Filling My Cup Week of 5/31/2024
Lots of summer recs including new clothes for the warmer weather and all the things you need for a glistening (fake) tan!!
Happy Friday!! We are staying local this weekend and I’m super excited to relax at home. Joe’s playing in a golf tournament so that means a lot of play time for me and my boys… thinking we’ll do our first trip to the pool, eat lots of meals outside, and devour ice cream… sounds perfect to me!! I also have a girls dinner planned (which I’m really looking forward to). After having kids and moving to the suburbs, I miss the city “night life” and getting dressed for a great meal. Here’s how I’ve been filling my cup!
What I’m Reading
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A Little Life: I am taking a break from romance novels by reading A Little Life and it is long!! It’s harder to get into (and a heavy read) but I am determined to finish it! So stay tuned for my thoughts on that… and hopefully a flurry of romance recs to follow.
What I’m Watching
Not Vanderpump Rules… I officially gave up on it. I tried, I really did! But it wasn’t for me. I felt intimidated by all the seasons, didn’t connect with the characters and, honestly, thought it was very toxic so it was a DNF.
What I’m Loving
Salty Face - If you watched my IG stories this weekend you might’ve seen Lucy give me a full body ‘tan’. She is the queen of this stuff - I haven’t seen her without a fake tan in the past 10 years - and she swears by Salty Face. I was so impressed and will be using this from now on!
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Bikini - As a huge Hunza G fan, I wanted to add to my bikini collection and I love this. I didn’t have a red or striped suit and I love this top style. I can’t imagine wearing it with a larger chest though (i.e. pregnant). It’s one size fits all and they really stretch, but may not be the best for big boobs.
Tennis Dress - I’m really into tennis right now and while I wish the places I played didn’t require me to wear all white, I love this dress (and will probably get the other colors for golf). Perfect length and it has pockets!
Set - I am always looking for comfortable options to throw on during the summer and love a set because it makes outfits so easy! I love this for a beach / pool cover up or for running errands. Lightweight, comfy, and can be worn as a set or separates. I bought my regular size!
Shorts - I’ve been posting about these nonstop, but I love them. I am a big fan of boxer shorts and these will be a part of my summer uniform. I already have them in three colors! I sized up for a bigger fit (despise when shorts are too tight). Plus, you can sleep in them and wear your pjs all day!
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What My Family is Loving
Bucket Hat - I’m a bit psycho about sun coverage for my kids and these are my favorite hats. Great coverage and features a chin strap / elastic to keep it secure. Also allows us to share them between the boys, huge win!
How I’m Filling my Cup
Cross Stitching - I mentioned this in last week’s newsletter, but it has slowly taken over my life in the best way. I’m loving cross stitching so freaking much. As someone with ADHD, I always need to occupy my hands. Unfortunately, this usually results in me doom scrolling on my phone… so I’ve replaced that with cross stitching and it has led to so much less content consumption and so much more fun!! I got my kits from a FF Fam member’s Etsy page and cannot recommend it enough!
Have a great weekend with your sweet boys!💙