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Shalice Noel

Foodie Friday: FLOURLESS CHICKPEA MUFFINS

by Shalice Noel August 13, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

1 (15 ounce) can Organic Garbanzo Beans, rinsed and drained (chickpeas)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup creamy almond butter (just almonds + salt)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or sub honey)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup small wild frozen blueberries OR 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top (dairy-free, if desired)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with 10 muffin liners (we’re only making 10 muffins) and spray the inside of each liner with nonstick cooking spray so that the liners do not stick to the muffins — this is important.

Step 2

Place chickpeas and 1 egg in the bowl of a food processor or high powered blender and process until beans are well blended. Add two other eggs, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder and salt and process again until smooth. Fold in ⅓ cup chocolate chips.

Step 3

Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly among the tops of each muffin batter. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffins comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins from tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Let me know what you think! Don’t miss my reel featuring this recipe.

Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen

August 13, 2021

Beauty

3 Tips To Enhance Your Lashes

by Shalice Noel August 12, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

3 Tips To Enhance Your Lashes

1. Use a sensitive eye makeup removing cleanser, some makeup removers are very harsh on your eyes!

2. Apply GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum on each lash line, once a day and GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum on each brow once a day.

3. Stay consistent – it takes 4-6 weeks of consistent GrandeLASH-MD use to start seeing results, and 6-8 weeks of consistent GrandeBROW use to start seeing results.

Available at Ulta.com or click on the images below to shop.

When we lived in LA, I religiously went to get lash extensions every 6 weeks. I would get a sitter and drive an hour to West Hollywood and pray for a parking spot. Then, I would lay down for 2 hours and pray the stinky glue wouldn’t get into my eyes, which would happen on occasion and my eyes would burn! After two hours, I’d have full, long lashes. Sadly, this didn’t last long especially if I had allergies and my eyes would tear up or itch. I knew eventually that I needed to enhance my own natural lashes, that became so short as a result of the stress of the extensions. Yes, lash extensions can hurt your natural lashes.

Enter the lash serum from Grande Cosmetics, GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum. I saw a blogger friend that I trusted use it and I knew I had to try it. I was hooked.

Why I love GrandeLASH-MD, it’s a one swipe wonder! It helps promote the appearance of naturally longer, thicker looking lashes. It is water based so it’s suitable to use with contacts and lash extensions. And it is Ophthalmologist tested and cruelty free.

Have you tried it?

Thank you Ulta for sponsoring this post! All opinions my own.

August 12, 2021

Home

My favorite Amazon buy lately (it’s not what you would expect)

by Shalice Noel August 2, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

Trousers

Tee

Mules

Topiaries (they come in a set of 2)

I don’t know about you, but I have scored quite a few notable Amazon buys lately. One of which I’d like to share today. I must confess, I used to have a green thumb, but not lately. I’m getting ready for the kids to go back to school in two weeks, we have a business to run and I have zero time to water or trim so artificial for the win!

These topiaries come in a set of 2, have to be assembled (just attach both sides) and look stunning and real! Reid even complimented me on how well these have held up and give our back yard a little feel of Tuscany with zero work.

What do you think?

Click the images to shop!

August 2, 2021

Anniversary Nordstrom

NSALE public access is today! (Poncho styling ideas)

by Shalice Noel July 28, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

Outfit 1 Bleeker Street Poncho // Sneakers // Socks on sale // Bike Shorts and these on sale

Outfit 2 Mules // Crop jeans //

Outfit 3 Spanx // Sneakers and GGB at Nordys // Socks

NSALE PUBLIC ACCESS STARTS TODAY! This means, you don’t need the credit card to shop. Lots has sold out but a lot remains, so go check it out! These pj’s are still in stock, Clare V bag in leopard and green and stripe tee.

COATS

SHOES

ACCESSORIES

SWEATERS

MORE ACCESSORIES

July 28, 2021

Family

Top six list of our favorite books for Levi

by Shalice Noel July 23, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

I love a house that is full of books.

But it can also be a clutter disaster. Therefore, I try not to waste our time and storage space on junk books. I think of our library as I do our pantry. If there is no nutritional value, don’t eat it. If the story lacks good content, don’t bother. Here is my top six list of our favorite books for Levi.

1) Good Night Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown

2) Caps For Sale, by Esphyr Slobodkina

3) Little Bunny Follows His Nose, by Katherine Howard

4) Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey Rinker & Tom Lichtenheld

5) Henny Penny, by Paul Galdone

6) Corduroy, by Don Freeman

Here is what I look for in a good book to read

1) Plot. Yes, even a book for toddlers should have a plot.

2) Repetition. It is important at this age. Find books that rhyme, sing, or repeat phrases. I like to read in funny voices and it makes him laugh.

3) Illustrations. I’m a sucker for great graphics and Levi loves pointing out objects he can identify. Like the burch in Good Night Moon and Goodnight and the teddy bear in Goodnight Construction Site. These two stories are especially genius.

As I often say, the days are long, but the years are short. If your kids are already past the toddler stage, you can catch up the snuggle time with grand kids.

Have a lovely weekend,

Shalice

July 23, 2021

Nordstrom

What I picked up from the NSALE

by Shalice Noel July 21, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

Outfit 1 Tee, Jeans, Mules and Clare V tote, coin necklace

Outfit 2 Tee, Jeans, Mules, Clare V tote, coin necklace

Outfit 3 Leopard top, jeans, mules, Clare V tote, coin necklace

Outfit 4 Knit worn in XL, mules, and Clare V tote, coin necklace

Outfit 5 Faux Leather Jacket, tee, Kut jeans, mules and Clare V tote, coin necklace

Mules use code SHALICE15 for 15% off my mules

July 21, 2021

Back to School

Back to School Must Haves with Walmart

by Shalice Noel July 18, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

I don’t love back to school frenzy but I secretly love all the prep and new gear! The kids share this joy with me. I bought the kids new Trapper Keepers, backpacks and jeans from Walmart. I had a blast from the past when I bought the Trapper Keepers home. I used to have one in junior high. Such good memories staying organized and “cool.” Now, my kids get to experience it.

See my picks below for starting off the year right:

Girls backpack // Girls Jeggings // Girls $3 tanks // Girls tees // // Boys backpacks // Trapper Keeper and this one / Notebooks // My cardigan // Boys jeans // Brooks’ shirt // Boys shoes // Boys Henley // Desktop Calendar //

Back to School for moms

Back to School for kids

Back to School Gear

Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post!

July 18, 2021

Nordstrom

6 Things you need to add to your Nordstrom cart

by Shalice Noel July 14, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

6 items you need from the NSALE

1.VINCE COATIGAN

2. TALL BOOTS

3. SHORT BOOTS

4. CLARE V TOTE BAG

5. BEIGE KNIT (I also like this one)

6. BEIGE RUANA

Men’s shorts fit is tts // Vince cardigan – I got a small in camel and grey // Zip mini skirt in caramel sz 26//

Tank $19 // Tall boots in tortilla suede // Short booties tts // Jeans sz 26 // Stripe Tee $19! // Hat //

Flannel in small // Coin necklace

I went to Nordstrom near us and previewed the sale. I brought Reid and Levi and it was fun! Reid picked up some shorts and I picked up two Vince cardigans. I realized after today, if you just get one item, let it be the VINCE CARDIGAN. Which is your fave?

Tank // Mules use code SHALICE15 for 15% off // Jeans size 26

1 CLARE V 2 T3 CURLER 3 NUBODY 4 SUNGLASSES 5 STAUD BOOTS 6 BOOTIES 7. BLANKET 8. KNIT in BEIGE // 9. KNEE HIGH BOOTS // 10. CALPAK 11. SPANX

1 RL Pack of shirts 2 Tee shirt 4 Shorts 5 Watch 6 Sunglasses 7 Boots 8 P448 9 No Show socks 10 Levi’s jeans 11 Belt

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July 14, 2021

Nordstrom

#NSALE Nordstrom Anniversary Sale try-ons

by Shalice Noel July 12, 2021

written by Shalice Noel

Dress in small // Mules // Fedora

Flowy top from the NSALE // Jeans // Boots from the NSALE

Sailor pants // Modal tee in xxs // Bag // NSALE booties shown in tortilla

Boots from the NSALE // Top // Shorts // Sunglasses

Cut out Sweater // Shorts

Tank // Jeans // Sunglasses

These sneakers are so cute! // This faux leather jacket comes in brown and great with black jeans. Tie Dye Sweater, my girls LOVE these colors! // NASA tee // My second daughter loves this puffer for our trip to the Blue Ridge mountains // Super soft fleece sweatshirt for play or travel! // Smocked top // Atalie wanted her own tall boots // Cute North Face jacket //

How cute is this blazer for church? // Insulated boots for winter, think ahead! // Water resistant coat // Two piece pajamas! // Stretch jeans // Polo in black and gray! // Converse in white and black // Tee for $9.90! // Boy’s tie dye tee shirt

Sweater dress // Chain sandals // Bag

These Levi’s ribcage jeans are $30 off

This wool blend wrap coat sold out fast but it will be back. I think lots of people in the beginning buy multiple sizes and will eventually return one.

This True and Co bra is $28 and SO incredibly soft just as they say!

This Barefoot Dreams Cardigan is incredibly soft.

I can’t believe the biggest shopping day of the year is among us. Today at 3am EST early Access shopping opens for Icon level cardmembers. Not sure what level cardholder that you are? Log onto your Nordstrom account for more information. I will do try-on’s tomorrow sharing my favorite pieces. Don’t forget, if you’re in between sizes, get two, reach for investment pieces, those will go first, buy now and return sizes later. Items go fast, so if there’s something you’re eying add to cart and check out. I’ve shopped many times and an item will disappear out of the cart because I waited too long!

Hope those tips help you shop most efficiently. It’s also a great time to shop for Christmas gifts. I’ve been shopping this sale since 2015, and still love the rag + bone boots I scored many years ago. Forward any questions, shalice@shalicenoel.com.

Cheers!

Shalice

July 12, 2021

Ankle boots Nordstrom