My Summer Bucketlist: (for Moms, Friends & Flirty Nights) | Episode 326

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Relationships

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Marriage conversation cards: https://rstyle.me/+hfXU7Gcj3J60sKYWIkNaAg Sunshine season is officially here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already dreaming of slow mornings, sticky popsicle fingers, and a few memory-making moments you actually want to check off a summer bucket list. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal summer bucket list—broken into three playful categories: ✨ Fun things to do with kids ✨ Life-giving ideas for you (and maybe a friend or two) ✨ Summer-inspired date nights that feel flirty, simple, and sweet Whether you’re looking for easy wins, meaningful memories, or just a reason to get out of the house, there’s something in here for everyone. Consider this your gentle nudge to make this summer a little more joyful—without overcomplicating it. Grab your sunscreen, your iced coffee, and let’s dream up a summer we’ll actually want to remember. CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: [email protected] This video/podcast may contain affiliate links, sponsorships, or products I’ve received for free. I only share things I truly love and think will bring you value. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to [email protected] or those at That Sounds Fun Network. EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr Photography Production by Phillip and Cait Howard by Amplify Boutique Intro Music: "Luxurious" by Sunny Tones DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:23.3	like you sign up for your one dollar a month trial at shopify dot com slash setup hello everyone
0:31.1	welcome back to another episode of real talk with rachel aughtry my name's rachel I am obsessed with helping you delight in life and find
0:39.9	joy right where you are. Okay, right where you are, whether it is, man, the beginning of summer,
0:46.3	and you're a little intimidated to do this summer with your kids home. Maybe your child care
0:51.7	isn't here, right? Like your kids are out to school, you have vacations, you're looking at your calendar, and either it's void and you're a little intimidated to fill the time, or maybe it's crazy and you're trying to figure out where to breathe.
1:06.4	This episode, I pray, helps you.
1:08.5	It is my summer bucket list playlist.
1:19.2	Okay. episode I pray helps you. It is my summer bucket list playlist. I do this every summer where I have basically like a list of ideas I personally want to do. Here's the thing. If you don't make a list
1:27.3	and you don't find what you want to do think about it long
1:31.4	enough get it on paper put it on a calendar it's not going to happen if you're anything like me
1:35.7	so this episode truly is so that you can get ideas in your head have them on a paper
1:40.9	text a friend that you want to make them happen with and make them
1:44.8	happen. This can be the best summer ever. It's so funny, are you like me? Do you look back
1:49.3	in your photos app at previous summers or previous falls and you're like, man, those were the
1:55.7	days. That was so much fun. Okay, if you do, that means you do life really, really well.
2:02.3	Okay, whenever you miss a season of your life, it's because you did it really well.
2:07.2	It's because there was something to actually miss.
2:09.7	And so my prayer for myself, and I'm going to pass along to you, is that this summer is one of those that we look back on.
2:15.9	We're like, dang, that was a blast and a half. I would relive that summer. And I'm going to be for real with you for a second.
2:21.9	I'm going to be like super for real. April was not that month for me. And it's partly just because of
2:27.3	happenstance and circumstances and situations, but it's also half because of the perspective that I
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