The One Where She’s Making the Most of Summer

Life Letters, Vol. 4

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I made a summer bucket list today (see it below), and I couldn’t be more excited. Because you’re never too old for a classic summer bucket list — amiright?!

Summer feels like the perfect change of pace and therefore motivation to live a little differently—a little more like the human I want to be.

My bucket list includes goals for my family life, my writing, and just plain fun stuff I want to make time to do (read: eat my weight in watermelon and sneak away from the kids for a day to ride rollercoasters).

I thought I’d use this week’s Life Letter to dive a little deeper into a few of my top bucket list items.

What’s on your list?!☀️

(and p.s. if living your life to the fullest this summer sounds fun, my book Dream On might your perfect summer read. It’ll give you lots of encouragement and a practical roadmap for doing the life-giving things you want to do this summer!)

Now, for a deeper dive into some of my summer goals: