Tamara Gane

Experience

Tamara Gane is a regular contributor to Reader's Digest. She's a travel expert who takes an average of 30 to 40 trips a year and covers vacation destinations, luggage, road trips, air travel and hotels.

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44 Fun Thanksgiving Facts to Wow Your Dinner Guests

You may know Thanksgiving is a day full of gratitude, turkeys and loved ones—but how many Thanksgiving facts do you really know?

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The Best Pumpkin Patch in Every State

At the best pumpkin patches around the country, you can expect great photo ops, hot cider, and hay bales. And at the spots we've hand-picked for you below you'll find all that—and more.

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How to Organize Your Pantry for Smarter Storage (and Faster Food Prep)

These pantry organization ideas are not only easy to follow, but they'll also save you time and money.