When it comes to summer sandals (or shoes in general), we're all looking for the impossible. We want something comfortable, stylish, go-with-anything, and affordable. Leah managed to find the unicorn of all sandals. This version from Steve Madden checks every box. They're on sale now at Nordstrom Rack, so get them before they're gone!
If you've eaten one chocolate chip cookie, you've eaten them all, right? WRONG. The Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie from Levain Bakery in NYC is legendary and now you can make them at home. What makes them so special? First off, they're GIANT. Seriously, they're the size of a small child. They're made with cornstarch and cake flour to make them thick but moist. Make them and you'll be the most popular person at your next BBQ.
It's not easy to keep your kids from losing their academic growth over the summer. It's called the âsummer slideâ and Rachael has found the best way to fight it. She says, "One of our summer âthemesâ is camping. We pitch a tent in the backyard, make s'mores and tell stories around the campfire. We collect rocks from Klode Park Beach, paint them, and use them for our stories.' Click the link below to get all the instructions for this fun learning activity.
If there's a beauty MVP of the summer, it's definitely dry shampoo. If you don't like dry shampoo, it just means you haven't found the right one. It's kind of like dating. You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your match. We chose 3 contenders: Best for Volume- First Class by IGK. Best for Volume and Oil Absorption- PrĂȘt-Ă -Powder by Bumble and Bumble, and Best Overall- Perfect Hair Day by Living Proof. Here's a great hack: Apply it to your roots the night before. Let it get smushed in while you sleep and wake up with the hair of your dreams.
We hope you enjoyed our top 5 picks, and we're excited to share many more with you in the coming weeks. As always, we're so grateful for your support and love having this opportunity to serve you in the inbox. All our bestâ