Everyday Maddie

 Happy Wednesday!! It's the last Wednesday of the month, so y'all know what that means! I'm linking up with Sheaffer and Shay to share all about my MAY. 1: WHAT WE'RE EATING THIS WEEK So far we've had breakfast for dinner and red beans and rice. I'm out of town now, so I'm not sure what's on the menu for me. BUT, our fave Mexican restaurant in Madison just opened a second location, so I have a feeling I'll be there at some point this week! 2: WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT Last summer! And it's getting me excited for this summer! 3: WHAT I'M LOVING I've mentioned it a time or two on here, but in case you missed it- my sister opened up an Herbalife nutrition club last summer. So, I thought I would talk about a couple of my favorite products I buy from her! First, my absolute favorite thing- a tea! I usually always go with a specialty or a beauty. A specialty has protein and collagen and a beauty has collagen too. I also love the new protei...

 Ok, I know we are not even close to summer yet. BUT. I love a summer shoe with my whole heart, and I wanted to share a few in case you need a new pair before we head into the spring and summer seasons! I wanted these last summer, but I just never got them for some reason. Well, I grabbed them this year, and I am so excited to wear them all season long! Plus, they are currently 50% off! I wanted a pair of wedges that I can wear with shorts, dresses, pants, whatever..... These aren't wedges, but I do think they are quite perfect! They are super light weight and so comfy too! I have had these for YEARS. I just checked my Nordstrom account, and I got them in March of 2019! I mean, I just love them. I wear them nearly every single day in the summer. The "almond patent" is closest to my pair- I think they have just been updated over the years. Have a great Thursday!

 It's my favorite link up day!! It's time for the June 2024 edition of Let's Look! I'm linking up with Erika and Shay today. In January, we "looked" at How We Clean Our Closets. In February, we "looked" at Little Things We Do Every Single Day. In March, we "looked" at Our Grocery Carts. In April, we "looked" at Our Daily Quiet Time. In May, we "looked" at Our Summer Closet Staples. As for today, we are "looking" at....... OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE! Well. As someone who does not work and who does not have children, my summer is super slow and a little boring. So, here's what my summer is looking like so far.... I am taking two classes this summer, one this month and one next month. Luckily, there is not a ton of work for this first class I'm taking. There are some days that I do not look at my school work at all, and there are some days when I work on it all afternoon. We're headed to the beach in a few we...

 Summer fashion is my absolute favorite, and I've got FOUR new dresses to share with you. Plus, they are super duper budget friendly!! First up, a dress from.... SAM'S!! This is a Draper James dress. From Sam's. What??? My Mimi got this one for me, and I cannot wait to wear it all summer long! I'm in XS in this one but could have still done a small. Ok, now for some even cheaper dresses from Shein!! If you remember, I placed my first Shein order back in the winter. I was very pleased with what I got, so I decided to get some summer dresses. I'm in a small in all three. I already know this one will be on repeat! With sneakers, sandals, wedges....basically all the shoes! I love the pattern and the colors! Another long dress! This one is cute with sneakers or dressed up! I've worn it a few times already, and I really love it! The colors in  this one caught my eye!  I thought it was also be cute with sneakers, sandals, or wedges! Clearly, I have a love for being ...

 Anyone else ready for summer?? Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year. Truly. But on January 45th, I'm a little burnt out on winter. I'm ready for warm, sunny days. So, here's my summer bucket list! (And just to be clear, I will have these exact same feelings come September when it's still 100 degrees outside- I will absolutely be ready for Christmas!) Make more jam! I made freezer jam last year, and I'm so sad because it's all gone now. I know to make a lot more this summer! (I even made biscuits from scratch a couple times!) Try again with the hydrangeas. I think we learned a few dos and don'ts and might have a better chance at making it this work this year.  Enjoy the beach. I'm not a beach person at all. But I also love to go to the beach. But not actually ON the beach. Does that make sense? Probably not. And I get that. But this year on our beach trip, I want to actually try to enjoy the beach. But also still go shopping......... Make thi...

 Happy Wednesday! I'm linking up with Shay and Erika for the JULY edition of Let's Look! In January, we LOOKED at  Scheduling/Organizing. In February, we LOOKED at  What's In Our Medicine Cabinets.   In March, we LOOKED at our  All Time Favorite Amazon Finds.   In April, we LOOKED at our  Biggest Pet Peeves.   In May, we LOOKED at our  Morning Routines. In June, we LOOKED at Our Best Travel Tips. Today, we're LOOKING at our..... NEW FAVORITE SUMMER FIND! I have TWO finds today that go hand in hand with each other!  Okay, I'm usually not one to care about having a tan, even in the summer. I have always embraced how pale I am😂. You can normally find me under an umbrella COATED in sunscreen! I'm also just not a big summer/pool/beach person, sooooo it's not ever something I've cared about.  HOWEVER.....a flip must have switched in me, because now I'm starting to care a bit about having a little tan. I don't want to be super dark, but...

Happy Tuesday, friends! With summer in full swing, I thought I'd share my beauty must haves for this time of year!   I always switch to a tinted moisturizer with SPF for the summer months instead of my regular foundation. I've tried countless brands and they're really all the same to me. This go around I'm using one from Tarte. I add a little blush, a sweep of eyeshadow and mascara, and a lip gloss, and that's my "full face" everyday!  For the days I don't want any makeup on my face, I opt for a face sunscreen. I just got this one from Monat, and I really like it! It isn't greasy AT ALL, and didn't dry my face out- two big factors for me when looking for a sunscreen for my face! This will be perfect for pool days, as well as days I don't want to wear much makeup.  SPF lip balm is a definite must for me. If it isn't for you, then your lips must have never been sunburnt😂. Gosh that is the WORST feeling!! I like this one from Sun Bum.  Th...