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Thanksgiving 2024 and the best Black Friday deals

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Thanksgiving 2024 and the best Black Friday deals Sharing a recap of Thanksgiving and sharing my favorite Black Friday deals! Hi friends! How are you? I hope that my US friends had a happy, healthy, beautiful Thanksgiving filled with amazing food and lovely memories. Our was a great one this year. I started off the morning with an F45 strength class, and then we all went over to madre’s for coffee and pastries. We hung out with the fam for a little while, got to see baby Daisy, and then we came home to get ready for the usual Thanksgiving lunch/dinner at my uncle’s. Our contributions to the feast: Ina’s bourbon chocolate pecan pie and maple roasted Brussels sprouts. The food was ridiculous as usual, and we had a great time seeing everyone, especially our newest baby cousins that we born last year. There are four new babies in the family! Annual Thanksgiving pic: ( outfit is linked here ) After we ate, the boys all took the kids out on the golf course with them for a round of...

2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Kids

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Kids Sharing my 2024 holiday gift guide for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “ Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”  Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope that you’re doing well and that all of your Thanksgiving prep is going swimmingly. I have a couple of last-minute to-dos but am sneaking away for a yoga class with a friend. I’m really excited for today’s gift guide because kiddos really bring the magic to Christmastime. I’m basically like Buddy the Elf and thought that nothing could possibly make the season more enjoyable… and then we had kids. They just magnify all of the magic of the holidays. We’re getting our holiday shopping done early, so I wanted to put some ideas out there if you’re doing the same thing. When we holiday shop for the kiddos, we keep things on the simpler side. They get their Santa gifts and stocking stuffers, and then from us, we stick to t...

Summer Holidays in Italy: The Best Destinations to Live a Unique Trip and Have a Great Time

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Summer Holidays in Italy: The Best Destinations to Live a Unique Trip and Have a Great Time When talking about Italy , it’s impossible not to mention its rich history , the diverse landscapes and the vibrant culture that characterizes such a beautiful country. It has been and still is one of the most appreciated destinations for travelers coming from all over the world. An astonishing country that offers countless attractions and experiences, thanks to its ancient cities, to the breathtaking coastlines and the charming countryside , all of it enriched by the warmth typical of Italian hospitality. To truly enjoy a precious experience such as a holiday in Italy, however, it’s essential to plan everything carefully, especially considering when and where to visit. Summer, in particular, is an ideal period of time to explore many of Italy’s most cherished and admired destinations. The season brings festivals, perfect beach weather and a vivacious city life, allowing travelers to make the m...

Holiday Gift Guide for Teens

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Holiday Gift Guide for Teens Sharing my holiday gift guide for tweens and teen girls. Hi friends! How are you? I hope your week is off to an amazing start! P had a hard time waking up for school today, but I reminded her that it’s a short week that ends with parties and pie, and she was ok with that. 😉 Gift guides are also in full force and I LOVE putting these together each year. Here are this year’s gift guides so far: For Her For Him *I’ll have the kids’ gift guide up before Thanksgiving so you’re ready to go. I’ve also rounded up a landing page with all of my favorite health and wellness black friday deals, in addition to my LTK page and my Amazon storefront HERE — everything is in one spot for you! I wanted to start the kids’ gift guide for teens because it’s so much fun shopping for them! The reality is that they’ll often tell you exactly what they want – Giftful is a good idea for this! – but I wanted to share some extra ideas if you’re looking for inspo. When we b...

Make-Ahead Vegan Green Bean Casserole

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Make-Ahead Vegan Green Bean Casserole Make-ahead vegan green bean casserole! While turkey tends to get all of the attention, I’m a HUGE fan of a good ol’ green bean casserole. They’re simple yet savory and are among the many healthy dishes you can prepare for any meal or gathering. Sometimes at Thanksgiving, it’s a rare vegetable amongst the indulgent spread, and it feels good to eat a vegetable. 😉 Plus, it’s super easy to sneak even more veggies into this recipe (it’s great with added mushrooms and spinach) and this dairy-free side dish doesn’t use ANY of the canned stuff. You can also make this recipe ahead, which makes it super convenient for busy weeknights and special occasions. Are you getting excited for turkey day?! I can’t wait! I would love to hear what you’re cooking this year! Today I’m excited to share a vegan green bean casserole you can make ahead of the big day. Be sure to check out the bottom of this post for more of our go-to Thanksgiving recipes! Make-Ahead Vegan...

2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Him

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Him 2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Him: It can be so hard to shop for the guys for the holiday season! I’m sharing gift ideas for him at varying price points, and for anyone in your family you may be trying to cross off your list.  Hi friends! How’s the weekend treating you? I’m popping in this weekend to share more shopping finds for my fellow friends who are trying to cross off their holiday lifts! For today’s post, I’m sharing a gift guide for the guys since it can kind of be impossible to shop for them. I always love to hear if you have any awesome guy gift ideas, so please share the goods in the comments section! Here are some of my top picks: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Him For the fitness fanatic: The best sports headphones – I went back to wired headphones, but the Pilot uses and loves these. A classic metal vent tech tee A Vuori polo A sauna blanket. The guys LOVE this for recovery after tough workouts and for relaxation. Use FITNESSIST...