Hi Reader,

Happy day after Halloween--AKA the day of the sugar crash😜 If you feel like you have too much candy on hand, see my creative ideas below to put that candy to use.

Now onto this week's recipes! I have spent a lot time this week working on Thanksgiving content and videos. A bit different then my typical videos. Instead of just recipes, I am sharing practical tips for saving money and hosting. Be sure you are following me on Instagram to follow along.

This Week's Highlighted Recipes

NEW: Crockpot Beef Stew Warm, cozy, and incredibly easy to make, this stew is perfect for the colder temps ahead. Get the Recipe

Baked Brie The easiest appetizer ever. Save this for ALL your holiday gatherings. Everyone loves it! Get the Recipe

Sweet Potato Pancakes I always make extra sweet potatoes just to have puree on hand to make these pancakes--my favorite😍 Get the Recipe

Thanksgiving Tips I have gathered my best tips (and created a printable checklist) that will help you stay organized, cook with confidence, and actually sit down to enjoy your holiday meal. Get the Checklist + Tips

This Week's Meal Plan Save time, money, and enjoy wholesome, delicious meals the EASY way with this week's curated meal plan. Get the Plan Here

Fun Uses for Leftover Halloween Candy🎃🍫🍭

• Make a Trail Mix! Toss M&Ms with pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit for an easy tasty treat.
• Save for Holiday Fun! Set aside some M&Ms to make Reindeer sugar cookies. I also like to set aside Twizzlers, milk duds, and skittles to use to decorate our Gingerbread Houses at Christmas.
• Make Cookies/Blondies: Chop up candy bars and add to blondies or chocolate chip cookies. The combinations are endless.
• Make Chocolate Bark: Add chopped up candy of choice to melted chocolate to make a fun and tasty chocolate bark.
• Steal the Hershey Bars. My kids would never choose a plain Hershey bar over a Twix, so I encouraged them to donate ALL plain chocolate bars to me. We use them to make S'mores, Neiman Marcus Cookies, or chop up for peanut butter banana bars.
• Make Pumpkin Chocolate Oatmeal: Add chopped-up butterfingers or Twix and a few tablespoons of pumpkin puree to Instant Pot oatmeal or overnight oatmeal for a healthy, yet decadent tasting breakfast.
• Add Candy To Pancakes: Make a batch of pancakes and add in a little bit of Halloween Candy. The kids think it is the coolest and yet it has less sugar than a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios.
• Make a Balanced Treat: Add crushed up candy to a bowl of plain yogurt, sprinkle candy over yogurt to make frozen yogurt bark, or use crushed-up candy bars to roll banana sushi for a more balanced treat.
• Add Candy To Granola Bars: Add up to 1/2 cup of your favorite candy to homemade granola bars.

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