{weekend notes}

Posted in Adventure, California, Cooking, Cool spots, Decor, diy, Food, foodie, friday, friends, home, kid style, kids, mom & me, Movies, Nordstrom, ootd, Spring, weekend by xoxostacyb

Hi Friends! Hope you all had a great weekend! Bay + I kicked it hard. Together. Like we never left eachothers sight. It was the best! Slow mornings. Extra cup of coffee. Pie for breakfast….for Bay. Early bedtimes. With some adventures mixed in. We need more go with the flow style weekends. Together ♥

Intentions for the week:

~~Cook with bok choy~~ – Um yummm
~~Log food into My Fitness Pal~~ – did it!!!
~~Plan + pack for snowshoeing~~ – so fun
~~In bed by 10 pm~~ – need to do this more!
~~Craving stir-fry~~ – made it…blogged it.
~~Pre-blog + schedule posts for next week~~ – TJ’s week went down!
~~Work on TJ’s recipes~~ – so many recipes
~~Get packed for Alliance Redwoods~~ – survived
~~Lunch date with Nicole ♥~~ – always a treat
~~Prepare for March sugar cleanse~~ – starting MONDAY the 12th!
Stay out of the Girl Scout Cookies – epic FAIL!

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend……

Celebrating

We celebrated Nidia’s 36th birthday!

Missing Rachel in this picture.

Dinner at Father Paddy’s

Who knew how fun Friday nights are right here in Woodland?

We were all pleasantly surprised at how great all our food was. When you can make all 5 chicks at a table happy, that’s saying a lot!

I will for sure go back!

Tips bathroom selfies.

This top was sitting on my front porch when I got home from work. I had about 2 minutes to get ready. Slipped it on a was out the door.

TOP SHOP Cutwork Balloon Sleeve Blouse

El Charro for cantaritos. Next time I’m ordering that big ass $100 one. Ha!

Bay is still obsessed with snap chat filters. This is me trying to drive and get in the snap…lol!

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16Feb2018

{friday 5}

Posted in Celebrity News, Cooking, Decor, diy, Food, foodie, friday, Gossip, home, instagram, kids, mom & me, Movies, Products, Recipe, weekend by xoxostacyb

Frrriiiidaaayyyy! Did you happen to check the weather forecast for mañana? (I had to google how to do the ñ = Alt + 0241 try it!!) Sunshine + 70 degrees. I’ll take it considering it’s going to get cold and possibly rainy next week. It’s been a very productive week. Bay got her official 4-H officer shirt. So cute. Celebrated Fat Tuesday with a homemade King Cake. Bay got the baby, so she’s in change of planning the next party/dinner. Lent is in full swing. We celebrated Valentine’s day ♥ Bay + I ugly cried for about 1 hr 53 min last night watching Wonder. SUCH a great movie! I completed week #1 of Kaia CORE this morning #sore

Speaking of this morning……

Do you ever have a day where you feel like a human garbage disposal? I’m not sure what the hell happened to me this morning, but I could not stop eating. Just to hold myself accountable, and so you can probably laugh your ass off. Here’s what I consumed from 6:15 ish till 11am:

ACV shot

coffee with collagen

egg over leftover roast veggies

handful flaming hot Cheetos (they fell out of the snack bag I was packing for bay’s lunch)

chocolate covered macadamia nut (I totally thought they were gone…score)

another handful flaming hot Cheetos (damnnnn, I forgot how good they are)

package of fruit snacks (while I got ready, duh)

coffee #2

la croix

almonds

Atkins Caramel Chocolate Nut Roll (so so good)

Please tell me that this happens to other peeps every now and again? I’m kinda freaking out…..

And I currently cannot stop thinking about lunch!

Enough of that, I’ve still got 5 things on my mind…..

ONE – Lent // You guys are NEVER going to guess what I gave up for lent?!?!

Cursing!

No f bombs for 40 days. FOURTY days!

Every.single.person I’ve told, laughed. Nobody has any faith in me. Let’s clarify….does this mean I cannot say bad words. But, I can still type + text them, right? Ha. I’m giving up both. The f bomb is probably one of my most typed words in my text messages. My iPhone no longer auto corrects to “ducking”

As recommended, I’m wearing a rubber-band around my wrist and I snap myself when I say/write a bad word.

Bay says my wrists are going to be black + blue by day 40 🙂

I think I got this! Oh and yesterday’s post didn’t count, since it was written pre-lent 🙂

Bay gave up YouTube. Which is HUGE for her. She’s a YouTube junkie.

Pray for us, K!!

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12Feb2018

{weekend notes}

Posted in Adventure, Bay Bakes, Cooking, Crafting, diy, family, Food, foodie, friday, friends, Holiday Whore, Holidays, home, instagram, mom & me, Movies, Recipe, weekend by xoxostacyb

Hi guys! How was your weekend? Can you tell how Bay feels about the weekend? ♥ I loved every second of it. Everyday just flowed so well and it was super relaxing and perfect. I need to plan or hope for more weekends like the last. Bay did lots of baking. I did lots of meal prep. Shopping. Pizza. Date night at the movies. And made some time to catch up with some gal pals.

Intentions for the week:

~~plan a cute valentine’s day bento box lunch for Bay~~
~~balance my check book (it’s been 2 weeks..fml)~~
~~find a floor lamp for the living room #dungeon~~ (Picked this up from Target)
~~celebrate Mardi Gras by making a king cake #oldaf~~ – (Bay got the baby)
wheel + deal with Dish for a lower monthly payment (it works!)
~~enjoy our low-key (no plans) week~~ – (such a nice change)
~~workout mon-fri~~ – (Did it WHOOP WHOOP)
~~cleanup my email in boxes~~
~~create a sweet potato burrito bowl with leftover chicken~~ – (delish)

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend……

Friday was National Pizza Day, remember? So how did I celebrate, you ask? Just in case you were curious….

Masullo is Sac.

Pizza is kinda my thang! And these is one thing I know well and that’s good pizza.

Jacqueline:

3 Meats:

Oven-Roasted Mussels:

If you ever find yourself hungry in the Land Park area, do yourself a favor and go to Masullo!

Sleeping in till 8:01 am

Best idea I had all weekend.

Admiring Bay’s pretty Madewell heart earrings ♥

Changed up the coffee table situation

Pig duty

Rodeo #510 + Clover #511

This quote caught my eye

A trip to the cute shop, Papers and Pencils and Pens! Oh my

Bay loves stationary. So she was in pure heaven.

Bay was pretty pumped for her washi tape + eraser purchase.

Worked on a new frittata recipe for the blog. You guys, this one is so good! Bay, who doesn’t really do eggs even gave it a thumbs up! That’s a big deal!

Have I ever told you that I’m basically the queen of sheet pan nachos? 1/2 with re fried beans (for bay) 1/2 with black beans + tomatoes (for me)

Sunday dinner request:

Twice baked potatoes

Movie date night

The 15:17 to Paris

The true story, directed by Clint Eastwood. Casting actual heroes to play themselves. Not just any heroes, these are local, Sacramento heroes. Pretty cool!

The movie, just okay. Not sure what I was expecting, but I didn’t love it.

Watch the trailer here: The 15:17 to Paris (movie trailer)

Valentine’s day gift

I’m going to share this next week. Just a fun DIY.

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22Jan2018

{weekend notes}

Posted in friday, Movies, Nordstrom, weekend, Wine by xoxostacyb

I’ve got a case of the MONDAY’S! Big time. Just not feelin it today. Tomorrow is a new day! And it will be a better day. Maybe a little sunshine, Mother Nature? Please!

What’s your Kardashian name?

Mine: LA North.

I feel like I could totally fit in with a name like that.

Intentions for the week:

Go to the Container Store
~~Declutter one room each day~~
Decorate a cauliflower crust pizza – (on this weeks to-do’s I’m thinking brussels sprouts + balsamic reduction)
~~Spoil Benny on his birthday~~
Meditate every morning for 10 minutes. So not me, but I think I want to try. – (Who’s got time for that?)
~~Watch all the movies at the theater I’ve been wanting to see~~
~~Spruce up the front patio –~~ It turned out so good ♥ Thanks to my Mom’s help!
~~Make a $12 grocery store flower arrangement for the blog~~
~~Lunch date with my Mom + Sis~~
~~Rice all the cauliflower in the fridge + freeze for meal prep~~ – I’ve got cauli-rice for dayyysss

Last week’s intentions: {weekend notes}

Here’s some highlights from the weekend……

Friday //

Nails + Vince’s with my girl. She needed to get her Hawaii nails. She picked white fingers + pink toes. So cute ♥

It was one of those days that called for a Vince’s margarita. We actually had two…but who’s counting?

Have you ever had their pork burrito? It’s the ONLY thing I order anymore. The best! Ala cart, since I kill about two baskets of chips + salsa before 🙂

And she’s off //

I dropped my girl off first thing Saturday morning. She’s spending the week in Hawaii with her Dad’s side of the family.

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Pom Pom Luggage Tag

I found the adorable luggage tag at Walmart last week. For $3. I seriously looked everywhere for about 2 weeks then stumbled on this one and it matches her new luggage perfectly.

I snuck a little surprise care package in Bay’s carry-on for the long flight. Her fave snacks + some cute games to keep her busy.

I, Tonya //

Don’t waste your time or money. Other than the fact the acting was great, the movie was terrible. I felt like I had 2 hours stolen from me when it was over. Not a fan!!

Retail therapy //

A Nordstrom trip always solves the problem. And their order pick-up is the best thing since sliced bread. When you know what you want, but don’t feel like tracking it down or trying shit on. Order online, wait about 30 minutes. You’ll get a text when your order is ready. Swing by the shoe department. Show the cashier your ID, done!

Picked up a little something for my newest nephew. Wayyy too cute to pass up.

Lunch + wine at the cafe. Sugar cleanse is back in full swing today. Sometimes you just have to say screw it and have a glass of chard. The heart wants what it wants.

Willow Oak Crab Feed //

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13Oct2017

{friday 5}

Posted in fashion, Food, foodie, friday, jcrew addict, Movies, Random shit, Recipe, To-Do's, weekend by xoxostacyb

I hope your week has been a good one. It’s been a chaotic, but productive one over here. I’m beginning to think Friday’s are my new favorite day of the week. Sorry Saturday! I think it’s the excitement of wrapping up the week. And obvi starting the weekend. If only I didn’t have to work on Friday’s. In other news, I’ve been wearing the exact same pair of shoes for 2 weeks straight. I can’t take them off…true love!

Ok, and now on to 5 things on my mind…..

ONE – To-Do’s // You guys, I have nothing on my to-do list for the weekend. I mean, I’m sure there are a million things I could do, but I don’t have anything I HAVE to do. WTF am I going to do? Ha! The struggle is real. I work to not have anything to do on the weekends, then when I have nothing to do, it kinda stresses me out. I’m such a mess! I take that back, I really, really want to see American Made. Not a huge fan of Tom Cruise, but I keep hearing this movie is GOOD! Has anyone seen it? I’m sure I’ll add about 23 things to do by the end of the day. That’s just how I roll.

Here’s the trailer…..

American Made Official Trailer

TWO – Veggie of the week // Butternut Squash! Probably my favorite so far. I’ve had it many times. I’ve cooked with it many times. I decided to try 2 new ways of preparing it, rather than my normal roasting. Butternut Squash Pizza…Oh My God! Delish! Then I went and made a pasta sauce using only pureed butternut squash + shallots + garlic + a little reserved pasta water. Equally delish. And this one deserves it’s very own post. I’m hoping to get it on the blog next week!

Butternut Squash Pizza

Here’s what you’ll need:

Butternut squash
4 slices bacon, cooked + crumbled
Marinara Sauce
Pesto
Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced
Olive oil
Fresh thyme leaves
Salt + Pepper

Here’s what you do:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees + line a baking sheet with foil.

Peel + slice butternut squash in 1/2 inch slices.

Note: I used 1 butternut squash for 2 recipes, so I only used about 1/2 of the skinny-er side of the butternut squash. About 8 slices. Once you get to the bottom of the squash, you’ll find seeds and wont be able to get perfect slices.

Brush slices of butternut squash with olive oil and season with salt + pepper.

Roast for 20 minuets.

Remove from oven. Spoon marinara or pesto over the top. Top with sliced mozzarella. Then add bacon crumbles + thyme.

Back in the oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Enjoy!

Bay tried them and said they were not her favorite, but if she were really hungry, then she’d eat them all. Ha. I guess I kinda won that one? Maybe?

I on the other hand LOVED them. Had the leftovers for lunch and told everyone in my office about them. I’m thinking caramelized red onions would be a great addition next time around.

THREE – Microwave // We’ve been without a microwave since we moved. About 7 weeks. I haven’t really missed it. Maybe a handful of times. Bay says every once in a while she wishes we had one. Not that I can’t just go and get one. I was curious if we really NEEDED one. Honestly, I think they are ugly. I don’t like extra shit on my counters. At our last house it was above the stove and didn’t bother me at all. This morning I was out of K-cups so I hit the Starbucks drive-thru. Got ready for work. Realized my coffee was cold AF. I did the unthinkable. I had to! Re-heated my coffee in a pot over the stove. As if Starbucks coffee doesn’t taste burnt enough as it is. Bay witnessed and said, “I think it’s time, Mom!” And guess what? I’m still not 100% convinced. Ha! Maybe we’ll do an Instagram Story Poll….wondering how many peeps have microwaves?

Can you live without one?

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11Sep2017

{weekend notes}

Posted in Cooking, Decor, family, Food, foodie, friday, friends, home, Kitchen, Movies, weekend by xoxostacyb

Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a great weekend.

Intentions for the week:

~~donate more shit (again)~~
~~try oil pulling~~ (Sarah and I tried…for maybe 15 seconds, does that count?)
organize my closet
~~write~~ + send thank you notes (almost done)
~~plan backpacking trip~~
~~find the perfect white shower curtain~~
make room to park my car in the garage (this is going to be tricky) – Tried NOT going to happen 🙁
~~have mom + dad over for dinner~~
~~resist over booking the weekend~~
~~change address on all my 1,837 online/personal accounts~~
~~make Ina Garten’s~~ ~~Lemon Chicken Breasts~~
play tennis with Bay
pick 2 new Whole 30 compliant recipes to try out

(I was able to cross off a couple of things already) Whoop Whoop!

What’s on you’re list in intentions for the week?

And now, highlights from the weekend………

MAKING A HOUSE A HOME //

It’s finally beginning to feel like home.

I’ve got a table for my coffee! Topped with white tulips, which make me smile every single time I walk in the living room!

And this table runner can only mean ONE thing……

I found a dinning room table! No more living room floor picnics!

I sold my old dinning room table at our garage sale. Probably sold it for what I paid for it too. Considering I bought it back in 2001ish. Swear! It was time for something different.

I had NO idea how happy this table would make me. I had a little extra pep in my step once I got it all put together and decorated.

I busted out the linen napkins. Gold flatware. Gold rimmed glasses. Wicker chargers.

I’ll share more details later this week. I got lots of Instagram messages wanting to see more pics! Hold on tight.

Oh, and we have the cutest morning guests at this house now 🙂 Claire just loves the babies.

FOOTBALL //

Not to be mistaken by the one on TV. I only watch the one at Pioneer High. The one where I can watch my nephew do what he loves!

Goooo Joe!!!

Bay spotted her friend Lauren too. The MOST adorable cheerleader I’ve ever seen. Except for the fact she looks like a teenager.

PARTY TIME //

We celebrated cousin Danny’s 40th at Blue Note with the family ♥

Boom cheers with GG!

Drank wine with Mom + watched Snatched!

Bay + Ruby made gigantic milkshakes and danced

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22May2017

{weekend notes}

Posted in Celebrity News, Cooking, Food, foodie, friday, friends, kids, Movies, Spring by xoxostacyb

Good morning and welcome to Monday’s Weekend Notes! I woke up with a healthy dose of panic this morning. My to-do list for the week is at an all time high in preparation for the long weekend. Today I’m taking the advice I give Bay…..take it one step at a time and start with the most difficult item first. Monday is always a bit of a beast, but Friday will be here before we know it and it will all be worth it! Here’s to a productive day. Hope you’re off to a great start! Be a rebel and have a great day!

BALL PARK FRIDAY //

Love watching my nephews play ball. Friday was Joe’s last game of the season.

BAY THE BAKER //

Bailey was recruited to make the cake for Spencer’s Baptism Saturday. She said YESSS, before she even knew what the baking task would be.

The naked carrot cake is back and more beautiful than ever. I even invested in some new Wilton 8 inch pans. Which made baking a breeze.

I have become a professional taste tester…lol.

BAPTISM //

Baby Spencer was baptized over the weekend. We were so happy to be a part of the special day. Even though I got lost on my way to the church. Ha. Only me. How do you get lost in Winters? The after party was a good one, as always.

Bay + Spencer ♥

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20Jan2017

{friday 5}

Posted in fashion, friday, friends, Movies, Nordstrom, weekend by xoxostacyb

It’s Friday! Is it just me, or did this week just fly by? I was productive AF! Checked so many things off my to-do list.

House is clean √ Laundry done √ Grocery shopping √ Taxes √ Birthday gifts purchased √

I like to make sure my shit is done before a fun weekend. Work hard, play harder!!! Now if only I could drink margaritas tonight…that would be a perfect Friday activity.

I’ve got 5 things on my mind today…..

ONE – Omega Nu Pledge Party // Tuesday night our new pledges threw a party for all the Omega Nu sisters. They pulled off such a great night. The food + booze (I didn’t partake…boo), the company were all perfect. The activity: floral arranging. I have to admit, I seriously suck at making pretty arrangements. For instance, I buy them at the store, cut the cellophane off and hurry up and shove them in a vase before they get messed up. LOL. They had step-by-step instructions that made it so easy. Have I mentioned my love for eucalyptus? Everyone put together beautiful arrangements. Best part, we get some pretty cool new sisters to join the group ♥

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(photo cred: Greta + Tom}

TWO – Heritage Plaid Infinity Scarf // I’m not much of a scarf girl, but I have been rocking the shit out of this one. I got it as a Christmas gift and have probably wore it 6 times since. Super warm. Super soft. Easy to wear. Goes with everything.

I went to link it today and it’s currently sold out…boo. Good news, it was sold out when I put it on my Christmas list too. Chances are it will be restocked.

‘Heritage’ Plaid Infinity Scarf

Here are some other cute options….

Plaid Knit Infinity Scarf // Stripe Infinity Scarf // Brushed Plaid Infinity Scarf

THREE – Divorce on HBO // Did anyone watch the first season? If so, LUCKY bitch!!

Sarah Jessica Parker returns to HBO in the new comedy series, Divorce. Parker stars as Frances, a woman who suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage, and finds that making a clean break and a fresh start is harder than she thought.

First off, I absolutely LOVE SJP. Not so much her Golden Globes gown though. I watched the first Divorce episode the other night. HBO totally fucking tricked me. You see, I don’t have HBO. So when I clicked on it and the whole first episode was available to watch, I was pumped!! SCORE!! Want to know how they tricked my ass? I got so hooked. And I could ONLY watch the first episode. Which was sooooo good. After the episode was over, it gave me instructions on how to order HBO. Well done HBO, Well done. I’m actually considering adding the damn channel just for this show. That’s how good it was. Click on the link below and watch, then let me know if you want to order HBO too 🙂

Divorce (episode #1)

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16Jan2017

{weekend notes}

Posted in Cooking, family, Food, foodie, friday, friends, health, Kid Food, Movies, weekend by xoxostacyb

Good morning. Happy Monday. Happy MLK Day. I’m sure most of you are home from work today. I am not! Ha!

Day #8 of sugar-free. ONLY 12 days to go. Not that I’m counting or anything. It’s been a little tricky, but so far so good.

We had an eventfull yet relaxing weekend. Just how I like them!

Friday night I celebrated my final 35th birthday dinner. It’s officially over. Thank you Sarah P for planning and Nidia + Toni + Rachel for coming to celebrate with me. We don’t see each other nearly enough. Love catching up ♥

And a big shout out to our server at Jinju Sushi! That poor girl accommodated mine + Sarah’s sugar-free requests. It wasn’t easy. Sushi may be at the top of my list once I’m back to hittin’ the sugar again!!!

Can we take a minute to talk about Rachel?!?! I love that she’s always rocking a new look or style. I never know what hair-do she’ll show up with. Always wearing something super trendy and cute. But look at her scarf? She draped it around her neck and let it hang on each side of her shoulder.

She’s a fucking trendsetter. I already found a scarf and will be bitting Rachel’s style this week! Love you Rach!.

Final Final at Morgan’s (for some of us) lol!

I checked out Asha Urban Baths. I wanted to go last weekend and happy I didn’t. The girl checking us in Saturday morning said the line was out the door. With over an hour wait. F that! We pretty much had the place to ourselves, other than the Jacuzzi. My sore body loved every second of this little oasis.

A warm soak is RELAXING and NOURISHING. A cold plunge is ENERGIZING and HEALING. Sweating in a steam or sauna is CLEANSING and SOOTHING. Quality time alone or with friends is RICH and REWARDING.

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5Dec2016

{weekend notes}

Posted in friends, health, Healthy, Holidays, Movies, Recipe, weekend, Wine, Wine Tasting by xoxostacyb

The weekend is over. How did that happen so quickly?!?! I miss it already!

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend doing what you love to do.

Friday night celebration // One of my favorite Yaya’s turned a year older, which calls for a celebration. Happy Birthday Kristine!! Friday happy hour cheers are always the best!

Saturday riding with the cousins! Look how cute Benny is with the training wheels.

Bailey said they all mashed around Prairie City ♥

My Mom + I went out for dinner and a movie ♥ I finally checked out Tower Cafe. Can you believe I’d never been? I can cross that off my must-try list. It was soooo good! We ordered a Thai seafood stew that was served over jasmine rice. TO DIE FOR!!! I can totally see brunching at Tower Cafe this spring/summer. The outside area is fun.

Watched Manchester By The Sea at the Tower Theater , which I’d also never been too. I swear it’s a replica of the State Theater in Woodland.

Here’s a what it’s all about…..

Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother’s heart has given out suddenly, and he’s been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his only sibling and doubts about raising a teenager weren’t enough, his return to the past re-opens an unspeakable tragedy.

It was heartbreaking. I’d be laughing then crying. The gut wrenching story was acted out beautifully. I wish the ending was a little better though. When the lights came on, everyone just sat still in their seats. Like it couldn’t be over. We needed more.