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18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024

18 Beauty Products I Loved and Used in 2024

18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

As we turn a page on 2024 into a new chapter with 2025, I wanted to share with you 18 Beauty Products I Loved and Used in 2024. I know you will love these products as much as I have for Hair, Body, and Face.  I hope everyone had a great New Year’s Eve, and you’ll have a great 2025. 

Now, let’s get to the good stuff. 18 Beauty products I loved! If you have any questions about these products, just comment below or email me. I am always happy to help. Thank you, D’Arcy

 

18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024

18 Beauty Products that I loved and used in 2024 that quickly became favorites.

18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024
18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024
18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024

18 Beauty Products I loved and Used in 2024

Hair

Kendra – 25 volume super hold hair spray

Divi– Dry Shampoo- absorbs oil, revitalizes scalp and hair, boosts volume, and has a fabulous minty scent. Divi hair $10 off order

Colleen Rothschild– quench & shine restorative mask. For all hair types, it is packed with nutrients for maximum hydration. For healthier, softer, shinier hair. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Body

Dime– whipped Body Exfoliator with lactic acid and salicylic acid. It breaks up dead skin but is gentle enough to nurture the skin barrier. Clean product- use code DARCY to save on DIME

Dime—the Glaze Hydrating Body Oil infuses highly nutritious oils to hydrate your skin effectively. I use it after I shower.

Loving Tan– deluxe bronzing Mousse- professional strength quick dry Dark self-tanner

Tula– Take care of, polish, revitalize, and cleanse the body exfoliator. In a fresh berry scent. Powered by probiotics. Smoother and more even-toned skin that glows. Recommend 3-4 times a week. 15%off Code  DARCY15

 Donna Karen—Cashmere mist deodorant is the best deodorant I’ve ever used, and I’ve worn it for over twenty years. I love the smell, and it keeps me from smelling horrible.

Impress– press on no glue nails- peel and press on and last 10-12 days. Affordable, easy to do, no cutting or filing. I can’t say enough about this brand and the inexpensive way I now can have a manicure that looks professional and lasts. For $7.99-10 for 30 nails

Colleen Rothschild– Intense hydrating hand cream. Seriously, the best hand cream I’ve ever used, and I have been using it for about 5 years. This is a product I give as my go-to gift. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Luminous– white stripes, whitens without sensitivity, enamel safe/peroxide free, and whitens teeth in minutes. Non-toxic

Face Products

Nip+Fab– hydrate hyaluronic fix extreme jelly eye patches 

Laneige– lip sleeping mask that helps you wake up to baby-soft lips

Colleen Rothschild– extreme recovery cream Great for part of your nightly skin routine Save 20% with code DARCY20

Colleen Rothschild– Glycolic acid peel pads with blue agave. A daily spa strength treatment formulated to help dissolve skin-clogging dirt debris. Targets fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and imperfections to reveal a fresher, brighter, more even complexion. Save 20% with code DARCY20

Tula– 24/7 moisturizer hydrating day and night cream as part of my morning routine.

Colleen Rothschild—face oil no. 9: I use it after my morning moisturizer before I apply makeup for a dewy, moisturized look. Living in Utah and midlife, my skin needs all the hydration help it can get.

Colleen Rothschild’s -Retinol Supreme Night Oil is a combination that provides retinol and hydration. I use it as part of my nightly routine. Save 20% with code DARCY20

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

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.

Save 40% off with code DARCY40

 

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.

Beauty Discount Codes and Links:

City Beauty – Get 15% off with code: DARCYV15

Colleen Rothschild – Use code: DARCY20 for 20% off

Dime Beauty– Use code: DARCY20  to save 20%

Impress Skincare–  Save 40% with Code: DARCY40

Tula Skincare– Get 15% off  with Code:  DARCY15

 

Thank you for stopping by. 

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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4 Elemis Beauty Products You Need To Try

4 Elemis Beauty Products You Need To Try

4 Elemis Beauty Products You Need to Try

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a beautiful Valentine’s Day. We went out with the kids (adult kids) for an early dinner at one of our favorite Mexican food restaurants in Salt Lake. The Red Iguana, You may have heard of it as it’s been on Dinners, Drive in’s, and Dives. It’s none of those things. Instead, it has a cute atmosphere right next to the railroad. Which is why I believe it is one of the reasons it fits in that category. Anyway, it is delicious Mexican food, and this California girl loves Mexican food. 

Today, I am sharing a fun “new to me” brand, Elemis Skincare. I have heard so many great things about Elemis Skincare and have never had the opportunity to try this skincare line. Elemis reached out to me and asked if I would like to try 4 out of their top 10 products, and of course, I jumped at the chance.

I will report back to you in a couple of weeks and let you know my thoughts, and give a review on each product. 

A little bit about Elemis skincare

Founded in 1989, British skincare brand Elemis was one of the first pioneers of a holistic approach to beauty. The idea for this luxury line of skincare products came from entrepreneur and investor Linda Steiner. Linda’s goal was to create a line of products “as near to nature as possible” with “no expense spared.” She was soon joined by co-founders Noella Gabriel, Sean Harrington, and Oriele Frank, who helped turn Elemis into a sought-after brand now available in over 45 countries worldwide.

4 of the Top 10 Products

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

  • A nourishing cleansing balm that is said to melt away makeup, daily pollutants, and impurities for a soft and glowing complexion
  • Elemis Cleansing Balm is the brand’s #1 best seller
  • Key ingredients include sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, elderberry seed oil, oat kernel oil, wheat germ oil, and shea butter
  • Contains fragrance
  •  

 

 Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

  • An anti-wrinkle moisturizer with a gel-cream texture that is said to improve hydration, leaving skin looking and feeling firmer and more radiant
  • Key ingredients include glycerin, synthetic emollients, wheat germ oil, shea butter, chlorella, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Acacia decurrens (mimosa) flower extract, and Rosa centifolia (rose) flower extract.
  • Contains fragrance
  •  

 

Elemis Superfood Facial Oil

  • A nourishing facial oil that is light, non-greasy, and easily absorbed
  • It is said to minimize the look of dullness and enhance skin radiance for a glowing complexion
  • Key ingredients include sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, meadowfoam seed oil, flaxseed oil, macadamia seed oil, and rice bran oil
  • Contains fragrance
  •  

 

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads

  • Textured exfoliating facial pads help reduce the look of dark spots, pores, and uneven skin texture.
  • Key ingredients include lactococcus ferment lysate and lactic acid
  • Contains fragrance

 

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Cure Winter’s Dry Skin with Tula’s Body butter

Cure Winter’s Dry Skin

Cure Winter's Dry Skin with Tula's Body Butter

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Do you get super dry skin in the winter? Today, I am sharing a quick blog post on how I Cure Winter’s Dry Skin with Tula’s Body Butter. Not only has Tula’s body butter made my skin super soft, but it also smells so good. Like I am on a tropical vacation, let me tell you, that’s precisely where I want to be because this winter in Utah has been brutal! 

I like to use this with Tula’s body Exfoliating scrub to help remove dry skin. The combo does make a significant improvement in the dryness and appearance of your skin. Great to use before self-tanner as well. 

 

Tula Body Butter

Advanced hydration body moisturizer: Take care of your body’s skin with this plush, nourishing body moisturizer. 

This buttery cream instantly hydrates skin, leaving a natural, luminous glow that feels soft & supple—

Skincare-first ingredients yuzu & Vitamin C help improve the look of tone and texture, while hyaluronic acid & ceramides deeply moisturize and help improve skin softness. 

A subtle, comforting vanilla coconut scent is heavenly.

Give your skin the kindness & indulgence it deserves.

Cure Winter's Dry Skin with Tula's Body Butter

Benefits🤍

-Deeply hydrates

-Brightens the look of skin & improves skin luminosity

-Helps improve the look of uneven skin tone & texture

-Leaves skin smooth & supple

 

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Cure Winter's Dry Skin with Tula's Body Butter

 

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Cure Winter's Dry Skin with Tula's Body Butter

 

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9 Night Time Beauty Routine Products I Use.

9 Night Time Beauty Routine Products I Use.

9 Night Time Beauty Routine Products I Use.

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a great week and are looking forward to something fun this weekend. On Wednesday’s Chit Chat Chic live, we did our nightly skincare routines and shared our steps and our products. You can watch the live HERE in case you missed it. 

I thought I would quickly give you a recap of the steps and the products used, along with easy shopping links and the discount codes for quick reference. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or DM me.  

 

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Colleen Rothschild 20% off with code= 4TH JULY

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9 Night Time Beauty Routine Products I Use

 

 

  1. Colleen Rothschild Cleansing Balm

    = The comprehensive Radiant Cleansing Balm clears congested pores and removes impurities while dissolving all traces of makeup, leaving skin balanced, soft, and radiant.

 

 

2. Tula Self Care Sunday Mask=.

Hit the reset button with this deeply nourishing face mask that gives new life to even the most dehydrated, dull & distressed skin. Formulated with probiotic extracts, ceramides, lactic acid & superfoods like apple & prickly pear, this soothing mask hydrates to leave skin looking smooth, soft & more radiant. It can be massaged into the skin as a serum or left on as a nourishing overnight treatment.

 

 

3. Balancing Act Toning Pads=

Instantly lift impurities & help tighten the look of pores with this prebiotics & probiotic extract-packed biodegradable toner pads that help balance the skin’s natural pH after cleansing. Witch hazel helps tighten the look of pores while lactic acid & PHA purify without stripping skin—leaving it prepped & ready to absorb the product. Pads are featherweight & made of soft, biodegradable bamboo fibers, formulated without alcohol & infused with a refreshing wild mint leaf. Skincare is a balancing act & these powerful pH balancing pads help keep it all in check.

 

 

 

 

4. Colleen Rothschild Vit C Complex =   

Vitamin C Treatment Complex improves natural radiance and clarity while defending against environmental aggressors like pollution, stress, and sun damage.

 

 

5. Eye Cream

Eye Renewal= Refresh & firm the look of tired eyes. A potent & creamy yet lightweight formula powered by peptides, pink silk tree, sea algae & probiotic extracts helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles & dark under-eye circles plus firm the look of the skin. A cooling metal applicator instantly soothes skin.

Revitalizing anti-Aging Eye cream=. The perfect do-it-all day & night eye cream. Powerful peptides reduce the appearance of wrinkles & improve the look of firmness & elasticity. Olive squalane & probiotic extracts hydrate & nourish the delicate skin around the eyes. Get ready to embrace your skin™ at any age—Ageless is the new anti-aging.™

 

 

 

6. Colleen Rothchild Hydrating mask

The Intense Hydrating Mask provides a boost of highly concentrated hydration to tight, dry, rough, or dehydrated skin. In addition, this treatment helps strengthen elasticity, leaving skin with youthful suppleness and radiance.

 

 

7. Revision Lip

Youthfull lips= Replenisher, a definitive solution for youthful lips. I use it nightly and love how my lips fill in the morning. No dry, flaky lips here! Helps with lip lines as well. 

 

 

8. Revision Neck cream

Nectifirm= For firming the appearance of the neck and decolletage! I use it every night and have seen improvements. 

 

 

9. Colleen Rothschild Hand Cream

The non-greasy Restorative Hand Cream soothes dry, chapped, cracked hands and leaves skin with a velvety-smooth finish. This is my go-to hand cream, and I give it as gifts! It’s a game-changer! BEST SELLER for me week after week.

 

 

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Tarte Beauty 30% off Sale

Tarte Beauty 30% off Sale

Tarte Beauty 30% off Sale

 

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

The Tarte Beauty Sale we all look forward to started yesterday, and this is a great time to pick up your favorite items at 30% off, stock up, and maybe grab something you have wanted to try. Like a new pallet, a blush set, or the great new dual brush. I am sharing my top 9 products I love and use daily from Tarte, and I hope you’ll give one or two a try. 

  1. Tarte Shape Tape= Ultra creamy Concealer, The iconic shape tape concealer, now with a built-in EYE CREAM for 24-hr moisturizing! This is perfect for midlifers and is not drying or sinks into fine lines or wrinkles. the Orginal Shape tape can be too dry for mature skin
  2. Lip Therapy Mask= Get pillow-soft lips all day long with this creamy daytime lip treatment with a hint of tint for a smooth, supple & hydrated lip. Utah is so dry and can crack lips without using a regular lip mask. I love how this mask keeps my lips hydrated and smooth. 

 

  1. Amazon Clay Matte Pallet=Master your matte with this cool-toned palette! Matte palettes are great for aging skin, as glitter shows off fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, a matte eyeshadow helps to enhance your eyes. I love the shades of browns and earth tones in this palette. This is my daily go-to eyeshadow palette. 

 

  1. Amazon Clay Pallet=WINNER Best Palette, Allure Readers’ Choice Award 2021. This Pallet has the same tones above but with shimmer and matte shades. This pallet’s colors help eyes look bigger and are great tones for all eye colors. 

 

  1. Glow Pill super serum=Daily dose of skin-hydrating vitamins in a lightweight serum that delivers hydration & improvement in fine lines & wrinkles for up to 24 hours. This has to be one of my favorite serums for getting your skin to glow and look refreshed. I use it at night before my nighttime moisturizer. 

 

  1. Double-ended Complexion Brush= Double-sided brush for an instant cheek lift! Angled side lift and contours cheeks, Now how does middle-age need that? I noticed a big difference when using this brush on how it helped my blush and highlighter blend better and lifted my face. 

 

  1. Brezzy Cream bronzer= want that just got back from the beach glow? This is your product, a buildable cream bronzer you’ll love. I love a cream bronzer and blush as I have gotten older. It doesn’t crease or settle into fine lines. 

 

  1. Maneater Mascara= I wear lash extensions, but I still love a great mascara on my lower lashes, and this one, WINNER Best Mascara (Drama), Allure Best of Beauty Award 2020 (in black). I love how long and full it makes, even my lower lashes. 

 

  1. Pro- Glow Highlighter= A highlight and contour palette with six pigmented powder & cream shades to create perfectly glowing, chiseled looks. I love the mix of powder and cream. The shades are beautiful. I use the creams more for my skin, but now and then, I love the sparkle in the powder. It also works great as eyeshadows. 

 

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(no cash value, all entries will be entered into a random drawing, Every comment counts as an entry, and Signing up for blog counts as an entry. It ends March 31St, and the winner will be notified on April 2nd.)

 

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Skin pH: Is Yours Out of Balance?

Skin pH: Is Yours Out of Balance?

It’s time to dig up your good old chemistry textbooks because your knowledge of pH levels is one of the keys to healthier skin. This scientific measurement, a scale that tells how acidic something is, will help you understand the problems of your body—and this includes persistent skin problems! So let’s dig a little deeper and discuss pH levels so that you can soothe and restore your skin.

What is Normal for the Skin?

In an ideal world, your skin is acidic with a pH level that falls between 4.1 to 5.8. It may be terrifying to think that your skin likes to be acidic, but don’t worry too much. Just be aware that it definitely needs to be on the lower end of the pH scale to be as healthy and natural as possible. Once your skin is at a pH level that makes it happy, it can properly seal in moisture and serve as a barrier against free radicals, pollution, and environmental irritants.

However, your skin may drastically slide to a higher pH level (or even lower than normal) because of numerous factors. These include the hygiene products that you use. Do you know those soaps, detergents, or leave-on products that smell strong to your nose and irritates your skin? They may cause your skin’s natural state to go haywire, bringing forth several conditions as a reaction to the change.

How pH Levels Affect Your Skin

And bring numerous problems to the surface of your skin. For example, you may experience eczema, dryness, itchiness, oiliness, and even acne as your natural barriers get compromised. In fact, people are more likely to develop fine lines and wrinkles if their skin rises to a higher pH level. So before you aggressively apply products to your skin, you need to be aware that it will fight back by showing various skin conditions.

How to Restore Your Skin’s Ideal pH Levels

To keep your skin happy and healthy, you must maintain the right acidic pH level. However, this doesn’t mean that you only need to use skincare products with acids…and it’s also not an invitation to rub the juices of citrus fruits on your skin.

Being aggressive with products is not the key to a good skincare routine. Your skin definitely needs a lot of TLC so that it can properly carry out its normal functions. Therefore, you need to use gentle products for your sensitive skincare regimen to keep it calm, resilient, and healthy. Start your routine with a calming gel cleanser that can remove dirt and impurities without affecting your skin’s natural barrier. It would be best if you also used a moisturizing cream to soothe and hydrate your skin, keeping it supple and healthy.

If you need an extra boost, acid-based serums at the right concentrations can help you get to that happy, acidic spot. For instance, serums with lactic acid can gently exfoliate your skin, while mandelic acid serums can get even out your skin tone. Just remember to use these products carefully since they can have high acidic concentrations that will make your skin react when it gets too much!

Your skin’s appearance is only a reflection of the processes and conditions that it is going through. So keep your pH level balanced, and you will definitely be rewarded with calm and clear skin. For more beauty tips, check our skincare articles here.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you learned another way to help keep your skin in top shape.

 

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D’Arcy

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

For size reference: I am 5'9 1/2
Wear a size 6 and med Top

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Storage Healthy choice NO MORE PLASTICS… We made Storage Healthy choice 
NO MORE PLASTICS…

We made the change last year to remove all plastic in our lifestyle..

One of the changes we made for bread & cheese along with sandwich’s is to use beeswax wraps and beeswax and linen storage bags..

Safe, reusable, non toxic,, locks in freshness, ease to clean, freezer safe and reuse & recycled 

Highly recommend 

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Creating Easter Baskets For your Grand babies🐣🐰💐 Creating Easter Baskets 
For your Grand babies🐣🐰💐

I had so much fun creating a basket for our little guy!
( most of this will arrive before Easter) so you still have time to order online and even order online for pick up.

🧺The Basket is personalized (and unfortunately takes two weeks) but you could save to order other cute custom items.

🐰This cute Melissa and Doug Bunnie is one of my favorite children’s toy lines. (Arrives next day) 

👶 Baby clothes make great basket stuffers🧺

- Teddy bear sweater with ear hood
- Denim Jacket
- Set of 3 Thermal tank bodysuits
-Linen shorts
-Ducky Sleeper
-Duck Sponge
-Lamb Rubber bath toy
-Bunny Case Full of Travel Baby Toiletries 

Comment “Shop” for more details and links

#easterbaskets #grandbabies #midlifejourney
What DRESSES I am wearing as a 54 year old, this S What DRESSES I am wearing as a 54 year old, this Spring & Summer…

A little something for everyone…10 dresses & Styling ideas

-Ruffles & Bows
-Show a little leg
-Calf & Maxi length for those who don’t 
-Casual- Everyday-Workwear and -Travel
-Color- Neutrals and Print

A few style TIPs and the BIGGEST style mistake….

Just putting on the dress and not accessorizing …. Take NOTE of every look… Shoes, Bag, Jewlery and finishing accessories ✔️✔️✔️

Accessorizing can make or break your look… Styling doesn’t have to be hard or over the top… but it is something you don’t want to skip…

Changing your bag takes 3 minutes, picking a shoe can be an issue for some. Tip: pick a neutral sandal or heel, 1 good neutral sandal & Bag can work for all these looks. (I’ve linked several over on my blog and in stories) 

- A great gold or silver stack of bracelets, a favorite necklace and earrings will work if you are a minimalist..

If you’re a Maximalists like me😉 you’ll have a collection for every season, every “vibe” and several choices to change the looks….

You can be classic and chic, simple and elegant, boho and layered…. Just DON’T skip accessorizing😉

Tell me what’s your style below: ⬇️ 

Save 10% off your Purchase on all these dresses with MY CODE and Link: DARCY10

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#springdresses #over50fashion #alldressedup
Say Goodbye to boring Veggie platters🥕🥬🧅🫜🫛🫑🌶️ Com Say Goodbye to boring Veggie platters🥕🥬🧅🫜🫛🫑🌶️

Come create a Spring Veggie wreath platter with me that will wow your guest for your next gathering.

In Season Veggies fresh from the Farmers Market.

Served with my Homemade Garlic and chive hummus🌱
(Recipe on the Blog)

Veggie Ingredients below:
-Tuscan kale leaves
-Green onions 
-Heirloom cherry tomatoes 
-Belgian endives
-La Petites carrots
-Radishes 
-Baby Corn
-Asparagus 
-English cucumber 
-English peas 
-Edible Flowers (chamomile)

You’ll need a wreath shaped cutting board or a round cutting board!

Note: You can create a small to large wreath depending on the size of circle cutting board you use, to accommodate the size of your guests.

Fun idea: Add a pretty bow to match your theme (made an Easter bow forgot it!)

💌SAVE this for your next party menu✔️

#veggieplatter #utahblogger #veggierecipes #entertainingathome
Spring outfit of the day🌿🌷 Cute top with Jeans✔️ Spring  outfit of the day🌿🌷
Cute top with Jeans✔️

Chic, cute and great mix of affordable and splurge 

Had a coffee date with my hubby☕️🌷what I wore:

Cute knit peplum top $27  comes in several colors.
Great to wear now and layer for fall. 

Cuff jeans -made for  exclusive from one of my favorite brands under $80 the perfect year round jean! 

Steve Madden suede gold buckle flat/slide 

Splurge worthy- Necklace and  matching chain bracelet Julie Vos you’ll wear on repeat forever ❤️

-Gold hoops lisi lurch 

Two bangles and one small link bracelet Allie. & Bess save 20% with code DARCY20 

One of my most used splurge worthy bags- The speedy

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#cutetop  #saveandsplurge #utahinfluencer #starbucksdate☕️
Mail Day LiVe Random Tuesday live to share New ar Mail Day LiVe

Random Tuesday live to share New arrivals, latest product launches, Spring fashion and midlife helpers!

I hope you’ll enjoy grabbing an iced coffee and tuning in for a bit!

Items and discount codes are linked over on my Liketoknowit 

Tell me what your Interested in or shopping for this Spring below.

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#mailday #newproductlaunch #midlife
—-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe— HACK I created the b —-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe—
HACK

I created the best & easy to make treat your family will love…

🥕Boxed cake mix
For the easiest Carrot Cake Cookie’s Topped with Cream Cheese frosting …

You’ll need:
1 box carrot cake mix
16oz jar of apple sauce
1 1/2 cups of flour (you want it to be able to stand in cookie scoop)  high altitude needs a touch more.
1tablespoon cinnamon 
1cup of shedders and chopped carrots
1/2 cup or cup of walnuts depending on how many nuts you like

Stir in ingredients cake mix apple sauce, mix, add in cinnamon, add flour stir, fold in carrots stir, fold in nuts 
(I like to reserve a small amount of carrots and nuts for top of cookie frosting . Bake at 350 for 12-15 min depending on oven

Cream cheese Frosting :
1 softened block cream cheese
1 softened cub of butter
1 tablespoon spoon of Vanilla 
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar 

Full recipe details up on my blog. 

#carrotcakecookies #cookierecipe
Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 5 —2 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 5

—2 month Update—

 1 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 4 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment!

#skincancerawareness #skincancer #melanoma
🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home. 🌿🌷Slide 🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home.

🌿🌷Slide to view 12 photos that I hope to inspire you to add a little Spring to your home🌷🌿

🌿Tell me something your going to try and add to your home this Spring below⬇️ 

🌼If this is your vibe❤️ Like comment and follow for more

Easy Spring touches-spring in your home- ways to add spring
- bring the outside in
Cocktail and Chat With Suzanne and D’Arcy @crazyb Cocktail and Chat 
With Suzanne and D’Arcy
@crazyblondelifeblog @darcyvandenberg

Join use for a little catch up, in the kitchen and sharing a few recipes, along with stories.

Check out Suzanne’s Asparagus recipe  on her blog… as Well as casserole recipes

D’Arcy has a carrot cake and a yummy casserole recipe on hers.
 
Blogs are linked in our bios and stories.

We get together and have a fun chat… Different topic every month. Sometime we talk recipes & food, fashion or home decor and sometimes Midlife issues or simply ask questions.

We love for you to join in the conversation…. Grab a coffee☕️ or cocktail 🍹and join us for a chat✔️

#cocktailchat #midlife
Spring is here🌷🌿🌸 Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll Spring is here🌷🌿🌸

Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll the Gardens @parkcitygardens 

The Perfect Spring fix & coffee date.

Pick up a few plants for your home or garden, gives you the feel of Spring & boosts your spirits 🌸🌿🌷

🌸🌷What’s your favorite Spring Flower?
☕️Tell me your coffee order below ⬇️ 

🌷Outfit Details on my Liketoknowit
Spring Style over 50 Cool girls buy the Shoes & B Spring Style over 50

Cool girls buy the Shoes & Bags….
They truly finish off every outfit✔️

 These NEW neutral kitten heels by Cecelia NYC are truly so special, they dress up any simple outfit!

Love designer bags and want to try out the latest and greatest, without committing? 
Join Vivrelle and get your first month free with my code: DARCY and link…

My full outfit details and ALL the discount codes are in my link  and in bio.. 

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#springinspo #styleover50 #coolgirls #midlife
This little spit fire is 23🤍 I can’t believe how f This little spit fire is 23🤍
I can’t believe how fast time has flown by 🤍

It’s been so fun watching him grow from a  little pistol into this young man🤍and amazing New daddy. 

His determination, and strong will, made him a great athlete, while his tender heart  and sensitivity & caring has made him kind to others. He’s loyal, has a strong work ethic and a joy for adventure. 

He’s our boy that would want to save every kitten and brought us home our beloved Binx and Little Miss…

The pickiest eater ever, until about the age of 12, and  He wouldn’t try a burger until age 13! (Thank goodness that’s all changed) 😉

So many memories , yet doesn’t seem like it could already be 23 years! 
Proud of the man and watching him become a daddy has been one of our biggest joys🤍🤍

Happy 23rd 🎂🎉Hampton Steel we couldn’t love you more🤍🤍🤍

#ourson #boymom 🎂 #loveyoumore❤️ #firesign #marchbirthday
If this is your Vibe…. Then follow for more! I lo If this is your Vibe….
Then follow for more!

I love to romanticize everyday life… with beautiful Tablescapes, arranging flowers for our homes weekly arrangements (Friday ‘s sink full) Easy Entertaining ideas, Sharing Recipes & a few short cuts and tips along the way. 

Gardening, Reading, Antiquing and thrifting are my “Grandma” hobbies! 

 I also share my love of Fashion, my melanoma Cancer & midlife Journey…

~Live like Nancy
~Dress like Ralph
~Cook like Ina
~Garden like Martha 

Then follow along for more

#springhome #entertainingathome #bhg #southernlivingmag #midlife
I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet you can create from your closet✔️

🌿With my easy Outfit formulas per look, you can head to your closet with these outfit inspirations and create 8 outfits to get YOU through your week. 

🌿What outfit are you going to re-create?

⚠️Fell in love with a piece in a specific outfit? 

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#springoutfitideas #midlifestyle #shopyourcloset
🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷 Tulip Baguette Bites A perfect 🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷
Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Spring time appetizer , you can make for Easter🌷🐰🥕🐣Or Mothers Day🌷

Recipe:
-French Baguette sliced
-Cherry tomatoes 
-Chives
-Basil leaves
-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use @boursincheese) 

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stems 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 ….

Assemble:
- spread cheese onto bread
- add two chive stems
-add basil leaves
-add 1 yellow 1 red cherry tomatoes 

Arrange on platter and serve.

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Are you hosting Easter or are you going out?

SAVE to  reference later. 

#easterrecipes #springrecipe
I know I love a good SALE.. —6 Spring Tops— 50% I know I love a good SALE..

—6 Spring Tops—

50% off LOFT Tops… I grabbed a couple of these… Can you guess which ones came home with me?

Which is your favorite ? 1-2-3-4-5-6

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#loftstyle #apringtops #midlifestyle  #utahblogger
Cheers to the Weekend & Happy Spring🌷🐰🌿🍷 Long Wee Cheers to the Weekend & Happy Spring🌷🐰🌿🍷

Long Week… and lots of creating… here’s a little sneak peek at our Easter Tablescape💙🌿🐇

Follow for more content like this🌿🍷🐇💙

#springinspo #tablescapestyling #utahblogger
Friday Fun…. Oldest Daughter… If you are one, the Friday Fun….

Oldest Daughter…
If you are one, then you know!

What are you in the siblings line up?

#fridayfun #oldestdaughter #midlife
POV: You love Tuckernuck but are Boujee on a budge POV: You love Tuckernuck but are Boujee on a budget, and you find MY account…

8 Spring Dresses that look and feel like Tuckernuck with an affordable price tag mixed with a few Splurge worthy accessories…. That nobody would guess differently ✔️✔️

👗Which of the 8 is your favorite?

Comment “SHOP” for all the details!

Thank you so much for using my links, liking this post and commenting 🤍🤍🤍

That’s how you’re supporting my small business & I appreciate that you help me share what I love, and are apart of my tribe. 🤍🤍🤍

#bougee #budgetfriendlyfashion #midlifestyle #utahinfluencer
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