I cannot believe that we are essentially halfway through summer break already. How is it the end of June right now?! That means it's time once again for a favorite things post in which I share the things from the past month that made my life a little bit better as well as you guys' favorite things that I shared.
What an up and down month this has been. Definitely not the start to my summer that I imagined, that's for sure. For one thing, all the water that we've experienced has been from the sky and not the pool or the lake or river or beach. Seriously, it has rained so much this month, which I know is something I shouldn't be complaining about considering how dry we've been, but dang. We've only used our season passes to the water park once since school let out and haven't been out on the boat at all!
So what have we done this summer? Well, we have continued our trips to the library and even attended one of the summer reader programs. Specifically the animal show that comes every summer. This year's was pretty cool and actually had different animals, something I was not expecting. The coolest animal by far was the lemur, who Alexis got to feed a grape, which was exciting.
We did ride down to the beach one day, but we didn't actually go to the beach, so I don't think it counts as a beach trip. It was more of a shopping trip to visit some specific stores that we don't have here. At the beginning of the month, Alexis took a week of swimming lessons to help build her confidence in the water, so she at least has gotten a good amount of pool time. She already knew how to swim -- she took lessons a few years ago -- but we wanted to do one more round to kind of eliminate some bad habits.
In other not-so-great news, my husband backed his truck into my car a couple of weeks ago, so it had to go into the shop. It's actually still in the shop as I write this post. Something kind of good came out of that, though, surprisingly. While my car is getting repaired, I'm getting to drive a Jeep Wrangler, and not just a basic one. Nope. I'm driving a Rubicon for the next week or so, and I have kind of fallen in love with it. It's a lot of fun to drive.
I think that's pretty much everything worth mentioning that I want to share at this time. Now on to my top ten favorite products from the month and the ten most popular things I shared as determined by you.
My Favorites
Summer of '69 -- My June book club pick was fantastic. Once I started reading, I didn't want to stop. It is a historical fiction book that feels incredibly authentic without focusing on one specific famous event. This was my first book by this particular author, but it certainly won't be my last. I highly recommend this one. Read my full review here.
The Wedding People -- I won't lie to you. I almost didn't finish this book after reading just the first chapter, but the reviews convinced me to keep going, and I'm really glad that I did. This book make me laugh out loud and also think deeply about some of life's universal experiences. It's a bestseller for a reason.
The Three Lives of Cate Kay -- This was the first book I read from my summer reading list, and it was phenomenal. I enjoyed it immensely. It's about a woman who has essentially lived three different lives but in the end learns that all roads lead back to her first.
Joyspun Boyshort Undies -- I'm surprised by how much I like these, especially since every other time I've ever tried this style of underwear, I ended up hating them. These are soft and stretchy, and the legs don't roll up. I've been pretty much wearing these exclusively since I got them.
Joyspun PJs -- These are the softest pajamas I own! So comfy, and the beachy print is fun. They come in a ton of other options, too. Even my husband likes these, which is kind of a big deal.
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Long Denim Shorts from Old Navy -- I tried these on in store fully expecting them to look dorky, like every other pair of long shorts I've ever tried. But these actually work. I don't know if it's the longer 9-inch inseam, the mid-rise waist vs a high waist, or the baggy fit, but I really like these. I especially like the stitching detail going down the sides of the legs. Fun fact: the shirt and sandals I'm wearing in this outfit both made your favorites.
Boho Dresses from Old Navy -- I like this dress so much that I have it in two different patterns (floral and pink floral). It's 60 percent cotton, has the perfect loose and flowy fit, and has great little extra details like the beaded straps.
Green Floral Maxi Dress -- I love this dress so much. It is so perfect. It fits like a dream, is super comfortable, not hot despite its length, and petite friendly. I love the cabbage rose print and the tie detail on the back that is purely decorative. I got it on sale but would say that it's worth the full price.
Neutral Rock Necklace -- This necklace seriously goes with everything. I've been wearing it so much this summer. I'm actually wearing it in the above picture.
Odele Air Dry Styler -- This has become my go-to for that easy tousled wave look. It's really lightweight, doesn't have an overwhelming scent, and is affordable.
Your Favorites
Diamond Art Bookmark Kit -- I'm so pleased that this month's best seller is my new favorite craft activity. I told y'all these were fun! The kit I have is the Starlight Romance, but there are a ton more to choose from. Check them out here.
Beach Scene Tee -- This Italian beach scene graphic tee is this month's second top seller, and I can understand why. It really is a good one and has become one of my favorites this summer. It's 99% cotton and perfectly loose without being oversized. I also really like the vented sides and that it's not too long. I also have the yellow Roma fruit bowl one. Oh, also, it's on sale right now.
White Halter Top -- This is a good basic, white summer top in my opinion. It's a cotton-rayon mix with a little bit of spandex. I find it to be really soft with just the right amount of stretch. I haven't worn it that much yet, but I like that it has a built-in bra and isn't see through.
Tanner Sandals -- These are such a good summer sandal, and they're still available in pretty much all sizes. I really like the raffia look and the gold details. I will say that when I first got them, they were so heavy, but they're fine now that I've gotten used to them. I did wear them for a full day of walking not that long ago, and I didn't have any trouble in terms of rubbing or blisters.
Blue Striped Dress -- I've shared this dress a few times now, so I'm not surprised that it made the list this month. It's currently 80% off, so if you like it, now's the time to get it!
Blue Floral Scarf Top -- This is a nice better than basic top for summer. It's casual but doesn't have the same feel as a t-shirt. Honestly, it's gorgeous, but it is starting to sell out in some sizes, so you'd better hurry.
Cotton-Linen Skirts -- These are great, right? I wear them all the time, even now that it's summer break. They are the perfect mix of dressy and casual, and they're so dang comfortable. Still not convinced? Check out this post that I dedicated to them for all the details on what makes them so great.
Basic Striped Tee -- This striped tee is almost sold out, but if it's still available in your size, I highly recommend this brand for basics. I'll be looking for another basic striped tee to link to soon.
Wide Woven Belts -- Two months in a row for these awesome belts. Seriously, these are my most worn belts. They are perfect for wearing with skirts or dresses, especially those that don't have belt loops. I love that they don't have holes, which means I don't have to worry about gaining or losing weight.
Green Gingham Boxer Shorts -- These are practically sold out, but they are available in other colors. They're technically pajama bottoms, but I've been wearing them like shorts.
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