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Affordable Walmart Holiday Finds & Black Friday Details

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Monday and week of Thanksgiving. We are officially kicking off the Holiday season this week, which means the Super Bowl of Sales has begun. Holiday decorating is in full swing, and people’s social calendars are filling up.

With that said, I really like being helpful and sharing things I find, create, etc.

Today, I am sharing my Walmart finds. Have you been to Walmart lately or looked online? They have been really upping their game on all fronts, from fashion to home goods, and the quality is really impressive, especially for the prices. I am also sharing some critical dates and times for Black Friday shopping, as well as New features for your holiday shopping experience.

Did you know I had a Walmart storefront? You can check it out HERE. | I am still working on creating shopping boards and collections, but I thought I would share so you could check it out. The progress is slow as I put it together.

Holiday Home entertaining

How cute are these pieces for entertaining and gift-giving? The quality is excellent, and I have a full video HERE to see all the Items I am sharing below.

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Festive Gift Ideas

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Holiday Home Decorating

Pillows & Throws-Bow red and white striped bow pillow $5 | Red 3D Bow Pillow $12.29| Better Homes Cozy Plaid Throw$19.96|

Rugs- Cream, red & green Plaid Rug $14.98| Christmas red & Green rug| Holiday Time-Holly Accent Rug|

Greenery- Cedar Pine in large vase, sale $19.97| Snow faux greenery $9.97| Pine Tree arrangement in Copper Pot |

Gold Lamp Better Homes | Cordless table lamp| Cordless Milk glass shade lamp with gold base|

Gold Deer standing statue with votive holding antlers $45.98 | Lying down version|

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More Holiday Home

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Festive Clothing for the Holidays

The Cutest long Plaid Coat| Sophia Vergara Leopard fur coat| Festive black Knit dress with Rhinestones| Festive Grey knit skirt with Rhinestones|

Black blazer-type dress with a large bow belt|

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Walmart’s New Holiday Shopping Experiences Include:

In-Store Savings Tool: Instantly discover Black Friday deals, Rollbacks, and clearance items at your local Walmart with a few taps in the Walmart app.
Enhanced Search & Navigation: Find any item in-store, check real-time availability, and navigate to its exact aisle location using the app.
Wish List Integration: Create, save, and shop wish lists that are automatically sorted by aisle for a seamless in-store experience.
AI-Powered Party Planning: Sparky, our GenAI assistant, crafts curated party shopping lists for any occasion—decor, food, and more.
AI-Generated Audio Summaries: Listen to quick, digestible audio clips summarising product reviews and details, available for 1,000+ premium beauty products.
Immersive 3D Shopping: Explore shoppable, AI-designed rooms and holiday scenes, and use augmented reality to visualise and purchase home décor with ease.

Walmart’s 2025 Black Friday Deals Events are back starting November 14th — with deals up to 60% off!

Three Key Event Dates

Black Friday Deals Event 1: November 14–16
Available online and in stores
Walmart+ early access online: Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET
Black Friday Deals Event 2: November 25–30
Online only: Nov. 25–27
Online and in stores: Nov. 28–30
Walmart+ early access online: Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET
Cyber Monday: December 1 (online only)
Walmart+ early access online: Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ET

From electronics and toys to home, fashion, and beauty — Walmart is bringing back its biggest lineup of deals, including thousands of gifts under $20 and top brand savings on Apple, Dyson, LEGO, and Levi’s.

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Live life stylishly and look good at any age

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25 Gift Guides for Everyone on Your List

25 Gift Guides for Everyone on Your List:

Hello Pretty Ladies,

It’s that time, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means the Black Friday Sales are already starting. I’ll be sharing the sales and Items I think are worth shopping for at the beginning of next week. However, I am sharing some great items that are already on sale over on my Liketoknowit . Right HERE today, featured in several of my gift guides.

I’ve been working on these 25 gift guides for the last couple of weeks, and I genuinely believe you will find something for everyone on your list. Several items are already on sale. I didn’t share many prices, which doesn’t mean it’s not on sale. Trust me when I tell you most of the Items are.

I’ll be rolling out a few more over the next couple of weeks, along with stock and sales updates. So make sure you check back. Need Holiday Outfit Inspirations? Make sure to check out my Liketoknowit. I post all my content and inspirations over there.

Suppose you are looking for something specific for your loved one. Don’t hesitate to reach out, and I will help you find what you need! Simply leave a comment below or email me.

Hand-picked favorites for everyone on your list in every price point.

Gift Guide’s for Her

Gifts for Her under $50

Gifts for Her under $100

Stocking Stuffers for Her

Gift for the Lux Girl

Gifts for Him

Gifts for Him Under $50

Something for every beauty lover on. you gift giving list

Gifts For Him under $100

Embroidered Bears Assorted 3-Pack Cotton Blend Crew Socks, Baseball Cap, Polo Ralph LaurenMongolian Cashmere Pullover Hoodie|Addis

Temperature-Controlled, Self-Heating Coffee Mug |

Old Fashion gift Create | Broken in Straight pants in corduroy| Vuori Seaside Pullover Hoodie| Porsche coffee table book |

Stocking Stuffers for Him

Gift Guides For the Cook

Signature 8-Quart Oval Enamel Cast Iron French/Dutch Oven Le Creuset| Beautiful and affordable set of 12 Red Transferware Dishes|Cole & Mason Derwent Salt & Pepper Grinder Set| New England Maple Syrup| Warming Mat, Upgrade High-tech Graphene Heating Film, Fast Full Surface Electric Warming Tray|The cheese Board Deck| Caraway Pan set| |Aid Artisan Design Series Evergreen 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer| Brightland Oil Mackensie Childs gift set|Mackensie Childs Mocha Check 7 cup measuring cup|Ceramic Mortar & Pestle|

Gifts for the Coffee Lover

Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine in Almond Nougat|Whistler Chalet Embossed Mugs – Set of 4|2-Pack Fair Trade Organic Italian Dark Roast whole Bean| Stove top Espresso maker| Classic Coffee & Tea set|The Ultimate Coffee Recipe Book: Unlock 180 Creative Coffee Delights for Enthusiasts|Hold Everything Coffee & Tea Stackable Canisters | Wooden Coffee Spoons set for 4|Smeg electric Kettle| CYMBIOTIKA Nootropic Creamer |Coffee Grinder set Manual grinder with glass jar| Herringbone Cutting board|

Gifts for the Book Lover

Gifts for the Traveler

Gifts for the Gardner

Gifts for the Cozy Girl

Gifts for the Hostess

Gifts for the Teacher

Holiday Favorites Gift Set Jo Malone London Hand cream & Perfume- Nordstrom Exclusive Current Price | Mini Tin Candle Trio Voluspa Nordstrom Exclusive Current Price |Foot care Set soak & cream| Pink and Red Plaid Scarf| Penny Vanity/Desk Trinket tray|3 pack Riffle Paper Co. Dahlia soft cover note books |Bubble intial necklace| YSL Love Shine lip plumping gloss| Fuzzy cozy Socks on sale|

Gifts for the $25 Gift Exchange

Faux Fur Scarf (on Sale) So lux| Silver Stud and hoops gift Set (on Sale)

Gifts for the Grandbabies

Gifts for the Fitness Lover

Gifts for the Tech Lover

Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat, LCD Display| Marshall Willen Bluetooth Speaker| | Kodak Smart Project|

Gifts for the Sweater Lover

Gifts for the Homebody

Gifts for the Spa Girl

Gifts for the Fashion Lover

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

Live life stylishly and look good at any age

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The Best Beauty Guides 2025

Hello Pretty Ladies

We are here, the Busiest time of the year, and I am here to help! Are you already planning, decorating, and shopping yet? I am a little behind my standard time frame this year. I’ll have my House decorated by the weekend. I’ve been sharing some ideas and tips over on Instagram to help inspire you. I am working on my Dining room and creating a tablescape as I write this, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Hoping it will help you find the inspiration to make yours. I’ve already been planning meals and creating appetizers and cocktails I want to share with you this year.

My gift guides will make your Holiday Shopping a little easier! I have 25 Gift Guides that cover EVERYONE on your list! I personally think these are SO good and FULL of some fantastic ideas! Below is my collection of Beauty lovers’ gift guides. I’ll be rolling out the rest of my guides all week, so make sure you check back. I’ve also been creating Holiday Outfit Inspirations, which I’ve been sharing on my Liketoknowit and will add to a blog post next week.

If you are looking for something specific for your loved one, don’t hesitate to reach out, and I will help you find what you need! Simply leave a comment below or email me.

Beauty Guides For Your Beauty Lovers

Gifts For The Perfume Lover

Make up that adds a little Sparkle.

Charlotte Tilbury -In the Pillow Talk set, make your dreams come true with Charlotte’s award-winning and bestselling beautifying lip and cheek secrets. Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk is the iconic nude pink that suits everyone. Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm creates plumped-looking lips in seconds. The Pillow Talk Beauty Light wand provides a soft-focus, high-gloss highlight.

Gift Giving Made Easy-Beauty Gift Sets

Selfcare Beauty Gifts for your Cozy Homebodies.

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

Live life stylishly and look good at any age

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EASY APPLE CIDER DONUTS RECIPE

Easy Apple Cider Donut Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a great start to November. I truly can’t believe how Fast it’s flying by, how is it already November 9th?

Today, I am sharing a quick and easy recipe my family loves. Apple Cider Donuts scream Fall, and this recipe is so easy. A boxed cake mix and a few ingredients to make a great apple cider donut, you and your family will all love. Perfect for a slow weekend morning. Easy Apple Cider Donut Recipe

EASY APPLE CIDER DONUTS RECIPE

Ingredients:

One box spice cake mix (15.25 oz)

1/2 cup apple sauce

Reduce 2 cups of apple cider on the stove until about 1 cup remains

Instructions:

1 Preheat oven to 350°F

and grease a donut pan. Mix the cake mix with applesauce & the reduced Apple cider.

Spoon or pipe batter into the pan about ⅔ full.

Bake 15-18 minutes, until donuts spring back when touched. (Left mine for about 17 mins)

OPTIONAL:

While still warm, brush donuts with melted butter or apple cider, then roll in Cinnamon & Sugar

Easy Apple Cider Donut Recipe

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Using Velvet Pumpkins in an Elegant Fall Tablescape

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we’re already in the last week of October? Fall this year went by in warp speed. It’s no secret that it’s my favorite season, and it just goes by faster and faster every year. I really enjoy taking in all the moments, colors, tastes, scents, and activities of the season. With that said, I had fun creating this Fall tablescape at the beginning of the season. To me, this tablescapes in volkes everything beautiful about the fall season.

The statement pieces of this fall tablescape are these gorgeous Handmade Velvet pumpkins, with real stems, created by Hot Skwash. They create beautiful Velvet fruits and vegetables to use all year long for your home decorating needs.

I am hoping you will find inspiration for your Fall or Thanksgiving Tablescape from our dining room to yours. Ox, D’Arcy

Blog Hop

Today is our Monthly Friends blogger hop. 4 friends, Cindy, Dawn, and Stephanie, are joining me in sharing a Fall-themed blog post today. Make sure to check out their blogs, links below, to see what they shared for fall. Fashion, Home, Beauty, or travel.

Want more? Watch the Videos Below:

How I created the Mini Charcuterie boards WATCH HERE

How I set the Tablescape. WATCH HERE

View my Front porch and window boxes. WATCH HERE

How cute are my mini Charcuterie boards? These would be cute for serving little desserts, too. I created floral arrangements with flowers in the same shades as the pumpkins:) I hope you love them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

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BLOG HOP⬇️

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

Cindy with @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

Stephanie with @home_has_my_Heartand her Blog is Homehasmyheart

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Need Help with Aging Parents? A Place for Mom

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today I am chatting with you about A Place for Mom. One of the things about midlife we don’t talk about often is becoming caregivers for our parents, which can be hard to navigate.

Many of you know we lost my stepdad in January. He was the only grandfather my boys knew on my side and had been with my mom for 22 years. They live in Las Vegas, with no family living close by. I live in Utah, and my siblings live in California. This meant our mom was alone, with no family or husband. We had to act quickly to help my mom relocate, deal with family affairs, her health issues, and the emotions of the loss. I found out about A Place for Mom a couple of months after, having to navigate this part of midlife that nobody talks about enough. I thought this info needed to be shared as it could help someone else dealing with this in the upcoming months.

Navigating Care

When my stepdad passed away, I suddenly found myself navigating care decisions for my mom, and I had nowhere to start. I now had to make fast decisions about what to do. I will not only take care of my dad’s last days and business affairs but also relocate my mom to Tuah to be closer to family. Although my mom can live and function on her own and she still has specific home needs as well as medical care.

I wish I had known about A Place for Mom back then. They make the process so much easier by helping families find senior living or home care options that fit their needs. All at no cost to families. It’s an incredible service and resource for caregivers, especially during those overwhelming moments when every decision feels heavy.

Living in different states

Even if family members live in different states, A Place for Mom’s advisors offer expert guidance to help families navigate the process from wherever they are. Which takes so much off your plate so you can concentrate on your loved one more. Learn more at aplaceformom.com.

About A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom has helped 2M+ families. They can help yours, too, with over 400+ local advisors who are trusted experts. They have 20+ years of experience helping families. In addition to their expert advisors, they also have so many resources for caregivers on their website to help navigate the process.

Visit aplaceformom.com to learn more.

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Friday Favorites You’ll Love, And Sales You Won’t Want to Miss

Hello, Pretty ladies,

Happy Start of Labor Day weekend! Let the Sales begin, and let me tell you there are so many great ones. Can you believe we’re already into the kick-off of Fall? Now is the time to shop if you’re in the market for a few new pieces to transition into fall, or add a few things to your home. This is the time of year I like to start shopping for some Christmas gifts. ( I know some of you don’t want to hear that….) But let me tell you, it seriously takes the stress out of the holiday season.

Today, I am sharing a few fall things I did purchase lately, as well as Best sellers from last week, and let’s not forget about SALES you don’t want to miss. I hope you enjoy this week’s round-up. Happy Friday, Pretty Ladies!

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|A Few Things I’ve Purchased Lately |

| Fall Drops Just in|

| New Launch |

|New arrivals, you’re going to love|

| Treat Yourself |

I Launched My Personal Style Consulting Business. If you’re feeling stuck or trying to figure out your style? I can help. Check out the ways HERE.

|For your Entertainment|

Here’s what I’ve been reading, listening to, cooking, and watching that you might like:

| Book |

What I’ve read lately and highly recommend. The Paris Novel, Beach House Rules,

| Bindged watched |

Netflix shows I’ve watched this summer and recommend~Untamed, Ginny & Georgia, Amy Braley is missing

| Podcast |

My Favorite Murder- The Candace Cameron Bure – Breaking Beauty podcast

| A Recipe that You Loved |

Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Sandwich Recipe HERE

|Recap|

A quick weekly recap of what you could have missed on Instagram, other socials, and Amazon.

-I added some new Fall Home refresh inspiration and Everyday outfit ideas to my Shopping boards on my Amazon Storefront. I’d love for you to follow me there; I think you’ll love all of my and my family’s Amazon picks.

-I’ve shared some fun tips & reels on Instagram, I think you might love. A LIVE HERE Check them out HERE HERE HERE

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

Tap on the brand name, and it will take you to the sale

ALLIE & Bess– 30% off sitewide with code DARCY30

ANTHROPOLOGIE 40% off sale items

Banana Republic Factory 40% off & extra 20% off

Boden– 20% off Everything on site. I have shared my favorites above

Caraway offers the best safe cooking pots, pans, and bakeware, and it is offering up to 20% off select products.

Chico’s 40% off Tops when you buy 2, Huge sale section 50% off, BOGO 50% off Jewelry

Cozy Earth– 30% off entire site. Pj, sheets, robes

DIVI– 25% off with code: LONGWEEKEND25. I love their clean beauty hair products. The dry Shampoo and oil are my favorites.

Evereve– up to 70% off

Gap– 40%- 60% off

Gibsonlook– 2/14-18 President sale: 50% off dresses and up to 50% off sweaters and jackets

J Crew- 30% off wear-now styles · Use code ADDTOBAG

Lisi Lurch– 30% off entire SALE

Liquid IV– 20% off best sellers. My family loves this for three times the hydration.

Loft -40% off New Arrivals plus $49 jeans

What is my Cart = This Top| Jacket| Short sleeve Denim Jacket

Macy’s -20% up to 50% off everything you need for a refresh. Here are a few things I have my eye on for Fall: Levi Jeans| Special occasion dress |

Puff sleeve denim top|

Madewell-Up to 53% off Sale Section with so many great pieces. In my cart HAT | Here Denim shorts| Dress

Michael Todd Beauty 40% off Blades and refills. (This is my favorite dermaplanning tool)

Old Navy– Daily Deals from $5 tees $6 Polos $7 Activewear $8 dresses

Print Fresh– Up to 70 % off PJs and Robes

More Sales you don’t want to miss

Spanx- Extra 30% off. Now Get An Extra 30% Off Sale Styles*
With Code EXTRA30

Social Threads– Labor Day Weekend Sale Extra 50% off with code: FINAL50 ( easy to do as it’s one of my favorite online boutiques). Here are a few things I have in my cart: Sasha Sneeker| Black Fate With Applique Mesh Top| Red Bag| These Jeans

Soma sleep Event: $40 Dresses, Huge sale section, $10 cash for every $50 spent

Sephora– One Day Deals 50% off until 9\18

Tula– 25% off Everything with Code: EARLY25

ULTA– Several Daily sales up to 50% off, free shipping with $35 purchase, and several gifts with purchase

Vici– 40% off All Dresses and jumpsuits.

WHBM 30% off all Tops. Here are a few of my favoritesWayfair r– View my Wayfair storefront. This is NEW to me, and I will be adding collections weekly. I created my favorite Closet finds and office find collections

Amazon Coffee Table Books

: Home Decor/ interior coffee table books

: Outdoor life/ gardening Coffee Table Books

: Fashion/ Designer Coffee Table boks

A few of my favorite Amazon Coffee table books are perfect for reading, enjoyment, and decorating. Several of them are on sale.

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Creating A European Style Alfresco Dining Area

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday! Today, I am happy to share with you the outdoor dining space. Which I started creating at the beginning of summer (I shared a sneak peek a couple of times). As I put things together. I am all about romanticizing our daily lives, and what better way than to create spaces in our home that we can enjoy life’s little moments.

Dining Alfresco

Our family loves to be outside and enjoy our outdoor living spaces. We recently redid two of our decks, and our deck off our kitchen, looking into our backyard, we reworked it and decided, besides having a sitting and lounging area, we would also like to include a dining for two space. I thought this would have a cute European vibe if I created it by my potted herb garden. This area sits right out our French doors off the kitchen.

With beautiful views, a private sitting, and steps from the kitchen, it makes it easy and relaxing to have a morning coffee or evening drinks and appetizers. I hope you’ll enjoy a peek into this fun little dining Alfesco space, and maybe be inspired to create one too. Ox, D’Arcy

—Romanticizing your daily life—

Creating a European-style alfresco dining area on our deck. Perfect for morning Coffee and reading or Evening Drinks and appetizers. Taking a simple spot on your deck or porch can easily become a pretty entertaining space for two. With a little imagination, a few treasures, and a lot of love, a European dining space can be created.

How perfect was the flying Hot Air balloon while I was setting up and filming this morning’s dining experience a month ago or so? We live in a lake/ski area mountain community, and hot air balloons often fly in the early summer mornings. I couldn’t have asked for better timing!

To create an Alfresco Dining Space, you’ll need:

-A little corner in your backyard

-A bistro set or a small table and two chairs. I linked A few options here for you: Amazon, Target, Wayfair, Walmart, and West Elm

-Potted herbs (European restaurant outdoor dining areas often have a lot of potted herbs and flowers). Several even use a potted garden to block a street view to make it more quaint and private.

– A chandelier

-Potted Lavender, Dried Lavender

-Pretty floral dishes

-Pretty coffee cups

-Napkins & rings

-Creamer

-Pretty serving pieces

-Layered tableclothes ( I love mixing textures, Linen, cotton, and Burlap)

-A rooster statue or a Pig is a great prop. Natural wood or painted white, or even Iron stone. ( My rooster is wood, and I painted it white, but I am going to sand most of it off to make it look like a French antique.)

– Items with a basket vibe ( I have a vintage French water Jug, and a vintage basket with a candle)

-Galvanized watering can or cans

-Wall fountain or ironwork for the wall

Sharing my affordable tips and how I created this inviting dining space

How perfect was the flying Hot Air balloon? While I was setting up and filming this morning’s dining experience a month ago or so? I live in a lake/ski area mountain community, and hot air balloons often fly in the early summer mornings. Couldn’t have asked for better timing!

Easy Tips You Can Follow

-When creating or redoing a space in your home, see what you have that you can repurpose.

-Thrifting can be your friend. Remember, a few months ago, I shared these cute seagrass dining chairs I found at a thrift store. I knew they would be perfect for our outdoor dining space. All I had to do was clean them up.

-Tips when thrifting: Go with an open mind, and check back often. Thrift stores get new items daily, so you never know what you’ll find.

-Depending on your budget, you can purchase from high-end antique and box stores or budget-friendly thrift stores and favorites like Amazon Home Goods and Tj Maxx. I like to do both. I love Antiques and high-end linens and dishes, but I also like thrifting and hunting at Homegoods and a good Amazon find. Mixing gives you a homier vibe along with a richer feel.

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

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Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday, today’s in the kitchen with D’Arcy, it’s an easy Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, a family favorite recipe. This is a perfect and easy recipe. Great for a hot summer day, no heating up that kitchen.

I hope you have a great Sunday.

Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

Shredded Bbq Chicken sandwiches

Package of @foodandmeat co-op farm fresh chicken breast

1 18 oz jar of your favorite bbq sauce(I like Trader Joe’s organic Kansas City style bbq sauce) Or Stubbs original
1cup water
1 cup of diced white onion
1/2 cup diced green onion
1 tablespoon of mustard
1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet
1 teaspoon of pepper flakes

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker on high heat. Stir every so often. When the chicken starts to break apart, turn to warm and shred it with a chopper, two forks, or a hand mixer. Then, warm buns (we like Brioche buns), add pepper jack cheese if you like, and top with the shredded chicken.

Serve with my Roasted Garden Veggies RECIPE HERE

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Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread

Hello Pretty Lady,

The recipe I make often is a family favorite and has been highly requested by you. I’ve finally had a chance to get it up on the blog, and I hope you and your family love it as much as mine does. You’ll have to let me know in the comments below if you try it.

Focaccia Dough recipe:

4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, 2 cups water. Whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast first, then add water and stir together. Add olive oil, then cover the bowl preferably with a lid or a cloth bowl cover. Stick the bowl in the fridge immediately; leave it there to rise for 12 to 18 hours (or for as long as three days). The dough recipe is one I tried from Alexandria | and it’s seriously so good on its own with rosemary and the Sea Salt. But, I just had to try it with my Caprice Toppings, and man, the combination is so good!

TIP:

I baked the bread the day or so before (double the batch and make a couple), freeze one for later.

Then I added all the toppings and baked for 15 minutes, or you can serve toppins cold on the baked foccia & drizzled with balsamic glaze, and served

Caprice Toppings:

-Organic Tomatoes

-Fresh Basil

-Fresh rosemary

-Chopped garlic cloves

-Mozzarella ( I like Trader Joe’s cut in 1/2, and I use a little of the oil it’s in to drizzle )

-Sprinkle flaky salt

-Drizzle with olive oil (I use garlic-infused)

Serve with :

Balsamic vinegar and olive oil

Bruschetta sauce (Trader Joe’s)

Love a little dipping, but it’s tasty all on its own

Other topping options:

Kamala olives

Jalapeños

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