Freeform Friday

Happy holiday weekend! We're excited about having dinner at the pool with friends tonight and watching The Goonies on an outdoor inflatable screen at another buddy's place on Sunday. Additionally, our youngest starts kindergarten next week, and we're all back to school on Tuesday, too. Whew! Where did the summer go? I hope you have a lovely summer sendoff this weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the past week.

Awaken your teacher chakras.

Women having a terrible time at parties in Western art history made me laugh.

I love this local Etsy shop, and it has a sale this weekend!). My son is convinced his toy from the shop is direct from Santa's workshop because he can tell it's not just off the shelf. Too. Cute. Check out his Instagram page, too.

Lookin' good, Detroit.

Serena Williams wears a revenge tutu like no other. In related news, WTF is wrong with tennis dress codes for women?

My kids are obsessed with the 1984 version of this movie and terrified of the 2016 reincarnation. Isn't it funny how dated visual effects make such a big difference in how silly vs. scary films can be?

Smart and funny tips for life.

Settlers nearly destroyed Michigan’s wild river rice beds. Native tribes are restoring them.

[Image from Live Montreal on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

Like teachers everywhere, I'm cramming as much as I can into this last weekend of vacation. We had a satisfying week checking items off our summer to-do list, and now we're going to the movies three days in a row, hanging out with friends, and getting to the pool. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the last week.

Scheduling a trip around seeing these giant performers would be completely worth it. Here is a teaser of them in action.

This three ingredient dessert (plus beeriest to top) looks divine.

I snagged a jar of these on vacation and fell in love. So much flavor with less sugar and carbs. Score!

We ate these tacos (twice!) on vacation, and I've been working on recreating a fried chicken taco ever since. Spicy micogreens from Farmer's Market are my new fav.

So punny.

Timing is everything, and this photo proves it.

Ina's aperol spritzer looks like the perfect summer drink.

This piece does a great job of explaining why motherhood *in America* is so frustrating.


[Image from Our Moveable Feast on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

After a sun drenched week on the shores of Lake Michigan, we're back home and enjoying these last sips of summer vacation. We had a lovely lunch with friends today, and our kids delighted in selling backyard veggies to passing neighbors. Tomorrow we get to visit with our old college roommate and his  family. Maybe we can squeeze in a date at the movies? We're itching to see Spike Lee's new movie, BlacKkKlansman. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the last week (that's admittedly short due to serious beach time).

Damn, how I love Spike Lee.

I love how this Instagram artist stretches boundaries for how to use social media.

It's all about the personal curriculum.

So proud of these protesters and all that they kneel for.

Children's books that teach kids about the world.

How to renew your English degree made me laugh.

I know that if I buy this I'll want to live in it all weekend long.

[Image from Our Moveable Feast on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

This brilliant weekend we're in Northern Michigan enjoying our yearly getaway on Lake Michigan. We got here yesterday, and  we’ve been in the water, swimming, kayaking, or walking along the beach, ever since. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the past week.

Beautiful Upper Peninsula destinations for your travel bucket list.

Trust me on this one. You need this blueberry buckle in your summer dessert rotation.

A fascinating look at family life in Wales.

We're on a Studio Ghibli kick at my house right now, and this is our current watch.

Drag Queen Story Hour brings pride and glamor to libraries across U.S.; I had no idea how controversial this was for lurking evangelicals until I posted a local one on a parenting page. 

Recipes for 101 simple salads (and why have I never thought of grilled cheese croutons like #44?).

How brilliant is this space saving staircase?

Betsy DeVos’s summer home deserves a special place in McMansion Hell.

How Melania and Ivanka aren't standing up against Trump; they're passive puppets who make women look emotional and weak to the men who rule them.

[Photo from Our Moveable Feast on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

August can feel like one long Sunday night for teachers, so I'm combating that with lots of ways to soak up every drop of summer that's left. I'm planning trips to the pool, the kid zone at Ann Arbor Pride, and anything else that comes our way this weekend. I that I hope you have a  lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the past week.

Exciting (international!) recognition for Detroit's murals and corresponding festival.

How to plan a family vacation on a budget.

This camera would make for the perfect big kid birthday gift.

An Oberon beermosa? Why not.

Boden has a great end of season sale right now, and this and this were my favorite finds.

How lovely is this vacation home?

Excited to try TrackMyTour on our next vacation.

Happy birthday, Franklin.

Chai desserts? Yes, please.

Thank you, RBG. And congrats on your 25th anniversary.

I love the hope and Promise that this new school holds.

An extremely detailed map of the 2016 election (and a potent reminder to vote this Tuesday).

[Image from Pure Mitten Pride on Instagram.]