When you crave the creaminess of mashed potatoes blended with sour cream and butter, but still want something a little lighter and a lot faster, reach for a bag of frozen cauliflower.

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Keep a few containers of homemade soup in the freezer and suddenly the long winter ahead doesn’t seem so bad after all. That’s because you can rest assured that you have a solid supply of sustenance to warm you to your bones. It’s easy enough to make a double batch of your favorite and squirrel away half to defrost and simmer up again for another day, but there are a few keys to successfully freezing soup. Here’s what to be mindful of.

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Nuts usually take first place when it comes to a crunchy snack that you can pick at anytime, but we’re making the case for roasted chickpeas instead. Be it at a bar or a fancy cocktail party, roasted chickpeas can play the same role that nuts play.

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When I think tailgate, I think cans of beer, screaming fans with painted faces, and processed cheese. I always wish I could partake in the festivities and merriment — just in a way that feels a bit more comfy.

The solution? Bring your rugs outside!

While this boho-chic tailgate party from Style Blue Print is more backyard party than parking-lot bash, it features a great idea to use the comforts of home at a classically outdoor event.

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Look down. Like, almost way down. Do you see it? Here’s a hint: We’ll stop tip-toeing around the answer.

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There are times when only classic chicken noodle soup will do, and then there are other times when you crave chicken noodle soup 2.0 — this is for the latter. It takes the elements of the traditional soup, but spices it up with Thai flavors, all while keeping it simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight.

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From Apartment Therapy → Sneaky Kitchen Design Ideas That’ll Save You Serious Money

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Like many naïve first-time parents, I had no idea just how life-altering having a baby would be. Sure, I knew there would be less sleep, less time, and many more messes to clean, but I figured that the baby would just sort of fit into my already-busy life, like a cute accessory.

Boy was I wrong.

In the months after my daughter was born, my days were fully occupied just trying to feed her and myself, and maybe sneak in a shower or a nap. Cooking dinner was replaced by ordering takeout, and the thought of entertaining felt absolutely impossible.

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There are very few seasonal Oreo flavors that get me excited, but there really is something special about the orange-and-black sandwich cookies that you can only get in October. Trader Joe’s makes a jack-o’-lantern-esque cookie with the same bright filling. These cookies are a super-deluxe addition to brownies and make the dessert a two-for-one deal: a brownie with a cookie inside. Or crumble up the cookies for a taste in every brownie bite.

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This vegan sweet potato chowder delivers everything you want in a warm fall soup. It has a velvety broth laced with seasonal spices like sage and paprika, and chunks of tender root vegetables. It’s delicious the day you make it, but like most soups, it’s even better the next day. So make a big batch of the plant-based chowder and enjoy it all week long.

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