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Monthly Musings: May 2025

 Happy Thursday, friends! It's time for Monthly Musing with Holly and Patty! Today we are talking....

Kicking off summer!

1. What are you looking forward to most this summer?

Girls trip to Charleston in a couple of weeks! SO excited!

2. Any favorite summer traditions? 

We don't really have any traditions, but I do love back porch sitting, outdoor dining, pool days, etc.

3. Any summer travel plans? Please dish!

We're heading to Navarre this weekend to see my mom's best friend and her daughter! Then we're headed to Charleston in a couple of weeks. Other than that, nothing else is on the agenda but we do love an impromptu vacay!

4. How do you red, white, and blue?

Nothing in particular- maybe we'll catch fireworks from our back porch!

5. Beach, lake, or pool?



Ok, I love a beach town- the atmosphere, the food, fun, etc., but I really do not love sitting on the beach. I do like hanging at the pool though!

6. Favorite summer sweet treat?

Any kind of fruity dessert, like a peach cobbler!

7. Favorite sunscreens and self tanners?

I have been loving this sunscreen for my face. And to be honest, whenever I'm using sunscreen for my body, I'm with my mom. Soooo whatever she's using 😂.

I like these drops for my face! I just mix it in with my moisturizer at night. I also like to mix it with a lotion for my body. I'm pretty sure I use the medium shade. I will also occasionally use the Jergen's natural glow lotion for my body.

8. Best flip flops or sandals?

I love a good Tory Burch flip flop for the pool and beach! I got some as a gift years and years ago and still have and love them! I grabbed this pair from the outlet a few years ago!

I also love Lemon Jelly slides for the pool. I have the 'warm grey', but I love the bright colors!

9. How are you staying fit this summer?

We recently got a Peloton bike, so I've been riding that. I'm also trying to focus on eating whole foods and cutting out processed things!

10. Favorite summer themed movies?

Hmmmm....here are a few that make me think of summer or are beachy!

Something Borrowed

Just Go With It

The Parent Trap (Lindsay Lohan version!)

Mamma Mia!

The Last Song

Hannah Montana The Movie (this one will forever be a fave!)

Something's Gotta Give

I'm sure I'm forgetting several, but those are the first on my mind!

Have a great Thursday!

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  1. HollyMay 29, 2025 at 7:23 AM

    Oh Something Borrowed is one of my all time faves! Love Tory Burch flip flops too-great choice!

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  2. Sunshine and BooksMay 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM

    I love Charleston! Have fun!!

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  3. NatashaJune 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM

    I'm belatedly catching up on my Monthly Musings reading :)

    I love impromptu vacations!

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