Well, hey! Here are 5 lovely links for you to peruse this weekend…

What Everybody Ought to Know about Vacation

“The gifts are waiting quiet in small places. Pause to see them. Pick them up and turn them over. Discover the beauty of slow right where you are.
Because if you can’t settle in to your real life, you won’t be able to settle in on vacation.”

“Low on expectations, high on love.”

I thought this was a super fun post to read/look through, although Emily KILLS ME wearing jeans, pants, and long sleeved shirts in the summer. As a North Carolina girl, I rarely wear jeans in summer or else I melt. What am I talking about? I feel like I’m melting no matter what I’m wearing. 100 degrees is H.O.T.

Shutterfly is offering a free 8×8, 20 page book to all customers, not just new ones! Make your book & enter code: SUNNYBOOK at checkout. I’ve been on the lookout for one of these deals to come up again. Last time they offered it, I made our family yearbook from 2012. Ahem. Just a little behind. I’m hoping to be able to knock out 2013 with this deal.

I’ve been keeping my eye out for beautiful pottery lately and this mug fits the bill. Love the shape + colors.

And finally, Abbie always has practical advice for the mamas. This one’s all about her best tips for running errands with the kiddos. I added my big fat favorite tip in the comments.

Hope you all have a rad weekend! Soak up some sun – or join me in the A/C. We’re all winners around here.

And if you’re a blogger, link up a post of your favorite things from this week with me and Susanna!
We’d love to have YOU – yes, you! – join the party! Please just link back and you’re golden!
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