The Ultimate Stay-Home Girl Summer Guide
Who says you need a beach, passport, or even pants to have a good summer? This is your guide to living your best Stay-Home Girl Summer. A little cozy, a little chaotic and completely on your terms. So grab your iced coffee, put on your weirdest sunglasses and let’s embrace the heck out of doing absolutely nothing.
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🌿 1. Romanticize Your Routine
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Set the mood with fairy lights, vibey music, and a cute tumbler or glass
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Light a candle that smells like a cottagecore fantasy.
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Hang around in a breezy, cozy lounge set.
✨ P.S. You can find super cute lounge sets for cheap on Poshmark. If you're in Canada and don't already have an account, you can use my code RACKOFMAAM upon signup to get a $15 bonus!
🎬 2. Make Movie Night a Whole Thing
Let’s be real – movie night hits different when there’s a theme. Try: “90s Sleepover”, “Trashy Rom-Coms” or “Nicolas Cage Tuesdays” (okay, don’t ask). Instead of tossing snacks into a random bowl, use actual popcorn bowls. Add a cute candy tray. Channel your inner movie critic and pretend you have nothing but the best taste. If you’re feeling fancy, queue up a French film, pour some wine and break out a tiny cheese board.
🎥 Planning your own cozy movie night?…
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🧊 3. Master the Art of the Fancy Iced Drink
Coffee, mocktail or whatever your fancy! Let's just say it's not a real summer unless your cup is sweating, am I right? Glam up these icy treats by adding glitter ice cubes or even a colorful umbrella straw. Better yet…make it dramatic. After all, it’s not only about hydration…it’s about ✨aesthetic performance✨
Drink-Upgrade Essentials:
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Cold Brew Maker ~ because watered down coffee is a crime
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Fun Ice Cube Molds ~ hearts, skulls, flowers. Pick something to match your chaotic little self 😁
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Reusable Straws ~ metal, pastel, bendy or dramatic. You're the captain of your waters.
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Glass Tumblers ~ bonus if it’s an etched cocktail beauty from blastfromtheglass.com 😉
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💅 4. Level Up the Lazy Girl Glam
Mani/pedis at home? Yes. Sheet masks and a slicked-back bun with gold hoops? Even better. It’s the easiest way to feel put together without trying too hard.
Glam-at-Home Essentials:
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Gel Nail Kit – for salon nails without the small talk
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Satin Robe – soft, dramatic, vaguely rich aunt vibes
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Skincare Fridge – cold eye cream = instant rebirth
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Press-On Nails – zero commitment, max slay
So while you may not have left the house, you're definitely still giving main character. And the best part? No one has to know you didn’t even wash your hair for this glow! Looking for an easy way to stay fresh and always look put together with minimal effort? Check out my 6 Simple Ways to Always Look Put Together post!
📚 5. Have a Backyard Book Club for One
…or two, if your cat decides to show up 🐈
Lean into the aesthetic of it all: a soft blanket, a chilled glass of wine (or mocktail if that's more your style), warm breeze and a slightly traumatizing romance novel (the best kind, obviously).
And hey, if you're gonna spiral into fictional heartbreak-why not dress the part in this perfect oversized tee that reads "I Judge Books By Their Trauma"
🛒 Bookish Essentials:
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Book Cart – so your hands are free for wine, of course.
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Cute Picnic Blanket – cozy meets cottagecore
☀️ Summer Reads:
→ 5 Books with 80s & 90s Vibes
💁♀️ 6. Do Nothing, But Make It Cute
Honestly… half of Stay-Home Girl Summer is just vibing at your own pace.
Lay on the floor. Reorganize your stickers. Anyone else remember SandyLion stickers? If you're an 80s or 90s baby, chances are you will love this awesome TikTok about the Legacy of Sandylion Stickers – Honestly such a nostalgic treat brought to us by Sandy and Lionel's grandaughter, Alli.
If stickers aren't your thing, just sit in the sun. While you’re at it, journal about fake problems. Flip through a magazine from 2010. Because yes, days gone by always count as therapy. You're not being lazy…you're curating a perfectly relaxed, girl mood.
So if you’re not hitting the Amalfi Coast this summer, don’t sweat it. Stay-Home Girl Summer is where it’s at! Comfy, chaotic and completely curated by you. 💅 Cheers!! 🍹