Are you melting? Yes, I know it’s summer, but it has been unusually hot and humid here in Southern California. Random thought: did you know leaving your air on a set temperature is more energy conserving than turning it up or off when you leave? Mind slightly blown when our air conditioning was serviced last year. It has kept the cost relatively stable and our unit healthy during this heatwave.
Found these items to elevate our summer days in capturing memories to keeping us comfortable.
This screen free, app free, vintage vibe camera has been going with us everywhere. LOVE that it’s relatively affordable, easy to use, and DOES NOT have an app! You just shoot using one of 4 filters, there’s a flash, and you connect the camera using a USB-C cord to download the photos.
It has kept us going and present while allowing us to snap away. Much more cost effective than film or my DSLR. It’s also lightweight and gives me all the nostalgia of growing up in the 90s.
When it comes to sunscreen, I’m a picky bitch. Unfortunately I prefer Asian and European filters because like makeup I hate the feel of anything on my body. While I was in Arcadia getting a digital perm and visiting with a friend, I stumbled upon this spray sunscreen and stick sunscreen. Randomly made a reel about it, went viral, and now I’m stressed it’ll be sold out everywhere. At time of writing the spray is sold out.
You can take a screenshot of it and check out your local Asian beauty stores. Yes, the spray is perfection and lightweight, but please do layer and reapply often! We love using this because it hasn’t irritated The Nugget’s eczema, it’s super lightweight and easy to reapply while out and about. We do use a layer of traditional lotion sunscreen for her in the mornings. Currently the last of our P90 kids brought back by a friend visiting Europe.
For reapply at the pool, I personally like this sunglaze body mist. It’s a beautiful spray, lightweight oil formula with a bit of shimmer, so I only use this when already in a bathing suit to reapply. Bonus it smells divine!
Currently on my face I’ve been enjoying this mineral sunscreen, which I was shocked works as well as it does. This is perfect if you are looking for a physical blocker and have sensitive skin. Been using this as my daily goto after finishing my Japanese one.
Do you get mosquito bites? Are you allergic like me? This mosquito bite zapper is a game changer! It uses targeted heat to neutralize the bite. Ever since getting this my recovery time is a day and I no longer itch or swell! Warning it does sting a bit, but it is totally worth it!
Are you like me and wear the same basics all summer long? It’s just easier to throw on a built in bra tee and pair of shorts. It’s my summer uniform. I have both the crop and full length bra tees in grey, white, and black. The longer length shorts are perfect for mom life, but still look good.
Lately I’ve been also enjoying this posture bra that went viral because Taylor Swift was seen wearing it. A bit pricey, but after wearing it I definitely can recommend. First off it looks amazing on, second I noticed my posture muscles were a bit tiered after a day of wear and as someone who is on the computer of phone a lot, it has helped keep my posture in alignment. Really enjoy the socks too! Ever since my arches fell during pregnancy anything to add support and these add a hint of support without becoming uncomfortable.
Both the bra and socks feel like a supportive hug, which I appreciate.
At the beginning of spring I bought myself this bikini top and bottom and that’s all I’ve been wearing at the pool, water parks, and beach. Much rather have one really good fitting bathing suit than a bunch that were okay.
The hotter the weather the less tolerance for makeup I have, but I still want a little something to feel brighter and more awake. To be honest if I just had this mascara and this cheek in Miami, I would be good.
The mascara is a volume tubing mascara which lasts all day in humidity, workouts, pools, and removes effortlessly with a little cleanser and warm water. Holds a curl, lengthens, and defines.
For a sheer wash of color, I love the shade Miami for my cheeks.
At 42 and dealing with perimenopause, lifting heavy has made me feel strong again. Less hit, more weight. 2 to 3 days a week I focus on lifting as heavy as possible and building muscle.
Pool days for days. With the heat, it’s truly been the best to have over to grill and pool. It’s also helped with The Nugget’s swimming, bonus it’s FREE.
Just finished Broken Dove, book 2 of Silver Elite and I NEED book 3 to come out TODAY! I know a lot of people were hating on this book, but I loved it. It’s an adult version of Hunger Games with a little supernatural in it.
Also finished my reread of Queen of Shadows and will be tandem reading the next two books in Throne of Glass.
Back in May, I was gifted a Kobo Libra Color because of my rants on Tik Tok and I am loving it! As a decades long kindle user, there’s a few kinks to get use to, but overall I’ve been loving it. Will be filming a very detailed review after several months of use on my YouTube channel incase you were interested in a new e-reader.
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