Simple Joys

Summer is officially here, and I couldn't be happier.

Jun 01, 2026

This week felt like a good mix of productivity and slowing down. I traveled, got all of my new app content filmed, edited, and uploaded, and still made time for some of my favorite things.

I gardened with my daughter, watched baseball with my son, took walks with Patrick, and we squeezed in a family movie night.

One thing I really wanted to stay consistent with this week was walking. Travel can throw off routines, but I made it a priority and hit my walking goal every day. Sometimes I think we make health harder than it needs to be. This week reminded me that a daily walk goes a long way.

I’ve also been thinking a lot about summer and how I want this season to feel. My kids are growing up fast and so is time going by.

I keep coming back to three words: simple, joy, and align.

I want simple meals, more time outside, less rushing, and more time with the people I love. I want to be present enough to enjoy the season while it’s here.

At My Table

My daughter helped me film a recipe this week, which was extra special because she’s starting to get interested in content creation. We made a Lemon Vanilla Yogurt Bowl, and it’s exactly the kind of breakfast I love this time of year.

Fresh berries, lemon, a little crunch, and enough protein to keep me satisfied.

Lemon Vanilla Yogurt Bowl

1 cup yogurt of choice
1/2 cup Blueberries
1/4 cup Granola (local farmer’s market or homemade)
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp chia seeds
Drizzle of Honey
Splash of Vanilla
Sprig of Fresh mint

Layer everything into a bowl and enjoy.

I served with 2 scrambled eggs for extra protein.

Reading

I just downloaded My Life in France by Julia Child to my Kindle and can’t wait to start it.

Listening

Annie Meyers-Shyer from Instagram’s This Oak House shared a Spotify playlist called TOH Spring Playlist that I checked out this weekend while I cooked dinner.

Looking Forward to

Aubry Atelier x Becky Aubry Ceramics launch on June 6. Mother daughter collaboration. Aubry Atelier hand sews the lampshades, and her mother Becky Aubry Ceramics does the lamp pottery by hand. They are debuting at the Fenimore Lane Design Summit on June 6 and can purchase online as well at aubryatelier.com