Endless park play dates. Sunset family walks. Sprinklers and bare feet and little hands sneaking more (and more) fresh berries. Summer is the best time to be a parent (there, we said it!) and we’re welcoming its long, lovely days with open arms. Come along as we share the outfits, recipes, activities, and more that are helping us make the most of this beautiful, bountiful season.
What to: Wear
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These pants: The easy, relaxed fit. Neutral, goes-with-everything stripes. And made from 100% cotton. You just can’t go wrong.
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This oversized shirt: Elevated, effortless, and ethically made in Italy from 100% linen…need we say more?
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These sandals: Comfy, easy to slip on (looking at you expecting + toddler mamas!), and cute. Probably the workhorse of your summer wardrobe.
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A lightweight cardigan: For those cool summer mornings spent blissfully sipping a cup of coffee before the kids wake up.
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The Nursing Cover: AKA: the antidote to sweaty summer nursing sessions on-to-go. Made from the same ultra-breathable, silky-soft fabric as our bestselling wrap (and so beautiful, too).
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This Dress: Expecting? Nursing? Just looking for a really soft, comfy dress? This one checks all the boxes and then some.
What to: Cook
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Nutrient-Packed Smoothies: It’s hot. Don’t cook.
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Chicken Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Aioli: But if you are going to cook, do it on the grill.
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Cherry Crumble: Cheryl Neufville does no wrong in our opinion—this recipe included.
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Pasta Salad: Made with some of the season’s greatest hits: peach, corn, tomato, and arugula. Yum.
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Feta Chicken Meatballs with Greek Salad: Make ‘em for a light, easy dinner and eat them for leftovers the following day. Easy peasy.
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Date everything: This one’s for you expecting mamas—to prep your body for labor and delivery!
What to: Listen To
A chill and happy playlist for whatever your summer holds—beach trips, backyard picnics, and family barbecues alike.
What to: Do
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Go for a walk: All the cool moms seem to be wearing weighted vests nowadays, and yours could be the cutest of them all—just wrap ‘em up and start strolling.
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Take family photos: No need to put pressure on yourself for this one! Just grab your phone or camera, wear an outfit you love, and capture your family in this season of life.
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Make a summer mocktail: Then enjoy it while sitting on the porch after the kids go down.
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Picnic at the park: Pack a bag with all your favorite munchies—fresh fruit, cheese, crackers, perhaps your favorite gummy candies? And take lunch or dinner al fresco. No cooking or clean up required.
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Make a splash: Lather up in kid-friendly sunscreen and beat the heat at the local pool, splash pad, or lake. Don’t feel like leaving the house? Break out the sprinkler, water guns, or water balloons.
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Attend a baseball game: Major, minor, or little league, it’s always an easy, relaxed game for the kids to hang around.
What to: Read
Curate the kids’ bookshelves with some of our favorite summer reads:
