Five on Friday

Happy Friday!

Checking in bright and early from the road as we head back home from Florida.

We just wrapped up the best week with my family—most of it spent at Evermore Resort for a fun little family staycation (and yes, it totally lived up to the hype!). More on that in a sec!

Afterward, we extended our trip a bit to help take care of my mom after her surgery—she’s doing great, and I’m really glad we got to be there for her.

Recipe Spotlight: Greek Chicken Bowls

I made these last night for dinner at mom’s house and they were a hit – as always!

1. Evermore Staycation

We spent a few days at Evermore Resort this week for a family staycation with my mom, my brother’s family, and my sister’s family. It was such a fun and easy getaway—and the perfect setup for a big family trip. A few highlights:

We all stayed together in a large, beautiful flat right on the lagoon, with a great layout and the best bunk room that the kids were obsessed with.
The kids swam their hearts out from morning to night—paddle boarding, kayaking, flying off the rope swing, and racing down the giant waterslide (which was SO fun for adults too)! We barely left the lagoon.
The food and drinks were top tier. There were so many great options without ever having to leave the resort.
The boys squeezed in a round of golf, and the girls spent a morning at the spa one day!
We surprised my mom with a 70th birthday celebration while we were all together, and she totally did not see it coming. While mom and Ian ran to the grocery store, the rest of us got to work cleaning up the flat, whipping up a few appetizers, and decorating with lots of balloons! Attached to the balloon strings were 70 note cards, each stating something we love about mom — she LOVED it!

2. Portrait Perfection

Hello, new favorite corner of the house. We finally hung our new dining room portraits—and I am obsessed. Our kids and pets are now officially art, and I catch myself smiling every time I walk by.

3. The Game That Will Have You Cry-Laughing

We played Incohearent almost every night on vacation, and it was such a hit. The game is simple but hilarious: one person reads a nonsensical phrase aloud, and everyone else races to figure out what the actual phrase is supposed to be. (Think: “hine heed of ache ay shin” = “I need a vacation.”)

It’s fast-paced, super easy to learn, and had everyone laughing. There are also expansion packs you can buy, including some spicy ones that are hilarious if you’re playing with an adults-only crowd.

Highly recommend tossing this one in your bag for your next trip or game night!

4. Cucumber Ranch Water

I’ve been loving this cucumber ranch cocktail lately. It’s light, crisp, and not sweet—aka perfect for hot summer days. Here’s how to make it:

1.5 oz tequila
1 oz cucumber juice (blend a cucumber with a splash of water and strain)
½ oz lime juice
6 mint leaves
Top with soda water
Garnish with fresh mint and cucumber

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If I could only pack one skincare product when I travel, it would be this French face cream: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré. It’s my go-to travel hack because this one tube replaces half my skincare bag by doing the job of six products—moisturizer, primer, makeup remover, and more. It keeps my routine simple, my bag light, and it works beautifully on my skin.

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