This month went waaaaay too fast.  I dare say that I was looking forward to summer so much more this year than in year’s past, and it’s flying by.

My two main DIY project goals for the summer have been completed, and I feel so accomplished. You can read about those projects here, here, and here.

But now, I’m ready for a slow down.  Some mandatory R&R.  August will bring slower steps; thoughtful moments; a stolen hour here or there.  Not only are we visiting our place of solace, but the projects I have planned to work on are less labor intensive and really fun.  I’ve been working on some delicious recipes that need just a little more tweaking, and I’ll share those as well.

Also, I’m bursting at the seams to tell ya’ll about an opportunity that I have developing, and I will tell you every last detail as soon as all details are finalized.  So exciting!

And in other random Keeping Fed news…

My good friend, Kathy Ng, writes an awesome blog on Hudson Valley Living.  It’s all about things to do in the valley, places to eat, and kids activities.  Looking for a house?  You can find it on Kathy’s blog as well!  Check out goodhomeshudsonvalley.com.

I came across this idea on Pinterest.  Might have to try it, being that I do love to reinvent the s’mores wheel!

As you all know, I love anything monogrammed.  Sean always jokes that if something sits long enough in our house, I’ll monogram it.  True, so true.  You bet I’ll put this project to the test!!

Want to try the most delicious grilled corn recipe?  This one will knock your socks off!

This moment I captured made me stop and ponder:

And one more for the road – why didn’t I think of this?! Awesome cleaning tip!

Enjoy the last few days of July.  Cheers to ringing in August!

Thanks for Keeping Fed!