Hello and welcome to our June Rewind Newsletter!
I can’t believe that half of 2024 is now behind us and it’s time for our June monthly rewind!
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The second half of the year always goes by so fast, we’ll blink and it will be time to prepare for the holiday season!
Will anyone be watching Christmas in July movies on the Hallmark channel?
Before you reach for the remote control, join us as we reflect on the memorable moments we experienced during June!
WHAT WE DID BEHIND THE SCENES IN June
Celebrated Griffin’s Birthday
Speaking of time flying by, I can’t believe our middle son turned 25 in June!
When we asked him how he wanted to celebrate, he said he wanted to see the movie Inside Out 2.
It’s a cute and fun movie, we all enjoyed it!
First Summer Yard sale
You all know I love going to thrift stores to find unique treasures but in the summer, we look forward to the yard sales at Renningers in Mount Dora.
Here are the items I picked up in June!
A gorgeous bust statue, a soup tureen with an underplate, and two milk glass bowls.
We’ll miss the July yard sale this year but will hit it again in August!
Celebrated Father’s Day
Rich and I are Disney pass holders and we had the opportunity to go to The Magic Kingdom for the pass holder preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (formerly known as Splash Mountain.)
It just happened to be Father’s Day so he wore a shirt our oldest son gave him for Christmas.
The shirt has Goofy (Rich’s favorite character) on it and it says #1 Dad!
It was a fun way to celebrate Rich and the fact that he’s a wonderful Dad!
Enjoyed Family and friends
We love it when family and friends travel to Florida and we get to spend time with them!
In June, Rich’s sister and some of her crew came to Florida for a beach vacation and we visited with them one afternoon.
Later in the month our oldest son Evan and his best friend from Kindergarten, Ryan, came down to attend an anime convention.
They stayed with us and we enjoyed their company so much!
One night, we went to Disney Springs for dinner, shopping, and dessert!
While there, we hit the Coco Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar so Ryan could try the Around The World Tray!
It has 16 different Coco Cola beverages from various countries, some taste great and others not so much!
It’s fun to see how people react to the tastes!
Then, we watched the Disney Dreams That Soar drone show!
It’s so fun to see the lights turn into different shapes before your eyes!
On another day we went to Oakland Nature Preserve to see if we could spot any alligators!
We saw three small gators and some gigantic grasshoppers!
Evan is holding his hand up a few feet behind this one so you can get an idea of how big they are!
WHAT WE DID ON THE BLOG DURING June
Here’s a look at what we posted in June in case you missed anything!
DIY
- Created wall hooks from scraps of wood molding
- Made a coastal lantern from a pickle jar
- Crafted a rope wreath with a nautical vibe
Home Decor
- Set a coastal table for Father’s Day
- Created a festive table for the 4th of July
- Shared our Summer home decor tour
Home Organization
- Organized outdoor areas to improve curb appeal
- Kicked off the Summer Home Organization Challenge
INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WEB
- Guess what? I’ve been decorating with shells this summer and according to Martha Stewart shell decor is trending!!
- I can’t wait to try this twist on a classic summer dish! This crispy smashed potato salad looks delicious!
- Are you looking for something good to read? Here are 10 books to add to your Summer reading list!
- Are you familiar with block-printed fabric? Here’s an informative post sharing block print decor ideas.
- Do you like to entertain during Summer? Check out this post on how to plan a perfect backyard cookout!
FAVORITE SEASONAL FINDS
Today we’re sharing Threshhold’s new arrivals from Studio McGee at Target!
Click the blue links below for more information on each item in the picture!
Acacia Wood Bowl // Magnolia and Olive Artificial Wreath // Marble Candle Tray
Floral Square Throw Pillow // Fruit Still Life Framed Art // Set of 2 Ceramic Canisters
Marble Links // Woven Storage Ottoman // 4pk Taper Hexagon Candles
Brass Candle Snuffer // Wicker Lamp Shade // Turned Wood Stick Lamp Base
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HOME ORGANIZATION CHALLENGE WEEKLY TASK
To help keep everyone motivated to organize throughout the year, here are weekly suggestions you can tackle!
You can organize one week of the year or all 52!!
The month of July focuses on organizing healthy routines!
- Week 27- Morning Routine
- Week 28- Workout Routine
- Week 29- Night Routine
- Week 30- Meal Planning Routine
- Week 31- Cleaning and Laundry Routine
POSTS YOU MIGHT LIKE FROM OUR ARCHIVES
Here are some posts from our archives that are relevant to this season!
DIY
If you’re looking for an inexpensive light fixture for indoors or out, check out this post on how to make a pendant light from a basket!
Home Decor
Here’s a look at some of the home decor treasures we found thrifting and yard selling last year!
Home Organization
If you’re tackling your bedroom this summer, here are some tips to help you organize a nightstand!
We’ll see you back here on the first Saturday in August for our Seasonal Sentiments July Rewind!
Blessings, Donna and Rich
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What a fun month for you guys. How was the new ride? Splash mountain was my sons favorite ride and we were so sad when they said they were going to change it but I’ve heard good things about the new one. Living in California we always go to Disneyland Also I didn’t realize there was a world of Coke in FL. We’ve gone to the one in Atlanta with the museum and yes, some flavors are super different. Anyway love all your thrifty finds and can’t wait to see them in action. XO- MaryJo
Hey MaryJo! The ride was fine, we wish they would have stuck closer to the theme of the movie instead of focusing on Tiana’s restaurant after the movie but the ride itself is the same and still super fun! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
You guys have been busy!! Such fun things!
Yes, it’s been so busy but we’re enjoying every minute of it! Just can’t believe how fast summer is flying by! Hope you have a wonderful week!
What a busy month it has been for you Donna! I am infatuated with your yard sale finds! You scored big time, especially with that bust. I haven’t; been to Disney World in many years, but I always enjoy what you share from your visits. So much has changed since I was there, that is for sure. Maybe one of these days I will get down that way again. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Hi Cara! We had so much fun at the yard sale! Can’t wait for the one in August! If you ever come to Disney let us know! We’d love to meet you in person!