Hello, hello, and say hey hey to Friday!
Who else is ready for the weekend? ME ME ME! After a week of overflowing newsfeeds, to-do’s, and catch-up, this weekend should include an easy but crave-worthy breakfast of custardy, creamy French toast with plenty of sweet syrup to drown out the week. Let’s make it happen, okay?
For so many homeowners, the weight of California’s wildfire tragedy is really setting in. I have friends who are still on evacuation orders, waiting to see if they have anything left, or not. It is going to be a LONG LONG haul for rebuilding, and there are plenty of people clamoring to take advantage of the hurt and vulnerability of those who’ve lost. Jerks. If the LA wildfires have damaged your home (or the home of someone you know), this resource is super helpful regarding insurance info and avoiding scams.
Here’s a great roundup of vetted orgs you can donate to those affected by the LA wildfires if you’re able.
And, let’s not forget those in North Carolina still recovering from last September’s Hurricane Helene. Donate here or plan a trip to visit and support local businesses that depend on tourism.
Enjoyed this quick little interview with Jennifer Aniston, on aging.
And speaking of aging, what amazing advice from this incredible 90-year-old. I’ve shared this with about 20 friends.
24 ways to supercharge your friendships. I want to be a better friend in 2025. I love this! #9 is especially good given how busy our schedules can get. So instead of making empty promises of, “We should get together soon,” I’ve actually made some dates for getting together or had long-overdue facetimes/phone calls with friends. Even texting to catch up is a good first step.
I need to read more and GET OFF THE PHONE. 30 great books to read this year. What’s on your list?
Where to eat in 2025. *Will travel for food.*
Easy stress-free tips for mastering meal prep.
My friend Megan just announced she will be competing in the upcoming season of Gordon Ramsey’s Next Level Chef debuting on Feb. 13! I am sooo excited for her and I have a feeling she does really well. Double whammy: Her cookbook came out last week!
I recently listened to this podcast episode and strongly recommend it. It was fascinating, and I learned that coffee is a great source of fiber and that one 8-ounce cup could contain as much as 1.5 grams of fiber. Who knew?!
Oooh, totally buzzing over these coffee overnight oats.
These would be so yummy for football watching.
So many healthful ingredients in this Thai salad and it’s so gorgeous to look at.
Another perfectly easy chicken dinner recipe that’s ready in mere minutes.
Have you tried this “cookie dough” hack yet? I’m intrigued…
These birthday pancakes will have you welcoming the big day with a big smile.
This quiche looks so fluffy and delish.
This Japanese spinach dish looks so bangin’ and a perfect addition to my chicken cutlets.
A dreamy carbonara with one of my favorite veggies.
A lovely lemony pasta salad (this is perfect for winter or for spring).
This 5-ingredient pasta looks SO yummy.
Air fryer eggplant looks like my kind of snack!
These saucy chicken meatballs are just begging to be served with my favorite garlic bread.
Need to try this chickpea dish which is a stellar-looking vegetarian version of one of my favorite Indian recipes.
Love this twist on pot pie.
This grocery store was just named the best in the nation and my sister who lived in Texas for 30 years will definitely agree.
This week I had lunch at a spot with stainless steel water glasses. I took a sip halfway through lunch and took notice when I realized my water was still ice cold! I’m a devotee of drinking water during the day (at home I prefer a tumbler over slurping out of my water bottle) but I want it to stay chilled. That’s why I ordered these stainless tumblers that don’t have a lip and easily stack to keep my H2O levels high, not dry.
This collection of public domain, free images is a windfall of photos, illustrations, and more creative resources spanning styles and periods with so many ways to get creative with them (and use them as art on your walls, too.)
Depending on how you accessorize it (ballet flats to boots to sneakers) this very cool pleated dress could go from work to evening to weekend in a flash.
Dreaming of warmer days spent lounging by the pool…this cute suit is on super sale!
Very into this cozy sweater.
And, I got this chunky sweater for my mom for Christmas and it’s for sure become her favorite. Soft and warm, it’s the perfect winter accessory.
Would you go on vacation and stay in a cave? These swanky spots just might convince you!
A helpful guide for optimizing productivity. I love the end-of-day ritual tip. I also keep seeing ads for this product. Do you have one? Has it helped you?
That’s it for this week. Have a great weekend and make something yummy!
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