When my kids were little, August was always so exciting. There was the trips to get new school clothes, supplies, and haircuts. We would plan last minute adventures, pack in more trips to the pool, and start gaining momentum for another school year.
Now that all of the kids are out of their teens, August has a different feel for me. This year it feels like we still have summer days ahead of us, and I'm busy with canning the produce from the garden and writing new recipes.
Typically, I usually take every summer off from blogging and spend it with the kids. But this year has been a lot of ups and downs and while I took some time off in June, I feel like I need more time to write and connect with other people. 19 weeks of being “safer at home” has left me with a new appreciation for social events and missing dinner nights with my friends.
This summer I'm working on my home projects more and trying to make staying home more fun for Michael and I.
LOL, and as a result I've done a lot more online shopping than ususal. Check out some of the cool finds I saw: