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.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale started last week and it’s now open to all card holders – and everyone else can shop starting July 28th. I shopped last week and picked up a few things I wanted to share.

I usually approach this sale as a good time to stock up on basics, which is what I did again this year. I got 3 pairs of pants; jeans, vegan leather pants (went down a size) and leggings. They’re all staples that I’ll wear for a long time. I also got a fun new hat and necklace.

mirror, mascara, powder

eye shadow sticks, facial cleanser, la mer kit

lip gloss, sunscreen powder, sunscreen

cleansing balm, cleanser, tula kit

infant car seat, plate set, pjs

bows, shoes, jacket

stroller, high chair, blanket

convertible car seat, plate, diaper bag

I can’t believe we’re already one week into July! I’m still playing catch up from the holiday weekend – does the laundry ever end?! I know the rest of the summer is going to FLY by so I’m trying to soak it all in. Sharing my top five sellers from June today. A couple duplicates from last month as well as some new additions.

Rainbow Mesh Sweater – This sweater was such a hit. It has the fun rainbow colored stripes and since it’s mesh it’s a great summer sweater! You can layer a cami or even a swimsuit under for a fun look.

Crochet Coverup Shorts – When I spotted these I knew I had to have them. They’re so comfortable and perfect to throw over a swimsuit for the beach or pool.

Agolde Parker Shorts – My all time favorite denim shorts. These are wildly popular and for good reason! They’re high-wasited, comfy and so flattering. I wear them several times a week.

Crochet Coverup Top – The matching top to the coverup shorts. Makes the cutest set! I’ve also worn it with my Madewell beach pants, over a swimsuit to the beach.

Beige Outdoor Rug – We’ve had this rug for over a year now and love how it brightens up the living space on our cement patio. It has held up pretty well, but we stored it away for the winter/rainy times to keep it protected.

I’m still coming off of the most fun and jam packed 4th of July weekend. It was non-stop from Friday afternoon until after the fireworks Sunday night. I posted some of the highlights on my instagram/instagram stories but had a lot of questions about outfit links. I figured it would be easiest to put them all into a post together. I love a good Americana look all summer long!

on me: pullover, jeans, sandals, sunglasses

on Wilder: sweatshirt, shorts, shoes

on Crosby: similar set, shoes

on me: swimsuit, coverup, sandals, hat, sunglasses

on Crosby: swimsuit

on Wilder (pictured in the collage above): swim trunks

hat, top, shorts, sandals

on me: set, sunglasses, sandals

on Crosby: dress

on Wilder: shirt, shorts

on me: dress, sandals, sunglasses

on Crosby: dress

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.

Steve Madden has been one of my favorite brands of shoes for years. I’ve worn them since high school – crazy! We’ve both grown and evolved over the years and they still make some of my favorite shoes. This year I’ve been living in their sandals and wanted to share some of my favorites that are on sale right now. Currently 25% off but they gave me a discount code for 30% – ASHLEY for 30% off any sale styles.

from above:

nude Dripp slides, Traveler clear studded sandals, Hadyn slides, Marina slides

top row: left, middle, right

middle row: left, middle, right

bottom row: left, middle, right