June Recap
what I've been up to...
Click here to read my little life update on what my summer is going to look like.
My sweet sleepy girl.
The baby birds are looking good (minus the poo, of course lol)!
Curled up all cozy with my fav girl & a good book.
Beautiful flowers & darling card from my grandma!
On the lunch menu:
• ranch tuna packet • cottage cheese • cucumbers • tomatoes • sunflower seeds
I did my first block walk less than 24 hours after surgery!! It sure tuckered me out. Also yes, I’m in my pjs lol
Just like with all of my recent lab work, the poor nurses had a hard time getting an iv in for me. Three nurses & three pokes later, we finally got it in my hand. This was the first try & it sure was a doozy!
On the dinner menu: sweet potato taco bowl
• ground turkey taco meet • cilantro lime rice • seasoned roasted sweet potatoes • black beans • cottage cheese • tomatoes • corn salsa • cilantro • hot honey
This meal was so yummy as leftovers, too!
Beautiful summer nights!
Added another member to the cousin clan! The dreamiest evening celebrating my cousin & his kindergarten sweetheart. Such a treat to grow up with both of them & witness their love story! Congrats to Luke + Kass!
The reception was in my Aunt & Uncle’s backyard & it was truly DREAMY!
We had the best time celebrating!
True crime marathon with Bethany & Piper to unwind after the crazy wedding weekend.
I’m still not over these nails! Check out my Instagram reel here.
Piper is exhausted from taking care of me lol check out my Instagram reel here.
I finally worked up the energy to take a shower & man, it felt AMAZING!
I was so exhausted from my shower that I stayed in bed instead of coming up for dinner. It was delish, though!
Make a cucumber salad: • diced cucumbers • green onions • sliced cherry tomatoes • fresh parsley (toss all together with some olive oil & greek seasoning)
For the bowl: • cucumber salad • cooked quinoa • chickpeas (drained & rinsed) • olives • dollop of hummus • dollop of tzatziki
Serve with pita chips or naan bread or eat on it's own! Could also add: artichoke hearts, feta cheese
We spent some time outside — the fresh air + sunshine was just what I needed!
We loaded up in my dad’s truck & went for a little country cruise. Check out my Instagram reel here.
Piper is a spoiled girl! My mom surprised her with a true pupsicle (every single bit of it was edible & good for dogs!) one evening after grocery shopping. Check out this cute Instagram reel I made of her here.
I saved season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for my recovery. I’m obsessed with this show!
Monthly Sunday brunch with my mom’s side of the fam!
Snuggles from Piper are somehow even sweeter while I’m recovering!
We spotted a beautiful rainbow in the backyard one evening!
Going for a block walk! Check out my Instagram reel here.
My family is trying out some different drinks this summer. I am trying to get more protein in & I recently heard about “clear whey protein” on tiktok & I was totally influenced. I snagged this fruit punch one on Amazon (left pic) & it is delish!!! We were worried it would taste like protein, but it doesn’t at all. Every single one of us likes it! 22 grams of protein in a refreshing drink?! Yes please!
My sisters & parents LOVE this LMNT drink mix (right pic). Our link here will get you a free sample pack with your order!
Piper is loving her new toy!
The best way to spend a sunny afternoon!
Took a trip to Manhattan & had to get a nancy, of course!
I don’t know about everyone else, but my parent’s house is swarming with annoying flies (& apparently some gnats, too). We got these little sticky traps that you put in with your plants & we were shocked at how much it caught just in a few hours! Check out my short little video on LTK here.
I finally finally posted quick lil tutorial on how I style my textured bob! Check out my Instagram reel here.
Evening walks with Auntie Aves are Piper’s fav!
Loving this fruit salad! Recipe linked here.
Stopping to smell the flowers on our evening walk.
Balsamic steak salad for dinner! Recipe linked here.
It’s the little things. :)
On the lunch menu: caprese salad
• mozzarella • tomatoes • basil (from my mom’s herb garden) • balsamic glaze from Trader Joe’s
My dad, Piper & I took a little drive back to my house to grab a few things.
Yummy lunch, thanks to On The Hook Fish & Chips!
Bye bye splint!
Celebratory Starbucks!
The boot life begins (again)!
This little tool makes for the easiest dinner prep!
Grill packets + grapes for dinner.
Lots of outside time to get some fresh air.
Movie night with my sisters with some yummy popcorn from Popsmith! Check out our Instagram reel here.
On the dinner menu: cucumber strawberry salad & sandwiches.
A little summer professional development.
When your baby sister turns 21!
Island pork tenderloin salad for dinner. Recipe linked here!
This bug spray has been a game changer this summer because mosquitos LOVE me!
Such a sweet, sleepy girl.
Started Father’s Day off strong with my Dad’s fav breakfast!
We spent the afternoon by the pool. A perfect place to relax on a Sunday afternoon!
& then finished the evening with s’mores!
Getting lots of reading in this summer.
Is there anything better than an afternoon of chips & salsa?!
These pore pads have kept my skin looking fresh & blemish-free this summer. I love them!!
Monthly book club!
Got a text from my neighbor that a tree in my backyard had fallen & that some power lines were down because of a storm! Thankful for some friends that were able to help me out while I’m out of town recovering from surgery.
I could tell another storm was rolling in, so I got outside to soak up some sun while I could!
Somebody’s been busy…
New summer obsession!
Another day, more outside time with P!
Yummy dinner!
My sister & I have seen these viral pet brushes on tiktok, so we both got them & seriously, they work AMAZINGLY!!! Piper sheds a decent amount, but I had no idea she had this much hair to get rid of! 10/10 recommend!
These LMNT drinks have quickly become a fav! I love carbonation, so these sparkling water ones are right up my alley. My code (SIMPLYSMALLTOWNBLOG) will get you a free variety pack with your order!
Piper understands how to spend a Sunday afternoon.
My youngest sister + my grandma joined us for one of our evening walks!
My parent’s neighborhood is swarming with these tiny baby frogs that are just smaller than a dime! Piper likes to chase them.
Street corn chicken & rice bowl for dinner! Recipe linked here.
Our evening walks have been one of my favorite parts about staying with my parents during the month of June.
dessert: ice cream lasagna
• bottom layer: ice cream sandwiches • fourth layer: thick layer of softened vanilla ice cream • third layer: jar of caramel • second layer: two rows of smashed oreos • top layer: softened cool whip
* insert clip of song that says: “I always feel like somebody’s watchin’ me” *
in case you missed it...
Here is my monthly post showing all the Amazon purchases for April!
Since I share my OOTDs throughout the week in my “Life Lately” blog posts, I figured I could compile all of them throughout the month for simplicity’s sake! Here are all the outfits I wore in the month of May!
I read eleven books in the month of May. Check out this blog post here to see my short reviews!
Click here to see the top 10 most loved items (both from just Amazon & other stores as well) by all of you for the month of May!
Here is my monthly post showing all the Amazon purchases for May!
As you may have seen, I started a new weekly post where I share my Weekly Sale Finds! I’ve been sharing them daily on my Instagram stories & I figured I could compile all of them from the week into one post so that y’all can see them, too! I will list the posts by date below.
Wednesday, May 28’s post
If you follow me on Instagram or LTK, then you’ve probably noticed that I have really stepped up my game when it comes to collages of sales, outfit inspos & new items. Well, that is all thanks to my younger sisters, Bethany & Avery. They’re “poor college students” & my mom & I were looking for some extra help on the blog, so it just made sense to bring them on board! We’ll be compiling all of the collages into one post each week so that they’re all in one place & to give those who don’t use social media a place to find them! I will list the posts by date below.
Next up is my Friday fashion favs post!! I will list the posts by date below.
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