Weekend Round-up!

What are you up to this weekend? My mom is coming to visit tomorrow morning, and I'm very much looking forward to sharing a few solid summer days with her and watching my girls interact with their Bubby (mostly I'm just excited to show off Hudi's fat baby legs, though! :) My younger sister (we'll miss you Rivkee!) will also be staying with us until Thursday when she'll be jetting out to NYC for the summer. Plus, my brother is driving in from San Diego tomorrow with his two daughters to hang out with us for the day. We've got a full-house, folks! So we'll be keeping the plans simple and efficient: swimming out back, a walk to the ice cream shop, the afternoon in a well-shaded park, and a pizza + salad dinner picnic. #Foolproof. :)

Anyways, while I make sure I have enough clean bedding for everyone, here are some things I've stumbled upon this week that I though you might enjoy:

- Talk about pizza + salad!

- Freida's favorite, most-worn dress is now on sale - check it out!

- Creative cardboard madness!!

- Currently coveting these flats for fall!

- Fun Mad Men facts that you totally didn't know.

- How precious is the watermelon rattle Hudi is holding??

- Lego Anatomy totally made me laugh out loud!

- These blocks would make for such a fun arts and crafts project!

- For some reason these fashion-shoot photos really inspired me... (?)

- Clash it or match it??

- These are perfect for picnicking!

Hope you have a wonderfully summery weekend!! Lap up the sunshine!

Happy Father Day + Weekend Round-up!!

Hello friends! "Mommy Camp" had commenced on Friday, and with a sweet, bright and sunshine-filled start (frozen yogurt and hours at Coldwater Canyon Park), I'm very much looking forward to Summer filled with heaps of fresh air, frequent trips, and lots of hands-on learning! So happy to be able to spend the next few months watching my little girls laugh,eat, play, and grow - together.

Anyways, while I re-arrange and pencil in some more of our June lessons plans, and decide just how decadently we'll be treating Mr. Dad tomorrow morning, here's a list of things I've been checking out this week:

- A hilarious song (that Freida and I have been singing non-stop!) to kickstart your weekend!

- Can't wait to make these oats + caramel bars this week to keep in stock for impromptu summer picnics.

- Wondering if I can pull-off neon eyeliner...?

- The absolute cutest little pair of baby girl shoes!!

- Water blob's look freaking awesome!! Will definitely be trying this out over the summer!

- More elephant awesomeness!

- Coveting this grey bathing beauty.

- This new iPad app looks like heaps of artistic fun!

- Ha! Love this!!

Have a lovely weekend! And special thanks to all the Daddies out there - you make it all worthwhile!!!

Shaved Asparagus Pizza

Mmm! This is the perfect Summer Farmer's Market dinner! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Cxg-2O_gFqQ]

P.S. Here's a good pizza dough recipe. Plus, how cute and funny is Sara from Everyday Food? Great, right?

Into the Mouths of Children: Apricots & Yogurt

With summer navels back in season, I've had a very happy little fruit monster this week! I love trying to integrate seasonal bounty into our everyday snacks and meals. Apricots + Yogurt is one of our family favorites. Just wash and splice open some fresh ripe apricots, spoon in some full fat yogurt, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Perfect for an energy boost mid-afternoon - it's fiber-and-protein-rich snack food. Plus, once I'm making it for Freida, I whip some up for myself with non-fat yogurt and sprinkled with chopped or slivered almonds...since I'm really the one in an afternoon mood slump. :)

Strawberry & Cream Popovers

Happened upon the most fresh and summer-y take on strawberry shortcake, and I think these would be a perfect Shavuot dessert (especially if made with dairy whip cream!), great for a leisurely lunch outdoors with friends. Or even as an afternoon Holiday treat, while lounging out back with a glass of white wine...

Plus, the whole dish seems pretty easy to execute. Check it out over at Oh Joy!