green top, shorts, similar sunglasses, beach tote

This summer has already flown by! I can’t believe it’s the middle of July and it feels like it will be non-stop until Labor Day. I thought summer was supposed to be relaxing, but between the kids’ camps, activities, appointments and work it feels BUSY! I’ve been heavily relying on my Walmart+ membership because fitting in time to go to the store is harder than ever.

You know I love Walmart+ – I’ve been a member for over 10 months and continue to use the membership weekly… at least! It’s saved me countless times…. last minute gift for kid’s birthday parties, groceries, diapers and most recently summer staples.

We’ve been spending a ton of time in the sun between the beach and pool and needing restocks in sunscreen, pool and sand toys, towels, etc. I try to stay organized and go through my beach bag often, but I still find myself scrambling at the last minute for more swim diapers for Wilder. I’ll login to my Walmart+ account and place an order and have them delivered to my door in a matter of hours. I always end up finding something cute for myself or one of the kids to add on to the order, like my neon terry cloth beach outfit and this fun summer set for Crosby.

hair clips, swim trunks, swimsuit

sunglasses, sunscreen, swim diapers

bikini pouch, packable visors, shorts set

towels, babyganics sunscreen, supergoop sunscreen

More benefits:

Free delivery from your store – Groceries and more delivered from your store as soon as same day with $35 order minimum. (restrictions apply)

Member prices on fuel – Walmart+ also saves you 5¢ per gallon at Walmart & Murphy stations. You can also access the member pricing at Sam’s Club fuel centers.

Mobile Scan & Go – Walmart+ also offers a mobile scan & go so you can scan items with your phone as you shop in store, then go to checkout. Just scan, pay & be on your way!

W+ free shipping – Free shipping from walmart.com with no order minimum. Excludes freight and Marketplace.

RX for less – Get select prescriptions for as little as $0 and save up to 85% on thousands more at Walmart pharmacies. *Not available in all states. The program is not insurance and cannot be combined with insurance. Savings off of the overall regular nationwide retail pharmacy prices based upon 2020 national program savings data from MedImpact: average savings are 65%

Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this post.

Over the past few years I’ve gotten really strict about wearing sunscreen every single day. Previously I would only apply it when I knew I was going to be spending time in the sun, but as I’ve gotten older I realize how important it is to protect my skin. I’m not getting any younger, I turned 37 last week, so I’ll do whatever I can to protect and preserve my skin. Today I want to share my 4a favorite facial sunscreens and why I love them.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 – If you’re not familiar with Ilia they are a clean beauty line that makes some of my favorite products. This serum is amazing. It’s similar in coverage to a bb cream or a tinted moisturizer (a bit heavier than Supergoop) and it works so well. It’s not drying and the perfect sunscreen to wear when you want a little coverage.

Supergoop Glow Screen – This one has a light tint/glow that is beautiful on it’s own or as a primer for makeup, it’s almost like a lightly tinted moisturizer. I’ve been wearing it most during the week when I want a little coverage. I love layering my favorite Tula primer over it for a pretty finish.

Tula – This sunscreen has the prettiest glow! It goes on sheer, no white cast, and looks amazing on it’s own or under makeup. I mostly wear it on it’s own on no makeup days. It also smells like a vacation. Save 15% on all Tula with code ASHLEYJACKEL

Elta MD UV Clear – I love this brand and so do dermatologists. I use this one most when I’m going to be in the sun for a long time – like the beach or pool. It gives me peace of mind that my skin will not burn.

4th of July has always been one of my favorite, if not favorite, holidays. It’s such a fun summer day… and I can’t believe it’s less than a month away. Our neighborhood goes all out for the holiday and does a huge parade in the morning. I ordered this kids outfits yesterday and came across so many cute options I wanted to share in a blog post.

on Crosby: dress

on me: hat, sunglasses, sweatshirt, shorts

Toddler/little girls

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middle row: left, middle, right

bottom row: left, middle, right

Toddler/little boys

top row: left, middle, right

middle row: left, middle, right

bottom row: left, middle, right

One of my favorite stores right now is Aerie, they have everything from swimsuits, to active wear, to lounge to cute summer tops. I’ve been shopping there for a few years but really love what I’ve purchased recently I wanted to share a round up of what I own and love as well as what I have my eyes on.

Swimsuits

This year I’ve been all about a good one piece. My time at the pool is the opposite of relaxing – I’m in the water with the kids practicing their swimming so I’ve looked for comfortable one pieces that have enough coverage and are still cute. I’ve purchased a few from Aerie over the last few months – this ribbed leopard suit with the cut out is really fun. I think this one shoulder scalloped suit looks so much more expensive than it’s $36 tag. I just ordered this cute floral print.

Bike Shorts

Over the past few years I’ve really leaned into the bike short trend. At first I didn’t think they were my style but then I realized they’re just short leggings – waaaay more practical for the summer months. Aerie is always my go-to place to purchase them. I have several pairs from previous years that are no longer in stock but I just ordered this floral pair. I also love that they make them in different lengths – something for everyone.

Tops

I purchased this little $18 smocked tank a couple months back and think it’s so cute for summer. It’s slightly cropped so I wear it with high waisted pants or shorts. I ended up getting it in this floral print too – and it comes in other colors and prints. Great top for under $20.

Lounge

This might be what Aerie is most known for – their loungewear is AMAZING. I’ve purchased a lot from them over the years. They have the softest sweatshirts, sweaters and pants. I purchased these cozy corded shorts last month and I’ll even wear them out.

We just got back from a quick staycation at Monarch Beach Resort. It was my first time being away from both kids overnight in SO LONG. Jeff and I went with friends and had a blast. We packed a lot into just over 24 hours and I packed several outfits as well. I wanted to share a breakdown of everything I wore.

outfit #1 sunglasses, bodysuit, shorts, shoes, similar bag

outfit #2: romper, bikini top, bottoms, similar hat, sunglasses, sunglasses chain

outfit #3: similar dress, shoes, similar bag, denim jacket

outfit #4: bikini, coverup, similar hat, slides, sunglasses

ouftfit #5: sweater, shorts, slides, similar hat, sunglasses, similar suitcase

It’s no secret I love accessories. Bracelets, necklaces, handbags, hats, etc. I’m a fan of them all. One accessory I wear every day in the summer is a pair of sunglasses. I keep a few in my car and the rest in this amazing case I found on Amazon. It’s perfect for storing up to 5 pairs at a time… it rolls up pretty small and would be great for travel (whenever that happens). Today I want to share 4 of my favorite pairs of inexpensive glasses I found on Amazon. They’re all under $30!

I used to spend a lot of money on sunglasses, but over the years I realized I’m just so hard on them. Now that I have kids I’m even rougher on them. I still love the occasional pair of designer sunglasses, but for every day wear I usually reach for one of these pairs.

This pair is probably my most worn. I love the size, they’re perfect for the beach and pool and are only $15.

This pair is actually polarized! They look a lot like the Ray-Ban version but are only $25.

This pair is so fun! They’re $10 and have a retro feel and come in a lot of colors. I’m actually surprised with how often I’ve worn them.

I purchased this pair about two years ago and have been so happy with the quality. They’re also a larger frame – perfect for the beach and pool.

Here are some other sunglass related items:

• I think this display would be a great way to keep sunglasses organized at home if you have the space for it.
• Also love this box, it’s almost like a jewelry box for your favorite pairs.
• Or if you want to hang them on a wall or back of a door, this would be a great option.
• I’m a huge fan of sunglass chains – my favorites are this pretty shell one, this dainty gold one, thicker black chain and acrylic tortoise shell chain.