Good morning and Happy Friday! Just a reminder that the newsletter is on a semi-sabbatical while Iām working on a new project. Thank you all so much for your patience with me, and I hope you enjoy these treasures and tweets!
š¦ Ā Iāve given in completely to the hobbies that come with getting older - tending to my plants, watching and identifying birds, etc. We have a lot of trees in our backyard so we have a lot of bird visitors, especially lately - and weāre always trying to figure out what they are before they fly away (specifically Ben - this is one of his many hobbies). ANYWAYS for the rest of you fellow nature lovers - thereās this cute bird feeder that will notify you of any visiting ābird buddiesā and takes a picture and organizes them into a digital bird scrapbook! It is the most adorable thing!
š§Ā I asked for some podcast recommendations on Instagram a few days ago and you guys totally delivered! If youāre headed out on a summer vacation road trip or need a good podcast for your commute, here are some suggestions from the wisest people on the internet (you, of course).
For the true crime junkies:
Killer Role
Dr. Death
Mommy Doomsday
Tom Brownās Body
Your Own Backyard
CounterClock
The Line
Chameleon: Hollywood Con QueenOther captivating topics:
In God We Lust
Trashy Divorces
American Rehab
Anything for Selena
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š“ Hi, have you had trouble sleeping for the past, I donāt know, 1.5 years like I have?The internet apparently knows I am sleep-deprived because I got sucked into an Instagram ad for this adult swaddle blanket. It might be too good to be true, but also I really want to be swaddled, so Iām thinking it might be a great companion for my sleep hat.
š¤ The We Got You Club spreadsheet is still going strong! Check it out if you have a need or if you can meet a need. One of the coolest things is to go back and see how needs are being met from total strangers!
Here are this weekās Tweets:
This tweet (and the rest of the thread) where people rallied behind this intern and shared their own mistakes while on the job is the best thing!
Have a great weekend, friends! Iāll see you in the comments!
Happy Friday afternoon Swipes!
Lots o' treasure:
- I am PUMPED for this weekend because I am meeting up with two other friends WITHOUT KIDS! We are heading to Holland, MI, so any of my Michigander friends that have recommendations for me, please share!
- I somehow ended up here last night and honestly, this whole video is my vibe going into the weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGy9kbL77g8&t=1s
- Also this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cxHwQl9pNM
- On a whim yesterday my husband decided to make this marble cake and it is bonkers good
https://www.lovefood.com/recipes/59887/paul-hollywoods-marble-cake-recipe
- I know Prime Day JUST happened, but Audible is having a HUGE sale and if you're a member, you can get some really great books for yourself and your kids. Janssen is my go-to as far as book recommendations go, and she's compiled a fantastic list here!
https://everyday-reading.com/audible-sale/
Otherwise, June was meh. Everyone here got colds, so bring on July. ONE LAST THING: if anyone can suggest why flies have suddenly decided my back deck is the new hip spot to hang out, I would absolutely love it. Between them and all the thunderstorms/tornadoes in Chicago of late, it feels a bit plague-ish around here. THANKS, LOVE YOU FRIENDS!
Hello lovelies....
What a day.
What a week.
Today, I just want to dive into the comments.
But I cannot go without saying how I am already ECSTATIC about how I have booked a flight and an adorable AirBnb for Houston to meeting some of our Texan Swipers. I am just....I have cried, squealed and now have that light I get to approach each day. Texas. Y'all ain't ready. The joyous screams and hugs are going to be NEXT LEVEL.
My "Plussies" - you know who you are. Thank you. I thank God for each of you each day.
Did anyone have great Prime Day purchases?
These were my two favorites
1. Mascara: https://www.amazon.com/essence-Princess-Effect-Mascara-Cruelty/dp/B00T0C9XRK
2. Gel Pens to use on some black lined paper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0948L94TB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And with that, I keep it brief (shocking?!) aaaaand here come my comments
Love to all of you,
Mel