3 Easy Appetizers to Make for Your Next Party

Throwing a party? You should definitely invite these appetizers to your bash. We teamed up with LAY’S® Wavy to dream up these apps inspired by their Original, Ranch and Roasted Garlic & Sea Salt Potato Chips. They bring the flavor in a BIG way and your guests are guaranteed to love ’em.

Brie + Cranberry Nachos

Kick your nachos up a notch with melted brie and fruit. Your guests won’t know what hit ’em!

Ingredients:

– 4 cups LAY’S® Wavy Original Potato Chips

– 12 ounces brie, sliced

– 1 bartlett pear, sliced

– 1 cup dried cranberries

– honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange chips on an oven-safe plate. Top with slices of brie and pear. Sprinkle with cranberries. Place in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

2. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons honey over the chips. Serve immediately.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange chips on an oven-safe plate.

Top with slices of brie.

Next, add the pears and the cranberries.

Ready for the oven! Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Drizzle with honey and enjoy!

Delish!

Two words: Fried. Pickles. You can’t go wrong with this one.

Ingredients:

Fried Ranch Pickles

– 1 cup LAY’S® Wavy Ranch Potato Chips, crushed

– peanut oil

– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

– 2 cups sliced dill pickles

– ranch dressing

Instructions:

1. Heat 3-4 cups peanut oil in a large pot over medium heat until a thermometer registers 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and crushed chips.

2. Pat the pickles dry. Toss the pickles in the flour mixture to coat. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.

Heat 3-4 cups peanut oil in a large pot over medium heat until a thermometer registers 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and crushed chips.

Stir to combine.

Pat the pickles dry. Toss the pickles in the flour mixture to coat. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes.

Fried pickles for days!!

Serve with ranch dressing.

BOOM. Fried pickles. How easy was that?


– LAY’S® Wavy Roasted Garlic & Sea Salt Potato Chips

Spicy Sriracha Chip Dip

– 1/3 cup mayonnaise

– 1/4 cup sour cream

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1/2 teaspoon cumin

– 1 tablespoon Sriracha

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped

– carrots and celery, for dipping

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, Sriracha, lemon juice and scallions. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Serve with chips, carrots and celery.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder and cumin.

Add Sriracha, lemon juice and scallions. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Serve dip with chips, carrots and celery.

The perfect party snack! Plus, it’s SO easy to make.

Dip it good.

In our Take 5 series, sponsored by Verizon, we ask women in business about unexpected challenges, their inspirations, recent wins, and how the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program has helped propel their business forward. Here, we meet Therise Edwards, founder/CEO of Teshley Solutions, an education consultancy firm that helps students and families navigate the complexities of the education system K through 12.

What is an unexpected business challenge that you faced and how did you overcome it?

I wouldn't call myself a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) expert, but I ended up having to know a lot more about it than I ever anticipated. FAFSA is what administers Pell Grants, which is what a lot of colleges base their financial aid on. I knew about the application changes, and some were excellent, but they made a series of critical errors and a lot of parents were scrambling. It was not my intent to have this as my area of focus; it just became a necessity.

What's a recent small win for your business?

Recent small wins are my collaborations. I formed partnerships with one organization that focuses on students with special needs. I hosted a webinar with the executive director of that organization. I formed a partnership with members from an insurance company on planning and paying for college. That was my first corporate sponsorship. And I've got a series of events coming out because others actually reached out to me. One of them I met through another networking platform, but I got to that platform from one of the sessions that I did with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program.

How did you start to collaborate with external partners?

Just changing my strategies and my approach, and just being more secure and more emphatic in making connections. It ends up being this continual cycle.

Is there a woman in business that you admire or that you look up to?

I have two. Leontyne Anglin, who runs a nonprofit called Beyond Expectations. She works with a small pool of students, but she just gives them enormous exposure and opportunity. She's brilliant with collaborating with individuals and businesses and really bringing the students what they need. And then the other on a bigger scale is Cate Luzio, founder and CEO of Luminary, who taught her Business Plan Bootcamp through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. She is just a dynamo. She is just so supportive of women entrepreneurs. She's awesome.

How did the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program help propel your business forward?

All of the collaborations and partnerships with the exception of one all came from joining the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. I’ve taken all of the free classes and the one on projections and pricing, something every entrepreneur struggles with, was very helpful. There have been so many of them. Sometimes you're completely ignorant in a category so you take the class and it's like, okay, that's good to have. But then sometimes you sign up for it and it's like, oh, yeah, I did know 90 percent of that, but this other 10 percent is going to be very, very helpful.

Learn more about the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program and Teshley Solutions.

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You loved our fall trends for women over 50 story so much we just couldn't wait to share winter ideas with you! Though there's not a huge difference between what's popular during both seasons, there are small ways you can transition your wardrobe. From tailored denim to scarf coats (our favorite), here are five winter trends women over 50 can seamlessly wear!

Explore the top 5 winter trends women over 50 can easily style

  1. Banana Republic Pia Denim Midi Skirt
  2. Mango Suede Leather Loafers
  3. Tecovas Sierra Tote Bag
  4. Abercrombie & Fitch Easy Funnel Neck Sweater
  5. Anthropologie Brushed Cardigan Sweater Coat

1. Tailored Denim

Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor The Denim Trouser

Denim is a timeless classic that's been around for as long as any of us can remember. It also comes in a variety of styles, making it easy to style no matter your age. What makes tailored denim so special — like this pair of Ann Taylor trousers — is it's ability to be appropriate for business casual work settings. The classic rinse wash is more ideal for cooler winter days while the flared hemlines give ankle books a nice peek-a-boo feature.

GAP

GAP Classic Button-Down Jean Shirt

A classic button-down shirt with non-stretch denim is another easy style to wear because it can go with almost anything you own. Bootcut jeans? Yep! A suede midi skirt? We love a western moment! However, the most important thing we appreciate about this shirt is that it's made of 95% cotton.

Banana Republic

Banana Republic Pia Denim Midi Skirt

Denim skirtshave been been on the style scene for a while and we're sure they're here to stay. To avoid baring too much skin during winter, opt for a midi option like this piece from Banana Republic. It has a similar flared hemline like the Ann Taylor Denim Trousers, making it appropriate for 9 to 5 days, brunch with friends on Saturday, or church on Sundays!

2. Playful Textures

Mango

Mango Suede Leather Loafers

Loafers are an absolute staple during fall and winter, hence why we keep talking about them so much! They're a chic way to elevate even the most basic t-shirt and jeans outfit combinations, plus they work for everyone. Get a suede pair to add subtle texture to your outfit for a fun chic moment.

Old Navy

Old Navy High-Waisted Corduroy Wide-Leg Pants

Corduroy pants are another winter staple that continue to be recycled throughout the years. No matter how hard we try, we keep coming back to them which is why we think they're a great style option for women over 50. Because of their texture, these pants can also add subtle texture to your overall look without creating a huge statement.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Joe's Jeans by Dani Michelle Mia Crop Leather Pants

If you want to wear something a little bolder, you can't go wrong with black leather pants. They're a must-have during colder months, especially if they're lined!

This pair gives you the option to wear them with calf or knee-high boots so that they elongate your frame. Ankle boots are always cute, but they'd slightly throw off the dimensions of these pants! Once you have your chosen footwear, add a cute cardigan or sweater to it for a cozy look that'll receive compliments!

3. Animal Print

Tecovas

Tecovas Sierra Tote Bag

Leopard print is always trending, but that doesn't mean that's the only animal pattern you have to wear. Cow print is another fun way to add a pop of texture to your outfit if you're wearing something monochromatic. Or, you can easily copy the outfit above and look equally as stylish.

P.S. Don't be surprised if you see someone from B+C's editorial team wearing this look!

Banana Republic

Banana Republic Oversized Snake Print Midi Dress

It's okay if wearing cow print feels weird to you because that's not your only option! Snake print is another pattern you can wear, especially if it looks like this Banana Republic midi dress. Instead of the typical depiction of snakes, this dress looks like someone zoomed in on scales and created something that feels more refined.

Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman Linnie Bit Mule

Add a touch of zebra print to your winter outfit with these calf hair mules by Sam Edelman. They still have a bold factor like the Tecovas tote bag or the Banana Republic snake print dress, but they're not as in-your-face.

4. Shades Of Green

J.Crew

J.Crew Daphne Topcoat

Everyone needs a nice topcoat in their life, preferably in the shade green! We're 100% biased about that because green brings out a person's inner glow and helps ground them based on color psychology. Also, the fact you could wear a sweatsuit with this coat and still look put together makes us excited to share it with you.

Target

Target Bucket Crossbody Bag

Add a pop of color to your outfit with this cute crossbody bag found at Target, everyone's favorite place to shop. The minimal gold hardware gives it such a sleek appearance that we're personally fighting the urge to buy it in black too!

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Easy Funnel Neck Sweater

You can always rely on a sweater to be easy to style! Abercrombie & Fitch's funnel neck version is amazing for anyone who wants to wear a turtleneck without feeling like they're struggling to breathe. We understand they're not always comfortable, but you won't get that with this cute style!

5. Cardigan & Coats

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Brushed Cardigan Sweater Coat

Are you ready to give up cardigans? We figured you'd say no so we're giving the best of both worlds — a cardigan coat. Anthropologie always has the cutest winter styles so this brushed texture was too cozy-looking to ignore. You know what's even more exciting about it? Anthropologie is literally giving you an OOTD idea you can easily recreate at home!

NA-KD

NA-KD Wool Scarf Detail Coat

Protect your neck from the brutal winter winds with NA-KD's scarf coat that'll keep you warm and chic. It's slightly oversized so you're able to wrap yourself up and not have to worry about looking like you didn't put any effort into your look.

Quince

Quince Double-Faced Merino Wool Scarf Coat

Go for a shorter option for the days where it's not as cold. You'll still get the same effect from a longer scarf coat without feeling like you'll trip over the hemline. Since Quince's design is wool, you'll still be nice and toasty! Just add a pair of gloves so that your hands don't freeze!

Which winter fashion trends do you love the most? Let us know and subscribe to our newsletter for more winter style inspo!

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In our Take 5 series, sponsored by Verizon, we ask women in business about unexpected challenges, their inspirations, recent wins, and how the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program has helped propel their business forward. Here, we meet Rita Suzanne, a marketing strategist for health and wellness businesses who learned to network, connect with other entrepreneurs, and build her business online and IRL.

What's an unexpected business challenge that you've had to face and how did you overcome it?

The hardest thing for me was my sister passed away and I ended up taking custody of my nieces. I ended up being a single mom of four kids. This is the thing that transitioned my whole entire life. I stopped doing web design and started my podcast Mom Owned and Operated. I wanted to reconnect with other moms and figure out how they were able to run their businesses and raise a family and take care of themselves because I wasn't able to do all three at the same time. Through that journey, I realized that I really needed to connect with other people and how important it was for my business. It helped me to create that community that I was yearning for that I didn't realize that I needed.

What's a recent small win for your business?

For me, the win was just pivoting back to something that I actually wanted to do. Also, I’ve started to say no to things that I no longer want to do.

Who is a woman in business that you look up to and why?

I have always admired and looked up to Amy Porterfield [author of Two Weeks Notice]. I listened to her all the time when I was starting out. I think that she's amazing and I love her stuff. She just seems like a very genuine person.

Is there a resource that has made an impact on you as an entrepreneur?

I listen to a lot of audio books. One of my favorites that has been huge for me is You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero. I was told when I first started my business, by a friend who was a business coach, that I have a mindset problem. Ten years ago, I had no idea even what “mindset” was. Sincero’s book helped me to see what she meant by “mindset” and helped me adjust that mindset and fix some of the things that I didn't realize were broken.

How has the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program helped propel your business forward?

There are a lot of things that I have loved about it. There are local networking and training opportunities, and that has been great, and the online training is very valuable. It's a great resource. I find that marketing needs a three-tiered approach, meaning you need to network it locally, socially, and then also have a very comprehensive online approach to your marketing. One of the Verizon Small Business trainings that I took was all about taking advantage of your local resources. I found that to be extremely valuable because often people think they need to just focus on social media. I don't think that people focus enough on their local community.

Learn more about the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program and Rita Suzanne.

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As much as we love talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce...Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce deserve their time in the spotlight too! They have a loving and hilarious dynamic that's somehow made room for not one, but three kids. And guess what? They recently announced that baby number 4 is coming soon! From their very funny announcement to everything they've said since, there's a lot of fun to unpack here.

Here's everything to know about Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce's exciting pregnancy!

When did Jason and Kylie announce she's pregnant?

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Kylie Kelce shared the huge news on Instagram November 22nd! Of course grandma Donna Kelce was the first to leave a comment. She wrote, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!" Brittany Mahomes also commented by writing, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!🥹🤍."

How did Jason and Kylie's other daughters react?

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In Kylie's same Instagram post, her and Jason's daughters can be seen expressing a range of emotions. There's an 'Eek' expression from their oldest daughter Wyatt, a happy look from their middle daughter Elliott, and pure tears from baby girl Bennett. Kylie wrote, "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️"

When is Jason and Kylie's fourth baby due?

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That's TBD! Since the couple just announced their fourth pregnancy, only time will tell when baby girl will arrive. Knowing Jason and Kylie's willingness to be open about their lives, we wouldn't be surprised if they decide to share a due date.

How are Jason and Kylie preparing to be a family of six?

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Jason Kelce is taking the news of being an official girl dad like a champ. He told E! Newshe's "got it pretty easy" because "the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought." Not only that, but they've already secured a baby crib! However, Jason was quick to add Kylie's also getting ready for their daughter's arrival. "Kylie's definitely preparing more than I am, because she's actually growing the human being."

“I love my kids so much, and especially my daughters,” he added. "I was telling somebody out there because they're expecting their first — and they look at you. They smile at you. There's just a way that kids have to warm your soul in a way that nothing else can.”

He's also excited to watch his daughters grow up with a new sibling. "And hopefully we'll welcome a fourth into this world, and we'll be able to watch them fight and tear each other apart and all the good stuff."

Though he admits finding "patience" throughout parenthood is difficult, he feels "the most rewarding thing is just smiles."

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Get ready, tech lovers – Apple’s Black Friday deals for 2024 are shaping up to be the biggest and best yet! A lot of Apple products just went on sale on Amazon, even ahead of *actual* Black Friday. Whether you’ve been eyeing a new MacBook, the latest iPhone, or a sleek pair of AirPods, this year’s sales promise unbeatable discounts on Apple’s most popular devices.

These Apple Black Friday deals are perfect for snagging gifts for others or treating yourself – shop them below!

Apple Watch Deals

Amazon

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

Track your health, text, call, listen to music, and more with this stunning Apple Watch, which is currently 32% off.

Amazon

Apple Watch Series 10

This expert Apple Watch is too sleek to take our eyes off of it. Save 16% now!

Amazon

Renewed Apple Watch Series 5

This Apple Watch will only run you $132. It's not as fancy as the newer Apple Watches, but it's still capable of tracking your workouts and navigating with GPS.

iPad Deals

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Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)

The iPad Mini is so cute. It's ideal for note-taking college students, digital artists, and grandparents that love doing the crossword. Take a whopping 30% off for Black Friday!

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Apple iPad (9th Generation)

This version of the iPad is only $278, and you can shop two different colors as well as two different storage options, like 64GB and 256GB.

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Apple iPad (10th Generation)

This "colorfully reimagined" generation of the iPad would make a perfect gift. Take 20% off right now.

AirPods Deals

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Apple AirPods Pro 2

The biggest pro on the AirPods Pro is their noise-cancellation feature. It comes in super handy for locked-in work days or long flights. This model is currently 38% off!

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Renewed Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)

Now 36% off, these 3rd gen AirPods are perfect if you work, travel, or exercise frequently. They'll quickly become your in-ear BFF, delivering all your favorite tunes, podcasts, and calls in high-quality spatial audio.

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Apple AirPods Max

The AirPods Max come in so many colors, it's hard to pick one! Hopefully the 27% off deal on the famed headphones can help you land on a decision. These would make an especially great holiday gift!

MacBook Deals

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2022 Apple MacBook Air

Not only can you save 25% on this MacBook model, your AppleCare+ protection plan is also discounted by 22%!

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2024 Apple MacBook Air

This 2024 MacBook Air sets the standard for laptops with a powerful computing system, an impeccable liquid retina display, and unbeatable data privacy protections. Save 23% right now!

iMac Deals

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Renewed 2019 Apple iMac

This iMac model from 2019 is a whopping 60% off. It's renewed, but still in tip-top shape!

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2023 Apple iMac

The most aesthetically-pleasing iMac (we just adore pink!) is 23% off right now. It comes equipped with a matching mouse and wireless keyboard so you can get right to work.

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