Category Archives: family

{weekend notes}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Christmas, Coffee Table, Cooking, Cool spots, Decor, family, fashion, Food, foodie, friday, kids, ootd, Outfit Details, ShopStyle, Target by

SHOP: Crewneck Pullover Sweater (on sale $16) |  Quilted Jacket (on sale $28) | 721 High Waist Skinny Jeans | Royale Flat | Transport Tote | 5 Pack Gold Bangles | Oversized Square Sunglasses

IDK what’s making me happier today, this weather, my outfit (I can finally wear a sweater without sweating😅), or the fact that I found THE BEST free people dupes!

Intentions for the Week:

  • Stay healthy
  • Eat healthy
  • Move my body
  • Good sleep
  • Drop off donation pile
  • Hang outdoor garlands
  • Clean out the fridge
  • Set up the new Eufy RoboVac
  • Watch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City with my girls
  • Share a new recipe
  • Write a post on Thanksgiving outfits

Highlights from the weekend…..

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Decor, fall, family, fashion, Food, foodie, friday, Halloween, Holiday Whore, Holidays, Kid Food, kid style, kids, ootd, Outfit Details, Target by

SHOP: Balloon Sleeve V-Neck Pullover Sweater |9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off)  | Gradina Block Heel Bootie (35% off) | Paperclip Chain Necklace | Engravable Disc Necklace | 5 Pack Gold Bangles

Things that made me smile today:

• good coffee ☕️

• this weather ☀️ (80’s are my jam)

• @codyrigsby groove ride 🚲

• checking bays grades 💯

• waking up tan AF (thanks @tan_luxe)

• 10,000 @fitbit steps by 8am 🙌🏻

• Finding out Target extended the sweater BOGO sale and my hot pink ballon sleeve is included 🎯Tell me something that made YOU smile today 👇🏻

Highlights from the weekend…..

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Decor, fall, family, fashion, friday, friends, Holiday Whore, Holidays, kids, Lake Tahoe, old navy, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, weekend by

Tell me somethin’ good 🎶

Other than a great weekend filled with sunshine + family + friends….
Some other good of the order – the killer sale at Old Navy today. Each of these tops are under $20. 50% off everything. So I’ll be sharing all my faves today at the bottom of this post!!

SHOP: Printed Tie-Neck Boho Swing Blouse ($15) | Cozy Leopard-Print V-Neck Cardigan ($20) | Mock-Neck Sweater ($15) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

Spotted this Printed Tie-Neck Boho Swing Blouse on the Old Navy website the other day and knew it would be good. I went with my normal size medium and it’s a perfect fit.

SHOP: Printed Tie-Neck Boho Swing Blouse ($15) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

I’m kinda of obsessed with cardigans as tops. This Cozy Leopard-Print V-Neck Cardigan is only $20 and so fun + comfy!

SHOP: Cozy Leopard-Print V-Neck Cardigan ($20) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

This cute Mock-Neck Sweater comes in all the colors. It’s $15 and true to size. Great layering piece and the neck keeps you so warm.

SHOP: Mock-Neck Sweater ($15) | 9-Inch Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans (50% off) | Mont Blanc Sandals | Sonix Phone Case

Intentions for the week:

  • Stay strong on our 80 Days Six Fix Challenge
  • Get blonde AF
  • Paint the inside of our fireplace – DIY?
  • Create a spooky charcuterie
  • 7 day Peloton streak
  • Try a new restaurant
  • Give my houseplants some TLC
  • Attempt a dog Halloween costume photo shoot ha!
  • Celebrate Sarah P’s birthday with the girls
  • Start Emily In Paris

Highlights from the weekend……

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cool spots, family, fashion, Lake Tahoe, mom & me, ootd, Outfit Details, ShopStyle, Target, weekend by

SHOP: Puff Short Sleeve Ruffle Blouse | AGOLDE Dee Short | Luciana Woven Slide Sandals | Engravable Disc Necklace | 5 Pack Gold Bangles | Oversized Square Sunglasses

I’m not sure what makes me smile bigger….

a Tahoe punch buzz 🍹a beach day with my mom + bay 🏖 or that my top comes in 3 other colors 🕺🏼and I didn’t even know it.

It was so fun treating one of you to a Starbucks last week, that I thought, what the hell…..Let’s do it again!!!

Like each of my photos, starting with today’s. Through Saturday! I will announce the winner Saturday evening!

Intentions for the Week:

  • Share our Fall mantel
  • Get Bay dolled up for 9th grade picture day
  • Hit 20,000 steps Monday – Friday
  • Photograph + publish our favorite fall roast recipe
  • Teeth cleaning….will we both remain cavity free?
  • Finish booking Oregon trip
  • Style a denim jacket 3 ways
  • Get in a Peloton everyday
  • Work on the backyard
  • Movie + face mask night with Bay – The Paris Hilton Documentary
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{weekend notes}

Posted in Adventure, Charlie the Goldendoodle, family, fashion, Lake Tahoe, mom & me, old navy, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, Summertime by

SHOP: Garment-Dyed French Terry Henley Hoodie ($16) | Straw Wide Brim Fedora | Oversized Square Sunglasses ($11)

A weekend well spent, brings a week of content. And this right here was just that! Couldn’t have asked for a better couple of days at the cabin. Even GG made the trip!

Sun. Sand. Family!

Monday!! I am so ready for you. It was such a nice weekend and I’m waking up thankful for family time + hours spent outdoors.

Intentions for the Week:

  • Start Yellowstone
  • Set a pretty table
  • At home mani + pedi’s
  • Round up my top picks for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (#nsale)
  • Prepare for a 3-day cleanse next week
  • Plan a girlfriends dinner
  • Take Charlie girl to the vet…again!
  • Yoga in the park
  • GIVEAWAY!

Highlights from the weekend…..

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Adventure, California, Camping, Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cool spots, family, fashion, friday, Outfit Details, Summertime by

SHOP: Budweiser Sweatshirt | High Rise Cuffed Denim Shorts (40% off with code: SALETIME)| Oversized Square Sunglasses ($10) | Wide Brim Hat ($20)

River water cheers to fun family camping trips that you don’t want to end ☀️

It’s so nice to be back. While stepping away last week to mute + learn. I’m sure we can all agree, it’s been eyeopening in so many ways. Although I wasn’t very vocal online, I can promise you that offline, there were many, many conversations had. A lot of reading. So much learning. I truly believe I can do better and that starts at home.

Intentions for the Week:

  • finish off my final 3 days with no added sugar
  • buy a nice bottle of chardonnay for Thursday to celebrate 10-days of no added sugar
  • delete old photos + videos on phone
  • paint my nails
  • get good sleep
  • hit 15,000 steps per day
  • help Bay complete her 4-H record book
  • Peloton app 2x
  • clean out the downstairs closet
  • prep for a yard sale this Sunday

Highlights from the weekend…..

Thursday night Bailey wrapped up her 8th grade school year with a virtual promotion. Crazy proud Mama right here!

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{easter basket ideas}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, family, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday Whore, Holidays, kids, Products, Target by

“Alexa – When’s Easter?”

– 6 days 🐰

Holy crap!! Anyone else been so busy quarantining you’ve lost track of what day it is?

If you’re all as shocked as I am – check out today blog post. I rounded up every little thing I could find (that can be here in time) to spoil your kiddos!

Easter is going to look a little different this year, but that isn’t going to stop us from celebrating!

I pledge to still make Easter morning special.

Here are ALL THE THINGS!!! I scoured Target + Amazon for fun treats + toys that can arrive in time for the Easter Bunny!

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Adventure, backpacking, Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cool spots, family, hiking, Lake Tahoe, mom & me, Target, weekend by

SHOP: Round Neck Eyelet Top | White Denim | Classic Denim Jacket | Odila Sandal | Sunglasses | Clutch | Shell Necklace ($8)

Smiling because we’re ordering margaritas to-go tonight and I think it’s about the coolest thing that’s happened in the past 10 days🍹

Intentions for the Week:

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{the best board games}

Posted in Bay Bakes, Charlie the Goldendoodle, Coffee Table, Cooking, Cool spots, Decor, family, home, kids, Lake Tahoe, mom & me, Products by

SHOP: Oversized Carved Wood Tray | Emma Beaded Pitcher | Felt Ball Garland | Cravings: Hungry for More: A Cookbook | Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering | Woven Coaster Set  | Marble Soap Dish White | Mini Tin Candle Citrus Grove | Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water

Hi friends. Shit is just so weird right now. Still going through all the emotions. Stressed. Sad. Pissed off – that I can’t easily get the basics. Not trying to hoard, just need some necessities. Scared of the un-fucking-known. Happy to have more slow time.

Lets all remember to spread kindness. The world needs that shit right now!

Intentions for the Week:

  • Create a new habit – they say it take 2 weeks, and I’ve got that!
  • Stay healthy
  • Find fun ways to move my body without going to the gym
  • Take Charlie for lots of walks
  • Keep a positive mind
  • KonMari my closet
  • Master at-home mani + pedi’s
  • Come up with a tequila + emergen-C cocktail
  • Only purchase what we actually need
  • Work on my skincare

And since I think we all have extra slow time, I rounded up THE best board games. I read the reviews. Did some homework. Gathered a great selection of games all available on Amazon, so you don’t need to leave the house.

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{weekend notes}

Posted in Charlie the Goldendoodle, Cool spots, family, fashion, Food, foodie, friday, friends, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, ShopStyle, Wine, Wine Tasting by

SHOP: Square Neck Cinched Front Top ($20) | Levi’s 501 Skinny Jeans | Heels on sale ($28) | New Sunnies | Necklace | Choker Set (5 pack $10) | Bracelet Set (5 pack $12.99)

Sunday’s are the perfect day to sip back + relax🍷 In love with Matchbook’s Syrah. If you haven’t visited the winery in a while, add it to your weekend to-do’s. Such a great hidden gem!

This weekend was just what the doc ordered. Family + friends + pizza + wine ❤️

And before we get started….My heels are on sale for under $30. This square neck top can be made into a crop top in seconds 😆 and its only $20. Comes in black too!

Intentions for the Week:

  • Watch my girl receive her 4th sacrament
  • Get my hair done…kinda have a wild hair to try something different?
  • Use My Fitness pal daily…I’ve been bad lately
  • Share my not-so-healthy chicken pesto lasagna roll-ups
  • Stay out of Target…lol
  • Hit my 1 gallon per day water goal
  • Stick a Great Bear wine date on my calendar
  • Get Bay to bake something delicious for the blog next week
  • Attend the 4-H Green + White Social this weekend

Highlights from the weekend……

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