July 2017
What we’re eating this week:
My salmon with a yogurt dill sauce and I’ve been adding collagen peptides
What I’m reminiscing about:
Our trip to Capri, Tuscany, and Florence! Although it’s nice to be back, getting into the swing of things after 11 days of being away is never easy. Phew!
What I’m loving:
We have been adding some fun touches to our home. I can’t wait to show you so soon!
What we’ve been up to:
I’m already prepping to head back to school. Otherwise, soaking up all things summer!
What I’m dreading:
A little less sleep.
What I’m working on:
I just told Eric the other day how I feel behind on Christmas shopping and he laughed. Understandably so. 😉 Last year at this time I was almost done Christmas shopping and it was so fun to have it done before the season starts. I listed some of my favorites (and in a very random) assortment in a list below that you can stock up on now! Like these pajamas!
Slippers, Blanket, Moscow Mule Mugs, Foundation, Color, Conceal, Eyeliner, Mascara , Lips, Face moisturizer
What I’m excited about:
My sister and I are headed to the spa today and I am SO ready!
What I’m watching/reading:
Hallmark’s Christmas in July. 🙂
I listed some books I’ve loved browsing lately, here. Right now I’m reading Food Babe and love it! You can buy it here
What I’m listening to:
The “Love Songs” station on Pandora.
What I’m wearing:
Sundresses galore. They’re so easy! Like this one.
What I’m doing this weekend:
Seeing family and exploring a local town in our area. 🙂
What I’m looking forward to next month:
A bachelorette. A wedding. Two trips to CT and time with friends. 🙂
What else is new:
Bonus Question: What’s your favorite thing about summer?
One of my very, very, very favorite parts of the summer (other than the heat and pool) is the slow mornings. I love waking up and slowly sipping my coffee in an actual mug rather than a travel mug. I love watching the sun come up and being awake before everyone else. 🙂
…and just like that, let’s welcome August with open arms–ready or not!
What’s Up Wednesday recaps:
What’s Up Wednesday: September
Wunderlist is definitely one of my most helpful apps. 
This app is another source of inspiration as part of my devotions. I like to switch things up and some days this is perfect. 🙂
This last app is just flat-out fun! Marco Polo is a video walkie-talkie. I keep in touch with a handful of college friends that live out-of-state or that I don’t get to see often.
This week has been so fun! It was such a good balance of relaxation and productivity. I love that. 🙂
I picked 
book up in 
this book. I admire Axe’s philosophy on eating and medicine and most likely will be purchasing 
I read 
on the plane in just two days because I couldn’t put it down…and we we’re on a plane so I didn’t exactly have a lot of other options. 😉 I was definitely crying by the end and probably looked completely ridiculous doing but it was just so good. 🙂
book was really inspirational as it goes back to the basis of being a beginner teacher. As summer comes to a closer sooner than later, it what a nice refresher and a great perspective.
Since we’ve been home, people have asked which place we liked better? 
I always pictured Tuscany with lush, green, rolling hills, terracotta roofs, and a glass of wine in everyone’s hand. What I envisioned this beautiful place encompassing is exactly what it was like right before my own two eyes. Gorgeous as ever and topped with good friends made it even more memorable. Tuscany was a beauty.
