Birthday Fix!

Birthday fixes are always my favorite! I think Stitch Fix takes a little extra time for them or something because every birthday I always get a box and end up keeping all 5 items!

This year I got some great items for an upcoming beach trip! I typically just request tops and dresses because I own way too many leggings and pants already. Stitch Fix also offers jewelry, purses, accessories, shoes, and now "extras" as well!

I did try some of the extras and loved some of them that I tried! I read some great reviews on the shapewear by Stitch Fix so I had to try it to see what the hype was all about. So comfy! Most of the time I think these things are horrible to wear and end up taking them off anyways but this one is great! I also tried the Hanky Panky one size thong after reading tons of good reviews on them and these live up to the hype as well! Who wouldn't love one size?! Can't wait to try more of the extras!

This IOC by Icons tank is oh so perfect for the beach and exactly what I needed! I love the halter, I love graphic tops, and love the Salty Saturday's saying on it!

I love mixed media tops especially with floral so this top is adorable! Definitely a keeper!

I had this cutout top pinned on my Pinterest board and was so glad she had it in stock! Stripes are always great and the cutout detail on this is so fun!

This dress is surprisingly flattering and hubby said I was keeping this one before I could even say about it! Such a fun off the shoulder dress for spring!

I love the French Grey brand and knew when I first felt how soft this dress was that I would be keeping it! You could sleep in this it's so comfy! Definitely going to be a favorite of mine this summer!!

So if you're not familiar with Stitch Fix, you fill out a style profile on their website with your sizes, clothing styles you like and don't like, price ranges for different items, and what you would like sent to you or not.

For example, I do not need anymore jewelry so I have the boxes checked for Stitch Fix to avoid jewelry. You can get your "fix" as often as you'd like or you cab schedule automatic fixes every 2-3 weeks, monthly, etc. I like to stick with the same stylist so she gets to know what items I like and what I don't like. You can link up a Pinterest board for your stylist to see so she gets a better idea of your style.

After each fix, you can leave comments on all your items with what you liked or didn't like about each piece. This also helps with future fixes, so be as detailed as you can. If you have a special event coming up or vacation, schedule a fix for it explaining what you're looking for to your stylist!

This is a fantastic service for women (and men too starting in the fall) who don't like searching the stores for items that fit your body type or maybe aren't that great at styling the clothes you do have. Or maybe you're just too busy to shop! I love the style cards so show you 2 different ways to style your piece, typically a more dressed up way as well as a more casual look. There is a $20 styling fee but even if you only keep one item, that $20 goes towards it! Free shipping and returns! You really can't go wrong here. They have a great referral discount that gives you $25 towards your next fix when a friend uses your link and schedules their first fix too! Feel free to use mine (Stitch Fix) if you wanna give this a try! So much fun and so addicting!!!

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LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS that there's still time to get!

Are you scrambling to get those last-minute gifts? I've heard it all week... Guys scrambling to figure out what to get the women in their lives and wondering what to get!

Just in case you're one of them, here's some of my favorite ideas! I don't think you can go wrong with these and they can definitely get you more bonus points than just a gift card!

FASHION

Women can be difficult to shop for, especially when it comes to clothing! Take the guesswork out of it and let Stitch Fix do the work for you! Gift cards for Stitch Fix would be a great option to get her something just for her! Stitch Fix will send 5 items customized to her style and preferences! You can even print the gift card at home! Easy peasy!!

  

PAMPER

Give the gift of stress relief! I don't know many women who don't like getting pampered every once in awhile. I think one of the best gifts you can give her is time to relax and pamper herself a little with a spa package, facial, massage, pedicure, you name it, we'll love it! If you're local, Posh Facial Esthetics  is an amazing little getaway....if she's never had a customized facial from Amy there, you have to get this for her! Or you could treat her to a makeup lesson or lash extensions with Katie at Glam Beauty Lounge and make sure to plan a fun date for that evening with her glam new look!

  

EXPERIENCES

Getting stuff for Christmas is always fun but experiences are so much more memorable! Classes, concerts, plays, excursions, or lessons based on her interests would be a great way to spend quality time together as a couple! Even a night away at a hotel or bed & breakfast would be a fun idea! At the Fleming Field Airport in St. Paul, you can even learn to fly a helicopter with an introductory flight lesson! How cool would that be? Or do you have a thrill seeker in your life? At the Brainerd International Raceway they offer a Lamborghini thrill ride!


Happy shopping!!!

 

Pulled Pork BBQ Pizza (Keto-Style)

This recipe from: https://howtothisandthat.com/keto-fathead-pizza-bbq-pork/ turned out fantastic! I love the Fathead Dough for pizzas if you haven't tried it yet! So yummy!!! This is a new family favorite!


*Fathead dough

*BBQ sauce

*1.5 lbs pulled pork

*1 small onion

*Bacon bits

*1 tbsp butter

*1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded

*1/4 cup cheddar, shredded

*salt and pepper.
 

Directions:
 

For the pizza crust:

Ingredients

·         4oz cream cheese

·        1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

·         2 eggs, beaten

·         1/2 tsp garlic powder

·         2/3 cup almond flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°

 In a small bowl, add cream cheese and mozzarella. Microwave on high for 20 seconds at a time until melted.

Add remaining ingredients to the melted cheese.

Mix as well as you can. It does get a tad bit odd here, because mozzarella turns to a big glob when melted. It is ok, it will work together.

Grease a pizza pan, spread dough out into a 1/2″ thick circle and poke holes with fork in various spots on top.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown before adding finished BBQ pulled pork.

 

For the pork:

Head skillet over medium heat, add butter. Saute onions and bacon with salt and pepper. Add shredded pork. Heat through.

Meanwhile, prepare BBQ sauce in a sauce pan with the following:

·         1/4 cup brown sugar substitute

·         1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

·         1/4 cup white vinegar

·         1/2 cup water

·         2 tablespoons real butter

·         1 can tomato paste

·         1 teaspoon garlic powder

·         1 teaspoon onion powder

·         1 teaspoon dry yellow mustard

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

 

Let simmer 5-10 minutes and add to pulled pork.

Once Fathead dough is done baking, add pulled pork on top and top with cheeses.

Bake another 7-10 minutes until melted and bubbly.


Enjoy!

 

 

Keto Hamburger, Sausage, Broccoli Alfredo

"You know you're a Minnesotan if you say a casserole is just a hotdish with an attitude." ~ Ed Fischer, You Know You're A Minnesotan.
 

I don't know about you but I love a good hotdish recipe. I love the simplicity of throwing everything together in one dish , the home-like flavors of a hearty dish, and the ability to feed a large group of people and still have leftovers. These are especially comforting meals in the cold winters! In case you need more, check out: here and here!

Without further ado, here is the delicious Keto Hamburger, Sausage, Broccoli Alfredo I found from https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-casseroles/hamburger-sausage-broccoli-alfredo-low-carb.html. I didn't have any parmesan left so I used more mozzarella in it's place for the below recipe.

Keto Hamburger, Sausage, Broccoli Alfredo

 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 lb bulk sausage

1 tsp oregano, dried

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

12 oz bag of broccoli/cauliflower mix

1 (8 oz) block cream cheese

1/2 c heavy cream

1/2 c Parmesan cheese

8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-In a large skillet brown hamburger, sausage, onion, and garlic.

-Steam broccoli/cauliflower until tender, add salt and pepper.

-Microwave cream cheese for about 45 seconds, until soft. Whisk until smooth and stir in the parmesan.

-Combine hamburger mix, broccoli/cauliflower, and cream sauce in a greased 13x9 dish.

-Add salt, pepper, and add mozzarella cheese on top.

-Bake 35-45 minutes.


Enjoy!!!

Keto Blueberry Scones

I have made this gem of a find multiple times already and this will definitely be a new keto must-have item in my house! This is perfect for breakfast or for sweet tooth cravings! This recipe is from https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-blueberry-scones/ and it was love at first bite!!

I love being able to give these sugar-free "treats" to the kids and they are none the wiser on how healthy these little scones actually are!


Keto Blueberry Scones


Ingredients:

2 cups almond flour 

1/3 cup Swerve Sweetener 

1/4 cup coconut flour 

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

3/4 cup fresh blueberries

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt and Swerve. 
3. Stir in the eggs, whipping cream and vanilla, and mix until the dough begins to come together.
4. Add the blueberries and carefully work into the dough. 
5. Gather the dough together and turn out onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Pat into a rough rectangle about 10 by 8 inches.
7. Use a sharp large knife to cut into 6 squares. Then cut each of those squares diagonally into two triangles.
8. Gently lift the scones and distribute them around the pan. 
9. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and just firm to the touch.
10. Remove and let cool.

Enjoy!

Special Announcement!!!!

I am so excited to announce that Stitch Fix's promotion of trying out their boxes for FREE has been extended through January! If you have yet to try it, now is definitely the time to do so! You won't be obligated to spend a dime! This would be a great time to have a stylist put together some holiday pieces or a "New Year" wardrobe for you! I also love using Stitch Fix to help my tall hubby find items that are long enough for him!

 Stitch Fix is a clothing/shoe/accessories subscription that you choose the frequency of! I choose to do mine "on demand" rather than monthly but with this promo going on, I'm trying to do as many as I can squeeze in to show you guys! They send you 5 pieces in each box that range from tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, shoes, accessories. Normally the styling fee is $20 that you can apply towards any of the items that you keep but through January, this is waived! So absolutely no strings attached in this promo!







They offer this for women, men, plus-size, maternity, and petite! This service is also for all ages!!! My grandma just recently tried a free box and loved it so much that she got another one right after! All you do is fill out your style profile with all of your sizes, likes and dislikes, and leave a note for your stylist as to what items you are looking for. Keep in mind too that they offer size exchanges if you love something! Just make sure to click exchange in checkout! They also offer a 25% discount if you keep all 5 items....and they price match if you find it cheaper somewhere else! The bag to ship the items back in is included in your box to ship back FREE! The exchanges even ship for FREE! You even choose the price points that you are most comfortable with! You can update this information any time if you want to make any changes!

I have loved this subscription since I started it. Great style delivered to your door without having to search in stores for items that fit correctly! I also love being able to try the items with the ones I already have in my closet! I have received so many items that I would have never picked for myself in stores that I now wear all the time. This has totally changed my style! I love how my stylist, Kristen, will find me pieces that are dressy enough for work but oh so comfy still!!! I try to get a box seasonally to spice up my wardrobe with high-quality and timeless pieces. When I checkout, I leave detailed notes to my stylist about what I liked and didn't like about all of my items. This helps your stylist really get your style for future boxes. I also update my "Stitch Fix Style Inspiration" Pinterest board that's linked to my profile so my stylist can see the styles I like and items I am looking for. I love the styling cards that they send you on how to wear each of the items so you have ideas on what to pair them with.




My daughter is loving that I have a new  YouTube channel for the box openings too! As soon as she sees the box arrive, she asks if we can do a video! Make sure you check out all my Stitch Fix box openings and try-on videos!




I highly suggest giving this service a try! This would also be a great gift for someone (or yourself) too as Stitch Fix also has gift cards! 

Here's my referral link:
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8047912-12922989

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links, and I will be compensated when you make a purchase by clicking through my links.

Winter Stitch Fix! Get yours free this month!

So this month only, Stitch Fix is letting me offer free styling fees to all my followers! Typically it is a $20 styling fee that can be applied towards any items you keep! So if you're hesitant that you won't like it, give it a try with no strings attached! You choose when you get boxes so you won't be signed up for anything! Fill out your profile with your sizes, likes, and dislikes and watch the magic happen!!

They send you 5 items with anything from jewelry to jackets! You can also link it with your Pinterest board to give your stylist ideas of styles you like! Check out my fix before and be sure to use my referral link here to be able to get this awesome deal!!!  

Loving this winter jacket! Totally reminds me of something I would see Olivia Pope wear on Scandal!!

Pretty certain my husband is making me keep this one! Such a fun top! This is perfect for the holidays with the gorgeous red color!

I am a complete sucker for polka dots! And this tie on the side is amazing! I knew I would love this when I saw it! Unfortunately it is a little short so I might have to try to exchange for a bigger size for a better fit. Stitch Fix will also send you different sizes for FREE. You don't pay shipping EVER.

My stylist knows I love this halter style so she sent me this gem. Great purple color that you could wear any season! This one might have be exchanged for a smaller size though because it's a little big on the top!

Love. This is so comfy and soft and a great deep green color. I could wear this every day. This is what I'm talking about with a comfy and cozy winter box! Love my stylist Kristen!!!!

Totally digging this fix overall! Need a few size adjustments! If you keep all 5 items, you get 25% off! Stitch Fix will also price match if you find the item cheaper somewhere else! Customer service is fantastic with them! You must give this a try this month! You've got nothing to lose!!