August Favorites.

A peek at everything I loved in August 2024! FOOD My chickpea pasta salad. A repeat, but I can’t even tell you how many times I have made it this summer. Many, many times! It’s a family favorite and always a hit. Also very customizable! Chocolate covered pistachios. I found these at costco and was […]

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A peek at everything I loved in August 2024!

FOOD

My chickpea pasta salad. A repeat, but I can’t even tell you how many times I have made it this summer. Many, many times! It’s a family favorite and always a hit. Also very customizable!

Chocolate covered pistachios. I found these at costco and was in heaven. Pistachios AND milk chocolate? Hello, I’m in heaven.

Popcorn bar. This isn’t something specific, but more an idea. My kids have been LOVING this for movie nights. A big bowl of popcorn surroounded by add-ins, like nuts, salty snacks (cheese crackers, snap pea crisps), gummy candy and chocolate. So fun! P.S. mix those pistachios above with popcorn too!

HOME

Hulken bags. I cannot get enough of these bags, but especially this time of year with school supplies! They are the best way to drag everything we need into school. These also make such a great gift! They roll so easily that the kids can take them places too.

E. Frances little notes. I just discovered these and I am OBSESSED. I don’t even want to tell you how many I ordered. If you’re a stationary lover, these are a dream. I ordered a bunch for gifts too. All of the rest of the stuff is incredible too!

Amazon lazy susan. This is the BEST lazy susan I have bought. It’s melamine, the sections are removable (so 2 bowls in 1!), it spins so smoothly and it’s pretty enough for any holiday. Oh, it also HAS A LID!!! Best thing ever. I’ve taken it to parties already and have used it for after school snacks. Love.

Rifle paper Halloween platter. I am in LOVE with this rifle paper melamine halloween line! I know it’s early, but in my experience, this stuff always sells out by September or October! I got this, the bowl, plates and towel at the start of August. They are SO cute. If you love to celebrate these holidays for weeks with your kids, they are a must! Everything melamine is an instant win for me.

BEAUTY

Afternoon delight perfume. I can’t get enough of this perfume. I love it so much. Warm and delicious but not cloyingly sweet.

REFY lip gloss in blush. Loving this gloss almost as much as my laneige. The slight tint is so so pretty and flattering.

Pillow Talk Fair lipstick. I have never been able to get on the pillow talk bandwagon – I’m too cool toned and it looks too brown/warm on me. But!! This pillow talk fair shade is SO GOOD for my skin tone. It reminds me a lot of MAC creme cup which is probably my all-time favorite pink.

FASHION

Racerback midi dress. In.love.with.this!!! You know those tank tops I couldn’t stop talking about at the start of the summer? This is like that, but in dress form. Super comfortable too!

Cuyana La Toquillera hat. This has been my savior all summer. I never go in the sun (or basically, outside) without a hat, but I hate regular hats because they make me so hot. I always wear visors, but this find was truly my favorite all summer. The band is so easy and lightweight and it provides more coverage than a visor. It’s really comfortable!

Mini zip pouch. Another cuyana find. In my larger totes, it’s a mess of pouches. I mean, a good mess. I have everything pretty organized and separate in pouches. I grabbed one of these and it’s just as great as you’d thing – that super soft cuyana leather is just so good. I got the deep ocean color. I want all of their items in that gorgeous shade!

MEDIA

The God Of The Woods. Definitely my favorite of the month. I was sucked into this book instantly!

Lainey Wilson Whirlwind album. I love every song on this new album! Have been listening constantly.

Criminal podcast. Okay, still in my true crime era. Loving this one all month!

KIDS

GoBe snack spinner. I also really love the lunchbox, but it is too long to fit in my kids current school lunchboxes!

Kid’s Halloween mug set. Like the rifle paper tray above, I was so excited to find these for the kids. They’ve already been using them (just to even drink water, haha) and I don’t mind, they are so cute!

Animal magnets. I actually got these for the kids for their lockers and they love them – but Jordan adores them too! They are fun magnets to have for kids.

[none of this is sponsored, i just love to tell you what i love every month! there are a few general affiliate links above! xo]

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60 Easy Dinner Ideas

Do you ever have nights when you just don’t know what to make for dinner? When you run through a mental list of easy dinner ideas, but nothing sounds good? If you do, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find 60 healthy dinner rec…


Do you ever have nights when you just don’t know what to make for dinner? When you run through a mental list of easy dinner ideas, but nothing sounds good? If you do, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find 60 healthy dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. Each one is quick and easy to make, but it still packs a punch of flavor. Think roasted veggie tacos with a creamy, zesty sauce. Imagine luxurious baked feta and a comforting pasta ready in under 30 minutes. You’ll find all that and more among the easy dinner ideas […]

60 Healthy Breakfast Ideas

And just like that, it’s back-to-school time! I’m lining up the fall recipe calendar, getting ready to test, shoot, and share a slew of new ideas. For us, this season will be busy, and I know that it will be for many of you too. Today, I&#8…


And just like that, it’s back-to-school time! I’m lining up the fall recipe calendar, getting ready to test, shoot, and share a slew of new ideas. For us, this season will be busy, and I know that it will be for many of you too. Today, I’m sharing my favorite healthy breakfast ideas to get these jam-packed days off to a great start. You’ll find ones that are perfect for making ahead and taking on the go, ones that are quick and easy to whip up in the morning, and even a few for days when you have a bit […]

July Favorites.

A peek at everything I loved in July 2024! FOOD American spoon maple granola. This is not new to me and I always talk about it when coming home from vacation since I stock up. It is SUCH a delicious granola. I’ve made a copycat which is pretty good too but the american spoon version […]

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A peek at everything I loved in July 2024!

FOOD

American spoon maple granola. This is not new to me and I always talk about it when coming home from vacation since I stock up. It is SUCH a delicious granola. I’ve made a copycat which is pretty good too but the american spoon version is fabulous.

Esti hummus. This is my new favorite store bought hummus. It’s so creamy and smooth! The flavors are unreal. I love it so much.

My chickpea pasta salad. I have made this almost every single week this summer!!

HOME

Trigger point massage balls. I use these EVERY SINGLE DAY. I’ve always had horrible tension in my upper back and neck – these are incredible at rolling out the tension. I can’t live without them.

Turkish beach towel set. I’ve had Turkish towels for years but always having one of these on hand with the kids is wonderful because it folds up so thinly, and dries so quickly! They barely take up any space but are bigger than a regular beach towel.

Breville touch espresso machine. Okay. This is insane but I ADORE it. I can’t believe I waited so long to get it. It is making my day, everyday. I’ve also got lots of delicious local coffee to use.

Silicone case for airpods max. I love my airpods max so much – it took awhile to get used to them but now I love them. These silicone covers are great, especially if you sweat because it covers the headphones! The silicone also feels so silky smooth. I love it.

BEAUTY

Kopari hydrating body wash. I’ve fallen in love with all things kopari this year. I swear by this oil and now am loving this body wash too. The pump is everything and the container is huge too.

Tower 28 daily rescue spray. This is saving my face and skin. I know you can find hypochlorous acid in larger bottles, but I actually love these smaller ones! They are so easy to throw in my bag and take wherever. I use them for the kids too.

Fenty Instant warmth bronzer. This has actually pushed out my favorite gucci bronzer. It looks so natural and is super smooth.

FASHION

Elan cover up maxi dress. I’ve had a few of these over the years and just love them. They are such great cover ups – so billowy and summery. My favorite of all time remain the 9seed coverups, but these are much more affordable and not as delicate! Best for the beach.

Longchamp cosmetic pouch. I’ve mentioned this a million times now. It’s the perfect size (and I have the largest iphone) + easy to grab!

Spanx air essentials maxi dress. Spanx can do no wrong in my eyes. I am obsessed with this dress!! Def can wear it into fall too.

MEDIA

Jackpot Summer. I loved this book so much this month! It was super cute and heartwarming.

Breakfast in a Nancy Meyers kitchen playlist. It never ever gets old.

KIDS

Back of seat car organizer. We can’t live without these when we travel. They are everything! And keep me from being a constant flight attendant.

Baseball sunglasses. Max and Emilia have these and loved for baseball earlier this year and now for running. They stay on their faces so well.

Magnetic alphabet puzzle. All 3 of my kids love these. They are such a great thing to keep in the car or take to a restaurant to entertain little ones!

[none of this is sponsored, i just love to tell you what i love every month! there are a few general affiliate links above! xo]

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My BEST Prime Day Purchases, Ranked

Well, that’s a wrap on Prime Day 2024 – how did you do? Did you find anything amazing? I spent way too much time and money shopping the sales – it didn’t help the sale came during Mel’s recovery from hip surgery when I was stuck at home. Below are my favorite purchases (because 99%…

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Well, that’s a wrap on Prime Day 2024 – how did you do? Did you find anything amazing? I spent way too much time and money shopping the sales – it didn’t help the sale came during Mel’s recovery from hip surgery when I was stuck at home. Below are my favorite purchases (because 99% have already arrived). See my brand new pantry and closet – they’re both SO ORGANIZED I’m in love! Even though the big sale days are over, I still have my Amazon storefront going – it’s always there whenever you need ideas from my beauty favorites to recent fashion finds, and of course lots of kitchen must-haves. I update it regularly!

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The Top Purchases

Shoe Boxes

My top purchase were clear shoe boxes for my closet! The dust in my house is a killer, and when you have cute shoes you want to protect them, obvi. PLUS – I can see everything and they hold 2 pairs of some shoes (BTW I wear size 10 so these boxes are a great size – they even fit folded boots)!

Pantry & Closet Organization

If you were watching along my Instastories, then you heard about the great ant invasion. I HAD to do something about it. I cleaned my normal pantry and my baking pantry (yes, when you run a blog like this one you need both). Here are some versatile organizational bins that I used for my closet AND pantries!

  • Stackable Bins to hold stuff in my closet
  • Clear Trays for my Disney backpacks and for the pantry – great for things like cake mix, applesauce, or single serve items.
  • Large bins for things like flour and dog food – airtight
  • Smaller bins for things like pasta and chocolate chips – and this bin kit too for similar items.
  • These bins come in all sizes and are great for cereal, crackers, etc.

Pajamas

Yes, you read that right! PAJAMAS. I bought both the short sleeve set and the long sleeve set – I buy the same color in both and mix and match all year long. They are SUPER comfortable and stylish too and come in lots of colors. I wear an XL (I’m a size 14ish). I also bought the light robe from the same brand for the warmer months.

Treat Yo’ Self

Needless to say, these are only a few of my purchases. I bought way more but these are my favorites so far. I bought some clothes that I still need to try on – so I’ll share them soon if I don’t return them!

See what other Prime Day favorites I rounded up!

Crazy for Crust Fan Faves

Here are some of YOUR top purchases!

  • Angled spatula – perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, getting peanut butter out of the jar, and even getting muffins out of the muffin tin!
  • ​USA Baking Sheet – High quality, durable baking sheets!
  • Handheld fan – I can’t sing the praises of this fan enough! I’m so glad you all loved it too.
  • Pullout Cabinet Organizer – Seems like organization was a theme for all of us!

    What was YOUR favorite purchase from Prime Day? Leave a comment below and I can’t wait until our next virtual shopping haul!

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2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites.

Oh how I love this day!! Every year I share my favorites from the Nordstrom anniversary sale and after asking if you wanted to see them this year, I was super excited to share them again! I don’t worry about trendy or crazy new items in the sale – I love it for classic basics and there are […]

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Oh how I love this day!!

Every year I share my favorites from the Nordstrom anniversary sale and after asking if you wanted to see them this year, I was super excited to share them again! I don’t worry about trendy or crazy new items in the sale – I love it for classic basics and there are things I’ve had forever that are at a great price. You’ve probably read about many of these below in my favorites post each month! That’s one of the reasons I like to post this… to share some of those things I’ve used and loved over the last year. I linked some of the things over on LTK if you’re a frequent user of the app too.

This year, the sale has SO many good things. I think it’s the best it has been in years. Multiple pieces I love (spanx air essentials, varley, longchamp, etc). Things I’ve had for years and use daily or weekly.

I usually have a love/hate relationship with this sale because it’s a lot of the same things every year. The only reason that’s good, is because I have had some of these things for years, gift many of them and can successfully review them! This year, I’m mostly sharing below the things that I have and adore, a few things I’m getting and others I’ve seen in person. There are many things in the sale that I’ve had for five plus years and they are my go-to items. There are only a handful of things below that I don’t have and want to purchase myself- I think 5 or 6 items this year. I go into detail about each item below.

P.S. this is in no way sponsored and I’m not affiliated with Nordstrom at all, but there are general affiliate links below! It’s just like my monthly favorites posts… I don’t accept any free fashion/beauty products nor do I ever do sponsored posts for fashion and beauty. This is just something I love to share every year because it’s fun for me, and I want to hear from you. Below I’m sharing my favorite clothing items, shoes, bags, things for babies and kids in general, some home products and all the beauty things I think are worth it. Once Eddie shops it (he always gets some denim + work clothes!) I may add in some of his favorites if you want. I’ll also come back and update this post as the weeks go on! And I’ll give a few details about some of my favorite things.

CLOTHING

Moonlight pants pajamas. I have worn these for years and they are by far the best. I get every iteration of them.

Moonlight shorts pajamas. The same, but shorts for summer! Necessary.

Satin button up shirt. I can’t get over this color and how beautiful it looks. Pretty sure I wore a satin shirt in my 3rd grade school pic.

Rails long sleeve dress. I always get a Rails dress during the sale. Love them!

Sweaty betty racerback dress. I bought one of these last year and it’s fabulous. This color is so so good.

Zella racerback dress. Very tempted to try the zella version too.

Spanx air essentials crew neck. I couldn’t believe this was in the sale. I have eight of these. I LIVE IN THEM. So silky and comfy.

Nike crew neck. This is another huge huge huge fave of mine. I have many colors and it’s super cozy and cute.

Varley half zip. Varley has my heart. So excited this piece is in the sale!! I love the cream shade.

Cashmere blend hoodie. I also love this! Super casual but nice at the same time.

Spanx skort. I don’t have this and it’s on my list. I love everything spanx does when it comes to clothing.

Zella live in leggings. Some of the best leggings ever.

Zella pocket joggers. I also LOVE the joggers. They are incredibly comfortable.

Zella wide leg pants. Definitely trying these too!! Hoping they aren’t too long.

Spanx faux leather leggings. An oldie but goodie. Everyone needs a pair of these!

Spanx ponte pants. These were my staple black pants in the fall and winter. Got tons of complements on them.

Spanx yoga pants. Loving the look of these.

Joes’s wide leg jeans. I got a pair of these last summer and love them.

Nike tech fleece zip up. Have had this for years. It’s fitted and looks elevated.

Halogen longline cardigan. I always have a version of this. I wear it constantly!

Vince cashmere cardigan. And this one too!

Rails star sweatshirt. Another excellent sweatshirt. They always have new colors and designs of this. It’s very cute!

Allsaints mock neck sweater. I get a version of this sweater every year and live in it.

Cole Haan packable rain jacket. Very much loving how chic this rain coat is.

Reiss wool blend coat. This is STUNNING. It’s the main coat I want in the sale.

Save the Duck reversible jacket. I have two long vests by this brand and they are one of the best purchases I’ve made. The quality is superb.

Faux leather puffer vest. I am a vest freak. The limit does not exist.

Faux leather crop vest. Same! And black!

Faux fur hooded vest. I love faux fur… and a vest. Always.

Denim puffer vest. Two words I can’t pass up: denim + vest. Getting it.

Barefoot dreams robe. Everyone must have one.

Stance socks. Some of the best socks ever.

SHOES

Olukai shearling slippers. This is huge. These are my slippers!! I have gone through many pairs and adore them. Excellent support!

Allsaints chelsea boot. Allsaints makes some of my favorite boots every year.

Vionic wedge chelsea boot. Vionic shoes get me since I’m old now. I love the support. And they’re cute!

Blondo waterproof bootie. I love blondo booties for my area because they are waterproof!

Blondo waterproof suede bootie. And a suede version.

Nike Air Max 270 sneakers. Some of my favorite sneakers ever.

Nike Air Max 90 sneakers. I am grabbing these! They look perfect for fall.

Nike Free metcon 5 sneakers. Also love the way these look. Can you tell I’m a sneaker freak? I have the purple shade of these.

New Balance 327 sneakers. I have many pairs of these and adore them. They look SO good on.

On cloudmonster sneakers. Excellent for running and working out. I use these for work everyday!

On cloudnova sneakers. This was my first On love. I love how these look on the foot.

On cloud 5 coast sneakers. One of my favorite easy slip on sneakers. Not to work out, but just lifestyle sneakers.

ACCESSORIES

Longchamp large tote. I’ve used one of these to travel for years. It’s so lightweight and folds up into nothing.

Longchamp expandable tote. I have the expandable one too!

Longchamp small crossbody. And this is #1 on my list. LOVE the black.

Longchamp cosmetics case. I also love this little pouch to stash in my larger totes.

Kate Spade mini tote. This black one looks so much like a louis vuitton version!

Straw box clutch. Very cute and finally something for summer!

Allsaints crossbody half moon.

Allsaints crossbody camera bag. I have this is three colors from sales over the years. It’s the best classic bag, especially for fall!

Zella travel backpack. I want to try this. I need backpacks so I’m hands free with the kids.

Dagne Dover large duffle. One of my favorite travel bags!

Dagne Dover toiletry bag. And this! I have a few and use them for everything. I’ve gifted these too!

Tumi carry on luggage. I bought Eddie Tumi luggage for his 40th birthday and it’s going strong a decade later. Incredible.

Beis carry on luggage. But I also bought Max a Beis suitcase two years ago and it’s been great so far.

Le Specs airheart sunglasses. My go-to sunglasses for the last almost-decade. Favorites!

Isabel Marant sunglasses. I’m also loving these aviator ones.

Cubic zirconia studs. I love these and have had them for years. Show stoppers.

Chunky pave hoop earrings. Also very cute.

Kendra Scott drop earrings. Such a pretty pink.

Huggie hoop earrings. These are always a classic.

Stevie drop earrings.Loving these ones!!

Beaded stretch bracelet. The colors!!

Diamond crossover ring. This is so dainty and delicate.

Gold heart duo necklace. This is one of the super nice pieces I’m looking at. I love color.

Michelle sport watch. I got this in the sale five years ago and love that it’s a sportier version of a michele watch.

BEAUTY

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. The rich cream changed my skin life. It’s pricey and I always stock up during a sale.

Elemis jumbo cleansing balm. A great makeup remover that makes your skin feel amazing.

Elemis resurfacing facial wash. This my shower face wash. It’s excellent.

Good Genes jumbo. I have used this forever and love it.

Kopari moisture set. Use this constantly! Oil + cream after every shower. I love how light this scent is.

Osea Discovery set. I use the cream, oil and balm almost every day.

Osea anti-aging balm. I LOVE this. It feels like serum on the skin – unlike anything I’ve tried.

First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream. Some of my favorite heavy duty cream.

Dr Dennis Gross LED mask. I have one of these from the sephora sale years ago. Is it a gimmick? I don’t know. But it’s relaxing!

Dr Dennis Gross peel pads. Couldn’t live without these. I use them 2-3 times a week.

Bumble and Bumble shampoo. Another huge one for me. This is my shampoo!! I’m getting doubles.

Bumble and Bumble conditioner. Same as above. Have used it for years.

Oribe Gold Lust shampoo set. I also love this shampoo once a week. It’s more of a splurge and smells amazing.

Simplehuman rechargable mirror. This is the makeup mirror I use in my bathroom.

T3 flat iron. This is my flatiron!

T3 long barrel curling iron. And my curling iron…

T3 blow dry brush. I do not have this, but want to get it.

Dry Bar hot rollers. Huge hot roller girl. I need a new set!

Tangle teaser brush set. Best brushes for Emilia’s hair.

Oribe dry texture spray. This spray is excellent. Holds without being crispy.

Slip king pillowcase set. I can’t sleep without a silk pillowcase. Emilia does too, and it keeps her hair from being tangled!

YSL lip oil stick kit. I have two of these and they are some of the best lip products.

Westman Atelier highlight stick duo. I love these highlighter sticks.

Westman Atelier summer bronze duo. And the bronze!

Laura Mercier caviar eye stick set. I use these daily! As eyeshadow and liner.

Fresh lip set. Definitely a favorite.

Good Girl perfume set. One of my favorite perfumes of all time.

Tom Ford cherries blend. Also love two of these cherry scents!

Supergoop Unseen sunscreen set. This works so well under makeup. Also love the stick.

Supergoop Play sunscreen set. The jumbo sunscreen I love so much is here!! I buy this every spring and we keep it right by the door.

Coola sunscreen duo. This is my favorite spray that I reserve just for me.

Coola SPF lip balm. And excellent balm too.

St Tropez Self Tanner. I’ve used this self tanner for 15 years. I love it.

Sigma brush set. Best makeup brushes ever!

HOME

Wood serving bowl. Getting this in both colors. I use bowls like this constantly.

Marble lazy susan. Loving this for entertaining.

Marble utensil crock. And this!

Marble salt cellar. This too for my kosher salt.

Le Creuset Braizer. One of my favorite pieces to cook with. Excellent price!

Le Creuset cast iron grill. I also love their grill pan for indoors.

Staub baking dish set. These – especially the small – is a great set. I’ve gifted this many times!

Staub cocotte set. I love these for soups, desserts, every ice cream.

Nonstick frying pan set.

Nonstick roasting pan set. Love this black and gold roasting pan.

Nonstick saucier pan. I’m getting this pan. What a fabulous size!

Carving board with juice well. This is a lifesaver for me during the holidays.

Nonstick griddle. I have one of these and we use it all the time.

Barefoot dreams throw blanket. Best gift ever. I gift multiples of these every year! I love giving these to our teachers too.

Dyson cordless vacuum. I need a new cordless vac for the kitchen. I’m ready to take the plunge.

Boll & Branch sheets. These are our favorite sheets! We have one on backup at all times.

Acrylic jewelry organizer. I’m loving this and want it!

Travel sunglasses roll. Also excellent for vacation.

KIDS

Doona car seat. This is my #1 baby purchase. It was absolutely wonderful and we used it until Jordan turned two!

Veer wagon bundle. We’ve had the Veer for four years now and it’s fabulous. Definitely an investment and we get so much use out of it.

Baby Bjorn bouncer. Couldn’t live without this for all of my kids! I’ve also gifted many of these.

Uppa Baby Vista stroller. This is the stroller I used as a double with Max and Emilia. It also works as a single – I gave it to my brother and SIL for their baby and it’s excellent. We all adore this one.

Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. Best high chair ever!

Nike Air Max 270 sneakers. Some of my favorite Nikes!

Hunter rain boots. We do the hunter boots for summer. They are lighter and easier in the hot weather with rain.

Ugg scuff slippers. Emilia loves her slippers!

Nike fleece joggers. Max loves these.

Nike athletic shorts. And these shorts!

Under Armour soft shell jacket. I’m also grabbing him this jacket.

Stance socks. More socks we love.

Adidas crew socks. These specifically are Max’s favorite socks.

[None of this is sponsored! Just love to talk about what I love.]

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June Favorites!

A peek at everything I loved in June 2024! FOOD Salt and vinegar pistachios snack packs. Okay so this has been one of my favorites forever – but I didn’t know it came in the snack packs! Love them for grab-and-go snacks. The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc. I rarely recommend a specific wine, but this is […]

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A peek at everything I loved in June 2024!

FOOD

Salt and vinegar pistachios snack packs. Okay so this has been one of my favorites forever – but I didn’t know it came in the snack packs! Love them for grab-and-go snacks.

The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc. I rarely recommend a specific wine, but this is the epitome of summer. It is delicious and has so many hints of melon, grapefruit and berry. It’s been a huge party favorite!

Canada Dry fruit splash cherry ginger ale. Repeat offender because THIS IS SO GOOD. I don’t even love carbonation and soda but this is out of this world. Everyone who has it at our house loves it.

Lavender syrup. I have made my own lavender syrup for years but finally bit the bullet and grabbed this one with the pump. Not only have we been using it for coffee – we’ve been putting it in lemonade! Emilia loves it too.

HOME

Zero gravity chair set. Okay I’m cheating because I’ve only had this for three days. But they surpass my love for most things this month! We literally set them up in the living room to try and fell in love. I didn’t want to move them!! We have them outside now and I can’t get enough.

Boll and Branch waffle blanket. I bought new bedding and have been trying to make our bedroom more “zen” since we moved. I found this on amazon because this brand makes our favorite sheets. Wow – I am blown away by this blanket. It feels amazing. This is going to be one of my go-to house warming gifts for family from now on. It’s awesome.

BEAUTY

YSE Beauty Skin Glow. I’ve been using this for a few months and I adore it. I don’t use it as a primer, and it doesn’t have enough coverage to be my real makeup if I want a full face (or even half a face). But for everyday use, or when I’m just doing skin/lashes/lips, this is perfect. It still shows my skin but adds a very pretty glow. Doesn’t migrate into my eyes either.

Olive and June The Queen Takes Her Tea With Milk polish. I am obsessed with this. It is the BEST neutral shade for my skin tone. It’s like nail concealer. I love it so much and it’s the shade I’ve been looking for my entire life.

Beauty of Joseon relief sun SPF 50+. This is a repeat fave because I LOVE IT. I’ve never been so consistent with my sunscreen. This is the best I’ve ever used on my face and under makeup.

Dior Addict Lip Glow in Lilac. My favorite balm in this lilac shade is everything I’ve ever wanted. A little cool toned, but still pink. Gorgeous, easy to apply and looks like nothing, but better.

FASHION

Amazon sleeveless tank. I’ve raved about this for weeks in my summer fridays post, so it’s only natural it’s a favorite. It’s like a bodysuit, but it’s a tank top.

Larroude Milan Jelly Sandal. This is my new go to flip flop that can be fancy or casual. Perfect for traveling. I love it and want it in every color now! I currently have nude and black.

Athleta Elation Dress. This is my current dress of summer! I’ve loved the athleta presidio dress for years. This is different and so good – almost more like a tennis dress, but can also look slightly dresses up. Super comfortable too.

La Blanca one piece swimsuit. I’ve had this suit for a decade but bought a new blue version. It’s so pretty and comfortable.

Cropped zip up hoody. I didn’t want to buy the lulu version of this, so I tried this amazon one and I love it. I leave one in my car to grab it when going inside cold AC.

MEDIA

Swan Song! How could I not choose Elin’s last Nantucket book for my favorite of the month?! It was always meant to be.

My summer fridays playlist. It’s a good one to have on repeat.

KIDS

Blue Lizard spray sport sunscreen. This has been my go-to for the kids this summer and even they can put it on. Doesn’t get in their eyes and doesn’t sting!

Aquaplay waterbox playset. Jordan and Emilia have been loving this. Think of it as a travel water table! It folds up into this briefcase-like box and we have been taking it to the pool – they will sit for an hour and play with this! We also have the non-travel version and they love that too.

Uno Attack. This is another repeat. One of you suggested this after I mentioned how much we are loving playing Uno every night as a family. We play 10 or 20 games some evenings! This version is not the classic, but it’s super fun!

Ponycycle. We got this for Jordan for his birthday. It is definitely a splurge, but hello #thirdkid and we have every toy. I love that it isn’t motorized – it’s a push bike! He LOVES it. My old kids even love it. It’s a gigantic hit!

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Julia Child’s Coq au Vin

Julia Child’s Coq au Vin, a classic French dish, is within your reach! This recipe, based on Julia Child’s original,…
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Julia Child’s Coq au Vin, a classic French dish, is within your reach! This recipe, based on Julia Child’s original,…

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Old-fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

These old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are a Southern staple, and for good reason! Soft, buttery, flaky, and full of flavor, they’re…
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These old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are a Southern staple, and for good reason! Soft, buttery, flaky, and full of flavor, they’re…

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May Favorites!

A peek at everything I loved in May 2024! FOOD Toom garlic dip. Ohhh my goodness. This is heaven. Use it as a spread, a dip, right off the spoon. I get mine at Costco! Canada Dry fruit splash cherry ginger ale. This is our new obsession. Eddie and I both love it. We get […]

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may favorites

A peek at everything I loved in May 2024!

FOOD

Toom garlic dip. Ohhh my goodness. This is heaven. Use it as a spread, a dip, right off the spoon. I get mine at Costco!

Canada Dry fruit splash cherry ginger ale. This is our new obsession. Eddie and I both love it. We get the zero sugar version and it’s such a fun and delicious warm weather drink! I don’t love soda and carbonation, but every once in a while I crave something like this. And this one hits the spot.

Grillos pickles sandwich makers. Obsessed with pickles. The end.

HOME

Tineco iFloor 3 Breeze vaccuum. Meet the new love of my life! This has changed my life, truly. It cleans my floors like NOTHING else. It is so worth it – I bought a second one – the ONE S5 PRO. I love both equally, the latter’s battery just lasts a little longer for my main floor. I think 4 or 5 of my friends have bought one since seeing it being used on my floors. It’s incredible.

Scout crossbody cooler. This has been my spring activity cooler this year. Not only are the colors amazing, but it’s crossbody! I’m always carrying a million things into baseball and wearing this crossbody is a huge help. It’s lightweight too. Holds a ton!

Firevibe s’mores kit. I bought this for a our patio and everyone is loving it. It fits the best s’mores ingredients and a lot of them. Also comes with s’mores sticks! It’s so pretty too.

Dash mandoline. Best purchase ever. I’ve been using a very old and unsafe mandoline for years! This one has a foolproof safety feature and the slices are paper thin.

Holographic cups. These are super sturdy plastic cups and excellent for a party if you need them. Much much thicker and sturdier than a regular old solo cup. And they are so pretty too.

BEAUTY

Beauty of Joseon relief sun SPF 50+. Current daily sunscreen that I am LOVING. Wow, this is excellent. I use it on its own and also under makeup. The consistency is great, it doesn’t migrate in to my eyes and it doesn’t pill under makeup.

Ouai St Bart’s body mist. I am SO excited this exists. I love this scent so much and have looked for the last few years to see if they had a perfume in this scent. It is fabulous for summer! Smells delicious.

Kopari KP scrub. The texture of this scrub is incredible. It’s so thick and creamy but the exfoliation is like sand – the best feeling ever. I use it multiple times a week in the shower and love it. Also love that it’s a squeeze tube and not a tub.

Elemis Resurfacing Facial pads. I am also loving these. I actually use them in the morning before moisturizer and sunscreen – I swear they are helping my skin so much.

FASHION

Cushionair sandals. Designer inspired, and SO comfortable. I have the faux uggs in this brand so I knew they’d be comfortable. They are memory foam! I actually wore them all day to cook last weekend during a party. Perfect.

Cuyana La Toquillera Hat. Oh my gosh, I LOVE this. The sun protextion is incredible. I love that the top is open like a visor (my head gets so hot and I need a visor over a full cap). It’s so comfortable, it stays on. I have been wearing the heck out of this. So much so, that I’m considering getting a second one.

lululemon pack light pullover. Another thing I’m loving! This is such a lightweight pullover – the fabric is incredible. I also love the banding at the bottom.

MEDIA

This Summer Will Be Different. My favorite read of the month!! Oh man, it is SO good.

Palm Royale. This cast cracked me up. I loved watching this every week!

KIDS

Step 2 Waterfall Wall. Jordan (and even the older two!) live for a water table. We have a regular water table but this wall is such a fun new discovery this year. I put it out on our deck and Jordan is entertained forever!

Plus Plus big blocks. These are another thing that has kept all the kids entertained this season, especially during evening activities. We’re all obsessed with legos and this is a fun twist on them.

UNO attack. The kids are obsessed with uno right now and this is SO fun. We have been having a blast!

[none of this is sponsored, i just love to tell you what i love every month! there are a few general affiliate links above! xo]

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