THE CARRY™ LIST
Your monthly round up of all the best finds
Edition #233 | Read time: 5 Minutes
Hi Mamas,
It’s time for another edition of The CARRY™ List. Every month, we round up the things that have made our lives easier, brighter, more fun, or simply worth sharing with a friend.
Think of this as the group text we’d send if we could all fit in one chat. Book recommendations, recipes, products we’ve added to cart, and little finds that make working motherhood just a bit lighter.
And if you’re ever hunting for an affiliate code or a book recommendation, we’ve got a running list waiting for you HERE.
Enjoy!
-The CARRY™ Team
🤍 THIS WEEK’S LOAD-LESSENING PARTNER
We’re all about finding little ways to buy back time this summer, and Thrive Market is one of our CARRY™ mom favorites.
Instead of adding another grocery run to your week, let your pantry come to you. Thrive Market makes it easy to stock up on snacks, lunchbox favorites, and everyday essentials.
Their Biggest Sale of the Summer runs July 12-19, with up to 25% off member favorites.
✨ Plus, our link gets you $20 off your first three orders and a free gift, and yes, it stacks with the sale!
WHAT WE’RE READING 📚
The Calamity Club — The one we’ve heard everyone talking about.
Mad Mabel — The one with the unforgettable main character.
The Burning Side — The one that just might make you cry.
Broken Country — The one you’ll keep thinking about long after you finish.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 📺
House of the Dragon (HBO Max)
For the fantasy lovers. The dragons are back, the stakes are higher, and if you loved the first two seasons, this one is living up to the hype.
I Will Find You (Netflix)
The twisty thriller you'll tell yourself you'll watch "just one more episode" of...until it's 1 a.m.
Elle (Prime Video)
For the girls who grew up quoting Legally Blonde. It's fun, nostalgic, and a peek into Elle Woods' life before Harvard.
The Five-Star Weekend (Peacock, July 16)
Jennifer Garner + Nantucket + Elin Hilderbrand. Need we say more? This beach-read adaptation is one we're already planning to binge.
BONUS: SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO 🎙️
3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms
Three actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode, plus practical parenting wisdom and conversations with experts that leave you feeling equipped, not overwhelmed. 💙 Our favorite kind of resource for busy, working moms!
Any books, shows, or listens you’re loving? 👇
WHAT WE’RE COOKING 🥘
One Pan Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes
S’mores Without The Campfire
The Healthy Bowl We Keep Seeing
A QUOTE 💬
"Ordinary things done consistently can lead to extraordinary results." — Jordan Harper
Not every mama here is trying to build a company or chase a big career milestone. But we think this message rings true no matter what season you’re in.
Consistency often matters more than intensity. Don’t underestimate the power of small, ordinary things done faithfully over time.
Keep going. Little by little, it all adds up. 🤍
SOMETHING THAT MADE US LAUGH 😂
Sometimes it feels like the internet should come with a learner’s permit. Then this duo comes along and reminds us why we love it here.
You two have earned unlimited internet privileges. Please keep making us laugh. 🤍
Okay, one more. This kid.
SOMETHING THAT PISSED US OFF 😤
Full video here. Can we all collectively sigh together?
How many times have women been told to just keep proving themselves a little longer, take on a little more responsibility, or wait for the “right time” before they’re considered ready?
It’s one more reason we’re such big advocates for women, and especially moms, in workplaces. We deserve equal opportunities. Confidence shouldn’t count more than competence. 🤍
Thoughts? Have you experienced this?
SOMETHING THAT MADE US THINK 🤔
If someone came to mind as you read this, don’t let that thought pass by. Send the text. Write the note. Make the call. Tell her this week. 🤍
Then ask yourself:
What’s one small way I can encourage, connect, recommend, or advocate for another woman this week?
A SAVE AND A SPLURGE 🛒
Working moms and dry shampoo are basically synonymous. Can we get a yes and amen? 🙋♀️ If you're in the market for a new favorite, here are our save and splurge picks.
☀️ SAVE: Batiste
✨ SPLURGE: Living Proof
DATES TO KNOW 📅
🍦 National Ice Cream Day is July 19!
If you’re looking for one low-lift way to make an ordinary summer day feel a little extra special, try this homemade ice cream recipe. No fancy equipment required!
LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS 🗳️
Krista commented a story that perfectly captures the reality of motherhood. It’s one of those moments that feels stressful in the moment...and becomes family lore a few years later.
”I feel a bit guilty...I sent my teen daughter out to pick up an ice cream cake for my son's birthday. She was doing errands anyway, and it was a tiny task to tick off my list. The moral of the story is that she didn't pick up an ice cream cake. She picked up a frozen cake that was next to the store's ice cream cakes( apparently, the label confused her, and she assumed a double-layer cake meant there was ice cream sandwiched in). When it came time to sing "Happy Birthday" and cut the "ice cream" cake --which my son was so excited about--we were surprised with a hard and frozen cake. Oopsy. The mom guilt is real, y'all. 🤷🏻 The party went on, and thankfully I had a tub of vanilla ice cream in the freezer to serve alongside the cake;) WHEW! We all had a good laugh and probably will for years...😂”
Sometimes the biggest "whoops" moments become the memories we laugh about the hardest years later. 🤍
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It has always been women in my life leading me to opportunities.