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Ride the Waves with Summer Fun

August 8, 2018 By: Lizcomment

Two years ago, while reading Hands Free Mama by Rachel Stafford, I had so many aha moments about truly being present with my daughter, friends and family. I became the epitome of a hands-free mama, taking in every moment with my daughter. I stopped juggling a million things at once, I put down the phone and returned to making memories with simple beach days and backyard nights. This summer, I went from hands free mama to free spirit kid and I’ll never go back.

My story is simple because the real change happened when I joined in the fun. Instead of capturing the photos, watching and cheering my daughter on from the sidelines, I jumped right into the moment. I went from lounging on the beach roundie to riding the waves with her. I went from summer camp counselor to just one of the girls toting a large bag of snacks because really, we all need snacks.

A friend recently made my day by saying I looked younger than my age, I credit so much of that to my inner child letting loose this summer. I have the bruises and scrapes of an elementary school kid gone wild from the summer adventures. Fresh scrapes on the knees next to my many roller skating scars from a true childhood unplugged. Not only am I providing an unplugged childhood for my little one, this mama is relieving her days!

slip 'n slide

Summer fun started with a slip ‘n slide demo by me, because really how else will the kids know how to do it. Take my advice, you may want to modify the demo a bit. I went all in, running and diving to the slide. It was seriously a blast until the next day when my back was on fire. Oops!

Holding hands and jumping waves with my daughter has been the highlight of the summer. I jumped right into the swell last weekend and went for it.

summer beach baby

It has been so long since I can remember a summer jammed packed with pure fun and games. My body hates me some days, but I’ve never felt so refreshed, so energized and just alive. I dare each of you to ride the waves and ditch that summer camp counselor hat. Jump into the water and let the next wave tumble you around a little. Leave the beach with salty skin and sandy hair, it’s so worth it!

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I’m Liz, a beach mama trying to bring the aloha to our city life. Since my daughter was born it’s even more important for me to fill our home with that endless summer feeling. My paradise comes complete with sand between my toes, salty sea air, and that sun kissed glow. Read More…

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