What are your plans this weekend? Our air conditioner is broken, so we’ve headed to our friends’ place for a few days. We’re planning to watch The Sheep Detectives — I might be more thrilled than the boys! Hope you have a great one — stay safe with this wildfire smoke — and here are some links from around the internet…
The new series Ride or Die seems really fun and scores a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
When A.I. becomes part of the family — the story, of a single mom, her daughters, and a chatbot in Cleveland, blew my mind. (The New Yorker)
J.Crew is 30% off at the moment, and I’m considering this pair of shorts, dress, and swimsuit.
Ohio buckeye brownies.
“What could I put in my non-working fireplace?” Three designers offer answers. (New York Magazine)
The #1 gift all preteens/teens truly want, now and forever.
Suns out, bumps out? These maternity photos are amazing. (NYTimes gift link)
New foods at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. I’ll take a mustache pretzel.
Our friend Jenny needed brain surgery (!) and she’s recovering well. Sending her lots of love and pasta and meatballs. xoxoxoxo
How incredible is this room makeover?!
As someone who dislikes grocery shopping, I’ve found this annual membership to be a real lifesaver. (Plus, right now all new members get $60 off.)
Nobody puts zucchini in a corner.
Would you consider a prenup? Or a postnup? “Most couples don’t realize that every marriage already has a prenup, a legal contract that’s dictated by your state,” says James Sexton, Esq., a divorce attorney… “I believe couples should set their own rules, not ones written by the state legislature.”
Finally, my top 50 movies of the 21st century. What are yours??? I’m eager to hear. (Big Salad, thank you for your support!)
Plus, two reader comments:
Says Kim on how (or did) you do your wedding hair: “A long time ago, I thought I was about to get married. While in New York City, I went to Bergdorf Goodman, just for fun, and saw a stunning crystal beaded headband. It cost a small fortune, but I bought it. Alas, I did NOT get married then. Not even asked! Silly me. Yet four years later, I DID marry, and that crystal headband was still my absolute choice. Worked into a swept updo, by my dear friend, a hairdresser I’d known for years. We cried when he placed it on my head, because he knew how my heart had broken before. I still have it. Worth every penny.”
Says Dana on my top trick for fun at the beach: “When my kids were little, the biggest hit was a spray bottle. They’d fill it up in the shallow water and then spray…anything! The air! The sand! Mom’s feet! It wasn’t something they could do at home (since spray bottles were full of cleaning fluids), so it was a VERY popular tool at the beach. Have fun, you simple little beings.”
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