Best Summer Ever! Bedding, Fashion and Routines to Keep Your Cool!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Please make sure you subscribe if you haven't already! I have a birthday goal to reach 50K and it would mean the world to me to have you here!

[@slyle3365]

As a working mom, thank you so much for your kind words. I literally had to sit down (was washing dishes while watching after getting kiddo to bed) and sob for a sec because I suddenly didn’t feel alone! Summer is always so stressful and, exactly as you said, I always feel I’ve got the balance wrong. I needed that so much it hurts! 💕💕💕

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh I’m so honored and also wish I could give you a hug! You are absolutely not alone!!! I would love to be able to give advice but as stated I never DID get it right!😂🥰🥰🥰

[@slyle3365]

I felt the hug! 😄 A favorite blog of mine calls them “Jedi hugs”-for when physical distance or individual discomfort with a physical hug occurs but you want someone to feel as though they’ve gotten a warm and loving hug 🥰

[@karenlangley8254]

Looking particularly lovely today Jen 😊

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Karen you are too kind. Thank you!

[@bronniepaterson4694]

You’re so lucky to have a summer. Here in the Uk it’s still cold 17-19c 64/68f .. I’m sick of it. I love the heat, long for it, it’s the thing I look forward to most. Heat.. But no yet again summer in the uk is not happening! Love your bedding and other tips, great if you have the heat. 👍🇬🇧

[@Cullenore]

Or the bride and bride; or the groom and groom 😉. Those sheets would be amazing wedding gift.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Absolutely! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@kristihall7840]

I so needed to hear what you said about never getting the summer balance right with kids! I tried so hard this year and my kids hate their day camp and fight with each other when they’re home 😂 I appreciate the reminder that there probably wouldn’t have been a “perfect” or even better than this. You really just made my day!

[@SavannahHoskins]

I live in Georgia and wear the same thing every day once summer hits: shorts, tshirt, baseball cap. Hair is wet and makeup is sunscreen and mascara 🤣

[@bailarage]

I’ve never tried linen sheets before! Tempting! ❤

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

They are dreamy!!!!

[@lindsayhead2943]

1. Hair care for me has always been an issue. Every time my body goes through a hormonal change, my hair has changed. Yes, from turning 14 to 42. I went from iron straight to waves to ringlets. And I have 0 idea what to do. It is fine, now half as thick as it was 4 yrs ago, and I just tend not to brush it as much because I love the ringlets ❤ 2. Working mom life sucks. My daughter hated day camps. But I had a great dayhome provider (great girlfriend of mine) who took my daughter full-time in the summer. Really helped because she would do day trips to the library once a week for the kids. 3. Jen, I can not say this enough to you. I am so happy to have you in my life. Your words of guidance in life is always helpful ❤

[@Benasboysandgirl]

I totally embrace the long flowy dresses and the afternoon reads in the summer. My new favorite dresses are muslin. They’re so airy I barely feel them!

[@eleanorwhite8548]

Another great vlog Jen! I also embraced my gray hair,although it turned out a great head of white hair,my hair is short so didn’t take long…here in Ontario Canada,I like to refer everyone’s white hair as Artic Blondes!Lol!I..I also need a routine in summer & actually get a lot of work done inside because of heat & humidity,I am an Decorative Artist…so being inside in the summer works for me! Looking forward to your next vlog.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

ARCTIC BLONDES IS GENIUS!

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

You look stunning btw - the hair is on fire! 🔥

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh thank you, Allison!

[@MyFocusVaries]

I love linen. I dont do dresses, but love flowy capris and tops. Bamboo and linen bamboo blend sourced fair trade are available at a local store Blue Sky, who also do mail order!

[@lisasproul8027]

I live east of Toronto Canada and we just had a week of heat warnings. Felt like 113 Fahrenheit with the humidity. All of your tips are excellent and came at the perfect time!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Having lived in Texas and now Georgia there are few things I feel better qualified to talk about than the heat!! Hang in there! It can really mess with your head.

[@annellis8412]

Good luck on your journey to grey! I'm not that brave yet but admire those that are! My mother was an avid reader. After she passed, I found cheat sheets in her books. She always wrote down characters and how they were related to keep track of everyone.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That’s a great idea!

[@eleansphillips9711]

I decided to go gray in 2019 and don't regret it a bit. My hair was short then, so it didn't take as long. It really is empowering, accepting yourself and loving it.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

YES TO ALL OF THIS!

[@MyFocusVaries]

I quit covering grey during COVID. I do colour bright streaks, but not to cover grey; just for fun.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

@@MyFocusVaries I love fun!!!!

[@mnop1774]

Love the Marine Layer dress suggestion. I ordered 4!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I mean they’re really gorgeous and the fabrics are so dreamy!

[@cploss8533]

The impartial tests you did (somewhat) recently reinforced my reasons for buying Boll & Branch products. After viewing that episodw I ordered 2 more sets of sheets, duvet cover & blankets. We love them!!! Thank you!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh I’m so glad! Yeah Scott is very spoiled now and complains regularly about hotel sheets when he’s on the road with work

[@kimalawler]

I am SUCH a fan of linen bedding, we switched to linen duvet covers (UK!) and pillowcases a few years ago & won’t go back! Cool in summer, cosy in winter. Perfection!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah my next purchase from them is going to be the linen duvet cover because I NEED that for the winter!

[@packyourpixiedust]

Adult nap time!! Yes!!!! I'm here for that. I guess I get that sometimes when I do afternoon snuggles with my son. He snuggles in sometimes I just close my eye for a quick nap. It's the best.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

An essential southern summer staple!

[@nikij.6058]

So glad to live in the pacific northwest with low to no humidity during the summer. When I’ve traveled back east I nearly died! So I get what you mean about not being out between 10 and 6!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah the humidity is literally killer

[@katieb6201]

Jen I am loooooving these natural curls!! It's so hot here in KY. The hair care tips are much needed for me!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

We cannot force the hair to do anything she doesn’t want in the summer or we will pay the price!🤪🥰

[@rhillyermiles]

I'm in the SC Lowcountry and I ❤ the heat. I'm constantly outside in the summer. That little trickle of sweat sliding down the center of my back is bliss. I only stay inside when it's below 40, which is rare around here! But also, we have a screened in in-ground pool so that definitely helps and we're 30 minutes from the beach. ❤ 🌞⛱️ And I don't have heart related health issues. But also I walk the dog at 630 am and 730 pm so the concrete doesn't burn her paws.

[@majorhollingshead5906]

Happy Summer and I love the hair. ❤️😘

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you Major!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@janine36]

I feel you, Jen. I’m a curly girl in the Houston area. The heat and humidity will keep me mostly indoors through September. My hair will be what it will be. I like Aveda and Bumble & Bumble products to keep my hair in check. Worth noting, is that J Jill has decent plus size options. I also like Boden for dresses. Stay breezy, my friend.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I feel like Houston and ATL humidity is similar (and I lived in Conroe for five years growing up) so we are swelter sisters!🥰🤣❤️

[@Cullenore]

My sister has those turquoise eyes like you and during Covid era she let her hair go silver. She’s not going back. Looks so beautiful with her eyes. You are gonna look fab!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh thank you!!!

[@sarahburton5]

Oh my gosh, I love what you said about summer with kids! You hit the nail on the head and I’ve never heard anyone freeze it quite like that. But today I was driving all around with drop offs and pick ups for camp and I was thinking this is totally not worth it. It’s interrupting my day more than if they were just at home lol! So perfect example of what you were saying!love your videos as always

[@ndjen]

Thank you for the working mom pep talk - I needed to hear it! We are one week into summer break here, and I had a bit of a breakdown mid-week because my perfectly planned camp schedule that was set back in March seemed like it was crumbling due to my husband's job being short staffed and his schedule unexpectedly changing. It took a bit of rearranging to figure out pick up for two of the weeks, but not after several tears were shed and a bit of screaming into the void! Do not get me started on summer camps that only run until noon or 4:00 pm when working parents need care for their kids until 5pm or later... ugh...

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah and NOBODY TALKS ABOUT IT and all the parents are killing themselves trying to make it work for them, their kids, and their bank account. It’s seriously the worst.

[@jilllemon7386]

I love that you are growing out your grays. I decided to do that when I turned 40 - I just couldn’t keep up the roots. Five years later, I love my salt and pepper hair.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’m still not clear on how it’s going to look but it’s like a fun adventure! 😂🥰

[@thejaevlog4998]

You touch on so many great points in this vlog! We are just coming out of a heat wave in Boston... I would never survive in the South! 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah I have to really mentally prepare myself

[@jenny71WDW]

same here in western ma🥵

[@ellencole9766]

I could not agree more on the summer “chub rub” problem!!! If I’m going to mainly be in A/C, I’ve found that Body Glide for Women usually does the trick. But if I’ll be out in the heat, I’m all in with Jockey slip shorts. Life changing! Stay cool! It’s been beastly here in the Boston area this week too.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

How was your first day back?

[@ellencole9766]

Aww!! Thanks so much for asking! It was really busy, but great. I’d worked from home while I was out, but there are several things that are just easier when onsite. Went back in today. Tonight? I’m tired!! I hope you have a lovely weekend.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

@@ellencole9766 I can imagine! Have a restful weekend!

[@malloryconnor4550]

Thank you for recognizing the summer with kids is a show. Enjoy those summer days

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I think people who say they never had an issue with childcare in the summer are lying or delusional 🥰😫

[@livingpositivelytoday]

Thank Jen! ♥

[@KirstyJonesLouise]

Been loving watching your channel and Instagram. I was watching a video on your Aulani experience as I’m thinking of going. Would love to know some of your favourite holidays (vacations in US 😂) that you’ve had when your children were younger? ❤

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

They always loved beaches! San Diego and Newport in CA and Kiawah in South Carolina are some favorites!

[@TheresaBerg-b3z]

Happy Summer to you! I have been enjoying all your tips on traveling! Happy Birthday to you, my birthday is next week😊

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Happy Birthday and Happy Cancer Season!

[@TheresaBerg-b3z]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Thank you! I will be traveling for my bday so I will be trying a few of your tips!

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

Sorry employer, it’s 3:00 and I must nap because Jen Lefforge told me it’s the best way to survive summer. 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

LISTEN at least half the world follows this protocol so it’s not wrong.

[@rkaymoore812]

Laughed out loud when you said you didn’t like your clothes to touch you. Me in a nutshell!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I mean it’s just too hot for that nonsense!

[@tammieclark6338]

Do you follow Welcome To My Curls? Renee let her hair go grey a few years ago and vlogged the process. Her hair is beautiful!! I’m looking forward to seeing your journey.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I don’t but I will look her up!! Thank you!

[@notactuallymyrealname]

The siesta is nonnegotiable! Picked up a copy of that novel, looking forward to it.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

YES it’s non-negotiable siesta season!

[@kfbuffalo]

OK Jen, i’m not sure what you’re doing, but you have been just gorgeous in every video you’ve put out lately. But the hair in this video is totally on point. I will be clicking on the link and ordering those products immediately! For my crazy curly hair…Is there a code or something I need to do so they know you sent us?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Nope just use the link in the description box! My son and I have used them for about three years now and it makes a huge difference

[@annacabble4111]

I definitely believe in seasonal depression, only I have it in summer. I hate it makes me evil. Give me fall, winter, snow!!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah that’s how it hits me around August 15 when I’m just DONE and the around here it doesn’t even start to cool off until mid September so it’s something

[@thaiswinmill2153]

Summer sucks as a working mom! I feel like summer is when it hurts most that I work because I feel so out of control that they’re home and doing things I don’t want them to because caregivers are more permissive or that I’m not making summers magical enough and that I’m missing out on time with them that I won’t get back

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I remember feeling this very strongly. Having said all that, you are modeling for them something powerful in terms of work and life and dedication AND you're also giving them the opportunity to learn independence. I think you're doing far better than you think you are. And for most of us, having an income is essential in order to provide their roof, their food, and their education. YOU ARE DOING GREAT.

[@MyFocusVaries]

We ran the neighbourhood when we were kids. My mom was the only working mom of our crowd. Studies show it's good for kids to entertain themselves and find things to occupy themselves. I tended a garden bed my dad gave me responsibility for. We had chores, we hung out with our friends. We don't need to make every day magic for our kids.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

@@MyFocusVaries In most states it is illegal to leave a child home alone under the age of 12 (varies by state)

[@MyFocusVaries]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge We had siblings over 12

[@adrianasc9260]

Deligthful video, as always! Just one thing- sadly, "The Ministry of Time" it's a rip-off of "The Ministry of Time", a (fantastic) Spanish TV series from 5-10 years back...

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Many things inspire other things! It’s a great read!

[@Tx_Girl43]

This is the longest I have gone without covering my grays . I’m only 43 so not sure I’m ready to stop covering them just yet. I tried though 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

You’ll know when you’re ready. I thought about it for about two years and then all the sudden knew it was time without a doubt!

[@LisaEicholtz]

I’m a little surprised to see so many sponsorships on your channel. I thought that you had said you do not believe in that but I guess you changed your mind which is fine because most KZbin creators do do sponsorships. I’m just surprised to see it on your channel since in the past, you said you would never do sponsorships, but I guess everything changes

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yup!! I had a long talk with my Patrons about this a couple of years ago now and have been doing sponsorships for that long.

[@LisaEicholtz]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge well good for you then I hope the review you give with them are transparent, I imagine they are honest there are so many people that are not!