{weekend notes}

September 24, 2018 xoxostacyb1 Comment

The weeks are long and the weekends short. Am I right? Never enough time. Although the weekend was gone in a hot one, it was a damn good one. Bay’s first middle school dance. She looked so pretty. Double date with the Truitts…that ended in a girls against boys basketball game. Apple picking. Really good margaritas. Little Mermaid in Carmel. And prepping for the week ahead. Thanks Hostert’s for showing us a good time!

Intentions for the Week:

Set a pretty fall table
Pack for Portland
Watch Bay play volleyball
Order Christmas cards before my promo codes expire
Master pumpkin pancakes
Library for new reads + returns
Shoot new #ootd’s
Mani’s + face masks with Bay
Figure out the Inxtax share printer
15,000 steps per day
Stay focused!

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend…….

And just like that, I dropped Bay off at her first middle school dance. Is it just me or does she look 15 here? OMG!!

Some of the girls.

While Bay did the Kiki, we went on a double date with the Truitt’s. It was nice change to get out with no kids and catch up.

We peeked in the window at the new Avila Winters. Oh man, you guys need to go ASAP!

Saturday morning treats at High Voltage Donuts. We made a pit stop on our way to Salinas to try out the ever so famous baked donuts.

1 dozen to go.

My fave: GF almond joy

Bay’s fave: chocolate with M&M’s

The bacon maple was a runner-up. Along with the circus cookie. Never trued the flaming hot…totally forgot.

Bay is in sweet tooth heaven.

Saturday was the official First Day of Fall!

So we did the only logical thing…..

Apple picking. The fallest fall thing to do 🙂 Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville is pretty bad ass. We spent the afternoon walking though the apple orchards.

J.Crew Scoopneck henley shirt // Jeans // Booties // Scarf

My J.Crew package came just in the nick of time. This scoopneck henley shirt it EVERYTHING. I’ll share more this week, but get one before they sell out! It comes in white, burgundy and black!

I’d steal this kid and take her home!

Apple hunting

Olallieberry Ice Cream was the highlight for the adults. Apple slushies were the kids pick.

Fun time at Gizdich Ranch with these chicks. #girlsrule

hella kids & hella apples.

I’d say we were close to 115 lbs of apples between all these girls. Haha!

Luckily we stopped for margs at Jalisco first! Cheers!

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{friday 5}

September 21, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Okay, so this week was weird. But, I woke up this morning and instead of thinking how not-so-good it was. I started thinking of all the good things that happened. To me. Around me. With me. And I gotta say. It wasn’t really all that weird/bad after all. I could list at least 5 things right now. What ONE good thing that made you smile this week? Mine – watching my daughter spot me at her volleyball game Tuesday afternoon. She was scanning the bleachers. I could tell she was looking for me. Our eyes met and she shot me the biggest smile ever. Happy that I’m able to sneak out of work early to be there ♥

Weekend plans: This evening we’re headed downtown on a double date with some friends. Gonna drink some beerz, maybe some chard. Who knows…I’m still debating on my drink choice for the night. BIG decisions people, big decisions! Bay’s going to her first middle school dance…I die! The rest of the weekend we’re spending with our favorite Hostert girls in Salinas. Apple pickin’ (photo ops + all the apple recipes to come) and an outdoor play in Carmel are on the agenda. Probably going to drink too much wine and talk poor Nicole’s ear off too. But, she loves me so it’s okay.

ONE – Fall color scheme // Orange + white + green. Brought to you by good ol’ Trader Joe’s. You guys, they have the best pumpkins. Gotta give Sarah P a shout out for this one. I’ve been waiting patiently for the TJ’s pumpkin patch to arrive. I even called Monday and Tuesday. Fall arrived on Wednesday. Runnnn don’t walk and get all the things ASAP. They sell out so quick. I’m going back today to pick up a leaf wreath and pumpkin pancake mix. Back to the colors…this is what I’ll be sticking with for my front porch and dining room table. Still working on it, but hopefully I can share all the details next week!

TWO – Madewell Sale // Madewell rarely has a sale and they just extended the sale one more day. Today is the last day to scoop up some great pieces.

Use code: HEARTEYES for 25% off!

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{weekend notes}

September 14, 2018September 21, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

It’s hard to believe we’re entering the very last week of summer. Crazy! Remember when I told you I was going to keep things short + sweet? Well, I’m going to do just that today. We spent the weekend as low-key as possible. Celebrated my Mom. Showered a new mama and baby coming into our family. Decorated with Mezger Zinnia’s. Church and more kickin it. Sometimes doing nothing, hung over or not, is just want the body and mind are in need of. Woke up refreshed and ready to kick this weeks ass! Rather than letting it kick mine again…lol!

Intentions for the Week:

watch Bay’s first Lee Middle School Volleyball game – (and they won…both games this week)
get blonde + catch up with my homegirl Allison – (thanks for dealing with my hungover ass Allison)
go to Target….it’s been a long, long 30 day – (I was disappointed…hardly found anything I had to have)
hang out with the Hostert’s ♥ – (always a good time)
share my shopping freeze diary – {i gave up shopping for 30 days…kinda}
create a fall inspiration board – (still gathering…but it’s getting close)
solidify Halloween costumes – (finalized…I’ll be a witch, again :))
complete our fall to-do’s – (coming next week)
meal prep lunches for the entire week – {meal prep tips + greek salad}
old navy try-on – (so much good stuff)
hit 15,000 steps per day – (killed it)
remember that everything is going to be okay – (#truth)

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend……

Friday night we celebrated these two turning the BIG 6-0! My mom and her bestie, Ronda. They’ve been thick as thieves since high school. Their friendship makes me happy!

The OG’s – The original 4!

Tank (marked down to $29) // Denim (on sale for $79) // Earrings // Booties

I’m wearing the turtleneck tank that I shared the last week. You 100% need this in your closet!

GG always smiling

3 generations!

I made {mom’s famous thai pasta salad} and Bay baked {magnolia table chocolate chip cookies}

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{friday 5}

September 14, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Hello Friday! Is it just me, or did this week fly by? No complaining over here. I mean, Friday is second favorite F-word 🙂 Weekend plans: celebrating my Mama turning the big 6-0! Sleeping in. Coffee in my PJ’s. Meal prep and I’ll share it next week too. Showering the new mom to be, Brittany. Pulling out all the Fall decor. And maybe, just maybe getting some pumpkins for the front porch. What’s on your agenda for the weekend? Whatever it is, enjoy the shit out of it. Before you know it, it’s Monday all over again!

Welcome to your weekly dose of Friday 5…..

ONE – Capper’s Refreshers // Always down to show some support for new businesses in town. Formerly Stacked N’ Brewed turned Capper’s Refreshers. Took Bay into the new establishment last night for a sweet treat. She had an excellent day and there’s no better way to top it off than ice cream! Except this isn’t actual ice ceam….it’s “shaved snow” with all the toppings served in a waffle come. Sprinkled with gold dust. Looks like ice cream. Tastes like ice cream. I’m straight up SOLD on the shaved snow. Try the “Dexter’s Delight” sans blueberries (because who likes them anyway) and you too will be in heaven. Can’t wait to stop back in and try one of their meals. Everything looked fantastic. Go show your love for the new restaurant and let’s keep them around!!!

TWO – J.Crew Factory Try-On // Shared this in IG stories already, so keep scrolling if you’re over it…lol. Anyway, I went into the store this week to basically torture myself. Really I was making a note of all the shit I’m gonna buy when this stupid {spending freeze} is finally over next week. I own two of these tops already, but I have added quite a few items to my wish-list! Crazy good deals right now!

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You can find everything in one shop here: J.Crew Factory Try-On

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{weekend notes}

September 10, 2018September 17, 2018 xoxostacyb8 Comments

After a week off (kinda) it feels so good to type the words….Happy Monday! We’re back in action over here at xoxostacyb. What I mean by kinda is…I was busy working behind the scenes. Updating. Upgrading. Adding. Condensing. The BIG questions is….

What do you think of the changes? New layout. My personal ShopStyle link has been added to the sidebar on a desktop. Bottom if you’re using a phone. Just like the LIKEtoKNOW.it. You can shop everything from outfit details #ootds, products and home items. Basically, if I rock it or love it, you’ll be able to find it here. Click on the link on my blog or in my instagram bio, click “shop my looks” and direct links will be right at your fingertips. If you purchase something through my ShopStyle, I make a (very) small commission. So help a sister out…lol. Currently still adding items, so bear with me.

Another change….recent posts, Archives and Categories have been condensed and now offer a scroll down.

And you’ll likely notice there are now advertisements. Sorry! I know it’s annoying, but it is what it is.

Don’t forget you can always subscribe and receive an email every time I publish a new post. Go to Follow Blog Via Email. Type in your email address. Click FOLLOW. And you’re all set!

My new goal is to keep it simple. So although this is quite wordy, you’ll be seeing daily posts. Weekly reviews. Friday 5 and all the same xoxostacyb topics. Just in smaller scale.

So, I’m dying to know. What do you think? Comment below. On Instagram. Facebook. Let me know what you think of the changes.

And now back to our regularly scheduled program……

Intentions for the Week:

delete photos – (so satisfying lol)
plan a family dinner – (schedulded)
smog my car – (done√)
lunch date – (The Grad…cant remember the last time)
drink #hella water – (and pee all day long)
take a hike
find the perfect 2019 planner/calendar – (now I have to wait till Wednesday to order lol)
go apple picking
bust out all the Fall decor – (we’re half way there)
celebrate Mom’s big 6-0 – (love that lady)
mask + mani night with Bay – (our weekly thing)
register for 2018-2019 4-H – (It’s that time of year again)
phone date with Stover – (always feels good to catch up with a homie)

Highlights from the weekend…….

I have to stop and thank all these pretty ladies right here. They all showed up and supported and gave me all the feels. So grateful for great friends + family to share life with! Love you bitches!!!

So Friday we all met at Sarah P’s home. Her gorgeous home. We drank wine. Lots of wine. We snacked of pretty food. Like this grazing platter below. I whipped this bad boy up in about 5 minutes. Candied walnuts, crackers, rosemary, dried apricots, brie wedge, olive tapenade, honey comb and prosciutto.

We talked, a lot. The room was so full of laughter…it made my heart crazy happy!

We hit First Friday to check out bella moda boutique and Serendipity Boutique. Personally, my favorite shops on Main Street.

Once I’m off my spending freeze, I’ll be buying this Tequila Por Favor tank!!!

And this succulent skull!!!

We took my Mom and her bestie, Ronda to The Stag. My Mom, born and raised in this town has never been to The Stag. So, we changed that real quick.

I can’t thank Sarah P for opening up her home and hosting all of us! Love you homegirl!!

Happy Dance!

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{friday 5}

August 31, 2018 xoxostacyb1 Comment

Friday has arrived! We did it! Barely! Ha! Weekend plans: family camping trip. Celebrating the long weekend lake side. Hope you have a good one.

5 things on my mind……

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ONE – News // Beginning next week, you’re going to hear crickets from xoxostacyb. I’m shutting down the blog for a solid week. I haven’t had a week off in a really long time. This is a good thing. Even though you wont see anything, I’ll still be working. Just behind the scenes. Come Monday, September 10th you’ll see a revamped xoxostacyb. My storage is almost maxed, which results in a huge upgrade on my end. You’ll find a fresh new look. And, recently I was accepted to ShopStyle. Similar to Like to Know it. Unfortunately, I just haven’t had the time to dig into it yet. So don’t be alarmed when you don’t get your xoxostacyb {new post} email 🙂 I’ll be back, better than ever!

sweater // denim // bandana (similar)

TWO – J.Crew Sweater // Another pre-spending freeze purchase. I was going to save this one for a rainy day, but this sweater is so good, it’s going to sell out in no time. Perfect for slowly transitioning to fall. Not pictured is the cutest pair of heeled mules I’ve ever layed eyes on. But, You’ll have to wait for those 🙂

Point Sur allover pointelle crewneck sweater – ON SALE! $35 with code: BIGSALE. This sweater is from the new Point Sur collection an LA made denim brand. All the pieces are timeless. I’m obsessed with the all-over pointelle on this sweater. Easy breezy. It comes in 4 great fall color options too! I have my eye on the Loden Green.

9″ High-Rise Skinny Jeans: Seamed Step-Hem Edition – super comfy jeans. Love the edgy detail to them. Magic pockets. Step hem. And a front seam.

Madewell Bandana – Following the {third piece rule}here with this bandana. Madewell has lots of great bandanas to pick from. This one is similar to the one I’m wearing.

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{weekend notes}

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Hello Monday! After the weekend we had, I woke up refreshed and ready to take on the new week. Last week almost, kinda, sorta killed me. So, a relaxed couple of days in my most favorite place was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Intentions for the Week:

load up on H2O
use all the produce I’ve been gifted
face mask + mani night with Bay ♥
write out recipe for grilled steak with corn salad
18k steps per day
finish up {things I’m loving} post
share what I’ve given up for 30 days
make grilled hasselback potatoes
pack + prep for camping trip
donate/sale 5 items from my closet
miracle grow all my plants
go through Bay’s jeans…she wont stop growing
continue being punctual AF

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend…..

We began the weekend the best way, celebrating. A little impromptu dinner.

I used to throw the most elaborate Birthday parties. With ponies + Disney Princesses + giant bounce houses + Taylor Swift cover band + butterfly releases. You name it! For about 8 years. Spent hundreds. Invited anyone and everyone. Now I tape homemade Happy Birthday banners that were made minutes before, to the wall. But guess what? Bay thought it was the coolest shit ever. And it didn’t cost me a dime. Crazy how things change and evolve over the years of being a parent.

We did, however, get the Timothy’s Bakery funfetti birthday cake. This is one of our many birthday traditions that will never change.

Bay + GG ♥

GG testing out Bay’s new beats by dre. And I kinda love that her life alert is sticking out around her next. God, I love her!

(Photo cred: Kissey)

Bay made a saran wrap ball game filled with money + candy.

That shit got wild!

About to boomerang!

I wrapped up Bay’s lunch for school. She said #embarrassing 🙂

Cory won for most creative wrapping papper. Nugget bag with sale adds as tissue paper.

Packing list for Tahoe:

Strawberry Lodge pit stop. It’s a tradition!

Cabin, sweet cabin ♥

This place never gets old!

Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. Another Friday night tradition. We walk to pizza. It’s right around the corner from the cabin. We secretly hope we see bears too…lol.

Home of the liters of red wine. And delicious pizza! Be still my heart!

Hey bartender.

Everything tastes better at the cabin too. Like my avocado toast.

Pope beach twins!

My dress is and old J.Crew from years ago. I scored Bay’s on super sale though….

Girls’ neon ruffle dress

Toes in the water

Ass in the sand

Not a worry in the world

A cold beer in my hand

Life is good today!

When you drive through Camp Richardson and there isn’t a line to the street at the Ice Cream Parlor, you GOOOO!

They say you only get 18 summers with your kids. I call bullshit. I’m 36 and my mom still can’t shake me! Hard to see but we’re 9,100 feet in the air on the HeavenlyMountain gondola with the most beautiful view of Lake Tahoe behind us!

We decided to try something new to us. We’ve always talked about going to the top of Heavenly, but just never do it.

Lot’s of time spent suspended in the sky with views like this. It even stops sometimes. Scary AF!

You have to hop out at the observation deck. Super cool 360 views of Lake Tahoe.

And picnic areas like this.

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{weekend notes}

August 20, 2018August 27, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Well friends, we’re in the home stretch of summer. Today I’m feeling equal parts excited AF for school to start and not sure “I’m ready” to drop my little girl off at Middle School. The Sunday scaries got me good last night. I tossed + turned over thinking. The hustle and bustle of school beginning has me getting all kinds of organized. Ready for the routine. The not so settling part – we’ve got so much “new” happening this year. The whole new school. Our morning routine is changing drastically. Hello zero period. You know what I mean? All that unknown stuff. Luckily Bay is beyond pumped which makes my heart incredibly happy!

I really wanted to dedicate this week on the blog to all things back-to-school. But, then I remembered that whenever I spend the entire week on one topic, I get so burnt out. So, we’ll be chatting about ALL THE THINGS. School. #ootd’s Organization. Oh and I’ve got the best easy weeknight dinner for you too. It’s a crockpot recipe I’ve been making for years.

Lot’s of Inentions for this week!!!

Intentions for the Week:

~~Organize ALL THE THINGS~~ – (anything + everything is organized AF)
~~Meal prep like a boss~~ – (killed it)
~~Pre-plan outfits…for me + Bay~~ – (this was crazy helpful in the morning)
~~Make lunches the night before~~ – (lifesaver)
~~Celebrate Toni’s Birthday~~ – (love hanging with my high school girlfriends)
Workout Monday – Friday – (failed…skipped Thursday + Friday)
~~15k steps per day~~ – (but I did get my 15k per day!!)
~~Forever 21 shopping trip~~ – (Bay found so much cute stuff)
~~EARLY bedtime~~ – (9pm yo my boo)
~~Punctuality~~ – (on time everyday…can I get a WHOOP WHOOP)
~~DIY Happy Birthday banner~~ – (we taped it to the wall….things have changed)
~~All the 1st day of school traditions~~ – (except Raley’s…so sad. Damn zero period)
~~Final Tahoe summer hurrah~~ – (just what the doc ordered)
~~Spoil my girl on the 23rd~~ – (obvi I went a little overboard, per usual)

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend……

The Yolo County Fair!!

Beer me!

If I don’t drink another not-so-cold keg beer till next Fair, I’d 100% be okay with it…lol.

The tacos though, that’s another story. Why are they only this good at the Fair? 365 days is a long time away.

Say cheese

Just spying on the big girls ♥

The tornado

The Midway of Fun aka kids heaven! The most expensive place on earth…ha!

Annual Beer Gardens cousins picture. With the newest edition, Daniel.

Now look at the photo below this one……

Beer Gardens 2009. 8 years ago. Our babies! #bestillmyheart

The good ol Derby. Always a good time.

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{friday 5}

August 10, 2018 xoxostacyb3 Comments

FRIDAY! My second favorite F word! I got everything marked off the to-do list…so you know what that means? I’m so fucking ready for the weekend! My last dry weekend…HA! Still sober AF peeps. We’re gonna have to discuss this more next week. As it seems to be a hot topic. Weekend plans: Kick it. Dinner with friends. Might check out a bike trail I’ve been dying to ride. Workout (who am I?). Catch some rays! Before you cut loose for the weekend….

Let take a quick sec and chat about 5 things I’ve got on my mind!!

ONE – Coffee Table // One of my favorite places to style in my home. PSA: The Bath & Body Leaves candles are BACK!! Get em while they last. You can read about my love for this scent here: {friday 5} We cut some Mezger Zinnia’s ♥. Remember when I told you I wanted to display all our seashells + beach treasures? It’s really had to see here, but that glass jar…it’s currently holding all the sand dollars + driftwood + crab legs + whatnot’s that we’ve collected this summer. I found it at good ol Target and it’s perfect. 1 gallon glass jar. I also picked up the marble “dipping” bowl which houses the matches. And I can’t forget the Magnolia Table cookbook. You guys, get your hands on a copy! We’ve got a list of recipes to make! Oh and our coffee table it’s marked down 1/2 off: Marble Knox Coffee Table

Tank // Denim // Slides // Necklace

TWO – Black on black // When in doubt, where all black. It’s always, always a good idea. I think my heart it telling me fall is upon us. I keep pulling out all my black pieces. This madewell top is so good. Comes in white and a stone color too. You can wear a regular bra…the straps cover that shit up! These have been my go-to black jeans for the last year. Love the distressing. $12 Target slides + the necklace I can’t take off!

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{friday 5}

August 3, 2018 xoxostacyb1 Comment

Happy. Happy. Happy. FRIDAY!!! This week I somehow ballanced being productive AF + chill AF. No frickin idea how it happened that way. But, I’ll take it! Weekend Plans: Downtown Woodland First Friday Art Walk. Who’s going? Bay’s horseshow. Cannot wait to watch my girl. Roots to Wine Twilight Picnic. Cook at 4th + Hope! And sit by the pool + soak up some sunshine. What’s your weekend looking like?

5 things on my mind…….

ONE – Bay + Buckwheat // Bay is beyond excited for her first English Horse Show tomorrow. She’s been practicing for months. At the beginning of the year, Bay decided to switch from Western riding lessons to English. I’ve never even seen her ride English. #workingmom So, I think it’s safe to say, I’m just as exciting to watch my girl do what she absolutely LOVES tomorrow too ♥ You got this Bay!!

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