What’s Up Wednesday (July) + Linkup
Happy Wednesday! I’m joining Shay and Mel for What’s Up Wednesday because it is seriously one of my favorite linkups every single month.
What We’re Eating
Hmm….well let’s see, my kids are at camp this week so I was bound and determined to do as little cooking as possible! I did manage to plop some chicken in the crockpot this morning with some salsa, taco seasoning and chicken broth so it looks like there will be some chicken tacos for the rest of the week.
I did share my twist on stuffed bell peppers a few weeks back and it is a lower carb version if you are into that! If you head on over it was a round up of some of my favorite recipes shared here on the blog.
I’ve been trying to eat fairly clean and these are some of my favorites meals.
What I’m Reminiscing About
Every year my kids head off to camp and all week long my Timehop is filled with pictures like these from prior years at camp. It is tradition to eat lunch at the Gristmill with friends and then walk down to the river for a minute before heading off to T Bar M for drop off.
I mean look at these sweet sisters 7 years ago! They were so little!
We took this picture of the boys ever single year and it was perfect for showing just how much they grew. Last year T bar M did some upgrades and we were beside ourselves to find our photo op spot was long gone. They have grown just a tad since this pic!
What I’m Loving
Summer is tough on my skin but I’m so excited to have these products to help me win the skincare battle. Micro-dermabrasion paste was one of my first Rodan + Field products and using just a few times a week really helps my skin regenerate and gives me a glow. The newest product, Active Hydration Serum, has really taken my skin to the next level. I battle a bit with drier skin anyway and have noticed how “crepey” the skin on my neck was looking. Adding this to my regimen as well as using the AMP roller a little more consistently on that are has really improved the skin on my face as well as my neck. I would love to help you with your skin! Contact me if you have any questions at sjanac69@gmail.com or take the
What We’ve Been Up To
Summer is one of our favorite times to get out and serve in the community. Thankful for friends who will drag Carly Jo along while I’m working! 
Dillon and I spent 5 nights in Dallas and stayed with one of my besties I met in college. We had some fun at Top Golf and really enjoyed catching up over the week. Some people come into your life and you never have to question why….Lisa is one of those people for me! 
More serving at one of our favorites. While I’m on our local foodbank board I had only seen that side of the distribution so working at an actual pantry and helping get the food directly into the hands of those who need it has been a humbling experience.
Monthly date night with my big girl is always one of my favorite nights of the month! She’s halfway through Whole 30 and I’m so proud of her for being so diligent and sticking to the plan. 
I mean…everyone so hot but happy about heading to camp!
What I’m Dreading
Stinky camp laundry!
What I’m Working On
Deciding what to keep and what to send back from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This year I shopped some in store and some online and the first order I placed just finally arrived.
I do love, love, love this jacket/shirt thingy but it just doesn’t seem to love me! I’ve now tried it in a medium, a small (pictured in burgundy above) and a petite medium (green above) and I really think the best fit is the petite medium. Not sure the green, however, is the best color on me and the burgundy is now sold out. I think it’s a sign it should go back! If you are a thinner built and don’t have a super short waist like me this is probably a super option but I would definitely say sizing down is the right choice. I mean even in the petite the sleeves are long enough for me and, y’all, there is nothing petite about me!
Ruffle Blouse|Black Jeans|Booties
One item I really wanted to add this year was a pair of black jeans I felt good in. I grabbed the Paige jeans with a fun hem in the store but ordered the DL1961 jeans in two sizes online. I’m thinking the DL1961 are going to be the winning pair as they feel just a little more comfy and they are $40 cheaper. I am not quite sure about this top. The color is different from anything I have and I do think it works for me and I love how the sides cut up but I’m just not sold on the sleeves.
If you read my Friday post then you know I was on the fence about these booties but I have since come to my senses and decided they must stay! Last year I purchased 2 different pair of Vince Camuto booties and both were super comfortable even with the higher heel.
What I’m Excited About
My 3 year Blogiversary is next week! I’m hoping to bring you guys a few fun giveaways.
What I’m Watching/Reading
See the books I completed with my review in this June Book Review.
I’m currently reading The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You
What I’m Wearing
I’ve been on a bit of a black on black kick lately! I’m loving this ruffle wrap tank. It is perfect to layer under a jacket for work but dressed up these shorts perfectly for a a girls night out.
Cold Shoulder Tie Waist Top(Dot Version)|Heels (similar)|Striped Tote
Love how this outfit came together for work! Mixing patterns like dots and stripes isn’t out of the question, you just have to find the right balance. This top (also shown here) is one of my favorite purchases this summer and it is now on super clearance (like $9.95!!) and comes in black as well as a polka dot version.
What I’m Doing This Weekend
Picking my babes up from camp! I can’t wait to hear all about their week.
What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month
Seeing my big boy again! Hopefully we will be heading to Frisco the first weekend in August to watch the Hooks play. We haven’t seen Riley since the end of June and I’m missing him!
Also hoping to take a few days off from work and relax a little but we will see how that goes!
Bonus: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Summer
Long days and tan line! Even though I much preferred the tan lines of my youth and not the shorts lines I now have from too many baseball games!
You look AHHHMazing in Pink!!!! I bet the kids had the BEST time at camp and I hope you’ve had a restful week!! Oh how I hope you do see Riley soon. You look so good and young, you could pass for his sister!! Happy Wednesday babe!!
I can’t wait to tell him that Andrea! Haha…he looooves hearing things like that. Such a toot but I miss him tons.
Shelly you and I had the same issue with the peplum jacket. It is cute but just not made for us I guess! I think you made the right decision with the black jeans, it’s great to have a good pair. I love seeing the pictures of your kids and all the great service projects they do! I know you’re enjoying a kid free week and at the same time missing your kids. I’m sure they’ll have wonderful tales to tell!
xo,
Kellyann
Eh…I haven’t had a chance to miss them yet Kellyann. Ha! I wanted to love that jacket so badly.
Look at that super model in her new finds! I hope you are enjoying this week to the fullest since you are sans the kids! Dinners look great, I’ll be right over to eat iwth you! YES tan lines! xo
Oh my goodness how in the heck could you send anything back?! It all looks amazing on you. I am swooning over that first throw back photo too and I SWEAR Marissa had the same exact skirt from Childrens Place when she would have been like 2 or 3. So funny!
Yes! We use to love Children’s Place clothes! I’ve definitely sent back way more than I kept thus year…and I’m cool with it. I need a shopping freeze and really do a closet clean out soon.
I love those booties you decided to keep! I can’t justify wearing them enough since I’m a teacher or I would buy them too! I, also, loved reading the Fringe Hours! There are so many down minutes that we can capitalize on!
Fringe Hours really made me think more about ways to fit in more. I love her points about always being prepared….I love reading but so many times end up surfing social media when waiting somewhere because I have forgotten to pack a book. Also packing thank you notes….I need to be more intentional with writing them instead of just thinking about it.
I want those booties!! I’ve been looking at them over and over, but not sure if I need to buy one more thing from the nsale! Lol. I’ll just live vicariously through you!
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Seriously….time for a shopping freeze for me!
I love that you do a monthly date night with your oldest daughter! And you look so good in your NSale finds! I’ve got a lot to return!
MeetTheShaneyfelts
It’s the only way I can be sure to see that busy girl Sarah! Even living in the same town.
What a wonderful recap, Shelly!! I love that print blouse with the ruffle sleeves, and I’ve been wearing my peep toe booties a ton this summer!! I think they are a great buy!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Peep toe booties have definitely been a game changer for me Jodie. Love they can be stretched through more seasons.
Great post! I didn’t buy anything from the Nsale this year, my closet is so full already but when I saw these booties! Yikes. I may have to have them! Peace!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
I have seriously returned almost everything I tried Cheryl. I did keep two pair of booties (like I needed them at all) and the black jeans. Still debating a couple of other pieces. My closet is way too full.
I have been meaning to ask you what shoes you got, since you got those other pairs that you wear all the time last year, I was thinking I HAVE to get whatever Shelly gets this year too! Every time you wear those other ones I get jealous. A friend just bought the ones that you have and they look so great in person too! decisions, decisions!
SARAH…can you believe the giraffe print flats were part of the order I’m positive Nordstrom goofed on!! I seriously ordered on day 1 and am confident it got lost in the shuffle and they were cancelled. 🙁
I don’t listen to self help podcasts but I do love listening to them when I do my 5-6 mile walks every day at the beach and when I am home!! I love Heather Dubrow and Big Mama and Boo Mama (?) they are HILARIOUS! Have a great rest of your week …I am off to Fresno today to return some of my NSale items that I can live without! LOL
Kim, I found The Happiness Project podcast over the weekend and listened to like 5 while at the grocery store. They are quick. I found I need the ones that don’t talk so rapidly…lol. I finished Up and Vanished and listened to the first 2 episodes of serial last night…hooked.
I’ll have to check those out!!
We make the crockpot chicken tacos as well! I’ve never added broth too it, though! I may have to try that. All of those meals look delicious! Oh Timehop! I have such a love/hate relationship with that app. It’s so bittersweet to look back at those little baby pictures. I love that you guys get out and serve in the summer. I need to do this with Mason! When you were in Dallas you were only about 35-40 minutes from me! I love both of those jackets, but the green is my favorite. And those booties are amazing!!
I feel the same with Timehop Crystal! I honestly don’t know why I added the broth….but truth be told I would much rather make these in the instant pot. It seems to keep the chicken from drying out as much.
I love seeing what you’re eating- gives me serious motivation….also, the monthly date with your daughter, that makes me smile.
Your meals look sooooo good. Way to go with the clean eating. I loved seeing what you have been eating because it gave me some great ideas. I love Timehop but it can really tug at my heart strings when I see my babies as babies. I love your NSale picks as well, and those booties! I think I NEED a pair this year. I hope you have a great day!
It has definitely been a big mix of really clean meals and cheat meals lately Jenna! Summer is just so hard!
Mmm. my mom used to make stuffed peppers, they look so good. I am not much of a cook, but we use Blue Apron. Love those black jeans on you and the pink top looks so pretty! I have a pair and have never tried DL. Vince Camuto makes some great shoes, I have a pair of his OTK boots I love. I am sure camp will be interesting to hear about!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
We loved trying out Hello Fresh and cooking together. I haven’t tried Blue Apron just yet.
It’s my first time on your site but I absolutely enjoyed reading about your favorite things and what you were up to recently! Will be back for more!
Much love from Napa Valley!
Paulina | Shenska
Thanks for stopping by Paulina!
I really love those booties! They are perfect to transition to fall! I wish I had tried some on when I was in the store yesterday!
I’m pretty happy with them Lindsay. I pretty much scored on shoes but not much else and I’m okay with that. I need to do some major closet purging and let go of some stuff.
Those booties are so cute! And the stuffed bell peppers look delicious! I think they need to go on our dinner schedule ASAP!
They are super yummy Laura! Hope you are feeling well.
I adore that green peplum jacket. Don’t forget to come link up on A Labour of Fashion. Would love to have you join us
I so wish it fit me better Linda! I just think it is so cute.
The food looks wonderful. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.
I love some food Pat! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for the link up, lovely blog to read – thanks. x Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
I loved Serial and plant to start Up and Vanished soon!
Keep the olive green jacket. I think it’s one that you can really get a ton of wear out of thanks to the color.
Eek….the last episode of Up and Vanished is out today! I can’t wait to listen. I started Serial last night on my walk and definitely was hooked. I also found a “self-help” one I think I can actually benefit from that was a quick listen and I went through 5 at the grocery store…..The Happiness Project. It was just a help you feel good listen.
Love that you have a date night with your daughter once a month. I’m going to see if I can get my older son to do that with me!
You totally should Lana! Having their undivided attention for an hour is really nice. Even though she lives in town this is the only way I can be sure to see the busy girl.