Summer used to mean lazy days, not a lot of worry, and it felt like it lasted forever. Now, summer is just moving so quickly and out of control, I feel like I hardly have time to stop and take it all in. So, today I’m sharing a little look into life currently, for you, but also for myself, so when life slows down I can take a look back.
Skirt (still a few sizes left) | Top | Necklace c/o | Shoes | Bag
Currently
Doing – EVERYTHING! This summer I have been wanting to get the kids out doing as much as possible, all while trying to juggle the everyday demands of house keeping, work and this blog. It’s a juggle and a mental struggle if I’m being honest. As I’m sitting here typing this, I feel guilty I’m not outside playing with the kids instead. Then when I want to get out and play with the kids, I feel guilt over not keeping up with all my blogging friends, it’s guilt all around y’all. However, on the positive, while I haven’t necessarily been perfectly balancing everything, we have been having lots of fun. We’ve spent lots of time at the pool, taken a few day trips to the beach, played lots of baseball and done lots of grilling. Our garden is flourishing so we’ve been out there picking, and tending. Then having fun cooking up the veggies.
Planning – For our beach trip in just a couple of weeks! This will be the first year in a few that we’re going as a big ol’ family with my parents, brother (and Erica!), and grandma. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Meanwhile, we’re also getting ready for back to school, blah! Our kids go back wayyyy too early in my opinion, and will be back in school the second week of August. Luckily we’re ending the summer with a bang, with the vacation. I’m also planning to shop the Nordstrom sale early access tomorrow! I mean who isn’t? I’ll share what catches my eye, hopefully on the blog, but definitely on social media, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out there. I know there will be no shortage of NSale posts around the internet, lol! I personally have my eye on fall shoes, denim and bags mostly. Last year I went for a lot of tops, then found by fall, I didn’t like them as much, so I’m hoping to strategize better this year!
Wearing – These denim shorts, like every day. It’s funny because they were a pair I thought would be a total fail (hence the try on story here), but ended up being the pair I’ve worn and loved the most this summer. I’ve also been wearing a simple little necklace from AUrate daily. They were so kind to send me their Mini Medallion Necklace, which I chose to put a “B” on. It’s so simple and light it goes with everything. You’ve probably seen in it nearly every post I’ve shared this summer, and trust me you’ll be seeing it more! AUrate products are real gold, ethically sourced and made in NYC. Other things I’ve been wearing a lot are my TB Miller Sandals of course, and these wedges. Which is obvious from my blog posts lately. They are everything the girls in the blog world said they would be, and have become my favorite shoe to wear when I’m looking for some height!
Eating – Better! Lately, I’ve really been trying to get back to eating a little better. Eating well used to come so naturally to me, and it’s something I’ve let slip. I’ve noticed that I was starting to make the whole eat in moderation rule, turn into eat whatever I want rule, lol. So, while I’m never perfect and still love fitting in treats, I’m trying to get back to focusing on eating “clean” foods first. Wish me luck!
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Although life has been busy, I wish it was summer year round. It’s such a fun and energizing time of year! I know once school is back in, life will become more organized and routine again, but until then, I’ll keep running from sun up to sun down just trying to have fun with these boys.
What have you been up to lately?
-Brooke
Now, let’s…get…linking!!
NEW! I’ve started a collaborative Pinterest board for the Oh, Hey Girl! Link-Up. I would love for you to join and share your looks there too! Just send me a message on Pinterest or at [email protected] if you would like to be added.
Link up any post you would like to show off; your outfit, home decor, recipe, workout. Anything at all! Because, oh, hey girl! I want to see it!
Link-Up ‘Rules’
1. Follow me on Bloglovin or Instagram
2. Link back to my site from your post, you can grab a button if you like!
See who I link with here! (p.s. – if you have a new link up on your blog, leave it in the comments, so I can add to this list!)
