Nine Favorite Things.
Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
Happy Sunday before Thanksgiving! It’s crazy that Thanksgiving week is already here, I feel like this month is flying by! I’m very much looking forward to a slower week ahead and I’m really hoping for snow on Thanksgiving Day. It’s currently in our forecast, so fingers crossed. I LOVE a snow-filled Thanksgiving Day. It’s the perfect weather for cutting down our Christmas tree, then staying inside to cook and bake all day. See, sounds perfect, right? For me, it’s the ideal way to spend Thanksgiving. And really Christmas too…nothing, and I really mean nothing, beats out a snow-filled Christmas Day.
Anyway, I’m excited and already very prepared to start decorating for Christmas on Thanksgiving night. My dad did the sweetest thing for me the other day after my LA trip was postponed. I was pretty bummed out and he clearly took note because he showed up at the studio with not one, but two, Christmas trees for me. He said I needed some holiday cheer. For a guy that’s the real-life version of The Grinch, this was an overly sweet fatherly gesture. Sure got to love him.
The real question is, should I decorate the trees now or wait until Thanksgiving. The type A Tieghan inside of me says to wait until Thanksgiving, but the other side of me is so ready for Christmas…
Question: How are you guys spending Thanksgiving this year? Any traditions you love and are looking forward to? What’s different this year?
And now, it’s really just time to start thinking about all the Thanksgiving prep. Are you guys cooking this year? Are any of you majorly prepping for the big meal today or are you having a smaller Thanksgiving this year that requires less prep? If you need some menu inspiration, tips, and/or tricks, be sure you check out our 2020 Thanksgiving menu and guide. Are there any HBH recipes you guys are planning to make? I am SO EXCITED to (hopefully) see what you’ve made on Instagram come Thanksgiving night. It’s always my favorite going through all your Instagram photos and messages. My only hope is that none of you have any disasters!
And lastly, another Oslo update! He’s good, always snuggled tight in my mom’s arms…since she has a hard time ever putting him down. I said this last week, but her eyes have a special sparkle to them these days. He’s been such a bright spot in all of our lives. And what’s been even more fun this week? All of my brothers finally got to meet him for the very first time. Everyone is together for Thanksgiving and it’s so fun to see. My mom’s the happiest with everyone together. All the photos below are thanks to my brother Kai (Malachi), who I made sure to ask for photos from. My mom’s iPhone photos are, of course cute, but Kai has a talent for always capturing the best moments.
Speaking of Kai, it’s his 25th birthday on Tuesday and I’m still struggling with just what to get him. Kai does A LOT for me and while yes, he does work with us on HBH (he creates all our video content), he goes above and beyond his job title. I need to think up something good…and quick!
Coming up this week on HBH, we’ll be sharing an easy, last-minute appetizer that’s always a favorite. A holiday breakfast that’s really worth waking up for. And then for Wednesday, well, I’m torn between an appetizer or a dinner roll. Any requests? We’ll be taking Thanksgiving Day off, but back up on Friday with a sweet treat that will be perfect to enjoy while decking the halls! And for Saturday? We’ll be kicking off Christmas Cocktail Saturday. Again, I’m so excited!
Question: what are you guys looking forward to most this week?
Enjoy this week’s favorites! Lots of holiday talk below!
1. Things I’m loving, wanting, and excited to try…
watching…Miracle on 34th Street, A Thanksgiving night tradition.
cooking…Red Wine Braised Short Ribs. One of my favorite late November and December recipes.
loving…Zara Home for holiday decor. Ordered these ornaments and these candles.
ordered…with nowhere to go, I still decided to order the cutest holiday dress, tights, and boots. Might dress up just because I love this outfit.
gifting…this Skating Santa Snow Globe. Can’t wait to surprise Asher.
wanting…to heal my chapped lips. They’ve never been so dry and everything I’m using seems to be making it worse. Any suggestions?
listening to…Christmas music. But the classics, and not until Thanksgiving Day…going to hold out for that snow!
ordering…these Zara boots. Cute, but also perfect for the Colorado cold.
thinking about ordering…these cashmere holiday sweaters. The Snowflake Crewneck and Sledding Goat Crewneck are the perfect “ugly”, but cute Christmas sweaters.
ordered…this Red and White Striped Bowl from Crate and Barrel. Something fun is coming soon!
ordered…more of this North Pole wrapping paper. I got this last year and it’s one of my favorite rolls. Use it sparingly however, it runs out fast.
loving…Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner also from Violet Grey. I know I mentioned this last week, but I’m obsessed. My hair smells, looks, and feels good for days after washing. I’ve never used such a nice hair product before.
drinking…Vanilla Espresso Martini. New favorite holiday cocktail.
watching…Expert Tips on Decorating, Entertaining, and Gifting for the Holiday Season with the Martha Stewart team. I got sucked into this one, but if you love holiday decor, watch it.
2. My Favorite Last Minute Appetizers.
How to Make an Easy Holiday Cheese Board
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Honey
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix
5 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls
Burrata with Lemon Pepper Salami Bites
Oven Toasted Garlic Herb Cheese Ravioli
Mini Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites
3 Ingredient Cheesy Pizza Pretzels
3. The Best Holiday Candles.
4. Favorite Questions of The Week.
q: What’s been your favorite Christmas gift?
a: The painting my little sister made for me last year! It’s hanging on my wall next to my desk and I love it! She spent so much time making it!
q: How far ahead are you usually on recipes? How long does it take for recipes start to finish?
a: I am not far ahead on recipes at all, but I wish I was! I’ve found I’m most creative when my recipes are less planned and more about what I feel in the mood to make or what’s inspiring me.
Some recipes are easier and only take one or two rounds of testing. But others are harder and can take multiple attempts, and multiple days. It really just depends on the recipe! On average, I test a recipe 3-4 times before finally sharing it with you guys.
q: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
a: First, I love just getting to spend the day cooking for my family. I love mixing them drinks and just hanging together. Our Thanksgiving is always very low key and casual. Then, cutting down our Christmas tree…or trees really!🎄 And lastly, watching Miracle on 34th Street. Happens every Thanksgiving night!
q: What’s your favorite clothing brand? Your sweaters always look so cozy!
a: I don’t have one favorite brand, but most of my sweaters come from Shopbop, Zara, or & Other Stories. Oh, and Sezane too!
q: What is the age difference between you and Asher?
a: We’re 15 years apart!!
5. Thanksgiving Tips of the Week.
Thanksgiving Tip: 11
Plan Your Menu
If you haven’t already, get your menu planned! We have less than 4 days left till Thanksgiving. So take time today to hammer out your menu, test new recipes, write out a grocery list, and get organized!
If you’re having anyone bring a dish…tell them what to bring.
It’s always easier and less overwhelming when you’re organized and crossing things off your list each day. Don’t do everything the day before…or worse yet, the day of.
Reader Tip: Defrost Your Turkey in The Fridge Ahead of Time
Yuppp! Remember to thaw that bird! It’s easy to forget…trust me, been there done that. We’ve had a couple of years where we thawed our turkey in the bathtub. It works, but I don’t recommend it.
Reader Tip: Mashed Potatoes in the Crockpot
Yes! See my recipe here.
Thanksgiving Tip: 12
Stock Your Bar Cart
Start stocking up on everything you need to make your favorite drinks! Plot what you’re making, pick up the booze, and make sure you’ve got everything you need for a good Thanksgiving cocktail.
Reader Tip: Read through your recipes the day before to double-check ingredients and steps.
Yes! Do this! It’s always good to be extra prepared and make sure you have everything you need. Trust me, the grocery store on Thanksgiving Day is the worst.
Thanksgiving Tip: 13
Serve Cocktails
Nothing groundbreaking about this, but you’ve got to serve up a drink or two. It doesn’t matter if it’s just the two of you or a group. Everyone loves to have a drink in hand. It immediately makes people feel welcomed and relaxed. I recommend a pitcher style drink so you’re not playing bartender while also cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
See all my holiday cocktails here.
Reader Tip: Exercise before eating. Run that turkey trot! You’ll have more energy to hang with family.
Kind of love this one! My mom usually makes us do a family hike to cut down our Christmas tree. It’s not something everyone wants to do, but everyone is always hungry for dinner afterward!
Thanksgiving Tip: 14
Set the Table Way Ahead of Time
This is something my grandma taught me, and it’s probably my favorite entertaining trick. She’d always set her holiday tables a week ahead. If that’s not possible, at least set them the night before. It’s one more thing you can cross off your checklist early. Plus you’ll be guaranteed to have the table set and looking pretty when guests arrive.
Reader Tip: Label serving dishes with post-it’s so you know everything has a spot.
Love this tip! My grandma used to do this as well. It saves so much time…and stress before dinner.
6. Thankful For The Little Things.
This year, I’m thankful for all the little things, which really just involves my family! To be honest, I’m the oddball out in my family, but that doesn’t me we’re not all close. In fact, we’re incredibly tight-knit. I’m thankful that with seven siblings (and 3 cousins), we all get along so well. We genuinely enjoy spending time together. We’re each other’s best friends and it’s nice to always know someone has your back and will pitch in to help when it’s needed.
The cool thing about my family is that it doesn’t just include my seven siblings, it also includes my three cousins. They are very much a part of the fam, it’s like we’re all siblings. We were all close before, but when my aunt passed 8 years ago, they pretty much became siblings.
As mentioned above, my brother Kai does a lot for me and puts up with A LOT. I’m constantly texting him asking photography/tech questions. Or to pick a photo because I can’t make up my mind. The number of things he does for me is unreal and I’m forever grateful.
And then, there is Kai’s girlfriend, Cait. Cait helps with a lot of the comments on HBH. But more recently she has taken on the role of being my personal stylist. She’s living in LA working as a stylist, so whenever I have events or trips, she pulls clothing pieces for me. For my LA trip (that got postponed) she picked out the cutest set of outfits. If you need a stylist in LA, she’s your girl.
My two cousins, Maggie and Abby, both work with us on HBH on the social side of things. Honestly, they’ve been my saving grace this past year and I couldn’t get by without these two. Not only because of their help, but all banter back and forth keeps the positivity flowing. And I love bouncing ideas/thoughts off of them.
Lastly, my sister in law Lyndsie, who is my unofficial recipe adviser. I’m constantly going back and forth with her whenever I need some advice on a recipe. She always gives the best (most honest) feedback.
I could go on and on listing out each family member. But you get the idea…this year I am grateful for my family.
7. Favorite Links I’m Loving…
Long Wool Coats on Our Must-Have Lists…all of these are cute, but especially love this coat.
What Kristin Cavallari Can’t Live Without…I ordered these leggings and have to say, they’re pretty comfy.
Create Your Most Organized Pantry…using only IKEA products.
49 Best Christmas Decoration Ideas of 2020…getting in that holiday spirit. So many cute ideas here.
15 Thanksgiving Must-Haves from Trader Joe’s…the cranberry cheese for me.
20 Beauty Gifts Under $100 You’ll Want for Yourself…adding to my cart.
29 Black Friday Sales…who’s shopping the sales this week?
5 Nap Nooks That Take Lounging to the Next Level…bring on the cozy winter days.
6 Clean Holiday Candles…It’s such a splurge, but I’m a fan of the Trudon Candles.
What Lauren Conrad Can’t Live Without…excited to try the LC Beauty Lip & Cheek Tint.
30 Thanksgiving Sides That’ll Steal the Turkey’s Thunder…yum. These all sound delicious.
11 Things I Wish I Could Have Told Myself When I Was in That Shitty Relationship…because everyone has been there.
The Bachelor Mansion Is Now on Airbnb…I’ve never seen even one episode, but I know how well-loved this show is.
42 Thanksgiving Quotes to Fill You With Gratitude…love these.
8. Favorites Picks From The Shopbop Sale…
9. this week’s dinners…
Monday: Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday Sip:
Sunday Sweet Treat:
Check out all the past Nine Favorite Things posts here.
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Great post and the gorgeous photos of little Oslo are adorable. Your brother does have a talent for photography. Sorry that your trip was postponed, however with things in our world still having a big influence on our lives, it is probably for the best and hopefully by next spring things will be better and safer again. This coming week I will be making my Christmas cake and continuing with more sugar flower projects, just 4 left to complete the course. I am also starting to think about and plan Christmas gifts for friends and family. I hope that you have a great Thanksgiving 🙂
Thank you so much Colleen! It definitely is for the best! I hope you have an amazing week and great Thanksgiving! xTieghan
Chapped lips: hydrate! Drink plenty of water (I like to put orange flavor EmergenC in my water because it has electrolytes).
I also use Burt’s Bee lip balm or Beecher’s Botanical lip balm because it’s all natural. I am allergic to anything with SPF in it. Those products make my lips worse! Here is a link to one of Burt’s lip therapy products:
https://www.burtsbees.com/product/moisturizing-lip-mask/792850902121.html?ds_rl=1251483&ds_rl=1252606&msclkid=11925bbcc2021b84b6ac0406897c3982&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BOG_BLB_IMC_Lip%20Balm_Brand_Exact&utm_term=burt%27s%20bees%20lip%20balm&utm_content=Lip%20Balm&gclid=11925bbcc2021b84b6ac0406897c3982&gclsrc=3p.ds
Good luck!
Thank you so much Anne!! xTieghan
Chapstick…Burts Bees. You can go wrong with any flavor, but I’m partial to grapefruit, coconut, and mango. It will heal your dry lips quickly!
Thank you Rebekah! xTieghan
Lip balm! I’m a beekeeper and this year I made my own lip balm using our bees’ wax. It was really easy and I love the outcome. Get your hands on some clean bees’ wax from your local beekeeper (or order all ingredients from Amazon). Use about 1/2 oz. and melt it down with a couple tablespoons each of raw shea butter and coconut oil. Add about 10-20 drops of quality peppermint and sweet orange essential oil (or any flavor!). Stir thoroughly and often as the essential oils will separate, and then pour into little lip balm tubes or tins! Experiment with texture by using more or less shea butter for a softer/firmer balm. Drop some on parchment paper and pop in fridge for a minute to see how you like it before filling the containers. Should make about 20 tubes! Soft, kissable lips from very happy bees!
Wow I love that you make it yourself! So cool! Thank you for sharing, Christine! xTieghan
I am ALWAYS waiting for your nine favorite things posts! Drinking Sunday morning coffee and reading the post is just so pleasing 🙂
On another note, I am currently decorating my new place that I moved in a week ago and I am looking for nice big fruit bowls – I’d love to hear your recommendations!
Love x
Kasia
Aw that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much Kasia! Are you looking for wooden or something else? xTieghan
My gosh your parents are incredible, and they seemed to have raised incredble kids too. I’m a new mom and I would love if your parnets did a Q&A for their opinion on parenting stuff!
I will tell them you asked for this! I am sure they would be so excited to do something like this! Thank you Liz! xTieghan
Go ahead and decorate those trees! We all need to spread Christmas cheer as far as possible this year. I call it “Thanksmas” for 2020 only.
Haha yes!! Thank you Susan! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
Get Kai something techy, like the lumecube, which enhances light for zoom calls and lap top work. Or a great pair of headphones. And/ or the Counterman Fresh Essentials from Beautycounter. Yes, that is a shameless plug for the brand I
side gig for,(full time job as a teacher) but most guys do not think about self care and are so excited when someone else does for them! Check it out! (and I can even tell you how to order from me)
Your weekly posts make me the rock star with my high school students because I now know all the cool stuff!
Ooo that is such a good idea! The counterman sounds good, but I am not sure how much he would actually use it haha. He likes to keep things pretty simple. Thank you for sharing, Susan! xTieghan
The only thing I have found that heals my lips during winter in Colorado is Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter. Natural Grocers has it. I apply it every night before bed. And yes, agreed, hoping for snow!!
Ooo I will look into this! Thank you Kristen! xTieghan
Hi. I saw your chapped lips comment. Years ago, I was obsessed with buying home made or organic blends of lip balm. Only to find myself at one point, having horribly chapped, peeling lips. I think I’m allergic to the bees wax in them. Its the one ingred. they all had in common. So, now the only thing I can use is Carmax. It works well. It doesn’t have the glam and flavor of lip balm, but it works great and my lips don’t react any more. Hope this helps.
Yes it does! I know my brother uses that and swears by it, so maybe I will try! Thank you Andrea! xTieghan
Chapped lips….mix honey & Vaseline and smear on your lips. I am plagued with chapped lips in winter (hypo-thyroid & skiing, lol). I spent $$$ on all the tubes in Walgreeens and the honey remedy is the only thing that works. I also exfoliate with sugar & olive oil. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Love these ideas! Thank you Monica! xTieghan
Nine favourite things has become one of my most loved weekend rituals. Your baby brother is beautiful. Your family sounds so special. In answer to your chapped lips question (I have chronically chapped lips). I have used so many products over the years and the only product that works consistently is Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask. I swear by it!
Aw I am so happy to hear that you are loving these posts, Cindy! Thank you! Also, I will look into that, thank you! xTieghan
I missed something, who is Oslo? He is so cute.
Do you know where I might find his grey blanket?
Hey Kathy,
He is my new brother, my parents adopted him a few weeks ago! Here is the info on the blanket:
Magical Scraps
Phone: 970.453.6023
Email: [email protected]
Street Address:
310 S. Main St. Breckenridge, CO 80424
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Totally random: can you please ask your mother where she finds the adorable camp/wood theme clothes that Oslo is wearing? I have a grandson and would love to purchase an outfit for him. Also, your mother is stunning….would also enjoy learning who makes the pants she’s wearing in that photo. Thank you and I do enjoy your recipes, too!
Hey Ann,
Awe, thank you so much, my mom really is the best! Here is the info for the woodland theme clothes:
Magical Scraps
Phone: 970.453.6023
Email: [email protected]
Street Address:
310 S. Main St. Breckenridge, CO 80424
She said the pants are from Free People. Here is the link https://www.freepeople.com/shop/out-of-office-set/?color=005&type=REGULAR&quantity=1&size=XS
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I’ve had chapped lips my whole life and nothing has worked better than these two products:
PCA Skin Hyaluronic Lip Booster. A bit pricey but a little goes a long way so it lasts for several months. Put it on in the am and before bed and that’s all ya need! https://www.pcaskin.com/daily-care-products/eye-neck-lip/hyaluronic-acid-lip-booster.html
Burts Bees Lip oil: I keep one of these around the house in case I need a little extra during the day. Smells great too! https://www.burtsbees.com/product/hydrating-lip-oil-with-sweet–almond-oil/792850904651.html
Aside from that…Oslo is so adorable! I love your Sunday posts and I’ve been obsessed with all things pumpkin since making your pumpkin butter and bread. I’ve made pumpkin lattes with oat milk almost every day (sipping right now!) and my husband has made yeasted gluten free pumpkin waffles that are to die for! Love your stuff you are super talented!
Thank you so much Megan!! I will look into these! I am really glad you have been enjoying my Sunday posts and recipes, I hope you continue to! xTieghan
Kari Gran lip balms are really good! It’s the only one I use.
Thank you Claire! xTieghan
I live in Colorado too, and a couple years ago, my daughter got really bad chapped lips while at summer camp near Winter Park. The camp medical person gave her something called LipIvo, which she brought home and I tried. It is literally THE BEST lip balm I’ve ever used — including Burt’s Bees, Lip Food, etc. The company is based here in Colorado and is woman-owned. You can order from them directly online: https://lipivo.com
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing Bevin! I will look into this! xTieghan
For your lips, Taylor Wynn has a video talking about skin care, she mentioned the Aquaphor healing ointment. I use it every morning and never have had dry lips since. Make sure to get ointment not lip product it works way better. Than I use the laneige sleeping mask at night. At first I thought it was over hyped but after about a week of using it, I noticed a big difference and haven’t looked back.
Thank you so much Tracy!! I will look up her video! xTieghan
For chapped lips, have you ever tried Eight Hour Cream by Elizabeth Arden? I am 62 and this is one of my best memories of my grandmother – that’s how long this stuff has been around! It used to only come in a jar but now you can buy it in a tube or in a lipstick type container. I actually just ordered some!
I have not! I will look into that, Jackie! Thank you for sharing it! xTieghan
LOVE your recipes and ALL of your pictures are amazing!!!
Laneige lip balm is great for chapped lips
Who’s baby is Oslo? He is precious!!!!
Thank you so much Chrissy! Oslo is our new baby brother that my parents recently adopted!! We are so excited to have him in our lives! xTieghan
About the lip balm…. I’d suggest making your own. From what I understand manufactures who sell it add things to it that keep you using more and more. My “recipe” includes shea butter, coconut oil and bee’s wax (& a little essential oil if you wish… I like grapefruit). You can Google recipes… it’s pretty forgiving with regards to measuring. Really not a right or wrong way. It makes great DIY gifts too especially for those who prefer not have to use precise measurements (as in baking)! Use a sugar lip scrub treatment before using the lip balm and you’re all set for the cold, windy season ahead.
Thank you so much Emie!! I actually would be so down to try this! I am sure Asher would have a blast doing this DIY! Thank you for sharing! xTieghan
Random I know, but lanolin is the best healer of chapped lips IMO – yes, it’s primarily used as nipple cream for breastfeeding, but IT WORKS!
Haha love that! Thank you so much Renee! xTieghan
So excited to make the 30 minute spicy sesame noodles! Made the creamy coconut meatball and noodle curry this weekend, loving all the warm, spicy Asian, Thai and curry dishes lately.
For chapstick, have you tried Farmacy’s Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm? Works wonders for me!
Also, thanks for the tights recommendations! I’ve been trying to find good, comfy and long-lasting options.
I have not! Thank you for the suggestion! xTieghan
I suffered with terrible chapped lips for years when I would spend any amount of time in the mountains where there is little humidity. I tried everything and these three things work.
1. LeMer lip balm, pricey but IT WORKS and last for a long time.
2. Bobbi Brown lip balm also works
3. VenEffect lip treatment- works in a very different way to keep moisture in the lip area.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you Pat! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! xTieghan
re: chapped lips, Kosas Lip Fuel is truly the best!
https://kosas.com/products/lipfuel?variant=32907926962233
Thank you Calley! xTieghan
Those pizza pretzels look so yummy and easy! So many great ideas, as usual! For your lips, although I see so many suggestions already, I have another for ya to maybe try. Wldkat Lip Balm. I’ve been using for a month and love it. I also have the lip gel I use during the day, but the balm overnight is great! Check them out if you get a chance! Also you love candles, check out Pretty Honest Shop. Her candles are delightful! I’m obsessed!
I made your browned butter sage chicken pot pie last night from the super simple cookbook! So delicious! Thanks for that! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thank you so much Bevin! I am really glad you have been liking my recipes! I will look into that lip balm also! xTieghan
Lizard Lips Lip Balm is the best. Hands down. Several years ago I was in Colorado skiing and my lips were awful from it being so dry. It immediately helped and I don’t use anything else now!
Thank you Amanda! xTieghan
great post as usual, we’re doing a very small thanksgiving this year but I still love the tips. for chapped lips, as a Colorado native I can advise you that as several other commenters mentioned, Burt’s Bee’s is amazing. I also would go straight aquaphor if they are really bad.
Thank you so much Barb! I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving! xTieghan
The best thing for your lips is Chantecaille’s lip potion. Expensive, but worth it. It’s vegan and Chantecaille is a philanthropic brand you can feel good about.
Thank you so much Teresa!! xTieghan
Why does it seem like chapped lips are more of an issue than usual this year?1 I’ve been living for ARROW Nourishing Lip Oil, it comes in clear or tinted during the day, also Pūrlisse daily lip nourisher with mango & shea butter; I got samples of both through Birchbox at some point. Also, when I remember, I find that sugar scrubs are great for your lips too, and super easy to mix up yourself for some evening self care every now and then.
Thank you for sharing, Laura! Also, I am not sure, but I have always had chapped lips which is a bummer! I hope you have an amazing week! xTieghan
Alright so I’ve got to admit, 95% of my thanksgiving menu is coming from your recipes:).. just can’t beat them!! I was wandering though about the “extra flaky cresent rolls” you referenced in you thanksgiving roundup last week that you said were coming soon? I was hoping to make them for Thanksgiving!!
Anywho you are truly so talented at what you do! Thanks for being so approachable!!
As far as gifts for your brother, have you thought about any “experience” type gifts instead of something tangible? I know that might be hard with everything going on, but me and my family are finding we’re wanting less and less stuff and more cool experiences!
Hi Steph! I am SO happy you are making my recipes for Thanksgiving! I hope they all turn out amazing for you! Also, the crescent rolls are already on my site! I will leave the link below! As for Kai, I would love to get him an experience, but his schedule is just so crazy I am not sure if that is best haha! But I love the idea! xTieghan
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/easier-homemade-extra-flaky-homemade-crescent-rolls/
Oh an Vaseline is my chapped lips cure… I run a lot and when it starts to get colder and dryer, it is the one thing that is durable enough to lock in the moisture. Nothing fancy but can’t beat it for me.
Thank you Steph! xTieghan
Since your dad was so sweet to bring your two beautiful trees, why not decorate them now. 2020 has been a difficult year so give yourself some grace and decorate early.
Love the pics of Oslo. He is certainly loved.
I’m making the pretzel recipe for the fam. It’s salty and cheesy and will pair nicely with a cold beer or favourite wine.
Love that, I think I will! Thank you Joanna! xTieghan
Trees, trees, trees. I would decorate now. Being in Canada, I start the weekend after Halloween decorating inside and outside for Christmas. Today was shortbread from one end of the kitchen to the other. And as a present to me for all the hard work, I am going to try and make your Vanilla expresso Martini!!!!
Thank you so much Lisa!! xTieghan
Hello!
Sundays are my favorite because I get to spend all day reading your nine favorite things and following all the links to many different rabbit holes! Last week I bought a little market candle (good to know I’m not the only one with a candle addiction). Last month some Freedom Moses sandals. And I am this close to breaking down and getting the Vintner’s Daughter serum. My husband doesn’t mind too much since I also make many of your recipes for him to enjoy! The thai peanut chicken with spicy lime mango is my absolute favorite. We will be trying the pull apart garlic bread and the molten chocolate pie for Thanksgiving. Can’t wait! I wanted to add my two cents about chapped lip care. I highly recommend Malin + Goetz lip moisturizer. I put it on at bedtime and wake up still feeling it on my smooth lips. It is a life saver especially when we visit family in dry Colorado (compared to “humid” Pennsylvania). I recently tried Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask and it was almost as good (I gave it a good two months) but I couldn’t wait to get back to using my Malin + Goetz. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for all your hard work!
Chapped lips help! The best is simply Aquaphor. Sold on little tubes (sweetly pocket sized) and at any pharmacy. Or online from Amazon.
I’m probably one of the last ones to know, but I was SO happy to hear that your parents adopted Oslo! I always had the sneaking suspicion that they were role models for me, but now it’s official– and I hope to be just as successful and loving in my family as they are with theirs.
Re: chapped lips— about two years ago I had the worst chapped lips for several months. I finally went to the dermatologist and was told that I had developed an allergy to basically all lip balms/chapsticks! Now I only use plain Vaseline… so boring, I miss my lip balm addiction… but it has made a world of difference. Maybe try backing off lip balm for a couple weeks and see what happens?
I look forward to these Nine Favorite Things post every week, you are so fun! And for your lips, I know it’s a little weird, but the only thing that has helped me, even now that I’m not breastfeeding anymore (😬) is Lansinoh brand breastfeeding cream! It’s about $10 and works on any part of the body…even if you’re not a mom! I have continued to use it on every cracked surface for 20 years now, always have it around!
Chapped lips… SAME! I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to be working, not even coconut oil (I mean… really?! Coconut oil – the Holy Grail!). Let us know if you come across anything that works for you!!
I really hope you guys will get a snowy Thankgsiving & Christmas Day, a snow-filled Holiday season is seriously the best, I think I might have had that twice in my life lol! I miss snow so much!
Btw, I love the Zara ornaments you picked out, the white + gold one is SO dreamy & classy, I need it!
I just made your Thanksgiving turkey recipe on Friday as an early Thanksgiving meal/daughter’s 21st birthday meal. At this point both kids, and both of their significant others, at different times, have made that w me-they love the gravy! Thank you for so many of your recipes that lead them to want to learn them, and to be w them in the kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Mario Debescu lip balm
Try Doctor Rogers Restore for chapped lips!! They have a Healing Balm which is similar to a Vaseline and a Lip Balm which is fantastic!!!!
For chapped lips, I swear by Laneige Lip Sleeping mask! I live in the frigid (but beautiful) Jackson Hole, WY and, used before bed at night or anytime during the day, this stuff saves my life: https://us.laneige.com/products/lip-sleeping-mask
The vanilla shade is so very neutral & calming!
Badger balm lip balm is the best for chapped lips! Unscented if you can find it, otherwise I love the peppermint!
Oslo is so adorable!!
We’re staying home for thanksgiving this year – my husband, myself, and our 3 month old baby. Need to pick one of your brie recipes for our appetizer!!
Creamy hot choco! winter vibe 😀
Hi! Can you share some recommendations for cozy warm beverages? I love camping this time of year, and having something warming and ideally somewhat boozy around the fire is my dream right now!
Hi Tieghan!
I’m not sure if the reply button is working! But I’m looking for more ceramic style fruit bowl, any recommendations would be so appreciated:)
Can’t wait to try out your recipes! Looking forward to trying your one pan 4 cheese sun-dried tomato and spinach pasta bake this week and then a bunch more for Thanksgiving!
Stoked to try some of your tips for the holidays this year!!! Re: chapped lips, you must get yourself C.O.Bigelow’s NIGHT BALM (available on Amazon). It’s a super thick gloss and you wear it to bed. I’ve never been able to heal chapped lips faster than this! Recommend ordering more than one as they come small.
I had a similar issue with chapped lips at I found two products I felt were SO helpful – Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing lip balm for overnight (the formula is thick and lasts on your lips all night). I also love Clinique Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment. That feels lovely and protecting and also lasts a good while – for day or night.
One thing you might want to check is whether any of your lip balms have irritants in them – ironically, most do! And that can be making the situation worse. Examples would be mineral oil, limonene, menthol, peppermint oil, beeswax…etc. If that is causing the issue – i would say to go straight to the Clinique lip balm – it’s irritant-free! Or find something similar!
Ooo I did not even think to look for that! Thank you so much! I will look into those two brands! xTieghan
I love Nine Favorite Things. Always so enable to read. For chapped lips I recommend Carmex. I had badly chapped lips a few years ago and once I started using Carmex my lips finally healed. Also, your dad bringing you the two Christmas trees is the sweetest thing ! What a loving and thoughtful thing to do.
Thank you so much Mary!! He is the best! xTieghan
Lip Medex will cure your chapped lips! Litereally like 1-2 applications and you’re golden 🙂 https://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=24069/Lip-Medex-Lip-Balm/Blistex/Lip-Treatments
Thank you Vanessa! xTieghan
I have used Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Transparent Lip Balm or chapped lips and it works. Walmart has it and other department stores. I used to buy at Macy’s but you can order online from Walmart. I have used this for over 30 years.
I have used it and then eaten something salty and it didn’t hurt. I had a dry spot on the crease of my lip that felt like a cold sore. After using for a week it went away. I swear by this stuff.
A friend told be about it years ago and I have kept a tube around just in case. I hope you will give it a try.
I will have to look into this! Thank you for sharing Michelle! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan
I love you posts and recipes sooo much. Thank you for all your hard work, I know how hard cooking is, I used to do it but now I only cook up skin care products. I’m right down the road from you in Taos. I make organic lip balms that are perfect for the dry west! Check them out if you’d like. I’d be happy to send some to you. DALA BALM CO. http://www.dalalipbalm.com
Thank you Lisa! xTieghan
Lolo Body Care has the BEST lip balm!!!
Thank you Dorothy! xTieghan
Hi… the very best cure for dry lips is Paula’s Choice Lip and Body Treatment Balm. They also have a lip exfoliant that works well to remove dry flaky skin. I have used both for years and years and it works so well.
Thank you so much Joanne! I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan