Hello again!

I'm not sure when it happened, but I realized this week that we are nearly to the end of May! It's definitely a reminder of how a summer that sounds endless in June, seems like it was barely the length of a long exhale come August.

Every year, we enter the season with a long list of hopes for the months ahead.

And then somehow, the days blur together. The weather gets overwhelming. Schedules pile up. Energy runs low.

That experience -- one I've faced more than once -- is really the heart behind the Summer of Joy project.

I don't want a “perfect” summer filled with a bunch of "must-do" items.

I want presence and connection.

And I'm pretty sure you feel the same.

The responses from the Summer of Joy survey confirmed that this year, we want a slower, more intentional summer filled with everyday connection and meaningful moments with the people we love.

Throughout the season, your free Summer of Joy emails will share encouragement, ideas, and occasional printable resources with precisely these ideas in mind.

And soon, the Experience Pass will add even more.

Inside the pass, you’ll find things like:​
☀️ energy-aligned, creative spark lists for local adventures, rainy days, and simple summer fun
☀️ supportive seasonal planning pages designed to feel easy and not overwhelming
☀️ “Firefly Moments” memory pages for capturing everyday joys
☀️ monthly reflections and bucket-list intentions
☀️ boredom-busting inspiration for both adults and kids
☀️ printable and Canva memory book pages to preserve the season beautifully

And instead of receiving everything at once, new pieces arrive throughout the summer. ​
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It can be exciting to receive a huge influx of resources all at once, especially when energy and anticipation are high at the start of the season.
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The Summer of Joy Pass will also feature a great number of resources and fun ideas.
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​But this isn't a download it once deluge of pages and then let it sit as the summer takes off around you offer.

The Experience Pass is, in fact, an experience! 😊
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New inspiration and ideas arrive as you need them, and almost like little care packages, soft reminders affirm that less really is more and rest is still relevant in summer, especially on days when the heat is just too much or your energy is a little low.

The goal isn’t a filled calendar.

It is helping you create a summer that feels like the right balance of play and rest.

Let's create a summer you can look back on and remember for the memories, and for the feeling it gave you while you truly lived it.

I’ll be sharing more with you soon,

Amanda