Natalie's Notebook- May Recap
Summer tips: a comfortable dress, finding the right swimsuit, and how to keep guacamole from browning
Welcome to this cozy corner! This monthly newsletter is not just about recommendations, interesting articles, recipes, and fun finds. It's about sharing a part of my life with you. So, get comfortable, settle in for a bit, and let’s get caught up. ☺️
May Chit Chat 👩🎓
First of all, I want to say hello and offer a warm welcome to all the new subscribers! I’m so glad you’re here! Each month, I write Natalie’s Notebook as a recap of the highlights from the previous month, plus I share things I loved, articles you may find interesting, and recipes I made. These newsletters remind me of the importance of reflection and the practice of paying attention to what brings me joy. I hope they inspire you to do the same. 🥰
Here are a handful of highlights from May:
A fantastic, weeklong trip to Vail with my husband, daughter, and son-in-law
Opportunities to catch up with friends I haven’t seen in ages
My youngest’s college graduation- woohoo!
A mini vacation to Lake Tahoe to celebrate the graduate
Everyday Loves
I received a walking pad for Mother’s Day, and I love it! I hop on there to warm up before working out or use it while listening to an audiobook.
While looking at some Memorial Day sales, I picked up this extremely comfortable dress and this sweater jacket.
With warmer weather comes insects, and this indoor bug trap is a must-have. It’s shocking how well it works (and also gross!)
I loved my two great hikes this month: Hanging Lake and Van Sickle Trailhead.
Noteworthy Links
This is handy for summer- The Best Way to Keep Guacamole from Browning.
And so is this- The Best Swimsuit Styles for Your Body Type.
Have you heard of The Reverse To-Do List Method? I’ve been using it for a long time.
From the Kitchen
I quickly whipped this easy meatless dish up one night when I realized I hadn’t planned anything for dinner. We ate it with an arugula salad and didn’t put it on toast.
These tasty Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are great on the grill or baked in the oven.
This Herbaceous Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a yummy summer side dish.
What brought you joy last month? I would love to know. I hope your June is an amazing one!
With love, Natalie xx
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney
I love that quote!! Hi! This was such a fun read! I’m so glad you got to spend quality time with your kids. Major congratulations to your youngest on graduating!! Interesting to find out what swimsuit style I should look out for and the recipes look delicious - especially the chicken fajita wrap… yum!! Your dress and cardigan are darling! How do you find such beautiful things?? I’m getting ready for a big trip, so that has been my excitement for quite some time ☺️ Xx
Congratulations to your daughter! This walking pad looks so great! Thanks for the wonderful recommendations, as always! Xx