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Delicious Holiday Cookie & Brownie Recipes

Hey everyone, in case you didn’t know, Sunday was #NationalBrownieDay so I figured it was the perfect time to share the “slutty brownie” recipe that I recently posted on my Instagram stories with my mom. If you missed it, I decided to bake brownies and cookies for our neighbors to enjoy during the holiday season. I feel like that tradition that has been forgotten over time and I thought it would be such a nice way to make friends with our neighbors. I don’t bake often so I called my mom over to help me and then we boxed everything up in these adorable holiday containers from World Market for me and Blake to hand deliver to our neighbors.

Scroll through this post to see how we made the cookies and “slutty brownies” along with the full recipes. My mom got the cookie recipe from my grandmother who clipped it out of a newspaper and we’ve been making slutty brownies since I was in middle school!

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Slutty Brownie Recipe:

Ingredients:

Fudge Brownie mix (You can choose any kind you like. We went with the Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix.)
1 pack of Oreos
1 Pack of chocolate chip cookie dough (We didn’t make our dough from scratch. We just used a roll of Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough.)

Assembly:

Preheat the oven to whatever the fudge brownie box you chose tells you because those are the cooking instructions you need to follow.
Line the bottom of your with parchment paper.
Spread your cookie dough evenly across the bottom of the pan. We used a 9 x 13 glass dish.
Line Oreos across the top of your cookie dough.
Mix together your fudge brownie ingredients by following the box instructions.
Pour the brownie batter across the top of the dish. Make sure you completely cover the Oreos and pour in between as well.
Bake your dish for however long the brownie box instructs you too and then cool for one full hour before cutting.

Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chunk (chip) Cookies:

Ingredients:

14 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (we used milk chocolate chips instead)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar

¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats
2 cups walnut halves and pieces (we didn’t include nuts in case someone had a nut allergy)

Steps:

1) Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2 Coarsely chop the chocolate into ½-inch chunks, leaving all the flaky bits on the cutting board.<— (we skipped that part) Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl or on a large sheet of parchment or wax paper.

3) Beat the butter and both sugars with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy but not fluffy, about 3 minutes. With the machine running on medium speed, pour in the cream in a steady stream and beat until smooth. Scrape the bowl, turn the machine to medium-low speed, and add the eggs one at a time then the vanilla. Beat just until smooth and scrape the bowl.

4) Turn the machine to low speed and gradually add the flour mixture then the oats. Scrape the bowl, add the walnuts (didn’t add the nuts), and mix on low speed until evenly incorporated. You should hear the nuts cracking into smaller pieces as the paddle turns. Scrape in all the chocolate chunks and bits and beat on low speed until well mixed.

5) Use a large (3-tablespoon) cookie scoop to drop balls of dough onto a prepared sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Scoop the remaining dough while the first batch bakes, then bake the remaining sheets, one at a time.

6) Cool on the pan on a wire rack. You can wait for them to completely cool or eat them warm. No judgment.

Pre-Black Friday 2019 Sale Round Up

November 27, 2019

Hey everyone, who’s ready to get their shopping on! There are already so many amazing Pre-Black Friday Deals happening at your favorite stores like Abercrombie, Shopbop, Amazon, Loft and more! Check out the full list of sales below and be sure to check back here for more Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals coming soon!

Last updated: 10:30 pm on 11/28 (I will continue to update this list until we post a brand new Black Friday Post)

Pre-Black Friday 2019 Sale Round Up:

Abercrombie & Fitch | 50% off throughout the store

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Alo Yoga | 30% off everything!

Amaryllis | Get 25% OFF sitewide | Code: BF25 | 11.25.19 (Monday) – 12.1.19 (Sunday)

American Eagle | 40% OFF + free shipping

Amazon | countdown is on!

Anthropologie | 30% OFF everything!

Ann Taylor | 50% off everything use code: BLACKFRIDAY

ASOS | Black Friday “warm up” 40% off trending styles

Barrington Gifts: 10% off of orders over $150! 15% off of orders over 250! 20% off of orders over 350! Use code : THANKFUL

Banana Republic | 40% off your purchase

Baublebar | 25% off full priced items | use code: FESTIVE25

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Bed Bath & Beyond | 20-60% off select items | black friday deals throughout the store!

Belk | 1000+ doorbusters including up to 60% off womens boots & booties!

Bloomingdales | “Big Brown Bag Sale” Take $25 off every $150 you spend on items labeled

Buddy Love | Up to 60% off

Cami NYC | 25% Off Site-Wide!

Chicwish | Black Friday Pre-sale 25% OFF sitewide! | use code: BLK25

Champs | 20% off! | use code: 20TURKEY

Crate & Barrel | 20-30% off sitewide

Drybar | 20% off products, tools and kits

Express | 50% off Everything

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Evereve | 10% off EVERYTHING in stores + online 11/28 – 12/2

Finish Line | 25% off select styles! | use code: BF25

Forever 21 |30% OFF everything | code: GIVETHX

French Connection | 40% off your purchase! | use code : FCBF40

Gap | 40% off everything use code: FORTY | 50% off everything for card members only | use code: CARD50

Gigi New York | Gift more save more sale! Save 20% on $125 | Save 25% on $250! | Save 30% on $350! | Save 35 % on $500! See more on my favorite Gigi New York Bag—> The Mini Genevieve Bucket Bag

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Goodnight Macaroon | 30% off site wie using the code GIVING30 | 40% off $250+ with code GIVING40 | 50% off $450+ with code GIVING50

Gorjana | 25$ OFF orders of $100+ | $50 OFF orders of $150+ | $100 OFF orders of $250+

H&M Up to 60% off Pre-Black Friday deals!

Hayneedle | 60% off select items

J.Crew | 40% off your purchase | use code: WHYWAIT

Jockey | 40% OFF | code: CYBER40

Julie Vos | Black friday deals on select items!

Kate Spade | 40% OFF everything | use code: TGIBF | ends 12.1 at 11:59 pm

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Kendra Scott | 25% OFF everything or 30% Off when you spend $300+ | ends 12/2

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Last Call | 40-80% off everything daily deals all week!

Living Proof | 20% off sitewide + if you spend $50 you get a free full size Dry Shampoo | Sale begins black friday 11/29 – 12/3

L’Occitane | Enjoy 30-50% off Black Friday doorbusters!

Loft | 50% off your purchase | use code: INDULGE

Lola James Jewelry| 25% off sitewide | use code: THANKS25

Lord & Taylor | up to 40% off SITEWIDE | code: PREVIEW

Luxy Lemon | 35% OFF | code: BLACK35

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Macy’s | Receive an extra 20% off! Plus free shipping at $25! | use code: BLKFRI for all Black Friday specials. Sale begins 11/27 ending 11/30

Madewell | 30% OFF your purchase | Code: GIFTWELL

Madly Yours | 30% OFF sitewide!

Marc Fisher | 25% OFF site wide | code: BF19 | ends 12/1 at 11:59 pm

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Mark & Graham | 15% off $50+ | 20% off $100+ | 25% off 200+ | free shipping on everything! | use code: GIFTMORE

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Minted | Enjoy 20% off all orders $150+, 15% off all orders, plus free shipping! 11/27 – 11/29 | use code: BF2019

Missguided | 50% Dresses + Tops | Deals dropping daily!

Neiman Marcus | Black Friday Preview Sale | Designer Sale! Up to 50% off

OVENTURE KEY RINGS | 20% off sitewide | 25% off $100+ | 30% off $200+ | DATE: 11/28-12/3

Overstock | Black Friday Week of Deals!!

Pottery Barn | Black Friday Preview Sale | save up to 40% off everything!

Rebecca Minkoff | 25% off orders over $100 | use code: THANKS25

Red Dress Boutique | 25% OFF site wide! | ends 12/1 at 11:59 pm

Rent the Runway | 40% Off Everything! | use code: WEARITALL

RAY-BAN | up to 50% off!

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | Up to 50% off Designer selections!|

Sam Edelman | Take an extra 30% off almost everything! | Use Code: SAM2019

Sephora | up to 50% off select items everyday this week!

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Serena & Lilly | 25% OFF Everything | code: THANKFUL

Shop The Serena & Lily Friends Black Friday Sale | code: THANKFUL

See more on the Serena & Lily Black Friday Sale here—> Serena & Lily Black Friday Sale

Shopbop | Up to 25% off full-price items | Up to 75% off sale items 11/26 – 12/3 | use code: MORE19

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Show Me Your Mumu | All sale styles $100 and under!

Sole Society | 70% OFF select styles!

Spanx | 20% off everything!

Supergoop | 20% off! offer valid through 12/2 | use code: GET20

Steve Madden | SMPASS+ + Members get 45% OFF | SM PASS Members get 35% OFF | Guests get 25% OFF | use code: BF2019

T3 Micro | 25% off sitewide | CODE: FRIDAY19 | DATE: 11/26-12/1

Target | Pre-Black Friday Deals!

Topshop | 25% off everything 11/27 – 12/1 and up to 50% off everything 12/2

Tory Burch | 30% off $250+ | use code: THANKS

Urban Outfitters: BOGO 50% off!

VICTORIA’S SECRET | 40% off PJ sets! Free shipping on orders over $50! | use code: SHIP50

Vince Camuto | Extra 40% OFF | code: EARLY40

Wayfair | Early Black Friday! Up to 80% off!

White Elephant Designs | Free shipping on orders $100+ | use code: FREESHIP

William Sanoma | Countdown to Black Friday Deals!

Walmart | Pre-Black Friday deals going on now!

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World Market | 40% off all furniture!

BOGO FREE or 50% Off on Throw Pillows, Toys, Filled Candles & Mugs! (Online ONLY)
50% Off ALL Storage Baskets
25% Off Sackcloth & Ashes Blankets
40% Off ALL Furniture, Wall Décor, Frames, Pajamas, Pet Gifts, Bedding, Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories!
Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Holiday Gift Wrap, Ornaments & Towels!

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Yumi Kim | Take 30% off! | use code: THANKS | ends 12/2

Cozy Backyard Christmas Movie Party Ideas

November 27, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! This is my favorite time of year to gather with our friends and family at home to bake cookies, cook family recipes, shop online and best of all watch Christmas movies together with plenty of snacks of course. I have quite a few favorite Christmas movies that I like to watch each year, but I also love checking out new holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel because they have the best ones.

Scroll through this post for Cozy Backyard Christmas Movie Party Ideas with World Market. World Market Rewards Members can enjoy 20% off + Free Shipping on $75+ Online from 11/22 to 11/27. A single use code will be populated in the member’s account after you sign-in or join now. Stay tuned for more exclusive Black Friday Deals!

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This year I highly recommend that you check out Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 | The movie will air on the Hallmark Channel through December.

About the movie:

A year after Darcy ran over Aiden, his amnesia is gone but not their love. Now she’s gotten him a first edition signed copy of his favorite book, Patricia Highsmith’s Found in the Street, for Christmas, perfect since that’s where she found him – under her bicycle! Aiden’s also creating a wonderful gift for Darcy, a carved replica of her hometown, just like the one her dad carved for her mother. But Aiden’s gift, which includes a carving of Darcy’s beloved rec center, which is in jeopardy of closing, holds another big surprise, which might just sweep her off her feet.

Actors: Starring: Ali Liebert, Peter Porte and Tina Lifford.

Today I’ve teamed up with World Market to inspire your own Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie party. I went all out and created a mini Christmas wonderland in our own backyard to view the movie, but all of these decorations and ideas can be used indoors too.

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See Cost Plus World Market on the Small Screen. They’ve partnered with Hallmark Channel to deck the halls of their original movie Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember | Check it out here—> Set a Cozy Scene

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How adorable is this Camper Throw Pillow for the holidays?

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Serena & Lily Black Friday Sale

November 26, 2019

Hey everyone, I know there are so many sales going on right now (see here—>Pre-Black Friday 2019 Sale Round Up), but the Serena & Lily Black Friday sale is especially important for me to share with you because that is where we got our bedding from in both our master bedroom and guest room and right now they’re 25% OFF. We got the Solana Shams and Mar Vista Matelassé Duvet Cover for our master bedroom a couple years ago and we loved it so much that we decided to treat our guests with the same luxury by putting them in our guest room too. We even got the Solana Sheet Set for our guests too. We absolutely love the duvet cover because it’s so comfortable and luxurious. It makes us feel like we’re staying in a fancy hotel.

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Take 25% OFF the Solana Shams, Mar Vista Matelassé Duvet Cover & Leighton Pillow Cover at Serena & Lily with code: THANKFUL

If you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen with some new stools or to freshen up your master bedroom with some new bedding and throw pillows, be sure to check out the Serena & Lily Black Friday Sale featuring 25% OFF site wide. They carry the most beautiful coastal chic pieces for the whole house even outdoors too.

Keep your eye out for guest bedroom reveal with Serena and Lily coming soon!

I like placing candles or bath essentials on the Dip-Dyed Stools while I’m using the tub.

Dip-Dyed Stools & Solid La Jolla Baskets c/o Serena & Lily

The Solid La Jolla Baskets are perfect for extra storage by my bed and bathtub. I keep blankets and towels inside of them.

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1. Solana Sheet Set | 2. Lanai Mirror | 3. Duvet Cover (this is the most luxurious duvet cover I’ve ever owned)| 4. Leighton Pillow Cover | 5. Leighton Pillow Cover 2 | 6. Dip-Dyed Stools (these are the stools we keep by our tub in the master bathroom)| 7. Monarch Pillow Cover | 8. Teak Ladder | 9. Solid La Jolla Baskets (I keep one of these baskets in our bedroom at the foot of our bed and then I’m putting a smaller one in the baby nursery.)| 10. Riviera Counter Stool

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