{5 recipes I’m excited to try}

Posted in Cooking, fashion, Food, foodie, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, Products, Recipe, sale, ShopStyle, Summertime, Target by xoxostacyb

I thought it would be fun to share some recipes I have my eye on. Does anyone else love a beautiful cookbook? They’re not only great to style your kitchen or coffee table. But, some of them have amazing recipes inside too…lol! Here are a few of my favorite “pretty” cookbooks with recipes that I’ve got on my list to make ASAP!

Today is a hodgepodge, we’re also chatting about the Target BOGO 50% off shorts sale below too. And you had better beleive my bermuda shorts in this photo are included. Can I get a Whoop Whoop!

Teriyaki Bowls

From Gwyneth Paltrow’s newest cookbook: The Clean Plate

Chicken Teriyaki over a bead of cauli rice. It just looks so healthy + fresh. Exactly what I’m looking for in summertime recipes. You can find the recipe here: Teriyaki Bowls

Mexican Cobb Salad

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17Jun2019

{weekend notes}

Posted in Coffee Table, family, fashion, fitness, Food, foodie, friday, friends, health, home, jcrew addict, kids, mom & me, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, Summertime, Table Setting, Trader Joes, weekend, Wine Tasting by xoxostacyb

Tank (on sale) | Skirt | Heels | Clutch (similar) | Sunglasses

Just another manic Monday. I wish it was Sunday. Cause that’s my fun day! We had the most relaxing weekend. One that we really needed. When someone asked what I did over the weekend…..Umm, wine + sleep. Repeat. Ha! And are you even truly hungover if you don’t watch 5 hours of TV? I say NO! Let’s just say, I got caught up on 12 episodes of Beverly Hills Housewives…lol! And it was amazing.

Intentions for the Week:

Old Navy Try-On
Weight Watchers weigh-in
Master blueberry scones
Chat about my lemon obsession
Share cute summer tops under $25
Put the finishing touches on our summer bucket list
Maintenance appointments: get our pearly whites cleaned + get blonde AF
Summerland Whoop-Whoop!
Bike rides
Trader Joe’s burger throw-down

This week on xoxostacyb: Bramuda shorts….yep, I’m diggin them. Recipes I’m excited to try. Spillin the tea on new Trader Joe’s goodies. And our Summer Bucket List.

Highlights from the weekend…..

Cheers to the Freakin Weekend. Dad’s ready to party on a Friday night.

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13Jun2019

{summer dresses}

Posted in fashion, jcrew addict, Nordstrom, old navy, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, Summertime, Target by xoxostacyb

Dress (on sale) | Clogs (on sale) | Choker | Sunglasses | Clutch (similar)

Dress season is upon us ladies. I’ve got you covered with dress options that wont break the bank. And will get you though wedding + shower + graduation + brunch season.

Remember my Seersucker dress from last week: {list of loves} It’s currently marked down from $90 to $23! Swear! And it’s such an easy to wear dress.

I scoured my favorite online stores for dresses that I would totally rock. Think J.Crew. Madewell. Nordstrom. Old Navy. American Eagle. Target. You name it. Not only dresses that I dig, but dresses that also have a decent price tag.

I broke them down by length. You’ll have to let me know if that’s helpful.

You can shop each item by clicking on the images below……

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3Jun2019

{weekend notes}

Posted in Cooking, fashion, fitness, Food, foodie, friday, health, kids, mom & me, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle, Summertime, Wine, Wine Tasting by xoxostacyb

Good morning! Happy June! It’s officially the last week of school. Which basically equals = shit show. So many things happening as we wrap up the school year.

I accidentally deleted my on going to-do list on my phone. Like it’s gone, gone. I checked my deleted and it’s not even there to restore. At first, I was really, really stressin. Like sweat stressing. After I realized there is nothing at all I can do about it….It was kind of reveling. I’m sure there will be something I forget to do, but it’s okay.

Intentions for the Week:

celebrate my girl Nicole’s Birthday
fill in my June calendar with ALL THE THINGS
hit the gym mon – fri
hang with my nephews
sit by the pool
go to bed at a decent hour (why do I wanna be a night owl lately?)
listen to Bay give her Treasurer speech
wash all the windows + sliders (it’s amazing what a difference it makes)

This week on xoxostacyb: Putting the finishing touches on my Father’s Day Gift Guide. Hoping to squeeze in a recipe. Tips on how to have a better Monday. And we’ll see what else I can come up with…lol!

Highlights from the weekend…..

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29May2019

{spring shoes}

Posted in fashion, jcrew addict, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, Products, sale, ShopStyle, Spring, Summertime, Target by xoxostacyb

I got 99 problems, but shoes aint one! In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve added a couple new pairs of kicks to the family. First, I pulled the trigger on the Free People Mont Blanc Sandals. Which I scored for $50. It was one of those good ol meant to be moments. They were the ONLY pair left. And just so happened to be in my exact size. Meant to be, right? Then last week the Strappy Clog Sandal that I’ve had my eye on, went on maj sale. I’m talking more than 60% off. It was love at first sight.

To be 100% honest though, shoes are not my weakness. I’m rather picky when it comes to shoes.

1 – because they are typically an investment

2 – when I find a pair of shoes I LOVE, it’s all I will wear

3 – they have to be comfy AF…I don’t mess around

Now fun, cute tops + jeans…..they are for sure the thing I can’t say no to.

With these two new recent additions, I’d say my shoe game is on point for the summer. I will run these puppies into the ground.

And just to set the record straight……having my photo taken while in public will NEVER, ever not feel super awkward. Like, what did I have my eye on in that bush? And this one here. Doesn’t it look like I’m about to knock someone out with my fist?

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17May2019

{friday 5}

Posted in family, fashion, Food, foodie, friday, friends, Healthy, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, Products, Recipe, sale, ShopStyle, Spring by xoxostacyb

Sandals: Nordstrom // Free People | Denim

Happy Friday, Friends! I can’t stop saying “Happy Friday” I said it to every.single.person this morning at Nugget. At 6am. Even to the cashier at the gas station. To my co-workers right as I walked into the office. When I answer the phone. Ha! Guess I’m really ready and in need of the freakin weekend! I stayed up till past midnight cleaning the shit out of my house. You’d think I’d be exhausted? Nope, just happy it’s Friday apparently. You guys, today in my Great Grandma (we call her GG) 94th birthday. Ninety Four years young. I’m still in shock at what a complete bad ass she is.

Weekend plans: Whoop it up with GG tonight. Dutch + pedi + Ulta (I despise Ulta, just FYI) date with Bay tomorrow morning. Completing + turning in Bay’s 4-H record book. It’s godawful…..no joke. Wine sippin with some of my fave gals. Sleeping in. Extra coffee in my jams. Cooking. Meal prepping. Just a few other things I’m super looking forward to.

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9May2019

{denim jumper dress}

Posted in fashion, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, Products, sale, ShopStyle, Spring, Summertime, Target by xoxostacyb

Never say Never!

Like when I say, I’ll never, ever, eva wear……

White sunglasses – that’s pretty accurate. I don’t see that changing.

Teva Sandals – it’s a hard pass. I’m sure they are incredibly comfy and all, but it aint happening over here.

Overalls – technically this dress is considered overalls….so?

Puka shells – I’m back on the puka shell train. After years of being horrified of the puka shell chokers that were once in style. You know what I’m talking about? Yeah, those.

Here are some of the others that I posted on Instagram stories today.

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14Feb2019

{galentine’s day}

Posted in diy, fashion, friends, Holiday Whore, Holidays, ootd, Outfit Details, ShopStyle by xoxostacyb

kimono ($14): American Eagle | high neck tank ($13): American Eagle | black denim: Madewell

You either LOVE February 14th. Or you HATE the Holiday and everything it stands for. I’ve been a lover and a hater of the day, myself.

Whether you’re going out for a romantic dinner with the love of your life. Or staying in with your kiddos. Or gal-pal.

Treat your damn self!

And send you gal pal a little something too.

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10Dec2018

{weekend notes}

Posted in Crafting, Decor, diy, fashion, kids, mom & me, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, ShopStyle by xoxostacyb

December 10th. 15 days till Christmas. Monday. Three things I’m just not down with today. I must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Kinda in panic mode today trying to make all my list of “shit to do” by the end of the week. Speaking of Monday, its Green Monday? Is this a real thing? I had never heard the term before today. I guess it’s the last day to get regular/free shipping for online shopping. One more thing to add to my “oh shit list” ha!

Oh and have you seen the meme that’s going around today? The one about today being a special day, one that only happens once every 1,000 years. Your age + the year you were born = 2018. It works for everybody. How? I’m so stumped!

We had a nice relaxing weekend. We slept in both Saturday + Sunday mornings. Even cleaned the house, which I never do on the weekends. Sat on the couch Saturday evening and couldn’t remember the last time we were home without anyplace to be on a Saturday evening. I was very into it.

Intentions for the Week:

tackle Christmas shopping….I’m wayyy behind
dinner + drinks with my favorite Salinas homegirl ♥
lots of water. Why is it so hard?
fab 40’s + ricks dessert diner tradition
make my {asian turkey + green beans}
diy blanket ladder
celebrate Daniels baptism
help Bay get ready for the 7th grade formal
wrap gifts
style my new gold bells
plan SF weekend
favorite things brunch
remember to count my blessings

Highlights from the weekend……

Tree Lighting //

We made it to the Downtown Woodland Tree Lighting. Right after the tree was lit…lol. It’s so cool to see how much this event has grown over the years. About 10 years ago, hardly anyone went. And they didn’t have all the extras, like bubble snow + Santa either.

Coffee table vibes //

I have switched it up just about every single day this month.

Reindeer Candle Holder $9: Walmart // White Emma Pitcher $24: Pottery Barn // Sunday Suppers Cookbook $24: Amazon // Candle Wick Trimmer $5: Amazon // Mercury Glass Dish: Serendipity Boutique // Marble Knox Coffee Table $125: World Market

Christmas Parade //

Bay walked in the parade, I went home and watched TV…lol. It was too cold. Also, I think it’s the first year I’ve miss the parade.

Winter Formal //

Bay found a new dress for the dance. It was $25, so I was down with it. Nordstrom offers free alterations if you have a Nordy’s card. Worth it. Hands down, best customer service!

Lunch Date //

Bay got a life lesson while sitting at Chando’s Tacos on Garden Hwy….

This is your brain on drugs! Bomb ass tacos. Terrible location!

American Eagle Try-On //

So many great pieces + so many great deals!

FLORAL BORDER PRINTED MIDI KIMONO $17

Raw Edge Waffle Henley $12 // GREAT layering tank. I love the raw edge. And it comes in 4 color options.

Ribbed Boyfriend Cardigan $34 // this cardigan feels like a cozy blanket. It’s so good….and that price tag is pretty good too!

Ruffle Shell Top $20 // Great layering top with pretty details.

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14Sep2018

{weekend notes}

Posted in Bay Bakes, Cooking, family, fashion, Food, foodie, friday, friends, jcrew addict, Kid Food, kids, mom & me, ootd, Outfit Details, Recipe, ShopStyle, weekend by xoxostacyb

It’s hard to believe we’re entering the very last week of summer. Crazy! Remember when I told you I was going to keep things short + sweet? Well, I’m going to do just that today. We spent the weekend as low-key as possible. Celebrated my Mom. Showered a new mama and baby coming into our family. Decorated with Mezger Zinnia’s. Church and more kickin it. Sometimes doing nothing, hung over or not, is just want the body and mind are in need of. Woke up refreshed and ready to kick this weeks ass! Rather than letting it kick mine again…lol!

Intentions for the Week:

watch Bay’s first Lee Middle School Volleyball game – (and they won…both games this week)
get blonde + catch up with my homegirl Allison – (thanks for dealing with my hungover ass Allison)
go to Target….it’s been a long, long 30 day – (I was disappointed…hardly found anything I had to have)
hang out with the Hostert’s ♥ – (always a good time)
share my shopping freeze diary – {i gave up shopping for 30 days…kinda}
create a fall inspiration board – (still gathering…but it’s getting close)
solidify Halloween costumes – (finalized…I’ll be a witch, again :))
complete our fall to-do’s – (coming next week)
meal prep lunches for the entire week – {meal prep tips + greek salad}
old navy try-on – (so much good stuff)
hit 15,000 steps per day – (killed it)
remember that everything is going to be okay – (#truth)

Last weeks Intentions: {weekend notes}

Highlights from the weekend……

Friday night we celebrated these two turning the BIG 6-0! My mom and her bestie, Ronda. They’ve been thick as thieves since high school. Their friendship makes me happy!