Lovin’ Lately is a monthly roundup of the good things in life and the sentiments I’m carrying into the upcoming month. Imagine we’re catching up over coffee, and I’m gushing about what I’ve been Lovin’ Lately…
July ushers in sweltering heat and marks the midway point of the year. I’m writing this from the comfort of my bed (and the only room in our house with a window unit!). Everyone is asleep after another full summer day, and while life has been buzzing nonstop since the kids’ summer break commenced mid-June, I’ve purposely let some areas of life and routine ease up a bit, and it’s been a welcome shift.
Last night, after a full day in the mountains enjoying the sun and water, I let the kids have whatever they wanted for dinner that was readily available— cereal, cheese and crackers, ranch and veggies, chips and salsa. They loved it, and so did I.
I’m embracing a relaxed state of mind, less fuss, more ease. Meals are simple— whatever fresh veg we have, whatever carb is available, whatever is easy, packable, or grillable. Housework is looser— the kids have turned the living room into their own fortress, building structures with couch cushions, lining surfaces with figures, books, Rubik’s cubes, rocks they have collected, and stuffed animals.
As we settle into the heart of summer and 2026, are there areas of life that can use a bit more ease? Where things can be a little looser for the sake of a slower pace all around? I hope we can all feel the exhale of summer and the softness of letting go of the little things and choosing a few areas to lighten the load.
Here’s a look at everything I’ve been Lovin’ Lately… Oh! And by the way, I’ve added a new category: Wearing! Featuring things I’ve worn recently using what I already have in my closet or found secondhand. No links, just looks.
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In the comments: What is something in your life that you can approach with a bit more ease this summer?
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