It’s one of my favorite times of the month when we share what we learned with Emily.
1. Simple cliche summer days really are the very best. Perpetually air-dried hair with swimsuits and coverups as our daily outfits of choice. The calming lull of the dryer with our beach towels spinning away landmarks every afternoon. We rapidly move through boxes of popsicles and we always know where our flip-flops are.
Just 5 weeks into summer and I’ve learned it takes very little beyond a neighborhood pool and sunshine to keep us all content. We have settled very nicely into the sunscreen scented rhythm of summer and I am soaking it all up.
2. I read good books at a snail’s pace. You would think if I loved it, I couldn’t put it down. But I get completely wrapped up in the characters and hate the idea of them “moving out” of my brain so I read them slooooowly. Currently from my summer reading list, I am enjoying Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay. If you read Dear Mr. Knightley, this one is similar but still very different. I have only three short chapters left so I’m only reading two pages at a time. 
3. I sorely missed my Stitchfix this month. I skipped my May fix for various reasons and I really missed that happy little green and white package. I scheduled one for my birthday later this month and I’ve been pinning things like crazy and watching the calendar. I like surprises; therefore Stitchfix has been a really fun experience. Have you tried it yet? 
4. Colorful food inspires me to eat healthier. Our little back deck garden has been slowly producing some really beautiful things. Gold Zucchini (very similar to regular zucchini,) cucumbers, varieties of tomatoes and herbs galore. We normally eat a LOT of soups and chilis but in the summer– not a chance. It’s been so incredibly hot lately and I find myself searching for creative ways to cook without heat. We eat a lot of salads and tacos. I love the ability to create dinner with these beautiful colors.
What did YOU learn this month?
Catch up on what I learned in April and March
I love your blog and look forward to be posts. Thanks for the reading suggestions! But honestly, how can you stretch a good book out like that?? (Asks the girl who’s currently stretching a bag of dark chocolate espresso beans by only eating 1 a day!)
Thank you Keisha! Girl. I would be stretching those espresso beans too!!!! 😉
Thank you Keisha! Girl. I would be stretching those espresso beans too!!!! 😉
Yes – No. 1 all the way. I love summer, many hours at a time at the pool, and colorful food. (Although I tend to read my books fast, especially when I am so into a good one!)
Yes – No. 1 all the way. I love summer, many hours at a time at the pool, and colorful food. (Although I tend to read my books fast, especially when I am so into a good one!)
Hey! Thanks so much for saying hi! I agree-those are beautiful vegetables! I wanted to make sure to thank you over here on your blog because today I decided to take my blog in a super different direction, and I’m deleting some blog posts, and I wanted you to know I appreciate your comment and taking the time to read, and I am so freaked out at the idea that they kept accruing fees for you! Ahh!
Hey! Thanks so much for saying hi! I agree-those are beautiful vegetables! I wanted to make sure to thank you over here on your blog because today I decided to take my blog in a super different direction, and I’m deleting some blog posts, and I wanted you to know I appreciate your comment and taking the time to read, and I am so freaked out at the idea that they kept accruing fees for you! Ahh!
That book looks so good! I need a good fiction book- may have to check it out 🙂
That book looks so good! I need a good fiction book- may have to check it out 🙂
I love your lists every month! I am in complete agreement about #1… although we don’t have a neighborhood pool and my house is not filled with anyone but me during the day – and yet… that slower summer pace is where it is at! I am reading L&J too… I just finished Dear Mr. Knightley though… and am still enjoying thoughts of that! I tend to read slower the closer to the end I get as well! (I guess that is a sign of good writing, right?) I have not yet tried Stitchfix – but I know I would love it so that is dangerous! 😉 It’s been hot here too – so lots of salads… fresh fruit… raw veggies and hummus… you know, cold cereal or yogurt maybe? I’m with you though – I love all the color!
I love your lists every month! I am in complete agreement about #1… although we don’t have a neighborhood pool and my house is not filled with anyone but me during the day – and yet… that slower summer pace is where it is at! I am reading L&J too… I just finished Dear Mr. Knightley though… and am still enjoying thoughts of that! I tend to read slower the closer to the end I get as well! (I guess that is a sign of good writing, right?) I have not yet tried Stitchfix – but I know I would love it so that is dangerous! 😉 It’s been hot here too – so lots of salads… fresh fruit… raw veggies and hummus… you know, cold cereal or yogurt maybe? I’m with you though – I love all the color!