Weekend Things
>> Friday, May 24, 2013
Happy Memorial Day weekend. We hope our US readers are looking forward to a nice, long weekend. The temperatures have taken a nose-dive where we live, so those visions of lazy afternoon picnics and other outdoor activities have sort of faded for us. But that's OK. I'm getting an eye exam (FINALLY) to see if I can get some contacts again. Summer running with glasses is the pits!
Let's get to it . . .
// Hilarious //
What It's like to Talk to a 2-Year-Old video via Huffington Post
8 Movie Moments You Once Thought Were Sooooo Deep via BuzzFeed
Julianne Moore cuts her toes off -- take that, perfection!
Duck + Dog = Best Friends, which is Stephen's pick.
// Active Family //
Great sale on Kelty Packs + Carriers -- for kids up to 50 pounds.
2-in-1 Allen Bike Trailer/Jogger for the upcoming summer months.
We actually bought one this week -- I'll write about it ASAP.
// Drool-Worthy //
Homemade Arugula Ricotta via Lady and Pups
Chocolate Tart w/ Smoked Sea Salt via Leek Soup
// Smart Stuff //
Pretty + functional magazine racks to store produce -- brilliant!
How to Build Raised Garden Beds -- incredible!
DIY cement garden letters -- what a cute idea!
// Good Books //
Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk
Real Food: What to Eat + Why -- seems simple enough.
Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli -- for the kids.
// Fashion Finds //
I need a couple good quality t-shirts for the summer season ahead.
Update: I LOVE those Leopard Print Crocs I bought. Embarrassingly so.
Up to 70% off Kate Spade Jewelry + more to punctuate a simple wardrobe.
// Also . . . //
I've pared my closet down to just 50 clothing items.
No, really. And it's already much easier this way. I'll write more soon.
Been looking back through Kendi's 30 for 30 archives for outfit inspiration
// NY Times Reading Assignments //
Gitmo is Killing Me Op-Ed
And here's what you may have missed this week on Writing Chapter Three:
Have a great weekend!
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