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How to Host Your Own Maysgiving
You do not need seven years of practice to host Maysgiving. You need a table, a meal, and a decision to show up for the people you love. Here is how to start. I Picked a Date in May I schedule my Maysgiving on the fourth Thursday of May, just like we do for Thanksgiving.…
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Track 5: “BBQ State of Mind” – Summer Gathering Meets Dance Floor
If “Red White and Pool” got you moving, “BBQ State of Mind” keeps that energy going! This EDM track transforms the classic American summer BBQ into a full-on dance party celebration. The Party Continues I intentionally placed these two EDM tracks back-to-back because that’s exactly how summer feels – one celebration rolling into the next.…
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Track 4: “Red White and Pool” – The Ultimate Fourth of July Anthem
Get ready to MOVE because “Red White and Pool” is where this album kicks into high gear! This high-tempo EDM banger is my celebration of America’s birthday, poolside parties, and everything that makes Independence Day the best summer holiday. Party Mode: ACTIVATED After three more laid-back tracks, “Red White and Pool” explodes onto the scene…
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Track 3: “Hot Summer” – When the Heat Meets Desire
After the chill, floating vibes of “Cold Drink, Hot Sun,” “Hot Summer” kicks the temperature (and the tension) way up! This is track 3 on the album, and it’s where summer shifts from relaxation to sultry romance – a playful track that’s half complaint about oppressive heat and half flirtation with someone who makes it…
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The Sounds of Maysgiving
No table of mine is complete without music. Music has been part of Maysgiving from the beginning. Not background noise. Not a playlist you forget is on. Real, intentional music that sets the mood before the first dish is even started and carries the day through to the last bite of pie. So it felt…
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Summer State of Mind” is OUT NOW!
“Summer State of Mind” Album Release May 18, 2026 I woke up this morning and the first thing I did was check my phone. There it was – “Summer State of Mind” live on every streaming platform. All 13 songs. Out in the world. I’m sitting here with my coffee, reading your comments, seeing your…
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“Cold Drink, Hot Sun” – Track 2: The Ultimate Floating Anthem
If “Summer State of Mind” is about getting into the summer vibe, “Cold Drink, Hot Sun” is about staying there – literally. This is the song for those perfect lazy pool days when you’re floating on your back, drink in hand, and the world just… stops. Pure Relaxation I wrote this song thinking about those…
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“Summer State of Mind” – Track 1: The Song That Started It All
When I set out to write a summer album, I knew I needed a title track that captured everything I wanted to say in three minutes – and “Summer State of Mind” became exactly that. It’s the first song on the album for a reason: it sets the tone for the entire journey ahead. The…
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Introducing “Summer State of Mind” – My New Summer Album Dropping May 18, 2026!
Hey friends! I’m beyond excited to finally share what I’ve been working on for months – my brand new summer album, “Summer State of Mind,” releasing May 18, 2026! Living the California Dream As someone who calls California home, I’m constantly reminded of how lucky I am to live in the sunshine state. Forty minutes…
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The Recipes That Started It All
Let me tell you about three dishes that have been on the Maysgiving table since the very beginning. These are not just recipes. They are the foundation of the tradition. The Cranberry Sauce Here is my hot take: canned cranberry sauce is perfectly fine and I will not apologize for it. I open the can,…
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Singer-songwriter turning 10+ journals of songs into reality ✨ Classical soprano gone indie | Transparent about AI collaboration | “Through It All” album Feb 2026 | Mom of 2 | 5:30am fitness | Also quilts sewmelanie.com
