hello july

hello july! 

so excited for the short week and today's thursday is acting like a friday due to 4th of july weekend!

we are taking it easy and staying in town spending time with friends and family. i am also looking forward to taking advantage of the major sales going on. ongoing summer sales will be in full force this weekend as stores are getting ready to bring out their pre-fall items. i am linking major sales in some of your favorite stores below so you can enjoy great savings!  

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LULU and GEORGIA // 25% off  use code : USA25. i am eyeing this, this (love a great striped pillow) and this. starts july 4-6

MAX and CHLOE // 20% off use code : JULY4. i have this personalized cuff in silver and gold and i love them! 

GAP // up to 60% off in stores and online. time to stock up on shorts (love this and this), tshirts (loads of striped shirt options) and boyfriend jeans.

FURBISH STUDIO // 15% storewide use code : HAPPY4. time to snag this tassel necklace i've been waiting to go on sale!

J.CREW // enjoy 40% off final sale (its extra 50% off in stores) use code : SHOPMORE. yesterday i snagged this baseball cap and a top similar to this in light blue. i think i'm going back for more wardrobe basics!

 i am signing off early today to enjoy the long weekend! 

i hope you all have a wonderful july 4th celebration!

a busy summer for kids

it's quite challenging to get your kids busy all throughout summer. camp is obviously not all summer long and on days that the kids are home, they itch to do something fun everyday. 

before summer kicked off, we bought a badminton set and managed to set up a table tennis inside the house (yes, inside  the house). it does get really hot outside, so we try to do indoor activities as much as we can. we do play outside later in the day when the sun is down doing tennis or badminton.

yesterday, aston  enjoyed painting a pottery set i got on sale from michaels. since he is done with summer camp, he's been home waking up late and just playing all day either with his superheroes or lego sets. his tutor still comes to the house twice a week but most days he's on a free schedule trying to make the most of summer lazy days. 

here are a few games and activities your kids may want to try this summer : 

beach paddle set

sidewalk chalk set

friendship bracelet kit

golf caddy

junior badminton set

cubebot 

chunky sketch pad

craft jar

i'm sure the little ones will be busy for hours and hours! 

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july fourth weekend wardrobe

red, white and blue dominates this weekend wardrobe, of course. what will you be wearing?