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I’ve been Keeping a secret, About Amazon!

I’ve been keeping a secret, about Amazon and I can share now! I am so excited to share 📣 I was chosen as an Amazon Ambassador.

As an Amazon Ambassador, I will be working with Amazon and doing live’s on Amazon’s platform. ( kind of like a host) My first one was last Monday, November 1st. (link below) I will be doing one live a week, (Monday nights at 7:00 mnt.) (Live= Just that, going live on Amazon’s platform, like Lives on Instagram, but shoppable in real-time) showcasing products I use, love, feel are worthy of owning, giving tutorials, doing Stylings for you, and so much more. It’s a great way to learn about products and be able to shop for them as well. Let me know if there are products you would like me to showcase on a live. Leave a comment below.

It’s Youtube and Qvc all on one platform. I am excited about this opportunity and how it could help my followers learn about products before purchasing. I would appreciate you following me, as it is very important for me to build my following on Amazon. Follow HERE

Here is the link to follow my Amazon shops. This link will automatically have you as a follower for my lives. For those of you who don’t know what Amazon Shops are, Amazon has created a place where influencers or small businesses can curate Shopping boards on Amazon for their followers to shop easily. I have carefully curated Shopping lists/ inspiration boards to help YOU, my following, take the ease out of shopping. Amazing Amazon finds, deals, tried and trued, PLUS my family’s favorite things.

All items to shop for are placed under easy titled shopping categories. Sample= Fall Fashion, Beauty must-haves, Christmas Gift giving, Amazon products you need for home, Items my boys love. Etc. TIP: I have done all the hard work for you…Tested products, created design boards, and created gift guides to HELP you find all the right products and save you time.

https://www.amazon.com/shop/darcyvandenberg

“I’ve been keeping a secret, About Amazon!”

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My First Live on Amazon HERE

My Second Live on Amazon HERE

The Products I showcased for the first Live:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “I’ve been keeping a secret !” You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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7 Gift Guides you Need this Season

7 Gift Guides You Need This Holiday Season

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

Gifts for the Clothing lover

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

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Great Gift Ideas for the Home office/ Closet

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

Shop the Guide:

Amazon Kitchen Items for the Cooks & Newlyweds in your life

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

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Walmart Black Friday Sale

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

Shop the Guide:

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

Shop the throw:

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

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

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

Shop Tula Gift sets:

Amazon Beauty Gift Sets

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joining me in Sharing Christmas Gift Guides: The Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas as well.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “7 Gift Guides you need this Holiday season.” You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

Holiday Gift Guides

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

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

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

Gifts Under $25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$50 Gifts for Her

$50 gift guide for Her

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

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

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

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

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

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

$100 Gift guides for Her

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joining me in creating gift guides are our Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas as well.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

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Here are a few tips on how to pull off retro fashion in 2021:

The term “retro” refers to anything that references the past, and we all know the fashion industry loves a good comeback. In fact, fashion stylist Heather Newberger says that clothing trends tend to go through 30-year cycles. For instance, we are now seeing a lot of denim popular in the 90s worn by the latest generation of fashionistas, and it’ll eventually reappear later down the line. So dressing retro is actually always in vogue.

Whether you have a closet to borrow retro items from or you’re working with modern pieces, here are a few tips on how to pull off retro fashion in 2021:

Mix and match colors and prints

The ‘80s were all about bright colors and loud prints, so don’t be afraid to match bright pants with an oversized shirt with a contrasting color. A loose black lace top with a bright mini skirt and neon tights is also an interesting ensemble. But, of course, if you don’t feel brave enough for a loud outfit, you can add some modern pieces instead. Our ‘Tulle at Any Age’ feature shows how you can pair the fabric with denim and patterned heels to dress it down.

Rock retro sneakers

Retro sneakers are classics, and because of how versatile they are, they’re easy to pair with any outfit. In particular, though, retro sneakers give off a laid-back sporty aesthetic. For example, Reebok’s skate-inspired Club C sneakers are a minimalistic pair with a white base and a few green highlights, making them perfect for a casual yet put-together look. Meanwhile, the Nike Daybreak sneakers provide a pop of color with orange and brown. Retro sneakers tend to have muted colors, neutral tones, or minimalistic designs so that you can rock them with any outfit.

Shop some Retro kicks below:

Consider interesting shapes

When thinking about outfit shape and retro-style designs, one image that comes to mind is bell-bottom jeans. In the ‘70s, especially, pants were also hip huggers and high-waisted. They also tended to have designs like embroidery, embellishments, and studs. But, of course, you can also go for some color, such as Alexander McQueen’s mid-rise flared pants or the Rebecca Vallance Amina high-rise flared crepe pants, as the ‘70s was also the time of glam rock and disco fashion. Meanwhile, the ‘50s were all about dresses with soft shapes and defined waists.

Shop some great flares I love below:

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize

For ‘80s retro-Style, the chunkier and louder, the better. Go crazy with colored bangles, wear your large neon sunglasses, and clip on a pair of statement earrings. The ‘70s have more neutral and natural accessories, such as jewelry made of wood, shells, stones, and feathers. But if you’re going for the disco vibe, then think glitter and anything shiny that will go with your equally sparkly outfit. The ‘60s are a lot calmer with its flower headbands, gypsy scarves, and leather moccasins. Finally, for the ‘50s, use faux fur, gloves, and cat eye-shaped sunglasses.

Give your hair some life.

The common theme with ‘80s hairstyles was that they were big and used a lot of hairsprays. Allure has a list of styles that you might want to try if you’re feeling adventurous, from the simple Whale Spout ponytail to the more daring permed fe-mullet. The ‘70s hairstyles were either feathered and messy or parted in the middle. The ‘60s had the most relaxed hairstyles, with hair usually just hanging loose. In the ‘50s, it was all about looking proper. So you can either tightly curl your short hair or make a bouncy ponytail or do the curled and pinned hairstyle for long hair, as long as you put on a lot of hairspray afterward.

At the end of the day, there’s no right way to wear retro-style fashion. After all, fashion is all about self-expression, and pulling ideas from the previous decades adds your own dynamic spin to retro fashion.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed today’s read!

The Best Deals on Amazon for Prime Day!

It’s that time of year again when Amazon prime members have a chance to shop deals on items that rarely go on SALE. To Shop the Deals on Amazon Prime Day. You have to be a prime member, which pays for itself in the first couple of orders. Free shipping for the year, Free books on kindle, and free videos are completely a game-changer. My family shops on amazon almost daily, from everyday items to big household purchases.

I went through the Amazon Prime SALE and picked items we love and use, plus a couple of items I added to my cart! This quick post was created to help you shop the SALE easily for items I know you’ll love at a great deal! Want more items? Check out my Amazon shops. HERE I’ve created themed Shopping boards to take all the pain of looking for the perfect item away. From Packing for a trip to purchasing the best entertaining pieces to finding the perfect gift. Shop my Amazon shops HERE

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Amazon Prime Day Beauty Finds:

Amazon Prime Day Home & Electronics :

Happy Shopping, Pretty Ladies!

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5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type. These are must-have affordable dresses you need this Spring and Summer. Easy styling, look chic without much effort, and really easy to wear. I love every style, there easy to pack for traveling and seriously can flatter every figure. 5 dress styles you need are The Maxi, The Tee shirt dress, 3 Tiered Spaghetti strap, baby doll, and the Shirtdress.

Hello Sunshine☀️ , Or at least that’s what this color of dress says✔️ , And the Rug behind me☀️☀️☀️☀️

1 of the must-have, 5 Dresses You Need For Spring, and Flatter Everybody Type. Is this Tiered spaghetti dress for this Spring and Summer☀️🌷 So affordable, comes in various colors, great for travel, and really easy to style! Here I grabbed it in a couple of colors; you should too, while it’s in stock✔️☀️🌼

I have chosen dresses at every price point, and truly Something for Everyone, even a couple perfect for Easter🐰🐣 Below Are my picks in the 3 tiered style.

A Maxi is always a fun choice & Spice, or rust is actually a popular color for Summer, shown here with the cardigan, paired with a chambray Maxi dress ( this one was purchased at Magnolia Farms (I linked very similar ones) HERE and accessorized with another On Spring trend the pearls. Here I played with the Pearl trend & featured the Kendra Scott Pearl and silver pieces. It shines pretty with the chambray. Finishing the look off with a bootie and sun hat!

In Utah, Spring can be chilly (even snowy). This gives you the layers you need and a closed-toe shoe.

Shop some of my Favorite Maxi Dresses this season, in all price points below:

This Spring baby doll style dress has the cutest swiss dot details up close, and again we see the Rust color for Spring; it’s even mixed in with the coral and orange scarf I tied to my bag🌻🌷 I purchased the large, and I should have gotten the Medium. There is a lot of fabric (I should have stayed with my true size.) I needed the length of the large. (remember, I am 5’9″ for height reference) It paired with Tortoise & gold jewelry and finished off with a bootie. (this bootie is sold out) I linked similar ones HERE

This is a cute look for Easter and can take you all the way thru Spring and into Fall. With a few styling adjustments. Add a denim jacket, taller boots ( I love cowboy boots with baby doll dresses). Even a long cardigan sweater is cute for the Fall season.

Shop my picks this season for the Baby doll dress below:

The Leopard tee shirt dress, shop the look HERE.

A tee shirt dress is a perfect Spring Dress. It’s a great and easy-to-wear dress style for Spring. Easy to wear, easy to travel with, and even more versatile to style. (I’ve linked several like ones, As mine is sold out) Wear with this season’s HOTTEST kitten heel sandal HERE or with converse. This dress will take you from day to night, all in how you style it!

I’ve paired it with a Denim jacket that hits right where it needs to take you in at the waist. (this one HERE is my personal favorite, and I own in several washes.) Lightweight, soft, and fits perfect, not bulky or boxy. Finish off the look with your favorite Gold jewelry. I wear these pieces several times a week. Lv locket, gold hoops, gold Buddha bracelets, and my favorite gold rings for laying. ( I’ve linked several like items) below & Don’t forget a straw bag.

Shop my MOST worn jewelry below:

Shop my Tee shirt dress picks below:

Spring shirt dress🌻🌷

Plaid shirt dress with pearl buttons has a touch of western appeal; I took the touch of Pearl on the buttons to the next level by dressing it up with Pearls, Cluster Pearl and tortoiseshell necklace, layered Pearl bracelets one a Chanel and some tortoiseshell bangles, tortoise hoop earrings, wedge sandals, and headscarf, to finish it off!

Tip: this button-up dress can also be worn as a cute duster with jeans or shorts✔️ I love things that get double use. Shop this look HERE. Here are a few more of my favorite shirt dresses.

More Spring and Summer dresses that flatter every body style and have me adding to my cart, below

Want more Spring dress Inspiration? Please go check out these fab blog posts by my sweet friends.

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Michelle= Poised Petite

How to Keep your Immunity Up This Season!

How to Keep your Immunity Up This Season, Supplements for immunity!

TALKING Immune System and staying Healthy in these times. Sharing these tips with you to HELP you and your family stay healthy this SEASON. I know many people are scared in these times, and I want to share HOW I keep my family healthy and keep their immune systems up, especially in these times. Using Supplements for immunity boosts.

Shop Supplements for immunity shown above HERE

How to Keep your Immunity Up This Season and what Supplements for immunity we use.

My family and I take vitamin D3 and C plus magnesium to absorb the D3 And immunity boosters like Elderberry. If I feel drained, I’ll take zinc (my family too) with Echinacea. I also love Oscillococcinum HERE (I have used this product for over 8 years & it stops a cold in its tracks!) I have shared this product over the years here and on Instagram.

Now, I have traveled every month since May. Taking travel precautions and following safety guidelines, of course, and keeping my immunities up. Keeping with this regimen, I haven’t gotten sick. I’ve Been to NYC, California, AZ, Nv, Tx, MT., and Id! I’ve been in planes, trains, subways, taxis, and even a boat. Having been able to live my life, support small businesses and stay healthy. I know taking these supplements and following these simple healthy tips are a BIG part of why my family and I have stayed healthy. Getting outside for 15 to 20 min a day to absorb sunlight and natural vitamin D. It is also essential to exercise, 20 to 30 minutes, even a quick walk will help, and remember to eat healthily. This may seem really basic but very important to overall health and keeps your immune system high.

My High schooler ( who has a low immune system) has been sent home for two weeks, twice, because he was exposed 😭 to Covid19 (never getting sick). Even his girlfriend was exposed, her whole family got Covid. Therefore she had to come to stay with us for two weeks…Our family remained healthy. (every time we were possible exposed, we did take the recommended precautions to keep others safe) We remained healthy through all of these cases; Now, we don’t believe this was just luck. Because we truly believe it is as simple as what you put into your body.

Tips🚨 I learned that are very important:

Magnesium is VERY, VERY important! I learned this years ago from my hormone Dr and thought it’s so important to share. Magnesium is needed to absorb the D3…we’re all very low on D3…and even more so if in Menopause and where you live is a factor! Did you know 80% of covid patients had a vitamin D deficiency? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Who knew… I’ve been taking the Magnesium and Vitamin D3 regimen for 4 years…Also, important to know when purchasing a Vit D, it needs to have the 3.

Hopefully, this will encourage you to try some of our regimens, and I hope sharing our regimen can help you & your family stay healthy. OX, D’Arcy

Make sure to follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW. On the Shopping app search, Darcy Vandenberg is also linked on the sidebar because I share great outfits and home inspiration with easy shopping.

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Mary Ruth’sElderberry can be found HERE. This pure Elderberry & organic. The only Elderberry I stand by.

All opinions are my own; I am not a Doctor, so please seek advice from a physician. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in, and this may contain affiliate links. Thank you for taking the time to read and for your support.

October Fall Favorites: Fashion & Home

Sharing with you some of the things that have been favorites for years and some added new ones to make this Fall the best yet. It’s no secret Fall is my favorite season, with Summer running a close second. October is my Birthday month, and I trust me. I have no problem celebrating it all month long. I’ve been sharing all my favorite things to do, eat, and wear as part of my celebrating in my Instagram stories and my feed. I’d love you to follow me over there; I am sure you’ll love what I am sharing. Now for some October Fall Favorites: Fashion and Home.

Each season I add some new pieces to my wardrobe, as I am sure you do too. I like to add pieces that work well with items I already own and pieces that I happened to be purchasing, which is a great little wardrobe capsule. The pieces I purchased this year here on the rack happened to all work together perfectly for mixing and matching. You could literally pack all these pieces for a trip and be set for any activity. These pieces I will be styling all Fall season and into Winter for you, so please stay tuned for styling inspiration.
SHOP the POST below.

Traveling in the Fall has always been one of my favorite things to do as well. Seeing other cities, exploring the beauty of their Fall always gets me in the Fall spirit. Here I styled some of the pieces I shared above, just perfect for Fall in Central Park. Shop the Look HERE

Halloween three Tiered tray decked out in some of my favorite seasonal pieces I’ve collected over the years! Shop the photo below:

Meyers cleaning products have always been one of my Favorite cleaning lines. I love their safe, smell great, and get the job done. The Fall limited edition scents are something I look forward to every year from the Grove. They get limited edition scents for Fall and the Holidays. Shop my link HERE or SHOP the page below

This year I decorated my back deck. See all the photo’s on my Instagram HERE. We sit on our back deck a lot for Coffee in the Am to cocktails in the evening. So I decided, Why not Decorate for my Favorite time of the year back there as well. Let me tell you; it has been one of my October Fall Favorites! Shop the photo HERE

Fall Decorating to dress up the front porch entryway. I can’t pass up a pumpkin or mums this time of the year. Seriously kept adding until I can add no more…then I move to a new place I can add. I love grabbing the large potted mums at Costco as they’re a steal at $14, and if Costco has pumpkins, it’s great to grab those there as well, normally flat $5 same with Target $5 for any size med or large. For the specialty White, Cinderella, I grab at the Pumpkin patch, well, because I need to go to the pumpkin patch every year! It’s one of my October favorite things for sure.

Fall Favorite Foods:

The taste of the season is definitely all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin scones, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (my easy chocolate chip Pumpkin cookie recipe link below), Of course, Apple pie and yummy soups and bread always hit the spot on chilly cold Fall day’s. Check out some of the recipes I linked below from my kitchen. Below I added some of our family’s favorite ready-made snacks and a great creamer for a fast Pumpkin spiced latte.

Shop yummy snacks:

I hoped you enjoyed some of my October Fall Favorites; I know I really enjoyed sharing them with you, and here are some of my blogger’s Friends that decided to join me in sharing some of their #fallfavorites

Gwen = Gwen Lives Well

Rebecca= You’re ready to Organize

Michelle= Hot Flash and Sass

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Have a beautiful October, and be sure to check back soon.

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in! Thank you for your support!

10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without!

10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without! I hope you won’t be able to live without them either. Summer is one of my favorite seasons, being outside enjoying the weather, dining outside, enjoying the gardens, and the long days along with pool & lake time and entertaining outdoors. With all the fun things to do, you’ll need to look good doing them, right? Here are my 10 Summer favorites I can’t live without!

Shorts, I love every length short, but the Bermuda shorts are one of this seasons biggest trends. In every shade, style, and color, you can’t go wrong with a Bermuda short. They look great paired with a blazer too. Easy to wear and even easier to style. Anything goes with a cute pair of Bermudas. Here are some of my favorites.

Sandals are making my top 10 Summer favorite’s. I can’t live without, and I found some adorable ones I have been wearing to death. My picks are sandals you’ll wear all Summer long and truly are some classics you’ll be able to wear for several Summer seasons.

Summer dresses are one of my top Summer favorites. So comfortable to wear, easy to style, and keeps you looking Chic without a lot of effort. Here are some of my favorites and so affordable.

Summer Cover up’s, and I adore this built-in Spf cover-up by Cabana Life. Stylish, true to size, and made of terry cloth.

One of My Summer’s favorites I can’t live without is grabbing a Summer read it’s perfect for catching some rays and soaking up the pages poolside. I am CURRENTLY reading Life gives you LULULemons. You’ll always catch me with an Ice tea in my hand, it’s my favorite for every season! This Summer I am so happy I have Sunnies that are readers too! HERE Shop my photo below.

Coola Self Tanner is a must along with sunscreen for your Summer days. This self-tanner gives you such a beautiful glow and natural-looking tan. I love the face tanner and Oil mist too. Shop my picks below

Summer means BBQs and family gatherings, and I have found Butcher Box home delivery makes it even easier to entertain for the Summer. Delicious 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, heritage-breed pork, and wild-caught seafood. An unbeatable value with an average of less than $6 per meal. Great -tasting, high-quality meat you can feel good about, delivered right to your doorstep. (Free Shipping) My family loves this meat and said it is the best meat they have eaten. (remember I am a mom of boys and they are big foodies) Our Vacations are planned around where they want to eat! Comes fresh frozen in dry ice packs and ready for your freezer. It’s a must for my TOP 10 Summer Favorite’s, and it will be for yours too. I love it to help build up my food storage too. (I am a Butcher box partner) Shop HERE

Making the 10 Summer Favorites you can’t live without! Summer Salads and one of my favorites would-be my Greek salad, So refreshing and light, I could eat it every day. This salad is so easy to make and you’ll love how tasty it is. You can eat it on a bed of romaine lettuce and a side of grilled chicken or just plain.

Greek Salad:

4 on the vine tomatoes cup up

1 English Cucumber cut up

1 cup Kalamata Olives

1 cup red onion chopped up

Italian dressing of your choice

Feta cheese (if doing whole30 leave off) use the amount you like

Add all items together and mix with dressing (I leave the cheese out and top my salad when I serve) As this makes enough for 4 servings. I like to make a batch and have it for a couple of lunches. Serve as is or on a bed of Lettuce of your choice, also great with grilled chicken.

I really enjoyed sharing with you a few of my Summer favorites and I have a few friends that are also sharing their favorites today as well. I hope you’ll go check them out. Have a Beautiful Summer day. OX, D’Arcy

Heidi =www.simplyoursociety.com

Gwen=www.gwenliveswell.com

Sherri=A woman thing

Michele=Hot Flash and Sass

Lerysha=www.fiftyfabandtraveling.com

Rosemary=Distinctly Southern Style

Melanie=Mels 2nd act

Kim=For a good life after 50

The 10 Positive Things in the Storm a Brightside Challenge: Quarantine 2020

A little front porch shot, wearing a cute tee saying, “Straight out of quarantine”! Outfit Details Here

The 10 Positive Things in the Storm, a Brightside Challenge.

The hidden blessings in the storm of STAYING at HOME. This week I got together with some of my midlife blogger friends to help share some of the Brightersides of staying home. Each of us is sharing our thoughts on what we felt was a positive or the Brightside of staying home while being Quarantined. While some of our states are slowly starting to open back up, each state is doing it at a different rate and following a slightly different path to opening back up. Something unknown to all of us is how long we will be keeping our distance, not gathering in a large group, having events, the uncertainty of starting school in the fall, or having sporting events. Through all of this uncertainty, we all have experienced a “BRIGHTSIDE.” Here are a few of mine and make sure to check out my girlfriend’s blogs listed below to read their thoughts and “BRIGHTSIDE’S.”

#1. More family time, Although we have always had nightly dinners, (it’s always been important for me to have my family sit down around the dinner table, share a meal and catch up on the day.” in this time it seems even more important, even though we’re all home 24/7 I think it helps me feel more secure.

#2. Time to organize, I have had projects on my lists I’ve wanted to get done for a long time. Clean out our home storage and food storage area, tackle my gift-wrapping room, clean out, and donated items in multiple closets. Add shelves and make some areas more functional, Just to name a few. This blessing of time has helped me to accomplish my list. Check Check Check!

#3. To do projects… I haven’t made time to do it. This included a few of the items above but also some craft projects, some fix-it projects (like jewelry that was broken) Sew on some buttons, finish my Jewelry wall, etc. (My hubby had a honey-do list that got completed too.)

#4. Share more of my recipes on the blog as this was always something people asked for from my instastories. I never had the time to actually write down the recipe as I was cooking. With “Stay at home”…I could plan out meals earlier and make the time to write down what I did through the process. Helping me to have a collection of our family’s favorite meals written down for me to be able to share. (more recipes coming soon!) Hope you tried a couple of these HERE HERE HERE

#5. Self-care and testing products, one of the reasons I started Dear-Darcy was to be able to share how I like products, what they did, and how they worked. Doing the work to help save you time and help you to not waste money on products that’s weren’t worth it. As you know, I love self-care Sunday, but having more free time allowed me to test out more and give you more reviews. I hope you checked out yesterday’s on Instagram. HERE

#6. Putting the time and effort into my business, blogging consistently, researching, and making connections. Having the time has helped me to see I can succeed in making a career out of sharing what I love and what works in “making life Chic at any age!” I have always loved chatting with clients in the shops about tips and tricks that help you in beauty, entertainment, our health, and ways to wear Fashion… I was always shocked that people would come to me with How to or what works? Then I realize If I share what works for me, it might work for you… this is how I started this adventure in blogging and social media….. I even sold our stores to move into blogging full time… then life happens, and I didn’t devote enough time to what I wanted… To have a full-time career in blogging and social media. This gift of time… has helped me to evaluate, set goals, refocus…. put all my efforts into this business, which is paying off. I have NOW learned in this time where we don’t know what’s going to happen next, and we aren’t sure of the future. That if you push yourself, even in an uncertain time, You can still achieve GOALS!

#7. Take the time to write handwritten notes. It does mean more than a text. Happy Mail is something everyone could use.

#8. Supporting Small … As a former small business owner, I’ve always known how important it is to our communities to support local and small businesses. They are the heart of this country and what gives to our communities. Having my platform has been a blessing to help promote so many small businesses at this time.

#9. That it’s OK to relax and have a full day of binge-watching Netflix. To read or to just lay in bed! Everyone needs a day of doing nothing and that it’s ok! I am normally on the go go go and use every minute I am awake to achieve something. Work, kids, home, cooking, decorating, planning, etc. It’s OK to chill! Moving forward, I believe I will be more relaxed because: REALLY what’s important? YOU are important, your state of mind is important, and the health of your family is important. A rest day is good for you, your health, and your family.

#10. That I love my husband’s company, and I really can be around him 24/7! Quarantined with him and my boys work for me. OXOX … NOW can we please go out for DINNER!!!

One of my favorite quotes ….”When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”

Some of my talented Blogger friends, sharing their thoughts and Brightsides

Melanie Silk @ Mels 2nd act.com

Heidi Suydam @ Simply Our Society

Nancy Weiss @ A Two drink minimum

Michele Bellisari @ Soooboca.com

Rosemary Davis @ Distinctly Southern Style

Michele Linton @ hot Fash and Sass.com

Merry Lynch @ Braving Midlife

Gwen Gottilieb @ Gwen lives Well

I hope some of my Brightside were also some of yours! Have a beautiful weekend. OX, D’Arcy

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