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Motivation Monday: Holiday Season Fitness Goal Check In

Happy Motivation Monday everyone! I just wanted to do a little holiday season fitness goal check in with you because this Thursday is Thanksgiving and you know that means…it’s officially time to start indulging yourself with holiday sweets and treats. While I fully support the tradition of stuffing yourself with turkey and dressing until you can’t anymore on Thanksgiving Day, let’s not forget our holiday season fitness goal! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, make sure to check out this post here—>My Holiday Season Fitness Goal

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Basically our goal is to not take on any extra unwanted weight during the holidays. To help prevent that from happening, I suggest picking at least three days a week to get some cardio in. Grab some new Adidas running shoes and activewear from Finish Line to get you feeling excited and motivated. I love wearing this Adidas Muscle Tank under jackets and vests. Finish Line carries all of the latest running shoe designs. I’m wearing the white PureBOOST GO Running Shoes in today’s post, but I also love the UltraBOOST 4.0 Running Shoes in Ash Pearl too. Oh and last season’s UltraBOOST Running Shoes are currently marked down in the Ash Pearl color! Be sure to check out all of Finish Line’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales later this week.

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If you don’t have time for work out on Thanksgiving day, pack your tennis shoes with you and gather a couple of friends and or family members for an afternoon stroll to walk off some of that stuffing and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. I’m all about fully enjoying the holidays, but just don’t let it get the best of you. Just mix fitness and family time together by doing more physical and interactive activities like playing games and going on scavenger hunts etc…

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My Top Picks From the Kendra Scott Holiday Collection

November 16, 2018

Happy Friday everyone, we’re less than a week away from Thanksgiving and you know what that means…it’s time to start shopping for holiday party looks! One of the easiest ways to take pieces you already own and spin them into party outfits is by updating your accessories. I’ve had these gold swing shorts for over a year and I’ve worn this cropped sweater multiple times already this fall, but put them together, add some new Kendra Scott winter jewels and voilà! I’ve got a brand new holiday party look! Scroll through this post to see my top picks from the Kendra Scott Holiday Collection.

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Outfit: Gold Swing Shorts | Cropped Sweater | Nude Booties (similar here)

I loved the Thora Hoops so much for going out looks that I decided to also purchase the Val Hoop earrings too to wear with every day looks.

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Outfit: Gold Swing Shorts | Cropped Sweater | Nude Booties (similar here)

I’m loving the mix of clear glass, blush crystal and rose gold in these Kendra Scott statement earrings.

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Large Antique Brass Jewelry Box in White Lacquer | 2) Metal Crystal Ring Holder in Rose Gold | 3) Aria Clip On Gold Statement Earrings in Dichroic Glass | 4) Charm Necklaces | 5) Val Rose Gold Hoop Earrings Iridescent Crystal | 6) Nicola Rose Gold Statement Earrings in Blush Crystal | 7) Holiday Large Tumbler Candle | 8) Schuyler Rose Gold Cocktail Ring | 9) Emmet Gold Statement Earrings in Clear Glass

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How to Host A Hallmark Christmas Movie-Decorating Party

November 14, 2018

Hey everyone, now that we’ve discussed Thanksgiving ideas, it’s time to start talking about Christmas decor. Don’t worry! That doesn’t mean you need to start decorating just yet, but you may want to set a date with a few of your close friends and family for a cookie-baking, hot-cocoa-drinking, Hallmark-movie-watching, Christmas-tree-decorating party! Man that’s a long title for a party, but doesn’t that sound like the most magical way to kick off the holiday season? I’m sure you’re answer is yes so scroll through today’s post some Hallmark Christmas movie decorating party ideas with World Market! Because it’s way more fun to decorate with the family and friends instead of alone! The more the merrier, right?

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Ivory Faux Flokati Stool | Diamond Faux Fur Throw Blanket | Large Gray and White Senegalese Lidded Basket | Dusty Coral Velvet Tufted Floor Cushion | Faux Fur Christmas Stockings | IVORY MOROCCAN WEDDING HOLIDAY STOCKING WITH TASSELS | Large Macrame Seagrass Bianca Tote Basket | 20″x35″ Light Gray Mongolian Sheepskin Area Rug | RIBBED WHITE FAUX FUR LUMBAR PILLOW| WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES | Pralines & Cream Liqueur (also available at your local World Market)

1) Set a date for after Thanksgiving day to host your holiday decorating party. Let your guests knows that there will be plenty of sweets, hot chocolate, boozy drinks and cozy blankets for Hallmark movie watching. BUT there will still be some decorating involved.

2) Before getting all of your old decor out or purchasing any new decor, scroll through Pinterest to see what kind of vibe you want to go for this year or if there any other parts of the house you want to decorate that you didn’t decorate last year. Next pull out all of last year’s holiday decor to make everything still works and to see what you need more of.

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14×14 Letter Board – Room Essentials | Faux Fur Throw | Gleaming Primrose Mirror | MacKenzie-Childs Silver Shimmer Garland | Philips 90ct Christmas LED Dewdrop Fairy String Lights – Warm White

3) Head over to World Market for all you Christmas decorations and holiday party needs. They have everything from snacks, wine and hot-chocolate to ornaments, cozy blankets and home decor. I was able to find mostly everything I needed for my party at World Market. I would go sooner than later though to beat the Black Friday craze and traffic!

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Barefoot Dreams Cozy Cardigan | Ribbed Turtleneck Tunic Sweater (Regular & Petite) | UGG® Cable Knit Over the Knee Socks |

4) On the day before your Hallmark Christmas movie decorating party, get all of the difficult stuff out of the way, like mounting the tree and unboxing all of the ornaments. You can even go ahead and string all the lights to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

5) Before for your guests arrive, create a delicious table spread of snacks and drinks and gather all of the cozy blankets and pillows in your house for a cozy vibe. Oh and you can’t forget about a Christmas playlist! Duh!

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14×14 Letter Board – Room Essentials | Faux Fur Throw | Gleaming Primrose Mirror | MacKenzie-Childs Silver Shimmer Garland |

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Barefoot Dreams Cozy Cardigan | Ribbed Turtleneck Tunic Sweater (Regular & Petite) | UGG® Cable Knit Over the Knee Socks | Philips 90ct Christmas LED Dewdrop Fairy String Lights – Warm White

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3 Tips on How To Host Your First Friendsgiving

November 13, 2018

Hey everyone, I can’t believe we’re less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving. To celebrate, I’m sharing the details from my Friendsgiving party including the recipes, decor and dinnerware to inspire your own holiday dinner party with friends. You can even use some of these ideas for your Thanksgiving dishes and decor next week.

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I’ve teamed up with MacKenzie-Childs to give away 3 desserts stands along with a gold check cake serving set to 3 lucky winners. I use these pieces year round, but especially during the holidays. I’m so grateful to all of my readers and IG followers who take time connect with me online each day so I wanted to give back to you this Thanksgiving by sending 3 winners some of my favorite MacKenzie-Childs pieces. Head over to my Instagram (@hauteofftherack) to enter!

See more posts on my MacKenzie-Childs pieces below:

Bridal Brunch Table Setting With MacKenzie-Childs

New Orleans Bridesmaids Luncheon Cooking Class

Wedding Wednesday: Engagement Party Ideas

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Furniture: Wood Leona Farmhouse Extension Dining Table | Neutral Linen Paige Dining Bench | Natural Linen Paige Round Back Dining Chairs | 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart <—SALE ALERT! Take 40% OFF all furniture with code: FURNDEAL

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Outfit: CREAM CHUNKY BOBBLE KNIT CARDIGAN (similar here) | The Racer Tank | Barbara High Waisted Skinny Jeans (also available here) | Ulani Heeled Leopard Print Bootie (also available here) |

Jewelry: Coin Necklace | Val Rose Gold Hoop Earrings Iridescent Crystal | Byzantine Demi Hinge Cuff, Catalina Hinge Bangle, Catalina Hinge Cuff & Monterey Link Bracelet c/o Julie Vos

3 Tips on How To Host Your First Friendsgiving

1) Create a menu & guest list! Send out an invite to all of your guests a couple weeks out and begin planning out your menu so you can start prepping the dishes 2-3 days before your party. Decide on the dishes you’re going to cook and the items you’re going to order and make sure you order them with plenty enough time. It’s also fun to create a menu with your friends and host pot luck where everyone brings a dish.

As I mentioned before, we started a supper club with our friends a few months ago where each couple takes turns hosting everyone at their house for dinner once a month. So it was our turn to make all of the dishes ourself. With that being said, we had a lot of food to prepare so we decided to order an already cooked turkey and gravy and then we made all of the side dishes and desserts ourselves.

Recipes:

Mac & Cheese | http://www.thatwhichnourishes.com/the-mac-and-cheese/

Green Bean Casserole | https://thenovicechefblog.com/the-best-green-bean-casserole/

Stuffing | Blake’s grandmother came over & made her personal recipe with me. I can’t think of a more perfect time to learn your grandmother’s recipes than during the holidays. We had so much fun making new recipes we found online, but it’s also nice to use a family recipe and learn how to make it so you can pass it down to your own kids.

Sweet Potato Casserole | https://addapinch.com/sweet-potato-casserole-pecan-topping/

Pumpkin Squares | My mom came over to make pumpkin squares with me because it was my late uncle’s recipe.

1 can of pumpkin
3 eggs
1 large can of pet milk (aka condensed milk)
2 cups of sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 box of Duncan Hines Butter Cake Mix
1 Cup of chopped pecans (a little more is ok)
2 sticks of melted butter (1 cup)
1 small Cool Whip
1 8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Mix pumpkin, 3 eggs, pet milk, 1 cup of sugar and cinnamon. Stir until all blended. Pour liquid mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan lined with wax paper. Then sprinkle the box of cake mix on top. Sprinkle pecans next. Pour melted butter on top of pecans & cake mix and bake for one hour at 350 degrees. After baked, let cool ten minutes. Then turn the cake over but do not take the wax paper off until completely cooled. Mix one cup of sugar and Philedelphia Cream Cheese. After blended, add 1 small container of cool whip. Ice the whole cake and refrigerate. Cut into squares and keep refrigerated until serving.

Irish Coffee Dessert Drink | ingredients: coffee, Pralines & Creams Liqueur (you can find this at your local World Market as well as select grocery stores), cool whip (we ended up making our own whipped cream using a cup of sugar and heavy cream), Clear Irish Mugs, Cream-Filled Rolled Wafers & some fun straws

2) Tis the time to be a little extra! Pop open some champagne! Light some holiday candles and create a Friendsgiving playlist to set the mood. Go out of your way to make your guests feel special by placing custom name cards on everyone’s seats and be sure to always keep their drinks full.

3) Get interactive! Have everyone go around the table and say what they’re grateful for or play a fun game after dinner.

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