Tag Archives: summer

Summer Weather

by Wendy
It is really hot outside and temperatures in this area of the country may continue to rise. Evening approaches and it still feels like 103 degrees. Weather like this can make you feel so lethargic. Around town, tourists look desparate to visit as many sights and monuments as they can before the sweltering heat practically forces them indoors.

I keep reminding myself that it will be like this soon enough, so it’s important to enjoy the summer. Time to be thankful for air conditioning, chilled drinks, ice cream and days when I don’t have to ride the sweaty metro train. Time to take refuge from extreme weather with Netflix and a bottle of wine (also fun during snowstorms). Time to seek out beautiful beaches and refreshing pools. May we all feel as cool as a Barcelona rooftop pool for the rest of the summer.

Keep Calm and Check a Bag?

by Wendy
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I have to admit: those of you who check a bag have a point.

This revelation evolved during multiple attempts to cram liquid items for a beach trip into a quart-size bag. It was quite the puzzle. Usually this is fairly easy. I don’t know if I’ve ever spent so long on this aspect of packing. The casualties were two split plastic bags, as well as the hour or so I could have spent doing something else. Continue reading →

End of Summer To-do List

by Wendy
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Walk around during your lunch break and enjoy the last few weeks of jacket-free weather

Binge on baseball games. Consider listening to one on the radio, old school. Baseball is classic summer.

If your garden is overrun with tomatoes, try roasting some in the oven with olive oil, oregano and garlic Continue reading →

The Family that Travels Together…

Stays in the Same House Together!

The Looks and Leaps family recently traveled to Hilton Head, South Carolina for a week. The weather was fantastic and the ocean was beautiful – but part of the fun was living together in an awesome beach house! We’d like to share some of our favorite things and recommendations as you plan your summer getaways! Continue reading →

A Dress for all Seasons

A Dress for all Seasons
by Sunny
Two years ago, my sister, Wendy, bought me this dress; a gift for my birthday. At that time, there were no H&M stores in my hometown, so I was thrilled to be getting a dress that I would more than likely not see on anyone else around town. I wore it out that night for my birthday dinner and have worn it regularly ever since. I also found that I could change the look of the dress to fit the season. In fact, I feel that I can make this dress work for all four seasons. Take a look below and decide for yourself! Continue reading →