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By D'Arcy Vandenberg

Three Dinners, Out Of One Pork Loin Recipe

Three Dinners, Out Of One Pork Loin Recipe:

How to cook a Crockpot Pork Loin to get 3 different meals from it….(family of 4) double if larger. Three Dinners, Out Of One Pork Loin Recipe, How I like to create three different dinners out of one crockpot pork loin. This does cooking for the week is a breeze. 

Three Dinners, Out Of One Pork Loin Recipe

Pork Loin Recipe:

1 large pork loin browned

1 32oz chicken or beef stock 

1/2 of large onion sliced

1 pack Lipton onion mix

4 peeled garlic gloves

2 tablespoons of Kitchen Bouquet

2 tablespoons of dried parsley 

1 tablespoon Worcester sauce

Drippings from pan

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper 

Place all ingredients into Crockpot with a crockpot liner

( leaving pork loin until last)

Stir ingredients, then add pork loin.

Tip: cut sides of Crockpot liner… when all ingredients are in crockpot tie liner (like a garbage bag), cover crockpot and cook for a couple of hours at high then lower to low for a couple more.

When done, take out to rest for about 10 min and slice off a couple of pieces for a pork loin dinner (set aside) 

Shred rest… split shredded in 1/2… use one 1/2 for a shredded pork Taco dinner and the other 1/2 for a BBQ sandwich dinner! Refrigerate what you are not using for meals later in the week.

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Three Dinners, Out Of One Pork Loin Recipe

 

Three Dinners, Out Of One Pork Loin Recipe

Dinner 1

Pork dinner served with mashed potatoes, the gravy/ Au Jus from the crockpot, and Vegetable of choice 

Dinner 2

Take the Shredded Pork and, in an oiled pan, add Pork, taco seasoning, and 3 tablespoons water mix until warm… Can add pepper flakes. Serve with warm tortillas of choice, cilantro, salsa, and avocado.

Any side dishes you wish. My Homemade Guacamole & Pico recipe

 

Dinner 3

Take the remaining Shredded pork in a lightly oiled pan, add pork a little BBQ rub and your favorite Bbq sauce, stir until warm. Serve on toasted Brioche Buns with a slice of Pepper jack cheese.

A great Side dish is French fries, Baked beans, and corn on the cob.

Here are a couple of my favorite Cooking Items below:

 

 

 

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

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Can you believe January is already more than half over, and Valentine’s day is going to be here before we know it! So I thought it would be helpful to get a couple of gift guides out early to help you get some ideas for your guy. 

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses, Touch, Smell, Sight, Taste, and Hear.

Over the last couple of years, giving a gift that entices all of the 5 senses has been a big trend. So I thought this would be a fun theme for a blog post. Not necessarily to give a gift of each sense, but to create a gift guide theme and have gift ideas for each sense. You could choose to pick something for each sense or one special gift that suits your guy.

Here are some fun themes I  came up with that have the 5 senses of gifts included in the theme gift guide. 

The Homebody, Coffee Lover, Sweet lover, The Cocktail Lover, and The Selfcare lover

Valentines Gifts for Him, Enticing All 5 Senses

 

 

I Asked the Men in my Life some of the things they loved and thought would be fun gifts to get for Valentine’s day, and I threw in a few I thought would be fun to give.  I hope you see something for the Man in your life. Something in every price point as well. 

 

Coffee Lover

 

Sweet lover

 

The Homebody

 

The Cocktail Lover

 

The Selfcare lover

 

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

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite 

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

 

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

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

 

 

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34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

 

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

 

 

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

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

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. The Dark Chocolate Lovers = chocolate bar

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

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

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

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

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

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

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

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

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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12 Things to beat the Winter blues

12 Things to beat the Winter blues

12 Things to beat the Winter blues

Hello pretty ladies, 

The holidays are over. Most of you have taken down and packed away Christmas. Some might be cleaning and organizing, and others might try to catch up. 

The Cold & darkness of Winter is starting to get to you, and January & February feel so long. So here are a few of my tips that help me get through Utah’s long Winters. 2 Things to beat the Winter blues right now. 2 small things you can do for yourself and your home to help beat winter blues right now, easy & affordable.

12 Things to beat the Winter blues

12  things to beat the Winter blues

1. Freshen up your space, clean out clutter, change sheets and bedding(if you have a second bedding set. )Rearrange furniture and add some New throw pillows (Throw pillows are reasonable and add a pop of color or a fresh design.)

2. Add some plans or fresh flowers to your space. Flowers brighten a room. I love a couple of rosebuds on my nightstand, a new arrangement on the entry table, and one on the kitchen counter.

3. Paint your nails—something about having color on your nails that is cheery.

4. Go for a quick walk. Getting fresh air and moving for 30 minutes s helps your energy and mind.

5. Drink plenty of water, add some fresh fruit, lemon or limes, or strawberry and mint t  a clear pitcher, and refrigerate. It’s pretty and refreshing. Drinking water is excellent for hydration, clear skin, and energy.

6. Place a bowl of Lemons, limes, and oranges on our counter or Dining room table. Not only is it pretty and Refreshing. It is affordable and fantastic for you to add to water or eat.

7. Get a spray tan or give yourself one. A tan always makes us feel like we’ve been on vacation or outside in warmer weather. My favorites are L’oreal and Great color, no streaking. L’oreals color is buildable and takes a couple of hours to start The BT Cosmetics Jet Set Sun is instant color and gets a little darker in time, also buildable.

8. Treat yourself to a blowout. It’s an affordable way to get your hair done, feel refreshed and lasts about a week.

9. Make sure to get 30 minutes of sunlight a day. Vitamin D is so important for your health and your mindset.

10. Eat a salad, most people of salad as a summer food, so eating salad tricks the brain into thinking it’s Summer. Instead, it is refreshing and healthy for you. Quickly on the go, I love the Market salad from Chic fil’A, and to make it at home, try a few of my easy salad recipes, Orange Chicken Walnut Salad and my Berry Salad.

11. Self-care- whether it’s 30 min or two hours, take time for yourself. I like to reserve an hour or two on Saturday or Sunday for self-care. Selfcare is not a selfish act, it is essential for your mind and body, and when you do so, you do better for others.

Here’s a little peek on Instagram of my routine and Here on the Blog.

12. Plan a trip; nothing like planning and anticipating a trip. It gives you something to look forward to and prepare for.

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post on “12 things to beat Winter blues!” I would love for you to leave a few of your favorite tips below 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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A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

A quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

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

A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

What is Chit Chat Chic?

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

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

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

How Chit Chat Chic was born 

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

Instagram Live is how Chit Chat Chic Was born.

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

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

A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

How Chit Chat Chic Live works!

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

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

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

A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

Why Chic Chat Chic Live?

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

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

What’s ahead for Chit Chat Chic?

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

We have several Trips planned for 2022.

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

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

 

A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

Wednesday’s, Live  Chic Chat Chic conversation Recap:

Wednesday 1/12/22

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The ladies blogs:

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

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

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9 Winter Boots from Nordstrom You’ll Love

9 Winter Boots from Nordstrom You’ll Love, Perfect from Winter to Spring, these boots will finish your outfit to the Toe. 

 

9 Winter Boots from Nordstrom You'll Love

Hello, Pretty Ladies!                                                                                                                                   I have picked nine boots I wished I owned from Nordstrom to share today. A couple of these boots I own and trust me; I have a couple in my cart! Each pair has something special about them and is worth adding to your Winter boot collection (a couple of them could even be worn year-round). I shared a styling idea or tip under each boot’s info. I hope you love them as much as I do. (Thank you, if you use one of my links as I make a small commission at no cost to you.)

 

9 winter boots

1. Huey Studded Bootie

DOLCE VITA

studs and a lug platform sole give this versatile bootie a bit of a tough edge, but the style features an elasticized topline for easy on and off. SALE  $97.47

*These Cute boots are perfect with any fall or winter outfit from Leggings to jeans.

2.Devin Waterproof Bootie

BLONDO

A faux-shearling cuff adds a cozy finishing touch to a lug-sole bootie that’s conveniently waterproof.

SALE $99

 * How cute are these darling boots? Throw on a plaid Shacket, distressed denim jeans, and a thermal shirt for an adorable Winter look.

3.Izzie Genuine Shearling Lace-Up Boot

MARC FISHER LTD.

Plush genuine-shearling trim lends cold-weather appeal to a trendy boot set atop a lugged sole for traction on wet or dry surfaces.

*Here is a stylish and warm pair of boots you can wear Apre’ Ski or Grabbing a Coffee in Faux leggings and an oversize sweater.

4.Dagget Western Boot

JEFFREY CAMPBELL  Ornate stitching furthers the rugged Western style of this iconic casual boot.

Northern Faux Fur Trim Boot

*Need a boot you can wear for every season? Here is the pair. They look great with Summer dresses, Fall jeans and blazers, Winter leggings and sweaters, and Springs eyelet dress and denim shorts and concert tees. 

5.STEVE MADDEN

The lugged platform and chunky heel ground this lace-up boot with warm faux-fur trim and a stitched duck boot-inspired foot for a ruggedly modern city style.

Original Refined Matte Rain Boot

*Cream or Winter white is my a time favorite color to wear, and these boots would be perfect to finish off an All Winter white look. Paired with a Winter White Long Dress Coat!

6.HUNTER

Your favorite Hunter rain boot gets a sleek update in thinner, more flexible rubber with a striped buckle strap at the topline and a tailored, slimmer silhouette. 

*If you don’t have a pair or two of Hunter boots, you’re missing out! Great from Spring to Winter. Great with Spring dresses, Skinny jeans, and leggings, this is a waterproof Boot that is outfit-friendly!

7.Serla Mule

DOLCE VITA

Braided detailing brings an eye-catching dimension to a versatile mule whose tapered stack heel balances Pointed Toe.

*A great slip-on bootie you can wear with jeans to trousers. Pair these cute little booties with your favorite pair of jeans, a sweater, and layer with a shacket or Jeans and favorite tee shirts and blazer. You really pair with hundreds of outfits.

8. Joan Uptown Waterproof Wedge Bootie

SOREL

Take on inclement weather in this waterproof leather boot lifted by a stacked wedge and grounded by articulated rubber treads.

*One of my favorite Winter boots and brands. Keep your feet toasty warm like a big snow boot, but give you style! The wedge adds height and creates a long leg. Great with leggings, skinny jeans, and a flare.

9.Payton Bootie

BØRN

Distressed leather gives this fashionable boot a worn-in appeal and is enhanced by the classic leather strap accents at the ankle and the inside zipper. SALE $99.99

*I love the color of this bootie, and it reminds me of a Freebirdboot at huge, huge savings. This little bootie could also be worn in every season, as it has a little touch of western to it, which helps it look great with Summer and Spring, flowy dresses, as well as Fall and Winter Jean outfits. 

Shop All the Boots Below:

 

 

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

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite 

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. I would Love for you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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                                                                                                New Year New You? Things I am adding to my Routine
       #2 is I am doing 30 days of Whole30. I like to do this a couple of times in the year. Because it helps me to shed a few pounds, Mainly because it helps me clean up my diet, reset my body, and gives me more energy and the taste for healthy food. Whole30 is a great way to get rid of your cravings. Whether it’s sugar, carbs, or alcohol, Whole30 resets your taste buds, if you will. 
 
Here are some great Whole30 approved foods I use below:
 
 
         #3 is to add in more fiber. My girlfriend Jane @southernshine2017 lost 40 pounds over a couple of months by adding 30 grams of fiber into her diet. Because of this, I thought I would give it a try. Next week, I will blog on what I am eating to get fiber in my diet. 
 
*Because Several of you are trying to add more water into your diet for 2022. So I wanted to share the bottle I have been using for over two years with you. This bottle helped me reach my water Habit goal and hopefully will help you too. 
 
 
Shop the Water Bottle
 

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

 

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Selfcare Sunday, New Year, New You!

Selfcare Sunday, New Year, New You!

Selfcare Sunday, New Year, New You!  A great way to start the New Year is by taking time for yourself. Selfcare is really important for your mental health and wellbeing. After the busy holidays and the start of a new year, self-care is the perfect way to refresh and start a new skincare and self-care regimen. 

Selfcare Sunday, New Year, New You!

I love to take one of the days on the weekend and set aside an hour or two for a facemask with a complete skincare regimen, a hot bath, refreshing lemon water, which is so important for your body, and some time for my daily devotional or book. I feel nothing like a long soak in the tub with a good book to relax and take your mind off things.  It is proven taking time for yourself helps improve mental health, Spark creativity, Boost self-esteem, create empathy for others. And your Skin, body, and mental health will all benefit as well.

Self-care Skincare, do you know the proper order to apply skincare? Did you know there was a proper order to apply your skincare? Finally, there is a proper order to apply your skincare to achieve maximum results and benefits. Below, I share the proper order to apply your skincare for your self-care day. Due to adding in the facemask, these steps are a little longer than the normal daily skincare regimen.

Selfcare Sunday, New Year, New You!

The results after a relaxing bath and Skincare.

Skincare order below:

-Cleanser

-Face mask

-Toner

-Serum

-Eye cream

-Moisturizer 

-Face oil ( if used)

-SPF

-Lip balm

-Face mist

 

 

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Thank you for stopping by. I will love to know if you take time for a self-care day? Leave a comment below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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6 New Year questions?

6 New Year questions?

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

 

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

6 New Year questions?

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken

Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken!

Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with ChickenOrange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken!

Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken!

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

Recipe: Serves 6 

-1 bag of 50/50 salad

-1 bag of Iceberg salad 

-4 Grilled Chicken     breast chopped

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

– 1 Cup dried Cranberries (great for color)

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

 -1 6.5oz bag of Emerald Glazed Walnuts

-1 cup Brianna’s creamy Balsamic dressing

1 Tablespoon Honey

-1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper

Salad

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

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

I serve the dressing on the side❤️

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

Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken

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

Orange Glazed Walnut Salad with Chicken

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

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

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

 

Thank you for stopping by “Read my Recipe” I would love to know if you use it in the comments below. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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