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15 Fire Pit Ideas for the Coziest Fall Nights

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Get ready to enjoy crisp fall nights in your backyard with these 15 fire pit ideas including everything you need to have the coziest outdoor hangout spot!

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Oh yeah!  It’s almost time to fire up the fire pit again!  We bought our fire pit a couple years ago, but we haven’t used it much.  Or at least as much as we should’ve been using it.  If we used it once last year, that was a lot!  After scrolling through Facebook and seeing an ad for some super cool fire pit skulls, I decided that this was the year that our fire pit should make a comeback!  I mean, what else is there to do right now while we’re staying at home?  

I checked out the fire pit skulls that I saw on Facebook – cause I really, really wanted one – but they were a bit pricey.  So I did a search on Amazon and ended up finding more than just the skulls.  There are so many cool things that you can get for your backyard fire pit!  We don’t have a designated area for our fire pit…yet!  But eventually, I would like to set up a little hangout area for it.  Needless to say, I have added a lot to my Amazon wishlist!  

15 Fire Pit Ideas for the Coziest Fall Nights

 
I’m going to start cleaning up our fire pit and getting it ready to enjoy during cooler fall nights.  I already grabbed a few things off of Amazon like a fire pit skull (of course!), rainbow flame color changer that turns flames into all different colors, and a weatherproof cover to protect it.

I’m pretty sure a set of marshmallow roasting sticks will be purchased in the near future!  I mean, what’s a cozy fire without some roasted marshmallows?  And eventually, I’m going to work on setting an area up for our fire pit with some chairs, maybe some string lights, and get a comfy outdoor blanket or two!

  1. Outdoor Wood Fire Pit
  2. Heavy Duty Waterproof Fire Pit Cover
  3. Fire Starters Box
  4. Lava Rock Granules
  5. Outdoor Firewood Log Hoop and Cover Set
  6. Rainbow Flame Color Changer
  7. Log Grabber Tongs
  8. Fire Pit Stoker
  9. Ceramic Fire Pit Skull
  10. Folding Adirondack Lawn Chairs
  11. Fire Pit Rules Garden Flag
  12. Solar LED Outdoor String Lights
  13. Stainless Steel YETI Rambler
  14. Marshmallow Roasting Sticks
  15. Outdoor Flannel Blanket

Do you have a fire pit in your backyard?

 

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Decorating with Jewel Tones for Fall

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Create an elegant, autumn atmosphere with gorgeous fall jewel tones! Rich emerald, golden amber, royal blue, and deep purple will be beautiful in your home this fall!


Fall is probably one of my favorite seasons to decorate for.  Most of my fall decor is pretty traditional.  Pumpkins and bundles of wheat. Warm, rusty oranges and brilliant reds, paired with creamy neutrals to add a bit of balance. It’s colorful, but classic.

Lately, I’ve started to see jewel tones popping up in stores and it’s making me change my mind about the way I decorate for fall.  There are gorgeous, velvety pumpkins in deep blues, emerald greens, and wine-soaked burgundy.  There are amber jars that glow with color and some of the prettiest fall florals I’ve seen!  And there are gold and brass pieces to bring it all together.

If you’re looking to update your fall mantle or tabletop decor this year, check out these jewel tone items!  There’s everything from pumpkins, to florals, and even some lighting to set the mood in your home.  This fall, and even Thanksgiving, consider decorating with rich and elegant jewel tones!  I will be definitely be adding a lot more blue and purple to our fall decor this year!

Decorating with Jewel Tones for Fall
  1. Glass Facet Dish
  2. Framed Butterfly Wall Art
  3. Velvet Pumpkin
  4. Fall Leaves Doormat
  5. Glass Facet Vase
  6. Fall Fig Leaf Spray
  7. Italian Maple Leaf Garland
  8. Amber Crackle Glass Pumpkin
  9. Gold Antique Pillar Candle Holder
  10. Blue Pom Pom Bush
  11. Pumpkin Trinket Dish
  12. Amber Mason Jar Luminary
  13. Gold Iron & Glass Lantern
  14. Apple LED Pillar Candle
  15. Wine Hanging Hydrangea Bush

Will you be decorating with jewel tones this fall?

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Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken

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If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal or holiday side with lots of fall flavor and crunch, this Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken is it!


With the holidays just around the corner, I’ve been trying my best to eat wholesome meals and keep healthier snacks in the house. It’s not always easy to make better choices.  Especially with leftover Halloween candy (we didn’t get ANY trick-or-treaters this year) and heavier holiday dishes being tested in our kitchen.

Thankfully, my efforts to eat better before I gorge myself on our holiday feast has allowed me to eat the seasonal fruits and veggies that I enjoy so much. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again – I love fall produce! 

Currently, I’m all about fresh Brussels sprouts.  My mom got me into Brussels sprouts when I was younger.  She used to buy the frozen kind that comes in a light sauce.  No one else in the house ate them besides us and I never really understood why.  I just love these little cabbages!  


Once upon a time, Brussels sprouts got a pretty bad rap.  So I’m so happy to see them standing out in more recipes these days – like this recipe! I made this Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad for the first time last year.  It was easy to put together and it’s full of so many great fall flavors.  It’s a quick weeknight meal that’s filling and made with wholesome ingredients.

A Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal or Holiday Side Dish!

 
Quinoa is also one of those foods that I’ve come to truly love.  It’s delicious on its own, but I like using it to bulk up my salads.  Not only does quinoa keep you full and satisfied, but it’s a great source of protein and antioxidants.  Use it in place of rice in your dishes!

I would even go so far to say that if you ditch the chicken, you could probably pass this salad off as a holiday side!  It’s quick, easy, and all you would have to cook is the quinoa and bacon! 

Want to really make things easy on yourself?  Use Success’s Quinoa Boil-in-Bag.  Just drop the bag in boiling water and you’ll have cooked quinoa in minutes!  Plus, it’s just enough quinoa needed to make this salad!

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Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken

Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh Brussels sprouts, grated
  • 1 bag of Success Quinoa Boil-in-Bag, or 1 1/2 cups tricolor quinoa
  • 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
  • 4 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • Crumbled herb & garlic goat cheese, or cheese of your choice
  • Optional: Cranberry Pear balsamic dressing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the quinoa according to package. Once the quinoa is cooked, allow it to cool.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, heat a skillet and add the bacon. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-8 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel.
  3. Wipe out the pan and add the chicken tenders. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle.
  4. In a large bowl, add the shaved Brussels sprouts, quinoa, bacon, onions, pecans, and cranberries. Mix to combine ingredients.
  5. Top with chicken and crumbled goat cheese.
  6. Serve with your favorite fall dressing!
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This was another one of those recipes that I wasn’t sure if my husband would enjoy. Turns out, he thought it was “really, really good.”  I mean, what’s not to like about a big salad made with a bunch of fall flavors like shaved Brussels sprouts, quinoa, cranberries, and pecans? 

We topped our salad with a Cranberry Pear White Balsamic from a local artisan oil and balsamic vinegar shop.  Drizzle it with your favorite dressing and enjoy a truly delicious and filling fall salad!

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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup {SoFabFood Post}

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There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken soup!  This Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup is full of hearty vegetables and Italian flavor!  It’s slow-cooked all day so you can grab a bowl and warm up on a chilly night!


Ah, soup season! There’s nothing like sitting down to a warm bowl of comforting soup.  And there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken soup!  Except, of course, maybe this chicken soup!  I’m giving traditional chicken soup an Italian style twist with this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup recipe!

This soup recipe was initially just a way to clean out some veggies in our fridge.  These days, it’s one of my favorite soups to make in the slow cooker!  It starts with a tomato base made with diced tomatoes and chicken broth.  Chicken thighs are browned and thrown into the slow cooker along with onions, garlic, green beans, baby spinach, and potatoes.  Throw in some Italian herbs and seasonings and, badda-bing-badda-boom, you’ve got yourself one tasty chicken soup!

Head to SoFabFood.com today for the recipe!  It makes a really big batch, so it’s a good freezer soup!  Or a good soup to share with family, like I did! 



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