Five on Friday

Happy Friday, friends!

This week was a wild one—school was closed one day for wind (yes, really), but plot twist: it ended up being the most gorgeous, sunny day.

Other highlights this week include the spring season of flag football kicking off for the kids, a fun double date (more on that in a sec), a great Community Group night hosted by Laura, and winning my first tennis match of the season!

This weekend, Caroline and I have a full day of rehearsal on Saturday (I’ll be backstage making sure everything runs smoothly!). She has basically been living at school every night for Into The Woods rehearsals and I’m excited to see the dress rehearsal tomorrow! Meanwhile, Thomas has a super cool birthday party at Beat the Bomb, and then we’re all heading over to our friends’ house to hang out.

Oh, and I am so ready to spring forward with Daylight Savings Time! Bring on the longer days!

Alright, let’s get down to it!

What You May Have Missed This Week

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• I made a reel for my Buffalo Chicken Chili — it’s so good, and even better the next day served over chips!
• To celebrate Mardi Gras, I shared one of my favorite mahj themes of all time — Mardi Gras Mahjong!
• These Lucky Charms Treats are magically delicious and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
• Prefer a cold treat? I also shared these colorful and fun Lucky Charms Milkshakes!
• My go to playlists for when I have the girls over!

Your Top 5 Favorite Items This Week

1. The Love and Luck Heart Necklace is still in the #1 spot! This beautiful necklace was a Supper Club gift exchange win, and I’ve been wearing it nonstop ever since. It’s the perfect everyday piece and layers beautifully with other jewelry. Bonus—it’s currently more than half off!
2. The Quick Stitch Gun which is the ultimate hack for quick fixes! I used this to hem Caroline’s dress in minutes before the daddy-daughter dance, and it was a total lifesaver. No sewing skills required—just a few quick clicks, and you’re done! Perfect for last-minute hems, loose seams, and quick clothing fixes.
3. The slippers I’ve shared these countless times, and they’re still my absolute favorite thing in my closet. I live in these! They’re ridiculously soft, have legit arch support, and feel like a little cloud hug for your feet. If you don’t have a pair yet, trust me—you need them.
4. The Magic Slushy Maker Cup is already the best-selling item from my Easter Baskets Fillers post! Y’all are clearly getting a head start on shopping, and I don’t blame you—this little cup is so fun. Just freeze, squeeze, and boom—instant slushy magic. Caroline has made SO MANY creative slushees with hers — the Yoohoo has been her fave.
5. The cutest and comfiest sneakers I shared last week! Several colorways on sale too!

Let’s get down to the 5!

1. About Last Weekend…

Last weekend was one for the memory books! Matt and Caroline went to the Daddy-Daughter Dance—likely their last one—which made it extra special. This has been such a sweet tradition for them over the years, and they soaked up every minute. After the dance, Caroline brought home a crew of girls for a sleepover, so our house was very lively Saturday night.

Meanwhile, Thomas and I had our own little mama-son date! We went out for hibachi with two of his best buddies and their moms, and it was such a fun night. The boys were very entertained with the food tosses and onion volcano, and watching them crack up at all the chef’s tricks was the best.

2. Lunch Meal Prep: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This lunch was the highlight of my week. On Sunday, I meal-prepped another longtime fave—buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes—and let me tell you, I was excited for lunch every single day. These are hands down my favorite meal prep lunches lately, and while Matt still ranks the Big Mac bowls as his #1, this one is a close second!

And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy. Just toss your chicken in the crockpot with buffalo sauce on Sunday morning, let it slow cook for a few hours, then bake your sweet potatoes, slice them open, and stuff them with that juicy, shredded buffalo chicken (pro tip: don’t skip adding the extra juices from the crockpot back in!). Load it up with green onions, add a side of ranch, and boom—lunch for the whole week. 10/10 recommend!

Psst — I saved this meal in a Meal Prep highlight on Instagram which has all my lunch ideas in one place now!

3. Note to Self: More Double Dates

As I mentioned, Matt and I spent our weekly date night grabbing dinner with some of our really good friends, and it reminded me just how underrated double dates are. When it’s just the two of us, we tend to default to talking about kid schedules, house projects, and everything going on at work. But throw another couple into the mix, and suddenly we’re swapping funny stories, reminiscing about old vacations, and actually having conversations that have nothing to do with who’s picking up the kids from practice. It brings such a different energy to date night!

4. Heavy Duty Triple Storage Bin

I’ve shared this one before, but after doing a little sports equipment clean-up in the garage last weekend, I had to mention it again! This storage system is seriously the best for keeping all the balls, bats, and random gear in one place instead of scattered everywhere. It’s held up so well over time, and I love that everything has a home—makes finding what we need so much easier!

5. Product Refill: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

I squeezed out every last drop of my favorite face cream before refilling it for the 5th time this week!

This 6-in-1 French skincare cream has over 26K glowing reviews for a reason. It’s super creamy yet lightweight, smells clean, and is insanely hydrating. It also doubles as a primer, so makeup applies beautifully over it—and it works as a makeup remover at the end of the day. Basically, it’s a skincare multitasker, which makes it perfect for travel too. If you haven’t tried it yet, trust me, it’s SO good. Every time I share it, I received emails from readers raving about it too!