Category: Food

Holiday Gifts Under $10

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So maybe you find yourself with a little more money to spend on gifts this year.  Maybe that bonus kicked in or you had more in your holiday club account (do they still do that)? Or maybe you are feeling a little more generous.  Whatever the case may be there is a little more in your budget than $5, so today’s guide will be for gifts under $10.

  1.  New York and Company Scarf and Glove Set $5.99 (www.nyandcompany.com)2-Piece-Cable-Knit-Scarf-Gloves-Gift-Set_08118287_969For the person who always seems to loose their winter accessories, this is a great selection.  The sets come in a variety of colors as well as a variety of styles for the scarves.
  2. Soap and Glory Gift Set $7.99 (www.target.com)Soap and Glory Under $10What girl wants to go into the New Year with rough hands and feet?  Hopefully no one.  This Soap and Glory gift set will help them keep those hands and feet soft and smooth.
  3. H&M Pineapple Scented Candle $6.99 (www.hm.com)pineapplecandleThis candle comes in the cutest ceramic jar with a lid.  For those of you who reuse items, I am sure this item can be reused once the candle is done.  This candle is a great addition to home or office décor and I am sure it will also be a topic of conversation.  It also comes in White.
  4. “With a Sparkle In Her Eye” Notebook $8.47 (nyandcompany.com)-034-With-a-Sparkle-In-Her-Eye-034-Notebook-_08301557_001As I said yesterday, every woman needs a cute, stylish and fancy journal.  Here is one from New York and Company and it is another budget friendly option.  A great journal to write down goals and dreams for the coming year, or an excellent option for a woman who bullet journals.
  5. Personalized Reusable Starbucks Inspired Mugs $10 (MamaCeeCeesCreations Etsy)StarbucksWe all know that one, or maybe more than one person who just has to have their Starbucks.  This is one way that they can make sure that the Barista doesn’t spell their name wrong or that no one else walks away with their drink (hopefully).
  6. Christmas Salts of the World $7.99 (target.com)Christmas salts of the worldFor the foodie or cook in your life Target has a series of gift sets, one with salts of the world (in pic above) and the other is a series of preserves.  Either option would be a great choice for the foodie in your life.  Many foodie gifts can be quite expensive but this is a budget friendly option.
  7. Ear Bud Case $10 (www.mytagalongs.com)

    As you can see this item is on Oprah’s Favorite Things List 2017.  A great option to carry your earbuds on a daily basis, an even greater way to carry your earbuds when you travel.  In a variety of colors as well as a few prints this is a great option for any of the tech savvy people in your life.

  8. Shea Moisture Gift Set $9.99 (www.target.com)shea-moisture-under-10.jpg

Shea Moisture has become a household name.  The Body Wash and Lotion gift sets come in a variety of scents and are available at Target.  A great way to gift a friend and/or coworker during this season.  Also available at a great price.

9.  Eye Glass Holder $7 (www.amazon.com)

glass holderSo if you have a friend like me who needs their glasses to see, and can never find them, this is a great gift.  Most of the time the glasses are on my forehead, but they often get placed around the house and within reach but out of sight.  This is a great idea for the friend like me who is always searching for their eyeglasses.

10.  Tea Canister Gift Set $5.99 (Target)

For the tea lover in your life how about a beautiful glass canister to collect the tea bags.  Target has these two option each of them accompanied with their own tea bags to get you started.

So again you see that Christmas shopping does not have to break your budget.  As a matter of fact, everyone on our list can have something that they will use and something that will suit their personality.  How wonderful to get someone a present that they will actually like and use and that won’t be in the White Elephant or Kwanzaa celebration.  Come back tomorrow for gifts under $15.  Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping.

 

Be Blessed!  Be Fabulous!

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Bravo Batter and Berries

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So for as long as I can remember I have been hearing about this restaurant on Chicago’s North Side, Batter and Berries.  I have heard nothing but good things, the only complaint that I have ever heard was that there is always a wait, but I always hear that the wait is worth it.  So today I had the opportunity to try Batter and Berries for myself.

Anyone who truly knows me knows that I love breakfast.  I feel as if my day is incomplete if it does not start with breakfast.  Even if I sleep in or get a late start to the day breakfast is my jump start to the day.  My uncle is in town visiting and I promised him that I would treat him to breakfast, and I let him and my cousin decide and Batter and Berries it was.

Let me begin by saying that true to form there was a wait.  Not unlike many other popular breakfast restaurants in the city, so this was no big deal.  My family arrived before I did, so actually my wait was shorter than theirs.  The place was packed to capacity.  It is quaint and cozy however they accommodated our group of 5 easily.  Once we were in and seated the hostess informed us that they short wait staff, but that someone would be with us shortly.  Once we were seated the drinks water and coffee, came right way.  So far so good.

 

Catfish BB
Catfish with Egg Whites and Hashbrowns (with cheese) 

 

Our server came over and introduced himself, he was professional, polite and friendly.  He explained to us about the daily specials available and offered to answer any questions we had regarding the menu.  We made our selections and continued on with our conversation.  Shortly after our orders were taken the food arrived, hot fresh and DELICIOUS.

 

Cajan Salmon Benedict
Cajun Salmon Benedict

 

 

 

My family loves to eat, so anytime there is silence at the table you know and understand that the food is good.  Our waiter can back and offered the signature hot sauce and also explained that the butter was maple flavored, which in my cousins opinion was the perfect compliment to his French toast flight.  As each member of my family raved about how good their food was, we even shared bites across the table.  This was roll your eyes in the back of your head kind of good eating.

Let me just say that the Cajun Salmon Benedict was phenomenal.  The Salmon was seasoned to perfection, the Benedict and Hollandaise sauce were as close to perfect as I can recall.  The potatoes were cooked well and did not require any additional salt or pepper.  My mother raved about the flavor of her catfish, and my uncle was in love with his deconstructed steak omelet.   My other uncle and cousin were extremely satisfied  with their French Toast Flights.

As a breakfast lover, I am so disappointed with myself that I waited so long to get over to Batter and Berries.  I will definitely be going back.  There are so many more things on the menu that I am eager to try.  This is the first and only restaurant I went to and came home and blogged about immediately.  It was that good in my opinion.

 

Be Blessed!  Be Fabulous!

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