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The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

April 2, 2023

The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy April and Sunday, my friends. I am sure you have figured out I share a recipe on Sundays. Are you a carrot cake lover? I have the best carrot cake recipe that is tried and true. This is a recipe I have made for years and family approved. Do you want a cake that is such good people ask you to make it for them? This is the one my hubby asks him to make him. This is the cake I make for his Birthday.

This Carrot cake is perfect for Easter; it can be made into cupcakes, two loave pans, a bunt pan, two rounds, or one square. So, you can get creative and decide which look you’d like to have for serving.

Ben and I have tried many carrot cakes, and only one has come close to this recipe; trust me when I say, My carrot cake recipe is so good. I know you’re going to love it.

I created a REEL you might want to watch.

Carrot Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 Cups Flour

2 Cups Sugar

1 1/3 C Vegetable Oil

4 Eggs

4 Cups Grated Carrots (Tip: the bag of Shredded carrots at the market is 4 cups)

2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

3/4 Cup Walnuts. (1/2 cup extra , chopped to garnish if you wish)

2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

In A Mixing Bowl

Preheat oven 350. Beat Sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and add oil until thick. Add in flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold in Carrots and walnuts. Pour in the greased pan or pans of choice. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, depending on the oven.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8oz Cream Cheese

One Stick/Cube of Butter

1 Tablespoon Vanilla

1 Box of Powder Sugar ( you won’t use the whole box) I use 3 cups

*Double the frosting recipe if using a bunt pan, two round pans, or two loaf pans.

In A Mixing Bowl

In a mixing bowl, beat Cream cheese and butter until light; add Vanilla, then add Sugar to taste while mixing. (Sugar is to taste as some like it sweeter than others.)

Frosting The Cake

Let the cake or cakes cool on a cooling rack. Once cool, flip on a plate to remove it from the pan. Once completely cool on a plate, use a frosting spatula, and frost the cake. Embellish cake with chopped walnuts or carrot shavings. If you are good at decorating, add little carrots.

A Few baking Items I love:

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

You Might also like the following:

Judy’s Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe

Strawberry shortcake

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Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

March 31, 2023

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

Hello pretty ladies,

March is coming to an end; can you believe it? It went by pretty fast, considering it snowed daily here in Utah. Praying April is a new weather trend and that we get Spring.

I hope you have been enjoying Friday round-ups, as it’s been fun for me to share everything and brain dump! If you like a more personal connection and a “what you could have missed,” you might like my Newsletter. You can sign up . I send it out every Sunday.

|A couple of things I’ve loved lately|

Below is an outfit I’ve been wearing on repeat. Eyeing this Free People Top, Vintage Bebe Pleated Long Sleeve Button-up Selected by Nomad Vintage, the attention to detail and flattering pleats without adding bulk. I recently purchased this Puff Sleeve Chambray top and loved these Pearl pink Jeans. I can’t wait to style them for you.

I’ve wanted this tray for a while and treated myself to Acrylic Bed Tray with Handles – a Clear Laptop Bed/lap Desk.

One of my favorite hat brands is having a warehouse sale Gigi Pip with up to 70% off, and I scored this Hat LIEUTENANT CAP – NAVY WITH GOLD NOW $ 20.40 Was $ 68.00

|For your Entertainment|

I am finishing up the 3rd book, “The Southern side of Paradise,” In the Peachtree bluff series, and loving it. I highly recommend any of Kristy Harvey Woodson’s novels if you haven’t read them. She writes so detailedly, with fun characters you can relate to.

Binge-Worthy shows

If you want a couple of binge-worthy shows, I just finished Genny & Georgia on Netflix Crazy, what kids are going through and what a mom will do for her kids. If you like a murder mystery and suspense, YOU Is a pretty crazy show with twists and turns. In the 1st & the 4th season, we’re the best. Unfortunately, 2nd and the 3rd felt a little like serial killers!

If you love fashion and haven’t seen Mrs. Harris goes to Paris♥️ It’s a must! About a maid who sets her eyes on A Dior gown and saves and saves on purchasing a custom-made Dior gown at the house of Dior in the 1950s.

|Easter is almost here🐰|

Are you hosting an Easter brunch or dinner? Here are a few pretty things to set the table. Maybe you need to take a dish for a party you’re attending? Below are a couple of dishes you could take.

Easter Recipes

Here are a few of my Favorite Easter Recipes 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, check out Sunday’s blog post, as it will be my secret recipe for the BEST Carrot cake.

This Deviled Egg serving dish makes any deviled eggs look delicious.

Easter is always a great excuse to get a new outfit. Here are some outfits I think are Spring worthy of celebrating Easter in. |Here |Here| Save 10% off with code DARCY10

Ideas for Easter Basket Stuffers for all ages

Easter baskets for the Littles

Basket Fillers for the Little one’s GIRL or BOY

Easter Baskets for Young Adults

Basket Stuffers or Young Adults GIRL or BOY.

Here are a couple of items my boys are getting in their Baskets.🐰

This is what I picked up for their Girlfriends 🐰

|Buttery soft socks| Buxom Lip plumper gloss| Initial Necklaces

|Coming up|

Mondays have a Fashion Fix Tv segment on Good Things Utah. You can Stream it HERE at around 10 am Mnt. Time. Spring Trends Perfect For Easter At Any Age! I’ll have an entire blog post on Monday if you miss it! I am excited to have two girlfriends model for me too.

|Restock Alert|

Dime Beauty’s Best-Selling Perfume= Dans Les Bois. This viral-selling perfume is in stock! Save 20% with code DARCY,20—a sophisticated multilayered scent featuring warm tones of cedarwood and subtle fresh florals.

Sales Happening this Weekend:

Banana Republic Factory |50% off & extra 15% off

Bohme Clothing Boutique| 20% off everything

Cabana Lifestyles |For one day only, get FREE shipping – use code NOFOOL & Up to 70% off sale items

Colleen Rothschild Beauty| 25% off Best Sellers

Express|Jeans are $49 each. I have These| JEANS | Cargo JEANS|JEANS

Gibson Looks Blazers 20% off code Hoptoit

Loft| 30% 0ff

Nordstrom| Dior Lip oil|YSL Lipstick |Clinique Black honey lip| Spring Sale up to 60% off

Quay| BOGO sunglasses

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear

March 29, 2023

Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Who’s ready for a vacation? Spring break is right around the corner. The first thing on my packing list: Sun safe styles. Keep yourself feeling confident & sun safe with Cabana resort pieces. 🏝 Check out these looks perfect for your next getaway: And easy to style for streetwear.

Ideas for Styling Cabana Life

Wear to the pool and then straight to lunch, or even better, style a Cabana Life swimsuit as a bodysuit paired with linen pants or jeans. Style a Cabana life dress in a blazer or denim jacket for a Summer Nights dinner.

You are packing for your next warm-weather vacation with @cabanalife Spf resort wear. Create easy looks from the pool to lunch, beach to dinner. Each collection piece can be styled in multiple ways, which means you pack less🧳🧳 Use swimsuits as body suits and poolside dresses styled with blazers for dinner; the options are endless!

Shop the look below:

Shop and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

Life’s Blog

Check out Cabana life’s latest blog post recipe: A refreshing “Cool Cucumber” cocktail Perfect & refreshing for Spring 🙌🏻 Check out the recipe now

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Shop this look below:

My Sale Picks

P.S. Celebrate spring by taking up to 70% off our sale section styles. Stock up & save! 🛍

Shop my Sale picks Below:

Thank you for stopping by to read “Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear.”

Tell me your favorite travel essential item in the comments below.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

March 27, 2023

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy last week of March, can you believe how fast March flew by? I keep telling myself Spring is coming; it is! In the Spirit of Spring, I have a couple of spring photoshoots. I’m looking forward to some fun pieces I can’t wait to wear. With all the great sales lately, I’ve grabbed some fun clothing & accessories I am also excited to share with you.

Here are two great Spring basics wardrobe pieces. You’ll never get tired of styling, and the best part is that they work in every season.

Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

Spring Wardrobe Builders

~Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of Wearing~

~ Straight Leg/ slim boot cut Jeans

~ Gauze Button up

The Jeans are under $69, And the top is under $36

What are wardrobe builders?

Wardrobe builders are staple/ key pieces you purchase that help you build your wardrobe. I like to make a wardrobe, starting with classic pieces that can help you create many different looks. Then, build a cabinet with 80% good fitting, good quality pieces and fill in with the trends. I wrote more about this HERE.

Ways to Wear these two pieces

The White Gauze button-up top

This gauze button-up is just like the Free people one I own♥️ you can’t tell them apart✔️Wear over a bathing suit, with shorts, or throw over a tank tee dress. 🖤 The many ways you can style this versatile piece genuinely are endless.

I own several white Gauze button-ups, one because I always need one, as I wear them on repeat. And two, I wanted to see if you could tell the difference between the Target $25, Peppered in Leopard$36, and Free People $69 versions. Unfortunately, you really couldn’t unless close up and with touching.

The comparison

The Target button-up is the thinnest but not too light, and the stitching isn’t the quality of the Free People, which is to be expected. The Peppered in Leopard button-up is a perfect dupe. The buttons are different, the stitching is good, and the weight is pretty close. I recommend purchasing it for the price if you want to save money. The Free People’s quality is the best, with excellent stitching, buttons, and gauze fabric, just the perfect weight.

Free People added this Spliced -up Shirtdress Tunic to this year’s Spring lineup, and the fabric is the same Gauze as the button-up. Talk about a cute dress you’ll wear over and over. Cute for concerts and festivals with boots, and so cute for Summer with a cute sandal.

The Straight Leg slim bootcut Jeans

Straight Leg jeans have been a classic style since jeans wear invented. They will always be in style. It’s a classic fit that always looks good. In fashion, styles come and go, but the classic fit never goes far. The type I am wearing above says a slim-fitting flair, but it does fit like straight-leg jeans.

Ladies…Get your butt into this pair. You won’t be sorry! Judy Blue High Waist Control Top raw hem slim bootcut jeans are slim fitting through the waist, hip, and butt with a slim-fitting flared leg. Made of stretchy denim, it will fit you just right without stretching out too much. The control top helps keep your waist slim, and the wash is GORGEOUS, making these a must-have!

The Jeans Fit

Rise 10 3/4″, Inseam: 32″
Recommend sizing down one size for that fitted look.

Two Basic Wardrobe pieces giving Coastal Grandmother vibes

*Coastal grandmother is a VIBE, not a grandmother thing☺️Want to learn more? Want to learn more? Here’s a fun Coastal Grandmother blog post I did last year that people enjoyed reading. Here’s a REEL you might enjoy, with 1.6 million views.

Giving me all the #coastalgrandma vibes… Think of all the ways you can style these two great basics✔️

A few other classic Jeans and White button-ups you might like:

BB Dakota by Steve Madden -Gauze button up a complete match for the Free People Button up

Tyra Cotton Oversized Button-Down Shirt-Get down to the business of statement style in this cotton button-down that makes a fashionable problem of rolling up your sleeves.

Stevie Straight Leg -These jeans are crafted in soft, stretchy denim, making them accessible and comfortable to wear all day. This simple but essential pair can complete any look they are paired with.

Christine High Rise Straight Leg– from cotton with a little bit of stretch, these high-waisted jeans with a straight leg will soon be your comfy favorites.

Thank you for stopping by to read “Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of.”

Tell me your favorite essential/wardrobe item in the comments below.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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!

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

March 26, 2023

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you’re having a beautiful Sunday. Someone keeps shaking the snow globe we seem to be living in, in Utah. I am quiet over winter and ready for sunshine, green grass, and flowers.

Yesterday was our youngest son’s 20th birthday. So naturally, Hampton requested chocolate-covered strawberries as dessert; I had to oblige. Thank goodness his birthday is when strawberries are in season; at least, when we lived in California, they were. We’re lucky our grocery store carries California strawberries, and they happened to have large ones. The larger ones are more fun to dip and have for a main dessert.

I thought you might like to know how I whipped up a batch of chocolate-covered strawberries, in case you haven’t tried making them yourself. You can also watch the REEL I created, So easy and yummy. If you are a home baker like me or just starting, check out the baking list on my Amazon Shops.

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Recipe

-Strawberries ( I like good size ones)

1 1/2 Cups chocolate chips
1/2 Cup White Chocolate Chips
2 Tbs butter
3 Tbs olive oil

Wash strawberries and lay them out to dry (they must be dry to dip)

In 2 small glass bowls, add chocolate chips in one and white chocolate chips in the other.

Line cookie sheet with wax paper

In chocolate chip, add 1 Tbs Butter & 2 TBS olive oil

Warm in microwave for 30 seconds, stir and repeat until chocolate is smooth, & melted, and silky looking, Working quickly, dip strawberries and lay them on a cookie sheet. When all strawberries are dipped. You’ll now decorate with white chocolate.

You’ll make the white chocolate the same way as the Regular Chocolate. (Just a smaller amount)

1/2 cup white chocolate, 1 TBS Butter, and Oil. Melt

And if you have a piping bag, you can create pretty white lines. I didn’t have a bag, So I drizzled the white chocolate on the berries. With a spoon.

TIP:

You could also drip the chocolate-covered berries in mini chocolate chips, nuts, or toffee bits.

Dipping Strawberries Size Tip

Using medium or small-sized strawberries to dip works excellent on Charcuteries boards and as a decoration on another dessert and is superior to garnishing a smoothie or cocktail. Large Strawberries make a great main dessert.

A reminder of the Caraway Sale

From March 16th to March 31st, all customers shopping at Caraway

Receive 10% off Plus

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” gift card 30 days after their purchase” (see the tiers below!)

The tiers are:

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-$95 and get a $25 gift card

– $195 and get a $50 gift card

-$395 and get a $100 gift card

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I love the Ceramic coated Bakeware. On my list, we have the baking sheets and the cookware set.

A few of my favorite Baking tools:

Thank you for stopping by to read “5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries” Does this make you want to make a batch? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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!

Friday Catch Up, A Weekly Recap!

March 24, 2023

Friday Catch Up, A Weekly Recap!

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy Friday, sharing a little weekly recap with “Friday Catch Up.” Are you ready for the weekend? I look forward to a girl’s day with my girlfriend and Saturday celebrating our son’s birthday. On a different note, the weather in Utah seems like we’re living in a snow globe that someone keeps shaking, which makes it hard to get into Spring mode. However, I am trying and have purchased some cute pieces I am excited to share with you next week. I enjoyed sharing some great Spring basics and a little of what I’ve been wearing lately.

In case you missed It

Blazers are all the rage and can be styled in many ways for every season. Here’s a look I’ve been loving. French style is always chic and on-trend, and when better than in the spring? Here’s a fun Gibsonlook Blazer look with a french inspiration I created you could copy. Use code DARCY10 to save 10%. In case you missed it, I made a Reel recap of what I’ve been wearing.

I do two monthly Lives on Instagram on the first Monday and the 3rd. Here’s last Monday.

You know I love good organization, and this is a fun REEL I shared how I organize some of my hats.

The outfits pictured are shoppable Here: Photo 1 Photo 2 photo 3

Dresses on my mind

With spring on everyone’s mind, Dresses seemed to be what you’re looking for. Here’s the one from Petal & Pup I just received. Save 20% DV20 for 20% off. This one is darling for Easter if you’re not a tiered or ruffle fan. This is the dress I have in mind for Hayden’s Graduation from Petal & Pup.

I am thinking of this dress from Avara for a wedding we have coming up. You can save 15% with Code DARCY15 Good on any purchase.

A FEW NEW FAVORITES:

Clothing

My favorite Spanx Flares are back in stock.

Avara has a couple of cute Tops I am Eyeing. This Darling Top, and they restocked Harris top (I have in the cream & black)

Avara’s Best selling Roxanna denim jacket with puff sleeves. I wore this to death last year, and Is sells out fast.

With spring on everyone’s mind, Dresses seemed to be what you’re looking for. So here’s the one from Free people I’ve been wearing on repeat. This one is darling for Easter; this dress is perfect if you’re not a tiered or ruffle fan.

A few podcasts

What I am Reading

Daily The Beautiful Word Devotional| Faith| The Secret to Southern Charm| For entertainment|

Need a new scent

Need a new Spring/Summer fragrance? I’ve been using these two Viral scents from Dime. Summers 7 & Dans Les Bois save 25% off with Code DARCY20. I know you’ll love these fresh scents, and they are affordable.

Sales you might not want to miss

Anthropologie 30% off Up to 30% Off Furniture, Bedding, Candles, Décor & More

Banana Republic Factory is 50% off with an extra 20% off

Caraway Ceramic cookware and baking

Chico’s is up to 70% off, with 25% off select tops and a free tote with a $175 purchase.

DSW 20% off with code VIP20 up to 50% off of sneakers

Express 40% off dresses and tops

Saks 25% off new arrivals -Friends and family sale

Soma 50% off select bras

Tartes has a 70% off Warehouse Sale. My Picks are HERE

Ulta’s 21 days of beauty 50% off is still going on. One of my favorite beauty products is on sale Sunday. Make sure to grab my Ulta Pick in the Mac Fix setting spray. I chose a 2nd one because it was too good to miss the Studio Fix powder plus Foundation.

For the Home

You know I love decorating for the Holidays. With Easter right around the corner, I enjoyed creating some Easter inspiration boards for you. Over on my Amazon Storefront. Whether you’re decorating your dining room table for Easter brunch or needing a little Easter touch to add to your decor. You’ll enjoy my Amazon Picks for your Dining room, or Walmart finds under $20.

Do you like easy baking and extra protein? We made this High protein Krusteaz Banana muffin baking mix with 12g of protein per serving. We did add a cup of chocolate chips, a Tablespoon of vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon. The guys gobbled them up.

This candle has been giving me all the spring vibes with a hint of coziness.

Thank you for stopping by to read “Friday Catch Up, A Weekly Recap!”

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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!

How I Get Bounce in my Midlife Straight Hair

March 22, 2023

How I Get Bounce in my Midlife Straight Hair

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Guess what? Did you guess it was snowing again in Utah? You’d be right! I am so over it and really can’t wait for Spring. Today I am headed to lunch to meet some fun blogger friends I met online but haven’t met in person. One of the best things about social media is the friends you meet. Then, this evening, I have a live with the Chit Chat Chic Ladies and a family dinner. So, a very busy day.

Tonight we are chatting about all things Hair and that inspired today’s blog post, and the funny thing is I had a hair tutorial reel already created to post. Talk about perfect timing.

Did you know I have a weekly ? I send it out every Sunday. I’d love for you to be a part and get even more free content. You can sign up .

All about hair care:

What shampoo & conditioner are you currently using?

Evolv Ultra Shine Shampoo & Evolv Utra Shine Conditioner

Healthy Volume Trio

Optimize hair health with nutrient-rich, non-toxic, organic, and natural ingredients. Includes our beloved UltraShine Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner plus SmartVolume Leave-In Conditioner with natural flax to boost volume. Ultra Shine’s custom blend of nourishing antioxidants, amino and fatty acids, and a low pH (4.5-5.5) normalizes hair and adapts to what you need the most.

A couple of years ago I was using Hair Biology shampoo and conditioner, I wrote a whole blog post on my experience, and Following in love with my hair again. you might want to go check it out as it’s an affordable brand.

What hair mask are you currently loving?

I have two: I love the Vegmore overnight hair mask, which you apply and wear overnight for Ultimate hydration and frizz reduction. Helps repair damage, protect color and enhance shine. Leaves hair feeling more vital.

Secondly, I am loving the, I am Stripes hair mask– the Crown Pleaser, which you leave in about 5 min for improved shine, and a trio of plant extracts that revitalize and soften thinning hair.

2 Items I am Using Menopause Hair Loss

As I am aging and in menopause, I am losing hair, a common side effect that isn’t been discussed much until recently. Here are 2 products I have been using for over a year now and am seeing results with hair growing back in and stronger hair.

Scalp Treatment

The secret to healthy hair is a healthy scalp and GRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum by Vegmore is a fully comprehensive approach to scalp health that incorporates the use of proprietary phyto-actives, vegan proteins & minerals designed to work in tandem for optimal scalp and hair wellness.

Grow Hair Serum

Hair serum by Vegmore made from Organic plant actives has been clinically shown to help improve visible hair growth, help reduce fallout, and repair follicle damage while protecting the hair from external aggressors.

3 Hair Care Products I Use For Styling & How I Get Bounce and Body

– Hair Oil (to keep my hair shiny, and protected) a small drop in the palm of my hands use wet or dry

– Dry shampoo to add texture and volume, I use it at the root and ends I love Dry Bar and it smells fantastic, and I have been using Hair story powder, which is a loose powder and can be sprinkled on or I put in my hands and finger it in. You don’t go though the powder as fast. Both do the same job so it really is on preference.

– Hair Spray on ends and at the root, then after each curl. Kendra Hair Spray is a game changer when it comes to hair spray. My favorite by far. Let me tell you I have tried them all, well almost!

My Hair Oil Story

Hair Oil

A Daily Treatment: This styling oil for hair helps smooth out frizz, add shine, and hide the signs of damage while softening texture. A blend of 8 essential oils does wonders for parched or frizzy areas when worked through hair – damp or dry.

I’ve always had oily hair and as I have aged and with menopause kicking in, It’s been dry everywhere, but still oily at the roots. I didn’t add oil to my hair, thinking it would worsen.

I have learned hair takes the oil it needs, when you apply just a couple of drops to the palms of your hands, rub them together and apply them to the hair. Only use it in the middle and ends of my hair, avoiding my roots. This has helped with the brittleness and added shine back into my hair.

4 hair care tools you can’t live without – T3-micro curling iron, makes all the difference for my hair type, as this is the only curling iron that, gives me a curl my hair holds. For drying hair, I use the T3 micro styling blow wand.

The Wet Brush Original Detangler helps your hair stay strong and healthy! Gently loosens knots, on wet or dry hair, without pulling or snagging. The moment you use it, you’ll feel the difference.

GRO Revitalizing Scalp Massager features a series of bristles that stimulate the scalp and boost scalp health, providing both an exhilarating scalp massage and a relaxing experience. Ideal for all hair types, this hand-held massager can be used on a dry scalp. I use mine in the shower when shampooing and conditioning hair.

I have hairstyling tutorials available

If you are visual, I have created several Reels on my Instagram. Here’s the one from today. I’ve also done tutorials and saved them to Highlights. You might want to go check them out, as I think you’ll find them helpful. More about this in this blog post Must hair Hair care items

A fun little speed round of hair Q&A

How often do you wash your hair?

I wash my hair twice a week or If I have an event or photoshoot maybe 3.

Is your hair generally oily, dry, normal, or combo?

My Hair is oily, but as I age, it is getting dryer and dryer.

Middle or side part?

Changing up my hair do’s is something I like to do, so I do my part, for how I am feeling that day. I also like to wear braids, top knots, side do’s, twists, etc.

Do you do your hair down or up?

This question is answered above, as I like to wear my hair differently daily.

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Thank you for stopping by to read ” How I Get Bounce in my Midife Straight Hair” you might also like

Girl’s trips Beauty and Hair. You also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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!

8 Dime Beauty Products I Am Currently Using

March 20, 2023

8 Dime Beauty Products I Am Currently Using

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy First day of Spring. I look forward to warmer days, green hills, cheery blossoms, and spring flowers, which will be a little longer here in Utah as we look at another week of snow in the forecast.

Changing up my skincare for the start of a new season has always done wonders for my skin. I have found it essential to change your skincare throughout the year. Do you do that? I also love changing my fragrance, and I’ve found two from Dime, that I love. One is Fresh, Light, and clean. The other is feminine, bold, and intoxicating. This season, I am trying out Dime Beauty and Fragrances.

Two New body products from Dime I love are The Glaze and The Boosting Body Serum. Perfect products to get your skin ready for the skin-showing season. Dresses, tank tops, and shorts. Check out more details below, as I know you will also fall in love with several of these products. Shop Dime Beauty HERE Save 20% with code DARCY20

The Glaze

I started the new year using Dime Beauty’s -The Glaze: Hvdrating Bodv Oil. Infused with highly nutritious oils, The Glaze is the body’s best friend for effectively hydrating the many thick layers of skin. In addition, these oils are enriched with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenating properties.

They are essential to properly nourish the skin’s barrier lipids to retain moisture and prevent trans-epidermal water loss, which can cause dry patches, irritation, redness, and other skin concerns.

I am dying to know what’s next in DIME’s new body care line.

Boosting Body Serum

Meet Boosting Body Serum!

BODY SERUM Penetrates the ton layers of the skin LOCKS In moisture Protects against UV rays

Ceramides strengthen skin barrier function and fight premature signs of aging.
Probiotics support and balance the skin’s microbiome
Beneficial nutrients delivered to the deep layers of the skin

Sets the stage for The Glaze: Hydrating Body Dias amain moisturizer Superstar Ingredients Ceramides.

CERAMIDES

It helps restore moisture reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, and protect against harm from foreign elements. NIACINAMIDE Helps our skin improve the production of ceramide barrier, which helps retain LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE

This probiotic assists the skin’s microbiome in staying hydrated, balanced, and in a healthy state. Want to be the first to try this hydrating body serum?

Oils vs. Serums:

What’s the Difference?

Ever wonder what’s the difference between oils and serums and why you need both? The short answer is oil moisturizes the skin, and serums have a specific job and treat a variety of skin concerns.

Dime Products I am using:

Summers Perfume-Experience endless summer with our 7 Summers® Perfume! The perfect clean fragrance will rid you of your winter blues and turn heads as you walk by! This perfume is made from only pure ingredients and contains Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol in place of the commonly used SD 40

Dans Les Bois Perfume– Fall in love with our new clean perfume! Dans Les Bois® is feminine, bold, and intoxicating—a sophisticated multilayered scent featuring warm tones of cedarwood and subtle fresh florals. Turn heads and stand out as you explore the world with Dans Les Bois, French for “into the woods.” This perfume is made from only clean ingredients and contains Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol instead of the commonly used SD 40.

Dime Hyper Glow & Hyaluronic Acid Serum Set

Hydrate and glow with our easy-to-use, best-selling Serum Set! Serums are perfect for both morning and night! Glow with our powerful Vitamin C serum, Hyper Glow®, and hydrate with the holy grail of skincare; Hyaluronic Acid. Save 5% when you purchase these serums in a set!

TBT Serum

Say goodbye to old, dry skin and hello to newly hydrated, youthful skin! Change your skin for the better with our TBT Serum, a hydrating leave-on exfoliant that does the work overnight, so you don’t have to! This serum is supercharged with Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, and other anti-aging ingredients.

Luminosity Eye Serum

This powerful cooling serum is packed with Super Star Ingredients like Goji Berry, Grape Skin Extract, Cucumber Extract, and Peptides. But, notice a difference with our Luminosity Eye Serum.

Shop Dime Beauty HERE

Save 20% with code DARCY20

A little reminder

Ulta Beauty still has 21 days of beauty with a couple of beauty products 50% off daily. I have linked 1 Top pick daily over on my LTK shop.

Thank you for stopping by to read ”8 Dime Beauty Products I Am Currently Using ” Do you change up your beauty products throughout the year? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Mixed Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Gotta Try

March 19, 2023

Mixed Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Gotta Try

Happy Sunday, pretty ladies!

The first day of Spring is tomorrow, and it doesn’t look like the weather in Utah will cooperate. More snow in our forecast.

I was able to catch a little sunshine in St. George this last week, while on a much-needed girl’s trip with my mom. Although not warm, it was nice to see the sun. Catch a little peek at our Trip Here.

I am really looking forward to warmer weather and all things spring. Sharing a little recap on today’s newsletter. Did you know I have a weekly newsletter? You can sign up .

Mixed Chocolate 🍪 Chocolate Chip cookies🍪🍪🍪

Recipe:

3/4 cup softened butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 Cup light brown sugar, packet

2 AA large eggs

1 tbsp Vanilla Extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate chips

Optional:

1 cup chopped nuts

Tip:

Sprinkle with Sea salt right when removed from the oven.

Preheat oven 375

Combine butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Blend with a mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer on med speed. Add baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour until thoroughly blended. Fold in Kirkland signature chocolate chips and chopped nuts (optional) with a spatula.

Drop by the spoonful (I like ice cream scoop) onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375• for 9-12 minutes, depending on your desired texture.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Tip:

Use parchment paper to line your baking sheets.

Not to miss:

Caraway sale

You know I love my Caraway pans and My boys love theirs so much that our oldest even bought his own baking pans and sheets. I thought I would remind you of this fantastic sale in case you had them on your list.

Caraway Sale

From March 16th to March 31st, all customers shopping at Caraway

Receive 10% off Plus

Cash Back

” gift card 30 days after their purchase” (see the tiers below!)

The tiers are:

-Spend

-$95 and get a $25 gift card

– $195 and get a $50 gift card

-$395 and get a $100 gift card

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Thank you for stopping by to read ” Mixed Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Gotta Try” Does your family love cookies like mine? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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3 Everyday Looks You Can Wear On Vacation

March 13, 2023

3 Everyday Looks You Can Wear On Vacation

Hello Pretty Ladies,

How did the start of daylight savings go for you? We’re up early. Today was no different, and it was snowing yet again. With that said, we decided to stay home and chill. By chill, I mean I stayed in pj’s, did a facial, read scriptures, and had a slow morning.

I did get the laundry done, Ben shoveled snow, and we made a big Asian dinner. I worked on social media, my Liketoknowit, and my blog. So, we had a productive day, even though it was quiet at home.

It was nice not having to get ready and having a relatively relaxing day. I leave for St George on Wednesday to meet my mom for Vintage Market days, Zion, and a little girl time. It’s been a couple of months since I’ve seen her, and I look forward to spending time with her.

Spring is coming

With the first day of Spring coming in a couple of days, and Spring break coming up fast, I thought I would share some great basics from Chico’s. Easy to pack, wear traveling, and mix and match all Spring and Summer.

Chico’s Wardrobe Builders

They take you from Saturday style to Vacation mode with Chico’s New Spring line. Their classic button-up in linen is perfect; you’ll wear it on repeat in white. Great over a bathing suit, paired with jeans, shorts, or worn over a tee shirt dress. It also comes in a stripe and several other colors. Girlfriend cropped jeans are a flattering jean style, similar to the boyfriend jeans with being as baggy.

A big Spring trend is the color combo Navy and kelly green. You’ll see these colors paired together in print and solids and mixing it up. See how I styled this trend in a couple of ways below. First, I paired some great essential pieces with trendy pieces to create a look you can wear at any age.

White Button up | Girlfriend Jeans| Tennis shoes| Bag

Classic Wardrobe outfit

Every day or Saturday style is built with classic wardrobe builders with the New girlfriend cropped denim. It fits slimmer than a boyfriend s jeans yet is not a straight cut. Very flattering on every figure and has a cute little cuff. It was perfectly paired with Chico’s white shirt button-up and darling leather tennis shoes. Finish the look with a chain-detailed crossbody bag for a little updated edge.

Shop The Look:

Stripped Top| Joggers| Linen Slides

Easy Travel Outfit

Trending colors this Spring Kelly green and blue make a great color combo. I paired this color combo for a vacation look and a resort wear outfit. I hope you love the results. Kelly green jeggings and a navy and white striped linen button-up make for a comfortable travel look.

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Resort wear or Poolside Outfit

Are you headed on a warm-weather vacation? These printed Ikat cropped pants pulled over a swimsuit (used as a body suit here) gave a seamless look, and paired with this two-toned denim jacket, the straw bag makes it easy to take from the pool to lunch.

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Chico’s 40th Anniversary

Chico’s is celebrating 40 years of fashion with its own curated collection I shared below:

Shop to Chico’s 40th:

Thank you for stopping by to read ” 3 Everyday Looks You Can Wear On Vacation” Have you shopped in Chico’s Lately?” I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,