J U L Y ♥ book club gathering ♥ & A U G U S T ♥ book announcement

Hello, Cozy Wallflowers!

Welcome to our very first book club gathering! Today we're going to chat about July's book by Jenny Hale, The Beach House. 

 

To begin, let me say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Jenny Hale has become a go-to author whose books never let me down. If I want something light and sweet and heartwarming, she is an author I know I can turn to. And this story was no different.

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If I had to name three things I loved most about this book, they would be...

Firstly, I loved the beginning of the book and how it basically began with a hurricane. I'm a bit of a weather nerd, and I love tracking and watching hurricanes unfold. I would never, ever live somewhere that experienced hurricanes, but I do find them incredibly fascinating. I really loved that that's how the two main characters, Melanie and Josh, began to get to know each other.

I also really loved the way Jenny Hale brought the setting to life. In each of her books that I've read so far, the setting always feels so real. It is though I am on the beach, toes in the sand, under a beach umbrella, listening to the crashing waves. She really brings a place to life. I love the side and background characters in the story as well and how much even a very minor character can add to the story. Jenny Hale does a great job with this, always.

And finally, I love how this story had a bit of romance, a bit of mystery, lots of family legacy and drama throw in, and all the things that make for a feel-good story. (Spoiler: This book does have a happy ending.) I spent a good majority of the story trying to piece together everything from Melanie's Gram's past and it wasn't until right as it all was unfolding that I figured everything out. I love how Jenny Hale doesn't make everything obvious from the start.

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To continue our conversation, I grabbed a couple discussion questions from Jenny Hale's website...I'm going to share my answers below.

~ What were your first impressions of Josh?

Being totally honest, I wasn't a huge fan of Josh. At moments, there were things that I liked about him, when he would do something sweet and caring for Melanie, when he spent time with the foster son of his friends, and how he was known as such a good guy around town. But I did not like how he would turn his kindness on and off. Despite experiencing the things he did with his ex, I do not believe that is an excuse for the way he would just turn on Melanie. One minute, he's going above and beyond to help her, and he is genuinely kind to her and the next, he's turned into a grumpy, hard-hearted, harsh, insensitive jerk. He honestly got on my nerves a lot.

As a little side note, the little foster boy in this book spoke far too maturely for his age, in my opinion. Did anyone else think that about him or am I the only one? Super small criticism of the book, but it really annoyed me. Ha!

~ Do you believe we’re all a part of a greater purpose? Why or why not? And did the story change your view at all?

I do have the belief that we all have a greater purpose, in that I believe that legacy matters tremendously. I believe that our choices not only affect us and the current generation, but those that come after us. I believe this in the sense of living consciously with serious consideration towards our descendants. This book just reiterated my views on the importance of legacy, as Melanie felt a strong connection with her Gram's story, even though it obviously took place long before she was even born. I believe every generation of a family is forever connected and to live without those considerations is to miss the mark completely and entirely.

 

As I said at the beginning of this chat, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. The only criticisms I had were really about Josh being a total Mr. Jerk and the foster boy talking like he was in upper elementary or middle school most of the time, when, if I remember correctly, he was only 4 or 5 years old.

I loved that it was a feel- good, light-hearted read with meaningful moments and sweet romance thrown in (when Josh wasn't being a jerk). I loved visiting Rosemary Bay and getting to know the people of that seaside town, both past and present. I loved unraveling bits of the mystery of Gram's past and the stack of old love letters and finding out if the house that Melanie had bought to restore into a Bed and Breakfast was indeed truly haunted. I loved that it had a happy ending and that this story warmed my heart in all the right ways...it is just the kind of book to make you feel content while reading it and hopeful long after you close the cover. And it was definitely the perfect summertime read, as well!

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Your turn:

If you read "The Beach House" with me, please share your thoughts in a comment below, or you can also use the contact form on the sidebar. 

 *P R O M P T S*

  

~Tell me your favorite things about this book. And anything you didn't like, too, if you want.

~Then share your answers to the two discussion questions. 

To receive a small bookish gift, in appreciation for you joining me this month in the book club, send me a message using the contact form on the sidebar and tell me the name of the foster boy in the story. Bonus if you can tell me his foster parents' names, too. Once I receive your message and confirm your answer is correct, I'll send you a reply asking for your mailing address so I can send you a small bit of bookish happy mail. 

You must have first participated in the discussion of this book, though. Do that by following the prompts directly above this paragraph, then send me a message. 🙂

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE THE BOOKISH GIFT IN THE MAIL IS:

AUGUST 1st. 

So send me a message before then!

 

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Thank you to those of you who joined me this month! I really enjoyed this chat and can't wait to continue it in the comments below.

And for August, we will be reading The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Our book club chat will be on Thursday, August 29th. Do let me know if you'll be joining me in reading this story! I can't wait!

Until next time, dear readers,

may your day be filled with magical moments!

♥

a dozen topics i'm passionate about...

Recently, online, a fun little tag was going around. It said to share five topics you could talk about for 30 minutes. I had fun thinking about what topics I could discuss for (at least) 30 minutes. I quickly realized that I could come up with way more than 5 topics. I thought it would be fun to expand that on here and share a dozen topics that I could easily talk about for 30 minutes...or longer, if we're being honest. Some of these are just completely fun, others are definitely things I feel very passionate about, and there are a few on this list that I would never ever discuss in depth on the internet...because, well, people.

So, here we go, in honor of my entering a new decade of life this month, here are a dozen topics I'm passionate about... 

 

 (This could also easily be titled "A Dozen Things I've Learned in [Almost] 30 Years".)

1. My very firm belief that reading *light* fiction books must take priority over heavy and/or serious fiction or nonfiction books, including intellectual reads, self-help books, etc.  I do not believe we need to constantly be trying to better ourselves or be so serious. Life has enough of that! Reading should be for fun! And we absolutely must get rid of the guilt for reading light books just for fun...which is the main reason why I began my book club. There's something to be said for happy endings. (Also, my beliefs in reading with moral integrity could go here...but I already shared a full post about that.)

2. My belief that minimalism, neutral color schemes, and color-less living are a huge factor in the mental health industry's agenda to get as many people as possible on their pills, etc. (among other things!). I firmly believe those things greatly attribute to depression and the like, and there are way more hidden agendas behind this seemingly unserious topic. But that's how all propaganda and agendas begin...with something seemingly small, ordinary, everyday. And then...BOOM! We're brainwashed robots. (I have had some fun conversations with a few others who share this thinking...and it makes me realize that no, I'm not the only one to look deeper into seemingly ordinary, simple, "meaningless" things.)

3. I could easily discuss any episode of : Call the Midwife, Blue Bloods, Rizzoli and Isles, Shetland...or any of my favorite movies, such as 1994 Little Women, Letters to Juliet, Julie and Julia, Under the Tuscan Sun, The Sound of Music, Miss Potter, I'll stop there. I could easily ramble on and on about all the beautiful things in these movies, the inspiring ideals, the characters that remind you that you're not the only one, the power of a positive message, and so on. Or how the first three seasons of Gilmore Girls are way better than the last four. College Rory is arrogant, pretentious, selfish, you name it. The first three seasons is where it's at.

4. Homeschooling and all the millions of benefits that it brings. That, and how sending your children to public or private school is co-parenting with the government, church, and other institutions, and parents need to start taking responsibility for their children, including their education and the formation of their worldview, moral integrity, character, etc. I am well aware that there are many wonderful, dedicated teachers out there, but I do believe that they are doing the parents' job. No matter how wonderful and dedicated they are. (This coincides with number 6.)

(And yes, I realize that much of what I write and share, including this, is very idealistic and means people should be held to high standards and such, but I believe that we do the world, and especially the future generations, a great disservice when we neglect these high standards and ideals. No, the world isn't perfect, but that also shouldn't give us an excuse to just let those things fly. I believe we should strive and work towards living out such ideals and high standards. And really quickly, I will add...if you wouldn't leave your car in the hands of a stranger for eight hours a day, why would you dare do so with your child? It's high time people reassess their values and priorities.)

5. I could go on and on about my love for rainy and snowy weather, chilly and cold temps, and all things autumn and winter. The holidays, scents, flavors, clothing, colors, vibes, all of it.

6. How I firmly believe in the absolute importance of a home and family centered life, regardless of age, marital status, season of life, etc.

7. I have very different beliefs on what success is than the general ideas of society. What most consider important, I do not. What most value, I do not. What is considered "success" by most, I consider the exact opposite. Most of the time, I feel like a true black sheep because of my beliefs on even the most ordinary, everyday things. I value what most people would consider nonsense, meaningless, small, and ordinary, and what most people consider fundamental and essential, I see little to no importance in. That makes life very, very hard at times. Sometimes, you just feel completely invisible and forgotten. 

8. I could go on and on about the fact that not every unmarried (younger or older) person is interested in the social life considered "normal" by society. We are not all interested in going to bars, using dating apps, casual relationships...both romantic ones and friendships, or having a big or loud social life. Some of us are different. And I wish I could tell those of us that we are just fine being how we are. We aren't messed up or the only ones the way we are. I'd like to remind us of that.

9. I could ramble on for ages about the absolute joys found in living a simple, rooted life. This coincides with number six. But I get really passionate about living a life rooted in home and nature and of seeing, truly seeing and noticing and experiencing, the magic of everyday life. Not to mention the gentle healing and sweetness it brings. It nearly gets me emotional when I think of how beautiful a simple, rooted life is. I think of all the people who are chasing such big, grand things that have absolutely little to no meaning in the grand scheme of things. But to cherish and love your simple life, I think that's one of the most undervalued gifts people don't even realize they have. And too often, they don't want it. They don't know the beauty of everyday life, the magic found in daily tasks, the wonder of making a house a home and a haven, the excitement of small things that brings endless joy to your days and of knowing that there is endless value in what you are doing. Tolkien said it best...It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.

10. I am very much a believer that what you listen to affects you immensely. Lots of today's music is just plain depressing, if not completely disturbing and vulgar. I've noticed that stores where I live have been playing music from the 90s through the 2010s. It's so nice hearing fun and happy tunes and lyrics that you just want to sing along to. I think people are sick and tired of all the darkness and depression that the news and media only want to share, and they're just plain fed up with it. I could go on for a long time about the effects of listening to happy music versus depressing, vulgar lyrics. Nothing beats a happy song that makes you dance, and you feel so much better afterwards.

11. I cannot stress the importance of homecooked meals, and not just for the health benefits. There is so much richness that comes from preparing a meal at home and everyone pitching in together and enjoying it together with your dearest ones. I can never understand people who cater in or go out to a restaurant on birthdays or holidays or other special occasions. To me, there's nothing special or meaningful about that. (This coincides with what I shared in number 7.) My whole life we've had homemade birthday cakes and dinners and holidays and it's something I very much believe in. I wish others could see the beautiful and meaningful importance of such simple things.

12. And finally, for this post at least, I could talk for hours about living a makeup free life. I've written an entire post about this. I'd love to tell people about the inauthenticity and toxicity of mental and emotional and physical levels, and just plain ridiculousness of wearing makeup as well as changing or altering your natural appearance in any way. The older I get, the most I feel strongly about this. Especially in a culture where getting Botox, fillers, plastic surgery, using anti-aging products and the like is becoming more and more common. If that doesn't disturb you, you really need to check your brain at the door. It's doing much more damage than we can possibly imagine, both for us as women, for men, for young girls and young boys growing up. No one is unaffected by this.

 There are truly so many other things I could easily talk about for 30 minutes...or more. There are so many things I feel strongly about and am very passionate about. Really, I am passionate about all the things I believe. Some of which are because I have learned them the hard way and I know what's on the other side of what I believe now. As I shared in another post, "life's a dance, you learn as you go." These topics that I shared today are just part of what I've learned in that dance...

so far.

a collection of summertime companions 🌻

A very good morning to you, lovely readers! 

 

I hope your July has gotten off to a wonderful start so far. We're already nearly two weeks into the month...time sure does fly by. Summer is marching along, complete with hot temperatures, plenty of sticky humidity, swarms of mosquitoes that I have to fight off (fortunately I have come up with a homemade, all-natural bug spray that seems to be working at keeping them at bay), and plenty of sunshine. 

As you well know if you've been around for anytime at all...summer is my absolute least favorite time of year. There isn't much I like about this season. My soul belongs in the autumn and winter, and it's been that way since I was a little girl. And as I get older, it just becomes more and more true for me. But I do enjoy making the season as enjoyable as it can be for someone who hates the heat and much rather prefers cold temperatures, rainy or snowy weather, and overcast days over sunshine. Here's my collection of summertime companions...I hope you find some inspiration here and perhaps, a new companion or two to join you this summer. 

So pour yourself a tall glass of iced herbal tea and settle in for a bit of summertime fun!

T O 🌻 W A T C H

Letters to Juliet

Hands down, one of my top 5 favorite movies. I literally never get tired of watching this one, and it's perfect for summertime. A little armchair travel via your TV screen to the gorgeous Italian countryside.

The Parent Trap (1998)

This specific version gives me all the summer vibes...and has ever since I was a little girl. It's so nostalgic to me and I adore it so much. 

It Takes Two (with the Olsen twins)

Another summer camp themed movie, not as good as The Parent Trap, in my opinion, but still full of those summer vibes.

Julie and Julia

I don't know why, but this movie always feels super summery to me...but so cozy, too. Another all-time favorite of mine!

Under the Tuscan Sun

Another armchair travel to Italy. Oh, how I love this one. It's magical, hopeful, inspiring, beautiful...all the good words. A fave!

Miss Potter

This one also feels so summery to me, perhaps because of all the stunning scenery of the Lake District and whimsical paintings of Peter Rabbit and his friends. But this one is such a good one for the whole family!

Princess Diaries 1 & 2

Two movies that are so very nostalgic to me, as I remember watching these on summer nights as a little girl. I still love them and watch them often!

Because of Winn-Dixie

If you are looking for a summertime movie for the whole family, look no further than this one right here. There aren't many other movies as heartwarming as this one...and it's inspired by one of my most beloved books by the same title. Another childhood favorite. 

Ramona and Beezus

This one is cute and heartwarming and funny. Another one great for the whole family!

Cheaper by the Dozen 1 & 2

While both movies are fantastic to watch, the second one, in particular, is the most perfect, quintessential summertime movie. We love this one so much! Just mentioning it here, I already have the song, There Once Was a Man Named Michael Finnegan, stuck in my head. If you've seen this movie, you'll know why. Ha!

The Secret World of Arrietty

My favorite Studio Ghibli movie (so far). So beautiful and colorful and cheerful to watch, plus a sweet storyline. Perfect for the family!

Kiki's Delivery Service

Another Studio Ghibli favorite that's perfect for the family. Don't miss out on the book this movie was inspired by, it's a favorite of mine! I actually liked it better than the movie. {{smiles}}

Dennis the Menace (1993 movie)

 When my sister and I were younger, this was one of our favorite summertime movies to watch. It's got all those nostalgic summer neighborhood vibes that just makes you feel good. It's still fun to watch as an adult, too! Just perfect for a family movie night!

H20: Just Add Water

This TV series is from my childhood and teen years. It's kind of cheesy and has a bit of cringe here and there, but I still love it. It's set on Australia's Gold Coast and really shows such incredible scenery as well as fun storylines about three friends who are also mermaids. Add in a little full moon magic and craziness and it gets even better. A real throw-back full of nostalgia still worth the watch.

Mallorca Files

This mystery series is set in Mallorca, Spain and really has such summer, island vibes. We love it! There are two seasons out so far on Prime, with the third coming out in August. Our calendars are marked, and we are so looking forward to this series returning. It's funny and has two great lead actors who really make the show come to life, along with mysteries and gorgeous settings as well.

T O 🌻 L I S T E N

I have compiled a huge list of songs that say summer to me, and I've made them into a playlist. You can check it out on Spotify and give it a listen. I had so much fun putting these songs together into one list of all my favorites for this time of year! These are all songs with some special summertime meaning to me, so I hope you enjoy them, too. 

T O 🌻 R E A D 

A Portrait of Emily Price by Katherine Reay

The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay

Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

Love and Luck by Jenna Evans Welch

Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (slight content warning)

Daisies for Innocence by Bailey Cattrell

The Summer House by Jenny Hale

The Summer Hideaway by Jenny Hale

The Beach House by Jenny Hale (my July book club pick!)

Finding Love at Mermaid Terrace by Kate Forster

 Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillio

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

How to be a Wildflower by Katie Daisy

How to be a Moonflower by Katie Daisy

 

Last week, I finished reading the July book club pick, The Beach House by Jenny Hale. And I must say, I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to discuss it with you all on the 25th. Do let me know if you're reading it, if you're done with it, and how you're getting on with the book!

What are your favorite summertime companions to listen to, to read, or to watch? Do share them with me!

Have a lovely day, dear reader! Stay cool and enjoy life's magic wherever it finds you. ♥

❤️🤍💙 happy 4th of july! ❤️🤍💙

(image source- Pixabay)

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, defend it, and then hand it to them with the well fought lessons of how they in their lifetime must do the same. And if you and I don’t do this, then you and I may well spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it once was like in America when men were free. 

~ President Ronald Reagan ~

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Happy Fourth of July! 

Fireworks, watermelon, yummy summertime dinner, strawberry tiramisu, corn on the cob, asparagus, bruschetta with farmers' market tomatoes, iced herbal tea, a humid and very sticky summer night, T-shirts and denim shorts and old sandals, braids and wispy hairs blowing in-the breeze, celebrating freedom and being incredibly grateful to be an American. That’s what this day is for me. Even with her flaws, and though I feel as though so many have forgotten what so many have fought so hard for, some even giving their lives so that we may have freedom, America is still the greatest nation, and I’m so thankful to call this place my home. Let freedom ring…and let us celebrate the USA! May we never forget how great America is and how great she can still be again!

I hope you all have the loveliest celebration of our great country! 

Land of the free, because of the brave.

Let us never, ever forget that!

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And I'm proud to be an American

Where at least I know I'm free

And I won't forget the men who died

Who gave that right to me

And I'd gladly stand up next to you

And defend Her still today

'Cause there ain't no doubt

I love this land

God Bless the U.S.A.

~ Lee Greenwood ~

jars of posies ♡ five little things ♡ june 27

Five little things from June . . .

♥ strawberry hibiscus iced green tea

We steep 3 bags of decaf green tea and 4 bags of strawberry hibiscus herbal tea (we get the Walmart store brand) for 15 minutes on the stovetop. Then we pour that into a gallon jug, top off with cold, filtered water, and enjoy over ice. It's my summertime obsession, and I cannot drink enough of it! So cooling and yummy and delightful!

♥ lightening bugs

Watching the little twinkles fluttering around our garden is no less magical now than it was when I was a little girl. Absolute summertime magic! I cannot imagine living somewhere without lightening bugs in the summer. 

♥ chickpea blondies 

Okay, okay. I know this sounds super weird, but before you turn your nose up at this recipe, hear me out. I do not like chickpeas. I hate them. Like, really, really hate them. But we have a few cans on our shelf that I'd rather not see go to waste, so I've been searching high and low for a recipe (or two) to try that sounds good. I went out on a limb here and totally took a risk and gave this recipe a shot. I was hopeful that I wasn't wasting ingredients, but sometimes you just have to take that chance. And very surprisingly, I was so glad I did!! These blondies are so delicious! There is no way anyone would ever guess there are C H I C K P E A S in them! I do recommend following the tip of allowing them to chill in the fridge for awhile after they cool in the pan. I let mine sit in the fridge overnight and I really think it helps the blondies be extra fudgy. And that's never a bad thing! I also used semi-sweet chocolate chips, and not vegan chips, I used mini ones which I think mixed in better than the regular sized ones. This recipe is totally going into our favorites section!

You can find the recipe here.

♥ tangerine and lime essential oils in the diffuser 

I do about 8 drops of tangerine and 3 drops of lime in my diffuser, top it off with water, and enjoy the summery scent. It is blissful!

♥ Gilmore Girls

I've been watching Gilmore Girls again lately before bed and it's still a favorite. Sometimes if you haven't seen a show in awhile, you wonder if you still love it as much as you did or if it's still a favorite, and yes, I still love it and it's still a favorite. {{smiles}}

What's brought you delight in June?  

the cozy wallflowers book club . . . J U L Y ♥ B O O K

Dear Cozy Wallflowers,

It is with so much delight that I announce the July book choice for our book club. We will be reading The Beach House by Jenny Hale. I am especially excited for this book! Jenny Hale has quickly become a go-to author for me. I have read two books by her so far, this will be my third, and they are always so wonderful. She really takes you away to the seaside and you can nearly feel the sea breeze on your face and hear seagulls flying overhead. She writes sweet (and clean!) romance stories with heavy emphasis on family and legacy and her stories are always set in the loveliest of places. She also has a variety of Christmas novels, which I haven't gotten to yet. But I can tell you that I have a handful of them on my shelf just waiting to be read.

So from now until the first of July, get your hands on a copy of this book. You can look for it in your local library. But if you want to own your own copy, Amazon always has quick shipping, or if you prefer second-hand online book sellers (as I do!), Abe Books (my favorite place to get books online!) has some great options. You can find a whole slew of them here, many with free shipping. You can find a selection of them here.

Once you have your copy, you may begin reading it...we'll all be reading this story together from the comfort of our homes. And then I'll share a couple bookish posts related to the story throughout July, and finally, we'll all gather together to share our thoughts, reflections, etc. about the book on Thursday, July 25th. (I'll share about August's book club before that date. I'll be putting up a poll to choose next month's read! Probably on July 21st.)

 

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About the book:

“Oh, my goodness,” she whispered. At the bottom of the box was a stack of letters. Tied with a ribbon, the pages were faded with age. “These are all addressed from here,” she said, “but they’ve never been sent.”

When her gram passes away, Melanie Simpson feels utterly lost. She has no idea what to do with her life after she has devoted years to looking after her beloved grandmother.

But Gram’s will may hold the answer, instructing Melanie to use her inheritance to buy a crumbling house in their favorite beachside town. They used to visit the village every summer, sit by the sparkling gulf on a beach the color of a fresh pearl, and daydream about turning the place on the corner into a bed and breakfast.

Fulfilling her grandmother’s legacy, Melanie decides to restore the beach house to its original glory. She sets out on renovations of the wrap-around porch weathered by the coastal breeze, and the peeling white paint faded by the sun.

When Melanie runs into local contractor, Josh Claiborne, whose eyes match the dazzling sea, she jumps at the chance to ask him for help. But that’s the last thing he wants. He’s off to New York soon, leaving his troubled past behind. Over a game of darts Melanie gets her wish, even if Josh isn’t happy about it.

As they work together, Melanie tries to ignore their undeniable chemistry and how Josh’s rare smiles take her breath away––because soon they’ll be thousands of miles apart. But hiding in a closet is a yellowing stack of letters that could change everything. The looping handwriting reveals the mystery of the rickety house––a buried history that touches everyone in town. Will its secrets bring Melanie and Josh together or tear them apart?

An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read about never-ending love, new beginnings, and how family is always with you, no matter where you are.

(Taken from itsjennyhale.com)

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If you have any questions or anything at all, please just leave a comment and I'll reply as soon as possible. 

 Please leave a comment below letting me know if you'll be joining in for July's book club reading of The Beach House! I sure hope you can join in!

Oh, and before I end this post, everyone who comments on this month's bookish posts, this one included, and participates in the discussion post later in the month, will be submitted into a little bookish giveaway at the end of July. Just something to put a little bookish smile on someone's face! ♥ If you do not have a Google account and still want to share, please simply use the contact form on the sidebar of my blog. That'll work just fine!

Happy reading, cozy wallflowers!

♥

cozy summertime peach crumble

Coziness and summertime aren't two things that intertwine together too often. One of those times, though, is with this delicious dessert. I can't think of many other really cozy summery desserts, but this peach crumble is completely perfect. It's summery with peaches, and then you get the cozy flavor and scent of cinnamon. How perfect is that!  

This is my family's favorite crumble recipe. You can use canned or fresh peaches, whichever you prefer or have on hand. You can also do apples in the autumn for a truly seasonal dessert when it's chilly outside. But for summer, peaches it is! I love pairing this with freshly whipped that's been just slightly sweetened with a drizzle of honey. A perfect combination! And a crumbly topping always has my vote. I just can't get enough crumble!

This is our go-to dessert for summertime. We make it for Memorial Day and sometimes just because. I hope you get the chance to bake this recipe for your dearest ones and enjoy some summertime coziness.

Cozy Summertime Peach Crumble

In a deep baking dish, pour 60 ounces of peaches that have been well-drained. Sprinkle the peaches liberally with cinnamon. 

In a small mixing bowl, combine the following:

1 1/2 cups quick oats

1/2 cup flour of choice

1/2 cup coconut sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

Pour in 1/2 cup of melted (or softened) butter and stir together to make the crumble.

Sprinkle all over the top of the peaches.

Bake in a 350*F oven for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Serve warm with fresh, homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy!

What's your favorite cozy summertime dessert?