It’s our last summer fridays of the year!

EATING

All the labor day weekend recipes. A slider bar! A hot dog bar! This zucchini ricotta galette. And my zucchini lemon puff pastry! And this fig burrata caprese.

DRINKING

My september sangria! Also, my red apple cider sangria is the best ever.

MAKING

My bourbon caramel mascarpone apple dip! And my melted zucchini baked ziti. And salted honeycrisp fritters.

BAKING

If you have pumpkin on the brain like me, this chai pumpkin crumble bread. Oh my yum.

CRAVING

My caramelized onion dip. It’s truly elite!

GRILLING

My grilled chicken vodka pasta. And loaded grilled potatoes – perfect for the weekend.

SNACKING

On my apple oatmeal breakfast cookies.

LISTENING

To this cozy autumn playlist. Playing it on repeat!

READING

Started My Favorite Lost Cause yesterday!

PLANNING

All the back to school dinners. I love meal planning in a new year!

WEARING

The we the free cardi all week because it was COOL here! It has felt amazing. And this is like wearing a blanket. As with most free people, size way down.

SHOPPING

As soon as September hits, I’m in my espresso chocolate brown era. I love this new sequoia color from lululemon (and my fave pants!)! And varley does chocolate SO well too. And naghedi came out with chocolate bags! How do they all know me so well? A marketer’s dream.

LOVING

This dedcool xtra milk fragrance. If you like unisex skin scents (think 11:11), this is right up there with that. It’s wonderful! I’m also really liking this innisfree sunscreen in the glowy finish. Anything that doesn’t migrate into my eyes is a win.

SHARING

My August favorites with you! I also have a whole list of favorites for skin flooding, fall entertaining and fall must haves.

BUYING

I just got the crown affair overnight repair hair serum. I love everything from crown affair so I have high hopes.

CELEBRATING

The end of another summer fridays season! As the sun sets on this season, I can’t believe we’ve done it for so many years. It’s wild how time flies – I feel like I just wrote the first post of the summer and had so much fun to look forward to. Now we are wrapping up August and I’m ready to tell you happy holidays, that’s how fast it goes! If you love summer fridays, head over to my substack! I share a similar friday newsletter every.single.week and a monthly love letter that is exactly like this. Thank you so much for being here!

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The summeriest of the summer fridays!

EATING

These grilled veggie naan pizzas. And my summer tortellini carbonara. And my weeknight peanut noodles with roasted broccoli.

DRINKING

My honeycrisp crush. I love the super crisp apple flavor.

MAKING

My pimento cheese BLTs. And bruschetta quinoa zucchini boats!

BAKING

Pumpkin zucchini muffins. Plus chocolate chips!

CRAVING

My pumpkin coconut cream cold brew. It’s time!

SNACKING

On my grilled marinated peppers with burrata!

GRILLING

My grilled gorgonzola chicken! And grilled shrimp lettuce wraps.

LISTENING

To my second summer kitchen playlist. Love it.

READING

I started For The Record and I love it! Here’s the list to finish up your summer reading!

WEARING

My favorite pants now come in chocolate brown! Second favorite color after black.

LOVING

The skin flooding trend that is working wonders for my face! I made a list of lots of things I use right here. This milky essence is incredible.

SHARING

My 85 best back-to-school dinners! Even if you’re not in back-to-school mode, these are wonderful. I’ve already been going through them each week for my menus.

BUYING

I love Clare V bags so much – they are such high quality and always come in fun colors. This weekend they have a promo of buy a bag, get a charm for free and I love it! I am loving the chocolate woven with black and the royal blue check clutch!

SHOPPING

I need this little queso warmer for football season! And this ceramic women chip and dip tray too. I also love this white rolling laundry basket and just bought another! They are great for kitchen and bathroom.

PLANNING

My labor day menu for next weekend. It’s going to be top notch!

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Here’s all the fun summer friday things!

EATING

These easy tortilla pizzas with pepperoni chickpeas. And summer salmon tacos! And my melted zucchini baked ziti.

DRINKING

A brown sugar fig bubbly. It’s fig season!

MAKING

My chewy oatmeal zucchini cookies. I Have lots of zucchini.

BAKING

My blueberry peach coffee cake. And my chocolate zucchini cake!

CRAVING

My grilled corn peach pizza always. And these little peach hand pies!

SNACKING

On the most delicious goat cheese stuffed figs.

GRILLING

My summer crostini! A definite oldie but goodie. And my grilled halloumi peach salad too.

LISTENING

To the best of T Swift in honor of the album announcement!!

READING

Just started For The Record and loving it!

WRITING

My substack each week + more! You can subscribe for free and paid content. It’s like old school blogging in the best way.

LOVING

I’ve never met a platform sneaker I didn’t love so I’m sorry in advance but this dark green suede! Also if you haven’t tried the prequel half and half moisturizer… run and grab it!

SHARING

Two fabulous lists: 85 back-to-school dinner recipes and 15 recipes you can’t miss before summer ends!

SHOPPING

I love this long sleeve shrug. And this smocked jumpsuit! It is so cute. Really want this denim shirt jacket for fall!

WEARING

This handkerchief hem midi dress! I love it so much. Also my diet coke sweatshirt. Get asked about it constantly.

RECOMMENDING

Why millennials won’t stop dressing how they want to!

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Here’s all the fun summer friday things!

EATING

My heirloom tomato salad with crispy onions! And this sun dried tomato gnocchi. And street corn pizza.

DRINKING

My margarita floats! Fun and perfect for the hot summer days.

MAKING

My turkey taco stuffed peppers! And these ranch chicken meatballs. And my sticky garlic butter salmon.

BAKING

My sheet pan greek yogurt coffee cake.

CRAVING

My grilled chicken corn and bacon chowder. And my pesto meatball melts.

SNACKING

On this grilled cinnamon sugar toast with ricotta and figs. Talk about dreamy!

GRILLING

The best grilled steakhouse pizza. Oh man, this is so freaking good.

LISTENING

To a new playlist! August vibes.

READING

I’m planning on starting Happy Wife this weekend! What are you reading?!

LOVING

Everything I’ve tried in the prequel skin care line. Oh my gosh! It is so good – and I have sensitive and dryer skin. The body lotion is wonderful, the lip SPF is great, I also love the facial spray (use it on the kids too) and the half and half moisturizer. The cleansing oil is so good too. I want to try the vitamin c next!

WEARING

I cheated on my favorite la blanca and andie swimsuits this year and got a spanx one. I know I never shut up about their air essentials line, but I’ve been wearing it for years and it’s just so good. This swim suit is also amazing. Every time I wear it, I always get asked about it!

SHARING

The best list of back to school dinners! 85 recipes that we adore – these are all really great easy weeknight meals. You don’t have to be going back to school to love them!

SHOPPING

Loving this jcrew navy suede shoulder bag for fall! And the block heel sandals. Leopard everything please!

BUYING

This bright colorful cheeseboard for entertaining. Which color?! I can’t choose! These stoneware dog mugs are also so cute.

TRYING

The blue bottle instant coffee to make whipped coffee. I would think this one has to be good!

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Happiest summer fridays to you!

EATING

My grilled corn tomato and avocado bowls. And black bean burger bowls! And this grilled zucchini corn orzo.

DRINKING

My cucumber tequila soda. And a lavender vanilla iced latte!

MAKING

My white pizza frittata. And my caprese puff pastry pizza!

BAKING

My chewy oatmeal zucchini cookies! Best ever.

SNACKING

On my salted maple granola. Gosh I love this! And on my garlicky crispy herby potatoes.

GRILLING

My pesto peach prosciutto pizza. And my strip steak with corn salsa!

CRAVING

My watermelon greek salad. It’s so refreshing!

LISTENING

To our boat drinks playlist. We had this on repeat this week!

READING

Wild Dark Shore. I just started this yesterday on the last day of vacation.

WEARING

I lived in my swimsuit this week! The Andie malibu will forever be one of my favorites. And the la blanca pareo wraps too.

LOVING

The presidio maxi dress. I’ve had it for YEARS (probably have mentioned it every year since) and I still wore it many times this week. It’s a great cover up and so flowy, really keeps you cool too.

BUYING

Have you heard of skin flooding? I’ve gone down the tiktok rabbit hole on this one. I just ordered this toner and this byoma one so I can try it. My skincare routine has been solid and minimal for years now, but since I’ve always had dry skin, I want to give this a try!

SHOPPING

It’s the last few days of the anniversary sale! There are still a few things I’m loving, like my favorite jeans, the varley sweater, this nike crewneck, the air max 270s, the spanx dress and the veronica beard sandals!

PLANNING

Hi, just me over here with my obsession of all things planners. Yes, this started I’m sure when I was seven years old desperately begging for a trapper keeper during back-to-school shopping. Spoiler alert: I never got one because our school didn’t let us have them. I think they were too big for our desks. ANYWAY. It’s time for a new planner this month! I have the erin condren daily duo AND this dailee planner. Which one will win?! P.S. I also love a good golden coil planner/notebook.

TRAVELING

Back home from vacation, where it’s time to wrap up our summertime before school. We have a few weeks left and I need to organize all the things!

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Here’s a summer fridays from my favorite place! xo

EATING

Street corn grilled cheese! And zucchini corn fritters. Also my summer turkey sliders!

DRINKING

A spicy watermelon sangria. And my favorite rosé aperol spritz.

MAKING

My favorite hummus platter! Love making this for the weekend.

BAKING

My blueberry zucchini muffins with lemon glaze. Use up that zucc!

CRAVING

My crispy chicken with avocado cucumber salad. And my jarlsberg cheese dip!

GRILLING

These summer chicken skewers. And grilled peaches with lavender ricotta!

SNACKING

On my peach cobbler granola. And summer marinated goat cheese!

LISTENING

To this country 2K playlist!! Aka, the best early 2000s country hits.

READING

These Summer Storms! Just started it last night!

LOVING

This stitchy hemming tool that can fix your clothes in an instant. It is SO great to have on hand if you want to tuck your sleeves, pin your shirt, etc. Definitely worth having on hand.

WEARING

My favorite woven wide leg pants. Can’t stop with them! And the crochet mixi dress. I think this is my dress of summer.

SHOPPING

My suitcase is on major sale and I love it. It travels great! And I love the different colors so it’s easy to find. The Nordstrom anniversary sale is still on and I’m doing another pass. These are my favorite jeans ever. This navy bucket bag is amazing. And the leopard socks!

BUYING

This three-in-one crossbody bag is amazing. Such great quality and just perfect to have as your everyday bag – or even stashed in a larger bag if traveling. I also got a second simple human mirror for our other bathroom – we LOVE these.

PREPARING

For back to school! I officially wrapped up this week. We have all of our supplies, uniforms, shoes and miscellaneous items. I’ve added to my back to school list. Now the fun part: I always put together some little teacher care packages at the start of the year!

TRAVELING

To my favorite place this weekend! Woohoo!

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Happy summer fridays to you!

EATING

My grilled BBQ chicken sandwiches! And lemon zucchini bucatini. It’s a dream.

DRINKING

My whipped coconut cream cold brew. Yes please!

MAKING

My pesto smashed chickpea salad for lunch. And summer tortellini chicken salad.

BAKING

My sun dried tomato and herb scones. A savory scone is everything.

CRAVING

My hot honey tomato crostini. I could eat this every day!

SNACKING

On this week’s summer salmon spread. This is absolutely divine.

GRILLING

Grilled chicken parmesan. And zucchini corn orzo! And flaming hot cheetos hot dogs.

READING

Starting Totally and Completely Fine this weekend! What are you reading?!

LISTENING

To this new summer sparkle nights playlist.

WEARING

My black short nap dress all week! I’ve had the longer ones for years but I LOVE the short one too. It’s just so ridiculously comfortable. Also lived in my free people cardi all week.

LOVING

These brain teasers are SO fun to do with the kids.

BUYING

I bought this spill proof pitcher to make my kids lemonade – their current obsession. And this peach lip peptides gloss! I bought this dress in nantucket – it is so lightweight and cozy comfy. I also got these nike waffle sneakers that my cousin wore all week – they have a sheen to them and look SO cute with dresses and skirts. And this grey shirt jacket.

SHOPPING

Some of my nordstrom sale favorites! The supergoop sunscreen and coola sunscreen are both so good. And the osea body balm is the best. The mini longchamp is still my #1 pick! And the armani cheek duo – both shades I already mix and use every single day for blush.

SHARING

All of our back-to-school essentials! And back-to-school teacher essentials too.

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Hello summer friday!

EATING

My summer stone fruit couscous salad. Also my summer carnitas tacos! And this buffalo chicken chopped salad.

DRINKING

These fresh peach gin and tonics! And a frozen watermelon agua fresca.

MAKING

My smoky summer chicken salad for lunches. It’s the best ever.

BAKING

My banana cake with chocolate peanut butter frosting! And my favorite zucchini bread. ‘Tis the season!

CRAVING

My no churn coffee oreo ice cream. Always!

SNACKING

On my peach cobbler granola. And salted mojito watermelon wedges!

GRILLING

My portobello burgers with house sauce. And my grilled salmon club sandwich. Yum.

LISTENING

To Ina’s mini cooper ride! I was so excited when I saw her post this on instagram yesterday.

READING

Don’t Let Him In. Here’s my big summer reading list!

WEARING

This spanx midi dress that I adore. It is so so so comfortable – fitted on top but not super tight and so flowy on the bottom. Now I want this cinched dress for running around and easy casual travel.

SHOPPING

This week is so overwhelming with all the crazy sales. I only love the nordstrom anniversary sale and a few things from prime day! You can find my nordstrom sale recs here and all of my amazon favorites are in my storefront. I also have my back to school lists ready!

LOVING

If you like elemis skincare, this travel pouch is perfect for travel. I use the cleansing oil and balm, the resurfacing pad and I also like the SPF cream. It’s one of the best travel sets I’ve found.

BUYING

Before I turned 40 I decided I wanted to stop buying junky jewelry, but there are a few places I am not comfortable with wearing my good/real stuff. I actually love the Pavoi brand for stuff that I want to wear on the beach – like pretty dainty jewelry that I’m not worried about losing, breaking or drenching in sunscreen. And speaking of beachy/waterproof jewelry, I’ve had my buddha girl bangles for 15 years (or more?!) and I love them!

SHARING

These summer dinners that I make on repeat. So many are incredible.

PLANNING

I switched to using an academic year planner when my kids started going to school. I still love the passion planner and I’ve actually even gone back to the daily duo the past two years. I recently saw this dailee planner on tiktok and I am so tempted to try! It’s geared towards type A planners… that’s me. Ha.

TRAVELING

So excited to head to Nantucket next week! I have a book event and signing with Elin Hilderbrand and it’s going to be so fun! We haven’t been to Nantucket since 2019 and I’ve been dying to get back.

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Hello, perfect summer friday!

EATING

Grilled chicken caesar sandwiches. My favorite smash burgers! Also grilled veggie orzo. And caesar pasta salad too.

DRINKING

Mango frosé! Refreshing and fun for the weekend.

MAKING

Red white and pickled blueberry burrata. And my bruschetta pasta salad, for sure.

BAKING

My red white and berry sheet pan shortcake!

CRAVING

My grilled peaches with burrata and pistachios.

SNACKING

On this summer marinated goat cheese. It’s fabulous and gets better as it sits.

GRILLING

The best summer mushroom pizza! Also this grilled shrimp orzo. Divine.

LISTENING

To our 4th of July playlist!

READING

The Art of Vanishing and loving it!

WEARING

This bright red anjuli nap dress! I still live in my nap dresses, they are SO comfortable. I love this version that just looks slightly updated. Plus this denim jacket. And these raffia slides that I love. I’m also obsessed with these strappy flat sandals. Everything from the cushionaire brand is so comfortable.

LOVING

This epres bond repair hair treatment! I got some blonde back in my hair and have been using this the past two weeks, and now will switch to once a month. It’s GREAT. I spray it on and leave it for a few hours before washing. I also really like this k18 astrolift volume spray!

SHOPPING

Just bought this little woven satchel that is very designer inspired. And the varley midi tank dress. Such high quality and I love how it can be dressed up or down. Also still loving the zip through knit! My naghedi bag obsession is still 50% off! And P.S. if you love farm rio like I do!!!!

SHARING

Last year my SIL told me to do our school supply shopping right after the 4th to get it done, out of the way and to enjoy the rest of summer. I’m doing that early next week and I started my list for back to school! I also like to do teacher care packages every year.

CELERATING

The 4th of July with everything delicious this weekend! Have a safe and happy 4th!

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Hello Friday! Here’s what the weekend looks like!

EATING

My strawberry avocado salsa. And this cucumber melon salad! Also the best ever baked beans!! They can’t be beat. And my whole entire 4th of july recipe guide.

DRINKING

A spicy grapefruit tequila soda. So refreshing.

BAKING

My triple berry trifle with raspberry sauce. Oh and this triple berry coffee cake!

MAKING

My dill pickle chicken salad. Its such a great make-ahead lunch.

SNACKING

On chimichurri and pistachio grilled feta. Pass the crackers!

GRILLING

My grilled lemon shrimp with pesto couscous. SO delish.

CRAVING

A pimento cheese BLT. It’s at the top of the list!

LISTENING

To Ina, Nancy and Diane hosting a dinner party. Just do it!

READING

Sounds Like Love. And loving it! Here’s my summer reading list.

WEARING

This pleated maxi dress. I also love this straw circle tote and the starfish clutch!

SHOPPING

This awesome little jewelry tray holder that folds up – great for vacation! This k18 volume spray is also in my cart. And yes, of course I bought the stupid umbrella for my phone. How did you know?!

LOVING

This rhone casual sleeveless dress. Has been a lifesaver in the crazy heat this week. I also really love the rhone half zip!

SHARING

All of my kids’ favorite neon swim gear. It’s a lifesaver in the pool and at the beach! Also, all my 4th of July goodies. Amazon 4th of July too!

CELEBRATING

Two months of Easy Everyday being out in the world!! If you haven’t grabbed your copy, you can get it here. And join our bookclub where we cook through the book!

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