Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Up My Perfect Day

Posted in Top Ten Tuesday by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different top 10 theme each week. This week’s topic is Things That Make Up My Perfect Day, with the prompt: share the people, places, activities, foods, circumstances, etc. that make a day perfect for you. Go into as much or as little detail as possible!

My first instinct was to go with the dream of a perfect day — a tropical beach somewhere, white sand, cool breezes, fresh fruit, a great book… but I think instead I’ll keep my focus on the here and now. Here are little things that contribute to a great (maybe even perfect!) day for me:

Long walk, preferably with great views out in nature somewhere
Good coffee
Uninterrupted reading time for at least a couple of hours
Sitting down for a delicious dinner with my family
Catching up by phone with a long-distance friend or two
Dancing (preferably outdoors, with a mix of old and new dances, and my favorite dance companions)
Binge-watching an episode or two of a great drama or comedy series
Word games and jigsaw puzzles
Planning my next trip
Spending time with the people I love

It’s rare to get all of these in one day… but I’ll take any combination I can get!

What about you? What makes up your perfect day?

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2Aug2025

Retail Therapy: Sun protection with style!

Posted in Fun and Whimsy, Real Life by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

This is going to be a rare non-bookish post… because I just have to share a new find that I’m a little bit in love with.

Note: See discount code and purchase links at the bottom of this post!

This past week, I treated myself to this adorable hooded top from Farmers Defense:

This lightweight UV hoodie comes in men’s and women’s sizes, with a variety of colors. I couldn’t resist the monarch butterflies!

Their website has this description:

✔ UPF 50+ Sun Protection – Blocks 98% of harmful UV rays, keeping your skin safe from sun damage.
✔ Scratch & Rash Defense – Shields your arms from scrapes, thorns, and skin irritants while outdoors.
✔ Recycled Fabric – Made from REPREVE® eco-dynamic material, designed to wick away moisture and keep you cool.
✔ Sorbtek Catch-Move-Release Tech – The moisture control technology that actively wicks sweat and keeps your cool

How is it in reality? Short answer: Wonderful! I hate having to layer on sunscreen every time I step outdoors. This hoodie is comfy and light, not at all bulky, so it’s suitable even for warm days. I ordered a women’s XL, because I like my tops big and roomy, but I think a slimmer, tighter fit would be cute too.

Farmers Defense has lots of products geared toward garden enthusiasts, including gardening sleeves, aprons, gloves, and hats. I’m not a gardener myself, but I could see the sleeves and hats as being good choices for any sort of outdoor time where you want protection (and a bit of flowery flair).

Purchase info:

Want a discount? If you purchase through my affiliate link, you get a 10% discount!

Or, visit the site (Farmers Defense) and use my code (LISA11425) for 10% off your purchase.

Farmers Defense products are also available on Amazon.

Note: Links above are affiliate links. When you click through a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Another option:

I’ve worn (and loved) items from REI’s Sahara Shade hoodie collection, which you can find here, with lots of color options and in men’s and women’s sizes. (I’ve found these occasionally on EBay/Poshmark as well!)

I’m looking forward to wearing my butterflies on lots of upcoming outdoor adventures! If you find something you like via Farmers Defense (or have other recommendations for tops with UV protection), please let me know!