Luxury on a budget, Summer edition
Summer memories with the kids that feel rich ☀️
Welcome to the Birkin mom dairies where summer doesn’t require a first class ticket, a beach club membership, or $400 in sunscreen.
It’s soft, it’s golden. It smells like strawberries and watermelon. It feels rich - not in money but in memories and meaning.
The Birkin mom is all about luxury and glam, but in order for that to be our reality, we have to create the feelings of it.
Luxury isn’t about price, it’s about presence. If you get to stay home with your babies, you are rich already! Let's use that energy to cultivate more.
It’s about how you live, not what you spend.
This Summer we are rewriting the story. Luxury is and wealthis going to become our natural state.
All you need is a little imagination, intention, and a little sparkle ✨️
Here’s how to create luxe feeling summer memories with your kids - no matter your budget is.
✨️ Redefine luxury as a sensory experience
Real luxury starts with how something makes you feel. Let’s be honest - children remember the feeling of joy more than an activity.
They will remember the vibe, the smell, and the tone of your voice.
So instead of:
Booking expensive day trips
Over scheduling “fun” until everyone’s burnt out
Or chasing perfection on pinterest or Instagram
Start with sensory moments:
Cold fruit in crystal bowls
Bubblebaths at 2pm, just because
Packing a picnic and heading to a splash park for the day
Day trips instead instead of overnight hotel stays
Glamping in the back yard
Birkin mom tip: Keep a small basket of ‘summer luxe items’ - fancy glasses for juice, linen napkins, a portable speaker, fancy plates (even if they are plastic) a picnic blanket.
This basket you can pull out to make an ordinary lunch or dinner into an event that your kids will cherish.
🍓 Curate a summer ritual that feels signature
Instead of scrambling for new ideas daily, create a signature summer routine that your kids can look forward to. Think traditions, not trends.
Examples:
Friday family brunch. Set the table beautifully, even if it is just frozen waffles and strawberries. You could even do some baking with your children for Friday brunch.
Evening golden hour walks in pajamas. After dinner, before bed.
Afternoon siestas. Everyone picks a book, a snack, and a comfy spot. Outside or inside.
The repetition makes it special. The simplicity makes it sustainable.
And the aesthetic? That's how you can turn it up a notch. Play music, light candles, matching pajamas. You're not just passing time - you are elevating it.
🖤 Style the summer like a designer life
You are the creative director of your home. Summer isn’t just a season - it’s a collection.
Start thinking like a stylist:
Dress your kids in matching linen sets. These can be thrifted. European summer vibes.
Create a “poolside” look, even if it’s just a inflatable pool in the backyard.
Use large sunglasses, a woven tote, and an oversized hat to make every park trip feel editorial.
Birkin mom tip: Each week, pick a summer theme like ‘French countryside’ or ‘Coastal chi’ and style your outfits and activities around it. You can even look up recipes on pinterest and find music to match your theme on YouTube.
Children love this kind of play. You're building memories and they don’t have to be expensive.
🧺 Turn ordinary tasks into Luxe moments
Don’t wait for big events to feel alive. That’s a scam.
Make the mundane magical:
Grocery shopping can feel like an experience. Try local shops and European markets in your city to shake things up. Dress up and use woven baskets to carry your groceries.
Laundry folding can feel like a spa day. Make your favorite tea and reward yourself with a sweet treat after.
Playtime can become a sophisticated tea party with thrifted China tea cups.
🎀 Make room slowness, softness, and soul
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t have a jam packed summer schedule. Remember, you are rich in time and peace.
Instead of trying to fill your schedule out of guilt, try:
A mid morning journal routine while your kids draw beside you.
A ‘no rush’ rule on Sunday’s. Sleep in, no plans, no guilt.
Not comparing your summer plans with others. If you see someone you know eating croissants in Paris, be happy for them. Buy yourself some croissants from a French bakery, and create your own version of Paris on your balcony.
Become a tourist in your own city. Check out local spots that you normally wouldn’t consider.
👜 Remember you are the luxury
Your energy is what your children remember. Not a theme park ticket, or the latest trend.
They remember how you created magic for them. They won't remember the money you spent.
You are the Birkin Mama, you are the luxury ✨️
