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02/15 Friday Faves: HUGE Home Organization Edition

Friday is my favorite day of the week for many reasons. Other than signaling the beginning of the weekend, I feel that Fridays invite the opportunity to take a deep breath, slow down, and tackle projects on our to-do list. Every Friday you can find a post here dedicated to a favorite family project, products I can’t live without, or memorable meals worth mentioning.

This week I'm sharing a few of my favorite home organizing projects and have decided to include ALL of the items that have made it easier in decluttering my spaces.

WHAT I’M MAKING

After a long day of organizing the last thing I want to do is spend an hour in my kitchen, which is why this dish is perfect.

WHAT I’M WEARING

Anything from this line is the best uniform for tidying up those cluttered spaces! (I've also heard many amazing things about their Heattech line!)

WHAT I’M WATCHING

This came out a few months ago, but it seems especially timely with my home organization kick right now.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO

This playlist is ideal for an organizing marathon! And here's a good one if you're still in the mood for love.

BONUS: HOME ORGANIZATION ROUNDUP!

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01/25: Friday Faves – Beauty Edition

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01/18: Friday Faves

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Surf + Turf Foil Packet Dinner

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  • Hip hip hooray! 🎉 Dinner Takes All has a premier date! Mark your calendars for March 20th at 7pm MST on @byutv . So many great shows launching that same week that families can watch together. We can’t wait to watch  @dwightinshiningarmor with Ollie! 🎬

#dinnertakesall #byutv
  • Do you go out or stay in on Valentine’s Day? I like to stay in a cook at home. It doesn’t seem to be worth the inflated menu pricing and crowds. It’s a bit predictable, but I’ve always liked making pan seared steaks on Valentine’s Day. It’s a favorite for both of us and a bit fancier than our normal weeknight dinner routine. For an at-home special occasion meal, it’s prepared fairly quickly and isn’t difficult at all when you’ve got the right tools on hand. The secret to making perfectly cooked steak at home is a hyper-accurate digital thermometer, like a @thermoworks #Thermapen. In order to get that tender, juicy meat, pan seared steaks must be cooked to a specific internal temperature. I’ve become so reliant on my #thermapen that I wouldn’t dare make a steak without it. Check out the video I made with @ThermoWorks at the link in profile where I’ll walk you through my Pan Seared Steak with Caramelized Shallots. It’s perfect for cooking at home on Valentine’s Day!

Who is staying in and cooking for the holiday? I want to hear what you’re making!

#steakrecipe #kelseynixon #valentinesday #recipeideas
  • Green room selfie at @picklerandben 📸 - I didn’t stay nearly long enough in Nashville! What a great city! I made it home just in time before the winter weather moved in on the PNW. Also, I brought my bangs back this week and have never felt better. 💇🏼‍♀️❤️
  • Winner: @krclaassen 🥳

I’ve been putting together my Friday Faves on the blog for a while now, and am really excited for the Valentine’s Day edition! My good friends at @soonskincare are partnering with me to give you something extra special for Valentine’s Day - one of their Kissably Smooth Gift Sets! I usually post my Friday Faves on Fridays (crazy, huh?) but have decided to give you a special sneak peek tonight. Head over to my blog at the link in profile for the newest Friday Faves post! 💝
To enter the giveaway:
1. Like this post
2. Comment what you would like to gift yourself + a friend for Valentine’s Day
3. Tag your best pal in the comment (only one tag and someone you know, please!)
4. Follow me and @soonskincare (I will be checking!)
5. One entry per account; multiple comments do not increase your chances of winning
6. Entries close at 11:59pm PST on February 10th, 2019
7. Must be 18 or older to enter.
Winner will be announced on Instagram on February 11th, 2019.
This contest is not endorsed by or associated with Instagram. 💕🥳 #giveaway #valentinesday #selfcare
  • One of my favorite recipes to make this time of year is Roasted Sweet Potatoes. They’re full of flavor, easy to pull off, and it’s a meal I can feel good about feeding to my family. I’ve never met a baked potato that I didn’t love when topped with @icbinotbutter All of that buttery taste with 60 calories and 70% less saturated fat than butter per serving. To finish off my sweet potatoes, I add spiced black beans and Cumin Yogurt Sauce. This is one of those recipes I make over and over again! Watch the video where I’ll walk you through the steps of this super simple recipe. ⠀
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What recipes are on regular rotation in your kitchen this month? I’d love to hear!⠀
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Black Beans & Yogurt Cumin Sauce⠀
Yield: 4 servings⠀
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4 sweet potatoes⠀
2 Tbs olive oil⠀
salt & pepper⠀
2 Tbs I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread⠀
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Filling:⠀
¼ tsp chili powder⠀
¼ tsp ground coriander⠀
¼ tsp ground cumin⠀
1 jalapeno, finely diced⠀
1 can black beans⠀
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Yogurt Sauce:⠀
1 C Greek yogurt⠀
3 Tbs lemon juice⠀
1 Tbs lemon zest⠀
1 Tbs cilantro, chopped⠀
1 tsp ground cumin⠀
½ avocado, diced⠀
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Preheat oven to 425ºF. Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Prick with a fork and roast on a foil lined sheet tray for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until soft.⠀
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In the meantime, toast the chile powder, coriander, and cumin in a dry skillet until fragrant. Add the jalapeno and black beans. Season to taste with salt.⠀
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For the sauce, combine the yogurt, lemon juice and zest, cilantro, and cumin in a small bowl and mix. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.⠀
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To assemble, cut warm potatoes down the middle and fluff with a fork adding ½ tablespoon of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread to each potato. Stuff with the spiced black beans and finish by topping with yogurt sauce, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado.

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  • Next month!! 🎉 Dinner Takes All premiers next month and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve started to see some rough cuts of the episodes and I sincerely think you guys are going to love the show. Every now and then a project comes along where it feels like it was meant to be...from the amazing show creators @davenolltv and @clevekeller to the talented judges @theyumyumfoodie and @kardeaskuisine and an unbelievably supportive network partner @byutv - it has been such a privilege to work on this show. The countdown is officially on! 🎬

#dinnertakesall #gameshow #cookingshow
  • Has your sweet tooth returned after the holidays? Mine sure has...just in time for Valentines Day! I always like making my Chocolate Caramels this time of year. They’re perfect for gifting to a Valentine and indulgent in the best kind of way. I’m a sucker for both chocolate and caramel and the fact that I can blend these flavors together in this recipe without any fear or frustration is a relief! The secret to tackling homemade caramels all comes down to temperature and getting an accurate read. My #Thermapen from @thermoworks is the best tool out there for proper temperature control. Watch me make this simple recipe on the blog today or at the link in profile!⠀
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Do you make any homemade candy or caramels for Valentine’s Day? I grew up making heart shaped cinnamon lollipops!⠀
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http://www.kelseynixon.com/chocolate-caramels-with-sea-salt/⠀
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#diychocolate #valentinesdaytreats #giftsforfoodies⠀
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