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Build Your Pizza Bar for a Fun Family Meal

January 12, 2025

Build Your Pizza Bar for a Fun Family Meal

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday! I genuinely hope you’re having a beautiful one. I am finally back home and trying to get back into my routine and be as normal as possible. As some of you may know, we lost my stepdad ( like a father to me and the only Papa our boys knew) on January 3rd. I’ve been with my mom in Las Vegas since then, and on top of that, we decided it was best to get her packed up and ready to move to Utah to be close to Family and not by herself in Las Vegas by the end of the month.

That put a lot on my plate, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Talk about a lot at once and so much change for my mom. The loss of her true love, downsizing, retiring from doing hair, and a big move to Utah all in a matter of weeks. My mom is with my sister in California for a few days ( I took her there and spent a few days with the Family). That was a nice little break from all the packing, cleaning, and sorting.

My Family will head to Las Vegas to meet my Brother, sister, and nephews. Then, we will finish packing up Mom and head back to Utah. Meanwhile, I need to look for a house and storage unit for her. She’ll stay with us until we find something. Please keep us in your prayers.

Build Your Pizza Bar

On pizza night, we used some leftovers and homemade ingredients.

Use up those leftovers and create a Pizza night your Family will love. They can make their own and get creative to try new things. So, if you plan your meals for the week and have a pasta night a few nights before, it works out great. Because I like to space out Italian food a couple of days apart, this helps to use up those little bits of leftovers you may have had.

What you need to build a pizza bar:

Rhodes rolls

Homemade Alfredo sauce recipe here

Homemade marinara or your favorite Jar

Asparagus (leftovers)

Sautés Mushrooms (leftovers)

Fresh Tomatoes

Ham ( leftover Easter) That I had thrown in the freezer

Sausage

Pepperoni (variety)

Prosciutto

Fresh sliced tomatoes

Mozzarella, Asiago, Romano, Parmesan cheese (leftover from this week’s Fettuccine night)

Chopped Garlic

Fresh Rosemary

Fresh Basil

Spinach

Green onions

Olives

Italian seasonings

Garlic powder

Onion salt

Sea Salt

Balsamic glaze or vinegar

Olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 unless you have a pizza oven. We cook the pizzas for 10 or 12 minutes, depending on the range! It also depends on how crispy you like your pizza.

Tip using Rhodes Rolls to make the mini Pizzas.

These make individual mini pizzas. Ensure you do enough rolls per person; I did 2-3 per person. (for the rolls, follow the directions on the bag) Then, after they’ve risen all day, each person flattens and pulls theirs out to shape and top with desired toppings. Some family members made little calzone instead of a mini pizza.

Building the Pizza Bar

Part of Building Your Own Pizza Bar’s fun is getting creative and trying different things on your pizza. My Family loves this interactive meal; it’s fun to hear them chat, joke, and talk their way through creating their pizzas.

For fun kitchen Gadgets, check out my Amazon Shop HERE.

Here are a few more recipes I thought you would like:

My Orginal “Build Your Own Pizza Bar for a Fun Family Meal”

Ben’s Heavenly Homemade Fettuccine

Easiest Bruschetta & Toast Recipe

Best Homemade Salsa Recipe

Thank you for stopping by this week. I hope you enjoyed our recipe share!

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

Winter Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

December 22, 2024

Winter Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today’s Sunday, “In the kitchen with D’Arcy,” and today, my son Hudson joined in.

Let’s make a Winter Pomegranate Margarita.

I created a winter margarita two years ago and shared the recipe with our son. Who makes a killer margarita, and he improved my recipe. Creating another version of our Winter margarita this year would be fun.

Meet the Winter Pomegranate Margarita

Winter Pomegranate Margarita Recipe:

Ingredients

1.5 oz Blanco Tequila (Don Julio or Patron preferred)

3oz margarita mix (fresh lime juice & agave nectar or Tres Agaves store-bought preferred)

1oz Orange Juice

1oz Pomegranate Juice

Squeeze of lime

Orange Liqueur floated (Grand Marnier or Cointreau preferred)

Instructions

Add two ice cubes to your shaker and pour in the tequila to let it chill. Prep your glass with a lime wedge and salt the rim while the tequila gets a chill.

Add the remaining ingredients to your shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

Pour into your glass and add a scoop of pomegranate seeds.

Float an ounce of your orange liqueur and stir lightly if desired.

Garnish

Garnish your cocktail with a cocktail screwer loaded with lime, rosemary, raspberry, or cranberry and an orange slice.

Enjoy!

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9 In Stock Amazon Favorites that will Arrive Before Christmas

December 18, 2024

9 In Stock Amazon Favorites that will Arrive Before Christmas

Hello, pretty ladies,

I hope you’re having a great week so far. With Christmas arriving in just seven days, we are getting down to the final crunch for shopping. Today, I am sharing a quick post on gifts from Amazon that are in stock and will arrive before Christmas—bestsellers and favorites I own and love. I also shared a video HERE for you to view, and I am doing a quick show-and-tell.

A quick reminder to breathe and take moments to enjoy the season.

9 In Stock Amazon Favorites that will Arrive Before Christmas

Those are in stock and will arrive by Christmas🎁🎅🏻Great gifts and stocking stuffers.

9 Insock Items from Amazon

–Taylor Dive wash -for the best-smelling laundry! I love my sheets and towels. Grab the small 3-pack for $19 that is perfect to try and fits into a stocking (does about six loads of laundry)

– Silver Bracelet– designer-inspired cuff $13.99

– Silver 30 mm hoops– $12.99, lightweight and the perfect size

– Gold designer-inspired earrings– $9.99 lightweight and easy to wear daily

– Bow hair clip– a two-pack of white and black for $4.99, perfect for a cute updo.

– Seamless underwear– (I get the Thong): a pack of 7 for $12.99 feels like skims … I give these to all my girlfriends 💕

–Suede tote $40 for the large. It comes in two colors: Chocolate brown & cognac

– Striped Satin pj set $19.99 comes in several colors, Chocolate brown choice, and fits tts

– Best Seller- Sweater Cardigan feels like cashmere and fits tts. I got the small $34

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Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

Thank you for stopping by.

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Nana’s Christmas Buttermilk Cinnamon Roll Recipe

December 8, 2024

Nana’s Christmas Buttermilk Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Do you have a family recipe that has become a tradition? That one recipe you only get to enjoy once a year? For me and my family, it’s my mom’s cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. I grew up with my mom making these every Christmas morning, and only on Christmas morning. ( Why just on Christmas?) They could be enjoyed any time of the year! Maybe that’s what makes them so Special.

My mom, AKA Nana, continues making them every Christmas morning for all to enjoy, and our boys have also come to know this tradition. It really wouldn’t be Christmas without them. I always look forward to eating one every Christmas morning, and I will cherish even more the Christmas mornings my mom is in our kitchen making them.

Nana’s Christmas Buttermilk Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Ingredients:

5 cups flour

Two teaspoons of baking powder

1/3 cup sugar

Three packets of dry yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup of warm water

1/2 cup butter

1 Tsp Baking Soda

2 cups buttermilk

Cinnamon

How to make:

Sift flour, sugar, and baking soda together. Add buttermilk and mix well. Gather into a ball and let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

When ready, roll out the dough until it is a large rectangle. Spread one cube of softened butter on the dough, and add more if needed. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon (don’t be shy about cinnamon). Roll into a log and slice into 20 pieces.

Preheat the oven to 350F, bake for 20 minutes, and then frost with homemade icing or drizzle on warm. You can also rub on melted butter as a substitute.

Simple Icing Recipe:

4 ounces of cream cheese (softened)

¼ cup of butter (softened)

1½ cups of powdered sugar

One teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt in a medium mixing bowl.

Mixed until creamy

I love it with just butter, but almost everyone loves it with the frosting.

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My Annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway

December 1, 2024

My Annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy December first! I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We had a nice day. November is such a blur, and I know December will fly by! I heard today that there are only four Sundays until Christmas, and my stomach did flip-flops. I don’t get anxiety, but that made me feel that way a bit. Do you ever get those feelings? Wishing things would slow down just a bit.

Today, I am excited to share my annual Favorite Things Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway, which I host on Instagram. I collaborate with 12 brands I love and often share their products with you. Thank you for being so supportive here on the blog, for following along on social media, linking and commenting, for those who shop my links, and for your support throughout the year.

I am hosting the Gifting on Instagram, as I’ve found that works best. I want to let those who read my blog and maybe don’t use Instagram as much head off there and enter, as I didn’t want you to miss out!

A Few Giveaway Details:

Twelve days of giveaways this year: Over $3400 in Gifting Plus a Grand Prize on DAY 13. I am so excited to be hosting my Annual “Favorite Things” Holiday Gifting as a thank you for your support! Each Day for 12 days, I’ll be giving away a gift featured from a brand I adore. Below is This Year’s Favorite Things. I am giving away fabulous gifts from the following 12 brands this year.

Twelve days of giveaway

Day 1. Quilted Koala—$300 gift card to choose what bags or totes you would like🛍️Quilted Koala is a bag and accessory line based in New York City. Our line is completely customizable, so you can mix and match to create the perfect bag. We’ve been featured in O, Oprah Magazine, People, Shape, and Good Morning America.

Day 2. T3 -New Air360 in color Satin Blush. Value $299 This 4-piece kit-Meet air styling’s newest breakthrough. Designed with high-performance heat and first-of-their-kind ceramic attachments, Aire 360 styles bouncy blowouts and lasting curls with zero heat damage.*

Day 3. Define Age Skincare—neck skincare system. Value $156 Neck Cream & Masque –DefenAge’s Smooth & Sculpt Neck Set is the ultimate duo for restoring the youthful appearance of your neck and décolletage. It is also a clean beauty.

Have you entered yet?

Day 4. Spanx– Air Essentials set-wide leg pants and half Zip in classic Black. Value $228. SPANX is a brand for women, by women. Spanx obsesses over comfort, delivers results, and ensures you look as good as you feel. We think forward and give back. We believe women can do anything. Together, they think we will make the world a better place.

Day 5. Grand Lash– Eye Lash Vibes Gift Set 5 piece Value $69 Envy-worthy lashes begin here. This limited edition set includes everything to make your lashes “tye dye” for – GrandeLASH-MD for longer looking natural lashes, plus GrandeFANATIC curling mascara, GrandeMASCARA conditioning mascara, GrandeLASH-SEPARATOR for clump-free results & Grande VANISH bi-phase makeup remover to take it all off without lash damage.

Day 6. Frankie4– $250 gift card for your choice of Shoes.FRANKIE4 was created to move with you, helping to capture every moment—all Day, any day. With this purpose, FRANKIE4 is designed by women, for women—holding to our podiatrist-designed history, our proud Australian heritage, and award-winning, revolutionary engineering.

There’s still more good stuff.

Day 7. Thrive Causemetics 6-Piece Glam Color Set—$166 Value. Thrive is a brand that gives back to incredible causes with every purchase.

Day 8. Social Threads—Risen Jeans have the feel and fit of premium denim. One pair of Venice Flare in a dark wash costs $69-79. One of my favorite online clothing boutiques, it carries some of my favorite brands, like Zsupply, Free People, THML, Dolce Vita, and Sam Edelman, and has the BEST selection of Risen jeans! Risen Jeans fit amazing and feel like premium denim. Have a great stretch and flatter every figure. Valued at over $69

Day 9. City Beauty– Lip Duo– Day & Night Lip plumping Duo value $62. The Day & Night Lip Plumping Duo restores lips’ smoother, fuller, and more youthful look. With soothing support, this combination ensures your lips feel soft and plump without causing dryness.*

Still, three more days to Win

Day 10. Peach skin– Mink Robe in white value $300. Envelop yourself with our incredibly soft and luxurious fabric anytime throughout the Day. Whether working, lounging, or even running errands, our new glamorous faux mink robe is the perfect garment to maximize comfort on all occasions.

Day 11. Epicutis Skincare—Holiday Box Set, a complete skincare system valued at $500. This set is the perfect way to start or complete your Simple System—just three steps, twice daily, for healthier-looking skin. Healthy skin is beautiful skin.
The Holiday Box Set includes our Simple System – Oil Cleanser, Lipid Serum, and Hyvia Crème –

Day 12. Julie Vos—Cannes Demi Cuff and Cannes Cuff, valued at $640. Julie Vos is known for its stunning statement jewelry and Bold arm candy bracelet stacks. It is generous, giving one of my followers two of its best-selling bracelet cuffs.

-Cannes Cuff- Sparkling rose-cut endcaps accented with pear shape gemstones on a luxuriously gilded cuff in the color Iridescent Clear Crystal valued at $355 -Cannes Demi Cuff- This sumptuous cuff features gemstone endcaps and two more pear-shaped gemstones set in a luxuriously gilded shank. In the color Iridescent Clear, valued at $285

Grand Prize …Day 13. Chicos—$500 Gift Card to choose clothing or accessories.

How to Enter: Details below for entering on Instagram

1- Follow Me On Instagram @darcyvandenberg (Main account)

2- Follow Today Gift Brand

2-Like and comment on this post (words, not emojis)

3- Like and comment on all last week’s posts to date (comment with words) 11/25-12/1

That’s it.

Extra EEntry’s

-Tag a friend (each tag is an entry)

– Save December posts (each save is an entry)

– Share this post your stories (extra entry)

– Sign- up for my Newsletter (extra entry)

This Gifting is not affiliated with Instagram or my blog, has no cash value, and does not exchange. Winners will be chosen by randomized drawing at midnight each Day and announced the next Day. Daily winners will need to send me their addresses after announcing the winner.

Good luck, Pretty Ladies. I appreciate your support in following along, commenting, liking, DMing, and shopping for my links. I genuinely appreciate you.

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Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

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Best of Cyber Week Sales Wrapped-Up

November 28, 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

The holiday season has officially kicked off!

I hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Black Friday and Shop Small are officially in full force. I have created a Best of Cyber Week Sales wrap-up on the blog for you. I hope this resource will help you sort through the amazing deals. I’ve also included discount codes.

We still have Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, so I’m sharing a few sales you won’t want to miss!

I was sharing my Amazon storefront. As I have a Black Friday category with all my picks, and I’ve created some great gift ideas and guides.

I thought I would share a few sales I am shopping for this weekend and a favorite recipe you might want to try this December. With a yummy recipe! Our family loves it.

Thank you for being here and supporting my Small business.

I am beyond grateful for you and blessed I can do what I love. OX, D’ARCY

Best of Cyber Week Sales Wrapped-Up

Best of Cyber Week Sales Wrapped-Up. All the Best this week: Black Friday, Shop Small, cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. All in one stop. I will update you daily to make this your go-to resource for shopping for sale.

: Shop Apre’ Ski

Let the deals begin

Able—If you need a beautiful leather bag like my tote, You Can Get 40% off until 12/3 with my Code: DARCYHOLIDAY.

Ally Shoes– Up to 20% off in-stock items- Up to 15% off made-to-order items 11-21 to 12-2 I want these Limited-Edition Red Bouclé Tweed heels, which are dropping on Black Friday. They’re beautiful tweed from London—in time for the holidays!

Anthropologie– 30% off entire site including Mothers denim, Great time to grab some best selling gifts as well

Amazon Deals– You can view my Amazon Storefront for All my Deal picks HERE, but here are some perfect ones if you need an all-in-one Air fryer that does six things: hydrates, instant pot, air fryer, and more. This one by Ninja is great! And it is now 54%off. This Smoothie 11-piece set by Bullet is a family favorite on sale for $29, which is 41% off. My favorite silk pillowcases by Blissy are 45% off Now $49

ARMRA– 20% off Jars and Bundles, 10% off Everything else. Use their colostrum daily. Use Code: DARCYVANDENBERG

Banana Republic Factory: 60% off everything + An Extra 30% off your purchase if you use your Gap Card. Bonus: An Extra 50% off clearance! Restrictions Apply. This is in my Cart for me, and this is for our Son and my Hubby.

More sales Below:

Charlotte Tilbury—Gift Set 30% off. Now is the time to grab a few of these sets for gifts because, honestly, they’re too good to pass up! Shop the sets above HERE.

Chico’sis is offering 30% off the entire site with 40% off your most expensive item. This is a Great Time to grab a Holiday outfit piece or two and pick up some gifts. I picked up a couple of these Earring sets.

City Beauty– 40% off with code CBCYBER From 11/26-12/04. Here are a few of my favorites that make for lavish gift-giving. HERE

Colleen Rothschild– Beauty Products are 30% off, their biggest sale of the year. Until 12/13 with code: CYBERSALE, I stock up on their hand cream for gifts, and I love their retinol oil– facial oil, to name a few

The sales keep coming:

Gibsonlook—50 %- 70% off & 50% off Blazers—Double Breasted Blazers | Notch Blazers| Now $49, the best price of the year and my favorite blazers. I wear a size medium. My size is 4/6, so I have to size up, but I have broad shoulders. (I am pretty sure I almost have every color.) With too many Gibsonlook pieces to list that are NOW on sale, you can view my style inspirations HERE, HERE, and HERE, which will include so many items I own and have styled that are included in the sale.

Kings of Christmas—Christmas Trees, garlands, and wreaths—is the Brand I recommend to ALL of my clients. Up to 50% off.

LIQUIDI.V– 30% off-My family adores this brand, and I am grabbing some packs for stocking stuffers

Loft—50% off. There are so many cute new arrivals that I have purchased way too much from them this season! My Loft Storefront is something New to me, and I am adding What I have Purcshed, great gift ideas, and my wishlist as you read this post. View my storefront HERE.

Madewell -50% off the entire site. Use code MADEBETTER—up to 40% off Jackets and coats.

Old Navy– 50% off everything….run so many cute things this year.

Printfresh has the cutest PJ, and I adore the Satin Robe. Here is 25% off SITEWIDE. Use Code: JOLLY25

Pumiey has 20% off several bodysuits, dresses, and tops for layering pieces! I love the buttery softness of this brand, and I am purchasing some gifts for my son, wife, and girlfriend. This dress I love is 48% off |20% off Bodysuits| 20% Off Long Sleeve| Long sleeve Crew neck $19.99

More Great Sales To Shop

Quilted Koala– 30% off the entire site. Use code DARCY30- great bags, totes, and makeup bags.

Sephora– #0% off Sunday Riley, Briogeo, Pat McGrath Labs… today only, and Friday will change to more deals. Other deals up to 50% off

Soma—$29 sleep Shirts- $39 Pj sets- $49 plush Robes

Spanx– several best-selling items are 50% off with daily deals… make sure to watch my stories and Liketoknowit. For the Daily drop deals, These sales Start On 11/27

Social threads– See the photo for all the special deals. I have these Holiday & everyday pieces I love

Tula– 30% off sitewide: EARLY30

T3- Hair Tools 30% off sitewide code SAVE30- You can’t go wrong with any tools. I just got the NEW Air 360, and A tool I love is the Airbrush Duo

Thrive—Causemetics with a cause—20 % off sitewide 11/23-12/1 Clean Beauty. I love their lip crayon stains, makeup brushes, and other beauty products. You’ll want to check them out.

Walmart—My Walmart Storefront is new, and I am working on filling it out as we speak! I can’t wait to share the deals I find and things for your home and wardrobe.

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Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

Thank you for stopping by.

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Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

November 27, 2024

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Hello Pretty Ladies,

First, thank you for being here and letting me know how grateful I am that you support me and my small business by following along, taking the time to come here and read my blog, and if you ever choose to shop my links. With all the influencers you could follow and support, you supporting me allows me to do what I love and share with you. Thank you! OX.

I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones. Can you believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow? Wow, November is a blur! Today, I am sharing several gift guides to inspire you for most of those loved ones you could have on your list. ( I have a few more rolling out next week for the Cook, the Baker, the Grandparents, the Healthy one, and the Teachers!)

Today’s Blog Post & Blog Hop

Cindy, Suzanne, Dawn, and Stephaine are joining me today for this month’s blog hop. They share holiday inspo, including recipes, outfits, gift ideas, and more. I was hoping you could read this post to the bottom, where I have their fabulous blogs linked.

Today, my blog post is truly an easy one… If you see something you like, click on the photo. Guide, and it will take you straight to the product info for easy shopping. Also, these guides have Black Friday deals! I update a full Best of Sales Wrap-up daily on All the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

. Click HERE

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List Shop Apres’ Ski

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Shop My Wish List

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Amazon Accessories

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Love Shack Fancy

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Shop Lisi Lurch Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Leopard Lover

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Shop Apres Ski

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Luxury Lover Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Gifts for Girls Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Mens Gift guide Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Beauty Lovers

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop the Earrings

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Top Sellers

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Amazon Favorites

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Julie Vos

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Amazon Hostest

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Shop Gift Sets

Gift Guide Wrap-up For Everyone on Your List

Designer Make-up

Shop Travel

Blog hop graphic with midlife lady bloggers

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog crazyBlondeLife

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Cindyhannamblog

Stephanie with @home_has_my_Heart and her Blog is Homehasmyheart

Need more inspiration?

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Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

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3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

November 24, 2024

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we’re already at Thanksgiving week and the end of November? Blink, and it will be Christmas morning. I am finishing the rest of my Christmas decorating for clients, which should be done by Tuesday. I’ll get our home done by Wednesday, as well, to have all our Christmas gifts wrapped. I am almost done Christmas shopping, but I would like to wait for the sales this week to grab a few items for the boys and my hubby. I am finished with everyone else on my list. How about you?

That brings me to talk about this crazy sale week real quick. As you know, this is my job, and I like to be as helpful and informative as possible to help you shop for the best deals and get the best pricing. To do this, I am updating my best of Cyber Week sales blog post daily and adding items to my Liketoknowit, Amazon, and Walmart storefronts. I’ll also be sending out another Newsletter on Friday morning.

I will also be sharing up-to-date info on my Instagram stories, and I started a broadcast channel there called Chit Chat to announce sales, discount codes, and links. If you like this, it’s FREE to join. I want to keep you updated on what I think are the best deals and even what’s in my cart. I will also pick up items for our home and myself.

Thank you. I genuinely appreciate your support, including being here, commenting, liking my post, shopping my links, and using my codes.

I am genuinely so grateful & Thankful for your support and being here.

3 Tips for an Affordable Thanksgiving Tablesetting:

I’ve been hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home for as long as I can remember—even before Ben and I were married. That’s been over 30 years, giving me several years of experience collecting entertaining pieces. Over the years, I have learned several tips and tricks to help create beautiful tablescapes and a few ways to save money.

Tip number one: Paper Goods

Will entertaining a crowd be more significant than your regular place setting allows? Nowadays, paper plates, napkins, stemware, and disposable silverware are so beautiful; some can even be used repeatedly, as you can hand wash them. I’ve found some affordable plastic options that look even real, which can decrease the cost of purchasing more of your place settings.

Tip number two: Use things you have on hand

You can create a beautiful table centerpiece with items you have on hand. Look through your everyday items or holiday decorations and use items that would work well for that season or your place settings. Another great way to save money is to use nature. Go outside and see what you could use indoors: pinecones, leaves, cut branches or greenery, seasonal flowers, or wildflowers.

Tip Number Three: Purchase entertainment pieces for multiple holidays and events.

When I say Purchase entertainment pieces that you will be able to use for multiple holidays and events, I mean think about how you’ll use those pieces and whether they are something that you will want to use on repeats, like serving platters, bowls, punch bowls, wine glasses, gravy boats, or ice buckets.

I like to collect entertaining pieces in white and crystal, as they mix well and go with every holiday. As your collection grows, you can add specialty pieces for special Holidays. This saves a lot of money when you go to entertain, as you’ll have things already working.

The same goes for lines, Tablecloths, cloth napkins, napkin rings, placemats, and table runners. Purchase white, and then you can always add in as you go.

Here are a few great options for Linens etc: Shop the Post below:

I have created fantastic entertainment—boards for inspiration on my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts. You can check them out below:

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop everything I share on my Liketoknowit shop.

Here are a few of my favorite entertainment pieces you might like. Shop below:

Great Dishes and Place settings to build your entertaining table. Shop post below:

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Black Friday: The Deals I Am Shopping

November 22, 2024

Black Friday: The Deals I Am Shopping

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we are approaching Thanksgiving? That means all the most significant sales of the year are here! Yes, they have started, and I have picked my favorites and the ones I’ll be shopping for gifts for my family and friends this holiday season. You’ll want to check back often, as I’ll be updating daily as the sales change and roll out!

I’ve also shared a bit about what I love or will grab from the sale for each brand or shop I have listed. Some of these brands’ sales are too good, so it’s a great time to stock up on items for yourself.

Let the deals begin

Able—If you need a beautiful leather bag like my tote, You Can Get 40% off until 12/3 with my Code: DARCYHOLIDAY.

Anthropologie– 30% off

Amazon Deals– You can view my Amazon Storefront for All my Deal picks HERE, but here are some perfect ones if you need an all-in-one Air fryer that does six things: hydrates, insta pot, air fryer, and more. This one by Ninja is great! And it is now 54%off. This Smoothie 11-piece set by Bullet is a family favorite on sale for $29, which is 41% off. My favorite silk pillowcases by Blissy are 45% off Now $49

ARMRA– 20% off Jars and Bundles, 10% off Everything else. Use their colostrum daily. Use Code: DARCYVANDENBERG

More sales Below:

Charlotte Tilbury—Gift Set 40% off. Now is the time to grab a few of these sets for gifts because, honestly, they’re too good to pass up! Shop the sets above HERE.

Chico’sis is offering 25% off Sweaters and Tops. This is a Great Time to grab a Holiday outfit piece or two and pick up some gifts. I picked up a couple of these Earring sets.

City Beauty– 40% off with code CBCYBER From 11/26-12/04. Here are a few of my favorites that make for lavish gift-giving. HERE

The sales keep coming:

Kings of Christmas—Christmas Trees, garlands, and wreaths—is the Brand I recommend to ALL of my clients. Up to 50% off.

LIQUIDI.V– 30% off-My family adores this brand, and I am grabbing some packs for stocking stuffers

Loft—40% off. There are so many cute new arrivals that I have purchased way too much from them this season! My Loft Storefront is something New to me, and I am adding What I have Purcshed, great gift ideas, and my wishlist as you read this post. View my storefront HERE.

Madewell -30% off the entire site. Use code MADEBETTER—up to 40% off Jackets and coats.

Old Navy– Black Friday Deals! $5 deals $19 & Under, Styles from $5! Exclusions Apply.11/12 – 11/24

Printfresh has the cutest PJ, and I adore the Satin Robe. Here is 25% off SITEWIDE. Use Code: JOLLY25

More Great Sales To Shop

: Gift Sets

: Designer Make-up

Sephora– Sales Details are coming

Soma—$29 Bra—$29 t—These are the only bras I wear. I just purchased this one and this one, meteorite. Here is another favorite.

Spanx– several best-selling items are 50% off with daily deals… make sure to watch my stories and Liketoknowit. For the Daily drop deals, These sales Start On 11/27

Social threads– See the photo for all the special deals. I have these Holiday & everyday pieces I love

Tula– 30% off sitewide: EARLY30

T3- Hair Tools 30% off sitewide code SAVE30- You can’t go wrong with any tools. I just got the NEW Air 360, and A tool I love is the Airbrush Duo

Thrive—Causemetics with a cause—20 % off sitewide 11/23-12/1 Clean Beauty. I love their lip crayon stains, makeup brushes, and other beauty products. You’ll want to check them out.

Walmart—My Walmart Storefront is new, and I am working on filling it out as we speak! I can’t wait to share the deals I find and things for your home and wardrobe.

Follow my Amazon and Liketoknowit storefronts.

Need more inspiration? You can follow my Amazon Storefront HERE and shop for everything I share in my Liketoknowit shop.

Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

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Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board

November 17, 2024

Creating An Easy Wreath Dessert Board

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday. I am currently working on some collaborations. You can get a sneak peek this week over on Instagram. I am excited to share what we’ve been working on and a giveaway….Exciting Holiday content is also coming your way.

My plate is complete, and I feel the hustle and bustle of holiday prep. I am pushing myself to get everything done in November so I can enjoy the month of December. Ben and I are heading on a pre-holiday cruise from December 4th to the 16th, and we’re excited. Yet, it is a lot of pressure. I want to be ready with our family coming into town on December 22nd.

Today, I thought I’d share a fun and easy way to serve dessert this Holiday season. Watch the Video HERE. ( I think it turned out so cute.) If you watch it, let me know by commenting on it. I would appreciate it.

I love sharing cute and festive ways to help you entertain easily, even if it’s just for your family. That can be done quickly. I know many of you have a lot going on, and time goes by quickly. This cute dessert board is festive and comes together in minutes. Especially having Fairytale Brownies and delicious gourmet treats delivered to your door. Makes a great Holiday gift as well.

Wreath Dessert Board

An easy way to create a fun dessert board for the Holiday with Fairytale Brownies and Cookies, A variety of Delicious gourmet treats delivered to your door.

Creating a wreath desert board is easy and fun. Grab a circle cutting board. Here, I used an actual wreath-cutting board. Gather your favorite candies, fresh fruit, fairytale treats, and a little rosemary for garnish.

Arrange the treats around the board and garnish with rosemary to give it that Holiday wreath look. It’s perfect for Entertaining this Holiday season.

Fairytale Brownies

Since the beginning, they have promised never to compromise on quality. Every Fairytale Treat is handcrafted in small batches with premium ingredients.

Belgian dark chocolate
Pure, all-natural ingredients
No trans fat, artificial colors, or preservatives
Certified Kosher

The result? Irresistible brownies, cookies, and blondies that spread joy wherever they’re sent

Have a beautiful day, Pretty ladies, and remember your smile is your BEST accessory.

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