If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.
Carter’s
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Express
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Kohl’s
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Macy’s
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Old Navy
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Target
Shop the Spring Home Sale and get up to 50% off home & patio items from Target!!
Tarte
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Victoria’s Secret
Think PINK! Victoria’s Secret rewards members (it’s free to join!) get 25% off their purchase today, and 20% off tomorrow
Walmart
It’s Super Spring Savings Week at Walmart! Shop rollbacks on thousands of items!
The holiday season is really the season for hosting guests and entertaining friends and family, so you want to make sure your home is warm and welcoming. Since the first stop is usually the entryway of your house, decorate it with elegant holiday decor to make the space feel inviting. Walmart has lots of affordable holiday decorations so you can choose just a few pieces to dress the space up or completely revamp it. See our holiday entryway design guide below.
Artificial Tree | Accent Chair | Throw Pillow | Geometric Mirror | Holly Jolly Wall Art | Fa La La Wall Art | Accent Table | Metal Sculpture | Woodwick Candle | Rattan Sleigh | Antique Truck | Wire Candle Holder | Wooden Lantern | Antique Milk Bottles | Braided Storage Basket | Welcome Sign
We’re decking the halls with this darling decor and bringing the holiday spirit into our ho-ho-homes! A small artificial light-up tree will tie the outdoors to the indoors and liven the space up. Place a velvet chair in a holiday hue next to a wooden shelved accent table adorned with lots of little holiday decorations (balance rich colors with warm woods and metal tones), and hang a few jolly signs on the wall to keep the festive flow. Add a mirror to make the area seem larger and sleigh an entryway worthy of a winter wonderland!
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The holiday season is really the season for hosting guests and entertaining friends and family, so you want to make sure your home is warm and welcoming. Since the first stop is usually the entryway of your house, decorate it with elegant holiday decor to make the space feel inviting. Walmart has lots of affordable holiday decorations so you can choose just a few pieces to dress the space up or completely revamp it. See our holiday entryway design guide below.
Artificial Tree | Accent Chair | Throw Pillow | Geometric Mirror | Holly Jolly Wall Art | Fa La La Wall Art | Accent Table | Metal Sculpture | Woodwick Candle | Rattan Sleigh | Antique Truck | Wire Candle Holder | Wooden Lantern | Antique Milk Bottles | Braided Storage Basket | Welcome Sign
We’re decking the halls with this darling decor and bringing the holiday spirit into our ho-ho-homes! A small artificial light-up tree will tie the outdoors to the indoors and liven the space up. Place a velvet chair in a holiday hue next to a wooden shelved accent table adorned with lots of little holiday decorations (balance rich colors with warm woods and metal tones), and hang a few jolly signs on the wall to keep the festive flow. Add a mirror to make the area seem larger and sleigh an entryway worthy of a winter wonderland!
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The holiday season is really the season for hosting guests and entertaining friends and family, so you want to make sure your home is warm and welcoming. Since the first stop is usually the entryway of your house, decorate it with elegant holiday decor to make the space feel inviting. Walmart has lots of affordable holiday decorations so you can choose just a few pieces to dress the space up or completely revamp it. See our holiday entryway design guide below.
Artificial Tree | Accent Chair | Throw Pillow | Geometric Mirror | Holly Jolly Wall Art | Fa La La Wall Art | Accent Table | Metal Sculpture | Woodwick Candle | Rattan Sleigh | Antique Truck | Wire Candle Holder | Wooden Lantern | Antique Milk Bottles | Braided Storage Basket | Welcome Sign
We’re decking the halls with this darling decor and bringing the holiday spirit into our ho-ho-homes! A small artificial light-up tree will tie the outdoors to the indoors and liven the space up. Place a velvet chair in a holiday hue next to a wooden shelved accent table adorned with lots of little holiday decorations (balance rich colors with warm woods and metal tones), and hang a few jolly signs on the wall to keep the festive flow. Add a mirror to make the area seem larger and sleigh an entryway worthy of a winter wonderland!
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Sherpa is all the rage this season and if you haven’t hopped on board this fleece-like fabric train, it’s time to get on! Jackets, sweaters, dresses…however you wear it, this snuggly cold-season staple will keep you warm and bring a cozy chic vibe to your winter wardrobe. Shop these inexpensive and oh-so-soft sherpa pieces from Walmart below.
Sherpa Shacket | Sherpa Moto Jacket | Faux Sherpa Coat | Sherpa Grandpa Cardigan | Sherpa-Lined Hoodie | Sherpa Hood Puffer Coat | Fleece Hoodie Dress | Sherpa-Lined Drape Cardigan | Sherpa Bomber Jacket | Quarter Zip Sherpa Pullover
A shacket, hoodie, quarter zip, or grandpa cardigan are more casual ways to wear your sherpa. A moto jacket, puffer coat, or bomber jacket are perfect for additional warmth on those extra chilly days. And a dress, drape cardigan, or single-breasted coat are great for taking sherpa and making it a little more dressy. Because there’s a sherpa for every occasion…we promise.
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Sherpa is all the rage this season and if you haven’t hopped on board this fleece-like fabric train, it’s time to get on! Jackets, sweaters, dresses…however you wear it, this snuggly cold-season staple will keep you warm and bring a cozy chic vibe to your winter wardrobe. Shop these inexpensive and oh-so-soft sherpa pieces from Walmart below.
Sherpa Shacket | Sherpa Moto Jacket | Faux Sherpa Coat | Sherpa Grandpa Cardigan | Sherpa-Lined Hoodie | Sherpa Hood Puffer Coat | Fleece Hoodie Dress | Sherpa-Lined Drape Cardigan | Sherpa Bomber Jacket | Quarter Zip Sherpa Pullover
A shacket, hoodie, quarter zip, or grandpa cardigan are more casual ways to wear your sherpa. A moto jacket, puffer coat, or bomber jacket are perfect for additional warmth on those extra chilly days. And a dress, drape cardigan, or single-breasted coat are great for taking sherpa and making it a little more dressy. Because there’s a sherpa for every occasion…we promise.
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Who doesn’t love a good blazer? It’s a great way to add flair to any outfit, taking it from plain and ordinary to elegant and extraordinary. With so many styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to find the perfect blazer, but we’ve put together this handy little style guide to help you. See some of our favorite blazer styles below.
This soft belted blazer is a feminine version of this style staple. Wear it with a cap-sleeved satin blouse and dark wash skinny jeans, and finish the look with heeled knee-high boots and a statement necklace.
Make this sophisticated double-breasted button blazer a little more sporty chic with a white v-neck tee, light wash jeans, glitter slip-on sneakers, and a layered chain necklace. This is a great weekend or girls’ day look.
Keep it classy with this polished peplum blazer. Perfect for the office, pair it with a ribbed mock neck midi dress and stiletto ankle booties. The look is completed with dazzling dangle earrings and simple stackable rings.
This ruched sleeve boyfriend blazer gets a subtly sexy spin with a lace strap cami, sleek ponte pants, and animal print mules. Add a set of beaded bracelets and sparkly studs and wear this outfit for date night.
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Who doesn’t love a good blazer? It’s a great way to add flair to any outfit, taking it from plain and ordinary to elegant and extraordinary. With so many styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to find the perfect blazer, but we’ve put together this handy little style guide to help you. See some of our favorite blazer styles below.
This soft belted blazer is a feminine version of this style staple. Wear it with a cap-sleeved satin blouse and dark wash skinny jeans, and finish the look with heeled knee-high boots and a statement necklace.
Make this sophisticated double-breasted button blazer a little more sporty chic with a white v-neck tee, light wash jeans, glitter slip-on sneakers, and a layered chain necklace. This is a great weekend or girls’ day look.
Keep it classy with this polished peplum blazer. Perfect for the office, pair it with a ribbed mock neck midi dress and stiletto ankle booties. The look is completed with dazzling dangle earrings and simple stackable rings.
This ruched sleeve boyfriend blazer gets a subtly sexy spin with a lace strap cami, sleek ponte pants, and animal print mules. Add a set of beaded bracelets and sparkly studs and wear this outfit for date night.
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Flawless hair, don’t care. Your hairstyle can really make or break your outfit, and even affect your mood and how your day goes. Everyone knows bad hair days are the worst days. But fear not! Never have a bad hair day again with these hair styling tools that are some of the best on the market. Investing in good hair tools makes all the difference, and these products are affordable yet effective. See our list below of the best hair styling tools around.
Drying Tools
This BaBylissPRO hair dryer is easy to use and dries hair quickly! The lightweight dryer uses ionic technology to create gentle, even heat, drying hair in less time with less frizz. It works well with all hair types and will give you shiny, healthy-looking locks.
This Conair InfinitiPRO Ion Choice hair dryer gives you up to 50% faster drying with a professional AC motor. Equipped with two different attachments, you can get smooth, sleek style with the concentrator, or attach the volumizing diffuser for added texture and lift.
This Fit Compact Hair Dryer from T3 is a lightweight, performance-packed compact hair dryer powered by advanced IonAir technology. It smooths the hair cuticle and speeds up the drying process while enhancing shine. Plus, it’s 30% smaller than a traditional dryer, so it’s easy to take on-the-go!
This Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush is a group favorite, and with good reason!! Dry, volumize, and style your hair in just one step. The hot air brush helps reduce hair damage, giving you gorgeous volume and brilliant shine in no time.
This Hot Tools Professional 24K Gold One Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer gives you salon-quality blowouts with only one tool. The unique barrel design offers the ultimate straightening of strands and delivers sleek volume for a silky smooth finish.
Straightening Tools
This Lava Ceramic Hairstyling Iron from Chi heats up quickly and powerfully straightens hair. It gives a sleek, long-lasting straightened style and locks in moisture to maximize shine.
This Remington Anti-Static Flat Iron definitely gives you the best bang for your buck, costing less than $20. It’s not just affordable though! This flat iron minimizes heat damage, reduces frizz and static, and is also great for creating waves and curls.
This MiroPure Enhanced Hair Straightener Brush is convenient and user-friendly…get soft, healthy looking hair in one simple step. The comb brush boots your hair’s natural luster and is compatible with all hair types.
Curling Tools
This Conair InfinitiPRO curling iron is budget-friendly and easy to use. Simply wrap strands around the tapered barrel to create defined or loose, flowing curls. The tourmaline ceramic technology controls frizz and leaves hair silky and shiny.
This Chi Lava Curl Shot curling wand is lightweight and angled, helping you easily and comfortably reach the back of your head. The cool shot button instantly sets curls and allows your style to last all day long.
This Bed Head A-Wave-We-Go Adjustable Deep Waver will give you beautiful, beachy waves in just minutes. Adjust the dial to get the waves you want and look effortlessly chic while maintaining your hair’s shine.
This L’ange Le Cinq Curling Wand Set comes with 5 separate, unique barrels for all of your curling needs. Get waves, spirals, loose curls, and more with this all-in-one set. Fast and even heat distribution makes for reduced styling time, and special technology seals cuticles for smooth, long-lasting curls.
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Flawless hair, don’t care. Your hairstyle can really make or break your outfit, and even affect your mood and how your day goes. Everyone knows bad hair days are the worst days. But fear not! Never have a bad hair day again with these hair styling tools that are some of the best on the market. Investing in good hair tools makes all the difference, and these products are affordable yet effective. See our list below of the best hair styling tools around.
Drying Tools
This BaBylissPRO hair dryer is easy to use and dries hair quickly! The lightweight dryer uses ionic technology to create gentle, even heat, drying hair in less time with less frizz. It works well with all hair types and will give you shiny, healthy-looking locks.
This Conair InfinitiPRO Ion Choice hair dryer gives you up to 50% faster drying with a professional AC motor. Equipped with two different attachments, you can get smooth, sleek style with the concentrator, or attach the volumizing diffuser for added texture and lift.
This Fit Compact Hair Dryer from T3 is a lightweight, performance-packed compact hair dryer powered by advanced IonAir technology. It smooths the hair cuticle and speeds up the drying process while enhancing shine. Plus, it’s 30% smaller than a traditional dryer, so it’s easy to take on-the-go!
This Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer Hot Air Brush is a group favorite, and with good reason!! Dry, volumize, and style your hair in just one step. The hot air brush helps reduce hair damage, giving you gorgeous volume and brilliant shine in no time.
This Hot Tools Professional 24K Gold One Step Volumizer and Hair Dryer gives you salon-quality blowouts with only one tool. The unique barrel design offers the ultimate straightening of strands and delivers sleek volume for a silky smooth finish.
Straightening Tools
This Lava Ceramic Hairstyling Iron from Chi heats up quickly and powerfully straightens hair. It gives a sleek, long-lasting straightened style and locks in moisture to maximize shine.
This Remington Anti-Static Flat Iron definitely gives you the best bang for your buck, costing less than $20. It’s not just affordable though! This flat iron minimizes heat damage, reduces frizz and static, and is also great for creating waves and curls.
This MiroPure Enhanced Hair Straightener Brush is convenient and user-friendly…get soft, healthy looking hair in one simple step. The comb brush boots your hair’s natural luster and is compatible with all hair types.
Curling Tools
This Conair InfinitiPRO curling iron is budget-friendly and easy to use. Simply wrap strands around the tapered barrel to create defined or loose, flowing curls. The tourmaline ceramic technology controls frizz and leaves hair silky and shiny.
This Chi Lava Curl Shot curling wand is lightweight and angled, helping you easily and comfortably reach the back of your head. The cool shot button instantly sets curls and allows your style to last all day long.
This Bed Head A-Wave-We-Go Adjustable Deep Waver will give you beautiful, beachy waves in just minutes. Adjust the dial to get the waves you want and look effortlessly chic while maintaining your hair’s shine.
This L’ange Le Cinq Curling Wand Set comes with 5 separate, unique barrels for all of your curling needs. Get waves, spirals, loose curls, and more with this all-in-one set. Fast and even heat distribution makes for reduced styling time, and special technology seals cuticles for smooth, long-lasting curls.
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Pies, cakes, doughnuts, cookies…mmmmm. Baked with sweet spices, whipped sugars, fall fruits, and lots of love, autumn treats are simply the best desserts you can make. They warm the home and the heart and bring comfort to everyone. Fall baking season is upon us and we’re sharing some fun fall recipes you can make with a few simple kitchen tools…like the KitchenAid Pro Stand Mixer. Find out more below.
The KitchenAid Pro stand mixer is a dream come true for bakers both new and experienced. Knead, whip, mix, and more – Kristy’s mixer pictured above is the 6-qt bowl mixer, which can handle up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and triple batches of cookie dough. The bowl is wide-mouthed to make adding ingredients easy, and it comes equipped with a pouring shield to minimize spills and messes.
The mixer includes a KP26M1X Professional 600 Series stand mixer, a 6-qt stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with contoured handle, a pouring shield, a spiral dough hook, a flat beater, and a wire whip.
Recipe Inspiration
These KitchenAid recipes from Yummly.com are the perfect fall treats to make with your KitchenAid mixer and accessories!! Grab your ingredients and supplies and get to baking!
Honey Cardamom Pear Upside Down Cake
**Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (for caramel pear base)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup honey (for caramel pear base)
- 3 medium pears (peeled, cored, quartered and sliced in 1/4″ slices)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fine grind cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup butter (room temp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Special Equipment: KitchenAid® paddle attachment; 9” round cake pan; saucepan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Place a large tin foil sheet on the rack below your baking rack to catch any bubbling juices while the cake is baking.
- Make the caramel base. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan on medium high heat. Once melted, add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup honey and gently whisk until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to come to a heavy bubble, then reduce heat to medium and cook for another minute. Remove from heat, whisk and then spread evenly in the cake pan. Layer 2-3 pears in whatever pattern desired. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and 1/4 cup honey. Set aside.
- Attach the paddle attachment to your KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, and cream the 3/4 cup butter on speed 6 for one minute. Reduce speed to 4, and slowly stream in the granulated sugar. Once sugar is fully added, increase speed back to speed 6 and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to 2 and add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture in three additions; beat just until blended after each addition. Spread batter evenly over pears.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. (At 50 minutes, if the cake has browned on top but is not cooked through, you can lightly cover with foil for remaining bake time.) Remove cake from the oven and cool it on a wire rack for five minutes before inverting the cake onto a rimmed plate and releasing the cake. (NOTE: A rimmed plate is necessary to catch the juices that will release when the cake is turned over.)
- Can be served warm, or cooled completely.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
** Makes 9 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 red apple (unpeeled, cored, chopped (202g))
- 1 cup apple cider (divided (250ml))
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (425ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (0.5ml)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (75ml)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening (54ml)
- 1 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (50ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2ml)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (750ml)
Directions:
- Combine apples and ¾ cup apple cider in medium saucepan; cover. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until softened. Uncover and continue cooking 5 minutes or until apples are tender and cider is almost completely reduced. Purée mixture with an immersion blender or in food processor until smooth. Measure the sauce; you should have ½ cup. If you have more, return to saucepan and continue cooking until reduced to ½ cup. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Combine flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
- Add granulated sugar and shortening to bowl of KitchenAid® Artisan Mini Stand Mixer. Attach bowl and Flat Beaterto mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Turn to Speed 1 and gradually add egg and apple mixture.Continuing on Speed 1, add half the flour mixture, buttermilk and vanilla. After the liquid is fully incorporated, add remaining flour mixture. Mix 1 minute. The mixture will be sticky.
- Spray two 6-cavity full-sized doughnut baking pans generously with vegetable pan spray. Spoon ¼ cup batter into each cavity. Recipe will yield 9 doughnuts.Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in doughnuts comes out clean. Reserve in pan.
- Add remaining ¼ cup apple cider to small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Transfer to medium bowl and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.Dip each warm donut in the glaze, turning it with a fork. Transfer to cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet and let stand until glaze has set.
Pies, cakes, doughnuts, cookies…mmmmm. Baked with sweet spices, whipped sugars, fall fruits, and lots of love, autumn treats are simply the best desserts you can make. They warm the home and the heart and bring comfort to everyone. Fall baking season is upon us and we’re sharing some fun fall recipes you can make with a few simple kitchen tools…like the KitchenAid Pro Stand Mixer. Find out more below.
The KitchenAid Pro stand mixer is a dream come true for bakers both new and experienced. Knead, whip, mix, and more – Kristy’s mixer pictured above is the 6-qt bowl mixer, which can handle up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and triple batches of cookie dough. The bowl is wide-mouthed to make adding ingredients easy, and it comes equipped with a pouring shield to minimize spills and messes.
The mixer includes a KP26M1X Professional 600 Series stand mixer, a 6-qt stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with contoured handle, a pouring shield, a spiral dough hook, a flat beater, and a wire whip.
Recipe Inspiration
These KitchenAid recipes from Yummly.com are the perfect fall treats to make with your KitchenAid mixer and accessories!! Grab your ingredients and supplies and get to baking!
Honey Cardamom Pear Upside Down Cake
**Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (for caramel pear base)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup honey (for caramel pear base)
- 3 medium pears (peeled, cored, quartered and sliced in 1/4″ slices)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fine grind cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup butter (room temp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Special Equipment: KitchenAid® paddle attachment; 9” round cake pan; saucepan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Place a large tin foil sheet on the rack below your baking rack to catch any bubbling juices while the cake is baking.
- Make the caramel base. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan on medium high heat. Once melted, add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup honey and gently whisk until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to come to a heavy bubble, then reduce heat to medium and cook for another minute. Remove from heat, whisk and then spread evenly in the cake pan. Layer 2-3 pears in whatever pattern desired. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and 1/4 cup honey. Set aside.
- Attach the paddle attachment to your KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, and cream the 3/4 cup butter on speed 6 for one minute. Reduce speed to 4, and slowly stream in the granulated sugar. Once sugar is fully added, increase speed back to speed 6 and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to 2 and add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture in three additions; beat just until blended after each addition. Spread batter evenly over pears.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. (At 50 minutes, if the cake has browned on top but is not cooked through, you can lightly cover with foil for remaining bake time.) Remove cake from the oven and cool it on a wire rack for five minutes before inverting the cake onto a rimmed plate and releasing the cake. (NOTE: A rimmed plate is necessary to catch the juices that will release when the cake is turned over.)
- Can be served warm, or cooled completely.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
** Makes 9 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 red apple (unpeeled, cored, chopped (202g))
- 1 cup apple cider (divided (250ml))
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (425ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (0.5ml)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (75ml)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening (54ml)
- 1 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (50ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2ml)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (750ml)
Directions:
- Combine apples and ¾ cup apple cider in medium saucepan; cover. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until softened. Uncover and continue cooking 5 minutes or until apples are tender and cider is almost completely reduced. Purée mixture with an immersion blender or in food processor until smooth. Measure the sauce; you should have ½ cup. If you have more, return to saucepan and continue cooking until reduced to ½ cup. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Combine flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
- Add granulated sugar and shortening to bowl of KitchenAid® Artisan Mini Stand Mixer. Attach bowl and Flat Beaterto mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Turn to Speed 1 and gradually add egg and apple mixture.Continuing on Speed 1, add half the flour mixture, buttermilk and vanilla. After the liquid is fully incorporated, add remaining flour mixture. Mix 1 minute. The mixture will be sticky.
- Spray two 6-cavity full-sized doughnut baking pans generously with vegetable pan spray. Spoon ¼ cup batter into each cavity. Recipe will yield 9 doughnuts.Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in doughnuts comes out clean. Reserve in pan.
- Add remaining ¼ cup apple cider to small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Transfer to medium bowl and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.Dip each warm donut in the glaze, turning it with a fork. Transfer to cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet and let stand until glaze has set.
The cold weather is coming!! And while it may not be here quite yet (it’s currently 75 and sunny here, no complaints), you want to be prepared for that first overnight frost or sudden snowstorm. Cute, cozy winter accessories can certainly make the chilly weather more bearable, and these hats, scarves, and gloves below are all less than $25! So pick one, two, or a few, and get ready to bundle up. Your winter wardrobe (and wallet) will both be happy.
Women
Faux Angora Beret | Printed Infinity Scarf | Bow Pop Top Gloves | Camo Beanie | Metallic Scarf | Cashmere Tech Gloves
Ladies, you have to admit, even if you don’t love the cold weather, there are a lot of adorable winter accessories out there. These are no exception! If you need something more dressy, a faux fur beret paired with a houndstooth scarf and bow mittens will look classy and sophisticated, and if you’d like something more laidback, a printed beanie (camo is always cute!!) with a metallic infinity scarf and cashmere gloves is fun yet fashionable.
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Men
Pine Knot Beanie | Knit Scarf | Faux Shearling Cuff Gloves | Knit Pom Pom Beanie | Thermal Colorblock Scarf | Faux Shearling Mittens
Gentlemen, staying warm can be charming and suave. Bundle up in all black with a beanie, knit scarf, and faux shearling cuff gloves for a mysterious and masculine look, or get playful with a pom pom beanie, colorblock scarf, and faux shearling mittens.
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Kids’
Batman Beanie & Gloves | Unicorn Earmuffs & Gloves | Faux Fur Pom Pom Hat & Mittens
These kids’ cold weather accessories are just darling!! Whether your kiddos are walking to school, frolicking outside on a snowy day, or helping you shovel the sidewalk (it’s never too early to learn!), they can do it in style.
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The cold weather is coming!! And while it may not be here quite yet (it’s currently 75 and sunny here, no complaints), you want to be prepared for that first overnight frost or sudden snowstorm. Cute, cozy winter accessories can certainly make the chilly weather more bearable, and these hats, scarves, and gloves below are all less than $25! So pick one, two, or a few, and get ready to bundle up. Your winter wardrobe (and wallet) will both be happy.
Women
Faux Angora Beret | Printed Infinity Scarf | Bow Pop Top Gloves | Camo Beanie | Metallic Scarf | Cashmere Tech Gloves
Ladies, you have to admit, even if you don’t love the cold weather, there are a lot of adorable winter accessories out there. These are no exception! If you need something more dressy, a faux fur beret paired with a houndstooth scarf and bow mittens will look classy and sophisticated, and if you’d like something more laidback, a printed beanie (camo is always cute!!) with a metallic infinity scarf and cashmere gloves is fun yet fashionable.
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Men
Pine Knot Beanie | Knit Scarf | Faux Shearling Cuff Gloves | Knit Pom Pom Beanie | Thermal Colorblock Scarf | Faux Shearling Mittens
Gentlemen, staying warm can be charming and suave. Bundle up in all black with a beanie, knit scarf, and faux shearling cuff gloves for a mysterious and masculine look, or get playful with a pom pom beanie, colorblock scarf, and faux shearling mittens.
Shop Men's Accessories
Kids’
Batman Beanie & Gloves | Unicorn Earmuffs & Gloves | Faux Fur Pom Pom Hat & Mittens
These kids’ cold weather accessories are just darling!! Whether your kiddos are walking to school, frolicking outside on a snowy day, or helping you shovel the sidewalk (it’s never too early to learn!), they can do it in style.
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One of the best feelings as the weather gets chillier is switching your bedding from light, breathable fabrics to warm and snuggly sheets and blankets. If you already have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, these bedding sets below certainly won’t make it easier, but you’ll feel so snug you won’t even care that you’ve now snoozed your alarm for the fourth time. Take a look at our favorite options for those cold-weather cuddles.
Faux Fur Bedding
Soft and luxurious, faux fur bedding is the ultimate cold weather indulgence. It gives a modern look to your bedroom while remaining warm and inviting.
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Fleece/Sherpa
Get comfy and cozy with a fleece or sherpa bedding set. These sets are charming and timeless, and will give you all the warmth you need on a frigid winter night.
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Suede/Velvet
A suede or velvet bedding set is elegant and classy. These lush fabrics bring dimension and depth to the boudoir, and make sleeping a dream.
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One of the best feelings as the weather gets chillier is switching your bedding from light, breathable fabrics to warm and snuggly sheets and blankets. If you already have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, these bedding sets below certainly won’t make it easier, but you’ll feel so snug you won’t even care that you’ve now snoozed your alarm for the fourth time. Take a look at our favorite options for those cold-weather cuddles.
Faux Fur Bedding
Soft and luxurious, faux fur bedding is the ultimate cold weather indulgence. It gives a modern look to your bedroom while remaining warm and inviting.
Shop Faux Fur Bedding
Fleece/Sherpa
Get comfy and cozy with a fleece or sherpa bedding set. These sets are charming and timeless, and will give you all the warmth you need on a frigid winter night.
Shop Fleece/Sherpa Bedding
Suede/Velvet
A suede or velvet bedding set is elegant and classy. These lush fabrics bring dimension and depth to the boudoir, and make sleeping a dream.
Shop Suede/Velvet Bedding
Our favorite brand of organizational essentials, Erin Condren, has teamed up with one of our all-time favorite retailers, Target, to bring you beautiful and meaningful tools for planning and organizing your life! Reduce stress, achieve your goals, and find joy in the everyday. See the products available below.
LifePlanners
The newest products to hit the shelves at Target include the best loved softbound LifePlanner and a daily wellness journal (the markers are not available at Target but you can grab them here). These gorgeous planners will help you organize your life, plan your schedule, remember appointments, track to-do lists, and set goals…and do it all in style! These planners make it easy (and fun!) to stay efficient and keep your life in order.
The Planners
LifePlanner 2022 – Coiled Weekly 7×9 Layers $29.99
- 7″x9″, 12-month, dated planner
- Colorful, multi-colored Layers design
- Made in the USA with thick 80# paper (resists ink bleeding)
- Weekly, monthly & yearly planning spreads
- Pages for goal-setting, memory-keeping, journaling and more
- Sturdy laminate cover (interchangeable & wet-erase)
- Coiled-in stickers, inspirational quotes & more
LifePlanner 2022 – Softbound A5 Layers $24.99
- Compact A5 (5.8″ x 8.3″), 12-month, dated planner
- Metallic Rose Gold Layers design
- Weekly, monthly & yearly planning spreads
- Thick Text Weight Paper (Resists Ink Bleeding)
- Pages for goal-setting, memory-keeping, journaling and more
- Lay-flat and lefty-friendly, it’s professional, portable planning at its best.
- Designer details, inspirational quotes & more sprinkled throughout
LifePlanner 2022 – Softbound Planner $29.99
- 8” x 10”, 12-month, dated planner (July 2022 – June 2023)
- Mid Century Circles design
- Weekly, monthly & yearly planning spreads
- Thick 80-pound text weight paper (resists ink bleeding)
- Pages for goal-setting, memory-keeping, journaling and more
- Lay-flat and lefty-friendly, it’s professional, portable planning at its best.
- Designer details, inspirational quotes & more sprinkled throughout
Wellness Journal – Daily A5 Journal $17.99
- A5 (5.8″ x 8.3″)
- 160 pages
- Sturdy laminate cover with Wildflowers design
- Thick 80-pound text weight paper (resists ink bleeding)
- Durable platinum aluminum coil
- 3 months of undated daily wellness planning pages
- Daily tracking for food, movement & self-care
- Reflection & celebration pages
If you’ve got a Hello Kitty fan in your life, check out these fun Hello Kitty-inspired organization essentials below (these aren’t available at Target, but we love them so much we had to share)!!
EC Hello Kitty | Vegan Folio | Planner Stickers
If you’re unfamiliar with Erin Condren (and our infatuation with it here at Frugal and Thriving) see what it’s all about here!!
Our favorite brand of organizational essentials, Erin Condren, has teamed up with one of our all-time favorite retailers, Target, to bring you beautiful and meaningful tools for planning and organizing your life! Reduce stress, achieve your goals, and find joy in the everyday. See the products available below.
LifePlanners
The newest products to hit the shelves at Target include the best loved softbound LifePlanner and a daily wellness journal (the markers are not available at Target but you can grab them here). These gorgeous planners will help you organize your life, plan your schedule, remember appointments, track to-do lists, and set goals…and do it all in style! These planners make it easy (and fun!) to stay efficient and keep your life in order.
The Planners
LifePlanner 2022 – Coiled Weekly 7×9 Layers $29.99
- 7″x9″, 12-month, dated planner
- Colorful, multi-colored Layers design
- Made in the USA with thick 80# paper (resists ink bleeding)
- Weekly, monthly & yearly planning spreads
- Pages for goal-setting, memory-keeping, journaling and more
- Sturdy laminate cover (interchangeable & wet-erase)
- Coiled-in stickers, inspirational quotes & more
LifePlanner 2022 – Softbound A5 Layers $24.99
- Compact A5 (5.8″ x 8.3″), 12-month, dated planner
- Metallic Rose Gold Layers design
- Weekly, monthly & yearly planning spreads
- Thick Text Weight Paper (Resists Ink Bleeding)
- Pages for goal-setting, memory-keeping, journaling and more
- Lay-flat and lefty-friendly, it’s professional, portable planning at its best.
- Designer details, inspirational quotes & more sprinkled throughout
LifePlanner 2022 – Softbound Planner $29.99
- 8” x 10”, 12-month, dated planner (July 2022 – June 2023)
- Mid Century Circles design
- Weekly, monthly & yearly planning spreads
- Thick 80-pound text weight paper (resists ink bleeding)
- Pages for goal-setting, memory-keeping, journaling and more
- Lay-flat and lefty-friendly, it’s professional, portable planning at its best.
- Designer details, inspirational quotes & more sprinkled throughout
Wellness Journal – Daily A5 Journal $17.99
- A5 (5.8″ x 8.3″)
- 160 pages
- Sturdy laminate cover with Wildflowers design
- Thick 80-pound text weight paper (resists ink bleeding)
- Durable platinum aluminum coil
- 3 months of undated daily wellness planning pages
- Daily tracking for food, movement & self-care
- Reflection & celebration pages
If you’ve got a Hello Kitty fan in your life, check out these fun Hello Kitty-inspired organization essentials below (these aren’t available at Target, but we love them so much we had to share)!!
EC Hello Kitty | Vegan Folio | Planner Stickers
If you’re unfamiliar with Erin Condren (and our infatuation with it here at Frugal and Thriving) see what it’s all about here!!
These boots were made for walkin’! Show off your boot-iful shoe style with these adorable boots from Walmart that are as budget-friendly as they are fashionable. See some of our favorite styles below.
Dressed to Impress: When you want look good and put a little pep in your step, a dressy boot can do wonders. A block heel bootie in suede or a patent finish, or an over-the-knee boot will dress up any outfit.
Walk on the Wild Side: Get wild with an animal print boot. Opt for a bootie as a little print can go a long way, and rock cheetah, leopard, or snake.
Lace Them Up: Tie it in a knot or tie it in a bow…either way, add a stylish twist to your average fall boot. A lace-up block heel bootie, a combat-style boot, or a military-inspired boot are fashion-forward choices.
Boots with the Fur: Faux fur is a chic look for the cold weather. Wear it on a knee-high boot, a suede or quilted hiking boot, or a heeled ankle boot.
Shop the Boots
These boots were made for walkin’! Show off your boot-iful shoe style with these adorable boots from Walmart that are as budget-friendly as they are fashionable. See some of our favorite styles below.
Dressed to Impress: When you want look good and put a little pep in your step, a dressy boot can do wonders. A block heel bootie in suede or a patent finish, or an over-the-knee boot will dress up any outfit.
Walk on the Wild Side: Get wild with an animal print boot. Opt for a bootie as a little print can go a long way, and rock cheetah, leopard, or snake.
Lace Them Up: Tie it in a knot or tie it in a bow…either way, add a stylish twist to your average fall boot. A lace-up block heel bootie, a combat-style boot, or a military-inspired boot are fashion-forward choices.
Boots with the Fur: Faux fur is a chic look for the cold weather. Wear it on a knee-high boot, a suede or quilted hiking boot, or a heeled ankle boot.
Shop the Boots
A fall wreath is a simple way to add a touch of autumn to any area of your home. Most commonly used to adorn a front door, wreaths can also be hung inside to bring the rustic outdoors into your home. Think of hanging one above a mantle or an entryway table, or used as a table centerpiece to hold a collection of candles or other fall decorations. See these pretty artificial autumn wreaths from Walmart below.
Reds, yellows, oranges, and browns make a wreath fabulous for fall. Berries, pumpkins, sunflowers, and maple leaves are great autumn accessories and add dimension and personality to any wreath. Get one with LED lights to add warmth, or opt for a fun Halloween one to up your spooky decor game.
Shop the Wreaths
Want to get crafty? Try making your own artificial fall wreath! Use the above ones for some inspiration, or let yourself get creative. All you need is a wreath form, some tulle, ribbon, garland, and a few artificial accessories.
A fall wreath is a simple way to add a touch of autumn to any area of your home. Most commonly used to adorn a front door, wreaths can also be hung inside to bring the rustic outdoors into your home. Think of hanging one above a mantle or an entryway table, or used as a table centerpiece to hold a collection of candles or other fall decorations. See these pretty artificial autumn wreaths from Walmart below.
Reds, yellows, oranges, and browns make a wreath fabulous for fall. Berries, pumpkins, sunflowers, and maple leaves are great autumn accessories and add dimension and personality to any wreath. Get one with LED lights to add warmth, or opt for a fun Halloween one to up your spooky decor game.
Shop the Wreaths
Want to get crafty? Try making your own artificial fall wreath! Use the above ones for some inspiration, or let yourself get creative. All you need is a wreath form, some tulle, ribbon, garland, and a few artificial accessories.
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