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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

April 14, 2024

The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a great weekend. The weather in Utah has been beautiful, and we’ve been spending a lot of time outside working on spring projects and craving salads. With that being said, for today’s “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy,” I am sharing a salad recipe my family often craves. The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe I’ve taken this salad to parties, and none are left. 

The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

6 Chicken Strips cut into strips ( I use the chicken stripes at our local market deli) (set aside to top salad)

One bag classic Romain

A bag of hearts of Romain chopped

One head of butter lettuce chopped

2 On Vine Tomatoes cubed

2 -4 Avocados cubed I like one per person) (set aside to top salad)

1/2 1 sizeable English cucumber cubed

1 Green onion bushel cut

1 Cup blue cheese crumbles

3/4 cup crushed hazelnuts

Top with fresh ground pepper

Option- Add Two cups of chopped cooked Bacon

Balsamic vinaigrette dressing of your choice or Homemade, I make this recipe. 

How to serve:

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

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New & Noteworthy Midlife Skincare From Colleen Rothschild 

April 13, 2024

New & Noteworthy Midlife Skincare From Colleen Rothschild 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope your weekend is going well and you’re having a great weekend. It’s Sunny and beautiful here in Utah, and I have to say we’ve been enjoying it. We’ve been having dinner on the deck the last three nights, and all the trees are starting to bloom beautiful blossoms.

Speaking of trees, we started our Saturday morning off by having two beautiful trees removed from our yard, one being a stunning cherry tree. Although attractive, unfortunately, they were too close to our home and caused some damage, so it was necessary to have them cut down and removed. Everything went smoothly, and the tree service did a fantastic job. Meanwhile, Ben is redoing our decks; new front and back decks are also happening this Spring. It’s great to get things checked off your Spring cleaning checklist. Do you have Spring projects happening?

Saturday is the day I try to do a little self-care. With everything happening outside, I took this time to try Colleen Rothschild’s new skincare line, which targets a Few Midlife Skin Issues: blemish-prone, sensitive, and reactive skin.

I love how it left my skin feeling. I also used the overnight treatment for extra moisturizer, as I try not to wear makeup on Saturday. Having one day a week to let your skin breathe is always a good idea. I also did a hair mask HERE, gave myself a self-tan (I use Loving Tan ), and derma-planed my face. HERE

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New & Noteworthy Midlife Skincare From Colleen Rothschild 

 

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WEIGHTLESS MOISTURIZER: Hydrate, calm & balance

 

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Some of My Favorite Colleen Rothschild Products

Great beauty products that I use and love♥️

Restorative Hand Cream

Butter Lip mask

Vitamin E lip moisturizer 

Retinol Supreme Night Oil 

Triple Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 40

Quench & Shine Restore Hair Mask

New Tinted Eye Cream

 

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💕Remember, Wearing a smile is your most important accessory!

 

Have a beautiful rest of the week, and thank you for stopping by and reading.

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Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

April 7, 2024

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

Hello, pretty ladies, 

I hope you’re having a great weekend. Ben and I have been spending Spring break week in Las Vegas, trying to catch some sun and pool time. I’ll be doing a little Las Vegas travel guide next on the blog, so stay tuned. Today, being Sunday means “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Sunday recipe. Today’s recipe is an “Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe.”

It is perfectly served as a main dish with Garlic Bread or as a side dish with an Italian meal of meatballs and Caprese.

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

 

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe
Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe
Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

 

Easy Red Onion &  Apple Salad

Buca’s Salad is so yummy we dissected it and came up with the ingredients we think they use. If you love their Salad, I think you’ll love this one too.

Ingredients For Salad:

2 Heads Romain Lettuce         chopped

1 Bag of Salad mix 

3 Apples (honey crisp) or Granny Smith chopped

1 Red Onion sliced 

2 cups of dried cranberries 

1 1/2 cups Candied Walnuts or pecans 

 2 Cups Gorgonzola or Feta Cheese crumbles 

Add All salad ingredients to a large wooden bowl  and toss

A great option is to add grilled chicken for a yummy and filling meal on its own. 

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

 

Salad Dressing:

Mustard Vinaigrette

One clove garlic

¼ red onion

Two teaspoons of Dijon mustard

One teaspoon oregano

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Add All Vinaigrette ingredients and whisk together. Then, toss over the Salad.

 

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

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Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

April 6, 2024

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope your week is going well. We’re enjoying pool time and soaking up pretty weather on Spring break. How about you? It’s been a while since I’ve shared on the blog what products I’ve been using lately and how I use them in Midlife as far as a Skincare Routine, from what I use for the day versus what I use at night and for a self-care day. I am also sharing all my discount codes as well.

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

 

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

Self-care day 

A weekly Self-care day for your skin is highly recommended:) It’s just a little extra attention your skin deserves. I tend to do this on Saturdays, but you can squeeze in an extra hour or two for some me time whenever it works in your schedule. If that means only once a month, make sure you do that for yourself.

 

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Teeth whitening  Lumineux

City Beauty Sheet Masks

Impress Toner Pads (Use code DARCY40 to save 40%)

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

The skin care order & Steps:

Step 1: Cleaner

Double Washed face with 

Colleen Rothschilds – Cleansing Balm (Use code: DARCY20 for 20% off Colleen Rothschild Purchase)

  • Impress Foaming Cleanser

Step 2: Mask

Then, I used the Tula Berry Relaxed Detoxing & Toning Face Mask Stick and let it set for 8-10 minutes.

Benefits: Detox, tone & help tighten the look of pores. (You can use a mud/cream mask)

Step 3: Mask

I then applied the City Beauty -line smoothing HydroMask sheet mask 

(Plump & Smooth) ( you can use any sheet mask)

  • I like to use my Jade roller to push the serum from the mask into my skin.

Benefits: Read about the Benefits of Double Cleansing Here

A cellulose sheet mask rich in antioxidants reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles, helps tired and dehydrated skin, and reduces redness, irritation, and enlarged pores.

Wear for 15-20 min. 

  • I like to take a bubble bath and drink my detox water. Recipe Here

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

Step 4: Toners 

Impress skin toner pads

(Soothe & Shelter) was today

Remove dead skin, smooth skin, brighten skin

-Sooth/Shelter-antioxidants, protect new skin cells, calm skin

-Uplifting/firming- stimulates new cell growth, tightens skin and pores, softens wrinkles and helps with sun damage  

Peel & Brighten, I have a Video HERE.

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Step 5: Serums

  • Colleen Rothschild– Vitamin C Brighten serum Or 
  • Tula’s Vitamin C brighten serum

I also use Colleen Rothschild’s Vitamin C Treatment complex once or twice a week in the evening or on a no-makeup day, as it’s a little richer. 

Benefits: A vitamin C serum is essential to your skin routine at any age.

Other serums… If you have a specialty serum you like to use, now is the time to layer it here before the next step.

I love Boom Nectar by Boom Beauty. For days, I need an extra glow. Dime Beauty’s Hyper Glow is also great (I’ll switch between the two. Another serum I’ll use a couple of times a week is Dime Beauty’s TBT SUPP, as it helps with 

Step 6: Eye Cream

Eyes cream (use your favorite)

I have a couple I use 

One for the day, one for the night, and one for a no-makeup day.

  • Day- Tula – Revive & Rewind revitalization eye cream.
  • Night- Colleen Rothschild retinol supreme eye serum 
  • No makeup Day- Tula’s eye recharge & replenish or Dime Beauty’s or Elemis 
  • Tula’s instant de-puff is excellent when your eyes are tired or puffy.

Step 7: Moisturizer 

  • Day- Tula’s 24/7 moisturizer 
  • Night- Colleen Rothschild extreme recovery cream & No makeup days

Colleen Rothschild 

Intense Hydration Mask 

Benefits: The Intense Hydrating Mask boosts highly concentrated hydration to tight, dry, rough, or dehydrated skin. This treatment helps strengthen elasticity, leaving skin with youthful suppleness and radiance.

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

Step 8: Face Oil

I use one for the day and one for the evening.

  •  Day -Olivier Mindy Eclat Midy 
  • Night- Colleen Rothschild  Retinol Supreme Night Oil

Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day

Step 9: Sunscreen

If you are not staying home, this is always an essential final step in your skincare before applying makeup. 

I use a couple depending on what I am doing or doing, etc.

  • Tula’s– mineral Magic oil-free mineral sunscreen with spf30
  • Colleen Rothschild– Triple Defense sunscreen broadband spectrum Spf40 
  • Dime Beauty– Wonderscreen and the new Tinted Glow Wonderscreen

     

    Prioritizing Hydration

  • Finding the best skincare products for midlife means choosing formulas that nourish, protect, and rejuvenate your skin. From daily essentials to self-care treats, investing in high-quality ingredients ensures lasting radiance. Prioritize hydration, SPF, and targeted treatments to maintain a youthful, healthy glow.

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Tula Skincare– Get 15% off  with Code:  DARCY15

 

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Have a beautiful rest of the week. Please let me know if you enjoyed this post or if you use any of these products, and thank you for stopping by and reading. “Midlife Skincare Routine: From Day To Night And A Self-Care Day.”   

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Top 10 Best Sellers From March 2024

April 1, 2024

Top 10 Best Sellers From March 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy April Fool’s Day! I am not a prankster, so there are no jokes here, just my Top 10 Best Sellers From March 2024. Some of these are now on Major Sale, and I have promo codes for some. 

These are some of my favorite Spring pieces, and I have been sharing them for the last couple of months and have proven you have also been loving them. 

Top 10 Best Sellers From March 2024

Top 10 Best Sellers from March 2024 

1. Designer-inspired suede bag – I bought the Large in chocolate brown. It’s now on sale for $29

2. Gibson Look Double Breasted white blazer. It comes in several colors and fits tts 

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Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

3. Free People-Inspired sweatshirt– comes in several colors and is now on sale! This sweatshirt is almost identical in style and quality 

4. Impress skin toner pads– Anti-aging pads: 3 pads for beautiful glowing skin.

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5. Patch Pocket Jeans– by Risen Jeans 

Excellent quality at a great price. These fit amazing and work for Tall girls. 

 

6. American Eagle– Perfect shorts for Spring and Summer; I love these over a swimsuit, and they are great with a spring-weight sweater. NOW on sale for $18

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

 

7. Kut from the Kloth– Wide leg cuff Jean is the perfect Wide leg with the on-trend cuff. An excellent quality denim for an affordable price

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

8. Patch Pocket—This wide-leg, slightly cropped jeans are good quality for $29.99. Now, they’re not the quality of the Risen and, of course, not the Spanx version. But they’re suitable for getting the look and fitting within a budget if you’re on one. 

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9. Compact Steamer—This is a best seller that is perfect for travel. It works like a large steamer and is truly good.

 

10. Colleen Rothschild—My favorite Hand cream smells so good, leaving your hands looking and feeling great without being greasy. It’s a great gift idea. 

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Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

March 31, 2024

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Easter! I hope you’re having a day full of God’s blessing and the love of your family. 

Today, I am sharing a recipe perfect for any springtime entertaining. Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites are easy to make, look like spring, and are tasty. They’ll be a hit at your next springtime party, Bridal shower, or Mother’s Day.

I have a how-to video HERE if you would like a visual.

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷

Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Springtime appetizer you can make for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any Springtime entertaining. 

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Recipe:

-French Baguette sliced

-Cherry tomatoes 

-Chives

-Basil leaves

-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use Boursin)

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stem size, cut Basil into small leaves, cut tomatoes in 1/2, cut off tops to square up, and cut little lines into the tomato to create the tulip ….

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

How to Assemble:

– Spread cheese onto bread

– Add two chive stems

-Add basil leaves

– Place one yellow and one red cherry tomatoes on the stem

Arrange on a platter and serve.

 

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

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Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

March 29, 2024

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

 

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy Good Friday and start of Easter weekend as well as Spring Break. 

We’re heading to Church services this evening and leaving for Spring break on Tuesday.

This week’s Friday blog post took a turn. I was going to share a fabulous Spring outfit. Then, after yesterday’s Live with Suzanne, I realized so many of you wanted to know what supplements I’ve been taking and some of the items I’ve been using that have helped me on this midlife journey.

Please note that I am not a Doctor. I have seen Doctors and hormone replacement Doctors, and I’ve done a lot of research. These are just some of the items I’ve been taking and have found to work for me. Having had a hysterectomy in September of last year, I genuinely feel the best I’ve felt in years. I’ve been taking several of these items for years and added a couple to the mix in the last 3-4 months. 

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

A little Health Journey info

I am not doing any HRT at this time and have not since around 2020. While this did work for me back in 2016-2019, while in the stages of pre-menopausal, I felt great, and it helped me tremendously to feel better and to get that hormonal weight I’d gained off.

I noticed after that 3rd year going into 4 I wasn’t feeling like myself, probably because the stages of Menopause were changing, and I also am assuming this was the time I probably started having tumor issues and wasn’t aware. Now, 2020 -2022 was a hard time for the medical field. Which we are all aware of.

Because of this, I stopped doing HTR and started looking into more supplements that could help while in this stage of midlife and Menopause. This is a tiny part of my journey in midlife and a peek at my Midlife helpers & Supplements I take in midlife.

I shared some of my Hysterectomy journey Here and more of my Midlife Journey Here. I discussed our last LIVE Midlife Helpers in these Highlight Videos and this Instagram Live.

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

I get many supplements from Piping  Rock ( I am not sponsored, nor is this an ad). I love how affordable this brand is for high-quality supplements that must have

  • No Artificial Color
  • No Artificial Flavor
  • No Artificial Sweetener
  • No Gluten
  • No Lactose
  • No Milk
  • No Preservatives
  • No Soy
  • No Wheat
  • No Yeast
  • Non-GMO

Supplements I take from Piping Rock

Essentials for Midlife

Fish oil 1000 mg—I use the one by Piping Rock—Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor, 1000 mg, 240 Quick Release Softgels. Piping Rocks Fish Oil contains EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids that help support and maintain the health of the cardiovascular system. ** Each quick-release soft gel contains 1400 mg per serving of our fish oil and is purified to eliminate Mercury and other heavy metals. With the convenience of only taking one daily, what’s stopping you?

Maca 3200 Mg-Superfood of the Incas.= Maca is an exotic herb used by men for centuries. The Latin name for this highly regarded plant is “Lepidium meyenii,” and it is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. Grab Piping Rock’s Maca capsules today and get the equivalent of 4800 mg of this herb! Husband also uses this Supplement.

Ultra Magnesium Complex with Plus D3 (Cal 1000mg/Mag 500mg/D3 1000IU) – Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium plus D3 brings three research-backed bone support nutrients together in one great product!** Magnesium supports bones by promoting peak mineralization.** Calcium and D3 work hand-in-hand to help you and your healthy lifestyle. Get peak quality and value with Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 today!

MSM 1000mg is an organic sulfur and one of the most abundant minerals in the human body. It can be obtained nutritionally by consuming plant foods such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus, legumes, and kale. The MSM content of the food is highly dependent on the sulfur content of the soil. MSM plays a role in collagen production and is often used synergistically with glucosamine and chondroitin in joint support supplements.

Midlife Helpers for Health & Beauty 

Sea Kelp– 225 Mcg Iodine source (I have a deficiency)

E 1000IU-Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant and one of many essential vitamins that the body cannot produce alone. This essential nutrient is naturally present in many nutritious foods, such as nuts, seeds, and green vegetables. A Vitamin E supplement can provide additional support for a healthy lifestyle.

Horsetail Booms  800mg Horsetail is a group of grass plants from the Equisetacae family that has existed for 400 million years. Referred to as a “living fossil,” this plant has been used throughout history in traditional wellness practices.

Rosemary Leaves 1200 MG-We proudly offer you our ever-growing selection of Vitamin & Supplement products designed to help you achieve your wellness goals at the lowest cost in the industry! The beauty lies in the depth of our assortment. Piping Rock carries hundreds of Vitamin & Supplement products for Men & Women’s Health. We offer capsules, powders, soft gels, liquids, organic formulas, and more. Our products are stacked with premium ingredients and sourced from around the globe. Our robust product line is evolving every day to meet your wellness needs!

Supplements I use from other brands

Vitamin D3 50,000 (once a week or 5000Iu daily if you can’t get the weekly one)- I get this from my Doctor.

K2-7 is essential to take along with your magnesium and Vit D-

Dime Microbiome skin supplement – with Prebiotics & probiotics –

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Biosil-ENERATES & PROTECTS COLLAGEN – Collagen Generator increases collagen levels by activating collagen production and protecting existing collagen from degradation.

Woman’s Probiotics -Powerful Digestive & Immune Supplement: Our daily probiotic for women, containing 50 billion CFUs from 16 clinically proven strains, helps support digestive and immune health.

 

Goli Supplements

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Goli– Apple Cider Vinegar gummies are made with unique ingredients that support many incredible benefits! Goli® ACV Gummies have been specifically formulated with Vitamins B9 and B12 to help support energy metabolism, healthy immune function, heart health, healthy nutrient metabolism, a healthy nervous system, general health and well-being, and antioxidant support.

Goli– Ashwagandha gummies- Ashwa gummies are made with ingredients that support many incredible benefits! They’re made with KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract to help reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep quality, support sexual function in women who need a boost, support memory and concentration, and Vitamin D to support a healthy immune system, and more!

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Heath Boosters I use

Huge & Grace -Hydrate & Detox Drink

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Our proprietary formula ensures a luminous complexion and boosts energy while guarding against oxidative stress and toxins. Experience a new era of self-care and enjoy a revitalized spirit that empowers your every step.

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The Trusted Lab – Daily Scoop Fitness Greens, Sleep gummies, Happy Gummies and Collagen 

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Armra Colostrum Immune Revival—super foods protect, regenerate, and strengthen. It helps with stomach bloat, clearer skin, and hair regrowth. Save 10% with code DARCYVANDENBERG10. This product has been a game-changer for me. It does offer all it says it does. 

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife
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The Trusted Lab

Sleep helpers

Pure Cherry juice concentrate-  (I get mine at a local cherry farm) 

I use one tablespoon in a lime Lacroix 

The Trusted Lab– Sleep Gummies

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Are you cooking brunch or dinner or headed out? I would love to know in the comments below.

May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading.“ Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife” 

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Easter Table Setting For Two

March 27, 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

A little Easter Table Setting  For Two on our (Kitchen island) … Perfect for Easter Breakfast or Brunch! I had a little fun creating a small table setting; wouldn’t this be fun for the kids or grandkids, too? 🍽🐇🥕🌸🌿

Of course, this little tablescape for two would be easy to adapt for a place setting of four, six, eight, or whatever number you might be hosting. All you would need to do is keep adding in the place settings for the proper number of attendees. 

As you can see, I love adding layers and textures to interest you. One of my best tips is to use what you have. See what you might already own with a similar feel or color pallet. You can always add a couple of affordable purchases to create a similar feel. 

I hope you enjoy this little Easter Table inspiration. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

 

Easter Table Setting For Two

 

Why a Festive Table For Two

I know midlife can have you sharing your family, and some of you have shared that you only host Holidays every other year. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a festive table setting for you and your hubby. Creating a festive little Easter table setting doesn’t take much time, and you can use what you have.

Because it’s just the two of you, if you wanted to pick up little egg holders like I did or grab a couple of festive easter mugs or plates, you’re only purchasing two, which makes shopping affordable. I picked up these little gold eggs and bunny egg cups at Target’s dollar spot. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

Easter Table Setting For Two
Plates layered on chargers and a round placemats
Easter Table Setting For Two
pretty silverware and layered napkins
Easter Table Setting For Two
Bunny egg holders from Target.

Where to Shop & Use What You Have

I found some adorable things at Target Dollar Spot, Amazon, the Dollar Store, and Hobby Lobby. To complement my Great-Nana’s pink dishes and my goblets from Anthropologie. My Silverware is something I picked up years ago, and I adore it. I’ve linked something similar HERE for you. 

Add texture and Layers.

Adding texture and layers is easy. Mixing metals, glassware, and fabrics gives texture. Layer your place setting by using a placemat and a charger, and then your place settings add texture and interest. Tip: You don’t have placemats? Use a napkin or a handkerchief, even scraps of fabric. If you don’t have a charger, use a large dinner plate from a different place setting collection. 

Usually, I cook a big Easter dinner for All the boys and their friends, so a place setting for two might be appropriate for Ben and me to enjoy a little coffee and pastry before church. Or a great idea for a special little treat shared with the grandkids. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

Creating a Center Piece

A great way to create an easy Center Piece is to use a long wooden dough bowl or a tray. If you have little collections of Rabbits or Easter items, you can create layers within that bowl or tray, which acts as an anchor. A good rule to remember is to work in odd numbers when creating vignettes and remember to have space between the collections /Vignettes. Also, remember to add height to your collections; don’t have all your items be the same size. 

I always have fresh flowers in our home, and if you’re not good at arranging them, a cheap and easy way to incorporate flowers in your displays is to use baby’s breath. It’s inexpensive; you just cut them at the same length to give that bushel effect. It’s pretty and easy to do. 

 

One of my favorite quotes

“I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun—not because I can see it, but by it, I can see everything else.” —C.S. Lewis.

Easter Table Setting For Two

Easter Recipes

Here are a few of my Favorite Easter Recipes, which my family loves. My scallop potato recipe is a great Easter side paired with Ham. This Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus dish is another great side for brunch or dinner. They’ll love eating their veggies. As for dessert, my Easy Strawberry Shortcake is always a hit and tastes like Spring. Finally, here’s my secret recipe for the BEST Carrot cake.

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

Gold Plate Chargers | Gold Silverware | Vace assortment | Bunnies | Bunny Plates | Pink Gobblets | White Dishes | Pink Napkins

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  • The Bunny plates are on sale for 54% off for the set of 4 and will arrive on Friday in time for Easter. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

For a special treat …. I have joined 3 of my Girlfriends for a  Blog hop and would love for you to head over to their blogs for some Spring inspiration.

BLOG HOP⬇️

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

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog Crazy Blonde Life Blog

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Are you cooking brunch or dinner or headed out? I would love to know in the comments below.

May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading.“ Easter Table Setting For Two” 

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Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

March 24, 2024

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Sunday,

I hope you’ve had a great week; my family and I had a great Spring Ski vacation last week. We headed to Idaho and Wyoming on a road trip and stayed at the Moose Creek Ranch in the Teton National Forest. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation, packed with winter sports, family time, and great food. The perfect place to Head for a Ski trip – Moose Creek Ranch

The drive is about 4 hours from where we live in Utah. Easy drive north to the beautiful Teton mountain air, just outside Victor, Idaho, and about 30 minutes from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, Wyoming.  View my Instagram Reel Here 

You might remember Ben and I went over the Summer and experienced the ranch in its late Summer glory. View HERE

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

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Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
The Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
The Main Lodge
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Cabins

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
The Ranch House
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter on the Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Views on the Property

Moose Creek Ranch

Originally built 1930

Moose Creek Ranch property is a unique getaway experience. Set in the Teton National Forest

On a river with a pond, a private 10 acres of beautiful Mountain landscape. Majestic pine trees and snow-capped mountains give you a secluded, private feeling, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets and the sounds of nature truly a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this beautiful year-round ranch. 

Several properties’ lodging options include a main lodge for large families, mini cabins, luxury suite cabins, clamping tents on the stream, an airstream rental, and RV parking. On this trip, we stayed at the “Ranch House,” a beautiful mountain home on the property that sleeps 14/16 people. 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Pool
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Relaxing
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Roasting S’mores

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Grabbing a drink
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Grande Targhee

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Cozy Lodge Chats
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
View of the Main Lodge

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Views of the Ranch

Activities on the Ranch

There are yard games, Picnic tables, tepees, and several firepits around the property where you can sit, chat, and make s’mores. Each room comes with s’mores kits for you to enjoy at one of the many fire pits on the property.

E-bike rentals and Horseback riding are available for a small fee (reservation recommended) In the Spring & Summer.

Indoor main lodge for lounging by the fire, reading a book, or getting some work done. A game room with a pool table, air hockey, board games, and snacks

In the summer, there is a happy hour from 4-6, and on Saturday night, there is live music from 6-8 around the fire. With singer-songwriter Greg Hise on Saturdays from 6-8 pm. For the Winter, want to enjoy A draft beer or glass of wine after skiing or before dinner? Grab a seat at their bar and relax.

Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This Ranch is a four-season resort with hiking and biking from Spring through Fall.

Complementary breakfast is served in the main lodge.

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

 

Moose Creek Ranch Barn

A large, beautiful rustic barn for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and Christmas/Holiday parties

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Upper View
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Dining Room

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Guest Room
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Game Room
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Master Bedroom

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
upstairs
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Living room
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Views

The Ranch House

The Ranch House is where we stayed on or visited this trip, a beautiful mountain home on the property that is perfect for large families or a small family reunion. A home that sleeps 14 to 16 people, with a full kitchen, a living and family room, and a game area. This home has four Bedrooms and three full baths, as well as a private deck with a firepit and views of the property’s pond and majestic mountains.

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Grande Targhee
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Jackson Hole
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Grande Targhee

 

How far away does Moose Creek Ranch Sit from a Town

10 min from Victor, Idaho, Main Street has restaurants and shopping

25 minutes to Driggs for a larger town with more restaurants and shopping

30 min to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park–

 

Jackson Hole
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Restaurants we love in the Area

Big Hole BBQ – A small restaurant with delish smoked & BBQ dishes. They also have a nightly special and the best appetizers. This little place fills up fast, and we highly recommend going early. Serving breakfast and lunch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Pinky G’s Pizza– ( On dinners Dine-in and Dives) In Victor and Jackson Hole- The one in Victor is super tiny, with only two tables to dine in; I highly recommend taking it out.  Great pizza, garlic cheese bread, etc. 

The Royal Wolf is a restaurant and bar with a great outdoor patio for Summer dining. I love their Chef salad; it’s yummy. Ben got the fish and chips and said it was good, but he wouldn’t get it again; he prefers their sandwiches. 

Cowboy Coffee—In Jackson Hole, this is a great coffee house that serves pastries. If you’re a coffee lover, this is a must-stop in Jackson Hole. 

Snake River Roasting Co. is a roasting house and cafe that serves a full breakfast and lunch. They also sell gift items and coffee to take home. 

This family of mine is coffee lovers, and we love to visit both of these coffee houses.

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Snake River
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

What I wore on this trip HERE

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch
Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

 

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Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

March 13, 2024

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring.

Hello Pretty Ladies,

It’s finally March, and we’re getting closer to Spring! This has me excited for warmer weather, sunshine, and Spring clothing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share everything Spring, from Spring wardrobe basics to Spring Trends. I have already shared some great blog posts HERE and HERE.

Today, I am excited to share some of my favorite brands and what they created for Spring this year. I hand-picked items from Spanx, Gibsonlook, Madison Masion, Julie Vos, and Quilted Koala to share on my “Fashion Fix” Good Things Utah fashion Segment today. “Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring” Tomorrow, March 13th, at about 10:30 am Mnt. Time. You can Stream HERE or watch live on ABC in Utah. After the show, I’ll share the video HERE. 

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*Please check back often for all of your Spring inspirations. I’ll be rolling out my Spring editions weekly as we approach the first day of Spring.

 

 

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

Spring Trends & Basics

Short sets, from business-style blazers to casual, are having a moment. Today, I am sharing a pinstripe/ ticking set from GIBSON LOOK. Denim on denim is coming in strong for Spring, and today I am sharing a short set perfect in this trend by Spanx,   

-Blue-white ticking blazer set- Giving A business vibe by Gibsonlook

-Denim-on-denim look from SPANX.

-Jean/pant styles 

-Wide-leg denim and trousers

-Wide-leg crop denim and pants

-Front patch pocket details are on denim jeans and pants.

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Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring
Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1
Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1
Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

-Trending colors

Red 

Blue’s – Navy & Cornflower 

Butter yellow

White

Denim

Metallics

Neutrals

Spring Fabrics 

-Stripes versus floral Stripes have always had a coastal/nautical vibe; this year, they’re coming in hot. Denim on denim and leopard print back on the scene 

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

Spring Accessories (accessories make the outfit)

Spring 2024 doesn’t disappoint. Statement shoes make a statement, whether in style, color, or embellishments …no quiet shoes this Spring.

-Shoe styles

I am so excited to share Madison Maison, a handmade Italian shoe brand that makes me so happy. The designs are stunning, and the craftsmanship makes you feel the love that goes into every pair. Not to mention, the comfort is like nothing you’ve ever put your foot into.

Madison Maison shoes are a Luxury item with a beautiful storefront in Beverly Hills, CA. Madison and a website, Maison Style, carry more than their beautiful shoes; they also have clothing, bags, Jewelry, and accessories. Follow them over on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE 

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Spring Shoe Styles I am sharing today from Madison Maison

Ballet flats 

Loafer

Pumps

Tennis shoe

Open toe bootie 

Slide Sandal 

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

 

On Trend Spring Bags

Spring Bags I am Sharing Today from Quilted Koala:

–Tote and oversized totes are perfect for travel and beach days.

–Belt bag = perfect for errands, sports days, and travel, 

–Clutch: An excellent bag for lunch with the girls or date night, perfect for a multipurpose makeup bag for travel.

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Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

Trending Jewelry for Spring

Featuring Jewelry by Julie Vos today

We’re seeing everything from dainty necklaces to statement ones. This season, from classic and simple bracelets to large arm candy stacks, is all about accessorizing and taking your outfit up a notch, no matter your style.  I am sharing some simpler necklaces and chunky bracelet pieces that are easy to stack and work with pieces you might already own.

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Spring Style

This is Quality over quantity and not as much fast fashion to build a strong wardrobe foundation. 2024 is about finding your individuality and remembering to wear what makes you happy and feel good. 

Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

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Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring
Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring
Spring Trends & Basics You’ll Love This Spring

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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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What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday…. W What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday….

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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 ✔️

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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?

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

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

The sunnies come in a two pack under $14

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

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

Bracelet stack Allie Bess- save 20% with code DARCY20

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

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

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

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

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

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

How I styled it… For church then brunch:

-Turquoise chunky statement necklace 
-Turquoise beaded hoops

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

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

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

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

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

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

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

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

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

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

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

‼️ 2 things:

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

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

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

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

To know:

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

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

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

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

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

I hope you find these helpful

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full recipe on my blog

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

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

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

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

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

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

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

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

summer vibes- midlife- lifestyle - utah living- home and lifestyle- Ina garten Martha Stewart - creating a life you love
What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️ —Desserts and What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️
—Desserts and Pools—

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

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

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

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🚗Road Trip —Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺 Last leg of 🚗Road Trip
—Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺

Last leg of trip…2 days in Las Vegas

- A couple days poolside 
- A couple meals out
-Some shopping (just a little) 
- and yes, we had early nights in…

We’ve been to LV so many times, that we actually don’t enjoy it any more, it’s changed so much over the years, that we actually prefer to have pool time (eat at pool) stay close or at our hotel… Walking the strip is more scary then fun, and the restaurants aren’t what they used to be… people watching isn’t even fun anymore there:(

Lately, We just think of LV as a resting point before we drive the 6-7 long hours home. 

Over the years I’ve shared several amazing LV hotels, restaurants and shopping spots…. Some of those are still good, but several have gotten run down and aren’t the same.  I honestly don’t feel safe in LV and probably won’t have that be a resting point anymore. 

If you’re a gambler or like shows … then LV probably still has appeal, People don’t dress up anymore, the top quality restaurants & hotels aren’t what they used to be, and over priced for what you get. (Trust me we’ve stayed at almost all of the resort’s multiple times) 
I personally think there’s better places to visit. 

😉This is my observation and opinion over the last several times & years we’ve been to Lv. 

How do you feel about Las Vegas?
Have you been recently? 

Sorry, not sorry for my honest review!

#roadtripping #lasvegasnevada #honestreview #pooltimefun #midlife
Road Trip Day 6 —Palm Springs🌴— —Started the day Road Trip Day 6

—Palm Springs🌴—

—Started the day with grabbing a must have coffee or tea from koffie☕️ A must stop

— Pool time for a little bit before later Brunch (we’ll go back to pool after)

— Brunch at FARM🍋‍🟩🍴🍃 It’s a beautiful restaurant off 111 in Downtown Palm Springs with gorgeous outdoor patios, stunning English & French gardens and delicious food☕️🥗🥪🥑 
Great cocktails and a fun dining experience. 

— You can stroll downtown & shop, check out the sidewalk stars 

— we’re off to the pool🌊🌴

—Late afternoon & Early  Evening off to view  a fun garden spot and then a cocktail & light dinner a a fun a casual  Restaurant/Bar @boozehoundsps 

Come back tomorrow as we head to Las Vegas for our final destination before we head home🚗🌵🏜️🪇🌺🌴🌊

Deserts and pools road trip

Do you have a favorite stop in Palm Springs? Drop it below ⬇️ 

 
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