What is The LuSHHus Dinner Plan? The LuSHHus Dinner Plan is a weekly feature at living a LuSHHus life that is meant to assist you in coming up with nutritious and delicious evening meals.  Visit living a LuSHHus life each weekend to obtain a list of five dinners and the lists of ingredients and directions. And your grocery list is already made out for you! The recipes come from my files, cookbooks, blogs, and anywhere else I can find them, and I will always link to the source when applicable.  Whether you make all the meals in The LuSHHus Dinner Plan or just pick one or two, I hope this planner makes your life a littler easier, healthier, and – of course – more LuSHHus.

Here is the list of dinners for the week of September 1, 2008.  Each dish is linked to its recipe.

Monday: Arugula with Salmon and New Potatoes - makes 4 servings

Tuesday: Orzo Salad and Fruit - makes 4 servings

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Taco Soup - makes 12 servings

Thursday: Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf with Green Salad - makes 4 servings

Friday: Sirloin Steak and Pasta Salad - makes 4 servings

You can click here for a printable list of meals and an included grocery list.

Cheers!

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In the LuSHHus Loop is a weekly feature at living a LuSHHus life that provides you with links to material around the web related to luxury, style, happiness, and health. Check out this weekly post to keep up with the latest and greatest LuSHHus developments.

• Register to vote here and get a free digital download from Sheryl Crowe’s Detours album.
• Bunnyshop wrote about the top sales going on this weekend so click here to find out about them.
• I am a firm believer in pre-packing snacks and other meals as well.  Check out this article from FitSugar to see how easy it can be.
• I love Ivanka Trumps’s jewelry line and enjoyed reading this article about her.
• Try these fun online psychology tests at The New York Times to learn a thing or two about yourself.
• This post from Off The Wall might give you some design inspiration if you’re interested in painting your floors.
• I got a kick out of this article from The New York Times about a woman who was brutally honest in her Craig’s List ad for a nanny.

Have a great weekend.

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I just bought a $100 restaurant.com gift certificate for $16!  And you can too!  Click here to see if there are any worthwhile participating restaurants in your area.  If you see some you like, add whatever certificate amounts you like to your shopping cart and enter promotional code "LABOR" upon checkout.  This discount code, which is only available through Sunday, August 31, 2008, will get you 60% off your total purchase.

Once you make your purchase, the process of redeeming your certificate is the tiniest bit complicated but not too bad.  Get your "code" which is on the screen that comes up after you pay and then click the given link where you will choose which restaurants you will visit with your certificates.  Finally, print your certificates and go out for a fun kitchen-free evening!

Enjoy!

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Have you heard of the Baileys Shiver?  I think I’ll be having one of these tasty drinks this weekend to commemorate the end of summer.  Click here for the recipe.

Cheers!

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If you’re looking to add some luxury to your skin care regime, look no further than the Darphin line.  Not only do these products work, they smell fabulous!Yes, they’re pricey but, used sparingly, they’ll last you quite a while.  I’ve been using the Intral line to reduce redness and sooth the complexion, and I love it.  Also, if you like to exfoliate, which I do, try the Exfoliating Foam Gel.  It’s gentle but effective.

Cheers!

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I love eating a salad for lunch, but it’s not always easy to do.  Making a salad each and every day, day after day can get old, and it is a bit too time consuming when you have a busy life and/or children under foot.  The washing, the cutting, the peeling, the chopping….  So sometimes I prepare salads on Sunday or Monday for everyday day of the week and then place each salad (sans dressing) in separate airtight containers.  This is not a ground-breaking idea, I know, but I thought I should mention it because it really is a time saver and a healthy habit too.  Tear, wash, and dry your lettuce and clean and chop the veggies once each week, and you can enjoy a healthy salad everyday. 

Some of the things I might add to my salads:

• tuna
• hard-boiled eggs
• garbanzo beans
• nuts
• chicken
• shrimp
• tomatoes
• carrots
• cucumber
• bell peppers
• avocado
• dried cranberries

I’ve started making my own salad dressings using this cool kitchen tool:

The blender attachment, carafe, and recipes are included.  Four of the recipes are even printed on the side of the carafe! 

My salad spinner seems to be playing out, and I have my eye on this one:

That’s all the salad advice I have for now.  If you have anything to add, please do.  Cheers!

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I looked at my latest J.Crew catalog over and over last night because I was really impressed with it.  I loved some of the clothes, but the accessories were the best.  Take a look at some of my favorites:

Lots more are available online. 

Also, did you know J.Crew now offers Personal Shopping?  You can make a free in-store appointment or request help via phone or email.  Click here and choose "Personal Shopping" to make an appointment for yourself.

One more thing - I had heard this but didn’t verify it for myself until I got to looking at my catalog last night - J.Crew sells Rolex watches.  They’re vintage and they’re beautiful. 

Go here to see the classic women’s piece available for $4500.

Cheers!

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Tune in to living a LuSHHus life every Monday for LuSHHus Lines which I hope will inspire you to live a life of Luxury, Style, Happiness, and Health.  Here’s this week’s quote:

"One of the greatest discoveries a man can make , one of his greatest surprises, is to find that he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do." - Henry Ford

You can do it!  Have a great week.

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What is The LuSHHus Dinner Plan? The LuSHHus Dinner Plan is a weekly feature at living a LuSHHus life that is meant to assist you in coming up with nutritious and delicious evening meals.  Visit living a LuSHHus life each weekend to obtain a list of five dinners and the lists of ingredients and directions. And your grocery list is already made out for you! The recipes come from my files, cookbooks, blogs, and anywhere else I can find them, and I will always link to the source when applicable.  Whether you make all the meals in The LuSHHus Dinner Plan or just pick one or two, I hope this planner makes your life a littler easier, healthier, and – of course – more LuSHHus.

Here is the list of dinners for the week of August 25, 2008.  Each dish is linked to its recipe.

Monday: Lighter Beef Tacos and Black Bean and Corn Salad - makes 4 servings

Tuesday: Penne a la Broccoli - makes 4 servings - and a side of fresh fruit

Wednesday: Salmon and Gazpacho - makes 8 servings - with Bread

Thursday: Vegetable Enchiladas with Green Salad - makes 8 servings

Friday: Shrimp Remoulade with Lettuce and Tomatoes and Bread

You can click the image below for a printable list of meals and an included grocery list.

Cheers!

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It has been a gray and rain-soaked week here in the land of Fay, but it looks like she’s finally moving out!  We have had a great week in spite of the weather, and I hope you have too.  Here’s this week’s In the LuSHHus Loop post.

In the LuSHHus Loop is a weekly feature at living a LuSHHus life that provides you with links to material around the web related to luxury, style, happiness, and health. Check out this weekly post to keep up with the latest and greatest LuSHHus developments.

• Shopping and Info writes about Botkier bags on sale here.  I just got a Botkier bag from Target, but if you’re inclined to get one of the real deals, check it out.
• If you need to beautify your nails in a hurry, head on over to BellaSugar for this article called How To: A Lightening-Fast Manicure.
• Summer’s unofficial end is just around the corner, but if you still want some summer book suggestions check out Splendora’s list of Summer Beach Reads.
• FitSugar reviewed the Perfect Pushup here.  Take a look if you’ve been thinking about adding this equipment to your fitness arsenal. 
• If you haven’t gotten into Facebook or LinkedIn, read this article from The New York Times.  And while you’re at it, become a fan of living a LuSHHus life by clicking here. 
• WebMD’s article called Keeping-It-Off Superfoods suggests nine foods that might help with the battle of the bulge.

That’s all for now.  Have a great weekend!

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If you, like me, are trying to get your fall wardrobe in order, check out these stylish finds at Target.

This structured bag from designer Monica Botkier comes in the season’s hottest color.

This stylish top by Richard Chai is modern and sophisticated.

This soft capelet from Isaac Mizrahi comes in several colors. 

Check out Target for these and other affordable fall wardrobe pieces that will add some must-have items to your closet.

Cheers!

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Tune in to living a LuSHHus life every Monday for LuSHHus Lines which I hope will inspire you to live a life of Luxury, Style, Happiness, and Health.  One of my favorite quotes that has been featured in LuSHHus Lines is “Live the life you imagined!”  Here’s this week’s quote:

"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere." - Frank A. Clark

Have a good week!

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