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Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

Shaved Brussel Sprout SaladShaved Brussel Sprout SaladNovember 22, 2023 at 05:09PMA simple and easy side dish for Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad. This fresh and seasonal salad recipe is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Top with a protein for a full meal in one that’s packed with flavor! I’ve always maintained that the relationships I’ve been able to build has by far been the best part about starting and running the blog. A decade in and my relationships both collectively and individually with my readers (you!) and with my fellow bloggers is the reason I show up here everyday and how I’ve been able to turn this passion of mine into a business. They say no man is an island. And without a doubt it’s the friendships I’ve made through the blog that have kept…

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Build Your Cart For Old Navy’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale

Build Your Cart For Old Navy’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday SaleNovember 22, 2023 at 12:30PMThere are about one million sales on the pre-holiday horizion (some have already begun!), but one you absolutely cannot miss? Old Navy’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Things kick off with an online exclusive: everything is 50 percent off. Yes, that’s right. Half. Off. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe with fresh and cozy finds, like sporty Fair Isle sweaters and all the puffers, from sleek leather versions to vests and extra-long styles to envelop your entire body. For those who love a good in-store hunt, mark your calendars for Nov. 24, when you’ll find $5 PJ pants for the whole family (pets included!), including those iconic jingle jammies that are perfect for d'awww-worthy holiday photos.The savings continue through Cyber Monday (Nov. 25 to 27),…

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2023 Gift Guide for Holiday Hostesses (and under $50 faves!)

2023 Gift Guide for Holiday Hostesses (and under $50 faves!)2023 Gift Guide for Holiday Hostesses (and under $50 faves!) November 22, 2023 at 11:35AM Sharing holiday hostess gifts and under $50 faves. Hi friends! How’s the week treating you? I’m here getting ready and looking forward to our Arkansas trip this week. Today, the gift guide fun continues with holiday gifts and under $50 faves. I know we all have a frenzy of holiday parties on the horizon, and for hostess gifts, I try to switch things up from the usual flowers or bottles of wine. (As someone who loves to host, these things are always appreciated and lovely, I just try to think of something a little different when I attend parties.) Here are some of the fun hostess gifts I’ve found, plus some under $50 gift ideas if you’re searching for…

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12 Head-Turning Birthday Dresses Whether You Love Thigh-High Slits or Cutouts

12 Head-Turning Birthday Dresses Whether You Love Thigh-High Slits or CutoutsNovember 21, 2023 at 11:20PMA birthday dress is a big deal. Your birthday presents an annual opportunity to indulge your fashion fantasies and find a look that perfectly captures personality. If you’re hosting a celebration for family and friends, you may feel more inclined to go shopping. But let’s be honest: dressing up for a solo birthday date is just as worthy of a head-turning look, too. Take advantage of the occasion by exploring this season’s fashion trends and merging them with your personal style to find a birthday dress that’s uniquely you. Take inspiration from celebs who celebrated their birthdays recently, like Olivia Rodrigo, who leaned into the Y2K fashion aesthetic with a pink lacy skirt set and a cowboy hat. Or take a cue from Tommy Dorfman, who endorsed the naked-dress…

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18 Comfortable Work Shoes For the Office the Commute and Beyond on Sale

18 Comfortable Work Shoes For the Office the Commute and Beyond on SaleNovember 21, 2023 at 06:55PMWhen finding the perfect pair of work shoes, style ranks high on our wish lists - but naturally, so does comfort. From the subway to the office to after-work cocktails with your friends and beyond, these are the shoes you’ll practically be living in daily, so it’s important to shop for a pair that’ll keep you feeling comfortable, supported, and chic. Ahead, we curated a list of this season’s best and most comfortable work shoes for women, from slingback heels and black flats to business-casual shoes that can meet any office’s dress-code requirements. Most importantly, they all have one thing in common: they’ll become your new everyday pair. Plus, some of these shoes are also on sale for Black Friday and cyber week, so there’s no better…

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Turkey Bolognese

Turkey BologneseTurkey BologneseNovember 21, 2023 at 10:00AMSwitch up your usual pasta sauce with this hearty and healthy turkey bolognese. A thick, flavorful sauce made with lean ground turkey, veggies and tomatoes. Easy step-by-step instructions too! It’s turkey week here but I decided to offer you a different type of turkey. Turkey bolognese that is! So in honor of Thanksgiving right around the corner, here’s my latest bolognese iteration that I know you’ll love. Lightened-Up Turkey Bolognese! This is truly a family favorite recipe around here! Naturally, like most todddlers, my daughter LOVES pasta. And it’s also a struggle to get protein into her. Cue this turkey bolognese sauce. It brings a depth of flavor that we all love but it’s also a meat-based sauced so I can get that little extra dose of protein into her. Unlike traditional bolognese which tends to be…

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Leftover Turkey Pot PieLeftover Turkey Pot PieNovember 20, 2023 at 07:58PMLeftover Turkey Pot Pie Do you have Thanksgiving turkey leftovers that you don’t know what to do with? This leftover turkey pot pie is the perfect way to enjoy the comfort food of Thanksgiving dinner all in one savory pie. It’s easy, convenient, and a solution for using up that leftover turkey. Let Thanksgiving keep on giving with this … Browse READ: Leftover Turkey Pot PieContinue Reading…Author Lee Funke | citywomen.coSelected by CWC

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17 Delicious & Healthy Thanksgiving Sides

17 Delicious & Healthy Thanksgiving Sides17 Delicious & Healthy Thanksgiving SidesNovember 20, 2023 at 03:36PMThanksgiving is right around the corner. Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner and the company of family and friends with these 17 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides including healthy cornbread, roasted vegetables, delicious salads and brussels sprouts galore! Delicious + Healthy Thanksgiving Sides! Can you believe it’s my tenth year sharing healthy Thanksgiving recipes?! As a recipe developer and food blogger for the past decade I’m honored you consider me a source for healthy recipes for your Thanksgiving menu. In true maven fashion, I wanted to share a round-up of 17 Healthy Thanksgiving sides you can make for your turkey dinner. But this isn’t about “staying on track” or how to not gain weight during Thanksgiving… This is about enjoying your food, your company and making some healthy swaps here and there. My…

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Row and strength combo workout ( video tutorial)

Row and strength combo workout ( video tutorial)Row and strength combo workout (+ video tutorial) November 20, 2023 at 11:53AM Sharing a combination row and strength workout that you can do at home or take to your next gym workout. Our favorite rower for our home gym is here! Hi friends! Happy Monday! How’s the morning going so far? I hope you had a great weekend. We finished decorating (just need the tree!), had an amazing dinner at Vivace, and got together with some friends. It’s also been rainy here and lovely. I hope you had a great weekend, too! For today’s post, I wanted to pay a tribute to a fitness tool that we’ve added to our home gym and that we absolutely LOVE: the Aviron! (

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Oatmeal Crumble Fig Bars

Oatmeal Crumble Fig BarsOatmeal Crumble Fig BarsNovember 18, 2023 at 10:00AMOatmeal Crumble Fig Bars These oatmeal crumble fig bars are a sweet treat and a better-for-you snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. The fig-maple syrup filling combined with the chewy oatmeal crust makes this delicious recipe a must-try for anyone looking for an easy, tasty treat. These Oatmeal Crumble Fig Bars are a love child … Browse READ: Oatmeal Crumble Fig BarsContinue Reading…Author Lee Funke | citywomen.coSelected by CWC

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