Hello! It’s a winter wonderland Friday Faves!

It isn’t the holidays until I make a batch of my mom’s fudge. She swears by a piece with her morning coffee as the breakfast of champions. And I 1,000% agree.
25 completely free ways to romanticize the holidays.
They’re saying this Christmas movie featuring the Jonas Brothers is actually really cute, and on its way to becoming a classic. 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Who woulda thunk.
This new-to-me Instagram account has brought me so much joy (they’re starting a business!), and hits home at this stage of my life.
I absolutely do not need another water tumbler, but this candy cane Stanley is too cute.
How to avoid holiday overwhelm.
Is brain rot real? Research suggests, YES!
If you’re like me, you simply hit 1 minute 30 seconds, and go with that. But the microwave can do so much more! Here’s what all those microwave buttons really mean, and how to use them right.
This marry-me meatballs recipe has me digging for a ring! Looks fab!
Home-baked crusty bread with minimal effort and no kneading. Wrap in a cute kitchen towel and you have a wonderful neighbor gift.
Creamy, cheesy tortellini made healthy with broccoli :).
Cinnamon rolls, but make it cake.
Hit the dip with this holiday flavor, crunchy-tipped ricotta dip.
Or, try this whipped feta combo for a savory, tangy bite.
Let the chocolate keep flowing with these chocolate caramels.
Ahhh, a ravioli take on my favorite soup recipe.
Bartender, I’ll take another one of these.
This stuffed pork loin looks like a delicious way to use up your leftover stuffing. And if you don’t have any left, make more!
How fun are these chocolate-tipped shortbread cookies?!
And, how to build a Christmas cookie box.
I LOVE my bolognese recipe and am eager to try this no-tomato white bolognese for a change of pace. Bring on the noodles!
Fresh and sweet, this cocktail is ready to sip under the mistletoe.
Another take on the viral dumpling bake.
This Mongolian ground beef glistens with flavor!
I’m a vitamin believer so I’m paying attention to this list of 6 supplement pairs that work better when taken together.
7 small changes to make to help lose weight.
My genes did me dirty: How to get rid of eye bags, according to doctors.
They’re on their way! Ideas for setting up the ultimate guest room.
A few faves for holiday gifting $20 and under:
- These hair scrunchies for the stocking
- I bought myself a pair of these fleece gloves
- A satin pillowcase with over 300K nearly 5 star reviews
- This Laneige lip care holiday kit for sampling your faves
- Chrissy Tiegen convinced me that paint-by-numbers can be super cool and good for mental health, so I’d be proud to display this paint-by-numbers painting with everything included, for just $12!
- My absolute favorite back scratcher! I have one in my bedroom, my office, and I gave one to my mom. THE BEST!
And that’s it for this week! Get cheery, celebrate, and cook some good stuff!
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Phi
What a lovely offering this week (loved that IG acct), as always, I’m honored to be included. Those marry me meatballs have to be one of my all time favorite creations, everyone loves them!!