Eyelet Hem Sweatshirt: J.Crew | White Denim: J.Crew | Free People Flats: Nordstrom | Bracelet: Nordstrom | Bracelet: Nordstrom
It’s been a while since I’ve rambled about random shit, so today felt like a good day to let it all out…….
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Month: January 2019
{celery juicin’}
Celery juice. Even if you live in a hole, chances are you’ve heard about it. Because everyone suddenly seems to be drinking the green juice. And not just drinking. But, straight up swearing by it. Like it’s some kind of miracle juice.
Well, it kinda is. Celery has been hailed as a miraculous superfood. Hard to believe, right?
It’s basically become a global movement. Everyone is doin’ it.
Here’s the scoop…..
{stuffed bell peppers}
Busting this one out of the vault. I’ve probably made this recipe 50 times. Okay, maybe not 50, but you know what I mean. Used to whip up these stuffed bell peppers all the time. Then stopped. Kinda forgot about them, to be completely honest.
Then last week GG (my grandma) requested them. I did ask her if she had a request….and she didn’t think twice. You see, I used to make these stuffed peppers for her back in the day too. We all pretty much forgot about them.
Anyone else love a healthy meal in individual proportions?
I don’t know why it’s so pleasing to me…lol.
Usually I grab green peppers, because I’m cheap AF! And they’re always a fraction of the price compared to the pretty orange, yellow and red peppers. Pedrick Produce had bags of 6 peppers (pretty ones) for $2.00 each last week. SCORE!!!
And I have to admit, they look so much prettier. Pretty food matters…lol.
Okay, so a trick to great stuffed bell peppers –
{weekend notes}
Happy Monday friends! Hope you all enjoyed that sunshine over the weekend. Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous. Made me so ready for Spring. January is like the longgessttt month ever…and we’re in the final week. I’m looking forward to flipping my calendar to February and a fresh start on a new month. One with less pressure. Less shit to do…..Kinda. Amway, hope your Monday is off to a good start. I’m getting my hair done today, which always puts a smile on my face!
Intentions for the Week:
- write thank you notes
- pull out valentines day decor and get festive af
- share stuffed bell pepper recipe
- catch up on laundry
- delete photos off my phone
- hit my fitness + water goals
- build the Omega Nu website…finally
- have my mom + sis over for a facemask + wine night
- make breakfast egg cups
- give homemade celery juice a shot
This week on the blog: Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe. Hopefully I can get my Yosemite post complete. Black on Black on Black #ootd.
Highlights from the weekend……
{friday 5}
Morning!
I can’t remember the last time I said morning or had a blog post publish in the am! So, this is BIG! Ha!
It’s been a busy week. Hence the lack of blog posts. Crazy thankful for my Mom + Cory who have helped me uber Bay around from school. The pig barn. Riding lessons. GATE. I couldn’t have done it without them!
Weekend plans: a trip to Madewell to shop for jeans. You guys, I ordered the black Berkley wash, which I LOVE. Sized down, like I always do in Madewell. And they’re too big. Trust me, I haven’t lost weight either…lol. But, I do like my jeans real tight. Anyway, the size I need is on back order till FEBRUARY 23rd. Real life problems 🙂 Trying to convince Cory to take me to our fave pizza spot, Masullo too. I’m craving a day in the kitchen. Promised GG stuffed bell peppers. Thinking meal prepping egg cups. Spaghetti meat sauce. And I’ve been craving a roasted tomato soup.
I could go on and on, but let’s get to 5 things on my mind……
Sweater: Old Navy | Denim: J.Crew | Flats: J.Crew Factory | Earrings: Gorjana | Bracelet: Madewell
{shopping is my cardio}
Floral Top ($20)// Coffee Mug ($3)// Bracelet ($9)// Bracelet
Shopping is my cardio. Target 🎯 shopping, that is. It’s been a little quiet over here. Just needed some off time…literally. But I did hit up Target once or twice.
Okay fine, three times in the last week 🤷🏼♀️
My motto: When all else fails, just got to Target. Buy a cute top. Get a new mug. It solves all the problems 😂
so let’s chat about all the new finds I scored at the one, the only, Target!!
Let’s start with cute tops, because you know I’m a sucker for a cute $20 top! I have to admit this was the ONE section that was a little disappointing. I’m gonna give Target a pass this time though. They are transitioning to Spring….and I cannot frickin wait. I vowed today to not buy another long sleeve top! Sooooo…Target best get that shit out STAT! Ha!
ps…All the underlined + bold words are “clickable” links. They will direct you to the actual item on Target. I’m saving you all the searching time 🙂
{DIY $12 eucalyptus wreath}
Annnnndd it’s FRIDAY!
Can I get a hell yeah?!?! Hell Yeah!
Did you catch what Bay baked in my Instagram stories this morning? She was asked to bring dessert to the Truitt’s house tonight and she straight up killed it. It’s a little more formal than the occasion, but I love her creativity.
I’ve gotten lots of messages asking me to share more details. And don’t trip chocolate chip….you know I will!
You guys, the SUN is trying so hard to come out today. Which makes it kinda feel like beer drinking weather. You know what I mean? That spring weather that makes you wanna ditch work and get hammer-timed.
After all the rain lately, I think we’re all craving some vitamin D!
Anyway, switching things up today. I just wasn’t feelin the normal {friday 5} thing.
Yes, it’s another DIY that involves eucalyptus. You know my love for eucalyptus is REAL! This aromatic greenery is typically referred to as a “filler” Which to me kinda means, the extra stuff. Cheap. Not the real thing.
But, let’s keep it real….I would choose eucalyptus over any flower. Wellll, maybe till Spring. Then I may add tulips. Only white ones though. Ha.
You’ll find some kind of eucalyptus variety around my house year round. And once it dries, it’s even better.
This simple DIY took me about 20 minutes. Closer to 15ish…then an extra 5 to perfect it.
You really only need 3 things. Unless you’re like me. Then you’ll need all 4!
Here’s what you’ll need:
{tried + true makeup products}
{tried + true makeup products} sharing ALL THE THINGS makeup products today. Anyone else obsessed with trying new products? I’m basically your guinea pig 😂. Today I’m sharing my TOP items that I can’t live without. From under eye patches to the best zit cream. The organic facial oil I’m hooked on and the $5 eyelash primer that changed my life 💁🏼♀️
{cheery yellow tops + the jeans of my dreams}
Floral Shirt $26// J.Crew Jeans $25// Mule Booties // Earrings // Bracelet
Three things are making this cold rainy Wednesday better ✨
1. My new favorite jeans 👖 and would you believe me if I told you they are only $25? I’m gonna tell you all about em.
2. Wearing bright cheery yellow tops 💛and pretending it’s not freezing cold. Bay and I both are sharing our #ootd’s today!
3. Bay’s ring light that made these early morning photos possible. I kinda want my own 💁🏼♀️
(I lied 🤥, I really have 4)
4. That Bogle chardonnay 🍷 I stuck in the fridge, because today is one of them days. It’s a minimum day. Pig pens to clean 💩. Parent conferences. And Bays receiving an award at school tonight ❤️ So I’ll be drinking my dinner. Cheers 🥂
Yellow Cactus Top $12 // Cardigan $16// Joe’s Jeans $20// Vans (on sale)// Earrings
Before we get started with #ootd’s – let’s chat about the Ring Light, since I got so many questions about it. Bay got this for Christmas. And it’s legit! Our house is a serious dungeon. We have 2 windows, throughout the entire house. And 2 sliders. They are the length of our bottom floor, but still. Our shack it dark! AKA zero natural lighting. Which makes taking photos really tricky. This thing is a dream come true…lol.
Let’s start with Bay’s outfit today…….
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{caramel snickerdoodle bars}
A thick layer of caramel sandwiched between layers of white chocolate + crumbly oatmeal + cinnamon and sugar.
If you’re trying to fit into your skinny jeans. Or on that new year, new me diet. DON’T makes these. I repeat….DO NOT MAKE these. Just close this page right now and move on with your life…ha!
Bay made these right before Christmas. And they are so bad. In the VERY best way possible.
Crazy sweet. Crazy good. You can’t just have one. You’ll go back and pick at it. One of these kind of desserts. Ya know what I mean?
Every time you walk past the dish, you’ll cut off a tiny little sliver. Then next thing you know…..
They’re fucking GONE!
And no one know what happened or who ate them all.
Forreals though.
