Hello, hello - - happy Friday! We have a nice chill weekend ahead of us with a few fun plans sprinkled in. I have a soccer game tonight, a massage tomorrow morning, we are celebrating my Opa’s 90th birthday on Saturday and we are tackling a few house projects we are excited about. What are you up to? xo

// 9 Surprising Ways to Use Rubber Bands in the Kitchen - my go-to is the rubber band on a tight jar - the only way!

// Ha, Sauna Anxiety: An American Traveler’s Crisis

// I have the privilege of working with amazing illustrators for UConn Magazine, and when I saw this list I was very excited! I love being able to use new people whenever possible, but it’s also just fun to follow them on instagram! It makes for a happy feed :)

// TOO REAL (for me at least lols)

// How amazing is this company that makes custom slip covers for basically ALL ikea couches! They have linen, velvet, cotton *heart eyes*

// Ugh, I know this is a bit click-batey, but - Here's what could be lost if Trump bombs Iran's cultural treasures

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