Mom Candy — November

Wednesday: Holiday Weekend

Tuesday: Beanie Hat

If you are headed out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday grab this "Bon Voyage" hat to help keep you warm and cozy and oh-so-chic (even if you are only heading to the Northeast and not the French Alps). It'll also make sure the only place there is a hot head, is under your hat.

To buy: Madewell, $48

Monday: Backgammon

The family is coming into town so it's time to break out the board games (because we already know how those political debates end)! Pick up something with an even playing field like this modern-looking backgammon game—start a tradition where the whole family participates in a tournament and give them a Turkey Trophy! It's a win-win situation.

To buy: Z Gallerie, $25

Weekend: Coffee Mug

Now that your cold brew coffee is waiting for you in the fridge (see yesterday's post), these seasonally festive mugs will help get you in the Christmas spirit. All you need to do is add some Bing Crosby to the stereo and the holidays are practically made—minus all the shopping, gifting, wrapping, cooking, baking and cleaning that is. But first, coffee.

To buy: Williams Sonoma, $40

Friday: Cold Brew Coffee

We know—it might seem odd to drink cold-brew coffee now that temperatures are heading south but as busy Moms, nothing beats having a pot of coffee, ready-to-go, right when you wake up. The best part? There's less acidity and you get a smoother finish from the coffee, not to mention a faster caffeine jolt. That beats hot coffee no matter what the temperature (but if you insist, simply add hot water or milk to the coffee and you've got yourself your good-ole standby, on standby).

To buy: OXO, $50

Thursday: Kitchen Apron

Earn your stripes in the kitchen (or at least pretend to) by donning this blue and white with red trim apron. No one will second guess whose in charge—essential for when family and friends come clamoring through the door looking for something to eat and drink.

To buy: Polarn O. Pyret, $46

Tuesday: Pickles

While we may have missed National Pickle Day (it was last Friday) that doesn't mean we don't relish in the vinegar-y cucumber daily. Satisfy your craving with a gourmet variety like Lynnae's—chips that are sweet and sour with a kick of jalapeño will dress up any plain old sandwich. Now that's worth celebrating.

To buy: Lynnae's Gourmet Pickles, $40