Happy Friday and happy long weekend!
One quick announcement before we start! In case you’ve missed it, I’ve shared some fun content this week…last day of school celebration ideas and my weekly newsletter covering mental health days, library cards, a 3-ingredient summer dinner, and lots more. Don’t miss it!
Now let’s get into this week’s favorites because it’s officially chaos season over here.
1. Weird Parties
Last week I hosted a few friends for hot tub mahjong, and because y’all know I love a theme, I thought it would be hilarious if everyone wore blonde bob wigs…and oh my gosh, it absolutely was. We could not take each other seriously the whole time. You definitely need to watch the reel HERE. Trust me.
Honestly, this is your sign to have more weird parties. Life is short. Wear the wig.
(These would also be hilarious for a girls lunch or birthday dinner).
2. Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
The frozen watermelon margaritas we made for hot tub mahjong last week were SO good. Spicy, icy, refreshing, and honestly the perfect summer margarita situation.
Just blend:
- 4 cups frozen watermelon
- 1 cup tequila
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- 2 jalapeño slices (more if you want extra spice)
- splash of agave (optional)
Serve with a Tajín rim and watermelon slice. We poured ours over ice which helped keep them frozen longer outside!
3. Book Review: My Husband by Maud Ventura
4.5/5 Stars: This was such a wildly entertaining story about the most unhinged, obsessive wife slowly sabotaging her own marriage. You will either love it or hate it, but you will most certainly spend the entire book screaming, “girl…WHAT are you doing?!” If you like messy, obsessive, psychologically weird women’s books…highly recommend.
I was honestly leaning towards 4 stars because a few chapters felt a little repetitive, BUT the twisted ending was absolute perfection and completely made the book for me. One of those endings that immediately makes you want to talk to someone about it.
4. New Trader Joe’s Find
These Strawberry Brioche Style Waffles may be my latest Trader Joe’s win. They’re soft, buttery, lightly sweet, individually wrapped, and perfect for tossing into lunchboxes because they’re not refrigerated. Kind of like a strawberry waffle-meets-pastry situation.
Also, MULTIPLE Trader Joe’s employees stopped me while these were in my cart to rave about them, which honestly sold me immediately.
5. Three Product Refills
Just reordered my favorite meal planner pad that lives on our fridge because if I don’t physically write down what’s for dinner, I will get asked approximately 47 times a day.
It’s simple, cute, and honestly helps my brain so much during busy weeks. Find it in my “Things Solving Annoying Mom Problems” list…because it absolutely belongs there.
I also restocked on my favorite little laundry luxury with my own promo code (CAROLINACHARM15). Is it absurdly expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes.
To be clear, I’m not out here washing everyone’s basketball uniforms in this deterfent. I only use it for mine and Matt’s clothes, towels, and sheets…and let me tell you, climbing into bed at night is ELITE.
My two favorite scents are Australian Sandalwood and Italian Bergamot.
Also, if you want a less expensive option, I highly recommend trying the in-wash scent boosters or dryer sheets first. The scent isn’t quite as strong, but they still smell incredible for a fraction of the price.
And of course, I’ve restocked on my favorite seltzers for the long pool weekend ahead! Our favorite alcohol alternative with a livelier buzz, they give a light, happy, euphoric feeling without the hangover. Use CHRISTINA15 for 15% off. Also love the bottle for mocktails.
