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#last90days challenge}

November 12, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

I was listening to Rachel Hollis this morning. You know the chick that wrote, Girl Go Wash Your Face? She said something that got my attention. I’ve actually been thinking about it all day.

Choose what you want most. Not what you want right now!

It stuck! What do I want the very most? Damn. That’s a good one. It’s tough. I want it all, really. I can rattle off about 25 things I want right now. But, one thing I want the very most?

Anyway, just those things that make you go hmmmm.

I’m also following her #last90days challenge. Have you heard of it yet? It’s been plastered ALL over social media, so chances are you’re very well aware. Ha! Let’s chat about it for a second anyway…..

What if you committed to living your last 90 days of this year as hard as you are committing to living the first 30 days of the new year? What if instead of a downhill slide into 2019, you are ramping up!

Here’s how I’m tackling the challenge:

Get up an hour early // I love to get up at the butt-crack of dawn and get my workout in. To be honest, if it doesn’t happen before the sun comes up….then it aint happening. I can tell myself all damn day that I’ll get it done after work. #bullshit
Workout for 30 minutes // First thing and then you don’t have to think about it!
Drink your weight in oz of water // This is the hardest one for me. I fill my yeti cup with lemon + water and try to re-fill it twice before lunch and one more time after. Some days I straight up kill it. Some days I straight up forget.
Give something up // Sugar. I gave up sugar again. Added sugar. It’s challenging. But, I know it works for me. I’ve done it many times and get the most + best results.
Gratitude // So many ways to practice gratitude. I’ve found the writing them down first thing when I wake up. Before my coffee. Before my feet hit the floor. Before I have a chance to think about all the shitty things the day many entail. This has been the best thing ever. It really does shift your thoughts to being way more grateful. Try it!

Are you doing the #last90days challenge? Tell me how you’re doing it. I love reading about this challenge and all the unique ways people are embracing it!

Intentions for the Week:

finalize Thanksgiving menu
get the house tidy AF
decorate Bay’s room for Christmas
work on two Thanksgiving outfits
pick up tree permits
make chicken soup
add extra blankets to our beds
set Thanksgiving table
shave my face…lol! Have you heard of it? I’m doing it!
pack for the coast

Highlights from the weekend:

Praying for California!

Friday night I had margs with my homegirl Alex and didn’t snap a single photo. I cheated and had one of her enchiladas too. So good!

Did you see that Nordy’s is having a sale? I shared some shit that I have and LOVE that is all marked down.

Leith dress // crazy flattering on any body style. Comes in 8 color options and is only $44!!! Get one. Great layered or all alone.

Top Shop Leather Jacket // 40% off making it $55! If you’ve been looking for a good classic leather jacket, this is it! I LOVE mine. Picked mine up last year on super sale too, and wear it more than I should admit!

Hunter Boots (in matte black) // $100! This is a great gift! I actually really like the matte better than my shiny black hunters.

Madewell Jeans // under $60 which is a steal. If you’ve been wanting to try this brand of denim, now is the time. They normally retail for over $100!

Vans // $38 and they are suede. Love the color too. Picked these up for Bay for Christmas…Shhhh!

Madewell glider bracelet // $20 and is one of my go-to girlfriend gifts. Here it is on Madwell’s site too, since Nordy’s keeps selling out: Madewell Delicate Glider Bangle Bracelet

Denim Jacket + Mules (similar) pictured above but not included in the Nordy’s sale!

Picked up some TJ’s pretties for a fun DIY! Coming tomorrow!

Watching Benny play football.

Go #4

What a play!

When Martini Mama Liz invites you over for her famous martinis…you RUNNNN!

Thanks for a fun afternoon Liz + Alex!

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{friday 5}

November 9, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Hi and Happy Friday! Raise your hand if you’re as happy as I am for FRIDAY! I have been so inspired lately, it’s the best feeling. Only problem – not enough time in the day to make it all happen. I went to TJ’s and grabbed all the goodies to work on a fun Thanksgiving DIY to share next week. Although, my heart + mind are 100% on Christmas. Since I’m hosting turkey day, I have to slow my roll….for a minute. Would it be weird to eat turkey with a Christmas tree in the living room? Ha! Just kidding. I’ll wait till the day after! Weekend plans: sleep-in (if only till past 5am) watch my nephew play in his championship football game #gobenny! Take our Christmas card picture (they’re normally already ordered by now…who am I) Check out the Pixie Traders Vintage Market…more on that below! And dinner with friends.

Have a good one friends!

5 things on my mind……

FRIDAY sweatshirt

ONE – FRIDAY // When you find your second favorite F-word on a sweatshirt. You buy that fucker. I went to J.Crew Factory earlier this week and it fell in my shopping bag. So, I had to take it home. It’s $30 today with code: 2DAYSONLY! Grab one and let’s be Friday twins Ha! I also found a shit-ton of other really cute tops + sweaters + vests too. I’ll be sharing once I get them all linked up for you!

TWO – Egg White Frittata // It’s easy. It’s clean. It’s delicious. This was my go-to breakfast this week on my sugar cleanse. It re-heats so well too. Top with some hot sauce + avocado. BOMB! Serve over roast sweet potatoes…even bomb-er. Try it over the weekend, okay?!?!

Egg White Frittata

Servings: 2
Time: 10 mins
Difficulty: easy
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Here’s what you’ll need:

3 mushrooms, sliced
handful fresh spinach
1 cup egg beaters (or egg whites)
everything but the bagel seasoning
parmesan cheese
hot sauce

Here’s what you do:

Preheat oven to boil.

Spray your frying pan with non-stick spray. Avocado oil is my jam right now, but any will do the trick.

Add mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, flip half way through.

Add spinach and cook till wilted.

Whisk egg beaters or whites till frothy and sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning. Pour over veggies. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Don’t touch the eggs. Even though you want to. Once they start to look set, gently run a spatula around the rim.

Transfer frying pan to oven and boil for 2-3 minutes.

Once eggs are puffed, they are DONE!

Remove and add more parmesan….you can NEVER have too much cheese 🙂

Cut frittata into 4 wedges. Top with hot sauce. Add some avocado if you’re feeling fancy.

Enjoy!

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{friday 5}

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

It’s Friday (hu-frickin-ray)! Honestly, it’s really hard to believe October is coming to an end next week. I feel like I cannot keep up with this year? Anyone else? I’ve got the Holidays on my mind BIG TIME. I’ve started shopping too. Which is one of my Holiday goals. And after the Serendipity Boutique + bella moda boutique Christmas Preview last night, my wheels are spinning.

Weekend plans: My to-do list is staring me down. It’s been growing longer each day this week. I’ve been so swamped with work, I hardly have time to check my email or order my groceries. I’ve been on survival mode…lol. Tonight Bay and I are having a date night. Mani’s + pizza + watching La La Land (she hasn’t seen it yet). I can’t wait to sleep in. Spend some time with friends. Possibly get wine tips with Alex. Maybe church? God knows I need a little church in my life.

Before I let you get your weekend started, let me quickly chat about 5 things on my mind…..

ONE – Turkey On The Table // Kinda like Elf on the Damn Shelf, but for Thanksgiving. Except, it’s not a pain in the ass at all. And you don’t have to move it daily. So, basically it’s nothing like Elf on The Damn Shelf…lol. It’s more of a lesson on being grateful. I’m all about gratitude. I actually started practicing it daily, thanks for #last90days challenge. Here’s how it works…for every day in November, write down something you are thankful for on the paper feather. Each family member can take turns or everyone can write on the same one. It’s totally up to you. Place it somewhere that you’ll see it. On Thanksgiving day, you’ll have a “fully dressed” turkey to display. You can then read all the thankful feathers aloud. It’s such a cute idea. And the best part, for each Turkey on The Table purchased, 10 meals will be provided to someone in need through Feeding America.

Nordstrom (free shipping): Turkey On The Table // Amazon: Turkey On The Table

TWO – Currently Reading // I had to ditch my last audio book. So many great reviews, but the voice-over was absolutely terrible. If you’re an audio book listener, then you get it. Picked up Reese Witherspoons new Whiskey in a Teacup : What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits. Best part, she’s actually the reader of her own book. Which I don’t think I’ve ever seen before? Anyway, it’s so cute and lighthearted…I’m really diggin it. I also grabbed Chrissy Teigen’s newest cookbook Cravings: Hungry for More And she nailed it. Everything looks so good. I can’t wait to dive into it more this weekend and dog ear some pages to add to my “must make list!” What are you reading? Anything good I should add to my list next?

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{september // in review}

October 10, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Tank (similar) // Jacket // Jeans // Booties // Necklace // Bracelet

September was a quick month…blog-wise. I took a solid week off and spent some time working behind the scenes. Lots of coding…which it quit possibly the worst thing ever.

We’ve got a new look. A face-lift, I like to call it. When I started this blog…over 3 years ago, I obvi had a totally different style. Polka dots aren’t really my jam anymore 🙂

You’ll notice I added a “Print” option for recipes. Sounds like you guys are loving this feature the most!

Have you checked out my ShopStyle account? There is a click-able image on the blog. From your phone, scroll all the way down to the bottom. On a desktop, you’ll find it on the top right corner. This is where you can find ALL THE THING I love and share. They will be kept here forever for your reference. I’m forever grateful for everyone that has clicked on one of my affiliate links and some that even placed an order. For each purchase through one of these links, I make a very small commission. But, every little bit helps. And it will keep me going back to all our favorite stores and finding the best deals for cute shit!!!

And lastly, the ads. I know they are really annoying. Forgive me! It’s another way to create traffic and make a few pennies. Some day, when I go big-time, I’ll remove every single ad and never use them again…PROMISE!

In case you missed it, here’s what went down in September……

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{weekend notes}

October 8, 2018October 12, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Hi friends. Can you believe yesterday was my 3 year blog-versary? Time flies when you’re having fun!! I went back and looked at some of my first posts and wow. Things have changed. We’ll have to take a trip down memory lane sometime this week.

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Ours was equal parts relaxing and productive. Just how I like it. And I stayed in my pjs till around 9am both mornings. When’s the last time you scheduled a “chill” weekend? Honestly, I can’t remember. It was needed and enjoyed!

Intentions for the Week:

~~practice daily gratitude~~ – (writing this down creates a huge shift in your mood..try it)
~~date night with my~~ ~~2019 planner –~~ (switching is so much work)
~~watch my girl play volleyball~~ – (still undefeated #gowildcats)
finish my Portland post – (almost done, so much to pack into one post)
~~dinner + drinks with the girls~~ – (perfect way to end a crazy week)
~~15,000 steps per day~~ – (didn’t even make it to the gym Thursday and still did it. Shocked my damn self)
~~clean up the back patio~~ – (now if the wind will just go away)
find something cute to hang behind my stove – (still searching)
~~drink 1/2 my body weight in oz of water every day #hellabathroombreaks~~ – (fact: you eat less when you’re so focused on water intake)
~~write a post on my favorite + easiest salsa~~ – (coming soon…stay tuned)
~~one random act of kindness each day~~ – (“cute top” “let me hold the door for you” smiling at randoms…in the most uncreepy way possible)
~~make chili~~ – (so bomb and packed with veggies)
wait patiently for my parents to get home from Cabo lol – (failed)

Highlights from the weekend…….

Friday night at the movies // I saw A Star Is Born. Such a great movie. I’ve had so many people ask me if it “that good” YES, it really it. Bradley Cooper is beyond handsome, even when they try to make him look like he’s not. Gaga was amazing. I bawled my eyes out. And when the movie was over, nobody even stood up. Everyone just sat there. That’s a sign of a good movie, my friends.

Tochos // aka tater tot nachos. I accidentally made these. Ha. They were so killer. Bay and I sat the pan straight from the oven to the coffee table and started digging in. It’s pretty self-explanatory, but I’ll share exactly what I did on {friday 5} this week!

45 Minutes a Day // It’s part of the #Last90Days Challenge. Move your body every damn day. I made it to the gym Saturday + Sunday. Which is a really fucking BIG deal. I’ve never, in my history, ever went to the gym twice in one weekend. #shitsgettingreal

Coffee Table Vibes // In my {fall to-do’s} I listed that I want to do a coffee table series. I LOVE changing up my coffee table. Sometimes I do it multiple times a week. It’s such a small space that makes such a big impact. And I’m burning my fallen leaf Chloe & Co. candle. You can now pick them up at Serendipity Boutique. Go get one!

Pretty Packaging // Love a pretty package. Well done Free People. I ordered the We The Free Molly Tee. Hoping I can find a way to style it and keep it. Stay tuned.

Football // We watched my nephew Benny play football. They are on a winning streak!

I watched the game with Daniel in my lap, when Bay didn’t have him on her hip.

This is how Bay watches football games…lol.

Target Basket // Julie from Salinas sent me a photo of her front door hanging basket from Target. Straight up front door #goals And the eucalyptus. I’ve already warned her I’m going to steal clippings the next time I’m in town.

Target Basket $19

Side Hustle // Worked on my side hustle. Which I realized I don’t believe I’ve ever shared here on xoxo stacyb. I’ve started doing social media for a couple of downtown shops. I get to snap pictures and come up with catchy one liners.

Front Porch // Which inspired me to get creative and complete my front porch. Pumpkins + purple fountain grass for the win. It’s killing me to not clip the fountain grass and stick it on my dining room table.

Rib Cook-Off // The only photo I took, so not like me. Cory’s team, Whiskey River BBQ Crew didn’t take the win this time. But, it was still a good time. And of course I’m wearing my J.Crew scoop neck Henley, AGAIN!

The Fight // Cory taught my nephew how to place bets…lol. For the record, he didn’t win. But the fight was pretty entertaining. Not the actual fight though…I’m talking the after show. WOW! What happens now?

Pizza // Cory’s homeboy Rich made the BEST homemade pizza on this bbq insert. And I officially added one to my wish-list. Or better yet, maybe I should get Cory one for Christmas so he can make me pizzas? Hmmm.

Cousins Sleepover // My nephew Joe stayed the night with us. I was nice to have an extra kid around. The laughter make me crazy happy.

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{fall to-do’s}

October 4, 2018October 5, 2018 xoxostacyb1 Comment

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Bay’s LA Sweatshirt // My LA Sweatshirt // Van’s // Levi’s

Happy October, friends! Am I the ONLY freak that was uber excited that October 1st fell on a Monday? Monday’s are already for fresh starts, but when the 1st + a Monday collide….happy AF!

A happy little buzz (not the wine kind of buzz) comes along with the month of October. How can you not crack a smile when you walk past piles of pumpkins at the grocery store. The temps start taking a slight dip. Dream of hearty recipes. Fluffy blankets. Cozy sweaters. Red wine…oh yeah. Festive fall candles. Changing of colors. We saw a lot of this in Oregon last week, which I’ve never experienced before here in California. Slowing down. And starting fresh.

Hence the 1st falling on a Monday. And it being the last 90 days of the year. It’s the perfect time to freshen up. Change your routine. I’m jumping on the #last90days challenge. Basically living the last 90 days how you lived the first 90 days of the year. We’ll touch more on that next week though.

I need to add #twinning with my tween to the list! Ha!

Our LA sweatshirts have been on maj repeat. We’ve declared them to be our weekend wear. And she still thinks it’s cool to match me! Insert happy dance.

Wanna twin with us? lol! Our sweatshirts are 40% off with code: BIGSALE And the Levi’s are marked down today too!

Bay’s LA Sweatshirt ($23) // My LA Sweatshirt ($35) // Van’s // Levi’s ($73)

Today, let’s chat about ALL THE THINGS we plan + hope to do this fall!

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{treat yourself}

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Life is busy and there are never enough hours in the day. Girl, I get it. We’re all busy AF! Trying to keep up with kids, family, friends, work fitness…the struggle is real. But, you just gotta schedule a little time for yourself. No matter what it is. Do something that makes you feel good. Relax. Rejuvenated.

Self care looks different for everyone. Some think fancy spa days. For others it can be cozying up with a good book. Whatever it means to you, just do it. Treat yo self!

Here’s how we practice self-care in our home……

Typically Sunday’s are our weekly self-care day for the week. Bay and I do all the things we love the most…..

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{casual + edgy + dressy}

September 25, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Blazer // Denim // Grateful Dead Tee ($16)// Heels // Earrings // Sunnies // iPhone case

I’m all about an eclectic look. Putting some of my favorite classic pieces together. Mixing and matching different styles to come up with something new + unexpected. I like to call this one casual with a touch of dressy and a side of edge. Ha. A little business mixed with a little casual. Kinda reminds me of my {the mullet} #ootd from November 2016!

During my {spending freeze} (aka the worst 30-days ever) I was challenged to create new outfits with things I already had. So, I pulled out all the classic, timeless pieces that I wear over and over. J.Crew Blazer. Levis. Heels. Then find a way to jazz it up into something new + fun without spending money.

Ladies, grab all your tanks + graphic tee’s! Mix and match them with cardigans + blazers. It’s such a great way to incorporate summery items while transitioning to fall.

Would you rock something like this?

Blazer // Denim // Grateful Dead Tee ($16)// Heels // Earrings // Sunnies // iPhone case

All the images below are “clickable” Click on item and it will direct you to the website to view + purchase. I’m still learning so much. So, let me know if this is helpful!

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{i gave up shopping for 30 days…kinda}

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Shop everything here: Garment Rack + details

Sorry for the bit of radio silence yesterday, it has been a crazy week. I worked on this post and just flat-out ran out of time. Some posts take a hell of a lot longer to write than others.

Today is the day. The day I’ve been looking forward to for 30 days. Can you guess why?

My spending freeze has come to an end!!!

You can read more about my {spending freeze} here.

Yesterday, actually. (Remember this post is a day late)

I had originally planned to spend my beloved lunch break at the one, the only, Target. I have been in the store ONCE in the last 30-days. And it was only to pick up an order for Bay. Not me.

But, my homegirl Sarah P posted that Trader Joe’s FINALLY got their pumpkins. Detour! I ended up spending an entire hour stacking pumpkins and sending Sarah pictures. Because my indecisive ass can’t make big decisions like this alone.

Proof – Just like Rachel Hollis preaches, when you give something up for 30 days, your relationship with said item, forever changes. I truly believe this! Not like I’m never going to shop again. But, it wasn’t the first thing I did. Which is shocking as shit!

Now today, shit. Today is a different story. Once I had time to really gather ALL THE THINGS that I’ve had my eye one, I pulled the trigger on another J.Crew order. Ha!

On Monday, August 20th the hardest 30-days even began. I kept a little journal…..

I’m not going to lie. I cheated a littttle bit. In my defense, I had NO fucking clue how hard not shopping would actually be. I mean, I gave up booze for 30-days. So, this should be cake, right? NEGATIVE!

August 20th – What the FUCK Madewell? Promo codes on my first day of a shopping freeze? Alex called and rubbed it in a little. It burned..lol.

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{spending freeze}

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 xoxostacyb6 Comments

top // denim // earrings // mules

WTF is a spending freeze? Other than the worst idea I’ve ever challenged myself too! I’m going to attempt the unthinkable. I GAVE UP SHOPPING! Insert crying emoji with the green squirt gun pointed to the crying emoji. That should sum it up!

Hi, my name is Stacy and I have a shopping addiction.

What’s a spending freeze?

Basically, it’s a period of time where you don’t spend money. Obviously I can’t not spend any money. We gotta eat. Pay bills. Live. I think every person would define this differently. Like what exactly falls in the category. For me, I gave up clothing + Target + online shopping. Pretty much pausing on spending when it comes to all the extra “stuff!”

Why a spending freeze?

Remember when I gave up alcohol for 30 days? In case you missed it, I got your back: {i gave up alcohol for 30 days!!!} I’m still crazy inspired by the book Girl Go Wash Your Face. You know when you get that one book and you’re like Yassss! Give me more! Ha! She talks about giving up a food item for 30 days. She claims that after 30 days, you’ll have a different relationship with that item.

Well I’ve decided to challenge myself to give something different every 30 days for the rest of the year. Something hard! Something crazy challenging.

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