Romanticize Motherhood (Summer Edition)π
Itβs summer!
This season can feel especially tricky when it comes to finding time for yourself. Between kids being home, summer travel plans, pool days, sports, and activities, summer can feel like one big whirlwind.
Whatever this season looks like for you, I hope you carve out a little time for yourself and also sprinkle some magic into the days with your little one(s).
Taking inspiration from Romanticize Motherhood (Spring Edition), here are two fresh lists for summer. One for you. One for the family.
Joyful seconds for you
βοΈ Morning coffee on the patio.
Start your day with sunshine and your favorite iced coffee or tea. No distractions, just breathe it in.
ππ» Wear the dress.
That breezy summer dress youβve been saving? Put it on, even if youβre just at home with the kids.
π Read outside.
Take your current book or magazine to the porch or backyard. A few pages in the sun feel like a vacation.
π§π»ββοΈ DIY spa moment.
Cool shower, coconut body lotion, light a summer-scented candle. Small ritual, big vibe.
πΆ Create a summer playlist.
Songs that make you feel light, nostalgic, and happy. Play it while cooking, driving, or during quiet moments.
πΉ Evening porch sit.
When the day is winding down and the air cools, step outside. Sip something cold and take a few moments for you.
π Pick up fresh flowers or fruit from the farmers market.
Seasonal, simple pleasures to brighten your space or your meals.
π Let yourself be barefoot.
Feel the grass, the sand, the cool floors. Sensory grounding at its best.
πΈ Start a simple photo journal.
One photo a day of something beautiful or ordinary. No pressure for perfection.
π Schedule your own summer fun.
Put one thing on the calendar just for youβa lunch out, shopping, a pedicure.
For the family: joyful seconds together
π§ Popsicle on the porch afternoons.
Sticky faces and giggles encouraged. Itβs not about the mess, itβs about the moment.
βοΈ Backyard picnic.
Lay out a blanket, simple snacks, and enjoy a meal outside together. No fancy setup needed.
π¦ Splash pad or sprinkler play.
Whether itβs the local splash pad or your own backyard sprinkler, let them run wild and join in if you want.
π Library story time or summer reading.
Cool off indoors and explore new books or story time events.
π Nature walk with a summer scavenger hunt.
Look for butterflies, flowers, colorful leaves, or cool rocks. Let their curiosity lead.
π¨ Sidewalk chalk art afternoon.
Create a whole sidewalk gallery or just scribble and doodle side by side
π Slow evening walks.
Take a walk after dinner when the sun is lower and everything feels calm.
βοΈ Stargazing night.
Lay out a blanket and look up. Teach them to spot stars or simply make up constellations together.
π Frozen fruit snack making.
Blend or freeze fruit for DIY frozen treats together. Fun to make, fun to eat.
π« Create a summer memory jar.
Write down little moments or fun things you did on slips of paper. Read them together at the end of the season. You could even add these pieces of paper to your scrapbook!
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What are some other ways you're going to romanticize motherhood this summer? Leave a commentβIβd love to hear from you!
Cheers,
Ari
Your fellow mom who gets it
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