READ THE GROWNUP DISH AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER
Hi Friends
Real talk. August triggers my anxiety. As soon as I start seeing the back to school displays in the stores I start to panic that summer is ending and the cold weather is coming. So I’m determined to pack as much as I can into the last month of summer including concerts at Red Rocks, a quick trip to Canada to see some old friends, and a biking/winery trip in the Palisades.
Did you know that 80% of stroke victims had no symptoms beforehand? The stroke was the first sign. No warning, no buildup, just the event itself. That statistic is the whole reason that I decided to partner with Life Line Screening on their affordable medical testing packages. Life Line checks your risk of stroke and heart disease before symptoms ever show up. Quick, painless, results in an online portal within 10 days for around $200 and no doctor visit or insurance hassle. Want to learn more? Use code grownup15 for a $15 discount at lifelinescreening.com.
Finally, I just got some really fun news. I was one of five women chosen by Democracy Jeans as a “Confidence Queen“. In October I’ll be jetting off to LA for an unforgettable HQ photoshoot experience and I’ll be featured in some of the brand’s upcoming marketing. Pretty cool, eh?
xoxo Jill
P.S. Scroll down for new recipes including the corn dip we’ve been eating on repeat, a PB&J latte and my lightened up version of Chicken Salad Chick’s yummy grape salad.
P.P.S Don’t miss this month’s midlife musings.
- Five things worth every penny and five things that aren’t.
- Your permission to be cringey.
- I thought these shoes were cute for fall, but according to the comments I’m getting on the internet, they are polarizing.
- I’ve been living in these summer pants and they’re a dupe for a version at Anthro at a quarter of the price.
- New pet finds: 2-ingredient jerky treats, this dog toy keeps her busy and I bought another washable dog bed.
- Also our Furbo camera catches Ruth being naughty.
- OBSESSED: This colorful outdoor rug is the showstopper on our new patio.
- WATCHING: Love Story, I Want Your Sex, new season of Ted Lasso. What should I watch next?
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