What’s on your weekend agenda? Over here, we’re getting ready for a very high-stakes neighborhood trivia night. The competitors? Local kids armed with fun facts and boundless energy. Our family’s own Toby has proudly taken on the role of emcee—complete with a clipboard and dramatic voice. Wish us luck (and stamina)!
Also, thank you so much for the excitement around the Babaà discount code! It’s become one of those little annual traditions I look forward to—like the first warm evening or pulling out my favorite sandals. I hope you have a joyful, restful weekend ahead. And in the meantime, here’s a medley of little delights from around the internet…
👟 My New Favorite Flats
These ballet flats are on serious repeat over here. Soft, stylish, and don’t bite at the heel. Basically, they’re like the footwear version of that friend who always brings snacks and never forgets your birthday.
📺 Jon Hamm Is Back and It’s Weird (In a Good Way)
His new show looks absolutely unhinged—in the best way. Mysterious plot twists, surreal vibes, and that trademark Hamm charm. I’m intrigued.
🍝 Dinner Idea: Chickpea + Spinach Pasta
This easy one-pot meal (gift link included!) combines the cozy vibes of pasta with the earthy goodness of chickpeas and greens. Comforting and filling. It’s giving “Tuesday night hero.”
👂 Overheard on a Date
Here’s a moment that still cracks me up: Freddie and I were at dinner once when we realized the couple next to us was trying to guess our relationship status. “Second date,” the guy finally whispered. Reader, he was correct—and we’re still laughing about it years later.
🚗 Spotted: A Bumper Sticker That Had Me Cackling
No spoilers, just trust me: it involves sheep and existential dread.
🧡 Chelsea’s Bold Style Philosophy
She doesn’t shy away from animal prints, big gold details, or oversized sunglasses. She sees cheetah-print espadrilles and says, “Yes, obviously.” It’s the kind of joyful fashion energy I want to borrow.
🛏️ The Green Bedroom of My Dreams
File this under rooms I want to move into immediately. A lush, almost mossy green paired with antique furniture and lots of books. Cozy but elevated.
🎙️ A Podcast for Your Walk
Amy Poehler’s new podcast is here! She kicks things off with Tina Fey, and the two dive into topics like menopause, working constantly, and the magic of sisterhood. (“B*tches get stuff done” lives rent-free in my head now.)
🌮 Recipe to Try: Charred Cauliflower Quesadillas
Cauliflower gets a glow-up in this melty, smoky take on a quesadilla. Bonus: great excuse to load up on sour cream and hot sauce.
🎈 Why My 40s Feel Like a Sweet Spot
This lovely list of small habits and perspective shifts—daily walks, fewer “shoulds,” more intentional joy—reminded me how powerful the little things are. I’d love to know: what’s made your 40s (or 30s or 60s) feel really good lately?
💬 And a few reader moments that made my week:
From Tanya, on what made her laugh:
“My four-year-old announced that the heels of his feet are called ‘foot chins’, and I lost it. I sure needed that.”
From Susan, on a book that hit deep:
“Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner altered my brain chemistry — I’d give anything to read it again for the first time.”
(Yes! Such a stunning, layered read.)
And from Kaff, on parenting joy:
“After seeing it here, I showed my daughters the Make Your Own Connections site. Now they absolutely roast me and their dad. Categories include ‘brands mom doesn’t “trust”’ and ‘ice cream flavors dad says he doesn’t like but eats anyway.’ There’s nothing sweeter than being reminded that no one knows you better than your children.”
Here’s to a weekend full of small joys: a warm mug, a quiet moment, a ridiculous trivia question about giraffes. Whether you’re staying in, heading out, or doing something beautifully in-between, I hope it’s just what you need.
And if your kid insists on calling heels “foot chins”? Embrace it.
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