Happy Tuesday! Over the weekend, I did what I’m assuming is a universal “mom thing”. As we were packing up and getting ready to come home, I was thinking about my week ahead, making my meal plan, writing my list,…
A look bACK on the summer: 2025 EDITION
Good morning, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend 🙂 . Yesterday, the kids, dogs and I made our way back to McKinney from Nantucket. Andrew closed up the house and is on his way back to Texas…
Meal Planning Monday #570
It’s the first meal plan of August! And I’m back here in McKinney too 🙂 . School starts up on Thursday, our time on Nantucket is over, and real life is about to be back in full swing…plus, it’s 100…
What’s Up Wednesday {July 2025}
Happy What’s Up Wednesday! As always, on the last Wednesday of every month, Sheaffer and I host this little linky party where we share what’s going on with us right now. It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing,…
July 2025 Book Review
It’s my JULY BOOK REVIEW! Yay! I love book day 🙂 . This month, I read five books, four fiction and one lifestyle. My thoughts and opinions are all over the place. Let’s get to it… Book #1: My Friends…
Spotlight: JULY TRAVELS
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today, I’m sharing my JULY BOOK REVIEW for those of you who love a good book rec (I have several!), plus I’m also sharing our weekly TRAVEL TUESDAY! This time, I thought I’d share a little “spotlight”…
A Day Tripper’s Guide to Nantucket
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. As sad as it is for me to say, I’m settling in on this Monday morning for our last week on Nantucket. I know!!!!! How did these last two…
Meal Planning Monday #569
Happy Monday, friends! It’s our last meal plan for the month of July, so I made it extra summery (and easy!). I have five simple suppers (several for the grill!), a pasta salad that can act as a main, plus…
Shay’s Summer Saturdays {07.26.25}
Oh hey Saturday! Thank you so so much for being here with me today 🙂 . It’s the weekend, y’all! Oh hey, Norway! As you know, the Shull family is a BIG fan of this beautiful country… …it is absolutely…
Shay’s Friday Faves {07.25.25}
Happy Friday, friends! Well, as much as I have enjoyed these last few days in McKinney, wouldn’t a weekend on Nantucket sound much better? Yes, yes it would 🙂 . As I make my way bACK, I have my weekly…
Summer Slow Cooker Recipes!
Happy Friday, friends!! I am re-posting my SUMMER SLOW COOKER RECIPES from last year because friends, THE SLOW COOKER SHOULD BE YOUR FRIEND RIGHT NOW! I used to think that the slow cooker was reserved for fall and winter only…BUT…
Black Friday in July
Today’s post is sponsored by Wayfair and Collective Voice because…it’s WAYFAIR’S BLACK FRIDAY IN JULY! July 24th through the 28th, refresh your space with deals up to 80% off including so many of my favorites plus free shipping too!! It’s…













