STILL SUMMER

Summer is supposed to feel lighter.

More relaxed. More alive. Like the part of the year where things finally slow down and you get to actually enjoy your life.

But lately, we've all noticed that something has shifted. Gas costs more. Groceries climb week after week. Even small outings add up faster than expected. And now, instead of just enjoying your summer, you're thinking about how much everything costs, whether it's worth it, what you might have to cut back on.

What used to feel easy now feels calculated. And that constant mental math quietly takes away the thing summer is supposed to give you — a sense of ease and relaxation.

Still Summer is about getting that feeling back.

This isn't about cutting everything out

Most advice around money and summer goes one of two ways. Spend freely and deal with the stress later. Or cut back on everything and feel deprived. Neither one actually works. The first leaves you anxious. The second leaves you miserable.

Still Summer takes a different approach entirely. Not restriction. Not recklessness. Intention. Learning how to make decisions ahead of time so that when you're out living your life, you're not second-guessing every dollar. You're just enjoying the moment.

You don't need a bigger budget to enjoy your summer. You need a different approach to how you use what you have.

What this guide does

Still Summer gives you a realistic framework for enjoying summer without overspending — one that fits actual life, not an idealized version of it. It helps you understand where the spending is actually coming from, replace costly habits with better ones, and create moments that feel meaningful without constantly reaching for your wallet.

It's practical. It's warm. And it meets you exactly where you are.

What's inside

• Chapter 1 — Why Summer Feels More Expensive Than It Should
• Chapter 2 — The Mistake Most People Make
• Chapter 3 — A Simpler Way to Enjoy Summer
• Chapter 4 — What This Looks Like in Real Life
• Chapter 5 — Low-Cost Summer That Still Feels Like Summer
• Chapter 6 — Building a Summer You Actually Look Forward To
• Chapter 7 — A Simple Weekly Rhythm
• Chapter 8 — Letting Go of the Pressure
• A Quick Start section with five mindset shifts you can use this week
• Two printable workbook pages to plan your summer with intention

Who this is for

This guide is for anyone who wants to enjoy their summer without the constant background hum of should we be spending this? It's for families trying to do more with less. For parents who want their kids to have a good summer without breaking the bank. For anyone who has felt the gap between the summer they imagined and the summer they can actually afford — and wants a realistic way to close it.

If summer has started feeling more like a financial headache than a season, this guide was written for you.

What's included

Premium digital PDF · Two printable workbook pages · Instant download · Read on any device

FAQs

Is this a physical book? No — Still Summer is a digital PDF. You'll receive an instant download link immediately after purchase and can read it on any device or print it at home.

How do I access it after purchase? You'll receive an email with your download link immediately after checkout. The file is yours to keep.

Is this only useful in summer? The framework inside works any time of year — but the specific examples, scenarios, and situations are written with summer in mind. If you're reading this outside of summer, the approach still applies. The season just gives it a natural focus.

Can I print the workbook pages? Absolutely. The two workbook pages are designed to be printed and written on. That's exactly how they're meant to be used.

Is this guide only for people on a tight budget? Not at all. Still Summer is for anyone who wants to spend more intentionally — whether money is genuinely tight or you simply want to stop feeling like summer is slipping away from you financially. The mindset shift works at any income level.

Still Summer is part of the Still & Co.'s growing library — guides for living well when the life you expected isn't the one you're living.