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LIFE LATELY + AVOIDING SUMMER BURNOUT

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HAPPY FRIDAY + LIFE LATELY

SAVED BY THE BELL.

SUMMER(ing) SO HARD, SO FAR.

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So happy you're here! I'm Rae, style enthusiast, amateur cook, graphic designer, firefighter wife, and mama of 5 (big) kids. We live in the PNW with our 12 chickens and dog, Waffles...

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CABIN FEVER CURES + A PRINTABLE

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NEW & COMING SOON TO THE ILY SHOP

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DAILY LOOKS: STRONG SHOULDER TANK AND THE CUTEST SLIDES

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MEAL PLAN: MAY WEEK 4

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SPRING-READY CAR CADDY

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BLEACHER STYLE IS MY FAVORITE SPORT 🧢⚾️ 4 o

BLEACHER STYLE IS MY FAVORITE SPORT 🧢⚾️ 4 outfit ideas you can wear to alllllll the kids things.

Shared everything at the link in my bio or head here: https://raeannkelly.com/ootd-3-bleacher-ready-outfits-for-spring-and-summer/

IT’S VANILLA SWEET CREAM SZN WITH COLD BREW (for

IT’S VANILLA SWEET CREAM SZN WITH COLD BREW (for me) & CHOCOLATE MILK (for them). The recipe is below - including homemade vanilla simple syrup (so worth the extra step)!

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!

💚 ZUCCHINI PARM CRISPS 💚 A new (healthy & ta

💚 ZUCCHINI PARM CRISPS 💚 A new (healthy & tasty) recipe to add to your weekend plans! Details are pasted below or use link in bio to view on our website 😋

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.

SUMMER CAPSULE WARDROBE PART 1: on an average week

SUMMER CAPSULE WARDROBE PART 1: on an average week, keep track of how you’re spending your time and what kinds of outfits you’re wearing. At the end of the week, tally everything up and then meet me back here for part ✌🏼 (!!!!!) where we’ll chat about personal style (or aesthetic - as the kids say). Find more info at the link in bio and hit the cute bell icon while you’re there, so you don’t miss anything! 🖤 xx, Rae

🤎THE 5 MINUTE NO BAKE ÉCLAIR CAKE RECIPE YOU N

🤎THE 5 MINUTE NO BAKE ÉCLAIR CAKE RECIPE YOU NEEEEEED🤎 My mom deserves all the credit for this recipe that she’s been making for my birthday (I hate the usual kind of cake) since I was little. Recipe below or at the link in bio!

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.

🖤NEW IN THE ILY SHOP🖤 Stay in the moment wit

🖤NEW IN THE ILY SHOP🖤 Stay in the moment with our daily planner, on track with our habit tracker, & ahead of the game with our meal planner. SHOP NOW at link in bio! 🖤 ILYSM

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