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Chinese Cabbage Salad, Courtesy of Imperfectly Frugally

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Anyone who enjoys reading about frugal living and cooking needs to check out Imperfectly Frugally, which is an amazing blog. I am constantly impressed and encouraged by Nathalie’s creativity and honesty. There are tons of blogs out there, but hers is definitely worth reading.

A while back I had posted about cabbage. She mentioned making a special salad and when I asked if the recipe was on her blog, she said she would add it—just for me! (Big thanks, dear lady.)

Here is her recipe for an exceptionally tasty Chinese Cabbage Salad:

1 head chopped cabbage
8 green onions, sliced
8 tbsp toasted slivered almonds
8 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 packages of Ramen noodles (uncooked, discard the seasoning packet)

Dressing:

4 tbsp sugar
1 tsp pepper
2 tsps salt
1 cup veggie oil
6 tbsp rice vinegar
pinch of garlic

Stir onions and cabbage together. Let stand and keep refrigerated. (Can be done several hours in advance.) When ready to serve, crush Ramen noodles and add to cabbage along with almonds and sesame seeds, then toss with dressing.

This salad is a nice change from the usual coleslaw. It’s great as a side dish, or can be made into a light lunch with some chicken added. Delicious!

Need a Holiday Dress? Check out the Badgley Mischka Collection!

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From ice skating in Bryant Park and shopping along 5th Avenue, to watching the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center, there’s no question that New York City is a magical place to be over the holidays. Inspired by these and many other iconic New York holiday moments, Badgley Mischka has created a stunning holiday collection that is now available exclusively at Rent the Runway!

Here are my three favorites:

Badgley Mischka Bonnie Sheath

Chic and shiny, this fully-lined shift features sheer sleeves and delicately embellished wrists accents. It has silver sequins on mesh with long sleeves and a crew neckline.

Badgley Mischka Natasha Dress

This dress has blue sequins on mesh, cap sleeves, and a deep V-neckline. Its full skirt has pockets and a unique color pattern that shimmers and fades from deep navy to black.

Badgley Mischka Silver Swank Sequin Sheath

This body-skimming sequin sheath is available in white, gold, blue, and green. It offers cap sleeves, a boat neckline, and a cowl back detail. Great for anyone seeking a fitted design.

Want to rent one of these stunners for the holidays but can’t make up your mind? You can rent 3 for the price of 1 for Thanksgiving weekend! Use code 3FOR12015 and order before 11/25.

Stick Pics Anywhere with HP Social Media Snapshots Photo Paper

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with HP and Mom Select. All opinions are my own.

While photos are easy to take, they can be hard to display. Tape and thumbtacks can ruin the picture, but not every image is worth framing. HP has developed a solution for this common problem: sticky-back photo paper called Social Media Snapshots.

Similar to a Post-It, this glossy 4×5-inch paper is easy to use and equally easy to remove, making it a great option for those who live in apartments, dorms, or want to use a common area that can’t be altered permanently.

Like the titles says, it’s very social media friendly. Simply download the HP Snapshot app and then you can print from your Instagram, Facebook and Flickr feeds, as well as your camera. Each photo can be customized with text, dates and locations. There are also several cool frames available.

HP generously gave me some photo paper, a printer, and ink so I was able to try it out. The opportunity was too much fun to keep to myself, so I invited some friends over to help, including some well-dressed critters, in their best party clothes. (That’s Oscar and Charlie, accompanied by big-dog pal Bailey, in their favorite Ninja Turtle costumes!)

It was so nice to have a wireless printer available that worked perfectly while hooked up to our smartphones (many don’t and it can be so frustrating!). Plus, the print-and-stick technology couldn’t be quicker. I put this photo on the wall right next to the garage and now we get to see it everyday, coming and going, which I love.

Since a party isn’t a celebration without food, I had to bake something chocolate and delicious to share. We enjoyed a wonderful evening courtesy of HP. Photos, snacks, and friends = awesome!

Want to get in on the photo fun? Pick up some HP Social Media Snapshots photo paper, available at Staples. Print your favorites and then share your images with hashtag #StickaPic and tag @Staples.

Crafters Will Love the Cricut Explore Air Machine

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Do you enjoy creating pretty décor and fun cards? Want to make personalized gift for the upcoming holidays? Then you need to treat yourself to a Cricut Explore Air™, the best electronic cutting machine and my favorite DIY tool.

The Cricut Explore Air is versatile, easy to use, and allows for very precise cuts. It’s also incredibly affordable, especially since Cricut generously discounted the cost by up to $200.

You can cut over 60 different types of material, including paper, fabric, plastic and vinyl to name a few. The Explore Air also features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼” tall up to 11½” wide x 23½” tall.

This Cricut Explore machine is called the Air because it has built-in Bluetooth® capability. This means you can use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.

While the Cricut Explore Air is impressive on its own, purchasing it with one of Cricut’s bundle offerings makes it even more valuable. Each bundle comes with different accessories that allow you to expand your creativity and make your crafting projects even more simple and fun to create. Plus, by purchasing your Explore Air with a bundle, you’re able to save a bundle in the process!

Go to Cricut.com and check out the savings Cricut is offering on their Cricut Explore Air™ and bundles today so you can get your very own in time to make this holiday season your most creative one yet.