How was your weekend? Ours was good overall. Again, we’re being spoiled by the temps. Even the low to mid 80’s with no humidity has felt so nice.
Next Monday, I plan on sharing the books I read in June, so I’m sharing some of my favorite memes today!
I can definitely relate to this one:
I love nothing more than quiet time on my front porch!
I do this all the time. The same way someone introduces themselves to me and I immediately forget their name!
I’m not a fan of bugs…although I really don’t like crickets…those things can hop. I can at least catch up and smoosh a non-jumping bug if needed.
Ahh…who doesn’t love a day of nothing?!
Too much free time can’t be right?! ha!
Y’all, this drives me absolutely bonkers! Soda cans and Jimmy John’s wrappers don’t belong in the bathroom trashcan!
My students and my kids could never understand this! lol
It seems like when I look like I’ve just rolled out of bed (which is me most days in the summer), I almost always run into someone I know! Just last week, I was a hot sweaty mess and ran into a former student. It was so nice to see her and catch up with her (she’d just finished her 13th year of teaching!…yes, I’m that old, apparently), and the first thing I did was apologize for my appearance. haha
I can’t believe I’ve already had two full weeks of summer. I felt like the school year would never end, and of course, now I don’t want the summer to go by too quickly. Surprisingly, so far, most days have moved at just the right pace with some downtime, productivity and other odds and ends.
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.
I have quite a few favorites this week…
One thing about teenage boys is they both drive you crazy but also make you so proud. Hayden took it upon himself to reach out to a local basketball league (that he played with for years!) to see if he could help coach one of the summer league teams.
I have to be honest and say that at first I felt anxiety when he told us he was doing this…only because he had to communicate with parents, not be too intense as a coach (ha!), and keep up with the commitment.
One stop at Dick’s Sporting Goods for a whistle, a coaching dry erase board and some cones, and he was on his way.
Of course, I shouldn’t have worried. He’s stayed on top of this responsibility.
Coach White is coaching a fifth grade team, and they are 1-1 after their first weekend of playing. I hope to catch one of his games, but a friend sent me this pic as Hayden was coaching against her son’s team.
Speaking of Hayden, the baseball team had their banquet this week, and Hayden won the “Most Improved Player” for the JV team. What makes this honor even better is that it was voted on by his teammates. We all really enjoyed this re-entry into baseball life more than we thought we would.
I shared in Monday’s post that I’m obsessing over these new candles. I shared the lemon ones, but I also got a box of these pretty blue flowers too.
The lemon box with a Sweet Lemon candle is what’s on my coffee table right now.
I gave my mom one of those watercolor books for Christmas (I purchased it at local store, but I believe it’s this one that I also found online) as she’s pretty creative. She’s been painting quite a bit, and she knows my love of hydrangeas, so she sent me one of her creations. Last week, I was at Target, and found the perfect frame for it.
Speaking of flowers, it’s peony season at Trader Joe’s. Yay!
We had beautiful weather this week which meant I had three pool days!
Hadley’s been out and about and even played pickleball with a friend.
On Monday, we went to my brother’s house for cookie cake and to celebrate his birthday.
My friend texted me a couple of items in the “Aldi Finds” aisle that she thought I’d love, so I went there on Wednesday. While there, I spotted my favorite flavor of Chobani creamer, and it was even a bit cheaper than at Target. I grabbed a couple of them!
Now, on to the fave finds.
Uh…how cute are these icon glass candles? There were quite a few, but I picked up strawberry and gummy bear ones. I’ve been burning the strawberry one, and it’s heavenly!
Then, I also picked up one of these red/white/blue Popsicle icon glasses. There were quite a few options, but I showed restraint and just got this one.
Somehow, it made my morning coffee even better!
It’s not fall, but look at the lovely heart leaf I found by the pool. What a pleasant surprise.
Yesterday was such a rainy day that I let myself be lazy for most of the morning. I’d added Ticket to Paradise to my Netflix list and figured yesterday morning was the perfect time to watch it. This movie might just be a new favorite of mine. I love Julia Roberts and George Clooney, and this movie didn’t disappoint!
I can’t believe the weather we’ve been having. I wish it was always low 80’s and no humidity! I hope the weather is lovely wherever you are.
Quite a few times, I’ve found inspiration for blog posts thanks to social media, and today I’m sharing my thoughts on a “red flag/ green flag” birth month post I saw and how it applies to me.
As the post says, “Nobody is all green flags, and nobody is all red flags. We all have traits that make us easy to love and traits that can drive people a little crazy. That’s what makes us human.”
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I’m a January baby which means my sign is Capricorn. I’ve never really dug into what that means but a quick Google search shows that I’m highly responsible, patient, reliable, efficient, stubborn, self-critical, protect my values and can hold long grudges. Yep. That’s me.
Red Flags:
Acts like they don’t care when they care the most.For sure! I’ve always done this.I think I do this to protect my feelings.
Holds grudges longer than they’ll admit. I do want to say that I will give people a second chance more times than not. That being said, I’ll remember when a loved one or myself is “wronged” and won’t forget.
Puts pressure on themselves to be perfect. I’m definitely the “type A” oldest child/ daughter who often strives for perfection. I will say that as I’ve gotten older, I know enough to know that I don’t need to strive for perfection, but I do want to do a good job!
Rarely asks for help.This definitely applies to me, but now I’m to the point where I hope people know if I ask for help, I really do need it ….and it was probably hard for me to ask for the help.
Can be emotionally guarded.Yes, for sure. Again, I think I just try and protect my feelings because I don’t want to get hurt.
Green flags:
Loyal to the people they love. I love that I’m loyal. I’m definitely more about quality over quantity in relationships, and I’m very loyal.
Shows up when it matters most. I always try and show up for those who need it.
Strong, dependable, protective. I’d like to think that these apply to me.
Gives practical support, not just words. I definitely can be a “do-er” and will help however needed.
Loves deeply once you earn their trust. Again, quality over quantity in relationships, and I’m loyal, so I think those go back to wanting those things from others as well.
Go check out the Insta post and see if your birth month applies to you.
I don’t know about where you are, but we’re having cooler temps which has been so lovely. Yesterday, the high was in the mid-70’s. I went to the pool, and I didn’t even break a sweat!
Last week, I took some time to go to Trader Joe’s. I go there about once every three weeks, and one thing I love about going to Trader Joe’s is that like Target, I let Trader Joe’s tell me what I need. haha
I typically have some “tried and true” staples whenever I go, but I like to pick up seasonal things and try new items too.
Here’s my haul…
I always buy at least two boxes of the Jasmine rice…it’s so easy to pop in the microwave for three minutes.
The traditional meatloaf is another fave. I never make meatloaf, so this certainly checks that box. One meatloaf isn’t enough for the four of us, but the kids don’t necessarily care to eat it. That’s not a reflection of the meatloaf, that’s a reflection of the kids’ poor taste buds! So, I tend to make this and eat it for lunch over a few days, or make it for Travis and I when needed.
The orange chicken bowl was a new find; I haven’t tried it yet, but I thought it would be a good lunch idea.
I will buy fruit whenever I go to Trader Joe’s. When I do my Kroger pick up or delivery, I rarely have Kroger pick out my fruit besides bananas. I tend to go into Kroger for those things at some point.
Well, when I’m going to Trader Joe’s, I go ahead and pick up fruit. I much prefer the watermelons at TJ vs Kroger. They are smaller and always good!
Hadley loves cantaloupe and pineapple, so I got those for her. Bananas are a staple for my breakfast most mornings.
This chip/dip combo is a fave.
I love the cheddar chicken sausage. I just had one for dinner last night.
I got some Amylu chicken meatballs at Kroger and loved them. So, when I saw these meatballs, I figured I’d give them a try too.
Prosciutto and Colby Jack are good snack items. Actually, there was a little sign by the cantaloupes that suggested wrapping prosciutto around a cantaloupe slice for a snack…and I’ve made that version of an appetizer with some basil. So good!
Whenever I go to Trader Joe’s, I pick up a couple of Perfect Bars and Barebelle bars. Usually when I eat these, I only eat half.
Hadley requested the mint cremes, and I love these little ice cream cones!
It’s summer, so of course I had to pick up my favorite body butter. This is actually my second tub of the summer. I’m still using my first one, but I wanted to make sure and have one more when that one runs out. I remember the first summer this scent came out at TJ a couple of years ago, it was gone quickly and never restocked. I think they plan better now!
It’s peony season, y’all! I love looking at these flowers as they bloom!
And, of course I couldn’t resist a candle. This limoncello candle is legit! The jar is so summery, and the scent is amazing. When I have it burning, and you can smell it from room to room.
So, that’s my little Trader Joe’s haul. There are so many other things I was tempted to buy, but I tried to stay true to more of what I needed and our faves.
How was your weekend? Ours was a good filled with most weekend things like errands and chores around the house. I did go to the pool on Friday, and did a Target run as well as some organization. We also watched World Cups soccer games as well as game 5 and the big Knicks NBA win.
Yesterday, Hadley asked me when grocery pick up was, and I was like, “Oh yeah, I need to do that!” I’m already getting “lazy” with my regular mom chores.
Anyway, I’m sharing a little Weekly Report update. As usual, I’m using the template, but also putting my own spin on it in some parts.
Reading:
Y’all, look at my Summer Reading List…
…and now look at my Kindle. FIVE of the books on my list ended up being available this past week, so I’m ready to chip away at this reading list.
I did finish Our Last Summer at the Vineyard this weekend, and I couldn’t have loved it more.
Enjoying/Eating:
I’m enjoying pool days before it gets too hot. Last year, I felt like I barely went to the pool in June because we were busy, but this past week was a little slower paced.
Monday and Tuesday were rainy, but I went to the pool Wednesday and Friday. On Friday, Hadley was working!
I also like finding the right time to go to the pool when it’s less crowded, providing a better chance for a seat with an umbrella. I find that most of the younger kids are gone by around 2:00 because they go early for swim team, or little kids take afternoon naps. I’m not opposed to being at the pool with lots of kids…but it’s just nice going when it’s less crowded with optimal seating selection.
You know I love snack plates for lunch but I’m also enjoying plating up my breakfast and having slow mornings.
Planning:
I’m planning my summer “to do” list. Honestly, my summer list can look similar summer to summer. I always take time to:
Purge/organize closets like the hall closet, my bathroom closet, and my bedroom closet.
Clean up/delete Gmail storage. I keep getting emails that my storage is full. I think all my photos and videos back up on Google, but I only need videos to back up and not the photos. I don’t think there’s a way to make that selection? I use Shutterfly for my photos. Anyway, I need to sit and delete some things to free up storage.
Label blog photos (I get behind on this)
Go through my Amazon lists and delete out of stock items or ones I’m no longer interested in.
Schedule appointments
Then, I end up having other specific tasks like:
Take pics of the kids’ artwork through the years and make a Chat book. (This was on my “to do” list last summer, and I never did it)
Find new bar stools for the kitchen
Figure out Amazon Storefront (Which I think I have this pretty much figured out!)
Obsessing:
I’m currently obsessing about matches….
I blame finding these at Christmastime:
…and now I want seasonal matchboxes…
I light candles every day, and I can of course use a lighter, and I do. That being said, when you can have a cute matchbox sitting out, why not do that?
I found this plaid matchbox at Target a couple of months ago (Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia line), and I wished I bought at least a couple more.
I got on Etsy and ordered this lemon matchbox, and it arrived this week. It is a square box, so the matches are shorter, but it’s still a lovely seasonal touch to the tray on the coffee table. (I ordered from this shop, but maybe the lemon is sold out?)
Organizing:
I’m proud of myself for tackling some of my “to do” list early in the summer. Sometimes, I procrastinate until July!
Years ago, I saw someone share the idea of keeping their skincare in a cleaning caddy, so it’s easy to pull out of vanity or closet and keeps everything organized. I ended up using it more for overflow things, extras, travel supplies, etc. I wanted a way to store things that I needed often in one section, and other supplementary things in a second section.
Hence my Target trip where I purchased two of these Brightroom clear turntable organizers.
Excuse under the sink photo but I’m loving this new system. I have things I/we need most often on the top one and then extra and refills on the bottom one. They just stack on top of each other.
Recommending
Have you seen the show The Four Seasons? Tina Fey was on Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast, and she was talking about season 2. I realized that I hadn’t watched season 1 even though I’d added it to my Netflix list. This week, I watched season 1 and loved it! What a fun cast!
I can’t wait to start season 2 this week.
Treating:
I treated Hadley to a pedicure. She rarely gets a pedicure, but since she’s still playing volleyball (club season still isn’t over), she opted to get a pedicure rather than a manicure. Well, if she was a getting a pedi, I was too!
If Hadley gets her nails done, she either pays for them or at least pays the tip. This time, I said I’d pay as a treat for good grades (especially while juggling volleyball and track…since November!) and kicking off summer.
Well, with the first full week of summer under my belt, I can say that I’m settling in nicely to some much needed downtime!
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Here are some favorites from the week…
First of all, last Friday, I packed up my classroom for the summer. This doesn’t take too long, but this year it seemed to take less time thanks to a few extra shelves and the storage room I have in my classroom. If you didn’t know, the custodians pull out most of the furniture to wax the floors during the summer months, but I have a couple of permanent bookshelves, so it was nice to just stack things on them, and then I was able to put other things in the storage room.
Hadley and friends had the best time at the Railbird Festival. Last year, she only went one day, and this year she went on both Saturday and Sunday. While I would have loved the live music, I would not have loved the heat and thousands of people! Trav actually went Saturday night with his brother to hear Mt. Joy and the Lumineers.
Sunday was another fun day for her and the main headliners were Zach Top, Ella Langley, and Tyler Childers. She said Sunday was more crowded, but she had a great time.
Also, Hadley had a vision for her Railbird outfits (lol!) Sunday’s outfit is all Amazon. We bought these boots last year, and she’s worn them many times for hours on end, and says her feet haven’t hurt at all (of course, she has young feet!) (For some reason, I can’t link them, but the brand is Coconuts by Matisse, gaucho style) Her knit ruffle shorts, and peplum waffle knit top were just what she was wanted to be stylish but comfy! (The dress she wore Saturday is from Altar’d State, and it’s one I know she’ll wear time and time again)
I’ve been enjoying slow mornings with breakfasts on my new fave plates.
I’ve had porch reading time every day this week…
…as well as some pool reading time.
Travis has continued the front yard landscaping. He wasn’t going to tackle this part, but decided to go ahead and just do it. He and Hayden ripped out the boxwoods, and then Trav planted a variety of bushes and flowers. Thankfully, we’ve had some rain this week, so it hasn’t been a full time job getting everything watered.
I’m loving my new rechargeable lamp from the At Home store. It’s the perfect addition to the end of our hallway.
Fave Mom Meme:
Hadley always knows when it’s the best UV time. haha!
Weekly Recap:
While I seem to be posting late most days, I had some posts this week:
I’m trying to find my summer blogging groove, and I didn’t finish yesterday’s 10 on the 10thpost until the afternoon.
Over the weekend, I was reading Jenn’s blog, and she shared her everyday images that go with Kym’s challenge…and I thought I’d join in.
Here are the prompts:
Flag:
I just put out my Hello summer! flag this weekend.
I did have out my apple flag which is what I have out on the first and last days of school.
Simple / complicated:
I made a new but simplerecipe for a neighbor’s meal train. Joanna Gaines’ Chicken Enchiladas couldn’t have been easier to make. My family wished I’d made double, so we could have had it too. We were having Tuesday night’s leftovers, so I will make it again next week.
Not that it’s really complicated, but I did hesitate before sprinkling cilantro on the finished product or adding it to the rice I made…I know people either love or hate cilantro, but I did add some in.
At home:
One of my first errands to kick off summer break was to go to Lowe’s for a bird bath. With all the landscaping we’re doing, we had a little room by the porch, and my dad suggested a bird bath. I liked that idea, so I went and picked one up from Lowe’s. Now, I just need the birds to come take a bath!
Also, Travis is moving and grooving on the new landscaping. He wasn’t going to pull out the boxwoods, but he decided to, and then planted all of these pretty flowers and bushes. In high school and college, he did landscaping, and he really enjoys doing these types of things.
Wednesday weather:
Wednesday was my first pool day of the year for me. I went to the pool around 11:00 and stayed until about 1:30. I wasn’t sure how long I’d stay if it was super hot, but the mid-80’s weren’t too bad, and there was some cloud coverage off and on.
Doorway:
Do you follow @stoopandthecity on Instagram? This husband and wife change up their New York City stoop for holidays, seasons, and apparently for the Knicks being in the NBA finals! The stoop and the doorway are covered in flowers and basketballs!
Movement:
With a little wind yesterday and lots of kids playing in the pool, the water was moving a bit yesterday.
Branched:
You might remember that we had two trees in our front yard that were my absolute favorite in the fall.
In October of 2024, we had horrible storms while we were at school, and quite a few neighbors texted us to tell us one of our trees had fallen down.
The one tree remaining is a little “stunted” on the the side where the other tree was, but there’s this one branch that’s sticking out. I told Travis I notice it every time I come out the front door, and it’s starting to get on my nerves. ha!
Unfortunately, we don’t have a way to trim this branch at the moment, but hopefully we can get that taken care of this summer.
And, another form of branched, this was my view when I walked in the pool yesterday. I always love the tree coverage and the glimpse of the pool!
This was a fun way to capture some of the daily things that we see but don’t necessarily share. I hope to link up with Kym again in the future!
Hello and happy Wednesday! Why do the days seem to fly by in the summer? I know it’s only my first week of break, but time already needs to slow down a bit.
Well, it’s summertime, and I’m here for it! I will say that I hate being hot, so I love pool days, a beach day with a breeze, or being inside! That being said, here are some favorites…
1. More reading time:
I always look forward to a summer reading list in the summer as I love a theme, and I have more time to read. I don’t tend to read all the books on the list, and I will read other ones, but I still like going into June and July with a plan. Of course, August is still summer, and I usually get a couple books read, but by early August, I’m having to unfortunately think about school. I even have a “summer reading” shelf on Goodreads where I keep book ideas for summer reading.
One of my favorite places to read is on the front porch. Just this weekend, I sat out there for an hour and read; I typically find thirty minutes a day to read outside if possible.
2. Not setting an alarm and 3.Slow mornings
There’s nothing better than just waking up on my own. I will say I don’t go to bed too much later in the summer, but during the school year, I try to go to bed by 10, and that tends to be 11:00 in the summer. I don’t sleep in a ton, but even just sleeping until 7-8 is so nice!
Then, I like to have at least an hour to sip coffee, start laundry, read, watch TV, read blogs, etc.
I even love the occasional rainy day. I always say rainy days are “permission to be lazy.” While I would have loved to have some pool time to start the week, both Monday and Tuesday were really rainy. I spent a lot of time inside, doing some things around the house, reading, and watching shows that I’ve fallen behind in watching.
4. Pool time!
Pool time is certainly different as a mom with older kids. We used to start our mornings early with swim team practice and then stay a couple of hours most days. I’d pack snacks and lunches, make sure we had goggles and swim toys, wrestle them with sunscreen, and then mostly have to bribe them out of the pool when it was time to go.
Now, we all kind of come and go as we please to the pool. Just today, I was there for a couple of hours, and Hadley was arriving as I was leaving. I enjoyed a couple of hours of reading, and thankfully it wasn’t too hot. (This new swimsuit is a 10/10 on price, cuteness and quality)
Sometimes, we go to my sister-in-law’s mom’s house, and that’s an extra special treat because it’s easier to float in the pool to beat the heat!
5. Being tan
I know this sounds superficial, but I’m happier when I’m tan! haha!
Don’t fret…I do wear sunscreen, I always have a hat on, and many times I have a swim cover up on unless it’s really hot. It’s just nice to have some color on my legs which makes wearing shorts easier for me. I go to the dermatologist once a year for a skin check, and so far, so good. The only issue I’ve had removed was from my college tanning bed years. Never again!
6. Fresh fruit
I love all the fresh fruit options summer brings from Cuties to cantaloupe to watermelon and more. It’s just nice to have so many options. Plus, fruit becomes an automatic side dish for dinner. I just bought my first watermelon of the season yesterday.
7. Vacation!
We usually take some type of vacation every summer. In recent years, we’ve been to Mexico, the Pacific northwest, Florida, and Michigan. It’s nice to take some time as a family and go somewhere for a few days.
8. Sandals (and pedicures!)
I love sandal season. Usually from spring break until fall break, you’ll find my feet in sandals unless I’m working out or going for a walk. Even when we do road trips in the colder months, I tend to wear sandals. I hate having hot feet! These Cushionaire sandals are my absolute fave. I’ve shared them time and time again. (I size up one full size from a 9 to a 10). I try and get monthly pedicures April to October…it’s such a treat!
9. Variety of time/more time for workouts
Just like not setting an alarm, slow mornings, and having more time to read, it’s nice having a bit more time and variety for working out. Obviously, I do some of these things throughout the year, but just going to walks in the evening, going to the gym to use the elliptical or taking a Pilates class when I can. I still love my Bodi workouts in the basement, but in the summer, having some variety is nice too.
10. 4th of July and fireworks
The 4th of July has always been my favorite holiday. I really truly enjoyed dressing the kids in their red, white, and blue when they were little. Like most things, this holiday looks a bit different since sometimes Hadley is at camp or the kids have their own plans, but I do still tend to make the red, white and blue waffles and we go watch fireworks to end our day.
What about you? What’s something you love about summer?
When I’m out and about running errands, I like to snap pics of cute things that catch my eye…and I’m sharing some of those with you today.
One of my favorite things about summer is having time to run errands whenever I want. Friday, after I cleaned up my classroom for summer, I kicked off my summer break by going to Walmart, Lowe’s and Target. At Walmart, I was looking for some PJs, at Lowe’s I was looking for a bird bath, and at Target, I was looking for my favorite Chobani creamer…S’mores flavor. I had success at all three places!
Here are some of my recent finds…(and my apologies in advance for the number of times I say “cute” or “fun”!)
Homegoods:
While I didn’t buy this pouch, I couldn’t love it more!
How cute are these patriotic finds at Homegoods?
This Laura Ashley bag was less than $20, and I couldn’t resist it. It might be my new school bag, or it’s just a good overnight bag.
These melamine plates stopped me in my tracks. The set of four are just my style!
I’ve used them for my breakfasts lately, and they are a lovely way to start the day.
Walmart:
I love the Joyspun brand, and I have many Walmart pjs. I actually purchased two sets of this ruffle shorts set in the blue and white striped and the green pin dot color way.
Speaking of ruffles, how cute is this ruffle hem tank? I sent a photo to Hadley because I thought it looked like something she might like. She approved, and it was only $20, so I got her the xs. It’s super cute, and I knew she’d get lots of wear out of the blue/white for the 4th and/or Kentucky games!It also comes in “popsicle orange,” but it looked more red/white (to me) in person. There’s a matching skirt as well, but I only purchased the tank.
Aerie:
Ok, Aerie gets me every year…especially in the summer. They have a great sales, and I love their lightweight sweatshirts and shorts.
This was my fave combo last summer:
And, over the weekend, I went to the mall, and got this mockneck sweatshirt in yellow and light blue.
I also got the shorts in black and light blue. I love these types of shorts because they are perfect for summer…running errands, sleeping, lounging or poolside. They can’t be beat.
At Home Store:
I went to our local At Home Store a couple of weeks ago searching for new stools for our island. While I didn’t find any that I liked, I couldn’t say no to this rattan rechargable lamp. The end of our hallway doesn’t have electrical outlets, so I love that rechargable lamps are all the rage! This is the 20 inch lamp, but they also have a 12 inch one. I might just have to go back for it too.
I charged it once I brought it home, and I have the lamp on quite often and haven’t charged it again yet!
World Market:
In the past six months, I’ve become a World Market girl! I just love going and looking around. I’ve found so many cute icon glasses there as well as candles, cards, and holiday decor.
Whenever I see anything in this light sage color, I stop and contemplate buying it!
I love my white Dutch oven that I have had for a couple of years, so I was practical and didn’t get this one…but I love it so much.
This pineapple basket is so fun…perfect for a patio. (I didn’t notice these glasses in store, but I couldn’t love these more!)
If I had a beach house, these lobster jars would for sure come home with me! (There’s a matching serving bowl too!)
I did peruse the the icon glass selection, and resisted, but the palm trees are so fun. The floral glass mugs are too pretty, and the Care Bear tumbler was a blast from the past!
I’d never seen the icon glass canisters, but they are also so fun!
It’s almost Father’s Day, and the “Dino-mite Dad” and “Papa Bear” mugs are too sweet. The tools and mustache icon glasses would be great for a dad who loves bourbon on the rocks!
These pillows add a touch of whimsy, and all could apply to me. haha!
At World Market, I showed restraint and didn’t purchase any of the above items, but I did buy some colorful matches, a graduation card, some butter knives (because, like forks, they seem to disappear around here!), a marble spoon rest, and a votive candle.
I enjoy “window shopping” even when some of these fun finds are hard to resist.
It’s my first summer Monday, so this is the best kind of Monday! As a matter of fact, I’ve kind of already lost track of days, and I’m a bit late publishing this post. So, let’s get to it!
Since it’s the second Monday of the month, I’m co-hosting the Share Our Lives link up with some of my favorite bloggers.
Listen, I’m an emoji girl…almost to a fault. Sometimes I have to remind myself not to use an emoji to end a text or in a social media post. lol
Here’s a quick screen shot of my phone with recent emojis I’ve used…
Obviously, there are sports emojis and being a mom of teens I feel like the eye roll and crazy eye emoji are self-explanatory. (also maybe the prayer hands. ha!)
😂 The laughing emoji is probably my most used…
☠️🙅♀️🤦🏼♀️ – the skull is a favorite…and a couple of others like palm to head emjoi.
Seasons – seasonal emojis are always a fave, and here are some I tend to use most often season by season:
Fall 🍁👻🎃
Winter ❄️☃️🎅🏻
Spring 🌸💐
Summer ☀️😎
And…who doesn’t love vacation (beach!) emojis…I always look forward to using those whenever possible:
Vacay 🏖️🐚🌅⛵️⚓️
I guess technically I’m Gen X, but I’m more like a millennial, and I think the current generation would think that using emojis is very much what a millennial would do. Gen Z loves their GIFS (which I still don’t know how to pronounce). My texts from my kids are filled with GIFS more than emojis.
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