All In: Jingle All the Way

It's the first Monday of the month, so we will take a quick break from gift guides and do an all in for under $100 for a holiday party. This champagne dress is the perfect alternative to the LBD. Step it up with some extra glam on the makeup and add some color with the accessories.

Dress/Heels/Mascara/Earrings
Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! I hope you're enjoying your friends and family.

Hot Apple Ginger Toddy
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
a cup or so of apple cider
1 to 2 ounces of dark liquor (applejack, or bourbon or dark rum)
a drizzle of honey
a squeeze of lemon
peeled fresh gingerroot, coarsely chopped 
mulling spices (cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, nutmeg - whatever you have on hand

Directions

Add the ginger and mulling spices to the cider and simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for at least 5 minutes (or a full 15 or more if you want full flavor). Drizzle some honey into a mug and add the liquor, hot cider, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir.

Leftover Turkey BLT Avocado Sandwich

c/o A Taste of Home Cooking

Ingredients

2 slices bread 
mayonnaise 
turkey
3 slices avocado
1 large lettuce leaf
2 thin slices tomato
2 strips bacon, cooked 
salt and pepper

Directions

Toast the bread. Spread the mayonnaise on both sides of the bread. Layer on the turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato and bacon. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Put the sandwich together and cut in half to serve. 

Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Dump potatoes onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.

Happy Thanksgiving

Gift Guide: It's All About Location

A fun and personal gift for anyone is something to remind them of their hometown, vacation spot, or location of their first date. Try a location gift.

1. Home State Stamp: I love this gift for someone who just bought their first place, rented their first apartment or a newlywed.

2. City Coasters: I have bought these more than once. Each coaster is different and there are a bunch of major cities to choose from.

3. Home Town: How sweet is this simple print. Pick the town and zip code and hang it anywhere.

4. Typography Map: A fun and colorful way to illustrate your home state. 

Be fabulous today!