White elephant gifts are a great way to celebrate the holidays with friends, family , or coworkers. It takes the pressure off of having to find the perfect gift, because the expectation is that the gift is meant to be lighthearted and fun. Whether you like to go the gag gift route or you enjoy gifting something a bit more practical, these white elephant gift ideas from Amazon will do the trick! See our roundup below.

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1. Add a little dark humor to your every day with this daily calendar!

2. And watch your last nerve go up in flames with this funny candle.

3. Who doesn’t love a good dad joke?! Keep ’em coming with this Dad Joke 3000.

4. Want to know what the future holds? Consult Mr. Predicto for a glimpse of what’s coming.

5. Spread the positivity with this adorable positive duck!

6. The tool that does it al! This multitool is great for anyone to keep handy.

7. Take your drinking games to the next level with shot roulette!

8. Scritch-scratch! Get those hard-to-reach spots with this telescopic back scratcher.

9. Snuggle up like a little burrito with this burrito blanket!

10. Fling those frickin’ chickens! The fun never stops with this silly game.

11. When you just can’t take it anymore, this screaming goat will be there for you with a sympathetic scream.

12. Time doesn’t exist on the toilet . . . until now. Gift this toilet timer to the person who spends way too much time on the john.

13. What makes a better white elephant gift than a pair of comfy cozy elephant slippers??

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and everyone has a favorite part of this big day. Whether you love the actual game, the commercials and halftime show, the snacks (guilty), or just the general camaraderie, having some yummy food is definitely an essential part of the celebration. Get ready for the big game day with these quick & easy Super Bowl snack recipes!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Paprika Pita Chips

This spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips is *chef’s kiss* – even the picky eaters will love!

Ingredients:

*double the recipe if you’re feeding a big crowd

• (1) 10oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well drained)
• 6 pieces of bacon (crumbled once cooked)
• 2 tsp of minced garlic 
• (1) 14oz can of artichoke hearts
• 16oz container of light dairy sour cream 
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 
• 1 Bag of pita bread 
• Paprika (or smoked paprika) 

Directions:

• Preheat oven at 350° – cut pita bread into triangles and set on foil lined baking tray – spray with pam spray and season with paprika. Cook for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. 
• Cook bacon (I used 6 slices) and set aside to cool (reserve 1 tbsp of bacon grease) add garlic and sauté until browned, add spinach, artichokes to pan until warm. Then add sour cream, Mayo, and pepper until warm throughout. Crumble bacon into small pieces and fold into spinach mix. 
• Serve with baked pita chips and enjoy!!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo chicken dip is our absolute favorite!! It’s creamy and delicious and hits the spot every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 package chicken breasts
• Chicken broth
• Shredded cheese
• Ranch dressing
• Cream cheese
• Mild wing sauce

Directions:

• Cook chicken in slow cooker with chicken broth (I use about a cup and a half or until chicken is covered) until fully cooked – shredding chicken as it cooks.
• Once chicken is cooked – pour a bottle of wing sauce over chicken and let it marinate overnight. 
• Preheat oven at 350° (take chicken and cream cheese out of fridge and let sit to room temperature)
• Evenly spread cream cheese on bottom of oven safe casserole dish, top with buffalo chicken, then full package of shredded cheese (we love cheese), and full bottle of ranch dressing. 
• Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
• Enjoy with your favorite chips or veggies!

Slow Cook Taco Pasta

This slow cook taco pasta is an easy, hearty meal for the whole family (or party)!

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta shells
• 13oz tomato sauce
• Ground beef
• Shredded cheese of choice
• Taco Seasoning
• Cream Cheese

Directions:

• Cook ground beef thoroughly
• Add ground beef, (1) 13oz can of tomato sauce, one packet of taco seasoning and 1 cup of water to slow cooker and stir 
• Cook on high for 1 hour 
• Cook shell noodles until al dente (about 8 minutes)
• Add noodles, 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 block of cream cheese (cut into cubes) to slow cooker and stir 
• Cook on low for another hour 
• Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream and enjoy! 

Honey BBQ Meatballs

These little meatballs are a little sweet, a little tangy, and a whole lotta yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen meatballs
• Honey BBQ sauce

Directions:

• Bake meatballs at 350° for about 20 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes (about 12 meatballs) 
• Cover meatballs with BBQ sauce and serve

*For a heartier snack, add meatballs to rolls topped with provolone cheese!!

Loaded Fries

Load ’em up! These loaded fries will be the talk of the town, long after the game ends.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen crinkle cut fries
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Bacon bits
• Sour cream

Directions:

• Bake fries at 425° for 15 minutes
• Top with cheese and bacon pieces 
• Bake at 425° for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted 
• Serve with sour cream and enjoy!!

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and everyone has a favorite part of this big day. Whether you love the actual game, the commercials and halftime show, the snacks (guilty), or just the general camaraderie, having some yummy food is definitely an essential part of the celebration. Get ready for the big game day with these quick & easy Super Bowl snack recipes!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Paprika Pita Chips

This spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips is *chef’s kiss* – even the picky eaters will love!

Ingredients:

*double the recipe if you’re feeding a big crowd

• (1) 10oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well drained)
• 6 pieces of bacon (crumbled once cooked)
• 2 tsp of minced garlic 
• (1) 14oz can of artichoke hearts
• 16oz container of light dairy sour cream 
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 
• 1 Bag of pita bread 
• Paprika (or smoked paprika) 

Directions:

• Preheat oven at 350° – cut pita bread into triangles and set on foil lined baking tray – spray with pam spray and season with paprika. Cook for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. 
• Cook bacon (I used 6 slices) and set aside to cool (reserve 1 tbsp of bacon grease) add garlic and sauté until browned, add spinach, artichokes to pan until warm. Then add sour cream, Mayo, and pepper until warm throughout. Crumble bacon into small pieces and fold into spinach mix. 
• Serve with baked pita chips and enjoy!!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo chicken dip is our absolute favorite!! It’s creamy and delicious and hits the spot every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 package chicken breasts
• Chicken broth
• Shredded cheese
• Ranch dressing
• Cream cheese
• Mild wing sauce

Directions:

• Cook chicken in slow cooker with chicken broth (I use about a cup and a half or until chicken is covered) until fully cooked – shredding chicken as it cooks.
• Once chicken is cooked – pour a bottle of wing sauce over chicken and let it marinate overnight. 
• Preheat oven at 350° (take chicken and cream cheese out of fridge and let sit to room temperature)
• Evenly spread cream cheese on bottom of oven safe casserole dish, top with buffalo chicken, then full package of shredded cheese (we love cheese), and full bottle of ranch dressing. 
• Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
• Enjoy with your favorite chips or veggies!

Slow Cook Taco Pasta

This slow cook taco pasta is an easy, hearty meal for the whole family (or party)!

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta shells
• 13oz tomato sauce
• Ground beef
• Shredded cheese of choice
• Taco Seasoning
• Cream Cheese

Directions:

• Cook ground beef thoroughly
• Add ground beef, (1) 13oz can of tomato sauce, one packet of taco seasoning and 1 cup of water to slow cooker and stir 
• Cook on high for 1 hour 
• Cook shell noodles until al dente (about 8 minutes)
• Add noodles, 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 block of cream cheese (cut into cubes) to slow cooker and stir 
• Cook on low for another hour 
• Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream and enjoy! 

Honey BBQ Meatballs

These little meatballs are a little sweet, a little tangy, and a whole lotta yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen meatballs
• Honey BBQ sauce

Directions:

• Bake meatballs at 350° for about 20 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes (about 12 meatballs) 
• Cover meatballs with BBQ sauce and serve

*For a heartier snack, add meatballs to rolls topped with provolone cheese!!

Loaded Fries

Load ’em up! These loaded fries will be the talk of the town, long after the game ends.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen crinkle cut fries
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Bacon bits
• Sour cream

Directions:

• Bake fries at 425° for 15 minutes
• Top with cheese and bacon pieces 
• Bake at 425° for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted 
• Serve with sour cream and enjoy!!

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and everyone has a favorite part of this big day. Whether you love the actual game, the commercials and halftime show, the snacks (guilty), or just the general camaraderie, having some yummy food is definitely an essential part of the celebration. Get ready for the big game day with these quick & easy Super Bowl snack recipes!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Paprika Pita Chips

This spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips is *chef’s kiss* – even the picky eaters will love!

Ingredients:

*double the recipe if you’re feeding a big crowd

• (1) 10oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well drained)
• 6 pieces of bacon (crumbled once cooked)
• 2 tsp of minced garlic 
• (1) 14oz can of artichoke hearts
• 16oz container of light dairy sour cream 
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 
• 1 Bag of pita bread 
• Paprika (or smoked paprika) 

Directions:

• Preheat oven at 350° – cut pita bread into triangles and set on foil lined baking tray – spray with pam spray and season with paprika. Cook for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. 
• Cook bacon (I used 6 slices) and set aside to cool (reserve 1 tbsp of bacon grease) add garlic and sauté until browned, add spinach, artichokes to pan until warm. Then add sour cream, Mayo, and pepper until warm throughout. Crumble bacon into small pieces and fold into spinach mix. 
• Serve with baked pita chips and enjoy!!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo chicken dip is our absolute favorite!! It’s creamy and delicious and hits the spot every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 package chicken breasts
• Chicken broth
• Shredded cheese
• Ranch dressing
• Cream cheese
• Mild wing sauce

Directions:

• Cook chicken in slow cooker with chicken broth (I use about a cup and a half or until chicken is covered) until fully cooked – shredding chicken as it cooks.
• Once chicken is cooked – pour a bottle of wing sauce over chicken and let it marinate overnight. 
• Preheat oven at 350° (take chicken and cream cheese out of fridge and let sit to room temperature)
• Evenly spread cream cheese on bottom of oven safe casserole dish, top with buffalo chicken, then full package of shredded cheese (we love cheese), and full bottle of ranch dressing. 
• Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
• Enjoy with your favorite chips or veggies!

Slow Cook Taco Pasta

This slow cook taco pasta is an easy, hearty meal for the whole family (or party)!

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta shells
• 13oz tomato sauce
• Ground beef
• Shredded cheese of choice
• Taco Seasoning
• Cream Cheese

Directions:

• Cook ground beef thoroughly
• Add ground beef, (1) 13oz can of tomato sauce, one packet of taco seasoning and 1 cup of water to slow cooker and stir 
• Cook on high for 1 hour 
• Cook shell noodles until al dente (about 8 minutes)
• Add noodles, 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 block of cream cheese (cut into cubes) to slow cooker and stir 
• Cook on low for another hour 
• Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream and enjoy! 

Honey BBQ Meatballs

These little meatballs are a little sweet, a little tangy, and a whole lotta yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen meatballs
• Honey BBQ sauce

Directions:

• Bake meatballs at 350° for about 20 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes (about 12 meatballs) 
• Cover meatballs with BBQ sauce and serve

*For a heartier snack, add meatballs to rolls topped with provolone cheese!!

Loaded Fries

Load ’em up! These loaded fries will be the talk of the town, long after the game ends.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen crinkle cut fries
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Bacon bits
• Sour cream

Directions:

• Bake fries at 425° for 15 minutes
• Top with cheese and bacon pieces 
• Bake at 425° for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted 
• Serve with sour cream and enjoy!!

Okay seriously, what would we do without Target? This favorite retailer hits the spot every time without doing too much damage to our bank accounts…as long as we exhibit a tiny bit of self-control. Whether we’re looking for something for a little home refresh or unique and classy holiday decor, Target always has what we need (and what we didn’t even know we needed, too). We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Valentine’s Day decor from Target. Check it out below!

Love is in the air! And splashed all throughout our home with this fun, heartwarming decor. Welcome guests with this sweet doormat, pile the couches with adorable throw pillows, adorn the walls with Valentine’s-themed garland and signs, and stack the shelves with cute decor – then start every day with this endearing mug filled with your favorite morning beverage.

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Okay seriously, what would we do without Target? This favorite retailer hits the spot every time without doing too much damage to our bank accounts…as long as we exhibit a tiny bit of self-control. Whether we’re looking for something for a little home refresh or unique and classy holiday decor, Target always has what we need (and what we didn’t even know we needed, too). We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Valentine’s Day decor from Target. Check it out below!

Love is in the air! And splashed all throughout our home with this fun, heartwarming decor. Welcome guests with this sweet doormat, pile the couches with adorable throw pillows, adorn the walls with Valentine’s-themed garland and signs, and stack the shelves with cute decor – then start every day with this endearing mug filled with your favorite morning beverage.

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Soups are an easy, delicious, and (usually) healthy meal option, and they can really hit the spot on a cold winter day! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite soup recipes to share with you so next time you’re stumped about what to make for dinner, you can whip one of these up and make the whole family happy! See our soup recipes below.

Stracciatella Soup

A heartwarming, delicious and nutritious soup. Made in the beloved Always Pan!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 4 eggs (whipped)
• Spinach
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Shaved Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

• Simmer chicken (or vegetable) stock on medium heat and slowly add whipped eggs.
• Let cook for about two minutes and then add uncooked spinach. Continue to cook until wilted. Add grated Parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.

Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

A creamy, filling soup perfect for family dinner on a chilly night!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 celery chopped 
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped 
• 1/2 onion 
• Olive oil
• Chopped garlic (about three cloves)
• 3 TBS flour 
• 4 cups chicken broth 
• 1 cup uncooked rice 
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound uncooked chicken cut into bite size pieces 

DIRECTIONS:

• Chop all veggies 
• With 1 TBS oil, sauté celery, onion and carrots in soup pot for 5 minutes
• Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds
• Add in flour and cook for about a minute (coating veggies)
• Slowly add in chicken broth (scraping the bottom of the pot)
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Stir in rice and heavy whipping cream
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer
• Cover the pot with lid to cook rice for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally
• Add in chicken and cook for another 10-12 minutes (while stirring occasionally so rice doesn’t stick)
• Serve hot with your favorite bread or crackers
  
  *Krista’s pro tip: I personally cook the rice separate and instead of adding when you add the cream, let the soup broth cook for a bit then add the chicken and let cook. If you’re planning on saving leftovers, it’s best to keep rice separate since it soaks up the broth! 

Mushroom Soup

This mushroom soup has a kick of spice! It’s delicious by itself or with rice and/or chicken!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 TBS plant-based butter
• 10oz mushrooms
• 1 TBS Hungarian paprika
• 1 TBS coconut aminos
• 2 cups no salt added chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 TBS tapioca flour
• Ground pepper to taste
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• Parsley for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

• Place butter in sauce pan and melt
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender
• Mix in paprika, aminos, and broth – simmer on low for about 15 minutes
• In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk and flour – then add to sauce pan
• Stir well and let simmer (don’t boil) covered, for about 15 minutes
• Stir in pepper, lemon juice, and sour cream and allow to heat for about 5 minutes
• Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Dupe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound spicy sausage (or mild if preferred)
• Diced pancetta (1-pack sized) or bacon
• 1 onion diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 2 TBS flour 
• 4 cups chicken stock 
• 4 large potatoes (russet)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Kale

DIRECTIONS:

• Chop onion, garlic and potatoes
• In pot, heat a drizzle of oil – crumble up sausage and brown it, drain well and move to a plate
• In same pot cook the pancetta (or bacon) using the grease from the sausage. Cool till crisp. Once done move to plate, clear all but 1 TBS of oil from pot
• Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes
• Add garlic and cook for an additional minute
• Add flour to onion and garlic and stir to combine. Cook for about a minute.
• Pour in chicken stock and gently stir as you pour, add potatoes and bring to a boil
• Cook until potatoes can be pierced with a fork (about 15 minutes)
• Add in cooked sausage, pancetta/bacon (leaving some for topping), heavy cream, and kale
• Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Top with pancetta/bacon pieces and serve!

Soups are an easy, delicious, and (usually) healthy meal option, and they can really hit the spot on a cold winter day! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite soup recipes to share with you so next time you’re stumped about what to make for dinner, you can whip one of these up and make the whole family happy! See our soup recipes below.

Stracciatella Soup

A heartwarming, delicious and nutritious soup. Made in the beloved Always Pan!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 4 eggs (whipped)
• Spinach
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Shaved Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

• Simmer chicken (or vegetable) stock on medium heat and slowly add whipped eggs.
• Let cook for about two minutes and then add uncooked spinach. Continue to cook until wilted. Add grated Parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.

Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

A creamy, filling soup perfect for family dinner on a chilly night!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 celery chopped 
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped 
• 1/2 onion 
• Olive oil
• Chopped garlic (about three cloves)
• 3 TBS flour 
• 4 cups chicken broth 
• 1 cup uncooked rice 
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound uncooked chicken cut into bite size pieces 

DIRECTIONS:

• Chop all veggies 
• With 1 TBS oil, sauté celery, onion and carrots in soup pot for 5 minutes
• Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds
• Add in flour and cook for about a minute (coating veggies)
• Slowly add in chicken broth (scraping the bottom of the pot)
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Stir in rice and heavy whipping cream
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer
• Cover the pot with lid to cook rice for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally
• Add in chicken and cook for another 10-12 minutes (while stirring occasionally so rice doesn’t stick)
• Serve hot with your favorite bread or crackers
  
  *Krista’s pro tip: I personally cook the rice separate and instead of adding when you add the cream, let the soup broth cook for a bit then add the chicken and let cook. If you’re planning on saving leftovers, it’s best to keep rice separate since it soaks up the broth! 

Mushroom Soup

This mushroom soup has a kick of spice! It’s delicious by itself or with rice and/or chicken!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 TBS plant-based butter
• 10oz mushrooms
• 1 TBS Hungarian paprika
• 1 TBS coconut aminos
• 2 cups no salt added chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 TBS tapioca flour
• Ground pepper to taste
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• Parsley for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

• Place butter in sauce pan and melt
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender
• Mix in paprika, aminos, and broth – simmer on low for about 15 minutes
• In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk and flour – then add to sauce pan
• Stir well and let simmer (don’t boil) covered, for about 15 minutes
• Stir in pepper, lemon juice, and sour cream and allow to heat for about 5 minutes
• Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Dupe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound spicy sausage (or mild if preferred)
• Diced pancetta (1-pack sized) or bacon
• 1 onion diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 2 TBS flour 
• 4 cups chicken stock 
• 4 large potatoes (russet)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Kale

DIRECTIONS:

• Chop onion, garlic and potatoes
• In pot, heat a drizzle of oil – crumble up sausage and brown it, drain well and move to a plate
• In same pot cook the pancetta (or bacon) using the grease from the sausage. Cool till crisp. Once done move to plate, clear all but 1 TBS of oil from pot
• Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes
• Add garlic and cook for an additional minute
• Add flour to onion and garlic and stir to combine. Cook for about a minute.
• Pour in chicken stock and gently stir as you pour, add potatoes and bring to a boil
• Cook until potatoes can be pierced with a fork (about 15 minutes)
• Add in cooked sausage, pancetta/bacon (leaving some for topping), heavy cream, and kale
• Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Top with pancetta/bacon pieces and serve!

The holidays have come and gone and as much as we love all of our festive decor, we’re ready to tuck it away until next November. Taking down your holiday decorations can leave your home feeling oddly blank and bland though, so we’re here to help you give your home a fresh update for winter with a few new key pieces. These home items from Target in cozy neutrals and warm golds will make your sanctuary feel comfy and calm – and they’re versatile enough that you can use them from season to season! See some of our favorite winter home refresh products from Target below.

Cozy neutrals and warm gold tones help bring a little softness to your home during the harsh winter months. Pops of green will make your space feel livelier and more playful, and adding knitted and woven textures brings a sense of comfort and charm. Candles help set the mood with soft lighting, a big mirror helps open the space up, and a few eye-catching pieces serve as gorgeous focal points throughout the room.

Shop the Winter Refresh

The holidays have come and gone and as much as we love all of our festive decor, we’re ready to tuck it away until next November. Taking down your holiday decorations can leave your home feeling oddly blank and bland though, so we’re here to help you give your home a fresh update for winter with a few new key pieces. These home items from Target in cozy neutrals and warm golds will make your sanctuary feel comfy and calm – and they’re versatile enough that you can use them from season to season! See some of our favorite winter home refresh products from Target below.

Cozy neutrals and warm gold tones help bring a little softness to your home during the harsh winter months. Pops of green will make your space feel livelier and more playful, and adding knitted and woven textures brings a sense of comfort and charm. Candles help set the mood with soft lighting, a big mirror helps open the space up, and a few eye-catching pieces serve as gorgeous focal points throughout the room.

Shop the Winter Refresh

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2023 is Viva Magenta: an exuberant shade of fuchsia that calls to mind fearlessness, strength, and bravery. This stunning hue mixes warm and cool tones for the perfect balance of bright and bold. Keep touches of it throughout your home or add into your wardrobe and daily beauty routine to feel empowered and beautiful all year long. See some of our Viva Magenta picks below.

Bring the color of the year into your home with subtle touches like sophisticated wine glasses, a perfectly perfect Perfect Pot, a soft throw pillow, or a cozy throw blanket.

Sprinkle it into your beauty routine with a gorgeous liquid lipstick, fun nail polish, or a silk scrunchie.

And if you want to add a little Viva Magenta to your wardrobe, a slouchy sweatshirt, fierce booties, or a bright beanie are all great options.

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The Pantone Color of the Year for 2023 is Viva Magenta: an exuberant shade of fuchsia that calls to mind fearlessness, strength, and bravery. This stunning hue mixes warm and cool tones for the perfect balance of bright and bold. Keep touches of it throughout your home or add into your wardrobe and daily beauty routine to feel empowered and beautiful all year long. See some of our Viva Magenta picks below.

Bring the color of the year into your home with subtle touches like sophisticated wine glasses, a perfectly perfect Perfect Pot, a soft throw pillow, or a cozy throw blanket.

Sprinkle it into your beauty routine with a gorgeous liquid lipstick, fun nail polish, or a silk scrunchie.

And if you want to add a little Viva Magenta to your wardrobe, a slouchy sweatshirt, fierce booties, or a bright beanie are all great options.

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We love finding new brands to bring to the F&T community, and RIGWA is our newest obsession! RIGWA is a woman-owned brand that makes premium & sustainable food storage containers inspired by an active lifestyle and always being on-the-go! With versatile, durable, and reusable food storage containers for all your needs, you can keep your food fresher for longer! The sleek and functional designs are a gorgeous addition to your kitchen and daily life – and they’re perfect for all of those holiday leftovers. See some of our favorite RIGWA products below.

From bowls and inserts to eco-friendly utensils, RIGWA has an extensive collection of beautiful, high-quality to-go products! Even better?? Use our exclusive discount code KRISTY20 to get 20% off sitewide (one-time use)!!

This Fresh Bowl and bowl insert are perfect for a little yogurt parfait snack! Fill the bowl insert with your favorite yogurt, top with sliced fresh fruit, and finish with granola, and then put the insert into the Fresh Bowl and pop on the custom lid and you’re ready to go!

A great afternoon snack is a scoop of tuna or chicken salad with cucumber slices and pita chips! The divider insert is perfect for keeping your food separate and less messy! Keep the insert in the Fresh Bowl and it will stay fresh all day long.

And for a light lunch, mix up your favorite salad in your Fresh Bowl and enjoy a crisp, cool meal anywhere, anytime!!

**Don’t forget – use our exclusive discount code KRISTY20 to get 20% off sitewide (one-time use)!!

Thanks for reading! Let us know which RIGWA products you’ll be trying in the comments below xo.

We love finding new brands to bring to the F&T community, and RIGWA is our newest obsession! RIGWA is a woman-owned brand that makes premium & sustainable food storage containers inspired by an active lifestyle and always being on-the-go! With versatile, durable, and reusable food storage containers for all your needs, you can keep your food fresher for longer! The sleek and functional designs are a gorgeous addition to your kitchen and daily life – and they’re perfect for all of those holiday leftovers. See some of our favorite RIGWA products below.

From bowls and inserts to eco-friendly utensils, RIGWA has an extensive collection of beautiful, high-quality to-go products! Even better?? Use our exclusive discount code KRISTY20 to get 20% off sitewide (one-time use)!!

This Fresh Bowl and bowl insert are perfect for a little yogurt parfait snack! Fill the bowl insert with your favorite yogurt, top with sliced fresh fruit, and finish with granola, and then put the insert into the Fresh Bowl and pop on the custom lid and you’re ready to go!

A great afternoon snack is a scoop of tuna or chicken salad with cucumber slices and pita chips! The divider insert is perfect for keeping your food separate and less messy! Keep the insert in the Fresh Bowl and it will stay fresh all day long.

And for a light lunch, mix up your favorite salad in your Fresh Bowl and enjoy a crisp, cool meal anywhere, anytime!!

**Don’t forget – use our exclusive discount code KRISTY20 to get 20% off sitewide (one-time use)!!

Thanks for reading! Let us know which RIGWA products you’ll be trying in the comments below xo.

We’re back with another room redo from Kristy! This time she upgraded her out-of-date dining room with a fresh coat of paint and some new furniture and accessories – and it changed the whole vibe. From dark and drab to bright and beautiful, her dining room transformation is one for the books! Take a look at the redo below.

This is the dining room before – not bad, but it definitely needed a little love! A fresh coat of paint and some new, carefully curated furniture and accessories would make this a brand-new space. I couldn’t wait to get rid of the beat-up table and the decades-old curtains.

Step one: pick the paint color! This gorgeous green is “Eden” from Hearth and Hand with Magnolia.

Here you can see the room mid-transformation. The new green paint color is sleek and contemporary, and blends seamlessly with the other upgrades I’ve made in my home!

A new dining table set and light fixture took the old, dark feel of the room and turned it into a fresh, modern farmhouse vibe! The light wood table and neutral chairs are classy and sophisticated, and the open-frame pendant light is eye-catching without being overwhelming.

Another small change that made a huge difference was replacing the old valances with these gorgeous sheer curtains and new curtain rods! They make the room look soft and bright, allowing plenty of natural light in while still feeling cozy and warm. See how I made that beautiful floral arrangement here.

And the completed look!! This new rug helps to open up the space and add a little dimension. It also helps the room feel finished – it ties together all the pieces. You can grab the faux marble-topped side table here, and check out the dining table decor here.

Thanks for reading! Let us know what you think of Kristy’s dining room redo in the comments below xo.

We’re back with another room redo from Kristy! This time she upgraded her out-of-date dining room with a fresh coat of paint and some new furniture and accessories – and it changed the whole vibe. From dark and drab to bright and beautiful, her dining room transformation is one for the books! Take a look at the redo below.

This is the dining room before – not bad, but it definitely needed a little love! A fresh coat of paint and some new, carefully curated furniture and accessories would make this a brand-new space. I couldn’t wait to get rid of the beat-up table and the decades-old curtains.

Step one: pick the paint color! This gorgeous green is “Eden” from Hearth and Hand with Magnolia.

Here you can see the room mid-transformation. The new green paint color is sleek and contemporary, and blends seamlessly with the other upgrades I’ve made in my home!

A new dining table set and light fixture took the old, dark feel of the room and turned it into a fresh, modern farmhouse vibe! The light wood table and neutral chairs are classy and sophisticated, and the open-frame pendant light is eye-catching without being overwhelming.

Another small change that made a huge difference was replacing the old valances with these gorgeous sheer curtains and new curtain rods! They make the room look soft and bright, allowing plenty of natural light in while still feeling cozy and warm. See how I made that beautiful floral arrangement here.

And the completed look!! This new rug helps to open up the space and add a little dimension. It also helps the room feel finished – it ties together all the pieces. You can grab the faux marble-topped side table here, and check out the dining table decor here.

Thanks for reading! Let us know what you think of Kristy’s dining room redo in the comments below xo.

Kristy has been slowly renovating and redoing rooms in her home over the past year or so (check out her bathroom, living room, kitchen, and pantry redos) and next on her list was her detached garage! She had a vision for turning the space into a game room where she could hang out and relax with her husband, host family on holidays, and have a place for her kids to enjoy with friends as they get older! See how she transformed her unfinished detached garage into a cozy hangout spot below.

The unfinished detached garage was previously being used as a storage/workout space, without any real purpose or design. It was time to make use of all of this room and get it organized!

One of the top priorities was adding a small half bath to the space. I knew that we wanted this to be a hangout spot for friends and family, and being able to have a bathroom onsite would be a huge plus!

Another game room essential – organized storage space!! I have a lot of different holiday and seasonal decor that would typically sit in my garage, creating more chaos. I knew I wanted a dedicated shelving area to keep everything I don’t use year-round safe and out of the way.

Getting all of the framing done and sheetrock up, with the bathroom and storage closet sectioned out, really made the whole space start to come together!

This is the almost-finished storage closet! I have so much space now to store all of my decor and outdoor essentials. The high shelving makes it easy to store and organize bins and larger items!

And the finished half bath! I went with a navy blue and gold decor theme to keep it clean and classy. The vanity has nice storage space underneath, and the large bathroom mirror perfectly complements the sleek gold faucet, towel ring, and toilet paper holder (not pictured). Also not pictured is the new toilet, but I went with a basic white high-efficiency model.

I wanted a rug that would add some style but would also hide dirt tracked in from outside and could handle a little wear and tear. This indoor/outdoor rug was just what I was looking for, and also helped carry the navy theme of the bathroom out into the main space. We also hung a TV and added a heater for those cold winter days when we still want to enjoy the space without freezing!

I love the shiplap accent wall between the two closet doors. It really helps to bring dimension to the space and makes it feel like a real extension of our home! I couldn’t be any happier with how the game room turned out. I’m excited to add all of the furniture and start hanging out in here!

We had contractors do all of the work because this was a little bit too large of a project to tackle ourselves, and we wanted to ensure everything was done correctly! We went with Making Changes, LLC, a contracting company based in South Jersey, and I would recommend them time and time again. They got the work done timely and efficiently, and they were a pleasure to work with!!

Kristy has been slowly renovating and redoing rooms in her home over the past year or so (check out her bathroom, living room, kitchen, and pantry redos) and next on her list was her detached garage! She had a vision for turning the space into a game room where she could hang out and relax with her husband, host family on holidays, and have a place for her kids to enjoy with friends as they get older! See how she transformed her unfinished detached garage into a cozy hangout spot below.

The unfinished detached garage was previously being used as a storage/workout space, without any real purpose or design. It was time to make use of all of this room and get it organized!

One of the top priorities was adding a small half bath to the space. I knew that we wanted this to be a hangout spot for friends and family, and being able to have a bathroom onsite would be a huge plus!

Another game room essential – organized storage space!! I have a lot of different holiday and seasonal decor that would typically sit in my garage, creating more chaos. I knew I wanted a dedicated shelving area to keep everything I don’t use year-round safe and out of the way.

Getting all of the framing done and sheetrock up, with the bathroom and storage closet sectioned out, really made the whole space start to come together!

This is the almost-finished storage closet! I have so much space now to store all of my decor and outdoor essentials. The high shelving makes it easy to store and organize bins and larger items!

And the finished half bath! I went with a navy blue and gold decor theme to keep it clean and classy. The vanity has nice storage space underneath, and the large bathroom mirror perfectly complements the sleek gold faucet, towel ring, and toilet paper holder (not pictured). Also not pictured is the new toilet, but I went with a basic white high-efficiency model.

I wanted a rug that would add some style but would also hide dirt tracked in from outside and could handle a little wear and tear. This indoor/outdoor rug was just what I was looking for, and also helped carry the navy theme of the bathroom out into the main space. We also hung a TV and added a heater for those cold winter days when we still want to enjoy the space without freezing!

I love the shiplap accent wall between the two closet doors. It really helps to bring dimension to the space and makes it feel like a real extension of our home! I couldn’t be any happier with how the game room turned out. I’m excited to add all of the furniture and start hanging out in here!

We had contractors do all of the work because this was a little bit too large of a project to tackle ourselves, and we wanted to ensure everything was done correctly! We went with Making Changes, LLC, a contracting company based in South Jersey, and I would recommend them time and time again. They got the work done timely and efficiently, and they were a pleasure to work with!!

Hosting for the holidays takes a lot of work! There’s the cooking, the cleaning, and of course, the decorating. Your dining table is one area that’s easy to forget about but can make all the difference in prepping your home for company! All you need are a few simple items to make your tabletop pop and really wow your guests. This holiday tablescape inspiration will help you be the hostess with the mostess. Check it out below.

Black and red with hints of green mixed with warm wood and woven neutrals combines a little bit of glam with a soft, welcoming vibe.

For your place settings, start with a woven placemat, topped with a matte black dinner plate, and finished off with a beautiful cloth napkin accented with a textured wooden napkin ring.

This is a simple, sophisticated look that is perfect for family get-togethers or dinner with friends!

A rustic table runner topped with faux greenery, plush pumpkins, and pillar candles makes for an eye-catching focal point and adds style without being overwhelming.

Just like that you have a gorgeous tablescape that you can show off all season long!

And this table decor comes from Decocrated! See more holiday decor from Decocrated here.

Hosting for the holidays takes a lot of work! There’s the cooking, the cleaning, and of course, the decorating. Your dining table is one area that’s easy to forget about but can make all the difference in prepping your home for company! All you need are a few simple items to make your tabletop pop and really wow your guests. This holiday tablescape inspiration will help you be the hostess with the mostess. Check it out below.

Black and red with hints of green mixed with warm wood and woven neutrals combines a little bit of glam with a soft, welcoming vibe.

For your place settings, start with a woven placemat, topped with a matte black dinner plate, and finished off with a beautiful cloth napkin accented with a textured wooden napkin ring.

This is a simple, sophisticated look that is perfect for family get-togethers or dinner with friends!

A rustic table runner topped with faux greenery, plush pumpkins, and pillar candles makes for an eye-catching focal point and adds style without being overwhelming.

Just like that you have a gorgeous tablescape that you can show off all season long!

And this table decor comes from Decocrated! See more holiday decor from Decocrated here.

Revamping and reorganizing any space can feel a little overwhelming, but it’s oh so satisfying once it’s done. And your kitchen pantry is one of those places in the house that just seems to accumulate clutter and detritus over the years. Opening that door and deciding to tackle a little DIY organization is definitely daunting, but we’ve got a solution for you! Easy Closets helps you transform your space with minimal time and effort. Kristy redid her kitchen pantry using an Easy Closets system and it was life changing! AND – right now you can get 10% off your order with our exclusive code KRISTY10 *valid through 11/21! See Kristy’s pantry transformation below.

There’s nothing I love more than organization. With my pantry needing all the help it could get, I was desperate to find a simple, manageable solution without going broke. And then I stumbled across this Easy Closets system. The name says it all…it was EASY to put together! Going from the before (bottom) to the after (top) was actually a seamless process and only took me two days to complete!!

This is my pantry before…yikes. I started the redo by measuring my space. Once I submitted my measurements, Easy Closets put together a plan for my pantry (request a free design plan here)! They send you a specially tailored layout that you can then choose to love, modify, or switch out for a completely different plan! You can do this as many times as you want until you find the perfect layout for your space and your needs. The representatives at Easy Closets made the planning part painless for me and helped transform my space with ease! You can also browse their design gallery here. They design pantries, closets, laundry room and garage storage, and more!

Step one: clear out the pantry and take out the old shelving units. This was the worst part – ugh those wire racks. Make sure to take all trim off if you have it. This will allow the new shelves to lay flat on the wall when you install them!

With all of the old shelving out, it was time to install my new Easy Closets system!!

The installation was super simple and it didn’t take me long at all! I couldn’t believe how much of a difference it made to have separate shelves and cubbies. I was actually excited to reorganize and put everything away in its new place!

Look at all of that organization!! It’s so much cleaner and less cluttered. A neat freak’s dream come true!

I can see everything in my pantry with ease and know with just a glance what I need to stock up on or what I have enough of. This may not sound like a huge deal but knowing exactly what I need helps cut down on multiple weekly trips to the grocery store! And anything that can save a little time and make life a little easier is a huge blessing.

Even my paper products and cleaning supplies are neat and organized now! The pullout drawers are great for storing things like aluminum foil, parchment paper, and Ziploc bags, or items I don’t use every day like baking supplies and party goods.

And just like that I have a brand new, beautiful pantry. I seriously love just looking at it, and the fact that it was so easy to transform makes it that much more enjoyable!! No matter how big or small your space is, Easy Closets has you covered! 

**DON’T FORGET: Get 10% off your order with our exclusive code KRISTY10 valid through 11/21!

Revamping and reorganizing any space can feel a little overwhelming, but it’s oh so satisfying once it’s done. And your kitchen pantry is one of those places in the house that just seems to accumulate clutter and detritus over the years. Opening that door and deciding to tackle a little DIY organization is definitely daunting, but we’ve got a solution for you! Easy Closets helps you transform your space with minimal time and effort. Kristy redid her kitchen pantry using an Easy Closets system and it was life changing! AND – right now you can get 10% off your order with our exclusive code KRISTY10 *valid through 11/21! See Kristy’s pantry transformation below.

There’s nothing I love more than organization. With my pantry needing all the help it could get, I was desperate to find a simple, manageable solution without going broke. And then I stumbled across this Easy Closets system. The name says it all…it was EASY to put together! Going from the before (bottom) to the after (top) was actually a seamless process and only took me two days to complete!!

This is my pantry before…yikes. I started the redo by measuring my space. Once I submitted my measurements, Easy Closets put together a plan for my pantry (request a free design plan here)! They send you a specially tailored layout that you can then choose to love, modify, or switch out for a completely different plan! You can do this as many times as you want until you find the perfect layout for your space and your needs. The representatives at Easy Closets made the planning part painless for me and helped transform my space with ease! You can also browse their design gallery here. They design pantries, closets, laundry room and garage storage, and more!

Step one: clear out the pantry and take out the old shelving units. This was the worst part – ugh those wire racks. Make sure to take all trim off if you have it. This will allow the new shelves to lay flat on the wall when you install them!

With all of the old shelving out, it was time to install my new Easy Closets system!!

The installation was super simple and it didn’t take me long at all! I couldn’t believe how much of a difference it made to have separate shelves and cubbies. I was actually excited to reorganize and put everything away in its new place!

Look at all of that organization!! It’s so much cleaner and less cluttered. A neat freak’s dream come true!

I can see everything in my pantry with ease and know with just a glance what I need to stock up on or what I have enough of. This may not sound like a huge deal but knowing exactly what I need helps cut down on multiple weekly trips to the grocery store! And anything that can save a little time and make life a little easier is a huge blessing.

Even my paper products and cleaning supplies are neat and organized now! The pullout drawers are great for storing things like aluminum foil, parchment paper, and Ziploc bags, or items I don’t use every day like baking supplies and party goods.

And just like that I have a brand new, beautiful pantry. I seriously love just looking at it, and the fact that it was so easy to transform makes it that much more enjoyable!! No matter how big or small your space is, Easy Closets has you covered! 

**DON’T FORGET: Get 10% off your order with our exclusive code KRISTY10 valid through 11/21!