Editor’s Picks: June 2020
June. The month of celebrating dad, summer vacations (or, perhaps this year, staycations), and warm(er) weather, depending on where you live. This month, I’m sharing a few of my husband’s favorite things, along with a few of my close friends’ favorite things! Perhaps something in the list below might either pique your interest or serve as inspiration for a Father’s Day gift idea!
Good Reads
Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, a Journey to Manhood by Jeffrey Marx
Written by Pulitzer Prize winner, New York Times Bestseller, and keynote speaker Jeffrey Marx, Season of Life is an inspirational book about “what it means to be a man of substance and impact” (from the description). To learn more about this book visit jeffreymarx.org.
$14.28, Amazon.com
For the Home
Little Giant Ladder
For the homeowner who’s always doing projects around the house, or for the dad who has just about everything and you’re needing a great Father’s Day gift idea, check out LittleGiantLadder.com for their selection of step stools, extension ladders, adjustable a-frame ladders, and articulating ladders.
Wardrobe Essentials
Men’s Duluth Flex Fire Hose Work Pants
For the man who’s always working outside or in the workroom, these work pants from Duluth Trading Co. might just become a wardrobe staple—they sure are for my husband!
Prices Vary ($27.99–$74.50), duluth.com
Food & Drink
Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines
For weeks, I would see pictures of delicious-looking dishes shared by various individuals on social media. The commonality? All recipes from Joanna Gaines’ cookbook, Magnolia Table. So, I decided to give it a try, and am I glad I did! One of the best things about this cookbook is that the recipes are easy to follow and the dishes are family friendly. $16.59, Amazon.comTravel & Adventure
Sanibel Island, Florida
When travel restrictions are fully lifted and beaches are officially open again, consider Sanibel Island, Florida, for your next summer beach trip. It’s a small, quaint island just south of Tampa and known for it’s white sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets, and incredible variety of shells! sanibel-captiva.org
