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Christmas Chit Chat and a Couple Recipes

Christmas Chit Chat and a Couple Recipes!

My favorite time of the year is finally here- Though admittedly, I’ve been decorating for the holidays since the beginning of November. (Annual Holiday Home Tour is Saturday on Instagram) Don’t worry, and I’ll be adding Decor ideas and this year’s Holiday Decor look HERE on the blog Sunday!

Our Chit Chat Chic Girls had a fun chat yesterday about some random holiday items, and we thought that would make for a great blog post. Quick & easy to read with some fun get to know us Holiday items. Do you do a red lip or red nails? A cookie swap? Have a favorite dish you take on repeat? Are you ready for the Holiday, or have you finished Christmas shopping? Do you host a party? Typical questions you ask your girlfriends, and that’s what we all are, right? Girlfriends… So join us in sharing our conversation. All of us answered the questions on TODAY’S blog post…I hope you enjoy the conversation! (make sure to check out Cindy, Lisa, Michelle’s blogs today.)

Let’s get to the Christmas Chic Chat…

1. Do I do a Red Lip? I have tried it, and I look like a hooker!! But I have friends, and my sister sport a red lip and looks fab. So, one Red that did work for me is by Tom Ford that I can pull off with my big lips that look good, and I wear it only this time of the year and in February.

2. Do I wear Red or Holiday Nails? I sure do love a good Red with Blue undertones, not orange. However, I love Holiday Nails as well. In November, I started sporting Red Nails, and I just had a Holiday manicure done on Monday!

3. Are you done with your Shopping? Yes, Yes… I am!

4. Do you Host a Holiday Party? I host a small girlfriend’s party year every year. A sit-down dinner, yummy drinks, and everyone bring a “Favorite thing” gift for an exchange. Personally, I like the smaller group to be able to chat, spend time catching up with each other.

I threw a BIG Holiday cocktail party every year, and it just got too Big. It was fun, but we’ve moved past those times in our lives and love things scaled-down and spending quality time with those we love on a smaller scale. Hence the tiny Girlfriend Party was born.

I also Host Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, and Christmas Dinner! It brings me great joy, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. If you do not have anyone to spend it with, you are welcome at our home, As a full house at Christmas is a blessing.

5. What’s your Favorite “go-to” Christmas Holiday Appetizer? I have made this crescent roll dill cream cheese Appetizer for years, and it comes highly requested! Recipe HERE

6. Have you ever hosted a cookie swap? I have not. But I have Hosted a gingerbread house decorating party several times, and it’s an enjoyable party to have.

7. Favorite Christmas cookie? I love Shortbread my recipe HERE, and I adore German Rasberry thumbprint cookies made by Vera (my mom’s friend and client). These are massive labor of love, and she would make us 3-4 cookies each every year until we moved to Utah. ( My mom has the recipe, and I will get it for you)

Some of my favorite Baking items:

8. Have you purchased a New Piece of clothing you are excited about this season? Really? Who are we talking too:) I am in love with this Sequined Duster, I purchased it in the Fall for the Holiday season, and it is back in stock! It is perfect for dressing up any outfit and great for NYE.

The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!

Sequin duster perfect for the Holiday’s

More Christmas Chit Chat:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “Christmas Chit Chat” I would love you to leave some of your answers below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!

The Best time of the year to grab a good deal! The Thanksgiving Holiday kicks off the Biggest shopping time of the year, with the BEST SALES! I have searched and put together ALL the BEST SAVINGS of some of my favorite brands and companies, along with finding shopping codes to help you SAVE BIG! Below you’ll find GREAT brands and great products for GIFT GIVING.

Soma

 Black Friday Event 11/25–11-28 30% off your entire purchase (excludes special buys and sleep basics)

– Doorbuster Deals:

– $29.95 Cool Nights PJ Sets

– $19.95 Embraceable Bralette

– $49.95 Plush Robes

– $59.95 Cozy and Sunday Sets

– $5 socks, $15.95 Cabin Slippers, $19.95 Slippers

Ship My picks Below:

Amazon= So many great deals… I have shared on my Amazon Shops and will be listing more here through the day and week!

Shop My Picks below:

Cutest sweat suit/ Lounger Set $35

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Two-Piece Set/Long Sleeve Pullover Tops/Round Neck/Solid Color/Long Leg Pants/Drawstring Waist/High Waist/Beam Foot/Lightweight/Loose Fit/Two Piece Tracksuit Set/Loungewear Set/Jogger Set/Casual

Teddy Coat $22

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Fuzzy jackets for women’s feature: Solid Color, Long Sleeve, Lapel,Two Side Pockets, Boyfriend Style, Double-Side Faux Fur, Elastic Cuff and Hem,Fluffy, Baggy,Loose fit, Full Zip, Oversized and Cozy Fit Cardigans Jacket

Cardigan Sweater $27

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PRETTY GARDEN Women’s Long Sleeve Open Front Knitted Cardigan Sweater Button Down Chunky Outwear Coat

Nespresso $164.96

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Roomba $179

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INTELLIGENTLY WORKS AROUND YOUR LIFE – Take vacuuming off your mind with Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum’s personalized cleaning suggestions powered by the unique intelligence of iRobot Genius that learns your habits and your routines.

Yankee Candles full size $14

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Balsam, aromatic cedarwood, and juniper berry blend together for a festive forest fragrance
Long-lasting 110-150 hour burn time

Social thread = 30% off sitewide Code BF30, Great Holiday gift items, and outfit pieces. Excellent quality and prices. Hurry and grab the sales!

Shop my picks below:

: Sequin duster perfect for the Holiday’s

: Resin Jeans

: Resin Jeans

Tula = 30% Off All Products and FREE Shipping For BLACK FRIDAY,

25% off Serums and Primers for the first two weeks In December! 15% off all other Products any time with CODE DARCY15

Skin pH: Is Yours Out of Balance?

Colleen Rothschild Beauty = 30% OFF everything BF21

Spanx = 20% off EVERYTHING. No code needed

TIP: BEST SELLERS, Faux Suede Flare Pants, Faux Patent Leather Leggings, and Faux Leather Motto Leggings are SELLING Fast! Grab them Now before they SELL OUT!

: Spanx aligator leggings

: Spanx The perfect pant

: Spanx Flared jean

: Spanx Perfect pant Flared

: Spanx Faux leather

: Spanx Flared

=The BEST bread and pasta monthly to your door subscription box! Homemade bread, pasta, and pastries are delivered to your door, and you pick how often you’d like! (We receive it every other month!) Use CODE DARCY_10 $10 off TODAY, GET $30 off and FREE Sourdough Loaf for LIFE Order

We started using Wildgrain bread a couple of years ago. Pasta and pastries made fresh than fresh frozen and delivered to your door—ready for you to bake or cook when you need.

Goli= Goli Gummy Supplements Code darcy5

Carol Tuttle = FreeStyle quiz Here

Style Kit $59 instead of $99 HERE

20% off all Beauty Products

The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!

Peepers= Peepers Reading glasses! It makes it on Oprah’s Favorite Things list every year! TODAY – Monday 30% off most Glasses $13-18 Great deal on gifts and stocking stuffers! Use Code DARCY15 for extra 15%

Shop my picks below:

The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!

C02 mask= Spa C02 Facial without downtime! I use it once a month and can’t say enough about this mask! It makes a great gift! 25% off with CODE DARCYV Shop HERE

Girls Trip New Beauty & Hair Products

Express= 40-50% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING BEST SALES of the YEAR! Great for gift giving and building your Holiday wardrobe.

Shop Great Gifts Under $18 below:

Shop Holiday Outfits Below:

Mother’s jeans =SALE $134-$178.50. Typically $238. Great fitting jeans every lady on your list will want!

Shop the SALES below:

Loft= 50% off the entire site, FREE shipping, and Today an extra 15% off

So many great deals under $25!!!

Shop my picks below:

Print Fresh Pj’s= 15% off $100+, 20% off $200+, 30% off $350+
Use code SPREADJOY at checkout*

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The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!

Anthropology= 30% off entire purchase, Shop gifts, Home and clothing

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The Chit Chat Chic girls joined in listing several” The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday”!

Would you please go check out Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy’s blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas as well?

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “The BEST Sales of 2021 Black Friday, Cyber Monday!” Please check back as I will be updating the SALES Daily and Adding New until Monday Night! You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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How to Create an easy Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape

How to Create an easy Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape: Vintage silverware, gold and silver china, gold and silver accessories, woodland accessories, bristle trees, bottle trees, place settings, antlers, woodland.

How to Create an easy Dining Tablescape: Vintage pearl & gold silverware {Similar HERE} & {HERE}, gold and silver china, {SIMILAR HERE} gold and silver accessories, woodland accessories, {SIMILAR HERE}&{HERE} Silver Pheasant HERE bristle trees, bottle trees, {HERE}&{HERE}place settings, antlers, woodland place card holders, layered table clothes{SIMILAR HERE} &{HERE} and gold-dipped steam wear glasses {SIMILAR HERE} {HERE} adorn our tabletop.

Our kitchen coffee & cocoa bar. Who doesn’t love a warm drink in the winter?

How to Create an easy Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape:

I wanted to share our How to Create an easy Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape setting with you. Because it’s not the traditional Fall feel with leaves and pumpkins, I went with a winter white, silver, and gold theme. And it feels elegant and warm. To give it a Thanksgiving feel, I picked up this fun silver pheasant from Target and added antlers and wooden details.

How to Create an easy Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape: Adding items

TIP: for adding layers to your Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape, find items around your home that work in your color/theme. Please pay attention to heights; find items from low to high, but not too high that you can’t see around it. I love pieces that are general and don’t scream a certain holiday so that you can use them more often. It helps for easy collecting because of items like glass, mercury glass, and solid colors like gold, silver, white, and red (red works for Christmas, Valentine’s day, and Summer). Pieces that give your table a glow like candles, votives, and candlesticks are great pieces to collect.

How to Create an easy Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape: Adding Layers

TIP: I love to share is to layer your tablecloth; this works great if you don’t have the perfect size for your Thanksgiving Dining Tablescape. Here I used a large plain white tablecloth that fits the table and to add a pop of design. I used the gold stripe meant for a smaller table, but you wouldn’t notice it doesn’t fit the table because of the layering. I also like to layer different tablecloths of different sizes if you don’t have one that fits! Just remember they need to be in the same color family for it to work.

Our table is for 8, yet I always buy everything in sets of 12. I do this in case anything breaks, or if I have extra people, we can make a kid table for 4 at our kitchen island. It is also because I am a little bit of a collector….(my boys are going to hate me when I die!)

I love collecting things to entertain and make life beautiful; I can throw any party at a moment’s notice because of the pieces I’ve collected over the years! So If you want to build your entertaining collection, keep following along with me. I plan on sharing more of my entertaining tips and collections with you as I have had so many of you ask for me to share this part of my life. Would you like a list of my basic entertaining starter kit? This would be the must-have items and then be able to build from that. *If so, please leave a comment below.

I love Thanksgiving and spending time with family and friends over good food, and I know you do too! So next time, make it a beautiful experience and share your love over a beautifully designed table; there is no better way to show off the hard work you spent in the kitchen. TIP: You can build your perfect table-scape weeks before to take the pressure off.

Shop some of my favorite Tablescape essentials:

May you have a beautiful Thanksgiving, yummy food, and a great time with your family and friends. We’ll be having a Friendsgiving as all of our family is out of town. Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours! OX, D’Arcy

PS: Are you excited for Black Friday, or do you stay home and put up Christmas? This is my first year not in retail for the Holidays, and I can’t tell you how excited I am! I’ll be staying at home to decorate and enjoy my family. I will be shopping a little online, and I can’t wait to share with you all the deals I found this week for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday! My DEAL post will go live tonight at MIDNIGHT!

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7 Gift Guides You Need This Holiday Season

I’ve created 7 gift guides, with Items I think would make for great gifts this season. These items are items I love and use, have given as gifts, and have proven to be items people love. Aswell as Bestsellers, and even better, most of them are on Early BLACK FRIDAY SALES!

Gifts for the Clothing lover

Basic Favorites! Perfect forever girl on your list. Because let’s face it, we all need and love essential comfy pieces, and every wardrobe needs them!

Shop the Guide:

Great Gift Ideas for the Home office/ Closet

Gold Shelf perfect for any home office or closet
Louis Vuitton Coffee table book
Anthropology Gold Stand mirrors
Gold office organizer
Desk Chair
Clothing Rack perfect for Closet or Girl’s room, I have in my home office.

Shop the Guide:

Amazon Kitchen Items for the Cooks & Newlyweds in your life

Magic Mill Food Dehydrator Machine | 7 Stainless Steel Trays | Adjustable Timer, Temperature Control | Dryer for Jerky, Herb, Beef, Fruit
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 1.5-Quart
GE Profile Opal | Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank | Portable Ice Machine with Bluetooth Connectivity | Smart Home Kitchen Essentials | Stainless Steel Finish | Up to 24 lbs. of Ice Per Day
Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ Rotisserie, Dehydrator, Convection Oven, 17 Touch Screen Presets Fry, Roast, Dehydrate & Bake, Auto Shutoff
Calphalon Simply Pots and Pans Set, 10 Piece Cookware Set, Nonstick. Included with the set: 8″ fry pan, 10″ fry pan, 1-quart saucepan with cover, 2-quart saucepan with cover, 3-quart saute pan with cover, 6-quart stockpot with lid.
Keurig K-Cafe Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker, Latte Maker, and Cappuccino Maker Come with Dishwasher Safe Milk Frother, Coffee Shot Capability, Compatible With all Keurig K-Cup Pods, Dark Charcoal.
Magic Bullet Blender, Small, Silver, 11 Piece Se.The magic bullet chops, mixes, blends, whips, grinds, and more. Cups are made out of high-impact plastic. Effortlessly create your favorite meals and snacks like smoothies, omelets, sauces, and dips—250 watts high-torque.
Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick 500 Watt 9-Speed Immersion Multi-Purpose Hand Blender Heavy Duty Copper Motor Brushed 304 Stainless Steel With Whisk, Milk Frother Attachments
McCook MC29 Knife Sets,15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Block Sets with Built-in Sharpener

Shop Amazon Gift Guide:

Walmart Black Friday Sale

Yankee Candle Set of 3 $19.98 Normally $40
Flocked 6ft Christmas tree $69 Normally $139
Magnolia Cookbook $17 Normally $39
Lucky Puffer coat $69.96 Normally $239
Hiking Boot $24.99 Normally $49.99
JBL Speaker $59.00 Normally $99
Keurig Kcup single and carafe Coffee Maker $79.00 Normally $139
Wet/Dry Vacuum $29.00 Normally $59.00
Robot Vaccum $99 Normally $149.00

Shop the Guide:

Best Seller, The Barefoot Dreams Dupe Throw is SALE $59. Usually, $120 comes in 4 colorways.

Shop the throw:

Tula Holiday Beauty Sets, Best of all Tulas products In Value Sets.

Tinted lips gloss set of 3
Beauty Bestsellers 4 pieces Gift sets
Glow Sticks Beauty set
Beauty BestSeller Gift sets set of 5
Seasonal Exfoliate Scrubs set of 3

Save another 15% off on Top of the Sets with code DARCY15

Shop Tula Gift sets:

Amazon Beauty Gift Sets

1. The Body Shop Refresh & Rejoice Shower Gels 4 piece Gift Set $38.29

2. The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Shaving Kit for Men – The Perfect 4 piece Gift for The Perfect Shave with Shaving Cream, Shaving Brush, After Shave Balm, & Pre Shave Oil $95 normally $125

3. L’Oreal Paris Skin Care Giftable Kit with Rosy Tone Face Moisturizer & Visible Lift Radiance Booster, 1 Kit $22.49

4 Burt’s Bees Holiday Gift, 3 Lip Care Stocking Stuffer Products, Squeezy Trio Set – Squeezy Tinted Balm with Berry Sorbet, Sweet Peach & Watermelon Rush $15.89

5. Jack Black – Skin Saviors Set– 4 pieces Skin Saviors Set for MEN $35

For More Great Gift Ideas, check out my Amazon Shops Gift guides HERE, Along with my weekly Amazon Lives over on Amazon, showing new products, tutorials, sales, and gadgets I love. Just Follow Shops HERE, and you’ll get notified when I go live. Watch the Live from Last week HERE

Joining me in Sharing Christmas Gift Guides: 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 as well.

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 “7 Gift Guides you need this Holiday season.” You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Easy Cheesy Scallop Potatoe Recipe, Most Requested

Easy Cheesy Scallop Potatoe Recipe, Most requested side dish by my family and friends.

Easy Cheesy Scallop Potatoe Recipe:

4-5 LG potatoes sliced thin

1 can cheese soup

1/2 cup whip cream (unsweetened)

1 cup milk

1 cube of butter sliced

Cup green onions

2teaspoons salt

2teaspoons pepper

2 teaspoons season salt

1 tablespoon garlic

1teaspoon garlic seasoning

2 cup shredded cheese ( I use Mexican cheese)

1 sprayed casserole dish

Add all ingredients ( except potatoes, green onions, 1 cup of shredded cheese, butter)

Into a bowl, mix well.

In an oiled casserole dish

To Make: Easy Cheesy Scallop Potato Recipe:

Add a thin layer of potatoes, then a light layer of a mixture poured over potatoes, covering, add a couple of slices of butter, repeat… adding a layer of potatoes, then add mixture on top… top with the 1 cup of shredded cheeses sprinkles with green onions.

Cover with foil, place on a cookie sheet, and bake 50-60 min. Uncover, cook until the top is golden brown.

Ovens range in heat… adjust heat to your oven and time May very, due to oven.

Make sure potatoes are almost done before uncovering.

*If serving a large crowd, I’ll double or triple batch and use a large disposable tin pan!

These are such a hit at every gathering, from Family dinner, thanksgiving, and Christmas, that I never have leftovers!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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Baked Potato Bar and Turkey Chili Recipe

Baked Potato Bar and Turkey Chili Recipe:

Baked potato Bar Toppings and Sides:

~Baked potatoes ( I cover in olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt before baking)

~ Chili

~Broccoli Cheese

~Nacho Cheese sauce

~Shredded cheese

~Onions ( yellow or white)

~Green onions

~Tomatoes

~ Bacon (I cook Bacon and chop up into bite-size pieces)

~Butter ( use real)

~Salt & Pepper

~Garlic Salt

~Sour cream

Sides:

-Fritos

-Tortila Chips

(great for people who might want Chili)

: Butter, Sour Cream

: Potatos, Hot Nacho Cheese Sauce

: Diced onions, Tomatoes

Tips: on ways to build a food bar and the items you need HERE

: Turkey Chili

: Potatos, Hot Nacho Cheese Sauce

: Broccoli and Cheese

Turkey chili Recipe:

-1 pound ground Turkey

-1 onion diced (white or yellow)

– olive oil ( enough to coat the pan)

-1. 15.5oz chili beans with sauce

-1 15.5oz kidney beans ( drained/ rinsed)

-1= 15.5oz pinto beans (drained /rinsed)

-1 green pepper diced

-1 red pepper diced

-1 =29oz tomato sauce

-1 chili seasoning pack

-1 tablespoon chili powder (a little less if you don’t like a touch of heat)

-1/2 tablespoon chili pepper flakes

-1/2 teaspoon onion salt

-1 Tablespoon minced garlic

-1 Tablespoon dried onion

-1/2 cup about ( enough to coat all the Turkey) Kitchen bouquet browning sauce (when browning ground Turkey, add to meat)

-Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup water or chicken broth (only if too thick) depending on how you like your Chili, you can add a little water)

How to:

Brown Turkey in olive oil, add kitchen bouquet, brown onion. Set aside

In a crockpot or large pan on the stovetop, add all ingredients above ( except water), stir, and add turkey and onions. Let simmer on low, stirring occasionally.

Crockpot on low if making in, am for dinner… if only a couple of hours can be on a high.

On a stovetop, simmer low.

Add water if needed. (we like our Chili a little thicker)

Enjoy with cornbread, saltines, Frech fries, or Fritos. Great on a baked potato. (as shown on Bar above)

I love to serve with all the toppings on the side.

Onions, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, sour cream, hot sauce, jalapeños

Items to help you build a great food Bar: Shop Below:

Above is a Fall Place setting Idea for a Fall luncheon or even a Thanksgiving table setting.

Shop great table setting pieces below:

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Best Selling Items from October

Best Selling Items from October:

I thought with the Holidays around the corner. It might be fun to share the best-selling items with you. My following loved and purchased them during October. This List might also help you check off some of the gifts on your List. Best selling Items make for lavish gift-giving.

I picked my Top 10 selling items from my Liketoknow sales. Suppose you are new to the Liketoknowit app. It is a beautiful FREE shopping app That allows you to shop your favorite blogger’s items from everything beauty, fashion, home, and lifestyle. All in one place, for easy shopping. It’s an excellent tool for finding anything you need, with help picking your sizes and the quality of items. Think of it as your “personal shopper” at your fingertips. Another plus, you help your favorite blogger’s small businesses by using the app and their links, as we earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Spanx Perfect Pant

Anything made by Spanx’s is a great seller, but these Perfect pants, with skinny legs, are so easy to wear. Work great with boots, booties, mules, and heels. They are great pants to wear for the Holidays as they can be dressed up and great for work pants. I sized up to a large.

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2. Initial Mug

An excellent gift for a coworker, Teacher, Secretary, coffee & tea lover, Girlfriend. Anyone on your List that you need assistance under $15. You could even make it more special by putting it with a Starbucks gift card or their favorite Warm drink items. I picked up a couple as gifts and, of course, one for myself.

3. Faux Leather Newspaper Boy Cap

Fun cap and affordable under $15 make for an excellent gift for the hat lover on your List.

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4. Social Threads Risen Jeans

$59 size down, fit great, comfortable, and feel like an expensive pair of Jeans. These are the last restock of the year. Grab these best-sellers before they’re gone.

Family Sale 20% off code FF20

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5. New Balance Sneakers

New Balance sneakers are so comfortable, and these are so chic. I bought them in 3 colors. These have been my number one seller three months in a row! What a great Christmas gift. True to size.

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6. Free People Long Shacket/Duster

Free People never disappoint, and this fun & cozy soft Shacket/ Duster is an excellent piece for layering! It comes in 3 colors and is perfect with your favorite jeans or layered over a dress. You can see why it was a BEST seller. Size down, I am in a small.

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7. Plaid Thigh-length Shacket

Shacket’s are all the rage and come in a variety of lengths, patterns, and colors. I love the color combo of this one. Grey and tan make it a color combo that works with a lot of outfits. A great gift idea any lady on your List would love. True to size, I am in a medium.

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8. Tula Pumpkin Scrub

Tula’s face scrubs are one of my favorite skincare items. The Pumpkin for this time of the year smells fantastic. I love how my skin feels after I use this gentle soft exfoliant. I use it 2-3 times a week. A great stocking stuffer and gift for the beauty lover on your List. Save 15% off with code DARCY15

9. Uncommon James Square Hoop earrings

I am a hoop girl, hoops are my go-to earring choice, and I love the unique shape of the square. (I have in two sizes) You’ve proven to love the shape as well. These were the 3rd top seller this month.

10. Capri Blue Candle

Capri Blue candles are always a best seller for me every month. Of course, the Volcano scent is a top seller year-round, but their seasonal candle scents are unique for Fall and Winter. These candles burn clean, have no soot, burn for a fantastic amount of hours and come in the prettiest jars that you can use after for flowers, odds, and ends, etc.

Joining me in Sharing October Best Sellers or Favorites are our 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 as well.

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. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Where to stay in St. George,The Advenire Boutique Hotel

Where to stay in St. George, The Advenire Boutique Hotel located in downtown St. George is perfect. Part of the Autograph Collection created by the Marriot group.

THE ADVENIRE

Where to stay in St. George, Utah, you’d love. Where to stay in St.George, Utah, the gateway to Zion National park, sits a couple of hours outside Las Vegas, Nevada. It is nestled in the beautiful red rocks of Southern Utah. The Advenire is Where to stay in St. George!

The staff went out of their way to make you feel special from the valet, check-in, housekeeping, and management. They enjoy their jobs, or at least they act like it. So helpful and informative as well. This trip to Advenire Hotel by Marriot makes me want to search out all of their Boutique hotel locations and take our next vacation at one of those locations.

: Upper deck fire pit and spa

: The bar sitting area

: Enjoying the Spa

: View from the Upper deck

: Lobby to elevators

: More of the Lobby

: Cutest little Shop

: The Lobby

: Bar sitting area/ Ice cream sandwich

The rooftop lounge and outdoor jacuzzi are a perfect way to end or start your day! Beautiful mountain and city views. Plenty of loungers, chairs, and two Cabanas with bars and TVs. Grab a drink from the downstairs bar and head to the roof for relaxing and taking in a beautiful view.

THE ROOMS

: The Couch area in the room

: Vanity in the Bathroom

: Beautiful tub in bathroom

The rooms are furnished with all the touches of home. Each room comes equipped with a dressing table, reading nook, beautiful and spacious bathrooms, designer details, mini-refrigerators, coffee station, and plenty of storage. With Stunning views and several have balconies furnished with rocking chairs.

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This hotel makes you want to stay, pull out a book or laptop and relax.

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Need to eat?

The Advenire houses a fantastic restaurant Wood Ash Rye, so good I’d drive out of my way to eat there again. It was so good we ate All of our meals there (except when we spent the day at Zion) as we wanted to try everything, and it did not disappoint.

The hotel also houses a full-service bar, serving craft cocktails and local beers—a perfect place to relax at the end of the day or before dinner. With beautiful decor and extra touches, you can’t help but feel like you are at home.

: Breakfast= Potatoes

: Avocado Toast

: Breakfast= Biscuits Gravy

: Wood Ash Rye Bar menu

: Pasta Dish

: Biscuits with fresh Blueberry jam

: The Menu

: Burrata cheese with Tomatoes

: A small view of the restaurant

: The beautiful lighting

: Bar sitting area/ Ice cream sandwich

: Enjoying the dinner

Located in the darling downtown of St. George, The Advenire is in the heart of downtown, which allows you to walk to the eatery’s, Art galleries, and shops. It truly is Where to stay in St. George!

: Zion National Park

: notice the small waterfall

: The ponds Hike

: view of the Red rocks

: 1st level pond on the hike

: 2nd level pond on the high

: Zion National Park

: View on the Drive to the Tunnel

: Zion National Park

A little about Zion since The Advenire is just a 50-minute ride to Zion national park. We enjoyed the easy ride to the Park, driving through the quaint little town of Springdale. Knowing we wanted to stop, eat dinner and do some shopping after exploring the Park and heading back to St. George or Home at The Advenire (as we said)

Zion National park

Zion National park is stunning just for the drive, but the dozens of hikes from easy to expert are God’s beautiful creations and so worth spending the time to do.

More park info ZION National park.

We left our hotel after breakfast and weren’t in a rush. Enjoying the 55 min scenic drive, and I knew we would also like to drive the tunnel and then park and take the shuttle to the drop-off near the hike we chose.

Lower Emerald Pool was the hike we chose, with three levels/ stages to reach the top. It was a hike that we knew Ben could do after having knee surgery and fit in our time frame. I highly recommend this hike if you are older or have children. With primarily paved, and because of the three separate pools and levels, you could stop after viewing the first pool if you needed to.

After our hike to the top of Emerald Pool, we went to the Zion Lodge, where you could dine, sit outside or grab a beer on the patio. We enjoyed a beer and the view, then caught a shuttle back to our car and headed to town to find Oscar’s Mexican food that the Bartender recommended for dinner.

: Chicken Burrito

: Chips Salsa & Guacamole

After dinner, we did a little shopping and headed back to The Advenire to enjoy the spa. Finishing the evening with a walk around the charming little town and ended back at the Advenire to relax on the outdoor bar patio with a craft cocktail.

A perfect weekend getaway. We highly recommend making a trip to The Advenire in St. George.

Living in Utah, we have driven through St.George hundreds of times to get to Las Vegas or California. But, we never really stopped and enjoyed what the town has to offer. With beautiful red rocks, hiking, lakes, and the gateway to Zions, it’s worth a trip in its self.

Items I love to use on walks and hikes are below:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog. I appreciate it and hope I inspired you to plan a trip to The Advenire. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

Holiday Gift Guides

It’s that time of year when we start thinking of the Holidays, making our lists and thinking of gifts we would like to give. I took a poll on Instagram, and 60% of my followers had started shopping. With that in mind, I decided to create shopping guides earlier than expected. The first set of guides I have created for Her! Something for every lady on your list at a price point for every budget? Creating gift guides that will help give you inspiration for those extraordinary ladies on your list. Don’t worry. If you have boys and men on your list, those gift guides will be up next week, As I will be creating a gift guide a week to help you through the Holiday gift-giving season. (Make sure to see my daily gift Ideas and deals on Like to know it)

This year retailers are suggesting shopping early, as they are expecting shipping delays and want customers to allow the extra time for shipments. Also, make sure you get the items on your list that could be below stock.

1.] Square Hoops 2.] True comfort cookbook 3.] Candle 4.] Wood Cutting board 5.] Multi Chain Necklaces 6.]Chain earrings 7.] Chain bracelet 8.] A beautiful extra large Candle 9.] Velvet Pillows

Gifts Under $25

1.] Readers= A pair of well-made blue light readers is the perfect gift. Pair with a book for that special gift.

2.] Monogram mug= Inspired by French bistro tilework, this charming monogram collection makes gifting as easy as A-B-C.

3.] Pill box=A portable seven-day pillbox with a sleek design that easily fits in your bag, on your nightstand, or your counter.

4.] Socks = Soft, stretchy ribbed socks have a cozy slouchy fit through the ankles and reinforced heels and toes for durability. Barefoot dream socks= Animal spots pattern the signature CozyChic knit that makes these socks the softest, most soothing ones in your drawer.

5.] Mask set = A limited-edition set featuring five travel-size mask favorites for an indulgent at-home facial.

6.] Hand Cream= One of the Best Hand creams I have ever used and smells amazing

7.] Bracelet = Personalize your bling with this beaded stretch bracelet adorned with sparkly crystals and an initial charm.

8.] Tray= a tray is perfect for a Vanity tray, coffee table, hold desk items, and is great on a nightstand.

9.] Bowls= Set of 4 bowls, I own in pink and adore them. A versatile classic for the kitchen, now in a cupboard’s worth of colors.

$50 Gifts for Her

$50 gift guide for Her

1.] Charlotte Tilbury lip set = A four-piece limited-edition Pillow Talk set featuring new full-size Color Chameleon in Pillow Talk, along with other travel-sized faves.

2.] Tunic= Boatneck Tunic sweater in 4 colors and perfect with leggings and skinny jeans!

3.] Candle= Bestseller * Treat yourself or a loved one to Capri Blue’s beloved pumpkin-spiced scent – it’s a cozy, comforting choice that’s ideally suited for the harvest season.

4.] Glass Match holder= This elegant, hand-blown glass cloche comes filled with four-inch matches and a strike-on-bottle flint that ensures you always have a light ready. Paired with a candle, it makes a lovely housewarming gift that’s functional and has a beautiful decor accent.

5.] Knit scarf= With dainty patch pockets for a functional flourish, this fringed scarf is our favorite for bundling up in style. It comes in 6 colors

6.] Tarte Pallet = 12 beautiful shadows, perfect for the beauty lover in your life.

$100 Gift guides for Her

1.] New Balance Tennis shoes= One of my best-selling items and my favorite shoe right now! Heritage details meet modern attitude in a ’70s-throwback running shoe reissued as a mold-breaking street sneaker.

2.] Pillow Case= This luxurious silk sham protects delicate facial skin and hair from scratches, creases, and tugs, reducing split ends and ensuring a night of restorative beauty sleep.

3.] Throw= A barefoot dreams dupe, so cozy soft, and comes in 4 colors a steal at $57 versus $180 A perfect gift for everyone on your list.

4.] Arm candy= A set of 9 bracelets perfect for that layered look.

5.] Sweater= A dreamy hoodie with sweater material to keep you cozy all day long. The chic balloon sleeves make this a versatile piece—style with leggings, jeans, or joggers.

6.] OLAPLEX= A limited-edition kit featuring a full-size No 3 Hair Perfector along with travel-friendly and full sizes of other Olaplex favorites for healthy hair.

Another accessible shopping resource is Amazon Store Fronts. A place where I have created shop-able guides and lists all my favorite Amazon products. These Amazon storefronts help me develop collections for you to view and shop, knowing I’ve tried and tested the products and what I recommend. Hoping this makes it easy for you to pick a theme board/ gift guide and shop easily on Amazon. Another reason to follow me over on Amazon storefronts. I’ve been chosen as an Amazon Beauty ambassador and will be doing lives on Amazon, For how-to videos, product reviews. You’ll be able to view and shop at the same time.

Thank you, pretty Ladies, for taking the time to stop by!

Joining me in creating gift guides are our 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 as well.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

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Create your own crowd Pleasing Chili Bar!

Create your crowd Pleasing Chili Bar!

Creating your Chili Bar

My family loves a good food Bar, and creating a theme is easier than you think. So today, I will show you how to create a chili bar that is perfect for entertaining, feeding a large crowd, and being great for football season.

The steps you need to take

The first thing you need to do is pick a theme…See My Build Your Pizza Bar.

Today’s is Chili…

Second, figure out your recipe and toppings. Toppings are a big part of creating a Build Your Own, as adding all the toppings is part of the fun.

Third, figure out where you’re setting up and how much space you’ll need. (I use our second Island for most of the Food Bars I set up.) It has enough room for the serving pieces, toppings, and main dishes.

Fourth is how many containers you’ll need for topping, main dish, etc. I like to use containers that match ( say all white or, in this case, A Fall theme)

Fifth, if you want a theme, gather all the decorating items you may wish to use: paper goods, props, and things you may own that you can incorporate.

What type of food Bar are you creating?

Chili Bar, Pizza Bar, Burger Bar, Stuffed baked Potatoes? The Ideas are endless.

Now for the main dish and toppings. Find your favorite recipe and think of all the toppings you would like in that recipe that people could use to create their delicious bowl/plate. Your guests will have fun making combinations.

Here, I created a Chili Bar for Football Sunday, which would be great for Halloween as well. I love that serving all day is easy as people come and go.

I make two kinds of Chili. An all-meat chili, no beans, and a Turkey veggie chili. ( Recipes Here)

Make in crockpots early in the morning and let it simmer all day, even until serving.

If you’re not a cook, purchase chili at your favorite restaurant or grocery store. These days, the markets often have a great selection of soups and chilies in their delis.

Tips for creating an excellent Food bar!

Tips on Displaying:

Create layers/ height by using risers (can be a cup or bowl turned upside down)
Look at items you may own that can add interest and levels. Vintage scales, candlesticks, books, etc. (here I use
Pull items from around your home that fit your theme and will add to the character of your display…

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Great Chili Toppings:

Mixed Cheese

Mexican cheese

Onions

Green onions

Tomatoes

Sour cream

Fritos

Crackers

Cornbread

Olives

Jalapeños

Corn

Salsa

Hot sauce

Think of anything else. Add it! I like to have snack/ finger foods, so I added a veggie plate and dip and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for a sweet treat.

More Tips to help you create a stunning Food bar

Above, you’ll see I placed all the toppings in white containers and some of the items in Fall baskets and containers, keeping the theme consistent and adding height with various trays, risers, log pieces as risers and trays, etc. For visual appeal, I added pumpkins, fall leaves, a pitcher of fresh flowers, etc., and paper goods or serving pieces that match.

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Tip: keep your Paper goods or serving pieces at the end of the bar to control the flow in one direction. ( no line traffic jam)

Tip: Food Bars can be an easy way to entertain. If you are not a cook, you can purchase everything pre-made and still pull off a lovely meal without slaving in the kitchen, and your guests will never know.

If you enjoy cooking and creating as I do, you’ll have fun making items from scratch to feed your crew. Either way, your Food bar will be a hit.

Tip: Part of the fun is the display. Don’t leave store-bought items in containers (crackers inbox, Fritos in a bag, etc.) Instead, find cute containers to place them in.

I have shown the above crackers and Fritos in the basket. Baskets help give the appearance of homemade. ( You want the look of slaving in the kitchen all day)

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Another excellent shopping resource is my Custom made Amazon Shop storefront. I have created shopping boards with unique amazon finds in every category for your shopping needs.

Hoping I inspired you to create a fun food buffet/ bar, and if you make one and share on Instagram, tag me, and I’ll share. If you loved this post, I would love a comment below. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read.

The steps you need to take

Today’s is Chili…

What type of food Bar are you creating?

Chili Bar, Pizza Bar, Burger Bar, Stuffed baked Potatoes? The Ideas are endless.

Tips for creating an excellent Food bar!

Tips on Displaying:

Great Chili Toppings:

More Tips to help you create a stunning Food bar

Three More Helpful Tips :

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