Buh Bye Summer: August Wrap Up

While it is still very warm out, and the official end of summer is still weeks away,at our house it is time to say “buh bye” to summer. Everyone has officially started back at school, and after school consists of homework, soccer practice and mostly fall activities. Now, it is time to look forward to my most favorite of seasons: Autumn!

Before we move too quickly into the future though, let’s take a look back at August.

The last few weeks of summer typically mean that my family is trying to soak up the last of the time being spent outdoors doing summer activities, and I am trying to enjoy the last of the seasonal foods.

 

With all the fruit that has been in our house lately, I thought I would finally give the fruit wash with vinegar that has been making its way around Pinterest a try. It has been fantastic and I have made it a part of my kitchen routine.

 

This month had an abundance of Thirsty Thursday recipes containing tons of seasonal fruits like Nectarine Green Iced Tea, Plum and Rum Cocktails, and Cherry Rum and Cokes. I also whipped up a couple nice Thirsty Thursday Treats for the kids like the Old Fashioned Chocolate Malts and Orange Cranberry Coolers.

 

With the very hot and dry weather we’ve been having here in the midwest, I haven’t been too keen on cooking or baking unless it is on the grill, but I couldn’t resist making a special treat for my sister. With a little help from my favorite Entenmann’s doughnughts, I made a Cake Doughtnut and Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding that was rich and delicious.

 

Also, this is one of the many times of year that I kind of freak out around my house and do a little bit (ok a lot) of organizing. Because of this, I tried out making some Mason Jar Salads, and they have been wonderful. I love having something healthy to grab right out of the fridge on days where we are extremely busy.

 

Also, in the month of August I was nominated for a Leibster Award, and shared some of my own blog love with some amazing blogs that I read on the regular.

 

Finally, my oldest boy is off to Kindergarten. It is official. We are no longer the parents of babies anymore.

 

Fall is certainly shaping up to be a wonderful time. Also, it has been awhile since I have broken out some paint brushes. I think some home projects are definitely on the agenda.

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