Friday Faves

Hi hi and hello Friday Faves.

Only ten days to go until the jolly old elf with the button nose makes his annual appearance—but only if you’ve been a good little girl or boy. Luckily, I’m in the clear because I’ve been EXTRA good this year. At least in my own mind :). As usual, I’m more than ready for our annual Christmas ham and cheese breakfast casserole and blueberry muffins. This year, our casserole has some competition with a sausage version coming to the blog next week so I might have to make a game-time decision of which it will be, or make both. As if that would hurt my feelings, HARDLY, because the leftovers for both are awesome.

But before we dig into breakfast, take a look at this week’s Friday Faves and ENJOY THE SEASON!

Okay, this made me laugh.

45 of Google’s top trending searches of 2023.

This podcast episode was fascinating.

And, now I want to read this book.

I’ve also been digging this new pod.

This new drug (waiting to be approved by the FDA) could help your furry pup live longer! Okay, that’s all I want for Christmas.

Speaking of, here’s how to avoid overdoing it this holiday season.

And, inclusivity is so important. Here’s how to make sure disabled folks feel comfortable in your home (so much helpful info here).

25 dating app screenshots that prove dating in 2023 is an actual battlefield.

What foods feel like home to you? I loved this essay.

The secret to a better chicken noodle soup.

But if you’re craving the classic, you can’t go wrong with this favorite of mine.

This might be the ultimate high/low meal experience.

These chocolate peppermint cookies look amazing, (move over, Santa, they’re MINE).

This creamy salmon pasta hits all the right notes.

An easy, creamy orzo dish for busy nights.

Marveling at how glossy and luscious the sauce is for this one-pot French onion pasta.

Now THIS is my kind of party snack.

And, this creamy dip has me totally smitten.

But it also reminds me how much I love this holiday side dish.

What a beautiful wintry salad.

Craving this healthy pasta.

And, mama mia, I can’t wait to make this baked ziti.

This skillet chicken dinner delivers the goods.

A delightful mashup of two of my favorite soups ever.

The perfect pound cake.

And, this Biscoff cheesecake is such a holiday showstopper.

This Christmas tree appetizer might create a tug-o-war at the holiday party.

Calling all foodies: These would make an unassuming yet excellent stocking stuffer.

These cute mixing/prep bowls come in so many fun colors (I also love that they come with lids!).

These pretty dishcloths are on sale.

Another great stocking stuffer (and something every girl and woman should have).

18 fun Christmas party games that bring the fa la la la fun.

10 of the best white elephant gifts under $10.

Charge your phone, but make it stylish (I need one of these).

The BEST exercise you can do after you’ve been sitting all day.

Meditations for a stress-free (or at least lower-stress!) holiday.

That’s it for this week! Keep the merriment going!

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