Five on Friday

I recently set up the easiest (and most fun) spritz bar on my porch for my summer mahjong pool party with girlfriends, and honestly, it was such a vibe and everyone LOVED it. Our cocktail station included everything needed to make Hugo, Aperol, and Limoncello spritzes, and since it was self-serve, guests could easily customize …

Mabel is officially TWO, and you know what that means…another year, another birthday pawty! If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I’m always down for a party with a fun theme, and celebrating our pups is one of my absolute favorites – so I got my dog birthday party supplies bin down …

We are down to the last few days of school over here which means it’s summer bucket list time over here for us! If you love a bucket list, I wanted to share a few printables you are welcome to use, along with a few tips I’ve learned over the years! Also, if you are …

Happy Friday – and it’s a big one over here because today is FULL of celebrations! We’re kicking things off this morning with Caroline’s 5th grade graduation (feeling all the feels), followed by a fun lunch out with 8 other moms and daughters. My mom flies in today, Caroline has a graduation party tonight (with …

This Loaded Baked Potato Dip is everything you love about a loaded baked potato, but in dip form – served up on a chip! I’ve been making this dip since 2014, and I’m so excited to re-share it from the archives (with updated photos). It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon, green onions, and …

A delicious collection of our favorite fresh salads for summer! Looking for some fresh, easy salad ideas to whip up this summer? Well, I’ve got you covered with these 10 super tasty salads that are perfect for hot days, BBQs, or just when you want something light and refreshing. These salads are anything but boring—they’re …

Happy last Friday of Maycember!! This week has felt like a perfect snapshot of end-of-school-year chaos. The kids wrapped up their last two EOG tests (hallelujah, that’s one major mental tab I can finally close), but we’re still knee-deep in the madness. I’m somehow prepping for summer camps while juggling graduation parties, school events, and …

If we were grabbing coffee today, I’d probably be running a few minutes late—but I’d show up excited and ready to dive straight into a fun chat. And of course, I’d have to tell you about a few little things that have been bringing me happiness lately. Nothing major, just the small stuff that’s adding …

From essentials like clothing and toiletries to comforting items that remind them of home, packing for camp can feel a little overwhelming. I cannot even begin to describe the amount of hours I’ve spent researching and shopping for the perfect duffel bag, reviewing camp rules and packing restrictions, shopping for little items to mail to …

If you haven’t tried Spicy Pretzels yet, you need to make them ASAP! These little bites of heaven are so easy to make, yet totally addictive. The recipe comes from my bestie McKinsey’s aunt Tammy, who’s been making them for forever. After McKinsey made them for me, I was hooked—and now they’re my go-to snack …

Happy Friday—and happy start to Memorial Day Weekend! This week has been full-blown Maycember chaos in our house with swim team kicking off (time trials were last night), extra EOG tutoring after school, back-to-back ortho and doctor appointments, actual EOG testing for the kids, Supper Club at McKinsey’s house, and I know I’m forgetting stuff… …

For Caroline’s 11th birthday, we threw the ultimate glow in the dark party—and it was all her idea. She’s a party planner at heart and knew exactly what she wanted: a “late night” dance party with her besties, glowing neon lights, and a slime station (obviously). She asked the girls to wear their brightest colors, …