Happy Friday! I’m getting our rugs and couch cleaned today and could not be happier. This is peak adult joy. It’s also our last weekend of flag football for Caroline (don’t tell the coach — Matt — but I’m secretly thrilled because I am not built for freezing on those sidelines). She’s got practice and …
Five on Friday
This week has felt approximately 47 days long and I’ve been counting down to Friday. The kids were out Monday, then one was home three more days, and I swear every time I think I have a second to reset…something shifts again. I’m feeling a little worn down if I’m honest — but let’s move …
Happy Friday! Guess what? We had a FULL week of school this week. I truly cannot believe it. The kids were supposed to have a half day on Wednesday, but after missing so many days lately the district switched it to a full day and honestly…hallelujah. We’ve got a slammed weekend ahead with two full …
Happy Friday! Let’s get right down to it! In Case You Missed It Recipe Spotlight: Pepperoni Bites A perfect Super Bowl appetizer, these cheesy, savory bites are tucked inside crisp pepperoni cups and are SO good dipped in a little marinara. These travel well, sit out perfectly, and are a great app to have in …
Happy Friday…finally! It has been a long, wild week, so let’s recap it using our family’s favorite dinner-table tradition, high-low-buffalo. Top 5 Reader Favorites Recipe Spotlight: Chicken Tortilla Soup One of our favorite soups. I made this during the ice storm last weekend and it absolutely hit the spot. It’s basically tacos in soup form, …
Happy Friday! We’re gearing up for what’s shaping up to be an icy, rainy weekend. On paper, our calendar looks pretty full with 3 birthday parties, 2 basketball games, and Caroline’s first flag football game of the season. That said, the forecast is calling for lots of ice and power outages, so we’ll see how …
Happy Friday! Let’s get right down to it today! In Case You Missed It Top 5 Reader Favorites YOUR favorite items from the week! On to the 5… 1. Bubbles & Bams Mahjong Last week I hosted some girlfriends for hot tub mahjong, and it couldn’t have been more fun. Safe to say this day …
It’s my first 5 on Friday of 2026! With the kids back in school, it’s been really nice to settle back into a routine and enjoy a quiet house during the day. Matt had a huge trial this week that he’s been preparing for for months, I finally packed away all things Christmas which feels …
Happy Friday! If you read my newsletter, you know we’ve been down a car this week because Matt’s brakes decided to give out which has added a fun little layer of chaos to an already packed schedule. Every night has been a shuffle of basketball and tennis, Thomas had the cutest music performance at school, …
Happy Friday! We’re getting right down to it today! Lots to cover! Let’s goooooo! In Case You Missed It Recipe Spotlight: Ranch Oyster Crackers If you need an easy Thanksgiving snack that everyone will inhale, these Ranch Oyster Crackers are it. They take 5 minutes to toss together, 20 minutes in the oven, and somehow disappear …
Happy Friday! It’s been a fun week! It snowed in Charlotte earlier this week, we officially have our Christmas lights up, the kids had a day off school, I finally unboxed my twinkle tree, and the house is beginning to feel so festive! Today we’re celebrating one of my girlfriends’ birthdays with Merry Mahjong, and …
Happy Fridayyyyy! Let’s get right down to it! In Case You Missed It Recipe Spotlight: Baked Spaghetti This week I prepped a gift to myself in the form of several pans of baked spaghetti for Thanksgiving hosting week. Top 5 Reader Favorites YOUR favorite items from the week! Holiday Gift Guides Getting your holiday shopping done early? I’ve …