pick-me-up
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Filled with warm spices, brown butter, and ripe bananas, these treats are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, bake sale, or when serving a crowd.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Desserts for breakfast include Belgian waffles and French toast plus pastries like cinnamon buns and, for afternoon pick-me-ups, date squares and brownies.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Snacking on watermelon throughout the day can provide a pick-me-up for afternoon slumps.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
State Street in Santa Barbara State Street in Santa Barbara is lined with clothiers like Asher Market, brand-name department stores at Paseo Nuevo mall, and cafes like Dune Coffee Roasters, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Desserts for breakfast include Belgian waffles and French toast plus pastries like cinnamon buns and, for afternoon pick-me-ups, date squares and brownies.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Snacking on watermelon throughout the day can provide a pick-me-up for afternoon slumps.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
State Street in Santa Barbara State Street in Santa Barbara is lined with clothiers like Asher Market, brand-name department stores at Paseo Nuevo mall, and cafes like Dune Coffee Roasters, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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