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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

Holiday Gift Guides

Holiday gifts for her

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.

 

Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

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

Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

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

Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

 

$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

Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

$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.

 

Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

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.

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite 

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

You may also like:

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Bridal Shower gifts

Mother’s Day Gift Idea’s

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



7 Comments

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  1. Cammi says

    October 13, 2021 at 10:51 am

    Love love love all your picks Darcy! Silk pillowcases are a favorite gift of mine to give… who doesn’t love those?? I saved each one of these so I can refer back to them! You are the ultimate gift giver. ❤️

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      October 15, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Thank you, sweet friend! I love giving gifts we love.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Richardson says

    October 13, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I love that we have so many of the same things. I was just looking at those matches in that cool container in a little shop last week. The BFD blanket is one of my favorites too. XO

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      October 15, 2021 at 10:09 am

      I ordered the matches for myself! hehe It’s one of mine too and my Minky’s!

      Reply
  3. Michelle Moore Averitt says

    October 13, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    Such great suggestions! I am going to order that hand otion!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      October 15, 2021 at 10:08 am

      It is the best Hand lotion!

      Reply
  4. Cindy Hannam says

    October 16, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    I would seriously be over the moon with ANY of these gifts! The fringe knit scarf is so good! Great colors too! XOXO, Cindy

    Reply

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D’Arcy

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Do you believe in Magic? I believe in Romanticizi Do you believe in Magic?

I believe in Romanticizing & making the most out of our daily lives, and bring joy to others through Good food and pretty tables….

Just a simple Sunday night dinner 
at the Vandenberg’s …..I am obsessed with weekly family dinners❤️

A little Citrus tablescape inspo for your next Summer Dinner party- Girls night in or family dinner….

I’ll have all the details, menu and Tips up on the Blog Tomorrow🍊🍋‍🟩🍃🍋

If you missed yesterday’s post, the Menu and Lemon Pesto Pasta with Peppered pesto grilled chicken is up✔️

What brings you joy? 

midlife| entertaining| family dinners| summer dinner| Romanticizing life| Utah living| boy mom| citrus theme| dining table| make it special| throwing it together| make it happen
Picking peaches 🍑 and visiting wineries 🍷 Happy S Picking peaches 🍑 and visiting wineries 🍷

Happy Sunday Pretty ladies, may your day be full of love and Gods blessings! 

Make sure to check out stories,
For this week’s Sunday dinner, tablescape, flowers and a few fun things🍋🍊🍋‍🟩🍃 This week I was in a garden/fruit state of mind…

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Sunday “In the kitchen with D’Arcy” Tonight we’re Sunday “In the kitchen with D’Arcy”

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:
Comment “Blog” and I’ll send it over to you.

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 🍋

Follow along if you like this type of content ❤️ 

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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? 🛒 

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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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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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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 

🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙

#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

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

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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
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