The Most Beautiful Words . . .

“Summer afternoon — summer afternoon” — Henry James ☀

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It’s Memorial Day weekend — we know you’ll be going to parades, hitting the pool, or barbecuing with friends. Plus it’s a long weekend — take the extra time to shop our must-haves below for hot summer activities with your family, friends, and your hubby. I’ve always wondered what I like better — an extra weekend day or a 4-day week before the next weekend 🤔.

FOR YOUR MARRIAGE: You’ve been struggling to get date nights scheduled. And when you do go out together, you're tired and unfocused.🥱 Or you talk about your kids or the weather instead of focusing on each other.

Bring back the spark you didn't know was missing and experience unforgettable outdoor dates — pre-planned adventures in a box, with snacks, custom playlists, and easy instructions. Get starry-eyed or build a fort together.*

FOR THE PARK: It’s picnic season - take your kids (maybe 😄), invite friends, or make it a date. Baskets are so square - go for this backpack instead which has everything you need for a picnic for 4. This standalone blanket will carve out your picnic space in the park and keep the riff-raff away. Why didn’t I think of these pop-up mesh food covers for picnics or barbecues? Go extra fance with a place for your pitcher of lemonade or cocktails, all the food, and for your waterproof bluetooth speaker. And, for those who like to go all out on the food — this will impress your friends. 🥩 Don’t forget the cleanup.

Save this for a picnic date with your hubby. 🌶

FOR THE POOL: This summer, prep ahead so you can put your feet in the baby pool in style. 😎 Stop playing games — leave the ratty bath towel at home and tote this cute beach towel instead. Skip the water park and slide in these instead🩴. Impress your kids with your kartwheel and swan dive while saving your shoulders in this classy one piece. Next, get yourself some cheap sunglasses — this list has a pair (or two) to please everyone. For cloudy days, and for the walk to and from the car, we’ve got you covered. If your pool is alcohol-friendly — use this growler to bring your pre-mixed cocktails.🍹

And take your pool sandwiches in these reusable, non-toxic beeswax food wraps. 🐝

FOR THE SHORE: Plan a beach day or a beach week. 🏖 Nothing restores like sun, sand, and waves — but you have to be ready. If it’s a family trip, this massive blanket is big enough for everyone to lay and play on. Here’s a budget option that will be your own private island. To protect everyone from the sun and for baby’s naps, try this pop-up tent or this handy no-dig beach umbrella. You’ll need a one-piece — let your husband pick coral or black. The kids need suits too - we’ve always tried for bright and matching so all the kids are easy to spot on a crowded beach. There’s a straw hat for every personal style — even “no hat” gals. Did we miss an essential?

To round it out - these toys for littles and this for bigs, a sand-proof bag, and a kite. America! 🇺🇸

SKIN PROTECTION: Ladies, you don’t need a base tan and you certainly don’t need to burn. 🥵 Instead, protect the most vulnerable parts of your body from UV damage with these best-in-class sunscreen picks. For your kids — this organic mineral 40 SPF. For your face - 2 options: for acne prone skin and if you plan to swim. For your lips - no tint and tinted. For the rest of you — this internet fave that moisturizes, protects, and smells heavenly. Have these ready, and by the end of the summer, you’ll have color with no new wrinkles! 😎

• Keep it tight by developing a core routine you’ll actually stick to.

• Sunshine may help these Americans. 😔

• 🛏 How to arrange bedroom pillows like a pro.

• Are you a chill vacationer or an activity vacationer? Check out these ideal destinations for couples who can’t decide.

• And bring back home that easy-going vacation attitude. 🫶🏽

If you like red meat, believe something nefarious is going on with American food, don’t blindly trust authority, think that our forefathers knew more than we give them credit for, understand the importance of lifting weights/staying active, and aren’t easily offended — then we can be friends! 😄 

“The love and service of one’s country follow from the duty of gratitude and belong to the order of charity.” (CCC 2239) Thank God with me for all those men and women who served and died in service to our country!

Wishing you lots of play time with your children, snuggle time with your husband, and quiet time for your soul,

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