On Friday, I took a solo day trip down to Cape May to celebrate the first official day of summer. I spent the last day of summer there last year - and I’ve been yearning to go back ever since. It’s one of my favorite places. Every time I go, I never want to leave. What better way to kick off the season? It also felt like the perfect pre-game to season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Cue This Love by Taylor Swift. 😏
I started off the day at Higbee Beach to create some content (photo and video) for Recess. They gifted me a sampler pack of their magnesium & adaptogen infused sparkling water and gave me an affiliate code to share. Use code “amyventures” for a 15% discount.
https://app.devotion.club/brand/recess/amyventures
**I make a small commission off every sale made through this link with my code, so think of it as a little way to support me / this project (and also stock up on some fun non-alcoholic drinks for the upcoming holiday / summer season)! 💫
It’s the first time I’ve created branded content in awhile. In recent years, I stopped doing this type of work because it gave me the ick. I used to say yes to everything, and it eventually depleted me so much I had to stop. But when Recess reached out, I was excited by the opportunity, thought it was a great match (to my brand, voice, and aesthetic), and had to say yes. I could have chosen to just accept the free drinks and produced content at home - but decided to take it a step further. (I’m so glad I did)!
I had the idea of “a recess in Cape May” - and had to see it through. It was a beautiful day, and the only clouds in the sky were on the cans. 😉
So far I’ve only tried the strawberry rose, orange vanilla, and raspberry lemon flavors - but I’ve genuinely loved them all so far.
They didn’t pay me to say any of this (or even to write this post). All opinions are completely my own - and I’m sharing because I truly did have so much fun shooting this project.
After I finished shooting, I enjoyed a picnic lunch and then indulged in a little beach combing session before leaving for my next stop: the lighthouse. I always have to see it anytime I visit; it never gets old. I got to walk part of trail there too since I didn’t have the dogs with me (because it’s unfortunately not pet friendly). Walking in the shade under the trees was a nice break from the strong sun. 😌
I made my way over to Beach Plum Farm next, but sadly it was late afternoon at this point and they were closing up when I got there. I’ll have to go earlier next time to try their food (which sounds so good). I still got to walk the grounds quickly and take some photos, though. Their hydrangeas in bloom made me so happy!
I ended the day walking around downtown a bit (browsing antiques and art) before heading home. I stopped by Out of the Past Antiques, West End Garage, and Antiques Emporia / Tea by the Sea.
My last official stop of the day was Good Deeds Market in Carpenter Square Mall - where I picked up a couple new Ana Inciardi mini prints for my growing collection. I was so stoked about pulling the monarch butterfly one!
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, I hope the Recess posts haven’t been too overbearing? Just know that it’s coming from a place of trying to put myself back out there in that capacity again. Embracing using my creativity and talent to support myself through that type of work - rather than feeling shame and cringe for it. Channeling some big Mel Robbins energy - if people want to cringe over it, let them.
I hope your summer’s off to a good start so far, and that you’re staying cool through the heatwave!
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