Father’s Day is June 16. Dads can be difficult to shop for, and that’s why I’ve rounded up 40+ gift ideas for the dads in your lives. Most dads would love a handwritten card, new photos of the kids for their desk, breakfast in bed, or a day doing all his favorite things, but if you want to make the day extra sweet, check out some of these. If you’re still shopping for graduation gifts, don’t miss my Graduation Gift Guide. And for more fun summer fashion, check out my LTK Shop and follow my Instagram Stories, where I (try to) post daily.
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As I’ve shared on Instagram lately, life is very busy at the moment. I know many of you are feeling that spring rush, as well. We’re in a mad dash until graduation, but family dinners are still a priority. Luckily, these Asian Noodle Bowls make an easy and delicious weeknight meal. My husband and I started cooking together regularly during quarantine, and we now evenly split our weekly dinner prep. This is a recipe he first made earlier this year, and it was a huge hit. It’s now on repeat. We all appreciate the “make your own bowl” approach. It’s especially good for busy nights because you can prep things…
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With spring in full swing, now is not the time for complicated dinners. My 30-Minute Meatballs make a delicious meal for busy weeknights. My favorite things about these meatballs: (1) my kids devour them, and (2) they freeze really well. I always double the recipe and keep my freezer stocked with meatballs. When we have one of those weeks—you know the ones where you hardly have a break and your kids have a million activities—I simply reheat them for a quick and tasty meal. Sometimes, I heat them on a sheet pan in a 350 degree oven. Other times, I combine them with jarred pasta sauce (Rao’s is our favorite)…
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Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. If you’re up for some Saturday shopping, this is a list of the products I’ve shared on Instagram this past week. You can shop these and more in my LTK Shop. Also, don’t miss my Easter Basket Ideas for Teens and Graduation Gift Guide.
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Happy Friday, friends! It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Four, and I’m glad to be back. Here are four things that brought me joy this week. ONE: Spring break. Okay, so technically, this was last week, but the good memories continue. For Gracie’s senior spring break, we headed to beautiful Turks & Caicos with her best friends and their moms. We stayed a the Beaches resort—my first all-inclusive in many years. We were all impressed! We spent our days laying around the pool, enjoying pina coladas, reading, relaxing, and chatting. It was nice to have very little on our agenda. Oh, and if you need a good…
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Today’s post is a random assortment of recent Amazon buys. Some of these are repeats—things I’ve ordered many times and highly recommend—others are new-to-me things I think are worth passing along. I’m also linking all of these in my LTK Shop. I’ve made some recent updates to allow you to find entire product collections, like Easter Dresses and Easter Basket Ideas (if you don’t follow along on Instagram, you might have missed these—50+ ideas for teens and tweens). And, if you prefer to shop directly on Amazon, you’re also in luck. In my Amazon Shop, you’ll find these recent buys, plus curated lists for: Rick Rack Trim Dress: I haven’t…
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I’m back from spring break after a wonderful week at the beach, and spring is in full swing. This is such a busy time of year, and I know it can be difficult to get a healthy dinner on the table. My Easy Minestrone Soup is the answer. This has been a family favorite for over a decade, and it’s one of the first recipes I shared on The Joyful Home in 2014. It’s full of healthy protein and veggies, and your slow cooker does most of the work. Prep it in advance in your slow cooker, and then enjoy a delicious dinner at the end of the day. The…
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Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. If you’re up for some Saturday shopping, this is a list of the products I’ve shared on Instagram from March 2-March 8. You can shop these and more in my LTK Shop. Also, don’t miss the LTK Spring Sale going on now through March 11. Find all the details in yesterday’s post or shop my favorites in the LTK App.
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Happy Friday! Are ready for spring shopping at a discount? The LTK Spring Sale is live now through Monday, March 11. If you’re wondering what LTK is, allow me to quickly explain. LTK is a Dallas-based woman-founded company that helps brands and creators monetize their content. I joined the LTK network in early 2017, and it allows me to link products and earn a small commission when you make a purchase. Let’s be clear—I have not quit my day job, and I’m not going to retire on these commissions. But, they do offset some of the expenses related to running this small business. I only link products that I either…
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I’ve been dreaming of spring break for the last several weeks, and I know many of you have, as well. I’ve had lots of requests for warm weather wear: swimsuits, dresses, sandals, and sunny accessories. My daughter and I are taking a mother-daughter spring break beach trip next week with some of our dear friends. I’ve been packing over the last several days and thought it would be fun to share my packing list. First off, no trip would be complete without my Favorite Travel Essentials. I blogged about this before our last trip to Santa Barbara, and most of these pieces will be coming with me for spring break.…
