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Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

 

Hello, pretty lady,

Happy Sunday, I hope you had a great week. Today, I am sharing a quick and easy family favorite recipe for the BEST turkey sandwich.

The Turkey sandwiches I make, all summer long, my family loves, are not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato sandwich. First off, the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm, crusty Bread straight from the oven, yet soft on the inside.

This sandwich is fresh, healthy, delicious, and easy to make—a perfect summer meal to serve alfresco or take on a picnic. 

Bread Tip:

My tip is a French baguette run under water (a tip my Mother-in-law taught me 33 years ago), placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… This process works for any crusted Bread loaf, like sourdough or French Bread. 

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Turkey Sandwich Recipe

– French bread baguette loaf 

-Board’s head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli

– Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 

-Micro greens (or sprouts) 

– Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite). We like the Board’s head, or Tillamook pepper jack cheese. 

-My Smashed Avocado spread (shared below)

Makes 4 nice-sized sandwiches. No condiments needed

My Smashed Avocado Spread Recipe:

2 ripe avocados smashed

1 tablespoon Everything seasoning (more if you like salt)

One small shallot, diced thin and small

1 teaspoon of finely chopped/minced fresh garlic

Mix all ingredients above, then spread thickly onto the sandwich.

This is also great on Avocado toast with an egg, tomato, and microgreens on toasted sourdough Bread.

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Serve with your favorite sides. 

I served with my :

-Basil corn salad 

– a small charcuterie board

– My easy blue cheese-stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 Along with your choice of sun tea, cucumber mint water, or sparkling water 

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

 

 

Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Not your Ordinary Turkey, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

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Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you’re having a beautiful weekend. I am taking the time to heal after the 2nd laser treatment I had on Thursday, and trying to get some writing and content done. Feeling grateful for a little time to heal and work without feeling pressure. I have to be honest, I’ve finally been feeling creative. I think my little girl’s trip to California gave me the boost I needed. 

Today’s Sunday Recipe is Asian-Style Brussels Sprout Skewers. Easy to make, a great appetizer, and a perfect side dish. This dish will make non-brussels sprout lovers love them.

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe
Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers Recipe

Asian Style Brussels Sprout Skewers  

1 bag Brussels sprouts 

1/2 cup Hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze 

2 tablespoons Soy sauce 

Drizzle Sesame oil in the pan & a small drizzle on top of the sprouts 

1/4 cup Crushed peanuts (reserve to sprinkle on top) or sesame seeds

Directions:

Cut ends off sprouts, add to a pan with water, and bring to a boil; let boil for about 10 minutes, until soft. Drain. Let cool. Then place on skewers 

Preheat oven to 400

Make the sauce:

Mix all the above ingredients, then brush over the sprouts, turn, and brush all sides.  Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds. Place in the oven, cook until crispy 

 

 

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Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you’re having a great week and that you’re enjoying your Holiday season so far. I know for many moms this is a hectic time of year, trying to get everything done while enjoying & also creating the magic of the season. Remember to take a breath, and know that you are your own worst critic. Stop and enjoy all the small moments. 

Here’s a cocktail recipe that is always a hit and will make your entertaining easier. 

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe
Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler 

A cocktail that’s a hit at every Holiday party. I love having a yummy “signature cocktail” in a Pitcher for entertaining: It’s an easy way to have a no-host bar. Tip: make it without alcohol for non-drinkers, and keep the alcohol nearby for guests who want to use it. For instance, this cocktail can be served with Champagne, Prosecco, vodka, or rum.

Recipe:

-Trader Joe’sWinter Wassail punch

-Orange Juice Wassail Sparkler 

-Poppi Cranberry Fizz

(Or cranberry juice and sparkling water, or cranberry 7-Up)

-Your favorite Prosecco or champagne (or skip for a non alcoholic cocktail)

-Blood oranges

-Limes

-Cranberries 

-Pomegranate seeds

Garnish with 

Rosemary & a slice of orange

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

In A pitcher, combine:

In a gallon pitcher, pour the entire bottle of Wassail punch, about 2 cups of orange juice, and one can of Poppi cranberry fizz; add two cans if you like it sparkling. 1 Blood Orange sliced, one lime sliced, 1 cup of Cranberries, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, and stir. Garnish with two springs of rosemary and a blood orange slice. Serve with prosecco or your favorite alcohol listed above.

Happy Holiday Entertaining!

Wassail Sparkler Cocktail Recipe

 

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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

Easy Apple Cider Donut Recipe

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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 Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches

Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches
Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches
Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches

Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches

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.

Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches

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Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches

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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.

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

 

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

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

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) 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

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 

Homemade Caprese Focaccia Bread 

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Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken – Sweet and Savory Salad

Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken – Sweet and Savory Salad

Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a great weekend. The weather in Utah has been beautiful, and we’ve been spending a lot of time outside working on Yard and Garden projects and craving salads. With that being said, for today’s “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy,” I am sharing my recipe for my Crunchy  Chicken – Sweet and Savory Salad. It’s so good, the mix of crunchy Chicken and sweet pecans with the savory flavor of Blue cheese gives this mixed green and veggie salad that wow factor. 

 

Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad

Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad
Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad
Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad

Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad

Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad
Summer Salad Season Crunchy  Chicken - Sweet and Savory Salad

Crunchy  Chicken – Sweet and Savory Salad Recipe:

2 Panko-crusted chicken breasts cut into cubes ( I use my Chicken Schnitzel recipe) (I make a couple extra that week for dinner & reserve to make this salad that week) 

One Bag of mixed greens of your choice or hand chop ( I like 1 chopped romaine, 1 chopped iceberg, and a handful of spinach) 

1/2 cup Green onions 

1 large tomato, diced

One Carrot sliced however you like 

1 cup Blue cheese crumbles

1 cup Candied pecans

Fresh pepper to taste

Balsamic glaze for drizzle 

Homemade garlic croutons (I use leftover garlic bread, cut into cubes and warm in the oven until crispy)

My dressing of choice is a homemade Italian vinaigrette or balsamic vinegar; the boys prefer blue cheese dressing. 

How to serve:

This salad serves four as a main course for dinner. If so, I make four salads in individual bowls by dividing the ingredients evenly. If serving as a side or taking it to a party, I add everything to a large wooden salad bowl and mix the lettuce with a good toss. Then, I layer all the ingredients except the salad dressing and let people add that to their liking. 

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Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you had a great May. Man, did it fly by so fast? Did it for you as well? I felt like I blinked and it was over. Today, I’m hopping on the blog to share one of my favorite quick and easy recipes, perfect for a quick appetizer. These are ingredients most of us have on hand, which means you can throw them together quickly if you need to take a dish to a party or serve a little something to guests who drop by.

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends do. If you try it, I would love you to leave me a comment and let me know what you think. OX

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

The perfect quick Appetizer that’s sure to please every time. Even better, you can make it ahead of time, as its taste is even better.

Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe: 

1 pack of softened Cream Cheese

One cup of shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup to roll a ball in)

1 cup green onions (reserve 1/4 cup to roll ball in)

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt 

Crackers of your choice (wheat thins are best), it’s a hard enough cracker to scoop up without breaking.  

To create your Recipe:

In a medium-sized bowl 

Use a mixer and whip up the cream cheese. When softened, add the cheese and mix until smooth. Then, add the green onion and garlic salt. Mix up. 

Form into a ball, roll in the reserved green onion and cheese, place it back in the bowl, and cover. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use. 

I prefer to make this a day in advance for optimal flavor. 

Serve with crackers. 

Great on cucumbers as well. 

*Makes a great baked potato topping too

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

 

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
Easy Green Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

 

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Midlife Helper: A Daily Water Drink 

Midlife Helper: A Daily Water Drink 

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you had an amazing April and that your May will be full of blessings and pretty weather. The way these Spring months are flying by, it will be the 4th of July before we know it! Can someone push the slowdown button? My mom always said, “Wait until you get older. The time goes by even faster, so enjoy all the moments.” Boy, was she right!

Today, I wanted to share a quick Midlife Helper: a daily water drink. This drink is perfect for skin, metabolism, health, and cravings. It gives you energy and hydrates. ( Please remember I am not a Doctor, I am just sharing something that works for me.)  OX, D’Arcy

Midlife Helper: A Daily Water Drink 

Midlife Helper: A Daily Water Drink 

1  La Croix I like lime

1 scoop collagen- I like dressing your truth by Carol Tuttle

One scoop electrolytes– I like Empowered Electrolytes by Empowered Aging

1 scoop Chia seeds

1 cup of ice water

One cup of Ice

Stir and enjoy. If it’s too sweet, use a bigger cup and add more water. I’ll sometimes add more water as I drink.

Benefits

–Collagen– healthy Hair, skin, and nail support. I like Carols because it’s NON-GMO and filler-free

–Greens– Get your daily allowance of Greens & helps to detox 

–Mix Hers -is 100% natural, zero calories, hormone-friendly

–Electrolytes– Support healthy Nutrient absorption, energy levels, joint flexibility, and muscle building. Includes 9 Essential Amino acids to support Brain health

–Chia Seeds– 8g fiber, 4g Omega 3 ALA

The daily Scoop fitness greens—by the trusted lab—is a thermogenic and energy-support formula containing 2500 mg of greens, superfoods, reds, and prebiotic fiber. It helps with fat burning, provides immune support, and heightens focus.

All things we need help with in midlife …. If I find mixing it all in one drink helps me to get it all in, and then I can enjoy my 

Detox water drink RECIPE HERE, and my beloved iced tea for the rest of the day.

My daily smoothie: 

Flaxseed, chia seed, collagen, super greens, protein powder, and almond butter,

Coconut milk, Fresh fruit, Spinach,  1/4 teaspoon baking soda View a favorite Recipe HERE

 

 

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Turkey Stew and Dumplings Recipe

Turkey stew and dumplings Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today is a simple and short recipe blog post.

I hope you’re having a great week and your Sunday is going well. Today’s ” In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” is an easy recipe for using up leftovers, especially for Holiday leftovers. This recipe also makes substitutions easy. Swap out turkey for any beef or chicken protein you may have, and add vegetables. 

Turkey stew and dumplings Recipe: You’ll love this recipe, and it’s perfect for using up holiday leftovers. It is a yummy recipe that you can quickly adapt to what you have on hand in your fridge.

 

Turkey stew and dumplings 

Have leftover Turkey?

Turkey Stew and Dumplings Recipe

A yummy twist on Chicken pot pie; if you have leftover stuffing, top stew with stuffing. Bake. Or a more manageable option than making dumplings, cover with Pillsbury biscuits or croissants—even a pie crust. I love that you can get creative with this recipe and use what you have from holiday meals. 

Turkey Stew Recipe:

Leftover turkey cut up into cubes (or shredded) I had about two cups left over 

1  16ox chicken/turkey or vegetable broth

2 cups water

2 potatoes chopped /cubed

1 cup carrots

1 cup celery 

One cup onion

1 cup of peas

1 pack of turkey gravy

One bay leave

One chicken bouillon cube

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon parsley 

1/2 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons flour (save for later)

Add all ingredients except flour!

Stovetop: Simmer on low or in the crockpot. When hot, whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour to thicken. 

Topping variations:

Turkey stew & Dumplings.

Cook on stove Top: Add your dumplings to the top once thickened and let simmer until cooked.

I like our dumplings cooked more. I use the method below, as I do for covering them with biscuits or stuffing. You could even use a pie crust for a turkey pot pie.

If using Biscuits or stuffing, once the stew thickens, Turn it off and oil a 9×13 baking dish. Add the Turkey Stew, top with biscuits or leftover stuffing, and bake until the top is golden brown.

Turkey Stew and Dumplings Recipe

 

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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D’Arcy

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Tonight we’re cooking 🍋🍝

🍋🍃Lemon Pesto Burrata Torchietti Pasta
 
🐓With my homemade Lemon pepper pesto grilled chicken 

🥗Served with a Arugula & fresh greens and Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

Homemade Garlic bread🥖 

🍽️Full recipe is up on my Blog:
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Recipe Ingredients: Pasta & Chicken

TJ Lemon Pesto 
Fresh basil 
Olive oil
Fresh garlic 
Pine nuts
Zest of lemon
Red pepper flakes
Italian seasoning 
Fleur de salt 
Pepper 
Italian cheeses
Burrata cheese
Torchietti Pasta 
2 chicken breasts pounded  thin

Salad: Full Recipe on the Blog
Arugula 
Greens of your choice 
Red onion diced fine 
Green onion
Tomato dice fine
Cucumber dice fine
Feta cheese 
Balsamic vinaigrette 

-Served with my homemade 
sangria Wine 

-Lavendar Lemon Pound cake for dessert

What’s on your menu tonight?

Cooking with me| Sunday dinner | pasta | Lemon Pesto| family dinner | easy recipe idea / semi homemade |  over 50 | utah creator
I bet you won’t believe me!! Guess where I found I bet you won’t believe me!!

Guess where I found these Darling Lemon Plates?🍋

Would you believe the Dollar Store for $1.50 each…

They had matching dinner plates, bowls and mugs… But Honestly…

A Great TIP is just to buy the Salad plates… Having an assortment of Themed or decorative salad plates can really change up your regular china for the seasons..

It’s an affordable tip that goes a long way, if you have A solid color china.

Plus a salad plate could also be used for a bread or dessert plate. 

I also like a little salad plate to serve a little breakfast muffin, bagel or croissant on…. 

You know I am a big advocate of romanticizing your everyday life and have a mixture of seasonal, yet affordable dishes can do just that…Don’t save your good china for “that” special occasion…. Use it daily❤️

Head to stories to see my inspiration for this weeks table, the floral arrangements I created for this week’s Flower arrangements for our home & Sunday dinner table scape… and what’s going to be on the menu for Sundays dinner 🍋

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The pants I wanted to HATE… Meet the slightly bar The pants I wanted to HATE…

Meet the slightly barrel leg linen trouser,
Flattering, comfortable, so cute and on SALE…

I have said it before …that I didn’t like barrel jeans on my shape, as I’ve tried several and they just weren’t flattering on my ruler shape body….

Until I found these… they’re just the right amount of extra fabric, with out adding bulk and aren’t to high of a waste, that there so flattering…
Now, I am 5’91/2 so they’re a touch to short, but look darling with and adds balance with an tall ankle strap square block heel  sandal 🖤

The cutest denim top with puff sleeves, that hits right at the hip bone for a flattering balance. 

Statement earrings that match my shoes to perfection are from Chicos (older) I found some very similar you’ll love🖤🖤🖤

Pants are on sale (ends tonight)

Top is also on sale ✔️

Do you like a barrel jean/pant?

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Prime Deals…. I am telling my besties about…. Yo Prime Deals…. 

I am telling my besties about….
You’ll thank me later😉

From Fashion, home, beauty these are items I own and would purchase again and again✔️🛒🛍️

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I’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to….

What’s in your Amazon cart? 🛒 

#amazonfashionfinds #amazondeals‼️ #primedeals #styleover50

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Come 🛒 SHOP Target 🎯 with me… Target Deal Days ar Come 🛒 SHOP Target 🎯 with me…

Target Deal Days are going on and up to 40% off until 6/26

Hundreds of items on sale daily.. from clothing, to home, electronics, kitchen, beauty etc.

Come shop items I am loving and what’s in my cart.
(Some items not on sale)

Have you been to Target Lately? 

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Summer sales/ summer fashion/ American summer/ target sale / target shopping/ midlife style/ Utah influencer
4 affordable short outfits for your next vacation 4 affordable short outfits for your next vacation that will make packing a breeze✔️

From Brunch to poolside, sightseeing to Dinner I’ve got you covered… along with easy packing ✈️🚗🚕🧳

As a 54 year old who loves a good matching set for travel, as it truly does make packing a breeze… You’ll love the quality,fit and style of these 4 sets…

Which one is your favorite 1-2-3-4?

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Happy Father’s Day Ben! Slide through these fun p Happy Father’s Day Ben!

Slide through these fun photos to learn more about the man I’ve built a life with….

Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there, that are hard works, protectors, love their family & god, are amazing role models, coaches and  supportive.

We’re lucky to have you in our lives!

💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙

Are you throwing a BBQ today or headed out to eat?

#dadslove❤️ #boydad #marriedlife💍
Hello D’Arcy here and I am 54… and I love a good s Hello D’Arcy here and I am 54… and I love a good short set for Summer…

These cute separates - pinstripe 5 inch inseam shorts and blazer are perfect to wear as a set or separately.. 

So many ways to style dressed up or down… today I am styling more casual for a girls lunch! 

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Short sets/ over 50 style/ summer short outfits/ utah blogger/ utah living/ easy summer style/ wardrobe builders 

#shortset #midlifestyle #longlegsgirl #utahinfluencer
I am 54 Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ord I am 54
Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ordinary Products I use To look and feel great✔️

I replaced a lot of my Beauty Regimen with these Unexpected affordable products,
You might already have in your pantry or medicine cabinet. 

My skin and skins texture has never looked better✔️✔️✔️

Comment “Shop” for links and more tips on ways to use etc.⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Do you use any of these CLEAN beauty options?

Clean beauty/ Ordinary household items/ simple is better/ non- toxic beauty/ simple beauty

#over50women # cleanbeauty #nontoxicskincare
What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday…. W What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday….

We had paddle and pickle ball lessons at the New @utahcityracquetclub 

We were treated to the VIP pre-grand opening by @redhead_marketing_pr with lessons, great Dj music,snacks, yummy mocktails, fun photos and a great swag bag including a Pickle ball racket🏓🎾👟 

We enjoyed it so much, I think we were some of the last ones to leave✔️

Then we took the scenic drive home through Provo Canyon 🚘🏔️ 

If you’ve been want to learn Paddle or Pickle ball and or tennis 🎾 You’d love this experience..

If you’ve just want a fun datenight activity book a session today… Ben and I loved the Paddle ball, which is very popular in Europe. It’s like tennis and racket ball played outside ✔️

Do you play any of these fun Racket sports? 🎾🏓👟

Like my outfit I have a discount code in my link ⬇️

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#utahblogger #utahcityracquetclub #datenightideas #midlifejourney
You’ve ask for Dress & Shirts with sleeves for sum You’ve ask for Dress & Shirts with sleeves for summer.. ..

—Style over 50–

Here’s a dress I know you’ll love💙
From its darling perfect length sleeve and sweet elbow ruffle detail, to having pockets  and hitting at the knee. (I am tall 5’91/2) so longer depending on height .

The embroidered linen dress with embellishments in center of flowers is perfect for so many of Summers social seasons events✔️

Pair with 
White or nude sandals, wedges, heels or lace-up ankle espadrilles for cute summer looks

I love a statement earring with a dress that doesn’t need a necklace… wearing these cute shades of blue flower earrings. 

Do you love a dress with a pretty sleeve?

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Summer dresses/ dresses with sleeves/ over50 style/ utah influencer / summer style

#summerdresses👗 #over50style #utahinfluencer #summersocial
Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸 Americas Nation Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸

Americas National Potluck initiative 

Bringing people together through food

Individuals & Families are invited to gather and share a meal on 
Sunday July 5th 2026🍽️🇺🇸❤️

Or encouraged to plan community or neighborhood potlucks to celebrate America’s 🇺🇸 250 year Anniversary 

By bringing people together around the table we can celebrate our freedoms we share along with our strengths, and the Sense of belonging that holds us together.

What will you bring to the potluck?

🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸

Thank you to @lees_marketplace  for providing a beautiful sample of dishes ideas and recipes you could bring🍽️🇺🇸 along with providing a n amazing event .
Along with a full reusable grocery bag of food, snacks and gift card🇺🇸❤️💙

Thank you to @americaspotluck @america250utah for the intuitive and to @missamericaut  @slchildrenschoir for amazing and beautiful voices for entertainment, to @cocacola for providing swag and exclusive America250 items and to our host @jbcookinghost 

🇺🇸Fun fact @cocacola  products are made locally in Utah and they created mini cans specially for America250 with unique designs for each US STATE
I’d love to see what each states looks like.. I’ll share Utahs design in my stories today. 🇺🇸❤️💙

Ways you can join in or learn more on: Americaspotluck.org 

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#americaspotluck #america250utah #america250 #utahinfluencer
I don’t know about you but I love a full service S I don’t know about you but I love a full service Selfcare day✔️

I am 54 and feel like I could have them weekly🤣🤣 Wouldn’t that be a dream..

 A weekly blow out
- manicure 
-pedicure 
- Mini facial
A yummy drink and some shopping… sign me up!

Ok back to reality, I am happy to head to @nailed.boutique for my monthly Selfcare day and thrilled I can do it all in one stop✔️

You can too✔️ If  you live in Utah or come to visit✔️

You’ll love their  top notch services and friend staff… 

Not to mention NO drills or dust! They also have clean beauty nail polish options✔️

Make your appointment today… 
What’s your favorite selfcare service?

I’ll go first I love a great foot & leg rub❤️

#nailed #nailedboutique #saltlake #utahinfluencer
🌸I am 54 and these Affordable Summer Sets & Sunni 🌸I am 54 and these 
Affordable Summer Sets & Sunnies &
Sandals are a must this Summer..

Perfect for errands, travel and great for watching and running around with grand kids✔️

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The details:
This cute comfy bold strip set comes in several colors, is soft and easy to wear, fits tts 

Like the $900  version….
Sandals are so good and under $60 comes in a couple colors tts & comfortable 

The sunnies come in a two pack under $14

Vegan leather tote under $100
One of my most used bags for over 5 years

The hydrating lipstick balms are so good and going viral- wearing English Rose
Clean beauty

Bracelet stack Allie Bess- save 20% with code DARCY20

#summersets #midlifestyle #affordablefashion #utahinfluencer
Don’t like to show your arms? I’ve got the perfec Don’t like to show your arms?

I’ve got the perfect pretty white dress for you….

Summer outfit Inspiration- perfect for Brunch, a baby shower, friends Anniversary party, vacation dinner etc

-White dress
Eyelet tie waist white dress fully lined with pockets and I have A DISCOUNT CODE for YOU!  In link

-Think of all the ways you can style this cutie all season long and achieve different looks.  Dress down with a flat sandal, make it western with cowboy boots, take it on vacation with wedges or espadrilles and a straw bag…

Do you like to show your arms or prefer not to?

How I styled it… For church then brunch:

-Turquoise chunky statement necklace 
-Turquoise beaded hoops

-Hobo leather clutch in turquoise 
(I love the pop of color) 

-Inez nude cross knot detail kitten heal- so very comfortable and a perfect height - A go with everything shoe

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Drop it like it’s HOT…. Balancing Menopause and m Drop it like it’s HOT….

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

From weight gain, mood swings, sleepless nights, dry skin and lady parts, hair loss, eyesight issues, bone loss to personal summers (hot flashes)….. 

Boy hitting 40-50-60’s sounds fun 😅🤣 Actually, it really isn’t that bad, and life is what you make of it, Plus  getting old is a privilege….

In today’s time, we’re lucky because menopause is a Topic WE TALK about NOW, and we have more information and resources to HELP us, unlike our mothers.

Not everyone has every symptom nor do they experience every symptom. 

This is a topic I’ve shared a lot about over on my blog and in future more on my substack (join for free in my bio) 

Below ⬇️ are a few things I’ve found very helpful from my journey over the last 10 years to now, starting at about 44 years old.

-A Homeopathic Hormone replacement specialist- I went at 44 when I gained 12-15 pounds for no reason, had hair loss and wasn’t feeling like myself and went on Bio- identical hormone replacement for about 4 years and the weight feel off and I started to feel like myself again. I stopped I. 2020 due to not being able to get to doctors.. 

-Start a good clean supplement program (not a Doctor) but here’s what helped me.
Magnesium- zinc- Vitamin D3- vitamin K 
-a good women’s multivitamin - 
B-12 shots- Collagen- Colostrum- bone marrow- probiotic, a cranberry supplement and - creatine - NAD- primrose (I have a few others I take as well) full list is on blog 

- Doubled my water intake - (140-160 oz a day) added Fiber- chia seeds- pinch of salt to it … (I do 1/2 teaspoon baking soda twice a week) 

-Daily walks and I added a weighted vest about 4 years ago 

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

- I shoot  for 100 grams of protein daily (I don’t always get this) I just try to get close

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

- Coolnight pjs and cooling sheets  I don’t get or experience hot flashes, but sleeping cooler help me sleep better❤️

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

- Derma-planing face helps skin texture and for products to sink in
Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey Here’s a couple thi Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey 

Here’s a couple things I’ve learned on my Journey that I thought I’d share with you I found interesting and very helpful..
 ( now, I am not a doctor) these are things I’ve researched and though I’d share my findings, but you can do your own research :) 

I share in hopes to bring awareness and the importance of getting your skin checked at least once a year.

‼️ 2 things:

-The importance of taking zinc— zinc supplements helps your body give off a natural defense to the suns rays.

⚠️ Like anything I need to stress how important it is to read your labels and start using clean Supplements.  You want to get what you’re paying for and not “fillers” verses the actual minerals and herbs.

- A clean beauty mineral based 
Sunscreen with a high level of Zinc! READ your labels and the ingredientsll

MOST sunscreens have harmful ingredients and hormone disruptors in them! I have 5 brands I love that me and my family use  over on my Liketoknowit or you can comment “shop” and I’ll send them to you.

To know:

⚠️ I get my skin checked twice a year and since being diagnosed with melanoma, I now go every 3 months.

Since my surgeries, I’ve had 2 laser’s treatments to help with scaring (shown in slide 2 is my 2nd surgery) done 6 weeks ago.
I actually should have my 3rd laser done this week, but I moved it to July 1st. 

To be honest I really am not in the head space to deal with another treatment this week! 🙏🏻 I told you I’d be very honest with you in this journey, and it is a roller coaster of emotions… Laser treatments sometimes trigger that for me.

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

⚠️I have 6 parts of my journey up in my feed, 3 of them pinned to top the others you’ll have to scroll through feed and I have detailed highlights as well. 

I hope you find these helpful

Have any questions you can dm me or leave a comment ⬇️ below.

Happy Monday pretty Lady, and may you
Have a week full of sunshine and gods blessings.

Midlife health journey/ skin cancer journey/ facial skin cancer/ over 50/ facial scars/ sharing life over 50/ cancer warrior

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POV: The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long POV:
The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long my family loves🥪

Not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, tomato sandwiche🥪🥑🍅

First off the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm crusty bread straight from the oven yet soft on the inside..

My tip is a French baguette ran under water (a tip my Mother in law taught me 33 years ago) placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… 

-Boards head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli
- Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 
-Micro greens (or sprouts) 
- Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite)
-My Smashed Avocado spread 

Full recipe on my blog

A perfect summer meal to serve alfresco🪴🍽️
 
Serve with your favorite sides 
I served with my :
-Basil corn salad 
- a small charcuterie board
- my easy Blue cheese stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 A long  with your choice of sun tea - cucumber mint water or  a sparking water 🥤🍃

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

#recipe/ summer recipes/ family favorites/ entertaining/ summer style/ midlife/ dining alfresco/ turkey sandwich
Summer Forecasts: Slowness & 90% chance of … Bike Summer Forecasts:
Slowness & 90% chance of …

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

3 B’s I can get behind…
I also love beaches, Butter and Beautiful things… 

Follow along for All my favorite things I think you’ll love too❤️❤️❤️

Flowers-entertaining-Recipes-gardening 
-home decor- Tablescapes-Home dates- fashion and beauty….

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What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️ —Desserts and What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️
—Desserts and Pools—

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

Styled with Amazon Set & Pieces for the Perfect Summer Capsule mix and match add in a few Favorites.
 
Accessories & nobody would ever#guess these looks were so affordable. 

I Love mixing affordable trending pieces with wardrobe staples for a put together and chic look.
 

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