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]]>So I had to share this recipe with you after testing it out on my boys and husband yesterday. DEVOURED. If you are looking for a delicious red, white and blue appetizer for your upcoming Memorial Day party please keep this dreamy cheesecake dip in mind. The cheesecake whip is fluffy, creamy and a bit addictive. Plus it’s easy and looks beautiful. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers or graham dippers. I also offer ingredient alternatives to lighten the dip recipe if you choose. This post was originally created when I was pregnant so I decided not to focus on making a skinny version. As always try to use the best, whole food ingredients to enjoy a quality splurge.
My 26 week baby bump is unavoidable in pictures! The CMH bracelets I’m wearing are available here.
Nothing is better than local produce this time of year. Organic strawberries and blueberries from the weekend farmer’s market.
- No Bake Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (for a lightened version use Neufchatel cheese)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for a lighter version just use 1 Tbs)
- 5 oz vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Berry Layer
- 1 1/2 pints of blueberries
- 1 1/2 pints of strawberries chopped
- 1 Tbs strawberry preserves (for a lighter version omit this)
- Using a mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Add yogurt and vanilla, mix well.
- Pour into serving dish or pie plate and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours)
- Heat strawberry preserves in microwave for 30 seconds. Let cool completely. Combine berries into a bowl and stir in preserves, coating berries. Cover and refrigerate.
- When ready to serve arrange fruit over cheesecake later. Serve with graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- When plating, use a slotted spoon to arrange the fruit over the cheesecake layer so the juice from the berries doesn't dilute the cheesecake whip.
I found these doily and gold leaf serving trays at an estate sale in Nashville when I was out for a run in my old neighborhood. They are just beautiful and I love using them.
Wishing you a fantastic Memorial Day with family and friends. – xo CC
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]]>11 Fabulous Gifts Under $30 for the Stylish & Sporty.
This is my 9th year writing a holiday gift guide. I love spending hours hunting for perfect presents when I should be doing something constructive. But this year is extra special because we get to gift in person again! Here are some pretty ideas for stylish/sporty sisters, girlfriends and neighbors with a sweet price point under $30.
11 Fabulous Gifts Under $30 for the Stylish & Sporty
a) Healthier Together cookbook by Liz Moody. Ok so I’m obsessed with her Healthier Together podcast. It’s super raw and no topic is off limits. I listen to it at least 3x a week when I’m working out or hiding from my children. She’s been a health editor forever and decided to take her brand full-time. Liz’s approach to health is, “be healthy, but not obsessive. There is always room to eat what you love and enjoy life.” This view is reflected in her cookbook and it’s a gem. See a beautiful example of Liz’s recipe for Mexican Street Corn & Quinoa Bowl on the blog Brewing Happiness.
b) Peach Slices Gold Glow Priming Serum. If you’ve read any of my gift guides, you know I’m a fan of Peach Slices, which is the economical K-beauty line by Peach and Lily. I buy their facial masks in bulk for myself and my husband. I even gave them out as party favors for my Galantine’s Dinner. Recently I purchased 40 masks and decided to add this serum as a gift for me (because 40 masks wasn’t enough). Game Changer! It gives you this glow, but it doesn’t look like a KiraKira filter. It just looks like your hydrated. Bonus…it also doesn’t feel heavy.
c) Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit and Rose. Ok not ashamed to admit I have tried all of the Ketel One Botanical flavors (in the name of research!) and this is my favorite. Having a cocktail with your girlfriends is the best, and what makes the best even better is when your drink has no added sugars, flavors or preservatives. Add club soda and a couple slices of ruby red grapefruit or lime and it’s tasty and healthy-ish. For an extra special touch, gift with a set of pretty cocktail glasses. For a stellar Ketel One Grapefruit and Rose elderflower martini recipe visit the Lilypad Cottage.
d) Dry Brushing Body Brush. One of the major causes of aging skin is lack of circulation. I try to dry brush my thighs and upper arms in a circular motion before I get in the bath and shower to help with lymphatic drainage. It really is the little things that add up to aging gracefully. Note that I’ve gotten a couple other dry brushes off of Amazon and they broke after a few uses. This one is solid and lasts. I am personally vouching for it.
e) Dry Bar Dry Shampoo. Have you ever purchased a dry shampoo, sprayed it on your hair and then itched so badly you thought you sprayed straight-pollen allergy on yourself? I have. It won’t happen with this brand. This smells wonderful and does a great job of wicking away sweat after a workout when you’re pressed for time.
f) Weleda Skin Food. I was first introduced to this when I watched Lily Aldridge’s facial routine on Bazaar’s YouTube. She mentioned that half the make up artists she works with use this (and she thought it smelled like Trix cereal, which is a nice touch of nostalgia). So being the rarely-influenced consumer I am, I had to have it. It is a thick, luxurious cream and incredible for the neck, chest and dry areas like elbows and knees. I also like to mix it with coconut oil to thin the consistency and use as an all-over moisturizer.
g) CC Sport Silver Tennis Charm Necklace This dainty 8mm silver tennis ball necklace makes a special gift for any tennis player or fan. And unlike the majority of athletic jewelry, this is minimalist and can be worn on and off the court. Other sports in the CC Sport Jewelry Collection include soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, baseball and football.
h) Slip silk hair ties. I became obsessed with these this past year after my friends gifted me with a Slip pillowcase. It was one of the best gifts ever because it keeps you cool and prevents wrinkles. Slip silk hair ties are gentle and don’t rip your hair. They were born to hold buns and top knots and can be seen on the wrist of many a current celebrity.
i) Sliding Discs. I am such a fan of working out using a combination of weights and your own body weight. These discs work every part of your body and not only do they tone, they can lengthen depending on the exercise. Plus they take up no space and they’re easy to travel with. Just like free weights and a yoga mat, these should be a staple in every home gym. Another incredible fitness prop I use at least 4x a week are my short bands.
j) Moon Juice Cosmic Cocoa. How smart to combine decadent cocoa with edible Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate your skin and adaptogens like Ashwagandha, Shatavari & Reishi to target stress. It’s a blissful treat that’s good for the body and mind.
k. Well + Good Cookbook: 100 Healthy Recipes + Expert Advice for Healthy Living. We stayed in a VRBO this summer just outside of Asheville. The owner had this cookbook on display and I enjoyed reading recipes and wellness insight from some of the most well-known health gurus and functional medicine pioneers. As soon as I got home I bought myself a copy. This cookbook is for the girlfriend who loves to cook healthy meals, but likes to read a little deeper into the “why” instead of just the “how” of the recipe.
I hope this holiday gift guide gave you some fresh ideas for the wellness seekers on your list. Wishing you a beautiful, gratitude-filled holiday season. xx CC
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. That being said, the products above inspire me and I either a) have used and swear by them or b) am currently coveting. I am also the owner and designer of Chelsea Charles Jewelry.
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]]>For the last two years I have made this seasonal pumpkin pie dip. It is super quick, doesn’t call for a lot of ingredients and offers up some fab, fall-themed presentation for Halloween parties. But the best part is it tastes like you are indulging in decadent pumpkin pie with fluffy whipped topping laced into every bite.
This dip is also wicked flexible. It keeps for up to a week in the fridge so I used it as a topping for the boys’ breakfast waffles, iced vanilla cupcakes with it as a healthier frosting alternative, and ate way too much of it with a spoon—parfait style.
This recipe is derived from here but I’ve tweaked it a little bit so the sugar and calories are reduced even further without loosing the taste.
Ingredients
- 15 oz can pumpkin (I use Trader Joe’s Organic canned pumpkin)
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar or coconut sugar In The Raw
- 1 tsp real vanilla
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 6 oz Vanilla Greek yogurt.
- 9 oz Skinny Truwhip (I use this because it doesn’t contain high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils).
- 1 small Pie Pumpkin
- 3 Apples (I used the Organic Honey Crisp variety)
Directions:
Mix pumpkin with brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
Next mix in Greek yogurt.
Fold in Skinny Truwhip. Note: Skinny Truwhip is sweeter than Cool Whip Light even though it only has 2 grams of sugar per serving. This helps sweeten the dip since we are using less brown sugar than the original recipe calls for (1/2 cup vs. 3/4 cup)
Cut your pie pumpkin and hollow out by removing seeds and insides.
Fill your pumpkin with dip and chill in the fridge for an hour. Cut your apples right before you are going to serve so they don’t brown. Ginger Snaps and graham crackers make great mini dippers as well.
Do you have any must-have, light fall recipes I need to check out? Send them my way and I’ll make them for my boys! – xx CC
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]]>Since it’s pumpkin season, here is one of my favorite healthy fall desserts and I’ve updated it for 2021. I like to use bananas as a base for my skinny ice creams because they lend a really creamy texture without the dairy proteins. It is delicious, easy and the perfect all-natural frozen treat for yourself or your kids.
Skinny Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream:
GF, Dairy-Free, Vegan | Makes 5 Servings
Ingredients:
- 3 frozen ripe bananas. Make sure they’re ripe because the green ones are overpowering and will ruin the ice cream. I notice some banana-based ice cream recipes call for green bananas because of a lower sugar content and higher resistant starch, but to me they aren’t pleasing to eat.
- 3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree. Make sure it’s just pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. I like Trader Joe’s Organic pumpkin .
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk. You can sub unsweetened coconut or almond milk
- 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 2 full droppers of liquid stevia or 2 Tbs of organic maple syrup.
- 1 tsp of natural vanilla
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and then freeze for 24 hours.
Fun Tip: For even more pumpkin pie taste, crumble up a few gluten free graham crackers into the ice cream mixture before you freeze or roll the ice cream in them once frozen to make snowballs (demonstrated here).
Fit Tips: Just like you are not supposed to eat directly out of bags or boxes, don’t eat directly out of the freezer container. Portion out into single sized servings when you freeze. Also, turn this ice cream into a healing powerhouse by adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder (pea protein or whey protein are both nice choices) and eat post workout for muscle repair. Note: if you add the protein powder increase the amount of cashew milk by 1/2 cup and note that the ice cream won’t be as creamy.
Hope you are enjoying fall! Guys please let me know what you think! I love hearing feedback. xx CC
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]]>It’s time for my annual Mother’s Day Gift Guide and this is the complete opposite of last year’s guide emphasizing Stay Home Style. This year it’s all about perfect gifts for sports moms and I’m writing it from a place of familiarity and love. We are wanting to get out of the house, enjoy our children’s sports again, bask in sunshine while seated in portable chairs, sipping from our favorite Yetis and conversing with other parents on the sidelines. So I curated gift suggestions for the sports-loving mom including three from my brand’s CC Sport Jewelry collection.
Perfect Gifts For Sports Moms
a. Yeti Rambler 20 oz Tumbler: Everyone needs one of these and not having to worry about a cap while drinking is a plus. It fits nicely into your collapsable chair’s cup holder, keeps drinks cold and hot for hours and with this neon color it will be easier to remember when you are packing up after a game or practice.
b. Rag & Bone Addison Cap: This is a stylish cap that keeps the sun off your face, looks sporty and goes with anything. I have it in black and now I want it in white. Mom will too.
c. CC Sport Soccer Mom Silver Necklace: This line is all about jewelry for the stylish athlete and sports enthusiast. This necklace is minimalist, while also showing you are a dedicated sports mom. It’s a sterling silver necklace featuring an 18″ chain, 8mm soccer ball charm and reversible “mom” tag with heart on-the-flip. Other sports available here.
d. Delsey Daily’s Tote: Every mother feels like they are packing for a weekend trip when going to a local game for their children (especially when also packing to keep a little brother or sister entertained on the sidelines). This tote makes it more manageable while also being stylish. It is made out of recycled water bottles, so it’s earth friendly, holds a tremendous amount and has an insulated water bottle pouch.
e. Veja Nova High-Tops: I just love this brand. I recently purchased their lows and I wear them with everything. They are an alternative to a traditional sneaker you would wear with leggings but just as comfortable.
PERFECT GIFTS FOR SPORTS MOMS
f. Golf Goddess Gold Golf Ball Score Counter Bracelet: Golf moms can track tournament strokes per hole or use it to track health goals like daily glasses of water, snacks, vegetable servings and more. The bracelets fit all wrist sizes and act as a pretty symbol of her love for golf.
g. Alpha Camp Chair With Shade Canopy: Having good sports chairs are a must! These are comfortable, easy to pop-up, the sunshade is easy to put up (and down) and there are sizable holders for your drink and phone.
h. SLIP hair ties: My friends got me a Slip pillow case for my birthday and it has been life changing for my sleep, preserving my blow-outs and helping with wrinkles. I love this brand and recently got the hair ties as well. They are so soft and gentle on your hair and work well while wearing your baseball cap.
i. Elta UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 46: I think I’ve put this in three of my gift guides throughout the years because I feel everyone should wear it. Hands down the best facial sunscreen out there. It doesn’t leave your face white, it’s non-greasy and looks perfect with any makeup. I am never without it and I have my husband using it daily as well.
j. Lock & Lock Easy Essentials Food Storage Container With Dividers: My friend Jill mentioned this on FB as a way to keep more cut up veggies on hand. What a perfect, portable container to take to games as a way to push healthy snacking. Love that it locks for travel and has a portable handle. Just add some hummus and you are good to go.
k. CC Sport Silver Football Earrings: These are fun, comfortable earrings to wear to your son or daughter’s flag football or football game. They are tiny, 10mm sterling silver plated footballs with sterling silver posts and backings.
l. Serta Microfleece Electric Blanket: My friend Amy who is one of thee most organized sports moms I know mentioned this to me. Nothing is worse then being freezing while watching a game. This electric blanket is perfect for those fall days and even has a USB charging port.
Wishing all of you moms out there a wonderful Mother’s Day. If you have some gift suggestions for the sports mom please let me know. I’m always on the search. xx CC
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. That being said, the products above inspire me and I either a) have used and swear by them or b) am currently coveting. I am also the owner and designer of Chelsea Charles Jewelry.
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]]>Just in time for holiday, the new CC Sport Jewelry collection is now available. What a journey. This pretty sports jewelry took over a year to create and includes over 40 new styles for high school and college athletes, sports moms, coaches and sports lovers in general. The collection shines with minimalist earrings and necklaces in gold, rose gold and silver. Sports include soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, baseball and football. We are also offering bespoke, two-sided mini jersey number tag necklaces to layer with your team name. And what makes this collection even more special is that 10% of every sale from CC Sport on chelseacharles.com will be donated to the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), which fosters gender equality and advocates for girls to receive access to team sports in all communities.
Pretty Sports Jewelry…
So why sports jewelry? A few reasons. First, there’s definitely a lot out there, yet there really isn’t a stylish, high quality brand option you can wear throughout the day or that you would feel confident gifting your teammate or coach…until now. All of our styles compliment almost any attire, from athleisure to going out. Wearing it isn’t loud looking—like shouting “I PLAY VOLLEYBALL.” Instead it’s a cool and collected visual statement that I’m passionate about the game.
Quality and presentation was of the utmost importance when designing CC Sport too (this is a theme with all of our jewelry). Our chains are sterling silver or 14k gold filled over sterling silver. All of our earrings are hypoallergenic with sterling silver posts and backings. The sports jewelry comes beautifully packaged, carded on our luxe jewelry stationary. And if it’s a present, we will also gift wrap and include a gift note on our stationary for free.
It’s personal…
The second reason I created CC Sport is because of the huge part that sports has played in my life personally, both growing up and now watching my sons play. Athletics teach discipline, leadership, friendship–all critical tools to help you succeed in whatever you want to do in the future. I feel so grateful I was able to be on teams and for the opportunities sports has provided me. I think every girl should have these opportunities and that’s why I want to give back through the WSF.
Create more offerings for our audience
Finally we added CC Sport because it was a natural extension of what my brand stands for. We specialize in jewelry for stylish athletes and wellness warriors; jewelry for women who embrace fitness and are inspired by movement. We have seen a lot of growth with our Golf Goddess and Count Me Healthy lines and wanted to extend our product offering to other sports. When designing the collection I created vision boards featuring female athletes at the top of their game, such as Naomi Osaka for tennis and Abby Wambach for soccer.
If you are an athlete or sports lover (or looking for holiday gifts for the athletes in your life), please check out the new collection if you have a minute. Let me know what you think. I so value your opinion. If we haven’t highlighted your sport, let me know as I will be adding others soon. And for other fitness-themed holiday gift ideas, be on the lookout for my upcoming 2020 wellness-centric Gift Guide. Feeling nostalgic, my 2019 Gift Guide for Stylish Wellness Warriors is still super relevant. CC
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