Everything She Wants

Who doesn't like Sara Lee? And who doesn't like stuffing on Thanksgiving? To help you with your Turkey (or Tofurky) Day spread, here's a savory stuffing recipe from the fine folks at Food Network Magazine for which you can easily use heart healthy  Sara Lee Delightful white, wheat, healthy multi-grain or oatmeal bread. Waistline watchers will be happy with this news--each variety is full of fiber with no trans fat and just 45 calories per slice. Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups each diced onions and celery, 2 chopped apples and 1 tablespoon each minced sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetarian no-chicken broth) and bring to a simmer. Whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 cup chopped parsley in a large bowl; add 16 cups cubed stale bread, then pour in the vegetable-broth mixture and toss. Transfer to a buttere

What do you give the girl who has everything?  How about a gift that's suited to her interests and personality type and a gift that you'll be proud to give. From the health and fitness enthusiast to the Zen mama, here are Everything She Wants ' feel-good holiday gift guide picks  For the health and fitness buff Women's MT Topo shoe for the trail, $100. Topo Athletic (from $100) footwear was created by and for athletes. Each of the comfy, lightweight shoes with a broad, zero drop platform for stability and multi-directional traction are designed with a tailored function in mind, whether it's walking or running on the trail, the road or at the gym. For the hip book worm Bill Duke's acclaimed  Dark Girls documentary encourages women of color with a darker hue to be proud of the skin they're in.  The companion coffee table book ($25) celebrates dark and lovely African-American women such as actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, celebrity hair styl

Why shop at the mall when you can find handcrafted, artisanal and designer deals at a New York City holiday pop-up shop?  With hot cocoa in tow,  Everything She Wants loves to peruse the crafty gifts and goods at festive pop-ups and marketplaces--some one-off events and others lasting 'til the end of the holiday season.  UrbanSpace's Union Square Holiday Market. Here's a short list: 1.   Before or after brunch, spend your Sunday afternoon at a fashionable shopping event hosted at the Gansevoort Hotel on Park Avenue ( Nov. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; free and open to the public ). Located in the Ivy Room on the hotel's rooftop, indie brands will come together and create a unique shopping experience. Gift wrapping will be provided and 100 percent of the gift wrapping donations will benefit Leg Up Farm.  2. Stock up on beauty products from 40 top brands including Smashbox, Mario Badescu and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics at The Makeup Show Holiday P

Everything She Wants hosted its second clothing swap* and snacks and freebies were provided by Beanitos, Bare Snacks and Aquaphor.  We had a swapping and snacking good time, and proceeds from the swap were donated to the no-kill animal rescue, For Animals, Inc. and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals . Everything She Wants' swappers enjoying Beanitos and Bare Snacks. It's lip balm season. Get your Aquaphor Healing Ointment. More about the sponsors: Beanitos (@Beanitos) are all natural snack chips and puffs made from beans, which means they're high in fiber and protein. Plus, they're free of gluten, trans fat, MSG and GMOs. Bare Snacks (@BareSnacks) are made with 100% real fruit that's baked never fried.  They're gluten-free, fat free and GMO-free with no preservatives or artificial anything. We love to mix the apple chips with a variety of the coconut chip flavors. Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins Aquaphor Healing Ointmen

November is National Candle Month, and as the weather gets chillier we love to fill our home with the warm scent of fragrant candles.  Here are a few of Everything She Wants ' favorites  for the fall and holiday season. Agraria ’s signature fragrance, Bitter Orange. 1.  Agraria ’s signature fragrance, Bitter Orange, is the perfect home fragrance for the winter months. A complex and subtle blend of Clove, the zest of Bitter Orange and a touch of Cypress, the Bitter Orange fragrance creates a warm and uplifting background for the holiday season. The candle is available in the larger 7 oz. Woven Crystal Candle and the smaller 3.4 oz. Crystal Cane Candle. 2. Palais des Thes tea-scented candles come in a variety of inviting flowery, fruity and classic scents including Cherry Blossom and Earl Grey. 3. Created by veteran entertainment publicist and world traveler, Yvette Davis Gayle, The Sitota Collection are an exclusive collection of exotic, soy-based candles.