Time has gotten away from me the past couple weeks with lots of visits from family and the buzz from those first couple weeks of summer break so I've taken a little hiatus from the newsletter. But we're back at it and excited to share some of the little things that we've been enjoying this summer!
I was reluctant to get an Apple watch because I was worried about always being "connected" but I'm now a total convert. I've reduced my screen time by a ton since I'm not tempted to instinctively screen through my news feed or social media everytime I grab my phone to check the time or read a text. I also love being able to run around outside with the kids without being attached to my phone but still be reachable. I got myself this fun wristband that felt extra summer-y!
If you can't tell, summer is my favorite time of year :) so we've really been trying to soak in every minute of sunshine and have been having lots of picnic dinners at the beach. These are a few of the items we've found extra useful:
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This portable picnic table to lay out food without getting it sandy
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This classic cooler that is simple and affordable, and keeps things nice and cold.
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These pretty napkins to make it look festive!
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This plain and simple sand removing powder to help clean sandy hands!
Our pressure cooker usually gets tucked away during summer but I've actually been using it a ton this year. I find it to be so useful to quickly put together dinner on hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is around a hot stove or oven. It's also great to feed a crowd!
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This takes a little longer but has been one of our go-to recipes for years especially when we have guests. Both grown-ups and kiddos love it! I like to serve over rice with beans and slices of avocado, or in a tortilla with salsa and a simple salad on the side. It also makes great leftovers.
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This is another great quick and easy recipe that comes together in 30 minutes. We sometimes do a less gourmet/more kid-friendly variation and use a jar of mild salsa instead of the adobo sauce.
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This is another recipe that uses great summer produce that I'd like to try!
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