Hey Noosers! Today’s post is a recording we made together at the end of our Cape Cod trip/vacation. We gave ourselves a little “time off” from writing this week, but we were so happy to record a little reflection for you! We strayed from our routine and the week gave us time to practice what we write about — being present, finding balance, and enjoying the moments with our kids that felt like a true vacation. Traveling with kids is a delicate balance: on one hand we are enjoying their youth and know these days are fleeting, and on the other, we are considering a babysitter… and somehow we found some middle ground.

It turns out, it’s not about the food, but it’s also absolutely about the food. Eating the tin foil-wrapped sandwiches sandy-handed on the beach, sharing steamers on the deck as the sun sets, and enjoying cold rosé with cheese in the late afternoon while the kids catch minnows — foods taste extraordinary not because of what they are, but because of the setting, the company, and the moment they’re part of.

So many of our most treasured vacation memories center around food: the dinners out at favorite spots, the cinnamon buns from the pie shop, and the candy store visits with kids clutching paper penny candy bags like precious treasure. But here’s what we’ve learned — when we let ourselves truly enjoy these experiences without guilt, when we’re present rather than anxious about our choices, that’s where the real gift lies. The magic isn’t in restricting or overindulging; it’s in showing up fully for these fleeting food moments that weave themselves into the fabric of family memories.

We hope this reflection resonates with your own summer experiences, whether you’re still in vacation mode or settling back into routine. Listen in to hear more about our vacation/trip week and how it reinforced everything we believe about balance, presence, and finding joy in the everyday — even when the everyday happens to include a lot more ice cream than usual!

Until next time…

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