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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


7 Mother’s Day Gift Guides You Need

7 Mother’s Day Gift Guides You Need

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

Hello Pretty ladies,

I can’t believe we are nearing the end of April already and fast approaching May. This means Mother’s day is right around the corner. We’re right at the two-week mark before Mother’s day. So, I thought I would share 7 Mother’s Day Gift Guides You Need to help you pick the best gift for your mom, sister, or motherly figure in your life you adore. 

I’ve always loved giving gifts that I love, use, and enjoy. With this in mind, I created 7 Mother’s day gift-giving guides you really can’t go wrong with choosing an item or two from. You might even want something for yourself. 

 

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

Gifts under $50.

  1. Charlotte Tilbury= Pillow Talk Lipstick, Liner
  2. Beaded Hoop earrings I wear a couple of times a week, Lightweight and in several colors.
  3. Capri Blue Volcano candle= The best selling candle when I had my stores and remains a best seller for me on my blog and Ltk. A scent everyone loves, works all year long, and burns for over 80 hours.
  4. Glass Match Holders– Not only pretty on a bookshelf, functional for your home. 3 colors are available. 
  5. Uncommon James= Square hoop earrings, these come in two sizes, and I own both sizes and one of my most worn earrings. It’s a fun play on a hoop and looks great with all outfits.
  6. Tarte Glow Pallet=A Great highlighter, bronzer, and glow pallet, that every Beauty lover would love.

Shop My favorite gifts below:

 

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

Have a little higher budget?  Your mom would love these Bestsellers

  1. New Balance tennis shoes= I can’t say enough about these shoes! So comfy goes with everything, and comes in several colorways.
  2. Pillow case= Every mom needs a satin pillowcase. Helps with wrinkles and a goodnight’s sleep.
  3. Soft Throw= Barefoot dreams dupe throw. Feels just like the real thing with significant savings.
  4. Colleen Rothschild=, Any Beauty kit from CR will make mom happy!
  5. Mama Sweatshirt= I purchased a similar one last year and have worn it to death! Your mom will love it too!
  6. The Perfect Maxi dress= I mean that! Finally, a dress mom will wear a Spring and Summer!

Shop the post below:

 

 

A few more Cute mom Sweatshirts below:

 

 

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

 

Shop Gifts for Entrepreneurs:

 

 

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

Shop the guide for Beauty lovers:

 

 

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

  1. Tocca perfume sampler= Every mom loves good-smelling & pretty things. A great collection of Perfume
  2. Designer Book set= A collection of 4 fashion design house mini books, perfect for styling a bookshelf or for that designer=loving mom. 
  3. Beautiful pitcher= Perfect for the entertaining mom. Serve a yummy lemonade or hold pretty flowers.
  4. Colleen Rothchild= Hand cream is the best hand cream ever.
  5. Planter=Fun & unique planter for the plant-loving mom
  6. Fuzzy slippers= so good and fluffy and a steal at $12
  7. Apple Watch= Something I didn’t know I would love so much!
  8. Mama bracelet stacks= Boy mama, girl mama, grandmother…. the perfect little arm candy stack MOM30 for 30% off 
  9. Hobo Wallet= Lauren wallet is the best wallet you could ever own. Holds everything, has plenty of compartments, and even holds a phone and lip gloss. I love it has double sides. Best gift! ( this was one of my shop’s best sellers year after year.)

Shop Mother’s day favorites below:

 

 

 

Shop clothing mom will love below:

 

 

7 Mother's Day Gift Guides You Need

Fresh Flowers purchase Here

Vase purchase Here

 

Places to Shop in Louisianna 

The Chit Chat Chic girls joined me in Sharing a recap of our Live “7 Mother’s Day Gift Guides You Need” See what Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy Shared. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs, links below:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite 

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. “7 Mother’s Day Gift Guides You Need!”  I would love to comment below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

 

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This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support! 

 



4 Comments

Comments

  1. Cammi says

    April 22, 2022 at 11:19 am

    Wow, so many great ideas in one post!! Love them all Darcy! We do the fresh flowers thing every year over here with my mom. 😉

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      April 24, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you so much! Who doesn’t love fresh flowers

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    April 22, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    So many great suggestions!! I think I need that hobo bag!!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      April 24, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you so much! I have the Hobo Sheila bag in black and I love it!

      Reply

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Just Call me Martha With a Hack… Biscuits and Ber Just Call me Martha With a Hack…

Biscuits and Berries recipe is what “is this “Sunday’s in the Kitchen with D’Arcy”

I had heard good things about @magnoliatable  Buttermilk Biscuits,
And I’ve been wanting to try them. 

I thought that would be a good quick hack to serve them for a Sunday breakfast treat.

I brushed them with 🧈French Butter and French flaky Salt… (makes all the difference) you could eat them just like that…

I served them with Homemade Whipping cream and my Strawberry sauce along with Fresh Berries🍓🫐🌱

So so good… this would be a great brunch side dish or dessert as well.

These biscuits would make a great mini breakfast sandwich- egg cheese and bacon✔️
Or my Family’s  favorite-Biscuit’s and Gravy 

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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

I hope you have a day full of Gods Blessings and good food

What are you having for Sunday dinner?

We making. Grilled Filet mignon, scalloped potatoes, Asparagus and Baby carrots, homemade Baked Bruschetta bread, and a couple appetizers… 

Plus we’re all looking forward to our Baby Fix💙💙💙💙

Happy Sunday pretty ladies💋 D’Arcy

#biscuts #homecookedfood #sundayrecipe
Romanticize your Life & Relationship ☕️ From a Wi Romanticize your Life & Relationship ☕️

From a Wife of over 30 years, a boy mom, a new coco and someone who loves to entertain & make you feel special, and welcome in our home ….

Let’s normalize morning ☕️Coffee dates at home……

Make your morning Special in the quietness of your own home.

Create a cozy table, with your favorite warm drink, fresh juice, yummy treat and fresh fruit. 

This can be inside or outside, in your garden or on the deck.

Set the tone with your favorite coffee morning playlist, and Take the time to catch up, enjoy each other’s company and relax . 

A little effort & a whole lot of love☕️❤️

Romanticize your life & relationship…

Small gestures make a BIG impact and really do change how you feel and care for each other….

#coffeedate #homestyle #romatizeyourlife #homesandgarden
Drenim lovers💙 The denim dress you won’t stop wea Drenim lovers💙

The denim dress you won’t stop wearing!  NYDJ did it.. designed the perfect and flattering denim dress you can wear on vacation, style it country with boots and a hat for Rodeo’s or country concerts and add a cute pop of color & wear it to lunch with the girls.

so flattering I 
Styled it with 
Ratten/straw bag with 

Sam Edelman platform slides with a buckle 

Natural Beaded hoops 

For that fun vacation /summer vibe 

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#denimdress  #nydj #midlifestyle
When you have time to kill…. And you end up HERE✔️ When you have time to kill….
And you end up HERE✔️

Who’s with me for killing time at Homegoods?🛒🛍️

See my designer picks… and what I purchased and HOW I STYLED it….

Let me know below what you’re buying?

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#homegoodsobsessed #midlifestyle #homefinds
Denim on Denim but CHIC, NOT Boring OVER 50✔️ Lov Denim on Denim but CHIC, NOT Boring OVER 50✔️

Love the denim on denim “Canada tuxedo” look, perfect and chic when you don’t know what to wear✔️

Always chic- and never boring when you add Fab & Fun accessories…
-Denim slide sandals with some bling
-Mixing bling and turquoise Jewelry adds interest, and bring on those layers!
-A touch of Texture with a straw bag

-The Meg wide leg jean is one of my favorite pairs of jeans, cute year round…

Wear in the summer and spring with sandals, date night with a heel

-Denim jacket is my all time favorite denim jacket, not boxy, slightly tappers in, hits at the right spot and  comes in several washes ( I own all) 

-Nothing Better than a great Denim shirt, a piece you’ll wear on repeat year round!

Comment “Shop” for links!

Tell me below your favorite denim to wear⬇️ I’ll go first…
Mother
Kut from the Kloth
Risen
Wit and Wisdom 
Spanx
Cloth & Stone

#denimondenim #canadiantuxedo #midlifefashion
Yesterday’s ABC’s “Good Things Utah” Fashion Fix ~ Yesterday’s ABC’s “Good Things Utah”
Fashion Fix ~ 
Spring Dresses for every body type & a few styling tips.!

View the full segment on my BLOG & in my Bio as well as a clip in today’s stories!

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🛍️Save 10% off your Purchase on all these dresses with MY CODE and Link: DARCY10

Tell me what’s your favorite Dress style to wear 👇🏻 below in comments😉🌸

#utahblogger #midlifestyle #springdresses #yourenevertooold
Life is better in pink🌸 Styling a pretty pink bla Life is better in pink🌸

Styling a pretty pink blazer and floral dress over 50…

Perfect Spring combo🌸🌸🌸

I’ll be on set at ABC Good Things Utah today, sharing Spring dresses for every body type..

Sharing a few styling tips too.

You can live stream or all have it up on my blog this evening🎥
Link is in bio

What’s your favorite dress style? Short mid length, Maxi-color neutral or prints? Tell ⬇️ below

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#springdresses #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer #fashionstylistlife
Who feels me…. I took a walk to clear my head….. Who feels me….

I took a walk to clear my head…..
This is where my walking lead….

Sometimes we do… Just need a good WALK😂The only kind Retail therapy can bring😂😂😂

Target and Trader Joe’s is always good therapy !

Did you get your WalK in today?

Midlife journey-shopping that makes you happy- a new Spring dress, food & flowers

#walkinginpurpose #midlifejourney #funnyvideosclips #retailtheraphy
He has Risen…Gave us the most precious gift🙏🏻✝️ Th He has Risen…Gave us the most precious gift🙏🏻✝️
Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough 🙏🏻

May you Have a beautiful Easter full of God’s love, Family, Faith, Good Food & Blessing and Blooms✝️🌸

💋From Our Home to Yours

🌸Outfit inspo:
Spring Dress style

Floral dress- fully lined tts 
Fabric cover buttons, pockets tie waist, puff sleeve v neck
Love the pink and green floral perfect for Spring.

Designer  slide sandals and Dior Saddle bag in pink 

Julie Vos- necklace, bracelets, rings and earrings 

Classic pieces you’ll wear on repeat for years

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Spring social season, wedding guest, church, bridal shower, brunch- Spring dress outfit inspo

#springdresses  #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer
What I mean when I say “I am Hosting Easter Dinner What I mean when I say “I am Hosting Easter Dinner!” 

Easter Tablescape in Shades of Blues, Green and Pop of yellow.

Using my mom’s vintage Willow ware china, Bamboo flatware, green steam ware, eggs cups and linens. 

Chocolate bunnies filled with treats, a touch of Gold, low lights and candles a long with Spring flower arrangements I created.

Brings a look of tradition, vintage and collected together for a beautiful tablescape, I hope you can pull inspiration from.

Remove the bunnies for a beautiful Spring Table. 

Have a beautiful Easter and if this is your Vibe follow along for more. 

#eastertable #eastertablescape #vintagechina #bluewhite
—Weekend Style over 50– I am 54 and this is my Sa —Weekend Style over 50–

I am 54 and this is my Saturday style mixing splurge and saving.

Perfect & put together comfy set with accessories to grab a coffee, a lunch date, run errands or head to the grandkids sport event✔️

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DIY: Let’s creat adult Kid Easter Baskets… I was l DIY:
Let’s creat adult Kid Easter Baskets…
I was lucky enough to grab a few of the pastel Trader Joe’s canvas bag’s (which make darling Easter Baskets) 

🥕🐰Make sure to watch to the end to see all the different ideas🧺🐣

I shared with you these cute Bunny Snack containers, perfect for favorite candies, snacks a gift card and a few small treasures. To add to their baskets or give alone.

(Still available to order online and pick up)

Ideas for Basket stuffers
Favorite snacks
Socks
Book
Toiletries 
Beauty accessories 
Hair Accessories
Fun make up
A gadget or two
Small game 
Gift card

(When mine were little)
I did a beach towel, new swim suite, flip flop’s, sunglasses, sunscreen, pool toys, and a summer outfit…

(I need to do that next year for them as adults) ☀️🌊👙⛱️

Do you still do baskets for your adult kids? (I do one for hubby and my mom too)

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Happy Good Friday

#easterbaskets #easterbasketideas #midlifemom
Storage Healthy choice NO MORE PLASTICS… We made Storage Healthy choice 
NO MORE PLASTICS…

We made the change last year to remove all plastic in our lifestyle..

One of the changes we made for bread & cheese along with sandwich’s is to use beeswax wraps and beeswax and linen storage bags..

Safe, reusable, non toxic,, locks in freshness, ease to clean, freezer safe and reuse & recycled 

Highly recommend 

Wooden bread knife
Creating Easter Baskets For your Grand babies🐣🐰💐 Creating Easter Baskets 
For your Grand babies🐣🐰💐

I had so much fun creating a basket for our little guy!
( most of this will arrive before Easter) so you still have time to order online and even order online for pick up.

🧺The Basket is personalized (and unfortunately takes two weeks) but you could save to order other cute custom items.

🐰This cute Melissa and Doug Bunnie is one of my favorite children’s toy lines. (Arrives next day) 

👶 Baby clothes make great basket stuffers🧺

- Teddy bear sweater with ear hood
- Denim Jacket
- Set of 3 Thermal tank bodysuits
-Linen shorts
-Ducky Sleeper
-Duck Sponge
-Lamb Rubber bath toy
-Bunny Case Full of Travel Baby Toiletries 

Comment “Shop” for more details and links

#easterbaskets #grandbabies #midlifejourney
What DRESSES I am wearing as a 54 year old, this S What DRESSES I am wearing as a 54 year old, this Spring & Summer…

A little something for everyone…10 dresses & Styling ideas

-Ruffles & Bows
-Show a little leg
-Calf & Maxi length for those who don’t 
-Casual- Everyday-Workwear and -Travel
-Color- Neutrals and Print

A few style TIPs and the BIGGEST style mistake….

Just putting on the dress and not accessorizing …. Take NOTE of every look… Shoes, Bag, Jewlery and finishing accessories ✔️✔️✔️

Accessorizing can make or break your look… Styling doesn’t have to be hard or over the top… but it is something you don’t want to skip…

Changing your bag takes 3 minutes, picking a shoe can be an issue for some. Tip: pick a neutral sandal or heel, 1 good neutral sandal & Bag can work for all these looks. (I’ve linked several over on my blog and in stories) 

- A great gold or silver stack of bracelets, a favorite necklace and earrings will work if you are a minimalist..

If you’re a Maximalists like me😉 you’ll have a collection for every season, every “vibe” and several choices to change the looks….

You can be classic and chic, simple and elegant, boho and layered…. Just DON’T skip accessorizing😉

Tell me what’s your style below: ⬇️ 

Save 10% off your Purchase on all these dresses with MY CODE and Link: DARCY10

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#springdresses #over50fashion #alldressedup
Say Goodbye to boring Veggie platters🥕🥬🧅🫜🫛🫑🌶️ Com Say Goodbye to boring Veggie platters🥕🥬🧅🫜🫛🫑🌶️

Come create a Spring Veggie wreath platter with me that will wow your guest for your next gathering.

In Season Veggies fresh from the Farmers Market.

Served with my Homemade Garlic and chive hummus🌱
(Recipe on the Blog)

Veggie Ingredients below:
-Tuscan kale leaves
-Green onions 
-Heirloom cherry tomatoes 
-Belgian endives
-La Petites carrots
-Radishes 
-Baby Corn
-Asparagus 
-English cucumber 
-English peas 
-Edible Flowers (chamomile)

You’ll need a wreath shaped cutting board or a round cutting board!

Note: You can create a small to large wreath depending on the size of circle cutting board you use, to accommodate the size of your guests.

Fun idea: Add a pretty bow to match your theme (made an Easter bow forgot it!)

💌SAVE this for your next party menu✔️

#veggieplatter #utahblogger #veggierecipes #entertainingathome
Spring outfit of the day🌿🌷 Cute top with Jeans✔️ Spring  outfit of the day🌿🌷
Cute top with Jeans✔️

Chic, cute and great mix of affordable and splurge 

Had a coffee date with my hubby☕️🌷what I wore:

Cute knit peplum top $27  comes in several colors.
Great to wear now and layer for fall. 

Cuff jeans -made for  exclusive from one of my favorite brands under $80 the perfect year round jean! 

Steve Madden suede gold buckle flat/slide 

Splurge worthy- Necklace and  matching chain bracelet Julie Vos you’ll wear on repeat forever ❤️

-Gold hoops lisi lurch 

Two bangles and one small link bracelet Allie. & Bess save 20% with code DARCY20 

One of my most used splurge worthy bags- The speedy

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#cutetop  #saveandsplurge #utahinfluencer #starbucksdate☕️
Mail Day LiVe Random Tuesday live to share New ar Mail Day LiVe

Random Tuesday live to share New arrivals, latest product launches, Spring fashion and midlife helpers!

I hope you’ll enjoy grabbing an iced coffee and tuning in for a bit!

Items and discount codes are linked over on my Liketoknowit 

Tell me what your Interested in or shopping for this Spring below.

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#mailday #newproductlaunch #midlife
—-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe— HACK I created the b —-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe—
HACK

I created the best & easy to make treat your family will love…

🥕Boxed cake mix
For the easiest Carrot Cake Cookie’s Topped with Cream Cheese frosting …

You’ll need:
1 box carrot cake mix
16oz jar of apple sauce
1 1/2 cups of flour (you want it to be able to stand in cookie scoop)  high altitude needs a touch more.
1tablespoon cinnamon 
1cup of shedders and chopped carrots
1/2 cup or cup of walnuts depending on how many nuts you like

Stir in ingredients cake mix apple sauce, mix, add in cinnamon, add flour stir, fold in carrots stir, fold in nuts 
(I like to reserve a small amount of carrots and nuts for top of cookie frosting . Bake at 350 for 12-15 min depending on oven

Cream cheese Frosting :
1 softened block cream cheese
1 softened cub of butter
1 tablespoon spoon of Vanilla 
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar 

Full recipe details up on my blog. 

#carrotcakecookies #cookierecipe
Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 5 —2 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 5

—2 month Update—

 1 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 4 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment!

#skincancerawareness #skincancer #melanoma
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