We’re ushering in the summer season with a rainy weather forecast, which is kind of a bummer. Weather aside, my kids are thrilled to finish their school year! We’ve got a week of no plans and then are heading out to Kitty Hawk, NC, to visit my sister-in-law’s family for the weekend.
May, as always, is such a busy month, and I’m looking so forward to a shift in routine for the summertime. As they are getting older, the summers are not only getting easier but also a lot more fun.
This year, we’re shaking up our summer rhythm a bit…I’ll share more about that soon!
My team and I are going to start working on two new series, similar to what we’ve done for blow dryers and blow dry brushes. It’ll be a deep dive into a few different flat irons and curling irons, hopefully sharing as much information as possible about each to ensure you can make a wise purchase for yourself.
Be sure to try this recipe this weekend: Mexican Beef
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Recent blog posts:
And here are a few things I mentioned on Instagram Stories recently that you may have missed:
Weighted Vest – mine is 8 lbs
Lands’ End Large Zip Top Tote Bag
Madewell Scrunchie Tank (I chose a large)
Soft Surfaces Buffing Bar – the best exfoliating bar I’ve ever used!
The only guacamole recipe you’ll need
Have you seen something on IG Stories that you want to reference? It may be in the last links + small things blog post if it’s not above.
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The Mexican beef looks amazing!! I’m thinking of trying it in my crockpot. Maybe like a brisket taco type thing. How did you serve it?