Close your eyes, take a deep breath, smile from the soul and say – June is here. Now open your eyes. Author Lucy Maud Montgomery once asked what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June. Surely, it would be a most pleasant world, indeed. June is my birth month and to me it has always been about living well and living life fully. To honor this, we are sharing with you a variety of ways to celebrate life this month.

Is there anything better than waking up on a Sunday morning and enjoying a delicious brunch? Yes—getting to enjoy that brunch from the comfort of home! Three recipes from Belinda Smith-Sullivan’s cookbook, Let’s Brunch, prove you can create a restaurant-quality spread in your own kitchen.

Life was meant to be lived in the present. No matter what the activity, if it’s going to be outside, you need to protect yourself from the sun’s rays and heat—which can be extra challenging during the warmest months of summer. Here are some tips for keeping your skin shielded and yourself cool (and your car).

In the Northern hemisphere, daylight hours reach a peak during late June with the arrival of the summer solstice. The longest day of the year is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of these extra hours of light, whether you opt for a long family hike or a relaxing afternoon in the backyard.

Summers have always been about vacations. If your summer vacation plans have shifted a bit this year or if you’re simply looking for ways to be more cost conscious on your trips, we’ve compiled the best tips to help you allocate your money more wisely on your travel plans this season and beyond.

Let the month of June be the start of something beautiful and exciting for you. Remember to live each day in the moment and whenever possible, share a smile with those around you. Take deep breaths… imagine the warm summer breeze touching you wherever you are. Here’s to a beautiful Summer 2021!!!

Amida Lifestyle Magazine June 2021

With love and light,