Summer Lovin' {Things I am Loving this Summer}

Happy Monday!
I thought I would catch up & share some things we have been loving this Summer!

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I am loving spontaneous trips to Lake Tahoe.
A few days after 4th of July, the kids and I decided to head up to Tahoe for 4 days.
Kevin has some huge deadlines at work this month and has been working long hours, so I decided to have a change of scenery!
Last minute my mom decided to come with us also!

 I love everything about Lake Tahoe.
I love that Tahoe is my happy place and I love that it is becoming my kids happy place also.

 I love the smell of Tahoe.
I love the trees.
I love drinking my cup of coffee in the peacefulness of Tahoe.

I love the lake.
I love the quietness.
I love that my kids will play in the sand for hours.

I love how relaxed I am up there.

I love that we don't have internet at our house there.

I love everything about Tahoe.

Can't wait to go back later this summer!

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I am loving Stitch Fix.
Stitch Fix is a styling service that sends you 5 pieces of clothing, which are picked out especially for you by your own personal stylist!

 I got my 2nd Stitch Fix a couple weeks ago.

(You can see my 1st Stitch Fix HERE)

I love that they send outfit ideas on a print out card with a note & outfit ideas.

I love that I am not committed to buy anything.

I love that I can send it all back in a pre-paid shipping bag.
I loved what they sent me this month:

I loved that maxi dress (I didn't love that it was too big...I would have kept it in a heartbeat!)
I loved the green capris, but have jeans just like them.
I loved the white tank & coral lace shirt, but they were too much $.

I love the stripe shirt that I decided to keep. 

Have you tried Stitch Fix before?
Check it out {HERE}

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I am loving my little  kitchen makeover!

Luke hasn't been wanting to sit in his high chair for almost 2 months.
The problem was that our kitchen table only sat 4 people.
So, we needed to get a new table.

Here is the before...this table:

(I loved this table....gave it to my sister, since they needed a new table!)

And this highchair that was in the corner:

{And if you want to see before pics from when we moved in, click here}

I am LOVING the fact that I don't have a high chair anymore! In fact, we aren't even using a booster for Luke at home. He just wants to sit at the table like his sisters!

I knew I wanted a rectangular table with a bench.
I also knew I didn't want to spend a lot of money since we have 3 young kids and the kitchen table will be getting a lot of use....meals, homework, coloring station, games, etc.
So, I knew IKEA was the answer!
I got this awesome table & chairs there:

The problem was, they didn't have a bench there.
So, I went to google and found this bench:

 Guess where it is from....Walmart!!
I was originally going to paint the top of the bench white, but it actually flows well with our floor, so I am just leaving it as is for now!

While I was at IKEA, I saw this awesome island that had 2 chairs.
Here is what we had Before (an island, with no chairs) I loved that the IKEA island had chairs...and they matched the kitchen table chairs I just got.
I took the measurements and measured out that space in our kitchen.
I would work, so I went back and got them!

 LOVE it!

I got these baskets (also at IKEA) for storage. I put all the kids cups, bowls & plates in the baskets.
One of the baskets is for their snacks so they have easy access. Another basket has kitchen towels.

 Oh, and I got a new rug also...thank you Costco! $20! Love a good deal!

We doubled the seating in our kitchen with the new table, bench & island!

  I really love that the new island has double the working space. Our kitchen doesn't have much counter space, so having a bigger island has helped out!

The new kitchen island is maple wood, so we had to treat it so that it didn't get stained when I prepare food on it. I needed to use something food safe! 

 I picked up a container of mineral oil from Target. It's less than $5 & found in the digestive section since mineral oil aids with digestive issues (we used to have to give Kate mineral oil when she was a toddler & backed up....)

To apply the oil, pour some on the island/counter and then use a rag to rub it all in & absorb.

Do this:

• Once per day for the first week.
• Once per week for the first month.
• Once per month for the life of the island/counter.

 Got a new fruit stand {here} also! 

Love this inexpensive face lift to our kitchen!

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I am loving my new Erin Condren life planner.

  It came at the beginning of July.

I love a fresh new planner.

I love that this one is an 18 month calendar.

Even though I have an iPhone, I rarely use my phone calendar.
I need to write things down in a planner. I have always been like that.
How about you?
Get yourself a planner {HERE}

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I am loving the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

 I am loving that I have been saving my Nordstrom gift cards for this sale.

I am loving these pajamas that I got.

I am all about Uggs so you know I am loving these boots

They are rarely on sale!
Speaking of rarely on sale....these Frye boots.

I have been eyeing them for over a year.
They go off sale on August 3rd...I think I need to pull the trigger before then. Eek!

What I love about the Nordstrom sale is that I can get things for Back to School/Fall.
It is my favorite time of year for clothes!
I am loving this dress
 
Love the coral with the leopard belt! Darling!
I also love this dress. Comes if 5 different colors.

Also this one.

It comes in Blue or Black.
 Some statement necklaces will really make the dress pop.

One of these will be a First day of school outfit for myself!
I always get a new dress for the 1st day of school :)

Have you shopped the Nordstrom sale yet?
What did you get?

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I am loving planning Luke's 2nd Birthday Party.

I DON'T love the fact that he is almost 2 and no longer a baby.
Seriously, he is a big boy now.

Full on toddler. 

I am loving Luke's love of trains.

Luke is loving the show Chuggington.

I love that he calls it "Choo Choo Show"

I was brainstorming a train party or  sports party...he is also obsessed with balls.

But, I couldn't resist this tagline "Choo Choo Luke is TWO"

So, naturally, he will be having a train themed party.

Here is a sneak peek of his invites I made:

I think it will be a cute party!

 I can't believe he will be TWO in less than 3 weeks. 

Where has the time gone?!?!

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I am loving the 1 on 1 time I had with Luke last week while my girls were at Performing Arts Camp.

He is such a boy....loves his trucks & trains. So different than the girls!
It was so great having over 5 hours each day with JUST Luke!!!
He is such a fun kid.

I am also loving that my girls loved that Camp and that they did so awesome in their play on Friday night.

  Know what I am NOT loving?

That school starts in a month!
This summer has gone by WAY too quickly!
What are you loving this summer?