Hi Reader,
Happy June!
Oh, and Happy Summer! I have to admit something. I used to love Summer as a kid but when we moved to Florida and I started having kids of my own, I didn’t care much for being here haha. My dad was transferred here back in the late 80’s in the Army and we kinda just stayed.
Summer is so sticky hot here and well, there’s hurricanes. It can be very unpredictable weather as well.
But….over the past several years, I’ve started to really enjoy Summers here. It’s still sticky hot and no, the hurricanes didn’t leave lol. I’ve just had a different mindset and more positive outlook. It makes me want to be here more. Plus, my kids are both grown and married and I have one granddaughter. We all live on the same property. As soon as she’s old enough, we’ll be able to take her to some fun water springs and the beach. We have even started to do more things inside when the weather is brutal.
My daughter and I have back-to-back birthdays in July. I’m the 19th and she’s the 20th. Plus, we have like 20 more family birthdays in July so that’s always fun getting together to celebrate.
Are you looking forward to Summer or already ready for Fall lol? Fall is definitely my season but I’m going to soak in all the things about Summer. I tend to slow down and just do whatever. I shared all about it last week. Most of the outside work will get done before noon when it’s somewhat cooler out. We are known for afternoon rain in the Summer. There is always something I can be doing here inside my home so I don’t mind lighting a candle and creating a new recipe haha.
Can you believe those Hydrangeas ☝🏻 are faux?
Summer Series
With America celebrating our 250th Anniversary this year on July 4th, I thought it would be fun to share all kinds of things to do to get ready for the Big Day! We actually get an entire year to celebrate if you think about it that way. 🇺🇸
I’ll be sharing DIY’s, Recipes, Parade Attire, 4th BBQ Food and More!
I’ve been wearing my Americana sneakers already haha!
Recipe
Watermelon Feta Salad
I had this similar salad at a restaurant last year and had to come home and re-create it. So refreshing for Summertime!
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How to Hang Flag Bunting
If you have been wanting to hang bunting outside, here is my tried and trued tip on how to hang them and they won’t blow off. Mine stay up all Summer long, even during hurricane season.
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DIY Vintage Looking Flags
Want to add a vintage flair to your flags? The brand new ones just look “too new”, right? Here is an easy way to age them.
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FREE Phone Wallpapers
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary Big this Year with these custom designed (by me) wallpapers for both Android and I-phones. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
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P.S. I truly appreciate all the shares, likes, comments on my posts and over on Instagram. It keeps me going everyday to show up and share any wisdom that I may have.
So, go grab a cup of coffee or tea and I hope you enjoy the reading today. Hope you have a great weekend friend! ❤️
Wendy Walker, NTP
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I'm Wendy. A wife, empty-nester mama, homemaker, homebaker, gardener and small-time farmer. I love sharing wisdom and all the things I've learned along the way. I’ve definitely had my share of failures. Anyone can garden or homestead, no matter where you live. You just have to start somewhere. As a result, I am a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner so I can help others learn the health benefits of eating real food. Start there and the body will begin to heal.
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