Hey Sister! Summer Essentials: Let’s Talk Schedule, Activities, Products, Reading, & Food
S-U-M-M-E-R T-I-M-E! It’s what we wait for all year long. We often have high hopes and big dreams for our summer months, yet the reality of unscheduled days can hit hard. If you have kids at home this summer and want some help figuring out how to do the daily schedule well, we’re here to help. Or if you want tips and ideas on what to read, what to eat, and what to wear this season, this episode is for you too!
Krista and Alex tackle all things summer. From designating a day a week for baking, to the best porch swing to purchase, to how to get your kids off their screens, to the best bag for travel, they help you think through these fun and important months that break up the school year.
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A few things you heard mentioned on the show:
SETTING UP SUMMER
Heart Shaped Cupcakes from Baking Bliss Cookbook
TRAVEL ACCESSORIES
Scout 4 Boys Tote Bag
Blue Peak Double Wall 30 oz Tumblers
RECIPES
Black bean salad from Still Life With Menu Cookbook: Over 200 Delicious Vegetarian Recipes With Original Art by Mollie Katzen
Mediterranean Platter (Hummus, med. Olives, babaganoosh, fresh pita, greek chicken skewers, sun dried tomatoes, capers)
Sugar-Free Chick-Fil-A Lemonade (Fresh squeezed lemons, water, Truvia or other sweetener)
FAMILY FUN
Discraft for Ultimate Frisbee
ESSENTIAL SUMMER FASHION
Stella and Dot
Roman Chandelier Earrings – Fringe!
Switcharoo Tote – Duo Tone Gold
SUNGLASSES
RayBan Aviator Sunglasses
Target Aviator Sunglasses in gold
SUMMER READING
Loving HIm Well: Practical Advice on Influencing Your Husband
Shadow Sister (releases August by our blog editor, Katherine Scott Jones)
Get Your Story Straight (for teen girls)
SUMMER FURNITURE
Sunday Porch Swing from Ballard Designs
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