Here’s a summer fridays from my favorite place! xo

EATING

Street corn grilled cheese! And zucchini corn fritters. Also my summer turkey sliders!

DRINKING

A spicy watermelon sangria. And my favorite rosé aperol spritz.

MAKING

My favorite hummus platter! Love making this for the weekend.

BAKING

My blueberry zucchini muffins with lemon glaze. Use up that zucc!

CRAVING

My crispy chicken with avocado cucumber salad. And my jarlsberg cheese dip!

GRILLING

These summer chicken skewers. And grilled peaches with lavender ricotta!

SNACKING

On my peach cobbler granola. And summer marinated goat cheese!

LISTENING

To this country 2K playlist!! Aka, the best early 2000s country hits.

READING

These Summer Storms! Just started it last night!

LOVING

This stitchy hemming tool that can fix your clothes in an instant. It is SO great to have on hand if you want to tuck your sleeves, pin your shirt, etc. Definitely worth having on hand.

WEARING

My favorite woven wide leg pants. Can’t stop with them! And the crochet mixi dress. I think this is my dress of summer.

SHOPPING

My suitcase is on major sale and I love it. It travels great! And I love the different colors so it’s easy to find. The Nordstrom anniversary sale is still on and I’m doing another pass. These are my favorite jeans ever. This navy bucket bag is amazing. And the leopard socks!

BUYING

This three-in-one crossbody bag is amazing. Such great quality and just perfect to have as your everyday bag – or even stashed in a larger bag if traveling. I also got a second simple human mirror for our other bathroom – we LOVE these.

PREPARING

For back to school! I officially wrapped up this week. We have all of our supplies, uniforms, shoes and miscellaneous items. I’ve added to my back to school list. Now the fun part: I always put together some little teacher care packages at the start of the year!

TRAVELING

To my favorite place this weekend! Woohoo!

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Happy summer fridays to you!

EATING

My grilled BBQ chicken sandwiches! And lemon zucchini bucatini. It’s a dream.

DRINKING

My whipped coconut cream cold brew. Yes please!

MAKING

My pesto smashed chickpea salad for lunch. And summer tortellini chicken salad.

BAKING

My sun dried tomato and herb scones. A savory scone is everything.

CRAVING

My hot honey tomato crostini. I could eat this every day!

SNACKING

On this week’s summer salmon spread. This is absolutely divine.

GRILLING

Grilled chicken parmesan. And zucchini corn orzo! And flaming hot cheetos hot dogs.

READING

Starting Totally and Completely Fine this weekend! What are you reading?!

LISTENING

To this new summer sparkle nights playlist.

WEARING

My black short nap dress all week! I’ve had the longer ones for years but I LOVE the short one too. It’s just so ridiculously comfortable. Also lived in my free people cardi all week.

LOVING

These brain teasers are SO fun to do with the kids.

BUYING

I bought this spill proof pitcher to make my kids lemonade – their current obsession. And this peach lip peptides gloss! I bought this dress in nantucket – it is so lightweight and cozy comfy. I also got these nike waffle sneakers that my cousin wore all week – they have a sheen to them and look SO cute with dresses and skirts. And this grey shirt jacket.

SHOPPING

Some of my nordstrom sale favorites! The supergoop sunscreen and coola sunscreen are both so good. And the osea body balm is the best. The mini longchamp is still my #1 pick! And the armani cheek duo – both shades I already mix and use every single day for blush.

SHARING

All of our back-to-school essentials! And back-to-school teacher essentials too.

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Hello summer friday!

EATING

My summer stone fruit couscous salad. Also my summer carnitas tacos! And this buffalo chicken chopped salad.

DRINKING

These fresh peach gin and tonics! And a frozen watermelon agua fresca.

MAKING

My smoky summer chicken salad for lunches. It’s the best ever.

BAKING

My banana cake with chocolate peanut butter frosting! And my favorite zucchini bread. ‘Tis the season!

CRAVING

My no churn coffee oreo ice cream. Always!

SNACKING

On my peach cobbler granola. And salted mojito watermelon wedges!

GRILLING

My portobello burgers with house sauce. And my grilled salmon club sandwich. Yum.

LISTENING

To Ina’s mini cooper ride! I was so excited when I saw her post this on instagram yesterday.

READING

Don’t Let Him In. Here’s my big summer reading list!

WEARING

This spanx midi dress that I adore. It is so so so comfortable – fitted on top but not super tight and so flowy on the bottom. Now I want this cinched dress for running around and easy casual travel.

SHOPPING

This week is so overwhelming with all the crazy sales. I only love the nordstrom anniversary sale and a few things from prime day! You can find my nordstrom sale recs here and all of my amazon favorites are in my storefront. I also have my back to school lists ready!

LOVING

If you like elemis skincare, this travel pouch is perfect for travel. I use the cleansing oil and balm, the resurfacing pad and I also like the SPF cream. It’s one of the best travel sets I’ve found.

BUYING

Before I turned 40 I decided I wanted to stop buying junky jewelry, but there are a few places I am not comfortable with wearing my good/real stuff. I actually love the Pavoi brand for stuff that I want to wear on the beach – like pretty dainty jewelry that I’m not worried about losing, breaking or drenching in sunscreen. And speaking of beachy/waterproof jewelry, I’ve had my buddha girl bangles for 15 years (or more?!) and I love them!

SHARING

These summer dinners that I make on repeat. So many are incredible.

PLANNING

I switched to using an academic year planner when my kids started going to school. I still love the passion planner and I’ve actually even gone back to the daily duo the past two years. I recently saw this dailee planner on tiktok and I am so tempted to try! It’s geared towards type A planners… that’s me. Ha.

TRAVELING

So excited to head to Nantucket next week! I have a book event and signing with Elin Hilderbrand and it’s going to be so fun! We haven’t been to Nantucket since 2019 and I’ve been dying to get back.

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Hello, perfect summer friday!

EATING

Grilled chicken caesar sandwiches. My favorite smash burgers! Also grilled veggie orzo. And caesar pasta salad too.

DRINKING

Mango frosé! Refreshing and fun for the weekend.

MAKING

Red white and pickled blueberry burrata. And my bruschetta pasta salad, for sure.

BAKING

My red white and berry sheet pan shortcake!

CRAVING

My grilled peaches with burrata and pistachios.

SNACKING

On this summer marinated goat cheese. It’s fabulous and gets better as it sits.

GRILLING

The best summer mushroom pizza! Also this grilled shrimp orzo. Divine.

LISTENING

To our 4th of July playlist!

READING

The Art of Vanishing and loving it!

WEARING

This bright red anjuli nap dress! I still live in my nap dresses, they are SO comfortable. I love this version that just looks slightly updated. Plus this denim jacket. And these raffia slides that I love. I’m also obsessed with these strappy flat sandals. Everything from the cushionaire brand is so comfortable.

LOVING

This epres bond repair hair treatment! I got some blonde back in my hair and have been using this the past two weeks, and now will switch to once a month. It’s GREAT. I spray it on and leave it for a few hours before washing. I also really like this k18 astrolift volume spray!

SHOPPING

Just bought this little woven satchel that is very designer inspired. And the varley midi tank dress. Such high quality and I love how it can be dressed up or down. Also still loving the zip through knit! My naghedi bag obsession is still 50% off! And P.S. if you love farm rio like I do!!!!

SHARING

Last year my SIL told me to do our school supply shopping right after the 4th to get it done, out of the way and to enjoy the rest of summer. I’m doing that early next week and I started my list for back to school! I also like to do teacher care packages every year.

CELERATING

The 4th of July with everything delicious this weekend! Have a safe and happy 4th!

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Hello Friday! Here’s what the weekend looks like!

EATING

My strawberry avocado salsa. And this cucumber melon salad! Also the best ever baked beans!! They can’t be beat. And my whole entire 4th of july recipe guide.

DRINKING

A spicy grapefruit tequila soda. So refreshing.

BAKING

My triple berry trifle with raspberry sauce. Oh and this triple berry coffee cake!

MAKING

My dill pickle chicken salad. Its such a great make-ahead lunch.

SNACKING

On chimichurri and pistachio grilled feta. Pass the crackers!

GRILLING

My grilled lemon shrimp with pesto couscous. SO delish.

CRAVING

A pimento cheese BLT. It’s at the top of the list!

LISTENING

To Ina, Nancy and Diane hosting a dinner party. Just do it!

READING

Sounds Like Love. And loving it! Here’s my summer reading list.

WEARING

This pleated maxi dress. I also love this straw circle tote and the starfish clutch!

SHOPPING

This awesome little jewelry tray holder that folds up – great for vacation! This k18 volume spray is also in my cart. And yes, of course I bought the stupid umbrella for my phone. How did you know?!

LOVING

This rhone casual sleeveless dress. Has been a lifesaver in the crazy heat this week. I also really love the rhone half zip!

SHARING

All of my kids’ favorite neon swim gear. It’s a lifesaver in the pool and at the beach! Also, all my 4th of July goodies. Amazon 4th of July too!

CELEBRATING

Two months of Easy Everyday being out in the world!! If you haven’t grabbed your copy, you can get it here. And join our bookclub where we cook through the book!

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Happy summer friday! Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

EATING

My 15 minute watermelon greek salad. And hot chicken salad! Also this grilled chicken cherry kale salad.

DRINKING

Fresh mint iced coffee!! And tequila grapefruit soda.

MAKING

My double chocolate zucchini muffins. Yes, yum.

BAKING

My peach cobbler granola. I crave this! I made my sour cream banana bread right before vacation too.

GRILLING

My chili lime chicken tacos! Also these garlic butter breadsticks. They are so easy and absolutely amazing.

SNACKING

Oh my hot honey chili crunch dip. It’s so good with pretzel crisps.

CRAVING

My strawberry shortcake trifle! Oh my gosh, what a dream.

READING

I have Sounds Like Love queued up and ready to go. Here is my big summer reading list!

LISTENING

To the perfect beach vibes playlist!

WEARING

This calia hi-waist sarong skirt is SO stretchy and comfortable. And just really easy on the beach! I’ve also been living in my 9seed tulum dress cover ups that I’ve had for years. I have tie dye ones, neon ones – I love them and they are excellent quality.

BUYING

These kids’ goggles right before we left for vacation, thank goodness. They are like a flat suction to the face and so great at keeping water out!

SHOPPING

For these things in my sephora cart: the fenty body lava, the ultra violette lip sunscreen, the YSL candy glow lavender lip balm and the one/size glass setting spray.

LOVING

This stainless steel snacklebox! Excellent option if you don’t want the all plastic one. Back to plastic though: the USA one is pretty adorable.

SHARING

My substack – Curated Cravings! If you love these summer fridays posts, my substack is full of things like this. Much more personal and fun. There are free and paid versions! It would mean so much to me if you’d subscribe.

WORKING

If you’re local to Pittsburgh, next Thursday I’m doing a super fun event at third space bakery!

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Happy summer friday! Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

EATING

My parm chicken meatballs with tomato orzo. And my mediterranean beef bowls. And these lettuce wrap cheeseburgers that are incredible.

DRINKING

Some mango frose. It is super refreshing and lovely for hot days.

MAKING

My puff pastry hot dogs. I usually only love about one good hot dog a year. Yet I could eat these constantly. They are SO good.

BAKING

My jalapeño cheddar cornbread. It’s truly unreal.

SNACKING

On cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Crave them. And salted mojito watermelon wedges.

GRILLING

My grilled broccoli salad. And grilled panzanella.

READING

I’m hoping to start Atmosphere this week! Here’s my summer reading list for you.

LISTENING

To a nice little dad’s day playlist.

WEARING

The lulu align dress. There really is nothing better once it hits the high 80s.

LOVING

This incredible body butter and body oil. I’ve mentioned many times how I use lotion + oil after every single shower – so I go through a lot. I like to have two on hand and usually switch them up. I grabbed these at Target and oh my gosh. They are fabulous. Unscented (which is KEY!), so rich and thick but not greasy.

SHOPPING

Nordstrom has an awesome beauty/skincare points reward right now. Five things I am loving and think are worth it: the new YSL blushes, dior glow lip balm, sigma brushes, lake and sky 11 11 perfume and the best ice roller.

BUYING

The new hoka bondi 9s! I’ve worn so many pairs of the bondi 8s and adore them. Best shoe ever. I also want these super neon pink slides.

SHARING

A bunch of father’s day favorites, the outdoor entertaining essentials I use weekly, our pool favorites and summer beauty favorites.

TRAVELING

This weekend on a little beach vacation! Going with friends and we are so freaking excited. I have a whole list of vacation favorites here.

CELEBRATING

Father’s Day! I have a giant list of the best recipes to make this weekend. Also my mom’s birthday! We have a packed, busy weekend.

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Back for round two of summer fridays! Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

EATING

My chili lime chicken corn pizza. Pesto lovers baked penne. And summer chicken meatballs with zucchini risotto!

DRINKING

A margarita float. It’s a dreamy drink!

MAKING

My crab cake caesar with old bay croutons. And my broccoli BLT pasta salad!

BAKING

Blueberry breakfast cookies! And my strawberry focaccia.

CRAVING

My no churn strawberry pie ice cream. It’s strawberry season and I am HERE FOR IT.

GRILLING

My grilled chicken pasta salad with gorgonzola vinaigrette. Oh it is dreamy.

SNACKING

On my sheet pan smashburger fries. Oh my word are they ridiculous.

READING

I’m reading It’s a Love Story and LOVING it. You can find my summer reading list here! Oh and here’s everything I read in May.

LISTENING

To my 2025 summer country playlist! I love making this every spring.

WEARING

I adore all things spanx air essentials and the skort is so so good! Also love the t-shirt dress and could live in it.

SHOPPING

We desperately need some things for our walls and I don’t even know where to look! I’ve got a few things for the kids at minted and I ordered Emilia these rainbow big cats prints. It’s hard for me to look for something when I’m not even sure what we want, and I’d rather just be inspired when I see something. But that might take… forever.

LOVING

These adorable mini lamps. This woven flatware caddy (I use these every time we have people over!) and woven drink dispenser! I also adore this scalloped serving bowl and use it daily.

BUYING

The beach riot summer outfits are so cute. The white eyelet skirt! The 4th of July shorts and sweater. I love the ombre dress too!

SHARING

I made a huge father’s day gift guide based on things Eddie has & loves. On of the things I usually get him and that he loves is a matching swim suit with Max and Jordan. I also usually get him some athleisure clothes. Oh and I added to some of those easy casual summer dresses too!

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It’s the return of summer fridays!

If you’re new here, summer fridays is our weekly virtual coffee date where we chat about all the things we’re doing, loving, craving, watching, etc – and take a true summer friday! This is the eighth year in a row (!!!) for these fun posts and I’m so glad you wanted them to return! These are meant to inspire you for the weekend and bring some fun to each summer friday.

EATING

My grilled jalapeno peach chicken. Burst tomato burrata pasta. And the best blueberry cucumber salad.

DRINKING

Cucumber prosecco spritzers. And my iced lavender lattes. Of course!

MAKING

My 10 minute grilled bruschetta. And this hot chicken salad. It’s so great with chips or endive.

BAKING

My pound cake with strawberry icing. And these lavender lemon bars.

GRILLING

My grilled romaine salads! Best salad ever. And grilled portobello burgers. Grilled steakhouse pizza too.

CRAVING

This pulled pork with cherry BBQ sauce. Dreamy.

SNACKING

On my grilled shishito peppers. Hot lobster roll dip. And caramelized onion dip – the best.

READING

Just started Mansion Beach a few days ago! Loving it. My giant summer reading list is right here!

LISTENING

A new summer fridays kickoff playlist for the year!

WEARING

This is my annual reminder that you need a pair of summer cooking shoes, and these oofas should be it. They are ugly, but the most comfortable things EVER and I can’t live without them. They save my back and the flip flop version is just as great. This dress is on major sale and I have it in two colors. It is so flattering and so comfortable – it can easily be dressed up or down.

SHOPPING

Have you seen these incredible zara beaded bags? I am so tempted to get one. I’m also very tempted to buy the rashguard version of my favorite la blanca suit. Team no sun for me.

LOVING

Seeing all the things you are making from Easy Everyday! If you haven’t got a copy of the book yet, this is your sign to grab one now! And then join our cookbook club while you’re at it.

BUYING

I’m obsessed with this giant carryall beach bag. And while I’ve been using the scout 4 boys tote for years now, this does look a little more manageable.

SHARING

I picked out the best of the best of my summer recipes – the ones that you can’t miss. I love so many of these and want to make a bucket list of cooking them this summer.

CELEBRATING

The last day of school for us! The year seemed to go by in a blink but also the last few weeks were dragging. I am so excited for a bit of a slower routine now.

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It’s our last summer fridays of the year!

EATING

A slider bar for labor day weekend! And chilled queso! And lemon chicken pasta salad. Zucchini corn fritters too.

DRINKING

My apple cider spritz! And pumpkin coconut cream cold brew!

MAKING

My salted apple fritters! Oh my word, are these incredible.

BAKING

Brown butter pistachio granola. Such a great snack for school days.

GRILLING

My grilled corn summer enchiladas. And these grilled chicken caesar sandwiches!

CRAVING

My cinnamon toasted pumpkin pie oatmeal. It’s one of my favorite things. So is this baked pumpkin cheesecake oatmeal!

LISTENING

To our summer fridays send off playlist!

READING

Just started The Cliffs last night! What are you reading?!

SHARING

I have a whole giant labor day recipe guide right here. I also have a ton of our favorite back to school recipes right here. And for major ease, all the sheet pan dishes.

WEARING

A shoutout for the best champion tank of all time, originally at target, but now sold on amazon. I’ve lived in these all week since it’s been 90 degrees. I will cry if they ever discontinue them! I also got this little wrap coat that I’m obsessed with. It gives off major varley vibes! Speaking off, the new varley fall stuff is SO good. That pink shade!!

SHOPPING

There are lots of labor day sales on amazon! Everything in there is something we have and love. To be honest I really truly adore shopping for my kids outfits!! I love finding them things that match or coordinate and Emilia’s sense of style is SO fun. My go-tos are always target, j crew factory (which I like SO much more than j crew f0r the kids), lola and the boys for Emilia, The only ones that caught my eye are the osea sale, the hill house sale, shopbop and the aviator nation labor day sale.

LOVING

Everything halloween here in my amazon shop. Oh my gosh – there are so many cute things. Sept 1 – it’s on! And I know I’ve mentioned it a few times, but the my mind’s eye stuff is also super cute. I’m done with the glitter bats on my fireplace – black glitter butterflies are where its at!

CELEBRATING

The end of summer fridays! The sun is setting on our little weekly catch ups for 2024. I can’t believe it’s here already. I love doing this every summer and it gives me something to look forward to! But fall is the BEST time for recipes and I have so many delicious things coming at you. A bunch of new exciting things are on the horizon too with my next book!

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