Friday Faves

Hello and happy Friday!

Are you waking up with that post-holiday, all-the-potluck-eats, in-need-of sunburn relief, fireworks-bangin’ hangover? If so, it’s likely you’re also feeling the need to loosen the belt a notch after my mom’s best potato salad  (that I couldn’t let the 4th fly by without making at 8 pm last night), burgers, and dogs with a side of leftover sparkler sulfur-ish smell.

Me too. And nothing makes me happier.

Last Friday I talked about taking a phone-free weekend for less temptation to fall down the social media rabbit hole.  And guess what? We made it! It was such a great experience with a whole lot more freedom and time to connect one on one. It’s one exercise we’ll be doing when I things are feeling out of balance.

But for now, we are back. So let’s dig into this week’s Friday Faves.

Seinfeld is 30 years old!

and…

You can soon visit the Seinfeld set in the flesh.

Taking it back to sleepover days: How to make great shadow puppets.

Okay, these little rice ball creations are adorable! People are so inventive.

I LOVE this idea: how to prep for simple summertime entertaining.

Harvard’s healthy eating plate may be the easiest way to eat more nutritiously.

and…

The easiest food tracker is literally at your fingertips.

This chicken dinner is totally Med Diet ready.

And this chicken dinner is sweet bbq friendly.

A frittata to make you say ya ya.

This cake is my favorite flavor of childhood summers.

Air fryer chicken drumsticks win every time.

This 3 ingredient cookie recipe is all sorts of dangerous because I’ll be making it all the time.

I want to learn how to make these. Olé!

A breakfast martini? Cheers!

And a bourbon drink for sipping all summer.

Are you over #wellness too?

One of my favorite sunscreens.

I love my versatile turkish beach towel as a wrap, a beach blanket, a table covering.

This is my favorite beach bag. It’s made from recycled bottles so my wet towels don’t leak through.

Everyone needs a fun white blouse.

And another easy breezy striped strappy dress for summer.

Another great jumpsuit that dresses up or dresses down—at 50% off!

Here’s why everyone is taking this kitchen appliance on vacation.

If you’re thinking of renting your space on Airbnb, read this first.

I have an authentic chair similar to this one I was gifted by an old neighbor. But this one is such a deal.

Relax! Why we need more paid vacation in the U.S.