Wyldflower 2020 Slow and Simple Summer Guide
Wyldflower Slow & simple summer guide
It's officially summer and maybe everything on your calendar has been cancelled (like our retreats) but I'm here to tell you - all is not lost! Guess what? You get ONE summer of slow and simple. How many times have we wished we didn't have to run from from activity to activity and for more slow summer days? Well here's our chance.
Welcome to Summer 2020 - a popsicle, sprinkler, let the kids get messy and hose them off kinda summer. The kind of summer our parents used to have: simple, slow, relaxed, unplanned - it's our chance to give that to our kids and ourselves.
We've gathered a list of things to aid in your SLOW & SIMPLE summer. Bookmark this link and come back to it when you need a little inspiration.
Experiences
Backyard camping
It's time to dust off your camping tent and set it up in your yard. Add in some glow sticks, flashlights and s'mores and you have all of summer's favorite things - your kids will love it and so will you.
Don't have a tent? Check out our new partner - Camp'd Out Tents - they'll set up a beautiful bell tent in your yard for 2-7 days, furnished or unfurnished. The ultimate kid fort and summer memory in the making. Reply to this email for their special pricing exclusive to The Wyldflower Collective
Don't have a yard? Camp'd Out Tents will set up Glamping tents for you in a array of privately owned campsites like this one or this one near Joshua Tree, this one in Cuyama or this private horse ranch in Big Bear.
Celebrating something special? Add Conner Cherland Live Music to your backyard camping experience for the ultimate summer experience. You don't need to be within 6 feet to hear his beautiful music.
Beach, beach, beach
There's never been a better summer to enjoy the beach - wear the kids out where there's enough fresh air for all.
If you want to get fancy and make things even easier? Check out Beach Now - they'll set up your beach day (and take it away too). Add ons like games and cheese boards are optional (and awesome).
SoCal Getaways
Big Bear lakefront cabins: Noon Lodge
While our retreats may be cancelled this year, our partner Noon Lodge is open! Go enjoy the 15 lakeside cabins with direct outdoor access. The pool (open through September), fire pits, bikes and lake kayaks await you. Tell them we sent you in the booking comment section (then forward us your confirmation) and you'll receive our exclusive Big Bear road trip list which we created for our retreat guests! Packing list, road trip tips, road trip music playlist, and local excursions - all the research done for you! Book soon, it's a small venue and will book up!
Santa Barbara: Beachside Glamping
We're excited to introduce you to our newest partnership - Camp'd Out Tents and their exclusive Glamping experience on the beach in Santa Barbara - Camp'd Out Escapes. Forward us your confirmation for our Santa Barbara research list which includes a packing list, family road trip tips, road trip music playlist, and local excursions. Glamping made easy!
Easy Meals
Want dinner to be easy? Me too. The Scopa Italian Roots grill box has everything in it you need for an elevated but easy family meal. Bring it with you to Noon Lodge, Glamping, or enjoy it at home.
Have a babe at home? If there ever was a summer to make things easier on yourself it's this one! Check out Square Baby for organic baby food delivered to your door. Created by fellow mom Katie Thomson, a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Nutrition Science. Enjoy 20% off your first order with discount code WYLDFLOWER20
Simple Skincare
It's a no mascara kind of summer. Wake up those natural lashes with a BeautyWyld's lash lift - such a summer treat. They're back open and supporting small businesses this summer is high on our list of to-dos - plus it makes us look less tired - win-win. Also, my favorite summer product is the multi-use Inner Glow Creme Pigment in Rapture or Delirium.
More easy skincare tools? Check out Pur Sol Beauty a fellow Mom owned brand with affordable, natural skin care products to help us ward off the stress we've been experiencing. Enjoy 15% off with code: 15WYLDFLOWER
Summer Reading & Listening
I'm enjoying rereading The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. It's a super easy read and feels really good during these challenging times.
I've just discovered the podcast The Happiness Lab and I'm loving it. Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will forever alter the way you think about happiness. Start here: How to be a Better Ally
Amber Trueblood's curated book set Summer of Simplicity provides you with the tools and guidance to replenish your emotional bank account. Want to feel more patient, focused, calm, and collected when dealing with the non-stop demands of mom-life? These books will help you do just that.
For Purpose Kids Book Club - A thoughtfully selected children's book sent bi-monthly to build empathy about a specific topic (examples include diversity & inclusion, anti-racism, gender equality, access to education, LGBTQ+ communities, climate change) plus tools to have deeper conversations with your kids.
Coming Soon! The Gone Wyld Podcast.
An authentic, vulnerable and inspirational journey of a mom and entrepreneur leaping toward her Wyld dreams one day at a time. Is it possible to have it all? Watch me try in these bitesize episodes.
I hope to inspire you to make positive change in your life, to lighten things up a bit and to make you feel less alone on this crazy journey.
Just for Kids
Screentime Saver!
Do your kids constantly ask you for more screen time? It's not the screen time that bothers me as much as the behavior before and after getting the screen time. That's why we used to be a 'screens on the weekend only' kinda family then enter Covid-19, and that went out the window. SO to ward off the constant requests we've instituted this trick which has been working! Every day they EARN their afternoon screen time based on their behavior that day AND these 3 questions
Have you played outside yet today?
Have you done your chores?
Have you learned something new today? (at least done some reading?)
It's working for our 6 year old and our 3 year old follows along. Adjust the questions to fit your child - so far so good!
Free Piano Lessons!
During these trying times, Kat's Keys wants to serve in a creative way by offering 4 FREE Online Piano Lessons ($260 Value!) (piano needed or get a starter keyboard on Amazon for $100!)
Actually affordable tutoring!
If you feel like you're also playing catch up this summer, we have a great tutor to help take the pressure off of you! One of our event childcare providers is a K-12 tutor and $25/hour virtually or $30/hour in person! Meeting with her weekly this summer has helped kick off our week with learning that's not forced by us! Camila has a BA in Psychology and Philosophy and a Master's in Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University where she taught college-level courses for two years. "I have always loved education and my goal is to be a full-time educator. I genuinely enjoy helping people learn, especially children." says Camila. Contact her at matus.camila@gmail.com
Vent Sesh
A slower summer is the perfect time to re-evaluate what's working and what isn't in your life. I'm here to help. Schedule a Vent Sesh with me, currently 2 for the price of 1. I'll listen to you without judgement, we'll talk about your current challenges, and together make a game plan with practical solutions, then I'll follow up with you to help you stay on track. I'm a problem solver at heart and would love to be a part of your process toward loving yourself and your life a little more.
Thanks for reading along, please share this guide with your friends and on Facebook and enjoy your slow and simple summer!
With love,
Karen