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15 Summer Self Care Products for the Best Summer Yet

June 27, 2020      22 Comments

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Summer is here! And if we're lucky that means a little sand, sun, and self care! As a girl named after this magnificent season, it would be silly to ...

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Time Management Tips for Productivity and Mental Health

April 16, 2020      4 Comments

10 Time Management Tips for Productivity and Mental Health

The current quarantine season is a big struggle for both our productivity and our peace of mind. We’re always overloaded with information, and our ...

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Coping with Depression- 12 Easy, Actionable Tips to Beat the Blues

February 27, 2020      26 Comments

Tips for Coping with Depression, SADD, PTSD

Have you been feeling an heavy sadness, that just seems to be sticking around? Is it making it difficult to enjoy the world around you? Being sad ...

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31 Amazing Mental Health Quotes to Fight Stigma

May 22, 2019      1 Comment

31 Amazing Mental Health Quotes

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. We all struggle sometimes. It's okay to admit it! ...

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10 Fun Journal Prompts for Summer

May 14, 2019      Leave a Comment

10 Fun Journal Prompts for Summer

Have you ever wanted to start a journal? Or maybe just finish one you've been working on. This list of journal prompts for summer are here to help get ...

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Build Your Own Self Care Kit

April 18, 2019      Leave a Comment

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. Your self care tool kit is something you can reach ...

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I’m Summer, a lifestyle blogger and mental health advocate living her dream in sunny Hawaii.

My passions are self-care,  mental wellness, and personal growth.

My goal is to inspire others to live a life they don’t need to take a vacation from.

When I’m not writing, you can find me out on the water! I love soaking up the sun and the vitamin sea.

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Tomorrow is my B-Day which makes today my very las Tomorrow is my B-Day which makes today my very last day of being 30. 

It’s been a crazy year with so much chaos, anxiety and worry. But, underneath it all I had some amazing opportunities to get to know myself better this year. 

I got to focus on my freelance career and my blogging business. And am now happy to say I have a job I love. 

I spent some glorious time outdoors with more to come. And was able to@dig deeper in therapy and truly start the healing process. Although I’m still working on learning to set boundaries. 

Was this year a little crazy and a little scary? Yep. And that’s okay! 

So here’s to my final day as a 30 year old! So glad that the pictures I took on my B-Day last year turned out as a great reminder of that time in my life. 

#imfeelingmyself #happyalmostbirthday #unbirthday #over30 #plussizefashion #plussizebeauty #plussizestyle #plussizeblogger #plussizebeauties #plussizelife #plussizelove #selflovejourney #selflovefirst #selfloveclub #oahublogger #hawaiiblogger #30flirtyandthriving #thirtyflirtyandthriving #gettingolder #gettingolderandwiser
⭐️Spiritual Self Care⭐️sometimes life seem ⭐️Spiritual Self Care⭐️sometimes life seems to add up faster than we can control.  It can be hard to process and sometime we just need external help. Turning things over to the universe, spirit, God, goddesses, your ancestors, the church, the big cheese or whatever type of faith or spirituality you choose can help you to dig a little deeper and find calm and peace during a tough time. 

We don’t judge here, so whatever spirituality you possess or don’t is fine by me. 😊but, leaning into spirit to cope with loss, grief, addiction, mental illness, and more can provide us with support, acceptance, and understanding for the things in life we can’t control. 

I’ve been feeling a little off since the last full moon. I’m not sure exactly why but two things popped up for me 1) my dad’s death date anniversary and 2) my birthday and my hubby’s birthday. 

Both of these things add a layer of stress. Planning special events one week to celebrate myself then switching gears to celebrating and grieving another year without my pops, to jumping back on the b-day celebration train is a lot to deal with. 

So I shuffled up my oracle deck and asked the universe what I needed to get through this tough time. 
1) clarity
2) despair
3) patience 

And wham! The universe smacks me right in the face with the message I needed to hear. 

Get clear on your feelings and emotions. You’re experiencing them for a reason. It’s okay to feel sad and honor those moments of sorrow and despair. Be patient with yourself amd your emotions. 

Don’t worry universe you’re coming in loud and clear. 🤣

What’s one thing you’re struggling with lately? Get it off your chest in the comments below! Comment a ⭐️ emoji if you want me to draw a random card for you with a message from the universe 😊

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🎼”See that line where the sea meets the sky.. 🎼”See that line where the sea meets the sky...it calls me!”🎼

Anyone else have a favorite @disney song that just feels made for you? I’d love to know!

I think people’s favorite song, films, and characters say so much about them. 

My current fave song is: Business by Tiesto

My favorite song (because it reminds me of my dad): Bad Company 

My favorite film is: White Chicks

My favorite Disney film is: Up 

My ride or die TV show is parks and rec. And I really wish @netflix would bring it back :) and Law and Order: SVU (I’ve seen every episode ever made at least once) 😅

What’s your faves? Drop them in the comments and make a new friend. 

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💐Spring has sprung! 🌸And although that might 💐Spring has sprung! 🌸And although that might not mean a whole lot here on Oahu, it does mean something to my wardrobe and accessories. I was so happy to get to check out the new @studexUSA Amazon store and give their new spring styles to try. #gifted

The adorable daisies and pastel colors are perfect for spring. I loved the cute spring stack I received so much. And the best part is each pair comes sterilized and ready to wear. I have super sensitive ears and they can often get red and irritated from wearing earrings. The Studex Advanced Hygenic cleanser helps to clean your ears and earrings in-between wears to prevent irritation. 

Now I'm ready to rock their new spring styles without redness and irritation. 😁
 
Visit https://www.amazon.com/studex and SAVE 20% With Code: 2021STUDEX

Which spring trend are you loving? And which do you wish would go away?  Check the comments for my answer ;) 

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Yesterday felt like a magical day! This past year Yesterday felt like a magical day! This past year has been so anxiety filled. It’s been so lonely. It’s been tough. As life is slowly returning to a different but new “normal” I find my self longing for connection, for time out in the sun, and to explore the island.

Yesterday, my hubby and a couple of our dear friends adventured up to the Kailua Farmer Markets, got tacos at @konosnorthshore, drove over to Bellows beach, spent the afternoon in the sun and breeze, then finished our drive down Oahu’s windward side, and finished with dinner @nicospier38.

It felt like an extraordinary day although each moment was in itself completely perfectly ordinary. You ever have a day like that? So splendidly normal?! 🤣

Maybe that’s what mindfulness feels like, or being present, or just plain getting outside. Either way I’m so blessed for a day like yesterday. 

Tell me one thing that’s happened recently that left you smiling?! 

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Kindness Matters! 😊 Be Kind to others, and kind Kindness Matters! 😊 Be Kind to others, and kind to your hands too! With each purchase from @soapbox a bar of soap is donated to someone in need. #ad 

I love a brand with a mission and Soapbox at @target makes goodness that much easier to find and share!

My favorite scent is  Sea Minerals & Blue Iris it the perfect beachy scent! 🌊

What is your favorite smell? My top three are lavender, pine, and coffee! 👃🏼

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Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazi Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing ladies in my life. 

You are badass! 
You are strong!
You are worthy! 
You are loved!

What’s your favorite part of being a woman?! 

#internationalwomensday #womensupportingwomen #womensday2021 #positiveaffirmation #positiveaffirmationsdaily #plussizeblogger #plussizelife #flannelseason #mentalhealthmatters #spacebuns #smilesmilesmile #womensupportwomen #positivevibe
🛀🏻Self Care Saturda🚿 Saturday’s are my 🛀🏻Self Care Saturda🚿

Saturday’s are my “me” day. Everyone’s at work so I have the house to myself all morning. I love using this time to get caught up on my chores, take a long hot shower with @spongellebeyondcleansing, drinks some coffee, and read a book! 

What’s on your Saturday agenda?! 

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🥳Happy Blogiversary Giveaway!! 🥳 My blog @t 🥳Happy Blogiversary Giveaway!! 🥳

My blog @thesunshinesuitcase celebrated its second anniversary this month. It’s been two tough years of learning, growing, and changing! 😊 and although it’s been tough it’s been soooooo worth it. Seeing each blog post, picture, and partnership come to fruition is such an honor. I’ll continue to spread the love in the self care and mental health communities for years to come! 😊

So I’ve teamed up with @spongellebeyondcleansing to giveaway a set of my favorite spongelle goodies! Their body wash infused buffer in Black Orchid, hand soap infused buffer in restore, pedicure buffer in beach grass, and their new sea salt rose hand sanitizer. It’s about to get squeaky clean in your house! 🧼🤙🏼🧼

Their biodegradable infused buffers combine amazing cleansers with gentle exfoliating buffers to get rid of dry dull skin while hydrating to let your natural glow shine through! 

To enter:
1) like this post
2) follow @thesunshinesuitcase and @spongellebeyondcleansing 
3) tag two friends in the comments below
4) Share the giveaway on your story for 3 BONUS entries

This giveaway is US only. It is in no way endorsed by, or associated with Instagram. Giveaway closes at Midnight HST 2/28!

Celebrate our 2 year blogiversary with this fun giveaway! 

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Let’s talk about morning routines! Mine needs a Let’s talk about morning routines! Mine needs a bit of a revamp to be honest. 

I really struggle to stick to routines. Partially because I find them a little boring and partially do to ADHD. But, it turns out a lot of you struggle with them too! And boy oh boy do I have a tip for you!

Have you ever heard of habit bundling? It’s when you pair an established habit with a new habit to help you make it part of your routine seamlessly. 

For example with inspiration from my dear friend @_cupofjojo try reciting your new set of daily affirmations while using your already established habit of making the bed. 

For me I used my “MAKE COFFEE” habit as a spring board to make taking my morning medication a part of my routine. I have coffee every morning, I don’t function without it but I often forget to take my am meds until much later in the morning. By combining the two habits I’ve been much better at taking them on time. When I do this I feel better and can more easily tackle my day. 

Using this idea of habit bundling I’m slowly going to add small habits to my morning routine by bundling them with  the three habits you see in the graphic. Starting this week I’m bundling “wash my face/brush my teeth” with getting dressed. I work from home so I often just jump into work without even getting out of my jam jams. But, I don’t feel great when I do that. Change my outfit and bam, I feel like a new woman 😂🤣

What is one a.m. habit you’re trying to make a part of your routine? What daily habits do you already have? Comment below and let’s brainstorm a way to help you bundle those habits and create a routine you’ll love! 

Don’t forget to save this post to remind you about habit bundling the next time you want to switch up your routine! 

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