benjamin Pierce 

Essex Media Group Staff 

When it comes to his family business, Chris Pescione 

emphasizes the former over the latter. 

Friday, Nov. 24 marked the 30th anniversary of 

Capone’s Restaurant and Lounge on Summit Street. The 

eatery was founded by Pat and Judy Pescione in 1993. 

Chris Pescione’s father and stepmother each had their 

own restaurant experience prior to launching Capone’s, 

including operating both Portofino’s and Pescione’s 

Kitchen in Malden. They quickly made Capone’s their 

priority in creating what they felt was a concept rare to 

the area: Italian food and live music. 

“We’re one of the few places — and the only place 

that has been doing it this long — where you can come 

out on a weekend night, see a band, eat some good food. 

We’ve got all these generations of restaurant experience 

behind us. To combine those two things is unique,” Chris 

Pescione said. 

He added that the building itself also adds to the 

venue’s unique features, as it already had a history of live 

music and entertainment before Capone’s was established. 

“It’s been a few different things,” Pescione explained. 

“It was the Summit Club, Lady Bug, and the OK Corral.” 

The restaurant’s name originates from Pat Pescione’s 

sister, who married someone with the last name Capone. 

“Obviously it was more to go with the theme,” Chris 

Pescione said. 

Chris Pescione is grateful that his restaurant survived 

during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and credits 

his loyal staff and customer base for keeping the business 

afloat during a time when hundreds of thousands of 

restaurants closed their doors for good. 

“We have had the same crew for so many years,” Chris 

Pescione said. “The cooks have all been here… It’s like 

a family here, it really is. From ownership right to the 

staff.” 

He added that ownership and employee tenure are not 

the only things that extend across generations. 

“People who came here with their kids, those kids are 

now coming here with their kids,” Chris Pescione said. 

Andrea Caggiano and Lisa Levy are two of the 

“family” members who have worked at Capone’s since 

the beginning, and echoed that the close relationships are 

what has kept them from wanting to work anywhere else. 

“This place is very special, we’re like a work family,” 

Levy said. “It’s just good people that work here. The 

owner, Chris, is so great to work for and that’s why I’ve 

been here for so long.” 

Mary Ann Berube has been a regular at Capone’s since 

day one, and loves coming whether she is with her family 

or on her own. 

“I don’t know why she keeps coming back, we treat 

her terrible,” Chris Pescione joked. 

Berube responded by saying she would be insulted if 

Chris Pescione did not “bust her chops.” 

Chris Pescione plans on having an official anniversary 

celebration after the holiday season, as well as various 

giveaways, specials, and promotions throughout 2024 in 

honor of the occasion. 

Capone’s is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. 

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General manager of Capone’s in Peabody Christopher Pescione sits at the bar before opening the restaurant.


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Upgrade their kitchen with these holiday gift ideas 

Statepoint 

The holiday season is the 

perfect time of year to upgrade 

the kitchens of home chefs with 

the latest tech and tools. Here are 

three cool holiday gift ideas that 

will elevate the way your loved 

ones cook, host and clean up. 

Smarter Composting 

According to a recent report, 

the United States discards more 

food than any other country 

in the world, equating to 325 

pounds of waste per person 

annually, with nearly half 

this waste generated in home 

kitchens. Whether you’re 

shopping for someone living 

in a region with mandatory 

composting or simply someone 

striving to be more sustainable 

at home, you can now gift them 

an effective solution to this 

issue. 

While many people are 

aware of the environmental 

benefits of composting, such 

as reducing food waste, 

diverting trash from landfills 

and enriching garden soil, 

composting has also garnered 

a reputation for being timeconsuming, 

messy and emitting 

unpleasant odors. Fortunately, 

new technology is addressing 

these challenges, making 

composting a convenient, clean 

and odor-free process for any 

household kitchen. 

The Thinkware Bluevent 

Mumu is the world’s first AIpowered 

smart food composter 

to use a new cutting-edge 

Metal Organic Framework 

(MOF) to block and inhibit 

the propagation of fungi to 

ensure clean and harmless use. 

Smart technology automatically 

measures food waste by 

weight then automates the 

disposal process accordingly. 

Additionally, AI storage 

automatically monitors food 

temperature and humidity to 

prevent spoilage. In summary, 

it eliminates the need for 

guesswork, leading to more 

successful composting. With 

a powerful, triple-activated 

carbon eco filter, this 4-liter 

capacity composter is odorless 

and whisper-quiet at just 20 

decibels. It is now available at 

Amazon.com, Walmart.com, 

eBay.com, Newegg.com and 

Thinkwarestore.com. 

Sparkling Water on Demand 

One million plastic bottles 

are purchased every minute, 

according to Giving Compass. 

Unfortunately, the majority of 

them never get recycled. Help 

your loved one reduce their own 

contribution to this growing 

problem and bestow upon them 

an endless supply of carbonated 

beverages with a sparkling 

water maker. With a slim 

countertop profile, they’ll be 

able to transform tap water into 

seltzer in just few easy steps. 

This gift is great for mixologists 

who love to make and batch 

fizzy mocktails and cocktails for 

parties, as well as anyone with a 

thirst for reducing plastic waste. 

Precision Cooking 

Today’s kitchen scales don’t 

just simply weigh ingredients 

for precision cooking and 

baking, they also connect to 

smartphone apps for real-time 

nutritional analysis, recipe 

inspiration and instruction, and 

more. The best models ping 

the user’s device when they’ve 

added the correct amount of a 

given ingredient, easily toggle 

between different units of 

measurement, and allow users 

to save and share recipes via the 

app. This makes for a great gift 

for beginner cooks who want 

to get a feel for measurements, 

expert bakers looking for better 

results, those focused on portion 

control in the New Year, and 

anyone looking to optimize 

food prep. 

By putting game-changing 

smart kitchen appliances at the 

top of your holiday shopping 

list, you can brighten the season 

for home chefs. 

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Give the gift of better mornings this holiday season 

Statepoint 

The holiday season is the perfect time 

to show your friends and family you care 

about their well-being. And what better 

way to do that than with the gift of better 

mornings? From stay-at-home parents to 

nine-to-fivers, here are three gift ideas that 

will improve the early hours of their day. 

1. Rise and shine: A morning is only as 

good as the night of sleep that preceded 

it. With a Restore device from Hatch, 

included wind down routines, soothing 

music, guided sleep exercises and sleep 

stories and sounds, can make falling 

and staying asleep easier at night. In the 

morning, an alarm light with 22 different 

colors makes for a gentler, individualized 

wake-up call, setting the tone for a 

peaceful and productive day. 

2. The perfect cup of coffee: Those 

who like to linger over their morning cup 

of joe, or those who easily get distracted 

mid-cup by work tasks, meetings or 

parenting duties, know all too well that a 

great cup of coffee can lose its steam by 

the time it’s able to be enjoyed. Now, there 

is a solution for keeping one’s favorite 

hot beverage the perfect temperature -- 

from first sip to last. Nextmug, a ceramic, 

temperature-controlled, self-heating mug, 

maintains an individual’s beverage at 

their ideal temperature for hours. This 

eliminates trips to the microwave to reheat 

cold coffee, and means that whether one 

is stuck in an in-person meeting or a video 

call, their beverage will stay the right 

temperature the entire time. With three 

settings, Warm (130 degrees), Hot (140 

degrees) and Piping (150 degrees), there is 

room to customize one’s drink and enjoy it 

for hours. Ideal for home, the office or the 

home office, you can brighten and improve 

mornings, wherever they take place. To 

learn more, visit nextmug.com. 

3. Jazz up the shower: Take shower 

time to new heights by letting your 

loved one bring their favorite audio 


entertainment in there with them, be it 

an intellectually stimulating podcast that 

broadens their horizons or their favorite 

pop tunes. For students, this gift could 

even improve their academic success. 

With so many textbooks now available as 

audio recordings, shower time can become 

an opportunity to creatively squeeze in a 

study session and brush up on the latest 

material. Just make sure the speaker is 

listed as safe for the shower and that it can 

be hung or mounted easily. 

This holiday season, brighten your 

loved ones’ year ahead with gifts that 

make mornings easier, and more joyful 

and productive.


3 Ways to take the stress out of holiday hosting 

Statepoint 

The holiday season is one of the best 

times of the year! Between cooking, 

cleaning and keeping guests entertained, 

it can also be pretty demanding on your 

time and energy. 

In fact, during the holiday season, 

adults are five times more likely to say the 

level of stress in their life increases rather 

than decreases, according to the American 

Psychiatric Institute. 

This year, make life easier for yourself 

with these stress-reducing holiday 

entertaining tips: 

Meal Prep 

Getting ahead on meal prep can 

mean more time spent with friends and 

family. If you’re tasked with serving a 

big holiday meal, prep the main dishes a 

day or two ahead of time so you can just 

pop them into the oven the day of your 

holiday feast. You can also brine and 

season turkey, prepare your glaze and 

score the ham, chop veggies and pre-mix 

salad dressings the night before. Festive 

beverages can be batched in advance 

so guests can easily serve themselves, 

helping you stay calm and collected 

during your party. And of course, don’t 

feel shy about asking friends and family 

to contribute a dish. 

Have Dessert Ready 

Whether you’re throwing a holiday 

bash or expecting overnight guests, you’ll 

be the host with the most if you have 

delicious desserts on hand. Fortunately, 

serving baked goods made with care 

and quality ingredients is easier than 

you think! Stick with the classics like 

Entenmann’s – a 125-year-old brand with 

many delicious options to choose from. 

Powdered Pop’ettes will satisfy your 

guests’ sweet cravings, Pop’ems Glazed 

Donut Holes are great for bite-sized 

snacking, and Baker’s Delights Mini 

Crumb Cake has a rich and delicious 

homemade taste. Convenient choices such 

as these can keep you prepared for the 

night ahead should the doorbell surprise 

you with carolers or other visitors. They 

can also round out a buffet spread, help 

you end a multi-course feast on a sweet 

note or simplify breakfast for overnight 

guests. All you’ll need to do is put the 

coffee on! 

Plan a Game Night 

If your overnight guests will be 

spending more than a night or two at 

your home, you can keep them happy 

and entertained with some activities that 

require very little planning but are a lot 

of fun. For example, you can organize 

a game night, which is a nice way to 

maximize your time together. Pick a few 

games that are well-suited for the size 

of the crowd and the age of the players. 

Remember, the best choices for a party 

are games that inspire conversations, 

teamwork and creativity. Or plan a movie 

marathon, picking some holiday themed 

crowd favorites in advance. You can 

simplify feeding your guests during these 

low-key activities by putting out some 

finger foods like crudité, popcorn, pretzels 

and donut holes. 

With a few tips and strategies, you 

can ensure holiday entertaining goes as 

smoothly as possible. 

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Statepoint 

Putting together a holiday feast is no 

easy feat. Anyone who has prepared a 

multi-course meal knows just how difficult 

it can be to time everything properly, and 

to find storage and cooking space for each 

component of the meal. However, with 

the following kitchen update ideas, your 

preparations can be seamless and stressfree. 

A Two-Zone Air Fryer 

Elevate holiday hosting: Kitchen 

upgrades for effortless entertaining 

Love your air fryer? There’s good 

news. New innovative two-zone air fryer 

models offer twice the functionality, 

versatility and convenience of traditional 

air fryers within a small footprint. 

Using the Midea 11QT Two-Zone Air 

Fryer Oven, you can prepare two fully 

independent meals, or a meal and side 

dish, simultaneously. The top portion has 

a 6-quart air frying basket that is large 

enough to cook a whole 6-pound chicken, 

while the bottom 5-quart traditional 

toaster oven is large enough to cook a 

9-inch pizza. Use its Sync Finish feature 

to automatically align cooking times so 

that all your dishes are ready to serve at 

precisely the same time. No more cold 

mashed potatoes! 

Occupying only about two-thirds 

the counter space of both a traditional 

single-basket air fryer and toaster oven, 

you can air fry, bake, grill, roast, and 

keep items warm with one appliance, and 

still have room for all your other kitchen 

activities. Also, Wi-Fi capabilities through 

the SmartHome app allow for voiceactivated 

control and the execution of 

pre-programmed smart recipes for flawless 

meal prep. 

A Versatile Faucet 

Still working with a standard faucet? 

Think about upgrading to a more versatile 

model that includes such special features 

as a pull-down sprayer for targeted rinsing 

of large pots and pans, and touchless 

operation for the elimination of messes, 

smudges, cross-contamination and other 

hazards and irritations that come with 

cooking and baking. Whether you’re 

prepping the holiday bird or kneading the 

pie dough, there are times when it’s best 

not to touch anything, including the handle 

of the faucet. Some of today’s models 

even offer LED color changes to indicate 

the water temperature, so you don’t get 

burned by the wrong faucet choice. 

A Better Fridge 

If organizing your fridge during 

holiday hosting feels like a game of Tetris, 

it may be time to upgrade. Boasting 29.3 

cubic feet of storage space, the Midea 

MRF29D6AST Standard Depth French 

Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Maker 

could become your ultimate holiday helper 

this year, making room for all the festive 

favorites, from turkey to pie. 

Its Click & Glide door bin effortlessly 

accommodates beverage bottles without 

any shelf reshuffling, and the dual ice 

maker in the refrigerator and freezer 

ensures up to 8 pounds of ice daily, 

keeping drinks chilled and guests 

refreshed. Drink fresher water with the 

instant water filtration technology, which 

filters drinking water as it dispenses it, 

as opposed to allowing filtered water to 


stagnate in a tank. 

Finally, Wi-Fi and Voice Control mean 

you can receive real-time alerts, and adjust 

temperature settings remotely, without 

needing to open the refrigerator doors, 

keeping ingredients as fresh as possible. 

Holidays spent with loved ones 

should be a reprieve from day-to-day 

responsibilities, not another item on your 

to-do list. Fortunately, there are many 

solutions and upgrades to make the season 

the most wonderful time of the year for 

holiday hosts and home cooks, too.


Reduce stress and promote happiness with this holiday gift guide 

Statepoint 

Mental health is a critical part of 

overall wellness. And this holiday season, 

you can support the well-being of your 

loved ones with thoughtful gift-giving. 

From stocking stuffers to big reveal items, 

use this gift guide below to put a smile on 

the face of loved ones: 

• Bath bombs: Bath bombs can be 

used to create a spa-like environment at 

home and are a great choice for anyone 

who needs a gentle reminder to unwind. 

Be sure to select bath bombs made from 

such calming ingredients as lavender, 

bergamot and ylang-ylang for an added 

aromatherapy boost. 

• A weighted blanket: Over 40 million 

people in the United States have longterm, 

chronic sleep disorders. Sleep 

deprivation is not only often caused by 

poor mental health, it can also exacerbate 

issues like anxiety and depression. Help 

your gift recipient get higher quality 

sleep with a weighted blanket. Cozy and 

comfortable on cool nights, they use 

pressure therapy to mimic the feeling 

of being hugged or held, and can help 

alleviate symptoms of anxiety, sleep 

disorders, ADHD and autism in children 

and adults. 

• A new ride: More than just a toy or 

gadget, a bicycle represents the freedom 

to explore the outdoors, spend time with 

friends and family, make memories and 

establish routines that promote physical 

and mental wellbeing. And of course, it 

can also provide that stress-relieving, 

mood-boosting release of endorphins. 

From traditional mountain bikes and 

cruisers to battery ride-ons and e-bikes, 

Huffy offers bikes for both kids and adults 

alike have more functions and features 

than ever before, and promise to bring the 

wow factor during gift-giving. For kids 

and teens age 8-15, consider something 

extra special, like the newly redesigned 

Green Machine from Huffy, which is 

engineered to allow for adrenalinepumping 

180-degree drifts and turns, and 

offers dual-lever pivot steering. Riding, 

drifting and spinning this trike activates 

LED light effects and patterns, and 

adjustable seating supports a wide range 

of rider heights so that it can grow with a 

younger gift recipient, and help dial in the 

fit for a comfortable ride. 

• Culinary inspiration: For those who 

love to bake, the “Mind over Batter” 

cookbook by licensed psychotherapist 

and baker, Jack Hazan, will combine their 

passion with a little self-care. Great for 

bakers of all abilities and anyone looking 

for new ways to approach mental health, 

the cookbook features practical self-care 

advice alongside 75 approachable recipes 

for savory and sweet baked goods. 

• A massage: Stress affects not only the 

mind but the body as well. Help alleviate 

the muscle tension associated with stress 

with a gift certificate for a massage. Be 

sure you send your gift recipient to a 

licensed massage therapist. There are 

many forms of massage therapy, so if you 

happen to know your loved one’s personal 

preference, try to find that out in advance, 

or send them to a facility that practices 


many forms of massage so they can make 

a choice that best suits their needs. 

From gifts that exercise the body 

during the day to those that relax the mind 

at night, you can add holiday cheer to the 

season with thoughtfully selected presents 

that support mental health and overall 

wellbeing.


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