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Summer is upon us! And there’s nothing I crave more in summer than citrus. Cherry limeades, orange sherbet, key lime pie, and extra lemon-y sweet tea! There’s something about citrus that is so light and refreshing when the temps start to climb! So for lake weekends, porch sitting, and summer company, I go to these […]

We are deep into summer days, aren’t we? Full of swimming, family vacations, and daily adventures! When you’re ready to pack up the kiddos and take them on a lunchtime picnic (even if it’s just in the backyard), this potato salad recipe is a MUST to pair with your sandwiches, chips, and lemonade. Thanks to […]

I found myself looking into the teary eyes of my best friend with a complete loss for words. There she was – my closest confidante since middle school – sitting across my kitchen table, telling me she was a “loser.” And, as she detailed specific moments of the past six months of her life, I […]

There’s nothing like a good ol’ neighborhood gathering, and summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and connect with nearby folks in your community. This comes naturally for some of us – we chat with neighbors daily, the kids play together, carpooling and housesitting are the norm. Other neighborhoods aren’t quite as […]

Summer speaks to us in different ways than other seasons. She says to us, “Pause, savor, feel warmth on your skin.” It’s easy to miss her. She’s quiet, you know. She whispers from the bright red of strawberries that kiss your lips when you taste them. She beckons from waves that stretch out along the […]

When I was a child, summer seemed like an eternity — one lazy day after another of sunshine and swimming and sleeping in. Now that I’m the grown-up, it seems to fly by in a flash. A few weeks of swimming lessons, baseball games, neighborhood get-togethers and BAM: Fall is here again.  Every once in […]