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Nordstrom earrings

I’ve had these for years (in different sizes) and wear almost daily- also make a great gift for the holidays or stocking stuffers! (My personal favorite is the 6ct size)

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Nordstrom earrings I’ve had these for years (in different sizes) and wear almost daily- also make a great gift for the holidays or stocking stuffers! (My personal favorite is the 6ct size) Gifts for her, gifts for mom, holiday gift guide, Nordstrom gift guide, earrings, jewelry for her, Christmas gifts for her, cubic zirconia LTKGiftGuide LTKHoliday LTKFindsUnder100

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Hello! And WELCOME to my LTK shop! My name is Janine (also known as Meatballmom) and I’m SO happy to have you here!

Feel free to ask a question, leave a comment or say “Hi!” 👋

If you’re new to the LTK app check out my other pinned post: “How to shop my LTK shop” or check out the Collection “Start Here” to get you started!

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Cashmere tee size small - affordable, comfortable without being too hot or heavy- comes in other colors

Jeans - Levi’s rib cage wide leg denim - I have in this darker wash (color polar perimeter) and lighter one too (color Far & Wide) - I wear the 26 x 30 (comes in other lengths as well) These jeans are more fitted in the waist and hips and looser in the leg.

Belt and bracelet jewelry from Amazon; earrings from Targett

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Cashmere tee size small - affordable, comfortable without being too hot or heavy- comes in other colors

Jeans - Levi’s rib cage wide leg denim - I have in this darker wash and lighter one too - I wear the 26 x 30 (comes in other lengths as well) These jeans are more fitted in the waist and hips and looser in the leg.

Belt and silver jewelry from Amazon

Fall outfit / casual outfit / mom style / cashmere tee / jeans / wide leg jeans #ltkseasonal #ltksalealert #ltkfindsunder100 jeans under 100 #ltkbeauty baccarat rouge / living proof / amazon finds / amazon fashion / quince / Levi’s jeans

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Holiday dresses
Party dress
Christmas dress
Winter wedding guest dress

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Food storage and meal prep containers - I love these and use most of them regularly! I’ve been trying to switch most of my food storage to glass containers and I LOVE how the lid organizers keeps all the lids organized!

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Holiday outfit

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CELEBRATE EVERY DAY

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” — Oprah Winfrey

I learned one of life’s hard lessons at a young age: the loss of a parent.

But another important lesson I learned along the way was to celebrate every day. My mom made sure my siblings and I focused on gratitude and what and who we still had in our life despite the devastating loss of our Dad.

And one way she showed us how to do that was with a celebration plate similar to this one. Growing up, that plate would appear at your place on the kitchen table on your birthday, for an award you received in school, or any other important milestone or special occasion.

Even as grown adults the plate still appeared for graduations, engagements and wedding anniversaries.

The tradition started many years ago became even more special as the years have passed, with my own family and I carrying on the same tradition with this special plate.

It’s another reminder that while life is short and difficulty and loss is inevitable, life still has many sweet and beautiful moments to be celebrated and cherished.

This plate makes a great holiday gift or is perfect for all your holiday entertaining!

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3 Tier Party Drink Fountain

Fountain is easy to assemble - I washed all the pieces before using; a perfect festive statement piece for holiday entertaining!

Holiday parties / holiday entertaining / Christmas party
Drink fountain / amazon home finds / drink tower

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Casual winter outfit idea - cropped vest / green cropped puffy vest

Woven black purse

Vest is lightweight but warm and cozy - true to size and comes in other colors

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Home workout / workout at home
Dumbbell workout
Strength training
Mid-forties mom

Workout top size small
Leggings XS

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Cashmere cardigan from Quince

I wear it both buttoned or unbuttoned; comes in other colors; true to size

Wear it by itself, layered over a top or slip dress, or draped over your shoulder.

These cashmere pieces from quince are great quality and affordable prices - they make a great Christmas gift for her, for your mom or Mother-in-law or friend.

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Red ballet flats - true to size and very comfy - would be perfect for all your holiday outfits!

Red shoes, red flats, Mary Jane flats , holiday outfits, holiday style, holiday shoes

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Workout outfit / gym outfit

Workout leggings / yoga leggings

Everything true to size

Top size small
Leggings XS

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Fall shoe favorites:

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Workout outfit / tennis outfit

Tank size small
Skirt size XS

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Quince sweater - I sized up one size for more oversized fit

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Quince sweaters and Cashmere under $100!!!

Affordable sweaters and cashmere! The perfect sweaters for the Season and make an amazing Christmas gift for her!

I’ve gotten several as gifts and just added some new styles to my wardrobe this year!

Dress the sweaters up or down - perfect for casual days or holiday parties!

True to size but size up if you want looser or oversized fit

crewneck sweater size XS

Paper bag black pants size XS

Linked similar holiday heels

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Quince sweaters and Cashmere under $100!!!

Affordable sweaters and cashmere! The perfect sweaters for the Season and make an amazing Christmas gift for her!

I’ve gotten several as gifts and just added some new styles to my wardrobe this year!

Dress the sweaters up or down - perfect for casual days or holiday parties!

True to size but size up if you want looser or oversized fit

3 crewneck sweaters size XS
Black cashmere button down cardigan in size small
Short sleeve cashmere tee in size smalll
Gray sweater sized up to medium

Bodysuit size small true to size
Jeans size 26x30
Faux leather skirt size small
Paper bag black pants size XS

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Holiday accessories / holiday jewelry

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Workout outfit / tennis outfit

Tank size small
Skirt size XS

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Easy Dinner Idea: Steak and Egg Salad

Start by marinating your strip steak in a glass dish with Worcestershire sauce. I keep in fridge until I’m ready to cook (taking out of fridge about a 1/2 hour before ready to cook).

I use the egg cooker to hard boil my eggs first. (When they are done, I place them in an ice bath for 10 minutes before peeling.).

While eggs are cooking pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Next place 1-2 tablespoons of oil (usually grape seed oil - though I used olive oil in the video) Turn heat onto medium heat then sear the steak on each side ( I do 2 minutes per side, then 1 minute per side.) before placing in oven to finish cooking for about 8 minutes. Then let steak rest on cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.

While the steak is in the oven and then resting, chop your veggies, and wash and chop your lettuce ( I like iceberg for this salad but used romaine here because that’s what I had)

Assemble your salad with the lettuce, veggies, chopped hard boiled eggs and sliced steak. I like to add salt + pepper and some homemade ranch dressing (I mix a ranch packet according to directions but sub yogurt for mayo)

Enjoy!

Let me know if you have any questions and if you’d like to see more easy recipes like these. This is a high protein filling veggie filled steak and egg salad that is easy to make!

I also sometimes serve the kids steak and eggs separately without the salad and give them cut up bell peppers and cucumber or tomato for their vegetable.

Linking kitchen gadgets below along with some other kitchen favorites of mine.

Outfit: button down shirt size small
Levis rib cage wide leg jeans: size 26x30
Clogs true to size
Gold necklace

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Fall shoes and boots

Holiday heels
Fall flats
Fall boots
Fall booties
Mary Jane
Red Mary Jane

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Electric salt and pepper set makes an affordable perfect gift for the home, a housewarming gift, or holiday gift exchange.

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Workout at Home Favorites

I do a lot of my workouts at home as a busy mom in her mid-40’s. Lifting heavier weights has become really important to me as I age so I’ve been adding in heavier weights some days, and using lighter ones on others.

I’m always more motivated to workout in cute workout clothes and Amazon workout clothes are now my go-to! They are inexpensive and I love buying solid color tops, leggings and sports bras so I can mix and match them.

Sports bra is true to size and one of the nicer more sturdier made ones - wearing size small and I also have in black. This sports bras looks cute with sweatshirts with open backs or boat neck tops where you see the straps.

Love these leggings - so soft and comfy - wearing true to size workout leggings in size XS. I have these in several other colors.

Sticky socks come in a three pack of socks and I wear them for many of my workouts both with and without sneakers.

Home workout, dumbbells
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Hair Care Favorites

Shampoo: I currently use Kevin Murphy shampoo in Everlasting Colour Wash

Conditioner: I currently use Kevin Murphy conditioner in Everlasting Colour Rinse

Purple Shampoo: I use the Fanola shampoo about once every two weeks for my blonde hair

6-in-1 Styler: I use this product on towel dried damp hair before combing through my wet hair and to also use for a heat protectant.

Hair clips: These alligator clips from Amazon hold my hair in place when I section it to dry or curl it. They come in a pack - I even use them to keep my hair back when cleaning around the house - to keep my hair out of my face without putting crimps in my hair.

Dyson Airwrap: I’ve had this airwrap complete kit for almost 3 years and have LOVED it! I got it as a Christmas gift - and use it on my hair weekly. The updated version has an updated version of the hair dryer attachment and it also comes with longer barrels than my older version. This would definitely be a splurge-worthy gift for her!

Curling iron: I’ve had this curling iron for over a decade and it’s still going strong. I use the curling barrels on the Dyson when I want the hair curled all the way down the section - but I use this curling iron when I want the bottoms of the pieces to remain straight.

Dry Shampoo: I use this Living Proof Dry Shampoo to extend my hairstyles in between washing.

Texturizing Spray: I love this product so much! I use it almost daily - it definitely adds volume and texture to my hair and is one of my favorite hair products - I’ve used for years!

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Boots / Fall boots / black boots / black booties

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Holiday Elf arrival idea! Linked exact red box below and elf fits all the way inside with lid closed

NOTE: Box comes with shredded red paper and lid - but sign is one of my printables that I cut out and added

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LEVIS JEANS

Jeans:

1) Levi’s rib cage wide leg denim; (color Far & Wide) - I wear the 26 x 30 (comes in other lengths and colors as well)

These jeans are more fitted in the waist and hips and looser in the leg.

2) wedgie straight jeans - wear my regular size 26 and fit true to size - these have some stretch to them.

3) 725 High rise boot cut in light wash- these have stretch and also come in other colors - wearing my true to size 26.

4) Levi’s rib cage wide leg denim (color polar perimeter) - I wear the 26 x 30 (comes in other lengths and colors as well) These jeans are more fitted in the waist and hips and looser in the leg.

White tee - I sized up to a medium for a looser fit but does fit true to size

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes in the Oven using the Veggie Chopper

I used my veggie chopper to save time in chopping my sweet potatoes. It’s much quicker and I also get sweet potato chunks the same size which makes them roast more evenly too.

There are different inserts which will give you larger or smaller chunks depending on which size you use. I am using the larger sized chunks one for the potatoes and onions - I usually use the smaller insert when I want tiny diced onions and celery for chicken salad or egg salads.

This chopper is easy to clean, makes chopping and dicing faster and I now keep it out on my counter because I use it weekly!

Here’s how I roast my sweet potatoes:

* Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Chop several sweet potatoes and one onion and divide them evenly onto 2 parchment lined cookie sheets.

* lightly coat with grapeseed or olive oil and salt (or salt and pepper) and toss to coat.

* Roast for 30-40 minutes tossing every 10-15 minutes until browned, carmelized and to your liking.

This makes a great side dish especially during the Fall and Thanksgiving season!

Leave any questions you have for me below!

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Pantry storage and organization

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3 Thanksgiving desserts

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

mixed berries (2 cups) (like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
2 ripe pears, diced
2 apples, diced
pomegranate seeds (1 cup)
1 Tablespoon honey (adjust to taste)
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) for topping (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries, diced pears, diced apples, and pomegranate seeds.
Next, in a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lemon juice to create a simple dressing.
Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat the fruits evenly.
Taste the fruit salad and adjust the sweetness with more honey if desired.
If using, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the fruit salad for added crunch and flavor.
Serve the Thanksgiving fruit salad immediately or refrigerate a short while to allow the flavors to meld.

Turkey Cupcakes:

Take that leftover Halloween candy corn and use it to create turkey cupcakes! Grab some store bought cupcakes (I used mini pumpkin spice ones) and some candy eyes.

Place several pieces of candy corn narrow side down into the icing at the back of the cupcake. This creates the turkey feathers.

Next, place candy eyes on the icing and then break the tip off of a piece of candy corn and place just below the eyes for the turkey beak.

Acorn Bites

Ingredients:

Mini Nilla wafers
Hershey’s kisses
Mini chocolate chips
Nutella (you can also use chocolate frosting instead)

Directions:

Start by applying Nutella (or chocolate frosting) to the bottom of a Hershey Kiss.
Attach a mini Nilla wafer to the Hershey kiss using Nutella or frosting as your ‘glue.’
Carefully dip the bottom of a mini chocolate chip in Nutella and place on top of the mini Nilla wafer to make the top of the acorn
Enjoy!

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3 Gifts for Girls

These three play items make great gifts for girls

Holiday gift / Christmas gifts for girls

Gift guide/ gifts for her

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