Happy Sunday! Popping in with some fun round-ups I shared on IG stories last week! Your weekly favorites, summer hair and beauty go-to’s, rugs on sale, 4th of July fashion ideas and more new arrivals from Target. The summer purses are so cute and the fall home decor is making me excited for things to come! Have a beautiful rest of your weekend!
/ Similar Bracelets HERE & HERE
We used the same pizza crew as last year. They make it in the front yard and bring it back. SO good!
We’ve been eating pizza for a week!
And THIS is new. So pretty for fall!
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AFTER
Any other moms feeling me on this one? :)
The Nordstrom Sale is almost here! I’m excited. Are you excited? Get excited. :) I’ve been going through the preview and have my favorites picked! I’ll start sharing them soon. I can hear the Rocky music.. it’s coming and I’m stretching. ;)
A few random pics on my iPhone that make me happy. Evening walks in the summer.
A snack on repeat.
Trader Joe’s Peonies.
Evening grocery runs with Addison. :)
Have a beautiful weekend!
Hello hello! I have been a little off with my blog posts and sorry I missed last weekend’s updates! I know if you’re a mom you get it.. summer. Everything including my house and schedule has been dumped upside down. In the best way possible! But still.. it’s a mess over here. Ha. Also my half broken laptop decided to fully break on me so I’m saying hello from a brand new laptop! Which is so great except that it takes a while to adjust with a new computer doesn’t it? The passwords! I’m dying a slow death over here trying to remember and re-enter everything. Slightly dramatic I know, but it’s summer. I’m giving myself a pass on everything and you should too!
Today I’m sharing some fun outfits I put together for the 4th! I also snapped pics of a few things I fell hard for on my last Target run. They have so many cute things for July!
If you missed my last 4th of July inspo post you can check it out HERE.
On to some cute things to wear! I love adding a fun hair accessory for the 4th for that pop of red we all need and this headband is so cute! I recently ordered this beautiful star necklace too and I’m in love! It will be a new favorite even after the 4th. It’s so pretty! It says it’s a choker but it actually fits like a short necklace which I prefer anyway. A cute navy top and white jeans or shorts always work this time of year!
USA Cap / / Star Necklace
This hat is also perfection. Where’s the parade? I’m ready. :)
I love this sweater because it’s so lightweight. Would also be cute to throw on as a cover-up over a red swim suit with shorts!
I love this sweater. Sometimes the best 4th of July outfits are things we already have in our closet. Then add the red headband. :)
This gingham headband is another cute option and I love this puff-sleeve cropped denim jacket! Sometimes I wear it over tops and sometimes I just wear it as a top.
/ Red Headband /
This is the cute gingham dress I shared a few posts back! So fun for summer.
A few cute things I saw and loved in the store! Fun crossbody!
If my girls were still little they would both be in this dress for the festivities. CUTE.
Love this for a DC fan! If it would have said Coke Zero I would have bought it. I have to stay loyal to my #1 but Diet Coke is always a good thing.
Knit Headband, Gingham Headband, Red Headband
Aren’t these headbands too cute!? They all came home with me.
Beaded Pouch (similar) Striped Beaded Pouch (similar)
Loving the fun beaded pouches Target has had this summer. I linked some similar options because it looks like this one sold out!
So cute for the 4th!
Ok.. not 4th inspired but I snuck these in because they are so cute for summer!
Yes they are.. ha!
Cute for both women and little girls!
Another fun tote for summer. I seriously want to buy half the store every time I’m in Target lately! So many cute things.
Below are the round-ups from last week that I didn’t get posted in time! Your favorites were a lot of mine and mostly 4th of July items too! I also included some new fall arrivals from Target. Ahhh! I’m starting to get excited for fall! I don’t want Addison to head back to Texas (it has been the best having everyone in our family in SD again) but I’m excited for football and cozy fall decor. Always a good thing! Enjoy your day and I’ll be back soon!
We are half way through June (whaattt!?) and the 4th of July is right around the corner. Don’t ask me how we are even here.. I still feel like I just took my Christmas trees down. I might as well start putting them up again. Ha. Kidding but actually not kidding. It will be here before we blink!
Because this beloved holiday is so close I thought I would share a few fun ideas for decorating/entertaining and just overall family/friend time so that we can all be ready!
When this snow cone machine went on sale I knew we had to have it! My kids LOVE this thing. We had one a few years back and had snow cones all summer long. It works pretty well and they loved it so much. I finally donated it during the winter and when Addison and Kole found out it was gone they were devastated so I’m making it up to them! I guess I need to find a permanent spot for this in my pantry.
USA Trays, USA Trays (similar)
I shared these cute trays Saturday.. love that they can stand up as decor for your 4th of July table!
USA Trays, USA Trays (similar)
Or you can fill them with snacks. I like this mix of fruit with candy.. let’s try to eat healthy when possible but also BALANCE and let’s enjoy the m&m’s here and there too. ;)
I can’t pass these fun snack boxes up! Clearly I’m obsessed with them but how fun is this for the 4th!?
I would have loved these when my kids were little to take to the 4th of July parades! Fill them with snacks or let the kids use them to hold the candy they get at the parade.
I ordered a Nothing Bundt Cake and it was cute decor with the flower and flag.
This was a yummy snack that took no time – just strawberries, marshmallows, and blueberries.
{Round Chargers / Similar Striped Napkins / Similar Gingham Plates / Americana Salad Plates / Similar Flatware}
My long time favorite salad flag plates are on sale! So cute – I’ve used them for years.
My acrylic vase is so cute for 4th parties. Fill it will hydrangeas or a mix of red, white and blue flowers!
Fun idea for a table setting.
Or take the whole set up outside. Even better. :)
The items I used in this recent summer set up would also be so cute for the 4th! Just add some pops of red on the table and you’re set.
Summer staples!
This Feta and Tomato Dip I’ve shared many times has become a favorite at both the 4th of July and Christmas time! Recipe in this post.
Serveware Set (similar)
Such a cute idea!
You know where I display our past holiday favorites. :)
This is a fun game to play with a group of friends/family over the holiday break! We take it often when we travel. You can see a closer look at some of the cards my family chose for me in this post if you want more details on the game. It’s pretty simple and brings up a lot of funny stories/personality traits!
Below are some cute things I’m seeing on-line. The PB Icon glasses are SO cute (similar to Anthro’s) and they are on sale right now! They come in versions for ALL the holidays and are too much fun. I hope this round-up gave you a few ideas for the upcoming holiday! It’s such a fun time of year to bring people together. Can’t wait.
Then after the 4th we can start talking Christmas trees.
Kidding!
Kind of. :)
Happy Sunday and happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads in our lives! Grateful for my sweet dad and husband and I’m excited to see what my kids have planned for the day with Kenny because they told me they have it covered. Trying not to feel a little nervous about that.. ha. I’m sure it will be great. Especially since Kenny would be happiest with a regular Sunday with the fam. Most dads are pretty easy to please right? :) Today’s Sunday Edit is two week’s combined and full of so many fun things! Your favorites from the last two weeks, 4th of July clothes and decor options, cute vacation clothes, jewelry, and fun options for active and swim wear. I hope you like it and I hope you enjoy your weekend!
Happy Saturday! I’m sharing 6 things I’m loving and excited about this week! Kicking things off with these cute USA letter trays for 4th of July get togethers. I ordered these last year and used them to hold our annual holiday pretzel hugs but you could fill them with anything – taco toppings, candy, crackers, cheese, veggies, etc.
Lulu has the cutest crossbody sling bags! I have one similar from Anthro that I use all the time. They are especially nice in the summer for traveling and sightseeing. I’m loving this blue at the moment but they come in other cute colors too!
Enjoy your day!
Hello hello! I hope you are enjoying your summer! We spent last week in Maui with our kids and had a great week other than the fact that my laptop monitor broke on the trip! Which is why you didn’t see a Saturday and Sunday post. I’ll be playing catch up now that I’m home and my computer is hooked up to Kenny’s office monitor until we can get it fixed. Always something fun going on right!? :) I’m sharing some pics from our trip and a few things we did along with what I wore!
We dropped Peaches (Ad’s lizard) off at a friend’s house for the week.. I know she was thrilled. ;)
Early morning at the airport! I always take Kole’s Minecraft stuffed animal for a back pillow. Kole used to always take it on trips when he was little so I got used to using it and now I don’t like to travel without it. I wish I could link it for you.. best back pillow out there. Ha.
My favorite little pouch for airplane essentials.
Always love seeing this airport sign. :)
We always make a Costco run for a few things (it’s by the airport) so we usually get in late! This is the Westin in Kaanapali (we have a timeshare here and always stay in the villas). I would definitely recommend it! We have been staying in these villas for family trips for for close to 20 years and they never disappoint!
As soon as I get to the room I always immediately unpack! I hang as much as I can and keep the rest in my suitcase on trips. Especially when we are staying for a week.. I liked to feel moved in and like I’m staying put for a while. :) You too or do you live out of your suitcase? Kenny has never unpacked a thing except when he wears it.
Balcony views.
Kole and Ellie we in the ocean first thing on day one.. early morning is always the best snorkeling.
Bikini Top, Bikini Bottom, Necklace, Sunglasses, Bracelet
Pic from a few months ago but this is what I wore.. again! I brought 3 suits all similar to this with different colors of the same bikini bottoms. They are flattering and such a good fit.
We went on a few beautiful hikes! This is the Kapalua Coastal Trail and it’s so gorgeous.
Hmm.. those bathroom mirrors look familiar.
:) Miss seeing these stuffed animals all over the floor. There is currently a drum set taking up half of this space.
Feels so good to have my kids all home and to be together again!
Close up of this cute necklace I bought Ad for her birthday. Under $20 and so cute!
We spent one day on a boat and had the best time!
I borrowed a wet suit on the boat. Always cold! I usually get SO sick on boats but I took my Dramamine and wore wrist bracelets that help with nausea and I was fine this time! I was so happy and leaning over the side of the boat singing the songs from Moana (and the call isn’t out there at all it’s inside me). Ad was like “wow mom.. you’re really in your feels right now..” ha ha.. I was just in the BEST mood and so happy that I wasn’t sick! It’s the little things.
We went to a few spots for snorkeling and then enjoyed some time on the slide. So fun.
Cute little guy. Seeing the turtles is always my favorite. :)
That water!
We were tired after a day on the boat so just grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for dinner that night.
The next night we went to a favorite restaurant! Ad and I were excited to dress up. I love the fit of this white dress so much! El would never wear a dress if she didn’t have to. Ha. That’s what I love about Maui.. anything goes!
I always have more pics with Ad because El loves taking pictures but hates being in them! She’s always with us off to the side. ;) Addison started drinking Coke Zero this summer and Kenny and El have been teasing us. Apparently the circle is now complete and the two of us are identical in every way to our core.
Not the best lighting but this is Hula Grill and it’s our family favorite! We have a lot of restaurants we love in Maui but this is our #1. We’re facing a view of the ocean. So beautiful and great food!
After dinner the 3 of us went night swimming again. (Thanks for humoring us with a selfie El.)
I did a night swim/hot tub session almost every night with my girls. Then we all pile in the villa living room with the boys for a movie.
Morning walk! No question why Maui is a favorite vacation spot. When the kids were young we did a lot more family planned activities and I still need to share fun ideas if you are visiting for the first time. But now that the kids are older and we don’t have as much time with them in our every day lives we love escaping to just go on walks and hikes, swim and snorkel, and then eat dinner and watch movies. Time spent together! I treasure these trips.
A few more pics from morning walks..
Night views. So beautiful!
Heading to dinner on our last night!
I couldn’t love this dress more.
Leilani’s is another favorite splurge restaurant. Kenny and I used to always come here together for our Maui date night and leave the kids in the room with pizza (with my parents when they were young and alone as they got older). Now that Kenny and I can go to dinner alone anytime and we rarely have the whole family together we take everyone to Leilani’s. Funny how that changes so quickly right!? You go from needing a break from the kids to longing to be with them. Time is a thief.
So grateful for this week and these people.
Aloha Maui! Until next time.
Happy Sunday! Sharing a fun round up today that includes your top picks from last week, Father’s Day gift ideas, 4th of July favorites and some cute decor to refresh your home for summer. Can you believe it’s June!? 6 months from today is December 1st and we will be swimming in all things Christmas!
Sorry.. had to go there. ;)
Enjoy your day! Wishing you lots of sunshine. :)
Rattan Lamp
Dad Snack Box
Scalloped Spoon Rest
Heels
Happy Saturday! We all survived another May and lived to tell about it. I hope you’re feeling as good about that as I am.. it’s no small feat! I actually remember thinking this month wouldn’t be as busy for us this year with both girls in college. I was wrong. :) But today was Kole’s last day of school and the performances and activities and weddings and birthdays and graduations and all the things are finished. I’m so excited for a couple of summer months with my kids all home! We kicked off the party today with Addison’s birthday. Pink drinks for all!
Except give me a Coke Zero. ;)
Father’s Day is right around the corner and these gifts are too cute!
This box is perfect to fill with favorite treats. Really you could use it to hold any small gifts. I love the blue and it’s only $10!
My kids have made their own personalized coupon books before (another fun gift idea!) but this was such a good one I couldn’t pass it up. It’s full of fun activities..
and other gifts for dad. :)
A few other cute things that HAD to come home with me during a late night Target run for end of the year gifts! So cute for the 4th of July! The stitch sweater is so fun and comes in navy too.
I also fell hard for this long knit cover-up! It’s so flattering. So are the knit shorts and the hats are perfect for summer.
This is the knit sweater on.. love it too!
I also picked up this long time favorite comforter. I have it on our guest bed and Ellie’s bed and I’m putting it on our master bedroom bed for a few months. The comforter we have is getting too hot for summer!
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I had one bathroom drawer left that never got organized and it has been beyond scary for months!
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Felt so good to finally get that done! It’s a catch all drawer for extras so it’s easy to toss things in when I don’t know what to do with them. Most items needed to be moved or donated or trashed.
My latest obsession is this stunning marble bowl!
I have wanted it for so long! Kenny gave it to me for Mother’s Day this year. He might have had a small hint or two. :)
SO BEAUTIFUL. I was going to put something in it but it’s so gorgeous I’m loving it just on it’s own!
If you’re like me and decide to actually lock down on eating healthy in the summer when it’s swimsuit season (instead of being smart and starting in January) you might appreciate this tip.. ha. I’m loving these snacks containers! They are perfect for a healthy snack to grab and go. I’m always eating in my car and I’ve been using these to prep a few healthy snacks for the week.
This is also a must have for summer snacking! Perfect for road trips or a day at the pool or beach. :)
Heading to our favorite vacation spot soon and I bought this gold garment rack to help me pack. HOW have I not had a clothes rack like this before!? It has been so nice to have these items out of my closet and I can just slowly add to it when I think of something I need for the trip. In the future I want to use it to hang my outfits for the week. I used to do that with my girls when they were little! It saved us so much time in the morning. I’m hoping it helps me get out of my rut of wearing the same few things over and over! I’ll share more pics of what I’m wearing on our trip but you probably recognize a lot of this from past posts. :)
This is one tank I bought for the trip and it’s selling out so quickly! It’s darling and screams summer.
I hope you can relax and enjoy your weekend!
:)
Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend.. so much gratitude! I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend with loved ones. Kenny and my girls have been in New York the past few days (they do an annual dad/daughter trip!) and they just got back so I’m looking forward to having the whole crew home together tomorrow. They saw a few Broadway shows including Stranger Things. I LOVE that series! I was home with Kole doing all the end of year May activities so hoping I can see it someday too! My round-ups this week included a lot of Memorial Day sales (so good this year!) and fun recent orders. Enjoy and have a great start to your week!
Happy Saturday and happy Peony season! I always get excited when they start popping up at Trader Joes. A sure sign of summer! Have you been surviving Maycember? It’s always such a crazy month. I’m behind on posting so grab some popcorn! I’m sharing ALL the things today. :)
I took this one last year. They make me happy. :)
I can’t see peonies and not bring some home! They always look so pretty in this long time favorite vase and it’s on sale right now!
It’s watertight so I don’t need to do this but I a lot of times I set a tall glass in my vases to fill with water. Works great for vases that can’t get wet and is just easy to keep things clean and change the water quickly.
Tall Quin Vase/Green Faux Branches/Celia Woven Tray/Frida Vase
I usually pair peonies with these faux green stems.. always a pretty combo for summer!
Contrast Detail Cotton Dress (Astr) / Contrast Detail Cotton Dress (Nordstrom) / Clemons Espadrille / Strapless Bra / Seashell Pearl Necklace
A few recent fashion favorites.. LOVE this cute cotton dress! I fell hard as soon as I saw it on-line and really hoped it would be a cute fit. It is! So comfortable and a perfect summer/ vacation dress. Isn’t the necklace fun too!? That’s the Target seashell necklace I shared in a past post. It’s adjustable so you can make it as short/long as you like. I linked my favorite strapless bra too!
I have it on with a pair of wedges I’ve had for years (linked a similar pair above) but it also looks really cute with a thin sandal or flip-flops.
Kaylia Tie Neck Minidress / Classic Half Slip / Butterfly Necklace /Strap Sandal
This is another dress I’m in love with! Definitely a splurge dress. I have a few summer events in mind that it will be perfect for. It’s so flattering with a higher waist and the collar, puff sleeves and black tie are perfection! It’s on the short side (I’m 5’3 1/2) and it runs a little small. I’m usually a 2 in dresses and the 2 worked but I felt more comfortable in a 4 so if you’re in-between sizes I would go up one. You definitely need a slip with this one and I linked my all time favorite half slip that I wear all the time. It’s so lightweight and thin I can’t even tell I have it on!
Clearly I’m a fan of the black and cream with a tie look. :)
Stylish heels for an upcoming event! They are surprisingly comfortable for a high heel and I love the neutral color that will work with any and all dresses.
Nordstrom is having their Half Yearly Sale! Below are a few things I think are worth debating! Several are in my cart at the moment. :)
This gorgeous woven vase is also on sale this weekend! I ordered during the last Mcgee sale. It’s so beautiful! I’ve been using it with my Eucalyptus stems. It comes with a clear glass vase that sits inside of it if you wanted to use it with real flowers/stems too.
I snapped this pic just so you can see how large this is.. ha. A lot bigger than my head! :) One of those items that makes a statement!
A couple other favorites on sale.. this cute stripe pillow cover.
 McGee Pillow Cover, Velvet Chair, Ladder, Cream Throw Blanket, Coral Throw Blanket, Floor Lamp
So is this beautiful floral pillow and do you remember the Amazon look alike?
Amazon Pillow Cover , Velvet Chair
SO GOOD right!? Almost identical. I have 2 of the Amazon floral pillows in my living room on two chairs and keep the Mcgee version on this brown chair in my family room.
 Pillow Cover, Velvet Chair, Ladder, Cream Throw Blanket, Coral Throw Blanket, Floor Lamp
This beautiful round woven tray on my coffee table is on sale this weekend!
So is the linen board in my office! I could only find a Christmas pic of it. :)
So are my outdoor tables. LOVE them. Below are a few other Mcgee favorites on sale!
Lemon Sweatshirt, Lemon Sweatpants , Jeans, Sneakers (similar)
I know it’s heating up for most of you but we always get cool, cloudy weather in May and June. I found a couple of cute sweatshirts that have been keeping me warm on cool days! I couldn’t resist the lemon one of course. It comes with cute matching sweatpants too.
Jeans, Sneakers (similar), Sweatshirt
I knew my husband would like this sweatshirt so had to get it too. :)
Tree roots were causing issues and we had to replace the entire framing lumbar.
It has looked like this all week with caution tape around it.. ha.
But now we are up and running with a brand new trampoline ready for summer! We did a little research and liked this trampoline best. It comes with a net if you need one! This in ground trampoline was hands down the smartest thing we put in our yard when our kids were young. They used it more than they used the pool! Now the teens still jump once in a while and we always have friends’ kids on it throughout the year. This wasn’t a project we were expecting or excited to pay for but happy that it’s done. :)
We also planted some new flowers in our front yard. I can’t wait to see them take off!
I added more roses in a few spots around the house too but they aren’t blooming yet. The iceberg roses lining our driveway have been here since we built our house and I love coming home to them.
Wishing you sunshine and flowers this weekend! May is a beautiful month!
If we could only slow down to enjoy it. ;)
Happy Sunday! I have a GOOD Sunday Edit for you today! Sharing a fun round-up of your favorites from the week, a CUTE dress I ordered (I’ll share it on soon!), summer hosting finds and pool lounger options. I also rounded up some fun summer decor and pool and swim favorites! Enjoy and have a beautiful rest of your weekend! :)
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