Happy Friday! 6/18/21
Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? School’s officially out for summer around here so we’re breaking out the shorts and sandals and practicing slowing down ;) And of course it’s Juneteenth and Father’s Day this weekend, so plenty to celebrate! Hope you have a good one.
Here are some fun links from the week…
Kids need dirt and danger. “When we teach kids, should we prepare them to climb an orderly ladder of tests that lead to other tests, grades, and degrees—or should we prepare them for chaos?” (Atlantic)
Wow! This farmhouse is stunning and I 100% thought it was old (it’s brand new). (southernliving)
Eek! Are smartphones wreaking our eyesight? If you don’t wear glasses now, you probably will soon. (Bloomberg)
I shared a tour of our June garden over on IG this week and things are finally green!
Our boys have been asking for bunkbeds forever now and I’m sure we’ll eventually buy them some, but in my heart of hearts, I’d like to build them these. (marthastewart)
Farmers, foragers, and homesteaders are the new fashion influencers. (fashionista)
10 Simple ways to bring more calm into your home. I’m here for these. (becomingminimalist)
Happy Pride month! Loved this piece interviewing 3 transgender kids. (cupofjo)
Ryan Reynold’s vasectomy cocktail. Haha! (YouTube)
Did you catch our drawings of the Poplar Cottage upstairs remodel this week?
Here’s a last-minute Father’s Day gift idea for meat-eaters: a Butcher Box subscription (with free bacon for life!). We subscribed 8ish months ago and love it! (butcherbox affiliate)
Really enjoyed this book! It’s a perfect summer beach read. (amazon affiliate, indiebound)
Have a good weekend!
