When I first started publishing The Monday Post, my thoughts behind it were for it to be like a newsletter – what’s going on with me, with the blog, with the fam, items of the week, recipes, and so on. At some point along the way, it turned into me writing a blog post on a particular topic and then adding |The Monday Post| before the title.

It should be no secret to you if you’ve followed me for a while that I kind of fell off the blogging wagon during the months of June and July. I just wasn’t able to keep up with everything going on at the same time – mom life, work life, blog life, exercising, trying to get sleep, have a social life, and deal with the pandemic and the stresses of not knowing what is happening with my job…..because as much as I would love to be a full time blogger, I’m nowhere near where I need to be for that to be financially possible. And the twins eat a lot. Like a lot a lot.

I decided to slow things down a little with Toast to Post and actually started turning down collaboration opportunities. I decided that quality over quantity is much more important and didn’t want to feel bound to a posting scheduled of #sponsored posts – I want the flexibility and freedom of posting what I want, when I want, and not spending every free minute running around taking pictures of things, trying to come up with captions, etc.

With that said, I want to introduce you to the new and improved format for The Monday Post. Each week, I’ll share a few things that I’m currently loving – including everything from recipes to fashion to mom life, etc. This is meant to be a quick, easy read/scan. I won’t go into much detail about things, but will save that for a follow up post (whether Insta or blog post.) Enjoy!

In Case You Missed It…..

I shared 4 shopping guides for the Nordstrom Sale. Currently, card members have access to shop and it is open to the public on August 19th.

Click here to go to the Shopping Guides.

Active Discount Codes

STUDIO 7 FOR HER – POST50

• This is so great – 50% off your registration fees for this amazing new dance studio opening up in Katy! Savannah and I are already signed up for the Mommy and Me class! Click here to check out the schedule!

Smile Brilliant – TOASTTOPOST15

• 15% off Smile Brilliant Products, click here to read more about it

Dot Outfitters – TOASTTOPOST

• 20% off Apple watch bands, click here to go to the Etsy shop

Sudio Headphones – TOASTTOPOST15

• 15% off these amazing headphones and free shipping

Rem and Tee Boutique – TOASTTOPOST10

• 10% off at the cutest online boutique, click here to shop

Uno Casa Pour Over Coffee – POST10

• 10% off for the best way to make coffee at home in this glass pour over coffee maker, click here to shop and it’s already $5 off!

What I’m Cooking…..

Pumpkin and butternut squash are slowly starting to make their way onto my grocery list, but I think I’ll do a few more of these summer salads before going full on FALL.

Peach & Pecan Summer Salad

• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 peach, sliced
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked

Dressing

• 1 tsp sesame oil
• up to 1 lemon, juiced
• black pepper for taste

Currently Loving…..

THIS cardi that is the perfect piece to transition into fall. And it’s Lola approved when it comes to softness.

Favorite Travel Accessories

Hands down, Ellis James bags. They are durable, affordable, have great deals, and women run! Click here to read all about it.

The Twins Turned 2

And there will be a FULL blog post coming soon with all the deets! Be on the lookout for that later in the week…after I have time to go through and edit ALLLLLLLL THE PICTURES 🙂

Have a happy Monday! If you haven’t had a chance to check out the homepage of ToasttoPost.com, go take a look. I’ve made some changes and have a few more things coming in the upcoming weeks!

Cheers – MP