{living life to the fullest and turning moments into memories}
One day you’re young and the next you have a favorite grocery store….
I’m going to need a Trader Joe’s and Target detox once Fall is over. So much good shit!
Today I’m sharing all the seasonal goodies you MUST try from Trader Joe’s. I can’t contain myself with all the cute Fall items + pumpkin EVERYTHING!!
Just another Magic Monday. Switching it up. Moday’s don’t have to be manic. Let’s make them magic. What do you think? After a full 7 hours of sleep last night (which I never, ever get) I did NOT wake up refreshed and ready for the day. But, instead of thinking about how shitty today could be. I’m turning it around and thinking of all the ways it can me magic. I know, sounds corny, but my mind + heart can make or break my day. So, this is working for me….so far!
Hope you all had a great weekend.
This past weekend was sprinkled with a healthy dose of family + friends + sunshine + relaxation. It was pretty damn good!
Intentions for the Week:
This week on xoxostacyb: Old Navy Try-On. Fall home refresh. The Mississippi pot roast recipe you’ve all been asking for.
Highlights from the Weekend……
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To say I am excited for the season change is an understatement. I’m pretty sure you’re all sick and tired of hearing me talk about it. HA! Yesterday was Summer Bucket List. Today a Fall GIVEAWAY!
First I want to THANK YOU for a few things……
Today I published my 944th blog post.
Next month marks my 4th year blogging. CRAZY!
Today marks ONE year since I signed up and began using Shop Style Collective. Almost every item, fashion + home I can now make a small commission on. That is, if you click on the link, like what you see and purchase.
If you shop though my links on instagram or my blog, I GREATLY appreciate it. Whether you’ve shopped a link once or continue to do so I am extremely grateful.
I was able to surpass my one year goal with my ShopStyle account by a landslide!
With August being my best month yet!
Insert: happy dance!!!
And that’s all because of YOU! It takes a lot of time and effort to find sales and link every item, but it’s something I truly love to do. And I hope you continue to follow along!
So, let’s do a GIVEAWAY!
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SHOP: Top | Jeans | Booties (similar)| Hat | Bag | Necklace (5 pack for $10)
Happy Hump Day Peeps!
Short weeks are the goddamn death of me. I just can’t get my shit together. But, I’ve got my eye on the prize……Friday is gonna be here before we know it! Whoop!
I did just spend about an hour updating my calendar and oh dang. It’s about to get cray. Oh – Bay made the Lee Middle School 8th grade volleyball team. So excited for her. Which is part of the oh dang part when I updated my calendar. Plus Faith Formation starts. Omega Nu began last night and 4-H is back in effect on Monday. I say this every September, it’s the busiest + most expensive time of the year.
So, I went to Trader Joe’s + Target on my lunch break to get my mind off my calendar. Ha! Totally makes since right?
You guys, Target is HOT. I mean, like better than ever. So fucking dangerous.
The seasonal section is ALL THE THINGS. Then I hit the Women’s clothing section and went crazy!
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Smocked Ruffle Top (on sale) | Jeans ($45 off) | Clogs (50% off) | Straw Clutch ($21) | Headband ($15) | Necklace
HAPPY FRIDAY! We made it! Thanks for letting me vent yesterday. Loved reading all your messages. Totally made my day so much better. Had a great evening. Bay made dinner. We went on a walk. I didn’t sleep for shit. But, I got up early AF ready to kick off the weekend. Hit Nugget for their bacon..lol. Bay’s fave and I want to make homemade breakfast pizzas in the morning. And Raley’s to use all my Something Extra coupons. Ha! Bay and I had a coffee date at Scribblers Coffeehouse, our new fave place! All before 7:30 am. It’s gonna be a good day!
Weekend plans: Chill the f out. Sit by the pool. Hopefully get my peeps to take a hike with me. Do a little yard work. Meal prep. Have happy hour with GG. Catch a movie? I have a feeling The Art Of Racing In The Rain will make me cry my damn eyes out. And fingers crossed….make it to the new plant shop, Propagate Sac. What’s on your agenda for the Weekend?
Thing I’m loving this week…..
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Happy Halloween! It’s been a full month of all things orange + black + spooky! We’ve baked. We’ve decorated (twice). Pumpkins are carved. Pumpkin seeds roasted…(my mom’s best batch yet) Bay DIY’d her costume.
The only thing left…Trick-Or-Treating!
Which is probably my least favorite part of the Holiday..lol! The kids favorite, the adults…not so much.
But, I realized today – this could possibly be that last time my girl dresses up for Halloween. I was honestly unsure she was even going to be up for it this year. I think the whole DIY costume really got her in the spirit. Or the bribes? HA!
Either way, we are going to Trick-Or-Treat our asses off tonight. In the dark. In the cold. With strangers giving our kids candy.
I will have a wine in hand, though so I can’t complain too much.
Here’s to our kids ending up with shit-tons of Reese’s! CHEERS!!!
Well, it’s a day late! It’s been such a busy (work-wise) few weeks, that by the time I get home – I’m dead! Which has left me little to NO time for this space. I’m trying though! Be patient with me, I’ll be back in the swing of things next week!
Intentions for the week:
Highlights from the weekend…….
Two things I really, really love. Tacos + holiday themed food. If you’ve been following for some time now, then you know I’ve got a thing for tacos. If it’s Tuesday, I can almost guarantee we’re having tacos in some shape or form. Homemade tacos. Maria’s Taco Tuesday. Taco salads. Scroll down and bit and I linked up some of my favorite taco recipes from xoxostacyb.
Thing #2 you also know, I’m a complete sucker for Holiday themed dinners + treats. My now 12-year-old has had her fill of spooky treats. And I have to admit, I can’t get the reaction I used too…lol. Maybe I need to have another kid? Nahh!
Last year around this time I made {mini spider pizzas} and {monster treats}. I LOVED seeing everyone recreating them for their kiddos at home.
This year, I wiped up Monster Tacos. Just your average taco. Any kind of meat will do. Toppings, the more the merrier.
Honestly, I’ve had to become the 30 minute meal mama the last couple of weeks. We legit have maybe 30 minutes between Bay’s Volleyball games + Faith Formation class on Tuesdays. So I’ll let you in on a little trick. I went to the Nugget on my way home from the gym. Bee lined it for the salad bar. They have cooked chopped chicken for salad toppings. I diced it up a little smaller. Threw it in the skillet with some taco seasoning to warm it up. Bam! Done! I used the leftover chicken over salads + quesadillas for lunches the next day.
In case you’re looking for some Taco Tuesday inspo, I got your back:
{halibut tacos + roast corn salad}
{tomatillo salsa + crispy cheese taco shells}
I even went as far as making a Taco Pizza once
Hi friends. Thanks to having Monday off…this week is flying by. Bay was home sick yesterday. Luckily she’s back to her spunky self today. I cleared our calendar for the week. Skipped things I/we probably shouldn’t. Just to straight up stay at home! We never, ever do this. But, it felt necessary. You should try it…just saying.
Our house is all set for Fall. Yesterday’s morning rain storm gave me all the feels. But, then it got hot AF and I had to turn the AC on…lol.
Let’s chat about our Fall table. You know I have a thing for a set table. Well, I do!
A beautifully set table makes any meal feel like a special occasion. And yes, we 100% sit at this table and eat dinner every night. I pick up the place settings and move them to the side. Then put them back in place when we’re done. It takes maybe 2 minutes out of my day, so I don’t mind it one bit. Someday, when I grow up (lol) I dream of having a big long formal dining table. It will be set year round. With all the pretty things I can find!
This year I planned the table all around this show stopper. My succulent pumpkin. Real succulents. Spanish moss. Eucalyptus. All spread over the top of a real pumpkin. Keep scrolling and you’ll find the DIY below. I even figured out how to make a printable version, which knocked my own socks off Ha!
My everyday gold flatware. Linen napkins. Gold rimmed stemless wine glasses.
Pulled out my trusty gold-rimmed white dishes too. Bet you can’t guess where I bought them?
I scored these dishes from the Dollar Store. Last Christmas.
The Target dollar spot had rolls of boxwood garland for $3. I picked up one. Which made each wreath place setting and chair backers.
I was inspired to use mini white pumpkins and wreaths after seeing Karen of Serendipity Boutique’s table setting at her own home. Simple + clean + festive.
I picked up the gold leaf garland that is strewn down the center of the table from Serendipity Boutique too. For $12. I think it would look so pretty across a mantle.
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Hello FRIDAY! And good morning from the Oregon coast.
Five things on my mind….
ONE – Portland // I woke up in Portland this morning. Cory planned + booked this trip for us all on his own. The planner in me wasn’t too sure how I felt about it at first..lol. But, we’re here and we’ve got so many fun things planned for the next couple of days. Today we’re off to Cannon Beach. Goonies never say die! It’s been on my bucket list for years and I’m so happy we’re finally checking it off the list. But first breakfast cocktails. Morning mules. Stay tuned for a shit-ton of Portland pics 🙂
TWO – Centerpiece // Sneak peek at my Fall Table. Which is coming next week. I created another pumpkin + succulent centerpiece. Back in October 2015, I shared the DIY. {friday 5} Going back 3 years on this blog is really crazy FYI! Anyway, its super simple. And I got tons of questions about it. I will go into more detail next week, but you really just need a pumpkin + succulents + moss + glue gun. That’s it!
