Our Story
Our matriarch Barbara had beautiful ‘’blonde’’ hair and blue eyes. She had more friends than anyone and was very well liked. Although indulged materialistically and into her looks she was a very down to earth soul. She tragically passed away from illness in September of 1976 at the age of 33 just before her 34th birthday. Barbara left behind her daughter, Stacey. Barbara did her best as a mother, still had flaws but at the end of the day she loved Stacey more than anything in the whole wide world. In September 1998 her one wish came true. She gave birth to her beautiful “blonde’’ hair and blue eyed baby girl. In some parts of Judaism which we practice it is tradition to name a child after a deceased relative. That is why Blairs name starts with a B. Flash forward 22.5 years later Blair and Stacey are now absolutely best friends. Together you can find them either vigorously shopping on a Saturday afternoon, baking, watching Netflix, cuddling with their dogs Kramer and Jelly or taking a mommy and daughter trip together. They are notorious for their special trips into the city which started in 2006. On their first trip when Blair was eight they saw Wicked and at the finale song “for good” they both broke down in tears after it reminded Stacey of her mother and Blair felt a connection. Flash forward about eight years later they went to New York to see a musical and to celebrate a big birthday they then developed their coffee and cappuccino 4 o’clock pick me up. The two of them are constantly having deep conversations with each other that they want to share with all of you. They are truly each others biggest teachers. Shedding light into their life and their different and similar perspectives in hopes to help people in this world on earth understand others, themselves and situations that are not normally talked about. They are just doing their best to get by in this world and don’t claim to be any experts. Separately they are very strong and together and they are invincible. They hope this blog can connect all ages, all peoples and all walks of life and helps share the stories of others they can’t wait to spill the Beans with you.
Blair
As an old soul, Blair’s lifelong dream is to make a difference and help others in any way she can. Blair has always been a go-getter. She is a very dynamic person, with a fierce and silly personality. She has had many life experiences under her belt. Blair lost her little brother in 2018 and she is now a suicide survivor. Blair spent several months volunteering in a youth village for at risk youth in Israel with teens from all over the world teaching English and helping with everyday village programming. Blair helped pilot a creative arts summer camp in Pennsylvania for two summers as a programming intern and counselor. This past May she edited a program for youth in the system under a local judge in her area. Blair has always been a highly sensitive person as well as an empath. This gift gives her a unique perspective of the world because she has the ability to feel what other people feel and see people for what they are. Blair has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Human Development and Family Studies. In the future Blair would like to continue on in her education, doing something creative and finding new ways to help others. In her free time Blair enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Jacob, keeping up on pop culture, fashion, art and all things Musical Theatre.
Stacey
Stacey Ann Gottleib Karr Bean was raised with four parents and has experienced being a motherless child and childless mother. When Stacey’s mom passed away she got an evil step mom whose personality bordered between Cinderella’s step mom and Joan Crawford from the movie Mommie Dearest. Stacey found her passion after being sent away to boarding school and feeling little support herself growing up. Stacey now holds a Masters in social work and currently works as a school social worker. She hopes to give children a safe space to talk with in the schools since when she was growing up there was little support from them. All Stacey wanted in life was the stereotypical nuclear family she was so happy with her husband, daughter and son and two dogs. Less than a few years ago Stacey’s precious son took his life. The most important thing to Stacey is her family and now her forever family is gone. Now to pass the time Stacey is in three book clubs, binge watches Netflix and loves to cook and bake. Dealing with lots of loss and relationships through the years these are Stacey’s words.
Spilling The Beans 