Charlie the Goldendoodle · family · kids · mom & me · Summertime

{first day // junior year}

JUNIOR YEAR 🧡 I wish everyone a happy first day of school.

Lots of transitions this year making today feel bittersweet 📚🎒🍎🐶

You can see on Charlie’s face, she is devastated her cuddle buddy, breakfast sharing bestie is about to leave her for the new school year.

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Christmas · fashion · Holiday Whore · Holidays · jcrew addict · mom & me · Nordstrom · ootd · Outfit Details · ShopStyle

{our holiday style}

Outfit Details: Bailey: Sweater | Levis | Boots // Me: Blazer (30% off) | Bodysuit (on sale 25% off) | Blazer (on sale) | Phone cover

Laughing because our UPS guy just wished us a Merry Christmas like he isn’t going to see us 20 times before then 😆🤷🏼‍♀️

Sharing some fun festive Holiday outfit ideas today…..

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Adventure · Charlie the Goldendoodle · Cool spots · family · hiking · mom & me · ootd · weekend

{weekend notes}

SHOP: Long Sleeve Round Neck Pocket T-Shirt $12| Classic denim jacket | Live In Pocket Joggers | Air Max 270 Premium Sneaker | Bay: All Day Fleece Sweatshirt | Live In High Waist Pocket 7/8 Leggings

A day in Bodega Bay ☀️

We had crab sandwiches 🦀

Walked the Kortum Trail, because it’s my all time favorite 🌊

Let the dogs play at Blind Beach 🐶

Along with everyone and their mothers. What you don’t see – the traffic. Cars everywhere. Long lines. But it was still a nice little getaway with my people + four legged besties.

Intentions for the Week…..

  • Stay healthy
  • Spray tans with my girls…tan #AF
  • Keep off the White Monsters (it’s been a week) #hooked
  • Get closer to my 100th Peloton ride
  • Trader Joe’s run
  • Make Elyse Ellis Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
  • Listen to The Journal podcast on my morning drive
  • Track food with WW app
  • Get blonde again. I’m way overdue.
  • Share new Target dress arrivals
  • Valentine’s Day at Grindstone Winery
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Adventure · California · Cool spots · mom & me · ootd · Outfit Details · To-Do's · travel

{pacifica || travelogue}

SHOP: Zip Sherpa Jacket (sized up to a large) | Live In High Waist Pocket 7/8 Leggings | Cruiser Lux 1 Step-Thru | Bike Handlebar Cup Holder |

Vitamin Sea 🌊

Sharing our spontaneous mother daughter Pacifica, Ca trip📍

Where to eat 🍴 + drink 🍹+ bike 🚲 + NOT to stay 🛌 !!

45 days till spring ☀️ and I am already planning out all the beaches I want to veg out + drink cold bud light lime + listen to country music on 🏖

Next on the list – taking the dogs to Bodega for some hiking. Crab sando’s. And beach time! What beach are you most excited for?

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Charlie the Goldendoodle · Christmas · Crafting · Decor · diy · Holiday Whore · Holidays · mom & me · Target

{paper snowflake diy}

SHOP: Women’s 1/2 Zip Sherpa Jacket  (30% off)Minsmere Caned TV Stand | 28″ Round Decorative Wall Mirror | Limestone Knot Figurine Natural | Ombre Bottle Brush Trees (similar) | Wood Tall Cake Stand | Decorative Bell Filler Gold

‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve

and all through the house

not a creature was stirring

(except for people with kids who still believe in Santa 🎅🏻)

✌🏻 sleeps till Christmas!

Sharing this super easy + fun paper snowflake DIY ❄️

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Christmas · diy · family · Holiday Whore · Holidays · kids · mom & me · ShopStyle · Target

{keeping the christmas magic alive}

4 Sleeps till’ Christmas!!!

Christmas is a mere 5 days away and 2021 is 11 days away. And just like that 2020 is OVER! Crazy times, friends.

It’s been extra hard to keep the season magical. But, I vow to give it my best shot. So, I rounded up 20 fun + festive Holiday activities to help really embrace the final days of Christmas!

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Christmas · Gift Guide · Holiday Gift Guide · Holiday Whore · Holidays · kid style · kids · mom & me · Nordstrom · ootd · Outfit Details · Target

{teen | gift guide}

SHOP: Striped Perfectly Cozy Flannel Pajama Set (on sale $20) | Ugg Scuffette Slipper | Calf Hair Slippers (50% off)

Twinning game STRONG since 2006 ha!

Our teen gift guide with a stamp of approval from my very own teen!

ps – our Christmas pajamas are on sale for $20. And my leopard slippers – 50% off today. Treat yo self to some cozies!

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blogger · fall · Giveaway · mom & me · Products

{giveaway | olive + june}

SHOP: Flutter Short Sleeve Embroidered Blouse | Levi’s Wedgie Icon High-Rise Jeans | Royale Flat | Olive + June Ready Box

Today just feels like a good day for a GIVEAWAY! BIG shout out to Olive + June for this amazing giveaway prize!

One of you will have the chance to win my very favorite + Nail Polish, Olive + June Ready Box (valued at $80)

I want to THANK YOU! For making my recipes. Trying the DIY’s. Sending the most thoughtful + encouraging messages. And shopping my links. Your continued support means the world to me!!

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Charlie the Goldendoodle · Cool spots · family · fashion · Lake Tahoe · mom & me · ootd · Outfit Details · ShopStyle · Target · weekend

{weekend notes}

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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fashion · friday · Friday Faves · kid style · mom & me · ootd · Outfit Details · Products · ShopStyle · Target · weekend

{friday favorites}

SHOP: Button-Front Tiered Trapeze Dress ($25) | Miller Flip Flop | Gigietta Bootie | Gradina Block Heel Bootie (similar #nsale) | Medium Leather Transport Tote | Paperclip Chain Necklace | Coin Necklace | Oversized Square Sunglasses

Stop, say 3 things you’re grateful for today. Then pour yourself a big ass adult beverage. We made it to Friday🍻

I am grateful for this girl right here and celebrating her all weekend 🎂 Target dresses that come in both of our sizes and this evenings pizza plans 🍕

Welcome to another week of Friday Favorites. A random list of things that caught my eye and things I’m really diggin at the moment!

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