{friday 5}

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It’s finally Friday
I’m free again
I got my motor running for a wild weekend
It’s finally Friday
I’m out of control
Forget the workin’ blues
And let the good times roll

You’re gonna have that song stuck in your head all day too.  You’re welcome 🙂  Hope you all had a groovy week!  This week I hosted a rosé tasting + OC Housewives premier night.  Can’t wait to share all the deets!  Bay completed Algebra Academy today.  We planned out the upcoming Omega Nu calendar.  Website hopefully coming soon!  I started BBG and frickin love it.  Watched Mama Mia with my favorite ladies.  It was a very productive week, I might add!

And today we’re off to Ukiah today for another fun weekend.

 

Let’s chat about 5 things on my mind…….

 

ONE – Mama Mia // Here we go again!  My DM’s blew up asking how the movie was last night.  So, So good!  So good, that Bay couldn’t sit in her seat.  She’s very into musicals at the moment!  But, this one especially.  Bay + my Mom have been watching the first Mama Mia on repeat and pretty much know every.single.song.  My Mom was a little disappointing that Meryl Streep wasn’t a main character.  Not to spoil it, but she was literally in the last 5 minutes of the movie and that’s it.  Other than that, no complaints!  And the big screen at the State Theater is wow!  It was my first time watching a movie on the big screen.  It was so comfy I was worried I’d fall asleep…HA!  It has happened before!

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TWO – Anniversary Sale // Anyone else beyond sick of hearing about the #nsale?  This is normally right up my alley, but I’m legit so over hearing about it.  Today it opens to the public so be prepared for Nordstrom overload.  Not to mention, I’ve been waiting very patiently for my #nsale items to arrive.  Still NOTHING!  I placed my order Thursday, July 12th…the day the pre-sale stared.  As of today, my items show they will arrive by July 24th!  Ridiculous.  I read that since the PRIME sale + Nordy’s both took place at the same time, UPS is on major overload.  Like Christmas in July status.  So, if you too haven’t received your order yet, I’m right there with ya!

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THREE – BBG // Bikini Body Guide by Kayla Itsines!  Have you heard of it?  So many instagramers are always chatting about how ah-mazing it is.  So I saw a “sponsored” ad

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{panzanella salad}

Posted in Cooking, Food, foodie, Recipe, Summertime by

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Since it’s officially tomato season I thought it only made sense to share a delicious recipe using the all the fresh tomatoes you can get your hands on.

Panzanella is a classic Tuscan chopped salad.  Traditionally, you’ll find it with dry stale bread that’s been re-hydrated with olive oil + fresh tomato juices.

Then you add some personal touches and make it a slam dunk!

Homemade croutons are the money-maker.  I mean, the tomatoes are the star of the show don’t get me wrong.  But the croutons, they are a very close runner-up.

Once you make these croutons, you’ll be so damn spoiled, you won’t want store-bought any mo!  The trick – melted butter + olive oil!  It’s a must for perfectly crunchy, golden brown deliciousness.

Somehow I forget about panzanella till summer rolls around.  Then it’s on repeat over + over again.  Gotta use up all those tomatoes.  Basically a summer staple.

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Here’s what you’ll need:

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{third piece rule}

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Have you ever heard of the third piece rule?  It’s totally new to me too.  I’ve been reading more and more about it and decided I need to put this rule in effect!  It’s basically a way to encourage more stylish outfits.

Your top + pants are your first + second pieces.  Shoes not included.  Your third piece must be an extra element.  For example: blazer + belt + hat + scarf + statement jewelry.

Does that make sense?

Basically the third piece promotes a more stylish outfit.  Making your run of the mill look more put together.  Polished.  Interesting.  Like you put a little extra effort into your look!

I’m going to incorporate the third piece rule this summer working with pieces I already have.  What do you think?  Are you down for the challenge?

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Tank // Denim // Heels // Earrings

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Celebrity News, Cool spots, friday, friends, Lake Tahoe, Summertime, travel, weekend, Wine, Wine Tasting by

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Happy Monday friends!  We survived another Celebrity Golf Tourney.  As always, such a good time.  Friends + sunshine + celebrities + drinks!  That’s what this annual weekend trip is all about.  Hope you all had a killer couple of days too.  Now back into the swing of things.  Luckily I made prior plans to meet my homegirl for an early (4:30 am) workout….otherwise I’m pretty sure my snooze button would have gotten a good workout…HA!  Bay started Algebra Academy this morning.  And I’m hosting a rosé tasting + OC Housewives season premier this evening.  Have you watched the trailer?  It’s going to be ridiculous…just how I like it!

 

Intentions for the week:

  • Host a rosé tasting – (gonna tell you all about it) 
  • Find a sunflower field – (hopefully this week)
  • Make caprese salad – (my fave.  trying it with avocado this week)
  • Go see Mama Mia with Bay in the theater – (so, so good Bay couldn’t stop dancing) 
  • Tell you all about the perfect white denim I found – (come this week)
  • Stay away from Target – (I did it….till Friday, but I had stuff I legit needed) 
  • Donate/sale 10 items from my closet – (pulled the items, but that’s as far as I got)
  • Try a new foundation…maybe back to Estée Lauder? – (getting color matched this week whoop-whoop)
  • Play tennis – (too damn hot for that shit) 
  • Finish cabin laundry – (done √)
  • Send back returns – (done √)

 

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

 

Highlights from the weekend……..

This was my third + final weekend in Tahoe for the month.  I’m tired!  Ha!

Always a pit stop at Strawberry Lodge.  And the bartenders are getting better + better at making a skinny, skinny marg each time!

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Pizza + carafe of red wine at Lake Tahoe Pizza Co.  It’s just how we roll.

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Quite possibly the highlight of the weekend…..karaoke at the Classic Cue.   If you follow any of us on Insta-stories, then you know what I’m talking about.  Classic Cue never disappoints on a Friday night.  And we even roped some of our favorite Golf Tourney homies to partake in the amazingness!

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Best part – one of the singers from Friday night, just so happened to be Andrea’s uber driver Saturday morning.  LOL!  You can’t even make this shit up.

 

Celebrity Golf Tournament

The 17th hole at Edgewood is such a show off!

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We got the guys to take 1 picture the whole day.  Thank god it turned out 🙂

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Drink of choice: skinny, skinny margs.  AKA tequila on the rocks with a squeeze of lime.

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{friday 5}

Posted in Adventure, Lake Tahoe, Movies, Nordstrom, sale, Summertime, travel, weekend by

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Who else is ready to shake a tail feather?  We’re headed back to Tahoe and I couldn’t be more excited.  It’s our annual no-kids Tahoe trip for the Celebrity Golf Tournament.  Which means we’re gonna have a damn good time.  Ha!  Hope you all had a great week!  And even better weekend 🙂

5 things on my mind…….

 

ONE – Portland, OR //  You guys, Cory surprised me and booked a 4-day Portland Trip.  Get this – I’ve never been to Oregon!  Swear.  I’ve hardly been anywhere outside CA to be perfectly honest.  We chatted the other night about making a goal to visit a new State each year and he straight up delivered!!  Okay, so I need ALL THE THINGS Portland.  Where to eat.  Where to stay.  What do to.  Bar, ALL the bars.  We are renting a car to check out Cannon Beach (staying 1 night) #bucketlist and Multnomah Falls.  I think could spend the entire day on Pinterest pinning everything.

Check out what I’ve pinned so far: xoxostacyb – Portland

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TWO – Nordy’s Sale //  In case you haven’t heard, there is a sale going on at Nordstrom…lol!  Not going to bore the shit out of you, promise.  But, there’s some good stuff that I think we need to go over real quick:

Zella Leggings $35 // Madewell Step Hem Jeans $34 (call and ask for a price match) // BP Cardigan $31 // Halogen Seamless Bandeau $11 // Free People Thermal $44 // Top Shop Cardi $49 // North Face Jacket $68 // Top Shop Dress $39 // Top Shop Leather Jacket $47 // Madewell Black Skinny Jeans $84 // Free People Sweater $51 // Nike Sneakers $55 // Raw Hem Tee’s $11 // Studded Mules $49 // VANS $42 // Black Studded Boots $129 // Fleece Pullover $51 // Camo Military Jacket $149

And that’s just to name a few of my top picks!  What’s in your cart?  Tell me all about it.  I love this shit 🙂

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{no churn circus animal cookie ice cream}

Posted in Bay Bakes, Food, foodie, Kid Food, kid style, kids, Kitchen, mom & me, Recipe, Summertime by

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.  Especailly with these tripple digit temps we’ve been gatting!

Oh, and did you know this Sunday is National Ice Cream Day?  Can I get a hell yeah!

This easy ice cream will be a hit with your kids!  And the 30 and over crowd too 🙂  Promice!  Peeps wont believe you whipped this up in no time at all + without an ice cream maker.

Just a couple of simple ingredients.  Freeze overnight.  Scoop + serve!  Done!

For starters – If you don’t LOVE Mother’s Circus Animal Cookies, then we can’t be friends!

To be completely honest, you could legit add any cookies pieces to this reicpe and it would work great.  If oreos are your jam, add em!

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