What are you doing this weekend? We watch a lot of 90s movies in the summer (CluelessThe Fugitive, The Firm) and the next one is Quiz Program. Have you seen it? I remember loving it. I hope you have a good long weekend, maybe with fireworks? – and here are some links from around the web…
Five friends try on 25 swimsuits and tell us what they loved and what they hated. (Large salad)
I don’t usually love hot dogs, but I would love to these hot dogs.
who wants to visit a small red cabin in the swedish countryside?
I keep detecting ballet slippers about the women who pass by our house. here it is a cute pair of leopards and a mesh version. (Get 25% off regular-priced styles with code SPARKLERS, July 3-5.)
Turning 100 years. Very moving.
What happens when children design playgrounds? Lava, mushrooms, giant chess. (NYTimes giveaway link)
If you need me, I’ll be here reading about heat wave tricks. with a wet cotton t-shirt, in front of a fan.
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and seen a celebrity at another table and whispered about it over and over and then realized it wasn’t the celebrity? We have done it recently with Stanley Tucci, Scott Speedmanand Randall Park. The point is, we’re good, guys!
Banana Republic is also having a great salefrom now until July 8. I’m looking at this easy dress, perfect t-shirtand summer sweater.
Misophonia fireworks. (New Yorker)
And this summer, Freddie has been grilling on the weekends. For those of us who eat meat in moderation, I appreciate it. butcherbox delivers the highest quality humanely raised meat and wild seafood to our door. Get $20 off your first three boxes with COJ code. Thanks, ButcherBox!
Also, four comments from readers:
Anon says of five pick-me-ups: “When I got divorced, I went to our local mattress store in Seattle to try out some options. When I explained things to the salesperson, he said, ‘Oh! You want the divorce special!’ He led me to a very comfortable, mid-priced mattress and encouraged me to try many others before deciding. In the end, I was absolutely right: I wanted the divorce special.”
Rose says of five stimulants: “This summer, we bought a bubble machine for our two year old son. It’s MAGIC. Beautiful magic! Adults, enjoy a bubble machine.”
Sar says what conversation starters you ask on dates: “I love food-related questions. Answering a sincere question like ‘What did you eat today?’ from one of the food lovers in my life has comforted me for a long time. “It’s both intimidating and mundane, perfect for a date.”
Betsy says of 9 Great Tips for Buying Secondhand: “My number one tip for shopping on eBay was given to me by a Hovey sister at CoJ a long time ago: Use Boolean search terms! I rarely use black, so almost all of my eBay searches include ‘-black,’ and then everything that’s important to me is in quotes, like ‘100% cashmere’ or ‘vintage.'” Absolute game changer.”
(Photo by Giulia Squillace/Unsplash.)
