10 Healthy and Delicious School Lunches For Kids

The start of school is around the corner for most kids and I'll bet that most of them are tired of the same old turkey and cheese sandwiches.  Why not try something new lunches this year?  Some may be a little bit more time consuming but if you make a bigger batch for dinner the night before, you can easily make enough for lunch.  Many times I do that for my husband and kids because then it's just one set of dirty dishes and they get a more delicious lunch.  Besides - it gives me a chance to use all the cute bento lunch boxes that I've had my eye on.  

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Happy National Watermelon Day!

I don't think I know of anyone that loves watermelon more than my sweet husband.  He came home from his triathlon this morning and devoured probably 3 pounds of watermelon in one sitting.  When I told him that today is National Watermelon Day, he thought it was the coolest thing.  So, here's a fun shoppable collage of all things cute and watermelon-y!  Many items are discounted so if you want it - now's the time to scoop it up since fall is right around the corner.

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Designing An Amazing Dorm Room with Emily & Meritt

Summer is half over and school is almost in session again.  Now is the best time to start planning out your dorm room decor!  My favorite this year is designed by Emily & Meritt for PB Teen.  Emily & Meritt have designed some pretty amazing pieces to turn your dorm room into the ultimate home away from home!  

If your budget doesn't allow you to do the whole room - consider starting out with just a set of pretty bedsheets and add a few throw pillows.  

This sequined bow pillow is absolutely darling!

Leopard print is hot this season! 

And this sequined kitty pillow is too cute for words! 

Fun bunny ears jewelry stand

Pretty heart bulletin boards

5 Delicious Recipes for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Happy National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!  It's a tad silly but fun to look up all these celebrated days.  I mean - every single day has multiple celebrations.  Our family has a fun time deciding what to do for days that we want to "celebrate."  Like today - hot summer day - it'll be fun to make our own ice cream sandwiches.  Though I'll probably cheat and buy some yummy cookies to fill with ice cream instead of standing in front of a hot oven baking my own.  Here are some kid friendly recipes that don't require baking.

If you're so inclined to make your own cookie sandwiches - here is a wonderful pan to bake them in. Here are a few of some delicious looking recipes that I found for you.  Enjoy!  Do you have a favorite ice cream sandwich recipe?

Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches 

Chocolate creme brulee ice cream sandwiches

Ice cream sandwiches

Peppermint ice cream sandwiches

Pumpkin gingerbread ice cream sandwiches

How to Use and Organize Your Lilly Pulitzer Agenda

I love my Lilly Pulitzer agenda!  The one I have here is the jumbo size - it's perfect for me as a busy mom, business owner, and blogger.  I can easily organize everything I need to do for work as well as all the kids' activities and all of our family activities.  How do I organize it?  I love these Staedtler pens - they have a super fine 0.3mm tip and don't dry out easily.  I highlight with Sharpie's retractable markers and I love using washi tape throughout to block out dates for certain activities.  

For a detailed look at what the whole agenda looks like - I have a blog post dedicated to an overview of the agendas.  

Dates worth celebrating are all written down so I don't forget.

My monthly view is color coded so I can see what I need to do for who at a quick glance.  

And I love the lined note pages in the back for brainstorming blog post ideas.  

Jo Malone: Fragrance Combining and Layering Scents

Jo Malone has been one of my favorite scents for the last 10 years.  If I have to describe it in words, I would say that the scent is timeless, elegant, clean, and fresh.  I've been a diehard Orange Blossom lover.  It smells like you're walking through an orange grove with all the orange blossoms in bloom.  It just smells beautiful.  From their candles to their body oil, I loved it all.   I love that you can layer everything on - from body wash to cologne to bring more depth to the scent.  

Just recently, I've stepped out of my comfort zone and decided to learn how to combine their scents.  I've discovered that I love how orange blossom + red roses combine for a sweet yet beautiful scent.  Next on my favorite list is peony and orange blossom.  It smells like heaven.  

Do you have a favorite combination for me to try out next time?  

Please excuse the glitter in the candle - my darling kids decided that the candle needed some glitter! 

Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

With figs in season right now, this appetizer is so easy to make and so delicious too!  Fancy appetizers in under 15 minutes!  Yes this recipe calls for only 3 ingredients!  Fresh figs, your favorite goat cheese, and the balsamic vinegar (my favorite is this one by baker & olive - it's rich, sweet, and aged 18 years).  

Slice the figs in half, top with goat cheese, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and pop the whole tray in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.  Serve warm.