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There’s no real difference between Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving. Except, at Friendsgiving,youget to call the shots. Well, you’ll be thankful you didn’t have to do it all on your own. Stick with a good group of people who are unlikely to create any stresses! The only stress you want to feel is stressing whichcomfy pantsyou want to wear!" Friendsgiving is a perfect opportunity for a potluck approach. When it comes to the menu, it’s best for be fairly general, adds Shipley....

Sweet Potato, Roasted Onion Quinoa Bowl Tired of serving your ‘taters mashed, diced or roasted? Squeeze them into noodles forInspiralizedblogger Ali Maffuci’s take on healthy, seasonal comfort food. At 159 calories a serving, you could go back for seconds. Sweet Potato Curly Fries with Chipotle-Lime Aioli Fries with that burger? Yes, yo, if it’s the version prepared byThe Housewife in Training’s Meg Kohrs. She very thinly slices sweet potatoes before roasting until crispy then topping with a dollop of Greek yogurt-based aioli....

Mini Deconstructed Pumpkin Pies Not a baker? Not a problem, says Tessa Foley ofNine and Sixteen! The oven is next and then you’re done! To assemble: Break out your muffin tin and line each pocket with pastry dough. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve. Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheesecakes in Mason Jars Do you wish you had more time come Thanksgiving Day? Then serve with a generous portion of whipped cream and chopped pecans....

What do you get when you combine Bostons best developers, coders, and designers and most creative professionals? Five all-star apps that took on a tough subject: mental health. They were able to stand up and be accountable. ‘I have issues.’ ‘Ive had my life affected.’ ‘I will not be shamed.’ ‘I will not be silenced. ‘Not only will I not be complacent, Im going to stand up and take action.’...

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Easy App: Ricotta Crostini Slice 1 baguette. Serve with sliced figs, olives and charcuterie. Chicken Salad on Endive Spears The tasty bites are basically mini lettuce cups. Vegan Date-and-Nut Truffles The vegan dessert is just the right amount of sweet. Linzer Cookies The buttery sweets are a classic crowd-pleaser. Mix up a batch, pour into a pitcher and serve. These signature cocktails were created by Kat Dunn, a renowned mixologist in Hudson, New York....

This workout uses tiny but effective movements to tone both large muscles and smaller, supportive ones. Do 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat. Rise onto balls of feet, heels touching (as shown). Return to start in 2 counts. Do 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat. Lift hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees (as shown). Keeping core engaged and shoulder blades off floor, slowly straighten legs (as shown). Bring right knee to left elbow, maintaining a strong plank (as shown)....

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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. “I used to be a night owl,” Tosi says. “I try not to run with a clock or for a given distance,” she says. “I’d rather listen to my body.” “I wasn’t always a morning person,” she says. “But by carving out time to do the things that I love, I’ve become one....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. iTrail: Free Paper trail maps? Upgrade to the ad-free, $4.99 version, and get 3-D maps and GPS tracking. Ties into your iTunes library to keep you motivated. Not so withMap My Fitness. It tracks skiers' distance, pace and calorie burn. Liftopia: Free Who doesn’t love a deal?...

This lower-sodium alternative is easy and livens up a boring chicken dish. A pinch of garlic powder perks up almost any sauce or dip from hummus to guacamole to salad dressing. Cayenne/Chili Powder Like spicy? The contrast adds complexity and brings out the rich, chocolate flavor. Bonus: Some studies even suggest that eating spicy food can cause you to eat less at a meal. But remember, less is more with chili powder!...