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Christmas Crack

Next week my daughter has a cookie exchange in school.  I saw this recipe and thought it would be the perfect thing for her to share with her classmates.  Enjoy!!!

Adapted from the Food Network






Saltine Toffee Candy


1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
40 saltine crackers


Heat over to 400 degrees
Line a 12×17 cookie sheet with foil and spray well with cooking spray
Layer the saltines on top of the foil
Heat butter and sugar on stove top until boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to a low boil and cook, uncovered between 3 and 5 minutes, until the mixture is thickened and the sugar is dissolved.  MAKE SURE NOT TO BURN THE MIXTURE!!!!!!
Pour butter and sugar mixture over the crackers and spread evenly
Bake 5-6 minutes in the oven
Remove pan from the oven and let cool for 3 minutes, then sprinkle the chocolate chips over the crackers and sugar.
As the chocolate melts spread it evenly over the crackers and sugar using a knife
Let cool completely (refrigerate to cool quicker)
Break into bite size pieces and serve.
Store covered in the refrigerator.

A Teen’s Room

This year my high school daughter thought for Christmas she would like to redecorate her room.  We got her a new desk, a bigger one, to accommodate the bigger workload, but really she just needs a few accessories and/or additions to bring her room to the next level.  I searched the internet and local stores and here is what I found.  Any young lady would be proud to have these chic accessories in her chambers.  In fact, I have my eye on a few things for my room as well!!!!!  Happy Decorating!!!!

A Teen's Room

Dimond colored light
overstock.com

Battery light
claires.com

Two s Company serveware
blisshomeanddesign.com

Modern magazine rack
onekingslane.com

Gold home decor
dormify.com

Dot Bo outdoor pot
dotandbo.com

Porcelain box
hm.com

The Velvet Chair Company velvet couch
$935 – oliverbonas.com

Two s Company bench
blisshomeanddesign.com

Chanel bags case
depuis1924.com

EBATES

Have you heard about Ebates yet?  Well here is one of the best tips I might ever tell you.  Ebates is a website that you “shop through” at your favorite stores, and receive 25% cash back for all your purchases.   I know it seems too good to be true, but you have to try it.  I recently made some Christmas gift purchases and my cash back total is adding up quickly.  At the end of the shopping period, each quarter, you get a check.  All you have to do is go on www.ebates.com, browse and shop at any of their 1,700 stores and automatically get cash back.  They also have many amazing coupons and shopping offers at so many favorite sites.


To sign up for free click HERE

Amicale Cashmere and Give-A-Way

Are you looking for stylish gifts at below wholesale prices?  How about the softest most amazing cashmere from a third generation Cashmere family business?  The same cashmere items that are sold at Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales, just to name a few.  Amicale Cashmere is having its annual sample sale and the selection, pricing and quality is fabulous. The sale runs from December 2-December 4 from 9am-6pm (5pm on Friday).  See below for all the details.  See you there!!!


Amicale is offering to give a gorgeous cashmere throw to one lucky reader.  Please 1) leave a comment below or on our  FACEBOOK PAGE and 2) follow AMICALE CASHMERE on Facebook.  The winner will be announced on December 4th.

Thanksgiving Round Up

I loved seeing all the photos of everyone celebrating Thanksgiving around the country.  Near and Far here is my recap of a great day spent with family and friends! 

Black Friday Shopping

I always think of Black Friday as a day not only to get good deals but to buy something special that you normally would not at full price.  Most stores are having deals all day and most through the weekend.  Saks, Vineyard Vines, Zara, Calypso, BCBG, Nordstrom, Intermix, Net-A-Porter, Barneys and so many more are offering discounts on most purchases.  So while you are checking off the gifts on your list, why not pick up a little something for yourself.  Perhaps a new fur accessory?  Maybe one that you had your eye on but could not pull the trigger?  After seeing one of our readers in the photo below on Thanksgiving, I know what I need…how chic does she look in this faux fur vest on Thanksgiving Day?  Happy Shopping!!!!

Black Friday Shopping

Zandra Rhodes outerwear
saksfifthavenue.com

Zara brown vest
zara.com

Chicwish long vest
chicwish.com

Fake fur coat
shein.com

Red coat
shein.com

Cape coat
$43 – shein.com

Brown vest
amazon.com

Pink cape
suzannah.com

Eugenia Kim beret hat
calypsostbarth.com

Fur earmuff
joie.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors scarve
$72 – theoutnet.com

Jocelyn glove
intermixonline.com

Vincent pradier
athleta.gap.com

Vincent Pradier grey beanie
athleta.gap.com