Summer in our corner of the world is legendary, but let’s be real—sometimes you just need to break away from the daily grind, put your phone on "Do Not Disturb," and breathe. If you are anything like us, you’ve spent the season trying to soak up every single drop of sunshine while balancing the beautiful, non-stop chaos of family life across state lines! Tricia holding it down in Jersey and Barbie living that New York life means we have the absolute best of both worlds. This year, we decided to do things a little differently. We intentionally shifted our focus away from the daily hustle and put our energy into finding a real balance: active family fun, prioritizing our health, and giving ourselves the grace to actually rest and rejuvenate.

Here is the real scoop on how we spent our summer, focused on fueling our bodies, minds, and relationships.

We get it—between running a business and keeping our households together, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. But this summer, we made our physical and mental health a total non-negotiable. Rejuvenation doesn’t have to mean a quiet, fancy wellness retreat out in the middle of nowhere; for us, it was all about the small, daily habits. We swapped frantic, rushed mornings for long, peaceful walks—whether it's clearing our heads on a quiet Jersey path or hitting the pavement before New York wakes up. We stayed loyal to our skincare routines and focused on movement that made us feel totally energized instead of completely wiped out. Taking care of our physical selves means we can show up 100% for the people who matter most.

Sunkissed and Styled: Our Beach Days

You already know it wouldn't be summer without hitting the water. We managed to escape to the beach to catch some serious vitamin D, breathe in that crisp ocean air, and totally reset. There is something so incredibly therapeutic about the sound of the waves and just feeling the sand under your feet. Naturally, we packed our favorite lightweight clothing, styling comfortable outfits that transition flawlessly from a morning walk along the shoreline to an afternoon checking in on our boutique to dinner and drinks at our favorite beach landscaped restaurants!

Between everybody's packed schedules and the commute between NY and NJ, we made sure to carve out real, dedicated time for the crew that keeps us grounded. We prioritized regular dinner nights with our hubbies—getting dressed up, hitting up our favorite local spots for great food, and enjoying uninterrupted conversations away from work.

Beyond date nights, we cherished the moments spent altogether as a family. Whether it was throwing a backyard barbecue or just having a casual evening hang, filling the space with endless laughter, incredible food, and our absolute favorite people was the ultimate way to recharge our batteries.

As the summer winds down, we are also processing the heavy emotional shifts that come with watching our kids grow up right before our eyes. Over in Jersey, Tricia is officially navigating the bittersweet excitement of watching her twins head into their senior year of high school. It is a huge year bound to be filled with college prep, final milestones, and honestly, a whole lot of sentimental tears.

Meanwhile, over in New York, Barbie is watching her three adult kids navigate life in their mid-to-late twenties. They are 24, 26, and 27 now, and they are out there everyday grinding hard in a tough world. It is a beautiful mix of watching them hustle to build their careers while still finding the time to have fun and make their own way.

Seeing them balance that daily grind with actually living their lives makes us so incredibly proud, and it reminds us exactly why taking a second to pause and reconnect as a family is so vital.

Through every single season of life—and every major milestone our families hit—our goal remains exactly the same: to face it all with confidence, style, and a healthy dose of grace. We hope your summer brought you all the rest, laughter, and rejuvenation you deserve!

Get a little twisted, stay completely confident!
~Twisted Moms