{living life to the fullest and turning moments into memories}
Intentions for the Week:
This week on the blog: Easter Basket ideas. Spring self care ideas. Old Navy try-on. New recipe.
Highlights from the weekend…..
Square Neck Top | Levi’s Shorts: Free People / Zappos / Levis| Sandals | Bamboo Bag | Earrings (on sale) | Bracelet | Tortoise Bracelet
Friday!!! Set my alarm for the last time this week. Which makes me really, really happy. The only thing that could make it better? A big glass of chardonnay. Or a margarita. Ohhh, one of Martini Mama Liz’s gin martinis. Yep, any of those would work.
14 days and I’m gonna get white girl wasted…just saying!!!
I know today is Friday 5, but I’m not feelin it, so we’re going to chat about these shorts.
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The weekend came and went in a blink of an eye. The memories made will last forever though. Lots of laughs. Lot of chardonnay. Lots of sand. Family + Friends. It’s was a good one. A weekend at the beach is good for the soul.
Intentions for the Week:
This week on the blog: Pretty dress for under $30. Easter basket ideas. Mom’s stuffed bell peppers.
Highlights from the weekend…..
Saturday morning we found ourselves in Stinson beach. It’s our annual thing! We’ve been weekending at the Sandpiper Inn for about 5 years now. Just a quick beach trip. It’s good for the soul!
We stay at the Sandpiper Inn. And have every year. We love it!
You can read more about our tradition here:
This is the cottage we rent. Cooking and kickin it happen here. We also rent some of the cabins, which are two bedroom and have a kitchenette. They are perfect for a family.
Tee: American Eagle | Denim: Madewell/Nordstrom | Flats: Free People
It’s Wednesday. Hump Day. So let’s have a little fun.
5 things about me….
Some of you may already know all these things. And some of you are shaking your head, thinking – really? You had to go there? Ha. Yes, yes I did! Correction – I had to delete and re-write #5 twice. My Mom said I went to far. Thanks for lookin out Mom!
My love for pizza is real. I’m a pepperoni + black olive kind of gal. Sometimes I get real wild and add jalapenos. And ranch, always ranch. EXTRA ranch, to be exact!!
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Floral Top ($20)// Coffee Mug ($3)// Bracelet ($9)// Bracelet
Shopping is my cardio. Target 🎯 shopping, that is. It’s been a little quiet over here. Just needed some off time…literally. But I did hit up Target once or twice.
Okay fine, three times in the last week 🤷🏼♀️
My motto: When all else fails, just got to Target. Buy a cute top. Get a new mug. It solves all the problems 😂
so let’s chat about all the new finds I scored at the one, the only, Target!!
Let’s start with cute tops, because you know I’m a sucker for a cute $20 top! I have to admit this was the ONE section that was a little disappointing. I’m gonna give Target a pass this time though. They are transitioning to Spring….and I cannot frickin wait. I vowed today to not buy another long sleeve top! Sooooo…Target best get that shit out STAT! Ha!
ps…All the underlined + bold words are “clickable” links. They will direct you to the actual item on Target. I’m saving you all the searching time 🙂
I came down with the cold of the century. I hate to be a complainer, but this is no joke, the worst cold I’ve had. Currently feeling bad for all my fellow peeps that said they had a bad cold and I really thought they were being a bunch of wimps. lol. Sorry!
Weekend plans: attending a class tonight with the deacon to prep for my nephews baptism next weekend. I will officially be the god mother to all 3 of my sweet nephews. Bailey gets her spring show pig, which she’s been counting down the days for. Cory and I really want to do a hike we’ve been stalking on instagram, if I’m feeling up for it. And I’m dying to pick up a new pair of these Madewell Jeans using my birthday giftcards at some point too.
What’s on your weekend agenda, friends? Are you gearing up for a busy couple of days or are you ready for some down time?
ONE – Lauren + Bailey // Lauren (aka Bay’s idol) picked up Bay for a coffee date to catch up before she left town. Back when Bay was in Kindergarten, Lauren mentored Bailey during her first year of 4-H. Lauren has made a point to keep in touch since. She’s travel the United States while in office with the State FFA. And now calls Oklahoma home as she studies at Oklahoma State University. Shes a one-of-a-kind and we feel extra lucky to have met her ♥ I even found their ice cream date back in 2016: {friday 5}
Monday!! And I’m finally BACK! Took some time off to enjoy the holidays. But, now I’m overwhelmed with everything we need to chat about. Christmas. Yosemite. New Years. My 37th. Plans + goals. Recipes. #ootd’s Oh my! I’ve planned my content for the week and thought I’d start sharing what’s on the agenda. So on Weekend Notes, under my Intentions for the Week. I’m now listing: This week on the blog…..
Anyway just want to say a BIG ASS THANK YOU for all the birthday shout outs. You all sure know how to make a girl feel special AF on her 37th birthday ♥ One more celebrating and we’re calling it a wrap!
Intentions for the Week…..
This week on the blog…..
How is Christmas 2 frickin weeks away? I’m not sure what the hell is going on in my world, but I’m wayyy behind. Like, I’ve never been more unprepared than I am now.
Shit – I still don’t have a single ornament on my damn tree….ha! Stockings are still in the Christmas tub, along with everything else. And that’s the least of my worries.
I still have to pick up a gift for just about every person on my list. And most of them, I don’t even have a clue what to even buy for them.
Anyone else struggling this year too?
So let’s chat about something else today, like…..food!!!
Everyone has that go-to recipe they straight up kill it on every time. A crowd pleaser. That recipe you always get asked to bring to every party.
It’s kind like your magic power, you know?
So, I’m sharing my Top Recipes. The one’s I’ve made over and over again. If you’ve ever had dinner at my house, chances are you’ve sank your teeth into one of these dishes before. The food, not the dish. Ha. I crack myself up.
If you’ve stuck in a dinner rut, save this post. You can “Pin” it to your pinterest page. Print it.
Okay enough rambling…here they are:
My Mom gave me this one. It’s a total crowd pleaser. Whenever I can’t think of anything to make, this is my go-to. It’s best if you leave the chicken in the marinade overnight. And you HAVE to use chicken thighs. Tried chicken breasts and it just wasn’t the same!
This one is quick + easy + healthy + packed with flavor. I’d have to take off my shoes and use my toes to count how many times this recipe has been served in my house.
The most versatile chicken recipe. Throw frozen chicken breasts + a jar of salsa in the slow cooker. Done! Then use the chicken for the week….in tacos + over salads + enchilada filling. You name it. This is the recipe I use on a crazy busy week. When I want to eat healthy, but have zero time.
{steak roll-ups with balsamic glaze}
Save this one for a weekend when you have more time to prep. But, please promise me you’ll try this recipe. It’s a great way to get all kinds of veggies on your kids plate. Serve over mashed potatoes….BOMB!
….and the last month of the year comes rolling in. All nonchalant. 2018 is about to come to an end! Which makes me sit back and think about the last 11 months that just happened in the blink of an eye. Craving a slow down + reset. I’ve got my fingers crossed January will deliver just that. Looking forward to a trip to SF. All the cozy layers! Christmas movies. Holiday gatherings. Wrapping gifts. Maybe a spontaneous trip to Tahoe?
Intentions for the Week:
Last week’s Intentions: {weekend notes}
Highlights from the weekend……
Kicked off the weekend having dinner + drinks with some of my favorite chicks. Celebrating Robin’s Birthday! I swear we could sit around the table and chat all night long.
Bay had her besties over for a sleepover ♥
Decided on this years gift wrap. Hardly bought any gifts yet though.
Cream with Black Santa Lettering // Cream with Black Large Polka Dot
The tree is still naked AF, but we did get the outdoor lights up and I LOVE them.
I used 3 of the same $2.38 garlands that I used in {bay’s christmas bedroom} and wrapped them in a $5 box of white lights from Walmart. Keeping it clean + simple this year!!
9′ Non-Lit Branch Garland($2.38)
Made a trip into A Well Stocked Home to pick up these bells. BIG shout out to Jamie for finding them and remembering I was on the hunt. The best $16 I spent all weekend! The bells are currently hanging out on Bay’s advent calendar for the time being.
Back in November 2015 {weekend notes} , Sarah + I decided to make these Tree Advent Calendars. Thank god Alex was home and stepped in..ha. It was more work than we had anticipated.
I’ll go ahead and take 1 of everything! Ha! If you’ve been searching for Paper white lillies…your search is over. A Well Stocked Home has more than you’ll know what to do with. Hint: I’m using these in tomorrow’s post {mug gifts}.
Pit stop for bubbles before the Dickens in the Valley Holiday Home Tour. This is our 4th year going and it’s a fun tradition. Bay was going to join and bailed last-minute. #tween
My tank is on MAJOR sale…..
$16 with code: 11750 and it’s in stock in all sizes. I went with a medium and it fits perfect!
We toured the homes and got crazy inspired. Karen of Serendipity Boutique styled 3 of the 7 homes on the tour and absolutely killed it. Well done Karen!!!
Sweater // Denim // Booties (similar) // Bangle Bracelet // Leather Tote
Grainy or not, this is all I got. I thought about retaking photos, but who’s got time for that.
This, my friends, is my current uniform. Grey sweater. White denim. Always wear white after Labor Day because rules were made to be broken. Leather tote. Free peeps booties. Sunnies and I’m out the door.
Bay gets the photo cred for this one. She took it and told me I should “for sure” use it on my blog post. I typically do a quick selfie before I walk out the door. But I like a change every once in a while.
