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Beauty and More by Pilar
A blog about beauty, lifestyle, and inspiration etc.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Chicken Broccoli Bacon Alfredo with Rotini Noodles
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Hi There!
Hello Everyone,
I missed you all! I hope that you all are doing well!
So how has your year been going so far? I guess I can't complain too much. The only thing that has been constant lately is my sinus and allergy problems. South Carolina has been experiencing unpredictable weather once again and currently suffering lol. It seems like I've been dealing with these sinus and allergy problems since late November.
In speaking of allergies and sinuses, I had a sneeze session in the kitchen Friday night and pulled a muscle. I won't lie, I'm in a lot of pain right now, but I hope that it won't last that long. My intent was to start back blogging next week, but I might have to delay it a little longer. I have so many blog posts planned. I will be back! 🙂
Talk with you all soon! ❤
Pilar
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Happy New Year's Eve!
Hello Everyone!
Here we are the last day of the year. 2022 is almost a wrap. For me this year wasn't too bad except for the last four months life has been challenging. The last four months have tested my patience and my faith. Let me explain...
On my birthday/Christmas night I was talking to my mama and I was telling her in the New Year I want to learn to be more patient. I have patience, but as I mentioned the last few months have tested my patience. I have to remember that things happen in God's timing, not mine.
I know that people like to change things in the New Year and I think that great, but I do think there are a few exceptions. For example if something or someone isn't working for me. I'm not going to wait until January 1st to change it or cut someone out of my life. There is never really a wrong time to get a new start. You have to do what's best for you. 2022 wasn't all that bad, but as I mentioned this year had it's moments. A new year is just like a blank page. I plan to fill those pages with happiness, wisdom, and growth.
Wishing you all a wonderful Happy New Year! I also want to make note that I'll be taking time off blogger during January. I originally planned for this break in November, so this break is long overdue. Talk with you in 2023! ❤
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Happy Birthday/Merry Christmas to Me!
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Friday, December 23, 2022
The Day Before Christmas Eve
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It's freezing here in South Carolina right now! Honestly I'm not used to this type of cold weather in December let alone for Christmas. What better way to warm up than a nice cup of hot chocolate? Over the years I've shared recipes for hot chocolate. Some of those recipes have been homemade and others have been instant. Drinking hot chocolate around Christmas is one my favorite things to do. You can have a cup on Christmas Eve or drink a cup on Christmas morning etc. The weather outside right now is freezing so it's the perfect time for this delicious drink.
I remember a few years ago many of you left so many kind comments on my gift wrapping skills. If I'm being honest I actually hate wrapping gifts lol. I'm a gift bag giver all day, but presents looks so pretty gift wrapped.
I mentioned that I'm not doing a lot for Christmas and I wasn't buying anymore gift wrap. Some of the gifts will be displayed openly around the tree on Christmas morning lol.
My hope is to get a few photos taken for my birthday so that means I have to do my hair and makeup. Let's see if this year I will take my birthday photos. December 23rd is always busy because I like to take it easy for Christmas Eve and My Birthday/Christmas Day. I still can't believe my birthday/Christmas is in 2 days!
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Homemade Christmas Chocolate Peanut Clusters
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Today I have a baking post featuring Homemade Christmas Chocolate Peanut Clusters. This was my first time making these clusters. These no bake clusters were super easy to make, and tasty!
Homemade Christmas Chocolate Peanut Clusters
You'll Need the Following:
- Chocolate Bars/ Chocolate Chips
- Peanuts
- Optional: Sprinkles or White Chocolate if you drizzle white chocolate over the clusters, use a piping bag or ziploc bag with the corner cut
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Sheet Pan
- Spoon or Ice Cream Scooper
- Air Tight Container for storage in refrigerator
Instructions
Step 1: Melt Chocolate in a microwaveable safe bowl (you can use the double boiler method, but I find the microwave quicker and easier)
Step 2: Mix chocolate until smooth and add peanuts
Step 3: Mix peanuts into mixture until well coated with chocolate.
Step 4: Take an ice cream scooper or spoon to make individual chocolate peanut clusters.
Step 5: Place your chocolate peanut clusters on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet pan Optional: You can add sprinkles, drizzle white chocolate using a piping bag or ziploc bag with the corner cut
Step 6: After you placing chocolate peanut clusters on the baking sheet, put them in the fridge to cool.
Step 7: Remove and serve! I put mine in an glass air tight container and put the clusters back in the fridge. You can leave them out, but the clusters last longer in the fridge. These make great Christmas Gifts for those that have a sweet tooth or like chocolate!
Saturday, December 17, 2022
China Glaze Drippin In Glitz Holiday 2022 Collection
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Look what showed up at my front door a few days ago! China Glaze's Drippin in Glitz: Holiday 2022 Collection! How cute is this packaging?! What a beautiful collection to add sparkle to your nails and holiday season!
If It Sparkles It's Mine
What is a rose by any other name? Glam-up your seasonal get-togethers with this resplendent, rose-gilded lacquer that's just as befitting on the red carpet as it is beneath the mistletoe.
Queen Of Bling
Gift yourself with the gold-standard of diamond-like, encrusted nail looks. Tips and toes will dazzle and delight in divine, gilded dust, casting an atmospheric, spellbinding glow wherever they go.
She's Icy
Take a walk on the wild side of Winter Wonderland with every girl's BFF. Enchant, captivate, and shine like the star-studded, deific diva you are every day of the year and look like you dripped your tips in tubs of 20-carat diamonds
I Speak Glitter
Yule be the envy of every exquisite extravaganza this holiday when you rock this twinkling, turquoise, party-ready polish. Ruby red slippers not included.
Get Your Glitter On
A party-perfect, hot pink pearlescent polish that has the unbridled power to melt even the most unflappable heart of an ice queen. Shake things up at your next soiree with a lot of shine and shimmer sprinkled with a little sassiness.
Glitter Is The New Black
Who needs a ravishing rock when you've got the ultimate LBD of naughty nail looks? Be blinded by the light.
My Thoughts
The holidays season is the time of year that I love most things glitter. I think China Glaze did an extraordinary job with this all glitter collection. Most of you know that I love to mix and match my nails, and I like the idea of me doing that with these glitter nail polishes as well. The colors are gorgeous and go well with the typical colors for the holidays, but with glitter! The polishes I used were a little thick, but the outcome is gorgeous. It took about 2 to 3 coats to fully cover my nails, but if you're just wanting a little glitter, 1 coat will look gorgeous as well. Dripping in Glitz was a perfect name for this collection!
Chicken Broccoli Bacon Alfredo with Rotini Noodles
Hello Everyone! Last night I made this yummy Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Bacon Alfredo with Rotini Noodles. It's been raining most of the...
