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34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. If you have been following my blog or social media for a while, you know I have a love for shopping at Trader joes Market. So, I have composed a list of “34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s” of some of my favorite items and how I use them. Hopefully, this list will help you on your next shopping trip, and maybe there is a couple of things you haven’t tried and now well.

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

1. Glaze balsamic glaze= so good on salads, Italian dish Pizza, and bruschetta

2. Pesto Alla Genovese/Basil Pesto= great as a chicken marinate, great sauce for a quick Pasta dinner, excellent on garlic bread sprinkled with fresh Parmesan cheese, makes a yummy pizza sauce, To name a few.

3. Chunky Blue Cheese/dressing= This is one of the best Blue Cheese dressings, tastes great as a veggie or wing dip, is delicious on salads, mix with cream cheese to create a spread for sandwiches.

4. Salsa Authentic/ mild salsa = A great store-bought salsa that tastes homemade, add some grated cheese for a fun snack served with tortilla chips, use on Mexican dishes, eggs, and yummy on taco salads.

5. Mini carrot cakes muffins/dessert = A great dessert, snack, and treat! It tastes like homemade Carrot Cake and has the best cream cheese frosting.

6. Organic carrots of mini colors = make veggies fun and perfect for platters and serving with hummus. I also loved boiled drained served with butter, basil, and salt and pepper for a great side dish.

7. Kale & edamame salad= yummy on the go lunch

8. The Dark Chocolate Lovers = chocolate bar

9. Dried Pasta/ Tortellini with pesto filling=The product is of Italy, so affordable and fantastic as a cold salad with pesto and Parmesan cheese and cut-up tomatoes and olives. Or sever warm with your favorite sauce.

10. Cracked wheat sourdough bread= sourdough is one of the Best bread for you, and this one is one of the best pre-made ones. Buy a couple extra and freeze.

11. Sea salt Brownie petites= A simple treat with a subtle twist. Rich, Belgian chocolate brownies sprinkled in sea salt. A perfect little bite. My Boys love it.

12. Ciabatta Demi Baguette = Artisan-style bread perfect for a quick appetizer (shared on the blog ) or used to make a delicious panini. My boys love pastrami and cheese. I love Turkey, pesto, tomato, and avocado panini. See Recipe on Instagram.

13. Shaved Parmesan & Romano & Asiago Cheeses= Used on most of my pasta dishes & my hubby’s Alfredo recipes HERE the recipe below. Also perfect to top soups and salads.

14. Fresh Bruschetta Sauce= Roma tomatoes with olive oil, Basil & Garlic. This sauce is the sauce I use on my easy Appetizer recipe

15. Speculoos Cookie Butter = A deliciously unusual spread reminiscent of gingerbread and made with crushed biscuits.

16. Everything but the Bagel Sesame seasoning blended with sea salt, garlic & onion. Perfect on avocado toast and vegetables, mixed into cream cheese for a dip, and my Favorite, incorporated into Plain Humus, so good!

17. Everything but the Elote seasoning blend= a mix of salt, Chili peppers, cheese, chipotle & cumin. Great for mixing in tacos, it’s excellent as a rub and perfect for anything you want to add heat.

18. Chili Lime seasoning blend= just the right amount of salt and heat. Another is great on Mexican food, a great rim on a spicy Margarita, and yummy sprinkled on tortilla chips.

19. BBQ Rub and Seasoning with Coffee & garlic= great rub on meats and added to Your favorite BBQ sauce.

20. Raisin Rosemary Crisps= A crisps, savory and sweet cracker to complement cheeses, Dips, and Toppings. I love to keep it on hand for entertaining. It makes a quick appetizer and is excellent on the Charcuterie board.

21. Fig & Olive crisps= A crispy, Savory & Sweet cracker to Complement Cheese, Spreads, Dips, and Toppings. This one is my hubby’s all-time favorite cracker and another one great to keep on hand for entertaining and charcuterie boards.

22. Fresh flowers= they always have a great variety of seasonal flowers at great prices.

23. Seasonal Fruit= is almost always the product of USA and organic. Because it’s in season and they have excellent growers, it tastes so good.

24. Italian tomato Paste= Double concentrated Tomato paste. Perfect for sauces and stews.

25. Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup= (not the low sodium) It does not taste the same at all! this soup is a favorite soup at our home served with grilled cheese for an easy dinner

26. Carmelize onion cheese= is such a great flavor, perfect on a charcuterie board, perfectly paired with a salty cracker.

27. Frozen Pizza crust= is an excellent crust for creating your pizza!

28. Whipping cream in blue box= non-refrigerated, great for pantry stock items. It’s convenient to have on hand to make sauces ( hubbies Alfredo sauce), add to mashed potatoes for a creamy texture, and, of course, whip up a quick dessert… Because whipping cream can make anything fancy.

29. Honey roasted peanuts= A yummy salt sweet treat. My family can eat a bag whole! I love having on hand to add to a charcuterie board or placing in a bowl on a bar or coffee table for company.

30. Onion crunch= In a jar, it’s a great seasoning/sauce to have in the pantry. Taste great on bread or cracker for a savory snack. Delicious on a baked potato, great as an extra layer of flavor Pizza or garlic bread.

31. Lemon olives= So affordable, yummy added flavor to olive and great to keep on hand for Charcuterie boards make a great tamponade or snack.

32. Cauliflower Pizza crust = In the refrigerator section. (see my Turkey Panini recipe on Instagram)

33. Lemon Curd= One of the best-bottled lemon curds I’ve ever had. Great on scones, mixed into oatmeal, sourdough toast, pancakes, french toast, and waffles.

34. Vodka sauce= great flavor sauce; add a little extra garlic and some Italian cheeses for a fabulous quick pasta dish.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. ‘34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s’ I would love for you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

A quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope your January is going well. Most of you know I belong to a beautiful group of mid-lifers Called Chit Chat Chic. 5 of us, Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy.

What is Chit Chat Chic?

We started CCC over a year ago. We all had crossed paths at some point on our social media and blog journeys, sparking a group Instagram share that Lisa organized…

This share started a dm, and we quickly became fast friends via Instagram. We shared several things in common: midlife, raising families, careers in social media marketing, fashion, beauty, and our faith.

Realizing we all clicked, loved this friendship and bond we had created, and loved the support system we had. So we decided to do more together, collaboration blog posts, Instagram shares, Pinterest boards, and a Marco Polo, where we chatted daily.

How Chit Chat Chic was born

Instagram launched a new feature, the 4-way Live option… I thought… this would be an excellent opportunity to share our combined knowledge and friendship and interact with our followers to build relationships with other midlife ladies on our platform.

Instagram Live is how Chit Chat Chic Was born.

We knew we needed to be consistent picking, a day and time that worked for everyone weekly…

Originally on Tuesday, at 6:00 pm Mnt. However, for 2022 we had to change it to Wednesday at 6:00 Mnt.

How Chit Chat Chic Live works!

We go Live on Instagram every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Mnt. With 4 CCC members ( 1 spot alternates out) for the week. 1 Host the live, with 3 co-hosts. ( occasionally a guest host) With any of our following or non-following tuning into the live on Instagram. A LIVE = in Live time with the ability to chat.

The Host picks a topic and has 6-7 questions prepared. Then, we discuss the question/ show samples if applicable and allow our following to be active in the conversation by typing their responses.

The Topic is different every week and varies from Midlife issues, fashion, helpful tips, and reviews on products.

Why Chic Chat Chic Live?

We love having this connection with our following, as we are building friendships and a community of women supporting women.

Having your following connect with you and you with them helps them get to know us from behind a screen and allows us to learn more of what our followers want and need.

What’s ahead for Chit Chat Chic?

We have had the opportunity to start traveling together and working with brands as a group. Last August, we were Host in Park City and had the chance to work with several businesses and brands, which was exciting and opened doors for more collaborations like this.

We have several Trips planned for 2022.

Chit Chat Chic Has its own Instagram account! And we’re thinking about a podcast. Exciting things ahead….so stay tuned.

I hope A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic will help you to want to tune in live on Wednesdays at 6:00 Mnt. Here is a sample below of last week’s Live (my answers, Head to the other ladies’ blogs for their answers) Linked below … In addition, we will be recapping on our blogs for easy reference and shopping products we may have talked about!

Wednesday’s, Live Chic Chat Chic conversation Recap:

Wednesday 1/12/22

1. What was your most popular item sold from 2021? I had a tie for 3 things, The New Balance tennis shoe, Colleen Rothchild Hand cream, and Kut from the Kloth boyfriend jeans!

2. What was your most recent purchase for your closet? Lululemon Align leggings and Teddy coat

3. What was your most recent purchase for your home? Bed for one of our Guest rooms

4. What was your most recent beauty purchase? Nothing gifted!! Colleen Rothchild Hand Cream

5. Favorite workout leggings? Hard on for me, I love the Spanx, Athleta, and (The Lulu is my First pair, so I have to review)

6. Favorite workout product anything from amino acids to stretchy bands. Apple watch

The ladies blogs:

Cindy= LuLuloves7, Lisa’s= Coast2coast, Michelle= Poised Petite ,Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. ‘A quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic’ I would love for you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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New Year New You? 3 Things I am adding to my Routine

New Year New You? 3 Things I am adding to my Routine in the New Year.

Hello Pretty Ladies, And Happy New Year! So I just wanted to share a couple of things I am working on for my health and diet for January.

Last week, I shared on the blog about adding habits/goals how I like to build on small intentions or goals once a month instead of making an extensive list and trying to accomplish it all at once. Trying to stay consistent for the whole year can be difficult and cause failure. (more on that HERE) Last week, we also had a fun Live Chit Chat Chic on Several New Years Topics, intentions, fitness, and health plans for 2022.

I thought it would be good to share a couple of the things I started on January 3rd and take you on my journey here and in stories on Instagram. The Big thing I am adding is Active & Fit, deciding I would set the intention for a better fitness routine. It’s been hard to fit into my hectic schedule, and NOW with Active&Fit Now, I can fit in a workout that will work within my schedule. Use the app for activities at home or head to one of the on-list gyms.

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New Year New You? Things I am adding to my Routine

#2 is I am doing 30 days of Whole30. I like to do this a couple of times in the year. Because it helps me to shed a few pounds, Mainly because it helps me clean up my diet, reset my body, and gives me more energy and the taste for healthy food. Whole30 is a great way to get rid of your cravings. Whether it’s sugar, carbs, or alcohol, Whole30 resets your taste buds, if you will.

Here are some great Whole30 approved foods I use below:

#3 is to add in more fiber. My girlfriend Jane @southernshine2017 lost 40 pounds over a couple of months by adding 30 grams of fiber into her diet. Because of this, I thought I would give it a try. Next week, I will blog on what I am eating to get fiber in my diet.

*Because Several of you are trying to add more water into your diet for 2022. So I wanted to share the bottle I have been using for over two years with you. This bottle helped me reach my water Habit goal and hopefully will help you too.

Shop the Water Bottle

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. In the comments, let me know what changes you’re trying to make in 2022 below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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6 New Year questions?

We had 6 New years Questions on our Live Chit Chat Chic about All things New Year’s Eve. It was so fun to hear our following responses, and they loved ours, so I thought I’d share a little recap!

1. Do you Stay in or Go out? Most of our following said to stay in….For us, New Year’s Eve really does depend on the year. Sometimes we do get all dressed up and go out. This year we stayed in, Got in cozies, had the fire going, put on a movie, popped a bottle, and had a beautiful dinner at home, just the two of us.

2. Do you have a New Years Tradition? Our following had answers from having a bonfire (burning their trees), playing games and having a dinner of all appetizers, having a movie night in pj’s, and watching the ball drop. Growing up, my mom always did appetizers and a Charcuterie board (not called that then). We’d sometimes play UNO or Yahtzee, and we always had Dick Clark’s NYE in Time Square on tv. We did almost the same when we raised our family, but our boys liked a movie marathon—all of the Star Wars or one of the Marvel series.

3. Are you a goal setter or prefer setting intentions, or Do you pick a Word? The answers on this one were all over… some Set goals and then set themselves up to Fail (in a funny way), Or some set only a couple of goals so they could work on obtaining several set intentions or picked words.

I do a little of each, and I do make a list. I also create a vision board to go with the list. This list is because I do believe in Manifestation. Our brains are powerful. And I am writing down and visualizing sets the ball in motion. Also, set intentions that are small things I can change or add and make buildable.

I heard about building on small intentions a couple of years ago. Minor changes you want to make… set one a month, and when you accomplish that after 30 days, add another one. Like drinking more water, this was on several lists) add a bottle a day, then two, etc., until you hit your goal.

Then add another intention or habit, like walking, and repeat. I have done this the last couple of years, and it does help. For example, I wanted to walk more and be consistent the previous year! I accomplished it by adding a day and adding miles each time. In addition, I added in my water goal to drink 128 oz a day the year before. These Bottles helped me! Achieve my new habit and stick to it.

4. Do you like a paper planner/ calendar, organizer, or computer program? A paper calendar/planner was by far the most popular. We Could have spent a whole hour on just this topic. All the CCC girls like a paper planner/ organizer. Here is my planner. You can get it in a week at a glance or a day at a glance. I like the day at a glance as it has more room for my lists, to do, work, etc.

5. Do you have 1 Thing you want to accomplish in 2022? Our CCC didn’t have time to answer—kind of hard to respond fast. Here is one of mine=. We want to get our home sold. That would be a great accomplishment for us. So, if you know anybody wanting to relocate to Utah, message me.

6. Are you starting a fitness/ health plan? People loved this one, and most were beginning some diet, exercise journey had a health goal, etc. For example, drinking more water was a significant health goal, so was eating cleaner and cutting out sugar. Some were starting programs etc.

: Vitamin routine

: fitness plan

: Lemon and Mint Water

I shared a few of my intentions/build on from years past. – Drinking more water -regular exercise-30 mins of reading- better vitamin regimen-nightly skincare Regimen. I accomplished all of them and still do because of the buildable technique I learned.

This year I am adding more Fiber to my diet, Adding in a new monthly Bible study workbook. Weekly, and adding more fitness in other than walking and Pilates.

I’ll share more next week, here on New Year New You? 3 Things I am adding to my Routine in the New Year.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post “6 New Year questions?” In the comments, let me know what changes you’re trying to make in 2022 below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken

Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken!

Sunday, “In the kitchen with D’Arcy “brings you my Orange Glazed Walnut salad with chicken. With Honey orange Balsamic dressing! Serve alone or with soup and rolls. Perfect for Winter… super easy to whip up!

Recipe: Serves 6

-1 bag of 50/50 salad

-1 bag of Iceberg salad

-4 Grilled Chicken breast chopped

– 1 15oz Can mandarin oranges drained (save the juice for dressing)

– 1 Cup dried Cranberries (great for color)

– 1 1/2 cup Feta or Blue cheese crumbles ( I love the Blue cheese)

-1 6.5oz bag of Emerald Glazed Walnuts

-1 cup Brianna’s creamy Balsamic dressing

1 Tablespoon Honey

-1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper

Salad

Open the bagged salads and give them a good chop, toss them together and plate on six plates, layer or sprinkle the mandarin oranges, chopped chicken, nuts, cranberries, and cheese….

Salad dressing =mix Brianna’s balsamic with 1/2 cup of mandarin juice, 1 Tablespoon Honey and add salt and pepper. Stir

I serve the dressing on the side❤️

I served this salad last night with my Cheesy potato soup, Recipe HERE, Garlic knots, and Buttered & Sugar Speciality cookies. A local Eden, Ut. Baker. As for drinks, I made a homemade Winter Sangria and a Mimosa Bar, along with a bar cart full of make-your-own cocktail choices.

: Homemade Sangri and Mimosa Bar

: Mimosa Bar

: Butter and Sugar Co. Cookies

: Party favors

: Side Bar

: Favorite Things Gift Exchange

Table setting = Kept it, Winter Simple, with a placemat, wood layer, soup bowl, napkin, place card, copper cup, and party favor.

Centerpiece = layered ticking runner, boho runner, Sugar Pinecones, Christmas balls, greenery, and white candles.

Girlfriend time is so important, and how fun to get together for the Holidays with a favorite things party! The girls all brought a gift of a couple of their favorite things they’ve loved this year for a gift exchange. We draw numbers, and then you have the option to take a gift or open a gift… It’s so fun to see what the ladies loved this year! I brought A Beanie, Colleen Rothchild Hand cream, and a Jade face roller.

Shop My Gifts Below:

The Best thing about a girlfriend’s night is the time together and getting to chat and catch up. One of the reasons I keep the party small is 6-8 ladies, just the amount that can sit at my dining room table and enjoy a meal and each other. As I have gotten older, I have realized I love smaller, more intimate parties than the Big ones I used to throw! Don’t get me wrong, A Big party has its place, just not as often. DO you like to entertain? Big or small?

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In Stock Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

Hello Pretty Ladies,

If you caught our Chit Chat Chic last night, you know we talked about In-stock last-minute Gifts and stocking stuffers. We’re fast approaching the final shopping days, and we discussed gifts we like to have on hand, gifts that make great neighbor gifts, girlfriend gifts, stocking stuffers, Ideas, and items we would love to have in our stockings.

We had a fun chat. The Chit Chat Chic ladies and our followers had great ideas. (I will share a little of them below). We love the interaction with our following in our lives and hope you can join in on one. We go live on Instagram every Tuesday at 6:00 mnt. we share a new topic and chat every week. (Note: we are taking Christmas week off) Today, each of the ladies is sharing their picks and finds on their blog. I linked them below.

As I said last night, I love keeping gifts on hand that I love. This tip makes a last-minute gift not feel last minute. I BUY MULTIPLES when I find things I love, especially if on sale. Items like Beanies, Candles, Meyers seasonal cleaning products, Countertop cleaner, dish soaps, and hand soap wrapped with a dishtowel. I also love giving Colleen Rothchild Hand cream, Milk Chocolate toffee almonds, and Specially puzzles. There are so many great in-stock last-minute gift and stocking stuffer ideas I could have pages total.

Shop what I shared below:

I am sharing just a few things from the chat!

I shared five things I would love in my stocking = Colleen Rothchild Hand Cream, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate, Lip Balm, Walker shortbread cookies, Bling Hoop Earrings ( I love Hoop earrings. It’s my go-to shape), and Peepers Readers.

Shop My Stocking Picks below:

Stocking Stuffers for My Boys, age 18-25, some great items for young men that our boys love. Like Specialty Jam, Japanese sodas (WorldMarket), Dude wipes, Lululemon Deodorant, Flashlight, Skincare, a new toothbrush, Coffee, Honey, Favorite chocolate, cooking seasonings and sauces, Ski wax, Ski socks, Gift cards to In & out and Starbucks.

Shop some of the items below:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “In Stock Last Minute Gifts & stocking stuffers” I would for you to leave a few of your favorite gifts to give below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

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Holiday Outfit Inspo from Casual to Sparkle & Shine

Hello Pretty Ladies, With the Holiday upon us, I thought it would be fun to share some Holiday outfit inspiration and festive pieces you could wear all season long, whether you are dressing up or keeping it casual. I hope you’ll enjoy my picks.

Tartan Plaid is so festive and says Holiday without actually saying Holiday! I love you can wear plaid all Fall and Winter but come Holiday time. It is instantly positive. Here are a few of my picks for the season.

Shop the Holiday Plaid :

Cozy and easy Altered State outfit… Perfect for lounging or running errands. Fits true to size. It’s like wearing a barefoot dreams blanket!

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Holiday Outfit Inspo from Casual to Sparkle & Shine, Any of these pieces are great for the Holiday and New Year’s Eve. But, I have to say a little sparkle is great to have all year long. I love a great festive piece with jeans for a date night. How fun for a concert or girl’s night out. So don’t just think of sparkle for the Holiday’s add a piece or two to your everyday wardrobe.

Shop Sparkle and Shine:

I loved this dress when I spotted it and knew it would be darling paired with a fluffy faux fur jacket! This outfit would be great for the holidays and perfect for a night at the theater, a winter wedding, an anniversary, and a Trip to Las Vegas.

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Are you staying in Comfy’s for Christmas or New Year’s Eve? Nothing like new cozy lounge sets and Pj’s to make you feel ready for a relaxing holiday at home. I have each of these sets and adore all of them. Cozy and soft, all true to size and perfect for home and some great for running errands. All make great gifts as well too. I have been living in the Velor set.

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We had a Holiday Live chat on Chit Chat Chic, and one of the questions was, do you like Red or Holiday nails? I thought that was a fun topic and decided to share a couple of my personal favorite red nail polishes and Holiday sets. So, do you wear Red nails or festive Holiday Nails?

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Just for the fun of it, I am adding some of my favorite festive shoes below:

I hope. However, your dress for your Holiday parties, events, and get together that I could help inspire you somehow. Have a beautiful week and please stop by my friend Cindy’s blog and check out her Holiday outfit inspirations. She has some adorable outfits and shopping guides up, which you’ll love. Her Blog Lululoves

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “Holiday Outfit Inspo from Casual to Sparkle & Shine” Let me know your favorite piece below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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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

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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

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

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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

https://amzn.to/318fdIr

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

https://amzn.to/3cSqHm7

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%

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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!

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

So many great deals under $25!!!

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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,

7 Beauty Products I Used Up

My honest review of the product I’ve used up over the last couple of months. 7 beauty products I have purchased on repeat and worth giving a try.

1. Tula Purifying Face Cleanser = Probiotic gel-based cleanser removes dirt and impurities and makeup gently and effectively. Use morning and night. I have been using this product for over two years and love how it cleans my face. Not drying and indeed removes all makeup while leaving my skin feeling clean and fresh. This is a purchase again, in my book product.

2. Tula 24-7 Moisture= Hydrating day & night cream leaves my skin feeling hydrated without oily. In addition, it helps my dry skin. As I have aged, my skin has gotten dryer and needs this product. I have also been using this product for the last couple of years. I use it in my morning routine.

3. Tula Balanced Beauty Gummy Vitamins= Probiotics and superfood Gummie vitamins for solid hair, skin & nails. These Berry-flavored gummies taste great, and with Biotin & Folic Acid, I noticed a difference in my hair and skin. This product is my 3rd bottle, and I used it for three months to make sure I was giving it an honest review and to provide the product with a chance to see if it worked as it claimed. I will continue to use it.

4. Tula So Pumpkin Exfoliating Sugar Scrub= This gentle sugar & fruit enzyme scrub with pumpkin smells amazing, improves skins texture, helps unclog pores, and leaves your skin feeling so soft and radiant. If you love the smell of pumpkin and like smooth, soft skin, you’ll love this product. I highly recommend it.

5. Loreal Sublime Bronze self-tanning water mousse= A natural-looking tan in 4-6 hours, doesn’t have that yucky self-tanner smell, doesn’t streak, is so easy to use. Affordable and my go-to self-tanner.

6. SeroVital Suddenly Smooth Gentle RetinAll=Anti Wrinkle, visibly lifting cream for mature skin. 2% Retinol Compound Epidermal growth factor. You can use this product day and night if followed with sunscreen. It was gentle enough and not drying like a lot of products that contain Retinol. Although I did like this product for my neck, I did avoid using it on my cheeks, which tend to be dryer.

7. Serovital TriHydrate Concentrate= 3% Purified Hyaluronic Acid use Am or Pm before moisturizing. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient everyone should use in their skincare.

HOLIDAY SALE CODES:

Tula= 25% off and EXTRA 15% off with DARCY15

Serovital = FRIDAY30 for 30% off

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