Let me go ahead and say that never in a million years did I ever think I’d have a blog post dedicated to makeup. But, really, the post is about makeup purging and reorganizing. Organizing is definitely up my alley. Makeup is not!
Hadley can do hair and makeup better than I can thanks to You Tube and whatever other sources she can find. I am not one of her sources 😉 (Also, she doesn’t really wear makeup–I just mean she’s way more up to speed on the hair and makeup scene!)
A little back story: Since March, I’ve been having trouble with my eye lids. They randomly get itchy and irritated. The doctor prescribed me an ointment that helps, but occasionally I have a flair up. I noticed during the summer it wasn’t happening as often, and I don’t wear make up most days during the summer. This made me think about the last time I’ve changed out my makeup brushes and eye shadows.
I’m not proud, but this was the state of my makeup bag:
It’s technically a travel bag that I bought three years ago before going on a trip and then continued to use it. At some point, a glittery eye shadow broke, so there was glitter that would get on the brushes and the inside of the bag was a mess as well. I don’t wear very many products anyway, but some were not used much over the summer when I wear less make up.
The reason I purchased this new makeup bag (It has a few color options) was because it had the clear compartment to hold some of my daily and smaller items like nasal spray, tweezers, hair clips and more.
I purchased this pack of brushes and makeup sponges. I just needed a fresh start, and I need to make a point to clean them regularly and even switch them out every few months.
Let me tell you how novice I am with makeup. I read the little pamphlet that came with the pack that says which brush is used for what! haha
Again, I tossed my previous eye shadows, and purchased this eye shadow palette. I’m a neutral girl, so I thought these shades would work best, and I’m definitely pleased.
This is the finished, organized product:
Ahh…so much better!
I kept all my random items in the top clear compartment.
Then, a feature I hadn’t thought about that I now appreciate is the fact that I can use the loops to hold my brushes as well as my under eye corrector and concealer. That way, things stay nice and tidy.
I never thought I’d do a blog post on makeup, but honestly, tossing the old stuff, getting organized, and starting fresh is one of those chores that I dragged my feet about doing, but it feels so good to have it done. That being said, here are the linked products in case you are interested:
Hello! Shew! Monday sure was a Monday. So many things to do and not enough time to do them. I can’t believe it’s already the middle of August! Today, I’m linking up with Ashley and Erika for this month’s Tuesday Talk.
Have you heard about it? I’d seen the advertisements on social media and always thought it would be a great gift for family members. Story Worth, as the website says, is a way to “preserve memories, feel connected to family, and learn about relatives.”
For Mother’s Day, my brother and I split the $99 (actually $89 because I used a coupon code) and gifted it to our mom.
I knew my mom would be good at answering the weekly questions. At the end of the year, you get one hardcover book included in the price. You can also purchase additional books for siblings and other family members.
I’m able to choose the questions. They email you a couple days prior to tell you the week’s question, and you can choose another question if needed. When the person responds, you get an email with their response . (My brother gets my mom’s response too because I added his email to our account when I signed up.)
So far my mom has answered:
What fads did you embrace while growing up?bell bottoms! (and other fads!)
What is one of your favorite trips that you’ve taken?She shared many!
What do you consider one of your greatest achievements in life? I made the cut!
Who are the best cooks in your family? There are lots!
What is one of the strangest things that has ever happened to you? It involved drinking a Diet Coke.
What are some of your special talents?Crafts, cross-stitching, stamping, and more!
Those are just some of the questions that she’s answered since mid-May. She does a great job adding photos to her detailed responses which make the memories even better. When the responses are shared with you via email, you can send them a thank you or add your own comment if you’d like. For example, she shared some jokes my grandpa used to tell. I remembered one that she hadn’t included, so I messaged her my response, and she added it to her post.
Her posts are so well-thought out. Some make me laugh, remember things from my childhood, and even tear up, like she she talked about my grandpa.
Some things I’ve learned about my mom:
She went to the intramural high jump championship as a 7th grader!
She was nominated (twice!) by her students for Who’s Who America’s Teachers.
She thinks my grandma is the best cook in the family, and I come in 2nd!
Silly stories with her and her best girl friends.
Stories from when she worked at the public library and did story time for little ones.
Her grandma taught her how to cross stitch and sew.
Advice to her grandkids, and more!
Overall, I’m so pleased with this gift. It’s always hard to think of things to buy, and experiences and ideas like a Story Worth book are definitely money well spent.
Have you used Story Worth? I save the Story Worth emails in an email folder, so I have her replies saved. That being said, of course, I can’t wait to see the finished product.
Hello! How was your weekend? We had a good one! On Friday, Travis had knee surgery, so he took it easy all weekend while we took turns getting him whatever he needed 😉 Hayden had baseball on Saturday, but then it was rained out on Sunday. While I love watching his team play, Sunday at home, was much needed with Travis, groceries, laundry, and just taking it easy. We were all pretty tired after our first week of school.
Today, I’m recapping our recent trip to Del Mar, California.
I have been there quite a few times, and it’s definitely one of my favorite places! Travis goes there a few times a year for work, and he often invites me to join him when he goes for work in August. I always say, “no” because it’s the weekend before school starts which is hectic within itself, but this year I decided to tag along.
I certainly have no regrets, and it was nice to get away for a few days, but it really did make the days leading up to the trip hectic to prep for back to school, and then I started school the day after we returned home.
We had a great time. Here are the details!
Wednesday:
An Uber picked us up at 4:30 AM for our 6:00 flight.
We flew to Dallas, and I will spare you the details of delays, deplaning, and changed gates, but the two hour layover turned into eight hours at DFW.
We finally landed in San Diego around 4:30, and after getting our luggage and a rental car, we drove the 25 minutes to our hotel in Del Mar. We rinsed off, got dressed, and I wanted to see the beach for a minute…
After travelling for 12+ hours and wearing a mask the entire time, I wanted some fresh air before we met some friends for dinner at…
Pamplemousse. I got the halibut, and it was delish. We were back to the hotel by 9:30. With the time change and long day of travel, we fell right asleep!
Thursday
On Thursday, I slept until 7:00, which was later than Travis did. I met him at the hotel bar for coffee and breakfast.
After breakfast, we enjoyed our coffee on the deck with an ocean view and planned out our day.
We went for a walk …
before heading to lunch at Brigantine.
This dress was one of the best things I packed! Comfy and cute!
This is a restaurant that overlooks the Del Mar racetrack, and Travis typically runs into people he knows. We both got the fish tacos and a beer!
After lunch, we headed to the beach for a couple of hours, and it was glorious.
I took a walk while Travis dozed off. By the end of this trip, I had 50+ photos of the beach and ocean on my phone…I can never get enough of the view.
Also, while beach trips with my kids have gotten easier as the years have gone by, it’s been a while since just Travis and I were at the beach. It felt so weird to grab my sunglasses, my book, and my towel and have that be all I need.
After the beach, we relaxed a bit, and then went to dinner at Market.
We actually sat at the bar, so we could watch the USA women win gold in beach volleyball!
The sushi was amazing!
Again, we were home by 9:30 and fell fast asleep!
Friday
On Friday, Travis was up very early to meet friends and clients on the back side of the track to look at horses. I slept in a bit, and then headed to the hotel bar again for breakfast.
I took my book and read while enjoying only about 1/3 of these pancakes with my coffee.
When Travis got back, we decided to drive to La Jolla which is only about 20 minutes away. We walked around and there’s an area where you can see the sea lions on the rocks, and we always go there to take in the views and see the sea lions.
We walked around a bit before going to Puesto for lunch. We split some chips and guac, and I got the shrimp tacos and cilantro rice.
On our drive home, I spotted a trail by the hotel, so while Travis napped, I went for a walk. The views were breathtaking, and I wondered what it would take to have a house on the side of a cliff with ocean views.
Ahh…
After I got back from my walk, Travis was at the pool. After a few minutes there, he was going to to the track to catch a couple of races. I went to the beach for about an hour. It’s not that the horse track isn’t my thing, but the beach in 75 degree weather is!
I hung out and …
started a new book…
before getting ready for dinner. Right before the trip, I was at Target with Hayden, and picked up this dress on a whim. It was perfect for dinner…
…with a view. A racing group from Trav’s farm hosted clients at Pacific Coast Grill. The views and the food were amazing.
We could hear the waves while enjoying champagne and seafood!
Saturday
Saturday morning, Travis was up early and at the track. When he returned, we had one more hotel breakfast before going to the beach for a couple hours.
Then it was time to pack up, and get ready for the track. Again, they were hosting clients for the races that afternoon. We arrived around 1:30 before the races started at 2:00.
Trav’s co-workers really knocked it out of the park with the attention to detail, gift baskets, food, hospitality, and more!
We were able to see other clients and friends who I usually just get to see when they come to Lex for the sales or racing. The track is so pretty and right off the ocean.
Once the races were over, we snapped a couple of selfies before leaving.
We had about an hour and a half before we needed to be at the airport, so we weren’t sure we’d have time for a nice sit down dinner. Well, we drove right past an In-N-Out Burger, and our dinner decision was made 😉 Travis has dined there a few times, but I never have! The burger was really good!
When planning our return flight, we weighed the pros and cons of taking the Saturday red eye or early Sunday morning. With school starting back on Monday for me and since air travel is so unpredictable right now, we decided on the red eye. We arrived at the airport around 9 PM for our 11:00 flight. We returned our car, changed our clothes, checked in and had plenty of time before boarding. Once in the air, it was about 3.5 hours to Chicago, and we slept hard! We landed in Chicago at 5:30 and had a two hour layover before taking the quick flight to Lex. We were home by 10 am! I took two naps that day and went to bed early, but was glad with the decision to go ahead and get home.
It was a really great trip, nice to have time with just the two of us, and I’m glad I said, “yes,” to join him.
Hotel:
While in Del Mar, we stayed at Hotel Indigo.
It was super cute and felt very much like a California hotel.
Have you ever been to Southern California? I always say if I win the lottery, I’d moved to Charleston, SC or So Cal! I just need to cash that winning ticket!
I hope you have a great week! We are continuing to ease back into school with a four day week this week! See you back here tomorrow for Tuesday Talk.
Hello! How was your week? We are definitely in “back to school” mode. There’s no tired like “teacher tired” at the beginning of the school year! I sat down on the couch Wednesday afternoon and accidentally fell asleep! It’s been quite the week with early wake calls and a new routine.
I’m excited to link up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Favorite Kid Quote:
Both of my favorite kid quotes came via my mom. She was watching my kids and took Hayden up to school to see the cross country tryout results. Hadley apparently told Hayden to act like he didn’t make the team when they walked back to her car. He did make the team, so we have another fall season full of races.
My mom gave each of the grand kids a card saying she’d treat them to ice cream during her visit. When my nephew Wyatt finished his cup of ice cream, he apparently got up to get back in line. They asked where he was going, and he said, “I have a coupon for a free cone!” haha
Favorite Pic(s):
My favorite photos of the week come from one of my favorite places…our visit to Del Mar, California. We had a great few days there, and I hope to recap the trip next week.
We had a fun afternoon at the race track.
Favorite Clothing Item(s):
Two of my favorite clothing items I took on vacation were new woven sandals and this pretty blue and white plaid dress.
When the dress arrived, it was in a bag that made me think it was a beach cover up! When I pulled it out of the bag, it felt and looked like a dress. I looked back at how it was styled in the Amazon photo, and the girl was wearing it as a dress, with wedges and a purse. I styled it similarly, and I wore it to the track. I’m so pleased with this purchase. It’s great quality, and so cute. I love the split neck hem, the button detail, and seersucker fabric.
I wore the sandals with shorts and with a different dress on a another night. They are so cute and comfy. I’ve worn them the past two days to school. These are definitely a win!
Lastly, Hadley had a “vision” for her first day of school outfit. She found this black t-shirt at Target, but couldn’t find shorts she liked. Then, she looked on Amazon and found these dark pink lines ones (women’s sizes). She’s very picky about shorts and often just wears athletic running shorts, so I was thrilled that these were school appropriate and can be dressed up or down.
As I was typing this post, I realized some of the colors are now on sale. So, we bought two more pairs since the price dropped to from $21 to $12.
My favorite moment of the week was getting back to school. I’m so pleased with how the kids have transitioned to middle school which includes a whole new morning routine as well as getting the lay of the middle school land.
Favorite Food:
Our Back to School Brinner was so delish. I made my favorite breakfast casserole as well as some muffins. Yogurt and fruit rounded out the meal. I love breakfast for dinner.
Other Faves:
Trav’s brother is a sports photographer, and he took Hayden’s baseball team’s photos a couple of weeks ago as well as individual photos.
The team photos are amazing…
…and Hayden is killing me looking like a 16 year old!
Speaking of looking 16, Hadley had competition team head shots this week, and she looked so much older to me too!
We wrapped up the summer enjoying ice cream with friends after the last basketball game of summer league. (Hayden’s team came in 2nd place in the tournament!)
Favorite Mom Meme :
I miss the Olympics already, and I certainly feel like I could win gold in this regard:
I hope you have a great weekend! We have baseball on tap this weekend and hopefully some down time to catch up from the week! See you back here next week.
Happy Wednesday! Well, the 2021-22 school year is officially underway. We all had a great first day of school yesterday. While I always am sad to see summer wrap up, it’s always good for us to get back into a routine. Also, I was kind of ready to get the kids off to school just because this is a new phase for us with a new routine and a few nerves! I knew we’d all feel better after getting the first day under our belts.
Today, I’m sharing all the back to school things: our traditional brinner, first day of school photos, and a back to school interview with the kids.
Back to School Brinner:
Since Kindergarten, I’ve always set up the Back to School Breakfast for the kids.
With the transition to middle school, I thought I’d change things up a bit and have a Back to School Brinner. We had the brinner on Tuesday night to kick off the first day of school on Wednesday. Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?
I used all my usual supplies that I keep organized in a bin.
Per tradition, I ordered a book for each of them and then picked up a mini bundt cake for dessert. (Red velvet for Hadley and lemon for Hayden.)
I kept it simple for mine and Trav’s place setting just using the napkins I already had and writing our names on a name tag.
I baked the same muffins from a mix that I typically make, put out yogurt and fruit and baked one of my favorite breakfast casseroles.
Hadley helped me roll out the parchment paper that I use to wrap presents, and it can also double as a runner for the kitchen table. I meant to write a few quotes, sayings, and other school related ideas, but I forgot!
We all love breakfast for dinner, and I don’t make it enough! It’s so easy, and we had the leftover casserole for dinner last night!
First Day of School Photos:
Middle school starts way later than elementary school in our district, so it’s going to take us a few days to get the hang of “how late can we actually sleep in?” On the first day, we definitely didn’t want to run late, so the kids were up and at ’em and ready to start the day.
They had breakfast, got dressed, did their hair, (and Hayden officially has the hang of putting in his contacts on his own…just in time!), and then obliged me with a few photos.
I can’t get over how much older they look!
They both were really excited and didn’t seem nervous at all. (Also, I almost mentioned that they were unknowingly #twinning with their outfits, but I knew Hayden would change if I did mention it!)
After the photos, they grabbed their backpacks and masks, and they were ready to start the day!
I thought about them all day long. Hadley sent me an email when she was in math class. I love my emails from Hadley! For them, I was the most nervous for lunch. I remember that feeling of looking around the cafeteria and wanting to find someone you know to sit with at lunch. Obviously, they know many kids from elementary school, but a lot of their friends are on the other 6th grade team. They reported back that they have to sit with their class at lunch (for Covid tracing), and that it worked out okay.
Back to School Interview:
Hayden’s Thoughts:
This year, I’m excited about: having in person school.
By the end of the year, I want to: earn straight A’s.
My favorite subject is: social studies.
I love learning about: history.
I’m great at: reading.
My favorite school cafeteria food is: nachos.
If I was the principal for the day, I would: let kids do whatever they want.
When I grow up, I want to be: undecided.
The best thing about school is: lunch.
My first day of school was: good.
Bonus: One thing I’m looking forward to in middle school is: sports.
Hadley’s Thoughts:
This year, I’m excited about: changing classes during the day.
By the end of the year, I want to: have good grades and know my way around the school.
My favorite subject is: Language Arts.
I love learning about: foods from different cultures.
I’m great at: being organized.
My favorite school cafeteria food is: spaghettiand nachos.
If I was the principal for the day, I would: let the students be in charge.
When I grow up, I want to be: an elementary teacher.
The best thing about school is: meeting new friends.
My first day of school was: awesome.
Bonus: One thing I’m looking forward to in middle school is: having more freedom than I did in elementary school
I’m so pleased that they had a great first day, and I hope it continues for the entire year. I know middle school can provide some tough years, and I’m thankful they have each other…even if they don’t realize how lucky they are!
See you back here tomorrow for this week’s Friday Favorites.
Hello! I can’t believe how quickly this summer has gone! We got out on May 18th which is actually about a week early for us, so while the summer did feel a bit longer, it still flew by!
Before I get started with today’s post, the Blogiversary winner of the Target or Trader Joe’s gift card is Abbey (@aengles)! I’ve messaged you on Insta, so let me know which gift card you’d like! Thanks to everyone who commented on that post; as always, I appreciate the love!
Before we really get into back to school mode, I’m taking a look back at our Summer Fun List for 2021!
This was the list of ideas the kids gave me once school was out:
Sports Camps:
Hayden attended basketball, baseball, golf camps this summer and loved them all.
Hadley did swim team and loved it! I was proud of her for always giving her best. After not swimming last summer and moving up in age groups, she had to swim 50s which was a big adjustment.
MLB Baseball Game:
Hayden and Travis made it to a Cincinnati Reds game on Memorial Day with a group of friends!
Pool:
Both kids loved the pool. This was definitely a summer of independence and as long as one mom was there, we felt good about taking turns keeping an eye on their pool friend group and giving the kids some responsibility.
I enjoyed the pool too! I can already feel my tan fading #sigh
Baseball:
On repeat. There was no shortage of baseball this summer, and, in fact, Hayden is still playing. His team is comprised of a great group of boys. We’ve had fun watching them play together, and they’ve had a really great summer season.
Snow Cones:
The kids hit up the pool snow cone dates a few times this summer! There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than a snow cone!
Camp:
Hadley loved her camp session. She had fun with friends old and new. Camp kept her busy. She was so tired when she got home!
Summer Dance Classes:
Hadley took a pre-pointe class as well as a tricks and turns class. The sessions are just six weeks long, and Hadley likes to take the summer sessions because it’s a chance to take some classes she doesn’t take during the year.
Baking/Lemonade Pie:
Honestly, we didn’t bake much this summer, but Hadley made Lemonade Pie a couple times. It’s definitely a refreshing treat!
Vacation/Beach:
We loved our five days in Isle of Palms, SC. It’s definitely one of our favorite places to visit!
Water Balloons:
We were able to squeeze in a water balloon fight with the kids and a few of their friends last week.
They had a great time. Of course, it was boys vs. girls!
S’mores:
Believe it or not, we never got to making s’mores this summer. I have all the ingredients in the cabinet, but we just never got a fire pit going. We typically do that more in the cooler weather anyway. I’m sure we’ll make up for lost time this fall.
Go to the Lake:
Well, Hadley got to go to the lake! She had lots of fun tubing and cliff jumping with her friends. I love the lake as well and wish we could have made that happen this summer. It’s just hard to do with baseball most every weekend.
Other:
This summer, we also:
Tried the new milkshake place in town.
We went bowling for Trav’s birthday.
We had 4th of July fun and enjoyed the fireworks.
The kids went to the Cinci Zoo with friends.
We were able to see family, and the kids played with their cousins a few times.
The kids logged lots of miles on their bikes and tons of time playing with friends.
The kids and their friends hosted a lemonade stand or two!
When I asked the kids what was the best thing you did this summer, they said:
Hayden:
golf camp
Hadley:
movie night at the pool
For me, the best part about summer has been my kids having so much time to play with friends and neighbors. We’ve definitely been busy, but the kids have had tons of fun with their friends. There have been lots of pick up basketball games, a countless number of miles biking around the neighborhood, and tons of fun at the pool. There will still be time to play, but now it will be after school. I’ll sure miss the sounds of laughter, the giggles and conversations, as well as the ball bouncing as the sun sets. Now, these kids will have a curfew 😉
How about this throwback from 2015? Tomorrow, these two will be starting middle school. Babies don’t keep. That’s for sure.
I’m changing up the tradition and doing a back to school brinner tonight rather than a back to school breakfast tomorrow morning.
I can’t believe I start my 20th year in education tomorrow. Time certainly is flying by!
Hello! How was your weekend? I definitely had a great one. I joined Travis for a work trip in California, and we had a great time. We were in one of our favorite places, Del Mar. We spent time at the beach, ate amazing food, and had a couple of fun events for his work with a nice dinner on Friday night and enjoyed the track on Saturday.
I’m going to keep today’s post pretty short and sweet because I can barely keep my eyes open as I type this, and also need to prep for back to school this week.
I’m co-hosting the monthly Not Just a Mom linkup with these lovely ladies:
This month’s topic is: Daily Must Haves…
Daily Must Haves:
Coffee. Coffee is definitely a daily must have for me. I can’t start my day without one cup…or three!
Quiet time. I cherish my quiet time in the morning where I read my favorite blogs, scroll Instagram, answer emails and more.
A plan. 🤣I need to know what to expect for the day. From school, to kids’ activities to errands and dinner, I feel better knowing how the day will unfold.
Exercise. Exercise is definitely a daily must have for me as well. Sometimes it’s just going for a walk, but I try to work out at least four days a week. To be honest, exercise has fallen to the wayside the past few weeks, and with school starting back, it may continue to do so. I am going to try to work out at least twice this week, three times next week, and continue to build it back into my daily routine. I can definitely tell a difference in my mood when I don’t work out.
Family dinner. Even though it doesn’t happen every night, I prefer that it does. Sometimes, that means we eat really early or a little later, but if I can figure it out to have dinner ready for all of us before or after practices, I really try to do so.
Reading. Whether it’s the blogs I read daily or a book, I love to read. Sometimes I read while waiting to pick up one of the kids from practice, sometimes it’s just a few pages at night before bed, or other times, like on vacation, I get to read for hours and hours!
So…those are some of my daily must haves! What are some of yours?
Next month’s topic is: morning routine.
I wanted to say thanks to everyone who commented on my Blogiversary post last week! I really appreciate it, and will hopefully announce the winner in tomorrow’s post. Speaking of which, I have a few posts planned this week, and I’m going to try to get them done, but since I start back to school today and the kids start on Wednesday, I will just have to see where the week takes me!
I hope you have a great one. Don’t forget to check out the others’ posts from the link up.
Hello! Today is a special day here on Show Me and Sweet Tea! It’s my two year blogiversary! Sometimes, it feels like I’ve been blogging for years and other times it feels like I’ve only just begun…
I’d been wanting to start a blog for a few years, and on August 4, 2019, I finally published my first post.
Now, 400+ posts later, I’m so glad that I did. This has been a fun creative outlet for me, and I’ve “met” so many great people along the way! I’m very thankful for my loyal readers!
I thought I’d take a look back on a few of my favorite posts that I wrote throughout the year.
In no particular order, here they are:
1. Lexington Top 5:
I shared some of my favorite things about Lexington from restaurants to activities and more!
My kids wrapped up their 5th grade year finally in the classroom. I took a look back on their amazing elementary experience. Middle school starts next week!
We spent a few days in South Carolina this summer which is one of our favorite places to visit. I recapped that trip which includes all that we did along with some of my favorite photos of the summer.
Of course, I’ve enjoyed writing all of my posts (or why would I write them? ;), but these were just a few meaningful ones that stuck out to me over the past year.
To Show My Appreciation:
I’m going to send one of my readers a $30 gift card to one of my favorite places: Target or Trader Joe’s (Your choice!). To enter, leave a comment on today’s post with what you love the most about summer along with your Instagram handle. Also,make sure you are following me in on Instagram (@showmeandsweettea), so I can message you if you win.
I know it’s not much, but I do want to show my appreciation! You have until Sunday at 11:59 PM to post your comment and Instagram handle! (If you don’t have Insta, you can leave your email address in the comments, so I can contact you if you win!)
One last thing before I go…another thing I love is blogging link ups! I will be taking the rest of the week off, so just a reminder that we have our Not Just a Mom link up on Monday, and the topic is: daily must haves! We’d love for you to join us!
Hello! How’s it going? We are holding on tight to summer over here! Yesterday, the kids helped me set up my classroom for year number 20! I can’t even believe that I am 2/3 of the way finished with my teaching career. Time sure does fly by! Then, we spent the afternoon at the pool followed by lots of neighborhood kids playing outside and an impromptu decision to pick up some carry out pizzas for dinner. We had a perfect summer Monday, that’s for sure.
Today, I’m linking up with Tanya for this month’s Prime Purchases.
Here’s what I bought this month:
First up is the mini massage gun for Travis. Travis is a runner, and he always takes the time to stretch and cool down. The massage gun was the perfect birthday gift for him!
I wanted to add in a Vitamin C serum to my routine to help brighten up my skin. I’ve been using this serum once a day, and it’s been a good addition to my skin care routine.
I recently shared that I bought a messenger bag, and I turned to Amazon to find the perfect strap for summer. I thought this black, pink, and rose gold one was fun. There are lots of cute color and pattern options.
As expected, this month’s purchases included some things for back to school as well as a few things for myself 😉 (+ a gift for Trav!)
Tanya’s next link up is September 7th.
Well, my kids are off to get their middle school schedules and meet their teachers today. I don’t know what’s harder to believe…the fact that summer is almost over or that I’m about to have two kids in middle school!
Hello! How was your weekend? Ours was pretty good! The weather finally cooled off and we even had a little rain yesterday. We were busy with baseball games for Hayden, dance workshops for Hadley and did a little back to school shopping as well.
I can’t believe July is already over! I’m sharing my sentence a day recapping the month. We started at the beach and ended the month thinking about getting back to school.
7.1.21
On July 1st, we were still on vacation in Isle of Palms, SC; we had a great vacay!
7.2.21
The 2nd was our last day at the beach; we ate at Hyman’s, in Charleston, for dinner followed by the Magnolia Cemetery ghost tour.
7.3.21
On the 3rd, we spent the day in the car leaving SC behind and heading home to KY.
7.4.21
On the 4th of July, Trav took the kids to the pool, we grilled out for dinner and then watched fireworks at our favorite spot.
7.5.21
Then, we celebrated Trav’s birthday a couple of days early with lunch out followed by a couple of games of bowling.
7.6.21
I had summer school followed by lunch with friends, and then we had Trav’s birthday cake a day early.
7.7.21
The 7th was Trav’s birthday, but he worked and took Hayden to baseball while I took Hadley to the last swim meet of the season.
7.8.21
On the 8th, we hung out at home most of the day, ran a few errands to get Hadley ready for camp, and I had my monthly facial!
7.9.21
On this day, we had more errands at the mall, picked up some library books, and got a car wash.
Can’t go to the mall without going to Auntie Anne’s (Photo by Hadley)
Bonus sentence: I went to dinner with my friend Sarah!
7.10.21
The 10th was a rainy day of baseball, a basketball game, and cousin fun in the evening.
7.11.21
On Sunday, we dropped Hadley off at camp, and my new bracelets arrived.
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7.12.21
Hayden was excited for golf camp to start.
7.13.21
While Hayden was at golf, I did a little back to school shopping for me and picked out my teacher planner for the upcoming school year at Michaels.
7.14.21
I treated myself to a new purse; I’d been wanting a messenger bag for quite some time.
Travis and I had dinner out while Hayden ate with his teammates after baseball practice.
7.15.21
I had summer school while Hayden had his last day of golf camp followed by school with me for a bit while our new basement floors were installed.
7.16.21
On the 16th, my errands included picking out a basement rug, followed by state tournament baseball for Hayden.
7.17.21
Yay! On the 17th, I picked up Hadley from camp and went to Hayden’s baseball games.
7.18.21
We had baseball games in the morning followed by dinner on the back patio in glorious 75 degree weather.
7.19.21
On Monday the 19th, we spent the whole day at the pool, and then met family for dinner.
7.20.21
I went to school, took Homer to vet for his allergy shot and started reading Malibu Rising.
7.21.21
After summer school, I enjoyed lunch with some friends, and then went back to school shoe shopping for the kids.
7.22.21
On the 22nd, I spent lots of time at home getting things done, and then both kids had an ortho appointment. (After a year, Hayden got his appliance out and his bottom braces.)
7.23.21
This day was my last day of the summer “with nothing,” so we hit up the pool for most of the day, and then I started watching Bethenny Frankel’s Big Shot (and loved it!)
7.24.21
I had typical Saturday errands, went to Trader Joe’s for a few odds and ends and flowers followed by baseball games for Hayden.
7.25.21
While the rest of us were at Hayden’s ball games, Hadley was living her best life at the lake.
7.26.21
Middle school 6th grade orientation started, and I had dinner with my teacher friends from my former school to meet up with one of our friends who has been teaching in Egypt the past two years.
7.27.21
I helped with freshman orientation while the kids were at 6th grade orientation, and we later met Trav’s brother and his kids out for dinner.
7.28.21
The kids hung at the pool with friends while I had a hair appointment (that was very much needed!)
7.29.21
On the 29th, we met up with some neighborhood friends for a water balloon fight; the kids had so much fun.
7.30.21
On Friday, I was home most of the day, the kids went to pool with Trav and their cousins in the afternoon, and Hadley had a dance workshop in the evening while Hayden had a basketball game.
7.31.21
We finished up the month with Hayden having two baseball games, Hadley had a three hour dance workshop, I got a pedicure and then took Hadley back to school clothes shopping.
This tiny shirt didn’t come home with us 🤣
Overall, we had a good month. (A few days warranted more than one sentence 😉 July is a difficult one for me. June is all fun and games, and July brings a sense of urgency to savor the summer moments while starting to think about school.
I hope to be back tomorrow with my Prime Purchases for the month and a special post on Wednesday.
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