This Is The Only Way I Want To Shop For Clothes Now

3 of the most ingenious hiding places for gifts, a simple swap for wrapping like a pro, and more. December 9, 2021 [View Online]( Good morning! While I do enjoy the convenience of shopping for clothes online, I don't love the mystery of not knowing how (or if) things are going to fit. Luckily for me, I recently learned that there’s a way to both shop online and try things on, and I’m passing the secret on to you in Today's Good Thing. Also in today’s newsletter, another clever OGT reader is sharing their brilliance with us in Your One Good Thing. Find out about the unexpected tool Martha uses to clean the seeds and pulp out of winter squash. Jillee DAYS UNTIL 🎄 Christmas: 16 🎊 New Year's Day: 23 TODAY'S GOOD THING This Is The Only Way I Want To Shop For Clothes Now [Photos of Jillee trying on clothes.]( Get the scoop on a program from Amazon that combines the best of both online and in-store shopping. What Is [Prime Try Before You Buy]( This clothes shopping program from Amazon allows you to choose up to 6 items at a time to try on at home. Once your order arrives, you have 7 days to decide which of the items (if any) you want to keep. Send back items you don’t want using the free return label included with your order, and you’ll only pay for items you keep. 4 Tips For Making The Most Of Prime Try Before You Buy 1. Don’t Forget About Returns. If you haven’t indicated which items you intend to keep by the end of the 7-day try-on period, they’ll assume you want to keep everything and charge you accordingly. So just make sure to be prompt about trying the items on and sending back whatever you don’t want to keep. 2. Limit Your Search. Avoid the disappointment of realizing an item you like isn’t eligible for Prime Try Before You Buy by limiting your search to eligible items with search filters. You can also start your search at the Prime Try Before You Buy page to make sure you’ll only see eligible items. 3. Plan Ahead. Because the orders take 4-6 business days to arrive, Prime Try Before You Buy isn’t going to do you much good if you’re looking for a pair of shoes for a wedding 3 days from now. If you’re shopping for clothes for a special occasion, you’ll want to start looking earlier rather than later. 4. Think Outside The Box. Use Prime Try Before You Buy creatively! Use it to figure out what size you wear in your favorite brand so you can take advantage of online sales in the future. Use it to try an adventurous new look in the privacy of your home, or order the same thing in multiple colors to see what looks best. [Find Out More About Prime Try Before You Buy ➜]( Related • [7 Simple Style Tips That Will Instantly Elevate Your Look]( • [The 13 Fashion Essentials For Dressing Your Best Over 50]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • The only thing better than baked tacos? Baked tacos with flavorful hard taco shells that are shockingly easy to make. [Read more ➜]( • If your family loves breakfast cereal, here are 9 creative ways you can put all those cereal boxes to good use. [Read more ➜]( • Need help figuring out how to keep your gift wrap supplies organized? Check out these 10 tips for inspiration. [Read more ➜]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? 3 Ingenious Hiding Places For Gifts [A photo of gift boxes under a tree.]( Need a place to stash your gifts until you have time to wrap them? Try these clever hiding places. 1. Inside Empty Luggage. If you have empty luggage around the house, put it to good use by hiding your gifts inside it. If you have suitcases that lock, that can be an additional layer of protection against prying eyes. Just make sure that you don't stash presents in luggage that you intend to use for holiday travel. 2. Storage Bins With Boring Labels. Storage bins with labels like “Financial Documents” and “Textbooks From College” make some of the best places to hide presents, because very few people would think to look for them there. Plus, you can keep the bins in regular storage spaces like a closet, garage, or attic rather than somewhere more hidden, but less accessible. 3. Inside Your Tree Box. If you have an artificial tree you put up for Christmas, stash your presents inside the empty box. Not only is it a great space-saving solution, but tree boxes are usually fairly large and have room for multiple gifts. Plus, it’s fairly unlikely anyone would think to look inside it if the tree is already up! SWAP THAT 🔄 FOR THIS To Wrap Like A Pro, Upgrade Your Tape [A photo of a present being wrapped with double-sided tape.]( Get closer to that elusive professional-looking gift wrap job by swapping out your tape. If you have perfectionist tendencies like I do, perhaps you also have a tendency to be very... detail-oriented when wrapping your holiday gifts. But for me, it’s not all about the way they look under the tree—I choose my gifts with care and attention, so it feels natural to wrap them with care and attention too. One thing I do when I want my gifts to look professionally wrapped (if there's such a thing as a gift wrapping professional) is swap out my regular tape for double-sided tape. Using double-sided tape doesn't require any extra time or effort, and something about a wrapped gift with no visible tape looks very luxurious and classy. And on top of that, double-sided tape is a useful thing to have around the house, so it’s a real win-win. JILLEE'S PICK Vintage Christmas On Instagram [Photos of various vintage Christmas decor.]( There’s a whole host of Instagram users who collect vintage and antique items, and some have the most incredible collections of vintage Christmas decorations—check out #VintageChristmas to see for yourself! These photos posted by antique collector Jesse Lauzon ([@jesselauzon]( have me feeling especially nostalgic: 1. [Shiny Brite Ornaments](. If you ever helped your grandparents decorate their Christmas tree, chances are you’re familiar with Shiny Brite ornaments. The ornaments, named for their signature shiny coating, were hugely popular in the 40s and 50s. 2. [Plastic Santas](. On the kitschier side of things, Santa has long been a popular figure for plastic lawn ornaments, indoor decor, Christmas lights, and even brooches. Believe it or not, those blow mold Santas you might remember seeing on lawns around your neighborhood as a kid are making a comeback. 3. [Santa Mugs](. These adorable, kitschy cups you know and love were first introduced all the way back in 1949, and they’re currently making a comeback too. New versions are cropping up at major retailers and being happily flaunted on social media. 4. [Bottle Brush Trees](. While they first became popular decades ago, they've made a big comeback thanks to the growing nostalgia for vintage Christmas decor. They may be small, but these bristly little sisal trees make whatever space they’re in more lovely. They go well with just about any style of decor too. Do you remember these or any other types of Christmas decorations from your childhood? Hit “reply” to this email and tell me about it. YOUR ONE GOOD THING Clean Out Squash With A Grapefruit Spoon Martha M. has a great tip for cleaning out squash: "Hi Jillee, I have a small seasonal tip to share. My family is on a plant-based diet, so this time of year we're eating a lot of winter squash. I've found that using a serrated-edge grapefruit spoon is perfect for cleaning out the fibers and seeds from the squash cavity. Try it—it works!" This is one of my favorite recurring segments in this newsletter, because I love having a place where I can highlight clever OGT readers like Martha! I may not eat a lot of grapefruit or even own a grapefruit spoon, but this is such a smart idea that I'm already shopping for one so I can use it for this purpose. Have a great tip or trick of your own? [Share YOUR “one good thing” here]( for a chance to see it featured in a future newsletter! A FEW MORE THINGS... House Of (Christmas) Cards: It’s Christmas Card Day, a chance for us to celebrate a treasured holiday tradition, as well as a timely reminder to get yours in the mail soon! The results from last week’s poll suggest most of you prefer to send handwritten cards, but for those interested in a virtual option, check out these [free-to-send virtual Christmas cards from Paperless Post](. 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