A smattering of summer capsules

Sunday Saves 6.4.2023

Life has been full lately—and I expect it to remain so this summer. To mitigate decision fatigue and maintain my sanity, I’ve developed a smattering of summer capsules to wear, to eat, to do, to read…all to prevent burnout and help me focus on what matters: enjoying the season with my family and friends. Today I’m sharing some of these capsules on the off chance you’re prepping for a full season, too, and might find them helpful. I would love to hear your hacks for smooth summer sailing in the comments.

Before I get into it, I have an exciting reminder. Recipe for a Summer Romance: a curated list of delicious romance novels is on its way to your inbox this week on June 7th! I can’t wait to share my list of six contemporary and six historical romances, plus backlist extras featuring unputdownable series, tropes, and varying spice levels. The list is free, fun, and full of flirtatious reads I just know you’re going to adore.

While you wait for Wednesday’s exciting release, press play on this special playlist I created to suit our summer romance reading vibe: Be the Heroine of Your Own 2000s Rom Com. It’s the perfect mix for driving with the windows down or singing in the shower.

Summer Capsules

• Summer Meal Capsule (I’ll expand on this one with recipes next week!)

  • Grilled Protein with Lemon Vinaigrette Salad

  • Farmers Market Veggie Pasta

  • Summer Sourdough Sandwiches

  • Picnic Lunch for Dinner

  • Tacos with Creative Fixings

• Summer Wardrobe Capsule

  • Bike shorts + Tank top + Oversized button down

  • Breezy sundress + Tevas or Sneakers

  • Linen pants + Tee

  • Baseball cap or Scarf

• Summer Skincare Capsule:

  • Naturium serum + Peptide moisturizer

  • Glowy sunscreen + Mineral powder

  • Naturium body lotion

  • Thinkbaby sunscreen

• Summer Activity Capsule:

  • Library

  • Splash pad

  • Park

  • Zoo

  • Pool

  • Blanket fort

  • Bubbles

• Summer Reading Capsule (more on this one soon, too.)

  • Nonfiction

  • Backlist

  • Friend’s Recs

  • Fall Romance

  • Literary Fiction

• Summer Self-Care Capsule

  • Solo hike

  • Yoga

  • One hour uninterrupted reading time

  • Takeout

  • Coffee shop treat

Romance recommendations are coming your way in just a few days! We’ll chat more then.

Chelsey

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