{mini closet clean out}

July 25, 2019 xoxostacyb1 Comment

Tee ($12) | Skirt ($20)| Booties sold out // similar | Sunglasses | Rope Bracelet

It’s Thursday friends. The HOT as hell weekend is almost here. Almost, almost, makes me not that excited for the best two days of the week after reading the weather forecast. 108 degrees. Sickening! We are going to head to the coast for a bit and get some vitamin sea. And cooler temps.

I was looking in my closet the other day. Had one of those “I hate everything I own” kinda days. Which is absolutely ridiculous. But, we all have those days, right? Next thing I know, I’m pulling shit out and throwing it on my bed.

And it got me thinking. Why wait for spring to start cleaning? I like + NEED to do it seasonally. And since the famous Nordstrom #nsale has me dreaming of fall trends, I’m ready to make room and get rid of some shit I really don’t need.

Scroll down for some tips on how I purge my closet each season. Pack away the things you wont need for a few months so you can really see the clothes you have + love. And make a list of items you need to fill in the gaps. Grab a good bottle of wine. And spend the hot ass weekend doing some much needed closet clean out. I promise you wont regret it!

Remember that one time I did the Marie Kondo Method? You can read all about it right here: {weekend notes} I recommend reading the book and doing some research before you take on a project like this one. Shared more about it here: {let’s kon marie} Or what about the time {i gave up shopping for 30 days…kinda} I sourced all kinds of great closet goodies that I have and love.

Things you really need to get rid of NOW……

Music + Wine

Before you get started….Put on some good ass music. This is no time for Adele! You’re gonna need some of that good mood music. And a BIG ass glass of wine. Hell, just bring the whole bottle into your room! Getting tips might make some purging decisions a little easier. Just saying.

The Skinny Jeans

And I’m not chatting about the skinny legged jeans we all own and love to death. Keep those sis! What about those jeans you’ve been packing around for years. Maybe even since…..high school? Those ones you once wore. But you can now hardly get one leg into? The ones before you had #hellakids. Yeah, those skinny jeans. Live in the present girlfriend and ditch those never-gonna-wear again jeans. Better yet, gather them up and head to Madewell or J.Crew. They will give you a $20 voucher for each pair of old ass jeans. Not matter what condition they are in. Then next time you’re in the market for new pair of denim…you turn it in and save yo self some money honey!

Open Your Bra + Underwear Drawer

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{let’s kon marie}

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 xoxostacyb2 Comments

KonMarie hit Nexflix last week. And peeps are freaking the fuck out! Ha! I have seen some of THE best meme’s and they crack me up. I’m going to hit Goodwill this weekend…I bet they’ll be stock full of good shit!

I’m all about organizing. Simplifying. Decluttering. If you don’t use it or love it….toss it. Or as Marie Kondo says “if it doesn’t spark joy” Haha…to be honest, not much sparks a shit ton of joy from me these days.

Anyway, I found this January Organization Calendar and I’ve been following it each day! It makes hitting all the sections of the house more manageable.

I’ll be posting each day as I tackle the January Organization List! Stay tuned.

Oh and you can click on the image to print a copy of your own!

Here’s my progress so far:

Day 3 – Fridge //

Items used: Ceramic Egg Crate // SOMA Water Pitcher // Rubbermaid Food Storage 38 Piece Set with Easy Find Lids

Take out all the food. Toss the expired or shit you don’t/won’t eat. Wipe EVERYTHING down. Even the shelves.

I cannot tell you how happy a clean fridge makes me. TRUST me, you’ll feel the same way. Then want to move onto the next thing. Oh, and do the freezer too!

Day 4 – Pantry //

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{treat yourself}

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 xoxostacyb1 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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{meal prep tips + greek salad}

September 18, 2018 xoxostacybLeave a comment

Greek salad meal prep for a week! 4 days to be exact. Because, even I, a creature of habit. One that can eat the same thing over and over. Can only do 4 solid days before I need something new up in the mix. Ha!

Before we get to the recipe, I’m going to answer a question I get ALL THE TIME. Meal prep. Who? What? How?

I know so many people who stop by the grocery store on their way home from work to grab that evenings dinner. Personally that gives me the chills. I despise going to the grocery store. Well, other than Trader Joe’s. So, I make it a once a week thing. Which could give you the chills…lol. With a little practice and some strategy, I promise you can do this too. It’s such a life/time saver!

Tips for easy meal-prep

1 – Pull out your calendar. Take a peek at the week ahead. Realistically, how many days will you be home for dinner. Meetings, sports, kids activities, happy hours all play into this. My goal is to cook at least 3 of the weeknights. And plan for leftovers the nights I wont have time. Picking recipes that can double duty. Like, cook extra chicken one night for dinner. Make soup or chop up extra chicken for salads the next night. I know that if I have a meeting on a Tuesday night, I need to:

A.) prep or cook the night before.

B.) plan something super simple.

C.) pick up dinner somewhere.

2 – Pick one day a week to decide on actual meals. Every Wednesday I do my meal plan for the following week. Now that you’ve figured out how many meals you need to plan for the upcoming week. Flip thought magazines. Scroll through pinterest. Pull out all your fave cookbooks. Just pick a day and make it happen. I actually enjoy this part! Then write it out in the notes on your phone.

Monday – chicken + rice + veggies

Tuesday – chicken tacos + green salad

etc…

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{bay’s bedroom makeover}

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 xoxostacyb4 Comments

It’s Friday. Halle-fuckin-lujah! I ALWAYS share 5 things on my mind, but today I’m just flat-out too damn tired. I couldn’t even fake it if I tried. Did this week kick anyone else’s ass, like it did mine?

So, let’s just chat about this pretty room my Mom, Cory and I spruced up for the birthday girl instead……

I have to apologize in advance for the terrible pictures. We have really bad lighting and it’s pretty much impossible to get a good shot morning, noon or night. I did my best with the help of lots of filters.

Before:

This headboard is actually Bay’s baby crib. That was then converted to a toddler bed. And now a full size bed. We did remove the foot board in order to free up more room. I didn’t realize how much room it took up before. Then I did the unthinkable. I thew it away…..the foot board. I’ve been packing around all the pieces for the crib + toddler bed conversion for….12 years! Remember this time last year when we moved? My moto – just throw it away. So that’s exactly what we did. The thought gave be massive anxiety, to be completely honest. The real question – why in the hell was I packing it around anyway? I guess because it came from Goore’s Baby store. And I saw the price tag. That shit wasn’t cheap. And that, my friends, is why it’s still around. I don’t foresee ever buying different bedroom furniture for Bay.

Oh, and she reminded me that she’ll be moving out in 6 years anyway. Thanks for the friendly reminder boo!!!

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{slow cooker salsa chicken // and back to school hacks}

August 21, 2018 xoxostacyb5 Comments

The end of summer is almost here. Can you believe it? Me either. We’ve created so many great memories over the last couple of months. Everything from camping trips. Long weekends + weeks at the cabin in Tahoe. Catching crabs on the coast. Weekend getaways to the city. All the fun must come to an end.

With school about to start, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. I thought it would be fun to do a little back to school series? What do you think? Highlighting everything from back to school shopping. Organization. Morning routines. All the things to ease back into school mode.

This morning, Bay + I had planned to do a little practice run. #fail Ha! We were going to pretended it was the first day of school. Get up early. Do all the things. But, I said F it and went to the gym, the grocery store and drank 2 cups of coffee. I decided I deserved one last chaotic-free morning.

So, tomorrow will probably be an absolute shit-show. You know what I mean?

But, one thing I got planned out is easy dinners for the week. That also create lunch leftovers. Can I get a hell yeah?

This one you’re gonna want to “pin” to your Pinterest page. Screen shot. Print it out. Whatever you do. I promise you and your family will love it. It’s my go-to, no-fail, easy 2 ingredient dinner. It’s crazy versatile too! I’ll even show you 3 meals I made out of one slow cooker recipe.

Here’s what you need:

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{a little of this + a little of that}

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 xoxostacyb2 Comments

It’s been a while since I’ve rambled about random shit, so today felt like a good day to let it all out…….

Two days until July. How did that happen?

This is blog post #671. How did that happen?

Question: would you hang out with me if I rocked a La Croixswimsuit all summer? I recently had to wean myself of La Croix. True story. I was straight up addicted. Told you, random shit ha!

Let’s chat IGTV for a sec. Are you into it? I feel like I just don’t have time for it..lol. Is it bad that I’m (not so) secretly hoping it disappears?

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{summer to-do’s}

June 21, 2018January 4, 2019 xoxostacyb2 Comments

Hey Girl,

Consider today the OFFICIAL kick off to summer. Happy Summer Solstice!

Summer’s here! Which means it’s time to take a deep breath and savor everything the season has to offer. In your happy place. Whether that means sitting by the ocean. Camping under the stars. Sipping rosé in your own backyard. Dinning al fresco. Gardening!

You know I love a good seasonal to-do list by now. I couldn’t be more excited to write down ALL THE THINGS we’re planning to try out this summer.

Because in the end, memories aren’t made by sitting around waiting for them to happen, but from when you get out and live.

2018 Summer To-Do’s

Stop the Ice Cream Truck for a treat
Watch the Fireworks at Seka Hills
Family camping trip at Lake Francis
~~Make a donut board~~
Visit Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory
~~Find the perfect white jeans~~
~~Stop for oysters at~~ ~~Hog Island~~
Binge watch Big Little Lies
~~Craft with horseshoes~~
~~Hike all over Lake Tahoe~~
~~Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament weekend~~
~~Master the panzanella salad~~
~~Use Bay’s instax mini on all our adventures~~
Create DIY Polaroid display of our summer

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{friday 5}

May 18, 2018 xoxostacyb1 Comment

Happy Friday Senoritas! This week was a doozy. So tired. So annoyed. So grumpy. For absolutely NO reason at all. Hence the {floral + herb smudge stick diy} For the record, it worked! Feeling 100 again. Friday might have a little something to do with it?!?!? Weekend agenda: nada. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Well, kinda. We are celebrating GG’s 93rd Birthday tonight, so that’s for sure something. And the royal wedding…obvi. Maybe lay out by the pool. Drink some wine? Sure, why not. It’s a weekend dedicated to do what ever the hell we want. And it happened just when we needed it the most.

Before we part for the weekend, let’s chat about 5 things. Real quick…..

ONE – The Royal Wedding // Who’s getting up at the butt-crack of dawn to watch the Royal Wedding? I originally said “hell yes,” but the more I think about it….kinda depends on how many cervezas I consume at GG’s fiesta tonight. Just keepin it real. DVR is locked and loaded in case I hit snooze.

Then I found this fun drinking game. Basically, you’d be drunk by 5am if you play during actual time. Not even sure I’m down with that. Maybe I’ll play with my cup of coffee + Bailey’s? Hmmm! Mimosas?

TWO – Friday Starbucks Date // Back in the day, I’m talking when Bay was around 5 years old, maybe? We used to do Starbucks dates every Friday morning. Bay would get the mini vanilla scones, two of them. I always got a frapp. Well, last Friday we randomly decided to go to Starbucks at 6am (I skipped the gym, hungover AF) We ordered drinks + breakfast and sat together and talked about random life shit. Like the fact she has a crush on this boy….OMG, kill me now! It was so nice to have a little one-on-one date with my girl. Before the hectic work/school day begins. So, we’ve made a pact to make it our new Friday morning thing. And you better believe she popped out of bed at 6am for our date this morning ♥

THREE – Clean Fridge // I’ve told you before that Thursday nights are my cleaning nights. I’m a crazy routine person. I have certain things I do on certain days. Like the carwash. Grocery shopping. Banking. Peeps think I’m so crazy, but I live for routine + schedule. Keeps me organized and happy! Last night, for some odd reason, I had a burst of energy around 10pm. (I was like, where the fuck did that come from?) After most of my cleaning was done. So, obvi I stayed up till midnight to clean out the fridge. Pulled everything out. Threw out anything expired. Wiped down all the shelves and drawers. Woke up at 4:30 am tired AF and my workout was almost impossible due to lack of sleep. But, when I opened my sparkly clean fridge this morning, I realized it was all worth it. And I’m officially and OLD, because I find this to be so incredibly rewarding. Ha!

And yes, I have a second fridge in the garage to house all my booze + La Croix.

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{weekend notes}

March 19, 2018March 23, 2018 xoxostacyb4 Comments

Hello, Monday!

We’re at it again. Another start to a new week. We had a super low-key weekend. Lots of sleeping in and relaxing. Extra cups of coffee. Not much on the calendar for the week (unlike last week) And I’m really happy about it.

Hope you had a great weekend. And here’s to a new week!

Intentions for the week:

~~Delete photos to clear up space on my computer + iPhone~~ – I feel lighter
~~Make someone happy~~ – Actually makes you feel happier too
~~Create a springy mood + inspiration board~~ – Check it out here: {spring to-do’s}
~~Drink 75 oz of water each day~~ – harder than you think
~~Set a pretty Easter table~~ – Done, but no help from insta stories…lol.
~~Balance checkbook (I’m off $1.83…makes me crazy)~~ – 863 hours later…damn redbox screwed me up
~~Finish up our Spring To-Do list~~ – did you read it? {spring to-do’s}
~~Asparagus soup~~ – Decided on an asparagus tart instead…stay tuned.
~~Easter brunch menu~~ – possibly not happening 🙁