It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it’s summer AND you’re in quarantine or practicing extreme social distancing. I know this summer isn’t exactly endless vacations, no worries and too many drinks with friends (like we all hoped it would be). That being said, I am so excited to share some of my Summer Favorites, including the playlist I keep on repeat!
Music first! If you’re on Spotify, I made a Summer 2020 Playlist. I continuously add songs to it that just FEEL like summer to me. I love turning it on shuffle and using it for a workout or for great poolside listening. Add sangria, you’re done.
Sunday mornings are perfect for resetting. My favorite person, Leila, is a brilliant yoga instructor and she posts a flow on Instagram Live every Sunday morning at 8:30am CST. If you hit up her website she has the Zoom link for it too and how to send a donation to her for the class.
Also, if you haven’t heard, Lululemon is having a SALE which I’ve never seen them do! So grab some of my fave Wunderunders . Do it.
No nail salon lately? Yeah me either. I’ve been using those MLM nail stickers by Color Street that I SWORE I’d never use…and shocker, I love them! My friend Christine sells them now (don’t worry, we are all aware of the pyramid shape of the business plan) so I order through her link: supporting my friend AND staying out of public places. Win win.
I posted my Summer Berry Skillet Cobbler with Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Biscuits to Instagram and I am OBSESSED with it. I stand over the kitchen eating it for breakfast and dessert. Hello summer bod.
I follow Berrion on Instagram and I love her photos and REAL captions. She is an expert on menstruation and has so many incredibly helpful tips that every woman needs. She just started her Flo Academy and I can’t wait to see how it helps more women.
Who me? Crafting? Yup, I started another hobby. I decided to jump in and learn to watercolor (because nobody told me that I don’t have MORE time when I’m quarantined with two young kids). I follow videos by Shayda Campbell on YouTube and I even took a free course with May We Fly through the Crystal Bridge’s Art Museum. I can now paint leaves. Bravo to me.
If you’ve been living under a rock, you haven’t heard, but you need to read these two books: White Fragility by Robin Diangelo and How to be An Antiracist by Abram X. Kendi. I’m doing all I can to LEARN and LISTEN.
Speaking of listening, every time I turn off a JVN Getting Curious PodCast I feel like I’ve grown as a person. Every topic he covers is worth a listen and the experts he chooses to interview will truly change your life.
Let’s get a bit shallow now. I ordered the Glow Oil by Supergoop during the last Sephora sale and I am loving it. It smells faintly of watermelon (in my opinion) and protects me from the sun. Love it!
I ordered a paddle board and am now accessorizing to the NINES with things like waterproof boxes from Pelican and phone bags from random Amazon sellers. Did you know they make suction cup drink holders? And speakers? And lights…and waist belt floaties for adults? Now I do.
And THAT has been my summer thus far. I hope you find a few new favorites in these links too! Let me know what you’re loving and where you’re finding little moments of joy this summer.
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