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Happy Friday! We are officially a few days into summer break and have already packed a lot into the first week. There has been plenty of pool time, popsicles, sleepovers, and absolutely no interest in bedtimes anymore. I always forget how quickly summer settles into its own rhythm. The days feel slower, but somehow the …

Looking for a Marvel movie watch list in chronological order? Whether you’re watching the Marvel movies for the first time or planning a full rewatch before the next big release, figuring out where to start can feel a little overwhelming. Over the years, our family has worked our way through the Marvel movies in timeline …

Looking for easy camping meals that don’t require a ton of prep, ingredients, or cleanup? Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, grilling at your campsite, or planning meals for a weekend in the woods, having a simple meal plan can make your trip so much more enjoyable. Over the years, we’ve found the best camping …

Happy Friday! We are down to the last 3 days of school and I’m both excited and absolutely panicking. I love summer so much and am grateful for the extra time with my kids, but this time of year always feels like a big shift. We trade schedules, routines, and structure for pool days, spontaneous …

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that we take dog birthdays very seriously. We’ve been throwing pawties since 2012 (starting with our sweet Charlie) and Mabel just celebrated her third birthday, which means I’ve officially logged enough parties to know exactly what works, what’s worth splurging on, and what I’d do …

You’ve probably seen this salad all over the internet by now – Jennifer Aniston allegedly ate it every single day on the set of Friends for 10 years and honestly, after making it myself, I can totally see why. It’s that good. The best part? There’s truly nothing complicated about this one. No cooking, no …

Happy Friday! Some schools are already out for summer and meanwhile we still have less than two weeks left over here and are fully in that awkward in-between phase where the kids are mentally DONE with school. They want to swim all day, stay up late, and hang out with friends nonstop, but we’re also …

If your family loves a good summer bucket list, you are in the right place. Putting together our bucket list has become one of my favorite little traditions because it gives the kids so much to look forward to and helps me be more intentional about making time for summer fun. I wanted to share …

I am often asked for meal train ideas for dropping off to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc. in need. Between surgeries, babies, and bereavement, over the years we have been on the receiving end of many meal trains. Our friends have hugged us with enchiladas when we couldn’t even think about cooking — and for …

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 …

The last day of school always feels like such a big milestone, and I love finding fun last day of school celebration ideas to kick off summer break. And honestly, it does not have to be anything over the top. Sometimes a fun cake, a water balloon fight, or decorating the car for pickup is …

Happy Friday! Keeping this intro short today because…well, Maycember. Let’s get right down to it. PS – I’ve shared some fun content this week…my sleepaway camp package ideas and my weekly newsletter covering lunchbox burnout, screen-free summer ideas, and weird parties. Don’t miss it! 1. Officially Living In This Tub My bathtub was installed last …