IT IS OFFICIALLY BEACH SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!! So you better believe I am f*cking ecstatic. It feels like Christmas heading to the beach in this warm weather. The car is packed and I am ready to roll around in the sand with my boys, grill every meal, start every day with a long walk, and eat ice cream every night. The beach is my ultimate happy place and I am so excited to watch our toddler enjoy it and introduce our baby to the best place on earth. I have been dealing with some “ovulation depression” (that many of you told me you also experience), so I am pumped to soak in all the joy of this holiday weekend.
What I’m Reading
This Summer Will be Different: love love love love. I’ve read all of Carly Fortune’s books and this did not disappoint. A “forbidden love” storyline always gets me. I also loved the setting / character development and now want to visit PEI. Amazing summer beach read with small amount of spice.
What I’m Eating
Salad with Chicken Tenders: When I tell you I’ve had this lunch almost every day the past week, I’m not lying. It is my current hyperfixation meal because it’s delicious, easy, and gives me greens and protein. Big fan!
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Tru Fru: I am so addicted to these it hurts. I am a huge strawberry fan (whoever told me the raspberry was better had it out for me)… so it is now my mission to find all the other flavors. Everyone is telling me how amazing the blueberry, pineapple, and banana ones are. Stay tuned!
What I’m Loving
Kristin Jones Sweatshirt: I found Kristin Jones on TikTok and became an immediate fan of her and her clothing. As someone who loves a graphic tee / hoodie, I am her ideal demographic. This sweatshirt is my favorite.
Levi’s Baggy Dad Jeans: The obsession I have for these jeans knows no limits - I just bought my THIRD pair. They are sold out in this color, but Shopbop has “back in stock” notifications if you have the phone app, so I highly recommend turning it on for these!
Cross Stitching: I’ve been looking for new hobbies that don’t involve mom’ing or technology and SO many people recommended cross stitching. One of the members of our community reached out about her Etsy shop and sent me a beginner's kit and I’ve had so much fun with it! Highly recommend for any ADHD’ers who need to occupy their hands.
What My Family is Loving
Outdoor Toddler Play - It really feels like summer and I am SO here for it!!! I love nothing more than outdoor play and we spend so much time in our yard. We moved most of our “sports” toys to the garage and it has been so much fun to play all day / night long. Here are some of our faves!
How I’m Filling my Cup
Volunteering: I made a promise to myself that once we hired a nanny I would find somewhere to regularly volunteer because I’d finally have time to myself. We have a church near us that runs a food bank every week and I knew that was where I wanted to volunteer. I love doing something hands on that allows me to interact with other members of the community. I’ve gone twice thus far and am trying to consistently go once every two weeks because there are few things that fill my cup like helping others. It is the most fulfilling experience.
This depends on where you’re located / what options are available to you, but I highly recommend volunteering whenever you can!
Summer has always excited me like a kid on Christmas - especially as a first time mom! Can't wait to take my little one to the pool/beach/outside/etc. Summertime is magic!
Love this time of year! All the excitement of the start of summer! Have an amazing weekend with your sweet family!🤍