Taking a break from weekly episodes this summer and straying from our original 4 week topic schedule. Instead I hope to bring you occasional episodes of The Summer Lovin' Series where I can share things TheMommaMoment is lovin this summer. Here is today's short list to get us started! 

1. BigJoe Pool Float https://amzn.to/3WFRZSF
2. Brownie Brittle (Note - This is a 6 pack!) https://amzn.to/3N0xblH
3. Luke Combs' version of Fast Car
4. CupShe Women's Swimsuit Coverup https://amzn.to/3MGh4Z7

Can't wait to see what you other Mommas are lovin' this summer! 

Some of you have already started summer and some of us are counting the final days of school! To help us get ready, today will will talk about all kinds of travel tips that can help make your next trip fabulous.

I only mentioned a couple of items in today's show, but here are the links in case you want to check them out.

Traveler Tray (for little ones): 

https://amzn.to/3WjmTjA

Before we jump into the craziness of summer vacation, let's do a quick mental health check in!

Join me for a quick laugh about pet peeves that drive us crazy and a very brief look at using mindfulness strategies to not let them ruin our day.

From the Episode - Here are the descriptions of 2 Mindfulness Strategies that can help lower anxiety and frustration.

PEACE

P- Pause before you have any reaction

E- Exhale a slow breath and then inhale a slow breath (maybe repeat!)

A- Acknowledge/Accept the situation 

C- Choose what you want to do next (or how you will let it effect you)

E- Engage (thoughtfully) with those in the situation

5-4-3-2-1 Rule: 

Thoughtfully go through each of your 5 senses in this way as a way of grounding yourself in the moment and finding calmness when you have control.

Focus on 5 things you can see. 

Focus on 4 things you can touch.

Focus on 3 things you can hear.

Focus on 2 things you can smell.

Focus on 1 thing you can taste.

We know our children have a lot to say, but sometimes we need help getting them going. Today we'll look at conversation starters that can get the whole family chatting. 

Summer Reading Lists aren't just for kids! Whether you are putting them on hold at the library or organizing your kindle, it's time to select some lighter books for the warmer months that are coming our way.  

EMILY HENRY BOOKS: 

- Beach Read

- Book Lovers 

- Happy Place

JENNIFER WEINER BOOKS:

- Big Summer

- That Summer

- The Summer Place

AMANDA EYRE WARD BOOKS:

- Lifeguards

- The Jetsetters

ALI HAZELWOOD BOOKS:

- Love Hypothesis

- Love On The Brain

TESSA BAILEY BOOKS:

- Too Hot to Handle

- Too Wild To Tame

CHRISTINA LAUREN BOOKS:

- Soulmate Equation

The Getaway Collection Books:

- The UnHoneymooners (Christina Lauren)

- Twice in a Blue Moon

- The Honey-Don't List

Nora Goes Off Script (Monaghan)

Last Summer at the Golden Hotel (Friedland) 

28 Summers (Hildebrand)

Chicken Sisters (Antonia)

It's 5:00, there's no plan for dinner - don't panic! Let's chat about some ideas for meals that can be prepared very quickly on the busiest of days. 

The art of apologizing is something developed over time and impacts all of our relationships. Join me for a very brief look at apologizing and I hope you will start to give more intentional thought to the words "I'm Sorry"

Give your screen time limits a break and use Netflix as a way to spend time and connect with your kids! Here are the specific shows mentioned today:

**Don't forget to give the show a rating or leave me some comments while you're here!**

Comedies (shorter episodes):
The Mindy Project
Never Have I Ever
Kim’s Convenience

Oldies But Goodies:
Gilmore Girls
Full/Fuller House
The Babysitters Club
Modern Family
Friday Night Lights

Dramas:
Wednesday
Anne of Green Gables
Atypical
Umbrella Academy
All American

Competition/Game Shows:
Awake: The Million Dollar Game
The Mole (new version!)
The Floor Is Lava
The Circle
Cheer (Reality documentary)
Glow Up

One Time Watch Shows:
Speed Cubers
Spelling The Dream
The Hidden Lives of Pets (4 part series but a total of 2 hours)
High Score

I am super excited to tell you about these great Amazon items!!  Before you shop - PLEASE take a moment to leave a review of the show if you can!  

Here are the links for all of today's items:

1. CRZ Leggings https://amzn.to/3FRpI4C
2. Feather Duster https://amzn.to/3LP3tQo
3. Folex Carpet Cleaner https://amzn.to/3FRJ35D
4. Laundry Baskets https://amzn.to/3z67ecY
5. Plastic Organizer Bags https://amzn.to/3TF7YPC
6. Swimsuit https://amzn.to/40ePgkl
7. Ice Cream Scoop https://amzn.to/40wQZ4i
8. Paint By Sticker Books https://amzn.to/3FPfGAW
9. Ostrich Neck Pillow https://amzn.to/3LQ5lbS
10. Amazon Sheets https://amzn.to/3JLvW7i