Rhett and Ryder only had one camp all summer (the VBS camp they did 2 weeks ago) so I had the little guys with me all week. We made the most of our time together with lots of pool and lake time, a trip to an indoor play place, some friend playdates, backyard soccer and more.
As for the weekend ahead, we have a few fun things on the agenda (Carowinds!!) but for now I want to chat a little bit about some things that made me smile this week, Things I’m Loving Friday style! Enjoy your weekend, my friends!!
Things I’m Loving Friday
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Fourth of July Weekend in Florida
We weren’t sure if our plans to make it to Jacksonville Beach to see family for the Fourth of July weekend were going to happen when I was selected for jury duty. The night before I was set to report to the courthouse, I was told I was no longer needed so our plans were back on! We made our way to Florida on Wednesday night and spent a long weekend with some of our very favorite people on the planet!
We filled our days with hours and hours of beach time (we majorly lucked out with AWESOME waves for boogie boarding and surfing), pool time, backyard cookouts at my sister’s house, Mae’s annual summer t-shirt crafting, World Cup watching (we’re all so into it!!!) and plenty of cousin fun!
It was such a good long weekend and while it was sad to say goodbye, we’re looking forward to a trip to Key West with my parents at the end of the month for some fishing and scuba diving (hence Chase’s certification journey)!
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Favorite Tinted SPF For My Face
In the summer months my desire to put on makeup plummets. A face full of makeup of a sweatin’-hot day? No thanks! Thank goodness for tinted SPF because it’s the only thing I wear on my face most days. I have three tinted SPFs I find myself reaching for over all others and figured I’d highlight them here today with a little more detail! These three tinted SPFs are all summertime skincare staples for me. I apply tinted SPF to my face every single morning and re-apply again in the afternoon/before any pool or beach time.
Iris&Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50: I discovered Iris&Romeo Weekend Skin SPF after falling in love with this clean beauty brand’s mascara. (Shout out to this serum-infused peptide mascara for anyone who loves long, fully, fluffy lashes!) It’s SPF and skincare in one and combines mineral SPF 50, brightening vitamin C and niacinamide to help even out skin tone and smooth texture. It makes my skin look refreshed, luminous and well-rested while still very natural. It’s the kind of product I use that makes me feel like I’m applying something very beneficial to my face which is a win in my book! Also, this is a random but this is also my favorite sweaty activity SPF/skin tint for the gym option! I put SPF on in the morning no matter what, but this one feels the best on my skin when I know I’m going to sweat. (I use shade universal.) Note: Code PBFINGERS20 saves 20% site wide!
Tower 28 SunnyDays Skin Tint SPF 30: I discovered Tower 28 Sunny Days Skin Tint during a girls’ trip when I tried out my friend’s skin tint! I ordered it on the spot a year and a half ago and have been loyal to it ever since! (I use the shade 20 Mulholland.) It’s the option I use when I want something the blurs well on my skin and while it’s incredibly light, it offers just enough coverage to make my skin look less blotchy and, well, old.
Supergoop! Glowscreen Soft Radiance Drops SPF 40: This is my favorite for under makeup or when I want a solid base SPF that almost works like a primer. Also, if I’m going to the beach or pool, this is the one I’m reaching for as it feels a little thicker and more like a traditional SPF in a “this is definitely going to help prevent sun damage” kind of way. It’s also absolutely gorgeous on the skin and truly seems to brighten up my overall complexion. I use the sunrise shade year-round and switch to golden hour as my skin gets more bronzed in the summer months. Note: If you order this SPF or anything Supergoop!’s website my code PBFINGERS1o will save you 10%!
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20% off Planetbox Lunchboxes
Attention anyone on the lookout for high-quality bento-style lunchboxes going into the school year! Last year I bought Plantbox Rover Stainless Steel Lunchboxes for our big kids and just placed an order for the same one for Rhett for kindergarten this year. (He selected the “check it” pattern and I think it’s so cute!) The bento compartment style lunchbox works well for our kids and allows us to incorporate several different foods into their lunches while keeping them separate (ya know so their strawberries don’t end up tasting like turkey pepperoni). We pair their lunchboxes with the Planetbox Adventurer Insulated Lunch Bag and slip these slim icepacks I bought off Amazon inside to help keep their food cold and fresh. This combination has worked well for our big kids and I think it will be a good fit for Rhett this school year, too!
This teeny little pump is worth its weight in gold during the summer months if you’re someone who constantly finds themselves blowing up pool floats, beach balls, kid toys, etc. One charge inflates a bunch of floats and it works quickly which is ideal when you’re trying to inflate a float in the hot summer sun. It comes with multiple nozzles and we have yet to find a float or inflatable toy it won’t work with. (I even saw someone using one to blow up a kiddie pool to fill with saltwater for their toddlers on the beach in Jacksonville which I thought was a genius move!) I honestly prefer this pump to the heavy duty one Ryan has in our garage because it’s so darn easy to use. And when I shared this pump on Instagram, I received a message from one of you telling me you can even use it do deflate floats which seems extra helpful if you’re bringing floats to the pool or beach!
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The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / My rating: A
I enjoyed the heck out of this book! I was looking for something light and fun for the summer and The Academy nailed it. It was the kind of book that reads like a New England boarding school drama show you cannot help but binge on Netflix. I looked forward to reading it before bed every night and cannot wait to dive into the second book in this mini series once it’s released this fall.
From Amazon: It’s move-in day at Tiffin Academy and amidst the happy chaos of friends reuniting, selfies uploading, and cars unloading, shocking news arrives: America Today just ranked Tiffin the number two boarding school in the country. It’s a seventeen-spot jump—was there a typo? The dorms need to be renovated, their sports teams always come in last place, and let’s just say Tiffin students are known for being more social than academic. On the other hand, the campus is exquisite, class sizes are small, and the dining hall is run by an acclaimed New York chef. And they do have fun—lots of parties and school dances, and a piano man plays in the student lounge every Monday night.
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June 2026 Top 10
The top 10 most popular blog posts (TILF posts not included since they often dominate!) + your favorite finds from June 2026 may be found below! (And if you’re catching up, you may see all of your best sellers from previous months on my ShopMy page here.)
Top 10 Blog Posts
- Lasagna Recipe Using Cottage Cheese
- Cottage Cheese Baked Pasta
- How to Make German Pancakes
- Unexpected 2 Days in Lisbon, Portugal
- Amazon Prime Day 2026
- Day Trips from Charlotte
- Easy Orange Juice Chicken Marinade
- Things to Do In Hilton Head with Kids
- Greek Yogurt Biscuits
- Father’s Day Weekend 2026
Top 10 Favorite Finds
- Supergoop! SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray (The best for on-the-go reapplication + active kids and adults)
- Owala Water Bottles (Our favorite for our boys — they can refill them themselves through the spout which I find especially helpful!)
- BaubleBar Custom Alpha Striped Tote (This one blew up this month and for good reason! The color combinations are the cutest and I love the personalized touch! I have the large and recommend this size above others as I’ve heard the medium is smaller than expected and doesn’t have the longer strap option.)
- Kids’ Water Shoes (We’ve learned the hard way that all kids water shoes are not created equally. These protect little feet from hard rocks and shells and actually stay ON in the ocean.)
- Samsonite Luggage (The luggage we’ve had for years that’s held up so well… well enough for us to buy it in multiple colors! Easy enough for even our big kids to push themselves.)
- Koala Eco Dish Soap (I love that you guys are loving these clean + natural + sustainable home products, too! I officially have the dish soap on subscription now because the smell is heavenly and anything that makes doing dishes slighty more enjoyable is something I’m going to embrace.)
- Goggle Case (Clips right onto the outside of your pool bag, making kids’ goggles a million times easier to find. The little holes in the case also help goggles dry and prevent them from smelling musty and moldy. And these are the goggles we love most thanks the bungee strap that makes them super easy to adjust.)
- Super Fast Charger (The BEST BEST BEST. Puts all other chargers to shame. Truly charges my phone soooo much faster.)
- L’Ange Hair Dryer (A true luxury hair dryer that driest hair faster and leaves it silky and smooth. And it’s crazy light — only 1.14 lbs!)
- Old Navy One Piece (I’ve been so happy with this suit this summer! It’s flattering, works with my long torso, offers enough booty coverage and the pricepoint could not be better. I wear a size small.)
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