Hello! It’s Friday Faves!

This weekend is Mother’s Day, the day we celebrate those who mother us today, yesterday, and beyond, whether by blood or by love. Here’s to all the rad mamas and women caretakers out there, we lovin’ love you! A fun way to show your appreciation in person is to share with or give your mama-love a homemade little something like this dish that serves as breakfast, brunch, lunch, and even dinner, this quick bread with a sprinkling of coconut that I’m making for my mama per her request, or everyone’s favorite cinnamon rolls, that honestly, are the best thing you’ll lick your lips for.
The single biggest predictor of happiness.
The Kentucky Derby is over but this original, handcrafted lineup is just one more reason to keep wearing hats. People are so very clever!
Trade doomscrolling for these 8 high-dopamine habits.
This book is getting so much attention and so many are gushing about what an incredible thriller it is that you should not miss.
This past weekend, my daughter’s friends texted me pics of them making my recipe for eloté (their favorite thing to eat!) so when I saw this Mexican corn chowder recipe, of course I sent it to them.
This Chinese take-out favorite gets the the taquito prep treatment. Delightful!
Add a whole lot of sunshine to your table with this sugar cookie fruit pizza. So cute.
This recipe is how I get to eat my favorite Thai dessert for breakfast.
These frozen dipped bananas are the ultimate healthy treat. And a good source of potassium.
This good-for-you chickpea stew rounds out all those cookies you know you want.
What else could signal summer more than s’mores? S’mores brownies, of course!
If you like bread-baking challenges, here’s the next one you should try.
Sweet potatoes, beans, and all the delicious things are what you’ll find in this Mexican-flavored skillet dinner.
This quick bread will rock your zucchini.
I would happily eat this melon salad by the bowl-ful!
My husband’s fave is a big juicy pork chop.
This cake is rich, decadent, and the perfect ending to any meal.
This egg dish would be just as perfect for meal prep as it is for weekend brunching.
Don’t be a fool, and make this dessert.
This classic Mediterranean dish is easier than you think to make at home.
8 foods to eat if you don’t like sardines but want the same heart-healthy benefits.
Thing twice before you talk to an AI chatbot about these 5 things.
“I’m an American in Italy and these are the 16 things I tell my family to never pack for Europe.”
OMG, I bought this wrinkle release (because I avoid ironing at all costs) and holy moly, it smells SO amazing that I thought my husband had sprayed a new room spray in the room that lingered for hours. And the wrinkles came out too!
This dress is so romantic, so beautiful, in such a simple way.
The neckline of this top is so good, and even better, it’s on sale.
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That’s it for this week! Have a fantastic weekend and celebrate all the women in your life!
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