Hello! It’s Friday Faves!
Each week, I promise myself I’m going to bake cookies, and then something comes up, and I don’t. Well, that’s not going to be the case this weekend! Now I just need to decide if it’s going to be my chewy ginger cookies or my mom’s sugar cookies recipe. Which one do you think I should put in my cookie jar (how cute are this one and this one?) Email me back and let me know!
Christmas is less than a week away, and if you haven’t finished your shopping, polls agree with my grandma, who was famous for saying, “Cash is always the right size and the right color.” She was so smart, and so right.
For years, I’ve threatened to start a soup group, and this year, I’m going to make it happen!
Who has time to be bored these days? But, experts say, here’s why you should practice boredom and how to do it the right way.
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Holiday traditions matter, but so does knowing when to change them.
9 baking swaps to make your homemade treats a bit healthier.
I’ve never made homemade tamales, but this recipe is making me want to get my hands in some masa and get busy!
Cooking on a budget? I mean, aren’t we all? That’s why this “short rib” hack makes a celebratory beefy dinner totally realistic.
Lentils and this salad are here for sneaking in the healthy vibe this holiday.
Try a seafood lasagna that won’t break the bank.
I love a great curry, and this soup brings all those flavors.
Mini meatballs are the centerpiece of this comforting stew.
Make your appy happy with these sausage crisps with a puff pastry crunch.
Cozy and creamy, this pesto gnocchi delivers.
This no-bake chocolatey Christmas treat brings loads of festive holiday feels.
Well now! This dish has all the cozy flavors of chicken noodle soup, reimagined as a hearty one-pan dinner.
Get a load of these layers and layers of pierogi goodness!
Rich, soft, and buttery, these eggnog scones are spiked with tangy cranberries.
These sugar cookies get a flavor boost with brown butter and vanilla beans.
Ham and cheese and pinwheel appetizing bites.
Make your neighbors a little nuts with this appetizing gift. Pun intended!
A few last-minute small gift ideas for her:
- This is for the gal who is always re-defining her style and scent, with several to choose from.
- I bought several different colors of these gloves that are beyond soft and touchscreen-friendly, at an insanely great price!
- Okay, I admit it, I bought the matching beanies, too.
- My very favorite hand cream I keep on my nightstand and in my car console.
Your neighborhood McMansion has been usurped by the McModern, defining 2025 home desing.
Sadly, it’s something we all deal with sooner than later: How to handle grief during the holidays. Keep your chins up, friends!
And that’s it for this week! Wishing you a weekend of cookies and joy!
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