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DAILY LOOKS + SUMMER PLANS

Jun 13, 2022daily looks, life + family, style + outfits

Hello Loves! I’m currently working from a cute little condo with the prettiest view of Lake Chelan and just a few steps from the beach. We’ll be here for a full week kicking off summer (OMG!) and I’m excited to give a recap and spill all the beans because we’re staying at a fun summer camp style resort with tons of family friendly stuff to do, so stay tuned! In the meantime though, I thought I’d check in and let you know what to expect around here this summer. I love having this space and my blog friends (that’s you!) but if you’ve been around over the last 9 or so months you know that Johan lost his firefighting career due to mandates which is a life changing event for someone in that profession that also left a wake of broken relationships, emotional turmoil, and lots of stress. And on the heals of an already stressful season of working through pandemic policies, school closures, homeschool, etc. Not to mention the insane investment and amount of overtime on the frontlines by Johan.

Anyways, it’s been a hard season full of difficulty, but also amazing people and moments. I’m so grateful and excited for the future but still heartbroken over so many things. While the dust is still settling and things are still unknown, I’m holding fast to what I said last September:

It’s the HARD STUFF that often leads to the GOOD STUFF. THE BETTER STUFF.

And things are 100% looking up and I’m hoping you’ll stick around for all the good, better, best stuff that is coming and will overflow into this space too! While we figure things out and soak up the summer with the kids, here’s what you can expect around here:

  • DAILY LOOKS posts (but probably just a few a week) with outfit links along with an additional tidbit such as a fun playlist, except from my journal, favorite quote or scripture, what we did that day, etc.
  • RECIPES posts (one per week) since food makes our world go round, especially during the summer!
  • A MIX of FAMILY, WELLNESS, + PRINTABLES or KID ACTIVITIES (one per week) my favorite kind of posts!

I guess this isn’t too far from my usual schedule, but the content will probably look quite a bit different as I plan on mostly using my phone for pics and will be trying to keep the copy short but still sweet!

(Post Friday morning workout class… didn’t regret wearing sweatshorts but was definitely extra sweaty!)

The kids have already been in the pool, on the beach, and back and forth between condos eating and changing and I’m ready to join them!

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!

Talk soon :)

xx, Rae

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  1. brittney

    Jun 16, 2022 at

    thanks for sharing your heart Rae! love your blog and your family. keep the positivity going! he provides!
    xoxo Brittney from Santa Barbara

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    • rae

      Jun 21, 2022 at

      Awwww! Thanks Brittney! xx

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YOU’LL NEED:

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW
1-2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (recipe above or use store bought)
1/4 cup half and half
1-2 cups cold brew of choice

HERE’S HOW:

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. (Make sure not to boil!)
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
Store in airtight container for up to one month in the refrigerator.

VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD BREW
OPTIONAL: Beforehand, pour cold brew into an ice cube tray and freeze.
In a large glass, prepare your cold brew (or coffee) as desired… (hopefully over ice cubes made of coffee :).
In a different glass or jar, whisk together 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup and half and half, with a handheld frother (or use one whisk attachment on a handheld mixer) to desired frothiness. Pour over prepared coffee.

Serve immediately and enjoy!
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YOU’LL NEED:
1 medium zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
1/4 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
pinch S + P (salt and pepper)
avocado oil (spray if you have it!)
marinara sauce and/or ranch for dipping (optional)

HERE’S HOW:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment (if desired). Slice zucchini into 1/8 inch rounds.
Pour milk in a small bowl. Combine panko crumbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper in another small bowl. Dip zucchini rounds in the milk and then dredge in crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet. Repeat steps for all zucchini slices. Before placing in the oven, give a light spray or drizzle of avocado oil.
Bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce and/or ranch, for dipping.
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YOU’LL NEED:
2 3.5 ounce packages of instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups whole milk
8 ounces whipped topping (like cool whip), thawed
2 sleeves graham cracker rectangles
1 package mini chocolate chips (or cc of choice)
HERE’S HOW:
Whisk or hand mix pudding, whole milk, and whipped topping. Set aside.
In a 9×11 in dish or similar size dish or serving bowl, place a single layer of graham crackers – breaking pieces as needed. On top of the graham crackers, spread half of the whipped pudding mixture, evenly. On top of that, add another layer of graham crackers and then the remaining whipped mixture.
Top with chocolate chips as desired, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Notes
The longer you chill, the softer the graham crackers become, but it takes days before they become soggy.
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