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Sarah Tucker's avatar

I"m starting to love the idea of "taking August off" too- great reminder. I'm trying to quiet a lot of noise overall this month. I really dislike summer (the heat ugh) BUT this summer I leaned into the season more and made a little event of buying my favorite fancy ice cream (lavender honey) while watching women's soccer. It's a hobby I look forward to next summer :)

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Dana Miranda's avatar

A new ice cream hobby is a great idea! Stay cool 😎

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MQ's avatar

I’m a crap gardener but I’m slowly learning. I paid to have a raised bed installed in my front yard, along with a small sitting area. (My ADHD means if I don’t see it I won’t water it). I’ve learned that zucchini grows like a weed but is also suicidal, that basil loves full sun in Texas, and that many weeds are actually indigenous herbs. I only spend time outside at dawn and dusk because, Texas. But the mental health and general chill benefits have been well worth the cost to get started. I have become a weird bird lady. Also I have enough pesto for several winters.

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Dana Miranda's avatar

Yay for learning! We're gardening at my house for the first time this year, and I'm astounded daily by everything plants do.

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MQ's avatar

Right? I’m also gardening in the front to be critter friendly bc my dogs are not to be trusted 😂

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Sashya Clark's avatar

I bought myself a new swimsuit and a new shirt from a store for my body type. And they fit GREAT! I get soooo many compliments, and I feel good.

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Dana Miranda's avatar

Amazing! Swimwear is so fraught; it's incredible to feel good in it.

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Sashya Clark's avatar

So true!! I had NO idea how much it bothered me until it didn't

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Keris Fox's avatar

I really enjoyed Happy Gilmore 2! I didn’t expect to, didn’t like the original, but my 16yo loves Adam Sandler, so we watched it together.

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Dana Miranda's avatar

YES! THANK YOU! I loved the original as a kid, and I fully expected this one to be an awkward grab at nostalgia, but I was so happy with how it was done.

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Diana Fox Tilson, LICSW's avatar

I'm flattered to be included! Thank you!

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LA Bourgeois's avatar

I purchased quality flatware and donated the old service to charity. It was only $40, but I feel a million times better.

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Dana Miranda's avatar

Love those little details!

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Emily Ladau's avatar

As someone who follows your work, it meant a lot to see my note made its way to this post. Thank you for what you do!

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Emily Ladau's avatar

Also realizing I didn't actually answer your question at the end! The most joyful use of money in my life this summer has been putting it toward my wedding!

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Dana Miranda's avatar

Congrats on the wedding (planning)!

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Morgana Clementine's avatar

Thank you for the mention, Miranda💫 August has me ragged and looking forward to autumn every year!

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Dana Miranda's avatar

I think this is the real reason we're all so obsessed with pumpkin spice lattes :)

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Morgana Clementine's avatar

You have a point... can't wait!

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Cara Howden's avatar

Thanks for the mention, Dana!

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Jamethiel's avatar

My son and I took a planned in one week, no reservations made road trip through Oregon and Northern California with the dog. It was utterly magical, he really had to step up and help a lot, but we managed a ton of relaxation too.

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Sarah Ochoa's avatar

Taking our four boys to Corpus Christi Texas and playing on the beach and forking over 600 to dolphin watching cruises and the Texas State Aquarium that does amazing work rescuing and rehabbing injured animals. I had no problem spending that money on awesome experiences.

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