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Mother’s Day may be over (hope you soaked up every minute!), but the celebrations aren’t done yet.
This week, we’re shifting our focus to teacher appreciation, end-of-school-year momentum, and gearing up for summer with easy home refreshes and fun family planning. Grab a snack and let’s get into it.
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Memorial Day Hosting: Keep It Simple, Fun & Chill
No need to overdo it—just a few thoughtful touches can make your backyard the place to be:
Set the Scene: Hang string lights, throw out a few picnic blankets, and pop some fresh flowers in jars. Instant charm.
Self-Serve Drink Station: Fill a cooler or tub with canned drinks and juices, or mix up a signature mocktail in a big dispenser.
Activity Zone for Kids: Water balloons, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and a basket of snacks = happy, busy kids while the grownups relax.
Pro tip: Disposable plates and napkins save your sanity when cleanup time rolls around.
Easy Recipes for Outdoor Hangouts (or Weeknight Wins)
Summer meals should feel fun, fresh, and no-stress. These check all the boxes:
Mini Sliders Three Ways: Classic beef, pulled BBQ chicken, and veggie black bean—let guests mix and match.
Watermelon Feta Skewers: Sweet, salty, and surprisingly addictive.
No-Bake Dessert Jars: Layer pudding, whipped cream, and crushed cookies in mini mason jars. Cute, cool, and crowd-pleasing.
Mom hack: Make-ahead everything you can. The goal is chill hostess, not frazzled food runner.
Outdoor Favorites to Upgrade Your Summer Setup
Make your space summer-ready with just a few easy swaps:
Portable Speakers: For backyard dance parties or chill background music.
All-Weather Rugs: Adds style and softness underfoot—even on concrete patios.
Bug-Blocking Style: Citronella candles, netted food covers, and lightweight long sleeves for evenings outdoors.
Bonus points: Keep a stocked “outdoor bin” with sunscreen, wipes, bubbles, and bug spray so you’re always ready to go.
Tiny Joys to Soak Up This Week
Watch the sunset barefoot on the grass
Make a pitcher of iced tea and actually sit down to drink it
Let the kids stay up late and chase fireflies (just once... or twice)
That’s it for this week! Next Tuesday, we’ll dive into the first-week-of-summer mindset with boredom busters, snack hacks, and summer routines that feel fun—not forced.
Until then, cheers 🍷 to the unofficial start of summer—grill something good, stay up late, and soak it all in.
Stay OhSoStyled,
❤️ Sophia
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