Notes From The Week / Vol. 19
Summer plans + a business decision that might cost me $30K this year
It’s the first official week of summer break and Taylor Swift has a new song out! Cheers to that.
We kicked off the weekend with a movie night, and the kids were so happy when I set up their inflatable car beds.
The weather and Conor’s work schedule didn’t really make a lemonade stand possible, so we’ll do that next weekend. I think we’ll do a little crafting, play outside, hopefully see friends, and we’re taking the kids to dinner tonight.
How I Hope This Summer Will Be Different
We have been talking about life with three kids, and for the longest time, how it didn’t feel worth doing certain things with our youngest. It just didn’t feel worth going to dinner when he wouldn’t sit still, and going downtown felt so hard with naps. He’s so much better at restaurants as long as I come prepared with small toys. I really want to go into the city more this summer, and he can miss an occasional nap and still get by.
Before I really dive in, I have some discount codes for you.
Discount Codes
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Pistola: Use DANIELLE15 for 15% off my favorite jeans
Helix: Use DANIELLE for 21% off. I have this mattress, and my oldest just got this one for her new room.
Work Stuff
I am trying to give my blog some more attention, and since my oldest turns 8 soon, published a post on the best gifts for 8 year-olds. I included some of my kids’ favorite things, and things on my daughter’s birthday list.
I also gave my shop a refresh.
Over the last year or two, I’ve struggled to figure out what goes on my blog vs. Substack, and I think I have it figured out. I’ll share more soon.
I wrapped up three partnerships and got the ok to go live with 2/3, so that’s great. Just waiting on feedback for the third one, and I’m actually glad I only have one more to shoot, because I’m going to be with the girls a lot until Estelle gets here in less than two weeks!
Health & Wellness
I’ve been taking my sleep gummies every night and they work, but I’m still going to bed too late. I’ve also been taking these every morning, and they really help me feel less anxious.
I’m on a protein kick, too. Or trying to be.
My knees are still messed up, so I need to get to PT and hopefully get back to workouts soon.
Our Summer Plans
We’re having another lazy, 1980s summer, with no camp and very little structure. The thing that’s really making it possible is the fact that our old au pair, Estelle, will be here for about seven weeks.
My surgery is about a month away (more on that here) and won’t be able to do much out of the house for 10-14 days, so I want to overcompensate the next few weeks.
I’m getting a little nervous. 😬
I’ve been getting dressed more, as I do in the summer months, and am going to try to be better about taking more outfit photos. I just don’t have a great floor length mirror, and a tripod feels like too much work.
Recent Purchases
This top and shorts for my oldest
This striped vest and these sandals.
These block print pants.
Caving and ordering this since it’s so easy to mix and match charms. Use DM15 for 15% off.
My kids are on a big bubble bath kick.
We had a lazy week. Some crafts, Lego building, and lots of time outside. Jack has been loving his new water table.
Things I Liked This Week
A fun and affordable fish necklace.
This rug is so pretty!
Camp Snap just released a new camera.
One of my most-worn (and most-comfortable) pairs of pants are back in the prettiest ecru color. I don’t need a third pair, but I want them.
I’ve been living in these linen pants, too.
My favorite long sleeve tee is back with a few new prints. Size down.
I love this button down dress with the prettiest detail.
Did you see this Clare V. collab?
I can’t own three blue dresses from one brand. Or can I?
I don’t own anything yellow, but maybe this dress is a sign that it’s time.
Top Sellers
My girls’ booster seat
Satin slip skirt
Donni pants
The wireless bra I wear every day
Block print pants
Janessa leone hat
And for paid subscribers:
The big hit I’m voluntarily taking this year.
The blog vs. Substack breakdown
More on my surgery and what scares me most
Summer intentions