Classic Button Down + Jeans | Thrift Store SCORES!

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I don’t think there’s ever an outfit post where either Maya or I (usually both!) are wearing something that I’ve scored at a thriftstore or on eBay. I usually don’t dress head to toe in thrift finds, although Maya usually does 😉 This past week, I totally scored though. I was bummed that I missed out on the Memorial Day 50% off sales, but I figured later in the week they’d probably have to replenish pretty heavily. BOY WAS I RIGHT!! I had a 30% off coupon from donating, so I tried my luck and scored this entire outfit for less than $20! Retail, it would have been $400+!!What’s a more classic outfit than a white button down and jeans? I love the fun tribal clog to add a little twist and a pop of color 🙂 And Maya’s entire outfit was less than $5!!! Yes, I scored her TWO pairs of Saltwater Sandals lately for $1.50 each!

And…I meant to take pictures of both of us at the park, but my camera was still at Canon being fixed from the whole sneaker wave incident ;{ I forgot to put the tripod attachment on my back up camera, so…only pics of Maya at the park!And, of course she found a potato bug, because she is absolutely obsessed! And then she dropped him. She didn’t want to move her fit, because she didn’t want to step on him, so she was just squatting looking around for him hahaha. I was dying! Sadly, we didn’t find him… And then she was off chasing dragon flies! On me…

Top- Joie (thrifted, LOVE this one here)

Belt- Vintage

Jeans- AG Jeans (thrifted, similar here)

Clogs- Carlos Santana “Tribe” Clogs (thrifted, similar idea here and here )

On Maya…

Top/Dress- Indigenous (thrifted)

Jeggings- Okaidi (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Saltwater Sandals (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Didn’t quite make it back in time 😉

And….she’s not always as into the “shoe shots” as I am haha ;{

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans…or 13 year old bootcuts?

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I’ve had these jeans for at least 13 years. I’ve worn them so much that they are so thin, soft, and covered with about 10 patches and holes 😉 They were originally a boot cut style, but they’ve stretched out, and I’m a little thinner now. I even wore them when I was pregnant with Maya. They look completely different now than when I first bought them, but I think I love them even more! Did I mention how COMFORTABLE THEY ARE??! And, no. I didn’t cut these. These are purely natural worn to death holes and rips 😉 We were all out playing frisbee after dinner. LOVE SUMMER NIGHTS! On me…

Top- StyleMint (old, similar here)

Jeans- 7FAM (old, similar here)

Shoes- Zara (last year, similar here)

On Maya…

Jacket- Levi’s (thrifted, but similar here)

Dress- Hanna Andersson (thrifted)

Boots- Nordstrom “Cassidy” (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

So…I had the tripod all set up, but the boys decided to just play frisbee right where I had it set up. Instead of asking them to move, I just photoshopped them out hahaha. Oblivious much?? Here’s the shot from above in it’s natural state. 😉

And…I had to photoshop it, because it was the only shot I got of the two of us. Who wants to play with mom, when there’s a FRISBEE!??

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Insalata di Arance (Orange Salad)

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I would never have thought of these ingredients being perfectly complimentary and surprisingly delightful! Sweet tangy oranges, the subtle flavor of fennel, salty olives, a handful of parsley.. so good!

Ingredients

4 oranges, peeled, sliced in bite size pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dried red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
Pinch of salt
1 handful kalamata olives (or pitted black olives)
1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Mix together oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes and salt.
Toss with oranges, fennel, onions.
Sprinkle with olives and chopped parsley.
Serve and enjoy or make ahead of time and let marinade overnight

Thanks PCC Natural Markets for the inspiration. I modified the recipe slightly from the original here.

Tees and Cut Offs on the Beach…

I have an obsession with red shoes….

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I’m not sure what it is about red shoes, but I’m totally drawn to them! I’m not as big a fan of colorful clothing, but give me all the colorful shoes!!! 🙂And the gold studs and tassle zipper up the back?!! IN LOVE! This is her new thing. I ask for a hug and she tries to kneel on my chest? Not quite the same… She’s still not quiiiiiiiiite 100% after being sick. haha. Walking around the neighborhood took it out of her 😉But, we went back outside after dinner to play frisbee, and she was re-energized! 🙂

I LOVE SUMMER NIGHTS!!!!Hahaha. Going for the interception! 🙂Oh my gosh. I just want to eat her up!!On me…

Top- Joie (old, similar here)

Jeans- Current Elliott (ebay, similar here)

Boots- Matisse “Peyton” Bootie (via Ascot & Hart, sold out, can find a few sizes here)

On Maya…

Tunic/Dress- Zulily ( search YoBaby )

Jeans- GapKids (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- SaltWater (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

Sometimes we just have fun with the self timer 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Mixed Greens with Raspberries, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese

Healthy Cherry Garcia

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I love anything cherry flavored. Growing up, I always requested cherry chip cake with cherry icing. Everyone in my family groaned, and thus said I only requested it so I could eat the whole thing. While, somewhat true… I mean what kid doesn’t want the whole cake to themselves?? I really did (ok, do…if I let myself make it, which I can’t…) love it!! I’ve come across other die hard cherry chip lovers in my adulthood. Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it!!! 🙂

Anywho! I also love Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia! YUM. I’ve been dying to try to make a healthier version. I succeeded a while back, but was rushed and took horrible pictures.

This week had been hard on both Maya and myself with us both being sick. She’d been abnormally bipolar. We’d been stuck in the house without school or other activities we usually do during the week. I’d been sick too and sleep deprived due to her being sick, so we were both a little stir crazy. All in all…not a good combination. SO…a treat was in order for us both!!

Thankfully, I still had most of the ingredients on hand to try the recipe again! And…I do believe it was even better than the first attempt!Ingredients (serves 4-Maya and I shared the above…it’s a pretty large serving ;))

2 Frozen Bananas (cut into 2-3 inch pieces prior to freezing)
1 cup frozen cherries
1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
Half of a vanilla bean (slice open and scrape inside out)
Garnish with dark chocolate chips, dried cherries, and unsweetened coconut (optional)

Directions

Put frozen bananas, frozen cherries, almond milk, and inside of vanilla bean in a Cuisinart, or blender and pulse until it looks like this (you might have to stop and stir occasionally. Also, might need to add more Almond Milk depending on the size of your bananas.Maya loves to push the pulse button 🙂 She also likes to get in the way and try eat whatever I’m photographing 🙂 Garnish with the dark chocolate, dried cherries, and unsweetened coconut (although, omit this if you are strict on certain diets). Enjoy! We did 😉

Paleo Lemon Bars

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When life gives you.. lemons? Paleo lemon bars (pure deliciousness) to the rescue! These are a perfect cool summer dessert. Crowd pleasers and a great protein rich, not too sweet, not too tart dessert.

These did not last very long in my house.. just a warning, they are super yummy! 🙂

Crust

1/2 cup almond flour (or sesame flour if allergic to nuts)
1/2 cup tapioca flour
3 Tbsp raw honey
2 Tbsp ghee or coconut oil (warmed if solid)
Zest of 1/2 lemon

Filling

5 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp tapioca flour
1/2 cup raw honey (warmed if solid)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix almond flour, tapioca flour, raw honey and lemon zest in a food processor until a crumbly dough forms
Press into the bottom of an 8×8 glass baking dish
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes
To make filling, whisk eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl whisk the lemon juice and tapioca flour until fully combined.
Whisk lemon mixture and eggs together, being careful to not over-whisk
Whisk in the raw honey
Pour filling over crust
Place in oven and let bake for ~25 minutes or until just set (firm on outside, a little wiggly in center)
Remove from oven and allow to cool, refrigerate until set, about 4 hours

Thanks for the inspiration http://www.paleocupboard.com/lemon-bars.html

What a difference a shoe can make…

Accessories can make the outfit…bonus when they’re thrifted!

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For $9, I took this relatively simple and casual outfit, and dressed it up ($4 for the vintage silk scarf, and $5 for the sandals). I scored this super cute vintage silk scarf while I was on my girls trip. I keep wanting to figure out how to wear it in my hair, and a) have it stay put b) not look like I’m totally trying too hard. So far, I haven’t succeeded in either of those, so…instead I wore it as a belt! 🙂 This was supposed to be a hug. Maya had other plans. Does she think she’s in the circus?? Maya calls this her “Rapunzel dress”. I have no idea why, but I totally know what one she means when she asks to wear it. I usually say no (it’s silk…), but since she’d been super sick for the past 4 days, I said yes. Truth be told. Getting out of our self imposed lock down to play dress up for a little bit sounded really nice. Oh, you’re going over there? I see… I know how to get her back though 😉 She’s obsessed with other people’s mail boxes!! And…my jewelry as of late. She found this bracelet of mine and carries it/wears it everywhere. It’s a cuff, and I bent it so it closed. It aaaaalmost fits her.Telling our neighbors how old she is. Nope, not 6…just a double dose of 3!On me…