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    my fave prime day deals

    as always, i know these sales can be super overwhelming so i’ve put together my tried and true faves, and because i’m in a brand new house in a brand new state, also put together a little wishlist of what i’m shopping for personally.

    and you can find my full list of prime day deals on my storefront.

    things i swear by

    material 8” knife

    literally the only knife i reach for always! it’s just the best.

    caraway nonstick cookware set

    i’ve had this cookware set for years and i think it’s held up so beautifully. i know some people get worried about the light color but i don’t find they look too bad all this time later!

    fable glassware set

    i’ve been using these for years too, they are so thin and beautifully designed but also they never break!! i think i’ve broken one in 2 years??

    samsung frame tv

    the frame tv is 50% off!!! whaaaaaaa!?!

    aura digital picture frame

    we love ours so much. and it’s such a nice way to feel connected to family far away now. (i also have it auto-upload from my icloud albums which is so easy)

    bissell little green portable carpet cleaner

    i never thought i’d use this as much as i do, but it really does work well on all things upholstery!!! so much cheaper than a professional cleaning!

    dreo standing fan

    got two of these fans for the new house and they’ve been incredible for us. they blow so hard but so quietly, have multiple oscillating angles and lots of cool features i haven’t used yet haha.

    pillow inserts (set of 2)

    i swear by these inserts! they are so squishy (in a good way!) and feel so high quality, if you have throw pillow covers i highly rec.

    rattan cable organizer

    the prettiest way to conceal all the ugly cords!

    gingham picnic blanket

    we have this and love it! you can keep it in the car for grass or beach days and hose it off when it’s gross.

    ekster parliament men’s wallet

    my go-to gift for all the guys in my life! we love this wallet, it’s so handsome and the little button shoots their credit cards out and makes them feel suave.

    pastel magna-tiles

    the best toy you can spend your money on imo! arlo still loves them after all these years and these colors are soooo superior to the normal ones.

    omiebox

    we went through so many lunchboxes before sticking to this one! it’s the best. perfect large size portions but not too large, sturdy without feeling too bulky, and when parts have broken they are so helpful with replacement parts.

    tula purifying face cleanser

    i started using tula products and love them! this face wash smelled kinda soapy to me at first but now that i’m used to it it just feels so nice and light and clean and great for sensitive skin.

    sunday riley vitamin c serum

    i think i got this last prime day and i love it. i googled many times if it was worth the hype and the consensus was yes — and i love it! it feels so smooth and light and makes my face look brighter.

    aloh hand wipes (3-pack)

    i always have a pack in my bag, someone always has grubby hands and they are a godsend! they also smell super nice and fresh without being santiziery.

    laneige lip sleeping mask

    i have super dry lips naturally, but ever since i started using this at night they never crack or chap! my only gripe is that i wish the little applicator brush stuck into the package somehow.

    bioderma micellar water

    i always stock up when it’s on sale! and i love this pump top now.

    bare august foot file

    i have the driest grossest heels, but this file has made them sooo much better! (i also use this foot butter after every shower!! it’s gross feeling but works!)

    vacation sunscreen spray (3-pack)

    the best sunscreen! smells sooo good!

    mdsolarsciences mineral tinted spf

    i’m obsessed with this stuff. i wear so much less makeup because of it and it just has the nice creamiest texture when you apply it!

    sun bum curl detangler

    i use this on the kids hair after every shower and bath. it smells amazing and keeps their waves smoother!

    roz milk hair serum

    i’ve been using this after washing and it makes my hair feel so much softer, but also use it to tame flyaways — loving it.

    things in my cart

    red tie bathing suit

    i got this in blue and loveeee it, but this color is SO CUTE TOO.

    striped blue towels (4-pack)

    been wanting to get us matching beach towels so i can keep track of them better, these ones are simple and cute.

    antique brass cabinet handles (6-pack)

    my girlfriend has this hardware and it’s GORGE and such a good price. been wanting to swap our kitchen pulls for these!

    snackle box

    such a cute way to pack snacks for outings (or entertaining) i almost got a round one but the rectangular shape will fit better in a beach tote!

    supergoop unseen sunscreen stick

    loooove the way unseen feels and now it comes in stick form! so good for kids faces on the go.

    skylight digital calendar

    i am so unorganized and NEED to see a calendar at all times, i’ve been eyeing this digital one that seems like it would help me keep my life in order? lol

    tabletop ironing board

    i accidentally slashed my ironing board during a diy project (long story haha) — been needing a new one and i love that this one is so compact.

    toilet seat with potty training seat

    we had this in the old house and it was sooo helpful for tiny butts. just ordered this for their new bathroom.

    bug bite patches

    we’re all a bit covered in mosquito bites, weirdly these patches have been helping!?! i don’t know why but i swear they seem to help!

    and in case you want a chance to win a $500 gift card, you can enter the giveaway here!

  • creamy dreamy key lime pie

    key lime pie is one of my all time favorite desserts– and also i love that you can’t really mess it up, no matter what it always tastes good!

    i’ve made the simple version with the bottle recipe and a store bought graham cracker crust many times, but i love how much richer and crustier making from scratch is! (plus it’s still so easy!) i’ve also made with fresh key limes and with the bottle and tbh the bottle is MUCH less time consuming so i way prefer it and don’t taste a huge difference.

    not to mention the last time i made key lime pie with actual key limes, we squeezed like 30 of them and then i got a margarita burn at the playground haha. 

    pie recipe adapted from all recipes and crust recipe adapted from sallys baking addiction

    creamy dreamy key lime pie

    i love key lime pie made from scratch! this is one of my all-time favorite desserts.

    Ingredients  

    for the filling

    • 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¾ cup key lime juice*
    • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest

    for the graham cracker crust

    • cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheet graham crackers)
    • 5 tb unsalted butter melted
    • 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar

    Instructions 

    to make the crust

    1. crush up 10 full sheet graham crackers and mix with 5 tb melted butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. press firmly into 9” pie plate and bake for 8 mins at 300f.

    to make the pie filling

    1. preheat oven to 350f.
    2. mix together 3 cups sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup key lime juice and 1 tb grated lime zest in a medium bowl.
    3. bake in oven at 350f for 6-8 mins until slightly set and some small bubbles appear (do not brown!)
    4. thoroughly chill in fridge before serving and my favorite topping forever is cool or coco whip with grated lime rind.

    Notes

    *this is the key lime juice i use

    sources: PIE PLATE / NAPKIN

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    the best fourth of july sales 2025

    lots of good sales happening for july 4th, which is great timing because we need sooo much stuff for our new house. rounded up some of my favorites below!

    home + dining

    avocado mattress

    15% off sitewide

    mcgee & co

    up to 70% off

    lulu & georgia

    up to 30% off sitewide

    brooklinen

    20% off

    west elm

    up to 60% off + extra 20% off select sale and clearance

    anthropologie

    up to 40% off furniture, decor, candles, bedding and more + extra 50% off sale

    rejuvenation

    up to 60% off + extra 20% off clearance, including these cute portable lamps i love

    allmodern

    up to 60% off

    wayfair

    up to 70% off

    cb2

    up to 50% off

    rugs usa

    up to 75% off sitewide, including this rug from our old bedroom — comes in so many great colors

    bed bath & beyond

    up to 60% off, just got izzy’s cute new bedroom rug from here

    macy’s

    up to 60% off

    crate & barrel

    up to 60% off

    article

    up to 40% off

    pottery barn

    up to 60% off + extra 20% off select sale and clearance

    magnolia

    up to 60% off — i love this gingham duvet cover and am still considering this rug

    schoolhouse

    15% off everything with code “DOGDAYS” — some of my recent favorites here

    shoppe amber interiors

    20% off select items with code “SUMMER20,” including an additional 20% off sale

    clothing + accessories

    madewell

    up to 60% off sale

    boden

    up to 60% off sale

    aerie

    up to 70% off almost everything

    eyebuydirect

    buy one get one 65% off with code “SPARK65” — these are my favorite sunglasses!

    Paige

    up to 50% + extra 20% off — these are my favorite jeans!

    everlane

    up to 50% off

    old navy

    40-70% off

    j.crew

    up to extra 70% off sale with code “EXTRA”

    beauty

    blue mercury

    up to 25% off summer essentials, including the best sunscreen

    MD SOLAR SCIENCES

    35% off sitewide with code “FIREWORK” — this is my favorite SPF mineral cream

    baby + kids

    hanna andersson

    up to 60% off, just got the cutest pajamas for the kids

    carter’s

    clearance from $2.99

    maisonette

    up to 70% off

    easy-peasy

    40% off sitewide

    rylee + cru

    40% off

    quincy mae

    40% off

    west elm kids

    up to 60% off + extra 20% off select sale and clearance

    pottery barn kids

    up to 60% off + extra 20% off select sale and clearance


    collage above

    baby floral set / dining chair / mirror / shelf / striped shirt / umbrella / quilt / bathing suit / lamp / pillow

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    very cute front door mats

    rounded up a bunch of cute front door mats! now just gotta pick which one i want for our new house

    click on the products in the collage directly to shop!

  • herby grilled chicken

    this is one of my all time favorite things to grill and i copied the recipe from megan martinez‘s instagram food highlights so i thought it would be helpful to have it written out! (and because everyone asks on instagram when i post it!)

    it’s a perfectly simple one bowl dinner entree, ideal for summer weeknights. you know i love my simple weeknight chicken recipes!!


    you can use whatever herbs you like, i always just use whatever we have growing and mix it together. the medley always tastes good. i’ve also done it with skinless chicken breasts and with boneless skinless chicken thighs, both are great. but our family loves a chicken thigh so i usually opt for them.

    herby grilled chicken

    this one bowl grilled chicken dish is my go-to – it's so simpe to make and both kids love, it always slaps!!!
    you can use whatever herbs you want, it'll be good no matter what!

    Ingredients  

    • boneless skinless chicken you can use thighs or breasts
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • juice of 1 lemon
    • coarse salt + fresh ground pepper

    Fresh Herbs

    • italian flat leaf parsley
    • parsley
    • mint
    • sage
    • tarragon
    • thyme
    • rosemary
    • cilantro

    Instructions 

    1. chop up all your fresh herbs. i use pretty much everything we have growing, i love the medley of everything mixed together, so use whatever you like!
    2. in a large bowl, mix your chicken with the herbs – i like them heavily coated, so you can always add more herbs if you need to.
    3. add olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest into the bowl and mix well.
    4. grill on one side until golden brown, flip and cook until internal temp reaches 165℉

    Notes

    i didn’t include exact measurements because you can just eyeball how much of everything to use depending on the amount of chicken you use!
    (i’ve made this with only a small package of thighs and the kids basically ate it all and we went hungry, so i make more these days lol)

    if you want to make a big batch while you go through the trouble of grilling, the leftovers would also make for great lunches over a salad or grain!

    btw megan has always been one of my favorites to follow – i love her style, her recipes and her annual vacations to the cape!

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    beautiful bar and counter stools

    still trying to decide which counter stools to put in our new kitchen, but i love all of these

    click on the images in the collage directly to shop!

  • cucumber and yogurt crostinis

    it’s basically tzakaki on bread, but these are sooo good. my FIL has been making them every summer for years and i always look forward to it, so i realized i could start doing it myself! 

    it’s a super simple recipe, perfect for chill summer dinners or entertaining –but i promise it will impress all of them! my stepdad was over the other day and shocked how good they are.

    cucumber and yogurt crostinis

    basically tzakaki on bread! perfect for chill summer dinners or entertaining but still impressive and tasty

    Ingredients  

    • baguette
    • olive oil
    • 1-2 large cucumbers or a handful of english cucumbers
    • full fat greek yogurt
    • coarse sea salt
    • fresh dill

    Instructions 

    1. finely dice up cucumbers and let sit in a bowl till you’re ready to serve.
    2. slice a baguette and brush olive oil top before grilling, toasting, pan frying or baking the bread. totally up to you how you want to crisp up your toasties, i’ve been using my balmuda.
    3. once your bread is golden brown and you’re ready to serve, mix the cucumbers with greek yogurt. start with about 2-3 heaping tb and add as you like it. you want it to be creamy but not dripping with yogurt.
    4. sprinkle your sea salt and some sprigs of fresh dill on top and serve!
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    beautiful frame tv art for summer

    it’s summertime! rounded up some pretty frame tv art to celebrate the season. i love them all!

    for a very easy way to swap your frame tv art without having to use the app, i have a tutorial here.

    click on the images in the collages directly to shop!

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    father’s day gift guide 2025

    father’s day is june 15! here are some sweet gift ideas for all budgets and all types of dads! hope these ideas help for even the hardest to buy for dads in your life!

    papier

    first father’s day photo book

    such a sweet little photo book for the nostalgic dad.

    minted

    twelve photo: square framed photo

    and another option! so so cute.

    amazon

    backpack beach chair

    functions like a tommy bahama chair but looks so much better!

    factor

    meal delivery

    for dads that WFH, make their lunchtimes so much easier! we loooved factor meals, they are shockingly delish!

    amazon

    zoom tube

    a handsome little 8X magnification telescope, for the outdoor dad!

    williams sonoma

    grand grill daddy steam cleaning grill brush

    for all the grill daddys!

    igloo

    ecocool® 24-can backpack

    a very handsome cooler backpack for all their like, beers, because dad stereotype!

    nordstrom

    oversize crewneck sweatshirt

    i just love a good simple crewneck sweatshirt!

    bloomingdale’s

    5-tool set with tool tote

    for the handy dads! this tool set is one of the prettiest i’ve ever seen.

    amazon

    hoto cordless drill

    and another idea!

    williams sonoma

    messermeister magnetic block

    for the kitchen dads!

    Lo & sons

    catalina weekender bag

    we are huge fans of this weekender bag. love the bottom compartment for shoes or anything.

    etsy

    custom photo shirt

    such a cute idea 🙂

    amazon

    odense legodt 2 way tumbler

    my new coffee cup, the big handle is amazing for grabbing on the go.

    quince

    organic chore jacket

    i just love a guy in a chore jacket. cute colors too!

    etsy

    personalized kid art work embroidered sweatshirt

    so cute of their kids or grandkids writing!

    amazon

    rabbit freezable glasses

    for the dads who like a chilled glass! (my dad, always)

    sonos

    sonos ray soundbar

    we got this soundbar and are so happy with it! i love that it’s compact and white, dads will love that it’s a soundbar lol

    etsy

    personalized photo leather keyring

    just a cute little gift for dad.

    etsy

    custom baby face mug

    all the grandparents in our family have mugs with the kids faces on them — love the simplicity of this design too!

    etsy

    custom embroidered hat

    the best gift i’ve ever gotten gid — an embroidered hat with arlos drawing on it! they have lots of options.

    etsy

    custom embroidered kids drawing shirt

    obsessed! i love that this is embroidered versus screen printed.

    BÉIS

    the dopp kit

    a dopp kit that opens wide is so clutch, this one also has a bottom compartment and is a really nice big size.

    hope this gift guide was helpful!!!! happy father’s day!

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    my favorite memorial day weekend sales 2025

    as always, so many good sales happening for memorial day weekend — rounded up some of my favorites below!

    home + dining

    avocado mattress

    various offers, including discounts on the comfiest mattresses ever

    mcgee & co

    up to 30% off sitewide

    lulu & georgia

    20% off everything

    parachute home

    30% off everything

    brooklinen

    25% off, including this cozy down comforter and these super plush towels

    material

    25% off select items with code “SUNNYDAYS”

    jenni kayne home

    20% off almost everything, these are my favorite dinner bowls!

    west elm

    up to 60% off

    anthropologie

    up to 30% off indoor and outdoor furniture, decor and more

    rejuvenation

    up to 60% off plus free shipping sitewide with code “FREESHIP”

    allmodern

    up to 60% off

    wayfair

    up to 70% off

    cb2

    up to 50% off

    fable

    up to 25% off sitewide plus free shipping

    samsung the frame tv

    over 30% off, now is the time to get it!

    rugs usa

    up to 75% off sitewide, love this rug that i have in our bedroom and it comes in so many great colors

    bed bath & beyond

    up to 70% off

    macy’s

    up to 60% off

    crate & barrel

    up to 30% off

    article

    up to 40% off

    pottery barn

    up to 60% off + extra 20% off clearance

    amazon

    up to 35% off — shop my storefront here!

    sundays

    up to 30% off

    magnolia

    20% off sitewide — i love this gingham duvet cover

    schoolhouse

    20% off everything with code “HEYSUMMER”

    clothing + accessories

    madewell

    25% off select styles + extra 40% off sale with code “LONGWEEKEND”

    jenni kayne

    20% off almost everything

    boden

    25% off everything

    aerie

    30-70% off

    nordstrom

    up to 60% off select styles

    eyebuydirect

    30% off lenses + 20% off frames with code “MDWDEAL” — includes my favorite sunglasses!

    Paige

    25% off sitewide — these are my favorite jeans!

    everlane

    25% off sitewide

    Leset

    20% off sitewide

    beauty

    tatcha

    20% off sitewide with code “FRIEND25” — i love their rice face wash so much

    blue mercury

    up to 25% off summer essentials, including the best sunscreen

    ROZ HAIR

    create a bundle for 20% off — my new shampoo and conditioner is on sale

    MD SOLAR SCIENCES

    35% off sitewide with code “SUMMERSALE” including my favorite SPF mineral cream

    baby + kids

    hanna andersson

    up to 50% off

    carter’s

    up to 50% off

    Lewis

    25% off with code “HAPPY9”

    pehr

    30% off sitewide and up to 65% off sale


    collage above

    jeans / switch plate / mineral cream / lamp / plate / towels / bowl / sunglasses / bag / knives / frame tv