July Behind the Scenes
Summer break, July favorites, a microblade brow pencil, why our au pair left, a big giveaway and more
Hi! I know summer isn’t over yet, but I can’t believe it’s almost August. I don’t want to think about summer coming to an end, but the girls go back to school in 3 weeks, and I even bought a few back to school outfits and a new backpack for my kindergartener! Today’s newsletter is just for paid subscribers. Each month, I share a behind-the-scenes, unfiltered look at what’s going on with work and life.
It’s been a good month. Slightly crazy but good. Our new au pair left after 5 weeks with us, we’ve been spending warm summer days at the pool, and I got over 40,000 new followers on IG in 5 days so there’s that, too. What a wild ride.
I haven’t worked as much as usual, but it’s summer and I’m doing what I can, and enjoying this lazy summer with my kids. I did make some updates to my Shopmy shop and actually shared a few outfits. I updated my shopbop hearts, too.
In case you missed it, I shared the after of this bathroom on my blog.
In today’s newsletter, I’m going to share:
Why our au pair left after 5 weeks
Our childcare “plan” moving forward
Summer favorites
What happened when I showed up as myself
How I’ve been in my head this month
The parent I didn’t really go “no contact” with
Monthly Giveaway
Each month, I also share a big giveaway just for paid subscribers. Here’s this month’s giveaway. There’s a gift box of my favorite olive oil, an art print from a favorite Etsy shop, a few Baublebar pieces, a Rifle notebook, and some beauty favorites. And this month’s giveaway recipient is…Kara Barta! Kara, I’m emailing you now :)
Book a Call With Me
As you may know, I love connection and problem solving. And over the years, I’ve received emails or requests to help with one thing or another (usually work related). for I am someone my friends can always turn to for advice, I’ve started two businesses, and I’ve been through a lot. So each month, I’m going to offer a 45 minute call to brainstorm work, life, motherhood, or whatever you want to talk about. If you’re interested in a call, just leave a comment below and I’ll choose someone at random on Wednesday evening.
I will be very honest and tell you that it feels WEIRD offering this, but enough people have asked if I had time to connect or would be willing to schedule a call, and I see it as more of a friend call, which, I love connection and we can all use a friend, right?
Discount Codes
Get 15% off my wrinkle reduction device with DANIELLE15. It’s completely painless and works so well.
Use MOSS15 for 15% off the softest, stretchiest pajamas. I just got these for my Cars obsessed 2 year old.
Use DANIELLE20 for 20% off my body contouring swimsuit. I have 4 and wear them all the time.
Use DanielleSummer to save on my beach tent.
A New (ish) Favorite Makeup Brand
I had a partnership with DIBS beauty and have used these products every day since I received them. I love this clean beauty line. Here are my favorites:
Glowtour Duo in starlit
Bronzer in vanilla latte
Lovebeam perfector in no. 2
Status Stick in good life gold
Face Brush
I use these products with this foundation stick and just discovered this microblade effect brow pencil! It’s amazing!
July Favorites For the Kids
Every mom needs this in her bag and this in her car
My kids have been playing with this nonstop
My son’s favorite new truck is usually $40 and on sale for under $17
I found the best game for parents who don’t love board games
And we’re all obsessed with these. They don’t have any added sugar! The only negative is that the pineapple coconut and peach flavors come in a variety pack and I need a stockpile of both.
July Favorites For the Home
My nugget ice machine, obviously
I just discovered this (clean) glass cleaner
And my favorite biodegradable cleaning wipes now come in a new scent. The dispenser comes in a few colors and is aesthetically pleasing, if you’re into that. You need to get Biom wipes for your kitchen and bath. They even make a mini dispenser for the car!
Ok, now let’s dive into the good stuff.