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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Affordable Halloween Decor and Party Items

Affordable Halloween Decor and Party Items

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

September is coming to an end and Halloween season is just upon us. If you have been following me for a while you know Fall is my favorite season and October is my birthday month, which makes this season even more special. This girl adores all things Fall, decorating and entertaining are one of my favorite things, especially this time of the year. Today I wanted to share with you a few Affordable Halloween Decor and Party items from Walmart and Amazon, that are festive and perfect for the season. 

Whether you’re throwing a big Halloween bash or setting a festive table for your family. These are items you can mix with what you already own or create a look from scratch.  

I created a fun Halloween display in our kitchen. In hopes of giving you some inspiration watch the styling video Here 

Shop my Halloween kitchen display below:

Affordable Halloween Decor and Party Items

Amazon Tablescape Accessories

Affordable Halloween Decor and Party ItemsAmazon Halloween

Set of 6 Pack Handmade Velvet Pumpkins Decor,

Super Soft Stuffed Pumpkin with Exquisite Craftsmanship for Fall Halloween Thanksgiving Decoration 

Flameless LED Candles –

with 10-key Remote and timer, Outdoor Indoor Waterproof Battery Operated Candles for Home/Wedding Décor, Exquisite Set of 12 (D2.2” x H4”5”6”7”) 

 Bat Stickers,

Halloween Party Scary bat murals DIY Home Window Decoration, Removable bat Stickers for Indoor and Outdoor Halloween Wall Decorations 64 pieces $6

Candlestick Holders,

Taper Candle Holder for Candlesticks Black Candelabra Candle Holder Vintage Candle Stick Candle Holder for Fireplace Party Dining Home 

Halloween Black Feathered Crows,

3 Pack Black Crows with Real Feather Halloween Decoration for Indoor Outdoor on sale $14

 Halloween Pumpkins –

Set of 6 Ceramic Halloween Pumpkin Decor – Assorted Black and White Boo Pumpkins for Fall Halloween Autumn Home Decor

Mackenzie Childs dupes. On sale $25 normally $36

 

Black Spiders

2 Pack 5 Ft. Halloween Outdoor Decorations Hairy Black Spider, Scary Giant Spider Fake Large Spider Hairy Spider Props for Halloween Yard Decorations Party Decor 

 

Halloween Life Size Skeleton Adult

(5′ 4″)& Child (3′) Poseable Skeleton, Full Size Skeleton with Movable Joints, Halloween Prop Indoor/Outdoor Decor, Graveyard Haunted House Party Decor 

Halloween Party Table Runner,

Reusable & Machine Washable Cotton Fabric, Table Runner, 14×72, Spooky Portraits $13

 

Shop the Amazon picks below(click on the photo)

 

 

 

 

Walmart Halloween Party Essentials

Affordable Halloween Decor and Party Items

Walmart Halloween party

Party cups

48 Pack Halloween Paper Cups, Pumpkin, Vampire Bat, Frankenstein for Party Supplies (12 oz)

Dinner plates

Halloween Spooky Friends Jack o’ Lantern Multicolor Paper Dinner Plates, 9″, 12ct, Way to Celebrate

 

Napkins

Halloween Trick or Treat Spooky Friends Paper Multicolor Luncheon Napkins, 6.5 in, 18 Count, by Way To Celebrate .98 cents

Beverage Dispenser

Better Homes & Gardens Hammered Luster Glass Beverage Dispenser, 2 Gallon Capacity

Tablecloth

Rectangular Lace Tablecloth Spiderweb Bat Table Cover Halloween Party Decor Supplies Table Cloth $14

Cauldron 

Halloween Mini Black Plastic Cauldron Pail Party Favors Halloween Decorations, by Way to Celebrate .98 cents

Haunted tree 

Haunted Tree is a perfect centerpiece on any table or buffet $19

Skeleton

Halloween Plastic Posable Skeleton Hanging Decor, Bone Color, 35 in, by Way To Celebrate $11.48

Bat garland

 Halloween Decorations Indoor / Outdoor, Wood Halloween Felt Bats Bead Garland Banner for Halloween Decor, Farmhouse Halloween Decorations for Fireplace Mantle Walls $7.48 This is so cute and I  love you can use it in so many places. 

Ghost candy bowls

Halloween 2 Pack Ceramic Ghost Candy Bowl Tabletop Decoration, White, 5.75 in, by Way to Celebrate $12.94

Shop the Walmart picks below(click on the photo)

 

 

Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. 

Have a beautiful new week, and thank you for taking the time to stop by and read. “Affordable Halloween Decor and Party Items”

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6 Books I Am Reading This Summer

6 Books I Am Reading This Summer

Hello pretty ladies,

How’s your week going? Mine has been a little crazy with getting back from one trip and heading out on another tomorrow. I also had a health scare, but God is good, and it’s not as severe. I still have some big decisions to make, but it is not life-threatening, which I am so grateful for. I’ll share more in the upcoming weeks. But for now, I am feeling very blessed and thankful. 

Those of you who read my blog or have followed me on social for a while know I love to read and share a seasonal book list of what I’ll be reading that season. Today, I can finally share my summer reading list as all the books have arrived. (The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey) is hot off the press on June 16th.

I hope you’ll join me in reading a few of my picks or maybe read all of them with me. I will be sharing stories about them on Instagram, and as I finish each book, I’ll have a little live chat on Instagram. So, if you join me, tune in for more engagement and conversation. In case you missed it last week, I announced the first book I am reading is On Gin Lane. 

6 Books I Am Reading This Summer

 

 

Lucky

 by: Marissa Staply

What if you had the winning lottery ticket but couldn’t turn it in? This is a quick and fun read. The reviews say it was one of the most entertaining novels they’ve read in a long time. A fun rollercoaster!

 

 

The Lake 

by: Natasha Preston

A mystery takes place at a summer camp, with two characters that did something terrible as young campers are now back as camp councilors, and someone knows what they did. The secret they’ve kept all these years is about to resurface.

 

On Gin Lane 

by: Brook Lea Foster 

Historical fiction set in the Hamptons in the 1950s with socialite characters, this is a great summer beach read. 

 

Wrong place, wrong Time 

by: Gillian Mc Allister

Bestselling author Gillian McAllister comes to an astonishing, compulsively twisty psychological thriller about a mother who witnesses her teenage son stab a man and then seizes on an unconventional way to try to save him, deemed “clever, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning” by Alice Feeney,

 

Romantic Comedy 

By: Curtis Sittenfeld

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A comedy writer thinks it’s Time’s and sworn off love until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a “smart, sophisticated, and fun.” 

The Summer of Song Birds

By: Kristy Woodson Harvey

Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process 

3 of these are on Reese’s book club:

-Romantic Comedy 

-Wrong Place, Wrong Time

-Lucky

 

On Gin Line is this Quarters Chico’s Bookclub read

Sunglasses from Chicos

Copper pineapple lidded cup With straw🍹

 

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Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. 

Have a beautiful new week, and thank you for taking the time to stop by and read.

“6 Books I Am Reading This Summer”

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Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6

Hello pretty ladies, 

I hope your week was a good one! It seemed to fly by for me! I can’t seem to catch up and get everything done on my to-do list! Have you had weeks or months like this? What do you do to keep yourself from stressing out over it? 

I have learned to take a day at a time, and LISTS helps me. I have a weekly to-do list and try to break it down into daily parts… Then, what I don’t finish for that day, I highlight it and make it my first thing for the next day. If you’re like me, you might have great expectations of what you can accomplish in a day! Which can set your week up for failure. 

Instead, make a priority list, a “something I would love to do List” “and an “I have time List” Break the priority list into items for each day. Then when you accomplish that day’s priorities, pick something from the other list. This will allow you to achieve your daily priorities and feel good about the day instead of causing stress.

Let me know if you try this little “life helper” or if you have a tip to help you accomplish your goals of the week by commenting below. 

 

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Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6

| A Little Life Catch-up |

Last night I enjoyed attending my sweet girlfriend’s “girlfriend Dinner.” Jennifer Burns, a Chef on ABC, hosted a beautifully catered dinner at her home—an annual event. Let me tell you; it’s always such a fun evening with good friends and great food.

This year was a Chinese theme Hibachi night.  

Shifuku did a fantastic job catering a fun experience and an excellent idea for a Birthday party or even an engagement party or rehearsal dinner.

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6
Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6

| 3 Graduation Gift Ideas |

For the Grad going on a senior trip:

Colleen Rothschild Hair  Care Travel Kit. Everything you need to have healthy, shiny hair while traveling comes in a great travel bag.     *For a little extra, add a Visa gift card

For the Grad  headed to a Dorm:

A cozy Barefoot Dreams blanket or Dupe. Giving them the coziness of home. Nothing better than these buttery soft blankets. It will be their favorite gift.  *A little extra, add a gas card 

For any Grad :

Stanley Tumbler

This 40oz tumbler is worth the hype. Keeps your drink cold and ice for over 24 hours. Easy to carry handle and fits into cup holders.  It comes in several colors and ensures they drink enough water. *A a little extra, add a Starbucks gift card

Shop graduation gifts below ( tap on the photo)

 

| A couple of things I’ve loved lately |

I love the Stretch Twill & Sunshine shorts by Spanx, and they are 30% off right now until 5/21 (fit TTS). Original price: $78 ⬇ Sale price: $54.60 I have repeatedly worn the Spanx new Crepe shorts and blazer. Dress up for work or down for play! 

SAVE 10% off all Spanx with my CODE: DEARDARCYXSPANX. Great free shipping and returns too

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6

| New Launch |

|Tula |

My code is DARCY15  15% off

|Grand Lash|

15% OFF the Lash Luggage set, perfect for beautiful lashes on vacation 

https://glnk.io/jx55/darcyv15

 

| Beauty Sale |

Colleen Rothschild- Retinol Supreme Night Oil $DIME’stead of $85

DIME’s Spring Sale is LIVE! 25% off SITEWIDE from May 18th – May 21st!  order here

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up #6

|For your Entertainment|

| Book |

My Full Summer reading list will be up soon. This is what I am reading next On Gin Lane

 | Movie |

I am headed to see Book Club 2 tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it is.

| A Recipe that you loved|

A recipe that has done well on Pinterest, my blog, and Instagram is “Recipe under 30 min Meal.”

recipe

|Recap|

I added new Graduation & Father’s Day gift ideas to my Shopping board and Amazon Storefront. I’d love for you to follow over there. You’ll love all my & my family’s Amazon picks.

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

–Banana Republic Factory 50% off of everything

–Cabana Lifestyles Chico’s70% off sale items

–Chico’s 25% off No Iron 5/18 – 5/21

–Colleen Rothschild  Save 20% with Code DARCY20

WEEKEND FLASH SALE Save BIG on Select Items Retional  – No Code Require

–Express up to Tops $30 and Dresses $49 and up

–J Crew 50% off the several Macy’s-Loft Mystery Sale 

–Macy’s Ultimate Shopping Event
Your shoppers can take 25% off!
Promo code SUMMER
Valid 5/16-5/21

–Madewell 25% off everything with code LONGWEEKENDRuns 5/19-5/30

–Soma Bra Event! Shoppers can get  29 bras and free shipping. Some exclusions apply. Runs 5/19-5/22

–ULTA– Up to 50% off several Hair it’sucts

–VICTORIA EMERSON, it’s your final chance to shop the Fore er collection for 30% off. Unfortunately, prices go back up tonight. Grab your bling now!

–WHBM Limited-time sales for your shoppers! $25 off $100, $50 off $200, $75 off $300, and $100 off $400 or more. Valid 5/18-5/21

 

Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a Beautiful weekend,

Have a beautiful new week, and thank you for taking the time to stop by and read

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Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up

Hello pretty ladies, 

I am so ready for the weekend, how about you? Spring is finally in Utah, and the snow is quickly melting. I can’t wait to start working in the yard and getting our outdoor living spaces decorated. 

Ben and I plan to head out for a drive after church on Sunday, which I look forward to. Of course, this also means Sunday brunch, and I am All about a good brunch. I’ll share peeks on Instagram stories and hope you’ll tune in. 

  I hope you have been enjoying Friday round-ups, as it’s been fun for me to share everything and brain dump! If you like a more personal and closer connection and a “what you could have missed,” you might like my Newsletter. You can sign up . I send it out every Sunday. 

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up

| A couple of things I’ve loved lately |

This Amazon Vanity light-up travel/purse mirror. Fits perfectly in a travel makeup bag and your purse. One side lights up, and the other side is a magnifying mirror. It’s so good and 35% off.

I recently purchased this Everever Olive cargo/jacket I’ve been wearing on repeat. It’s a perfect weight for going. It goes with everything; think of it as a replacement for a denim jacket.

I can’t get enough of the Air Essentials Spanx; everything is buttery soft, and perfect for travel and everyday wear. SAVE 10% off all Spanx with my CODE: DEARDARCYX.SPANX Great free shipping and returns too

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up

| New Launch |,

Dime, Our new Whipped Body Exfoliator, has officially arrived at DIME. Code DARCY20 20% off

GoPure new Vitamin C dry oil 25% off  https://glnk.io/2o17r/darcyvandenberg. A nighttime treatment that works overnight to brighten skin and helps with dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

|Treat Yourself |

A little something I’ve been wanting for a while and treated myself to is these Gucci sandals. I can’t wait for them to arrive to style them for you. I’ll be wearing these all Spring and Summer on repeat for years. 

| Back in Stock |

I have the best-selling quilted Messenger bag in Navy, but it comes in 3 colors. Great for travel and errand running. 

The Vintage Havana slip-on sneaker that’s been a best-seller year after year! 

| Beauty Sale |

Walmart

Walmart Beauty is having their BIG glow Sale with several items  I live on significant sale: 

Kendra 25 Hair Spray

ELEMIS Superfood Facial

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask EX Berry

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer 

Fenair Hollywood Vanity Makeup Mirror with Lights Tabletop 

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse 

Shop the Sale

 

| Sephora’s Beauty Sale|

Retinol Remix– Whether you want to try out retinol or want one that isn’t causing you to look like you just got a chemical peel, this one is great to have in your skincare drawer. Why? Because it’s not only retinol. It has Hyaluronic Acid and 2% peptide giving you plump skin. Plus, it has nature’s hydrocortisone to help fade discoloration and scarring. It’s like a Magic

Shop my sale Picks:

 

|For your Entertainment|

Need another Book? This is next on my list, The Club, and I am finishing up The House in the Pines.

 

|Family feel-good movie |

Wing and a prayer

After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, Doug White (Dennis Quaid) has to safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.

| A Recipe that you loved|

Wow, so many of you emailed me saying you tried my Best Carrot cake Recipe, and It was a hit. You loved it and agreed it is the BEST Carrot Cake. Thank you for trusting me, making it, and serving it for your Easter Gatherings.

The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

|Recap|

Last week I did a Fashion Fix Tv segment on Good Things Utah can be watched HERE. Also, here is a Fashion Fix Blog post you can read: Spring Trends Perfect For Easter At Any Age!

March Best Sellers can be viewed on BLOG and Liketoknowit.

Avara restocked two of my favorite pieces from last year that I wore on repeat: this Great top you’ll wear all the time and this Puff sleeve denim Jacket.

I add some new inspiration and a Shopping board to my Amazon Storefront. I’d love for you to follow me over there. I think you’ll love my picks.

fashion segment

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

ANTHROPOLOGIE  40% off sale items

Banana Republic Factory 40% off & extra 20% off

Cabana Lifestyles  Up to 70% off sale items

Caraway’s Mother’s Day promo -up to 20% off select products 

Cecelia New York -FLOWER promotion Code: FLOWER15 will save 15% off any purchase on the CNY website from Thursday, 4/13 – Saturday, 4/15

Chico’s Styles start at $29 through 4/18

Colleen Rothschild  Spring renewal sale

$25 off $100 code: Renew25

$50 off $200code: Renew50

$100 off $300code:Renew100

Express 40% OFF ALL DRESSES + TOPS 

Go Pure Beauty– Save 25% on everything with code SPRING25, valid 4/27

J Crew UP to 60% off everything

Loft 30% off everything

VICTORIA EMERSON $18 Sitewide sale Great time to grab Graduation and Mother’s Day gifts 

Shop some of my VE picks:

 

 

Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a Beautiful Weekend,

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Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

Hello pretty ladies, 

March is coming to an end; can you believe it? It went by pretty fast, considering it snowed daily here in Utah. Praying April is a new weather trend and that we get Spring. 

  I hope you have been enjoying Friday round-ups, as it’s been fun for me to share everything and brain dump! If you like a more personal connection and a “what you could have missed,” you might like my Newsletter. You can sign up . I send it out every Sunday.  

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

 

|A couple of things I’ve loved lately|

Below is an outfit I’ve been wearing on repeat. Eyeing this Free People Top, Vintage Bebe Pleated Long Sleeve Button-up Selected by Nomad Vintage, the attention to detail and flattering pleats without adding bulk. I recently purchased this Puff Sleeve Chambray top and loved these Pearl pink Jeans. I can’t wait to style them for you.

I’ve wanted this tray for a while and treated myself to Acrylic Bed Tray with Handles – a Clear Laptop Bed/lap Desk.

One of my favorite hat brands is having a warehouse sale Gigi Pip with up to 70% off, and I scored this Hat LIEUTENANT CAP – NAVY WITH GOLD  NOW $ 20.40 Was $ 68.00

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

|For your Entertainment|

I am finishing up the 3rd book, “The Southern side of Paradise,” In the Peachtree bluff series, and loving it. I highly recommend any of Kristy Harvey Woodson’s novels if you haven’t read them. She writes so detailedly, with fun characters you can relate to.

 Binge-Worthy shows

If you want a couple of binge-worthy shows, I just finished Genny & Georgia on Netflix Crazy, what kids are going through and what a mom will do for her kids. If you like a murder mystery and suspense, YOU Is a pretty crazy show with twists and turns. In the 1st & the 4th season, we’re the best. Unfortunately, 2nd and the 3rd felt a little like serial killers!

If you love fashion and haven’t seen Mrs. Harris goes to Paris♥️ It’s a must! About a maid who sets her eyes on A Dior gown and saves and saves on purchasing a custom-made Dior gown at the house of Dior in the 1950s.

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

|Easter is almost here🐰|

Are you hosting an Easter brunch or dinner? Here are a few pretty things to set the table. Maybe you need to take a dish for a party you’re attending? Below are a couple of dishes you could take.

Easter Recipes

Here are a few of my Favorite Easter Recipes my family loves. My scallop potato recipe is a great Easter side paired with Ham. This Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus dish is another great side for brunch or dinner. They’ll love eating their veggies. As for dessert, my Easy Strawberry Shortcake is always a hit and tastes like Spring. Finally, check out Sunday’s blog post, as it will be my secret recipe for the BEST Carrot cake.

This Deviled Egg serving dish makes any deviled eggs look delicious.

Easter is always a great excuse to get a new outfit. Here are some outfits I think are Spring worthy of celebrating Easter in. |Here |Here| Save 10% off with code DARCY10 

 

Ideas for Easter Basket Stuffers for all ages

Easter baskets for the Littles

Basket Fillers for the Little one’s GIRL or BOY

Easter Baskets for Young Adults

Basket Stuffers or Young Adults GIRL or BOY.

Here are a couple of items my boys are getting in their Baskets.🐰

| Liquid Death|  Apple Watch Charger|  Dude Wipes|  Stanley Tumbler|

This is what I picked up for their Girlfriends 🐰

|Buttery soft socks| Buxom Lip plumper gloss| Initial Necklaces

|Coming up|

Mondays have a Fashion Fix Tv segment on Good Things Utah. You can Stream it HERE at around 10 am Mnt. Time. Spring Trends Perfect For Easter At Any Age! I’ll have an entire blog post on Monday if you miss it! I am excited to have two girlfriends model for me too.

|Restock Alert|

Dime Beauty’s Best-Selling Perfume=  Dans Les Bois. This viral-selling perfume is in stock! Save 20% with code DARCY,20—a sophisticated multilayered scent featuring warm tones of cedarwood and subtle fresh florals. 

 

Sales Happening this Weekend:

Banana Republic Factory |50% off & extra 15% off

Bohme Clothing Boutique| 20% off everything

Cabana Lifestyles |For one day only, get FREE shipping – use code NOFOOL & Up to 70% off sale items

Colleen Rothschild Beauty| 25% off Best Sellers

Express|Jeans are $49 each. I have These| JEANS | Cargo JEANS|JEANS

Gibson Looks Blazers 20% off code Hoptoit

Loft| 30% 0ff 

Nordstrom| Dior Lip oil|YSL Lipstick |Clinique Black honey lip| Spring Sale up to 60% off

Quay| BOGO sunglasses

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines Party

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines Party

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and there is something so fun about celebrating the friendships in your life by having a Galentine’s party. So today I am sharing 5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines Party. With items to decorate from Walmart that are so festive and affordable. Along with a couple of outfits, ideas I think you’ll love.

 

What is Galentine’s Day

Galentine’s Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13th. The holiday was made popular by the TV series Parks and Recreation and celebrated female friendships and relationships, especially if you don’t have a significant other. Galentine’s Day involves women honoring the important ladies in their lives through gift exchanges, dinners, gatherings, spa days, and more. It’s a great time to show appreciation for the strong bonds between women!

 

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

 

 5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines:

1. Set the Scene: Decorations, snacks, and atmosphere are essential (see my picks above)

2. Pick Your Guests: Invite your best gals for a night of laughter, stories, and fun.

3. Plan an Activity: Whether you watch a movie together or play a game, choose something everyone will enjoy!

4. Honor Each Other: Give thoughtful cards or gifts to show each other how much they mean to you.

5. Serve food & drinks: Serve decadent treats like chocolate-dipped strawberries or heart-shaped cookies. Or Wow them with a chocolate fondu Charcutier board! Easy to put together and looks so festive. Really Celebrate your friendship over a delicious meal!

 

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5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

Amazon valentines outfit:

Valentine’s Heart Earrings– for Women Girls Beaded Heart Dangle Earrings 

Make Me Chic Women’s– Patterned Crew Neck Long Sleeve Sweater Pullover Jumper Top 

OPI Nail Lacquer– La Paz-itively Hot, Pink Nail Polish, 0.5 fl oz 

OPI Nail Polish, Infinite Shine Long-Wear Lacquer, Whites, 0.5 fl oz 

The Mogan Side Slit Skirt– High Waist Stretch Ponte Knit Mid Calf Long Pencil Skirt 

DREAM PAIRS -Women’s Chunky High Heel Ankle Booties

City Beauty City Lips – Plumping Lip Gloss – Hydrate & Volumize – All-Day Wear – Hyaluronic Acid & Peptides Visibly Smooth Lip Wrinkles – Cruelty-Free

Hanky panky panties– Signature Lace Low Rise Thong Color Play 3 Pack, OS fits 2-12 

You think Love Heart Shaped Sunglasses– for Women, Vintage Cat Eye Mod Style Retro Glasses 

Kendra Scott Letters necklace–  A-Z Pendant Necklace for Women, Fashion Jewelry, 14k Gold-Plated Brass

5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentines

Everyday Items you can wear for Valentine’s Day and every other Day during the year.- 

Spanx flared jeans in a vintage wash.

Double-breasted blazer– From the Loft in red, a great power color and perfect every season, depending on how you style it. 

Heart-detailed blouse– ruffled shoulder detail and smocked cuff by Avara. Save 15% off with code DARCY15

Bangles– set of 5 gold bracelets $14.99

Red zip clutch– $17.99

Opi- Coke Cola nail polish

YSl -Lip Stick

Heart-detailed hoop earrings

Red women pump

 

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Thank you for stopping by and reading today’s blog post. “5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Galentine Party” Have you been to a Galentine’s party? I would love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day pretty ladies,

 

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Creamy Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus Recipe

Creamy Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus Recipe Recipe

Creamy Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus Recipe Recipe

 

Hello pretty ladies, 

I hope you are having a great week as we wrap up the first week of November. I wanted to share a recipe my family loves that makes a great side dish for the holidays. Creamy Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus Recipe is a great vegetable side dish for Sunday dinner, but I found it’s a dish that gets gobbled up at the holiday meals and when I take to a potluck style party. This will surely be a hit for you at your table or next party, even if you don’t like Brussels sprouts.

Creamy Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus Recipe Recipe

 

Creamy Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus Recipe Recipe

served a group of 15

 

2 24 oz bags Brussels cut in halves. 

Two shallots chopped.

2 Tablespoons of chopped/ minced Garlic

One bundle of asparagus cut in thirds. 

1 Lb of high-quality bacon.

32 oz of heavy cream.

2 tablespoons of chicken better than bouillon. 

1/2 cube of butter. 

1 cup of Parmesan.

1 cup of mozzarella 

1/2 cup shaved Romano

1teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon pepper

1teaspoon onion salt 

First, bake your bacon until cooked. 

Then chop 

Add to a pan your whole garlic and shallots until shallots are caramelized. 

Then add 3 tablespoons of butter and your Chicken Bouillon and let melt. 

Add 2 tablespoons of flour, cook, and stir. 

Then add your cream and Parmesan. 

Simmer and stir until everything is creamy. 

Then pour over your Brussels and asparagus in a mixing bowl. Then put in a baking dish, only put half in and top with some mozzarella, then put the rest in and top that with the rest of your mozzarella. 

Bake at 350 for 50 min. 

 

Do you have a favorite Side dish? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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3 Card Games For Datenight

3 Card Games For Datenight

3 Card Games For Datenight

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you have a great start to a new month. Can you believe it is August, and fall is fast approaching? I thought it was that time again to share a date night idea. You know I love spending time with my hubby and that we love a good date night. I try to share with you every so often fun date nights. Below I am sharing 3 Card Games For Datenight! 

One of them was my favorite as a kid as we played UNO as a family and at all the holidays with relatives.

3 Card Games For Datenight

A bit of quality time can go a long way when it comes to deepening your relationship. The Gottman Institute states that dedicating two hours a week to romantic dates, including playing games or having meals together, is fundamental to creating a happy and healthy relationship.

Playing games can also be necessary for newer couples who want to break the ice and learn more about each other. After all, there’s always something new that you can learn about your partner, no matter how long you’ve been together!

So whether you’re getting to know each other or simply finding ways to liven up your dates, here are a few card games that can help you break the ice:

3 Card Games For Datenight

UNO

UNO is a well-loved card game that’s both fun and nostalgic.

In fact, UNO is a part of many family traditions and can be an exciting conversation starter. The rules remain simple and consistent: you can shuffle the deck before providing seven cards to each player. Then, you’ll take turns drawing a face-up card from the rest of the stack so that you can match one of your seven cards with the number or color of the face-up card. As you take turns drawing and matching cards, you can take this opportunity to talk about fun childhood memories regarding UNO. By taking your partner through memory lane, you can learn a bit more about each other and have a lot more fun while doing it.

Texas Hold ’em

Sometimes, you need a bit of competition to break the ice.

If you and your partner want some friendly competition, you can learn how to play Texas Hold ’em by going over the game’s rules together. In this poker variation, you and your partner will have to create the best five-card hand out of a set of seven cards: the five community cards that are revealed to all the players and the two hole cards that are unique for each player.

Poker players typically bet their chips based on the ranking of their own cards, but you can make your date even more fun by betting a funny dare or offering your partner’s favorite things as a prize instead. By raising the stakes in a creative way, a simple game of poker can lead to more fun experiences during your date.

Bridge

You can also break the ice by inviting another couple and playing a card game on your double date.

Renowned tennis player Martina Navratilova plays bridge socially and has found that it helps her quickly meet new friends. This social aspect means it’s also an excellent option for helping two couples bond with one another. Since teamwork is crucial in this card game, you and your partner will need to plan and coordinate accordingly so that you can deal with both of your hands well. By the end of the game, you’ll come out with a much better rapport.

Actually Curious

Got a question that you’ve always wanted to ask your partner about? Try playing the Actually Curious card game.

Creator Michael Tennant created game mechanics that lower players’ defenses and egos and allows players to speak with greater openness and intent. They are playing the Actually Curious card game challenges individuals to answer thought-provoking questions with honesty while also teaching the other party how to harness their empathy and active listening skills. Trying this game on your date can help you gain a deeper understanding of each other and grow much closer.

Card games can make your date even more interesting by providing thought-provoking questions or even a bit of a challenge. By playing one of these card games, you can make sure that you’re having the most fun while you’re in each other’s company.

 

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11 Free Date Ideas

11 Free Date Ideas

11 Free Date Ideas

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I thought it would be fun to share some fun free date night ideas with you that my hubby and I love to do with each other, along with a couple of reasons why it’s important to date your spouse.

 

The importance of Taking Time to Date your spouse:

Taking the time to date your spouse is essential to stay connected,  share your thoughts, and catch up on your week. Life gets busy with family duties, work, and life. It’s really easy to disconnect and eventually grow apart.

Why You Should Date your Spouse:

Ben and I make a point to have a weekly date night. Time for just him and I, no kids, no work, no duties. It’s our time that we can enjoy each other and talk about what is going on in our lives. Spending time together keeps us emotionally connected, which helps with staying physically connected.  

Here are a few great articles on the importance of Dating your Spouse: 

Importance of Friendship and Fun| 10 Reasons to date your Spouse| 5 Reasons it’s important to date your spouse

11 Free Date Ideas:

1. Bike ride– Taking a bike ride around the block is fine, but Searching out a fun bike path you maybe haven’t done makes it more special. Pack some snacks and stop for a little break to chat and Catch up.

2. Walk– I love a good walk. Research a fun walking path, pack a light meal and incorporate a picnic.

3. Picnic– Pack a picnic and head to the Park or scenic area, take in the view, and have a meal.

4. Pool or spa –  if you have one or have a community pool-make a charcuterie board and cocktails and enjoy some time together poolside. 

5. Go for a drive– One of my husband’s favorite things is to take a Sunday drive.  Depending on the time of the year, we’ll hop in the convertible, play some tunes and check out some new scenery. 

6. Cook -a new recipe together 

7. Coffee and chat– make coffees (tea), sit on the porch or deck, and catch up.

8. Home Spa day– hubbies can have home facials too. Pull out your Beauty products and give each other facials.

9. Hike– pack a picnic and go for a hike. It’s easy to find ones in your area. Google is your friend. In Utah, we like these four, depending on the level we’re feeling that day. 1. Water Fall canyon 2. Skyline trail 3. Ogden River Parkway trail 4. Wind Cave Trail

10. Concert– You say concerts aren’t free? Yes, a lot of areas have free concerts. It just takes a little google search. Live in Utah?  Snowbasin has Blue, Brews & BBQ, and Music in the mountains at Powder Mnt. , Silly Sundays Park City, and Canyons village Summer concerts, 

11. Movie night– pop some popcorn, grab a drink get comfy, and watch a movie you’ll enjoy. 

 

Think of where you live. Are you close to the beach, a lake, wildflower fields, scenic roads, and rivers? All of these beautiful surroundings make for a great free date spot.

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. “11 Free Date Ideas”  I would love to comment below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

 

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Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Can you believe January is already more than half over, and Valentine’s day is going to be here before we know it! So I thought it would be helpful to get a couple of gift guides out early to help you get some ideas for your guy. 

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses, Touch, Smell, Sight, Taste, and Hear.

Over the last couple of years, giving a gift that entices all of the 5 senses has been a big trend. So I thought this would be a fun theme for a blog post. Not necessarily to give a gift of each sense, but to create a gift guide theme and have gift ideas for each sense. You could choose to pick something for each sense or one special gift that suits your guy.

Here are some fun themes I  came up with that have the 5 senses of gifts included in the theme gift guide. 

The Homebody, Coffee Lover, Sweet lover, The Cocktail Lover, and The Selfcare lover

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

 

 

I Asked the Men in my Life some of the things they loved and thought would be fun gifts to get for Valentine’s day, and I threw in a few I thought would be fun to give.  I hope you see something for the Man in your life. Something in every price point as well. 

 

Coffee Lover

 

Sweet lover

 

The Homebody

 

The Cocktail Lover

 

The Selfcare lover

 

Joining me in Sharing “Valentine Gifts for Him”  The Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas.

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.  I would love to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

 

 

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-Metallic snake skin Girlfriend dark denim jeans 
-light weight boxy knit sweater with 3/4 sleeves perfect to wear alone or layered. (I love who it shows off the bow sleeve details on the button up) 
-metallic gold quilted loafers
-metallic gold belt
-Metallic custome made leather bucket bag 
-Gold Horse necklace 
-Gold earrings 

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—PotteryBarn or Target?— The quality says Pottery —PotteryBarn or Target?—

The quality says PotteryBarn but the prices say Target…

Whether your looking for a little 🍂 Fall refresh 🍁 Some items for you Holiday entertaining, or crave a home like Ralph Lauren or Nancy Meyers?

Target has got your Fall needs or wants covered🥰😉

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