The holiday season usually means there’s lots of cooking and baking to be done. Whether you’re hosting a holiday get-together for family or attending a Friendsgiving, chances are you’ll have to whip up something yummy for a celebration this season. We believe in making life as easy as possible, so we’ve rounded up a few recipes that are quick, simple, and delicious and make perfect side dishes or desserts for your holiday gatherings! See our holiday recipes below.

Crab Dip

A creamy, cheesy crab dip is always a crowd favorite! This side dish is best served hot with fresh bread or crunchy crackers for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz lump crab meat (canned)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• Dash of Tabasco for extra spice (optional)
• Fresh ground pepper
• Crackers or baguette slices for dipping

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Stir until creamy
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined
• Transfer mixture to small baking dish
• Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until browned and bubbly
• Serve with crackers or bread!

Pumpkin Seeds

These roasted pumpkin seeds are great for snacking on around the holidays or for adding to cheese boards or salads! Switch up the seasonings to fit your favorite flavor – savory, sweet, or salty!

Ingredients:

• Freshly scooped pumpkin seeds
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Seasonings of choice (we used 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika)

Directions:

• Scoop seeds from pumpkin and place in bowl of water
• Rinse seeds and let dry (dry overnight for best results)
• Preheat oven to 350°
• Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil and seasonings
• Bake for 12-15 minutes flipping seeds every 5 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool
• Enjoy alone or as the perfect addition to a charcuterie board!

Hot Cocoa Dip

Hot chocolate is a holiday essential, and this cocoa dip is like heaven in a dish! This is a super easy dessert to make that is sure to please.

Ingredients:

• Cool Whip
• Marshmallow crème
• Chocolate pudding mix
• Mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes for topping
• Graham crackers for dipping

Directions:

• In a bowl, mix Cool Whip and marshmallow crème together
• Add box of chocolate pudding mix and stir well until thoroughly combined
• Top with mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes
• Serve with graham crackers (or favorite crackers or pretzels) and enjoy!

Grinch Punch

Our favorite grumpy, grouchy Grinch is helping us celebrate the holidays with a sweet green punch! Great for after-dinner drinks or dessert, this punch can be made kid or adult-friendly!

Ingredients:

• Lime flavor sherbet 
• Green Hawaiian Punch
• Pineapple juice
• Sprite
• Red sugar crystals 
• Green glitter food coloring
• Cherries 
• *add rum, vodka, prosecco, or champagne for a fun adult version!

Directions:

• Dip rim of glass in cherry juice and then sugar
• Add a scoop or 2 of lime sherbet to glass
• Add equal parts punch, juice and soda
• Add a couple drops of green glitter food coloring and stir well
• Top with cherries (and add alcohol if desired) and enjoy!

The holiday season usually means there’s lots of cooking and baking to be done. Whether you’re hosting a holiday get-together for family or attending a Friendsgiving, chances are you’ll have to whip up something yummy for a celebration this season. We believe in making life as easy as possible, so we’ve rounded up a few recipes that are quick, simple, and delicious and make perfect side dishes or desserts for your holiday gatherings! See our holiday recipes below.

Crab Dip

A creamy, cheesy crab dip is always a crowd favorite! This side dish is best served hot with fresh bread or crunchy crackers for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz lump crab meat (canned)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• Dash of Tabasco for extra spice (optional)
• Fresh ground pepper
• Crackers or baguette slices for dipping

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Stir until creamy
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined
• Transfer mixture to small baking dish
• Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until browned and bubbly
• Serve with crackers or bread!

Pumpkin Seeds

These roasted pumpkin seeds are great for snacking on around the holidays or for adding to cheese boards or salads! Switch up the seasonings to fit your favorite flavor – savory, sweet, or salty!

Ingredients:

• Freshly scooped pumpkin seeds
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Seasonings of choice (we used 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika)

Directions:

• Scoop seeds from pumpkin and place in bowl of water
• Rinse seeds and let dry (dry overnight for best results)
• Preheat oven to 350°
• Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil and seasonings
• Bake for 12-15 minutes flipping seeds every 5 minutes
• Remove from oven and let cool
• Enjoy alone or as the perfect addition to a charcuterie board!

Hot Cocoa Dip

Hot chocolate is a holiday essential, and this cocoa dip is like heaven in a dish! This is a super easy dessert to make that is sure to please.

Ingredients:

• Cool Whip
• Marshmallow crème
• Chocolate pudding mix
• Mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes for topping
• Graham crackers for dipping

Directions:

• In a bowl, mix Cool Whip and marshmallow crème together
• Add box of chocolate pudding mix and stir well until thoroughly combined
• Top with mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes
• Serve with graham crackers (or favorite crackers or pretzels) and enjoy!

Grinch Punch

Our favorite grumpy, grouchy Grinch is helping us celebrate the holidays with a sweet green punch! Great for after-dinner drinks or dessert, this punch can be made kid or adult-friendly!

Ingredients:

• Lime flavor sherbet 
• Green Hawaiian Punch
• Pineapple juice
• Sprite
• Red sugar crystals 
• Green glitter food coloring
• Cherries 
• *add rum, vodka, prosecco, or champagne for a fun adult version!

Directions:

• Dip rim of glass in cherry juice and then sugar
• Add a scoop or 2 of lime sherbet to glass
• Add equal parts punch, juice and soda
• Add a couple drops of green glitter food coloring and stir well
• Top with cherries (and add alcohol if desired) and enjoy!

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.

At Frugal and Thriving, our mission is to bring you the best finds in fashion, beauty, home decor, and so much more for prices that won’t break the bank! We promote only products that we love that we know you’ll love too. Our post series, Frugal and Thriving Favorites, highlights some of our top recent purchases that we want to share with you!! We’re giving you a peek at some of our new favorite finds from October and letting you know just why we love them! Take a look below.

Kristy’s Air Purifier: If you don’t have an air purifier, get one!! I cannot believe how much better my rooms feel with this! No stuffy dust or smells lingering around – highly recommend!

Krista’s Eye Mask: I love eye masks and this one is great for those tired eyes! A few minutes with these eye patches on, and my eyes feel instantly refreshed and hydrated!

Kristy’s Perfect Pizza Rack: It literally is the perfect pizza rack! It comes with pizza racks to help keep your pizza separated and it’s adjustable so you can put up to 5 slices! PLUS you can microwave them all at the same time – saving you time! It’s dishwasher safe and I never have to worry about pizza boxes taking up space in the fridge or wasting tin foil!

Fellicia’s Mirror & Tree: I love how this large arched mirror really opens up and brightens my living space while adding contemporary style! And this faux fig tree brings a little bit of low (no) maintenance liveliness!

Faith’s Knife Set: I am not really much of a chef and usually avoid cooking at all costs. But a good knife set is a kitchen must-have, and this sleek matte black set looks as sharp as the blades slice!

Kristy’s Pimple Patches: This time of year always makes me break out and I love these spot stickers for stopping my pimples in action! I pop one of these on and goodbye pesky pimples!

Krista’s Wedge Sneakers: These Dr Scholl shoes though!! They are so comfortable for all day wear and also super cute. They look great dressed up or dressed down, too!

Kristy’s Uncrustable Makers: I love being able to make homemade uncrustables with these! Also great to make chocolate s’mores and stuffed French toast!

Fellicia’s Bench: It’s for sitting, it’s for storage, it’s for style – this bench does it all! It makes for such a cute seating area in front of my big windows and holds all my extra throw blankets!

Krista’s Halloween Activity: I grabbed this Halloween craft for my daughter’s classroom and it was a huge hit!! Make your own spooky creatures and critters with lots of fun decorative stickers.

Faith’s Budget Book: Really tracking my finances and sticking to a budget is something I started doing this year and it has helped so much! I find that having a really pretty budget book actually makes me look forward to sorting my finances, rather than dreading it.

Kristy’s Winter Boots: Grabbed my snow boots this year!! These winter shoes are the three C’s: cute, comfy, and cozy – because sensible snow boots don’t mean you have to sacrifice fashion! And I waterproof them with this to keep them in great condition all season long.

Krista’s Shacket: I love my flannel shacket…it’s great for those brisk fall evenings! This is my new go-to for staying warm while looking stylish.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next month’s roundup!! We’d love to hear some of your favorite recent purchases in the comments xo.

At Frugal and Thriving, our mission is to bring you the best finds in fashion, beauty, home decor, and so much more for prices that won’t break the bank! We promote only products that we love that we know you’ll love too. Our post series, Frugal and Thriving Favorites, highlights some of our top recent purchases that we want to share with you!! We’re giving you a peek at some of our new favorite finds from October and letting you know just why we love them! Take a look below.

Kristy’s Air Purifier: If you don’t have an air purifier, get one!! I cannot believe how much better my rooms feel with this! No stuffy dust or smells lingering around – highly recommend!

Krista’s Eye Mask: I love eye masks and this one is great for those tired eyes! A few minutes with these eye patches on, and my eyes feel instantly refreshed and hydrated!

Kristy’s Perfect Pizza Rack: It literally is the perfect pizza rack! It comes with pizza racks to help keep your pizza separated and it’s adjustable so you can put up to 5 slices! PLUS you can microwave them all at the same time – saving you time! It’s dishwasher safe and I never have to worry about pizza boxes taking up space in the fridge or wasting tin foil!

Fellicia’s Mirror & Tree: I love how this large arched mirror really opens up and brightens my living space while adding contemporary style! And this faux fig tree brings a little bit of low (no) maintenance liveliness!

Faith’s Knife Set: I am not really much of a chef and usually avoid cooking at all costs. But a good knife set is a kitchen must-have, and this sleek matte black set looks as sharp as the blades slice!

Kristy’s Pimple Patches: This time of year always makes me break out and I love these spot stickers for stopping my pimples in action! I pop one of these on and goodbye pesky pimples!

Krista’s Wedge Sneakers: These Dr Scholl shoes though!! They are so comfortable for all day wear and also super cute. They look great dressed up or dressed down, too!

Kristy’s Uncrustable Makers: I love being able to make homemade uncrustables with these! Also great to make chocolate s’mores and stuffed French toast!

Fellicia’s Bench: It’s for sitting, it’s for storage, it’s for style – this bench does it all! It makes for such a cute seating area in front of my big windows and holds all my extra throw blankets!

Krista’s Halloween Activity: I grabbed this Halloween craft for my daughter’s classroom and it was a huge hit!! Make your own spooky creatures and critters with lots of fun decorative stickers.

Faith’s Budget Book: Really tracking my finances and sticking to a budget is something I started doing this year and it has helped so much! I find that having a really pretty budget book actually makes me look forward to sorting my finances, rather than dreading it.

Kristy’s Winter Boots: Grabbed my snow boots this year!! These winter shoes are the three C’s: cute, comfy, and cozy – because sensible snow boots don’t mean you have to sacrifice fashion! And I waterproof them with this to keep them in great condition all season long.

Krista’s Shacket: I love my flannel shacket…it’s great for those brisk fall evenings! This is my new go-to for staying warm while looking stylish.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next month’s roundup!! We’d love to hear some of your favorite recent purchases in the comments xo.

It’s that time of year to start thinking about family photos for your holiday cards! If you like to get the whole family color-coordinated (because let’s be honest, that photographs WAY better) but struggle to find outfits you can get everyone on board with, not to worry! Old Navy has fashionable holiday styles for the entire fam that will have them all begging for just one more photo! See our holiday family photo outfit inspiration below.

Blue & Cream

These blue and cream outfit combinations are like walking in a winter wonderland, taking in the sparkling white snow below the dazzling blue sky.

Shop Blue & Cream Outfits

Red & Black

Red and black is a sleek, sophisticated outfit combination reminiscent of sipping a warm beverage next to a crackling fire on a cold winter’s night.

Shop Red & Black Outfits

Green & Gold

Like the green fir trees shining bright underneath the golden winter sun, these outfit combinations are mesmerizingly beautiful.

Shop Green & Gold Outfits

Matching Family Pajamas

And if you love being cute and cozy and want to opt for matching family PJs, check out the adorable options at these retailers:

• Old Navy
• Jane
• Hanna Andersson
• The Children’s Place
• Carter’s

It’s that time of year to start thinking about family photos for your holiday cards! If you like to get the whole family color-coordinated (because let’s be honest, that photographs WAY better) but struggle to find outfits you can get everyone on board with, not to worry! Old Navy has fashionable holiday styles for the entire fam that will have them all begging for just one more photo! See our holiday family photo outfit inspiration below.

Blue & Cream

These blue and cream outfit combinations are like walking in a winter wonderland, taking in the sparkling white snow below the dazzling blue sky.

Shop Blue & Cream Outfits

Red & Black

Red and black is a sleek, sophisticated outfit combination reminiscent of sipping a warm beverage next to a crackling fire on a cold winter’s night.

Shop Red & Black Outfits

Green & Gold

Like the green fir trees shining bright underneath the golden winter sun, these outfit combinations are mesmerizingly beautiful.

Shop Green & Gold Outfits

Matching Family Pajamas

And if you love being cute and cozy and want to opt for matching family PJs, check out the adorable options at these retailers:

• Old Navy
• Jane
• Hanna Andersson
• The Children’s Place
• Carter’s

It’s National Pumpkin Day! We’ve rounded up everything from beauty essentials to home goods to help you celebrate this fun fall holiday. See our favorite pumpkin-inspired products below.

Start your morning with your favorite beverage (a pumpkin spice latte, perhaps?!) in one of these cute coffee mugs. This one looks just like a cute little pumpkin, and this one is perfect for the fabulously chic coffee lover.

Set the mood with a pumpkin-scented candle or reed diffuser. Go full-on pumpkin spice with your candle or get cozy with pumpkin chai…and this reed diffuser will give you the sweet smell of pumpkins all day long!

Revamp your beauty routine with some help from our beloved pumpkins. Sooth and smooth with a mud mask, detoxify with a face scrub or a body scrub, and finish off your look with a PSL lip gloss.

Make yourself some pumpkin-shaped waffles with this adorable waffle maker and toss on your “hello pumpkin” tee and you’re ready to rock this National Pumpkin Day!

Shop Pumpkin Products

It’s National Pumpkin Day! We’ve rounded up everything from beauty essentials to home goods to help you celebrate this fun fall holiday. See our favorite pumpkin-inspired products below.

Start your morning with your favorite beverage (a pumpkin spice latte, perhaps?!) in one of these cute coffee mugs. This one looks just like a cute little pumpkin, and this one is perfect for the fabulously chic coffee lover.

Set the mood with a pumpkin-scented candle or reed diffuser. Go full-on pumpkin spice with your candle or get cozy with pumpkin chai…and this reed diffuser will give you the sweet smell of pumpkins all day long!

Revamp your beauty routine with some help from our beloved pumpkins. Sooth and smooth with a mud mask, detoxify with a face scrub or a body scrub, and finish off your look with a PSL lip gloss.

Make yourself some pumpkin-shaped waffles with this adorable waffle maker and toss on your “hello pumpkin” tee and you’re ready to rock this National Pumpkin Day!

Shop Pumpkin Products

The holiday season is swiftly approaching and for those of you who are familiar with the tradition of Elf of the Shelf, you know it can be stressful coming up with creative new ideas for Santa’s naughty little helper. Luckily we’ve got some inspiration for you! See our roundup of Elf on the Shelf ideas below!

Welcome Back

Look who is back and ready for a holiday season full of shenanigans! At least he was nice enough to leave a welcome letter!

Sliding into Trouble

This impish little elf is ready to slide his way right into some trouble!! What antics will he get up to this year?! Time will tell.

To Infinity and Beyond

Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! Our feisty friend looks like he got caught in the middle of making mischief…Kristy’s kids thought this one was hilarious!

Frozen

Elsa and Anna may be off in their winter wonderland, but Elf on the Shelf is more than happy to help you build a snowman!

Around the Campfire

Grab the s’mores supplies and get to roasting! Your elf is all ready for a campfire sing-along with this Christmas camping scene!

Lunchtime Surprise

Who doesn’t love a little lunchtime surprise?! Courtney says: “My daughter’s favorite every year is when the elf packs her lunch, every item is wrapped in wrapping paper!”

Potty Training

Looks like someone learned how to use the potty!! Shari says: “This is my daughters naughty elf MERRY. She is always into mischief. Thank goodness the little hooligan doesn’t show up until December 1st.”

Off to School

Wishing you a wonderful day at school!! Hopefully he won’t stir up too much mayhem while you’re gone…

Breakfast Break

Someone worked up an appetite! Missy says: “Our Elf, Georgia, hangs out in our elementary school kitchen/cafeteria. Today she knew the students were having mini French toast bites and beat them to it.”

Gone Fishin’

There’s nothing like an afternoon of fishing to pass the time…wonder what he’ll catch!

Shrink Wrap Shenanigans

Andddd that’s a wrap! Check out our Facebook group for more inspiration all season long, and see our post from last year with over 40 Elf on the Shelf ideas!!

The holiday season is swiftly approaching and for those of you who are familiar with the tradition of Elf of the Shelf, you know it can be stressful coming up with creative new ideas for Santa’s naughty little helper. Luckily we’ve got some inspiration for you! See our roundup of Elf on the Shelf ideas below!

Welcome Back

Look who is back and ready for a holiday season full of shenanigans! At least he was nice enough to leave a welcome letter!

Sliding into Trouble

This impish little elf is ready to slide his way right into some trouble!! What antics will he get up to this year?! Time will tell.

To Infinity and Beyond

Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! Our feisty friend looks like he got caught in the middle of making mischief…Kristy’s kids thought this one was hilarious!

Frozen

Elsa and Anna may be off in their winter wonderland, but Elf on the Shelf is more than happy to help you build a snowman!

Around the Campfire

Grab the s’mores supplies and get to roasting! Your elf is all ready for a campfire sing-along with this Christmas camping scene!

Lunchtime Surprise

Who doesn’t love a little lunchtime surprise?! Courtney says: “My daughter’s favorite every year is when the elf packs her lunch, every item is wrapped in wrapping paper!”

Potty Training

Looks like someone learned how to use the potty!! Shari says: “This is my daughters naughty elf MERRY. She is always into mischief. Thank goodness the little hooligan doesn’t show up until December 1st.”

Off to School

Wishing you a wonderful day at school!! Hopefully he won’t stir up too much mayhem while you’re gone…

Breakfast Break

Someone worked up an appetite! Missy says: “Our Elf, Georgia, hangs out in our elementary school kitchen/cafeteria. Today she knew the students were having mini French toast bites and beat them to it.”

Gone Fishin’

There’s nothing like an afternoon of fishing to pass the time…wonder what he’ll catch!

Shrink Wrap Shenanigans

Andddd that’s a wrap! Check out our Facebook group for more inspiration all season long, and see our post from last year with over 40 Elf on the Shelf ideas!!

The anticipation of Christmas coming is one of the best parts of the holiday season, and it’s definitely made better when you have a daily surprise to look forward to! An advent calendar is the perfect way for the whole family to get excited and get in on the holiday fun, and with so many different categories and kinds of advent calendars out there, the most difficult part is choosing just one. We recommend grabbing a couple…these are the gifts that keep on giving! See our roundup of advent calendars we love (and can’t wait to enjoy!) below.

Beauty

This Anthropologie 2022 advent calendar feature 24 days of beauty products from favorite brands like Butter London, Youth to the People, Supergoop!, Sunday Riley, and so many more! Get gorgeous and pamper your way right into the holidays.

This 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar from Macy’s is the ultimate gift for the beauty lover. Count down to Christmas with a little daily treasure from top brands including Bare Minerals, Kiehl’s, MAC, Philosophy, and more!

This was the Elemis 2021 advent calendar, and the 2022 advent calendar is just as good! Prepare for the holidays as you up your skincare game with 25 skincare essentials for the face and body. This calendar features samples from this beloved beauty brand’s world-renowned collections.

Food and Beverage

This Best of Harry & David advent calendar is a food enthusiast’s dream come true!! With everything from chocolate truffles and baklava to smoked sausage and mixed nuts, this calendar featuring best sellers from Harry & David will give you a delectable snack surprise every day as you count down to Christmas.

Fancy a cup of tea? This Pukka Tea 2022 advent calendar gives you 24 days of organic herbal teas so you can brew up instant relaxation in the midst of all the holiday chaos.

This was the Bonne Maman 2021 advent calendar – if you missed it, make sure you get this year’s advent calendar! If you love sweet treats and delicious homemade jams, this is the ideal calendar for you…it’s a best-seller every year so grab yours before it’s gone!

Kids

This Jurassic World Dominion advent calendar is perfect for your little dino lover! Filled with 24 days of Jurassic World mini toy surprises, this calendar will make the countdown to Christmas dino-mite!!

She’s a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world! This Barbie Color Reveal advent calendar is filled with 25 daily surprises including a doll, a furry friend for her, and lots of fashionable accessories! Create a mini winter wonderland for Barbie to play in with the peelable panels on the box.

The Disney Storybook Collection 2022 advent calendar is a must-have for kids and families! Discover 24 new festive stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters and enjoy a magical tale every day from December 1st through December 24th.

Pets

The DreamBone Furry Christmas Advent Calendar gives your furry friend something to look forward to this holiday season too. The rawhide-free treat collection made with real meat and vegetables is as healthy as it is yummy. Bone Appetit!

Want to see even more awesome advent calendars?! Check out Kristy’s roundup on her Amazon storefront and get in on the Christmas countdown fun!!

The anticipation of Christmas coming is one of the best parts of the holiday season, and it’s definitely made better when you have a daily surprise to look forward to! An advent calendar is the perfect way for the whole family to get excited and get in on the holiday fun, and with so many different categories and kinds of advent calendars out there, the most difficult part is choosing just one. We recommend grabbing a couple…these are the gifts that keep on giving! See our roundup of advent calendars we love (and can’t wait to enjoy!) below.

Beauty

This Anthropologie 2022 advent calendar feature 24 days of beauty products from favorite brands like Butter London, Youth to the People, Supergoop!, Sunday Riley, and so many more! Get gorgeous and pamper your way right into the holidays.

This 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar from Macy’s is the ultimate gift for the beauty lover. Count down to Christmas with a little daily treasure from top brands including Bare Minerals, Kiehl’s, MAC, Philosophy, and more!

This was the Elemis 2021 advent calendar, and the 2022 advent calendar is just as good! Prepare for the holidays as you up your skincare game with 25 skincare essentials for the face and body. This calendar features samples from this beloved beauty brand’s world-renowned collections.

Food and Beverage

This Best of Harry & David advent calendar is a food enthusiast’s dream come true!! With everything from chocolate truffles and baklava to smoked sausage and mixed nuts, this calendar featuring best sellers from Harry & David will give you a delectable snack surprise every day as you count down to Christmas.

Fancy a cup of tea? This Pukka Tea 2022 advent calendar gives you 24 days of organic herbal teas so you can brew up instant relaxation in the midst of all the holiday chaos.

This was the Bonne Maman 2021 advent calendar – if you missed it, make sure you get this year’s advent calendar! If you love sweet treats and delicious homemade jams, this is the ideal calendar for you…it’s a best-seller every year so grab yours before it’s gone!

Kids

This Jurassic World Dominion advent calendar is perfect for your little dino lover! Filled with 24 days of Jurassic World mini toy surprises, this calendar will make the countdown to Christmas dino-mite!!

She’s a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world! This Barbie Color Reveal advent calendar is filled with 25 daily surprises including a doll, a furry friend for her, and lots of fashionable accessories! Create a mini winter wonderland for Barbie to play in with the peelable panels on the box.

The Disney Storybook Collection 2022 advent calendar is a must-have for kids and families! Discover 24 new festive stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters and enjoy a magical tale every day from December 1st through December 24th.

Pets

The DreamBone Furry Christmas Advent Calendar gives your furry friend something to look forward to this holiday season too. The rawhide-free treat collection made with real meat and vegetables is as healthy as it is yummy. Bone Appetit!

Want to see even more awesome advent calendars?! Check out Kristy’s roundup on her Amazon storefront and get in on the Christmas countdown fun!!

Trick or treat!! Halloween is right around the corner and we’re counting down the days until we can stuff our faces with candy guilt-free. Well, maybe not guilt-free, but we can certainly justify it. These DIY Halloween goody bags are perfect for your kiddo’s classroom or handing out to the neighborhood kids…just make sure you keep a couple for yourself! See our Halloween goody bag ideas below.

Line up your bags and get ready to get stuffing! These paper bags have all different Halloween-themed patterns and are perfect for fitting all of your goodies.

An assortment of candy, snacks, and toys will keep everyone happy! For food, KitKats, Ring Pops, Fun Dip, a mix of chocolates, mini cookies, and pretzels are all great options. Then add stamps, slap bracelets, light-up rings, and fun erasers (or check out these party favors) and you’ve got yourself the perfect goody bag.

Once your bags are all filled, seal them up and get ready to hand them out! Whether they’re heading to the classroom for the Halloween parade or to the front porch for trick-or-treating, these goody bags will be the talk of the town!

And for a little neighborhood fun, these Boo Buckets help get everyone in on the action!! These are a cute gift you can leave for your neighbors to let them know they’ve been “booed”!!

Grab a pumpkin bucket (here’s orange and teal) and fill it with more of your Halloween goodies, then print out one of our free “Booed” printables and pay your neighbors a little visit – ring the bell or knock and get ready to DASH FOR IT!!

Trick or treat!! Halloween is right around the corner and we’re counting down the days until we can stuff our faces with candy guilt-free. Well, maybe not guilt-free, but we can certainly justify it. These DIY Halloween goody bags are perfect for your kiddo’s classroom or handing out to the neighborhood kids…just make sure you keep a couple for yourself! See our Halloween goody bag ideas below.

Line up your bags and get ready to get stuffing! These paper bags have all different Halloween-themed patterns and are perfect for fitting all of your goodies.

An assortment of candy, snacks, and toys will keep everyone happy! For food, KitKats, Ring Pops, Fun Dip, a mix of chocolates, mini cookies, and pretzels are all great options. Then add stamps, slap bracelets, light-up rings, and fun erasers (or check out these party favors) and you’ve got yourself the perfect goody bag.

Once your bags are all filled, seal them up and get ready to hand them out! Whether they’re heading to the classroom for the Halloween parade or to the front porch for trick-or-treating, these goody bags will be the talk of the town!

And for a little neighborhood fun, these Boo Buckets help get everyone in on the action!! These are a cute gift you can leave for your neighbors to let them know they’ve been “booed”!!

Grab a pumpkin bucket (here’s orange and teal) and fill it with more of your Halloween goodies, then print out one of our free “Booed” printables and pay your neighbors a little visit – ring the bell or knock and get ready to DASH FOR IT!!

Let your kids show off their spooky style all month long with these alarmingly adorable Halloween-themed digs from Carter’s and The Children’s Place! Fun fashion + low prices = mom’s (and kiddo’s) dream come true. Shop kids’ Halloween apparel below.

For Babies

Boo-tiful styles for baby!! Whether you’re looking for a cozy onesie, a matching set, or the perfect Halloween accessory, we’ve got you covered.

Shop Halloween Apparel for Babies

For Toddlers

These toddler tees are creepy cute!! For him or for her, these styles will help them celebrate Halloween all month long.

Shop Halloween Apparel for Toddlers

For Big Kids

And for the big kiddos who maybe don’t want to dress in a full costume, these tops can bring a little spooky spirit while still showing off their personal style.

Shop Halloween Apparel for Big Kids

Let your kids show off their spooky style all month long with these alarmingly adorable Halloween-themed digs from Carter’s and The Children’s Place! Fun fashion + low prices = mom’s (and kiddo’s) dream come true. Shop kids’ Halloween apparel below.

For Babies

Boo-tiful styles for baby!! Whether you’re looking for a cozy onesie, a matching set, or the perfect Halloween accessory, we’ve got you covered.

Shop Halloween Apparel for Babies

For Toddlers

These toddler tees are creepy cute!! For him or for her, these styles will help them celebrate Halloween all month long.

Shop Halloween Apparel for Toddlers

For Big Kids

And for the big kiddos who maybe don’t want to dress in a full costume, these tops can bring a little spooky spirit while still showing off their personal style.

Shop Halloween Apparel for Big Kids

At Frugal and Thriving, our mission is to bring you the best finds in fashion, beauty, home decor, and so much more for prices that won’t break the bank! We promote only products that we love that we know you’ll love too. Our post series, Frugal and Thriving Favorites, highlights some of our top recent purchases that we want to share with you!! We’re giving you a peek at some of our new favorite finds from September and letting you know just why we love them! Take a look below.

Kristy’s Battery Organizer: This is one of my favorite purchases yet! There’s nothing quite like having organized batteries (it’s the little things in life)…and now I can easily see which ones I need to stock up on before the holidays!! 

Fellicia’s Dry Shampoo: If you feel like you’re hanging on to your sanity by a thread, grab this dry shampoo. I honestly don’t know how anyone can live without it! Just a quick spray makes me feel like I actually have my life together, and makes my hair look (and smell) incredible.

Krista’s Sweater: I love this sweater with lace details!! It’s perfect for a cool fall night or a holiday party. I find that it fits TTS – I ordered a large but could’ve gone with a medium, too.

Faith’s Book: I love all things mystical and spiritual, and this book helps me tap into my inner sorceress! This time of year especially is perfect for practicing a little innocent witchcraft and learning about the occult.

Kristy’s Carpet Cleaner: I swear this is the best carpet spot remover! Can you tell my kids spilled chocolate milk all over the rug? I just spray a little of this on and – boom – you’d never know it was a disaster zone just moments before.

Krista’s Elf on the Shelf Props: This Elf on the Shelf front door set is a fun new addition for our frisky little friend that will be visiting soon enough! It’s not always easy coming up with ideas for Santa’s mischievous helper, and these props help! (see our roundup of other Elf on the Shelf ideas here for even more inspiration)

Faith’s Desk Lamp: I bought this desk lamp after weeks of searching for the right one, and I couldn’t be happier with it! It’s on the smaller side so it doesn’t look out of place or take up too much room on my desk, and I love that the open geometric design gives it style and personality without being overwhelming. The unique amber Edison bulbs are a great finishing touch!

Kristy’s Blackout Curtains: These blackout curtains are the perfect addition to any little one’s room! I love how the layer of tulle and star cutouts make the whole room feel magical. There are more colors available, too. (check out how I put together my daughter’s princess station here)

Fellicia’s Muddy Bites: I mean, do these need an explanation?! These mini waffle cone snacks are melt-in-your mouth, definitely-can’t-have-just-one delicious…and dangerous.

Krista’s Boots: These are amazing, comfortable boots for an extremely affordable price. They’re versatile yet stylish and I can wear them all season long. I wore them with no blister issues, which is always a bonus!

Kristy’s Doormat: I’m over here pulling out all my fall decorations. It’s so invigorating…bring on the sweater weather! I’m definitely ready to cozy up indoors. 

Fellicia’s Pillow: Okay, if you have any kind of neck pain, get this Casper pillow!! It’s so comfy – I literally feel like I’m sleeping on that cute little ghost. I’ve also been neck-pain free for over a week now!

Krista’s Garden Flag: I love this fall flag for the garden from September to Thanksgiving! These autumn-inspired gnomes serve as a cute, friendly welcome to our home.

Faith’s Coffee Mug: I drink a lot of coffee and a lot of tea, and this classy monogram mug makes my morning beverage even more enjoyable! The black and gold letter on a solid white background definitely fits my aesthetic, and I love that the 16oz size lets me drink a little extra coffee without feeling guilty.

Kristy’s Candies: I grabbed these RingPops and Fun Dip for my kiddos’ classroom goodie bags, because who doesn’t love a classic candy?! And these creepy-themed versions are perfect for Halloween.

Fellicia’s Puppy Treats: We love our pups here at Frugal and Thriving and our pups love these Milk-Bones! The spooky shapes make these biscuits the perfect Halloween treat for your furry friends.

Kristy’s Runner: I love how this runner brightens up my hallway and adds a little dimension to the space! It helps turn a drab, mediocre hallway into an eye-catching area of my home.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next month’s roundup!! We’d love to hear some of your favorite recent purchases in the comments xo.

At Frugal and Thriving, our mission is to bring you the best finds in fashion, beauty, home decor, and so much more for prices that won’t break the bank! We promote only products that we love that we know you’ll love too. Our post series, Frugal and Thriving Favorites, highlights some of our top recent purchases that we want to share with you!! We’re giving you a peek at some of our new favorite finds from September and letting you know just why we love them! Take a look below.

Kristy’s Battery Organizer: This is one of my favorite purchases yet! There’s nothing quite like having organized batteries (it’s the little things in life)…and now I can easily see which ones I need to stock up on before the holidays!! 

Fellicia’s Dry Shampoo: If you feel like you’re hanging on to your sanity by a thread, grab this dry shampoo. I honestly don’t know how anyone can live without it! Just a quick spray makes me feel like I actually have my life together, and makes my hair look (and smell) incredible.

Krista’s Sweater: I love this sweater with lace details!! It’s perfect for a cool fall night or a holiday party. I find that it fits TTS – I ordered a large but could’ve gone with a medium, too.

Faith’s Book: I love all things mystical and spiritual, and this book helps me tap into my inner sorceress! This time of year especially is perfect for practicing a little innocent witchcraft and learning about the occult.

Kristy’s Carpet Cleaner: I swear this is the best carpet spot remover! Can you tell my kids spilled chocolate milk all over the rug? I just spray a little of this on and – boom – you’d never know it was a disaster zone just moments before.

Krista’s Elf on the Shelf Props: This Elf on the Shelf front door set is a fun new addition for our frisky little friend that will be visiting soon enough! It’s not always easy coming up with ideas for Santa’s mischievous helper, and these props help! (see our roundup of other Elf on the Shelf ideas here for even more inspiration)

Faith’s Desk Lamp: I bought this desk lamp after weeks of searching for the right one, and I couldn’t be happier with it! It’s on the smaller side so it doesn’t look out of place or take up too much room on my desk, and I love that the open geometric design gives it style and personality without being overwhelming. The unique amber Edison bulbs are a great finishing touch!

Kristy’s Blackout Curtains: These blackout curtains are the perfect addition to any little one’s room! I love how the layer of tulle and star cutouts make the whole room feel magical. There are more colors available, too. (check out how I put together my daughter’s princess station here)

Fellicia’s Muddy Bites: I mean, do these need an explanation?! These mini waffle cone snacks are melt-in-your mouth, definitely-can’t-have-just-one delicious…and dangerous.

Krista’s Boots: These are amazing, comfortable boots for an extremely affordable price. They’re versatile yet stylish and I can wear them all season long. I wore them with no blister issues, which is always a bonus!

Kristy’s Doormat: I’m over here pulling out all my fall decorations. It’s so invigorating…bring on the sweater weather! I’m definitely ready to cozy up indoors. 

Fellicia’s Pillow: Okay, if you have any kind of neck pain, get this Casper pillow!! It’s so comfy – I literally feel like I’m sleeping on that cute little ghost. I’ve also been neck-pain free for over a week now!

Krista’s Garden Flag: I love this fall flag for the garden from September to Thanksgiving! These autumn-inspired gnomes serve as a cute, friendly welcome to our home.

Faith’s Coffee Mug: I drink a lot of coffee and a lot of tea, and this classy monogram mug makes my morning beverage even more enjoyable! The black and gold letter on a solid white background definitely fits my aesthetic, and I love that the 16oz size lets me drink a little extra coffee without feeling guilty.

Kristy’s Candies: I grabbed these RingPops and Fun Dip for my kiddos’ classroom goodie bags, because who doesn’t love a classic candy?! And these creepy-themed versions are perfect for Halloween.

Fellicia’s Puppy Treats: We love our pups here at Frugal and Thriving and our pups love these Milk-Bones! The spooky shapes make these biscuits the perfect Halloween treat for your furry friends.

Kristy’s Runner: I love how this runner brightens up my hallway and adds a little dimension to the space! It helps turn a drab, mediocre hallway into an eye-catching area of my home.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next month’s roundup!! We’d love to hear some of your favorite recent purchases in the comments xo.